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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1936
Page
3
Washington County records show the 1840 census with listing of residents by name and a number beside each name. The compilation includes many surnames such as Baker, Augustine, Williamson, Robertson, Mealy, Mallett, Temple, and others reflecting early settlers and inhabitants.
A community column recounts aid to Mrs Meek and the Meek family moving downstairs, praises Ezra Goodwin’s steadfastness, and notes Mrs Alex Miller's Secretary of State bid. It also mentions Miss Cora Porter’s return to teaching, and updates on Mrs Col Palmer, Mrs James Ward, Dr F W Eastwood, and general health concerns.
The column lists antique items donated or noted by residents including old fire tongs for a log cabin, quaint saddle bags used by an early preacher, unnamed instrument pieces, a Federal Calculator or Scholars Assistant, and a 1828 map book note. It also mentions canes from John Rineck, old fire buckets, and updates on Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Lemmon.
A tentative notice from the D A K of February 72irst indicates the annual Washington Birthday party is advancing plans for a Friday night event. The report notes a sprained foot is improving, suggesting preparations proceed as scheduled.
The Washington column notes four candidates to succeed Harry A. Phillips as county superintendent. Only one candidate, Mrs Winnie McClelland Palmer, hails from within the county, amid a year with twenty divorces and motives of cruel and inhuman treatment cited by wives.
A fragment from Ruby Haskins Ellis discusses Captain Newport and his first James River voyage, noting hostile and friendly encounters with Indigenous peoples. The piece reflects on the Savage peoples reportedly present in the era and references Somerset parish registers listing Savages in Queen Elizabeth’s time.
The passage traces the Savage family fleeing religious strife and settling in New England. It notes John Thomas Savage as a 1654 Middletown freeholder, Edward Savage of Dorchester in 1664, and Major Thomas Savage from Chester, England, arriving in Boston by 1681 with the family arms depicted.
The record lists plans to stay at home in Delta after February 1 and Charles Kine preparing a extended western trip. It notes not absent or tardy students T J McKlinney and Silas Rosa for the 1915 First A P Sabbath school, with forty seven others earning perfect attendance badges. Donald Ross Kenneth Ross and Nathan Ross remained not absent for four years.
A fire ripped through the Economy Shoe store on North Marion Avenue last night leaving the building badly damaged. Fire crews battled flames and investigated the cause while nearby businesses were affected by smoke.
Word indicates Mrs Weldin her brother J O Lewmon and Jimmie Lemmon reached California about a week ago.
Frank J. Wilson has sold his shoe store to Earle Corbin and Charlie Marrett who will take possession on February 15. Earle Corbin has been connected with the store for twenty four years. Wilson began as a clerk for J. Albert Williams forty one years ago and spent five years prior in a grocery store.
Wynan and Miss Bertha Hay visited Wyman today and spent the day with Miss Mil dred Stewart who taught music classes there.
Four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crig breaks his hip in a sidewalk mishap. The incident details note the age and family involved with the accident.
Washington National Bank plans to relocate across the street into the Bailey bank building. Several stockholders of the National Bank have purchased the National Bank building.
Weather notes a sharp weekend drop with Saturday at 62 degrees and people braving the chill without coats by Monday, as readings fall and temperatures rise.
Lemmon will devote his time to the optical work while Mr Grimes and Mise Ticia Patton manage the store, signaling a shift in day to day duties and leadership.
Reports confirm Mabel Shields of Galesburg contracted typhoid fever amid local illness concerns. Public health officials warn residents to seek medical care if symptoms appear and to follow sanitation guidance issued by city authorities.
The Washington Improvement League will discontinue after a year of achievement. President Mrs. T. A. Michels led the group as civic work is taken up by other organizations.
The Tim Brown Memorial Association elected A. N. Alberson as president J. Wilkison as vice president A. A. White as treasurer and A. R. Miller as secretary They plan to ask the State legislature for a $500 appropriation to bail a monument at Kim Grove cemetery Timothy Brown's remains lie at Elm Grove.
Reverend W. Stryker ends nineteen years at the Stryker Nursery and sells to Wolf Floral Co. Stryker had purchased the C. N. Stewart nursery in 1906.
Harry Bell retires after more than four decades with the local post office as Randall Neill steps in to succeed him.
The Carlson and Trier sale held yesterday at the Helweck barn drew strong attendance and totaled almost $3,000 in proceeds.
Milo Patterson of Cedar Iowa enlisted in the Civil War at age twelve and is the youngest Civil War veteran now living in Iowa. He served as a member of Company B, Forty fifth Iowa.
Delta couple wed at the bride's home in January. The groom is Wed a Delta resident, son of Mr and Mrs W A Gibson. The bride is Mayme Reynolds of Delta, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. A. Gibson.
Mrs PP A Shockley, a substitute mail carrier, was nearly frozen after her cart hit a rat and toppled Saturday. The horse ran on after she freed herself and she lay in the snow for two hours with fingers badly frozen before rescuers found her.
Mrs Miller entertained clerks from the New York store at a turkey dinner hosted at her home on January 28. Attending were Mr and Mrs H I Ward, Mr and Mrs Chas Cruz, Misses Doll and Kate Buckley, Harriet Chilcote, Helen Fulton, Dora Minick, Millie Dougal, Mrs T B Daugherty, Mrs C R Daugherty, and Mrs Miller.
At the Iowa state meeting in Des Moines county auditors adopted resolutions backing a four year term for officials questioning why not extend to life. The suggestion frames a debate over term length for county administrators.
A brief notice reports that the First Church sold their old seats. The move clears space for replacements and raises funds for church needs.
James A. Embree 87, last local member of Co H 2nd Iowa Vol Inf recounts enlistment in 1863, hardships, and battles from Fort Donelson to Atlanta. He recalls Camp McClelland, the war’s end, Sherman’s march, and postwar life as a farmer while noting war veterans’ reticence and the North’s victory.
Snow blocked roads from Saturday to Sunday with temporary openings as milder weather melted some snow. Dr F W Eastwood and Will Roberts injured in a wreck, Dr F M Mahin hit a train but escaped harm. Mrs William Mohland ill with flu, Mrs Maurine McLaughlin Bogle and two sons arrived in Omaha by bus, Eagles head to Long Beach from Omaha.
Noble church seats mentioned as venue for the fiber church. Ida Roberts gains wide fame from her paper read at the state convention of city editors in Cedar Rapids. The Chicago Newspaper Union dedicates a quarter column to her achievements.
Mike Lom bardo is due back around May 1 after drawing the lucky number 763. His brothers, the fruit store men, plan a celebration as he avoids carrying four guns in the fallen army. He will arrive in time to pick flies from tree tops next summer while playing ball.
Willie Emertains Willis Harwood and Mack DeLong hosted a small gathering last evening at Mack's house for a magic lantern show entertaining several friends with projected images and storytelling.
New baby boy born this morning to Mr and Mrs Ira Sproull. All doing well with grandparents Sproull and Samson smiling today.
The young ladies of the Kooking Klub hosted an elegant supper at the M. P. Miller residence. Eight members meet weekly with four members providing the meal each time, led by Miss Emma Miller and Miss Dollie Daugherty.
This week the food was furnished and prepared as follows Doughnuts by Dollie Dougherty baked beans by Emma Miller chocolate cake by Corn Bell corn bread by Mame Stewart and Russian tea was served at the gathering.
The county hospital welcomed Chody daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chody of Kalona on January 18 and Owens daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Owens of Columbus Junction on January 20.
A birth notice confirms the Deatsch son was born to Mr and Mrs Simeon Deatach in Riverside on January 14.
Mrs Roy Finch and her son David Roy are returning to their home near Brighton this weekend after a period away. The turnout is expected to be quiet with local neighbors noting the upcoming weekend homecoming.
Mr C C Gingerich, 83, died at his Ka lona home on January 18 after a two week illness. He is survived by family and was a longtime resident of the area. Funeral arrangements are pending with local services.
Ezra Goodwin aged eighty one collapsed and died on Thursday afternoon January 23 in a sudden death incident reported locally.
George Figgins of Kalona aged sixty eight died of pneumonia at his home on January 23 according to a local death notice.
Mrs. J A McCall writes from East Broadway Long Beach Calif printing a cheerful note about a splendid winter and a desire for evening fires. One charter member of the Moravian church at Grace Hill Mrs Olivia Strohm is living at 93. The church was dedicated in 1868. Miss Marjorie Wanerug and Monte Beauchamp of Brighton wed Jan 13. The Y M C A Y s Men circus drew large crowds on Monday and Tuesday. Lee Higdon of Keokuk arrives as Peters hardware new salesman Tuesday. Five Keota business men press for better roads between Keota and Seven Ty six Center. Mrs G Kerr sick with pleurisy but up now. daughter Jessie from Chicago visiting. State wide programs are being
Rothschild recovers with special heat treatments and massage as family updates show his daughter Mra ira Gastman staying with him in Kansas City while Mrs. Rothschild handles spring store buying in New York. Several local moves and events appear including a fire on the Tobin farm, a restored antique fruit basket at Weat phal jewelry, a political candidacy announcement, and a VFW talk scheduled for February 6. A stolen car case and a basketball mishap also surface alongside travel plans and West Coast ties for Dr. Fred Reid.
Mrs Batley and her daughter Miss Josephine enjoy the balmy Florida weather at St Peters boro living at the Wig Wam hotel where sunshine graces every day.
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