Genealogical notes from War of 1812 veterans
Archibald Graham of Renwick Geary in Captain Robinson’s company 134th Regiment Penn Militia War of 1812 with 40 acres dated Jan 10 1854. John Graham son of Jane Rogers widow of Andrew Rogers private in Captain Anderson’s Company 1st Regiment Penn Militia War of 1812 with 80 acres dated Dec 1 1852.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Graham
Renwick Geary
Robinson
John Graham
Jane Rogers
Andrew Rogers
S.W
John Farley
Cowen
Illinois
N.W
Dewid E. Eckert
Nancy Courtney
John Courtney
Tibb
Mathew Stevenson
James Bailey
Powell
Tenn
Florida
Land Grants To War of 1812 Veterans Across Sections
A docket lists several land grants issued in the mid 1800s to War of 1812 veterans. Names include Jesse S. Stewart James Pollock Norace B. Sisson John Farley William W. Willingham and others. Each entry notes the officer unit militia and country of origin with section and range descriptions and acreage.
Arbor Day and community life in Washington
Arbor Day at Sunset Park drew W R C members and locals for tree planting led by Rev. Carl Klein. The piece covers DAR plans, a log cabin project, community social notes, health unit plans, obituaries, and local personalities including Miss Ina McDowell and the Brookhart family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
W R. C
Carl Klein
DAR
Saul
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List
Mt Pleasant resident Max Swartzendruber admitted for observation. Arthur Yoder Wellman admitted for medical treatment and later discharged home. Bert Campbell discharged this morning. Don Muick underwent tonsillectomy. Mrs June Laney River side admitted last evening. Mrs Henry Berdo discharged for home. Mrs Charles George discharged yesterday afternoon. Mrs T B Davison discharged home in Brighton. Bobbie Porter and Don Minick discharged last evening. Wanda McKean Crawfordsville underwent appendectomy. Lydia Swartzendruber Wellman admitted yesterday afternoon. also underwent appendectomy this morning. Mrs Roy Caviness and baby daughter Karem discharged yesterday afternoon. Mrs Orville Cary Wellman discharged yesterday afternoon. Mrs C A Taylor Ainsworth admitted yesterday afternoon for observation. Miss Lydia Swartzendruber Wellman underwent appendectomy this morning. Mrs Lucille Robertson Jackson underwent tonsillectomy. Mrs A C Taylor discharged home in Ainsworth. Mary Dettweiler Wellman underwent appendectomy last night. Rollie Miller admitted last night for observation. Mrs Roy Moore Airsworth underwent minor operation. Carl Ward admitted last evening for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Swartzendruber
Mt Pleasant
Arthur Yoder
Wellman
Bert Campbell
Don Muick
Charles George
T. B. Davison
Brighton
Bobbie Porter
Don Minick
Wanda McKean
Crawfordsvile
Lydia Swartzendruber Ot Wellman
Roy Caviness
Karem
Orville Cary of
C. A. Taylor
Ainsworth
Lydia Swartzendruber Wellman
Lucille Robertson Jackson
A. C. Taylor
Mary Dettweiler
Rollie Miller
Roy Moore
Airsworth
Mrs Terry Visits New York Before Returning Home
Mrs. Claude Terry, visiting for two weeks, left Thursday for New York to visit her daughter Helen who is married and lives there. She plans a return stop here on her way home, as Dr. Perry expects to join her in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Terry
New York
Helen
Dr. Perry Exeets
Cherries damaged by freeze. Music Week plans set
Fruit reports indicate cherries spoiled by last Friday night’s freeze while peaches are hurt though pears and apples remain sound. Music Week is nearly planned for the first week in May with Jeannette Roths and Carolyn McCleery featured. The county conservation committee is made permanent. The Shannon Heights sub-district sale drew many lots, with auctions promoting rapid local growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Rothschild
Carolyn McCleery
Iast
Washington
H. A. Shannon
Shannon Heights
Kalona Meeting Draws Washington Women at Federation
Forty women from Washington attended the Kalona County Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting held yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Washington
County Federation of Womens Clubs
Idaho Bride to Stay Until June
Home from Idaho Dwinnie Rankin who married Mr Thompson and now resides in Idaho will remain here until June when her husband will join her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Dwinnie Rankin
Mr. Thompson
Brown Couple Plans Move Into Updated East Washington Home
Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Brown plan to move today into their newly purchased residence on East Washington Street. The home has been remodeled and redecorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Brown
East Washington Street
Mel Logan Faces Dilemma Over Schantz Will
Pickle-Mel Logan struggles to record in German the details of Joe Schantz's will. The legal matter centers on interpreting the German text for the will’s provisions and its implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Logan
Joe Schantz
Mel
Md Mt. Pleasant President to resign over wife's illness
Dr. V. S. Smith, completing his eighth year as president of Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, resigns due to the serious condition of Mrs. Smith. Barbara Miller of Washington is chosen as one of three editors for the Iowa Literary Magazine at Iowa City to publish top Iowa student work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. S. Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan College
Barbara Miller
Washington
Iowa City
Iowa Literary
Lowa
Dog Poisoning Incident Raises Local Outcry
A dog in the neighborhood was found poisoned last Friday morning, prompting concern among residents. The incident appears to have harmed an innocent animal, with questions arising about motive and the potential danger to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow
Ernest Lemmon
Keeley Attorney Arrives in Chicago on Business Trip
Attorney W. M. Keeley has come to Chicago for several weeks on business. Mrs. Keeley and the party will stay here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. M. Keeley
Builders Erect Scaffolding for Methodist Church
New Church built scaffolding for the Methodist church using 4000 feet of lumber with Jim Fishburn assisting. The community expresses happiness at these two contributing to church construction under any circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Latchett
the Methodist Church
Jim Fishburn
Dawson Dies in Nebraska at 20 Years Ago
Sol Dawson a renowned Washington figure died in Nebraska from pneumonia. He was celebrated for his picturesque presence and prominence in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Sol Dawson
Washington
Nebraska
Matrimony Bans Pronounced by Father Sueppel
Last Sunday Father Sueppel pronounced bans of matrimony for Houeh Dougall and Bertha Rein er, marking a church marriage preparation step for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houeh Dougall
Bertha Reiner
Sueppel
Ralph Scott Reported Seriously Ill at Stuart Hotel
Ralph Scott is reported seriously ill at the Stuart hotel with medical attention sought. The notice provides no further details on condition or timing of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Scott
Stuart Hotel
Local Patriotic Notices Call for Recruits and Meetings
More men enlist as patriotic meetings spread across the community. A notice calls for twelve to fifteen able youths with no dependents to join, while conscription topics are discussed. Twenty five locals plan to attend a Turlington meeting on food shortages. Alex Miller is sought for patriotic addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company K
Turlington
Alex Miller
Mrs Stewart Dies in Churchwood Club Circles
Mrs Lav erie Stewart, wife of CCN Stewart, a leading figure in churchwood club circles, died May 1 at age 57. She was recognized for local philanthropy and active community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Laverie Stewart
CCN
Birth of Warren's son reported in Pontiac
Mr and Mrs Caleb Warren announced the birth of a son to Dr and Mrs George Warren of Pontiac born in May. The date appears garbled as May 32 but confirms the new arrival and parental names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Leon
Caleb Warren
George Warren
Pontiac, m
New House Berdo Plans Premier Home Next Year
Tom Berdo announces a new house in town to be completed next year. Officials describe the project as a premium addition to the local housing market, with details on location and materials to be released later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Berdo
Meeting Held At Graham To Discuss Food Situation
A farmers meeting was held at Graham to address the food situation. Ralph Livingsten attended and participated in the discussion about local crops supplies and market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Graham
Ralph Livingaten
Pants Controversy Sparks Voter Concern Across Town
A local commentary warns that exposing boys to political influence sets a bad precedent as Henry Berdo follows the example of Joe Giltner and predicts more youths becoming voters in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Giltner
Henry Berdo
Deaths of the Week: Mrs Etta Lincoln Roberts
Mrs Etta Lincoln Roberts dies April 25 at 72 widow of late William Roberts who was an agent at Haskins and killed in an auto accident in 1922.
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Roberts
Etta Lincoln Roberts
William Roberts
Haskins
Local Obituaries Note Sudden Deaths in Kalona and Columbus Junction
McCormmac J Hubert M Cormac aged 65 died in Columbus Junction on April 25. Wertz D W Werte aged 8% died suddenly on April 26 while mowing his lawn in Kalona.
Long Beach Man Van Atta Dies. Civil War-era figure
Van Atta of Long Beach California, once a resident and son of a minister killed in the Civil War, passed away last week. He was in his eighties and is survived by his wife Margaret McClelland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Atta
Will van Atta
California
W. B
Academy
W. F. van Atta
Long Beach
Rev van Atta
Margaret McClelland
Local Obituaries Run In Small Ohio Communities
Whetstine WFE former editor of the Columbus Jonetson Safe Guard died in Toledo on April 27. Fichtner Homer Fichtner of Brighton aged fifty four died April 27 of flu and complications. Brinning Lewis Brinning native of Dutch Creek died April 28 at his niece's home at seventy seven. He and his twin brother H H were inseparable.
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L C. Brinding
H. H
Arthur Duensing
Elsie Brinving
Washington
Whetstine
WFE
Whietstine
Columbus Jonetson Safe Guard
Toledo
Lowar
Fichtner
Homer Fichtner
Brighton
Brinning— Lewis
Bd.c
Death of Alice C Cunningham in April
Alice C Cunningham eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Join H Cunningham died suddenly at her parents home on April 29. The notice states the family and residence but gives no further details.
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Alice Cunningham
Alice
Mort Keeley
Mort
Mrs. Keeley
Pat
Buddy
Susie Johnson
Keeleys
Patricia (Beers
Cunninghame Alice Cugningham
Mra
Join H Cunningham
Anderson Woman Dies After Illness at Clinton Hospital
Mrs W A Anderson formerly of Washington died at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton on April 30 after several weeks illness. She was forty two. She leaves her husband one daughter Heatrice and two sons Walter George and Robert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Anderson
Washington
Chester
Elm Grove
Ted Anderson
Mra W. J Brooks
James
Barbara
Brooks
Rees-Mirs Reported Dead in Muscatine Hospital
Jacob Rees aged fifty four of Crawfordville died at the Muscatine hospital on April 29 following an illness. The deceased was a local resident and attended by Dr. H. L. Carter. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Reed funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rees
Mirs
Jacob Rees
Crawfordaville
Muscatine
Flood Rises Floodwaters Flood Skunk River
Water levels on the Skunk River rise to two stories high, flooding neighborhoods and driving rats from lower quarters as residents seek safe ground and authorities monitor the record crest.
Decorated Court House With Risqué Ceiling Theme
An observer notes the court house redecorations featuring a bottle green walls and pink ceiling. The central ceiling cluster of underdressed Cupids prompts concern about morality and distraction for front-row attendees during court sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Breseoers
New dental parlor opens over Klein's store
Dr EE M Mc Conaughey has leased the rooms above Klein's store to open a new dental parlor. The space was formerly occupied by Dr Bolee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EE. M. McConaughey
Klein's
Bolee
Frank Siege Joins Wilde and Co. as Law Former Role Replaces
Frank Siege begins work for Wilde and Co. next week taking the position formerly held by Mr. Law. The move assigns Siege to the same duties and responsibilities aligned with the previous role at the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dob
Frank Siege
Wilde and Co
Law
Henry Hull May Head Greek Hospital Crew If War Ends
Henry Hull of Chicago may travel to Greece to join hospital staff if the Greece Turkey war ends. If the war continues, Dr Nicholas Senn of Chicago may be appointed Surgeon General, with Hull among the hospital crew if Senn goes. Hull is a steady, deserving young man with notable medical knowledge and many friends hope for this experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Henry Hull
Chicago
Gireece
Turkey
Nicholas Senn
Nene Hull
Henry
Benn
Mre Raymond Minietk Returns to Work After Illness
Mre Raymond Minietk went back to work too soon after a flu attack and has fallen back to bed. The setback prolongs recovery and prompts concern from family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Raymond Minietk
Damascus Shrine Hosts Notable Public Reception
Damascus Shrine held a public reception Tuesday night praised as one of the nicest affairs. Speaker Harry X. Cole, installing officer, won many friends with an excellent speech. Past Supreme Worthy High Priestess Rose M. Reid gave a splendid contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Shrine
Harry X. Cole
Rose M. Reid
Community News Roundup Adds Local Happenings
Washington this week saw the McCutchen couple buy the James Brookhart home on East Washington and plan a May 15 move. Alumni from Monmouth College held a YMCA reunion, and a brooder fire burned 400 chicks. County health efforts expand while theater, church, and school events fill the city calendar.
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BMS de Mdibotas
Wade Journal
Iowa
Rage
County
Genealogical Department
Washington County
A. Speer
Hales of
The
West
Jefferson St
Jesse S. Stewart
Samuel Lewis
Samuel Brewer
James Pollock
John B. Allieson
Norace B. Sisson
James Weatherspoon
William W. Willingham
John Grass
Dickenson
Virginia
Moy
Y. W
Etta Conner
Ollie
Wess Madison Street
Ina McDowell
Krm Cutehen
James Brookhart
McCutchen
Coppock Highway
Des Moines Register
Gertrude Bowman
Girl Scouthouse
State Bank
Honolulu
Althea Montgomery
Walsh
Myrtle McCleery
Johnson Club
John McCail
McCleery
KR. KE. Dougherty
Presbyterian Church
Mission Field
Anne Burrell Terry
Helen Keck
Public Affairs
FE. D. Morrison
W. McLaughlin
Terry
Norman
Norm
Pete’ Junghruth
Cutchen
Mr Sexton
Dr. Sexton
McCutchens
Brookhart Place
June Laney
Riverside
Priday Carl Ward
Jook
H. M. Richer
County Conservation Committee
Khmeer
Elmer Gantry
Sinclair Lewis
C. R. McCutchen
South Iown Ave
Dr. Alcorn
the Fox
Will
Gladys Ahearn
Russell Frink
Monmouth College
Y.M.C.A
Joe Shalla
W. A. Hollard
St. Louis, Mo
W. L. Holland
Minnie Jennings
Calif
Keith Adams
Margaret Norton
Loren Luithly
St. James Church
Camp Fire
Orgatuzing
Herbert
Bible Department
Washington Hotel
Gideon Society
Case Field
D. D. Welch
Dubuque University
State Liquor Commission
Maggie Foster
J. PD. Dayton
Pearl Whistler
Washington, D. C
Malta
Helen Applegate
Janesville
Wis
Mauree
Rock County
Virginia Shannon
Ireta Willits
Cedar Falls
Ed Conner
Nanhey
St. Joe
Harry
John Conner
Clinton
Nancy
John Shalla
Norman Sage
Cedar Rapids
Fulton
Ohio
Gibson Heights
John Rohrer
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Ross Davis
Cleveland
Lakewood
Nita Blair Law
William Blair
Blair
Daryl Dayton
Los Angeles
Yee Anderson
Route 4
Irene Schlanbush
Charles Long
Newman, Neb
Myrta Jeffrey
George Clapper
Esther Essley
West Main Street
J. M. Finney
Gallion, Ohio
Richard Stewart
Board of Supervisors
Tom Bowden
Granger, Mo
Wanda Bowden
J. Lloyd Terry
Q. of C., Company
von C. Bell
Detroit
Mich
Walker D. Hanna Company
Bell
Marjorie Phillips
Ottumwa
Don Ross
Des Moines
Silas Ross
West Madison Street
K. C
K. of P
Waldo Wade
J. C. Peasney Co
Stanberry
Robert Hannah
Tommy
Hannah
Inernational Harvester Company
Joe Kelly
Batavia
J. N. Kelly
Kelly
Batavia News
Kelen Melinski
Joe Melinski
College of Saint Teresa
Winona
Minnesota
Fred Mangold
Fast Main Street
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