Benson and Anderson wedding announced in Rock Island
The wedding of Miss Bee Benson daughter of Mr. and Mrs Br N Benson and Robert Anderson occurred at Rock Island on January 7 and announced January 19. The bride was a former soloist at the First United Presbyterian church. They plan to live in Rock Island where he works as an electrician. An auto accident near West Chester left Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boyer uninjured but with a damaged car and two broken wheels after skidding into a ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Boyer
West Chester
Washington
Dougherty
Chicago Tribune
Burham Family Welcomes Baby Everett Kiesey
Hoy at Burham i's Mr and Mrs Everett Burham announce the birth of a son named Everett Kiesey Burham. The report lists pastors and ministers at local churches including Rev M R Regan Rev W G Robb Rev Arthur Oates Rev J M Wishart and Rev J Mountford with music led by J W Johnson of the MFB church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoy
Burham i
Everett Burham
Everett, Kiesey Burham
M. R. Regan
Baptist Church
W. G. Robb
The
Reformed Presbyterian
Arthur Oates
Presbyterian Church
J. M. Wishart
First United Presbyterian
W. W. Bowers
Methodist
J. W. Johnson
M. FB
Second United Presbyterian Church
Mrs Nora Eckels Bishop Teaches in South Dakota
Mrs Nora Eckels Bishop and her three children are at Cheyenne Agency in South Dakota. She has gone to teach, living in a log house about fourteen miles from the Agency, teaching nine Indian children and her own two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Eckels Bishop
Cheyenne
South Dakota
Bishop
Washington Canadian Land Co. Dissolved Notice
Company dissolved notice for the Washington Canadian Land Co with Geo. W. Griffith as president David Mc Laughlin as vice president and J. T. Matthews as secretary. Directors listed as W. A. Cook A. J. Dawson D. J. Patterson M. D. Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Canadian Land Co
Geo. W. Griffith
David McLaughlin
J. T. Matthews
W. A. Cook
A. J Dawson
D. J. Patterson
M. D Work
Knights of Columbus Open New Council Rooms
The Knights of Columbus have opened council and meeting rooms on the south side of the square over the Orr grocery and the S. U. U. Battery station. The council room is described as one of the best in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Knights of Columbus
Cluir
Council
Orr Grocery
S. U. U. Battery Station
Birth of Clement Griffith III in West Chester area
Mr and Mrs Clement E Griffith of near West Chester announce the birth of a son on Saturday January 10 they name him Clement junior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Grifith, Jr
Clement E. Griffith
Near West Chester
Clement
Eicher Couple Welcomes Eight-Pound Son in Henry County
Mr and Mrs Will Eicher of Wayland are parents of an eight pound son born at Henry County Hospital on Friday January 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Eicher
Wayland
Henry County Hospital
Birth Announcement for Mary Raymonde Schmoeller Schmoeller
Clyde Schmoeller writes that his wife Mary Raymonde Schmoeller gave birth to an eight pound three ounce girl at a hospital in Alton Illinois last Sunday. The baby will be named Mary Raymonde Schmoeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Raymonde Schmoeler
Charley Schmoeller
Clyde
Alton
Mary Raymonde Schmoeller
Two New Grandchildren for Bovee in One Week
Last week Bovee gained the double right to be called grandfather. A new girl arrived Sunday at the Zaring home in Kankakee followed by a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Nate Bovee in Redwood Falls Minnesota last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovee
Grandfather
Zaring
Kankakee
Nate Bovee
Redwood Falls
Minn
Wentworths Welcome Daughter At Washington County Hospital
Mr and Mrs H D Wentworth of Washington Rhode Island announce the birth of a daughter born Wednesday morning at the Washington County Hospital. The infant weighs seven pounds nine ounces and joins the family.
Everett Baby Born at Home in Oakland Township
Mr and Mrs Erwin Everett are the parents of a son born recently at their home in Oakland Township near Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Erwin Everett
Oakland Township
Columbus Junction
Sheetz Boy Born to Andy and Mrs Sheetz at Valley
Mr and Mrs Andy Sheetz of the Valley community welcomed an 80n born Friday evening January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheetz
Andy Sheetz
Valley Community
Birth of Son for Dr and Mrs M J Mayeau Chicago
Dr and Mrs M J Mayeau of Chicago announce the birth of their son Mark Jay born January 12. Mrs Mayeau is formerly Wanieta Tucker as remembered in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Jay Mayeau
M. J. Mayeau
Chicago
Mark Jay
Westphal Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Stein Westphal
Marilyn Louise Westphal is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stein Westphal of Columbus Junction born last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Louise Westphal
Stein Westphal
Columbus Junction
Marilyn Louise
Charles McLaughlin Wins Three Year Surgical Fellowship
Dr and Mrs C W McLaughlin announce their son Dr Chas McLaughlin has won a three year surgery fellowship at University Hospital Philadelphia after completing pathology at Montreal General Hospital. The select award, limited to three yearly fellows with two from Pennsylvania, promises valuable experience and a splendid salary. he departs July 15 for Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. McLaughlin
Chas. McLaughlin
Pennsylvania University Hospital
Philadelphia
McLaughlin
Montreal General Hospital
State of
Pennsylvania
Charles
Civil War Enlistment and Family Ties of George Washington Corbin
George Washington Corbin enlisted in Washington county on September 18 1862 joining the first company in the county for three years. He married Margaret Beenblossom on February 13 1868 after the war and recalled scarce rations of rice and water. He was born in Knox County on December 16 1841. his father was William Corbin and Col Cowles led his regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Corbin
Washington County
Margaret Beenblossom
Mr. Corbin
William Corbin
Col. Cowles
Missing Links in New Year's Day Gay Lothario List
A reader requests help identifying several men named in a 1885 society item. Names include Will Babcock of 2128 Pine St Albuquerque NM and Cal Hama on the west coast, with spouses and multiple children linked to addresses in New Mexico New York Rochester Omaha Spokane St James MN Minnesota Utah and Washington. The note seeks any further links or confirmations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Babcock
Pine Street
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Cal Hama
Clara Stewart
R S. Warfel
Jim Work
Amy Wilde
Helen
James
W. J. M. Scott
Rochester
New York
Yale
Leslie Eyestone
Cora Ledger
Omaha
Ned
In Memoriam W. W. Wright Dies After Illness
Death announced for W. W. Wright following brain tumor development. Survived by wife Zoe Harmon and eight year old daughter Joy Louise. Mrs Wright is sister of Miss Ida Harmon. The family notes he visited relatives on Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wright
Zoe Harmon
Ida Harmon
Mr. Wright
Joy Louise
Men of near Washington welcome son born Friday
A son was born Friday January 16 at Washington County Hospital to a couple from near Washington. The family has not released further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near Washington
Washington County Hospital
Anna Margaret Gingerich Born to Wellman Couple
Mr and Mrs Erlis Gingerich of Wellman announce the birth of their daughter Anna Margaret on January 18. The family welcomed the newborn with joy and gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Margaret Gingerich
Erlis Gingerich of
Wellman
Anna Margaret
Brighton Woman Notified of Sister's Husband Death
Mrs Raymond Spillman of Brighton was summoned to Cresco on Sunday by a message reporting the death of her sister's husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Spillman
Brighton
Cresco
Merrimac Couples Attend Hedrick Funeral Service
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Zihlman of Merrimac attended the funeral of Mrs. Mike Loos at Hedrick Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Smith
Andrew Zihlman
Merrimac
Mike Loos
Hedrick
Baby John Franklin Fritz Born in Wellman
Mr and Mrs Frank Fritz of Wellman announce the birth of their son named John Franklin. The baby’s mother before marriage was Miss Alice Groff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Franklin
Frank Fritz
Wellman
Lawson Twins Welcome Baby Girl and Boy
Mrs. Omer Lewis of Wellman has traveled to Viola Illinois to care for her sister Mrs William Lawson The Lawson couple are parents to twin babies a boy and a girl
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Lewis
Wellman
Viola
Ill
William Lawson
Mrs. Lawson
Birth Announcement for Clyde Stanley Davis Jr
Clyde S. Davis Jr. is born to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Davis in Gary Indiana on January 14. The mother is identified as Miss Maxine Teets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde S. Davis, Jr
Wellman
Clyde Stanley, Jr
Clyde Davis
Gary
Ind
Maxine Teets
Utter Daughter Born to Ralph Utter Family
Mr and Mrs Ralph Utter welcomed a daughter born Thursday January 1 with family joy. The infant joins siblings and is expected to remain with parents in their home community.
Birth of Daughter for Park and Mrs Griggs in Wellman
Friends in Washington announce the birth of a daughter named Joan to Mr. and Mrs. Park Griggs of Wellman. The mother is remembered locally as Mabel Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Griggs
Washington
Joan
Park Griggs
Wellman
Mabel Arthur
Bray family welcomes a daughter in Selma California
Mr and Mrs George Bray of Yeo announce the arrival of a daughter born January 11 at the home of Mr and Mrs Homer E Ingham in Selma California. Mrs Ingham was formerly Miss Vera E Bray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingham
George Bray
Yeo
Homer E. Ingham
Selma
Calif
Vera E. Bray
Mrs Alice Peterson Moves From Madison Street to Marion Avenue
Mrs. Alice Peterson relocates from 208 East Madison Street to 829 South Marion Avenue in a scheduled household move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Peterson
Madison Street
Marion Ave
Death of Eldon Dean Raymond Third Triplet Mourned
Mr and Mrs Roy Raymond of Wellman mourn the death of Eldon Dean the third triplet who died Sunday night Jan 18 He was born Jan 12 and his two brothers died earlier several days before this sorrowful loss for the family in Wellman Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Raymond
Wellman
Eldon Dean
Kron Funeral Held Near Riverside
Mrs Henry Kron and Mr and Mrs Claire Kron of West Highland attended the funeral of Mrs Henry Kron held Wednesday southeast of Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kron
Claire Kron
West Highland
Riverside
Brighton Widow Lydia Madden Dies at 82
Mrs. Lydia Madden aged 82 longtime Brighton resident dies at Chariton hospital Wednesday. Funeral services set for Friday at her Brighton home. She was born Lydia Dey and is survived by seven children Earl Verne Jennie Madden John Madden Mary Bales Grace Hoffman Elgin N D Myrtle Hanlon Williamson Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Madden
Brighton
Chariton Hospital
Lydia Dey
Earl
Verne
Jennie Madden
John Madden
Mary Bales
Grace Hoffman
Elgin
N. D
Myrtle Hanlon
Williamson
Iowa
John H. Oldfield Dies. Rites Held In Wellman Area
Funeral services for John Henry Oldfield, who died last Sunday at Washington county hospital, were held Tuesday afternoon at Sherman's funeral home. Oldfield had recently moved back to the Wellman community from Missouri where he lived eight of nine years. He would have been 62 on February 28, 1931, and is survived by two brothers Samuel Oldfield of Wellman and William Oldfield of Washington, and two sisters Effie Steiner of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Oldfield
Washington County Hospital
Sherman
Mr. Oldfield
Wellman
Missouri
Samuel Oldfield
William Oldfield
Washington
Effie Steiner
Sunset Park Benefited by 1893 Wilkinsons Widow Benefit Show
A 1893 Everson Opera House performance titled Wilkinson's Widow, later renamed Confusion, raised funds to improve Sunset Park. The event featured local actors from Washington with R. E. Dougherty and Margaret Craven among the cast, while rivals attempted to disrupt the show. The article also recalls earlier parlor theatricals at the J. M. Denny home in 1885 and a private production by the All Star golf club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everson Opera House
Bess
Washington
City Park
Margaret
Birdie) Craven
Wilkinson
J. M. Denny
Dave Kilgore
Denny
Wayne
Cal Hamil
Solomon Davis
James Glasgow
Matt Davis
Stewart Fulton
Pete
Chas. Stewart
Medfield
Ed Bovee
Sone Bad Hovea
Funeral details for Charles City and Oak Park figures
Funeral party gathered after services for Missouri burial planned at Oak Grove. Charles City and Elizabeth of Oak Park were mentioned in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Elizabeth
Oak Park, Dl
Oak Grove
Missouri
Darrell Stover Dies at 18 After Mastoid Operation
Darrell Stover, a Wellman youth and 1933 Wellman High School class president, died Sunday at a hospital in Iowa City from meningitis following surgery for a mastoid ailment. He played football and basketball, worked at Maple Crest Hatchery, and funeral services were planned for Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Stover
Wellman
Iowa City
Wellmen High School
Maple Crest Hatchery
Mrs Mage Dalene Schillig Rites Held In Richmond
Funeral services for Mrs Mage Dalene Schillig 76 who died Sunday at her daughter's home were held Tuesday at Holy Trinity Catholic church Richmond with burial at St Vincent's cemetery Riverside. A rosary was conducted Monday at St James church. Surviving children include Mrs Albert Escher Richmond Cyrill Schillig Cedar Rapids Nick Washington and Mrs Stella Kern Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magedalene Schillig
Joe Wehr
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Richmond
St. Vincent's
Riverside
St. James Church
Schillig
Albert Escher
Cyrill Schillig
Cedar Rapids
Nick
Washington
Stella Kern
Kalona
Snowy Weekend Forecast Clashes With Warmer Midweek
A Sunday snowstorm prompted talk of harsh conditions, but by midweek the weather moderated. The item names Mrs. Wehr of Washington Zeano and Will of Richmond Alfred of Iowa City and Henry Sechillig of Washington as individuals connected to the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wehr
Washington
Zeano
Will
Richmond
Alfred
Iowa City
Henry Sechillig
Infant Ruth Hoskins Dies. Rites Held at Pleasant Plain Friends Church
Ruth Salome Hoskins infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Moses Hoskins of Pleasant Plain died January 17. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Moon at the Friends church with interment in the nearby cemetery. Born August 24, 1930 she leaves one sister and five brothers and grandparents Mr and Mrs Will Leppert of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Salome
Moses Hoskins
Pleasant Plain
Moon
Friends Church
Will Leppert
Washington
Funeral for Jesse Hux Held in Ottumwa
Jesse Huy John and family attended the funeral for his nephew Jesse Hux in Ottumwa on Thursday January 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Huy
John Ot
Rubio
Jesse Hux
Ottumwa
January Thaw and Local Notes From Washington County
All January thaw news as Werther returns Saturday January seventeenth. Mr Winfield Smouses marks his second birthday then. Rotary business, 2% miles of highway west of Wyman to No 161 to be improved discussed before Board of Supervisors. Agnes Miller elected Philathea class president in Wayland. Mrs Aaron Leichty vice president. Military ball photos featured from Washington and Ainsworth. Visitors Mrs Ivan Lemley and Coleen of Waukesha depart after stay with John Shalla family. Mr and Mrs Harry Miller of St Louis visit Pratt family. Miller to stay longer. Friends hosting parties for Leland Morrison leaving February first for Villisea. H R Lund named new manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Leichty
Margaret Sexton
Washington
Helen White
Ainsworth
Lows City
Ivan Lemley
Little Coleen
Waukesha
Wis
John Shalla
Harry Miller
St Louis
Ralph Pratt
Pupils Score Very High In City English Tests
Sept J H Peet reports elementary English tests in Town City show Washington pupils excelling across sixth to ninth grades. Top scorers include Hertha Jeinert 224 sixth, Geneva Turner 276 seventh, Julia McElhinney 274 eighth, Pauline Daryshire 295 ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Peet
Town City
Washington
Hertha Jeinert
Max Cuddy
Veo
Betty Hamil
Geneva Turner
Jean Macon
Audrey Peettie
Bpirst
Julia McElhinney
Alta Coreclan
Tlelen Apple Gate
Pauline Daryshire
Hidden Memories From Washington Journal Readers
Readers recount old Washington tales and names from 1841 to modern times. Jesse Harvey and Dr Boice share Civil War era stories while J M Thompson recalls Indian fights. John Yockey preserves Rev Vincent’s 1841 walnut window sill fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Harvey
Dr. Boice
J. M. Thompson
Local notes list residents, illnesses, and small town events
Mrs. Andrew Corbin property at 515 West Main welcomed a Penney store moveing in. Several residents recover from accidents and illness including Mrs J W Scott after an accident with a hand wringer and Prof Lewis Masson called to aid his ailing mother Mrs D J Masson. John Coulter, Harvey Coulter, Jake Simmering, Harry Ward, Dr Fred Kegg, and Rodney Arnold feature among health and work updates as the county health unit fights whooping cough, scarlet fever and small pox quarantines. A sale near Wellman yields top cow at 85 dollars and hogs around 11 cents per pound. Miss Clara Hayes undergoes hospital operation in Oskaloosa. streets icy and Ted Pratt out of work at Hampsher barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penney
Andrew Corbin
West Main Street
J. W. Scott
Lewis Masson
Harvard University
D. J. Masson
South Marion Ave
Harvey Coulter
Jake Simmering
Des Moines
Harry Ward
Chicago
Fred Kegg
Rodney Arnold
Frank Gobble
Chas Brown
Sadie Rickey
Hampsher
Charlie Schmoeller
Washington Week in Brief and Local Notices
Weather records show Tuesday night dipping to five degrees above zero as mail carriers faced illness reducing district deliveries. The Milwaukee Stock Yards welcomed the Mariners Live Stock Marketing Association with new offices and staff led by R A Klenner and Rene Warner. Senator Will Carden of Winfield named chair of the state pharmacy committee. A combined High School and Junior College banquet honored eighty football players with plaques to Dale Kiesey and Clifford Reinert, presented by Clarence Logan. In Washington County 330 dogs were licensed this year with assessors tasked to list and collect fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariners Live Stock Marketing Association
Milwaukee Stock Yards
R. A. Klenner
Tama
Rene Warner
Milwaukee Yards
Dale Kiesey
Klein Klothing Co
Clifford Reinert
Clarence Logan
Glee Club Accident Injures Two Girls At Toboggan Run
A Wednesday night sled event near the country club left Clara Witting with two broken ankle bones and Betty Stephen with torn ligaments as the Jungbluth toboggan broke. Tom Stewart guided the sled. chaperons included Mrs Gee Freshwaters and Miss Della Patton. Clara Witting, daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Witting, remains in hospital. No blame assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
High School Glee Club
Clara Witting
Betty Stephen
Tom Stewart
Clara
H. L. Witting
Gee
Freshwaters
Della Patton
Lindley Coon Receives Shrine Pin Honor
Lindley Coon honored by Mutual Mire and Insurance Co Cedar Rapids for over thirty years service. Founder of the company, he received a diamond studded Shrine pin at this week’s annual banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindley Coon
J. Lindley Coon
Mutual Mire and Insurance Co
Cedar Rapids
Coon
Koppenhaver and Mason wed at Presbyterians parsonage
Miss Blanche Hazel Koppenhaver of Mechanicsville and Charles H. Mason of Lisbon married at the Presbyterian parsonage near five o'clock Saturday evening. Rev. FL W Eastwood officiated with a double ring ceremony. They will reside at Mount Vernon after a short time at home.
Lester Pringle Wedding in Washington
Miss Dorothy Lester daughter of Mrs. Augusta Lester married Burl W. Pringle son of Mr and Mrs Frank Pringle at United Presbyterian parsonage with Rev D Chalmers Fulton officiating. The couple plan a brief wedding trip and will reside at 110 East Monroe street with the bride’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Lester
Augusta Lester
Washington
Burl W. Pringle
Frank Pringle
Northwest
United Presbyterian Parsonage
D. Chalmers Fulton
Washington High School
Washington Junior College
Pringle
Commercial Savings Bank
Washington County
Grandsons Visit Schmoeller Home During Holiday Quarantine
Norvine Tree's boys stay at the Schmoeller residence while their parents are away in Florida for weeks. Mrs. Kenneth Carris and two daughters visit Dr Walker in Corydon for Christmas after a scarlet fever quarantine delay. Frank Embree plans a move south of Washington to the Geo Genkinger farm for the next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmoeller
Norvine Tree
Florida
Kenneth Carris
Dr. Walker
Corydon
Frank Embree
Frank
Washington
Geo. Genkinger Place
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Mr. and
Mrs
George Bartholo
Charles McLaughlin
Washington County Bay
Charley Stewart
J. H. Stewart
Maude Denny
Mildred Kiesey
Frances Glenn Stewart
Latta
Clara Hamil
West 20Th Ave
Spokane
Wash
Rollie Gibson
Alex Story
Gazette
Matie
United Presbyterian
New Yor State
Jim Love
Memoriam
Spillman
John Franklin Fritz
Lawson
John H. Oldfield
R. E. Dougherty
Everson Opera — Flouse
Masonic Temple
Rich
Henry Eicher
Leigh Wallace
Mame Stewart
Susanne
Burbury
Avi
R Ff. Dougherty
Margaret Craven
Chas. R. Burroughs
Mrs. Wayne
Mand Denny Ning Wayte Cora Rogers
Pradford
Clira Stewart Monnie
Allie Sampson
Col. Wayne
Sol Davis
Col. Wayne's
Bean
Joe
Mrs. Stewart
Dr. Medfield
Golf Club
All Star Company
Alex R. Miller
Dr. McClean
Ralph Smith
Ralph Dougherty
Turdie Craven
John T. Beamer
Alma Glasgow White
A. White
Mrs. M. Schillig
Ruth) Hoskins
Vincent
John Yockey
Chas
Ohngemach
Charlie
John
J. Rothschild
Yockey
Rev Vincent
Carden
Will Carden
Winfield
State Pharmacy Committee
Lester-Pringle
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