Crawfordsville Visitors and Local Church Notices
Local residents Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Frame and family drove to Washington to shop. John R. Davidson, Crawfordsville, was a business visitor yesterday. R. B. Davis, Crawfordsville, returned home after a partial day of business. Sunday school at 2 p.m. Sermon to follow, with a short business meeting after the hour. Howard Mangold is Sunday school Superintendent, Rev. W. E. Barber is Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Frame
Crawfordsville
Washington
John R. Davidson
R. BF. Davis
Howard Mangold
W. E. Barber
LeRoy Larkin
Burlington
Alvert Batterson
E. W. Spessard
Ainsworth
Birdie Caldwell
Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Centerville
Local notes and arrivals from Havre to Washington
Mrs Guy McCall and two children visit in Washington for the day with her parents Mr and Mrs Lee McAvoy. John Fisher from Washington DC arrives for a few days visit with his mother Mrs Mary Fisher. Mrs S W Brookhart and Mrs C W McLaughlin return from Ft Dodge after attending a state convention. For sale Manh a Soy Bean seed and 20 button sewers needed. Blue Bird Cafe advertises fountain drinks. Local shoppers and travelers noted with several names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy McCall
Havre
Lee McAvoy
John Fisher
Washington D. C
Mary Fisher
John
General Council
The
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Washington
Chicago
St. Paul
S. W. Brookhart
C. W. McLaughlin
Ft. Dodge
P. BE. O
Weekend Visits and Local Notices Across Towns
Madrid residents visit relatives in town and at the Mayer and Mason homes while Parsons College student Mabelle Fleming and many others plan weekend visits. A Sunday chicken dinner at the Blue Bird Cafe and local notices highlight P T A votes, Tulip bulb displays, and regional travels to Des Moines Keota Morning Sun Grinnell Ames and Fairfield for family and community events.
Long Ago Local Notes Show Marriages and Town Life
The column records marriages including J W Chaffin to Laur ence Brindley and Sadie Hott on May 9, 1877, notes social events, auctions of buggies to J P Babcock and Dr J R Richards, and mentions residents moving east, building plans, and local associations. It paints a slice of Washington County life with family ties, home projects, and travel.
Sleepy Witness Describes Fire Noise Across Street
J. C. Purvis slept in a house across the street from the blaze and heard none of the commotion. He recalls no sound of the alarm and did not hear Howe call out for fire.
Fire destroys Mrs. Lemuel Moore’s home in midnight blaze
A Sunday night fire gutted the Moore residence with only a few items saved. Onlookers report George W. Howe alarming others by shouting fire, comparing it to a Sioux war cry. The total loss is uninsured aside from $75 in cash lost with the dress pocket. A moral urges bank deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Moore
Geo. W. Howe
Road Cruising Amid Aging Town Hopes
As the town ages residents seek evening rides on their wagons and carriages. The passage lists local owners and names including H. FE Yearick A. A. Rodman J. F. Melunkin G. B. Richards and others as part of a community mobility interest in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. FE. Yearick
A. A. Rodman
Presentation by Mrs Ayer’s class at her house
The A class of Mrs Jennie Ayers school namely Lillie Wise Hattie Sheets Mary Wilde Lydia Haines Loren Latta Lonie Chilcote Lillie Allard Ralph Chilcote and Hattie Williams met at Mrs Ayer’s house Friday evening and presented her with a beautiful gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Ayer
Lillie Wise
Hattie Sheets
Mary Wilde
Lydia Haines
Loren Latta
Lonie Chilcote
Lillie Allard
Ralph Chilcote
Hattie Williams
Mrs. A
Weerington Academy Names New Directors
J Albert Williams and Dr. McClelland chosen directors on Monday. Terms of Reve Williamson and Rev Wallace expired. A H Patterson resignation accepted. U D P Wallace elected to fill the unexpired term of one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Albert Whilliams
Dr. McClelland
Weerington Academy
W. C. Williamson
Wallace
A. H. Patterson
U. Dpd
Marriages and Local Notes From 1877 Washington
Notices show marriages by D. W. French and Rev A Haines in 1877 with couples Jwenk and Barbara Audret J. W. Lewis and Minnie Miles at Hon J D Miles's daughter May 24 1877 at Rev W C Williamson's home June 21 1877. Also market tile proposal by J C Purvis and Rob Cook's Pittsburgh trip plus J K Conner real estate sighting and Bob's coal mine entry 1200 ft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jwenk
D. W. French
Washington
John Matucha
Barbara Audret
P. R. McMillan
Rob. Cook
Pittsburgh
J. K. Conner
Bob
Crawfordsville Class of 1926 Commencement Honors Seniors
Mrs Will Duncan and son Dale Miss Enla Martin and Miss Pearl Kamil of Washington attended the commencement exercises in Crawfordsville May 15. Harold Lowe received the mantle from Earle Barnes as Dr H E McGrew of Penn College delivered the address urging youths to seize opportunities and make the best of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Duncan
Dale
Enla Martin
Pearl Kamil
Washington
Craig
Keosauque
Iowa
Havel Craig
Norma Reaney
Tipton
W. C. Porter
Earle Barnes
Harold Lowe
H. E. McGrew
Penn Collese
Doan’s Pills touted for kidney relief in Washington case
The ad cites Mrs. W. F. Haight of 450 S Eighth Ave seeking relief from kidney pain and dizziness. It claims Doan’s Pills are a stimulant diuretic that prevents further attacks and urges purchase for 60 cents at dealers, noting the product is from Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Doan
Washington
W. F. Haight
Eighth Ave
Dean
Graduation Highlights From A Rural High School
The ceremony lists top graduates Earle Barnes Margaret Gault and Max Anwyl with near identical marks. Diplomas were awarded to a long list of students including Isabelle Anwyl Howard Williams Russell Williams Lawrence Shaffer and others. The program featured a grade show with patriotic themes and a seventh to eighth grade program followed by a community picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Earle Barnes
Margaret Gault
Max Anwyl
Isabelle Anwyl
Howard Williams
Russell Williams
Lawrence Shaffer
Vernon Fletcher
Mdna Kisele
Genevieve Davis
Amy Welch
Merle Howsare
EB. W. Griffith
America
Spirit of Progress
Europe
Britain
France
Ireland
Plains
Father Time
Gardners
Uncle Sam
Thelma Edgar
Harold Moothart
Robert Hanna
Joseph Jones
Ethel Martin
John White
Louise Barnes
Eva Martin
Myral Smith
Allies Walker
Kenneth White
Crawford Township Republican Caucus Set for May 15
A caucus of Crawford township Republican voters will meet at 8 p.m. on Saturday evening May 15 in Crawfordsville to complete the township ticket for the upcoming primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Township
Crawfordsville
Tulip display at Warren's Seed Store draws visitors
Miss Lela Rhodes of West Liberty visited relatives last evening after Sunday. John Babcock of Chicago arrived, staying for a few days to handle business as a member of the Town Live Stock Commission Co. in which he is involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Catherine Connter
Lucy Bruty
West Chester
Lucy
Miss Kathleen
John Gillespie
James W Bridges
Fairfield
T. R. Gillespie
Victoria Brown
Ames
Elmer Mason
Lela Rhodes
West Liberty
John Babcock
Chicago
Town Live Stock Commission Co
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William Fox
van Bibber
Johnny Hines
Fidel Taylor
Kenwick
Twilla McGinnis
White Yard Co
NEW Haven Baptist
W. £. Frame
Hartman’s
Dave Livingston
Hhappa
George
McIlhinney Drug Co
W. R. McCreedy
Haskins
Eb.cc
Allens of
Wayland
Sam Witting
Mrs
Ode Ferguson
Delbert Maxwell
Maneha
American Pearl Button Co
Blue Bird Cafe
McCauls
Glenn Mayer
Madrid
Jake Mayer
Mabelle Fleming
Parsons College
Ethal Stacey
Brighton
Alvie Boileau
George Hindahl
Marcel
Bob-Curl
Milady
Charles Long
Des Moines
Hive Brown
Gwendolyn
Grinnell
Parent Teacher’s Association
Crail’s
O. F. Roller
Baja Roller
Ruthie Killian
Morning Sun
Beulah Rich
Keota
Vivian Grove
William Teal
H. M. Hoover
L. A. Stewart
Muriel Dunbar
Isaac Marr
Charles Benvenute
Oskaloosa
J. R. Guthrie
Woods
Harriett Phillips
Carsons College
Mrs. J. N. Phillips
Lois Holland
Wyman
Lois
Violet Carbaugh
B. F. Wilson
Wellman
B. Pp. Murphy
Charles Houck
J. W. Chaffin
Chas. Lang
Irena Caffield
McClelland
Cincinnati
J. P. Babcock
J. R. Richards
R. Dewey
J. PP
April Seth
Emil Crawford
Mary Ann Hewit
Caine
R. R
B. Sanford
Batchelor
Charley Stinson
Trenton
Kracaw
Charley Beard
A. H. Wallace
Ditt
Adair
Wm. Cherry
2Nd Vv. P
Wim. Wilcons
Edgar Wilson
Billy Cook
George Rodman
T. D. Wallace
Laurence
Brindley
Sadie FE. Hott
Aaron Hott
Lou
Hott’s
Doucherty’s
Washington County Press
Lov
Young Men’s Christian Association
W. W. Woodford
J. W. Teeter
G. B. Townsend
Andrew Ferguson
Will Cook
John Shields
Will Wiley
Billy Patterson
Mr Youns
Black Hills
P. B. West
John T. McConnaughey
Lucetta W. Mills
Dutch Creek
J. W. Wallace
Mary Knowles
Colorado
MR. Davis
Hans
the Wardrobe Cleaners
Swift
McCall Bros
Cseb Hoceee
Washington Cleaners
Wisie Long
Genevieve Hinton
Alice Walker
Lena Jones
T. H. Barnes
Rev. W. C. Porter
J. H. Jones
Footprints
Max Mitchell
Beatrice Hesseltine
Alice Sweet
Virgil Fletcher
Harod Moothart
Hasi
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Journal
Owen McGovern
N. D. Anderson
Margaret Strain
Elmer Gault
D. F. Macon
Robt. Noonan
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