Theophilus Theophilus and Family Move Westward 1865 1868
A genealogical note recalls Theophilus and family leaving Illinois for Iowa in 1865. It records farm sales, stock and crop values, land deals of 800 acres for 6000, and a 1866 journey to Washington Iowa with son in law Sam Leacox. Diaried travel, church life, and early settlement near Keota are detailed. The writer thanks Mr Kirkpatrick for the manuscript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theophilus
John
James McCune
Illinois
James Wylie Kirkpatrick
Nathaniel
Rispie Township
Clinois River
James Wylie
Iowa
Washington
Illsois
Sam Leacox
Arive
Monmouth
Sam
Dick Turnbull
Kirkspatrick
Community Notes From Hart Indiana Then and Now
Local column shares news from Hart and Alma with Mrs Nellie Wright Mason writing about daughter Mabel Mason Quail earning 59 honor points while studying at Alma College. Stories cover families, visits, illness, charity pledges, a hospital operation, porch-garden art by kindergarteners, and spring moves around South Iowa Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Wright Mason
Hart
Indiana
Mabel Mason Quail
Alma
Michigan
E. N. Wright
Pancake Supper Planned by Presbyterian Men
In Washington ten years ago the Presbyterian men announce their third annual pancake supper at the church on Thursday night. A health meeting was called for next week to discuss a definite health program with a full time health officer and two trained public health nurses. Forty seven representatives from county organizations signed the call. The county would receive 2500 from the Rockefeller foundation if 5000 were paid. The county has a strong health record and hospital facilities. The meeting date is March 9 1923. The American Legion has set aside 300 as a nucleus for a memorial building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smock
Keota
Illinois
Black Hawk
Iowa
Leacox
Chalmer
Theophilus
Sarah
George
Scott
New Boston
Iowa River
Wapello
Keota ‘Lab
Rockefeller Foundation
Auto Show Opens With Large Attendance At Opening Day
The automobile show opened on Thursday attracting over 2,000 visitors on its first day. Merchants presented splendid exhibits linking with the event. Wanda Neiswanger, daughter of Mr and Mrs red Neiswanger, plans to sail June 16 for a summer study abroad in Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Neiswanger
Red Neiswanger
Rome
Boat Wins in 10 Mile Race at New Orleans
Walter Wilde's Meter VI won the 10 mile all class race in New Orleans. The Wilde family is spending winter in Florida. Also note the Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs W H Latta their 50th anniversary celebrated February 28 at Dr C A Boice home. They have six children and have never lost a child or grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wilde
New Orleans
Wilde
Florida
W. H. Latta
J. B. Adams
Ainsworth
Deaths of the Week Hesseltine Mulhern Latta
Hesseltine aged 83 died February 24 of pneumonia. He was a Civil War soldier and long-time county resident since 1852. Mulhern aged 75, former Crawfords ville resident, died February 25 at his Greenfield Iowa home in 1925. Latta aged almost 80 died February 26 1923 at his home, a Civil War veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesseltine
George Hesseltine
Mulhern
John Mulhern
Crawtfordsville
Greenfield
Iowa
Laua
John M. Latta
Harding Girl Elizabeth Dies at Home in Washington Iowa
Elizabeth Harding aged eight died at her Washington Iowa home on February 27 1923. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Elizabeth Harding
Washington
Iown
Crawford Marions Death After Fall Dates and Details
Crawford Marion Crawford a Civil War veteran died from a fall on February 24 1923 at his home in town Authorities recorded the incident as the cause of death with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Marion Crawford
Field Meet Back in 1900 at Maxwelton Golf Club
The Evening Journal recounts December 4 1900 field meet at Washington Iowa in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Brookhart. Contests include golf ball race putting contest driving nail blindfold drawing and more. Winners: James Brookhart Mrs Bailey Mrs Scofield Anna Henderson Ralph Dougherty Orville Elder with related anecdotes and remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Evening Journal
Roberts
James Brookhart
Bailey
Norman Scofield
Anna Henderson
Ralph Dougherty
Orville Elder
Paul Reed
Miss Poor
Dougherty
Carl Roberts
Maxwelton Golf Club
Washington
Iowa
Bess Scofield
Kate Stichter
Jim Brookhart
Jas. Brookhart
Will White
Ida Roberts
Fred Smith
Minnie Klass
Mrs. Bailey
Miss Brookhart
Mra Fulton
Mra. Dougherty
Indian Skirmishes on the Oregon Trail Highlighted by Veteran
James M. Thompson of Washington Iowa recalls 1860s cavalry actions along the Oregon and Mormon trails through Wyoming and Colorado. He notes key engagements at South Pass Sweetwater Bridge St Mary's Stage Station and Platte River, the death of Lt Caspar Collins at Casper and the eerie fate of missing soldiers and Indian dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Wyoming
James M. Thompson
Washington
Iowa
Thompson
Rock Springs
Fort Bridger
Ohio Volunteer Cavalry
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Colorado
Dakota Territory
William O. Collins
Fort Collins
Colo
Fort Laramie
Jim Bridger
la Ramie
Missouri River
Pacific Coast
Ohio
Caspar Collins
Fort Caspar
South Pass
Oregon Trail
Mr. Thompson
Nebraska
St. Mary's Stage Station
Sweetwater
Sweetwater Bridge
Liz Collings
Casper
Platte River
Collins
West
Connor
Tongue River
Sheridan
Red Cloud
War Department
Mud Springs
Rush Creek
Labelle Creek
Football Party Honors Brookhart Couple in Washington
A football event celebrated Mr. and Mrs. James Brookhart marking their October marriage and return to Washington. Margaret Brookhart Berger reports her father received a massive tin golf cup trophy, notable for its size and height requiring ordering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brookhart
Washington
Margaret Brookhart Berger
Man Dies at Home in Keota of Heart Attack
Fifty eight year old man died at his Keota home of a heart attack on last Monday February 27. The report notes the death occurred at the residence with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Notable Deaths in Local Notices
Smith Jay Smith aged about 44 died on Tuesday February 28 1923 after a long paralysis Messer Lorene Messer of Olds aged 30 died February 19 1933 in separate obituaries reflecting community losses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Jay Smith
Tuesaday
Messer
Lorene Messer
Olds
Marker-Willard Stalker, Veteran, Aviator Killed In Richland
War veteran and WWII era aviator died Sunday afternoon February 26 after falling from a train in Richland. He was nearly 43. Mayer Mrs George Mayer of Keota died Tuesday February 28 at home at age 30, daughter of Mr and Mrs Singmaster. Cause pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Stalker
Richland
Mayer
George Mayer
Keota
Singmaster
Margaret Singmaster
Birtha Landess Richard Allen Land ees of Brighton Born
Birtha Landess and Verner Landess of Brighton announce the birth of their son Richard Allen Land ees on February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landess
Richard Allen Landees
Brighton
Verner Landess
Rabenold-Boy Born at Crawfordsville County Hospital
A baby boy weighing 4 pounds 13 ounces was born to Mr and Mrs J D Rabenold at the county hospital near Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabenold
J. D. Rabenold
Crawfordsville
Richardson Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Richardson
A Richardson couple welcome a boy born in March at the local hospital. Parents Mr Wilbur Richardson and Mrs Richardson celebrate the birth with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Wilbur Richardson
Riverside Bohemia native Mrs Stranksy dies at 75
Mrs Anthony Stransky, born in Bohemia, died at her Riverside home last Tuesday at nearly 76 years old. She lived in Riverside for many years and was known in the local community. Her death notice lists her as a longtime resident and a devoted mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Law
Frank Skipton
Skiptons
South
Iowa Ave
Thergeat
Steven Skipton
Stransky
Anthony Stransky
Bohemia
Riverside
Can you really look at a man with side whiskers without smiling
A humorous headline questions whether a person can resist grinning at a man sporting distinctive side whiskers. The snippet implies playful social commentary and a lighthearted tone.
Dorothy Tracy Dies at Richland February 27
Tracy died at Richland on Monday February 27. She was related to Harry Davis and to Miss Lewis and Mrs Jim Baird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Dorothy Tracy
Richland
Harry Davis
Lewis
Jim Baird
Day Laborers Remain Readily Found for Quick Business
A speaker notes the advantage of hiring men who work by the day since their availability is predictable and easy to locate for urgent tasks. The remark emphasizes dependable access to temporary labor.
Nobody Ugly Yet Popular Says Parade of Men
A humorous note claims many men are unattractive yet widely liked, comparing them to Santa Claus to underline a common paradox in public appeal. The piece plays on appearances versus charm and social popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
College Glee Club Admission Rules Questioned
A statement questions whether a boy with a single given name could gain entry to a college glee club, suggesting concerns about naming conventions or eligibility criteria affecting membership.
Death of Senator Walsh Dominates Week
The week recalls the death of Senator Thomas Walsh of Montana, sent a wave of personal loss through the community due to radio ties at the Democratic convention. Other items include Walter Boyer's illness, D A R conference plans in Des Moines, Harry Gadberry's arrest for carrying concealed weapons, and local social and civic events across Washington and Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Walsh
Montana
Mr. Walsh
Preachers Wife Faces Judgment From Church Romance
A sharp quote reflects social tensions as a preacher’s wife is blamed for attracting rival suitors and the moral scrutiny of congregants. The remark underscores gender expectations within church communities and the gossip that follows clergy families.
Amateur Entertainer Competition Draws Mixed Reactions
Community debate questions the appeal of amateur entertainment events, with supporters citing local talent and neighbors enjoying evenings out while skeptics fear lack of professional polish and wider interest.
Home Merchants Push Credit Deals in Big Towns
Questioning if shoppers pay cash in large towns and buy on time at home, the excerpt hints at merchants pressuring consumers with credit offers. The tone suggests concern over heavy promotion of payment plans.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Genealogical Department
Kirkpatrick Patterson
Rapp
Covenanter Church
Achors
Utica
Rocking Chair
W. A. Gibson
Gibson
Sally Mercer
Alice Gibson Mercer
Phil
Colorado Springs
Col
The
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Harry McCall
Margaret Hales Rose
Beamer
Bald P. W
France
John Beamer
U. S. Glenn
Mary Welch
Charlotte Foster
Newspapers
Gas and Electric Company
Virginia Warfel
New York City
George Buckley
Rudy Vallee
Effie Dunning
Virginia
George Gallup
New Rochelle
Macys
Schuyler Livingston
Journal
Legion
American Legion
H. J. Boice
Poison Creek
Deer Creek
Camp Marshall
St. Mary's
Washington, D. C
H. J. Rolce
Lt. Collings
Birtha
Walter Boyer
West Chester
Verne Kerr
Des Moines
Harry Gadberry
Powersville, Mo
Washington National Bank
John Jackson
Star Route Mail
Eastern Mail
P. BE. Os
W. J Masson
Margaret Alice Stewart
L. S. Patterson
C. A. Dewey
L. B. Lupton
Memorial Craftsmen of Iowa
S. W. Livingston
Globe Trotters
William Knottnerus
Guthrie Center
Claire Dewey
Mrs. Dewey
Irene Wagner
Edgar Stout
Waterloo
W. W. Bowers
Jessica
Aileen Milligan
Iowa City
W. D. Milligan
Sally McCreedy
Mrs. W. R. McCreedy
Chas McCleary
Africa
Washington County
Alex Miller
John Speidel
Jerry Kelly
Barbour
Ames
Ruth Erb
Wellman
L. V. Marner
Kalona
Wellman Oon
Mae Crone
Marguerite MacGugin
Helen Critz
Presbyterian Missionary Society
BE. R. Satchett
Supt. J. H. Peet
Fr. FE. Smith
Democratic Central Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Helen Masson
Ruth Marie Morrison
Mareia Wehrle
W. al White
Mart White
N. D. Anderson
Chas. Corvette
W.S. Reister and Sons Poultry Co
Priebe and Sons of Chicago
Reister Creamery
Milan Thompson
Interchurch Group
McNamara
East Jefferson Street
Belle Gray Rice
Crawfordsville High
Burlington
Wyman
Atchison and
Buter
C. @. Wilson
Don Sherman
E. D. Morrison
Ross von Nostrand
Ss. W. Livingston
Charles Thomas
Eastwood
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!