Deputy Secretary James C. Green Dies After Long Illness
The obituary recalls James C. Green deputy secretary of state who died after a cancer of the liver at age forty eight. He began with the Associated Press in Des Moines and served loyally under Mrs. Alex Miller. The piece honors his humor, humanity, and public service while noting personal losses felt by colleagues and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Green
Des Moines
Associated Press
Alex Miller
Secretary of State
Mr. Green
Local Hospital Updates on Several Minor Surgeries
At Tae Hospital on Monday Stanley Zager had an appendectomy Friday afternoon. Wm Rawn Jr had an appendectomy Saturday afternoon. J M Seave of Montezuma was dismissed yesterday. Ardith Times Keota had a minor operation this morning. Mrs Sherman Butterbauch Brighton admitted for observation Saturday afternoon. Mrs Emma Jones admitted Saturday morning for treatment. Misses Claudine Greiner Catherine Russell Keota and Mary Westphal Washington underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Ivan Enfield Wellman underwent an appendectomy until Tuesday then Claudine Greiner Catherine Russell Keota and Mary Westphal dismissed this morning. Mrs Ivan Enfield Wellman underwent an appendectomy yesterday morning replacing Mr Enfield as stated yesterday.
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Stanley Zager
Wm. Rawn, Jr
J. M. Seave
Montezuma
Ardith Times
Keota
Sherman Butterbauch
Brighton
Emma Jones
Claudine Greiner
Catherine Russell
Mary Westphal
Washington
Ivan Enfield
Wellman
Mr. Enfield
Rankins Celebrate Fifty Ninth Wedding Anniversary
Amos Rankin and Mary Berdo Rankin marked their fifty ninth anniversary quietly on December 24. They live near town on farms once adjoining. children and grandchildren are named, while the couple remains active with crafts and community ties. The piece also notes local social events and a fundraising minstrel show.
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Mrs. Amos Rankin
The Passing Years in 4 Washington Christmas Baskets
The Goodfellows delivered eighty six baskets of food, clothing and toys the day before Christmas, with total contributions of 231 dollars and 50 cents. Y's Men chaired committees led by Le land Morrison, Ted Brown, Claude Tucker, Ed Conner and Lewis Warren. Hull hosted six girls at a Dec 29 luncheon for her eighteenth birthday anniversary.
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Goodfellows
Leland Morrison
Ted Brown
Claude Tucker
Ed Conner
Lewis Warren
Hull
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Renoux at 6 45 this morning
Mr and Mrs Harry Renoux welcomed a son weighing eight pounds four and a half ounces at 6 45 this morning Mrs Carl Nelson was admitted yesterday for observation Wanda Hampton Washington had a tonsillectomy Perry Reinier Washington had a major operation Helen Martin Keota had an appendectomy Virginia Donaldson Washington had an appendectomy Mrs Harry Renoux and son were dismissed this afternoon Mr and Mrs E K Brackin What Cheer were dismissed Mrs Neill Trotman and daughter Sarah were dismissed this morning
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Harry Renoux
Carl Nelson
Wanda Hampton
Washington
Perry Reinier
Helen Martin
Keota
Virginia Donaldson
E. K. Brackin
Neill Trotman
Sarah
Largest Christmas Tree Decorates County Home
The largest Christmas tree in the county, likely the biggest in Washington county, was displayed at the county home. Many gifts were given to residents, brightening the holiday season for those living there.
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Washington County
Colenso Annex to replace Benz House Hotel
Hotel owner Fred West has leased the Stuart hotel and will renovate it to become the Colenso Annex. The property, previously known as the Benz house, will reopen under the Colenso name after improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred West
Stuart
Colenso
Colenso Annex
Benz House
Sites Considered for New High School Building
Twenty six years ago several sites were proposed for a new high school. Options included the Patterson place on East Washington Street, R G McChesney on East Jefferson beside the Christian church, the Win Smoose lots west of the Burlington tracks, the half block south of the First U P church, the site of the old ME church, the Bailey Cook and Col Palmer lots, and the Scofield property.
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Patterson Place
Fast Washinen Street
R. G McChesney
East
Jefferson Street
Christian Church
Win Smoose
Burlington Tracks
East Washington — Street
First U. P
M E
Bailey, Cook and Col
Palmer
Scofield
Yockey Dies at Mason City Odd Fellows Home
Matt Yockey, a well known local man, died at the Odd Fellows home in Mason City after being taken there following a stroke three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yockey
Matt Yockey
Odd Fellows Home
Mason City
Weddings Highlight Week Sees Several Local Marriage Pairs
Among the weddings of the week were Olive Maures Cunningham and Melvin McElroy, Edith Bovee and Glenn Zaring, Lillian Orris and Harry Duncan, Edith Thompson and William Sheeiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Maures Cunningham
Melvin McElroy
Edith Bovee
Glenn Zaring
Lillian Orris
Harry Duncan
Edith Thompson
William Sheeiz
Christmas Weather and Don Mc Clure’s 50 Mile Demonstration
The article recalls exceptional Christmas weather and recounts Don Mc Clure’s state automobile run between Christmas and New Years. He reportedly tore through Washington at 35 to 36 mph and hit fifty miles several times, noting perfect road conditions.
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Don McClure
Washington
Severe Cold Record Reported On December Night
The thermometer fell to seventeen below zero on December 29, two degrees colder than last year’s coldest night.
Woman Killed by Freight Train Near Haskins
Mrs Fred Leffler of Haskins died after being struck by a local freight on the Milwaukee road near Haskins. The incident occurred while she was walking along the track, authorities reported.
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Fred Leffler
Haskins
Christmas Party On Christ Eve At Eicher Home
A Christmas Eve gathering at the H M Eicher residence on East Main Street featured host Mrs. Eicher assisted by Mesdames Steck Brindley Wilson and Wallace. Five o clock supper followed. Li veryman Frank Webb helped transport guests by sleigh to and from the event. The program included Wilma Row Just Before Christmas and Martha Brindley Ike Patsy Wilson The Night Before Christmas with Hannah Eicher and Margaret Godfrey.
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H M. Eicher
East Maintreet
Hannah Eicher
Margaret Godfrey
Ike
Patsy Wilson
Martha Brindley
Deaths of the Week list local notables and survivors
Deaths of the Week notes J. D. Singnaster Pioneer of Keota importer and breeder of Percheron horses aged 70 died December 27 from a heart ailment a wife and son two grandchildren a brother and sister survive Horatio Seymour Bidwell aged 74 former city employee died at University hospital Iowa City last Sunday he was the last of his father’s family several nieces and nephews survive He had lived here 34 years Mrs Hester Carkutt sister of Jesse Harvey died at her Whittier California home December 24
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J. D. Singnaster
Keota
Dee
H. OS. Bidwell
Horatio Seymour Bidwell
University Hostal
Iowa City
Hester Carkutt
Jesse Harvey
Whittier
Calif
Go Yo Calls Wintering Party Heads to San Diego
Mrs. N L Bab cock, Mrs. Lizzie Canier and Mrs. Orville Elder left Monday for San Diego California to spend the rest of the winter. Mr. Elder will join them later.
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N. L. Babcock
Lizzie Canier
Orville Elder
San Diego
Calif
Mr. Elder
Miss Dailey Enjoys Holiday Visit in Town
Miss Josephine Dailey of Dana Hall School for Girls Massachusetts is visiting Town City for Christmas with her mother Mrs M W Bailey and friends.
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Hone
Josephine Dailey
Dana Hall School For
Massachusetts
M. W. Bailey
Town City
E. A. True
Lone Beach, Calif
Mrs
Chrissinger
Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary Pageant at AME Church
Reverend Peterson announces a patriotic program at the AME church on Wednesday January 2 featuring Aunt Sallie Davis as soloist. The event will include speeches songs and entertainment with a possum dinner served after.
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Peterson
Sallie Davis
Pastor Haggard Brought In By Local Covenant Church
Carl Pastor The Covenanters of this town have called a pastor from Indiana named Rev Haggard. The small church is plucky and plans steady local ministry.
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Carl
Covenanters
Indiana
Haggard
Weather Worsens As Roads Lane In Heavy Rain
It rained all night on December 27 worsening road conditions again. Drivers warn of slick surfaces and potential closures as precipitation continues.
Long Beach visitor honored at Hamilton Ham Ilton McLaughlin luncheon
Honor guest Clayen Bogle of Long Beach California visiting at the McCleery Hamilton and McLaughlin homes this week was the guest of Miss Carolyn Hamilton at a luncheon yesterday.
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Clayen Bogle
Long Beach
Calif
McCleery
Hamilton
McLaughlin
Carolyn Hamilton
Capt Gray Dies Beloved Civil War Officer at 84
Capt J S Gray commandant of Co I 19th Iowa infantry died this week. He was praised as one of the ablest officers in the army and a beloved postwar citizen known on local streets. He was eighty four years old. Mrs Belle Rice was a daughter.
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Gray
J. S. Gray
19Th Iowa Infantry
Belle Rice
Dewey Family Nearing Height Parity and Football Fame
Charley Dewey returns home from Oberlin for vacation and grows taller by inches. He sits near his father in height and could follow a path to becoming a judge. He captains the Freach Mann football team and believes in the value of football.
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Dewey
Charley Dewey
Oberlin
Charley
Freachmann
Obituary notices for Kahn Kuhn and Riv ers'de stockraiser
J M Kahn Kilas Milton Kuhn longtime Woodlawn cemetery sexton died in Ottumwa on Monday aged 81. John Krebs a prominent stockraiser of Rivers'de aged 71 died Sunday. Mrs Jos Brown Charlotte Henderson Brown of...
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J. M. Kahn
Kilas Milton Kuhn
Woodlawn
Ottumwa
John Krebs
Obituary notices for Wellman, Fishburn, and Geerdes
Wellman aged 48 died at her home after a several year illness. George Fishburn father of Mrs. Lauder J. Kennedy of Washington died at his Chaplin Nebraska home. Mrs. John Geerdes wife of John Geerdes died at her northeast town home after a long illness.
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Wellman
George Fishburn
Lauder J. Kennedy
Washington
Chaplin
Neb
John Geerdes
No Paper Pete Huber and Independence in Holiday Week
No Paper Pete Huber from Crawfordsville notes Winfield Beacon and his paper skip printing during the holiday week. He praises the union meeting led by Rev delayley for good service and says unions meet to save coal. He questions Washington's example.
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Pete Huber
Crawfordsville
Winfield Beacon
Hogs
Jce
Pete
Rev
Ilayley
Washington
Minstrel Show Held for DA Benefit Sixty Years Ago
Members of the DA club sponsored a minstrel show to raise funds for a charitable benefit. The event showcased local performers and drew community support for the cause, reflecting a long tradition of civic fundraising in the town.
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D A. Re
D. A. Ft
Noble wedding unites Clara Richer and Rev H G Allebach
On December 29 1897 at the bride’s mother Mrs Richer home in Noble the wedding of Clara Richer to Rev H G Allebach is scheduled to take place with family ceremony and local observers in attendance.
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Nobie
Mrs Richer
Noble
Clara
H. G. Allebach
Magic Lantern Show Delights Young Friends
Charles Winter presented a magic lantern at the Ollingsworth home last night. The evening featured a Santa Claus gift lantern and showcased Master Charles as a skilled exhibitor.
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Charles Winter
Ollingsworth
Santa Claus
Charles
Henry Hull Hosts College Friend During Holiday
Charley Starteman, an old college chum of Henry Hull, visits as his guest over the holiday period.
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Henry
Charley Starteman
Henry Hull
Review of the Week's News in Des Moines Area
A survey of holiday unfoldings covers a New Year baby prize in Washington county, tax meeting notes, coal thefts from Milwaukee railroad yards, numerous Christmas visits, weddings and engagements in Davenport, Perry, and Birmingham, and local civic updates. Many residents, including Wayne Brown, Georgia and Libbie Musil, Julius Kunik, and Mike Richardson, are mentioned along with multiple marriages and relocations across Iowa and nearby states.
Chicago visitor aids ill aunt amid tumble at home
Miss Alma Brindley of Chicago visits aunt Miss Maude Hott. Hott has been ill. Brindley fell on the tee but escaped serious injury.
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Alma Brindley
Chicago
Miss Maude Hott
Miss Hott
Miss Brindley
Hill Rickard Wed In Memphis Missouri Event
Jillian Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Hill Washington and James K Rickard West Chester were married at Memphis Missouri December 28 They will reside in Washington Rickard's sister Irene wed Jack Hotle in Memphis on the same day and will live in West Chester Virginia Kurtz and daughter Virginia expected at J F Kurtz home for weekend A son born Thursday morning to Mr and Mrs Charles Biklen of Wapello mother Marguerite Scranton Also noted Mr and Mrs W E B Smith
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Hazel Countryman
Birmingham
Iowa
Emmett Davidson
Perry Davidson
Memphis
Elsie Wagner
Washington
Wayne Burlingame
Cumberland
Ohio
M. E. Parsonage
Perry
A. S. Smith
John Wagner
la Cumberland
Jillian Hill
Bert Hill
James K. Rickard
West Chester
Mr. Rickard
Irene
Jack Hotle
Paul Kurtz
Virginia
J. F. Kurtz
Charles Biklen
Wapelto
Marguerite Scranton
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Agnes Swift
Buckley
John Buckley
YWW
Lester Orr
Campfir
Girl Scouts
Girl Scoute
J. Hull
Carrie Mlake
Dan
R. E. Dougherty
Gardner
Pearl
Susie Johnson
Rge. Dowell
Attick
Lloyd
Y. W
Brigade
Will Harwood
Rosalyn
Mary Louise
Ainsworth
Don Rabenold
Tommy
Harwoods
Waterloo
Elmhurst
Drake
Wapello
Frances
Hanna Bailey
Dr. Geo. Gallup
Princeton
N. J
Alex
George
Barbara Benson, Jr
Earl Simpson
Mrs. Simpson
E. M. Kuhn
R. S. Warfel
South Iowa Ave
Anderson
The
Journal
Dickie Lee Peterson
Jean Acheson
Herbert Pant
Rotary Club
F. W. Eastwood
Glenn Mace
Will Thompson
Annie Essley Thompson
Maude
George Reister
Mr. Thompson
Mrs. Thompson
John
Johnnie Tansom
Hl. M. Eieher
Hyattville
Maryland
Lydia
Ladd Haystead
Washington, D. C
Tae Hospital
Rankins
Mary Berdo
Henry Berso
Amos Rankin
Poston
Maggie Todd
James Zeck
Chartie Wright
T. J. Berdo
Rankin
Birdie
Densmore Guthrie
Mary Jean
Dwinnie
Ralph Thompson
Bob
Dorothea
Dan Brindley
Mame
D. C. Bell
Marilyn
Roxy” Livingston
Black Face Arts
Jim Gunningham
Phillip Crail
Carl Hedges
Billy Chilcote
Messrs
Shannon and
Hebner
Masons
Eastern Star
Temple
Masonic Temple
J. W. Morton
Masonic Lodge
Norman Chipman
W. H. Rousseau
A. R. Dewey
William P. Wells
Lodge
Kay and Lytle
Cook and Sherman
South Side Square
Wilson Heating Co
Temple Building Company
Everson Opera House
A. H. Wallace and Son
Stanley Miller
Mt. Pleasant
the ‘Free Press
Mises Kath- Verine Berdo
Washington, Pa
Tom Berdo
Commercial Club
Amos Alberson
J. B. Crail
Surise
Oys
Jos. Brown Charlotte Henderson Brown
Miss Catharine
A. Claire Dewey
Thomas Dewey
New York
Clarence Berkhoff
Washington Knights
Pythias
Milwaukee
Joe Daniels
Wayne Brown
Peoria
Mrs Charles Brown
Iowa Avenue
Georgia
Libbie Musil
Edward Hynth
J. O. Sexton
Julius Kunik
Cleveland
Ll. A. Wood
Bertha Phillips
Ralph Kellar
Phillips
Fred Helm
Minneapolis, Minn
Harry Kleese
Will Jones
Lola Wells Hughes
Frank Brindley
California
Martha Darbyshire
Norma Deutsch
Virgil Lintz
Riverside
Leslie Eicher
Leslie Hootman
Rukgaber
Oliver Todd
Muscatine
Mrs. Todd
Gertie
August Blaesing
V. J. Spevacek
Kalona
J. G. Spevecek
Mavie
Pat
Ruth
Mrs. Smith
Mae Jay
Florida
Eleanor Rodenburg
Davenpo
Edward Lenninger
Davenport
Lloyd Speed
Louisville, Ky
R. J. Patterson
C. A. Boice
Keo- Sauqua
Mike” Richardson
Byron Hopkins
Highland Town
Sip
Ned Morrow
Sam Gregory
Merle Dawson
Earl Campbell
Vincent Turkey Farm
Rock Island
Henrietta Hull
Josephine Hull
Winona, Minn
Myral Smith
Graham
Bob Stutsman
Little Rock
Ark
Hoyt Allen
B. C. Allen
Wayland
Clarence Juber
Grace Shellabarger
Hammond
Paul Albert
Mr. SP. Miller
Ben Wallace
St. Paul Evangelical Church
Y's Men's Club
Catholic Daughters of America
Rose Minner
Boone
Sherman Wolfe
Max
George McCall
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Paul Horak
Moline
Ellen Morrison
St. Joseph
E. D. Morrison
Mr. and
Mrs. W. EB. Smith
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