Piano Recital By Alex Miller in Washington 1918
Washington Democrat notes a Tuesday evening piano recital by Tom Davis's pupils. The crowded audience included many youths invited as guests, with several performances by Doris Chal Springman Rosella Stewart Eunice Hammer and Jeannette Rothschild Evelyn Gibson Jessie Kerr Jane Stewart and others. Evelyn Gibson Marguerite Phillips Marian McLaughan Marjorie Caldwell Al Gardner and Helen Livingston are mentioned plus a remark about future adult status.
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Washington Democrat
Tom Davis
Kaiser
Doris Chal Springman
Rosella Stewart
Washington
Uiice Hammer
Goodnes
Eunice
Marvin Williamson
Joy
Jane Stewart
Jane
Jeannette Rothschild
Jeannette
Evelyn Gibson
Evelyn
Jessie Kerr
Marguerite Kath Phillips Paul
Marian McLaughan
Marjorie Caldwell
al Gardner
Helen
Livingston
Helen Livingston
Jonny Fearis
Ralph
Leatha Taylor
Mr Miller
Washington 10 Years Ago in State News Highlights
In Washington ten years back, news notes include the late J T Mding being moved for a new Y M C A building funded from the Young estate. Ab Anderson retires after eighty years on Commercial bank board, career rising from assistant cashier to president. Honolulu World Press Congress trip aboard editor Ville Pi er. Mrs Miller elected Supreme chapter IE0 leader. convention in October 192 sas City where delegates received meals from women’s groups. Parin of DUScoU announces candidacy for Democratic nomination for representative of the new seventh Town district. Wearin, a minority leader in last legislature, was the youngest member in either house. Pred P, governor candidate, supports President credit program. Hagemann outlines agreement.
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Ab. Anderson
Cage
The
Commercial Bank
Washington
Washington County Savines Bank
Arin
Duscou
Prohibition Era Items and Fire Incident Noted in 1885 Washington News
In 1885 Washington Dem records show 1 584 females and 1410 males. Summer Crawfordsville reports, two boxes labeled tomato sauce or similar, suspected whisky content. An officer confiscated, women tasting, all kept for a week, then burned by court. The event sparked considerable local agitation and retirement of flowers on heads at a ceremony.
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Crawfordsville
Morgan Family Theater News Highlights Local Screenings
Mrs C E Morgan shares theater notes for next week featuring Joan Crawford in a Paris set drama, and Janet Gaynor with Charles Farrell in Merely Mary Ann. Fox theater schedules include Nancy Carroll in Personal Maid and The Avenger at Fox, plus a feature on Clay township history and pioneer memories from Martin Bedwel’s descendants.
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Joan Crawford
Mildred
Hamilton
Jerle Rambeau
Jonrce “Owsley
Sandra
Ravel Hobart Bosworth
Emma Dunn
Armand
Kalant
Paris
Pari
Brittany
London
Mary Ann
Janet Gaynor
Charles Farrell
Deanet Gaynor
Long Lee
Janet
Heaven
Meson
Canvera
Kropaun Powell
Nlors
Tipore
Fox Theater
Powell
Dorm
Marian Marsh
Louis Cathern
Columbia
Stick Jones
California
Tuck Jones
Jones
Dorothy ‘Revier
Charmae
Early settlers and thistle hunter on Clintic farm saga
Jacob Dillon arrived in 1839 and settled permanently in 1844 on the Clintic farm where he died, famed for his fight against Canada and common bull thistles. He rode a horse with a long hoe, hunted thistles, and was noted as a sturdy hunter and trader allied with Chief Wapello. Descendants include the McClinties of Clay and Brighton townships and Walton lineages. Other settlers listed include Richard Disherry, Fred Sweet, Ellis Walton, Isiah Newkirk, and John Horton, with ties to local peace, notary work, and justice roles.
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C. W. Schmitter
Burlington
John Pennington
Pennington
John Lewis
Brighton
Lewis
Penington
TR. S. Milly
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
John Gowey
George Washingen
Mr Gowey
Arlington
Vermont
Inez Gowey
Rodney
Goweys
Pleteher
Jacob Dillon
Canada
Robert How
Clay
Brighton Townships
Walton Camel
Ellis
Charley
Wapello
Waltons
Clay Township
Richard Disherry
Fred Sweet
Ellis Walton
West Hyde
Hamlin Sa
Savage
Isiah Newkirk
Lydes Place
John Horton
Sam Asad
Penman
Clay township early settlers and family links recounted
The record recalls Jehiel Meachen and John Ingham as early settlers in Clay township on farms later tied to RE Brown and the Marcellus. It notes McCarty, Zebrabondoh, Andrew “doe” McCarty who became mayor of Brighton, Robert Pringle's 1839 arrival, Henry Pringle the physician, and Abijal’s dog bite incident shaping local memory.
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Jehiel Meachen
Clay
RE. Brown
Marcellus
Harl McCarty
Iowa
Andrew
Doe
Brighton
Zehulon Johnson
Robert Pringle Cue
Henry
Abijal
Notable Early Settlers and Community Figures in Clay Township
Henry Morgan arrived 1846 and built a farm where he died in 1806 after a long public career including farming, express work, and township duties. George Wolcott’s family owned dairy and cheese operations. Andrew Wentworth moved the Fairview schoolhouse by oxen, becoming a local hero. Robert Griffith arrived 1848 and faced a rare financial blunder with Texas steers that led to tragedy for Elias Griffith. TO BE CONTINUED.
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Henry Morgan
Hs Farm
Henry Clay Dean
Washington
Iowa
Dean
Mr. Morgan
United States Senate
Henry’ Morgan
Taka
Keokuk County
Othe
Albert
Allert
Futhus “Wolcott
Kulwin Wolcott
Dhylsclan
Eoig
Wolcott
Orlando Meacham
Andrew Wentworth
Charley, Horning
Fairview
Wentworth
Amos Mower
Pullan Johnsey
George Washingtone
Clay Township
Louisana
Hunker
Robert Griffith
Texas
Elias
Community News Roundup from Washington Iowa
A long weekly digest covers church appointments, local deaths, injuries, road accidents, and social notes. Notable items include Dr Carl Witelgman starting as pastor, Miss Edith Carr engagement, Carl Kunath earning Harvard Medical scholarship, and several family moves and illnesses. Local events include Legion Auxiliary visit, a barn construction, and a pending Park Memorial project by the WAC.
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Pittsburgh
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L.A. Jones
Legion 1 Auxiliary
M.E. Ehtueh
Frank Frazier
Excelsior" Springs
Missouri
Ralph Prats
Eicher
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HM Bieber
East Mi Street
Maude McCulley Nichols
Kinsely
Kansas
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Eliasbeth McCulley
Tom Bailey
Ottumwa
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Cleveland
Margaret Reed
Cincinnati
Harry Mccall
Carrie Blake
Frank Favinger
Minden
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Charley Hexsworth
Ao Sehulty
Hexworth
Mes Hessle Speheger
Avinger
Faith Adams McKee
John Adams
New
Arizona Late Chapter
Vic Crone
Levon Beatty
Jon
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Harold Nicola
Wetlman
Anamos
Nicola
Marion Yoder
W. J. Griffith
Mr. Griffith
Iowa State
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Henry. Roblin
Davenport
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Virgil Harris
J. H. Dermedy
Torother
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Fairfield
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