Harrison County IA

Fleshman, Mintie Courtwright Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. Mintie E. Fleshman, of Albany, a former resident of Wallowa County and well known here, passed away Sunday morning, February 19, 1973 in the Albany nursing home following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Fleshman was born at Logan, Iowa, on October 2, 1891, daughter of Peter Courtwright and Amanda Henderson. On December 10, 1910 she was married at Milton to Robert Lee Fleshman. For many years the couple farmed on Alder Slope. In 1947 they moved to Walla Walla where he passed away in 1949. She had lived in Albany since 1966. She was a member of Albany First Methodist … Read more

Biographical Sketch of J. B. Lucas

J.B. Lucas, attorney at law, was born in Lucas County, Ia., in 1858; removed to Missouri Valley in 1875. He was admitted to the bar in Harrison County, and established office in Oct., 1881.

Huff, Lucinda Mrs – Obituary

Mrs. Lucinda Hoff Passes away Today Mother of City Health Officer Succumbs After Short Illness-Leaves Husband and Four Children Mrs. Lucinda Huff, wife of H. M. Huff, died at her home on Seventh and Campbell streets at 1:30 o’clock today. She had been confined to her bed for only a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Huff have been residents of Baker for the past eight years. Mrs. Huff was born December 1, 1830, in Little Sioux, Iowa. She was past 88 years of age, but remained vigorous and energetic until only a few days before her death. Deceased leaves beside … Read more

Biographical Sketch of F. H. Ludwig

F.H. Ludwig, farmer, is a native of Pa.; moved to Ohio. in 1855; thence to Modale, Ia., in 1869. He built the first grain house at that place.

Biographical Sketch of E. J. Cronkleton

E.J. Cronkleton, of the firm of Cronkleton & Warren, contractors and builders, was born in Delaware County, Ohio., in 1835; learned his trade at Columbus, and in 1856 moved to Lyons, Ia., and the next year moved to Davenport. In 1861 he enlisted in the 2nd Ia. Cav. He was in a number of important battles, and was taken prisoner at Ripley, Miss., in July, 1864, and imprisoned at Cahaba, Ala.; was released at the close of the war and discharged in 1865, at Davenport. In the spring of 1866 he went to Montana; returned in the fall, and located … Read more

Biographical Sketch of W. H. Bush

W.H. Bush, if the firm of Lowell & Bush, harness makers and dealers in all kinds of horse furnishings, was born in 1849, in Morris County, N.J.; moved to Des Moines, Ia., in 1869; there learned the mason’s trade with Morris & Naphey, and moved to Denison, Ia., in 1873; worked at the trade until 1881, when he formed his present partnership. They keep two men employed, and in the spring of 1882 will move business to larger building.

Biographical Sketch of Capt. George S. Bacon

Capt. George S. Bacon, farmer, was born in Cayuga County, N.Y., in Sept. 1825. He moved to Washington, D.C., where he attended the Columbia College; graduated in the regular course in 1849, and afterwards taught in the College. He moved to Fairmont, W. Va.; thence in 1856 to Harrison County, Ia., and located on the farm of one hundred and forty acres, where he now resides. On this farm is an extensive orchard of fifteen hundred bearing apple trees. He enlisted in 1862, was first lieutenant of Co. C., 29th Ia. Inft., until the death of Capt. Fuller, when he … Read more

Business Directory of Mondamin, Iowa

Last Name First and Middle Business Origin Date City County State Bonney R B Proprietor of Bonney House Ohio 1869 Mondamin Harrison Iowa Burrows C H Station Agent Ohio 1881 Mondamin Harrison Iowa Garrison A W Dlr Fresh Fish New York 1876 Mondamin Harrison Iowa Manhart L Mfg Harness/Saddles Germany 1873 Mondamin Harrison Iowa Harrison Iowa Physician Ohio 1880 Mondamin Harrison Iowa Noyes Jno Farmer/Stock Dealer Maine 1856 Mondamin Harrison Iowa Noyes Z T Dry Goods Ohio 1856 Mondamin Harrison Iowa Reed J G Attorney at Law Virginia 1875 Mondamin Harrison Iowa Stuart James D Drugs/Stationary Iowa 1880 Mondamin Harrison … Read more

Business Directory of Missouri Valley, Iowa

Last Name First and Middle Business Origin Date City County State Bailey M L Attorney at Law New York 1875 Missouri Valley Harrison Iowa Davis F L General Insurance Agent New York 1870 Missouri Valley Harrison Iowa Goltry M H Editor Peoples Defender New York 1870 Missouri Valley Harrison Iowa Harris & Son Missouri Valley Times Ohio 1868 Missouri Valley Harrison Iowa Harris D M Editor Missouri Valley Times Ohio 1868 Missouri Valley Harrison Iowa Hatfield & Bell Livery/Feed Missouri Valley Harrison Iowa Holbrook M Banker Pennsylvania 1866 Missouri Valley Harrison Iowa

Biographical Sketch of T. C. Carlisle

CJ. T.C, & W.M. Carlisle, of the firm of Carlisle Bros., wholesale and retail dealers in hardware, wagon stocks, pumps, agricultural implements, and sewing machines, are natives of Ohio.; came to Missouri Valley, Ia., in 1872 and engaged in his present business, on the corner of Fifth and Erie Sts.

Sharpnack, Mrs. W. M. – Obituary

Funeral services for Mrs. W. M. Sharpnack were held at Modale Church of Christ last Saturday afternoon, with T. H. Jeys of Nevada, Iowa in charge. Internment was made in Calhoun cemetery. Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. David Wiltse, Mrs. Geo. Parker and Mr. will Lockling, with Miss Neita Harvey as pianist. The death of Mrs. Sharpnack came as a great shock to old friends and relatives here, who were concerned about the condition of Mr. Sharpnack, forgetting the weaken condition of his wife. The casket, together with the family arrived on the flyer … Read more

Obituary of William Loyd Wallace

William Loyd Wallace was born in Clay Township, Harrison County, Iowa, 2 December 1860 and died at his home north west of Modale, Iowa 5 June 1914 aged 53 years, 6 months and 3 days. He was married to Miss Kate Davis, also a resident of Harrison County on 9 November 1883. To this union there were born four children; three girls; Mrs. James Yutesler of Modale, Iowa; Mrs. Kelly Vittitoe of Woonsockt, south Dakota and Susie who resides at home, and one boy, William Howard who also resides at home. Mr. Wallace lived his entire live in clay township. … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Dr. P. R. Crosswait

Dr. P.R Crosswait, of the firm of P.R. Crosswait & Co., dealers in dry goods, clothing, groceries and general merchandise, was born in Fulton County, Ill., July 12th, 1853*; removed to Cass County, Ia., in 1856, and engaged in school teaching until the beginning of the late war, when he enlisted in the 1st Ia. Cav.; served three years west of the Missouri River; was in the battle of Prairie Grove and the taking of Little Rock, Ark. In Sept. 1864, he was mustered out of the service, and went to Rush Medical College, Chicago, and in 1865 settled in … Read more

Biographical Sketch of J. W. Rudd

J.W. Rudd, farmer in Union Township was born in 1838, in Va.; moved to Harrison County in 1870 with his father. Wm T. Rudd, and located at Logan, where they engaged in furniture and undertaking business, which they continued eleven years; then sold to T.J. Buchanan. He was city councilman three years, and is a member of the A.O.U.W., I.O.O.F., and A.F. & A.M. lodges. He married Sarah C. Sprinkel, of Amsterdam, Va., and has two sons and two daughters.

Noxon Brothers Manufacturing Company

Noxon Brothers Manufacturing Company, the most extensive industry in the manufacturing line at Ingersoll, is composed of five brothers, Freeman C., James, Samuel, Stephen, and Thomas H., sons of Samuel Noxon, senior, who was born and spent his days in the County of Prince Edward, Ontario, and grandson of James Noxon, a United Empire Loyalist from Duchess County, N. Y. The grandfather settled in Prince Edward at the close of the American Revolution. The mother of these five sons was Rhoda White. They received a business education in the public schools of their native county, James, the second son, adding … Read more

Biographical Sketch of T. N. Berry

T.N. Berry, of the firm of Morgan & Berry, grocers, was born in Pottawattamie County, Ia., in 1855; moved with his parents to Harrison County in 1856. He located in Missouri Valley in 1879, and was engaged in the livery business in 1881, when he entered the above firm.

Biographical Sketch of S. B. Smith

S.B. Smith, proprietor of the City barbershop, is a native of Ark.; removed to Polk County, Ia., in 1862 and to Harrison County in 1881, and established his present business at Missouri Valley.

Biographical Sketch of W. W. Broadhead

W.W. Broadhead, proprietor of billiard hall, is a native of Ohio.; moved to Modale, Ia., in 1877 and engaged in farming. In 1881 he engaged in his present business.

Biographical Sketch of Walter Kavanaugh

Walter Kavanaugh, proprietor of billiard hall and saloon, in basement of Lehan’s Opera Block; established in 1870; entrance on First Street, dealer in wines, beer, and cigars, and has two fine Brunswick & Balke tables.

Business Directory of Dunlap, Iowa

Last Name First and  Middle Business Origin Date City County State Bond H L Agent, Oskaloose Ins. Co. Wisconsin 1869 Dunlap Harrison Iowa Dunlap Bank Exchange Real Estate 1871 Dunlap Harrison Iowa Kellogg Lorenzo President Dunlap Bank 1871 Dunlap Harrison Iowa Amsden L S Cashier Dunlap Bank 1871 Dunlap Harrison Iowa Exchange Bank General Banking Connecticut 1856 Dunlap Harrison Iowa Lymon H B President Exchange Bank 1856 Dunlap Harrison Iowa Sherman L A Cashier Exchange Bank 1856 Dunlap Harrison Iowa Jackson B Dlr. Grain/Lumber/Coal Canada 1868 Dunlap Harrison Iowa MacKinzie & Stanley Land/Loan/Insurance Agent Wisconsin 1883 Dunlap Harrison Iowa Stanley … Read more