Month: June 2018
Suicidal: William Stewart Walks the Long, Dark Path in 1920
William Stewart’s beloved wife, Mary, was dead. He was only in his early 40’s, still a relatively young man. He…
A Historian Visits Hell … Claus Hell
Historians can be an odd breed. Most of us are inclined to spend a good deal of time reading about…
Edward Graham’s Legacy: The Forgotten DeWitt Courthouse of 1854
In 1853, Edward Graham was made the County Judge of Clinton County, Iowa, when his predecessor unexpectedly vacated the…
The Marble Woman: Thoughts of Henry Reese in Adams County
If you ever happen to be driving along Highway 34 through Adams County, Iowa, you’ll eventually pass a cemetery along…