Massena Budget of Late News From There Iowa
A 1909 Massena news roundup narrates local travel, visits, and social events. Miss Verna Arnold visits Creston, lectures by Elbert Hubbard and Col Robert Leeds noted, and residents like Lulu Snelson take over a drug store. Nearby towns and relatives in Creston, Des Moines, Atlantic, and Bedford appear with multiple brief journeys and family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massena
Iowa
Verna Arnold
Creston
W. H. Taylor
A.H. Millen
Burlington
G. L. Scovill
Eda Argnold
Atlantic
Charles Woodward
R. Woodward
Waren Fisher
Ellen Mitchell
Prescott
Jake Stoner
Ruth
Stoner
Oldham
Greenfield
Masons
Lulu Snelson
Sidney
Chas
Williama
Ot” Bedford
W. H. Hewitt
D. P. Hogan
Corning
H.l Wagner
Clarinda
H. M. Kaufman
Mra
Langworthy
Otto Putnam
Clark Millen
Hudson
John McGrath
Sunday School Convention Program at Lewis
Cass County Sunday School Association outlines the annual convention at Lewis on the 11th and 12th with theme The Love of Christ Constraineth Us. Program includes devotional meetings, Bible study talks by Rev Nyers Dr Taylor and E L Williams, seminars, a symposium on How We Did It, and an evening address The Bible Modern History and the Newspaper by Arthur Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County Sunday School Association
Lewis
Christ
Risser
G. H. Rawson
Bear Grove
Wm. Murchie
Red Oak
E. L. Williams
Atlantic
C. W. Hohanshelt
Maine
Josephine Crocks
C. W. Crandall
Anita
Philathea
W. Cary
H. J. Moore
H. DB. Mack
the Bible
Modern History
Arthur
Beard Voting Machine Lions Beat Them All
A. J. Gillespie and wife depart for the east to consult Standard Voting Machine Company of Rochester on his newer, smaller voting machine. He claims it is the best yet, about a fifth the cost of the old model, occupying two by three feet and nearing perfection. Friends hope the new device makes him successful and famous. Ministerial Association closes its year with a May 10 luncheon in Atlantic hosted by A. D. Beckhart and C. W. Hohanshel t, inviting nearby pastors and wives for a symposium on social life, safety, and hindering agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gillespie
Gillespie
Standard Voting Machine Company
Rochester
New York
Interdenominational Ministerial Association
Atlantic
A. D
Beckhart
Pres. C. W
Hohanshelt
Secy
Maxwell to Erect Store Building in Berea
Bert Maxwell long associated with Berea business purchases land and awards contract for a new general merchandise store. He previously ran businesses with brother H. J. Maxwell and left Perry F. Hate’s operation, now sold to EH. A. Smart. Local note mentions bananas sale and W. B. Flagg returning from a land trip to Utah and Washington with skepticism about a Heber project. He also bought land near Kennewick, Washington, where O. W. Rich is located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Maxwell
Berea
Araund
H. J. Maxwell
Perry F. Hate
EH. A. Smart
Anita Tribune
W. B. Flagg
Utah
Washington
Heber
Kennewick
Wash
O. W. Rich
Restaurant Business for Sale in Live Town
Restaurant business for sale with good established trade, stock and fixtures. Call at News office for details. Also seeking middle aged woman or competent girl to assist in general housework and dining room or cooking at Wiota Hotel in Wiota Iowa. Patronize American Shining Parlor and Pantorium. No. 14th St. Roy H. Higgs, Proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiota
Iowa
4Th St
Roy Hhdghs
Rock Island boosts through freight rate to 25 percent
H Rattenberg president of the Atlantic Northern and Southern with A H Jorgenson and Martin Esbeck said Rock Island Railroad agreed to raise the through freight percentage to 25 percent after talks in Chicago. The higher rate would add about 5000 dollars annually to A N S revenues without extra cost and may double when an extension is built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8. Rattenberg
Atlantic, Northern & Southern
A. H. Jorgenson
Martin Esbeck
Chicago
Rock Island
A. N
Unpaid Bills and Local Real Estate Notes
A Griswold American item reports Roy Willett leaving the moving picture show business to take a locomotive fireman position with the U P railroad at switch headquarters in Norfolk Nebraska. Mrs Willett remains with her parents in Griswold as the couple relocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willett
Griswold
Roy Willett
U. P
Norfolk
Neh
Hair cut and shave ad and marriage notice in Griswold
A fragment from Griswold American notes a hair cut and shave offer at Sweeney's in Atlantic and mentions Wm Petite as an Auburn demonstrator, plus a marriage at the LeFleur home between Miss Jessie LeFleur and Walter Johnson. It also promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea from Atlantic Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antos
Wm. Petite
Atlantic
Griswold
L. A. Coecklin
Auburn Auto
Petite
Auburn Company
Griswold American
Jessie LeFleur
Walter Johnson
L. C. LeFleur
V. M. Elston
Lewis
Pineules Fight Backache and Kidneys Booster
Pineules relieve backache rheumatism fatigue and various kidney disease symptoms. They act as a general tonic boosting strength and health. Price fifty cents and one dollar. Sold by Palmer & Co. Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solrow
Paluer & Co
Juniors to Entertain Seniors at Atlantic High Next Friday
Invitations issued for the annual commencement party by the Juniors of Atlantic High School. The event will be held Friday evening at 108 West Ninth Street, home of Jack Porterfield, and features a social calendar with bridge, refreshments, and the hoped for formal celebration. The card includes guests Mrs. Milo Smith of Council Bluffs and other local society members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Porterfield
West Ninth Street
F. W. Porterfield
The
Karte Gesselschaft
Milo Smith
Council Bluffs
Prospect hole yields fine canel coal bonanza claim
What was thought to be state taken from the prospect hole proved to be high quality cannel coal. A sample burned readily in Noyes' stove Friday night, indicating a hot, efficient fire. The company envisions a bonanza if they retrieve coal from two veins, one four and a half feet at 172 feet depth and a six foot vein at about 200 feet. Lewis remains on the map, per Lewis Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes
Lewis
Fire destroys Blakesley farm house near Thayer
A dwelling on C. M. Blakesley’s farm near Thayer, occupied by John Krittenbrink, was destroyed by fire last week. The origin is unknown. It was insured for $600, about half the real value. Anita Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Blakesley
Thayer
Town
John Krittenbrink
Anita Tribune
Bride and Groom Arrive After Creston Wedding
Harry Dinges and his bride wed at Creston Monday night arrived in the city yesterday to receive congratulations from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dinges
Bride
Creston
City
Mr E Kensington House Methodist Kensington Meeting
Mr E Kensington will hold The Methodist Kensington at the parsonage Monday afternoon March 10. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. E. Kensington
Methodist Kensington
Six room dwelling near business district for sale
Frame house with six rooms located one block from the business district, featuring a good barn and yard. Asking price is $2000 for immediate purchase. Inquiries to this office.
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Relief
A vintage drug advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for headache, constipation, and kidney troubles promising strength and wellness. It markets tea or tablets at 35 cents through Atlantic Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Atlantic Drug Co
Hollister's
Rocky Mountain
What's Doing Down Anita Way
Anita area notes list residents moving into Frank Worthing and H L Moore properties, new school staff rehires, travel plans, repairs, and ongoing building in Anita Iowa. Several locals visited relatives, a restaurant closing, and farmers resuming spring work amid mild weather and crop prospects. Includes numerous personals and community updates with names such as John Lafferty Nelse Johnson Maude Stillwell Zoe Hamilton Dee Bell Oliver Wagner B J Blanchard Royes Forshay O C Conley and Frank Worthing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Stillwell
Des Moines
Monroe Dustin
Washington
Kas
Anita
Mary M. Dustin
Dee Bell
Audubon
William James
Worthing
Anderson Bell
Casey
Oliver Wagner
Walnut
B. J. Blanchard
Alta Harsh
Misa Zoe Hamilton
B.D. Forshay
Royes
Omaha
New Jersey
J. D. Young
BH. M. Blakesley
Greenfield
Thayer
Iowa
Charles M. Blakesley
Wm. McCue
Cedar Rapids
Charles Morgan
Townsend Farm
Geo.Jewett
F. H. Sears
Massena
Henry T. Chapin
Grinnell
Will Spence
O. C. Conley
Frank Worthing
William Bear
Q M. Bovee
Mat Madsen
Extra
Lee van Alyke
East Main Street
Becker
Will Pote
North Anita
German Evangelical Church Sunday Schedule Card
The German Evangelical Church announces Sunday school at 9.46 a m and preaching service at 10 30 a m The Young People's Society meets at 2 p m G F Braun P
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Evangelical Church
Young People's Society
G. F. Braun
Two Businesses Consolidate In Local Market Move
The grocery stock once owned for Griswold by West and West and recently acquired by C. W. West has been sold to Frank Newton. Newton will move the large stock into the newly acquired stock and operate business in the West building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
West & West
C. W. West
Frank Newton
West Building
Seed corn for sale at Botna Valley Seed Co
Seed corn for sale featuring six leading varieties white and yellow and both early and late types. Contact Harry and Late at phone number 122 or visit Botna Valley Seed Co for details and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Botna Valley Seed CO
Lewis
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Hines
Gilmore City
Richard
Mark Hewitt
Cass County Sunday School
Asso
Lewis On
R. B. King
Fred Ticknor
Art Pigg
E. Ripley
James Myers
Ripley
Fort Morgan
Colo
Pipp
Roy Warrior
Nellie Slocum
Hdna
Lucy Hendry
Bridgewater
A. H. Millen
Dora Hickman
Mt. Etna
Henry Coleman
Arthur Krauth
Coakley Hospital
A.B. Holmes
Fontanella
Usete Cousing
Henry Colman
Chas. R. Robinson
Nebraska
Kangaes
Beard
A. J. Gillespie
Standard Company
Schiappacasse’s
Edward Higgins
J. S. Carlyle
W. Elliott
Dorothy J. Hees
Grinwold
Pace Sour
Broodt
Wif
Eugene D. Hylatt
Sweney’s
N. G
Atlintic High School
Ith
Porterfiehl
B. R. Wasson
Owls
Messrs. and Mesdames H. K. Williams
A. M Petite
W. A. McWaid
Goodly Tower
Evgenia
Anita, In
John Lafferty
Fifth and
Maple Streets
Nelse Johnsons
H. L. Moore
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