The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 13 March 1891; page 14
of 16, column 2
... Miss Lizzie Weaver, the dress maker, has gone to Williamsburg, and open a dress making
establishment.
... Mrs. H. E. Blaiser and daughter, Miss Fannie, of Williamsburg, are visiting relatives and
friends this week.
... Mr. Morris Evans, of Williamsburg, a graduate of the Collegiate department of the S. U. I.
last year, is spending the week in the city.
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County,
Iowa; Friday, 27 March 1891; page 10, column 1
CONDENSED STATE NEWS.
... Williamsburg is talking up an
agricultural fair.
... The city council at Williamsburg has increased the saloon franchise from $50 to $75 per
month.
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 15 May 1891; page 11 of
16, column 2
Felix Plank who was formerly a resident of Oxford, this county, but since engaged in the Agricultural
Implement business at Williamsburg failed with large liabilities. There will be considerable legal fighting over the rights
of the creditors, Judge Fairall made an order for the sale of the stock, last Saturday, and the contest will be now over
the proceeds.
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 22 May 1891; page
8, column 1
The Williamsburgh Journal records a sad fatality to Mr. T. W. Davis, a highly respected citizen of that
city. He was assisting to remove sand from the tubing of a deep well. The tubing was taken up, and he was holding one end,
which was resting on a fence, and was punching the sand out with a five eights inch iron rod about thirty feet long. The
sand being packed in hard was difficult to remove but a very hard stroke being given, it gave way suddenly, and the rod
coming through struck Mr. Davis about the eye and penetrated the brain. he never recovered consciousness.
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 3 July 1891; page 9, column 2
PRESS
CLIPPINGS.
Land is at least $5 an acre higher in Iowa county than it was two years ago. Iowa's turn has come and
it is a permanent one.--Williamsburgh Journal.
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson
County, Iowa; Friday, 17 July 1891; page 11 of 17, column 1
THE COUNTY.
... OLD MANS CREEK.
... Misses Mamie and Katie Jones went to Williamsburg last week.
... Alexander Jenkins went to Williamsburg on the
10th, and expects to be there for two Sabbaths.
... The Welsh church of this place, selected William M. Davis of
Gomer Ohio to assist in the labors of the yearly association which will be held early in September. The Williamsburg church
selected for the same services, Rev. Griffith formerly of Utica, N. Y.
The Iowa Citizen,
Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 31 July 1891;, page 7, column 1
Truman S. Kitchen, a young attorney of
Williamsburg, spent a couple of days in the city during the week on his way to Cedar Rapids.
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 18 September 1891; page 11 fo 32, column 1
THE
COUNTY.
... HOLBROOK.
... James Brennan an energetic light of this lovely portion of the state, has
disposed of his large farm for the sum of $10,000, and has procured a more convenient one of 200 acres, for the same sum,
just ten miles from Williamsburgh.
[Grouped with the same day as above, but is on "THE
COUNTY" page of a different day]
near 18 September 1891; page 11 (27 of 32)
OLD MAN'S CREEK.
... Mrs. Evan Roberts is very sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry P. Edwards, of Williamsbugh. Mrs. J. R. Roberts
was called to her beside on Sunday.
The Annual Association at the Welsh Congregational church, closed Sunday night.
The meetings were well attended, and it is hoped that much good will be the result. Many strangers were out Sunday from
Iowa City, Williamsburgh, Welsh Prairie, and Long Creek, to hear the good sermons. It was certainly a "love
feast".
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 4 December 1891;
page 12, column 1
STATE ITEMS.
Williamsburgh has a new opera house, called the Trojan.
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 12 December 1891; page 11 fo 16, column 1-2
THE COUNTY.
... TIFFIN.
... Rev. and Mrs. Osborne returned to their home in Williamsburgh
after ably assisting Rev. Buriff about a week in his meetings. Rev. Osborne is a young man of pleasing manner, and ability
of an unusually high order. Those who failed to hear him missed a great deal.
The Iowa Citizen , Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 18 December 1891; page 4, column 1
The thriving town of Williamsburg
was visited by a fire upon Thursday of last week. A number of frame buildings were destroyed, the loss amounting to about
$10,000, probably two-thirds of which will be made good by insurance. One man slipped and fell from the roof of a two story
building, striking on his head and shoulder, sustaining but little injury. While this fire seems to have been quite a blow
to the town, undoubtedly it will ultimately prove a benefit, as better and more substantial buildings will be erected in
their stead.
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 25 December 1891;
page 9, column 1-2
TOWN MEETINGS--THEIR POWER.
Iowa county has had a veritable town meeting. It called
into its august presence the Board of Supervisors and catechized them in regard to the manner they were discharging their
duties in reference to the bridge building. The County Farmers' Alliance called the meeting at Williamsburgh. The members
of the Board of Supervisors were present. A public hearing was had. They were asked to explain why they did not let the
contract for building bridges to the lowest responsible bidder, etc., etc. Jayne & Son, of this city, were present.
Roller & Co., the firm which has been building bridges for the county, were also present. After hearing all parties,
the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved--That after hearing the views of Jayne & Son, Roller & Co.
and the Board of Supervisors on the Iowa county bridge question, we favor, in the future, the publication of the letting of
the contract for building our bridges yearly, in order that we may obtain the very best work for the least money.
We view with disfavor the former action of the Board of Supervisors in regard to the matter, and consider their explanation
of their action unsatisfactory.
Published by order of County Alliance.
N. D. ELY, Secretary.
This appears to be a point scored for Jayne & Son, who have complained that the letting of the bridge
contracts was privately done and no opportunity was afforded for competition. but in regard to the merits of the
controversy we have examined it sufficiently to speak. It is the novelty of the affair to which we wish to call attention.
It is a capital idea--summoning the public servants before the people who chose them and obtain an account of their
stewardship. We like it. In England and most of the European countries questions can be put to the ministers of the
government in the Parliaments, courts or Reichstadt, but in America we have nothing like it except the "town
meeting." If there were more of such meetings it would be better for the people, and the public officers who spend the
people's money, if frequently brought face to face with the people who elect them and whose money is spent, would feel
their personal responsibility to a greater degree. It would be more fun than a dozen circuses to see the Johnson county
Board of Supervisors appear before such a town meeting and submit to an examination as to the manner in which they have
discharged their duties. Let thee be more of such meetings. The Iowa county Farmers' Alliance is on the right track.
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 1 January 1892; page 11, column 2
The special election, held in Iowa county last Tuesday, was a very close affair. the proposition to sell certain lands
in Ida and Cherokee counties, belonging to Iowa county, and with a part of the proceeds build a new court house, was
submitted to the vote of the people. The vote stood 1957 yes, and 1231 no. Marengo is at present the county seat, and the
people of Williamsburg have been working for a long time to have it changed to their town. The building of a new court
house in Marengo settles the question, for the time being at least. The people in Williamsburg and vicinity have been
fighting the proposition for all there was in it, and the result of their labors is seen by the vote.
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 15 April 1892; page 5 of 8, column 4
THE ONLY LOAD IN THE GUN.
Last Sundwy [sic] morning Harry E. Kelly, son of Senator Kelly, of Williamsburg, Iowa
county, was accidentally shot. He and his room mate were examining a 32 calibre revolver. When in the hands of tbe room
mate the weapon went off and the bullet struck Mr. Kelly in the angle of the mouth, passed through the cheek, and plowed
along the roots of the teeth in the upper jaw, knocking out five or six teeth, cutting a deep furrow in the tongue. The
revolver was so near that the face was burned by the powder to some extent.
The accident, while quite painful, will
not prove serious. Mr. Kelly is having no fever and expects to be out on Saturday. There was only one load in the revolver
and that was the one the hammer fell upon the first time.
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City,
Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 22 April 1892; page 3 of 18, column 2
THE CITY.
... Richard Long went to
Williamsburg, Iowa, Saturday morning, and will visit his brother for some time. From there he will go to Marshfield, Mo.,
where he will spend some time with another brother, and then to Decatur, Ala. He has a son living at the latter place. The
trip will be an extended one, lasting perhaps all summer.
The Daily Citizen, Iowa City,
Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 27 May 1892; page 3, column 1
Mrs. Auty Nolan, of Iowa City, is visiting with Mrs.
John Delaney.--Williamsburg Journal.
The Daily Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa;
Friday, 12 August 1892; column 1
Holbrook.
... A special invitation sociable was held at the Hanson
homestead last Sunday. The strangers of the occasion, as far as we learn, were Mr. and Mrs. Rock of Williamsburg, Thomas
Donahue, of Iowa City, H. Quin, of Little Creek, Wm. Shanahan and J. P. McGillin, of Holbrook, and John Condon, of
Davenport. Music, both instrumental and vocal, was not unknown to either sex, so all went merry to the daylight parting.
The Daily Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 4 November 1892; page 5,
column 2
THE COUNTY.
---
HOLBROOK HAPPENINGS.
... The most brilliant event of
the season was the marriage of Mr. William Regan and Miss Lucy Hanson, one of Williamsburg's fair daughters. The groom is
an industrious young farmer and quite popular in this vicinity. After returning from an extended wedding tour in [sic] the
happy couple will go to house-keeping in their new home.
... -------------
Windham News.
... Owen
State, an old time merchant of Windham, has moved to Williamsburg to to [sic] engage in a general merchandise business.
The Daily Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Monday, 6 February 1893; page 3 of 4,
column 3
Riverdale.
... Mollie Hughes has gone to Williamsburg to spend a few weeks visiting with some old
friends.
The Daily Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Saturday, 25 February 1893;
page 5 of 8, column 3
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
... T. S. Kitchen of Williamsburg is in the city on legal
business.
The Daily Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Thursday, 13 April 1893;
page 2 of 4, column 1
OLD MAN'S CREEK.
------
Interesting News Items From that Neigh-
borhood.
... Rev. Williams, of Long Creek, and Rev. Griffiths, of Williamsburg, Iowa, will preach on Missions at the Welsh
Congregational church the coming Sabbath, April 16th.
The Daily Citizen, Iowa City,
Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 30 June 1893; page 3 of 4, column 1
THE CITY IN BRIEF.
... Mesdames F. Lyon,
of Montana, O. Perry and T. Perry of Williamsburg are guests at the home of Geo. Lewis.
The
Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 3 February 1894; page 3, column 1
In the House Thursday,
Johnson's representative, Hon. C. S. Ranck, introduced a bill to appropriate $180,000 for the University. In the upper
house, Senator Kelley of Williamsburgh introduced a bill for an appropriation and also one for a tax levy for the support
of the institution.
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 30 March
1894; page 8 of 9, column 3
OXFORD.
... J. S. Lengle and daughter were called to Williamsburg, Monday, by
the death of Mrs. Lengle's sister, Mrs. J. W. Carmichel.
Daily State Press, Iowa City, Johnson
County, Iowa; Saturday, 6 October 1894; page 4 of 4, column 2
Confirmation at Williamsburg
---
Rt.
Rev. Bishop Cosgrove, of the Davenport Diocese, will administer the sacrament of confirmation, to the children and others
prepared for its reception, in the parish of Williamsburg, in charge of Father White on 12th.
Rev. John J.
O'Farrel, of this city, will deliver the sermon to the postulants on that occasion.
Daily
State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Wednesday, 10 October 1894; page 4 of 4, column 1
LOCAL
ITEMS.
... Miss Millie Tuttle of Williamsburg who has been the quest of her sister Mrs. John Palmer for a few
days, returned home this morning.
Daily State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 12
October 1894; page 4 of 4, column 4
A bold attempt was made to rob the Iowa County Savings Bank at Victor. An
entrance to the building had been affected at the rear door, and the robbers proceeded to blow the vault door open. That
their attempt was only too successful is evidenced by the fact that the explosion was so great as to awaken half the
inhabitants of the town, and in five minutes the streets were alive with people, in possession of everything from a lantern
to a breechloader, in quest of the fleeing robbers. As soon as the explosion occured [sic] the trespassers realized their
danger and quickly disappeared in the darkness. The next morning they were tracked as far as Carnforth[?] where all clues
as to their whereabouts was lost. They did not secure anything in the way of cash, but the vault is almost a total wreck.
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"The Danicheffs."
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Charles Crow is a farmer and
owner of a fine residence, five miles south of Oxford. Last Friday a smooth-tongued scamp came along persuading the farmer
to give him an order for a rod, to cost $6.50. Then the order men disappeared and a gang of workmen came and began putting
up the rod. Crow went to his brother near by who, armed with a Winchester and navy revolver, compelled the lightening rod
swindlers to take down their rods and get out. Crow then chased down the man who had his order and it had grown to the
amount of $106.50. The order was torn up.--Williamsburg Journal
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa
City, Johnson County, Iowa; Tuesday, 4 April 1899; page 5 of 8
[column 2]
Local News.
---
... D. H. Thomas of Williamsburg, is in the city on legal business.
[column 6]
Additional City News.
... Atty. D. R. Thomas of Williamsburg, is a legal business vistor in the city.
Daily Iowa
State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Thursday, 6 April 1899; page 5 of 8
[column 2]
Local News.
---
... Miss Ella McEachran [sic], of Williamsburg, is the guest of Miss Belle Taylor.
[column 3]
THE CONVENTION.
----
Fifth Annual Convention of the
South-Eastern Iowa Teach-
er's
Association Now
in Session.
... THE ENROLLMENT.
At three o'clock this afternoon the following
teachers were enrolled at headquarters and assigned to their various quarters.
[column 5]
... Mrs. Emma J.
Sheets, Williamsburg
... Ella McCochran, Williamsburg
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City,
Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 7 April 1899; page 4 of 8
[column 1]
INTEREST INCREASES.
---
The
Opening Meeting Demon-
strates That the Teachers
are Here for Work.
---
Crowded Houses at Every
Session.
---
Last evening in the Presbyterian church the first formal meeting of the teachers'
association was held. The commodious room was crowded to its fullest capacity, and hundreds of people seeking admission
were turned away.
... [column 4]
THE ENROLLMENT.
Yesterday we published the enrollment up until
3:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Since that time the following teachers have registered:
... E E Blithe,
Williamsburg
... Mae McEachan, Williamsburg
[column 5]
... W P Hanson, Williamsburg
... Mamie
Lewis, Williamsburg
[column 6]
... Jesse Popkorm, Williamsburg
... At three o'clock today 853
teachers have registered.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Saturday, 8
April 1899; page 5 of 8, column 4
CONVENTION CLOSES.
---
(Continued from Fourth page.)
...
TOTAL ENROLLMENT 966.
Yesterday we published the enrollment up to three o'clock. Quite a number registered after
that late hour and to-day at noon the total enrollment reached the number of 966. This is the largest number ever
registered at a single convention of the association: The late comers are as follows,
... Edna M Ogden,
Williamsburg
...
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Saturday, 29
April 1899; page 5 of 10, column 3-4
CLEARMAN'S RETURN.
The Deputy Marshal Brings
Back the Horse Thief
Waters
Early This Morning.
----
The Chase and Arrest.
----
At 8:37 this morning Deputy
Marshal Clearman arrived in the city bringing with him the horse thief Waters who drove away with Foster, Thompson &
Shuck's team on April 11th.
... A reporter of the PRESS called on Waters this morning and asked him about the
occurrence. Waters said he was sick and would talk for publication later. He also stated that he had nothing to answer
for and that he did not remember the PRESS reporter although he spent a pleasant half hour in his company with a party of
which Attorney D. P. Thomas, of Williamsburg, and Mr. Chensky, of Walford, were members.
Waters has not changed his
appearance any since the time he was in Iowa City still wearing the side bums and whiskers. He stated that he did not want
to talk but would defend himself in court.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson
County, Iowa; Wednesday, 21 June 1899; page 5 of 8, column 4
Local News.
---
Williamsburg is
advertising a race meeting for July 4th and 5th.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City,
Johnson County, Iowa; Saturday, 22 July 1899; page 5 of 8
[column 2]
Local News.
---
...
Miss Cordon, of this city, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. James Reagan, at Williamsburg.
... Mrs. Myers started
Tuesday for Iowa City, where she will remain for the present. Her health is very precarious, and by living in Iowa City,
her son can give her the necessary attention.--Williamsburg Journal.
... M. Plevka has sold his lots and buildings to
O. W. Perry and will close out his stock of hardware and implements with a view of locating in northwestern Iowa. Mr.
Plevka has been one of our prominent business men and has made many warm friends in this city and county. He expects to
remain here till next spring.--Williamsburg Democrat.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson
County, Iowa; Monday, 24 July 1899; page 5 of 8, column 3
Local News.
---
Mrs. Nellie Kitchen and
daughter of Williamsburg, is a guest of Mrs. M. I. Fickey.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa
City, Johnson County, Iowa; Thursday, 24 August 1899; page 4 of 8, column 3
The "war" between Iowa county
newspapers is rather "amoosin," The Ladora Times calls its Williamsburg contemporary, a "literary
lizard," and "a bilious imbecile" and says while its editor is Snyder by name the others "are simply
snides by nature."
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 8
September 1899; page 5 of 8, column 2
Local News.
---
... Miss Hattie Stimmel, an artist of rare
ability, who is to judge the art department at the Williamsburg Fair, came up from her home in Iowa City Monday and spent
Tuesday here, the guest of Miss Maude Brown. She left for Williamsburg yesterday.--Marengo Republican.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 6 October 1899; page 5 of 8, column 2
Local News.
---
... Milton Moon is home from a visit with his brother, Dr. A. C. Moon, of Williamsburg.
The Moons are erecting a handsome new business block in the Iowa county town which, when completed will be a valuable
addition to Williamsburg's business property.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County,
Iowa; Friday, 27 October 1899; page 4 of 8, column 2
THE Republican lie factory has had all its cranks-wheels-cams-
gears stopped short by Mr. Halligan of the Davenport Leader.
Mr. Halligan says that Ranck offered in August, 1898,
to prove by his letter book and correspondence that he was a "silver democrat" in 1896-97-98; that he worked for
Bryan: that he was going to the Williamsburg convention and introduce a resolution pledging the candidate of that
convention to "free silver," unless the candidate was "Al." Hurst, who might run on any platform he
pleased.
Cyrus, dear fellow, if you're going to deny this you want to "get a move on yourself."
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Wednesday, 20 September 1899; page 8 of 8,
columns 1-3
THE ENROLLMENT.
------
Names of the Veterans Present.
--The Business Meetings
of Yesterday.
Yesterday the three regiments of the big reunion held their business meetings and enrolled all
members present. Some few reported today but the first day's enrollment shows over three hundred members present.
At
the meeting of the 22nd Iowa the following committees were appointed. Nominating committee, Sam T. Jones, Co. A., Sam
Wheeler, Co. F. and Tom Rogers, Co. C. Committee on place of meeting, A. B Cree, J. W. Lee, and J. H. Gearkee. The
committee on transportation will endeavor to have the Railroad tickets extended from Friday until Monday.
Members
of the 22nd Present.
Field and staff officers.--Dr. J. C. Shrader, surgeon, J. W. Lee, quartermaster, J. H.
Gearkee, major, Samuel D. Pryce, adjutant, W. H. Brown, Lone Tree, commissary sergant [sic]. Others in attendance were
honorary member M. W. Davis, General Stephen B. Lee and Gov. L. M. Shaw.
... COMPANY H..
...J W
Carmichael, Williamsburg, ...
The 28th Regiment
At the business meeting of the 28th Iowa regiment that
association passed resolutions asking congress to grant F. M. Charles of the 18th Indiana a medal for gallant conduct on
the field of battle at Cedar Creek. No election of officers was held, as the 28th elects but every second year. This
regiment will hold its next rennion at Grinnell.
The enrollment is given below:
... COMPANY B.
...
John Nash, Williamsburg,
... COMPANY G.
... R P Butler, Williamsburg,
... John Hughes,
Williamsburg,
... COMPANY I.
... M Hughes, Jr., Williamsburg,
Daily Iowa
State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Saturday, 4 November 1899; page 5 of 8, column 4
The Williamsburg
Democrat says of Mr. Ranck's speech in that place last week: "The speech was abusive and the republican argument lame
and inconsistent. Many were thoroughly disappointed and it is openly rumored among local politicans [sic] that the meeting
did the republican party no good."
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa;
Friday, 8 December 1899; page 5 of 8, column 2
Local News.
---
... Dr. A. C. Moon of Williamsburg,
returned home last evening. He brought to the Medical Department Surgical Clinic the very interesting case of an old
gentleman from Iowa county. The doctor says Williamsburg is putting in a telephone system owned by the town people, and he
hopes it may to connected with Iowa City by way of York Center, Windham or Cosgrove.
Daily Iowa
State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Monday, 29 January 1900; page 5 of 8, column 2
Local News.
---
... The editor of the Williamsburg Journal says Judge Wade's lecture on "The Law of the Land,"
delivered in that town on Jan. 20, "was the grandest lecture in its thought and delivery which we have ever had the
pleasure of listening." The Judge delivers this lecture in Burlington tonight.
Daily Iowa
State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Monday, 19 February 1900; page 5 of 8, column 5
News from the
Schools.
---
... Mr. J. G. Hanson after a several month's stay in Iowa City left this morning for
Williamsburg where old friends and relatives will welcome his return.
Daily Iowa State Press,
Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Thurday, 8 March 1900; page 5 of 8, column 1
Local News.
---
...
Attorneys J. M. Dower and Howard Hughes of Williamsburg are Iowa City business visitors.
Daily
Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Thursday, 4 May 1900; page 5 of 8, column 1
Additional Local.
... Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wieneke were summoned to Williamsburg by the death of Mrs. Wieneke's grandmother.
... Prof. Ensign goes to Williamsburg tomorrow to attend as one of the judges of the declamatory contest to be held
between the Williamsburg and Marengo high schools.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson
County, Iowa; Tuesday, 29 May 1900; page 3 of 4, column 4
Rural Electric Rail Road.
----
Mr. Ferson of
Frendale Talks
of the Project and Work
Done to Date.
----
Mr. B. Ferson of Frendale one of the
most enthusiastic promoters of the rural electric line which it proposed to be built from Iowa City to Williamsburg is in
the city today talking of the project with several business men.
Mr. Ferson reports that committees have been
working during the past few months and have secured about $5,000 in subscription from farmers living within a radius of
four or five miles near Windham. Beyond this distance nothing has been done and Mr. Person is confident that much more
money will be subscribed by the citizens of Iowa City and Williamsburg. During the next few months a canvass for funds
will be made all along the proposed line which will be about thirty miles in length.
The proposed road follows Old
Man's Creek bottom and connects Iowa City and Williamsburg having direct connections with Unity, Windham, Holbrook and
Frendale. The promoters desire to have the road constructed this year if possible and will make every effort to accomplish
their purpose. The new road if built will be used for both freight and passenger service and will fill a long felt want.
The country tributary to it is rich in fertility of soil and natural resources. Along Old Man's creek bottom are
hundreds of acres of timber from which much timber and wood could be cut. The long haul to market and the great cost of
the same has left the industry practically undeveloped and should the new road be constructed it would not be many months
until the forests would be invaded with the axe and saw mill.
Today Mr. Ferson received a letter from George M.
Kepner of Fort Dodge a practical railroad builder who will probably take hold of the project. He announces his intention
of looking over the ground June 15th and if a large enough bonus can be raised will undertake to build the road.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Saturday, 14 July 1900; page 4 of 4, column 2
Manager Presson of the Johnson Co. Independent Telephone Company was in town Thursday in consultation with our
local telephone people in regard to toll connections for outside business. His company now have the best of connections
north, east and south, and will soon run a line west to Des Moines and when they do, our company will probably connect with
them, thus giving their subscribers a chance to talk from their homes or offices with all the outside world.--Williamsburg
Journal.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, Friday; 3 August 1900; page 3
of 4, column 4
Mrs. M. A. O'Hair and daughter, Misses Grace and Marge, who had been visiting at the home of R.
McErchran, went to Iowa City Wednesday, where they will spend some time visiting with relatives before returning to their
home at Delano, Minn.--Geo. Denneny returned to his home in Iowa City Friday evening after a two week's visit with
relatives in town.--Mesdames J. W. and Jas., master Leo and Miss Ruth Grady, of Iowa City, are visiting friends and
relatives northeast of the city.--The Catholic parsonage was entered sometime Sunday morning. There was no one at home at
the time and almost every room in the house was ransacked and plunderers secured a revolver and five or six dollars in
change. They gained entrance to the house by prying a door open and the neat job they performed would indicate that they
were not tenderfeet or local parties.--Williamsburg Tribune.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City,
Johnson County, Iowa; Saturday, 18 August 1900; page 3 of 4, column 1
Rev. John J. Cassidy, pastor of the
Williamsburg Catholic church, is very sick with typhoid fever at Mercy hospital, Chicago. He was taken ill while on his
way home from a visit in the east.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa;
Wednesday, 29 August 1900; page 4 of 4, column 1
For Christ and Church
----
Young People's
Christian Endeav-
or Convention Grows in Interest-
est--The Day's Program.
----
"For Christ
and Church" is the motto of the young people who are holding their annual convention at the Presbyterian church and
the motto shows plainly the objects of the organization. The movement of the young workers is indeed a grand one and
throughout the world they are accomplishing much good.
From all over the eighth district of Iowa many delegates are
present and are taking part in the program. The first session of tbe convention was held last evening, the addresses of
welcome being delivered in behalf of the Iowa City pastors by Rev. R. H. Williams; in behalf of the Y. M. and Y. W. C. A.
by Ira T. Hawk; in behalf of the Epworth League by Miss Mary Houser, and in behalf of the Christian Endeavor societies by
Miss Charlotte Hartley. The response was delivered by Rev. R. W. Taylor, of Crawfordsville, Iowa.
Today's sessions
were well attended and much enjoyed. Tonight's program is as follows:
7:45--Praise Service, led by Dr. Chas.
Latchem. Washington.
8:15--Address--Rev. J. M. Rudy, Cedar Rapids, "Watchman, What of the Night?"
Reception to delegrates [sic] in church parlors.
The program for tomorrow will be as follows:
MORNING
8:30--Song Service, led by Mr John Williams, Williamsburg ...
EVENING
7:45--Song and Praise service,
led by Mr. H G Plum, Iowa City
8:15--Address--Rev. R L March, Burlington. Closing Consecration Service led by Mr.
John Renfrew, Oskaloosa.
Among the delegates present are the following: ...
Elmer Pugh, Williamsburg,
Luther Jones, Williamsburg, ...
Bessie? J Ogden, Williamsburg
Francis J Felver, Williamsburg
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Thursday, 30 August 1900; page 4 of 4
[column 2]
Iowa People at the Hotels.
At the St. James--
... Wm Richards, Williamsburg
[column 3]
In Squire Barber's court this morning Zeke Clark and Charles Hotz appeared for arraignment. They were
arrested on information sworn out by William Richards, of Williamsburg, who accused them of robbing him of forty dollars
and a gold watch. The arrests were made by officers Clearman and Wilson and both of the men gave bonds. Clark's
preliminary hearing is set for next Thursday, and Hotz waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury. Richards
claims the robbery was committed at fifteen minutes of eleven o'clock last night near the west end of the river bridge.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Monday, 24 September 1900; page 3 of 4,
column 1
For Iowa County Attorney.
----
J. M. Dower of Williamsburg was a guest of friends in the
city last week, and while here renewed many acquaintances made during his school days at the University. Mr. Dower
graduated from the Law Department here in 1893 and since that time has been practicing law with splendid success in Iowa
county.
He is a sterling democrat and the recent convention of Iowa county placed him in nomination for the office
of county attorney, and judging by the reports received from that county, he will be elected by a handsome majority.
Mr. Dower is an attorney who will serve the county well, and should he be elected, will be a model county officer. His
friends here are loud in their praise of his ability, and on those occasions when lie has appeared as an attorney in the
trial of cases in this county, he has shown that they have just cause for proclaiming him an able and competent attorney.
Many members of both the Johnson and Iowa county bars will be pleased to see Mr. Dower elected.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Monday, 1 October 1900; page 4 of 4, column 2
Oxford will hold a big race meet Wednesday and Thursday of this week and horsemen report that it will be one of the best
meetings in Iowa. Nearly all of the horses which took part in the Iowa City and Williamsburg fairs will be there and the
number will be increased by some at the fast steppers of West Liberty and Cedar Rapids. Many Iowa City people will visit
Oxford and attend the races.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 07
February 1902; page 1 of 14, column 4
Former Iowan Dead.
Chicago, Feb. 6.--S. A. Anderson, a prominent
stockman and politician in Iowa for a number of years is dead at his home In this city, the result of injuries received in
Fredricktown. O., January 24, when he fell on a sidewalk. Mr. Anderson was well known throughout the central and western
part of the country. He formerly lived at Williamsburg, Iowa, where he was known as the "lieutenant" of Capt. J.
N. W. Rumple of Marengo, Iowa, now congressman from that district. He has held several political offices in the state and
removed to Chicago a short time ago. He was about 52 years of age and was married.
Daily Iowa
State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Saturday, 5 April 1902; page 4 of 4, column 4
... Mr. Plevka, a
longtime business man at Williamsburg, who was for years in Iowa City, has located in Keota, where he will engage in trade.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Wednesday, 11 June 1902; page 1, column
3
Unity.
... Miss Clara Lewis, of Williamsburg, has been visiting at the home of Miss Etta Williams
during the past week.
column 4
[College of Liberal Arts Graduation Exercise]
... Bachelor of
Philosophy.
... James Francis Kirby, Williamsburg.
Daily Iowa State Press, Iowa City,
Johnson County, Iowa; Wednesday, 22 July 1903; page ?, column 1
THE CITY IN BRIEF.
... Miss Clarissa Joy
is spending part of her vaction with relatives and friends in Williamsburg.
Iowa City Daily
Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Wednesday, 3 April 1904 [or 1906?]; page 3, column 5
Williamsburg
===
By Our Own Correspondent
----
Clair Loriz, one of our active young men,
goes to Spokane, Wash., next week to commence his work in connection with the Yeast Foam Co.
Miss Veda Pike of Des
Moines, is here for a few days visit with her former High School associates. Miss Pike is taking a special musical course
at Highland Park college.
Williamsburg is now assurred [sic] of a canning factory. Attorney R. W. Yoss did
splendid work in connection with the enterprise, and those directly interested owe much to him for his untiring efforts and
energy, which has resulted in its successful termination. The company has purchased the old cold storage lot, near the
depot, and will begin the construction of the new building as soon as the weather conditions will permit.
The Blind
Boone concert Company gave their entertainment at the opera house Thursday night. The entertainment was worthy of the
splendid audience that turned out to hear this peculiar musical prodigy.
On Tuesday evening, the 27th, at the home
of the bride's sister, Mrs. Howell Williams, Jr., Miss Rebecca Lewis and Wm. Gittins were united in marriage by Rev. D. M.
George of the Welch Congregational church. They left for a visit at Racine, Wis., Mr. Gittens' [sic] former home.
W. H. Evans of South Dakota is here for a visit with is aged father, and his sisters. Mr. Evans is interested in the real
estate business.
H. E. Blasier, who has been engaged in the jewelry business here for a number of years, has been
in South Dakota for the past week looking for a location to enter into the lumber and coal business. He seeks the change
in business in order that he may not be so closely confined to indoor work.
The city election here resulted in the
selection of the following officials for the terms as provided by law: Mayor, Attorney, R. W. Yoss; Councilmen, W. F.
Harris, H. Kehlenbeck, C. F. Schnee; Recorder, E. M. Long; Treasurer, Asa Hall; Assessor, Chas. Fletcher.
Miss May
Gittens, who is taking a collegiate course at Drake University was down last week to visit her many friends and also to be
present at the wedding of her father.
Secretary Fletcher of the Williamsburg fair says that he has every assurance
that the fair this fall will be a record breaker. He is receiving much encouragement from stockmen.
Iowa City Daily Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Thursday, 26 May 1904; page 5, column 3
CITY
BRIEFS.
... A. T. Presson, manager of the Johnson County Telephone company, has returned from Williamsburg, where
he and several other promi[n]ent telephone men held an important interview with the telephone people and other business men
of that town. He reports that the Williamsburg connection with the Johnson county line will not be severed--positively
asserting that his patrons here will never lose the privilege of talking directly with Williamsburg people over the I. C.
T. Co. lines.
Iowa City Daily Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Monday, 24 October 1904;
page 5 of 8, column 1
LOCAL BREVITIES.
... G. H. Leasure of Williamsburg is visiting his brother,
Secretary J. C. Leasure.
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 6 October
1905; page 1, column 5
HOLD ANNUAL
MEETING
----
"Gymanfa," the Annual Meeting
of the Welch Congregational
Churches, to be Held
This Week.
----
The "Gymanfa," the
annual meeting of the Welch Congregational churches at Old Man's Creek, Williamsburg, Given, and Long Creek, opens this
evening at the church at Old Man's Creek, where it will continue in session until Monday. On Monday and Tuesday it will be
held a Long Creek, on Wednesday and Thursday at Given, and Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday at Williamsburg. There will
be present from a distance to take part in the meetings the following persons: Rev. William Rees, of London, England; Rev.
and Mrs. David Jones, Scranton, Pa., and Rev. Lloyd Williams, Oskaloosa. Rev. D. M. Jones of Williamsburg and Rev. Roberts
of Long Creek will also take part in the meetings. These meetings are always largely attended and this year will doubtless
have larger congregations than ever.
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Monday,
11 December 1905; page 13 of 16, column 1
BRIEFS.
... O. R. Williams and daughter, Bessie, of Union
township spent a few days at the home of the former's brother, William Williams, near Williamsburg. The friends of Mr.
Williams will be pleased to learn that he is recovering nicely after his injury some time ago.
Iowa City Daily Press
Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
Friday, 29 November 1907
page ?, column 1
Local News
----
... Miss Gertrude Gittens [Gittins] has returned to Williamsburg after a thanksgiving visit
in Iowa City.
The Iowa Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
Monday, 11 December
1905
page 5 of 8, column 5
...The City...
Miss Anna Flannagan of Williamsburg is in the city to make
her home in the future.
The Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Monday, 5
October 1908; page 5, column 5
WELSH MEETING BEGINS
----
AN ANNUAL CHURCH AFFAIR
The annual
cymanfa [Gymanfa], or the big church meeting, will start at the Welsh Congregational church in Union township this evening.
A half dozen pastors arrived today from Long Creek, or Columbus Junction, where the meetings were closed last night. This
evening the meetings will be mixed Welsh and English and tomorrow forenoon the meetings will be in Welsh exclusively. The
afternoon meetings tomorrow will be mixed and in the evening they will be in English.
The preachers who are here
are Rev. Lloyd Morris, assistant pastor of the church, at Kingston, Pa., and Rev. James Jenkins, of North Ebensburg, Pa.
Also Rev. John Roberts, of Long Creek church, Rev. Mr. Thomas, of Swansea, Wales, representing the Williamsburg church.
Rev. Williams, of the church of Given and Rev. J. J. Samuels, of the local Welsh church. From here the pastors go to
Williamsburg for the next meeting.
The Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa;
Monday, 7 June 1909; page 1 of 8, column 5
GEORGE P. MILLIKEN
-----
After a Long Illness the Well
Known
Citizen Answers Summons
-----
Mr. George P. Milliken who died on Monday at the university
hospital, to which place he had been taken for treatment, was a prominent citizen of Williamsburg. He had been ill for
five months and his suffering had been long and painful. The body was taken home and the funeral was held Wednesday from
the M. E. church under charge of the I. 0. 0. F. lodge. Rev. W. H. Dillon preached the sermon. The interment was in Aak
Hill [Oak Hill].
The Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Monday, 2 August 1909;
page 7 of 8, column 2
THEY VISIT KILLARNEY
----
WELSHMEN ON OLD HOME TOUR
----
Williamsburg People Enjoying a Trip
to the Isles
----
The Williamsburg Journal of the past week prints
an interesting letter from Mr. Howell Williams, who, with J. J. Williams is visiting the English Isles. The letter follows
and will be of interest to the friends of these gentlemen about Iowa City:
Hefferman's Hotel,
Killarney, Ireland, July 13, 1909
Editors Journal-Tribune,
Williamsburg, Iowa, U. S. A.
Dear Friends:--
We arrived in old and beautiful Killarney today, left Wales last night and arrived at Rosslare, Ireland, and left
at once for this city. The distance is 200 miles and our course lay through as fine and pretty a farming country as I ever
saw. Neat farm houses with thatched rooffs [sic] and white-washed walls that blend artistically with neatly trimmed hedges
and pastures greener than the greenest green that ever covered an Iowa meadow in June. The pastures were well stocked with
large Shropshire sheep and plenty of horses, cattle and donkeys. But we missed the hogs, the great mortgage lifter for the
Iowa farmer is not in evidence in Ireland, at least the hog is not seen in such herds as one sees on the farms around
Williamsburg. The trip on the railroad was one continuous panorama of scenes both pleasing and restful to the sight and
mind. Country roads stretch out like white ribbons joining village after village and threading the rural sections in
graceful sweeps and curves.
Killarney is a beautiful city of 5000 inhabitants. It has fine, substantial buildings,
large and well-kept churches, hotels, etc. The lakes and drives here are noted the whole world over, and when one says the
nicest things about them that language will permit the half has not been told of the wondrously witching beauty of the
place. The lakes are not lakes but fairy dreams shimmering and glistening in the light of a mellow sun or sparkling in the
pale, white glow of the moon that well might envy a beauty that surpasses the subtle charm of witchery. The resorts here
are splendid and crowded all the time. American tourists are here in large numbers and you may have read of the drowning
of thirteen people in one of the lakes. Seven Americans were among the lost. The women in the party became nervous and
excited and held to the boatmen with such grips that they could not manage the craft; but I will tell you more about the
lakes when I come home.
We have been on the go ever since we left on the 9th of June. We have been in nearly every
town of any importance in South Wales and in many parts of England. We spent four days in London, two days sight-seeing
and two days at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
We made our home at Cilgovin farm with my aunt and cousins and
went to different places from there. We spent ten days with the boys of Mountain Ash and the visit was one continual round
of pleasure in which every meal was a banquet and every reception a royal welcome. The Mountain Ash boys all remembered
Williamsburg and did all that they could to make our stay among them a pleasant one. They want to see America once more
and above all they want to visit Williamsburg.
We leave here tomorrow for North Wales to spend a little time with
our shipmate, W. L. Williams, and from there we will go to Liverpool. On July 31st, we will sail for home on the Baltic as
we are all anxious to see our families and friends in dear old Williamsburg.
On Tuesday last we went to Barry Docks
to visit Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Jones. We found them sitting on the beach and they are looking and feeling fine. Mr. Jones is
longing to see his old home but they will remain until September.
If the junior editor of the J.-T. could see the
fine lot of Irish girls around old Killarney we are sure he would renounce his folly and at once leave off his clinging
hold on the cheerless form of bachelorhood. God was good to Ireland. He gave her the richest green for her fields and
forests, the softest blue for her summer skies, the clearest water for her babbling brooks, the best nature for her men and
dowered her women with a wealth of beauty such as you seldom see. And if Gallagher could only meet these dark-haired,
blue-eyed coleens we are sure that his hard heart would soften into song--and stay soft during the remainder of his days.
Well, a rig is waiting to take us to another lake and I must close. Please give my kind regards to all the pople
[sic] of Williamsburg and vicinity. We expect to be home about August 15th.
Your Friend,
HOWELL WILLIAMS
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Monday, 13 September 1909;
page 5, column 2
...The City...
... NEWS FROM UNITY
----
... Mrs. J. M. Thomas and master
Glenn are visiting in Williamsburg.
The Iowa Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday,
24 September 1909; page 1 of 8, column 6
Prof. Edwards Visited Here
E. J. Edwards, who is one of the
professors in the Boston Institute of Technology, left this morning after two days' visit with relatives in this city and
goes to Boston to resume his work in the school there. Prof. Edwards' home is at Williamsburg and he is a graduate of S.
U. I. of the electrical engineering school of the class of '07.
The Iowa City Citizen, Iowa
City, Johnson County, Iowa; Monday, 27 September 1909; page 1, column 4
HOME FROM WALES
-----
Mr.
and Mrs. W. G. Williams and
Daughter Return From Trip
-------
Williamsburg Journal: Mr. and Mrs. W.
G. Williams and daughter returned last week from their trip to Wales. They were accompanied by Mrs. W. O. Edwards of York
who made the round trip with them but who spent nearly all her time with relatives in Ireland.
The Journal-Tribune
scribe met Mr. Williams and learned from the interview that they had a very pleasant journey. Seasickness annoyed the
party but little and on the whole the trip was a delightful one. the weather in Wales was generally cold and wet and
Williams liked this part of it not well. Then, too, he had a hard time trying to convince the doubting Welshmen of the
truth of the big things he told them concerning this great country. They thought he was simply boasting. On one or two
occasions Williams convinced them of the truth of his assertions by showing them copies of the Journal-Tribune which he
regularly received in his absence.
The country is poor, the people are poor, the landlord gets about everything the
people raise beyond what will keep them. The better the farms are improved the more rent one must pay, although the
landlord's taxes are not increased on this account. The attempt to tax the land will remedy this to a great extent and
will place a good portion of the burden on the backs of the land owners. No more burden can be placed on the tenant class,
it is now carrying all it can posibly [sic] bear. Mr. Williams learned many things about old country conditions. He saw
Armour's meat in the sops selling for less than what they cost in Williamsburg, and the same was true of flour from the
great mills of Minneapolis. the whole land over there simply lives on this country--it would starve to death if the supply
from here was cut off or interrupted from any great length of time. Mr. Williams was born in America and the things he
learned over there made him prouder than ever of the land of his birth.
Mrs. Williams was born in Wales and her
visit revived many of the associations of her girlhood. She saw the old home of her fathers and it is yet held by her
relatives. For three hundred years the Edwards family has resided on this land, ten generations have paid tribute to the
landlord system and the present tenant is no richer than the first.
The Iowa City Citizen, Iowa
City, Johnson County, Iowa; Wednesday, 17 November 1909; page 8 of 8, column 5
...The City...
... Edward
Gittins of Williamsburg has been visiting his sister in this city the past few days.
The Iowa
City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Monday, 29 November 1909; page 6, column 4
WILLIAMSBURG WON
$410.00.
-----
Singers There Carried Away Eistodd-
fod Prizes.
-----
A dispatch from
Albia, Iowa, where the eisteddfod at which Rev. J. T. Jones of this city acted as master of ceremonies on Thanksgiving day,
tells in detail of the prizes won by the Williamsburg singers. After commending Rev. Jones for his efficient services and
speaking of the monster crowds which heard the programs, the despatch says:
Williamsburg Winners.
"
The choral society of the town of Williamsburg, near Cedar Rapids, carried off a big per cent of the honors, winning ail of
the principal competitions. Over $410 was their share of the prize money. Their chorus, which numbered fifty-eight matured
voices, rendered beautiful music, and hard work in the rehearsals was shown. The Williamsburg chorus was under the
leadership of Professor Lloyd, and the winning of the four chief contests and the four gold medals for the conductor, when
placed on the little director, nearly covered the front of his coat. The Williamsburg chorus was highly complimented by
Adjudicator Davies for their excellent renditions. The members of the chorus could not hold their enthusiasm last night,
following the winning of the chief choral competition and their yells filled the air when Prof. Davies delivered his
adjudication at the close of the eisteddfod.
"The Ottumwa Choral society won second in the choral competition.
The Ottumwa ladies' quartet captured first honors in the quartet class and Miss Blanche Bissell of Ottumwa was awarded
first prize in the soprano solo competition.
Hiteman and Albia.
"Hiteman and Albia people took an
active part in the eisteddfod and next to Williamsburg and Ottumwa the Albia people carried away a big share of the other
prizes. Hiteman was also represented in the prize money. Miss Helen Miltenberger of Albia who took a prominent part in the
afternoon program, was the recipient of many beautiful compliments by Adjudicator Davies."
The Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Monday, 13 December 1909; page 6 of 8, column 4
Williamsburg Journal: At the recent meeting of the National Horticultural Congress in Council Bluffs, the combined fruit
exhibit of F. O. Harrington of Williamsburg, J. W. Murphy of Glenwood and B. Stuart of Des Moines was awarded the $500
silver trophy as the championship prize for the United States. Besides the grand trophy there were many minor prizes,
though representing considerable worth.
This is the second consecutive time that Messrs Harrington, Murphy and
Stuart won the championship in the national meeting of fruit growers and this fact argues that Iowa has the soil and the
climate to produce fine fruit as well as fine corn.
In this meeting the display of apples from the Harrington farm
was conceded to be the finest in the entire building, yet there were apples from Idaho, Oregon and Washington, districts
upon which fortunes have been spent in advertising the apple growing industry. Missouri has been known as the "home
of the big red apple," yet her fruit was far surpassed by the fruit grown right here in York township, Iowa county,
Iowa.
Messrs. Harrington, Murphy and Stuart have performed a meritorious service for Iowa. They have twice
demonstrated to the whole country that the old Hawkeye state can grow the best fruit in the world.
The Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Tuesday, 13 June 1911; page 1 of 8, columns 3-5
ALUMNI HERE
IN NUMBERS
FOR REUNION
----
OLD GRADUATES OF THE UNI-
VERSITY IN CITY
FROM ALL
PARTS OF U. S.
----
LONG LIST REGISTERED
----
Many Reunions Held This Morning
in City Park and on Campus--
Picture's of All Are Being Taken
Today
----
Alumni by the hundreds
are in the city today attending the commencement exercises and renewing the memory of the days when they attended the
university. Old timers affirm that the largest number is in the city today that was ever present here at any one time.
This morning and forenoon class breakfasts and reunions were held in great number all over the city and in the park and on
the campus.
The list of those registered from out of town follows:
1863 ...
1910
...
Hannah Parry, Williamsburg
... Anne Gittins, Williamsburg ...
Iowa City Daily Press,
Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Wednesday, 23 April 1913; page 5, column 5
LOCAL NEWS
---
... Mrs.
G. P. Gallagher, a pioneer of Iowa County, is dead at Williamsburgh and her husband and numerous children survive.
Iowa City Daily Press, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Monday, 9 February 1914; page 1, columns 1-2
CHESTER COREY SHOOTS
SELF AT MINNEAPOLIS
AWFUL ACT IS
SEVERE SHOCK
TO HIS FAMILY
----
Splendid Young Life Cut
By Sad Tragedy.
----
Unnerved and Possessed of Distress-
sing
Obsessions As to His Mental
and Physical Health, He
Shoots Himself.
----
Attorney Chester A.
Corey, one of the ablest young men that ever won honors at Iowa university, committed suicide in his room, in the Rogers
hotel, Minneapolis, by shooting himself in the head, Friday night.
Countless friends in Iowa City will grieve.
*Funeral in Iowa City.*
The remains were brought hither to day, and the funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the Methodist church.
Rev. S. E. Ellis, the pastor, will be assisted by Rev. Mr.
Trimble, of Mt. Auburn, Ia., an old friend of the Corey family.
The terrible truth was not known until late Saturday
afternoon, and the sad news was telegraphed here at once.
*Leaves Trenchant Note.*
A trenchant note, left
by the young man, tells the whole story of his mental distress--terribly uncalled for, but due to obsessions that have
afflicted him, ever since his health broke down in 1913--and it explains his rash act fully.
*Coroner Has Sad
Missive.*
Coroner Gilbert Seashore has the sad missive, which was found in Corey's notebook.
It Read as
follows:
**********************************
* *
* "Constant brooding over ill *
* health that now makes me use- *
* less, and which, I know, will *
* eventually kill me, prompts me *
* to do this. *
* "I am doomed. *
* "To those who call me cow- *
* ard, I say that the good and *
* merciful God who knows all *
* things cannot deny me forgive- *
* ness." *
* *
**********************************
*Iowa City People Mourn.*
Iowa
City people will mourn deeply the awful state of the young attorney.
He was widely-known throughout the community,
and his great gifts--closely allied to genius; his capacity for an immense amount of work; his accomplishments, as a
scholar, orator, and professional and business man; as well as his personality, which was unusually pleasing and winning--
had won him friends on every side.
His life was one that promised a brilliant career, when he left college.
No young man who ever earned university of Iowa degrees was ever entitled to look with more eagerness and with greater
anticipation of success upon life. His career seemed assured--and everyone who knew him predicted victory in every battle
of business and profession that awaited him. No one could forecast, last June, that so cruel a tragedy was destined to cut
short his life in its very bloom.
He was only 26 years of age, his 27th birthday coming March, 27, 1914
*Sympathy for Family.*
The entire community will sympathie [sic] with the Corey family. The grief stricken
parents are nearly prostrated. They were wrapped up in their talented son, and justly so. They will be shaken and broken
by his sad fate. A host of friends will tender their deep and sincere sympathy. their bereavement seems unbearable, but
kindly well-wishers will pray that they may find consolation, even when seemingly inconsolable.
*Warning of
Tragedy.*
The tragedy, in a sense, had cast its shadow before.
While Chester was in excellent health and
in good spirits, seemingly, when he left Iowa City on ihs [sic] fatal trip, yet his closest acquaintances and personal
friends had had warning that the deadly purpose had lurked in his mind in other days.
Thus, although inexpressibly
shocked, there are near friends who do not find the terrible event entirely unexpected.
Corey has been despondent,
off and on, for months, having been under a shadow ever since he was a victim om [sic] nervous prostration in Canada, last
summer.
*Seemed to Recover.*
His father, D. W. Corey, a grocer of Iiwa City [sic], sent a skilled
physician to Canada at the time, and Chester, seemingly quite recovered, was finally brought home by the doctor. The young
man, however, brooded a deal oevr [sic] his condition, and expressed a fear that his mental and physical condition might
never be the same aagin. [sic]
*Threatened to do Deed*
He even threatened to take his won life in moments
of depest [sic] gloom, but warm friends, "talked him out" of that thought--or at least, induced him for the time
being, to forego any such desperate intentions.
In later months, here, the young attorney--who was not practicing
here, having been engaged in the law and real estate business in Canada, instead--had seemingly recovered his health and
strength, mentally and physically, entirely, and only his closest associates knew he was still brooding.
*Worried
over Marriage*
He was worried considerably over his anticipated marriage. He was engaged to a sweetheart of his
old college days, Miss Irene Jones of Williamsburgh, and he often expressed the fear that he ought not to wed, unless he
was much more wealthy. His worry over finances was without good grounds, however, as he was well equipped in that respect,
though not wealthy, and lack of money would not have prevented him from claiming his bride, had his mind not erred. His
postponed wedding and his business future became obsessions with him, however, and he talked incessantly of his troubles--
all imaginary in realty.
*Woud End Betrothal* [sic]
He even expressed a willingness to break off his
betrothal, if the young woman to whom he was engaged saw fit, if she feared he would not care for her properly. She was
true and faithful, however, and declined to let the brooding of her fiance influence her to such a step.
*Leaves
for North*
A fortnight ago, Corey, with two good business openings, left for the north. He was not heard from
during the past two weeks, save once, when he telephoned to his father, and it was supposed that he had gone to Canada--
until the tragic telegram from Minneapolis brought the steartling [sic] news here.
His failure to write since he
went away, had led his nearest friends and kinsfolk to fear, however, that something had happended [sic] to him, and even
that the very act which he had committed had been done. The message from the Flour City confirmed their worst fears.
When Corey went away he was cheerful and even optomistic [sic], and predicted that either of his two business openings
would prove a success. Evidentally [sic] he resumed his brooding when he reached Minseapolis [sic], and there settled down
at the Rogers hotel, growing more and more despondent until he committed the rash act.
*Brilliant Young Man*
The young attorney was a brilliant man. He was graduated from the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and law--
in 1910 and 1913 respectively. He was secretary of Prof. C. F. Ansley, dean of the English department, during his final
year in college. He was unusually active in many fields, and yet, despite his outside activities, stood second in the law
class with which he graduated. He was a debater and oraeor [sic] of note, and won second honors in the Northwestern
oratorical league, in 1909. He was a member of the Acacia (Masonic) fraternity; the Sigma Delta Chi fraternity; the Delta
Sigma Rho fraternity; the Order of the Coif; and the Zethagathion Literary society.
The Iowa
City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Saturday, 22 April 1916; page 2, column 4
MOTOR SHOW IS
THE
BEST EVER
---
HARRY DUNLAP SAYS HE HAS
ATTENDED ALL AND IOWA
CITY LEADS
---
"This is the best automobile show I have ever seen, everything considered, and I have attended them all," said
H. . Dunlap, the Williamsburg auctioneer, while looking over the Iowa City automobile show.
"Of course,"
continued Mr. Dunlap "there have been bigger shows than this, but for arrangement, convenience, appearance, and merit
of the exhibits I think Iowa City has them all beaten. I had no idea the dealers here would put up such a fine exhibition.
The show closes tonight.
The Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa;
Wednesday, 14 June 1916; page 5, column 1-5
MANY GRADUATE
FROM UNIVERSITY
----
LONG LIST OF
GRADUATES TOTALS
431 THIK YEAR--LARG-
EST IN HISTORY
----
A new record in numbers for the class
which completed its course in the university this year was set by 1916 when degrees were conferred this morning upon 431
students at the annual commencement exercises. The graduates come from practically every county in the state, and from
many of the states of the union. The complete list of those who received degrees follows:
Nurses Training School
... Mary A. Ehred, Marengo
... Internes
... Thomas Roy Gittins, Williamsburg
...
College of Education
... Helen Pugh, Williamsburg
... Florence Laura Whiteford, Williamsburg
...
Bachelor of Arts
... Helen Pugh, Williamsbureg
... Florence Laura Whiteford, Williamsburg
...
Irvin John Sinn, Williamsburg
... Doctor of Medicine
... Irvin John Sinn, Williamsburg
...
Doctor of Dental Surgery
... Ronald Arthur Crawford, Ladora
... Graduate in Pharmacy
...
William August Moerschel, Homestead
... Victor Hugh Tyler, Lenox
... Bachelor of Engineering
... George Theodore Fries, Marengo
... Master of Science
Thomas Roy Gittins, Williamsburg ...
The Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Saturday, 28 July 1917; page 6, column 7
WILLIAMSBURG
NEWS NOTES
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Many of our people went to Marengo Saturday afternoon to the Cavalry
Field Meet. Those who remained home did so very unwillingly.
the Oxford band came over Wednesday evening and gave
us some good music and also advertised their Chautauqua.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ranson of Mason Clay and Ed Ranson of
Eirne Illinois were in town a few hours Friday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ranson visited at the Walter Durr home and
Ed Ranson looked up a few of his friends he knew twenty-five years ago. It had been that long since he was in
Williamsburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hughes and daughters Mrs. Novak and Mrs. Geo. Sundberg motored out from Chicago
and spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives and old friends here.
Among the people who went to Blairstown Sunday
to attend the funeral services for Mr. James Ranson, were Mr. and Mrs. Dixon Jones, Laura Seymour, Mrs. J. A. Tanner went
to Blairstown Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Halverson who were on their way to Minnesota.
Rev. and Mrs. Lambert of the
Methodist church are enjoying a vacation with their sons in Dakota.
Mrs. Ruth Hastings of Marengo and Miss Eva
Jones of Waterloo spent Sunday at the home of their sister, Mrs. T. J. Perry.
Katherine Regan the 8 year old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Regan slipped in Durr Bros. Store Thursday and broke her arm.
The
Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Wednesday, 29 August 1917; page 7, columns 5-6
BIG SALE OF
ANGUS CATTLE.
-----
John Cash, of Holbrook, Sells 45
Head to Tudor & Son,
of Iowa City.
-----
Williamsburg Journal-Tribune:
Perhaps the largest private sale of purebred cattle ever made in Iowa
County was that of last week when John Cash of Holbrook, sold to Tudor & Son, of Iowa City, 45 head of Angus cattle for
$12,000. The herd included six bulls, and the 39 head consisted of cows, heifers and calves.
Mr. Cash had this
offering selected for a sale to have been held in Williamsburg the first week in October. Tudor & Son saw the
offering, liked the choice Blackbirds and Trojan Ericas the herd contained, and they bought the entire lot. The price
received at private sale would be equal to a much higher price at public sale, since the selling cost of a herd of cattle
is an expensive proposition.
Mr. Cash has been in the Angus business for many years and his fine herd was widely
known; he feels that he is entitled to that ease that comes with freedom from care and worry, so he disposed of his entire
herd of cattle and will enjoy the bright and pleasant places that abound along the Easy Path.
The
Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 15 November 1918; page 11, columns 1-3
BIG CELEBRATION
AT WILLIAMSBURG
-----
Williamsburg, Nov. 14.--The dispatches that Germany signed the armistice
reached Williamsburg Monday morning a few minutes before five. It three the whole community into a paroxysm of joy.
Whistles screeched, bells pealed forth in clamorous tones the great, glad news. Williamsburg was jubilant all day and far
into the night. Engine whistles, church, school and even little hand and cow bells, auto horns and anything that would
make an noise was brought into play to voice Williamsburg's joy at the cessation of hostilities between Germany and the
allied armies. The business houses were closed all day.
One of the prettiest sights of the day, to the writer's
thought was that of the boys in the early twilight dawn. The boys who play the coronets in the band got out in a clear
open space and played "The Star Spangled Banner", and the clear, high notes in the early morning light was a
realistic picture of the opening lines of the anthem as penned by the author.
There was a parade at 1:30 p.m. of
the citizens of the town, headed by an auto truck in which a group of men were guarding the Kaiser in chains. The band was
followed wherever it went by scores of men and boys. York township came into town in an auto pageant of seventy-five cars
and were headed by a big box poster from Carl Holden's pencil showing a scene in Berlin, another of the kaiser weeping and
yet another of Uncle Sam's smiling face.
The crowd gathered in the school yard and an appropriate patriot program
was given. The platform was a flag decorated truck. Atty P. P. White presided at the meeting and gave a most appropriate
talk. Rev. G. J. Schillerstrom spoke on the oft repeated [?]erman phrase "Against that Day". Congressman Harry
E. Hull then spoke on his attitude toward conscription and his part in that committee's work in congress. The band
disbursed music throughout the afternoon and the program of the afternoon closed with a prayer by Rev. Schillerstrom. In
the evening an immense bonfire was lit in the school yard. Several trucks had been busy all day, each with its crew of
volunteers. Visits were made to all the alleys in town and boxes, crates, barrels, boards and most anything inflammable
were commandeered and carted down to the school yard. All thought of the carefully framed conservation rules of Dr.
Garfield were for the time being forgotten. High up over the pile was the kaiser in effigy and his poor material frame was
a good mark for the flames.
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Word was received here this week that Mack Thoneson, died at sea
October 4 while on the way to France. The body was carried to the end of the journey and buried n foreign soil. He had
come to Williamsburg from Virginia, his home, and had worked in this place for five years. He left here last July with the
select men from Camp Pike and was on his way over seas when he fell a victim to the influenza which took his life.
It was a kind christian act and a splendid piece of work last Wednesday when forty men with their dinner pails and nineteen
teams invaded the corn fields at Harry Jones' farm and finished up every row of corn before night. Harry Jones was among
the first in this locality to fall a victim to the influenza and for days and weeks his case was critical. During this
time his wife, mother and sister died in his home and it has been only within the week that any change could be seen in his
case. The good work of the neighbors and townspeople speaks well for the kindly impulse that always beats for the brother
in distress.
Miss Ida McSwiggin arrived last week from Wilton Junction on account of the illness of her brother, R.
B. McSwiggin.
Mrs. C. G. Baird, who is teaching in the high school at Oelwein, took advantage of the influenza
vacation and came home last week for a short visit with her mother, Mrs. J. J. Blythe. She came home by way of Osco, Ill.,
to visit her little daughter who is spending the winter with relatives. The husband, Dr. Baird is at present working in
the medical branch of service at one of the base hospitals in France.
Miss Beatrice Rock is home from Gilmore City
where she has been teaching for an indefinite vacation which the influenza has brought about.
Miss Arla Jones, who
is a student at Iowa came up to spend the week end at her home here.
Mrs. Louise Eliza Greif, mother of Rev. H. P.
Greif, the pastor of the St. Paul's Lutheran church, died Tuesday morning, November 12 at the home of her son after an
illness extending over many weeks. Her death was due to anaemia [sic]. Mrs. Greif was born September 5, 1847 in Rostack,
Micklenburg Schwerin, Germany. In 1849 she with her parents emigrated to America and settled in Fort Wayne, Ind. Later
they lived in St. Louis and then in New Orleans, La. In April 1874 she was married to Rev. A. D. Greif who was at that
time pastor of the congregation in Serbin, Texas. From that place he was called to Davenport, Iowa, where for twenty-eight
years he had charge of a congregation. In 1909 Mrs. Greif with her husband went to reside in Charter Oak, Iowa, where Rev.
Greif had accepted a call and where they lived until the death of her husband in the winter of 1914. Upon the death of her
husband, Mrs. Greif gave up her home and came to Williamsburg, Iowa, where she has lived in love and comfort at the home of
her son, Rev. H. P. Greif, at the Lutheran parsonage. Her health had not of last years permitted her to assume many of the
active duties of life but she had won the respect and love of those with whom she was associated. Those surviving to mourn
her loss are two children, Rev. H. C. Greif [sic] of Williamsburg, Iowa, and Mrs. F. Westphal of Chicago, two sisters, Mrs.
F. Huettmann of New Orleans and Mrs. A. Gassner of Washington, Mo., and one brother, Mr. Carl Odendahl of New Orleans and
seven grandchildren. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, November 14 at Williamsburg at two o'clock and
the burial will be at Charter Oak on Friday where her remains will be taken to be load beside the body of the husband.
An increase in the number of new cases of influenza in Williamsburg and vicinity has changed the order of the board of
health and the quarantine that was scheduled to be lifted Many, November 11 will continue for another week at least.
The later deaths from this disease include John Spellman, Thirty years old, died early Thursday morning from pneumonia
following influenza. Mr. Spellman was an exemplary young man. He was born an dreard [sic] in this community and was
graduated from the Williamsburg high school with the class of 1899. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church, and the
funeral services which were private were held Saturday morning at St. Mary's church. Father Ginnan of Parnell held mass.
William Morris died at the city hotel Thursday after a short illness from influenza. Mr. Morris was born in Wales
and had traveled extensively, living at on time in Patagonia. Mr. Morris had made his home here for several years and for
the past few years had worked at the City Hotel and at odd jobs about the town. He was believed to be without relatives.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Robt. Tipton and interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. John Cox died at
her home on Rural 3 on Wednesday morning after an illness of a week from influenza following pneumonia. The funeral
services were held Thursday afternoon at St. Joseph's church, Parnell.
The Iowa City Citizen,
Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 6 December 1918; page 2, column 7
MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMANY MEETS
----
Williamsburg, Dec. 5.--The annual meeting of the policy holders of the Patrons Mutual Insurance association
was held at this place last week and there was a large representation of the policy holders present. Four directors were
elected: D. M. Driscoll, Frank Mathes, J. R. Wallace and R. H. Edwards. The directorate now consists of seven members
instead of five as formerly. The following officers were chosen by the directorate:
President--Robert H. Edwards.
Vice President--C. D. Lortz.
Secretary--U. S. Butler.
Treasurer--D. M. Evans.
This meeting
of the Patrons Mutual is of more than passing interest. Mr. A. b. Ogden retires from the office of secretary owing to the
condition of his health. He has been the efficient secretary for twenty-four years and the importance of Mr. Ogden's work
in connection with this association can hardly be overestimated. He has been connected with its workings in this county
for over thirty-three years and under his management the efficiency of this form of insurance among the people was greatly
increased. He wrote the policies, adjusted the losses and kept in touch with all phases of the work. His duties called
him out to work over a big scope of territoy [sic] and at all times it was felt that Mr. Odgen in his work between patron
and association was just and fair toward both.
As he retires from the position of secretary he does so with the
best will and highest regards of the body be served so long and so well as he always stood ready to do his utmost for the
parties he repreesnted [sic] regardless of the effort or cost to himself.
As a fitting recognition of his competent
work the association in its state meeting in Des Moines last week again elected him as a member of its directorate.
----
Mr. Howell Williams, Jr., and Mr. J. J. Williams returned Saturday night from a trip to Excelsior Springs
where they went two weeks ago to recuperate. The pleasant outnig [sic] was beneficial to both and they return to their
places of business with renewed vigor.
Miss Mary Pugh has returned to Kalona to resume her work as teacher in the
public school of that place after a months vacation brought on by the influenza epidemic.
The town of Conroy, five
miles, north of Williamsburg, suffered a great loss by fire early Saturday morning. Word was sent to the nearby towns for
help, but the fire could not be controlled until the four business houses of the town were completely destroyed by the
flames. The buildings included a combined hardware store and garage and a grocery store, all owned by the Merriam and
Rengold of Ryan, Iowa, and a drug store owned by J. A. White of South Amana. The estimated loss is $26,500 and is partly
covered by insurance.
The consolidated school of Hilton township located at Conroy, was ordered closed by the
health authorities on account of a fresh outbreak of the influenza. A number of new cases were reported and it was thot
[sic] best to close down all public places for the present.
The Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City,
Johnson County, Iowa; Saturday, 18 January 1919; page 4, column 6
IOWA CASUALTIES
...
DIED OF DISEASE...
Privates
Roy S. Gittens, Iowa City.
... WOUNDED SEVERELY
Privates
... Arthur E. Jones, Williamsburg
... WOUNDED SLIGHTLY...
The
Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Wednesday, 22 January 1919; page 7, column 3
H. A. DUNLAP
Auctioneer
On your bill means a good sale for you--dates at my garage in Iowa City or Williamsburg. Some of
my sale dates
Jan. 25--Accessories and auto sales, Sidwell Garage, Iowa City.
Jan. 27--Mrs. Joe Duffy and
Son, Closing out sale, 9 miles east of Williamsburg.
Jan 28--Big closing out sale of Ross Reynolds, 3 miles
southeast of Parnell.
Jan. 29--Closing out sale of Harley Ransom, 8 miles southewest [sic] of Williamsburg.
Feb. 5--Big reduction sale for R. O. Merringer 4½ miles northeast of Williamsburg.
Feb. 6--Big closing out sale of
[sic]
Feb. 14--Fiesler Bros [Flesler Bros?], closing out, 5 miles southwest of Williamsburg.
Will D. Jones, 5
miles Northwest of Williamsburg.
Feb. 17--Closing out sale for C. J. Amolin at Madilla, Minn.
The Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Monday, 27 January 1919; page 2, column 5
THE
CITY
... Ernest Evans, of Williamsburg, a former student of the university school of engineering, has just
returned from France. He spent a few days here over Sunday, going from here to his home today.
The Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Saturday, 8 February 1919; page 7, columns 1-2
MANY REAL
ESTATE
DEALS PAST WEEK
----
Williamsburg, Feb. 8.--Real estate is moving in Williamsburg and the
prices under consideration prove that Iowa land is about the best in the earth's bread basket belt. first Mr. A. P. Long
sold his 75 acre tract of land adjoining the town on the west, to a syndicate of local dealers including the following
persons: D. O. Jones, Q. W. Perry [O. W. Perry?], T. J. Perry, Claus Gode, J. C. Nicloa, R. E. Jones, Claus Gode and W. C.
Menary. The price paid was $400 per acre. It is planned to divide this into small five acre tracts and sell them off as
such. Second Mr. A. P. Long purchased of Jon Kuch 80 acres of land one and one-half miles west of Williamsburg for $275
per acre.
Mr. Earl Smith purchased 278 acres from Mr. James Brannon paying $280 per acre. Mr. Smith also purchased
the entire line of personal property on the farm including the live stock, hay and grain. The transaction totalled [sic]
$90,000 and was the largest land deal ever closed in Troy township.
Mr. Fred Nash purchased from John Asquith the
80 acres one-half mile west of town, the price paid for this being $312.50 per acre and makes a valuable addition to Mr.
Nach's present holding.
A business change in Williamsburg within the past week when Lewis and Misbach, the east
side clothing firm dissolved partnership. Mr. Misbach purchased Mr. Lewis' stock and will conduct the business alone.
Captain Thos. J. Williams who has been spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James P. Williams and his
numerous other relatives left Saturday night to assume civilian duties in connection with his work at Northwestern
University. Captain Williams was honorably discharged from the medical branch of army service last week at Fort
Oglethorpe, Ga., and came directly to Williamsburg to visit his old home community. He entered military service last
spring with the rank of captain and was assigned to duty at Fort Greenleaf.
Captain Williams was born in Wales and
came, as a small child, with his parents to Williamsburg and as he says: "Williamsburg will always be home to
me." He finished the course in the Williamsburg High School with the class of 1903. He then entered the College of
Medicine at Iowa University and received his degree from that institution after which he practiced for a time at Hiteman,
Iowa. He then took post-graduate work in London and Edinburg [sic] spending three years of study in those places and won
the coveted distinction of Fellow of the Royal Society of Surgeons of Edinburg University. He enjoys an extensive
practice in Chicago and Evanston and is clynical [sic] demonstrator in eye and ear cases at the Northwestern University.
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Farmers Institute will be held at Williamsburg February 5, 6, 7. The merchants, business men and
farmers are co-operating to make this institute the most successful one ever held here. A domestic science section will
also be held in connection with the institute. These meetings will be held in the domestic science rooms of the high
school and Miss Nell Barnett of Ames will be the demonstrator.
The marriage of John f. McClune and Miss May Ethel
Driscoll was solemnized at seven o'clock Tuesday morning, January 28, at St. Mary's church. The ceremony was performed by
Father Glenn with a nuptial high mass assisted by a special choir. The wedding march was beautifully rendered by Miss Mary
Sheridan of Iowa City, a cousin of the bride. The bride was attired in a blue cloth traveling suit and carried bridal
roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Florence Driscoll wore a suit of toupe [sic] shade and carried a bouquet of freesia's. The
groom and the bestman Mr. Cornelius McCune, wore suits of conventional black. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding
breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Driscoll, south of town, at which the
immediate relatives of the two families together with Rev. J. A. Glenn. The bridal couple left at 10:30 for a trip that
will include several eastern cities. After their return they will be at home on the fine farm of the groom in the new home
recently built. Both the bride and groom were born and raised in the vicinity of Williamsburg and the good wishes of a
host of friends joins to extend to them sincerest good wishes.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Jones arrived last week from
Bellevue, Idaho, for a visit at the parental Jones home and other relatives.
Mr. Homer Cooley, a registered
pharmacist, who has been the efficient drug clerk in the Perry drug store in Morning Sun, Iowa, and is packing his
household goods this week preparatory to his departure of that place. Mr. Cooley has proven a capable and obliging
business man and there are many who regret his leaving.
The boys and girls basketball teams went to Sigourney
Friday and met the like team of the Sigourney high school Friday night. Both games were hard fought and resulted in a
victory for Sigourney.
Miss Lillian Meyers has accepted a position as stenographer in the law office of Attorney P.
P. White.
Mr. Will D. Jones will hold a closing out sale February 6. Mr. and Mrs. Will Jones, will move to
Williamsburg March 1st and will live with Mr. David O. Jones.
A fine high school society program was given in the
high school auditorium Tuesday evening before a crowded house.
The Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City,
Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 28 February 1919; page 15, columns 2-6
NEWS OF MARENGO
AND VICINITY
Marengo, Feb. 27.--Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Balcar left for Chicago Wednesday where they will make their future home. Marengo
friends wish them much joy in their new home.
Mrs. Chas. Sowerwine and son of Victor were Marengo visitors
Thursday.
John Spellman of Sioux City spent the past week visiting his mother, Mrs. Furnas in Marengo.
Lew
Keil of Williamsburg spent the past week visiting relatives and friends in Marengo.
Mrs. G. C. Bigbee spent
Thursday in Ladora attending the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Risdon.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Carberry over Sunday visitors
with the latter's parents in Victor.
Gus Knepper of Rock Island was an over Sunday visitor with his parents in
Marengo.
Mrs. Sadie Herbert was an over Sunday Visitor with her brother Frank Schaffer in Iowa City.
Irwin
Breese of Iowa City was an over Sunday visitor with his wife in Marengo at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Stevens.
Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Geiger of Beatrice, Nebraska moved to Marengo last week, where Mr. Geiger will be line foreman for the
Iowa Electric Co.
Mrs. John Gahring and Mrs. Walter Coulter of Ladora were Marengo visitors Friday.
Lillian
Ehmsen was an over Sunday visitors with relatives and friends in Williamsburg.
Harry Hunzelman who attends school
in Iowa City was, an over Sunday visitor with his parents near Marengo.
Mr. and Mrs E. J. Miller and two children
of Grinnell spent Friday and Saturday visiting relatives and friends in Marengo.
Mrs. Earl Berry was a Ladora visitor
Saturday evening.
Ray Shaull and C. E. Brown were Koszta visitors Saturday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L.
Heminger of Ladora were Marengo visitors Friday.
Francis York of Ladora spent Friday visiting with her friend, Lena
Davis, she also visiting [sic] M. H. S.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Henry spent Friday and Saturday visiting relatives and
friends in Victor.
Frank Slaymaker was an over Sunday visitor with relatives and friends in Belle City.
Glenn Lacher and Wm. Lillie were ever Sunday visitors in Ladora with friends.
Mrs. Max Lyman was a Ladora calluer
[sic] Saturday evening.
Miss Francis Copley, 8th grade teacher was an over Sunday visitor in Des Moines.
Geo. Tromerhouser and daughter Gertrude of Genoa Bluffs were Marengo callers Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Heminger
spent the past week in Cedar Rapids attending the funeral of Mr. Heminger's brother Lew.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tyler
and baby Francis of Ladora were Marengo visitors Friday.
Mrs. E. J. Smith who has spent the last three weeks
visiting relatives and friends in Iowa City returned to her home in Marengo Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Breese are
the proud parents of a 9 lb. baby boy born on Sunday morning, February 23, 1919.
Miss Ivyl Hughes of Belle Plaine
Irma Merle Gant of Ladora is visiting at the home of her grand-
[next column lines should go with last two
lines]
is a visitor at the F. Braugh, Sr. home this week.
mother, Mrs. I. H. Gant this week.
Mrs.
Elmer Scott of Ladora visited relatives and friends in Marengo Friday.
Alphia Kinsler of Ladora was a Marengo
visitor Friday.
Miss Her, music teacher of M. H. S. was an over Sunday visitor at her home in Des Moines.
J. M. Snyder of Brooklyn spent Friday in Marengo visiting with his brother S. G. Snyder and family.
Tletha
Tromershauser who attends school in Marengo was an over Sunday visitor with her parents in Genoa Bluffs.
Carl
Eckert who was stationed at Camp Jessup, Georgia returned to his home in Marengo last Thursday receiving his discharge.
Eldora Sinks was an over Sunday visitor in Grinnell at the home of her neice Mrs. Bert Stallings.
Mrs. Lew
Brown is on the sick list this week.
Miss Ina Shaull who attends college in Mt. Pleasant was an over Sunday visitor
at the Amos Skriver home.
W. H. Bauer is visiting at some of the Eastern wholesale houses this week selecting his
summer goods.
Leona Davis who attends school in Marengo was an over Sunday visitor with her parents in Ladora.
Wm. Risdon of Ladora is visiting his neice, Mrs. G. C. Bigbee this week.
The food sale given by the second
division of the Queen Esther Circle last Saturday afternoon went fine. About $7.50 was made, which will be used for some
good cause.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Merriger of South Amana were Marengo visitors Friday.
Misses Margaret Hogan
and Christene Hawkins were Des Moines callers Saturday.
Mable Jaeger was an over Sunday victor with her friend,
Gladys Lacher in Conroy.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Williams moved to their farm south of Marengo Monday.
Miss Iva
Williams entertained at her home Friday evening the following at a Taffy pull: Misses Peiper, Beeman, Helen Hadley and
Lucile Lanning.
Maude Embree is assisting in Baur's Bargain store this week.
Frank Lindenmayer who
underwent an operation last Saturday at the Marengo hospital for appen- [cut-off. next column]
Mary Clments [sic]
spent the past week in Des Moines at the wholesale house buying her spring stock.
Misses Mary Morse and Esther
Tanner attended the funeral of Mrs. Risdon in Ladora Thursday.
Lieut. Russell Hatter, J. F. Kirby and J. C.
Englebert went to Marion Monday.
The Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday,
21 March 1919; page 10 of 10, columns 1-4
CONGRESSMAN HULL
VISITS HIS OLD HOME
----
Williamsburg, March 21.--Hon. Harry E. Hull has returned from Washington, D. C., to his old Williamsburg home. He is
visiting relatives and friends here and looking after business interests. He is calling on his friends and renewing old
associations and in Williamsburg he is generally known as Harry. Mr. Hull expects to leave shortly for Des Moines after a
short business trip there he will return to Washington before starting on his trip across seas. Secretary Baker of the war
department and the military committee of the house, of which Mr. Hull is a member, plan to leave soon on a tour of
inspection of the western front in France and Belgium. Mr. Hull is included in the party and the sailing date is set for
April 5.
An important change in the local business field was closed just recently when the directorate of the
Citizens Savings bank voted to liquidate and retired from the field. A reorganization movement was initiated a few weeks
ago, but this did not gain the confidence or volume the financial situation of this community requires so the step to
liquidate followed. the depositors notes and all pertaining to the institution were taken over by the Farmers Savings bank
so that the town now has two banks instead of three. However, the two banks will be amply able to handle the business
interests of the community. Mr. Beilstein, the cashier, will enter on his new work as supervisor of the Central Life
Insurance company of Des Moines for the district comprising the counties of Iowa, Johnson and Poweshiek. Mr. Thos. O'Neil,
the assistant cashier, will devote his entire time to the real estate business with which he is connected.
Progress
club met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. F. W. Tomasek. The attendance marked the largest number of the year. The
study of the evening was one of a series in French lilterature [sic] and the subject under consideration was Jean Jacques
Rosseau and the following topics were reported upon by the members, and discussed by the club: Life of Rosseau, Miss Helen
Pugh; "Contrat Social, its influence on ideas of government," Mr. J. P. Gallagher; "Emile"--its
influence on modern education, Miss Alma Lortz; An Estimate of the Man, Mrs. J. J. Blythe. Hon. H. E. Hull, a former
member of the club was present and gave a very interesting talk to the members along the line of the work and the attitude
of the last congress on present day question. The League of Nations was then discussed by the club until a late hour.
Mr. J. R. Martin purchased this week the residence of Mrs. Anna Black and will move to his new home about April 1.
Mr. G. A. Yoakam and daughter of Iowa City visited friends in Williamsburg recently and then went to North English to
visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Swain, parents of Mrs. Yoakam.
Mr. Herman Meyer who has been a patient at
St. Luke's hospital, Cedar Rapids, has returned to his home much improved.
Alfred C. Lacy and Alta C. Faas of near
Williamsburg were united in marriage at the home of the bridegroom's uncle, R. A. Lacy, 510 South Sixteenth street, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa by the Rev. James P. Van Horn on Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock. The bride wore a beautiful gown of
white silk crepe de chine with beaded trimmings. She is a daughter of Peter Faas, a prosperous farmer near Williamsburg.
Mr. Lacy, a son of William Lacy, has just received his honorable discharge from the army and will reside on a farm near
here.
The marriage of Mr. Henry Imhoff, Jr., and Miss Pearl Ella Austin was solemnized at St. Paul's Lutheran
church at three o'clock March 6, 1919. They were married by Rev. H. P. Grief and the impressive ring service was used. A
large number witnessed the ceremony among them being many relatives and invited guests. The bride was handsomely attired
in white satin, trimmed in lace and beads, and she wore a wreath and veil caught up with orange blossoms, and carried a
bouquet of pink and white carnations, She was attended by Miss Johanna Seemur who was dressed in blue serge trimmed in
silver braid. The groom's attendent [sic] was Mr. Dietrick Imhoff. The wedding march was played by Miss F. Nieman.
Following the ceremony the wedding party repaired to the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Imhoff of near
Williamsburg where a wedding feast awaited them a social evening followed. The home was decorated with red, white and blue
streamers a fitting mark of honor of the groom who served his country as a soldier.
Mrs. Henry Fissen of Marengo
visited her sister, Mrs. Bielstine last week.
Dave Furman left Monday for Dayton, Ohio, where he will attend a
large convention of the Delico Light agents of the middle west.
Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Winthorn arrived in Williamsburg
last week to take charge of the City Hotel.
Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Moon left Saturday for a trip to Excelsior Springs,
Missouri.
Elmer Harris of Williamsburg returned from Ames where he spent a few days at a meeting of the fraternity
to which he belongs.
Mr. W. E. Smith and daughter Miss Ruth arrived Tuesday from Sleveland, Ohio [sic]. Mr. Smith
will visit with his son and brother and plans to go to Canada before returning to the east.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome
McCarty moved to town this week from their farm in Fillmore township and are now nicely located in their new home recently
purchased from John Jones.
Mr. Louis Von Hoene, the contractor and builder, says that this promises to be a banner
year in his business. He has the contracts for the erection of houses, barns and other buildings and his chief trouble
seems to be to secure sufficient help. He has enough work in sight to keep his crw [sic] of ten men busy for months.
Rev. C. E. Brooks, with his son Herbert, came to Williamsburg last week for a short visit with his daughter, Mrs. M. D.
Secrest. Rev. Brooks was a former pastor of the M. E. church here and his occasional visits are always welrome [sic] both
to his former parishioners and the general community.
David H. Jenkins of Winnipeg, Man., arrived last week for a
visit with his mother, sister and grandfather. David was born in Williamsburg and lived here for many years and his many
friends are glad to know that he is meeting with success in the business world in the great northwestern city.
Mr.
E. W. Lloyd held his second horse sale of this spring Wednesday, March 19. A good number of horses and mules were sold.
The demand was good and bidding brisk.
The Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa;
Wednesday, 30 July 1919; page 8, columns 5-6
CONTRACT LET FOR
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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Williamsburg, July 30.--The contract for the construction of the new Presbyterian church to be erected has just been let.
Four bids were placed on the work: Three by contractors from Cedar Rapids and one by a contractor from Belle Plaine, and
the low bid was that of Lightner Bros., of Cedar Rapids. The building and the heating contracts were on separate bids and
a Cedar Rapids plumbing firm secured the contract on the heating. The building as totaled in the contracts amounts to
$44,100 and the work will begin at once. Lightner Bros., are completing a hospital in Grinnell and it is the plan to bring
the big force of men from that place here.
The plans for the building were drawn up by a Cedar Rapids architect,
Mr. Flasky. The new building will be a credible improvement to the town. The structure will be of brick and ston[e].
The tragic death of Carl Goodman a young farmer twenty-five years of age and the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan
Goodman, occur[r]ed ten miles southwest of Williamsburg, Tuesday. The young man had attended a home-coming dancing party
for the returned soldiers and it was while going home at a late hour that the accident occured. He was alone in the car
going at a good speed and on making a turn in the road lost control of the car. He was picked up by the following car but
was dead when the parties reached him, death probably following as the result of a broken neck.
He was a splendid
young man and had just been released from the army. He had served for several months overseas and had just recently
returned to take up farming with his father. He was twenty-five years of age and leav[e]s to mourn him a father, mother
and several brothers and sisters. The funeral services were held at Pilot Grove church Thursday afternoon with burial in
the adjoining cemetery.
Miss Mabelle Edwards left for a two weeks vacation at Coney Island Minn.
Mr. and
MMrs. [sic] R. E. Musback of Fairmont, Minn., arrived in Williamsburg Tuesday for a visit with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Gertrude Albert who has been spending a few weeks with her mothr [sic], Mrs. T. E. Gttens [s/b Gittins], left
recently for her home at Mason City at which place she is secretary in the fine new Y. M. C. A. building. Her daughter
Dorothy remained here for a further stay with her grandmother.
Mr. David O. Jones arrived in Williamsburg Friday
night from a six weeks visit in Ipswich, S. Dakota. Mr. Jones reports the crops in a fine condition in that part of the
country.
Miss Irene Hanson, a graduate nurse of the university came up from Iowa City for a visit at the parental
home.
Rev. and Mrs. G. J. Schillerstrom left on Tuesday for their vacation at the parental homes in Fairfield and
Montrose, Iowa.
Capt. Roy Gittens returned home last week from army service. For the past six months he had been
serving with the army of occupation in Germany. He had charge of the evacu[a]tion hospitals in the American army. Prior
to this he had filled a like position in France. He is now mustered out of service and will return to the practice of
medicine. Captain Gittens made a splendid record in the medical corps, he was a highly skilled physician and surgeon
before he entered the service and work in the army hospitals brought him a practice that must prove invaluable to him for
all time to come.
The Iowa City Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 12 September
1919; page 2 of 8, columns 5
SOCIETIES, CLUBS
AND SOCIAL LIFE
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Well Known S. U. I.
Couple Married.
Wednesday morning at her home in Williamsburg, miss Ethel Blythe was
united in marriage to Mr. Louis P. Penningroth, of Tipton. the wedding was a very simple affair, only the immediate
families being present. The ceremony was performed by Chaplain Howard Y. Williams, a former Y. M. C. A. secretary at the
university and a close friend of the groom.
Both of these young people are well known in Iowa City and among
university people throughout the state. Mrs. Penningroth was popular both in church and school circles during her stay at
Iowa City, being connected with Women's league, Staff and Circle, and other organizations for the improvement of the
student body. She graduated here in '18, the groom in '13. Since his graduation he has been preparing for the ministry,
but when the war broke out he engaged in Y. M. C. A. work and was stationed in the prison camps in Italy, and later was
among those sent into Siberia. There he did unusual work, being instrumental in rescuing a number of Americans from
Russian bolsheviki. After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Penningroth will go to New York where he will continue his
preparation at Union Theological seminary and Columbia. Their many friends in this city join in wishing them a very happy
future together.
Iowa City Press-Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Monday, 15 November
1920; page 11, columns 5-7
WILLIAMSBURG NEWS
----
Miss Anne Gittens arrived
home on Friday Nov. 5 after an absence of nearly three and one-half years in the Far East where she labored in the mission
field of Pyeng Yang Korea. Miss Gittens left Williamsburg in July of 1917 under a three-year contract with the United
Mission Board for work in Korea, going by way of Seattle. Thence to Yokahoma [sic] she made a two weeks stay in Japan with
Mr. annd [sic] Mrs. Fisher who were also enroute for work in Korea. In taking up her work and during her stay in this
wonderful little country, she passed through many thrilling experiences and saw much of the unrest incident to the Japanese
domination of the country. At the expiration of her period of service in June of this year she decided to return to her
home to rest making the return trip by way of Asia, India and Europe. In China stop overs were made in Pekin, Shanghai and
Honkong [sic]. Skirting the Malay Penninsula [sic] a stopover was mode at Rangoon in Burma, at Madras., Delhi, Benarees,
Lucknon, Colombo, Agra and Calcutta. From Calcutta the trip was made by way of the Indian ocean, Gulf of Aden and the Red
Sea to Port Said [Sald?] and thence by way of the Mediterranean Sea landing at Marsielles, France. Some time was spent in
France, Switzerland and England. Miss Gittens sailed from Liverpool Oct. 12 and after a fourteen day trip landed in New
York City, Oct. 24. Her plans for the future have not been definitely decided. For the present she will rest and
recuperate at the home of her mother, Mrs. Thos. E. Gittens.
A very spirited game of basketball was played by the
teams from the eighth and ninth grade Monday evening at the armory. The hard-fought game resulted in a victory for the
ighth gared [sic] team with a score of 16 to 15.
Miss Martha Powell and her sister Mrs. Annie Jones were Cedar
Rapids shoppers on Saturday.
Mrs. H. P. Edward left Thursday for Decauter county for a visit with her son Aubrey
and family.
Mrs. Anne Tanner is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Myrrl Redfeltin [sic].
Progress
Club met Monday evening in the high school library. The lesson was on Power and proved to be one of great interest. Mrs.
Leasure had charge of the lesson and the reports were as follows: Coal supply, Mrs. R. E. Jones, Possibilities of water
power and electrification, Mrs. Fred Blythe, Oil supply, Miss Rosetta Gaffney, Possibilities of alcohol as a source of
power is internal combustion, Mr. C. V. Frazier, Atomic power, Mrs. F. W. Tomasek.
Harry E. Hull is at present in
Williamsburg visiting friends and re[l]atives and transacting business.
The Lombard Entertainers gave an
entertainment at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening ? ? full house. This was the second ?ber of the Williamsburg
Lecture course. It was a good clean entertainment. The program was varied enough to interest everybody and still it was
of such a character that all received the most wholesome and uplifting entertainment.
The schools were closed
Arimstice Day.
Mrs. Evan W. Edwards and Mrs. Elizabeth Harris left Tuesday for a visit with relatives in Des Moines
and from there they will go to Comberland for a visit with their sister who is reported ill.
Mr. William Cash held
his annual Black Angus cattle sale Wednesday Nov. 10. It brought a crowd of buyers that filled the Williamsburg Sale
pavilion to overflowing. W. H. Cooper of Hedrick was the auctioneer and C. J. Simmons the clerk.
The offering of the
sale included 58 cows and heifers. The sale amounted to $86,575, the animals averaging $1541.50. The top price was
$5,000. With a long list that at from $1500 to $2000. Mr. Cash treated his guests royally, furnishing them with dinner
and supper in the basement of the M. E. Church. The Community club room was at the disposal of the visitors all day. The
community band furnished music during the dinner and supper hour.
Mr. W. E. Forsyth is packing his household goods
preparatory to leaving Williamsburg. He and his family will make their future home with a son near Atalissa.
Mr.
C. D. Weldin went to Washington Monday for a visit with his mother.
Iowa City Press-Citizen,
Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Tuesday, 30 November 1920; page 5, columns 3-5
WILLIAMSBURG NEWS
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The Ford garage of Williamsburg owned and operated by D. C. Toomey was sold this week by Mr.
Toomey to Mr. Swartzendruber and Mr. Yoder of Kalona and possession passes at once.
Mr. Toomey has been handling
the Ford business in Williamsburg for the past four years and during that time has mode a big success. He has not made
known his plans for the future, but says that he intends to take a respite for a time at least from work. It is to be
hoped that he and his family will remain in Williamsburg, where in the past four years they have entered so largely into
the business, educational and social activities of the community.
Dr. S. A. Moffett, a missionary for thirty-one
years in Pyeng Yang, Korea, arrived in Williamsburg Thursday night and visited until Saturday morning at the home of Mrs.
Thos. E. Gittins and her daughter, Miss Ann. Dr. Moffett went from Indiana in 1889 and was sent by the Mission Board to
the field of Korea where he, in company with Dr. Lee were pioneers in mission work in that country. He has witnessed the
initial Christian work in Korea into the phenomenal proportion that it has assumed today and in all this he has been a
large part. He is now home on a years' furlough, leaving Korea in July, commissioned as a delegate to the pre-war
conference. A reception was given in his honor at the home of Mrs. Gittins Friday afternoon. Miss Ann Gittins and Mr.
Moffett were co-laborers in the same mission station at Pyeng Yang. They were in Korea during the stirring time and scenes
of March 1, 1919, and were eye-witnesses to the heart-rendering scenes that were brought on by the strained relations
between the Japanese and Koreans. Dr. Moffett spoke at the Presbyterian church Friday evening. He left Saturday morning
for a Sunday appointment in Fort Dodge.
Rev. R. Ames Montgomery, Prest. of Parsons college filled the pulpit of the
Presbyterian church Sunday morning and evening.
Mr. and Mrs. John Yates and granddaughter, Elizabeth Yales
[Yates?], have left for Dalvina, Florida, to spend the winter.
Mr. Milo Black has returned from Winnipeg to spend the
winter here among his old friends and neighbors. He runs an extensive farm near Winnipeg and each year after the
harvesting, threshing and marketing, he returns to Iowa to await the opening of the spring in the northern land.
Mrs. Evan W. Edwards and Mrs. Elizabeth Harris returned from Cumberland, Saturday night where they have been visiting their
sister, Mrs. Hughes, who is ill.
Miss Rachel Williams, who is teacher of music in the public schools of Shenandoah
spent the week end with her relatives in town.
The crew of men who are to slate the roof of St. Mary's church have
arrived and are now at work. It is a tedious job as all of the slate must be separated according to size and color, and
the time required on the work will be five or six weeks with good weather.
Mrs. Freeman Smith visited recently at
Moulton wiwth [sic] her son, Rev. Natter Smith and family.
F. W. Tomasek was a business caller at Parnell on
Wednesday.
Dr. and Mrs. D. C. Brockman visited this week with Mrs. M. Brown of the Leader Store, sister of Mrs.
Brockman.
Mrs. H. P. Edwards returned home Wednesday from a two weeks visit at the home of her son Aubrey at Garden
Grove, Iowa.
Williamsburg has a good chance of securing the Pershing highway if proper steps are taken. The agent
of the Pershing Highway Association has been in town several times to consult with the business men in regard to the
matter. He tells us we are in the most favorable route for the road. this highway runs from Winnipeg to New Orleans and
will be one of the main north and south roads through the country.
A big meeting was held in Fairfield the other
day at which time our townsman, Mr. H. A. Dunlap, was elected president of the road for the section between Williamsburg
and Fairfield. the Community club will hold a meeting Tuesday evening in the interests of the Pershing Highway.
Mr. Thos. G. Williams was out from Iowa City Tuesday and spent a day with his brother. W. G. Williams of Evansville. Mr.
Williams is planning to leave soon for Florida to send the winter.
Miss Mae Keegan came down from Cedar Rapids
Tuesday for a week's visit with her sister and brother west of town.
Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Vanderlip and the
Superintendent of the Sigourney schools were up on Wednesday and spent the afternoon with Rev. G. J. Schillerstrom in a
conference on church work and methods.
Mrs. Williams Setser of Amana recently visited her daughter, Mrs. F. C.
Schadt.
W. L. Williams, the school janitor sold his crop of honey last week to Mr. Johnson of Webster and received
more than $600. "Janitor Bill," as his friends call him, has bees as one of his side lines and he has made a
success of bee culture. His honey is always of a high standard and commands a high price.
Walter Gallagher, the
nephew of the editor man, is on the staff of the Williamsburg Journal-Tribune. Walter is an ambitious, lovable boy, and he
says it is his desire to know the ins and outs of the newspaper business. We think there must be something in the name of
Gallagher to be able to put cheer and warth [sic] and life in a paper. Anyway it goes right on from uncle to nephew.
Fred Newkirk of York township finished husking his 5,000 bushels of corn last week. This is not so remarkable itself,
but when it is remembered that the Newkirk farm picked and barreled 6,000 it is at once plain that every one at Newkirks
works.
Evan Williams, of Evansville left Wednesday for California to spend the winter with his daughter, at El
Centro.
Iowa City Press-Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Wednesday, 1 December 1920;
page 5, columns 5-7
WILLIAMSBURG NEWS
----
Mr. Leonard J. Hogan of
Williamsburg and Miss Margaret Dicken of Washington were united in marriage Tuesday morning at St. James church of
Washington, by Rev. M. J. Hartigan. Mrs. Tom McDonough of Williamsburg was matron of honor and Mr. Tom mcDonough acted as
best man. Mr. Hogan is the popular member of the hardware firm of Souts & Hogan. Mrs. Hogan was the history teacher
in our local high school last year. After a short wedding trip they will be at home in Williamsburg.
Mrs. Emmet
Rock of Davenport visited here a few days last week at the parental O. W. Perry home and with other relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Ransom will move to North English Dec. 1, where they will make their future home.
Friday evening Dick Watkins met with an accident that was just a hair's breath of being fatal. While driving home in his
buggy he met a truck that did not have its lights on. He turned as far to one side as possible, but the truck did not see
the team and ran along side the buggy tearing off the back and front wheels. Fortunately the horses broke loose and Mr.
Watkins fell away from the truck. He sustained bruises and injuries to the extent that he is incapacitated for work.
Mrs. D. C. Toomey and son, Claude went to Chicago Saturday to attend the football game between Northwestern university and
Notre Dame. While there they visited with Cyril Loomey who is a member of the Band and who accompanied the Notre Dame team
to Chicago.
Miss Aila Jones who is teaching at State Center spent Thanksgiving at her home. Miss Melva Jones, a
student at Iowa also spent the holiday at home.
Miss Alta Lillie, principal of the high school spent the
Thanksgiving vacation at her home in Inianola.
Progress Club met Tuesday evening in the high school library under the
leadership of Miss Elma Odgden. The study of the evening was on the subject of "Thrift." The following topics
were given. "Thrift as a National Need," by R. E. Jones; "Systems of Savings," by Miss Helen Doherty;
"Life Insurance as Promoting Thrift," by Miss Mabel Edwards; "Temperance and Thrift," by *r. C. V.
Frazier.
Miss Brum, teacher of history in the high school left for Iowa City Wednesday to spend the Thanksgiving
vacation.
One of the cows sold recently at Wm. Cashs sale to Eischer and Ryan, at the figure of $5,000 will be
entered in the International Live Stock Show in Chicago. We hope that this cow that was raised in Williamsburg will come
back to Iowa from the stock show wearing a blue ribbon in her bonnet.
Iowa City Press-Citizen,
Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Wednesday, 9 February 1921; page 3, columns 4-6
WILLIAMSBURG
NEWS
The Williamsburg community band of forty pieces gave an excellent concert Tuesday evening in the armory,
playing to a crowded house. The music was of the highest order and showed the excellent training which the boys are
receiving from the capable band master, Mr. Ralph Mathewson.
The band is remarkable in that with four exceptions
the players are all boys of high school age and under. The instruments are well balanced with nine coronets, four altos,
two piccolos, one flute, one oboe, ne [sic] bossoon, two basses, nine clarinets, four trombones, two drums, two baritones,
and two saxaphones. The town is justly proud of its band and turned out in large numbers to hear them. Other numbers on
the program were vocal numbers by the boys and girls glee club, a solo by Oscar Johnson and a talk by J. P. Gallagher. The
proceeds from the concert are to go for the purchase of new equipment.
The women of the Methodist church served
their annual chicken pie supper, Wednesday evening in the social rooms of the church.
A large crowd attended as is
usual at this annual function and the church realized $160 from the evening.
Mr. David M. Evans of Evansville is
seriously ill at his home. A trained nurse has been called and his condition is such as to arrouse [sic] the apprehension
of his family and friends.
the Gospel Team of Sigourney was in Williamsburg Sunday. A men's meeting was held under
their auspices at 2:30 in the Methodist church and union services with the Presbyterians were held in the evening.
Mr. John N. Beilstein, the district agent of the Central Life Insurance Company has won the company's loving cup for this
month as a prize for writing the most business for the company. At the end of the year the cup will be awarded to the
agent who wins the cup the most times.
Miss Alma Lootg [sic] returned Monday from Superior, Wis., where she has
been teaching English and public speaking in the Superior High School. Miss Lootz resigned her position and will take a
rest from school work for the present.
Miss Berniece [Bernice] Evans, a student of Coe college, has been called
home owning to her father's illness.
Rev. J. W. Lambert formerly a pastor of the local Methodist church, now of
Highland preached at the Methodist church last Sunday.
The Community chorus gave their cantata at the Methodist
church in Marengo Sunday evening. A large number of people ac [sic] the evening.
Ralph E. Jones has returned to
his home from Colfax where he has been for treatment. He is now back at his old post in the lumber yard. He has been
confined to his home for several weeks with imflammatory rheumatism.
Mr. Thos. R. Williams who has been on the sick
list for the past month, is reported better and is now able to sit up, and it is hoped that he will be able to be about
soon.
Mr. Tom Roberts and little daughter of Victor arriver [sic] Saturday evening for a visit at the home of his
sister, Mrs. Lewis Horras and Mrs. V. P. Owens.
Chapter C. N. of P. E. O. met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs.
F. W. Tomasek. The program of the evening was facts of interest from the recent census reports.
The Minuteer
Society of the high school gave an interesting program Thursday in the high school auditorium to a crowded house.
Mrs. Curtis of Montrose, Iowa, is spending the week at the home of Rev. G. J. Schillerstrom.
Elmer Pugh, secretary
of the Community club, transacted business in Cedar Rapids Saturday.
Mrs. Hugh Owens of Evansville is preparing to
move to her farm in Iowa township--where she and her son will look after their fine farm during the coming year.
Iowa City Press-Citizen, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Friday, 18 February 1921; page 9, columns 3-6
WILLIAMSBURG NEWS
----
The annual declamatory contest of the Williamsburg
high school was held in the high school auditorium Friday evening and a packed house showed the appreciation of the
occasion. The entries were in the usual three classes: oratorial dramatic and humorous and the talent displayed by the
young people was good. There were twelve contestants--three in the oratorical--seven in the dramatic--and two in the
humorous class. The judges were Mr. Johnstone of Ottumwa, Miss Wachtic [Wachtie?] and Miss Coffman of Hedrick. First
place in the oratorical class went to Paul Toomey, on the selection "The Unknown Speaker." First in the humorous
to Rose Machaek, selection "Dad Says so Anyway." First in dramatic class and first over all was won to Laurel
Hanson, selection "Ma' Moiselle." Laurel Hanson and Rose Machaek will represent Williamsburg high school in the
Iowa county contest in April.
The marriage of Will Davis and Gertrude Thomas was solemnized Wednesday evening, Feb.
9, at the home of the bride's father, Mr. John Thomas. Rev. Robert Tipton of Belle Plaine officiating. After the ceremony
a dinner was served to the guests. Covers were laid for thirty-five. the groom is an industrious farmer and was formerly
a resident of Wales. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thomas and was born and reared in this community and
the best wishes of a host of friends follow them to the new home they are establishing.
Mr. Lawrence Tanner of the
Ladora Neighborhood transacted business in Williamsburg Tuesday.
The town council of Williamsburg is planning for a
new city hall to be built in the near future. The plan is to erect the new structure on the site of the old one and to
make it one of the finest buildings in the city when completed. The specifications, as shown in the mayor's office,
present a two story building with a spacious basement. There are rest rooms for women and men, and also ample pace for the
fire department and equipment. A jail room is also provided for. The building will, when completed, stand as a monument
to the progressiveness of the city council.
Rev. Robert Tipton, former pastor of the Congregational church and now
of Belle Plaine, was in town last Wednesday to officiate at the marriage ceremony of Will Davis and Gertrude Thomas.
Miss Jane Parry of the Lyile department store left Monday for Minneapolis for a ten days purchasing trip in the line of
spring millinery and dress goods.
Mr. Thos. O'Neil accompanied his son Lowell to Iow