Reminiscences of 1897 Livers Barn Fire and 1902 Damages Case
Bruce Cowden recalls old newspapers from 1897 and 1902. The 1897 Washington Democrat details the McElwain and Stownlivers barn fire near the Iowa avenue block, with horses saved and losses around 4000 dollars. A 1902 Democrat reports a dam age suit let by Mrs Kate McCartney against the city for a fall on a broken plank on East Jefferson Street, with trial underway and no verdict yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Democrat
McElwain & Stown Livers
Iowa Avenue
Howard Sitler
Democrat
Kate McCartney
Eae Eee
John
Covenanter Church
Davenport Move for Mrs Lester Lewis Family
Mrs Lester Lewis and children Connie Kay and Kenny move to Davenport after buying a new home. Mr Lewis has worked at Peter Pan Baking in Davenport for two months. Local social notes cover Beta Sigma Phi convention in Cedar Rapids and several visits among families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Lewis
Connie Kay
Kenny
Davenport
Lewis
Peter Pan Baking Company
Ed Sorrell
William Sitler
Howard Snyder
Beta Sigma Phi
Cedar Rapids
Hotel Montrose
Czechoslovakia
Jack Ross
Kansas City
Rebekah Brothers Sponsor Mother's Banquet
The Rebekah brothers will sponsor the mother daughter banquet announced at the Rebekah meeting held Friday at the IOOF hall. Mrs Ted Morgan noble grand presided and announced committees for kitchen entertainment and dining room with named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Brothers
Rebekah
IT. O. O. F. Hall
Ted Morgan
Noble Grand
Earl Nicola
Charles Murdock
Cloyce Horsey
Albert Wehr
Doyle Brown
Harold Brock
Everette Evans
Harold Walker
Clarence Brown
Myral Smith
Oral Mayo
Maurice Libe
C.cora
Pleasant Hill Ladies Attend Fairfield Tea
A delegation of 11 Pleasant Hill Christian church women attended a friendship tea hosted by the Fairfield Women's council at Fairfield Christian church. Attendees included Mrs Howard Benn and others. Mrs L. J. Pumroy gave a report on Cheng's Mother, Rev. S. P. Williamson presented slides on China's Changing West, followed by refreshments prepared by local church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill Christian Church
Fairfield Women's Council
Christian Church
Fairfield
Howard Benn
Howard Caldwell
Everett Curtis
Dale Darbyshire
John Gamon
Clyde Lambert
Glenn Pratt
Carl Schneider
Pat Swift
Howard Witrig
Ernest Woodyard
L. J. Pumroy
Cheng
S. P. Williamson
China
West
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Summary
Admitted Saturday Lemuel A Guy of Brighton for medical care. Yesterday Beverly Wead at 417 EK Main underwent a surgical procedure. Keith Coff is listed for main surgical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel
Brighton
Beverly Wead
Keith Coff
Births and Dismissals Reported in Local Notices
Yesterday in South English Washington County a son was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Wells D4 Mrs Dale Fuhr. In Wellman Mr and Mrs John Diener welcomed twin daughters at 10 09 p m and 10 14 p m. In Keota Mr and Mrs Leon ard Sieren reported a son at 9 43 p m Toe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Surgical
Roy Wells
Dale Fuhr
Washington
John Diener, Wellman
Leonard Sieren
Keota
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Jofe Palooka
Tony
Ana Au
By Bruce Cowden
Ira Coon
Lindley Coon
Lindley
Owen Warren
Livers
Casey Bros
Caseys
Matt Casey
Jim Casey
Col. W. R. Bell
Casey
Clark Siler
Scott Reister
Lafayette
Colonel Bell
H. M. Bieber
W Brookhart
W. H. Butterfield
Bd. W. Hamilton
Sigourney
George
Fulton
Long
Helm
Robinson
Lutz
Fetters
James Shearer
Washington County
George Groendycke
Democratic
Aaron Hise
Kenneth Bakehouse
George Bakehouse
W. UH. Becker
Chicago
Thomas Sturgeon
Lawrence Sturgeon
Edward and
Dean
J. Williams
Whittier
Peggy
Mrs
Ray Box
Ottumwa
George Zeck
Lester Pronga
Dubuque
Zeck
Mrs Pronga
BE. Loran Valmer
Patricia
Batavia
Stella Palmer
D. Wylie Anderson
Ralph Martin
Norman Schoonover
Jacquie
George Crawford
Nd Serrell
Des Moines
Canada
David Day
David
Town City
Robert
Ainsworth
Jim Holbert
J. C. Holbert
Iowa University
Nu Sigma Nu
Cervel
Servel
Pacerne
Iowa
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Shannon & Co
A. BE. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce CC. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Post ‘Fice
Iowa United Press
Wire
Inland Daily Press
Towa Daily Press
Towa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Osincup
Walgreen Agency
Pleasant Hill
Fairfield Tea
Ernoon
The
Spurgeon
Daughter
Jrs
New York
Bembergs
Luanas
Spurgeons
Geon
Hotel Sherman
MOTEL
Fes Ne
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