Grundy County News Highlights Local Charity and Developments
The Grundy Center and nearby areas contributed $125.05 and $76.41 respectively to Indian relief funds, with 6300.46 total after transfers and a $300.40 payment to the Christian Herald in New York. Census takers listed for many townships. Grundy Center builds a new hotel and Odd Fellows lodge project advances. M A Bachan named cashier of the new First National Bank of Dyke. Local politicians and events noted, including W W Morrow visiting and a banquet by Royal Neighbors of America for Modern Woodmen families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Grundy Center
Conrad
Iowa
M. Sargent
Daniel Kerr
Ellows
M. E. Church
Grundyenter
Will Partes
Palermo Towshhip
E. V. McBroom
Pleasant Valley
L. L. Bausman
Shiloh
Otto Saalborn
Washington
E. Toogood
Odd Fellows
M.A. Bachan
Grundy County
First National Bank
Local notes from Geneva and nearby areas spark small town chatter
Ann Krumbling returns to Rev Norton after visiting Dumont. Rev Alrook’s Friday lecture draws praise as the second in a series. George Luke back from Denver region, Wallace Wineguard returns from Moscow Idaho and plans to stay in Iowa. District missionary convention held at Eldora with Blingerland Roger Pearse Page as delegates. Mrs Alspaugh’s address at M B church praised as entertaining and instructive. A marriage linked in city between Philip Brooks Hedrick and Grace Carroll. Ostercamp couple wedding in North Dakota. German Lowns township reports. Ostercamp reassuringly noted as back in the area after a Sunday visit. A misadventure: Praden brothers incident at H Schnitter’s where a horse vanished. Cooper later found to have ridden away. Neuman baby in hospital with lung fever. Igbost sighting north of Amery and appointment to monitor. Fires of Pleasant Valley describe local brush fire. Myre Doyen of Wells referenced.
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Geneva
Ann Krumbling
Dumont
Thas
Norton
Alrook
George Luke
Denver
Colorado
Wallace Wineguard
Moscow
Idaho
Iowa
Eldora
Mesdames Blingerland
Roger, Pearse
Page
Alspauph
M. B
Philip Brooks
Hedricky
Lownship
Paul Ostercamp
Wiesters
Martin
J.praden
H. Schnitter
Aula Har
Neuman
Amery
Tee
Myre
Doyen of
Wells
Burg plans ocean trip with relatives starting May 19
A note says Burg intends to travel across the ocean beginning May 19 to visit relatives. Also mentions M. Slight’s unrelated dairy remark, a new baby at the Roscamp home, German congratulations, Louis Blebkes and wife, and Henry visiting town. The editor notes that the best of us have finished seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg
M. Slight Put
Jake Roscamp
Louis Blebkes
Henry
Butler County Railroads Value and Plant Costs
A Butler County report notes electric light plant expenses and outputs showing receipts of 2,341.68 for lights, 996.28 for pumping water, 1,005.53 for steam heat, total 4,283.00, with expenses 4,263.47 leaving a 330 balance. An engine and dynamo cost 25,79.40, coal 31,999.60, 1.75 per ton, totaling 1,557,175 pounds consumed. The Iowa Minnesota Northwestern railroad runs 30.74 miles in Butler County, assessed at 1,000 per mile this year and about 2,500 per mile next year, totaling roughly 75,000. Butler County now has over 100 miles of railroad, with towns seeking more routes.
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Standard Off
Parkersburg
Electric Light Company
Ateam
Iowa, Minnesota & Northwestern Railroad
Butler County
Freemasonry in Philippine native revolts linked to Katipunan
The Siglo Futuro credits freemasonry with shaping native revolts in the Philippines noting the Primera Luz lodge at Cavite and widespread affiliated branches. It contrasts Spanish rule, cites table turning rites, and describes how Freemasonry allegedly inspired the Katipunan with a flag of Hatred et Sprin and the watchword Hosta la muerte. Miss Bea Mullane and Charley Doepke attend social events. a late night freak phenomenon reports a glowing ball in the drizzling sky seen by witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Cavite
Spain
Katipuan
Collier’s Weekly
Prank Shids and Blacksmith Offer Automotive Aids
Fragmentary notes describe a blacksmith and items like tire tightening tools and syrups from a store or article. The passage mentions bogey tires set for one wagon and references aid devices to mount tires quickly, with branding such as Martins. Details are unclear.
County Treasurers Finances and Local Notices
Hardin County records show tax receipts for March near 88 000 dollars, up 2000 from last year. January 1 totals indicate a seven thousand dollar year rise. Other items note marriage licenses, a village water delivery program, local land sales, a political delegate convention, and several community notices including births and court cases.
Clutterville Rainy Day Business Trip Mentioned
In Ackley on Thursday Tom Silver conducted business as rain blanketed the area. Frank Collins departed for Marshalltown, setting a brief note of local movement and weather impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clutterville
Tom Silver
Ackley
Frank Collins
Marshalltown
Local Social Roundup From Dumont and Surroundings
Daily life notes show Ada Ruyman visiting Clarksville relatives while Ed Silver departs for Minnesota for the summer. Dan Kirby, May Dorgan, and Jessie Watson attended events. multiple visits and calls occur among the Dumont, Ackley, Austinville, and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Ruyman
Clarksville
Will
Ackley
Frank Angelman
Green
Kirby
Dumont
Powerful claims drum up medicines and cures
Fragmented ad copy touts remedies for fistula and piles with claims of self cure and “Surest pile cure on earth” at 25 cents a box from Pander & Hackratt. It also promotes Warner’s White Wine of Tar syrup for colds and notes improved weaves and prints with promises of honest values at Heykens’ store.
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Jenick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Pander & Hackratt’s
Warner
Piander& Hackratt
Heykens
Abbott notes and local relocations in Abbott area
Rev Hillman has left for southwest Iowa to improve conditions. Mrs Lou Glasser has returned to West Virginia. Ben Slater plans to move to Minnesota to buy land. Gerhard Abbas expects to explore southern Minnesota for suitable land. A deputy health commissioner will monitor for offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillman
Iowa
Lou Glasser
West Virginia
Ben Slater
Minnesota
Anow
Gerhard Abbas
Scontera
Pnd
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Grundy
Mpritids
Butler
Horder
County News
1Reemasonry
Philips Pipes
Bea Mullane
Hampton
Charley Doepke
Marie
Eldorn
Bastile
Prine Oners
Hardin County
Carter
Hardin
Claud Coon
Mable Clay
I.lkerman
Bernice Severance
Jacob Faust
Charlotte Kuhlman
0. C.williams
Anon Brown
Iowa Falls
I. J. Ikerman
Eldora Ledger
Iver
Ion
Mra. 1
Mitterer
J. Mitten
At -Ildora
New Providence
Union
Grant Tipton
Louis Buchholtz
Radellife
M. Kazar
Ilinois
Aaron Boylane
Hubbard
Ft. Dodge
Alden Srigids
Sorenson
Tiradd
Emil Geathart
Heiko van Gerpen
Rev
Mia
Beebe
Oroaha
George Arends
Guy Clark
Claas Primus
Wellsberg
Hesse
Dadswell
Hugh Patterson
Court House
Allison
Des Moines
Monroe Township
Bavardey
C.B. Charel
Atana
R. McClurg
J. Cunningham
S. Perry
M. A
Chicago
Messrs
Barr
Pecht, Stohlle, Hartson
Franke Knoll
South Dakota
Melton
Adam Rosenstock
Ruuty Nail
Matthews
Main Street
Philip Homan
Rose Matthews
James Kirby
Geo, Nichols
Ervin Kuoll
Europe
Burlington, Cedar
Tagara Falls
New York
Lloyd
Kaiserin Maria Theresia
Wellsburg
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway
North German Lloyd Docks
North German Lloyd Steamship Co
J SO. Doven
Werresyng
Lewis Fi
Lewis
J.B. Lewis Company
Boston, Mass
H. H. Heetland
ON East Main
Abbott
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