Genealogical Notes on Speer Family Origins and Records
Mrs. C. A. Speer notes readers to submit complete genealogical letters with addresses. She lists birth records for Andrew, John, James, Jane, Agnes, and Marget with full dates and references a Speer family Bible from 1802 and connections to Ireland, Pennsylvania, and Scotland. An Ohio connection via Gordon is mentioned, plus a Boston Transcript article from 1936 for further study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Agnes
Marget
John j/Speer
Edinburgh
Scotland
Spear
Speer Family Ties From Ireland to Cassville History
Excerpt notes a Speer family line from John and Agnes Speer of Balyrobert County Antrim Ireland. After Johns death in 1841 Agnes and the family move with son Robert born February 27 1803 to Cassville Virginia where Robert had already migrated.
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Speer
Col. Reasoner
County Antrim
Ireland
Scotland
John
Agnes Speer
Balyrobert
Agnes
Cassville
Venn
Robert
Rotary club notes and social scenes reflect community life
The report covers Rotary club dinner activities and talks including Eunice Acheson on psychology, Genev a Murray visiting with family, and Mrs Daniels family care. It mentions local sales, hospital plans by the D A R, neighbors sharing pie, travel tales, and memories of paving pioneers with humorous anecdotes.
Armistead Family Origins From Darmstadt to Virginia
A heritage account tracing the Armistead name from Darmstadt Germany to Yorkshire England and on to William Armistead who settled in Gloucester County Virginia as vestryman of Kingston parish in 1677, and his son John Armistead.
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Armistead
Darmstadt
Germany
England
Yorkshire
Anthony Armistead
Frances Thompson
William
America
William Armistead
Gloucester County
Virginia
Kingston Parish
John Armistead
Notable Virginia Colonial Figures: Armistead's Rising Roles
The article outlines John Armistead as a prominent colonial leader of Virginia. It notes his roles as high sheriff of Gloucester in 1675, member of the House of Burgesses in 1685, and colonial council member in 1687. After William and Mary’s accession, Armistead and two others were dismissed for refusing oath. His loyalty led to his appointment as lieutenant colonel of Gloucester county forces in the Revolution. Armistead headed a large family with many descendants in the Southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Gloucester County
House of Burgessea
Colonial Council
William and Mary
England
John Armistead
Isaac Allerton
Richard Lee
Armistead
Arrow Shot from Alex Miller's Pen in 1896
A witty 1896 column from Alex Miller sketches social quirks about women and men. It pokes fun at tragedy, bill collectors, telegrams, barbering, water carrying, and money. The piece playfully contrasts social expectations and personal conduct with humorous one liners.
Cheerful Street Scene With Lights and Laughing Children
Descriptive vignette of a dusk street where houses glow, readers enjoy scenes inside. Mention of Joe Falks 1 and two or three curly headed girls in sight, their curtains open as neighbors stroll by. Evokes a warm, communal mood from an old newspaper fragment.
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Joe Falks
Washington Citizens Debate Paving the Square in 1896
Citizens of Washington discuss paving the square with many endorse it and oppose delaying action. Local figures including bankers merchants and residents—such as Jackson Roberts Schneider Bros Mercer Chilcote Orowile Elder Klein Dr Dewey J A Harwood Ferd Schott J J Fleming J Lytle A Alberson A J Anderson Pollard Crail Messrs Ab J Anderson and others—weigh costs taxes and timing citing benefits of bricks and broader streetwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Fleming
Chilcote & Cook
A. Sage
Washington Busey Co
D. J. Eichelberger
A. Montgomery
Hotel Allen
J. T. Anderson
Savings Bank
Jos. Pollard
J. B. Crail
Washington City
Washington County
Leigh Wallace
Muscatine
M. P. Miller
New York State
Mpek
Ralph Smith
J. H. Stewart
Dougherty Bros
South Side
Baird & Patton
Wilber Miller
R. R. Bowland
Washington National Bank
Business leaders split on year’s paving plan in 1896 poll
The Evening Journal reports a street paving canvass among city businessmen. Some favor paying now or next year if the project benefits the city, while others oppose due to costs or current hard times. Few voiced firm support, others urged waiting for revived conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lombardo
G. Raguet
J. W. Babb
Waterloo
A. N. Alberson
Evening Journal
the Journal
W. A. Moore
R. Stuart & Son
Fr. L. Wilson
Carris & CO
J. A. Cunningham & Sons
SOL Rich & CO
Fiech
Cook
Harvey and Warfel
Wilson, Beamer & CO
Beamer
Wells & McCulley
L. D. Robinson
George Stewart
Stewart & CO
F. F. Parrish
WM. Blair & Son
R. F. Smith
Washington Steam Laundry
Wilson
Washington Building & Loan Assn
Lyon Dies in Tarpon Springs Former Local Baker
J. L. Lyon once in the bakery business here died at his Tarpon Springs Florida home last week. Bie Salmon reports Mr. and Mrs. Chas Caldwell on Route 28 received an eight pound salmon from Everett Washington for their Christmas dinner.
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Lyon
J. L. Lyon
Tarpon Springs
Florida
Chas. Caldwell
Route 28
Everett
Washington
Roof Fire at East Main Street Home Repaired
A roof fire at the David McLaughlin home on East Main Street on Sunday caused little damage and has been repaired.
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David McLaughlin
East Main _ street
Sunely
New Clerk Warren Allen Named at Cumberland Grocery
Warren Allen is announced as the new clerk at the Cumberland grocery, succeeding the previous staff and starting this week. The move reflects ongoing staffing changes at the local store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Allen
Cunningham Grocery
County Treas Office Issues 1927 Auto Licenses
The county treasurer issued hundreds of 1927 automobile licenses, totaling 3628, reflecting a broad level of vehicle registration activity in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treas
Local Teacher Lois Brown Returns to Salix School
Miss Lois Brown, a Salix Iowa teacher, has resumed her duties at the local school after a period away. Her return marks a completion of absence and reopens classroom instruction.
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Lois Brown
Salix, Iowa
Go To Ottumwa Dr and Mrs Dicken Guests Of Plumlys
Dr and Mrs M F Dicken traveled to Ottumwa Friday to be hosted by Mr and Mrs E Plumly for a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Keith Droz
Des Moines
Caughey Southwell
Ottumwa
M. FE. Dicken
E. Plumly
Back to School for Barbara Miller After Illness
Barbara Miller, who left to care for her father, has returned to Ss. U. S. school work. Mr. Miller is reported better.
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Barbara Miller
Ss. U. S
Miller
Double Operation on Miss Isabel Davis at County Hospital
Has Operation Miss Isabel Davis undergone a double operation at the county hospital on Saturday. Her appendix and tonsils were removed.
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Isabel Davis
Baby Charlotte Ward Born to Mr and Mrs Ward
Mr and Mrs Harry Ward celebrate the birth of their daughter Charlotte Louise Ward on December 26 1916 weighing nine pounds Mrs Ward is very ill following the delivery The Ward family also moved to a new home on East Main Street the preceding Saturday.
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Harry Ward
Charlotte Louise Ward
Clerk Nial Nicholson Injured in Icy Fall
Nial Nicholson, a clerk at F. L. Wilson and Co., slipped on an icy walk this morning and cracked his collar bone. No further injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nial Nicholson
F. L. Wilson and Co
S'Pre
Retirements reshuffle county offices and staff
Miss Ruth Latta retires as recorder after four efficient years. W A Sigler and O H Dunlap leave as clerk and supervisor. Mrs Belle Rice becomes recorder, J D Glasgow new clerk, Burrell Foster joins the board of supervisors, Allen Rice and Miss Edna Purvis take deputy roles ending the school year.
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Ruth Latta
W. A. Sigler
O. H. Dunlap
Belle Rice
J. D. Glasgow
Burrell Foster
Allen Rice
Fdna Purvis
Glasgow
Holiday Dinner Honoring Mr and Mrs Boyd Berdo
Mr and Mrs Boyd Berdo hosted a family dinner on December 28 with guests including Mr and Mrs T J Berdo, Henry Berdo of Hershey Pennsylvania, Mr and Mrs W M Terry of Hot Springs Arkansas, Mrs Emma Wright and daughter Virginia, Mrs Catherine Berdo Null of Denver Colorado, and Mrs Hallie Berdo Hull with her three daughters.
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Boyd Berdo
T. J. Berdo
Henry Berdo
Hershey
W. M. Terry
Hot Springs
Ark
Emma Wright
Virginia
Catherine Berdo Null
Denver, Cole
Hallie Rerdo Hull
Givain Office Closes Local Grain Bureau
Lamson Bros. and Co. closes its here grain office with business to move to Muscatine. John P. Perkins and Joe Hunt named local managers for the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Givain
Lamson Bros. and Co
Muscatine
John P. Perkins
Joe Hunt
All Right Martha stages charm in community musical
The clever home talent play by Ralph Shannon with music by George Bickford drew a large audience. Bertha Hay and J L Pifer headlined, with Thomp Brookhart, Bessie Darbyshire, Henry Steek, and others in major roles. A pretty dance by Ophelia Miller and team complemented the musical show, proceeds benefiting the Washington Improvement League.
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Martha
Ralph Shannon
George Bickford
Bertha Hay
J. L. Pifer
Thomp Brookhart
Bessie Darbyshire
Henry Steek
Richard Donaldson
Frank Flaherty
William Dobson
Ralph Scott
Frank Shearer
Cora Teeter
Fred Reid
Murrell Miller
Ruth Gibson
Joe Falk
Everett
Barclay Wilson Dies in Los Angeles
Barclay Wilson a former Washington man and brother of Mrs. Milt Dickenson James M Owen G Howard Walter and Louisa Wilson died in Los Angeles on December 29 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay Wilson
Washington
Milt Dicken
James M
Owen G. Howard Walter
Louisa Wilson
Los Angeles
Hiram Scofield Dies at 76 in Seattle
Hiram Scofield formerly of Washington died at his Seattle home on December 31 1906 at age 76. He practiced law with A H Patterson before leaving to serve in 1861 earning brevet brigadier general rank, known locally as Col Scofield. He owned a large private library and lived on West Main Street.
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Hiram Scofield
Washington
Seattle
A. H. Patterson
Col. Scofield
West Main Street
Montana Trip for Dede and Lytle Spans Week or Two
Montana Otto Dede and Merle Lytle left yesterday for Biggsville to spend a week or two sightseeing. They will visit local sites and enjoy a brief vacation on the road.
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Montana
Otto Dede
Merle Lytle
Biggsville
Hundred club honors Miss Lou Cunningham night
The Hundred club met with Miss Lou Cunningham yesterday. Highest score was made by Mray J. Crail who received a dainty hand painted plate. Ready Bats The Ready Rata were entertained at the home of Henry Stock last night.
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Hundred Club
Lou Cunningham
Mray
J. B .Crail
Henry Stock
Teacher to Resume Duties in Blanchard Iowa
Miss Thea Montgomery left last night for Blanchard Iowa to resume her duties as teacher.
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Blanchard
Althea Montgomery
Iowa
Inez Mors Heads to University of Minnesota
Miss Inez Mors left yesterday for Minneapolis to enter the University of Minnesota after attending Monmouth College. She will join the incoming class and begin studies this fall.
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Inez Mors Row
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Monmouth
Married Couple Emma Miller to Wed Wednesday Night
Forty years ago the engagement of Frank McKain and Emma Miller was announced and now the couple plans marriage on Wednesday evening. The note recalls the expected timing and confirms the forthcoming wedding.
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Frank McKain
Emma Miller
Mrs Mame Morton Attends Cousin Thad Smith Wedding
The Misses Mame and Maude Morton traveled to Marshalltown yesterday to attend the wedding of their cousin Thad Smith.
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Mame
Maude Morton
Marshalltown
Thad Smith
Little Duchess talent play staged in Crawfordsville
The Tlome talent play "Little Duchess" raised funds to purchase electric lighting for Crawfordsville. Participants included Miss Dot Maxwel l Miss Anna Martin Miss Myrtle Crawford C. H. Hamlin S. R. Harper Will Martin J. J. Barkhoff and R. E. Lease.
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Duchess
Crawfordsville
Dot Maxwell
Anna Martin
Myrtle Crawford
C. H. Hamlin
S. R. Harper
Will Martin
J. J. Barkhoff
R. E. Lease
J K P Alumni Elect New Officers at Reunion
The J K P alumni group of Academy boys held a reunion last Saturday evening and elected officers including Jas Brookhart H M M John Springer G C S Clyde Boice W D R Stanley Miller C E Red Eicher G L M Walter Wilson T G P O L C Dow Ek C H and R D McCreery Be.
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J. K
Academy Boys
Jas. Brookhart
John Springer
G. C
Clyde Boice
Stanley Miller
Red Eicher
Walter Wilson
L. C. Dow
Ek. C. H
R. D. McCreery
Miss Jessie Smouse Receives House Deed as Christmas Gift
Miss Jessie Smouse was presented with a valuable Christmas gift a deed for a house and lot on East Washington. The presentation highlights a generous gesture reflecting season’s giving within the community.
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Jessie Smouse
East Washington
Recitation by Helen Worke Highlights Christmas Program
In the Christmas entertainment report the recitation by Helen Worke stood out as one of the best items on the program and drew praise from all.
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Helen Worke
Richard Mensfield Presents The First Violin in New York
Richard Mensfield, a leading American actor, stars in Percival Pollard jr daughter play The First Violin tonight before a critical New York audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Mensfield
America
Percival Pollard, Jr
Winter Dies-FEncch Winter at Home in South Washington
Winter Dies after long illness at his South Washington home on December 27. His wife died in 1894. They had five children. four survive Chas J Ruth Carrie and Faunie.
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Kk. Winter
Fencch Winter
South
Washington
Chas. J
Ruth
Carrie
Faunie
Old Flag Presented to W. R. C. Placed in Recorder's Office
The flag made by Washington ladies for the Washington Light Guards at the start of the Civil War sits in the recorder's office se ase. It was later sent home by Col. Cowles of Co. H, 2nd Iowa. The W. A. C. is writing a history of the flag.
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Recorder's Office
Washington
Washington Light Guards
Col. Cowles
Co. H
2Nd
Iowa
Deaths of the Week Abel C C Abel Dies in Train Collision
Abel C C Abel, 88, of Ohie Iowa, was struck by a passenger train and killed instantly. The accident was reported in the weekly notices of deaths.
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Abel C. C. Abel
Ohie
Iowa
Hesseltine Mrs Nancy Hesseltine Dies at 64
Mrs Nancy Viola Hesseltine, wife of James Hesseltine, aged 64, died December 27 at her daughter’s home. The notice gives limited details and location.
World War I veteran Jones of Corning dies aged 58
Jones Kokomo Jones, the oldest enlisted man from the A E F in France, died in Corning Iowa last week. He served in the Spanish American War and was 58 at the time of the first world war.
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Jones Kokomo Jones
France
Corning
Iowa
Murray Burial for Ruth Murray in Chicago
Burial services for Ruth Murray aged 30 who died in Chicago this week were held Friday morning. She is a granddaughter of Mrs. Ollie Turner.
Rees Mrs Edw Rees Dies at Home Near Crawfordsville
Mrs Edw Rees aged ty one years died at her home near Crawfordsville on Wednesday evening from pneumonia. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by the local undertaker. She was a long time resident of the area and leaves surviving relatives.
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Edna Daniels
Weat Chester
Daniels
Anice
Daniela
Hera
Ednewels
John Greiner
Piri
Claude McKee
Sioux City
Mr. McKee
H. M. Ficher
Daisy Gray McKee
Mildred Rudiger
John the Baptist
Forerunner of
Christ
Sarah Lou Miller
Rees
Edw. Rees
Crawfordsville
Kecher Albert Escher Dies Near Richmond at 69
Kecher Albert Escher, a farmer living near Richmond, died Wednesday night at the age of sixty nine.
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Kecher
Albert Escher
Richmond
Partholomew-Fred Bartholo Mew Dies After Short Illness
Partholomew-Fred Bartholo Mew, age 78, died Thursday morning after a two day illness following a long period of ill health.
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Partholomew
Fred Bartholomew
Althugh
Hicks-Mrs Clarrissa Hicks Dies at 94 in Wellmoan Home
Mrs Clarrissa Hicks aged 94 died Wednesday night at her son Frank Hicks home in Wellmoan after a long residence in the town. She had lived here most of her life.
Phil William Plum Dies at 68 After Short Residence Here
Phil William Plum aged 68 died on Wednesday evening after living in the city for four years. He previously resided elsewhere and his death is noted in the local obituary notices. A funeral date has not yet been announced.
Nhe Vinney-John De Vinney Highlight in Local Scene
Local observers recall Nhe Vinney-John De Vinney, a well known figure here, as a notable presence in community events and discussions. The fragment hints at recognition within the town’s social circles.
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Nhe Vinney
John de Vinney
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