Marriage Records Continued in County Genealogical Column
A county genealogical column lists marriage records with dates and officiants including George F. Johnson Rev. W. F. Watson and others. Entries span May to July 1858 with pairs such as Martin Scranton Jane Nicholson George H. Hardy Catherine Godlove and Elizabeth Marshall Thomas Todd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Scranton
Jane Nicholson
George F. Johuson
J. P
George H. Hardy
Catherine Godlove
W. F. Watson
The Retreat To The Farm
Helen Livingston recounts leaving city life to return to the family farm amid mounting debt and shifting markets. The narrative traces hardship, labor, and renewed purpose as the narrator and neighbors confront overproduction, price swings, and the social upheaval shaping rural life.
The Rocking Chair Brigade at the Young Cabin Relic
The article recalls the early Forties era at a Sunset Park log cabin, once home to the Young family, now preserved by the Daughters of the American Revolution. It notes furniture rearrangements, the plan to use downstairs as a meeting space, and aims to host baking in the old Dutch oven while preserving heirlooms including a French coin found by Charley Duell.
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Sunset Park
Nancy Springer
Nancy
Daughters of the American Revolution
Billy Moore
D A. R
Robert Young
Charley Duell
J. A. Harwood
J. F. Lemmon
Mies Besse Conager
Youngs
W. P. Rose
Hubert Patterson
Patterson
Elmer Cherry
Pipe organ factory eyed for town site and jobs
Rumors say a pipe organ factory may be established here with a purchase of Jackson Pipe Organ Co. stock in Chester Missouri. About twelve families could relocate, and around 50 men would gain employment, needing roughly $9,000 to buy machinery and material. the brick building later known as Mills Seed Co. is tied to the site summary.
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Jackson Pipe Organ Co
Chiester
Chester
Jackson
The
Mills Seed Co
Washington Pearl Button Co
Pelican Snags Own Fisherman Story in Sarasota
Venetia hunter Styles Scott reeled in a two pound trout aboard a boat near Sarasota when a pelican swooped in and snatched the fish. Scott continued to reel and landed both the trout and the pelican, creating a legendary fish story for the local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Fla
Styles Scott
Venetia
Hog Weight-Teller George Hobson Gains Local Fame
Moe Pp George Hobson, who lives east of Bolechow, has become famed in the region for accurately estimating hog weights. He claims he can tell a hog’s weight by hearing it squeal, a skill praised by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolckow
Moe
George Hobson
Bolechow
Hobson
Picnic at Hickory Grove Farm July Fourth Celebration
A picnic is planned at Hickory Grove farm on July 4 with Milt Dicken in a wild west outfit. A Go og program is prepared and the event aims to beat a town celebration in Alto pieces.
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Hickory Grove Farm
Milt Dicken
Alto
Local visitors join families for summer stays in town
Rochester Minnesota visitors Mr and Mrs BK Obermann arrive to spend the season with Mrs Nite B Law and Miss Blair Law. Lincoln Nebraska’s L A Bingham and children Margaret and Richard visit the Lemmon home. The Old Age Pension tax collection will move to other county towns next week to simplify the process.
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BK. Obermann
Rochester
Mina
Nite B. Law
Blair Law
L. A. Bingham
Margaret
Richard
Lincoln
Nebr
SS. Lemmon
Bingham
Isabelle Lemmon
Washington pair wed in Iowa City and Wellman
Miss Hazel Lucille Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Baker married Archie Edward Godwin son of Mr and Mrs John Godwin in Iowa City on June 14 A John Paul Yoder formerly of Washington Junior College married Velma Brenneman of near Kalona on June 17 The Washington municipal band played at the Riverside firemen sponsored evening entertainment.
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Hazel Lucille Baker
Howard Baker
Archie Edward Godwin
John Godwin
Washington
Iowa City
John Paul Yoder
Near
Wellman
Wauehington Junior College
Mi Velma Brenneman
Kalona
Washington Municipal
Riverside Firemen
Fred Reid
T. V. Wwaerr
Iowa
Wilma Walker
S. U
Dudley Buck
Chicago
Alice Chilcote
Frank A. Chilcote
Maymount
Saskatchewan
Canada
Carl
Frank Chilcote
Spring Hill
Chilcote
Death of Al J Wagner Recorded for Burial
Word of the death of Al J Wagner former Washington Kiah reached here Friday afternoon in Ottawa Illinois. The body was to be brought here Saturday June 24 for burial.
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al J Wagner
Washington Kiah
Ottawa
Milk Dealer Quashes Blaze With Quick Action
Barclay Kinsman milk dealer came upon a NiGto cycle driver who set a fire causing a blaze near Middleborg Alass. He used a bottle of Kinsman's milk to quickly extinguish the flames.
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Middleborg
Barclay Kinsman
New York
Kinsman
The Goose Step in German Infantry Parades
The goose step is described as the straight legged parade march once used by German infantry. It emphasizes rigid posture and synchronized timing during drills and publicly staged formations.
Passing Years in Washington and Okoboji Trip Briefs
Two small local items note Miss Ida Harmon and Miss Mant Essley shopping in Chicago with their nephew Sammy McCleery. A second brief mentions Myrtle Macon Dorothea Thompson Clarice Wentzel and Mabel Livingston leaving for Lake Okoboji to represent the local high school Girl Reserves with Pageant Queen Lois Griffith and attendants listed.
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Chicago
Ida Harmon
Mant Essley
Sammy’’ McCleery
Okoboji
Myrtle Macon
Dorothea Thompson
Clarice Wentzel
Mabel Livingston
Lake Okoboji
Girl Scout Movement Aims to Start Washington Troop
Mrs. F A Kinney Iowa City executive spoke at an Improvement League luncheon about launching a Washington Girl Scout troop. The movement began in 1912 in the United States. a prior local troop under an Inter Church committee existed briefly but later ended.
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F. A. Kinney
Iowa City
Improvement League
Washington
United States
Local notices and student updates from Minneapolis trip home
Hong Today reports Miss Anna Henderson home on vacation from Minneapolis. Louise Burnell visits at the Cunningham home. The Democrat notes 80 years ago the Christian Science church planned seating and dedication. Mason complains of poisoning from Pizen Ivory. Alyce Fluke returns from Northwestern University. Hallie Burdo, a Washington Pa teacher, returns for vacation and is reported doing nicely.
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Hong
Anna Henderson
Minneapolis
Louise Burnell
Cunningham Ome
Democrat Science Church
Christian Science People
Alice Fluke
Pat
Alyce
Northwestern University
Chicago
Hallie Burdo
Washington
Hallie
The
Democrat
Methodists hold open house at rebuilt parsonage
The parsonage recently rebuilt after a fire hosted an open house this afternoon. The community notes weddings, club events, and local news as residents plan July Fourth picnics and attend various ceremonies around town.
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Pp. Um
Steck-Sproatt Nuptials Set At Mrs Steck’s Home
The wedding of Miss Mary Steck and J. Sproatt occurred at the home of the bride’s mother Mrs H F Steck on June 17. The bride wore a dark blue traveling suit and matching hat, with bridesmaid Blanche Guthrie in a pink linen suit.
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Gertrude McGugin
Hickory
B. Ll. McGugin
Robert 8. Phillips
Woodrow
Davenport
Mabel
Mary Jane
James, Jr
H. F. Steck
Mary Steck
J. Sproatt
Blanche Guthrie
Palmer Endorsed for National G A R Commander at Burlington Meet
J Palmer received endorsement for national commander at the state gathering in Burlington Town. J M Thompson attended the encampment and previously worked in the Burlington Hawkeye composing room from 1872 to 1873.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
J Palmer
Burlington
Town
J. M. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
City considers election on buying old Methodist church
The city council plans to call an election to decide whether to purchase the former Methodist church for remodeling into a new City Hall, pending voter approval.
Home Builders Dept to Open by July First
The Washinon Loan and Trust Co announces a Home Builders Department will open by July 1 to help more people own homes. Frank Rogers operates a second new bus with filming gear. the bus figured in the Brighton bus war where no one was killed but tensions ran high.
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Wall Street
Riral
Wis Warthe
Farai
Wardeb
Marek
Middle States
Home Builders Dept
Washinon Loan and Trust Co
Frank Rogers
Brighton
Cigar Bet Tangle Over Old Skirmish Evokes Thirty Five Years
An old dispute resurfaces as Hoot Fell and Wester Ho Wil son accuse Date Ballard of taking cigars from Frank Wilson’s shop after a boot toppled a display. W A Cook confirms purchase with a payoff tied to a bet resolved after many years, suggesting long running interest.
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Wester Ho Wilson
Ballard
Frank Wilson
W. A. Cook
Ward Store Holds Friday Night Steak Roast
The Montgomery Ward store hosted a steak roast Friday night drawing local shoppers and staff. Organizers promoted the event as a casual gathering with food and community spirit for customers and employees.
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Montgomery Ward
Kidnaper of Davenport Men Captured Rejoice Friday
Residents celebrated Friday after authorities announced the arrest of the kidnapper suspected in the abduction of three Davenport men. The capture ends days of alarm and relief spread through the community.
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Genealogical Department
Columpus
C. A. Speer
West
Jefferson St
Adaress
Thomas J. Todd
Elizabeth
Henry Nicholas
George F. Johnson
Johnna W. Radbaugh
Mar
G. W. Rouse
Mary A
Casey
W. Emond
Burns
W. M. Kimberly
Mariah
Ptea
Aan
P. Davidson
John Francisco
Wim. S. Beaty
Sarah J
G. W. Teas
Abraham Beenblossorm
Mary Sparz
Rev. W. Shippen
John Berrie
Josephine
AsSa Richardson
Eliza
Beth A. Lee
Wm. H. Roberts
Milton Lingo
Sarah A. Mar
Ling
S. P. Young
George W. Bennett
Dorcus Elliot
W. PF. Watson
Josiah K. Shipley
Mary K. James
John English
T. J. Brink
Candis S. Farly
W. B. Bolding
C. C. Tallman
Jayne
Nathaniel M. Irwin
Beth M. Temple
Chas. Singmaster
Helen Livingston
University of California, Los Angeles
Western College
Pawnee
Miles
Woodworth County
Mary
Aiphand
Sony
Ile
Hunce
Rocking Chair
Alex Miller
Tale of the
Lois Griffith
Alma Karel
Capitola Brindley
Mildred Rice
Florence Carr
Edith Otto
Mary Tucker
Aletha Holmes
Lola Crone
Golda Schulty
Lacey Dempsey
Mildred Mauthe
Clara Eagle
Gladys Mace
Dorothy Ward
Helen Wilson
Mason
Kathleen Coffey
E. D. Morrison, Jr
Wellman Methodist Church
Walter Q. Hayes
Frank Martin
Milwaukee, Wis
Julia Cavender
Priscilla Junkin
Dan Brindley
Ralph Thompson
John Speidel
Des Moines
Legislative Interim Committee
D. of A. V
J. N. Phillips
Phillips
Claude Webb
Santa Ana
California
W. B. Dupuis
Department
Cedar Township
Jo N. Phillips
U. V
U. P
Wsial
Carl Roberts
R. N. Berry
Sioux City
Colorado
A. FE. Baldrige
J. M. Kelly
Dew Moines
H. O'Donnell
Gerald T. Bergan
Dho Cea
Ed Heel
Norning
Washington County Hospital
H. E. Moody
Lone Each
Calif
Jay Carris
Elgin Ll
H A. Strohm
Carris
Strohm
Chamber of Commerce
Myron BR. Tinnes
Nick Tinnes
Dutch Creek
Sidney Correll
Kenosha Wis
Jay Aimee Semple McPherson
Speke
Foursquare Gospel Church
Walnut Women's Club
Stanley Baird
Navajo Club
F. M Ritchey
West Chester
Kamp Kory
John Lemmon
Grange Glover
T. J. Dempsey
Mary Allissie
Dubuque
JF. J McNamara
Mrs. McNamara
Ellen Morrison
Artis Institute
Chi‘vo
Mrs
Julius Kunik
Hee
Betty Ann
John Wings
John Albert, Jr
Bor
Ed Griffith
Missokone
Oskoda, Mich
P. EB. O
State Assembly
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