Land Grants for Military Service Continued in County Record
The genealogical column lists land grants issued to veterans and heirs, detailing names such as George Cox John McGeehan Andra McCoy Arthur H Crawford Benjamin H Buckingham Orlando L Levy Robert Martin John M Bosworth Irvin Drake and others. Each entry cites the veteran or heir, unit, date, and exact parcel location within townships and ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Crawford
George W. Crawford
Leftwick’s Co
Tenn
Andra McCoy
S. W
Christmas Y events and community notices at the County Home
The Rocking Chair Brigade reports Santa at the County Home Christmas party with a merrier mood as Loule Jones fills in. Leigh Soule’s mother visits, and the Y program for children draws praise for efficient toy distribution and gift coordination.
Arrow Shots From Alex Millers Pens
A fragmented prose piece hints at a dark night on the road and a man selling teeth to dentists. It suggests anger at being trapped by memory and rain, and reflects on the idea that a boy who loves stories should choose a profession. It notes the difficulty of transacting business with talkative men.
Quotations on Social Roles and Gossip
A reflective passage on gender expectations and social judgment. It comments that women hosting receptions gain little more than good meals when guests remember nothing else, questions male pride in dyed mustaches, notes rapid shifts in youth’s perceived attractiveness, and warns that street chatter centers on fault finding. It ends with a remark on excess leadership hindering efficiency when losses occur in simple items like matches and glasses.
Passing Years in Washington Ties Y M C A Board
The Finance committee for the new Y M C A board is named with Orville Elder Milan Shields and Carl Hedges. Frederick Reid Jr hosts a Christmas party with Josh McElhbinney Jr assisting. A large Christmas dancing party at Military Hall drew 225 couples. The county home plans a Christmas tree in the dormitory and decor is elaborate. Frank Beatty and wife have managed the home for 21 years. The Christmas party will be private. Post office reports record mail volume on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. A. Board
Orville Elder
Milan Shields
Carl Hedges
Frederick Reid, Jr
Josh McElhbinney, Jr
Military Hall
Frank Beatty
Dempsey Falls at Jordan Store During Leak Check
Energetic assistant at the Jordan clothing store, 20 years old, climbed a safe to inspect a ceiling water leak and slipped into a cold air shaft. The register was demolished but the safe remained unharmed. Dempsey was badly shaken but suffered no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempsey Falls
Geo. Dempsey
Jordon Clothing
Mr. Dempsey
West Chester wins Studebaker in Press subscription contest
Davyl Dayton of West Chester wins the Studebaker car offered in the Press subscription contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davyl Dayton
West Chester
Studebaker
Picture shows sold to Ramsey and Rath
J. L. Coldren has sold the Lyric and Star picture shows to Ramsey and Rath, transferring ownership of two local theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Coldren
Lyric
Star
Ramsey and Rath
City children sing at Christmas tree lighting in Central Park
A program invites City children to sing at the foot of the large community Christmas tree in Central Park as the tree is to be illuminated. The idea for the community tree was proposed by a New York woman two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
New York
Students and alumni home for holidays in 1900s era visit
Miss Lydia Eicher a Smith College student returns to town for the holidays. Harriet Keck from Nevada Iowa and Ruth Wells a nurse at Presbyterian hospital Chicago also home. Edie Bovee and Mary Forman arrive from Ames while Wade Gardner from Grinnell and Harold Buckley from the University of Wisconsin are visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Eicher
Smith College
Northampton
Magss
Harriet Keck
Nevada
Iowa
Ruth Wells
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Edie Bovee
Ames
Mary Forman
Wade Gardner
Grinnell
Harold Buckley
University of Wisconsin
Unprecedented Deep Freeze Hits City on December 25
Record cold not seen since 1905 grips the area as the thermometer sinks to 19 degrees below zero. Water pipes burst and residents report frost bite to toes ears and noses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
College Opens The Practical Business College Opens Tonight
The Practical Business College will open tonight on December 26. Local officials and faculty announce inaugural classes and enrollment details for prospective students seeking business training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Practical Business College
Shooting Accident in Playful Moment Hits Halph Jacobs
A Golden-era style notice reports Halph Jacobs was accidentally shot when Ler tie Miller, while playing, pulled the trigger on the gun in his hand. No other details or injuries are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halph Jacobs
Lhertie Miller
Vacation-Named Toone Dawson Enjoys Brief Break
Toone Dawson, associated with Duncan book store, is on a short vacation from duties. The pause appears voluntary and affects usual store operations briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises Toone Dawson
Duncan Book Store
Holiday Weddings Tie Several Couples in 1904
The marriage of Miss Cora Huldah Smeltzer and Dr. Roy William Allen of St. Anthony Iowa was solemnized on December 28 1904 with Frank Bergquist and Miss Laura Rich as wedding dinner hosts. On the same day Myrtle Sage and Walter Graves wed Mark Pratt and Johanna Knecht were married at the Methodist parsonage at seven o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Huldah Smeltzer
Roy William Allen
St. Anthony
Iowa
Frank Bergquist
Laura Rich
Myrtle Sage
Walter Graves
Mark Pratt
Johanna Knecht
Dancing Party at Mr Hannah Richer Home Hosts Twelve Couples
Mrs Hannah Richer entertained twelve couples at a dancing party last night at her home on Fast Main street. The guests danced in the attic with music supplied by Bairds Harp orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Richer
Fast Main Street
Bairds Harp Orchestra
Music Leaders Appointed at Academy and Montana School
Misa Plo ence Parrish will head the Academy School of Music while Prof. FE Luce and his wife move to Montana to lead the music department at the State Normal School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Music
Misa Ploence Parrish
Academy
FE. &. Luce
Montana
State Normal School
Watch party hosted by Miss Pearl Fox draws guests
The Misses Pearl Fox Helen Anderson Ruth Winters Jeanette Cherry Fannye Harwood Vera Rogers Kathryn Kenally Lillian Norton and Bessie Curran will entertain their gentlemen friends at a watch party hosted at Miss Pearl Fox's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Pearl Fox
Helen Anderson
Ruth Winters
Jeanette Cherry
Fannye Harwood
Vera Rogers
Kathryn Kenally
Lillian Norton
Bessie Curran
Miss Pearl Fox
Bear meat sale reported at local butcher shops
Forty years ago several butcher shops advertised bear meat for sale. The items appeared in local markets amid seasonal meat offerings as part of regional hunting harvest outlets.
Birthday Party Honors Mrs N E Lease in Sterling Kansas
Relatives report Mrs N E Lease celebrated her eighty third birthday at Cooper College Sterling. The Washington native and Bible teacher, a former mission worker in Tennessee and Kentucky, enjoyed a noon lunch and an afternoon gathering with friends and students including Miss Mary Brownlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Sterling
Kansas
N. FE. Lease
Washington
Lease
Tennessee
Kentucky
Cooper College
N. E. Lease
Bible Institute
Mary
Deaths of the Week in Washington Area
Funeral services for Mrs. W F Lanfier formerly Ida Myrtle Gresham born 1890 Washington were held Thursday afternoon. She was sister of Mrs R T Knottnerus and Mrs Oscar Collett of Washington Dunlap Mrs Roy Dunlap mother of Mrs Arthur Jones died at her home in Sigourney on Wednesday night Curtis Mrs Nellequinn Carris widow of Seth D Carris of Washington aged 12 died on Wednesday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Carris
Inez Augustine
Carris
Emer Campbell
Myrtle Cavin
California
Kate Ackley McCray
McCray
San Jose
Dunlap
Roy Dunlap
Arthur Jones
Sigourney Oy
Curtis
Nellequinn Carris
Seth D. Carris
Washington
Augustine Death Notice for Mrs. Lillian Inez Augustine
Mrs. Lillian Inez Carris Augustine of Franklin township died Thursday morning at two. She was 55 years old and wife of Andy Augustine. Funeral details not provided in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin McCray
Norman Scofield
Augustine
Lillian Inez (Carris) Augustine
Andy Augustine
Franklin Township
Death of Rev. John W. Hannum in Winfield
Tucson Arizona clergyman Rev John W Hannum died at the Winfield home of his nephew Glenn Arthanud on December 26. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Social Roundup From Des Moines to New York
Local notes record Miss Nellie Wilson visiting her aunt Miss Eva Denny in Des Moines and Frances Stewart staying with the same relative. W M Keeley of Chicago visits his mother and shares Christmas with family before returning. A party from Rock Island visits George Masson’s home for Christmas. Louis Nusseil reports driving from Havre and clearing snow drifts. Ophelia Gallup moves to Princeton New Jersey. Barbara Benger relocates from Brooklyn to East 10th Street New York City. Harry Meal is ill with the flu. Pr and Mrs Harvey McCall visit from Allerton for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Wilson
Des Moines
Eva Denny
Frances Stewart
Chicago
W. M. Keeley
Lester Luckenbill
Charles William
Mildred Masson
Louis Witted
Rock Island
George Masson
Luckenbill
Small Son
Louis Nusseil
Havre
Alex Miller
New York
Ophelia
Gallup
Princston
New Jersey
Barbara
Edward Benger
Brooklyn
East 10Th Street
New York City
Harry Meal
Deer scarcity drives new shipments from Kansas City
All game is scarce and valuable, with deer and other species arriving from Kansas City and the animals’ native haunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Public Baths Expansion Sparks Washington Debate
In Washington public bath facilities move forward amid a push for better access and hygiene. Officials emphasize improved services while critics question cost and placement.
Christmas Day Highlights At Washington Track
Christmas at Washington featured two bouts and a raffle. The main draw was a horse pace event hosted at Wagners track drawing local crowds and interest.
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Washington
Wagners Track
Winfield Guests Attend Social With Miss Mattie Moore
Winfield guest Miss Pile Clark attended a social hosted by Miss Mattie Moore on Monday, sharing in a community gathering and pleasant conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Letter From Hawaii From Navy Man to His Mother
George McCall writes from Pearl Harbor Hawaii about a Hawaii trip including visits to Hilo Island Crater Rim Uwekahuna Museum and Kiluaea fire pit. He describes lava tubes nine craters a lava tube dinner at Volcano House and fond remarks about travel freedom and family affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCall
Tillie McCall
George
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Hilo
Coconut Island
Hilo Bay
Hawaii National Park
Uwekahuna Museum
Department of Geology
Harvard Univeristy
Kilauea
Halemaumau
Volcano House
Christmas Week Notes From The County
Christmas and holiday highlights across the county include trips by residents to warmer locales, family gatherings in Des Moines and Chicago, a poultry show January 15 to 18, and local civic events. Measles worries eased with vacation, court sessions held, and mayoral election interest noted.
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Poultry Breeders Association
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C. A. Speer
West
Jefferson St
George Cox
John McGeehan
Scotts’ Co
4Th Regt
U. S. Artillery
N. E
N. W
S. E
Charles H. Berryhill
Benjamin T. Dunbar
Chaytor
Benjamin H. Buckingham
Orlando L. Levy
Robert Martin
William Wright
Dunecan
SA. 8
John M. Bosworth
Irvin Drake
Spiceley
Indiana Vols
Rocking Chair
Santa Claus
Leigh Soule
Lester Orr
The
Y. W. An
D. Sherman
Y. W
Sons and Daughters of
Frances Cherry
Volks
Katharine Hepburn
Babbie
Little Minister
Stern Presbyterian
State Theatre
Insi
George Brinton
Rankin
Hampton
Witll
State Historical Society
Iowa City
Pilotburg
Presbyterian Church
Gibson
William Gibeon Herbrechtsmeyer
Evelyn
Charles City
Nn. KF
Brown
Ray
May) Grabill
Frank Smith
Los Angeles
Willie
Elm Grove
Bessie
Butte
Mrs. Cavin
Robert Fisher
Harvey Mathews
Ontario
Calif
Kenneth Blecha
Chillcothe
Frank Brindley
Ottumwa
Mrs
Martha Darbyshire
P. G. Widmer
Mary Catherine
Benjie
Florence Swartz
Wayland
Miss Swartz
Hup
John Speidel
Laredo
Harry Miller
Billy Ewing
St. Louis, Mo
Ralph Pratt
H. IL. Simpson
Long Beach
Pheenix
Ariz
Mrs. Simpson
Bonnie Jean
G. C. Hebensberger
M. C. DeLong
Farley
James White
Keota
Washington Lumber and Fuel Company
Paul Gorham
Newton
Green Squires
Howard Anderson
Eiim
John Max Kurtz
Farm Mutual
Coppock
Burlington
Sue Wallingford
Margaret Duff
Malcolm Montgomery
Judge Bechly
Joshua KE. Sherlock
Grace Hill Moravian Church
City Council of Religious Education
Tae Junior College
the Sons and Daughters of the
J. Be Bovee
Merle Dawson
Forrest Noel
Carlton Lytle
Williamsburg
Jack Lytle
S. U. IT
Lloyd Lytle
Messrs. Skubal and
Nicholson
West of
Haskins
Kay Bostwick
Chistmas
Harry Macon
Louisville
Catharine Hull
Henrietta Hull
Minneapolis
H. c. Hull
C. J
Yoshimi Tanaka
Japan
Coe College
Hubert Turner
Joan Fleming
State University
Carrie and
Jeannette Kyle
Mrs. S. Rothschild
Jeannette
Yankton, South Dakota
Harry Margolin
Morgan Lator
G.S. Kerr
Mrs. Lator
Jessie Kerr
Brighton
A. N. Porter
U. P
Bristol, Colo
Sherman Watson
de Molays
Lytle
Clyde Walker
North Second Ave
George Tooman
Keith Molesworth
Chicago Beare
West Coast
Helen McCosh
Ainsworth
Donald Burkett
Cedar Rapids
Donald Benblossom
Wilem Stewart
Harvey Coulter
James Heath
Ethel Wanerus
Joe Te Borkhorst
Lelané Carriso
Grace Wilt Rock
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