Washington County Home Notables and Local Happenings
In 1921 Washington saw excitement after a sheriff’s suit found in Skunk river timber near Rubio. Publicity surrounded the property, while local figures like John Alex Young and CC Cunningham held officer posts. The High School yearbook lists editors and class officers, with Principal roles and student leadership noted. The skating rink project advances, and Walter F. Wilson dies in Kansas City after a three week illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chas. Denison
Skunk River
Rubio
Alody Red
In Memoriam Margret Warner and Local Obituaries
Obituary notices recount Margaret Warner who died after inhaling gas in Davenport last Sunday. Other notices include William Henry Jennings former Columbus Junction resident. Mrs Rena Endstey and Mrs. Cooper funeral attendances. Mary H Anderson linked to education and real estate in California. and multiple family remembrances across Crawfordsville Winfield Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Warner
Davenport
Columbus Junction
Columbus
Janet Dut
Parker Department
William Henry Jennings
Li Nebr
Rena Pudstey
Panaie Rowan
Henry Hunt
Havre
Rena Endstey
Henry, Klehe
Val Pulir
Muscatine
Pat
Henry Kiene
Joseph T. Anulers
Joseph T. Anderson
Washington
California
Univerity of
Chicago
Mary H. Anderson
Washington County Labor, Oil, and Equipment Expenditures 1930
Review notes 1930 spending in Washington county show 22 percent of labor dollars spent on oil gas and grease while 61.1 percent funded equipment. Obituaries report Helen Stewart improving at hospital and several deaths including Mrs Lake Horak and Laura Lieberthal with details of survivors and funeral plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Ford
Helen Stewart
Henry J. Brenneman
Dedford
Mra Jounie Coen
Ft. Collins
Ri Mme Methodist Church
John Hartesher
Richard Sisters
O. G. Nelson
Cheaterton
Ind
Lara Rich Lieb
Washington
Laura Rich Lieberthal
Los Angeles
California
Mra Eethal
Laiey
Dorothy
Mildred
Ala. Heik
Mendelssohn Society Delivers Notable Washington Concert
A Whisky drenched night did not deter the Mendelssohn Society from presenting a high level program in Washington. Miss Norton and Miss Nellie assail with refined voices while Prof. Snodgrass and Prof. Mann contribute violin and duet renditions. The reader notes the ensemble's disciplined tempo and the desire for another first rate concert, possibly May 18, at Everson’s Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendelssohn Society
Washington
Murrell
Mary "Norton
Esida
Mary
Snodgrass
Ming
J C Boice Goes to War in 1862
In Carroll County Ohio a family, William Allison Rolce and kin, feel war fever as 1862 nears. The mother, dying of illness, fears for her sons William Jr and William III who enlist despite danger. The piece captures northern zeal, religious fervor, and youths answering Lincoln’s call to defend the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Liver
Carroll
Wiliam
Allison Rolce
William Allison, Jr
Eith
William “Allison
Eve
Willian
Enlistment Tales From Civil War Families and a Doctor's Path
The piece recounts how William and his sixteen year old brother James joined the Sixth Ohio Cavalry during the Civil War, sharing enlistment with cousins and friends, enduring scarce water and hardship in Kentucky, and the later return of James who fell ill at Prairie Grove. It then follows James’s furlough, reinlistment, and the deaths of brothers William and others, before focusing on a father’s search for purpose. It ends with the late 1860s move to Keokuk Iowa, where the tale shifts to the young man’s medical studies and his marriage to Mary Crawford, concluding with his medical education completion in 1864.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
James
Ohio Cavalry
Kentucky
J.C. Rolce
Jatio
Prairie Grove
Young
Cate
Boone Iowa
Meg Laved
Boone
Rnes
Keokuk
Boice Family Doctors Build a Legacy Across Generations
The Boice family, a lineage of physicians, grows from Clyde Boice toward doctors J C Br C A and William. The narrative traces wartime service, paths through Charity Hospital New Orleans, and ties to many relatives including Mrs Martha Wellsvile. Harold J Boeve and others sustain a forward looking medical tradition.
Washington County Civil War records printed again
Leonard Bush recounts Washington County Civil War units and fallen soldiers, including companies from 2nd Iowa Cavalry and 7th, 11th, 45th Iowa Infantry, with mention of Richmond and English River Township. It lists named soldiers, families, and Civil War graves in Richmond cemetery, honoring local mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Bush
Alvin Hasty
Leonard Tush
Richmond
Iowa
Washington
English River Township
Washington County
Lowa
Wash County
Lafanington
Lexington
Iowa Infantry
Lowa Bata Try
Richmona
45Th
Towa Infantry
Infan
37Th
2Nd Town Cavalry
Richmod
Ichmond
Bara
James Lindsey
Hoot Roth
Abstom Bish
Cyrus Cox
Ira Parker
Wenzel’ Vedicka
Inventory at County Home Shows Winter Provisions and Goods
The annual inventory by the county board lists 6 274 quarts of canned fruit 150 bushels of potatoes ten bushels of parsnips ten bushels of beets eight bushels of vegetable oysters and four bushels of onions. Household goods and other items total 19 488 40 dollars, about 500 more than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Spellbinder C J Wilson Faces Justice Court Recall
In Richmond the jurors heard C J Wilson recall a hold before a Justice court over sixty years ago. His address contrasted with Leander Anderson who entertained the jury with a humorous plea that drew roars of laughter and anger in the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ays Taw Prasany
Wilson
Richmond
Leander Anderson
Thomas Flood Lectures at Ainsworth M E Church
Thomas Flood, lecturer and traveler, presents an illustrated talk at the Methodist church in Ainsworth under the Sunday school program. He recently crossed Africa by motorbike and visited Brazil, sharing vivid mortal pictures and reflections. An announcement promises a further update and asks readers to save the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth Methodist Ehuret
MK Anday School
Flood
Africa
Brazil
Bether
Ainsworth M. B's
Letter about Estella M. Donaldson kin and Pawnee City ties
A reader in Pawnee City Nebraska recounts family connections to Estella M. Donaldson and local neighbors. The note mentions Meek and Anderson families, misses Meek, J. A. Meeks, and relatives in Missouri Ohio and California. Weather compared to Washington, with a request about a rainbow at night and a remark on a curious fare occurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vawnee City
Elder Washington
Elder T
Evening Journal
Washington
Anna
J. A. Meeks
Will McCanstand
Miss Meek
Anderson
Pawnee
Nebr
Pawnee City
Jennie
Ellen
Missouri
Tarkio
Clarke W. Comin
United Presbyterian
New Alexandria
Comin
Eilen Anderson
Xenta
Ohio
Ola’ Shannon
California
Tod
City
Nebr P
Tcas
Ousin
Peun
County Agent Harold J Montgomery Reemployed for 1931
Harold J Montgomery has been re engaged for 1931 by the board of directors of the farm bureau. He has served as county agricultural agent in Washington county for two and a half years and has been very efficient in guiding the farm bureau's activities. His retention will continue for another year and reflects commendation from farm bureau members and others in contact with him. Recent membership campaigns show the county federation in fine condition and the largest membership in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wevans
David Wo Evans
Wayland
Eliza
Birehall
John Hensley
Fiza Birchall
Pune
John Ream
Masoni Temple
S Lange
Knight Templar
American Legion Drum Corps Ac
Elm
Jaman
Washington
American Legion
Upala
Sweden
John
Charlotte
Nelson) Ream
Johanna Broad Ream
Ream
Harold J. Montgomery
The
Farm Bureau
Montgomy
Washington County
Mary Massey Shields Christmas Letter Reunion Notes
Mary Massey Shields receives a Christmas letter from Mary Massey formerly of Washington. The Massey family links include Sam Massey, an elder in the Presbyterian church, and connections to Parrish, Pratt, and Evans families. Addresses and relocations to Denver and Los Angeles are mentioned, with several relatives noted as deceased or married to professionals such as Dr Pratt, an eye ear nose and throat specialist. Further details reference Mrs Delzell and the Minick/Mouli families, with places in Columbus City, Decatur and Boston, noting a 94 West Macon Street address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Massey
Tiera Shields
Mary
Washington
Paresh
Miss Massey
Parrisis
Los Angeles
Biklenstom
South Side
Edith
Dr. Pratt
Dr. Dean
Mr. Parrish
Dr Pratt
Protence Parrish
We Hives
Chicago
Shy
Evans
B.A. O
Thomas W. Evans
Arthur Minick
Mou I
Decatur
Macon Street
Mary Louise
Local residents travel and recoveries dull week notes
Mr ana airs Will Dupuis and Ruth return home after weeks in California. They visited the US Young family at Loi Beach and Julins Congers at Claremont. Matilda Lohberger is home from Rock Island nursing training recuperating from a fall, and Joe Lohners e's sid. Mrs Elmer Kolosick of New Haven taken to county hospital. Mrs Edwin A Swift of Knox ville and Mrs George Dempsey of Davenport visited sister Miss Celestine Marie. Belle Rice ill but improving. W.A. Cook improves and can walk to town. Teachers of Franklin town met at county superintendent Winnie Palmer’s home. The rest of the text notes weather and distant sightings with no clear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Airs
Will Dupuis
Ruth
California
Loi Beach
Julins Congers
Claremont
Mathilda Lohberger
Rock 1 Island
Joe Lohnerse
Sid
Elmer Kolosick
New Haven
Te County
Edwin
A. Swift
Knoxville
George Dempsey
Davenport
Celestine Marie
Belle Rice
S.A. Dickerson
Horn
Marshalltown
Osden
Ctam
W. McLanghli
Rothschild
TS. Cook
Indiana
J A. Harwood
W. A. Cook
Franklin Town
Winnie Palmer
Washington Week in Review and Local Notes
News from Washington Week includes Morrison appointed manager of Iverson company bio plant Willisea and moving at month start after seven years here. Local items note vigilantes at Brighton, missing Gilbert Matthews of Brighton, and WoC A annual meeting with new board members and a small play performed by local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison Morrison
Iverson
Hutchinson-Meadowgoid
Willisea
Births reported in area families this week
The community records multiple newborns with varied spellings and uncertain typos. Notable entries include a daughter for Mr and Mrs John Koehler in Ainsworth and a son for Mr and Mrs May Lowe of Columbus Junction. Additional births list families in Riverside and Keota with weights and hospital details, plus a nine pound daughter for Mr and Mrs Glenn Zaring of Kankakee Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netty Jy Inler
Hetty
Joan
John Koehler
Ainsworth
Dee Histor Gas
John Gam
Washington
Marold
Washington County
Mr Or Wellman
Nell Haltes
Mnd
Morey Hospital
Town City
Glenn Zaring
Kankakee
Marriages of the Week Reported in Columbus Area
Friends at Columbus Junction announce the marriage of Miss Bello Mullen formerly of Columbus City to Frank B. Bond of Menta on December 19. Mrs Bond is the daughter of the late Rev JM Mullen longtime pastor of the Church of Columbus City. The Mullen family resided in Columbus for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Bello” Mullen
Columbus City
Frank B. Bond
Menta
Ond
JM. Mullen
Church of Col
Mullen
Columbus
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Journal
John Alex Youn
CC. Cunningham
Harvey S. Young
Chas
C Cunningham
William A
John Alex. Young
Frank Marsh
W. Bailey Lloyd Lyte
W. P. Wells
Ditor
Highhoor
Esther
Lester
Mary Louise Minick
Harold Faris
Jon Morrow
Ww. Livigson
Helen Meister
Preshtass
Ellen Morrison
Gwendolyn Long
Vier
Virgie
Linco
Walter Wilson
Walter F. Wilson
Kansas City
Mannhardt Jayents
D.W. Mannhardt
Mannhardt
Minneapolis
Purvis
Coulter
Pav WA. Conner
Memoriam
Margaret Wagner
Cooper
M B.S
Tows
Wal Veter
M.W. Welch
Floyd Max Well
Rok. Shatter
Crawforday
Beso
Will Welch
Welch
Margart Foster
Winfield
Crawfordsville
Sear
Ace
Will Wetch Gasey
Haston
Joe
Ponnell
William “Lint
Holy ‘Trinity Church
Everson’s
Opera House
Pacific Coast
Bryson House
Fen
J.C. Boice
Tom's Cabin
North
Boonette Yar
Boice
Clyde
King
J.C Br. C
Tama
Boiew i
Marthastile
Harold J. Bove
Rowings
Wyoming
Dr. CA
Dr. Bove
C. J. Wilson
Spellbinder
Thomas Flood
M. E. Church
Justice of Peace
Estella M. Donaldson
Lincoln Daily
EMD
Harrison Dodder
South Town Ave
Howard Me Clery
Me Carty
Brighton
Kirksville
Wapello Co
Clinton Bride
Machine San Tire
Gibert Matthews
Columbus Junedi
Thomas Dorothy Darukovsky
Dorothy Darlene
Richard Lukavsky
Riverside
Felts
Francis Peltz
Keota
Washington County Hospital
Walter David
Stonny
Hank Tertig
Mes
Chelss Hertig
Waylant
Jenny Paul
Mutten-tront
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