Riverside Neighborhood Notes Chronicle Local Visits and Tragedy
Riverside notes recount visits by Mrs. Minnie Holtz and son Paul in Iowa City, J W Jayne of Lone Tree on insurance business, and many local households hosting relatives. A fatal log mishap claims an eight year old, Grandma Conlon dies at 93, and Dixie Jubilee Singers face local prejudice. Community events include Sunday School convention, entertainments by the W R C, and a 20th anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs Peter Peats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. Scott
Rev. Connant
M. E. Church
Monument Unveiling Honors Revolutionary Soldier Charles Shepard
A crowd attended a ceremony in Mt Pleasant recalling Charles Shepard born 1765 in Baltimore who served with Washington at Brandywine and Germantown. A monument unveiled at Forest Home cemetery cost 500 and was praised for its significance by G A R and D A R members with speeches by Judge Dewey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shepard
Mt. Pleasant
R. C
D. R
Beautiful Forest Home Cemetery
America
Daughters of the American Revolution
Daughters of the Revolution
C. Snyder
Julian Richards
Switzerland
George van Beek
Baltimore
Washington
Brandywine
Germantown
Rome
G. A. Rh
J. A. Young
Senate
Carden
House
G. A. Rt
Young
Baptist Church
Judge Dewey
Hiram Heaton
Jefferson County
Shepherd
W. P. Howe
Jonathan Lee
Charles Shepherd
Lee
Local residents host and visit across towns
Fred Mauthe of Gracehill spent Friday at Robert Taylor's. Lon Morgan and family visited his parents in Brighton Sunday. Miss Myrtle Blick travels to Oklahoma tonight to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Frazier spent Saturday and Sunday in Fairfield. Geo Brinton and family of Washington spent Sunday at Robert Taylor's. Warren Mann plans an entertainment tonight at Verdi school house. Mrs. Will Garrett's relatives visit from Kewanee Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Johnson returned from Laramie Wyoming to their home Saturday. T. E. McMillan travels to Cass county Missouri for farm matters. Miss Emma Tucker stays with Mrs. McMillan during his absence. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jacoby and others visit Grant Blick's near here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Holtz
Paul
Iowa City
John W. Jayne
Lone Tree
August Groethe
John Starr
Wellman
Chauncey Carr
Joe Bishop
Iowa
N. Schnoebelen
J. C. Nicola
Williamsburg
Eugene Nicola
Wilford Thompson
Town City
Max Wombacher
Joseph Edelstein
Ed. Kirkpatrick
J. Will
Father Bulger
Shenandoah
Fred Mauthe
Gracehill
Robert Taylor
Lon Morgan
Brighton
Myrtle Blick
Oklahoma
Isaiah Frazier
Fairfield
Geo. Brinton
Washington
Robert Taylor's
Will Garrett
Rachel Atkins
Ova Atkins
Kewanee
Illinois
T. E. Johnson
Walter Mickey
Laramie
Wyoming
T. E. McMillan
Cass County
Emma Tucker
McMillan
Chas. Jacoby
Robert Blick
Leslie and
Mary Gault
Grant Blick
Here
Crawfordsville Local Notes on Church Roof and Visitors
W P Moothart visited here last week while carpenters work on the Presbyterian church roof. A baby girl was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Fred Sipe. B F Brown and wife visit their son Lee at Tingley and plan a sister visit at Clearfield. The United Presbyterian church nearing completion with steel ceiling nearly finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Moothart
Presbyterian Church
A. White
Washington
Fred Sipe
B. F. Brown
Lee
Tingley
Clearfield
United Presbyterian Church
Shannon Visit to Davenport Christmas Daugher
Mr and Mrs Wm Shannon traveled to Davenport on Friday to visit their daughter for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wm. Shannon
Davenport
Salary figures for town superintendents reveal 1500 pay
The table lists town salaries for the superintendent at 1500 dollars. Washington figures reflect 1903 04 data while other towns seem to show 102 03 figures, with 1904 05 statistics not yet compiled, per the Washington County Teacher.
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Washington
Washington County
Town News and Visitors Chronicle
Milt Godfrey returns from Chicago. Rev Musselman of Wayland and others visit. Juror R J Turkington from Wyman calls. Mr and Mrs R T McCall sick. Andy Corbin entertains friends southeast of the city. General Miles travels via No 4 to Kansas City. Hubert Nicola visits from What Cheer. Mrs C C Cunningham hosts a thimblebee in honor of sister Mrs Dunlevy. Wabnitz family home from California. Mrs Warren Stewart and Grace visit Jesse Ashby. Local tennis players Young Echlin Sawhill excel. Mrs John Houghtaling and C L Berger visit W F Kirkpatrick. Will Neal returns from wedding trip. plan house keeping in Burlington. Myrtle McCaulley visits Ed and Lo McCaulley homes. heads to Columbus Junction. Dr Terry of Brighton tours city with speed machine. Frank Faris visits Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Corbin
Nelson A. Miles
Kansas City
Hubert Nicola
Young
Echlin
Sawhill
John Houghtaling
Bolkcow
C. L. Berger
Maryville
W. F. Kirkpatrick
Will Neal
Crawfordsville
Burlington
Myrtle McCaulley
New Sharon
Ed and Lo MecCaulley
City
Columbus Junction
Dr. Terry
Brighton
Frank Faris
Milwaukee to Muscatine: first ride on new line captures scenery
The article describes the initial trip on the Milwaukee line from Haskins east to Gladwin, noting smooth rides on a new road with some soft spots being fixed by ditching and tiling. It highlights deep cuts, high fills, and distant views of Muscatine Island and the Mississippi River, praising the picturesque bluffs along the Illinois border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Muscatine
Haskins
Gladwin
Muscatine Island
Mississippi
Illinois Bluffs
Iowa
Graham Arthur and Laura Arthur Married at Home
John Graham foreman of the Bell Carriage factory smith shop and Miss Laura Arthur wed Saturday evening at Rev. F O Ross’s home. The couple will reside in the Cowles property in northwest Washington and are wished prosperity and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graham
Bell Carriage Factory
Laura Arthur
F. O. Ross
Sigourney Visitors Spend Day With Local Class
The Misses Stevens and Merriam of Sigourney and Mrs Schnetzlein of New York arrived from Sigourney this morning to spend the day with Mesdames Harry Bell and Emily Cunningham. Mrs Catherine Ohngemach was ninety five Wednesday and was honored with a dinner by her daughter Miss Lou. Present were her daughter Mrs Noah Jacobs granddaughter Mrs Lydia Zachman and great grandson Clarence Zachman all of Scranton Penn. Mrs Ohngemach is hale and stands a good chance of reaching a century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Merriam
Sigourney
Mrs. Schnetzlein
N. Y
Mesdames
Harry Bell
Emily Cunningham
Catherine Ohngemach
Miss Lou
Noah Jacobs
Lydia Zachman
Clarence Zachman
Scranton
Penn
Ohngemach
Pentecost Band Joins Attorney McCord in City Scene
The city, praised for its macadamized streets and fine residences, hosts a Pentecost Band meeting where attorney McCord stood in testimony to his experience as other members voiced amen. Will Carden secures a second term nomination in the legislature and John Patton is named for the board. Henry County is praised for choosing good officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney McCord
McCord
Cal
Will Carden
Henry County
John Patton
Mt. Pleasant and Pembroke Howe Shine In Local Honors
Mr. Pleasant leads in moral poetry with Professor Pembroke Howe praised as an ideal poet and patriotic verses. Mt. Pleasant hosts a strong G A R post and thriving reunions with Ed Stahl running a hospitable hotel. Locals eagerly await a new trolley to Washington and hope for a north south line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pleasant
Pembroke Howe
England
Austin
Pem
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Delegates Named for Democratic County Convention
The list details delegates and alternates by town for the Democratic County Convention including Brighton Brighton Jr. Sam Richardson and W. G. Robinson and Iowa Jackson Kalona and Wellman among others with numerous alternates listed for each district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton Jr
Sam Richardson
W. G. Robinson
L. ©. Dunbar
J. E. Dunbar
C. V. Robinson
Henry Keintz
Clay
Roy Johnson
John Hornung
W. H. Johnson
John Frain
Jeremiah Sullivan to Address Washington Voters in The Graham
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jeremiah Sullivan will speak to citizens of Washington in The Graham next Saturday after nominations. The notice expresses expectation of a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Sullivan
Washington
Graham
Pleasant Western Trip Reflected in Family Narrative
J A Work and family returned home Saturday from a Western touring journey that included Montana visits, stops in Denver Salt Lake City Palo Alto Seattle Spokane and Great Falls. The highlight was a Yellowstone National Park excursion with 23 travelers aboard Wylie's camp coaches guided by college staff and local hosts. Mr Work praises Yellowstone geysers and the Grand Canyon as the trip’s finest sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A
Wylie
Permanent Camp Co
Bozeman
Montana
State Agricultural College
Work
Yellowstone
Reunion of 25th Iowa Infantry Survivors
Notice invites all survivors of the 25th Iowa Infantry and their wives, plus all widows of ex soldiers from the county and nearby counties, to a reunion on October 1, 1903 in Washington Town with a camp fire at night. The article urges broad attendance to make it the best reunion yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
25Th Iowa Infantry
Washington
Graham
For Sale Poland-China Male Hogs From J Emmons
A buyer is offered a line of excellent Poland-China thoroughbred male hogs from J Emmons in Washington Iowa. The listing notes some yearlings and claims the animals are among the best raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland-China
J. Emmons
Washington, Iowa
City Schools Enrollment and Finance Details
Secretary Morton records show pupils aged 5 to 21, with 7 to 14 year olds noted. Total enrollment for year ending June 1 is 1068, daily attendance and per pupil cost listed, plus values for libraries apparatus and property. Teachers’ and janitors’ monthly salaries noted. families with many children mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Boss
Panbessavbas
BOR
Bobby One Cook
SIPIS
Na Can Cabrai Hkudinesdadeon
Pune
Local people and visitors noted in Trenton and nearby towns
George S. Dempsey visited Trenton and Altamont. Miss Sapho Beamer left for Oberlin Ohio to continue studies. Mr and Mrs Bert Finney moved to Mansfield Ohio and plan to live here. Frank Wilson hosted a school board and faculty gathering on East Main Street. Bill Richards faces robbery trial in Indianola after a Monroe County robbery where $1800 was taken and one robber wounded. Richards aided the jailed suspect before surrendering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Finney
Mansfield
Ohio
Frank Wilson
Academy
East Main St
Bill Richards
United States
Marshall
Indianola
P. Sulivan
Monroe Co
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Riverside
L. L. Kern
J. A. Yoder
W. R.C
Robert Allen Post
Father Vaughn
D. J. Palmer
J. A. McCall
Rose Minner
O. W. Hardy
W.H. Cress
Edna Morrison
Roy Carr
John Shaffer
G. W. England
Bert
Miles Greens
Charlie
Joel England
Grippe
Harry England
Hamilton
Burlington Business College
Felix Florang
Parnell
Frank
Charley
Johnson
Peter Peats
Eureka
Cal. Beenblossom
Eicher Church
Price Johnson
Westchester
Will Johnson
Charlie Johnson
Wilber Beenblossom
Shiloh
Theasket
Cottonwood
Asa Hoxworth
Frank McKune
H. M. Tucker
Er. J. Birney
Fred Cannon
Charley Johnson
Samuel Sigafoose
W. G. Thorn
M. L. Sanders
Howard Hopping
Thomas Waters
George Johnson
Ainsworth
Harold Clegg
James Clegg
Joe Sands
Webster City
J. N. Potter
Eva Dove
Greeley, Colorado
Muda Acheson
A. D. Acheson
R. G. Kelsey
Crawfordville
Price
Lelia Erdice
Keota
T. Y. Wickham, Jr
Miller
Baptist
J. P. Davis
Tugsey
Columbus Guy
Rev. Miller
Florence
Colorado
J. N. Sands
Warren Mann
Verdi
Charles City
Creston
Grinnell
Milt Godfrey
Chicago
Rev. Musselman
Wayland
Our City
R. J. Turkington
Wyman
The
Graham Arthur
Mt Pleasant
G. A. R. Post
Ed Stahl
O. K
Brighton City
W. R. Funston
L. J. Bidwell
Ed. Deeds
RK. W. Grifith
Lee Morris
T. J. Reeder
Wm. Disberry
P. M. Whitmer
Cedar
Harry Crone, Harry Knupp, W. D. Booth
Dutch Creek
J. L. Mayer
M. Crawford
C. Ramge
H. Walderich
F. L. Mangold
George Frain
M. Wehr
L. B. Shidler
H. L. Sheets
H. E. Wolfe
J. C. Lemley
Mart Dean
Ed. Stattler
Highland
F. S. Salladay
Oscar Coon
W. J. Boyd
D. A. Fesler
Lew Critz
M. Brennan
C. 8. Grant
J. F. Younkin
Wm. Griffin
Joe Weiland
J. P. Meluskey
Jas. Lukavsky
George Veggy
John Bulger
Jackson
James McCreedy
George L
Jake Schaad
Joe Witting
Nira
John Greenwood
Ross Miller
Oregon
S. C. Pearson
Harry Dye
S. A. Chambers
Sam Evans
H. N. Tracy
Richmond
F. P. Weir
W. E. Mee Ihee
M. O. Bishop
E. R. Durst
A. H. Chapek
Tom O’flaherty
Wim. Eitermiller
Lee Effort
C. L. Brown
W. H. Smith
City Schools
George S. Dempsey
Trenton
Altamont
Sapho Beamer
Oberlin, Ohio
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