Col C J Wilson Celebrates Fifty Years At Bar
Col C J Wilson honored by district lawyers in Washington as he marks fifty years in the practice of law. About seventy attorneys from across the sixth district attended a lunch and program at the Y M C A to salute him. Speakers praised his public service and mentorship. Wilson thanked them and modestly accepted the praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
C. J. Wilson
Sixth Judicial District
Colonel Wilson
Washington
J. E. Cross of
Newton
The
District Bar Association
Wilson
Charles A. Dewey
W. R. Lewis
Montezuma
K. E. Willcockson
Sigourney
Alex Miller
Dewey
Hiram Scofield
Altho
Cross
Early Career of Charles J. Wilson in 1875
Charles J. Wilson practiced law in Washington from 1875. While a senior at the State University of Iowa Law School he was admitted to the bar on March 23, 1875 to handle local matters. He then completed his studies and received his degree on June 1, 1875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Wilson
Washington
State University of Iowa
Warmest Day Yet as July Heat Surges
The thermometer hit 93 degrees by 1 PM and climbed, making today one of the hottest of the year. After a cool spell, a strong breeze accompanied the heat, while corn plants overexert themselves in the sunny July conditions.
Attorney Life and Partnerships Highlight Local Legal Legacy
The subject earned a degree and graduated from the school then passed the state bar exam with classmates. After admission he practiced in Washington, opening an office and later forming partnerships with J J Kelloge Ed Stone and Henry M Eicher. He and his son Carlton formed Wilson and Wilson, a firm still in effect.
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Washington
Hiram Scofield
J. J. Kelloge
Ed Stone
Henry M. Eicher
Carlton CC
Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Attendees List from Yesterday's Lunch Event
The roster includes R J Woodard Oskaloosa and W M Keeley Washington among many attendees. Others hail from Sigourney Washington Grinnell Newton Iowa City Montezuma and several nearby towns with individuals named in the record. The gathering also features multiple repeats of Willcockson Needham Reed and Kichhorn among the signatories.
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W. M. Keeley
D. W. Hamilton
Grinnell
Edwin Willcockson
Sigourney
Ed Harmeier
Washington
M. J. Carey
Newton
F. M. Beatty
H. H. Sheriff
Oskaloosa
Harold J. Reed
Montezuma
R. J. Woodard
E. L. Simmons
Charlies C. Heninger
Walter M. Davis
Iowa City
T. L. Brookhart
W. Hamilton
T. Stockman
Henry G. Walker
W. Jackson
Muscatine
Charles A. Dewey
M. S. McLaughlin
A. St. Miller
Charles K. Needham
K. KE. Willcockson
Edward C. Kieher
Carlton C. Wilson
V. Ver Ploeg
J. C
D. J. Palmer
James A. Devitt
George G. Rodman
M. A. Roberts
Ottumwa
A. M. Reed
Brooklyn
H. H. Reed
Minneapolis
Minn
J. BE. Willcockson
A. J. Walsmith
Thomas J. Bray
C. Orvis
Ralph Otto
Henry Silwold
Newton Schuyler
Riverside Woman Die at 94 After Long Life
Mrs Mary Gelhaus aged 94 oldest Riverside resident dies at home after long illness of old age. Born in Germany August 22 1850 she came to America in 1860 lived in Maryland married Benedict Gelhaus later moving to Iowa then Riverside. Survived by ten children including Sister Mary Bernarda and several sons. funeral plans pending word from western children.
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Riverside
Mary Gelhaus
Mary Wintermeyer
Germany
America
Maryland
Benedict Gelhaus
Iown
Gelhaus
Mary Bernarda
Dubuque
Anna Stegman
Centerville
Washington
John
Joseph
Anthony
Frank Gelhaus
Dillon
Montana
Henry
Glendale
Benedict
California
Elizabeth Mellecker
Mary Gelthaus
Bricks Fall From Wall At High Wheel Building
Bricks fell from the northwest wing of the High Wheel building injuring no one but breaking a skylight in the girls locker rooms. The bricks toppled from their fastenings between two windows leaving a narrow gap. other wall areas show no major damage and repairs should cost a few dollars. The cause remains speculative.
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High Wheel
Twelve Year Old Boy Claimed by Death
Herbert Earll aged twelve son of Mr and Mrs Frank Harti died at the Earll home after weeks of illness He contracted influenza after a cold from swimming in a creek near town He was born in Washington lived here attended Junior High and Christian church Sunday School Survived by parents and nine siblings Grant Des Moines and others in Washington Funeral at Jones and McKinnney parlors Sunday at 2 30 conducted by Rev Frank W Sutton
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Herbert Earll
Frank Harti
Earll
Washington
Christian Church
Grant
Carrie
Ernie
Zenna
Virgil
Karain
Bertha
Dale
Ocean
Des Moines
Jones & Mcklhinney Undertaking
Frank W. Sutton
The
Rathmel's Hollyhocks Brighten Court House Grounds
James Rathmel donated and planted hollyhocks at the southeast corner of the courthouse. He tends the flowers, and the display greatly beautifies the courthouse premises. Residents and those with business in the area appreciate the gesture.
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Court House
James Rathmel
Rathmel
Local visitors and callers tally in town today
Mrs G F Howard of Eagle Rock California expected tonight to visit her sister Mrs R S Cook. Will Brook Wayland and Will S Munroe Keota are in Washington today. Andy Augustine West Chester and several locals shopped and drove to nearby towns for visits.
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G. F. Howard
Eagle Rock
California
R. S. Cook
Will Brook of
Wayland
Washington
Will S. Munroe
Keota
Amone
Andy Augustine
West Chester
George Sands
Aineworth
Dinsley Crone
Charlotte Crone
Nora Hicks
Marguerite
Mise
Westphal store welcomes Harold Turner back to post
Harold Turner returns to his position at the Westphal store as several visitors travel through Washington. Mrs Arch Cannon and four Pomona children enjoy a summer at the George Wells home in Eureka near Washington. Hazel Booth from Haskins shops in Washington while Ming McCleery of Crawfordsville and the Westphal family visit Davenport for a self tournament with John and Victor playing. The Westphal boys are noted Washington county golfers expected to perform well.
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Arch Cannon
Pomona
California
George Wells
Eureka
Washington
Mro
Jack Westphal
John
Victor
Mary
Davenport
Weatphal
Washington County
Local officials and residents listed across Iowa counties
A long list of names tied to towns such as Oskaloosa Fairfield Sigourney Ottumwa Grinnell Hedrick Hedrick and Washington appears, including H. Ho sheriff J. G. Patterson and many others from multiple counties. The roster spans several municipalities and demonstrates a broad regional turnout of officials and residents.
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H. Ho Sheriff
Oskaloosa
J. G. Patterson
George ©. True
E. J. Harmeier
Washington
A. G. Jordan
Fairfield
Henry Korf
Newton R. W. Boyd
Montezuma
BE. W. McNeil
Walter McNett
Ottumwa
Roscoe
J. Thomas Fairfield
Leroy EF. Corlett
H.C. Schee
Newton
C. M
Snow Reef Top in Glacier National Park
Snow Reef in the mountains is a rare year round feature in Glacier National Park. Snow reefs form a crescent near the mountain peak with drift depths up to 100 feet and attract landscape painters and camera artists.
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Toe Yt
Glacier National Park
No Fingerprints Safety First Raid Rum Closet
The detective's son in rubber gloves leads a raid on a rum closet as he emphasizes safety first in a scene from The American Legion Weekly.
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The
American Legion Weekly
Pise Adobe Construction Explains Earthen Building Method
A description defines pise or adobe as earth baked in place by stamping to remove moisture. It notes clay content and moisture as keys, compares to crude brick, and mentions suitability where soil lacks clay. The text ends with a prompt to tell the merchant about the ad.
Uncle Sam and Elbert Anderson Letters Legend
During the 1812 war the United States contract with Elbert Anderson to supply the army. Inspector Samuel Wilson known as Uncle Sam checked goods, marking BE and A-U. he explained the letters stood for Elbert Anderson and Uncle Sam, a tale that spread nationwide.
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United States
Elbert Anderson
Samuel Wilson
Uncle Sam
Tod
Ebert Anderson
Nickname Fashion in Contests and Scripture Names
In a curious practice during a Charles To contest, church communities assigned scripture based nicknames to children. One child reportedly bore the long name Who Comforteth Is in All Our Tribulation That We May Be Able to Comfort Then Which Are in Any Trouble With the Comfort Wherewith Wes Dupelves re Comforted Tiehbourne.
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Charles To
Wes Dupelvesre
Want a Home of My Own Location Bargain Bungalow Near Square
Five blocks from the square and one block from the New Shed School offers a modern bungalow with three rooms up and a large front room down. Extras include cemented basement, two toilets, cistern, hot and cold water, hardwood floors, built in kitchen features, a large front porch and rear stall porch, good garage, and a four room up layout with a separate bath. Immediate possession by agreement, price on application.
Prosecution Outlines Scope of Evolution and Bible Conflict
A prosecutor defends a defined stance on evidence linking evolution and scripture in the Scopes Case. He asserts that teaching humans descended from animals violates the law, regardless of supporting scientists. The day ends with a grand jury proceeding and a new indictment to fix legal defects in the original bill.
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Rhea County Grand Jury
Wisdom Here Quote Sparks Bible Reading Discussion
A fragment from the Washington Star quotes Uncle Eben saying the Bible brings little fun if one seeks to start an argument, highlighting a humorous roadside remark about reading attitudes. The line captures regional vernacular and a moment of social commentary.
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Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Accident leaves Claude blind after brine mishap during cake ice
Claude suffered an accident affecting his vision after dropping his glasses into cold brine while making cake ice. A searching party scoured the area today but rough brine froze deep, making retrieval difficult.
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Claude
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AVP Loescheon
Iowa
Charley” Wilson
D. W. Jackson
National Guard
William McNett
A. Hollingsworth
Keokuk
Iowa State Bar Association
Mobiloil
Gargoyle Mobiloil
H. J. Sehoonan
Winfield
YT. H. Barnes
Crawfordsville
Sam J. Miller
Olds
Evening Journal
RED Foxes
Karl Varley
Lowa
FORD
Journal
Cole
Ted Eggers
Rich Maytag Co
Harold Turner
Westphal
Hazel Booth of
Haskins
Ming McCleery
Snow Reef
Mourtains
Chicago
North
Clark Street
Madison Street
Breitenbach
Carl V. Beliel
Inquire Journal
DE Molay
TIRE
Scopes
Wisdom
W.s.reister & Sons
Eggs and Poultry
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