County News Roundup with Local Incidents and Meetings
John Pelzer's horses bolted while hauling hogs to Griswold causing a broken wagon tongue but no injuries or property damage. Cris Boos visits Noble from Avoca and plans future business. Road supervisors urge farmers to trim weeds. Rev J H Bauernfeind returns from Waterloo after a lightning jolt left him momentarily senseless but uninjured. Noble Township Reading Circle program details plus lesson topics. Local students listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pelzer
Griswold
Cris Boos
Avoca
Noble
J. H. Bauernfeind
Waterloo
Noble Township Reading Circle
Noble Township Teachers Reading Circle
Alice Mountain
Maud Baer
Edith Read
Club of Debating Society
Esther Kilpatrick
Lara Jarvis
Kagew
Anna Romig
Washington township notes and political rumors in fall season
Road work advances while plowing finishes. N. D. Winston loses a horse last week. J. White rents J. E. Bailey land. Bailey family visited Bear Grove. Republican events held in Atlantic with D. A. Winston and Elmer Livingston in attendance. Robi Shearer and Martin shopped in Atlantic. Tim McEniry ships large grain loads to Atlantic. Locals plan a Sunday school picnic near Maine. Tim Morrissey may run for justice of the peace after a possible nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D. Winston
J. White
J. E. Bailey
Bailey
Bear Grove
Washington Township
D. A. Winston
Atlantic
Robi. Shearer
Martin
Elmer Livingston
Atantic
Tim McEniry
Washington
Maine
Tim Morrissey
Justice of the Peace
WIOTA News Roundup and Community Notices
WIOTA reports several visits as Alma Brooks travels to Farragut to see an aunt and Bernice Campbell visits Cumberland relatives. Pearl Hastings from Pymosa township visited local friends. Minnie Griffith of Kankakee, Illinois visits F. B. Fitch family. An Epworth League ice cream social is set for Wednesday August 26 at Aunt Sade Jameson’s home. Local residents and groups mentioned include George Gordimer Wm Dietrich Harlow Cotton Roy Lamoreaux George Ragan Roy Burtrum Lucy Buckley May Tabor and Molly Burtrum. Good Templars held a silver medal contest at LO OF ball with five contestants. Viola Hemphill, 12, won. Ice cream followed. Officers installed by John Kirk L D Zed Coomes C T Emma Campbell V T Adelina Jordan Chap Wm Murphy Sec Eva Murphy F 8 Ed Roe Treas Mrs Campbell $8 J T Susie Murray D M Emma Murray guard Ode Allen Sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Cannon
Alma Brooks
Farragut
Bernice Campbell
Cumberland
Pearl Hastings
Pymosa Township
Minnie Griffith
Kankakee
F. B. Fitch
Sade Jameson
Epworth League
George Gordimer
Wm. Dietrich
Harlow Cotton
Roy Lamoreaux
George Ragan
Roy Burtrum
Lucy Buckley
May Tabor
Molly Burtrum
Ritties
Lewis
Good Templars
LO. O. F
Viola Hemphill
John Kirk
Zed Coomes
C. T
Emma Campbell
V. T
Adelina Jordan
Wm. Murphy
Eva Murphy
Ed Roe
Treas
Mrs. Campbell
J. T
Susie Murray
D. M
Emma Murray
Ode Allen
Local notes and society items from Anita Iowa
Anita Mrs Ed Fitch is reported quite sick. Numerous visits and returns home mark a busy period with people from Colfax Logan Des Moines Auburn Omaha and Adair. Baseball game Anita Perry ended 4 to 5 after twelve innings. McKinley Hobart club organized with officers J K Bruce S A Warthing C M Myers KE S Hoyt R S Keith treasurer. Sunday School procession led by Anita Cornet Band marched to H L Browns despite threatening clouds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Fitch
E. F
Bessie Stone
Katie Jenkins
Denver
C. A. Russell
J. L. Cater
J. E. Bruce
Colfax
Charles Tracey
Leon Voorhees
C. M. Blakesley
Engleman
Logan
Des Moines
Amy
Earl Hopkins
Adair
G. F. Marr
Our City
Grace Mart
Auburn
Omaha
Neb
Epworth League
Geo. Petty
Hannah Boyle
Zaela Briggs
U. P
F. O. Worthing
J. J. Brewer
Ruby
Mae
Della Morgan
Ollie Conley
Anita
Perry
Iowa
McKinley and Hobart
J. K. Bruce
A. Warthing
C. M. Myers
Secondice
KE. S. Hoyt
Keihh
Congregational
Beecher Grove Picnic Brightens Nodaway Valley Reunion
West of town at Beecher Grove an all day picnic drew many locals. The sunny, warm day featured photo portraits by W H Dinsmore and a district Sunday school convention planned for Reno next Sunday August 30 with many schools expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher Grove
W.H. Dinsmore
W. H. Read
Grant
Reno
Brighton News Briefs Include Local Visits and Social Life
Jason Pellett of Maine was seen in these parts Thursday. Mr Smith and daughter of Atlantic visited Tom Jane's one day last week. Brighton Republicans attended a speech in Atlantic Thursday afternoon. Della and Fiona Lamb of Five Mile Grove visited Harry Weber’s last week. Two local ladies plan to invest in harness and fly net business soon. Mavel Herbert passed through Thursday with a wagon of wind. Harry Stevens started a circus on his eastern township farm but attendance has been light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Pellett
Maine
Mr. Smith and Daughter
Atlantic
Tom Jane
Brighton
Della
Fiona Lamb
Five Mile Grove
Harry Webber
Mavel Herbert
Harry Stevens
Cumberland News Roundup of Local Happenings
Lawheads will go to Missouri Tuesday. Mrs. Breneman visiting relatives in Atlantic. Ice cream and cake at Christian church Saturday evening. Clark Pigsley and Isse Gordinier went to Atlantic Sunday. Harvey Reed claims property owned by JasDrenner. Local folks attended Republican rally in Atlantic. Y P S C E free entertainment Saturday evening. W F McCormick returned from Iowa Christian convention. Y P S C E presented Cassius Lawhead a Bible Sunday. McKinley Hobart club meets Friday evenings. A Bowles purchased property formerly owned by Mrs. John Worthington. Cumberland band added nickle plated altos and drums. McKinley club went to Mas sena Monday to help McKinley cause. Rev D L Dunn of Boone preached at Baptist church. Sunday schools arrange Cass County Sunday School Association meeting Sept 14 and 16 at Christian church. Friends honor G A Hebing on first wedding anniversary with rocksers and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley and Hobart
A. Bowles
Theroperty
John Worthington
Cumberland
McKinley Club
Massena
McKinley
D. L. Dunn
Boone
Iowa
Baptist Church
Cass County Sunday School Association
Christian Church
G. A. Hebing
Grove Neighbors See Routine Week and Local Work
Grove residents report everyday activities including threshing, brick hauling, and visiting. W C Link and Leland Bradbury visited others, while roads require repair. Casper Beekman engaged in tile drainage and sold stock at a Chicago market and attended the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Link
Avoca
Grove
Peter Herbert
Leland Bradbury
Bear Grove
W. W. Dunston
Mason
John Peterson
Otis Hardenburg
W. Hopley
Frank Hopley
Buck Creek
Casper Beekman
Stolen Whip and Cut Lines at Washington Township Meeting
Report notes a whip stolen and lines cut from J J Swarts during a tent gathering. Other items include a Franklin family picnic at Crystal Lake, visits between Atlantic and local residents, Joe Hopley’s visit, a scheduled demo-popular meeting at Center schoolhouse on August 20 with speaking, and strong turnout at a grand Republican meeting with the fall victory framed by a large anticipated majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
I Grove
J.J. Swarts
J. T. Franklin
Crystal Lake
Dua Johnson
Athantic
Ethel
Sophronia Gaylord
Joe Hopley
Lewis
Center School House
Grove
College Notes Brighten Campus With New Music Students
Three new music department students joined Monday as prospects for more enrollments look strong. Mr. Stanley notes good progress from last week and will visit Wichta Anita and Adair this week. The fall term opens with a free musical and elocutionary entertainment. Students seeking boat or home accommodations should contact the college office or Mr. Pike. Mrs Kate M Nell and family of Brayton plan to move to Atlantic unlocking housing for students. Mrs M Riggs and family of Manning and Mr GE Pruitt and family of Hancock will follow suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Wichta
Anita
Adair
Pike
Kate M. Nell
Brayton
Atlantic
M. Riggs
Manning
GE. Pruitt
Hancock
Galion notes and town gossips from Cass county
Local brief recalls residents such as Howard Lamkin and Amy Bollex with visitors from Union township. Reports cover church attendance, Epworth League social, a lecture on Art, dairy and farm events, rail and flyer travel, political club activities, readings, and upcoming funeral services for Charles Northup.
Lorah and Vicinity Newspaper Update
In Lorah and nearby, locals report a bird dog tooth pick shoe craze and new telegraph poles on the line. Dan Rich has been sick for two weeks while Walter Jensen recovers in Atlantic. Republican McKinley Hobart club forms at Central school Aug 28 with Atlantic Glee Club and Buck Creek drum corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorah
Dan Rich
Jake Gains
Chase and Gardner
Brayton
Gardner
Walter Jensen
Atlantic
Emmert
Pymosa Township
Central School
McKinley
Hobart
Atlantic Glee Club
Buck Creek
Local Notes and Social Visits Across Town
Joe Hopley was in town Friday while Miss Effie McCormick visited Atlantic. Owen Worth of Grove and Rod Graham attended Atlantic calls. A small show occurred recently and Ike Temple visited Atlantic. Maggie Hopley spent Sunday in Atlantic. Miltrop and Hanson drove to Walnut. Effie McCormick visited Atlantic Thursday. Otis Hardenburg and wife visited town. M. M. Pusey spoke Friday evening from a Republican standpoint. Fred Reigin of California shook hands with old friends. Lock family of Buck Creek camped at the lake last week. Several residents attended the tent meeting in Atlantic Sunday evening. Ed Shannon, Sam Goss and Sharm Bishop camped at the lake last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Hunt
Crystal Lake
Herald of Omaha
W. H. McCoy
I. J. Macomber
Atlantic
Crystalake
Lom Moreland
Turkey Creek
Roberts
Miss Alreat
Haggard
Nodaway
Lewis
Prof. Beedle
Parker
Jens Sims
Walnut
Theo. Woodward
Dr. Campbell
Harry Morton
Miss Elliott
Kingsley
W. B. Davis
Lakes
W. J. Findley
Richardson
Buck Creekers
Lud
Ed Nelson
Rev
Peter
Messrs
Mesdames Welsh
Lock
Herbert
Welsh
Gentle
Wilson
Sands
Cecil
Joe Hopley
Effe McCormick
Anita
Owen Worth
Grove
Rod Graham
Ike ‘Temple
Republican Club
Maggie Hopley
Messrs Miltrop and
Hanson
Effie McCormick
Otis Hardenburg
M. M. Pusey
Fred Reigin
Cal
Buck Creek
Ed Shannon
Sam Goss
Sharm Bishop
Rowley family to move as principal takes Richland post
S W Rowley and family depart for Richland where he will serve as public schools principal. J F Dawson and family visit L A Dawson while Miss Mira Robinson from Chicago visits. The Blue Line Transfer buys Buss Line. Samonen visits old friends. storage wall damage at Atlantic Canning Co. prepares for later services. Sam Rice Post G A R to attend Charles Northup funeral. Edith Gillespie travels to Red Oak for a party. Streets crossing dry request issued to Atlantic businesses. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ad promotes health. Lem Moreland party injured in buggy accident near bridge. H A Gifford sells pigs Oct 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Rowley
Richland
Rowley
J. F. Dawson
Eurose
Galena
Mira Robinson
Chicago
L. A. Dawson
Francis Arnold
Dr. Arnold
Sam Rice Post G. A. R
Charles Northup
Congregational Church
Edith Gillespie
Red Oak
Smith McPherson
Griswold
Ettie Hedges
Card of Thanks and Various Local Notes
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for ministering to a dying child and offering sympathy to the bereaved Denison family. A picnic party details a day trip from 9 am to the Riffles with chaperones and listed attendees. News items report C. E. Sears & Co. liabilities at 125000 with 40000 mortgage to preferred creditors, Eureka canning factory sale for 4700, and a large local corn packing facility. An Epicor Telegraph letter from D M Reynoxps cuts party ties over silver coinage stance and gold standard, promising continued respect for old associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Sears & Co
Circleville
Eureka
Ill
United States
Epicor Telegraph
D. M. Reynoxps
Ayre's Sarsaparilla praised by druggists nationwide
No complaints have been made by users according to directions and no known case of failure. Hundreds of druggists across the country assert it has afforded benefit and can cure others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futhermore
Petit Jurors and Death Notice of J J Henderson
The September term petit jurors listed include L J Groves Peter Smith J C Reuter Frank D Barnes M Collinge C E Marlow Bert Adams W H Hunt Danl Thomas Wm MecVinna John Krafth A H Talbott Simon Blake L H Soper Frank Upson Chas Brown W S Brenneman Ed Johnson Wm Eppleheirmer T B Scott A H Harris B F Behrens J W Black for Grant Masena etc. Death of J J Henderson longtime Lincoln township farmer died at his Anita home after brief illness aged 43 years 4 months 11 days survived by wife three daughters father one brother two sisters funeral at home conducted by Rev A D Beckhart and Rev C Miller funeral at Evergreen cemetery I O O F to care remaining relatives and friends. Bourke Cockran to Take the Stump and Governor Boies to Speak slated Aug 14 22 in various states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Jurors
L. J. Groves
Bear Grove
Peter Smith
Grant
J. C. Reuter
Pleasant
Frank D. Barnes
Cass
M. Collinge
Massena
C. E. Marlow
Bert Adams
Noble
Emp
Euken
Union
W. H. Hunt
Marne
Dan'l Thomas
Pymosa
Wn. MecVinna
Victoria
John Krafth
A. H. Talbott
Simon Blake
L. H. Soper
Grove
Frank Upson
Chas. Brown
Wiota
Brenneman
Cumberland
Ed. Johnson
Atlantic
Wm. Epplesheimer
T. B. Scott
A. H. Harris
B. F. Behrens
Franklin
J. W. Black
J. J. Henderson
Lincoln Township
Anita
John J. Henderson
Deersfield
H. L. Henderson
Misa Hattie A Gilbaugh
John W. Gilbaugh
A. D. Beckhart
C. ©. Miller
Evergreen Cemetery
Silver Men Buy a Paper Premre S D
The Daily Journal of Premre S D was sold to a company that will publish a free silver paper backing the national Democratic and state Populist ticket. W J Colvin and Don M Johnson will manage the paper. Frederick W Lehman will debate General Weaver on money, meeting ex Governor Boies if possible. The Colorado health board urges permits for travel by invalids. Leprosy rises in Europe with a proposed leprosy hospital in East Prussia. Iowa National Guard camps twelve companies at Pactolus park for a week under Colonel Al Swalm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premre
S. D
Daily Journal
W. J. Colvin
Daily Capitol
Don M. Johnson
Pierre Fairplay
General Weaver
Ottumwa
Frederick W. Lehman
St. Louis
Missouri
Denver
State Board of Health
Colorado
Rep Oak
Iowa National Guards
Pactolus Park
al Swalm
Oskaloosa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nodaway Valley
Lawheads
P. Kolechain
W. C. Link
W. J. Matthew
McAfee
W. Moreland
College Notes
Galion
Howard Lamkin
J. W. Preston
Amy Bollex
Union Township
J.T. Wood
Chris Thuline
Pleasant Township
Cordner
Epworth League of
Fairview
Frank Rowell
Joe Marsh
Ted Blackmore
Blackmore
Fletcher 1 Chapel
M. Byers
C. J. Campbell
C. L. Campbell
F. J. Macomber
Frank Beedle
W. L. Davis
I. F. Baker
Tresurer
Cass Township
Dole
Roll Call
Pestalozzi
Vena Hansen
Miss St. Clair
L. Stoutenberg
Etta Blakely
Eva Jones
Maude Fank
Mae Upson
Mable Gothard
H. M. Pusey
Council Bluffs
Ethel Cohoe
Anna Henderson
B. Morrissey
Harlan
KE. J. Walling
Kansas City
Wilt Frost
Mamie Boyle
Ida Bates
Painter
Wornom
Chas
Clise
J. M. Irmen & Co
Moorh
Weidensee
Chambers
Bert Shoudy
W. A. Burress
Jerry Todd
Oakland
Jacob Bojen
Davyenport
Beard
R. S. Thompson
Hugh Waddell
Katie Bostedo
F. H. Crombie
John Guy
Templeton
Geo
Guy
Carroll
Berrington
Thompson
Bertha Martin
Geo. Ryan
Stuart
Dr. Gothard
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Lorah and Vicinity
Blue Line Transfer Company
Frank Cain
Park
W. M. Samonen
Iowa City
Atlantic Canning Company
Hood
Lem Moreland
R. Moreland
Poland
H. A. Gifford
Frank Denison
Bertha
Fannie Block
Lulu
Lelia Shaw
Charlie Gibbs
Edward Roberts
Isaac Block
Samuel Childs
Bruce Wallace
Willie Wilson
Earl Bailey
Mary Shaw
Mable Marsh
Reena Bailey
Grace Conerd
Edith Block
Mattie Block
Rosyth Steinke
D. M. Reynolds Withdraw
Opera House
Spooner Dramatic CO
Flower Girl
Ra Sents
Pal
Mer & Findley's
H.M. Boorman
Bourke Cockran
New York
Democratic Gold Standard Party
Massachusetts
Ohio
Virginia
Ilinois
Boies
Warerloo
Reinbeck
Europes
Berlin
E. Urbansen
East Prussia
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