News of the Four Counties Vicinity Sees Many Departures
Mrs. Clemens and three children leave Friday for Wagner South Dakota to join Mr. Clemens in their new home after eleven years as respected residents. Others note Floyd Thackery off duty with an internal injury and Yarl Johns convalescing from a blood poisoning wound. A Thanksgiving supper by the M E B church raises 11.25 for church lamps. Simon Janssen and Hendricks wed near Steamboat Rock and will occupy the groom’s mother’s former home. Various residents relocate or resume work in Parkersburg Emmett Kelly returns from Mason City and Ike Steeley heads to California. Several local births, deaths, visits, and community events fill a busy page of small-town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB
Simon Janssen
Cleves
Miss Hendricks
Steamboat Rock
Janasan, Sr
Mr. King
Wm. King Sod
Janssen
L. Davids
Parkersburg
Jacob Praltzgrat
Emmett Kelly
Mason City
Ike Steeley
California
Father Ryan
Allison
Hampton
Misa ZeHa Tanner Hag
Red Oak
Milltiery
Mira Logan
Hannah
Los Angeles
Methodist Church
W. Newbury
Madeline Franklin
Jews City
Arthur Neessen
Clarksville
Edith Early
Liscomb
Shiloh
Buter
James Dieger
J. H. Bute
T. Donovan
Dilger
Measra
Bute
Donovan
F. Bailey and Son
Cedar Falls
Melot Thomas Teat
Amiet
Minnesota
George Eggybroad
Trenton
Missouri
Dr. Heydenson
Koolman Hall
Fred Hook
White
S. Dakota
Messrs
Holle
Doyen
Linderman
Wabbena
Egeybroad
Meyer
Beving
Rindels
Thomas
Kelley
Diebner
Reamis
Rock Rapida
Iowa
Akkerman
Eelis
Eldora
March
Local Echoes of Relatives and Travel Around Waterloo Area
John Kofskee goes to Belle Plaine to lead a Northwestern section. Holsa Whaley visits relatives here then returns to Waterloo. Miss O Harrow spent Thanksgiving at Mason City. Miss Petheram enjoys vacation with New Hartford relatives. Milas Anna Schmertman returns home after extended visit. Attorney Woogh in LaPorte City Thursday. Charles Willeke leaves for St Louis to spend winter with relatives. Jobo DeVries back from Chicago with stock. Henry Perton of Buffalo Center visits relatives and friends. A baby girl arrives for Mr. and Mrs. J A Voeltz. Rev. Dobrawalha from North Dakota preaches at Baptists. en route to Chicago to join family from Germany. Fred Behrends arrives from Dike to stay through winter with grandmother Mrs. Smith. Dr. Dumont in Chicago. Hdna Perry goes to Sheldon for winter with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kofskee
Belle Plaine
Northwestern
Holsa Whaley
Hare
Waterloo
Miss O'Harrow
Mason City
Miss Petheram
New Hartford
Milas Anna Schmertman
Atnels
Attorney Woogh
LaPorte City
Charles Willeke
Death of Popular Congressman Noted in Evening Paper
A store orator voices solemn reflections on the death of a respected congressman, saying he died as he lived and was unanimously regretted by friends and acquaintances. The fragment mentions Kate Green and Jack Toper with a note on reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis Country
Ile
Veran
Kate Green
Jack Toper
Jack
No millionaires or nouveaux riches in Ireland says English scribe
An English writer portrays Irish society as judging people by merit rather than wealth or birth. She praises hospitality, humor, and openness, noting Irish gatherings lack formality and quickly draw guests into family circles. The critic argues Saxon plans to reform Ireland fail, as Irish morality outshines English standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin
Ireland
England
Local items from Geneva and George reflect community life
Mrs Sherburne returns home to Marshalltown after months in Geneva while Bunyan plans a long visit to his old Ohio home. The first quarterly conference met with Dr Pitner delivering a Sunday discourse. Mrs Dell Bryan visits relatives in Shefield. Will Burkle moves into his new home bought from James Pearse. Geneva residents wish him success. The second WOTU declamatory contest awarded a silver medal to Mrs Mstey with December contestants vying for a gold medal. George mourns the death of B A Culver’s young daughter at Havelock. Rev C Bode of Kanawha preached at the Christian Reformed church. G Kruse suffers dropsy. George brass band seeks reorganization and a new musical group may form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Dell Bryan
Shefield
Will Burkle
James Pearsé
Mstey
C. Bode
Kanawha
Iowa
Islea
Christian Reformed Church
Bode
G. Kruse
George
George Brass Band
Money and the noble few who refused riches
A reminiscence on money as the dominant motive in American life with a contrast between the mass of breadwinners and a small enlightened group. It cites Agoselz, Charles Sumner, Spurgeon, and Emerson as figures who declined high fees to protect time for ideals and service, reflecting a 19th to early 20th century moral stance from Everybody's Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agoselz
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts
Spurgeon
America
London
Emerson
Everybody’s Magazine
Public documents aid stagecoach rescue in muddy slough
Government documents carried for the mail saved a stage stuck in a rough weather slough. Drivers reportedly emptied the bags and built a foundation of the heavy public papers from the government printing office to lift and pull the coach free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
California
Frankin Roottella
Daily Mail
Salt Lake City
Docs
Old Jewish Wedding Hing Described in Detail on Ring
An ancient Jewish wedding ring is depicted as a dense filigree gold hoop about three quarters of an inch wide. It features a dome or temple rising from the center with five elevations on the upper part and a hexagonal tower, penthouse roof, pierced gables selling fourteen holes, and a tiled roof. Smaller towers flank the main structure, and the ring is said to occupy the finger uniquely.
A New Breed of Hunting Dog Impresses Owner
The owner praises a remarkable hunting dog as the most intelligent in the country. He demonstrates the animal's behavior, noting that on a point the dog turns to him, seems to pose the question Shall I go ahead and flush that thing. The exchange highlights the dog's keen instincts and communication cues.
Money Back Guarantee for Ayomel Catarrh Treatment
Advertises Ayomel with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure catarrh and claims near one hundred percent cure rates. Promotes Hyomee and Catarrh Cure by Wells and Co., asserting internal action to the blood and mucous membranes. Includes a $100 reward for any failure to cure and notes sale by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob & Junkermana
Jacob & Junkermoon
Wall
Qall
Forest of Tentimontals
F. J. Coenzy & Co
Teledo
Hall
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C. Trepp
Jake Roskamp
Dennis Willonby
Bella
Hi, Helden
Miasg
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Fred Spicker
Mire M
Jake Rieke
Okje DeBuhr
Mra
Wille Heikena
S Bran
Heike Miller
Storia Doors
Iowa Lumber Co. Robertson
Aplington
Dumont
Dr. Dumont
Chicago
Hdna Perry
Sheldon
The
Electric Light Company
Ackley
Ackley Electric Light, Power & Heating Co
Efe
Society IN
Chicago Post
Burke
Moore
W.g.a.mauine
A. D. Frantz
Mitchell Street
Ackley, IA
Hyomet Doea
Jacob & Funkerman
Rodeison
Robertson Yard
Iowa Lumber CO
Hegan
Christamas Buyers
Cash Saving Store
GEO
H. Kerr
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