County Census Begins August First 1830 in Washington County
Feature list shows residents ages and birthplaces for many families, including Greenberry Stewart 26 born Kentucky, George Stewart 15 born Indiana, and multiple Randel, Thompson, Johnston, Doherty, Wilson, Rickey, and Simons Isons lineages with births in Virginia Ohio Iowa Indiana Penn Missouri Maryland Kentucky and more, reflecting early 19th century migration patterns across the county. The roll formalizes a county census starting August 1 1830 with extensive family data.
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Washington County
Greelee (Greenberry) Stewart
Aphio
Washington Chronicle notes heatwave and local life
Local pages recount a heat wave with 103 degrees in the evening, jokes about sleep cushions, and townsfolk like Rev McConaughey Alberta and Anna Tedford Ainsworth remembered. Obits mention Miss Sue Wallingford and Mrs Fleming, plus county events, rail week, and a fatal auto accident involving Senator Louis Murphy.
The Grahams in Scotland and Early American Links
A historical note traces the Grahams from loyal supporters of William Wallace to the fall of the Montrose era, detailing their clan plaid colors blue black and gray and war cry Killecranie. It cites Benjamin Graham in Hartford James Graham as attorney general of Boston and William Graham who helped found what became Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia.
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William Wallace
Scotland
Fodden
House of Graham
Earl of Montrose
Benjamin Graham
Hartford
Conn
James Graham
Boston
Mass
William Graham
South
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Public Ledger, Inc
WH Service
Who Are You The Romance Of Your Name
The Grahams claim one of the oldest Scottish lineages with a name rooted in Greme a regent of Scotland during Eugene II’s minority in 419. The origin traces to the Anglo-Saxon grim meaning surly, later tied to a stern and courageous identity as the early Greme warriors breached Roman walls.
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Grahams
Greme
Scotland
Eugene II
Grim
Scot
Senator Murphy Recovers Health for Summer Vacation
For their summer vacation trip Senator Murphy had entirely recovered his health, ending a period of illness and enabling planned travel.
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Senator Murphy
Wallingford Funeral Held for Miss Susan Wallingford
The funeral service for Miss Susan Wallingford was conducted yesterday at L. A. Jones funeral home with Rev. W. J. Stevens of the Foursquare tabernacle and Dr. C. A. Owen officiating. Mrs. Henry Shields led music, pallbearers included Walter Longer, Fred Juzeler, Nate Pearson, Frank Pearson, James Davis, and George Foster, and burial followed at Woodlawn cemetery.
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Susan Wallingford
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
W. J. Stevens
Foursquare Tabernacle
C. A. Owen
Henry Shields
The
Presbyterian Church
Walter Longer
Fred Juzeler
Nate Pearson
Frank Pearson
James Davis
George Foster
Woodlawn Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Ted Pratt and Family
Words cannot adequately express our deep appreciation for the many kind and sympathetic notes that came to us at the time of our recent bereavement. Ted Pratt and Family.
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Ted Pratt
Passing Years in Washington Highlights 1926 Fairfield Club Gala
The July 15 1926 Fairfield club event at the Country club drew 125 members and wives for an elaborate afternoon bridge and dinner dance with 275 covers. Entertainment committee included Mrs Louis Jones Mrs J K Lemmon Mrs Homer Stephen Mrs Frank Carter Mrs Will Harwood and Mrs R S Warfel. Robert Sage returns for summer after completing course at Fullerton Junior College planning to stay with his parents.
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Country Club
Fairfield Club
Louis Jones
J. K. Lemmon
Homer Stephen
Frank Carter
Will Harwood
R. S. Warfel
Coulter
Robert Sage
Fullerton Junior College
Fullerton, Calif
Frank Sage
Very Hot Weather Sets July 19 1926 Record
The weather remained extremely hot with a thermometer at 92 degrees on July 19 1926 marking the season’s peak. Robbins Circus visits town bringing a large crowd and a free parade as part of its appearance.
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Robbins Circus
Mrs Lytle Dies at 71 in Keota Home
Sue Lytle aged 71 longtime Washington resident died at the home of her niece Miss Kate Glover in Keota on July 21 1926.
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Lytle
Sue Lytle
Washington
Kate Glover
Keota
Circus Coming to Washington by Barnum and Bailey
The Barnum and Bailey circus is headed toward Washington and plans a show on August 4th.
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Barnum and Bailey Circus
Washington
Epidemic Panic Envelops New York Poorer Areas
A spreading outbreak of infantile paralysis grips New York causing widespread fear among poorer communities. Health officials report rising cases and urge precautionary measures as residents seek aid and information.
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New York
Burrell Dies editor of Washington County Press 1866 1903
H A Burrell longtime editor of the Washington County Press dies at age in 1926. He led the paper from 1866 to 1903 shaping local journalism and community voice.
Nurse Miss Brookhart Shot Foot in Door Gun Accident
Miss Della Brookhart, a trained nurse caring for her ill mother, lost four toes yesterday when a gun fastened over a door fell and discharged. She is doing nicely after the mishap.
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Della Brookhart
Trees planted in Central Park on July 15 1866
C M Stinson, then deputy county clerk, states that many Central Park trees were planted on July 15 1866. He notes the courthouse stood at the Square center, and he planted the hard maple just west of the north grate.
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C. M. Stinson
Central Park
Stinson
Band Stand Receives Roof and Lights Upgrade
A new roof will be installed on the band stand in Central Park, ending its fall-old open top and lack of lights since last autumn. The improvements address long needed upgrades for the park venue.
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Central Park
Harvest Workers Head to Burns Kansas
Harvest field migrants from Ned Brook hart, Palmer Wilson and Harold Duke travel to Burns Kansas to work in the harvest fields. They aim to join local crews and contribute during the season.
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Ned Brookhart
Palmer Wilson
Harold Duke
Burns Kansas
Baxer Returns to Ames for School Work Tonight
Harold Baxter leaves tonight for Ames to resume his school work after a brief departure.
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Ames
Harold Baxter
Camp-Co. D Heads to Davenport Encampment
Thirty years ago Off For Camp-Co D left this morning for Davenport to attend the encampment. The roll of the company listed Capt. D. W. Harvey First Lieut. John H. Steck 2nd Lieut. Pollock Wallace Sgt. Roy Schilling Sgt. Edward Mc Gee Sgt. Harold Williams Corp. Thomas Shrader Corp. Boyd Humble Corp. J. F. Bur ham Musician Grover C. Springman and Musician Cornelius Humble Privates Jas. Ferguson Geo Fretchin Pear Gray Ernest Hunting Verner Jackson Lauder Eps Wisie Long Verne McWilliams Clinton McGee John H. Miller Richard Norris Edward Rosenberger Arthur Romoser Fred Shearer Chas Scranton Jesse Wallace Geo Warnoc Thos. B. Wolfe William Ziegler Robi. Long mascot Al Robbins cook Walter Allen captains helper.
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Camp — Co. D
Davenport
D. W. Harvey
John H. Steck
Pollock Wallace
Roy Schilling
Edward McGee
Harold Williams
Thomas Shrader
Boyd Humble
J. F. Burham
Musiciain
Grover C. Springman
Cornelius Humble
Jas. Ferguson
Geo
Fretchin
Pear
Gray
Ernest Hunting
Verner Jackson
Lauder Eps
Wisie Long
Verne McWilliams
Clinton McGee
John H. Miller
Richard Norris
Edward Rosenberger
Arthur Romoser
Fred Shearer
Chas
Scranton
Jesse Wallace
Geo. Warnoc
Thos. B. Wolfe
William Ziegler
Robi. Long
Mascot
al Robbins
Cook
Walter Allen
Captains Helper
Nine boys to camp with Gio at Gladwin Rector
R. G. Jones will lead a party of nine boys to Gladwin for a camping trip. The group includes Max Miller James Dye Chas Anderson Ben Wallace Louis Anderson Chester Patterson Jack Shields Donald Bell and Harvey Matthews.
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Gio
Gladwin
R. G. Jones
Max Miller
James Dye
Chas Anderson
Ben Wallace
Louis Anderson
Chester Patterson
Jack Shields
Donald Bell
Harvey Matthews
Gazette Sale Affects Washington Papers
This morning the Gazette sold the daily Gazette to the Evening Journal and the weekly Gazette to the Washington Press. Charles Needham of Sigourney acquired a half interest in the Press with Ralph Livingston. The editor noted that five newspapers in Washington seemed excessive.
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Gazette
Daily Gazette
Evening Journal
Weekly Gazette
Washington Press
Charles Needham
Sigourney
Ralph Livingston
Washington
Business Men Berde and Dye Visit West Liberty
Businessmen Boyd Berde and Harold Dye traveled to West Liberty this morning in the interests of the Washington Clstérz.
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Boyd Berde
Harold Dye
West Liberty
Washington Clstérz
W R C Convention in Des Moines Highlights Honors
The June 7 gathering in Des Moines unites G A R and W R C members from several groups. Mary J Love, national W A C president, presided and received gifts while Oley Nelson and J C Hanes were honored. Debates covered farm sale, staff salaries, campfire delays, and memorial hours with broad participation and awards for new members.
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Federated Patriotic Societies
Des Moines
Grand Army of the Republic
Oleg Nelson
Sons of Union Veterans of
Auxiliary
Ladies of the Grand Army
Mary J. Love
Union Park
Oley Nelson
J. C. Hanes
Marie L. Basham
W. S. Freeman
Woman's Relief Corps
Ethel Shephard
Dept
Marengo County
Fort Des Des Moines
Willett
Stubblefield
Fairfield
Dawn B. Tullis
Washington
Ted Crone
Co. E. Schmitt
Kalona Hit By 30000 Dollar Fire With 20000 Insurance
The little city of Kalona was visited by a $30,000 fire last night, with about $20,000 insurance. Albia Visitors Miss Lizzie Dawson and her cousin Ernest Atchison of Albia are here for a visit at the A. J. Dawson home. Buys Piano J. B. Crooks has purchased a fine piano from Chas. Saling and is shipping it to his daughter Mrs. Lyle Nicola in Foster Nebraska.
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Jne
Anna Tedford Ainsworth
Journal
Lelland
Washington Coun
Tedford
A. E. Baldrige
Merle Hebner
Ccountry Club
Kalona
Albia
Lizzie Dawson
Ernest Atchison
A. J. Dawson
J. B. Crooks
Chas. Saling
Lyle Nicola
Foster, Neb
Florence Thompson
Rainey Bethea
Owensboro
Davies County
Kiontte
Ula
Hs County
Jad
Burglars Raid Homes Steal About 70 Dollars
Bruglars raided residences of Frank Wilson Dr J H Hull Dr Rork and Mrs Scranton securing valuables around 70 dollars at the Hull home. The incident details are drawn from a local crime brief highlighting property theft and suspect action. No further suspects or timelines are provided in the readable text.
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Frank Wilson
J. H. Hull
Rork
Thieves Target Clifton Ice House Saturday Night
The night watchman at Clifton water works reported sneak thieves attempting to steal blocks of ice from the Clifton ice house on Saturday night.
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Dot Hollingsworth
Water Works
Clifton
Party for Vera Rogers Birthday at Glasgow Home
Mrs J D Glasgow hosted a juvenile party on July 12 for Vera Rogers birthday with assist from Mrs Geo Bell and Miss Myrtle Morton. Guests listed include Nellie Wilson Ida Dixon Mabel Morton Fannie Harwood and many others. Miss Ella Clark of Winfield visiting the Misses Shearer.
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Vera
J. D. Glasgow
Vera Rogers
Geo. Bell
Myrtle Morton
Nellie Wilson
Ida Dixon
Mabel Morton
Fannie Harwood
Lucy Wilson
Nena Wilson
Martha Brindley
Helen Stewart
Dorothy Miller
Jessie Klein
Mary McCulley
Helen Winsberg
Helen Smith
Vera Albers
Winnie
Willie Harwood
Rodney Crail
Alex Lytle
Manton Hebner
Tom Miller
Dee Scofield
Arthur Sprague
Winfield
Ella Clark
Shearer
On Wheels Visit to Keota and Musicale at Home
On Wheels Carl Sayles Ed Page Arthur Chilcot Lisle Morehous Clayton Neiwanger Ed Jacobd Otd Swick and Fred Nicola visited Keota on their wheels yesterday. Fine Musicale Mrs P P Ink entertained the Sunday school class at a musicale at her home last evening. Members included Clyde Bailey Will Wilde 8 W Brokhart Chas Brown Chas Dewey Mort Keeley Dell Stewart Henry Hull Chas Howe Chas Burr Lou Kline Pearl Gardner Chas Cunninghm Phineas Yearick Marion Anderson Sam Miller Clarence Van Sickle Howard Wilson Clifford Thorne Fred Gaston Will Terry and George DeLong.
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Carl Sayles
Ed Page
Arthur Chilcot
Lisle Morehous
Clayton Nei ®Wanger
Ed Jacobd
Otd Swick
Fred Nicola
Keota
Fine Musicale
P. P. Ink
Clyde Bailey
Will Wilde
Works on Ship Frank Brinton in town today
Frank Brinton, working on an airship at his Dublin area home, expects to complete the first craft by August 16. He was in town today to discuss progress and plans.
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Frank Brinton
Dublin
Will Teach Ed Bicher Televi Near Nobio This Winter
Ed Bicher has accepted a television teaching post near Nobio and will begin instruction in the coming winter season. The appointment follows his prior teaching work and signals a new phase in local broadcasting education.
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Ed Bicher
Nobio
Residence construction and cool July weather noted
Geo Howe began a fine new residence while Miles Bradford completed a new home on the site of the old C. J. Wilson residence at Cool Weather. The morning low July 17, 1896, dropped to 48 degrees.
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Ion
Geo. Howe
Miles Bradford
C. J. Wilson
G Logan Payne Richland Graduate remembered in obituary
Friends learn of the Richland born G Logan Payne death. He grew up in Richland, pursued local schooling and then a successful career in newspapers. The notice notes community origins and his long connection to the local press before his passing.
Friends of Chicago Visit A Pogge Home Riverside
Guests from Chicago stayed at Mr. and Mrs. A H Pogge's home in Riverside. They traveled on to West Point Iowa for a few days before returning home. Dr and Mrs BE F Wheelan were summoned to Iowa Falls by the death of Mrs Wheelan's father W H Speers at seventy nine. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Iowa Falls. A ten pound baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Herman Ruth northwest of Riverside on Sunday July 12.
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Riverside
A. H. Pogge
B. F. Vonderhaar
Mildred
Adrian
Ruth
Etta Pogge
Chicago
West Point
Iowa
BE. F. Wheelan
Iowa Falls
Two headed rattlesnake found near Coulee Dam project site
A freak two headed rattlesnake with unusual markings was reported near the battlesnake canyon area by the giant Coulee dam project near Alwira Washington. Authorities described it as a rare reptile anomaly of interest to local naturalists.
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Genealogical Department
Mara Stewart
Kentucky
George W. Stewart
William Stewart
Tery Or
Levy Randel
Virginia
Mariah Randel
James Randel
Martha Randel
Isaac S. Thompson
Ohio
Elizabeth J. Thompson
Serinda Thompson
Peter P. Thompson
Nancy Thompson
Tenn
Moses Doherty
Sarah A. Doherty
Maryland
Henry Doherty
Mara J. Doherty
William H. Doherty
Hanrett A. Doherty
Sarah C. Doherty
Zachariah T. Doherty
Elizah N. Doherty
Asa Wilson
Penn
Sarah Wilton
Charles Wilson
Elizabeth Wilson
John Rickey
Ruth Rickey
Catherine Rickey
Ruthan Rickey
William Rickey
Mara Rickey
Samuel Rickey
Wellington Rickey
Marrat Rickey
Cedew Rickey
John
Simons Isons
Halles
Kent
Eliza
William
Martha J
John W
Mara E
James M
Nancy J
John A
Rocking Chair
Ashington
Ant
WH. M. McConaughey
Alberta
Canada
Merle McConaughey
Y Stichter
Jim Fergu
Preston Wolf
R. Phillips
Manto Bner
Jimmell
Sue Wallingford
Dave Wallingford
Brinning
Jennie Bradford Hamilton
A. J. Morgan
Jesse Harvey
John Henry
Rob Organ
J. C. Rolce
H. S. Ward & Co
Althea Montgomery
Duluth
Minn
A. B. Schmoeller
Tom Anderson
Lucille Schmoeller
Louis Murphy
Mrs. Murphy
KE. ©. Wieber
Senator Jacobsen
By Ruby Haskins Ellis
Graham
Wallingford Funeral
Well Cleaning Co
G. Logan Payne
Richland
C. A. Neville
Payne
J. A. Greenlee
Emmetsburg
Fred W. Smith
Louise Allen
Palmyra
Neb
Alvin Allen
Lyall Zehr
Little Rock
Ark
Hoyt Allen
Mabel Rice
Elda White
W. W. Schultz
Joan
Orange City
Sioux City
Ike Gonder
Mr. Gonder
Thor
Marlin Reed
Great Lakes
Portsmouth
Hospital Corps Training School
Friends of
A. Pogge
Freak Rattler
Middle West
Fort Knox
Fifth Corps
William E. Cole
Bachrach
Bolton
Mildred Bolton
Joseph Bolton, Jr
Benjamin Bachrach
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