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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1934

Page

6

Early Land Patents in Washington County Iowa

Genealogical notes list several land patents in Washington County Iowa including transfers to James Gardner William Blackstock Lewis Nathan Griffith Thomas Cox Miles Wathen McFarland Samuel Jackson Philip Cook Norman Everson John Baird Abraham Custar and others. Patents dated 1841 to 1856 show grants from James K Polk Franklin Pierce and John Tyler through Fairfield Burlington and Iowa City land offices.

James Gardner Franklin Pierce United States N. E Washington County Iowa William Blackstock Lewis Decatur County Indiana Fairfield James K. Polk United States N. W Nathan Griffith James K Polk N. E Washington Thomas J. Cox Johnson County Iowa City S. W Nicholas Miles Wathen McFarland James KK. Polk N. KE Miles Nicholas Wathen McFarland Soacres Samuel A. Jackson S&s. W Philip Cook Fort Des Moines Norman Everson Iowa City Land Office N. BE John Baird Pennsylvania Burlington Land Office John Tyler Abraham Custar Territory of

Rocking Chair Brigade Draws From Washington Readers

The Rocking Chair Brigade meets in Washington to celebrate civic life and support Mrs. Morrison as her husband serves as general superintendent of the telephone company. The column notes Aimee Semple McPherson events, local genealogical notes, and a Dixon-like reunion of the Merry Maids with social plans, auctions, and community pride in Washington County.

Washington Loyd Morrison Brigade Morrison the Telephone Co Almece Semple McPherson Merry Maids

Deaths of the Week highlight two Oregon pioneers

Meo M rs T J Otte of Wellman aged 64 died July 23 after an operation. Samuel Leffler of Haskins aged 184, pioneer resident of Oregon, died July 23.

T. J. Otte Wellman Leffler Samuel Leffler Haskins Oregon Two

Auto tragedy claims tiny life in July crash

Klett Donald Klett, two and a half years old of Dutel Creek two, was killed in an auto accident Friday night, July 19.

Klett Donald Klett Dutel Creek

Dutch Creek Man Brinning Die in Auto Crash

Brinningmereoie Brinning of Dutch Creek was killed in an auto accident Friday night July 19. He was 27.

Brinningmereoie Brinning Dutch Creek

Katherine Vacha Dies at 79 in B on Thursday

Katherine Vacha aged 79 died at her home on 8 8 Ave B on Thursday morning.

Vacha Katherine Vacha

Garden Club hears bird speakers from Fairfield

Mrs. C. J. Fulton and Prof Carl Welty of Fairfield spoke at the Garden Club meeting held Thursday night. They presented on local birds and bird watching tips to club members in attendance.

Wisie Wright Corbin Ella Corbin Sunset Park Wright J. E. Gardner Jessie Hrindler C. J. Fulton Carl Welty Fairfield

Mud in the garden and a repaired gym floor

The report recalls Hilla and Sylvia Warren stuck in mud after a six inch rain needing neighbor help in their Washington garden. It mentions Operation Little Louise Null nose work and the June 28 repair for the high school gym floor water damage totaling about 250 dollars.

Hilla Sylvia Warren

Franks Murder Case Hearing Opens in Chicago

Leopold and Loeb are held on charges of kidnapping and murder in the Robert Franks case. The hearing began this week in Chicago as prosecutors outline the alleged crime and defendants’ roles.

Franks Chicago Leopold and Loeb Robert Franks

Heavy July rain brings limited damage despite high totals

Nearly six inches of rain drenched the area on July 23, but damage lagged behind the last storm. Cellars saw little water, the creek rose above banks, and railway traffic remained intact, with no major disruption reported.

Hat worn by New Hat-Sen S. W. Broak Hart draws town attention

S. W. Broak Hart, newly prominent figure, made an impression in his old home town by sporting a distinctive cowboy hat secured during a recent trip to Wyoming. The sight highlighted his connection to western style and regional pride.

Sen S. W. Broakhart Wyoming

Wage Averages for County Teachers by Gender

The report shows the average monthly wage for men and women teachers. In towns the men earned 204.12 dollars and women 130.90. In the country the two men averaged 490 dollars while women averaged 83.40.

20 Years Ago Oats Bountiful Yield Report

The oats crop was excellent this year with yields around 40 bushels per acre, indicating a strong harvest for farmers.

Sage family trip to Davenport

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sage with son Robert traveled to Davenport today. Mr Sage planned business engagements while Robert explored the sights on the excursion.

Davenport Frank Sage Robert Mr. Sage

Democrat Editor assumes post master duties this week

Democrat Editor Alex Miller begins new duties as post master this week and his sister in law Josephine Babcock takes charge of the Washington Democrat.

Democrat Alex Miller Josephine Babcock The Washington Democrat

Serious Illness After Gallant Surgery At County Hospital

Hi Dr H F Mason underwent an appendectomy for acute appendicitis at the county hospital on July 21. His condition remains grave but doctors believe recovery is possible if no new complications arise.

H. F. Masson

Heat Tops Season at 100 Degrees in July

At three perlock on July 23 the thermometer hit 100 degrees marking the hottest day of the season.

Deaths: Mrs Ithodes Daugherty at Washington July 19 1914

Mrs Ithodes Daugherty mother of Mrs M Pr Miller died July 19 1914. Shortly before her marriage in 1858 she and Mr Daugherty moved to Washington from Muscatine on the first railway train that ever came here.

Thomas S. Daugherty M. Pr. Miller Mr Daugherty Washington Muscatine Ithodes

Donovan Family Patriarch John Dies at 79 in Evanston

John Donovan aged 79 father of Albert Kathryn and Mary Donovan and sister Col lete of Evanston died July 21 1914 at his home in Evanston.

John Donovan Albert Kathryn Mary Donovan Collete Evanston

Vriday Mason Dies in Long Beach 1914

Vriday Mason aged sixty one died in Long Beach California on July 21 1914.

Mrs O EB Rorik Dies at 76 on July 24

Obituary notes the death of Mrs. O. E. B. Rorik, daughter of Dr. Mork, aged 76, on July 24. Her later life and survivors are not detailed in the fragment.

O. EB. Rorik Mork

Pickins Aged 53 Dies at Daughter's Home

Mes. O. S. Pickins aged 53 died at the home of her daughter Mrs. William Easter on July 24.

Mes. O. S. Pickins William Easter

New Reporter Miss Etha Dawson Joins Gazette

Eight decades ago the Gazette welcomes new staffer Miss Etha Dawson replacing D H Logan who is away. The notice marks a staffing update at the newspaper.

Etha Dawson The Gazette D. H. Logan

Fortnightly club forms five departments after convention

Miss Ida Roberts reports on the General Federation Biennial convention in St Louis. CiMp Meets-Mre in Florida hosted the gathering at Fortnightly era, and five departments Current Music, Household Economics, Literature and Bible Study were organized.

CiMp Mre Wilson Ida Roberts General Federation St. Louis

Merry Maids Honor of Fairfield Guests

Miss Joneey Wilson entertained the Merry Maids and the Mana rey girls of Fairfield for a house party hosted by her Hoyse guests.

Merry Maids Joneey Wilson Elups Hoyse Mana’rey Fairfield

Eight Pretty Washington Girls from the Nineties

A memoir-style caption lists eight Washington girls born to pioneers who attended the Academy and married locally. It names Mabel Dewey, Lucy Burroughs Anderson, Martha White Wilson, Anna Henderson, Mary Stewart Smith, Cora Bell Wilson, Georgia Smith Canfield, and Ola Babcock Miller with brief notes on spouses, children, moves, and later lives.

Mabel Dewey Lucy Burroughs Martha White Ann Henderson Mame Stewart Cora Bell Georgia Sith Ota Hbabcock D. S. Cole Academy Washington W. W Wilson R. M. Smith Mable Dewey Brooking A. R. Dewey Charles A. Dewey Churchill Brooking Pueblo Colorado Julia Mable Circle Lucy Burroughs Anderson J. R. Burroughs Marion Anderson Charles Marian Slaviexe Chicago Lil Anderson Martha White Wilson Capt Addison White Owen Gregg Wilson Addison Omaha Neb Mary Stewart Smith J. H. Stewart Ralph M Smith C. W. Stewart Hiere Cora Bell Wilson Col. W. B Nira Bell Will Wilson Georgia Smith Canfield Alex George III Barbara Miller Ed Benson Brooklyn New York Miller Des Moines Iowa A. Anderson

Iowa Club foster meeting stirs memories in Seattle residents

A Seattle area note describes attending the Iowa Club foster annual picnic on Sunday July 15 and meeting Washington and Winfield locals. The writer encounters John A Stevenson of Seattle, a cousin of several Stewarts and Fergu s ons, and recalls family ties and past business partners learned in a casual social exchange.

Iowa Club Seattle Washington Winfield John A. Stevenson N. E Myrtle Stewart Pierce Mia Blanch Stewart Bell Ralph Fred Stewart Stewart Ferguson Mel BB. Allender Kent, Wash Henry Co Iowa

Visitors to Richland Washington camp noted by families

Sy Wilson and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lytle and Mr and Mrs Harry Montgomery with daughter Lucille visited a day at the Richland camp.

Sy Wilson Lloyd Lytle Harry Mongomery Lucille Richland Washington Camp

Telephone system work advances in town

Forty years ago the first steps toward a local telephone network were completed. Poles were distributed and shelves for the central office were installed at the rear of L. D. Robinson’s jewelry store. The project cannot yet be put in operation for some time.

L. D. Robinson

Tragic Drowning of Cade Deaths in Rock Island Reservoir

Harry Clyde, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Clyde aged twenty, drowned in the Rock Island reservoir west of town on July 24 1894. His body was recovered the next morning.

Cade Harry Clyde Robert Clyde Rock Island

Seattle visitor writes from Bremerton beach outing

The letter notes heavy rain and a small Seattle crowd, mentions Lonesome shermen strike and hoped settlement, and lists Bremerton friends. Mrs J Je Kyle formerly Eva Jones signs from 209 27th Ave North Seattle Washington.

Bremerton Will D 'Gover J. Je. Kyle Eva Jones 27Th Ave. N Seattle, Wash

Local residents board cars for Long Beach trip

Harry Weih and son John leave Wellman for Long Beach California by car. Catherine Jang Hull returns from Minneapolis where she teaches at the state University. On Monday she with her sister Henrietta and Isa belle Davis and Betty Startaman depart on an eastern journey by automobile. Mr and Mrs W J Norton who ran the county home for eight years resign by pre quest and leave the home. A shop lifter Paul Gray says he is from Sioux City arrested at the Graham store.

Aimee Semple McPherson Rev. Stevens Washington Aimee Tabernacle South Marion Ave John Williams Cedar Rapids Brinton Brigade Patton McCreedy Harry Weih John Wellman Long Beach Calif Catherine Jang Hull Minneapolis The State University Henrietta Isabelle Davis Betty Startaman Lansdowne, Peon Paul Gray Sioux City Graham Store

Washington County weekly roundup highlights and events

The region reports bridge and culvert contracts awarded to Robert Risk Construction Co. and grading to GG. H. Lowe, with local homes remodeled and notable marriages in July. Residents plan vacations, church events, 4 H prizes, and increased mail service as incidents, birthdays, and community visits fill the week.

Robert Risk Construction Co Washington County GG. H. Lowe Cedar Rapids

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the Evening Journal Genealogical Department C. A. Speer West Jefferson St Washinglton Congress County Rocking Chair Kate Landon Woodburn Oregon Sarah Josephine Wilson John D. Wilson Kate Edith Johnson Salem Bennett W. J. Wilson Mary Eyestone Ames Democrat-Independent A. Speer Historic Spa Milburn McKay Cedar Falls N Washington Louise Null Susie Morton Pat Anna Henderson Squire J. H. Henderson Ames Agricultural College Crawfordsville Wyman W. J. Norton Mrs Robertson Marjorie Mary Louise Gladys Edwards Gladys Journal East Washington Street Iowa Ave Td van Sickle A. C. Shields Harvey Coulter Ruth Finney J. M. Finney Galion Ohio Richard Stewart Federated Church Iberia Oho North Second Ave City Iren, Croswell Tampico Kenneth Anderson Axel Anderson Swan Croswell Jefferson Street Irene Bush Faye Reeves John Dodd Minnesota Miss Bush Geo. ©. Stewart South Third Ave South Ave Mrs. Harvey Young Bob Shields Milan Shields Abbott Pharmaceutical Co Scranton Kenneth Carris Corydon Gertrude Cedar River Mrs. Stutsman Northern Star 4-H Walter Smith Homer M. Smith Kingman Kansas Hien Briley Aithee Semple McPherson Kieher Dutch Creek Fair Harry McCall Payette Ark Misa Nellie Coleman Bloomington Duane Anwyl Fr I. Annwyl Ainsworth Carl Kunath University Hospital Perry Creston Helen Campbell Ursa, Il Karl F. Steckhart Quincey Tih Christian Church Kurain Barll Frank Ekard Theodore K. Tucker Columbus Junction Christian Church Parsonage Iowa Falls Walter Eastwood Presbyterian Church Washington Boys Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Bailey Gardens Allen Augustine Ralph Augustine John Baer Henry Ning Lanning Tillie Baer Baer Havre Dillinger Dollfuss Germany Edna McCarty V. W Jackson, Mich Moses Hoskins Mrs. Hoskins Pleasant Viain Earl Bickford California Addie Shannon Kansas City John Skipton GC. G. Hadley E. Brown Charles A. Crane R. G. Cherry Iowa Continental Telephone Co Terre Haute, Ind Cranes Bonnie Helen Pease T. J. Pease Congressman Bicher Ransom Goswold of
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