Genealogical notes from War of 1812 records in Iowa listings
A genealogical notice lists several transfers of land and widow terms tied to War of 1812 veterans. Entries include names such as Ward Lamson and James S. Easley with origins from Indiana Rangers Massachusetts Militia and Georgia Mounted Vols. Translated land descriptions reference sections and ranges in Iowa, with dates around 1854 to 1882 and parcels ranging from 40 to 166 acres.
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Alexander Brander
Murphy's Co
Virginia
N.W
Carles C. Little
James S. Easley
Wiley Pearce
Stoney
Georgia Mounted Vols
Florida War
Land Grants (Continued) War of 1812 veterans listed
Land grant entries detail transfers to Ward Lamson Lewis Mundy Robert C. Anderson Jesse Williams and Alexie Fishback from various officers and militia units for parcels in sections and townships with dates ranging 1852 to 1854. Acreage varies from 40 to 160.
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Robert C. Anderson
John Bechtel, Corp
Sand’s Co
Penn
N.E
S.E
Tulip Week Hums as Coronation Day Delights Pella
The piece notes Tulip week in Pella with residents planning drives to view blooms and tulip displays. It mentions Coronation Day radio fever and a humorous scene of a woman cleaning cupboards while listening to speeches. Community events include the American Home department dinner and senior Girl Reserves party at the YWCA with plans, gifts, and awards.
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Pella
Deaths of the Week May 8 to May 16
Mrs. Fred G. Moore widow of the former manager of the local Telephone company died in Wisconsin. Funeral services were held May 5. Albert Roup a well known Wellman citizen died May 5 at his half brother Chas. He was 90 years old.
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Fred G. Moore
Moore
Wisconsin
May
Albert Roup
Wellman
Chas
Iowa State P. FC
Waterloo
W. J. Roudabush
Joseph Hise Dies Near Richmond at 75
Joseph Hise widow of Elizabeth Kron Hise died near Richmond on May Sth at age 75.
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Joseph Hise
Elizabeth Kron Hise
Richmond
Frank Morgan Killed in Los Angeles Auto Crash
Frank Morgan, former citizen and brother of Mrs. Anne Looney, died in a Los Angeles automobile accident. The report notes his relation to Mrs. Looney and records the fatal incident in the city.
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Anne Looney
Los Angeles
Crawfordville man dead in May 1 auto accident
Clement Edwardo of Mr and Mrs William Edga of Crawfordville was killed in an automobile accident on May 1. He was about thirty five.
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Clement Edwardo
William Edga
Crawfordville
Mrs Lee McAvoy Aliee May Cooley McAvoy Dies After Illness
Mrs Lee McAvoy Aliee May Cooley McAvoy died Monday after several weeks of heart trouble at age 57. She leaves her husband and two children, Zilda McCall of Crawfordville and Warren McAvoy of North Carolina.
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Lee McAvoy
Aliee May Cooley McAvoy
Zilda McCall
Crawfordville
Warren MecAvoy
North Carolina
Hembright Lumber Dealer Dies at 68 in Wellman
Pawin Hembright, a Wellman lumber dealer, died at his home on May 11 after a brief illness. He was sixty eight years old.
Mike Pontus Dies at 94 in Mitchell South Dakota
Mike Pontus, father of Mrs. Mert Bickford and Andy Pantne Polis of Washington, died in Mitchell South Dakota at age 94.
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Mike Pontus
Mert Bickford
Andy Pantne
Polis
Washington
Mitchell
South Dakota
Yvenurs
Hospital and local births and admissions report
Saturday Mrs Floyd Murphy underwent a major operation. Mrs Keith Mound and baby son James Keith were dismissed for home in Keota. Mrs Arthur Rigenhagen dismissed for home in West Chester. Marjorie Robertson Kota dismissed. Ernest Kloepfer Kelena admitted for fractured leg. Perry Murphy and wife parents of a son born yesterday at 1 15 PM weighing X pounds three ounces. Kenneth Lither Wellman underwent appendectomy yesterday. Miss Oleeta Stewart dismissed for home. Meg Duncan Cotter underwent appendectomy yesterday. Melix Dougell Washington admitted for X ray. Mrs Charlee Norton admitted for observation. Friday Colda D Brinning admitted for appendectomy.
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Keith Mound
James Keith
Keota
Arthur Rigenhagen
West Chester
Marjorie Robertson
Kota
Ernest Kloepfer
Kelena
Perry Muprphy Aim
Kenneth Lither Wellman
Oleeta Stewart
Meg Duncan
Cotter
Melix Dougell
Washington
Charlee Norton
Baptist congregation meets as Rev Carstenson resigns pulpit committee
At the annual Baptist meeting Rev. M. Carstenson resigns from the pulpit committee with Mrs. John Dodd as chair. They burn a $250 cancelled note while the church reports total funds £200 above budget. Delbert Foster to become 4 H club agent for Washington County. Ruth Widmer is a senior with substantial grade averages at Cedar Falls. Stewart and Denny move back to Boat Main Street after wintering with Clapper. W A Wilson returns from Los Angeles this week. Bank deposits rise 22 percent. Sen A Claire Dewey explains homestead tax refunds to Chamber of Commerce, which has 174 members. Legionaires visit Brighton with 65 members present. J C McKay retires as station agent for C B Q railroad after 16 years in the post and 45 years with the company. Washington band earns excellent rating at the state COR test.
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The
Baptist Congregation
M. ©. Carstenson
John Dodd
Burglary Report Hits Local Stores and Memorial Effort
Local burglaries target the Family Shoe, Dankwardt Meat Market, and Pauls Lumber Co stealing a rain coat and five dollars. Mr and Mrs Geo McDaniel plan to move from East Main street to 903 East Main street. Funds raised for the Timothy Brown monument total 500 dollars with a 250 dollar shortfall. a bronze Minute Man bust on a granite base, about 10 to 12 feet high, is expected soon.
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Dankwardt
Pauls Lumber Co
Timothy Brown
Elm Grove Cemetery
Minute Man
Des Moines Couple Faces Mud Mayhem En Route to Wellman
Mr and Mrs Hardsey Bell attempted a Des Moines to Wellman trip with a long detour between Sigourney and Washington. The journey stretched to about 24 hours as they battled muddy roads and slow progress.
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Hardsey Bell
Des Moines
Wellman
Sigourney
Washington
Kerr Finishes Nebraska Visit with Daughter at Lincoln
Home from Neb Mrys Kerr visits daughter Jessie at the University of Nebraska Lincoln who will graduate this summer. Kerr's trip included time in Lincoln and plans to return home shortly.
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Neb
GS. Kerr
Nebraska
Lincoln
Jessie
Mrs Delong Stricken by Fall at Crawfordsville
Mrs Delong of Crawfordsville suffered a fall several weeks ago and injured her side. She has endured a nervous breakdown during the past week but is now showing improvement.
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M. i. Delong
Crawfordsville
Nellie White
Prizes Awarded at Ame Poultry Show Entry Wins
Hiatecheries, Inc. placed in ten of twelve entries at the Ame poultry show held last week, with notable performance across categories. The event highlighted local farms and exhibitors competing for top prizes.
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Hiatecheries, Inc
Ame
Embalmer L A Jones Joins Wilber Miller Parlors
Vow Undertaker L A Jones formerly employed as embalmer and funeral director in Omaha at Willis C Crosby parlors becomes the new assistant at Wilber Miller parlors. His wife and two children will relocate here soon.
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Vow
L. A Jones
Willis C. Crosby
Omaha
Wilber Miller
City Considers Purchase of New Steam Roller
The city may buy a steam roller to improve street surfaces and aid road maintenance. Officials weigh cost and need as part of the upcoming budget and public works plan.
Local Merchants Form Ad Club With Rothsentd as President
The local merchant community met to organize an advertising club naming I. Rothsentd for president. The group adopted truth as its slogan and outlined plans to promote business through coordinated efforts.
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Vo Cla
I. Rothsentd
Four new born son for Mr and Mrs Jay Spreatt
The couple welcomed a son named John Stack Spreatt born May 13. The mother is formerly Mary Steek.
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Jay Spreatt
John Stack Spreatt
Mary Steek
Bailey Family Leaves for Brarhydte Estate
The Bailey parents departed yesterday to settle the Brarhydte estate. The four Bailey children are enjoying themselves despite their absence, with Edie Bovee staying with them.
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Califf
M. W. Bailey
Brarhydtetate
Bailey
Edie Bovee
New girl Stella Palmer joins Washington National Bank staff
Stella Palmer becomes the newest employee at Washington National Bank, described as a cousin of Mrs. Vernon Sigler, marking a notable personal connection in the bank’s staff details.
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Stella Palmer
The
Washington National Bank
Vernon Sigler
Pink Eye Affects Lemsey’s Baby Girl
Pink eye has affected Ray Lemsey and his family as their baby girl shows symptoms.Parents seek treatment as medical guidance is provided for viral conjunctivitis.
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Ray Lemsey
Cook Attends Funeral of Rev. J R Logue in Buffalo
Cook traveled to Buffalo last week to attend the funeral of Rev. J R Logue, who formerly preached in the area.
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Buffaloo
Ana Roht
Cook
Buffalo
J. R. Logue
Logue
Prom Demport Patriotism Shifts as Friends Enlist
Nate Rhovee left Wednesday for Davenport to join the engineer corps and soon be sent to Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. Corinne Rothschild, studying in Cedar Falls, notes no hove remains in her classes as many have joined the army.
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Demport
Nate Rhovee
Davenport
Engineer Corps
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Corinne Rothschild
Cedar Falls
Hove
Shoes Buyer Robert Paterson Joins Fox and Dewey Staff
Robert Paterson begins work at Fox and Dewey Shoe Store on the north side, joining the sales team as part of the local shoe retailer’s new staffing.
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Robert Patterson
Wales
Fox and Dewey Shoe Store
New AU.K.O. Club Sparks Secret Society Name
A new club in the town forms among young girls in the south part named AU.K.O. The secret society kept its name from parents. It is reported that the club’s game is All Uninvited Keep Out as details emerged.
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The
Au.k.o
Parenta
Hike Riders Aid Aide At Elvin Corner
Eleanor Bailey, riding a tricycle, got stuck at Elvin's corner and was helped by Charlie Davis. He performed the Good Samaritan act, illustrating communal care for a child. Eleanor noted her bicycle cost $100 and Isabelle Ayres said hers cost 25 cents.
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Eleanor Bailey
Elvin's Corner
Charlie Davis
Eleanor
Isabelle Ayres
Voluen
Stove Pipe Hat Worn Half a Lifetime Ago Promises Sunday Church
A reader offers J W Morton a year’s Democrat subscription if he dons a stove pipe hat he wore thirty five years ago to church next Sunday. The quip invites a nostalgic, humorous community moment.
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J. W
Morton
the Democrat
Money for Monument
Col. J. Wilson circulates a subscription list to raise funds for a monument. The appeal calls for community contributions to honor local memory and heritage with a commemorative fund drive underway.
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J. Wilson
Wedding of Miss Bertha Reiner and Hugh Dougall
Miss Bertha Agnes Reiner and Hugh Andrew Dougall were married at St James Church on May 14 in a morning ceremony. The service was led by Rev Father Sueppel with Miss Anna Bikle as bridesmaid and Joe Dougall as best man. Lucille Reiner carried the ring. ushers were Leonard Bailey and Chas Casper. A breakfast followed at the Reiner home hosted by caterer Miss Houdek and assistants Julia Swift Martina Swift Anna Eagle Kate Buckley Mrs D J Norton and Wayne Criz. The bride, a longtime employee at Mutual Telephone, and the groom, a clerk at Smith Grocery, begin their married life.
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Bertha Agnes Reiner
Joseph Reiner
Hugh Andrew Dougall
St. James Church
Anna Bkagle
Leonard Bailey
Chas. Casper
Lucille Reiner
Anna Reiner
Joe Dougall
Sueppel
Reiner
Houdek
Julia
Martina Swift
Anna Eagle
Kate Buckley
D. J. Norton
Wayne Criz
Mutual
Zmith Grocery
James Work Re-elected Supreme President of Home Guards
James Work was re-elected and will succeed himself as Supreme President of the Home Guards of the World. The organization confirmed the continuation of his leadership at its latest session.
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James Work
the Home Guards of the World
Armstrong in town sparks crowd and family pride
Bob Armstrong, the pugilist, drew a crowd last week while in town. His father Jeff wore a silk hat and appeared elated as Bob, dressed in finer style than ever, attracted praise for prize fighting. Rumors about Mrs Fitz Simmons are denied. the accident reportedly changed the outcome.
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Fitz
Roy
Fitz Simmons
Corbett
Jol Rich Injures Foot Digging in Woods
Jol Rich walked with a limp after attempting to dig a plant in the woods yesterday. He reportedly mistook his foot for the tower and suffered a deep cut.
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Jol Rich
P. E. O. Society Hosts Successful Bicyclers Social
The Home Talent group of the P. E. O. society staged a sociable last night at Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Richer’s home. Mrs. A. R. Dewey coached the players. Participants included Mesdames Richer, M. P. Miller, Frank McKain and Misses Nora Holden Kathryn Jeffrey and Mayme Stewart.
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P.E.O. Society
H. M. Richer
A. R. Dewey
Mesdames Richer
M. P. Miller
Frank McKain
Nora Holden
Katheryn Jeffrey
Mayme Stewart
Will Resign at Stinson Grocery Tomorrow
Archie Harvey will resign his position in the Stinson grocery tomorrow with George DeLong set to take his place.
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Archie Harvey
Stinson Grocery
George DeLong
Invitations Issued for Marriage of Bessie Bell Hamilton
Mr and Mrs W J Hamilton issue invitations for the marriage of their daughter Bessie Bell to Dr Charles William McLaughlin on Thursday May 20 at twelve o clock. The couple will reside in Crawfordville.
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W. J. Hamilton
Bessie Bell
Charles William McLaughlin
Crawfordaville
Daffodil Tea Hosted by Mrs Fulton in Fairfield
Mrs C C Wilson and Miss Anna Dawson attended a daffodil tea hosted by Mrs Charles Fulton at her Fairfield home on Tuesday. The event showcased spring blooms and offered light refreshments to guests in a cordial social gathering.
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C. C. Wilson
Anna Dawson
Chas. Fulton
Fairfield
Roice Couple Visiting at Dr Roice Home in Chicago
Washington chapter PD A fh elected officers this week. Board of Education chose Miss La Deema Wood of Tracer as art instructor for Washington schools next year.
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William A. Roice
Chicago
Dr. C. A. Roice
Washington
PD. A. Fh
Board of Education
Mortgage Burning Event at Methodist Church
A splendid talk by JF L Wilson opened the evening detailing the church financial history. A surprise gift of 100 was presented to the Ladies Aid by O ke Sehmitt, honoring long service to the church.
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Methodist Church
JF. L. Wilson
O. Ke. Sehmitt
Local resident returns from California and church records show
Miss Kedon Palmer came back from Ekneviitas California where she stayed with Sheg and Dorothy Merrow and Dr Gladys Palmer of San Diego then visited relatives. Bishop H P Robinan confirmed a chases of forty six at James church last Sunday.
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Kedon Palmer
Ekneviitas
Calif
Sheg
Dorothy Merrow
Gladys Palmer
San Diego
Palmer
H. P. Robinan
the James Church
Local District De Molay Elects Leader at Clinton Conclave
John Applegate elected master councilor of the south eastern De Molay district at Clinton district conclave last week. The town recounts a busy week with eleven Jackson township youths receiving diphtheria anti toxin and a fire scare near the John Tucker house on East Jefferson Street due to a blow torch.
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John Applegate
the de Molay
Clinton
Jackson Township
John Tucker
East Jefferson Street
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Iowa
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Washington County
A. Speer
West
Jefferson St
Calvin Craven
Cyrus Wiston
Seret
S. Douglass
Adam's Co
Elias Ogan
John H. Greenhoff
Day's Co
S.W
Ward Lamson
Eli Risley
Lewis Mundy
Jesse Williams
James S. Howard
Hall
Florida
Alexie
Louisiana
Brander
John Wingen
Elizabeth
Margaret Rose Waa
Edward
Duke of Windsor
Mrs. Simpson
Walter Brown
American Home Dept
Brown
Mee Ra Brown
Mr. Pirown
E. E. Stutsman
Mad Warren
Francee
J. O. Sexton
Margaret
View Desen Shaw
Yellow Springs
Ohio
Mre. Shaw
Mre Lee McAvoy
Mr McAvoey
London
George
Y. W
Kamme Garret
Lester Orr
Mise Etha Dawson
VW. Board
C. Hull
Alice Carey
George Morrison
Funier College
Vre A. FE Baldrice
Ninteenth Century Club
Rine Belle
Jane
Mary
Executive Council
Alex Miller
Melvin Gingerich
Owen
Mr. Gingerich
Mrs. Gingerich
Charlie Hennton
Johan Dodd
Marion Ave
Elizabeth Rees
Eizabeth
Frank Morgan
Floyd Murphy
Priday Colda Dbrinning
Delbert Foster
Ruth Widmer
C. W. Stewart
Eva Denny
Boat Main Street
George Clapper
W. A. Wilson
A. Claire Dewey
Chamber of Commerce
Legionaires
Brighton
J C McKay
Geo. McDaniel
East Main Street
John Swisher
Evening “Journal” Office
Iowa Daily Inland Press Association
Forrest Shirmer
Justice of the Peace
J. E. Boyee
Sergie Larson
Detroit
Fruehan Company
Bergie
Oscar Jugenheimer
R. C. Gibson
D. C. Fulton
Youngstown
H. J. Corcoran
St. James Catholic Church
New York
S. S. Conte di Savoia
Naples
Italy
S. P. Telford
Ft. Madison
Lee County Bank
Mt. Madison
Raymond Tucker
Homer Birney
Justice Bovee
John Shalla
South
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I. Rothschild
Clara’ Riley
Katisan City
Charlie Ragan
Ralph Minick
Jake Minick
Dora and
Franteis Minick
Henry Berdo
Malta
Douglas Page
Carl Junebluth
Boomy
Margaret Ann
Rochester
Minn
Peter
Frank Bergquist
John Bergquist
Shannon
Eligabeth Rees
William
Dickie McCleery
Fern Cliff
Leland Morrison
Mary Kaye
Rebekah Lodge
Lou Jugenehimer
Homer
Excelsior Springs
Louw Jugenheimer
Florence Hout
North Iowa Ave
North Ave
F. E. Berg
CC. J. Sanner
St. Joseph, Mo
Vic Westphal
Nate Fields
Robert
al Fields
Nate
Boone, Iowa
John Winga
Dongherman
Margaret Ragan
Iowa Children’s Home
Marie Landau
Eureka Sunday School
Carol Benson
Cloud Willits
Methodist
Dee Moines
Gail
Lyle Pletcher
South Manon Ave
Roberta Ann
Helen Greeson
J. C. Penney Center
J. &. Clark
Helen Applegate
Janesville, Wis
Mauree
Presbyterian Church
Carl J. Roberty
Sioux City
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Mary Berry
Lester Cates
Marion Todd
George Pauls
Oak Park
Ill
Ethel Grecian
Mary Grecian
West Main Street
Conner
Phil Mercer
Sally
Indianapolis
Ind
W. A. Gibson
H. R. Rice
Barbara
Billy
Mis
Gibson
Reseau, Minn
Mr. Rice
Charles Rickey
Booster Club
James Baird
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