Washington 10 Years Ago Moose Benefit and Local Notes
In Washington ten years ago a Moose benefit concert raised funds for the Moose band. A moving picture show at Fox theater, courtesy of manager C A Pratt, netted 144 for Red Cross to help hire a public health nurse. Obituary notes Mrs W C Williamson, former citizen, died in Clarinda. Local business changes include Sunatan Sells Sum Lan selling East Washington street laundry to Wise Tong and See Arthaud, opening panatorium and dry cleaning. Dorothy Harvey and Elvin W Ryan married February 4 at the bride’s home. Weather turned cold on Reb 6 bringing hazardous streets. Masons honored members Tallon Wenn, Wegs Aberson, De Ge Rodina, Odmann, and Aibernoa for long lodge service. J W Johnson, Methodist musical director, signed to lead a similar post in Rock Island.
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Fox Theater
C. A. Pratt
Red ‘Cross
Fox
Sunatan
Sum Lan
Washington Street
Wise Tong
See Arthaud
Panatorium
In Memoriam neon Teets funeral services held Monday
Simeon Teets died recently at 62. Funeral services were in Keota Presbyterian Church. He was son of Willian Teets both deceased, part of a nine child family. Survived by two daughters Ollie Shearer and Mrs S B Wilcox, three grandchildren. The obituary notes other local deaths and connections across Washington state, Iowa and Illinois communities.
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Neon Teets
Keota
Simeon Teets
Moreign
Willian ‘Teets
John Peter
Nelson
Willard
Florence Hagist
Maude Nelson
Washington State
Sadie
Minnie Teety
Town Hens Ready to Help Neighborhood
Fragmented lines describe hens in a town effort to assist the community tied to a local project or event in Wash- area. The readable text mentions hens, assistance, and an Asset related goal, implying a small civic or agricultural initiative.
Births Gathered from Local Families and Names
Mr and Mrs Karis Yoder welcome a 10 pound baby boy on January 28. Evelyn Mary Hollenback, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Hollenback of Columbus City, born Saturday. A baby daughter arrives to Mr and Mrs Donald of Rubio. Whitmore family celebrates the arrival of a baby boy at their Prairie Flower home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karis
Evelyn Mary Hollenback
Earl Hollenback
Columbus City
Evelyn Mary
Local church library gains Mrs Jennie Smith gift
A M E church members cheer a library addition funded by the late Mrs Minnie Smith McDowell. The gift came from the daughter’s library and includes many books. News notes mention relatives visiting, travel, and various local happenings surrounding church members.
Underground Railroad tale by T A Kilgore recounts escape routes
A 19th century narrative recalls the Underground Railroad crossing vast prairie routes between Mason Dixon and Canada. It describes stations, concealment methods, star navigation, and a family account of aiding enslaved people including a wagon transfer from Brighton to a Crawfordse station. It notes women’s unseen labor and the era’s patriotism.
General Hutchinson Charged After Accident Arson Alarm
A dairy truck driven by B. Hutchinson in Atlanta accidentally activated a fire signal box. Fire units responded from multiple directions and police charged Hutchinson with reckless driving.
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Atlanta
B. Hutchinson
Hutchinson
The Old Academy Remembered As Village Center and School
A reminiscence of The Old Academy describes it as a social hub and stepping stone to higher education, with Professor S. F. McKee guiding students, a strong literary culture, and the town clock as a unifying feature. The 1870 enrollment stood at 411, including 29 from abroad, in a modern building led by Principal S. B. McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor McKee
Ielais
Academy
Aurora
Kuyler Livingston
Livingston
Perseytown
McKee
Frances McKee Bicher
Dave
Paul
Washington
YMCA
B. McKee
Washington Pre
Wrong baby wins Washington County blue ribbon in 1876
In Washington County a 1876 fair blunder tied the blue ribbon to Baby Smouse instead of Baby Stewart during a crowded display. The committee and crowd mixed up the toddlers as they were paraded, with Nellie Dewey and Adelbert Stewart also named among the pretty contenders.
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Washington County
Laura Neh
Hertha
Willie Use
Adelbert 'T
Stewart Je Dewey
Howard Joes
Col Palmer
J. J. Young
RC. Anderson
Jo Allen
William Rowl
Dim Young
Baby Stewart
Baby Markable
Baby Lynch
Little Howard Jones
Yole
Nellie Dewey
Istrum
Adelbert
Baby Smouse
Little Willie
Just Ourselves Remembering a Bears Show and Local Figures
Readers recall a 41 year old Bears show night with Mr Miller and others, sharing anecdotes about choruses, missteps, and long ago town life. Notes mention Nellie Tripp, Miss Shaw, Mrs Stryker, Miss Fila Clark, and 1889 events, plus a 1888 school program and a request for a photo to accompany the story.
Folks Remembering Jerry Curran and Neighbors in Washington
The article recalls Jerry Curran visiting Los Angeles and living with his daughter Nora who married Professor Knox. Nora has three children. Curran thrives but misses Washington. It mentions Frank McKain son ofate and Mrs Job McKain, Emma Miller sister of Martin Po Miller, and McKain’s move to Los Angeles to work with Marshal Field Co. A Citrus Ave home is noted. It references Doritys who lived here over fifty-seven years ago, railroad work and Catholic roots before the local church, and mentions Mrs Dority now in Grand Junction Colorado and Miss Elizabeth who met her last summer.
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Nellie Tripp
Mise Shaw
W. R. Stryker
Harry Me
Fila Clark
Cane
Daugherty
Ted
D. D. Davis
Squa
Matt Springman
Norris
Woodlawn
Springman
Keedy
Dr. Kea Perseverance
Jerry Curran
Varter
Los Angeles
Jerry Cur
Nora
Professor Knox
Mr. Curran
California
Washington
Frank MeKain
Ofate
Job McKain
Emma Miller
Martin Po Miller
McKain
Marshal Field Co
Chicago
Citrus Ave
Los Angele
Mildre
Hom
Dory
Doritys
Tady
Grand Junction
Colorado
Elizabeth
Dority
Tittle House
Om North
New State Will Be Opened Soon a
A brief note announces the opening of a new state within the organization, signaling upcoming changes and potential governance or regional expansion.
Marriages of the Week Highlight Local Nuptials
The week’s marriages include Pisher Droll wedding near Riverside with Verne Droll, followed by a housekeeping plan on a nearby farm. Irene Edwards and Paul Smith wed in Chicago, Katona Valwardds Smith and Irene Edwards tied on Monday, with plans to reside in Columbus Junction. Florence Strutt and John Hyde Jr. wed at Rev Frank Weston’s home in Mississippi, proceeding to farm life near Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valwardds-Smith
Irene B. Edwards
Harry Edwards
Paul Smith
J. R. Smith
Columbus Junction
Chicago
Ride
Colmaru
Rorence Esther Srutt
Jaushiter
Hull
Trenton
John Hyde
Joh Hyde
Brighton
Frank E. Weston
First Baptist Church
Plea
Froom
Hrighton
Local News Briefs Include Talks and Contests Across Washington
Do A. Is hosted a fine meeting and program on Tuesday with Mrs A Chilgren regent of the state giving a talk on wallpaper evolution. Leslie Blick injured his thumb in a Wednesday night fight with Billy Mason of Davenport and lost the match. Tom Kelster, from Delta, started work at the Mayo bakery making rolls. Mr and Mrs J G Richardson bought the Work home on South Ave F. Sunset Park has one of the prettiest views in Washington. Seven teen hundred turkeys were sold from the Frank Rowe place this year despite claims turkeys can’t be raised here. The school board postponed the Junior High School addition. Mr and Mrs D Morrison headed to New Orleans for a March trip. William Maxson, Marjorie Smith and Raymond Witt placed first in the Washington final declamatory contest. second went to Helen Alcorn and Mary Pauls. The first place will represent Washington in the state contest. Mrs. Glasgow White, longtime local artist, now in California near her sister in Los Angeles at 800 South Burlington Street.
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Shavers
A Chilgren
Leslie Blick
Billy Mason
Davenport
Tom Kelster
Delta
Mayo Bakery
J. G. Richardson
South Ave
Sunset Park
Washington
John Wilde
Frank Macon
Frank Rowe
D. Morrison
New Orleans
William Maxson
Marjorie Smith
Raymond Witthe
Helen Alcorn
Mary Pauls
Beby
Washington Week Fire Damages Homes and Businesses
A major fire near Washington destroyed the Donaldson residence with most furniture saved and plans to rebuild. The event followed by reports of suspended sentences for two men in Riverside, a $222.50 judgment, and a new county health unit formation. Engineers arrive for a Texas to Chicago natural gas line project with Washington as a key headquarters and right of way mostly secured.
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Donaldsons
Pire
Fred Donaldson
Washington
Prank Wehly
Marlin Hartaler
Riverside
Howard Dawson
Griffin
Ernest S. Salday
Texas
Chicago
Towa
Skunk River
Oskaloosa
Mississippi River
Muscatine
Ground Hog day notes and local life events
A local column notes mild weather and small incidents. Frank Macon reports a seventy nine year old man fell from a tree while trimming but was not seriously hurt. A Chicago optometry student is mentioned, along with garden and neighborhood updates. A newborn weighs six pounds at a county hospital, with family and neighbors sharing the news amid a social gathering. Also referenced are illness news for Wil Law and family ties to Ardmore Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Macon
B. Lemmon
Chicago
Northern Minors College
Frank Kurtz
R. L. Masson
Belmont
Mass
D. J Masson
Frank Bergquist
Cael
James
Washington
Margaret
County Hospital
Clinton
M. M. Hebner
Nate Black
Geo. Slosser
Wil Law
Dora Nell
Ardmore
Okla
Mortense
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Journal
Moose
Heart of the West
Moose Band
W. C. Williamson
Clarinda
Dr. Williamson
Presbyterian Church
Hey Streets
Reb
Tallon Wenn
Anberton
Ant de Ge Rodina
Alen
Hdee Morton
R. Odmann
Cirlector
J. W. Johnson
The
Methodist Church
Rock Island
Memoriam
Enma McChesney
Grelock
M. J Mitman
Miss McChesney
Milroe
Joe
Iss McChesney
Milmoe
Glenellen
McChesney
South Secondary
East Jefferson Street
Ftg
James Coffman
Richland
James Iman
Palerfield
George Huston
Theodore Zillmer
Wellman
Margaret Palmer
Joe Town
Frank Jerehlik
Jde Shrader
Clement
Frank Krehlik
Town City
Bysioner
Frank Gobble
Guy M. Shriner
Pairfield
Ki Y
Gramdfather Howard Peterson
Wayland
Anger
Washington Raunty
A. M. E. Church
Jennie
William
Smith
Minnie Smith
McDowell
Raymond Towers
Fred Mauthe
Raymond
W. W. Bowers
Cate
Bina Dawson
P. Telford
Paul Estle
Find Mire
Ralph Lytle
A. J. Drow
Will" Darbyshire
County Howpital
McKetty
Thoratay
Keith Motesworth
Waco
Gray
Keith
Galveston
Irontomo Tis
Miike Ma Cavender
Ficano
Tedford
Ella Harshberger
John van Syoc
van Syoes
Underground Railroad
T. A. Kilgore
Mason and Dixon
Slave States
Free States
United States
Canada
Father
Mart
Uncle Mart
Day Kilgore
John
U. G
Robert
David
U. G. RR
the Old Academy
Old Academy
Waine ii
Tag
Miller
A Aongueasnes
Richmond
Pres Figgins
Pred Fisher
Verne Droll
Jerome Droll
St. Mary's
Mrs Droll
Riversid
Auton Stoltzius
Ki Hood
Rev
Stanford
John Squires
Burlington Street
Calif
Ornia Glasgow White
Jasrow
Tine Glasgow Archer
North Avenue
Phillips & Hebner’s Drug Store
Renteco
Ollie Turner
Freda Turner
New Health Uni
Marshail Letts
Vivian Allen
Kalona
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