Genealogical Department Queries to Mrs Speer Washington IA
Rules for the column request letters addressed to Mrs C A Speer at 415 West Jefferson St Washington Iowa. Writers must print full name and address and use one side of the paper. All letters are for publication unless sent to contributors in stamped envelopes. Sources should be given and answers will be published through the column. It is a Washington County project not affiliated with any society.
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C. A. Speer
West
Jefferson St
Washington
Iowa
Washington County
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
McKinnie Bible Records Chronicle Early Ireland to America
A genealogical note lists Walter McKinnie and family emigrating from Ireland in 1806 to the United States after Walter fell ill and died. It follows birth dates of his children at Mercersburg and marriages, with later descendants including Walter, Eliza Jane, and Isabella Jane, plus Campbell and Johnson lines and a query for Campbell family records connected to Mrs. A. H. Patterson.
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Miller-Johnson-Vaughn
Walter McKinnie
America
Ireland
MecKinnie
New World
Robert
James
Izabela
Adam
Mary
Walter
Josias
Campbell
Mercersburg
Penn
Frances Caroline
Patrick Campbell
James Bales
Isabella Jane
Josiah Franklin
Robert Stockton
Frances Caroline McKinnie
Anna Mary Conner
Isabella J. Miller
Josias McKinnie
Elizabeth Ann Miller
Abraham Kendall Miller
Eliza Jane McKinnie
Nancy E. McKinnie
James McKinnie
Ellen Mary McKinnie
Thomas Edward Johnson
Lorenzo D. Johnson
Anna H. Homer
Eliza Jane Johnson
Mary Ellen MecKinnie
Thomas E. Johnson
Gertrude Johnson Hammond
Lorenzo Dow Johnson
Crawfordsville
Ind
Washington
Iowa
M. Frances Stockton
Caleb Bayle Campbell
Frances S. Campbell
Eleanor Campbell
James Campbell
Anna Mariah Campbell
David Campbell
Jane Campbell
Margaretta Campbell
William Campbell
George S. Campbell
Catherine S. Campbell
Frances Campbell
Campbell-Stockton-Patterson
A. H. Patterson
Pancake Day crowds light up town in muddy weather
The Rocking Chair Brigade notes heavy turnout for Pancake Day despite bad weather with hundreds lining up for pancakes. Mayor John Applegate assisted in serving and rumors swirl about local charity efforts and community gifts.
Grave in Yard Haunts Washington Townspeople and Local Gossip
A Washington area tale recalls a grave once placed in a front yard of a deceased man who feared desecration for research. Years later the grave was moved as neighbors whispered about the eerie sight. The piece shifts to light domestic scenes of wind damage, window washing, tulips and peonies, and social exchanges in Washington and nearby communities.
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Carl Roberts
Washington
Embarrassing Civil War Moment Told By Iowa Soldier
A veteran from Co. H, 2nd Iowa Regiment recounts a February 1865 North Carolina crossing during Sherman's march. Heavy rain and cold drenched troops as they waded waist deep, one man’s failed toilet routine amid skirmish deploy sparked laughter from bummers advancing with poultry, leaving the narrator vowing never to shed clothing for a river crossing again.
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Washington County Press
Co. H
Iowa
Sherman
South Carolina
Corse
16Th Corps
Lynch Creek
2Nd Iowa
Remembering Alex Miller and his political life
The Spencer Reporter recalls Alex R Miller of Spencer Iowa a lifelong Democrat and 1932 gubernatorial nominee who died years ago. The piece contrasts his service with wife Mrs Alex Miller the current secretary of state noting her early efforts to improve efficiency and economy in state government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Iowa
Alex Miller
Alex R Miller
Miller
Barber Lacks Edge in Bald Head Trade Joke
A light jest notes that shaving a bald man offers no real advantage and requires more trickery than cutting real hair. The quip frames barbering as a clever, humorous trade.
Local News Briefs From East Washington and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Patterson helps usher Carol Jean Patterson into the world in Springfield Illinois while Mr Patterson stays with daughter Bye Mrs Glenn Laffer at Ft Dodge Washington welcomes back Mrs James Brookhart and daughter Margaret Berger and family after home renovations The Brigade expresses sympathy for Frank Macon on the death of his youngest sister Mrs Jon Long of Racine Wisconsin Mr Macon is one of nine siblings The community notes the death of W H Gregg of Amey known as the Poet of the Hills and his earlier speech before a regional gathering of preachers from West Chester
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East Washington Street
Frank Macon
Jon Long
Racine
Wis
Jan Slat
Amey
Hills
West Chester
Remembering Mrs Harwood as Sunday teacher in early days
Mrs Hattie Harvey Zorbaugh of Cleveland recalls Miss Harwood arriving as a bride and becoming her Sunday school teacher for girls. She mentions the cantata with J W Moore as Santa Claus and Daisy as lead, notes family details, and shares plans for illness and travel before March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Risk
Hattie Harvey Zorbaugh
Cleveland
Harwood
Zorbaugh
Judge Dewey
J. W. Moore
Santa Claus
Daisy
Washington
Harvey Warren I
Charles Parker
Frederick
Oberlin College
Harvey
New York University
South America
Elizabeth
Oak Grove Seminary
Vassalboro
Maine
Harvey Warren II
Archie Harvey
Tailor Sets Notable Standard In Fashions
A tailor stands out for his skill and presence, drawing attention with precise work and polished appearance that reflects his craft. Clients seek exceptional measuring and fitting, highlighting the tailor’s reputation in the community.
Leave-Only Visit Rule Stated by Host in Wry Motto
A columnist quotes a host describing a hospitality rule to guests: stop by briefly only long enough to make the host regret your departure rather than regret your arrival. The remark reflects a sharp social aside and playful critique of guest etiquette.
Community Work Highlighted In Ottumwa Broadcaster
The Ottumwa Broadcaster features Jesse J. Miller praised for selling Christmas Seals for Sunny Slope Sanitarium and aiding community service. Also noted are local church activities, tributes, and upcoming farm and business moves across Washington county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Ottumwa
Jesse J. Miller
Sunny Slope Sanitarium
Miller
Fountain Complete in Central Park Bowl Unveiled
In Washington ten years ago the new fountain bowl of Bedford stone was installed in Central Park. It was purchased under the Improvement League with many citizens helping. A. F. E. Gault and Son bought West End Grocery from Miss Grace Conger and Frank Conger, to take possession at once. they had sold it four months earlier and buy it back. The home talent play Turn to the Right cleared $650 in three performances, covering a band deficit of $500 and funding new uniforms.
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Central Park
Imrovement League
April Vacation and May Commencement Announcement
Harding announced that the regular spring vacation would start in the first week of April and that commencement exercises are scheduled for May 24.
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Harding
County Hospital Opens New Laboratory in Iowa
The new laboratory at the county hospital opened February 1 1923 as part of Iowa state laboratories. Dr C A Boice was elected director for the coming year.
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C. A. Boice
State Laboratories of
Iowa
Vielin Lola Davis Receives 136 Year Old Violin
Vielin Lola Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Shan Davis received a valuable violin from her sister Beulah in Paris. The instrument is said to be 136 years old and carries family significance across generations.
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Has Vielin
Lola Davis
Shan Davis
Beulah
Paris
Severe Cold Snap Grips City with 12.5 Below Zero Reading
A deep cold spell sent the thermometer plunging to 12.5 below zero this morning. Residents accustomed to spring were surprised as the season reached its lowest point.
Dairy-Jay Urewer Buys Rathmel Dairy
Buys Dairy-Jay Urewer purchases Rathmel dairy and will take over the business in February.
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Jay Urewer
Rathmel
Feb
Lst
Deaths of Week Helmick and Baker
Mrs. William H. Helmick died at her East Madison street home after a long illness at age sixty seven. Her maiden name was Cee. Amos Baker longtime resident, died at Clarkston Michigan. He was brother of Mrs C W Yard and John Baker of Washington.
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Helmick
William H. Helmick
Madison Street
Cee
Amos Baker
Clarkson, Mich
C. W. Yard
John Baker
Washington
Obituary notices of Nelson Wilkin Hanna in 1923
Nelson Mrs Hugh Nelson aged about seventy six died at her California home. She and her husband once ran the county home here. Wilkin T M Civil war veteran died at his South Marion Ave home January 30 1923 aged seventy nine and a member of Co C Ninth Iowa Inf. Hanna Mrs John Hanna Crawfordsville aged sixty one died at her Crawfordsville home January 27 1923.
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Nelson
Hugh Nelson
California
Hanna
John Hanna
Crawfordsville
Kallaus-Frank Kallaus Dies at Home
Frank Kallaus aged thirty four died at his home on January 22 1923 He was the son of Mr and Mrs A J Kallaus and left a son Maynard Kallaus.
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Kallaus
Frank Kallaus
A. J. Kallaus
Maynard Kallaus
Eminent Methodist Layman Speaks at Dinner in Columbus
Dow Sancroft of Columbus Ohio spoke at a church gathering on Wednesday afternoon and served as the dinner speaker that evening during the week in the Masonic billiard tournament.
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Dow Sancroft
Columbus
Ohio
Local College News and Medical Appointments
Miss Margaret Sexton daughter of Dr and Mrs J O Sexton completed her bachelor of science at the University of Iowa and pursing course. She plans a brief Washington visit before going to Chicago to work. Dr Carl Kunath, intern at Cincinnati General, will join University of Iowa Hospital as assistant in surgery July 1. Kunath is son of Mrs J B Kunath. Mr and Mrs Lewis Warren attended Cornell College Journalism club meeting in Mt Vernon with Lewis as a speaker. Mrs I Rothschild travels to New York on business and pleasure.
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Elizabeth Marbury
New York
O. H. P. Belmont
Paris
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Duke of Marlborough
Claire Twinam
University of Iowa
Oakdale
A. H. Twinam
Washington
Margaret Sexton
J. O. Sexton
Chicago
Carl Kunath
Cincinnatti General Hospital
University Hospital
Iowa City
Dr. Kunath
Lewis Warren
Mt. Vernon
Journalism Club
Cornell College
Lewis
Deaths of the Week Waters Halph Waters
Waters Halph Waters aged four died at the county hospital on Monday January 30 from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was not a World War I veteran and lived most of his life here.
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Joseph Jones
Crawfordsville
Waters
Halph Waters
McCall-Robert McCall Dies at Age Two in Craw
The death of Robert McCall, aged two, is reported as the last of the week. He was born in Craw and is mourned by family and local residents. Local obituaries note a brief life and early loss.
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McCall
Robert McCall
Craw
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Agrippa
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John Greeian
Kalona
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Laura Ekinspahr
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Biklen
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Ira Caldwell
Washington County Ministerial Association
Harry C. Whitney
Fairfield
Ralph Scott
Furniure
Todd
North Marion Ave
Scott
J. R. Neill
Madison Ave
North Marion
Scotts
E. T. Wickham
Dorothea
Birdsall
Waterloo
J. W. Schenefelt
Dr Wickham
Walter Rukbager
Winfield
Mr. Shenefelt
Maxwell McCall
Rimersburg, Pa
Alma Jones
Iowa State Teachers College
Boyd Berdo
Ames
Mrs. Berdo
Charles
John Alfiro
Penney
C. S. Lemmon
Mildred Patterson
Auditors Office
Esther
Martha
Glen McFarlane
Iowa Ave
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Son Maxwell
Harry McCall
Richard Johnson
C. C. Dayton
Washington County Gas League
Muscatine
Orle Kephart
Wanda
Mrs. I. Rothschild
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