Genealogical notes on Ritchey family and 1847 48 typhoid outbreak
The article recalls Ritchey family history in Washington County Iowa, linking typhoid fever deaths in 1847 48 to Caroline Ritchey’s illness near Dutch Creek. It profiles Adam Ritchey as a community leader and church member, notes marriages, migrations to Washington and Oregon, and requests information about the Ritchey Graveyard including location of graves and preservation. It credits Mr. Maxwell and mentions future articles on Conrad Temple and Emma Temple Wittermay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCulley
Caroline Ritchey
Dutch Creek
Washington
Daniel C. Ritchey
James
Brush Creek
Caroline
Ritchey
Iowa
Oregon
Adam Ritchey
John Vincent
Washington County
Iowa Territory
Jane McCulley
Henry County
William Smith
Association
Crooked Creek
Daniel Worley
United Presbyterian Church
Crawfordsville
Maxwell
Conrad Temple
Margaret Ritchey
Emma Temple
Adam Ritcheys
W. I. Huston
Passing Years in Washington Highlights Grinnell Contest
The report notes James A. Work Jr of Washington won first in an extemporaneous contest in Grinnell, with a $40 prize. Also listed is John Cunningham's appendicitis operation at the county hospital after sudden illness at a store, and a plan to improve the tourist camp west of Washington by tearing down the old house and estimating rebuilding costs.
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Work
James A. Work, Jr
Washington
Grinnell
John Cunningham
George W. Finch
Washington County Hospital
Arrow Shots From Alex Miller Pens
A collection of wry observations on religion, manners, language, and society delivers humor and satire. The pieces riff on public speaking, footwear, car culture, authority, and daily quirks, with pointed quips about church, education, and aging.
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Alex Miller
Washington County News Highlights Local Happenings
Miss Beulah Fleckinger of Tama county was elected by the board of education to replace Mrs. Roy Caviness who married last week. Sheriff Putnam recovered stolen goods from Wellman. the burglars were Iowa City men linked to prior break ins in Hannibal and Palmyra Missouri. Washington hosts a public band concert sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and community elections, baptisms, and reunions are noted along with Bible schools, dignitaries, and local sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Fleckinger
Tama County
Board of Education
Roy Caviness
Miss Fleckinger
Iowa State Teachers College
H. M. Putnam
L. C. Miller
Wellman
Hannibal
Palmyra
Iowa City
May PTA tale ends with eleven punctual children
Mrs. Ross from North Second Ave. boasted at a PTA meeting that none of her eleven children were absent or tardy this year. A Washington home anecdote followed about a tired wife mishearing her husband and a funeral flowers display by a Chamber of Commerce in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay McNamara
T. J. Dempsey
Dempsey
Alex Miller
Parent-Teachers Association
Will Roas
North Second Ave
Mrs. Ross
Growth of Garlic Beats the Cold for New Bulbs
Garlic grows mainly in cool weather as old plants die annually. New plants start in late fall or early winter and produce underground bulbs in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staria
Landscape Folks Enjoy Municipal Band at Chester
The Washington Chamber of Commerce led by director Milburn McKay and the Municipal band entertained West Chester on a Thursday night with xylophone solos by Pierce Knox praised by attendees. Local families and residents were noted in the accompanying social mentions and visits across town.
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Washington Municipal
West Chester
The
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Chester
Harry Campbell
Washington Chamber of Commercce
Milburn McKay
Pierce Knox
Lina Vaughn
Ivan Enfield
Charles
Arthur Enfield
Muscatine
Anderson Enfield
Harriet Jean Morrow
Wellman
Enfield
Everette Fulton
Harold Fulton
Joe Shalla
Nora Ebner
Howard McCall
Maurice Bauer
New Mexico
Lou Bauer
Clark Bauer
Fred Coakley
McComb
Illinois
Keith Harry
Harry
Coakley
Jean Anne Cherry
Jack Cherry
Raymond
Jean Aline
Harlan O'Loughlin
Dennis
Leyburn Lewis
Cedar Rapids
Joan Scott
Harley O'Loughlin
Ed Rinner
Noble
Edgar Smith
Marjorie Rinner
Stella Rinner
Wayland
Bauer
Jolly Jokers 4-H Girls Win Attendance Prize
The Jolly Jokers 4-H club girls of Franklin Center won a prize for 100 percent attendance at the 4-H club rally recently. Miss Rosalie Combs was named County 4-H club girls president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Combs
County 4
F Eleanor Augustine
Jolly Jokers
Washington County
Ames
Franklin Center
West Chester girl injured in tub accident
Jean Ann Cherry, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Cherry of West Chester, slipped into a tub of hot water and suffered painful injuries but is recovering well.
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Jean Ann Cherry
Jack Cherry
West Chester
Beal and Holland Family Visit From San Francisco
Mrs L D Holland and daughters Jeanne and Janet from San Francisco are visiting the parental homes of W M Beal and Mrs William Holland.
Largest Modern Gothic Structure in England Shaping Parliament
The English houses of parliament are described as the largest example of modern Gothic architecture. The structure spans seven acres and stands as a notable architectural landmark.
Remodeling at the Carl Keck home on West Washington
The Carl Keck residence on West Washington street undergoes exterior remodeling with a stucco finish giving it a new look. Supt. J. H. Peet his wife and daughter relocate to the Stanley Miller house at 912 East Main street and are settling in.
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Carl Keck
West Washington Street
Degrees Awarded by State University
Get Degrees Florence Cunningham and Avalon Law received their degrees from State University yesterday. Ted Gallup, son-in-law of Alex Miller, earned his master's degree.
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Florence Cunningham
Avalon Law
The
State University
Ted Gallup
Alex Miller
Hatchery Opens in Old Bell Factory With New Machine
J H Ramseyer and sons lease the south room of the Bell factory to operate a chicken hatchery. They will install a fifty thousand capacity machine to boost output.
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Chick Hatchery
J. H. Ramseyer and Sons
Bell Factory
New Head Miss Ella A Reitan Named County Hospital Superintendent
Ella A. Reitan is appointed as the new superintendent at the county hospital, succeeding the prior administrator and taking charge of operations and patient care.
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Ella A. Reitan
Old Washington House Razed Near Henry Sanford Home
A very old residence located just west of the Henry Sanford home in Washington has been razed. The event marks the removal of a historic structure in the area.
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Raze
Washington
Henry Sanford
Alcorns Rent East Main House in Ainsworth Exit
Dr and Mrs W L Alcorn and their young daughter plan to move to town from Ainsworth and have rented the East Main street residence recently vacated by Mrs T J Berdo.
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W. L. Alcorn
Ainsworth
East Main Street
T. J. Berdo
Sam Walton Returns Home After Tonsil Removal
Sam Walton came home from Cedar Rapids the last of the week under the weather after tonsil surgery. He is quite thin and groggy, but he is expected to recover soon with care from his Aunt Lily, Mrs. Sam H. Foreman.
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Sam
Sam Walton
Cedar Rapids
Lily
Sam H. Foreman
Daw son Named President of Farmers and Merchants Bank
A. J. Daw son succeeds S. S. A. White as president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank. The appointment marks a leadership transition at the local financial institution.
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A. J. Dawson
The
Farmers and Merchants Bank
S&s
Remodel by Simp son and sons at Warfel residence
John Simp son and sons remodel Rude Warfel home installing oak doors and hardwood floors including a French door between the dining room and adjoining room. Their son David has traveled to South Dakota to work on the farm with the Boyer boys.
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John Simpson and Sons
Warfel
David
South Dakota
Boyer Boys
Noell Samson Returns from Two-Month Western Trip
Noell Samson came home Saturday after a two month Western journey.
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West
Deaths of the Week
Death notices from Coppock Ft. Madison and Wayland list Mrs A J Riley 64, of Coppock 22 years resident. Mrs Oscar Haney about fifty, of Ft Madison died at home. Mrs Coleman Mac Coleman 73, Wayland died Thursday evening.
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Riley
A. J. Riley
Coppock
Coleman
Mac Coleman
Wayland
Graham Opera House Company elects new officers
The Graham Opera House Company held its officer election last night. C. H. Wilson retires after 12 years as secretary and treasurer and 20 years with the management. Frank Stewart becomes president, F. L. Wilson vice president, secretary and treasurer, A. N. Alberson manager, and W. K. Chilcote also named.
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Graham Opera House Company
C. H. Wilson
Frank Stewart
F. L. Wilson
A. N. Alberson
W. KE. Chilcote
Misses Teresa and Agnes Swift Graduate at St. Francis
Invitations were issued for the graduation by St. Francis Hospital Rock Island marking the completion of nurses training for Miss Teresa Swift and Miss Agnes Swift.
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Teresa and
Agnes Swift
St. Francis Hospital
Rock Island
Kalona merchant Hesselschwerdt dies at 75
Wilhem Hesselschwerdt, a Kalona pioneer merchant and well known local figure, died last Saturday at age seventy five in the county. He built a reputation as one of the area’s leading businessmen.
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Hesselschwerdt Wilhem Hesselschwerdt
Kalona
Unusual Record of Deaths at First United Presbyterian Church
Over two years thirteen deaths at the First United Presbyterian Church show a high average age. The average age was 78 years and 15 days. James Dawson aged 94 was the oldest and Mrs. McCaw aged 47 the youngest.
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First United Presbyterian Shurch
James Dawson
McCaw
Curious tiny creatures in a strawberry box
The text describes small queer quadrupeds about the size of a devil's dar ning needle that feed on flies. Their diet is noted as flies and they are described as a queer kind of ornament with color changing patterns.
Brinton Plans Large Tent for West Chester Fourth of July
Tem Finished-W F Brin ton completes a tent that can seat three to four thousand people. He will shelter attendees at the Fourth of July celebration in West Chester using the tent.
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W F. Brinton
West Chester
Rides Wheel Expert Jerry Curran Learns Fast
Forty years ago Curran proved himself as an expert bicycler and rider, learning a new technique in about an hour this morning.
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Jerry Curran
Gift to Misses Attie and Mazi from Irving Keck
A note states Irving Keck sent Misses Attie and Mazi a quartette of chameleons as a gift. The fragment references a domestic gift exchange and names the recipients and donor.
Voters Reject Bonds for New High School
Voters yesterday faced a decision on a new high school building costing over $25,000. With 442 ballots cast the result was four to one against issuing bonds. Some voters opposed the plan due to uncertainty about the school’s location.
Mortgage Release Clears Land Grant From 1853
Yesterday the U S government mortgage to the B and M railroad spanning from the Missouri west bank to the Skunk river east bank, granted in 1853 and renewed to 1893, was finally released. Signed by J Malcolm Forbes and others.
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U. S
B. and M
West
Missouri
Skunk River
J. Malcolm Forbes
Delegates Attend State Convention in Ottumwa
Mrs. Maude Stewart and Mrs. A EK Soderstrom attended as delegates from the local chapter to the state P EF convention in Ottumwa last week.
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Ottumwa
Maude Stewart
A. EK. Soderstrom
P. EF
Church Members Hold Reception for Rev Bloomquist Family
Columbus Junction residents gathered at the Methodist church parlor for a reception honoring the Rev V A Bloomquist and his family. Attendees include Pioneer Institute delegates Misses Margaret Hanst Evelyn Newell Ruth Weber and Carol Jean Littrell plus Edward Wiegner Paul and William Shearer.
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Columbus Junction
Methodist Church
V. A. Bloomquist
Pioneer Institute
Margaret Hanst
Evelyn Newell
Ruth Weber
Carol Jean Littrell
Edward Wiegner
Paul
William Shearer
Epworth League
Agnes Garner
Columbus City
Donald Gilkey
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Merle Cecil
Sioux City
Marva Gilkey
W. FE
Toe'edo
J. A. Endsley
Anna Orr
Albia
Carolina
Robert Curtis
Raleigh
Carrie
Carl Curtis
Devene Partington
Cedar Falla
Claud
Fred Robinson
Mt. Carme
Glendale Girl Assists at Y W C A Pool Daily Vacation Bible School
Mrs. Thomas Gerdes reports Glendale youth aiding at the Y W C A pool during the Daily Vacation Bible School in Washington. Other notes include local deaths, family visits, and social events around Glendale and Spread Flag districts.
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Glendale
Washington
Winifred Gerdes
Mit
Fkags
Margaret Keating
Haskins
Margaret
Keating
John
Jennie
Hasking
George Foster
Studebaker
Hearthside
Fl Crone
Givens
Ted Wwe
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Speer
Es West Jefferson St
Washingn
Mrs. CO. A. Speetblank
John Maley
Abigail
James Ritchey
Des Moines
John Black
John Caldwell
Black
California
James Daniels
Odd Fellows Lodge
Washington and
Everett R. Burham
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Perry
Rebekah Lodge
Noble Grand
Doris Zeck
Roy Boone
Oral Mayo
Oscar Jugenheimer
State Theatre
William Hesselschwerdt
Putman
M. H. Sweet
George M. Smith
North English
Southeastern Iowa
Burrell Foster Farm
George Means
Carl W. Klein
James WL. Shrader
J. H. Peet
Cedar Falls
Y Board
F. W . Fatswood
Presbyterian Church
Vernon H. Carter
Christian Church
W J. Stevens
Ehurch
Methodist
Baptist
U. P
Hugh McCleery
United Presbyterian Men's Forum
Supt
Lester Krabill
Rotary Club
Lillian Berry
Victor Westphal
Davenport
William Sitler
Sarah Marie Davis
Coe College
Freshmayjn
W. M. Keeley
Chicago
Emma Berry
Los Angeles
Four Square Gospel
Angelus Temple
Edward Reranek
Riverside
Colorado Springs
Everette Burham
Clayton Neiswanger
W. D. Dwyer
Us Men's Club
Henry Bailey
Guy Carlton
Eet Leigh Soule
Alburn McKay
Dave Elder
J. C. Boice
Waterloo
Paul Horak
Washington Council
Knights of Columbus
J. M. Kelley
Lodge
Miles Bradford Hamilton
Chadron
Nebraska
Hamilton
Rov L. Mayhew
Baton Rouge, la
Hattie Mayhew
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
Sunset Park
Howard McCleery
Frank Miller
Robert Patterson
Henry Berdo
A Keith Prez
Alma Brindley
Elizabeth Bell
Pr. A. R
Patriotic Women's Organizations
Board of Supervisors
Country Club
O. F Boller
John Dodd
Brighton
J. N. Irwin
O. K E
Fred Bey
Howard McBride
Justus Peterson
Peterson
J. E. Ream
Princeton
Fred Stow
Elkhart, Indiana
Chas. Berdo
Ss. U. S
Rocking Chair
Ream Land
Tom
Chamber of Commerce
BE. D. Morrison
Helen Coffey
D. A. RK
W. P. McCaulley
Eckermay
Democrat
Ors
Martha Butler
Cotter
Y.W.C.A
Thomas Gerdes
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