Work of a Church Hints at Early Washington County Origins
A Washington county historical note traces the First U P Church from its 1841 founding by Rev. Vincent and its Elm tree communion, listing founding members, early elders Jas Dawson and Wm French, and describes its growth from a 16x16 frame building to a remodeled 1896 auditorium. It contrasts Methodist origins in 1838 and recounts later community ties in Wayland with a wedding at Eicher church observed by local youth.
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U.P
Journal
Washington
George C. Vincent
Tom Anderson
Pittsburg
Rev. Vincent
Jas. Dawsop
Wm. French
W. A. Safely
Waverly Cornet Band
Rebecca Rich
Eicher Church
Allebauch
Ella
Emma Wyse
C. K. Lchantz
Jesse Davis
Walter
Early settlers and pastors shape the First Church history
The article traces Choctaw area settlement from 1835 near Crooked Creek, noting Adam Ritchey and Joseph Adam as early builders. It chronicles church growth, pastors including Rev. W. N. Andrews, Rev. W. H. Wilson, Rev. W. C. Williamson, and Rev. A. L. Davidson, with membership figures from 128 in 1848 to 344 under Davidson after seven years, and mentions a remodeled place of worship.
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Washington
Wm. Harvey
Adam Ritchey
Illinois
Joe Smart
Crooked Creek
Joseph Adam
W. N. Andrews
W. H. Wilson
Union
Living Lake
New Bethiel
W. C. Williamson
Keokuk
A. L. Davidson
Des Moines Man Pleads Guilty to Forged Instrument
J P McCoy accused of uttering a forged document admitted guilt in district court and waived sentencing time. He was ordered to confinement in the penitentiary for one year, then held in county jail pending suspension of sentence. He forged Rev Poster’s name on insurance papers while employed by Equitable Life. Also noted is a Iowa Senate resolution urging admission of Caroline Crocker Robinson to the Soldiers' Home as a tribute to Gen Crocker.
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Des Moines
J.P. McCoy
Tie
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Martinsburg
Poster
Tinister
Equitable Insurance
Gen. Crocker
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
One hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo druggists. Cure taken internally, 75 cents a bottle, testimonials free. Also rooming notices for private families seeking furnished or unfurnished suites.
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Hall
I. J. Crenny & Co
Props
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Curtain rises on Noble Outcast and Farland banjo recital
Clay Clement stars in The New Dominion as Noble Outcast with a curtain at 8 30 on March 17. Alfred A Farland brings a solo banjo recital next week with 12 member club and box office seats 25 35 50 75 cents. Warners Comedy Co and The Big 4 Comedy tour Iowa at popular prices with street parade by Co D tomorrow noon.
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Alfred A. Farland
Warners Comedy Co
Iowa
Graham
Co. D
Oscar Dawson Improving After Brighton Runaway Injury
Oscar Dawson, the injured youth from a Brighton runaway incident on Saturday, is reported to be improving.
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Oscar Dawson
Brighton
Court Opens This Afternoon No Business Today
Court convenes this afternoon and will not transact business until tomorrow. High school graduates have written poet James Whitcomb Riley requesting an address at commencement night but no reply has been received yet.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Weather and society notes from Washington Iowa paper
The item lists Iowa forecast and local social happenings in Washington, including meetings, visits by residents, church events, a cat rescue, and a Patrick’s Eve wedding invitation mix up with green invitations and missing venue details.
Shiloh's Vitalizer Guarantee Featured in Ad
An advertisement for Shiloh's Vitalizer promises a printed guarantee on every bottle. The copy notes it treats dyspepsia and liver complaints and lists E C Carris Co as the seller.
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Shiloh
E C. Carris ¢ Co
Academy troubles prompt statement from committee on prank
The committee of SAP HEADed Sp10Ts denies a planned plot by J K P members and says the disturbance was a spur of the moment practical joke. They claim no malice or property damage and protest lack of a hearing. An election by Co D I N G is set for the 25th. Col Guest and Gen Prime tied last time, with Guest favored this year.
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Col. Guest
Gen. Prime
Guest
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