Death notices for W. J. McConaughey and Sophronia Wilbur
W. J. McConaughey died at his East Washington home about 8 this morning. Sophronia Wilbur died at her son A. E. Wilbur’s home two miles south of town at 6 05 in her 76th year. Born 1829 in New York, she married Wm. Nelson Wilbur in 1848. four children were born, three living: A. E. Wilbur, Mrs E. M. Hof, and Curtis Wilbur of Grand Rapids. Funeral by Rev I. B. Schrecken gest. interment Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophronia Wilbur
A. E. Wilbur
Kansas
I. B. Schreckengest
Elm Grove Cemetery
Death of Wm J McConahey in Washington IA
Wm J McConahey died this morning at his home in Fast Washington IA at 7 30. Cause of death la grippe after years of invalidism. Born August 20 182 in Washington County PA he moved to Belmont OH then to this city in 1860. Survived by wife Leonora Ella Bell and seven children Frank John George Robert Ida Berry M E Gregg Merle. Funeral Wednesday at 10 from the residence conducted by Rev F C Ross with interment in city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. McConahey
Washington i
la Grippe
Mr. McConahey
Washington County
Belmont County
Ohio
Leonora Ella Bell
Frank
John
George
Robert
Ida Berry
Brighton
M. E. Gregg
Belmont
Merle
Fon du Lac
Wisconsin
McConahey
Iowa
Second United Presbyterian Church
F. C. Ross
City Cemetery
Keota Resident Harmon Hinkle Dies at 72
Keota March 20 Harmon Hinkle prominent local resident died yesterday at 2 am after a several week illness. He would have been 73 next birthday and is survived by wife E M Richey daughter O S Bowl and son Douglas. Funeral held Tuesday at a List church conducted by a local pastor.
Reverend George Sneath Funeral Details
The Rev George Sneath assisted by the Masonic fraternity will be interred in Keota cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sneath
Masonic Fraternity
Keota
Death of David Benedict of Muscatine reported
Mrs. Charles Rupp of the south side received word of the death of her brother David Benedict of Muscatine from consumption. Benedict, about 49, died yesterday. He leaves a wife and one daughter. The funeral is set for tomorrow and Mrs. Rupp will travel this afternoon at three o'clock to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rupp
David Benedict
Muscatine
Benedict
Rupp
Judge Preston Opens Probate Court. Wells v Hocking Coal Set for Oskaloosa Big Case
Judge Preston arrived this morning and court convened before dinner. A probate case was taken up and after dinner the petit jurors appeared. Thirty five jurors were present with eight or nine excused for this term. Instructions were given and the jury dismissed until nine tomorrow morning. The big case from Oskaloosa Wel ls vs Hocking Coal Co will be heard then and is expected to take two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Oskaloosa
Wel's
Where the People Go Accidents and Marriages Reported
A compact society item notes accidents, deaths, births, and marriages reported promptly by local news gatherers. It highlights ongoing community life and notable events among residents with brief factual entries.
Tulsa Train Tickets Tulsa Visit Through Wednesday Morning
Tulsa Ind Terr special train from Tulsa was delayed and will pass through Tulsa Wednesday morning. Chicago paper notes Tulsa delegation greeted with welcome in Chicago with gas and oil stories. Visitors to be shown city sights before departing for Rock Island. Mrs Bert Wilson and children leave for new home in Canada.
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W. 8. Ayres
Kock Island
Tulsa
Ind. Ter
Chicago
L4 Salle Street
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Great Northern Ho
Tulsa Band
Dearborn
la Salle Street
Egscociaton
Jackson Street
Rosk Island
Bert Wilson
Canada
R. Wilson
Ainsworth Social Notes from March Weekend
Alfie Nicholson returned to Ollie on Saturday after a week with relatives. D. D. Stephens visited Washington for business. Paul and Neal McClanahan of Monmouth traveled to Washington after visiting their sister Mrs Dr Hamilton. D. A. Peterson spent Saturday evening between trains in Washington. Mrs Richard Malin and daughter Myra of Columbus Junction visited M. L. Miller’s home. Mrs Dr Hamilton visited W. J. Hamilton in Washington. Jess McGuire returned from Clio. H. D. Hazlett made a business visit to Weekington. D. L. Baird of Washington visited Walker Crawford home.
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Alfie Nicholson
Ollie
D. D. Stephens
Washington
Paul and
Neal McClanahan
Monmouth
Dr. Hamilton
D. A. Peterson
Richard Malin
Myra
Columbus Junction
M. L. Miller
W. J. Hamilton
Jess McGuire
Clio
H. D. Hazlett
Weekington
D. L. Baird
Walker Crawford
New apprentice in sewing visit notes and travels
Crawfordsville reports a new sewing apprentice and a local visit by John Wonderly from Tarkio Missouri. Henry Sommers acts as Washington caller for the day. W B Lease of Muscatine visited Over Satath with friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs Frank Armstrong and children return to Davenport. Mrs Clyde Beauchamp and children stay with her parents A R Allen in Winfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wonderly
Tarkio
Missouri
Henry Sommers
Washington
W. B. Lease
Muscatine
Frank Armstrong
Davenport
Clyde Beauchamp
Winfield
A. R. Allen
Local Keokuk Area Personal News Roundup
March 17 updates note H G Moore returning from Marengo business trip Jake Trieschmann visiting Mt Pleasant after his father's death Melvin Whietstine starts job with L Kirkpatrick at Wellman lumber yard Amy Hu t to Keswick to work for brother R B in hardware Miss Clyde Singleman returns from Burlington where she attended school Mrs Hon H H Wilson visits daughter Mrs Dr Carle in Garrison W E Whestine visiting this week B W Nicola of Washington in Wellman from Saturday to Monday Mr and Mrs S K Hartman host a gathering for niece Grace Hartman of Washington
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H. G. Moore
Marengo
Jake Trieschmann
Mt. Pleasant
Melvin Whietstine
L. Kirkpatrick
Wellman Lumber Yard
Amy Hu}t
Keswick
R. B
Clyde Singleman
Burlington
H.H. Wilson
Garrison
Iowa
Carle
W. E. Whetstine
B. W. Nicola
Washington
Wellman
S. K. Hartman
Grace Hartman
Letter from Cedar Rapids reports theft linked to John French
Sheriff Teeter receives a letter from Cedar Rapids dated March 19 1965 claiming a man named John French was arrested March 10 1905 with 7 skeleton keys and a telescope full of stolen clothing including pants gloves and belts. The writer suspects the goods were stolen locally and asks investigation by Washington Iowa merchants and surrounding towns.
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Teeter
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Iowa
John French
Revenwald & Weil and Hart
Schafner & Marx
Chicago
H. S. & Marx
Moline
Joseph Kozlovsky
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Pneumonia Claim
Talladega Springs resident J. W. McKinnon reports severe pneumonia improved after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He credits one bottle with cure and endorses it as a sure remedy for sore throat bronchitis coughs and colds. Available at J H Stewart’s drug store 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
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Dr. King
Tj. W. McKinnon
Talladega Springs
Ala
J. H. Stewart
Clergy and local visitors frequent Conesville area
March notes show Mrs. Agnes Swailes and her mother improving health in Conesville with Otto Thode visiting Ottumwa. Rev Carnine concludes services here and travels to Hedrick on trial. Rev Young from Washington and wife attend Carnine home and Congregational meeting with other local visitors from Washington and Gladwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Swailes
Conesville
Henry Boyd
Otto Thode
Ottumwa
Carnine
Hedrick
Young
Washington
John Emmons
Washington and Gladwin
Howard Crozier
Local notes and wedding plans in community update
Will we have the pressure of reporting a wedding very soon. W. E. Auten and Miss Grady have even elected teachers of our public school for the ensuing year. school opening March 20. Grandpa Kos is living with his son, Jes, and family. Tobin & Whitacre shipped four car loads of hogs Wednesday. Mrs. Frank Schnoebaken and Mrs. Mary Schmitt were county seat visitors Thursday. Adolph Votrubia is working for Willie Tellin, Willie Kiefer for Robert Tobin and Jos. Morhafer for Henry Krebs. Frank Welte and Jimmie Horeshow sky are road supervisors for English River township this week. Frank Lintz has another pretty sick horse. Miss Kate Shalla is visiting relatives in West Chester. Sam Swick and family were out from Washington over Sunday. Jack Quinn is working for James Tobin. Frank Horn and family are established nicely in their new home near the Plains church. Mrs. James Shalla entertained a company of friends Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Haveloin the loss of their infant, who lived but a short time. Miss Emma Shalla is Miss Wilson's
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W. E. Auten
Grady
Grandpa Kos
Jes
C. C. Durst
Michael Smith
Billy Arnold
Tobin & Whitacre
Frank Schnoebaken
Mary Schmitt
Adolph Votrubia
Willie Tellin
Willie Kiefer
Robert Tobin
Jos
Morhafer
Henry Krebs
Frank Welte
Jimmie Horeshowsky
English River Township
Frank Lintz
Kate Shalla
West Chester
Sam Swick
Washington
Jack Quinn
James Tobin
Frank Horn
Plains Church
James Shalla
Jos. Havelo
Emma Shalla
Miss Wilson
Eminent Chicago Specialist Treats Patients in Monticello
Dr. W. E. Shallenberger, a prominent Chicago specialist, was at the Lovel House on Tuesday treating several patients. He has visited Monticello for six months and earned a strong reputation for medical skill and courteous conduct.
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W. E. Shallenberger
Chicago
Lovel House
Monticello
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