18 Sep 1903
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1903
Page
1
Ann Evans of Wayland recalls her family’s 1835 move from east to Henry County Illinois. Hopkin Williams built a cabin after living in a wagon, Williams Creek named for him, Indians helped with maple molasses and deer, and neighbors shared scarce food.
Articles of incorporation filed for the Iowa City Kalona and Washington Railway Co. Officers: George Rodman president W P Coast vice president W J Welsh secretary C M Keck treasurer Directors include EK G Smith G B Carson Amos Alberson and B W Brookhart Capital stock set at 50000 with possible increase Work on surveying the line to start in a few days.
Mt. Vernon residents report travel and visits including Alma McCutcheon Ruth Milch and C S Thomas. Des Moines Drake University students Will Montgomery and Elwyn Baker, and local business open new grocery. Public meetings, conventions, and local notices cover travel, church work, and real estate ads.
The Buffalo crosses the equator on a mock ceremony led by Davy Jones and Neptune Rex. Initiation includes shaving, dunking in a saltwater tank, and a bear escort with hose and forced music removal. Over 500 men participate with certificates granted to all initiates.
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