Marriage Records From 1858 County Listings Continue
A county genealogical department column publishes continuing marriage entries dated 1858 including William Albaugh with Mary Jane Catlin, John W. Vincent with Elizabeth Wilkin, Seth Hart with Sarah Ann Jonson, and other couples. Entries list date, couple, and officiating minister, with occasional judges or clerks noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Albaugh
Mary Jane Catlin
Benj. F. Orris
Seth Hart
Sarah Ann Jonson
A. J. Kirkpatrick
Traveling by Bus Through the American Southwest
A letter from May 18, 1934 describes a bus journey from Iowa to California, detailing daily rests, meals, and observations. The writer praises daytime travel, notes smoking issues, features encounters with strangers and families, and recounts visits to the Grand Canyon, Pasadena, and Burbank. The narrator joins companions, experiences altitude effects, and ends by describing a summer home in Sunset Canyon and local hospitality.
Ames Graduates Return from Ames with Tales of Travel
Forty nine years ago Ames graduates Percy Walton and George McClean return from Ames. Percy is a graduate and George plans a return next year. They recall a howling water works whistle that failed during a real fire. They mention Hollywood studios visits and Patrizia Ann as a possible future movie star. They plan trips to Oakland, San Francisco, Wanda Carter’s family, Portland, and Le Grande Oregon, home soon with many experiences to share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Percy Walton
George McClean
Percy
George
Hollywood
Adolph Menton
Patricia Ann
Lannie Ross
Paramount
Capt. Henry
Oakland
Walter
Jessie
San Francisco
Wanda Carter
Portland
le Grande
Oregon
Mariel
News Review of Week June 16 Decoratiion and society notes
Knights of Pythias Decoration Day exercise noted. A county grant allowed use of sealed corn for feeding. A Friday rain measured .63 inch. Beach concert drew a large crowd with an encore for The Bells of St. Mary’s. Local awards and marriages are listed along with moves, trips, and church notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beac
Flea shows at Rock Island depot draw crowds
A flea circus and other curiosities impressed a Saturday audience at Rock Island depot. A flea professor spoke of Indians and shrunken heads while penguins required sea water fish. The event also noted late Pony Express survivors and the passing of James Thompson and Mrs. McCarthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Eharwe
Washington
Deaths of the Week Rossers
Harry Rosa age 66 died at the hospital after a brief illness. She lived with her daughter in Burlington and had come back to visit. Frank White, 24, died Friday night from complications of an emergency operation. Her husband and four sons survive. Miss Etta Colwell, sister of Mrs. Chas Blair, died in Chicago and was brought here for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Beach
J. W. H. Taylor
Leora
Puttam
Burham
Ira Bowman
Flossie Sherbeck
Hugh McCleery
Ontario
Rose Marie
Meg
Dontanville
Frank Appleby
Harvey Matthews
Matthew
Filbnes
Burbank
Sunset Canyon
Country Club
Lonie Jones
Willis Todd
Steve Stewart
Shirley
Shirley Clarks Mother, and Others From Home Have Met the Filback’s
William
Pattie
Captain Henry
William Campbell
California
James Thompson
Rossers
Harry Rosa
Colwell
Etta Colwell
Chas
Blair
Chicago
Mrs. Vinton
Pioneer of Lime Creek township Herr-Fred Herr dies at 80
Herr-Fred Herr of Wellman aged 80, a Lime Creek township pioneer, died Wednesday June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr
Fred Herr
Wellman
Lime Creek Township
Thompson James M Thompson dies at 88, Pony Express survivor
Thompson James M Thompson longtime commander of the local G A F post and last survivor of the Pony Express riders died at his home on Wednesday afternoon at age 88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
James M Thompson
G. A. Ff
Pony Express
Remarkable memory of Mrs Vint recalled in Crawfordsville tale
Narrator recalls Mrs Vint aged ninety three who recalls early Iowa settlement and Civil War era life. She describes descendants from Washington County and Marietta Ohio, clarifying family ties to Clarissa Beckford and William Carlin. Vint reflects hard days with Dr Hull and wartime separation, detailing crafts and emigration to Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarissa Bétckford
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Marietta
Ohio
Willian Carlin
Stepport
Iowa
Crawfordsville
Mercy Hospital Death Report in Haskine
Hallerie Tare Hall aged 66 died Friday morning in Haskine. Her maiden name was Declig. The incident occurred after a stay at Mercy hospital at DPavcupsert on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Dpavcupsert
Hallerie
Tare Hall
Hehi
Haskine
Declig
Singing pensioner Clara Vinton at Three Quarter Century party
Mia Vinton sings a sewing machine song she learned early and praises a newer machine. Clarissa Vinton, widow then married to Mr Vinton, lives in Washington with her family including grandson Bill and niece Sadie Sigler. She credits Col. Palmer and Cant. Ke loey for helping secure her pension which keeps her independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Vinton
Mr Vinton
Washington
William
Bill” Vinton
Sadie Sigler
J. J. Keloey
Ecluh
Clarissa Vinion
The Passing Years in Washington
Rural graduate exercises limited by rain and mud to forty attendees. Miss Agnes Samuelson gave the commencement address. Washington plans a Fourth of July celebration with bicycle races and other events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Samuelson
Washington
Commercial Club Elects Officers at Tuesday Meeting
Dr Henry Hull was elected president of the Commercial Club. H F Darbyshire became vice president and Everett Griffith was chosen secretary and treasurer. The piece notes the Spud Boys annual north fishing trip left the first of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Kelly
Washington Knights of Columbus Council
Henry €. Hull
Commercial Club
H. F. Darbyshire
Everett Griffith
Wind and hail leave eastern county in ruin
A severe wind and hail storm disabled telephone and telegraph wires across the eastern part of the county, causing widespread communication outages and structural damage.
Mrs Stafford Honored Founder at P E O Meeting
Mrs. Stafford one of the original seven P E O founders was the honored guest at M W Bailey's home. An unusual feature was the presenting of Mrs Stafford's original pin lost in 1869 and found in Mrs T Anderson's garden last week.
Wedding Notes James Daniels Edna Gash at Home
The wedding of James Daniels of West Chester and Edna Gash of Macomb Illinois was solemnized at the bride’s home on June 11 1914. David Benson and Mrs Ella T Love were married at the home of Rev W R Sawhttl on June 9th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Coffey
Dunham = Morrison
Wellman
Ruth Shalla
Louis Havel
Heaven
Davenport
Edward Shalla
Fred Havel
Kathleen Downing
Des Moines
Harold Brookhart
EK. Brookhart
West Point
James Daniels
West Chester
Edna Gash
Macomb, Ill
David Benson
Ella T. Love
W. R. Sawhttl
Juve Sth
Illness Strikes Elmer Hughes as Aunt Mids Wells Comes
Baby Elmer Hughes is very ill with a fever described as eland Star fever. His aunt Mids Rath Wells, training as a nurse in Chicago, has arrived to care for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fl—T
Elmer Hughes
Mids Rath Wells
Chicago
Storm delays pastor on way home from Mt Pleasant
The storm hindered Rev. S S Smith of the Methodist church while trying to reach his Mt Pleasan residence. Residents hosted a reception for visiting ladies, serving refreshments as the weather disrupted travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. York
Bloomfield
Church of Christ
Keota
Methodist Church
S&s. Smith
Mt. Pleasan
Forty New Members Joined Baptist Church Service
Forty new members were received at the Baptist church last Sunday. The event marked a milestone for the congregation as new attendees joined during the morning ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Washington Dull Saturday Observed by Business Men
A slow news day in Washington with several businessmen seen sleeping in front of their businesses. The text notes that they do not advertise, implying a quiet scene despite the activity of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Will Build Swo Mrockhart Story On Express Building Flat
Will Build Swo Mrockhart plans a feature on the Express Building project to secure a flat. The report notes local interest from residents and requires permits from the city planning office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Wo Mrockhart
Express
Also Mentioned on This Page
Genealogical Department
C. A. Speer
West Jefferson St
Washingon
A. Speerblank
John W. Vincent
Elizabeth Wilkin
John T. Tate
David J. Ferree
Mary E. Jonson
James W. Braden
Sarah
William Wolcott
Ellen Carpenter
Luther R. White
George McDonnell
Margar
A. Beard
J. T. Tate
Willliam J. Eryestone
Eliza
Weller
Rev. W. D. Shippen
John P. Larue
Mary Jane
Nathaniel W. Foeg
Ester
M. Woodburn
Rev
Levi F. West
Susanna
Pie Po
N. P. Gill
Mary A. Youngs
Jas. R. Doig
Alamanda Haman
Rebec
J. Essiey
Samuel S. Moore
Martha
Thomas McConnell
Beth Freeman
Jas. Ro
Doig
Thornton M. Kaufman
Sarah FE. Dawson
Rev. W. Dennett
J. R. Shields
Phebe Brier
S. P. Young
Ephraim N. Bell
Tary Guar
Wm. B. Bolding
J.P
John F. Deen
Gooding Fordice
Orrin Chipman
J. P
John H. Boyd
Catherine Kennedy
Peter J. Sulivan
John Ross
Mary L. Beuwson
C. P. Reynolds
M. F. Whitecotton
Sarah Wolf
N. Vanhorn
Nancy J. Rus
Chas. H. Gates
Stephen Haden
Rebecca Hell
Henry Crellin
Robert Younger
Benny
Elizabeth Bereiter
Goide Flack
Calif
Desert
Los Angeles
Needles
Cal
Pickwick Hotel
Kansas City
Douds
Iowa City
New Orleans
Becaus
Kansas
Denver
Pave
Grand Canyon
Flagstaff
Pasadena
Gertrude McKee
Rut
Helen
Bloomington
New Jersey
Coon Rapid
L. A
San Berandino
Pomona
Mrs
George Struble
Mr. Lewis
Knights of Pythias
Roberta Brown
M. W. Bailey
Eleanor Bailey Gardner
Nancy
Robin
Florence Hearne’ Brookhart
Pat
George Washington University
M .K. Ladies Aid Society
J. S. Newton
A. L. Newton
Sigourney
Leon Cortissoz
South America
C. 8
Williams
Glenn Zaring
Minnesota
Duane Wade
Sherm Crone
Carolyn
West
A. B. Neiswanger
H. E. Moody
Jay Carris
Long Beach
Dorothea Thompson
Eoma Clemons
H. B Knight
Clinton
Hayden Hughes
Drake
C. EK
Richard McCleery
Toledo
Dickie
District Court
Velva Summit
Pernal Summit
North English
Carl Bryan Johnson
Stanley Bairds
Cedar Rapids
Lawrence Crall
Roy Means
Wilder Bell
Dubuque
Otf
Dr. C Bell
Betty Jones
Auto Mer
W. W W. Morrison
Harwoods
Lucy Errett
Ruth Badenoch
Hamilton
Neb
Mary Lowash
Miles Bradford
Esther McCreedy
Cedar Falls
Fred Moore
Little Dotty Drinkle
Oskaloosa
Dick Ball, Jr
Dave Elder
J. Ellitt Grayson
Forest City
Ellitt
Four Square Gospel Tabernacle
al’ Dewey
Judge
A. Dewey
New York
Paris
Sorbonne
W. B. Dupuis
Daughters of Union Veterans Convention
J. C. Rolce
G. A. Ft
Standard Oil
Rocking Chair
Cearn
Patiens
Folka
Catherine McCarthy
Tyeloth
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!