Second Washington County Census Starts August First
Feature on the county census of 1850 listing residents with ages and places of birth. Names include Hewet Sidlebender Coffman Vannata Buskirk Rogers Skribner and Willhart families with ages from 1 to 67 across Illinois, New York, Iowa, Ohio, Indiana and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rogers
Mariah Rogers
New York
Washington Rogers
Henry D. Rogers
Daniel F. Rogers
William T. Rogers
Penn
Elen L. Rogers
Iowa
Mara H. Rogers
Washington Centennial Brews Small Town Notices
Local column recalls July Fourth events including costumes and registration mix ups, weather woes, and social updates. Dr Eastwood plans England trip funded by member generosity. Ruth Bryan Owen wedding noted. Health Unit prep progresses. wedding of Carolyn McCleery and Dr Phelps announced. antique displays praised. parade day anecdotes and quirky street scenes capture July heat and community life.
Meaning of Alcatraz and origin of its name
The term Alcatraz, from Spanish pelican, refers to the island’s bird abundance. The federal prison was nicknamed for the many pelicans seen on the cliffs where it stands, shaping the site’s historic name.
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Alcatraz
Alcatrag
Who Are You The Romance of Your Name
A folklore tale from 980 in Perthshire describes Kenneth III guiding Scots at Loncarty. A plowman and his two sons rally the army, repelling Danes after the battle. Wounded, the father cried Hay Hay, naming his descendants, with the king granting Gowrie land.
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Kenneth III
Scotland
Loncarty
Perthshire
Hay
Gowrie
Falcon Flight and Errol Crest of Hay Family
A falcon flew six miles to alight on Falconstone, with the Hay family motto Serva jugum and crest granted by King Kenneth. The Errol region, home to the Hays Earls of Errol, fed branches that settled in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and East Chester New York tracing to James Hay of Scotland who fled in 1745.
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Kenneth
Errol
Hays
America
Massachusetts
Connecticut
East Chester
N. Y
James Hay
Scotland
Public Ledger, Inc
WNU Service
Arrow Shots You May Not Know It
A compact reflection on writing clarity and weather in Iowa. The piece critiques long winded programs and the humorous image of wrinkled clothes while noting a man with a small nose may not know much. It uses playful, observational language throughout.
No Celebration in ’96 Delights Dazzle and Dusty Debris
Rain cooled the day yet excitement ran high as Ewings express wagon mules sparked a spontaneous, loud “celebration” at the northeast corner. The pair pulled the wagon loaded with groceries and caused noise, dancing, and a Virginia reel before calming down after seventeen years of quiet. One spectator shattered glass with a cracker, costing about fifteen dollars in repairs.
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Ewings Express
Balaams Asses
McKinley
Fashions of 1860s Women and Children
Louise Null surveys 1860 to 1865 ladies and children's styles detailing velvet gowns hats with ribbons lace trim and long sleeves. Heavily decorated ball and carriage dresses contrast with plainer later day versions with simpler sleeves and buttons. Lavish furs and carriages mark wealth. children imitate mothers with ankle shoes and long hair.
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Louise Null
Washington Junior College
Young America Embraces Modern Streamlined Trains
CHICAGO July 11 American youth increasingly favors railroading as a modern thrill. Raying that streamline trains break speed records, the era’s allure draws boys and girls toward rail travel and engineering careers.
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Chicago
Harry G. Taylor
Western Association of Railway Executives
Western Railroads
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Ruston
Louisiana
Passing Years in Washington Ten Years Ago Events
Mrs Shockley dies at seventy seven on July 6 1926 described as an outstanding rural mail carrier who braved storms with her horse. Marsh W Bailey prominent lawyer died July 6 after pernicious anemia. George McDaniel buys half interest in the McElhinney drug store three years after initial purchase.
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M. W. Bailey
Marsh W. Bailey
McDaniel
George McDaniel
McElhinney
McElhiney
Mr. McDaniel
Peterson Sells Flower Shop to Wolf Floral Company
Arthur J. Peterson of the Peterson Flower Shoppe has sold his business to the Wolf Floral Company, ending ownership of the shop.
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Peterson
Arthur J. Peterson
Peterson Flower Shoppe
Wolf Floral Company
Chautauqua Assembly Plans Set for Best Year Yet
Arrangements are under way to host the Chautauqua assembly this year, aiming for the strongest event to date. The opening is scheduled for August 10.
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Chautauqua Assembly
Hurts Hand Miss Lillian Brookhart In Fan Accident
Twenty years ago Lillian Brookhart caught her finger in a large electric fan while moving it. She sustained two very sore fingers as a result.
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Lillian Brookhart
Celebration Draws Big Crowd On Fourth Of July
Washington witnessed a large July Fourth turnout estimated around 8000. Doc Moore managed the event which had perfect weather, no fireworks, no formal program, and no committees, making it a one man celebration.
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Washington
Doc Moore
Relatives Visit Fawns Over Nine Month Old Charlotte Squires
Mrs Charley Squire and grandparents Mr and Mrs W P Iron traveled from Dayton Ohio to meet nine month old Charlotte Squires The baby charmed all with dimples smiles and birthday warmth during the visit
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Charlotte Squires
Charley Squire
W. P. Iron
Dayton
Ohio
Patty
Pop Man Sold 100 Cases Daily and 300 Fourth Week
Pop man Much Pop-Frank Gobble reported selling 100 cases of pop daily last week and more than 300 cases on the Fourth. He noted steady demand across his route and praised consistent customer orders during the holiday period.
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Frank Gobble
Sigourney Drug Store Bought By Manton Hebner
The Democrat reports Manton Hebner has purchased a drug store in Sigourney. He is described as courteous and sociable, with assurances he will succeed in the venture.
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Democrat
Manton Hebner
Sigourney
Rest room guest count at courthouse on Saturday
Eight decades ago the court house rest room registered 279 women as guests on Saturday.
Telephone stock sale reshapes local company roster
Self Stock Robinson and Wilson have sold their telephone stock to other members of the Telephone Co. They may go to California. The personnel of the new company will be: H. M. Elcher, F. L. Wilson, Dr. E. Z. Wickham, E. G. Fox, Leigh H., Wallace, Ralph Smith and Or ville Elder.
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Self
Robinson and Wilson
The
Telephone Co
California
H. M. Elcher
F. L. Wilson
E. Z. Wickham
E. G. Fox
Leigh H., Wallace
Ralph Smith
Orville Elder
Norton Named Among Winners in Crow Reservation Claim
A list of claim winners in the Crow Indian reservation includes D. J. Norton, Jr., of this city. He is listed among the successful claimants, highlighting his entry in the official records.
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Crow Indian Reservation
D. J. Norton, Jr
Census Figures Highlight National Disability Rates
The census by the Department of Commerce and Labor reports startling figures: one in every 200 Americans is blind and one in every 850 is deaf. The data underscores ongoing challenges in accessibility and public support programs.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Highland Lake Park Ideal for Picnickers
Highland Lake in the park is beautiful now with a man in charge of the boats making it a good spot for picnickers and visitors seeking a pleasant outdoor outing.
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Highland Lake
Highland Park
Turner to Fill Bandy’s Adams Express Wagon Post
Harry Turner takes Frank Bandy’s wagon berth for Adams Express Co. while Bandy and family are on vacation. Turner inherits duties on the line, ensuring continued deliveries and service during the absence.
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Bandy
Harry Turner
Frank Bandy
Adams Express Co
Frank
Condition of Dr J B Combs After Third Stroke
The health of Dr J B Combs with paralysis remains about the same after his third stroke. He and his wife reside with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Wm Wells and are cared for by them.
Heads of Traitors Temple Law House Torn Down
The stone house in London known as Heads of Traitors Temple Law stood above where traitors’ heads were displayed. It was demolished in 1878, erasing a grim historical marker from the city.
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Temple Law
London
Untouched expanse marks vast Australian gold belt
A government report states much of Australia’s gold belt extends about 2000 miles in length and 800 miles in width and remains unused. The finding highlights the region’s potential for mining and future development opportunities.
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Australia
Mammoth Cave Depth and Reach Explored in KY
Researchers describe Mammoth Cave in Kentucky as extending under an area ten miles across with the main cave and tributaries on five levels totaling at least 400 miles of passages. The discovery highlights vast underground networks and connected chambers beneath the landscape.
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Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Deadly Instrument Enacted Under Iowa Cigarette Law
The Iowa cigarette law took effect July 4, 1896. It imposes a $25 to $50 fine for the first offense and a $100 to $500 imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed six months for the second offense.
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Iowa
Party honors Miss Winter and friends at home gathering
Miss Ethel Winter Miss Myrtle Morton and Miss Ollie Campbell entertained twenty two of their young friends at the home of Miss Winter Thursday evening. They had an excellent time and the guests hope to be fortunate enough to attend many more such gatherings. Increase Salary Postmaster
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Ethel Winter
Myrtle Morton
Ollie Campbell
Miss Winter
Obituary of Barbara Vodicka Wellman Pioneer of Richmond
Barbara Vodicka Wellman a Bohemian born widow of Frank Vodicka died Tuesday after six weeks of illness. She was born November 11 1856 in Pizen Bohemia and came to the United States as a baby. Married January 20 1877 in Richmond she and Frank lived on a farm for 51 years raising eight children four of whom died young. Surviving are her husband two sons Frank and Joe one daughter Anna Novy and two other sons and five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 25 at the home and M F E church in Richmond with P A Korab of Iowa City and Rev Perkine of Kalona officiating. burial followed in the Protestant cemetery at Richmond.
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Vodicka Wellman
Barbara’ Belka-Vodicka
Pizen
Bohemia
Wencl
Mary
Havranek) Belka
Richmond
Frank Vodicka
Radnice
Charles
Anna Novy
Joe
Frank
Vodicka
M. FE
P. A. Korab
Iowa City
Perkine
Kalona
John Hus Methodist
Cedar Rapids
Hood Receives Salary Increase for Next Year
Hood’s annual pay rises from 2000 to 2100 starting April 1 1896. The raise reflects expanded business and greater duties expected in the upcoming year.
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Hood
Local Blacksmith Weds Estimable Bride in Simple Ceremony
Allen Fields, a partner with Cal Long in the local blacksmith shop, married Miss Cora Jones last week. Rev Gray officiated. Fields is noted as one of the town’s best young smiths and the bride is the daughter of Nate Jones.
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Allen Fields
Cora Jones
Rev. Gray
Fields
Cal Long
Nate Jones
Sunday School Party Hosted by Miss Sylvia Warren
Miss Sylvia Warren entertained her Sunday school class members at a party at her home last evening. The gathering featured James and a luncheon. Attendees included Frank Hot, James Cunningham, Bert Ragman, Fred Van Sickle, Homer Ashby, Clyde Birney, Lee Beil, and Roy Patterson.
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S. S
Sylvia Warren
James
Frank Hot
James Cunningham
Bert Ragan
Fred Van _ Sickle
Homer Ashby
Clyde Birney
Lee Beil
Roy Patterson
Trash Club Celebrates Fourth by Chi caqua Bank
Members of the Trash club marked the Fourth with a Delightful time on the Chi caqua bank though cream had to be eaten at home. Attendees included Miss Cora Brindley Mae Anderson Ella Cunningham Ethel Smouse Edith Smouse Laura Bowman Mayme Morton Laure Moore Norma Steadman Inez Holden Frane Bailey and Messrs Wm Terry Clarence Van Sickle H Mille Clifford Thorne Jno Bowman Dell Stewart and Chas Durroughs.
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Chicaqua
Cora Brindley
Mae Anderson
Ella Cunningham
Ethel Smouse
Edith Smouse
Laura Bowman
Mayme Morton
Laure Moore
Norma Steadman
Inez Holden
Frane Bailey
Wm. Terry
Clarence van Sickle
Clarence van Sickle, 8. H. Mille, Clifford Thorne
Jno
Bowman
Dell Stewart
Chas
Durroughs
Phenom cyclist Rodney Crail sets junior state record
Master Rodney Crail rode at Wagner's race tract and beat the state record for his age group by nearly a wheel in the final lap. The young cyclist drew praise as a real phenom and a cracker jack rider, signaling pride for his performance.
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Washington
Jack
Rodney Crail
Wagner's
Trifling claims of influence in public discourse
A speaker laments being of little consequence as trivial men imagine themselves politically influential. The text notes many people are always a little late to listen or respond, underscoring a perceived gap between rhetoric and impact.
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William Hewet
Elizabeth Hewet
Addlin Hewet
George Hewet
James Hewet
Samuel Sidlebender
Sara Ann Sidlebender
Mariah Sidlebender
Walker H. Coffman
Ind
Eliza Coffman
Elizabeth Coffman
Demarcal Coffman
Luticia Coffman
Manerva Coffman
Joseph Coffman
Eleanor Coffman
William Vannata
Ireland
Martha Vannata
Catherine Vannata
Samuel Vannata
Eliza Vannata
George Vannata
Lewis Buskirk
Maryland
Martha Buskirk
Virginia
William Buskirk
Indiana
Harriett Buskirk
Peter Buskirk
Ruthe Ann Buskirk
Sarah Buskirk
Mariah Buskirk
Senthey H. Buskirk
John Skribner
Mara A. Skribner
Wis
Jacob Coffman
Sella Coffman
Hiram Gillett
George W. Gillett
Lousa Willhart
Freces Willhart
Dolia Willhart
Allethia Willhart
Jacob Willhart
Lowa
Rocking Chair
F. W. Eastwood
New York City
England
Country Club
Betty Kunick
Harriet
Mrs. Kunick
Keith Droz
Droz
Jim Cunningham
Clarissa Vinton
Journal
Century Club
Sorensen
County Health Board
Schliekelman
Ruth Bryan Owen
Denmark
Weill
Carolyn McCleery
Dr. Phelps
Monmouth
Carolyn
Catherine Jane Hull
G. Logan Payne
Ben Briley
C. Eicher
Godey
Metall
John McCall
By Ruby Haskins Ellis
Harper's Weekly
T. J. Berdo
Little Women
Young America
Pacific Coast
Grand Canyon
Colorado
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Rocky Mountains
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San Diego
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