Early Land Patents in Washington County Iowa
Public Land Sale records list numerous patent grants in Washington County Iowa from 1841 to 1856. Names include James K Polk Franklin Pierce Tyler Taylor and many residents such as James Gardner William Blackstock Lewis Miles Wathen Mearland Samuel A Jackson Philip Cook Norman Everson John Baird Abraham Custar John Chilcote John Herbage William McClelland Isaac Whiteman with offices in Fairfield Burlington Iowa City and Iowa City.
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William Blackstock Lewis
Decatur County
Indiana
Fairfield
Iowa
James K. Polk
United States
Thomas J. Cox
Johnson County
Iowa City
Franklin Pierce
Miles Nicholas Wathen Mearland
Washington County
Samuel A. Jackson
Philip Cook
Fort Des Moines
Norman Everson
John Baird
Pennsylvania
Burlington Land Office
John Tyler
Abraham Custar
Territory of
John Chilcote
Fairfield Land Office
Zachary Taylor
John Herbage
William McClelland
Towa
Ysaac Whiteman
Social notes and visits across town and nearby states
The column records visits by Mr and Mrs Frank T Wilson and family including Ruth Badenock Nena Badenock Harriet Badenock Bruce and Ben Badenock, genealogical anecdotes, and travel from Vermont Maine and Chicago. It mentions Congressman Eicher Betty Eicher and auto tires scare. It notes Mrs Barr foliage plants and blooming flowers along South Marian Ave. Eva G Denny vacations in Philadelphia and Tom Miller plans Chicago visit. Local events include Aimee Semple McPherson visit and Four Square Gospel tabernacle dedication, plus Merry Maids reunion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Wilson
Ruth Badenock
River Forest
Lucy Erret
Kewaunee
Ill
Ben Badenock
Nena
Mags
Boston
Harriet
Vermont
Bruce
Maine
Iowa Continental Telephone Chief Drops Local Plant Duties
Loyd Morrison general superintendent of the Iowa Continental Telephone Co. will no longer include management of the local plant in his list of duties. Chas.
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Loyd Morrison
Iowa Continental Telephone Co
Chas
Arrow Shots From Alex Miller's Pen
A compilation of humorous reflections on daily life from a columnist. The piece critiques voices of workers and communities, noting concerns about wit, copy, family quarrels, sermons, finances, and social expectations. It blends quips about preachers, henpecked men, and hometown pride.
Big Circus At MecCleery Barn Opens Chautauqua
Ten years ago in Washington July 16 and 17 featured a MecCleery barn circus with a jazz band dancers Adrienne Wanerius and Frances Stifer and a dancing add on after a 38 and 4 cent admission. Several locals including Charles Nicola Frederick Jordon Bob Tolly Jack Lytle and others helped run the event. Chautauqua will include a tent with Edna Purvis in charge of zinnia displays and town ladies assisting, promising competitive exhibits.
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MecCleery
Adrienne Wanerius
Frances __ Stifer
Charles Nicola
Norfolk
Neb
Frederick Jordon
Omaha
Bob Tolly
Jack Lytle
Bern
Improvement League
Edna Purvis
Havre Cooperative Store Names New Manager
Hart of Washington named manager of the Havre Cooperative Store. The appointment places Lloyd Moot at the helm to oversee daily operations and customer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Moothart
Washington
Havre
Tent Blown Down at Wellman Chautauqua Injures Seven
Twenty years ago a tent at the Wellman Chautauqua collapsed in a blow down injuring seven people. No fatalities were reported and responders treated the victims at the scene.
Motor Cycle Trip Spares Alhambra to Warren Distances
Homer Stewart nephew of Dr C W Stewart rode 3785 miles on a motorcycle in 31 days from Alhambra California to Warren Ohio. He stopped here briefly. The Presbyterians plan to enlarge their church about 3500 dollars cost to extend to the south and east for more Sunday school space.
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Homer Stewart
C. W Stewart
Alhambra
Calif
Warren Ohio
Presbyterians
Woman Falls and Breaks Hip in Home Accident
Breaks hip in bathroom fall at her residence. Daughter, Mrs. Miller, was in Colorado attending the funeral of Thomas Daugherty, leaving her mother to suffer the mishap alone.
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Mra TT
Daugherty
S FP. Miller
Colorado
Thomas Daugherty
Burglars Target Washington During Circus Visit
Burglars struck Washington during the Hagenback Walace circus performance, taking money and valuable jewelry in multiple burglaries reported the same day.
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Washington
Hagenback-Wallace Circus
Bank Deposits in the County Across Nineteen Banks
Deposits in nineteen county banks totaled four million eight hundred sixty one thousand forty dollars, reflecting the financial activity across local institutions.
Mrs. Marbourg Dies After Long Local Residence
Mrs. Marbourg longtime Jackson township resident died at her home on July 16 1914. She came to the area in 1859 and lived in the township for many years.
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N. J. Burrham
Mxcelsior Springs
Jeffrey
Presley Swithers
Marbourg
Mre
K. Marbourg
Jackson Township
Arrivals and Camp Outings Mentioned in Local Notes
The bank reports Charles Keck and party arrived safely at Oskaloosa at 6:45 PM. Keck with Alice Fluke and Luella Crandall left early this morning in the Kerk automobile en route to Des Moines. Katheryn Kenally and others head to Rubio to visit Vera Rogers at the Glasgow Rogers camp, with Fannie Winters delivering rubber boots after rains. They camped at Coppock last year during floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Keck
Oskaloosa
Mr. Keck
Alice Fluke
Luella Crandall
Kerk
Des Moines
Helen Anderson
Mary McCulley
Ruth Winters
Fannie Harwood
Katheryn Kenally
Rubio
Vera Rogers
Glasgow-Rogers
Fannie Winters
Frank Rogers
Coppock
J. D
Deaths of the Week in Kalona and Nearby Areas
Death notices report Miller Clemens Miller of Kalona aged 40 drowned in the English river Sunday afternoon. Adam W. F. Adams pioneer of Kalona aged 84 died at Mercy Hospital Iowa City Monday. Catherine Mentzer aged sixty nine River Side resident died Sunday night. Kat Teas aged 7 died at home Crawfordville Tuesday. John T. Malin aged 82 pioneer resident died Friday at his daughter's home Mrs. Murray Conger.
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Miller Clemens Miller
Kalona
English River
Adam—W. F. Adams
Mercy
Mentetr
Catherine Mentzer
Eixty
Riverside
Kat
Crawfordville
Veatis and Organ Factory Incorporation Hailed in Washington
The committee investigating the Jackson Pipe Organ Co. recommended incorporating a local firm with capital stock of 16000 dollars. Win Smouse contributed 1000 dollars. The plan promises more business, higher land values, and attracting new residents to Washington.169 shares sold at 100 dollars each.
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Jackson Pipe Organ Co
Win Smouse
Washington
Klein Clothier Returns From Ten Week Europe Visit
Klein, a renowned clothier, returns to his home after a ten week stay in Europe. He traveled for fashion insights and to oversee new stock for his shops.
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Klein
Isase Klein
Europe
Morrison Family Centering on Washington Stay
Crane named resident manager arriving from Terre Haute on July 23. Morrison family gains more time to manage telephone company properties statewide. Friends hope the Morrisons will remain in Washington.
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Crane
Terre Ilante
Morrison
Morrisons
Washington
Misses Hale Go To Sparta For Three Week Visit
To Wisconsin The Misses Caddie and Harry Hale traveled to Sparta to spend three weeks with their aunt Mrs. Dunlavey.
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Wisconsin
Caddie
Harry Hale
Sparta
Wis
Mrs. Dunlavey
Campers Gather at Callperee Coppock Summer Resort
Campers flock to Callperee Coppock a popular summer resort drawing visitors from various regions. The scene features crowded beaches tents and outdoor activities highlighting a lively seasonal getaway.
Washingtons Grandfather Elms Preserve City History
Washington notes a lineage of about twenty elm trees termed grandfather trees tracing early history from Conger farm to Keck residence. The piece details each specimen with locations on West Third Street West Main Street and nearby properties, highlighting the Jeffrey tree disaster and efforts by Garden Club and residents to protect remaining trees. It calls for a Tree Protection Society to safeguard urban arbor heritage.
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West Third Street
Conger
Krakaw
Young
M. M. Young
Marie
West Main Street
C. M. Keck
Keckham
Burrell
Washington County
Keck
Bailey
Washington
Ed Carris
J. S. McElhinney
Stanford Hom
D. Stewart
Dr Liloyd
William Wilson
Wenger
Victor Masson
Jeffrey's
Central Park
Etta Conner
West Main
Ab. Anderson
South
Iowa Avenue
McCall
South Marion Ave
Carl Roberts
City Hall
Sunset Park
Charles Thomas
Lincoln School
Charley Thomas
W. R
Boy Scouts of Washington
Dp. A. R
New Park
Garden Club
Hawthorne
Dr. Jenkens
Washington County Hospital
Robert Shields
Rock Island Railway
Gags
North 2Nd Ave
Dutch Creek
DPD
Applegate Farm
Lincoln
Rodman
Dan Turner to Speak at Dutch Creek Fair on August 26
Former Gov Dan Turner will be the speaker at the Dutch Creek Fair to be held August 26 in Washington. Congressmans Ka Kieher is expected to attend as a likely participant along with local officials and community members. The fair promoter Ed Hotl timber plans events for the day in Washington.
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Dutch Creek
Chamber of Commerce
Sunset Park
Dan Turner
Dutch Creek Fair
Kieher Wilh
Washington
Protecting Our Trees in City History
May 1934 tribute echoes pride in small trees that shaped local cities while contrasting with California redwoods. Gratitude expressed to Henderson Wallace and many others who aided in gathering information for this theme.
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John Applegate
Henderson Wallace
Wilson
A. Anderson
Farnest Lemmon
M Keck
Rose Conger
Chas. Goorman
W. R. Jeffrey
Myrta Jeffrey
Myrta Jeffrey, Mr
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Genealogical Department
C. A. Speer
West
Jefferson St
Washingon
Mra. C. A. Speerblank
Congress
James Gardner
Tonathan Griffith
Iowa Territory
James Kk. Polk
T. Nicholas Miles Wathen McFarland
Rocking Chair
Eicher
Betty
Sadie Babcock
West Alexander
Penn
McGuffy
Ray Bros
Ray
Cora Dunsmore
Ted
Coppock Highway
Laney Errett
E. D Warren
J. M. Lloyd
Harry McCall
St. Paul
Joan Clark Calvin
Kenneth Aire
Aimee Semple McPherson
Park
Four Square
Merry Maids Club
Merry Maid Club
Tom Miller
Chicago
Frank Hergquist
Eva G Denny
Philadelphia
Alex Miller
Folka
BIG Circus
Trees of
Mra
Pipe Line
E. D. Warren
Geneseo, I
M. J. Barber
M. L. McCraene
Geneseo, Hil
M. J. Cook
Harper
Indian Creek
Madison Street
Priscilla Morrison Selman
Berne Enslin
The
University Theatre
Conciliation Board
Mildred McCoy
Will McCoy
Wayland
Glen Gesell
Zwengel
Andrews
Birde
Mr. Gesel
Maquoketa
Geo. Pauls, Jr
Jack
Jane
Norwood Jones
Emma Jones
Will Jones
Cotter
Elizabeth Irwin
Moline
Helen Wylie
Synod of the
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Winona Lake
Ind
Alta Wyse
Edward Nardy
Robert and
Nancy Brown
Burlington
Mra M. W. Ralley
Joe Kelley
Jeffersonville
Joe
Washington Junior College
State Board
Keota
EB. EK. Stutsman
Edgewood
Cedar River
Cone
Stutsman
Bob
Doc
W. S. McKeown
Benteco
Mrs. T. Rothschild
Mrs
Fred Stowe
Elkshart, Ind
Joe Falk
Ted Dunsmore
John Timnerman
Quincy
Timmerman
Mary Kuntz
Betty Ann Kunik
Julian Kunik
Ivan Stockman
Toledo, O
W. F. Stockman
Etter
Barbara
Missouri
Beverly Etter
Ventura, Calif
Forrest Gladstone
Gentry, Mo
Washington Loan and Trust Co
Walter Bender
J. T. Clark
Ollie
Ka ¢ Kieher
Iowa Ave
A. R. Ledger
Sadee McAvoy
Shea
Miieda Vanerns
Brighton
Wilma Johnson
Lucy Benz
Loraine Hesalroad
Minard Stout
Monticello
William Craig Stout
Ruth Sherbeck
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