Washington Ten Years Ago Rides the Air and Local News
John D. Buckley and son Frank return from a two month trip abroad visiting England Ireland and France. They flew Paris to London and spent time with relatives in the Emerald Isle. The East End grocery was sold by A W Yard to James and Son of Mystic Iowa. The convention in Washington includes Ainsworth Brighton Howard Grove Keota Kalona Louisa Center New Haven Prairie Blower Washington Wellman. Lemmons Buys 3 E Lemmon purchases the Smouse building on the square. Mrs C E Mercer plans to move to Des Moines. Dr J B Perry sold to Dr C H Evans Waterloo. Dr Perry practiced dentistry for over fifty years. Knupp Acheson wedding in Los Angeles. Deaths include Tom Whistler in Missouri and Mrs Alice Stanhope in Toledo Ohio. Lyons Bros Bay O L Lyon and C G Lyon buy their father's stake in the local bakery. Anniversary for John A Hough and wife. Real estate snag as Jonathan Brinton buys land near Jerusalem and seeks deed from Mohamedans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Buckley
Frank
England
Ireland
France
Paris
London
The
Emerald Isle
Lemmons
Press Items 1879 Marshall's Notice About Cows Impounded
After November 15 cows found on the public square will be impounded per city ordinance. Marshall Aughes issues a warning to all. Small Talk notes A. H. Wallace moved into a new house Friday and Dr. Roberts recovers from a severe runaway. Two more safes tapped Monday night. John Shields and Hale’s other one mentioned. Vint Stiles buys out W. A. Stiles west side stock, plans to expand. Col Cowles promotes groceries on the west side. Hog sale at H Benn’s, Essley buys 63 head at about 300 each, shows profit. National Selected Morticians elect L. A. Jones of Washington. honored in a city with representatives nationwide. Mrs Jim Brookhart and daughter welcome at festival in Omaha. Harold G. White returns from Monroe, Wisconsin with 29 head of Holstein calves and yearlings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Marshall Aughes
A. H. Wallace
New House
Sre
Giusard
Washington
Marea Bozarris
Udder
Michigan Lakes Flood Count and Local Notes
A regional notice states that beyond Lake Michigan, the state is said to contain more than 600 lakes. The figure highlights the abundance of inland waters and emphasizes the area’s rich freshwater resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
State of
Michigan
Perry Swift Dies After Freight Engine Accident
Perry Swift nine year old son of Lloyd Du Bois died at noon Sunday from injuries when stepping on a rack as a Rock Island freight engine backed near the passenger station. He was born April 27 1921 and lived on South Avenue C with his mother Elsie Richardson Swift and stepfather Lloyd Du Bois. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 20 PM at the United Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Swift
Lloyd du Bois
Rock Island
U. P
Perry
Jack
Elsie Richardson Swift
Pat Swift
South Avenue C
United Presbyterian Sunday School
Repeal Urged for Cow Damage Ordinance on Square
A local debate urges repealing an ordinance restricting cows on the square from November to April. Critics say it harms farmers, shifts liability unfairly, and conflicts with the stock law permitting damages only, while protected by costs and enforcement issues.
Old Washington residents and families remembered in notes
A collection of reminiscences and genealogical notes about long-time Washington residents. It recalls Lyle Nicola-Was, John Grassel, S. Foster, Sproull Keck, Car Keck, Ira Sproull, and the Frank Lamphere family with references to their relatives, addresses, and local connections across New York and Michigan.
Just Ourselves Mr. D T Quit Spoofing
A reader letter humorously recounts alias changing in 1860s and a promised tale of a fidientous incident. The note cites old names, local legends, and requests readers send friend names to receive copies with the story. light reminiscence and playful editor’s exchange fill the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T
Dolltrotter
Hubert Ath Mac Monnies
D-T
Stunter
Slaughter
Charley Keck
Fall Festival Ends With Big Turnout in Washington County
The fifth annual Fall Festival closed Friday after drawing about 15,000 attendees. Highlights included a mile-long parade, standout exhibits, and top prizes such as a Ford Tudor to John Diner, a Frigidaire to Dora Dunbar, and a Chevrolet coach to Mrs. Joseph Saforek. Glenn Mace and Paul Gorham led the microphone, with strong displays from Farm Bureau and 4-H girls. health and flower exhibits also drew praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Busi
Washington County
Glenn Mace
Paul Gorham
Graham McNam
Washington
John Ditner
Lexington
Dora Dunbar
Joseph Saforek
Richmond
Farm Bureau
Amusements and Weddings in Washington in 1879
Celeste's concert drew a small audience, with her Irish Australian act featuring blindfolded piano and organ work and dramatic variations, followed by a wax works sketch with Mrs Jarley’s troupe. News notes include Armstrong-Berdo marriage in Randolph and several other weddings cited with dates, plus state funds for county schools and the Rothschilds’ 77th anniversary celebration.
Deaths of Mrs Henry F Miller and others in Rock Island area
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Henry F Miller aged 2, widow of Henry Miller, with surviving children in Rock Island and nearby towns. Also noted are deaths of Mrs Renest Downs and Dr C L Stratford, with details on survivors, funeral arrangements, and the late clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Miller
Henry Miller
Warren
H. A. Strohm
Higin
H. P. Moody
Long Beach
Calif
Carl Miller
Tacoma
Wash
John Libe
J. C. Carris
Ernest Miller
Pastor’s legacy spans this state and church work
Mrs. Stafford, a founder of the P. E. O. society, died in 1927. Dr. Stafford served as the M. E. church pastor here for several years, leaving two sons, Clarence of Oak Park, II and Ralph, an attorney in Musevatine.
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Stafford
P. E. O. Sociey
M. E. Church
Clarence
Oak Park
Ralph
Muse Vatine
Local News Briefs Include Travel and Visits Across States
Milan Shields and family voyaged to Denver to visit Arthur Shields known as Run and Dr Me Shields with Bob Shields entering medical school there. Charley Keck of Hollywood renews acquaintances and notes town changes. Mentor Guile arrives in Spokane to join Mr and Mrs Mentor Gute. Marjorie Smith and Miss Jessica McMgan plan a Waterman visit with sister Miss Aileen Millcan. one line ends abruptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan Shields
Robert
Elizabeth
Robert Sherman
Denver
Colo
Arthur Shields
Run
Me Shields
Bob Shields
Charley Keck
Hollywood
Calif
Mentor Guile Second
Mentor Gute
Spokane
Wash
Marjorie Smith
Miss Veda Stryker Heads to Northwestern University
Short news notes report Veda Stryker leaving for Evanston to enter Northwestern University. Her mother Mrs W R Stryker is improving after hospitalization in Des Moines. Other items mention John Maxwell returning from California, Miss Funtee Achison pursuing a PhD at Columbia, and local events including a windstorm damage and court fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veda Stryker
Evanston
Northwestern University
W. R. Stryker
Des Moines
John Maxwell
California
San Franco
Fred Stewart
Jane
North Carolina
Bun
Ashville
North
Olds
Winfield
L. Cottin
Oskilton
West Chester
Dick Fisher
Andrew Hayter
William Chmeler
Dutch Creek
Volunteers of America
Funtee Achison
Columbie University
New York City
John Matthews, Jr
Teaver
Northwestern Law School
Ester Park
Colo
Harvey Matthews
la Grande
Ore
Applebys
Sevilla Rolce
Etician
Kansas City
Rolce
In Washington For the Week
In Washington For the Week reports a car accident injuring Mrs Homer Houle and others at Smith corner, west town, with details of injuries to several family members. It notes civic petitions for street lighting on Jefferson and North Marion avenues and city investigations to improve town lighting. It covers Riverside bank depositors receiving 10 percent payments, and a verdict for E Gray against Shell Petroleum for 560.70 amid a suit over employment.
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Amo Ace
Den
Homer Houle
Hoy Page
Wellman
Smith Corner
William Égar
Crawfordaville
Tay
Alice Hotle
Howe
John
Deity Joan
Gray
E. Gray
Shell Petroleum Corporation
Shadow Play Fragments From Ottumwa Children Poem
Mrs J E Lemmon notes a late poem by Martha Brindley Darbyshire, a ten year old Ottumwa girl, appeared in Better Homes and Gardens. The item mentions family ties to Homer Darbyshire and Blair and Brokaw, with scattered regional references.
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Marya Brindley Darbyshire
E. Lemmon
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Journal
East End
A.W. Yard
James and Son
Mystic
Iowa
William James
John 8. James
Ainsworth
Brighton
Howard Grove
Keota
Kalona
Louisa Center
New Haven
Prairie Blower
J.B. Perry
Wi Terry
C. H. Evans
Waterloo
Tom Whistler
Drieton
Ethel
Santa Foralway
Baumgartner Whistler
Alice Stanhope
Toledo
Ab! Anderson
Alice Halt
Lyons Bros. Bay
le Lyon
C. G. Lyon
Tide Bakery
Lyon
John A. Hough
West Cheste
Jonathan Brinton
Holy Land
Jerusalem
H. Benn
Essley
National Selected Morticians
L. A. Jones
United States
Jim Brookhart
W.C. Terger
Omaha
Harold G. White
Monroe
Wis
Lyle B. Nicola
Ben Nicola
Jessie Crooks
Bachelor Maids Club
Norfolk
Neb
Durland
Durland Loan and Trust Company
Mir. Durland
Lyle
Rochester
Charles
Jimmie
John S
Charlevour
Mich
Lake
Potosky
Codorado Springs
Billy” Wilson
S. Foster
C. S. Foster
Wilson Heating Company
Hue
Foster
Fosters
South Fourth Avenue
Willow Street
Hudson Falls
N.Y
Sproull Keck
Ira Sproull
Emma Skinner
Kecks
Holywood
Los Angeles
Car Keck
Tafts Avenue
Cal
Ira
Lamphere
Frank Lamphere
North Town Avenue
Milwaukee Station
E. Mercers
Lampheres
Lloyd
Ralph and
Cloyce Dougherty
Triey
Manton Hebner
Celeste
Jarley
J. Albert Williams
Tom Daugherty
Suss Rouseau
Winslow
Sycup
Joby Lackey
Lack
Grove Rodman
Jim Cunningham
Armstrong-Berdo
Ruth Armstrong
Henry Iberdo
Randolph
Town
Cora Carpenter Thomas
Charles Hennon
Leslie Mountford
Mary Gorhain
Charlie Gorham
Marcus Macbeth
Garden City
Kas
Mine Effie Dawson
Joeell Walker
Cedar Rapids
Dorothea Gertrude Swift
J. T. Swift
James Francis Lowe
Father Hartigan
Scois Ferne Palmer
Glenn Davis
Davenport
20Th Street
Rocksland
Warren Cowles
Fandeo
Virginta
Russell
Lake Petosky
Peoria
Walloon Lake
Standing Aviation
F. W. Eastwood
Renest Downs
North Seventh Street
Della Boltz
Louise Furman
Lawrence
Laura Hoffman
Ray Downs
Laska
Wyo
John and Albert Downs
Nellie Hale
Oklahoma
William Noltz
St. Joseph, Mo
Arthur Wintz
Statford
C. L. Statford
Mt. Pleasant
Towa Wesleyan College
Towa
Jessica M. McMgan
Wat 4
Aileen Mill’can
G. W. Dodder
Muscatine
B. F. Crosby
Crosby
Alpha Vesta
Alexis
Marga Doolittle
Cleveland
Miss Laurie
Kens Theodors
Fred Brokaw
Jefferson
North Marion
Eloved Riverside Bank
Riverside
Oetjen Sied
Walter
Joe Meinski i
Gertrude Bowman Way
Mrs. Hoover
Sab
Washinga
Uch
Mason City
Burlington
Albia
Tipton
Centerville
Bloomfield
Romine
Wayne P. Romine
Brokaw
Blair and Brokaw
Ward
Theodore
Agency
Fred
HF. Steck
Owosso
Steck
Tillie
Keing
SP. Beatty
Gertrude
Berkeley Ward
Minnesota
Serg
Mrs
Lee Ward
Omana
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