Wrecked Washington party safe after near Topeka collision
Letters and telegrams from Higginss party members recount a severe wreck near Topeka Kansas. The Higgins car burned and several were killed, but most aboard survived and reached Stratford safely on a later train. Reports note the group helped others and remained in good spirits despite the ordeal. Charlotte rasse at Johnsons bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
L.pd
Higgins
Topeka
Kan
Harry Montgomery
Montgomery
Volland
Stratford
J. D. Hays
Washington
Joe Hays
Mr. Higgins
Death of Mrs J W Boyd near Gladwin
Mrs W J Boyd died at 3 30 am Wednesday at her home near Gladwin after a long illness with cancer She was born Marg Catherine Green November 14 1876 in Highland township and married W J Boyd November Not They lived on a farm four miles from Gladwin Survivors include husband six children Ralph James Katy Maggie Samuel and Hough Boyd plus her parents six brothers and four sisters Funeral services were held from the family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Boyd
Cladwin
Marg
Atherine Green
William Green
Highland Township
Gladwin
Ralph
James
Katy
Maggie
Samuel
Hough Boyd
Mrs. Boyd
Procession for Rev. J R Vance service near Columbus Junction
A service conducted yesterday afternoon by Rev J R Vance near Columbus Junction drew a large crowd as nearly forty teams formed the procession. Interment followed at Foster cemetery with many in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Vance
Columbus Junction
Foster Cemetery
Favern
Death of U. S. Millar noted near Muscatine
Funeral notice for U S Millar of Muscatine and Seventy Six township reports his death after a Sunday morning illness. Survived by Cynthia Millar his wife two daughters Mrs Arthur Altekruse and Mrs John Robertson a son David Millar and siblings Henry John Lou and Emmery. A Civil War veteran well known for his charitable deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
J. K. Robertson
Muscatine
U. 8. Millar
Mr. Robertson
Mr. Millar
Robertson
Iowa Second Cavalry
Cynthia Moloud
David Millar
Chicago
Arthur Altekruse
Seventy-Six Township
John Robertson
Henry Millar
John Millar
Garnett
Kan
Lou Shade
Emmery Miller
Des Moines
Johnson hosts Charlotte russe reception at Prairie Flower
Mr. and Mrs. David Rittenhouse hosted a reception near Prairie Flower yesterday for Mr. and Mrs. Win Rickey. About forty guests attended to greet the newlyweds. A noon dinner was provided by Miss Blanche Scott and John Rittenhouse. Violin music by Rev. W. A. Smith and Miss Sylvia Scott enhanced the afternoon. Attendees included L. O'Leighlin and daughter Effie and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ritten with Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Rickey
David Rittenhouse
Prairie Flower
Blanche Scott
John Rittenhouse
W. A. Smith
Lexington
Sylvia Scott
Wellman
L. O'Leighlin
Effie
Bert Ritten
Ruth
Local social notes and school updates from Washington region
Social events unfold as Ready Bats enjoy games at East Main Street hosted by Henry Steck with Mrs. H F Steck and Miss Mary Steck serving refreshments. St James Sewing circle meets at north Washington home for dinner and knotting a comforter. South east Washington hosts Celeste and Wayne Cruz for games and music. Vienna menu highlights light refreshments and variety cake. Frank Eagle departs for Iowa City to work in a bakery. Mr. and Mrs. W H Greer and Mrs. Wellington return from Adair county. A newborn son born to George and wife. Academy adds a new typewriting room connected to bookkeeping. High school basketball travels to West Liberty for a game with Perry Richardson et al. accompanying Prof J A Biggs. Liver cakes also advertised at the Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Steck
East Main Street
H. F. Steck
Mary Steck
Joe Reiner
St. James
Washington
The
Academy
R. D. Daugherty
West Liberty
H. S
Perry Richardson
Marty Robertson
Raymond Buckley
Henry Stees
Homer Darby Shire
Ed Waters
Louis Masson
Walter Brown
J. A. Biggs
Condition of Martin Swift
Martin Swift Sr remains in very serious condition at last report. He is described as being very low and unchanged, with medical staff continuing to monitor his critical status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Swift
Martin Swift, Sr
Notice of Dray Work Offer by Jonn N. Dodd
Local business notice states Jonn N. Dodd has purchased the EB G Norton ray wagon and offers prompt dray work services. The brief notice secures active operations and availability for hauling tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn N. Dodd
Home Guards to Install New Officers Next Monday
The Home Guards will install their new officers next Monday evening. All officers elect and members are invited to attend. note also arrangements for refreshments at the Vienna venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Guards
Cured of Long Trouble After King's New Discovery
Floyd, a Kershaw businessman, recalls eleven years with consumption and chest illness. After six months on Dr. King's New Discovery his cough ceased and weight returned to 170 pounds. Thousands healed yearly. Guaranteed at Stewart's Drug Store with 50 cent and 1.00 bottles, trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd
Kershaw
Dr. King
Stewart's Toy
Statue of McKinley bronze cast for Summerville
A marble statue of the late William McKinley sculpted by Trentanove has been successfully cast in bronze at Florence and will go to Summerville New Jersey. Actress Dee is ill with pneumonia in Genoa. Severe storms and blizzards sweep southern and southwestern Russia. Bulgarian train service disrupted by railroad labor strike. British insurance firms repudiate Valparaiso earthquake liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
Trentanove
Summerville
N. J
Florence
Hieonors Dee
Genoa
Prussia
Bulgaria
Valparaiso
Notre Dame President Mor rissy Named Doctor of Divinity
Official notice from South Bend announces Pope Pius X has conferred the papal decree of doctor of divinity on Rev. Andrew Morrissy provincial general of the Holy Cross order and thirteen years president of the University of Notre Dame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Pope Pius X
Andrew Morrissy
Holy Cross Order
University of Notre Dame
Japan Replenishes War Supplies With Cordite Purchases
The Japanese government has bought large quantities of cordite in London. Supplies are being shipped to Japan as fast as manufacturers deliver. Japan replenishes its reserve of explosives exhausted by the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Japan
Horsecare and farm notices mix with local ads and travel
An old farm advice column discusses feeding, bedding, and management for horses and colts, stressing quality feed, proper schooling, and avoiding thrush. It cites prices and farming ads, including a brood sow sale and fur offers, plus local notices of residents traveling, teachers returning, and a land sale pitch in Panhandle Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Journal
He who reads only what pleases nev er grows very learned
The line suggests that selective reading limits growth and warns against neglecting diverse sources to gain broad knowledge.
Local Notes On Residents From Washington To Pella
Mrs. Thomas Bailey Sr. is ill at home in north Washington. Clifford Thorne left for Des Moines on a brief trip. Lee Ralston of West Chester worked on Mutual lines today. Al McCoy returned to Wyman after a city visit. Rev Wm Robb of Morning Sun will preach Sunday morning. J Y Gamble returned to Havre after a city business day. D H Jayne headed to Ottumwa on a brief business trip. Mrs M J Combs left for Allerton to visit relatives. Mrs Charley Needham left for Sigourney to report court proceedings. Mrs Henry Tollenaar and children left for Pella to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stewart
Crawfordsville
Algona
Iowa
W. C. Allen
Milwaukee
Oakland
Calif
Allen
Washington
Thomas Bailey, Sr
North
Lee Ralston
West Chester
Mutual Telephone Lines
J. Y. Gamble
Havre
M. J. Combs
Allerton
Charley Needham
Sigourney
Henry Tollenaar
Minnie
Marion
Pella
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted For Chilblains Cure
A reader from East Otsfield Maine claims Bucklens Arnica Salve cures chilblains and salt rheum with excellent results. He says it also heals fever sores ulcers piles burns wounds frost bites and skin diseases. Available for 25 cents at Stewart’s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John “Kemp
East
Otsfield
Heve
Stewart's Pharmacy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Higgins Party
John Smeltzer
Harrington
Kansas
Charlotte Rasse
Johnson's Bakery
J. W. Boyd
Prescription Department
Columbia Pharmacy
J. E. Lemmon
Prop
Millar
Johnson
Charlotte Russe
Miss Celeste
Wayne Cruz
Celesteritz
Vienna
Frank Eagle
Iowa City
W. H. Greer
Wellington
Adair County
George Lee
Casey Bros
Cohn
Washington House
A. E. Spalding
Ainsworth
Alma Goodwin
Thornbury
N. D. Anderson
Frederick Smith
Wilma
Kleese Hartman's
Fr. E. Snider
Morse
W. W. Twinam
J. H. Cherrybolms
Lyle
Rawfordsville
Panhandle
Texas
Washington County
Washington Land Co
J. C. McCartney
J. W. Patton
J. R. Blankenship
Beck, Tenn
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Rice
Ivy
STECK
East Side Square
Clifford Thorne
al McCoy
Wyman
City
Wm. Robb
D. H. Jayne
Ottomwn
Vermont
J.C. Smes
Cash Grocery
LUNDS
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!