Local School Moves and Summer Plans Across Washington
Mrs. Cherry hosts a Sunday chicken dinner. Miss Evelyn Haugen leaves for Osage Iowa for summer vacation. Miss Grace Hines departs for Strawberry Point Iowa and will not return to Washington. Water bills due June 1 to June 10 at West Side Drug Store. Miss Isabel Hoyman leaves for Cedar Rapids to teach kindergarten with higher pay. Miss Carol Forgery to Chicago University for six weeks. Miss Corinne Powell to Cedar Falls for summer study at State Teachers College. Mr and Mrs Harry Warren and party travel to Marion to visit Miss Catherine Ann Hoover. Warren to stay longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hines
Strawberry Pédint
Iowa
West Side
Isabel Hoyman
Lincoln
Centennial
Washington
Hoyman
Cedar Rapid
Carol Forgery
the Heights School
Chicago University
Corinne Powell
Cedar Falls
The
State Teachers College
Harry Warren
Lewis Klein
Jessie
Marenio
Catherine Ann Hoover
Warren
Hoover Home
Summer travels and relocations of local educators and residents
Miss Ethel McCreedy travels to Des Moines for Drake University summer work. Miss Althea Montgomery to Clinton extension program. Mrs Alex Miller to Ft Smith AR and Vancouver BC on PEO duties. Miss Hannah Jones visits Huntley IL and Chicago with Mrs Lela Powell Miller. Miss Nellie Schiebel returns from Missouri Valley. Mrs Dr McMichels of Monmouth IL improving after knee amputation. Mr and Mrs Mac Terry from Palmyra IL visiting Wright family. Mrs Raymond Condit moving to Pueblo CO via Fairfield and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel McCreedy
Des Moines
Drake University
Hannah Jones
Huntley
Illinois
Norwood
Chicago
Lela Powell Miller
Washington
Memorial Day visits and travel notes fill local page
A long row of hometown residents are listed with annual Memorial Day visits and travel plans. Exemptions reporting error adjusted for Charlotte Campbell. Elizabeth Henke heads to Kansas City then Denver. Several students and family members return from Cedar Falls, Des Moines, West Liberty, Moline, Chicago and other locales for holidays and summer plans. Local deaths noted with Israel Davis ill then passing at age 86.
Bond Passed For New High School In Marshalltown
Marshalltown Louisiana voters approved a $400000 school bond at a special election by a majority of 900 votes to fund a new high school building and a new junior high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Pleasant Hill notices and society items
Rev B W Pettit was entertained Sunday at R W Ganon s. Homer Kephart and family visited Carl Schneiders and Jim Chalupa s kin also visited. George Beiel and Dorothy Caldwell wed May 20. Ladies aid met at the church. Marion township Sunday school convention set for Eureka May 31 at 1 30 directed by Lewis Rinner president of the county association. It pays to advertise always has.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
B. W. Pettit
R. W. Ganon
Homer Kephart
Carl Schneiders
Edd Chalupa
Eugene
Jim Chalupas
Richmond
Roy Kephart
Cal Been Blossoms
Wallace Darnell
Coppock
Earl Kephart
Silas Caldwells
George Beliel
Dorothy Caldwell
Ladies Aid
Marion Township
Eureka
Lewis Rinner
Co. Association
Grain Sale And Local Business Notes From Ainsworth
Daniel Mickey of Ainsworth sold 120 bushels of new wheat for 1.20 to McClelland and Anderson and 100 bushels of oats for 30 cents a bushel. The grain was excellent. Fred Buy, the English becker and wig maker, is busy and well regarded. Irving Keck bought the Washington Street property from Peter Smith. Mayer and Rich have shipped a large fall and winter clothing stock, with suits at 8 dollars and overcoats from 3 to 5 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Mickey
Ainsworth
McClelland & Anderson
Fred [Uy
Mr. Mayer
Mayer and Rich
Young Men's Christian Association Organized At Local Church
On Saturday evening a Young Men's Christian Association was organized in this place with C. M. Sturgess as president Edmund Cleaves as vice president G. Coudan as treasurer Morton as secretary and Wm Wallace as cor secretary. The group aims to promote the social moral and spiritual interests of young men and will meet at four o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M
Young Mens Christian Association
C. M. Sturgess
Edmund Cleaves
G. Coudan
Morton
Wm. Wallace
Congregations Church
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notes
Real estate transfers list: O H Prizer to Wm Lloyd 406 acres Brighton 500. Peter Roberts to Geo Carmichel 30 acres Marion 119. Geo N Krahl to J R Alter 45 acres Clay 1896. M Tambling to J R Alter 80 acres Clay 2446. Robert Martin to Thos Maxwell 160 acres Washington 7000. All-rag paper production noted from Close Bros Iowa City line. Abner Stout and Hannah Smith married in Washington. Wilson family visitors and kin noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Jeffrey
O. H. Prizer
Wm. Lloyd
Brighton
Peter Roberts
Geo. Carmichel
Marion
Geo N. Krahl
J. R Alter
M. Tambling
J. R. Alter
Robert Martin
Thos Maxwell
Washington
Close Bros
Iowa City
Chicago
Moline
Warnock Curry Nuptials Reported in Decatur Michigan
Reverend EK M Teef James Warnock and Miss Magele BE Curry both of Washington are listed in the wedding notice with Decatur Michigan venue and accompanying details about their union.
Camp Meeting Draws Large Attendance in Richmond Grove
The Methodist camp meeting near Richmond drew attendees from circuits and towns up to 30 miles away including Dayton Lexington Yatton Iowa City Washington Muscatine and Mt Pleasant. The event boosted local business and drew about 3000 to 5000 on Sunday as ministers preached in a high order gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Dayton
Lexington
Yatton
Iowa City
Washington
Muscetine
Mt. Pleasant
Muscatine Club Challenges Washington in Local Field Day
Muscatine B B club traveled to play a best two of three match with Washington Club. Crowds from ministers to merchants watched eager batting and solid fielding. Last game Washington 124 to Muscatine 1, second game Washington 90 to Muscatine 35. Washington lineup includes Lindsey at third base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine B. B
Washington
Bryson House Observes Grand Growth and Vast Observatory
The Bryson House has grown into a massive structure with 440 000 bricks. The Masons' count notes the scale. Its roof is vast, so large that Muscatine baseballists could not knock a ball off it. From its observatory a wide, beautiful country view is spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryson House
Babes In The Woods Found Safe After Night Search
On Monday August 26 Mrs Triton and her four children were washing by the river. The three younger children vanished but were found on a log near home at dawn after a local search of about fifty inhabitants. The eldest is seven and the youngest two. They wore thin clothing and showed mosquito bites but no fear or cries. Died Apt 31 1867 James Todd Lime Creek Indigo and MaDerm: The best in the city at Wideman's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triton
Apt
James Todd
Lime Creek
Wideman's Drug Store
Henn Wieldland and Allen Tripp Marriage Notices
Catholic Church in Richmond lists John Henn of Cedar two to Kate Wieland of English River on Sept 2. Judge John M. Allen and Ellen Tripp of Washington County wed on Sept 3. Wig: praise for barber Fred Day and his workmanship on Mr W J McConahey’s new wig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henn-Wieland
Richmond
John Henn
Cedar Two
Kate Wieland
English River
Allen-Tripp
John M. Allen
Ellen Tripp
Washington County
W. J. McConahey
Fred Day
Wagon seat theft framed as return demand
A young man who took a wagon spring-seat from Col. Bell's blacksmith shop to attend a camp meeting is urged to return it at once to avoid exposure. The notice emphasizes prompt restitution and public accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Bell
Everson Plans Brick Block After Excavation Near Square
Mr. Everson digs just east of the north east corner of the square to prepare for this fall’s erection of a large brick business block.
Alexander Escher Weds Barbara Shradle in Richmond
A Catholic ceremony in Richmond united Alexander Escher and Barbara Shradle on Tuesday September 10 1887 with a traditional church wedding setting and formal vows reported for the local society page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Alexander Escher
Barbara Shradle
School Details and Staff at Local High and New School
The report lists High School enrollment numbers with 165 pupils in the old brick school and 870 in the new building. J. K. Sweeney is Superintendent with S. S. Lytle and several teachers assisting. The third department of the primary is led by Miss Springer, while the new school houses a staff including Principal J. G. Moore and teachers Mattie Dawson Ross Maggie Axtel Nettie Anderson and Mrs Tenney. The female seminary has 42 scholars taught by Mr. and Mrs. McKee and Miss Scofield, plus 16 additional music students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Sweeney
S. S. Lytle
Mary Hamilton
Hannah Henderson
Marshall
Call for a first class nonsectarian institute in Washington
The text urges Washington to establish a complete institution of learning on a broad basis whether called institute or college. It notes enrollment data from local schools, claims the town could support a princely, home grown school, and compares to Mt. Pleasant and Iowa City. It argues the time is ripe for such a venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
U. P. College
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa City
Yatton Sees New Hotel And Homes Under Construction
Improvements continue in Yatton with the Yatton Hotel under erection by Joseph Critz and new dwellings for J. H. Van Dyke Chapin and Dr. McConnaughey. The town boasts notable growth per capita and promises better accommodations for travelers day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Township
Yatton
Joseph Critz
Washington House
Washington
J. H. van Dyke
Washington Base Ball Club presents Captain Wilson photos
Eight of the first nine Wash ington Base Ball Club members presented Captain C. H. Wilson with a fine group of photographs. The Captain stands center with his muscular satellites around him. The group is now owned by the Jane Chilcote Public Library. Ed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Base Ball Club
C. H. Wilson
Jane Chilcote Public Library
Byers and Hough Wed at John Minick Residence
A marriage is recorded for Mr. Jacob Byers and Miss Christie Hough on Thursday September 12 1867 at the residence of John Minick. The ceremony joins two families and marks a local social milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byers-Hough
John Minick
Jacob Byers
Christie Hough
Lexington forms Base Ball Club with officers named
A Base Ball Club was organized in Lexington on Monday. First game next Saturday. Officers include J. B. Young as president B. S. Story as secretary D. S. Cole as treasurer and F. M. Gardner and Virgil Krewson as directors J. B Young and B. S. Story as captains C. Gardner named umpire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
J. B. Young
B. S. Story
D. S. Cole
F. M. Gardner
Virgil Krewson
J. B Young
C. Gardner
New Dry Goods House Opens In McFarland Room
Mr William Lair announces a new dry goods house opening in the room formerly occupied by McFarland Brokaw & Co. The entire stock will be exposed by fair time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm.lair
McFarland, Brokaw ,& Co
Marriages In Washington County Iowa 1867
On October 1 1867 at the bride’s home Mr Alfred Chilcote and Miss Virginia McGaughey were married. On October 3 in Washington Mr Joseph A Dawson wed Mrs Ellen Sirwell both residents of Washington County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Chilcote
Virginia McGaughey
Dawson Sirwell
Washington
Joseph A. Dawson
Ellen Sirwell
Washington County
Towa
City Sexton Granted $30 for 1867 Services
At a City Council meeting the city sexton was approved a $30 allowance for 1867 services. He is to prepare a correct plat of the old burial ground and maintain a burial record.
Meeting of Baptist Delegates in Dutch Creek Iowa
On June 30 1867 delegates from Baptist churches in Dutch Creek Iowa will hold a meeting by request of the editor. The notice invites church representatives to assemble and discuss matters of concern to the congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch Creek
Iowa
New Haven Baptist Church Recognized by Dutch Creek Council
The Dutch Creek council recognizes the New Haven Baptist Church at the Dutch Creek school house. The church reports 48 members in current membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch Creek
New Haven Baptist Church
Memorial Day greetings and local visit notes reported
A roundup of residents visiting relatives and traveling for Memorial Day. Names include Mr and Mrs Richard Swift from Davenport visiting Mrs Martin Swift, Senator Smith W Brookhart delivering the Memorial Day address in Kankakee Illinois, Frank Miller from Burlington among Washington relatives, Louis Eagle on South Iowa Avenue, Miss Beatrice Redlinger at Mt St Clair Academy Clinton, Matt Redlinger driving to Clinton, Jay Carltog visiting Humeston for summer, Mrs Lillian McDowell Keokuk in Washington, Miss Ruth Bridges from Muscatine, Miss Martha Teeter visiting Mrs Dunbar in Brighton, birth of a son to Loren Horton and wife on East Third Street, Rock Island baggage master. Mrs A M Weaver and Mrs Bert Dill visiting Keota for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Redlinger
Mt. St. Clair Academy
Clinton
Matt Redlinger
Loren Horton
East Third St
Mr. Horton
Rock Island Station
Also Mentioned on This Page
FOX
Buck Jones
Jack Pickford
Inlad
FOX News
Evelyn Haugen
Osage
W. W. Wilson
Althea Montgomery
D. F. Macon
Alex Miller
Ft. Smith
Arkansas
P. BE. O. Sisterhood
Vancover B.C
Nellie Schiebel
Missouri Valley
Dr. McMichels
Monmouth
Ill
Mac Terry
Palmyra
Raymond Condit
Todes
Pueblo
Colo
Fairfield
Omaha
Charlotte Campbell
Elizabeth Henke
Kansas City
Kansas
Denver
Grace Anderson
Mrs
A. Anderson
Loretta Walker
Floyd Beatty
Con
Leon
Oskaloosa
Victoria Freding
Victor
Homer
Harry Sowden
Burlington
Homer Preding
Bert Abel
Grinnell
Mrs. Abels
Alice
J. W Patton
Frank Barnes
Vinton
Florence Bodman
West Liberty
D. de Guthrie
of Moline
Amos Rankin
Hubert Bell
Charles Lytle
the State University
Roger Sherman
Monmouth College
Ed Bell
Los Angeles
Cal
Mae McCulley
J. T. Anderson
Frank Skipton
Roy Dayton
C. O. Davis
Keota
Israel Davis
Isabel Lemmon
Waverly
John and
Harry McCall
Henry Shields
Harry Bell
T .L. Brookhart
Gary O Loughlin
Dr. Dean
Wisconsin
Parker
McElhinney Drug Co
Las
Irving Keck
Washington Street
Peter Smith
Lewis Esq
Isinst
Abner Stout
Hannah Smith
Wm. and
Muscatine
Lindsey
Washington Cleaners
M. E. Choir
Phillip
J. B. Parker
Richard Swift
Davenport
Martin Swift
United States
Smith W. Brookhart
Kankakee
Frank Miller
Louis Eagle
Iowa Avenue
Jay Carltog
Humeston
Lillian McDowell
Keokuk
Ruth Bridges
Martha Teeter
Mrs. Dunbar
A. M. Weaver
Bert Dill
John Shields & Sons
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