Genealogical notes link Adams Brownell query to Carmichael lineage
The Washington County genealogical column reports clues toward the Adams Brownell inquiry. It records that Geo Carmichael married Theodora Adams, with cemetery and will data for John Carmichael of Johnstown New York. Theodora Carmichael died Oct 16 1889, age 64 years 8 months 5 days. Also notes George Carmichael lived in Ohio when William Carmichael was born Sept 17 1847.
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Adams-Brownell
BE. EB. Brownell
Walnut St
Philadelphia
Penn
Chauncey J. Adams
Delilah Brownell
Geo Carmichael
Washington County
Westwood
California
Scott Jarrard
John Carmichael
Geo. Carmichael
Adams
Johnstown
Fulton County
New York
Elizabeth
Eliza
Catharine
Jane
Christian
Mary
George
Simon
James
Elizabeth Carmichael
Charles Rose
Christiana Rose
Mary Carmichael
Eliza Carmichael
Catharine Carmichael
James M.carmichael
Duncan McMartin
John
Caroline
Daniel
Simon Carmichael
Fulton
State of New York
Robert Hart
Jane Hart
Dunkirk
Chatauque
N. J. Johnson
Iowa
Theodory Carmichael
Marion Township
T. G. Roberts
George Carmichael
Ohio
William Carmichael
Elsie Barnyard Party Plans Stir New York Society
A Chicago Tribune sourced column describes socialite Elsie planning a Waldorf Astoria barnyard party with live cows pigs and chickens to wow her intimate circle in New York. The piece notes invitations, attire as farmerettes, and others debating feasibility amid past party splurges and society quirks. Also covered are local joys, a Hollywood engagement, and community talk of fireworks laws in Iowa.
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Elsie
Middle West
Waldorf Astoria
New York
The
Chicago Tribune
Old Wallington
Du Bois family scope from France to Kingston
Historical note tracing the du Bois lineage from medieval France through Flanders and England to Kingston New York. It covers notable members from Geoffort du Bois the knight to Louis du Bois and Pierre du Bois, Civil War era involvement, and Bishop John du Bois in Virginia. The article highlights coats of arms, wealth, motto, and public service across centuries.
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England
Geoffort du Bois
Pierre du Bois
Henry IV
France
Louis du Bois
Catherine Blanschon
Abraham
Isaac
America
Kingston
N. Y
Louis
Jacques
Louis du Dois
Abraham du Boits
Margaret Devo
Pennsylvania
du Bois
Heitman
Lewis
James
Henry
David
New York
John du Bois
Paris
Virginia
Sisters of Charity
United States
Patrick Henry
Public Letter, Inc
WND Service
Cows Show Dentition Completeness In Unusual System
A cow possesses a complete set of lower teeth and upper teeth except the front pair, highlighting an unusual dental arrangement.
Winter Returns With Near Blizzard In Washington
A Washington morning after a near blizzard records temperatures eight above zero. The report notes the end of winter and the return of spring, while local happenings include Iannah and Dorothy Luithly resuming studies in Ottumwa and a cheerful helper named Ide entertaining customers.
County Home Makes Annual Inventory Report
The county home inventoried its stock showing 5114 quarts of canned fruit valued at 1922.80 dollars, 120 bushels of apples, 150 bushels of potatoes, 1500 pounds of cabbage and other supplies. Total value is about 15868.79 dollars.
Vacuum Cups Defeat Light Brigade in League Match
Brown asserts his Vacuum Cups beat Frank Miller's Light Brigade in a volleyball league, countering the Journal's report. He stands by the claim and argues the result favors his team.
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Brown
Vacuum Cups
Frank Miller
Light Brigade
Move Here Mr and Mrs Ramseyer Relocate to Washington
Mr and Mrs Harry Ramseyer have moved to Washington state after living elsewhere. The relocation marks a new chapter for the Ramseyer family as they settle into their new home and begin adapting to local surroundings.
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Harry Ramseyer
Washington
Washington County Hospital Overcrowded Strains Resources
The county hospital carries 29 patient beds but housed 32 on Monday and 30 on Wednesday. The annual daily average was 15.25 patients. Famine and receipts rose by 4600 over the prior year. Hugh McCleery was reelected board chairman with J F Lemmon as secretary and T A Michels joining the board.
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Washington County Hospital
Hugh McCleery
J. F. Lemmon
T. A. Michels
Child Dunsmore Dies at Three and a Half
The three and a half year old Mae Dunsmore, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Dunsmore, died at the family home in Norway Michigan on January 13. At the Chautauqua stockholders meeting a one year deficit of 300 dollars was reported with rain every day of the sessions. Dates for next year are set for August 18 to 25.
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C. A. Speer
West
Jefferson St
Washington
Iowa
Emma J. Anderson
Col
Nicola
Blanche
Howard McCleery
Nic
Public Affairs Department
North Side
Sonja Henle
Ruth Thorne
Esther Mae Guein
Mra
Wil
T Littie Fallen Mae Dunsmore
Frederick Dunsmore
Norway
Mich
Coldest Night Of The Season Recorded Friday
The report notes extreme cold on Friday night January fourteenth with temperatures dipping to fifteen degrees below zero. Weather officials warn of dangerous wind chills and urge residents to limit exposure and light indoor heating.
Slumber party hosted after skating evening
Shamber Party-Mises Helena Livingston hosted twelve girls for a sleepover at her home following an evening skating party.
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Shamber
Mises
Helena Livingston
Market Change as Buys Market Acquires Royal Market
Buys Market owner Milt Campbell of Mt. Pleasant has purchased the Royal Market from John Grush, with the transaction closing this week and leadership remaining focused on community service and local shopping options.
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Milt Campbell
Mt. Pleasant
Royal Market
John Grush
Homecoming supper for Company K at Commercial club
The men of Company K, returning from Pront, were hosted with a royal feed at the Commercial club prepared by Harvey and Warfel.
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Pront
Company K
Harvey and Warfel
Montgomery daughter passes nursing probation
Aesee Onursee Test Lchcille Montgomery, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Montgomery, has successfully completed her nurses probation.
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Lchcille Montgomery
Harry Montgomery
Prockhart Resigns From I. Rothschild Store
Miss Lilian Prockhart resigns from the I. Rothschild store and will move to Chicago to enroll at Wesleyan and begin nursing training.
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Chicago
Lillian Prockhart
I. Rothschild
Wesleyan Sonentad
Brinton’s Airship Promises Revolutionary Design
Brinton, a pioneer airman, claims a new airship surpassing all others in the business. He describes a vessel with three boats and five engines that resists war, storms, fire, and water, with two engines in reserve if one fails, and asserts it cannot be sunk easily.
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Rintons
Brinton
Wrights
Niece Brindley Cubbins Named Chair of Women’s Club Committee
Niece Honor-Mare Cora Brindley Cubbins has been made chairman of the efficiency committee of the Women's Club to work with the Alfred Cotton hospital, the new contagious disease hospital in Chicago. The committee's sanction is required before any nurse may be employed.
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Honor
Cora Brindley Cubbins
Beng
Women's Club
Alfred Cotton Hospital
Chicago
William Helps Dad as Three-Year-Old Wonder
A tender anecdote from a family scene shows William Sympathizes Shannon, three and a half, fetching a hammer and nails while Ralph fixes a door. The boy lightens moments with pride and asks, “Daddy, how did you get along before God made me?”
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William
Willian Shannon
Ralph
Wiliam
Daddy
Nic Helps Nic McCleery Among Great Workers
Nic McCleery praised as one of the era’s outstanding workers in a feature highlighting dedication, skill, and community impact across local industries and projects.
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Nic
Nic McCleery
Latchem Death at 27 After Brain Tumor
Charles Latchem, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Frank Latchem, died January 13 1906 from a brain tumor aged 27. Also noted is Atty S W Brookhart’s appointment as state inspector of small arms with rank of Colonel.
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Chas, Latchem
Charles Latchem
Frank Latchem
Annual meeting of Iowa City and Katona and Washington Railway
The stockholders met last night and approved pushing work on the line from Iowa City to Fort Madison. George Richman serves as president and C M Keck as secretary of the organization.
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Iowa City
Mrs Bovee Dies in 1907 at Age Thirty Nine
Mrs Bovee dies January 16 1907 aged thirty nine. She married J E Bovee on June 19 1890, her maiden name being Bessie Annette Babcock.
Roentgen Trial and Early X-Ray Demos Highlight Wa Pell o Proceedings
In Wapello a malpractice trial cites Patrick Tobin over a broken leg not set properly. Dr. W L Andrews presented early pictographs of radiographs, among first court uses in the nation, following 1896 X-ray developments by Roentgen and Morton. Dinner party notes recount fifty guests hosted by Mr and Mrs J G Hise with fifty young women assisting in service.
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Roentgin
Wapello
Patrick Tobin
W. L. Andrews
Andrews
Roentein
Morton
New York
Mrs Norton Hosts Evening Musical At Her Home
Mrs Norton entertained guests at a cozy home musicale last night presenting several solo performances by Laura Rich Josie Babcock Mary Harding Nellie Harding Blanch Cocklin Eva Hunt and Daisy Hull Two vocal duets were performed by Hallie Berdo and Maud Reeves with Mrs Norton accompanying Miss La Vogt sang a solo
Bob Sled Ride Chaperoned Outing Reported
A group of youths chaperoned by Marie Fulton and Viola Hamilton enjoyed a bob sled ride last evening. Named attendees include May Long Maud Fleming Sadie MacGuine Carrie Hamilton Edith Wilson Erfie Hunt Nina Alberson Nora Corvette Mazie Smith Helen Fulton and others with drivers listed among local figures.
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Marie Fulton
Viola Hamilton
May Long
Maud Fleming
Sadie MacGuein
Carrie Hamilton
Edith Wilson
Erffie Hunt
Nina Alberson
Wenora Corvette
Mazie Smith
Helen Fulton
Meesrs
D.D. Crone
J. R. Cunningham
H. H. Ashby
R. L. Kytle
R Stichter
F. C. Shearer
Fred van Sickle
F. Ragan
A. G. Wilcox
H. H. Black
R. P. Patterson Lee Young
Moothart hosts a novel party for 57 guests in office
Moothart party in an office hosted by William Paul Moothart drew 57 guests who found a long table set with bowls plates and coffee cups. Oysters crackers and coffee were served as C H Wilson served as master of ceremonies. Speakers included Col Bell Judge Dewey Alex Miller S W Breakhart Wm Smouse Ab Anderson J M Lytle A White Seutre Riley and D A Cunningham. The event centered on politics and social conversation.
Sleigh Ride Brings Local Residents to White Cloud Event
A sleighing party enjoyed a festive evening to and from White Cloud. Attendees included Anna Davieson Arlan Scott Josie Knox Ethel Laird Lizzie Skineon Viola Samilton Lizzie Scranton Etta Coulter Cora Williams Messer Mae Williams Jas Baird Julius Conger.
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White Cloud Literary
Anna Davieson
Arlan Scott Josie Knox
Ethel Laird
Lizzie Skineon
Viola Samilton
Lizzie Scranton
Etta Coulter
Cora Williams
Messer
Mae Williams
Jas, Baird
Julius Conger
Gift Ring Given to Ruth Latta at Sunday School Party
Miss Ruth Latta received a handsome ring at a Saturday night party hosted by Mrs. Lizzie Andersons Sunday school class for keeping the nearest outline of the sermons of the year. Dora Morrow and others were present.
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Ruth Latta
Lizzie Anderson
Dora Morrow
Brave Good Samaritan Halts Runaway Horse On Main Street
A runaway horse endangers Miss Cora Brindley and Mr. George Sayles as bells slip from a saddle. Cloyce Dougherty, from Dougherty Bros, leaps to grab the bridle and stops the team near the Court House, preventing any injury. The scene, set by West Main Street, earns praise for Dougherty's courage and quick action.
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Evening Journal
Cora Brindley
George Sayles
Mr. Sayles
George
Court House
West Main Street
Miss Brindley
Cloyce Dougherty
Dougherty Bros
Currans Shop
Mr. Dougherty
Arrow Shots From Alex Miller's Pen in 1916
A 1916 column by Alex Miller touches on automobile licensing, public speaking, and social observations. It notes the desire for yearly car numbers, critiques public voice quality, and comments on idle talk and reporting shadows. The piece includes casual asides on fashion and a local washing bill.
Susquehanna Indians of the Iroquoian Stock
The Susquehanna Indians, an Iroquoian tribe living along the lower Susquehanna River in 1608, were driven from their home around 1676 by the Iroquois and merged with other groups, mainly the Meherrins.
Baby Zebras Run Soon After Birth
Baby zebras can sprint within hours of birth and keep pace with adults. The newborns quickly learn to flee predators and stay close to their mothers in the herd. The article notes impressive early speed and survival instincts in zebra calves.
Roosevelts announce betrothal in prominent New York circles
Eleanor Roosevelt, daughter of the late Hen Latrobe Roosevelt and cousin of the president, becomes engaged to Reverdy Wadsworth, son of Congressman and Mrs. James W. Wadsworth of New York. The match links two notable families and reflects ongoing social ties among political figures.
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Rooseevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Hen Latrobe Roosevelt
Reverdy Wadsworth
James W. Wadsworth
New York
Ex-convict Pred Haynes surrenders in Seattle inquiry
Pred Haynes, an ex convict and alleged fugitive from justice sought in the kidnap slaying of Charles Mattson, a 10 year old Tacoma boy, turned himself in to Seattle police and declared he was not connected with the crime.
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Pred Haynes
Charles Mattson
Tacoma, Wash
Seattle
First New World Civilization Emerges in Central America
The earliest native civilization in the New World is identified as flourishing in Central America, marking a foundational cultural achievement in pre-Columbian history. The finding highlights regional centers of development and advances in urban planning, agriculture, and social organization.
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Central America
New World
Anteater Walks on Knuckles While Foraging For Ant Nests
An anteater moves on its knuckles to ease movement and protect claws, reserving sharp talons for breaking into ant nests during foraging.
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