Wedding of William Shannon and Elizabeth Rees Des Moines May 30
The wedding in First Methodist Church Des Moines united William J Shannon and Elizabeth Rees on Sunday May 30 at 12 30 The ceremony was simple and the reception followed at Hotel Kirkwood with pink and white decor The Rees family welcomed guests from Washington and many locals recall the happy event with affection
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William J. Shannon
Elizabeth Rees
Des Moines
Washington
Kirkwood
Elizabeth
Rees
Dionnes
Natural talkers noted among men and women
A compact observation notes that some men are natural talkers just as some women are, highlighting talkativeness as a human trait not confined to a single gender.
Obituary notices for Florang Florang and Anderson figures
Mrs Frank Florang aged 62 of Riverside died May 29 at her home. Survived by four daughters and one son. Nyenhuis of Columbus Junction aged 71 died at her daughter’s home. Mrs Perry Oakes of Columbus Junction also noted. William H Anderson pioneer, died at Ainsworth June 1 at age 85.
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Frank Florang
Margaret Kenna Florang
Riverside
Willian Nyenhuis
Cornelia Fitzsimmons Nyenhuis
Columbus Junction
Perry Oakes
W. H. Anderson
William H. Anderson
Ainsworth
Hospital Notes Show Births and Procedures This Week
At the hospital from May 29 to Friday many residents reported medical events. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs John Weerman Wellman weighing seven pounds three ounces and a son to Mr and Mrs Howard Hazen shortly before 1 PM weighing six pounds five and three fourths ounces. Other entries note tonsillectomy and appendectomy patients as well as several admissions and discharges in Wellman Ainsworth Riverside Brighton Riverton and neighboring areas.
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W. J. Swartzendruber
Wellman
John Weerman
Daryl Bell
Willie FE. Lewis
Ainsworth
A. B. Dicken
James Armetronge
George Crone
Pitta Swartzendruber
Howard Hazen
Weekend Social Notes and Local Appearances
Mrs W M Pitswilliam returns from Chicago after visiting her sister. Miss Blair Law promoted to assistant supervisor in the University of Iowa City reserve dept. Florence Brown wedding announced with Ainsworth and Travis Brasfield. Mary Scranton to wed Henry Batley June 10. Mrs Julius Demyd of Okee Wisconsin visits then returns home. Mrs Feichlerberger accompanies her to Wisconsin for summer. Edna Jones wins national radio giveaway at Nicola and Harmon store. Mr and Mrs C Harry Davis return from a 1800 mile eastern and southern trip with company. Erma Schnoebel visits from Rock Island. Mrs Bell hosts relatives. Dr C A Owen chosen toastmaster at Monmouth College alumni banquet June 6. Mrs D A Browning visits sister Maude Stuart. W C Hedges visit daughter Ruth in Colorado Springs. Frank Kos and Lee Holland attend bankers meeting in Sioux City. Richard McCleery delivers Cedar Falls high school commencement address. Mrs A J Dawson and Anna Dawson plan visit to Stafford Kansas.
Apartments on the square spark a remodel boom
The article highlights a wave of apartment renovations on the square led by Mrs. C S Lemmon and the Mount building owners, showcasing Modern design with arches, skylights, insulation, and electric refrigeration. It details Gordon Van Dyne’s remodeling of the Wallace building second floor into two bright apartments and notes work by Alvin Nethereuil, Eveready Plumbing, and painters, with plans for future third floor options. It also mentions Hotel Washington remodeling as a standout example and cites Mrs John Metall’s improvements to the Carr ment market building.
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C. S. Lemmon
Ek. C. Bicher
Mount Building
Wallace
Mr. & R. Wallace
Henry Little
Gordon, van Dyne
Davenport
Alvin Nethereuil
Eveready Plumbine Co
Gilbert and Cnessen
Hotel Washington
Wiste Long
Press
North Marion Ave
John Metall
Carr Ment
Passages from India Highlight Missionary Service
Mrs Alma Hearne Helland spoke at a foreign Missionary society meeting in Washington about 22 years in India. The gathering raised 800 dollars. An attendee visited at the home of grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Moreen.
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India
Alma Hearne Helland
Louch
Foreign Missionary Society of the
MFE
Bank of Ferine
Jail Quiet After Breakout Attempt by Two Inmates
Joe Piner and George Pearson were sentenced to the state reformatories at Anamosa after a failed jail escape. They faced forgery charges and were apprehended following the attempted breakout.
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Reigue
Joe Piner
George Pearson
Anamosa
Nice Parties Honoring Miss Larr Grimes Ahead of Wedding
Miss Larr Grimes, soon to wed Richard McClery, has attended numerous social gatherings recently as the community notes her engagement and forthcoming wedding.
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Larr Grimes
Richard McClery
Moving Here Mr and Mrs Roethschild Return to Washington
Mr and Mrs Roethschild and daughter Jeannette plan their move from Iowa City to Washington returning to their old home and job ties.
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Roethschild
Daughte Jeannette
Washington
Iowa City
Beloved Woman Eva Livingston Dies at 74
Mrs Eva Livingston nee McMillan mother of eight children in the Livingston family died at her son’s home on May Siet after a brief illness. She was the second of eleven children and a well known Bible student who authored a book on the Bible. She was seventy four years old.
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Eva Livingston
Ralph Livingston
County license number change and regional shifts noted
The county license number has been changed from 88 to 1. The reason given is that two neighboring counties have moved into the 10,000 or more range, altering regional classifications.
High School Grants 36 Graduates in 86 Class
A class of 86 graduates, 36 of them girls, were honored at the high school commencement on June 3. Dr. Chas R. Medbury of Des Moines delivered the commencement address with Catherine Jose Hull named valedictorian.
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Chas. R. Medbury
Des Moines
Catherine Jose Hull
Married Here Bridal Couples Jane Lew and Francis Skipton
Miss Jane Lew and Francis Skipton wed at the home of Rev. and Mrs. A. R. Oates in Belvidere Til on June 1. The ceremony linked two local families in a quiet home event with the couple planning their future.
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Jane Lew
Francis Skipton
A. R. Oates
Belvidere
Til
Seven-Year-Old Robert Morgan Killed by Lightning
A seven year old boy named Robert Morgan died during a storm on June 3. The report notes the fatal lightning strike and the victim’s age, prompting warnings for outdoor safety amid severe weather.
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Robert Morgan
Memorial Day Program Praised as Finest Yet
The Memorial Day observance featured a morning parade and afternoon speeches. M J Tobin of Vinton lauded the president's message to Congress on the war as among the finest ever written, urging it be paired with the Magna Carta. Girls from the Baptist church, led by Mrs Cener, performed a drill with Norman Sage as flare bearer displaying commendable poise.
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Perade
Decoration Day Speakers Report From Districts
Col Palmer spoke at Mt Pleasant Charley Dewey addressed Brighton Rev Glendinning spoke in Ainsworth and Rev McClanahan delivered at Wayland. Reports describe favorable reception from all five venues.
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Washington
Col Palmer
Mt. Pleasant
Charley Dewey
Brighton
Glendinning
Ainsworth
McClanahan
Wayland
Reunion Highlights Stephen Home Hosts Social Return
Mrs Densmore Guthrie entertained Mary Hunter Winifred Anderson of Cedar Rapids Crace Stephen at her Moline home. This year the reunion won at the Stephen home Mise Anderson arrived from Cedar Rapids. Two new members Frances Elizabeth Stephen and Mary Jean Guthrie joined and are the most popular.
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Stephens
Gates at North Marion and North Iowa crossings in operation
Yesterday at the crossings on North Marion and North Iowa avenues, the new gates were put into operation. Wimer Mason and James Wilson started across in a carriage when they were surprised by a large eight by ten object in their laps. Mason halted before any accident occurred.
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North Marion
Iowa Avenues
Wimer Mason
James Wilson
Mr Mason
Change in Firm Atty Clif Ford Thorne Buys Henderson Interest
Attorney Clif Ford Thorne has purchased J F Henderson’s stake in the law partnership. The move strengthens the firm’s practice in the city, with Thorne assuming full ownership and leadership responsibilities.
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Clifford Thorne
J. F. Henderson
Land purchase expands Priscoll ranch holdings
Mr. Henderson moves from Ivy Land to join J. L. Brookhart in Texas. They bought 10,000 acres of the Priscoll ranch including a town site. The tract has rich black soil and is valued at 35 dollars per acre, expected to profit for the market.
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Ivy Land
J. L. Brookhart Heck
Texas
Geo. H. Pay
Priscoll Ranch
Summer Visitor Returns to Town to Spend Vacation
6F. Scott has returned from New York City where she taught at the Hephzibath House for the past year. She will spend her summer vacation here.
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Scott
New York City
Contracts Signed for Large Rose Hill Seed Company Branch
Arrangements are complete to establish a large branch of the F B Mille Seed Company of Rose Hill New York. An immense structure will be built nearly four stories high with local men to erect the building.
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F. B. Mille Seed Company
Rose Hill
New York
Forse and Buggy Ad Frank Webb Transport Offer
The ad promises depot trips or city rides for 25e and offers to furnish a horse for a wife to drive. It describes auto breakdowns and car service alternatives.
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Frank Webb
Memorial Address by Governor Drake at Wayland Memorial
Forty years ago Governor Frefkis M. Drake of Iowa spoke at a Wayland memorial event. The Wayland band performed a double quartet piece titled Cover the Graves with Beautiful Flowers, with J. M. Lytle presiding as the governor delivered a stirring address later printed in full in the Journal.
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Covernor Frefkis M. Drake
Iowa
Wayland
J. M. Lytle
Crail Showcases Handsome Window Craft by Van Sickle
The note praises Crail for a handsomely trimmed window set, calling Clarence Van Sickle an artist and highlighting the craftsmanship evident in the display.
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Crail
Clarence van Sickle
Three Graduates From Washington Iowa Set To Leave Vonmouth
Three graduates from Washington Iowa will complete studies at Vonmouth College this June Clarence Tripp Howard B Hamilton and Ralph Lee Livingston have all made good records and will receive their diplomas from the college.
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Vonmouth College
Washington
Iowa
Clarence Tripp
Howard B. Hamilton
Ralph Lee Livingston
New Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Ed Nicholson
A fine boy was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Ed Nicholson on June 8. The newborn adds to the family with celebration and joy reported locally.
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Ed Nicholson
Weather note on June 3 front and garden precautions
A heavy front was expected last night June 3 with vegetables covered by newspapers. The weather was moderate after sunset and no danger was reported.
Pine Tooth Found at Smith Laundry
A peculiar find, a beautiful tooth was discovered at the Smith laundry yesterday leaving staff puzzled about ownership and next steps as an investigation proceeds.
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Smith Faundry
Review of the Week in Washington County
The page lists local notices and social news from Washington County. It notes a White Shrine rummage sale in the former Press building, family visits from Oskaloosa and Ely Iowa, hospital stays and recoveries, community events at the Y M C A and high school, and updates on residents including veterans, students, and businesspeople. It mentions a Civil War veteran aged 94, a baccalaureate service, and local infrastructure like a new well and theater projects.
Dentists Explain Patient’s Valuable Tooth Context
The note states the item belonged to a patient of Dr. McElwain and was a valuable tooth. It mentions they live in Washing teeth but lack equipment for a dental procedure.
Short Cake Social at the Smith Home with Attending Friends
A small afternoon cake social was hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Smith at their home. Several young ladies attended wearing party gowns and the table was richly laden with edibles. Guests included Cloyce Dougherty Fred Smith Leigh Wallace Frank Mechain Annie Springer Cornelia Klasse Minnie Stichter Laura Springer and others while Messrs Ralph Dougherty James Brookhart Donald Sherman Ralph Smith Clifford Thorne Fred Whitney and Orville Elder were also present.
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Fred Smith
Messrs and Mesdameés
Cloyce Dougherty
Leigh Wallace
Pleasant church social at the Williams home
A few evenings ago a social at Mr. and Mrs. J Albert Williams welcomed members from multiple denominations. The noteworthy feature was the removal of refreshments, a practice the writer hopes could be more widely adopted for greater happiness.
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THE
Gazette
J. Albert Williams
Bell project update urged by subscribers
Citizens seek news on the bell project funded by their subscriptions. Requests are made for the young ladies in charge to provide information and deliver the bell, noting the U. P. church feels incomplete without it.
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Fower
U. P
Ice Shipment From Bohemian Mine Arrives in Town
An express shipment valued at 86000 dollars arrived from the old country to a Bohemian mine north of town. Local officials report the delivery will aid ongoing operations and steady supply.
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Town
Old Country
Croquet Complaints Spark Court Yard Debate
A local dispute arises over croquet in the courthouse yard amid park beautification. Officials seek stricter enforcement as healthy young men play daily and residents question how some earn a living through this recreation.
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Court House Yard
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