Most Successful Crawfordsville Reunion Brings Old Friends Together
An immense turnout of Washington County settlers gathered in Crawfordsville for a multi‑hour reunion. Speakers, memories, music, and a dinner highlighted the day as old ties were renewed, with accounts of local history and notable figures. The event concluded with a late reception promising lasting memory for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Crawfordsville
U. P
R.T. McCall
Thompson
Capt. Til. Maxwell
Charles Husband
I. Manners
P. L. McKinney
Home Forum
Chicago
T. J. Maxwell
Keokuk
Wake Neal
Washington Gazette
Wim. Davidson
Kansas City
Mary Lizzie Miles
Schuyler
Neb
Mary Aitkin
Aledo
Ill
Josie Manners
House of All Nations
Ebbie McKinney
Viola
Ile
Crawfords- Ville
Reunion of Pennsylvania veterans at John Shields home
The Pennsylvania Veteran Association held its fifth annual reunion at John Shields residence with seventeen Old Keystone veterans and many guests present. Speakers praised reconciliation, unity, and liberty won by veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Veteran Association
John Shields
Keystone
Glee Club
Quartett
S. W. Reed
D. A. Boyer
Brethern
Boys In Blue
Weather update and cultural event notice for Iowa
Warmer with increasing cloudiness tonight. Showers are forecast for Thursday. A musicale by Mrs Ink and her pupils is planned for Friday evening with local talent. Admission is twenty five cents and tickets go on sale Thursday morning.
Local Couple Weds in Surprise City Ceremony
Yesterday afternoon James Thompson and Miss Edna Neiswanger of this city married in a sudden ceremony. The bride, who left home at noon, returned later to reveal the union. They traveled to Keota where Thompson runs a restaurant, after previously working with his brother on the family cigar business. The Neiswanger family offers best wishes for a happy life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Charlotte Bronte
England
Mary Stoll
Iowa City
Col. McKinney
St. Louis
Letta Alexander
Colorado
Caroline Berg
Henry County
Ben Rattle
Lizzie Anderson
Crawfords- Ville
James Thompson
Edna Neiswanger
MS. Neiswanger
Mr. Thompson
Keota
Thompson
Justice Rogers Joins Belle and Frank Spurgeon in Marriage
Justice Rogers officiated as Belle Spurgeon and Frank Spurgeon renewed vows after years apart and divorce. They once lived near Thiehland and now reside in Brighton. The report notes optimism for a happier union this time. The Odd Yellows lodge performed in Columbus Junction, listing members who attended. A case against L Dodson for horse theft ended with a settlement requiring payment and withdrawal of charges. Other notes cover Stella Hout hosting friends, Baptist Young People social, Miss Berry s Trimmed Hats, and a Volunteer meeting on church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Rogers
Belle Spurgeon
Frank Spurgeon
Thiehland
Brighton
Local Laundry Adds Enamel Tubs and Bath Services
Crawford's Steam Laundry announces two new enamel bath tubs and expanded services including wood laundry work. Rooms are well fitted up and patrons are invited to call. Elizabeth Wallace funeral held with large crowds. Interment at Rim Grove cemetery. Elmer Cherry and bride arrive from St. Scott and plan to settle on a farm north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford's
Elizabeth Wallace
Logue
Rim Grove
Costa
Chas Stump
Sot
Keator Campaign Opens in Earnest at Graham
Pheron P. Keator spoke to a packed Graham venue with J M Lytle as chairman and Senator Palmer presiding The crowd heard a sharp political critique of a city editor before Keator delivered with clear plain statements that held listeners spellbound The meeting adjourned close to eleven with shoppers urged to visit McCall’s millinery emporium afterwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coppock
John W. Gear
Judge Blanchard
Theron P. Keator
Rev. Kline
Brighton
Packwood
Col. Bell
Pheron P. Keator
Graham
JM. Lytle
Col. Palmer
Glee Club
D. Stewart
Latta
J. Brookhart
John Springer
Sung
Palmer
Iris
Keator
National Committee
Mc Keator
Also Mentioned on This Page
Young Smythfield
Mercer & Chilcute
D. Robinson
East Side Jeweler
Frank Webb
Surrey
Harve & Warfel’s
California Fruit Store
California
M. Lombardo
Glasgow
Tlorien
Ita
St. Paul
Minnytle
J. WM. Stewart
Karl
Carris & Co
Win Smouse & Co
City and Farm Properties
Highland Park
Eastside
Washington
Bac
Parrish’s
Pennsylvania
The
Metropolitan
Norris L. Black
Joe D. Daniels
Chilcote & Cook’s Drug Store
Harvey & Warfel’s
Myrtle Morton
Hall
Fr. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
FOI Cheney & Co
the Evening Journal
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Firs, Ink’s Musicale
Odd Yellows Lodge
Columbus Junction
Mose
Ralph Kellar
John Yookey
Butts
Mr. Shaw
Stewart Jol Willlanes
Chas
Wolf
al Wagner
Chilcote
Sam Harnett
Hi. Kendall
Ph Mehart
Ook. Clapper Gee
Grall
B.C. Carein
Mr. Davis
al Rodman
Joe St. Chute
Jed Gillett
Kk Lalor
KA. Stuart
L. ©. Dodson
Becl Peto
Squire Jarvis
Peto
Dodson
Muscatine Journal
Stella Hout
Howland
Miss Berry
Leavening Powe
Vlad
U.S. Gov't Report
George Chilcote Hinus
Burlington
I. A. Kegley
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Elmer Cherry
Bride
St. Scott
McCall’s Millinery Emporium
Jorney Wilby
Lee&ce
Wm. Blair
Tris
People’s Store
McKinley
Baird & Patton
Japan
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