Local Briefs Span Busking, Travel and Meetings
A jumble of short notes notes residents and events across Iowa towns. Mentions include Mack the jeweler, Fred Eggert visiting Grinnell and Des Moines, W A Young in Sioux City, Obbo Berg in Aberdeen, John Abben and a Quinnese visitor in Parkersburg, and a Sunday school convention in early November led by Dr C C Gethman. Also note George Wemeyer’s trip to Minneapolis, Fred Stock in Huntington Tennessee, and musical groups at the Methodist church. Several locals attend court will cases, church meetings, and social dances with Gates Orchestra. Others plan moves to White, South Dakota, and counts of relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rarmere
Fred Eggert
Grinnell
Des Moines
W. A. Young
Sioux City
Obbo Berg
Aberdeen
South Dakota
John Abben
Parkersburg
C. C. Gethman
George Weimayer
Minneapolis
Fred Stock
Huntington
Tennessee
Georgettes
Methodist Church
K. of P. Ball
Gates Orchestra
Mason City
B.A. Heetland
Allison
Cate
Rev. E. Schroeder
Cedar Falla
George Wemeyer
Countrey
Minnesota
Tobe Trey
Welleburg
Colby
John Trey
George
J. A. Miller
White
Schultz Thas
Ed O'Neill
Ralph Kelso
Frank Scheller
Oll
Northwest Lows
Sioux Rapids
Peterson
Bia Lpe
Teschera
Eldora
Jasper Meiohan
Louis Sensler
Jacob Schechterle
Lamm
Strike Oil At Marion South Dakota Draws Local Excitement
In Marion South Dakota a wildcatter boom follows discovery of natural gas on the farm of John Smith, eight miles west of town. News spreads of plans to form a stock company to exploit the site as excited crowds gather and local households discuss the fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
South Dakota
Ackley
Forthern
Groady County
Jobo
Joan Smith
Res
Todiana
Itele
Ballot Size Grows With Names for 1908 Election
An Iowa official ballot for the 1908 election will be vast, possibly holding around 300 names across parties. Voters may face a long sheet, with offices from president to township level, and judges and clerks of election expect a busy day organizing the lengthy slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Ebob Party
Arty Marke
Clarke
Mrs Steinmeier Dies in Oregon City of Consumption
Mrs Benny F Steinmeier died at the family home in Oregon City on September 29 after a long illness from consumption. Her maiden name was Steager, born in Chicago August 19, 1875. She married Henry F Steinmeier April 16, 1902, and left three children, her parents, her brother Rev N Stover of Tacoma, Washington, and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny F. Steinmeier
Oregon City
Oregon
Daceased
Steager
Chicago
Henry F. Steinmeier
Rev. N. Stover
Toma
Washington
Killed On a Bridge Near Juismcom in Sunday Tragedy
Two daughters of Farmers Trudle and Cook were struck by an extra north bound freight train on a central railroad bridge near Juismcom Sunday afternoon at 4 15 resulting in instantaneous death. Ages 14 and 7. Residents Henry Bunte and sister visited Jacob Bleeker home. Rev W H Sandford of Waterloo preached at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lows Central Railroad
Juiscomb
Trudle
Cook
Henry Bunte
Buckaye
Jacob Bleeker
W. H. Sandford
Waterloo
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Johnston
Fourteen Buildngs Destroyed In Shell Rock Fire
A early Monday fire in Shell Rock injures one third of the business district, gutting fourteen wooden buildings by 2:30 am. Firefighters lack hose and stand pipe access. Waterloo and Waterloo fire relief arrives. origin thought incendiary. Estimated loss about 26000 with 12100 insured. Buildings listed with losses and insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Rock
Watler County
Waverly
Waterloo
Freman
School Notes at County High School Weekly Report
Rev Schroeder led a devotional at the High School on Monday. County Superintendent Campbell visited the schools. Eighth graders moved to the manual reading room. Monthly reports were issued and will now be written on time. Rev Johnston spoke at the high school last week. Seventh graders study Longfellow's Evangeline with enthusiasm aided by pictures. The athletic association got 737 dollars from gate receipts at Eldora last May. The High School formed two literary departments. the first program is scheduled for next Friday afternoon. Electric fixture work in the new building allows evening literary programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder
Campbell
Frank- No County
Manuel Ratoing
Rev. Johnston
Longfellow
The
Athletic Association
Mardin County
Eldora
Local Personal Mentions From Eldora and Surroundings
A series of brief personal notes records visits and travels. Dr J W Thornton is listed as an Eldora visist for Monday morning while Mrs L Follete of Eldora visited at the George Pattee home. Vreiner returned home from Chicago. Kreimeter and Seller were at Dea Moloee for several days. Mrs Guy Belender visited relatives near Geneva. Weasels and N P Bingen visited relatives at Waterloo. Nancy VacNoy 19 at Garden City Missouri visiting relatives. W P Belacher at Vedar Rapid. Ming Agoes McNamara of Waterloo attended a meeting of fellow insurance men at the N P Bingen home. John Moet and wife of Sibley visited J Schaap. O Bakker and sister May Tool returned from Watersloo. Stephen Tool left for Omate after visiting his mother and relatives. Mrs Andrew Ratta visiting daughter in Obicago. J P Sherman of Okmulgie Oklahoma en route, visited Doli Sgodgress. Willem Wiemer of Radcliffe was in town Monday evening. Board of Supervisors members praised for fiscal stewardship and reappointment prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Cobie
Mra. D. Leach
Eldora
Y. Eggert
Chicago
Oakwood Cemetery
Herman Kresmeter
Kratmeier
Bev Barger
Waverly
J. H. Meyer
Henry Bruce
Blogness
Oay
the Central
David McGreevy
Lowa
Rockwell Phonograph
Wellman
G O. P
Selah J.T. Tait
Liloois Central Railroad
Hae
Sinota Central
Tatehoe
George W. Hegley
Dubuque
Edward M. Healey
J. W. Thornton
Mre. L. Follete
George Pattee
Vreiner
Herman Kreimeter
Chria Seller
Dea Moloee
W. P. Belacher
Vedar Rapidy
Ming Agoes McNamara
Waterloo
N. P. Bingen
John Moet
Sibley
J. Schaap
Mia
O. Bakker
Mian May Tool
Watersloo
Stephen Tool
Omate
Andrew Rath Ta
C. A. Lichty
Obicago
Robbers Loot Leanor Post Office Cafe Disarrayed
Robbers entered through a rear door of the Leanor post office cafe, looting 96 in cash and 26 in stamps. The inner safe with 8000 remained untouched. The room, formerly the Martin grocery, is being rearranged for a new enterprise and the first entertainment is planned for Saturday night the 24th by John Rathin at Sioux City during a Presbyterian convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aide
Leanor
Cach
Stampa
Martin Grocery
Delong
Line Bay
Going Against the Rocks and Financial Distress Hits County Society
The Franklin County Agricultural Society faces severe debt after a year of high expenses and unpaid bills. Total indebtedness nears 3400 dollars, with premiums, printing, advertising, and race costs cited. Despite strong races, fair attendance lagged behind prior years amid favorable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
Franknin County Agricultural Society
Sre
Lomper
Hotopton Baseball Club
Warrhote
Fearn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lee
Dick Halma
Faulkner
C. Richtameter
Albion
Iowa
Albert Giese
Geo. Dentel
Myers Spencer
Franklin Street
Frank Wolf
Singer
W. C
Ackley World
Mack, the Jeweler
Broodrome
J, W. Betrie
Abbott
Firet Evangelical
John Frey
Barney Blum
Mr. Blum
Thomas Dawson
Jake Maybra
O. Berg, Jr
Bla Aister Edith
Fred Fiecher
Cleves
Byainesa
Antes
Jadiea
Marshall Field
W. H. Goettel & Son
Ageley
Ballott
Total
W. H. Smith
A. Curtis
H. G. Washburn
Dr. Smith
Smith Drug Atock
Mrs. Brogue
S. H. Curtis
H. Curtis
Paley & Son
van Vinck Market
Insurance
Caraon & Witt
J.B. Kelney
Doeepke& Butts
Corner Shoe Store
Guy Belender
Geneva
Wea Weasels
Misa Nancy VacNoy
Garden City
Missouri
J. P.sherman
Okamulgie
Oklahoma
Doli
Rolfe
Willem Wiemer
Radcliffe
Rob Lennox
S. D. Post Office
John Rathin
Railroad
Flora A. King
Iowa Ventral Railway Company
King
Gideons
Wright
Nevada
Louis Coordes
le Conde Ce Seong
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