Weather forecast and local travel notes from Washington
The report forecasts fair weather for Iowa with a slight temperature change tonight and tomorrow. Several local travelers are noted: Adam Mayer headed for Havre, L Tedford of Wellman left for Cotter, C Frye departed for Burlington to establish headquarters, and Mrs Myrtle Bragg and her young son left for Davenport due to Mrs Bragg's sister in law’s illness.
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Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
Iowa
Adam Mayer
Havre
L. Tedford
Wellman
Cotter
C. Frye
Burlington
Washington
Myrtle Bragg
Little Son
Davenport
Bragg
That City
W. J. Bragg
Oldest Iowa settler claim centers on M P Darbyshire
Present indications point to M P Darbyshire as the oldest settler in Iowa, having lived in the state since 1834 after arriving from Illinois with his brother in law. The article notes other long-time residents like Esther W Dicken of Washington and siblings Sebe Ashby and Priscilla Twining, while mentioning local candy shop notes in Vienna.
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Darbyshire
M. P. Darbyshire
Iowa
Ilinois
Des Moines
Flint Hills
Lown
Washington
Esther W. Dicken
Sebe Ashby
Priscilla Twining
Pilotburg
Corning
Local Calls and Visits Reported in County News
H J Williams of Cedar Rapids stayed in town yesterday. Mr and Mrs Jack Curtis traveled to Burlington for a relatives visit. Jack King W E Walker Ray Miller and J A Hawthorne left for Washington this morning. Mr and Mrs Will Reese and son William of Oskaloosa arrived last evening to visit his mother and other relatives. Mr Lynn of Hedrick, after a week at the depot, returned home.
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H. J. Williams
Cedar Rapids
Jack Curtis
Burlington
Jack King
W. E. Walker
Ray Miller
J.A. Hawthorne
Washington
Will Reese
William
Oskaloosa
Mr. Lynn
Hedrick
Ainsworth Notes and People Visit Washington
Jan 26 in Ainsworth Mart Farris was a business visitor in Washington. Agnes Schimitz, visiting with her sister Mrs Frank Chinak, departed for Chicago to begin nursing. O R Stearns attended to business in Washington. Shas Woodburn returned home to Osceola after a stay with friends. Mrs R Donaldson visited relatives in Washington.
Flood of Bills Introduced in Iowa Legislature
Des Moines Jan 26 reports a busy start as nearly 200 bills have been filed with total measures estimated 500 to 600. Democrats push direct election of U S senator and Moon plans a reform bill while Miller proposes a university extension via correspondence courses and a $20 000 yearly appropriation. Billions on liquor limits quail shooting game licenses and rail service reforms also surface with Cummins addressing national issues and Quigley pursuing rattlesnake bounty.
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Des Moines
Oregon
United States
Iowa
Moon
Wapello
Dukce
Jetta
Garst
Carroll
Miller
C. W. Miller
Bremer County
State University
McLean
University
Chicago
Wisconsin
University of Iowa
Senator van Law
Marshall County
van Law
Alien of
van Buren
Senator McManus of
Lee
Lincoln
McManus
Illinois
Missouri
Keokuk
Iava
Cummins
United States Senate
House Chamber
Commonwealth of Iowa
Congress
National Congress
John F. Lacey
Quigley
Clayton County
Agricultural Committee
Clayton
Carnegie
Smith
Normal School
State College
Ames
Carnegie Foundation For
Andrew Carnegie
Bouwell
Audubon County
Bonwell
Railroad Commissioners
George Gallarnq
Marathon Race Hints at Event and Local Moves
Miss Jessie Welch left for Columbus Junction for a few days. A marriage license was issued to Grace Crawford and Ward P. Foss. C. Tl. Keck left for Chicago for a few days. Mrs. Dave Donovan went to Columbia Missouri for about a week. Mrs. H Seeley of Verdivicinus visited the H Minick home and returned today. The high school and Commercial club basketball teams plan a game next week. Mr and Mrs E Pollard and Lois Beal arrived for a visit. Mrs Pollard is Beal's sister.
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Grace Crawford
Ward P. Foss
C. Tl. Keck
Chicago
Windy City
Dave Donovan
Columbia
H. Seeley
Verdivicinus
H. Minick
Mrs. E
Pollard
Lois
Litchville
N. D
I. K. Beal
Vernon Reever Joins Theatre Company Treasurer Role
Vernon Reever, longtime doorkeeper at Foster's theater, leaves for Indianapolis to join Florence Davis Under the Greenwood Tree company, which recently performed in Des Moines. He accepts the post of treasurer for the group. Reever has visited the R. L. McGugin home here, a detail of interest to local youths.
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Vernon Reever
Foster's Theater
Indianapolis
Ind
Florence Davis
Greenwood Tree’’ Company
Des Moines
Reever
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Washington, Ia
East Main
Washington Mutual
East Washington St
Iowa Ave
Durham
Frank Webb
Sam Neil
South
Marion Ave
Tarena Company
Letts Bros
Ainsworth
Weather Forecast
Vienna
the County News
Crawfordsville
Blair
Democrats
Hay’s
Ee Wo Philo Hay
I Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
Lemmon's Pharmacy
McElhinney Dreg Co
Star Tonight
Jessie Welch
Columbus Junction
Lemmon
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