Washington County Notable Citizens and Businesses Profile
A local feature outlines trusted figures and enterprises in Washington, detailing roles at the bank, deputy sheriff, floristry and greenhouse operations, a young lawyer with a growing practice, a leading clothing and furniture house, and Ashby Nicola’s established department store. It highlights Bow, Black, Keck, Hanley, Klein, Ashby, Nicola and others shaping the community commerce and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashby
Parker Named County Recorder After Reform of Office
Parker, a long time resident and former employee of the county records office, is selected for the recorder post after sixteen years in the line. He served three years in Company K Thirtieth Infantry during the rebellion and is active in the local Masons and Odd Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Parker
Washington Electric and Gas Plant Show Modern Progress
The Washington Illuminating Company, founded in 1896, operates a modern electric and gas plant on Madison and Green streets. The system includes arc and incandescent lamps, water supply from a 125 foot well, and a gas plant with water-gas production, all run by local leaders Isaac Klein and Win. Smouse, with Rev. Robert Gray guiding church remodeling and dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Allege
Mt. Union
Ohio
Washington H Luminating Company
Washington Luminating Company
Madison and
Green Street
Sioux Corlins
Red Lyon
Isaac Klein
Win. Smouse
Frank Stewart
W. A. Cook
W. Stephens
Noted Washington Dentist Dr Rork Celebrated
Dr Rork has built a solid reputation in Washington over twenty three years of practice. Born in New York, he moved to Madison Wisconsin, studied there, and settled in Washington in 1876 where he has maintained an active practice and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. C. Keck
East South Street
Keck
Mr. Keck
Arkansas
Sigourney
Florida
House
P. J. Hanley
Washington County
Mr. Lanley
Iowa
Keokuk
Valparaiso
Indiana
Iowa State University
Klein
S. Simons Son
Reota
Chicago
Electric Light Company
Masonic
Robert Gray
Derby
England
United States
Morgan Park
Theo Ogical Seminary
Chicago University
Denmark
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
Gray
Rork
New York State
Madison
Physician Gen W Hay Emerges With Bright Prospects
A concise notice lauds Dr Gen W Hay for his rapid rise in medicine after one year of practice. The Iowa State University graduate earns warm notices, growing patient base, and strong professional promise as reported by the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen W. Hay
Iowa State University
Journal
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J. F. McJunkins
Bowone
Fred
Ives
William ML Oneask
Black
Blackorn
Green County
Pennsylvad
Yeears
Ashington Broom Co
KRECK
Ashby & Nico’a
Jersey
J. A. Y. Ashby
Ashby & Nicola
Richmond
Keota
Golden Eagle
Guthrie, Mount and Ashby
Guthrie & Ashby
Winfield
Guthrie
B. W. Nico'a
Pennsylvania
Tie
Riverside
Wellman
D. A. Fesler
Fesler & Nicola
K. of P
Sinvuse Ciock
WM. Black
A. N. Alberson
Pabst Church
Ashby & Nicola Block
City Water Works
KE. Parker
The
First Baptist Church
Finin E
Sim Treless
Devoit
Baptiste
Nee
Washington Imuminating Company
Buiding
Pelemina
Leigh H Wallace
Gio
W. Peay
Frank Stewant
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