George Horridge 90 Years Old in Des Moines Register Feature
The Des Moines Register notes George Horridge aged 90, brother-in-law to Mrs. J. M. Bratton and formerly Carrie Smythe of Washington. Born May 26, 1833 in Washington County Pennsylvania, he learned tinsmithing, moved west to Iowa, and helped complete the Cedar Rapids steamboat Export as second mate on its maiden trip down the Red Cedar to Vinton.
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Des Moines Register
Horridge
J. M. Bratton
Carrie Smythe
Washington
Vinton
Cedar Rapids
Smith
Red Cedar
Joe Horridge
Mr. Horridge
Washington County
Mt. Vernon
Gedar Rapids
Tom
John Isherwood
Davenport
Pennsylvania
Tom Isherwoold
Ihs
Board mulls county health program funding
County board members today discussed a proposed county health organization replacing local community health systems. No final decision yet, with inquiries underway to ensure cost savings and improved health outcomes. Rockefeller foundation may add 2500 dollars if the county matches. Road work proceeds despite rains and three logging read jobs on Brighton West Chester Kalona roads. Routine business dominates the week as officials review building insurance policies nearing expiration.
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County Board of Supervisors
Rockefeller Foundation
Brighton
West Chester
Kalona
Parsonage Planned by St Pauls Evangelical Church
Rev C W Klein's St Pauls Evangelical church will build a two story modern parsonage on the church lot to the north. Neeley and Cox are carrying out the construction.
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St. Paul's Evangelical Church
C. W. x Klein
Neeley and
Cox
Longtime Vinton banker and elder remembered
The article profiles Horridge a longtime resident of Vinton who after starting as a tinsmith expanded into hardware banking and became president of the Farmers Loan and Trust Company in 1878. He witnessed its 1897 reorganization into the Farmers National Bank and has served as an elder of the First Presbyterian Church since 1867.
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Vinton
Horridge
Council hires expert engineer to tackle water plant project
At a city council meeting, Arthur L. Mullergren of Kansas City was engaged as advisory engineer to aid with the water and light plant improvements. W. P. Rawn named constructing engineer. contracts will be signed after attorney review. Elmore Thoma, longtime Washington County resident and ex-manager of the Washington Elevator Company, died after a long illness. He was 53. Funeral set for Thursday with K P lodge grave rites at Elm Grove cemetery.
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Arthur L. Mullergren
Kansas City
W. P. Rawn
Mullergren
Muscatine
Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Water and Fight Committee
East Washington Street
South Second Avenue
Washington Improvement League
League
Iowa Avenue
A. N. Alberson
Elmore Thoma
Mr. Thoma
Elmore
Thoma
Washington
M. R. Regan
Elm Grove
K. P. Lodge
Lodge
Jones & McElhinney
Plenty of Peonies Shine at J W Bakers Display
J W Baker showcases 85 varieties of peonies in a backyard riot of color with blooms in every shade and size. The display promises a high recommendation to anyone who asks, reflecting the planter’s deep knowledge and affection for his plants. Stephen's home recently received Feist Dance Folios, enabling new flower varieties to thrive.
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J. W. Baker
John
Stephen
Donald J. Ross Trial At Lions Club Meeting
Donald J. Ross was found not guilty for lack of evidence after a Lions Club meeting trial led by Judge George McDaniel. Witnesses’ credibility was questioned amid lighthearted courtroom atmosphere. Ross defended himself and disputed several charges.
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D. J. Ross
George McDaniel
Lions Club Today
Ross
Mr. Ross
Frank Carter
He Still Speaks French a Little at Milwaukee Tower
John Brest, towerman at the Milwaukee, speaks French unevenly due to limited practice. He came to America at age five and never learned to read French. He conversar with August Glick and a few others, or risk forgetting his native tongue entirely. Only two men tend the Milwaukee tower, with Oscar Brock switched to the freight house. Brest works from midday to eleven at night.
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John Brest
Milwaukee
America
August Glick
Tower
Milwaukee Bow
Oscar Brock
John
When an angel falls ill he calls the doctor in
A Boston Transcript line notes the paradox of aspiring to distant virtue while seeking care at the first sign of illness, illustrating a humorous contrast between idealized exile and practical dependence.
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Boston ‘Transcript
Davenport Boosters Plan Washington Trip for Fair Boost
A Davenport caravan of about 400 residents will travel to Washington by automobile on August 4 to boost support for the Mississippi Valley Fair. The group will include a band and entertainment features and will dine in Washington during the visit.
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Davenport
Washington
Sam Boller Headlines Hard Times in Iowa Cracker Trade
Sam Boller, a longtime Indept Baking Company salesman in Davenport, tops cracker salesmen in Iowa. He visits 280 grocers weekly, travels from Iowa City, works five days, returns Thursday, works Friday, and rests Saturday. He enjoys his work and pays income tax.
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Sam Boller
Indendent Baking Company
Davence
Iowa
Iowa City
A Good Jot of House Moving
Nickerson and Donovan moved a house to Wayland for John Graber covering five and a half miles in six days. They crossed bridges and blocked bannisters with two twenty horsepower traction engines, drawing crowds as at a Fourth of July celebration. They moved another house from Rev Dan Graber’s farm to Wayne nine hours covering seven to eight miles without plaster damage. Joe S Roth operated a single steam engine on the job with W W McFreland to finish in town.
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Nickerson
Donovan
Wayland
John Graber
Dan Graber
Wayne
W. W. McFreland
Joe S. Roth
Longtime Methodist preacher visits Washington from North Liberty
Rev. W. G. Thorne, the oldest in service at 77, visits Washington with plans to see his son Clifford before their world trip. He has preached 56 years, now leads a small 100 member charge and remains active, walking ten miles when needed. He travels by Strickler taxi.
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Washington
W. G. Thorne
North Liberty
Iowa
Clifford
Theene
Strickler
Franklin township farmers urged to remove roadside weeds
Trustees call Franklin township farmers to destroy nuisance weeds such as sour dock and thistles along roads. Do not throw weeds into the road as dragging scatters seeds between farms. Farmers urged to remedy this difficulty by order of the trustees. F S Shebeck, Clerk.
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Franklin Township
Eod F. S. Shebeck
Gravel Hauler Tom Kyle Busy with Road Material
Tom Kyle is hauling gravel for road projects as 300 tons were delivered to No.1 last week across four days. The work involves sizable material handling and steady progress on the road expansion.
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Tom Kyle
No.1
We Are Getting More Every Day Can of Cream Appeal
A cheerful note echoes with the line We are getting more every day as the team requests a can of cream. The voice suggests business improvements amid a playful call for support and gratitude.
Bowes Family Visits Grace Hill Moravian Church
Mr and Mrs Herry Bowes and their children visited town on Tuesday. They live in Grace Hill on the former Mauthe farm and attend the Moravian church, lacking a pastor since June. Rev 2 Bender, a seminary graduate, is due July 1 to take charge. The church, over 50 years old, is being repaired with plaster stripped and renewed. Sunday school meets in the community building with strong turnout. Carl Miller is superintendent. the local school serves about 60 pupils with 37 attending last Sunday despite poor roads.
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Herry Bowes
Grace Hill
Fred Mauthe
Moravian Church
2 Bender
Philadelphia
Carl Miller
Corn Plowing Advances As Stand Improves Across Iowa
Farmers report corn coming up well and stands good after careful soil prep. Weeds no longer overwhelm corn due to better seed beds. Cool spring may slow overall crop, but forecast is for a strong corn yield. watch Iowa this fall for results.
Those Mad Ways Saddle of Mutton Bridle Remark
A butcher suggests a saddle of mutton and is told to make it a bridle as a joke. The exchange highlights humorous miscommunications in a market scene.
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Washington Greenh
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Japan
China
Council
Wash
Ington
Bern
Highland Township
Ulysses Elmore Thoma
Phillip
Sarah E. Thoma
This County
Claraghy« Deen
Washington Elevator Company
Tsat
L. H. McFarland
Crawfordsville
Geneva E. Thoma
James Howard
Ruth Marjorie McFarland
Mary E. Scott
Onida
South Dakota
Amy Foster
Haskins
George Thoma
Bessie Longer
H. I. Ward & Company
Donald J. Ross
LIONS
Davenport Boosters
Sam
Boller
Evening Journal
Gust Bramer
East Side Square
Fred Wagner
Boyd Berdo
North Sixth Ave
Brown
Jersey
Farrow
Call Ray Perry
H. M. Dodder
Washington Steam Laundry
Chalmers & Rittenhouse
Inquire Journal
Reister & Bons
Nera
Wolf Floral CO
Grace Hil
Ovee
Washington Iron and Metal Company
Abe Glatstein
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