Earliest Census of Washington County 1849 Features Names and Counts
A county feature details the first Washington County census from 1849 listing residents with family counts. Names include John McClure John Thrap Wim Rodabaugh Vandike Godlove Lowder Driff Bray Hawthorne Street Fairchild Bower Fairchild Mirer Manard Hawthorne O Loughlin Sanderland Cooper Spenner Shilbeck Deehil Totmen Eddlestein Totman Younkin Tener Coe Cline Carpenter Monny Coe Idon Tatman parts. The list notes family members by number after each name.
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Washington County
Amusing and sombre items in a local note reading
A long spanning column recaps small town happenings from illness linked to spinach to a Morgue night student, a store fire in Mt Pleasant, a funeral for Joe Miller of Wayland, and sly gossip on public figures. It blends light social anecdotes with oblique political chatter and family notes.
Fire damages Joe McElroy residence in Washington
The Joe Mc Elroy house on Avenue C was destroyed by fire. McElroy, who lived alone, escaped with a narrow brush with death after being tied up in the blaze. Mrs Winnie Palmer and her daughter Miriam move to Washington from Wellman. Palmer becomes the new county superintendent. The fire company was called to the Dave Mc Laughlin home on West Main Street but found no serious fire.
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Borns
Joe McElroy
McElroy
Winnie Palmer
Miriam
Washington
Wellman
Mrs. Palmer
Simait Bine
Dave McLaughlin
West Main Street
Ross van Nostrand
R. G. Cherrys
Hunsaker
South Town Ave
Honor Roll Students Named Across School Classes
Isabelle Davis and Carolyn McCleery earned five A’s for the first semester in the senior class. Catherine Jane Hull led the junior class with four A’s and one B. In the sophomore class Lucy Bruty had A’s and Edith Brookhart led the freshman class with four A’s.
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Isabelle Davis
Carolyn McCleery
Stirls
Catherine Jane Hull
Sopadomore
Lucy Bruty
Edith Brookhart
Chiropractors Boling sell practice to Dr Powers
Dr Boling and Dr Boling transfer ownership of their chiropractic practice to Dr Dessa May Powers. Powers will operate from the former offices of Dr C W Stewart.
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Boling
Dessa
May Powers
Powers
C. W. Stewart
Mrs Springman Dies at Home in January 1998
Mrs Matt Springman died at her home on January 30 1998. The notice records the deceased and date of passing without further details.
Hospital report on patient in Iowa City
TM YEARS 400 Very Hitl Hairson Dodder is very fit at the hospital in Iowa City. He underwent an operation for appendicitis a few days ago and a second operation was necessary. He was very low yesterday but is much better today.
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Iowa City
New Chevrolet Car Debuts in Washington Market
B F Dixon introduces a brand new Chevrolet car to Washington offering two models. The larger model sells for 759 dollars weighing 2400 pounds and the smaller car for 560 dollars. The French design promises strong popularity though no theater has carried it here before.
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B. F. Dixon
Washington
Chevrolet
Interurban Rail Plan Reemerges Linking Iowa City to Keokuk
Want Interurban signals renewed push by Robert N. Carson of Iowa City for an interurban line starting in Iowa City to Washington then Mt. Pleasant and onward to Keokuk, aiming to connect communities and boost travel.
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Robert N. Carson
Iowa City
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Keokuk
Cook Buys Dean's Bakery and Ovens for Restaurant Move
Cook acquires W. F. Stewart bakery known as Dean's bakery. Ovens and equipment to be relocated to the restaurant building on the square's north side.
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Cook
G. FE
W. 8. Stewart Bakery
Dean's Bakery
Namyshire Sale Promises Strong Auction Results
Sale in spice of the rainy werther raised a total of $2546 with an average of about $40 per head. Auctioneers were Chee Brown and Auestio Sutherland. Joe Wright presided over the proceedings.
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Joe Wright
Chee Brown
Auestio Sutherland
Matthews Goes to Muscatine for New Henry Pickle Role
Qe to Mueratine-Harvey Matthews left his parents yesterday for Muscatine to begin a new position with the Henry Pickle Works.
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Mueratine
Harvey Matthews
Muscatine
Henry Pickle
Student Meets Chaplin Stuns Pasadena Attendee
A Pasadena student attending school met Charlie Chaplin recently and described the encounter as memorable. A friend introduced her to the iconic film star, renowned as one of cinema’s leading figures.
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Charlie Chaplin
Virginia Wallace
Pasadena
Charlie Chaplain
New Banana Crate Factory Planned in Washington
A new factory to produce banana crates will be built in Washington by the Lombardo brothers Mitheel Joe and August. The project signals growth in local manufacturing and job creation for the area.
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Farctary
Washington
F Our Lombardo Brothers
Mitheel
Joe
Auguat
Who Are You The Romance of Your Name
A short piece by Ruby Haskins Ellis explores the origin of the Alexander surname. It traces its Greek roots meaning to aid and recalls its connection to the MacDonalds and lands in Clackamana. The narrative touches on James V era matches with Andrew Alexander and Catherine Graham.
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Alexander
Alexander MacDonald
Lord of the
Notable Alexanders in American History traced from Scotland
The article recounts Alexander family ties to early American colonization and governance. It links Alexander knights in 1014 to Nova Scotia settlement, notes Lord Stirling William Alexander of the Revolutionary War, Virginia Alexanders beginning with John in 1659, and founders like Robert Alexander who helped establish Washington and Lee University.
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James I
England
Nova Scotia
America
Potomac River
Alexandria
Washington
William Alexander
Long Island
Lord Stirling
Blue Ridge
Washington and Lee University
Alexanders
New England
George
Windsor
Conm
Robert
Scotland
Poston
Public Letter, Inc
WNU Servite
Banana crate patent sparks factory plan on Green Street
Charlie and partner will own the venture. They patented a new banana crate design to be manufactured locally. A factory is planned on Green Street across the railroad tracks.
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Charlie
Green Street
Party at Brookhart Home Honors Fifth Birthday
A small gathering was hosted at the home of John Brookhart on January 80th to celebrate his fifth birthday anniversary with friends in attendance.
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John Brookhart
Change in Porce Rock Island station staffing
Rumors say Cavin will move to Eldon as station agent with John Bergquist succeeding him. Howard Fulton becomes day freight agent and JD Glasgow becomes night baggage man. If Cavin leaves, John Milley Slong may take the ticket agent post.
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Porce
Rock Island
Ou Cavin
Eldon
John Bergquist
Howard Fulton
JD. Glasgow
Cavin
Johnnie Milley Slong
Go To California Rodney Crail and Alex Lytle
Rodney Crail and Alex Lytle have traveled to California where they plan to establish their home in the future.
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California
Rodney Crail
Alex Lytle
The
Fulure
January Guest Count At Court House Rest Room
Five hundred forty one guests registered at the Rest Room at the courthouse during January.
Niece Pres-Mrs Tom Diller Reports Buff Plymouth Rock Hens Record
Niece Pres-Mrs Tom Diller earned a January record with Buff Plymouth Rock hens laying 298 eggs. Keeping the flock cost $1.50, leaving substantial profit.
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Tom Diller
Plymouth Rock
West Chester Man Moves to Canada for New Home
Prank Mc Farlane of West Chester visits the city today and plans to move to Canada where he has bought a half section of land. He says store work was confining and the move should benefit his health.
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Canada
McFarlane
West Chester
Mikado Festival Nets Funds for Presbyterian Ladies
The Washington Democrat reports an April 1886 church festival where the Mikado event raised about $200 for the Presbyterian ladies. The Broom Brigade of twelve young women in pink caps and black jackets impressed with drill, while the Guards won the company drill and the Brooms took a $10 prize. The Jap wedding featured Frank Graves and Miss Minnie Stichter with many guests and a mistress of ceremonies.
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Washington Democrat
Broom Brigade
Frank Graves
Minnie Stichter
Wash
Resignations and Appointments Highlight Week
Raymond Anderson resigns after two years as Montgomery Ward furniture manager. KR. Lt. Lawson is promoted to fill his position. Mrs. Alex Miller cancels Iowa City broadcast due to her brother-in-law Joe Miller’s death in Wayland. Red Cross plans highway first aid stations with L. P. Bruso and county chairman Roger Sherman surveying the county. Farm Loan group elects five directors T. H. Huston Frank Anderson Ira Coon R. L. Duncan and Charles Lorak. 100 members in the county. Dog lover C C Biklen mourns as Rowdy the dog is killed by a car. Hives Crayton improves after hospital stay and recent dental work. Mrs. Dorothy Hender shows improvement. her mother and Dr. Hender’s father and brother visit from Davenport during illness recovery.
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Raymond Anderson
Montgomery Ward
Lawson
Anderson
Alex Miller
Iowa City
Joe Miller
Wayland
Big Sale by Snouffer Ward and Co Opens All Day and Night
The Snouffer Ward and Co announces a large sale highlighting fin ers and cotton prints. The notice states the sale will continue all day and night on Saturday.
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Snouffer Ward and Co
Debate on courting without matrimony at Magnet Literary
Brookhart argued affirmatively and Coppock opposed in a heated debate on courting with serious intentions. The panel of several lady judges judged Coppock the winner after lively personal experiences were shared.
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Reat
Thomp Brookhart
Homer Coppock
Magnet Literary
Brookhart
Coppock
Four Ladies Invited Outing by Joe Daniels Landau
Joe Daniels announces he will take ladies out calling in his new landau. Four ladies may use the carriage for the entire afternoon at 50 cents each, offering a practical chance for many calls in one afternoon.
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Joe Daniels
Organ to Ship Tomorrow to Galesburg by Ball Bearing Road
Jackson Pipe Organ factory will ship its largest organ to Galesburg TH. The move goes along Ball Bearing road as trustees of the M. E. church of Galesburg inspect the organ.
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Jackson Pipe Organ Factory
Galesburg
Ball Bearing
M. E. Church of
Reprises Offer Rejected by George Dempsey
George Dempsey was offered the job of ticket agent at Des Moines for the Rock Island but refused the position.
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George Dempsey
Des Moines
Rock Island
Seizure Report of Whiskey Shipment at Wellman
Authorities seized twelve gallons of whiskey from a shipment at Wellman. The lugs and quantities are described in the report, indicating an enforcement action against illicit transport of spirits.
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Wellman
Homeopathic physician opens office behind Crail's store
Dr Howard A Royer rents a rear office behind Crail's store and plans to practice homeopathy as a physician in the locality.
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Howard A. Royer
Crail
Mrs Rose Thorne Clapp Recovering in Boston
Mrs Rose Thorne Clapp of Boston is recuperating here after a severe illness. She is the daughter of Rev and Mrs W G Thorne.
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Janet Sweet
Keith Sweet
Irish Hill Coast Leads To Eight On Irish Hill
A brief item notes several individuals were coasting last eight on Irish Hill, reporting the activity without further detail or outcomes.
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Irish Hill
Trinity Lutheran Fifth Anniversary Celebrated in San Antonio
San Antonio guests from Trinity Lutheran mark the churchs fifth anniversary. Mrs Cory Bell Wilson visits her nephew Major Leigh Bell, and Miss Anna Hendersons winters in the city. The note mentions local health, school training, a banquet at Fairfield, and several local personal updates.
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Cory Bell Wilson
San Antonio
Texas
Major Leigh Bell
Anna Hendersons
Local News Briefs Highlight Health, Accidents and Appointments
Dr. F W Eastwood walks downtown again after an accident while Jack Creech loses his left arm at University hospital. Reports note improvements for Rollin B Orwan and Mrs Milt Godfrey, plus a county auto crash near primary road No 1. Sheriff Putnam cites 100 year arrests. Consul Hank Huston moves to Bucharest and Tirania officials are noted. Two small fires occur near town with minor damage and local ministers speak at church services. Weather records report a January cold spell with 45 below zero in Redwood Falls.
California Letter From Mrs Rita McCall On San Jacinto Trip
Mrs Rita McCall writes from Long Beach about a visit to Idyllwild Inn on San Jacinto mountain. She describes the resort town, its summer homes, high elevation scenery, and the Ramona connection via Helen Hunt Jackson. She notes the mountain’s road system, a proposed irrigation tunnel from Boulder Dam area, and local landmarks including Camp Baldy and Pajabo dam project.
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E. Broadway
Long Beach
Galit
San Jacinto Mountain
Ramona
Aobertson
Ramont
Condine Hopkins
Pmbertson
Indio
San Jacinto Mountains
Palm Springs
Sma
Grand Canyon
Arizona
San Jacinto
Boulder Dam
Houtder Dam
Fara
Eden Springs
Wismore
Mockingbird Canyon
Camp Baldy
Pennteun
Hollywood Bowl
Mojave
Bakerfield
P.T.A
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S. McClure
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Adam Godlove
Madison Lowder
Christian Driff
Austin Bray
Robert Craig
Abraham Scott
John Marlin
David Smelser
Brantly Bray
Roland McRonalda
Joseph Allen
Robert Hawthorne
Samuel Marland
James Lingo
Joseph Morent
John Clark
Lewis W. Day
Elliott
Wmn. E. Hawthorn
John Street
Daniel Fairchild
James Bower
John Fairchda
Joseph Mirer
Charles Manard
BR. Tappen
John R. Hawthorne
John O’loughlin
Sanderland
S. B. Cooper
John Spenner
John Shilbeck
Widow Deehil
Isaac Totmen
Joseph Eddlestein
Michel Winn
Benjamin Totman
Abraham Scribner
Absolom Tansey
Samuel Younkin
Frederick Tener
Joseph Coe
George Cline
William Carpenter
Thomas Monny
Nejamin Coe
A. Idon
Flias Tatman
A. A. Rodman
Eva Denny
Jennie Smith
Kate Shearer
Rose Smotse
Stephens
Presbyterians
Rocking Chair
Carl Roberts
Mra J. O. Sexton
Miss Shaw
East
Maurine McLaughlin Nagle
Maurine
Stanley
Agnes
M. K. Meek
Frank Merriam
Jess Stewart Lipsey
Richard Loeb
Joliet
Leopolds
Leopold
Loeb
Edward
Prince of Wales
Milburn McKay
Ruby Haskins Ellis
An Alexander
Aaron Horr
Real Church Festival
L. P. Bruso
First Aid and
Red Cross
Roger Sherman
Farm Loan Group
T. H. Huston
Crawfordsville
Frank Anderson
Ira Coon
Ainsworth
R. L. Duncan
Cotter
Charles Lorak
Riv
Erside
the Loan Association
C. C. Biklen
Rowdy
Hives Crayton
Dorothy Hender
Dr. Hender
Davenport
Trinity Lutheran Church
W. . Hill
South Marion Ave
County Teachership Training School
Elia Gordon
Melvin Gingerich
F. W. Bontwood
B. F. Schwarte
Mra
C. EK. Strong
Harold Williams
Fairfield
Tom Canton
Hubert West
Ralph Blick
Harold Snyder
PD. J. Palmer
Wanda Bowden
the Pleasant Inn
Cora Porter
Pairfield High School
Marion Thompson
Kirksville
J. R. Davis
C. W. Storms
Ezra Goodwin
Hayesville
Town
Will Martin
Knotek
F. W. Eastwood
Jack Creech
University Hospital
Chas. Hebner
Rollin B. Orwan
Milt Godfrey
Louis Plummer
Russell Stoops
Hamilton
Dougherty Bros
Stanton Kiesey
Carl Jungbleth
Ralph Gibson
Eveready Plumbing
South Town Avenue
Milady’s
Bert Dunbar
Clendenning
Putnam
Cloyce K. Huston
Legation
Tirania
Albania
U. S
Bucharest
Roumatia
M. C. Carstensen
Alta
Baptist Church
Dr. L. Myron Boozer
Synodical
Nate Rovce
Redwood Falls
Minn
Mrs
Rita McCall
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