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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1932
Page
3
Rules invite readers to submit clearly written genealogical queries with full names and addresses to Mrs. C A Speer Washington Iowa. Contribu tions published promptly. responses come via the column. Sample 1849 entries list couples with ages and officiants or witnesses in Washington County records.
District clerk records in Book BH 1844 1864 show licenses dates contracting parties ages officiant and marriage sites. Entries include Joseph Perkins 25 with Mary Ann Griffith 21 by William Morley J P on April 5 1849 and other couples like Edward R Clapp 22 with Emily Boughton 21 by John English J P on April 4 1849.
The editor seeks contact with Ritchey and Knight descendants for vital records and genealogy notes. It notes lines from Richard Knight of Rhode Island and mentions Iowa branches with scarce traces. It asks Ebenezer Fulton heirs to claim a 1853 land grant parchment signed by Franklin Pierce and return name and address with postage.
A column on Jonas Keck and Israel Ashby notes their family ties. It mentions Jonas Keck as brother of Joseph Keck of Washington Iowa, his residence in Sigourney and later Tamaroa Illinois, and a son Milo Keck. The item requests family records of the fathers and pioneer Bible records for publication.
A lively column recalls social scenes from women seeking hose and hats to a George Washington pageant. It mentions a gum chewing office worker, a humorous misidentification of travelers, and local figures like John Matthews of Aurora and Charles Lockwood of Chamberlain. It notes a Stillwater reunion and a physician’s remark on the Des Moines Register.
A collection of quirky observations and events from a town set to include a stop by the Jolly Pilgrim in Portland Oregon. Merden Law, a telegraph operator and writer, dies at fifty nine. The Democrat Independent notes a pageant drew 2500 to 3000 attendees with praise for the procession.
Twenty nine descendants and six guests of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jerry O Conner gathered at Manville Park Iowa City for the sixth annual reunion. A noon chicken dinner followed by visiting in the afternoon. Members present included Joh O Conner Bruce Gibson and families from Jews City Waukeegan Ill and Riverside. Frances Jean De Verbiss was the only new member. Committee of affairs for next year named Will O Conner and Orie O Conner. Also notes on missionary meeting at Mrs E B Cline’s home.
The week’s highlight was the Bi-Centennial pageant which drew a large crowd and cost about $100 to stage. Ed Kos's funeral drew many visitors as the courthouse closed for the service nine miles northeast of town. The week featured weddings births trips and community gatherings across many households and local groups.
Residents weigh if an elderly man claiming to be Jesse James is genuine or an impostor. The man, photographed in town, shared lore of the outlaw and his kin while locals and officials assess credibility amid relics, family tales, and past pardons.
Des Moines reports the military hospital under construction at Camp Dodge will bear the name of Wilbur S. Conkling former surgeon of the Iowa National Guard according to State Adjutant General Charles Grahl.
Dr. T. J. Pease of Summer Iowa has bought the dental office and equipment of Dr. Ch W Gregg. Possession will be given August 5. Miss Blanche Zdarsky, junior next year, won the county and state Des Moines beauty contests.
W. Bailey undertakes extensive improvements in the office building across from the courthouse. The structure was erected by the late Dr. E. R Jenkins more than twenty years ago.
A serious coal shortage arises from miners going on strike making coal scarce for threshing. Rumors say Washington lights could be shut off due to the disruption.
Off to Waly Mro and Mrs Mucnaini with three children travel to Italy to visit parents. He recently sold his interests in the north side fruit and candy store.
Daniel Aughey a well known Civil War veteran aged 77 died at his home on Saturday evening. He was remembered for his service and long local life.
A 32 year old woman identified as Mrs Alex De Bord died at Fairfield. She left a husband and two children.
Father Wolary and Virginia McDonnell report two daughters aged 14 and 12 were killed instantly when a Milwaukee train struck their car at a railroad crossing. The incident occurred as the vehicle entered the tracks leading to the fatal crash.
Mrs Marie Prietz of Chicago aged 62 visiting a relative here broke her leg while chasing geese. Medical aid was provided and the incident was recorded as a local accident involving a visitor from Chicago.
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