Local notes from County and Vicinity
County and vicinity society items list outings visits church work and travel among residents. Mentions Scott Foster Rev Chambers Cole Nordman Clint Foster Alton Lighty Harrison family Marsh Lowe and wife Charley Bartles Herbert Allen John Gingery Fred Warren Rev Chambers Jas Warren O I Becker Wm Gingery H F Everitt E D Patterson Chas Gingery Bennie Siegfried Jake Adams Joe Marsh Ed Long Wm Howard Minnie Marsh Clarence Johnson Ollie Cranston John Cranston and others. Public sale announced by J Lias Johnson on Jesse Cranston farm near Galion February 16 with goods stock and machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Foster
Herbert Allen
John Gingery
Fred Warren
Rev. Chambers
Jas. Warren
O.I. Becker
Wm. Gingery
Ballard
H. F. Everitt
F. L. Lighty
Ranaway
E. D. Patterson
Chas
Gingery
E. Gingery
Bennie Siegfried
Cambridge
Lafayette
Ind
Jake Adams
Joe Marsh
Maine
Wm. Hyndman
Berg
Wm. Howard
Minnie Marsh
Cumberland
Clarabelle Johnson
Ollie Cranston
John Cranston
Atlantic
Preston
Howard Lampkin
Lias Johnson
Jesse Cranston
Galion
Cumberland News Briefs and Local Notes
Mr Boots shipped a car of fat cattle to Chicago. Geo Arnold of Massena transacted business here. Dr Weaver and wife dined with Wm Atchison family. Jake Smith returned from the north east after a month with his parents. Mrs L L Durham left for Webster City to tend her ill daughter Templeman. Rev Jones returned from Seymour. his wife and daughter accompanied him. A correction re Banner publication was issued. Educational meeting at the high school drew strong attendance. Mrs Smith’s class drill was omitted due to her sister’s illness south of Massena. Frank Rowell finished husking corn. Bear Gear shows support for Edna township. measles in area. Albert Krause moves machinery to his west farm. L D Marsh moving surplus grain in spring. Gov Atkinson’s daughters ill with measles. many convalescing. McCarthy and Evans attended Bear Grove business. Acknowledgment of R B Marker’s reply to Chas Bittman in the Democrat. J W Buttonoff from near Milford negotiating to move to Hanovah Marah estate. possible Bear Grove relocation. Editorial note pokes at Standard editor over choir gum chewing during prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Boots
Chicago
Geo. Arnold
Massena
Our Town
Dr. Weaver
Wm. Atchison
Jake Smith
North East
Frank Rowell
Bear
Edna
Albert Krause
L. D. Marsh
Gov. Atkinson
Pleasant Township Community Notes and Movements
Ray Vanmeter is very sick. J W Snyder sold cattle last week. G W Knox of Extra visits friends. M Kneeley family plan Atlantic as future home. Welsh and Son move Henry Miller shoes to old stand. Fred Smith returns from Nebraska rusticating trip. Perry Sanborn buys a farm near Pilot Grove Montgomery county. J P Huntsman moves harness shop near Griswold bank. Bert Walters Sunday in Anita. Ed Wilcox returns to Griswold and aims to start a jewelry shop in Tinsley building. Ad Adams plans a Texas trip by special car with nine others to run it. Fifteen days to go and a continuous return passage. Griswold learns Ed Wilson home and outbuildings six to seven miles southeast burned Friday night, origin traced to a feed cooker. Occupants unaware until fire was well under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Vanmeter
J. W. Snyder
G. W. Knox
Extra
M. Kneeley
Atlantic
Welsh & Son
Henry Miller
Fred Smith
Nebraska
Perry Sanborn
Pilot Grove
Montgomery County
J.P. Huntsman
Bank of Griswold
Bert Walters
Anita
Ed .Wilcox
Griswold
Tinsley
R. Kirwin
Ad Adams
Texas
Ed Wilson
Local notices and social rounds in Des Moines district
J C Dahl attended court most of the week while J W Fulton and daughter visited town. F J Macomber and son Frank went to Des Moines. Willie Kenedy and Bernard Bohling toured Atlantic. Dr Taylor visited as guest of Rev Kneedy. Uncle Billy Wells recovering from grip. Park Disbrow plans to build on his corner lot once weather allows. H D Sheets bought the Stone building on Main Street for spring occupancy. Minnie Krise returned from Oakland after visiting Bert Lynch. Ed Link moved into Bert Harris property. Frank Casad went to Atlantic to meet wife and daughter from Oakland. AYPS C EB organized at Church of Christ with town members taking active interest. C L Coons returned from Oakland after aiding union revival. meetings continue with Rev Evans and Kneedy. large audiences nightly. Odd Fellows hosted at Jne Bates home to present an easy chair to Grandfather Bates, a 58-year member, with attendees including Milton Funk, John Blaikley, W J Woodward, R C Kenedy, J H Baker, Geo Carr, F J Macomber, G W B Fletcher, R K Okell, Henry Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Dahl
J. W. Fulton
F. J. Macomber
Frank
Des Moines
Masters Willie Kenedy
Bernard Bohling
Atlantic
Dr. Taylor
Kneedy
Billy Wells
Park Disbrow
H. D. Sheets
Main Street
Minnie Krise
Oakland
Bert Lynch
Ed Link
Bert Harris
Frank Casad
Ay.p.s. C. EB
Church of Christ
C. L. Coons
Evans
Jne Bates
Grandfather Bates
Mr. Bates
Order
Milton Funk
John Blaikley
W. J. Woodward
R. C. Kenedy
J. H. Baker
Geo. Carr
G. W. B. Fletcher
R. K. Okell
Henry Myers
Marne Items Report Local Activity and Church Talks
Marne notes show six loads of stock shipped this week by local buyers and several residents visiting Atlantic. Rev E E Reed preached at the Presbyterian church while revival efforts begin at Buck Creek. A bank adds a steel fireproof chest with a double lock design, and Mrs Dunham returns from Chicago after a six week visit.
Local notes recount church social and community visits in Anita
A lively Anita page lists church guest Rev C J Nutt and a thrice welcomed parsonage gathering. It notes Floyd Fowler ill with lung fever, travels of Prof Harrison, and several local families visiting relatives in Stuart Atlantic Red Oak Columbus Junction and Corning. Two Anita public schools close for measles break. Obituaries mention Mr George Marr. A masquerade ball and a merry company are described with multiple local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Fowler
H. P. Harrison
Our City
Maude Glass
Atlantic
Bertha Blakesley
H. L. Boatright
Stuart
Anita
Geo. Boatwright
H. L. Boatwright
Petty-Asay
Geo. Marr
Maud Bailey
Fannie Cox
Adair
Mabel Shearer
Red Oak
Amy Boyd
Columbus Junction
Madge Worthing
Ed. Shrader
Byron
Corning
Nelle Hutton
D. B. Forshay
Maude Baily
Sam Dufford
Muriel
Harriet Major
Vinnie Kina
Eva Lattig
Edith Irving
Mattie Baker
Roy
Ross Townsend
Robert Weston
William Bangham
Clarae Palmer
Frank Blood
Robert Ar
Lorah notes and local items from the burg
Dr Emmert and Win Nichols visited Lorah while John Duvall sold his farm to Mr Gearhart at forty four dollars per acre. Rex Gentle neared pneumonia amid regional travel. Jerry Connell buried his second child as others suffer diphtheria. A Sunday School convention is planned at the church with Henry Reed and Ferguson. Charley Willis and a companion sold dry goods in large chunks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Emmert
Lorah
Burg
John Duvall
Joe Hastings
Sarah
O. L. Green
Jerry Connell
Henry Reed
Ferguson
Charley Willis
Grove social notes highlight regional moves and visits
Mr. Knop shelled corn last week. P. Bigelow sold wheat last Monday. G. EB Link was in this region last Mr. Brown moved north of Atlantic. J.M. Matthews plans to move to Bear Grove soon. Ira Soper bought a fine team of horses last week. Mrs. Hughart of Idaho is visiting Grove City relatives. C. H. Acker returned to Chicago after visiting home folks. Clarence Brackett of Nebraska is visiting friends here. Mr. and Mrs. 8. Bishop dined in this neighborhood last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Corbett passed Grove Sunday evening toward Lorab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knop
P. Bigelow
G. EB. Link
Mr. Brown
Atlantic
J.M. Matthews
Bear Grove
Ira Soper
Hughart
Idaho
Grove City
C. H. Acker
Chicago
Clarence Brackett
Nebraska
8. Bishop
Local notes recount town happenings and travels
Mrs Henry Bourk suffered grip last week. Adams county man Mr Larson hosted a show in school house No 5 Saturday. Chas KE Reed served as juror in Atlantic. Wax and Milford churches reported successful meetings with many conversions. Mrs Fritz Saemisch remains in Atlantic but improving. Linderman and Peterson brought home two stallions bought at Indianola. Herman Dolch plans Texas trip with Griswold crowd. Adolph Lenz from near Hastings Nebraska visiting Griswold. Father Abban had dizziness but recovery underway. Mrs Henry Miller improving enough to walk on crutches. M Y Langestine to return to Illinois after visiting Griswold and Atlantic. Local papers target Levi Mountain with unwarranted criticism. community stands by him. Mrs Christian Fisher of near Milford died Saturday after brief illness. funeral planned in Illinois/Northern Iowa, with son Henry, a cripple, in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bourk
Larson
Adams County
Chas. KE. Reed
Atlantic
Wax
Milford Ihhurches
Fritz Saemisch
Atlanttic
Wm. Linderman
Peterson
Orought
Christian Fisher
Milford
Ilinois
Iowa
Henry
Local notes reflect health moves and town life
Mrs. H. G. Gorton is quite ill. Chas Armstrong plans a move to Nebraska. McComber handled Atlantic business. Col H. M. Elliott will occupy mill property after March 1. Murdock recovers from grip. Roberts enters stock business with Albright. Singing class advances despite the Standard. Nellie Jones visits Council Bluffs. Club dance praised by attendees. Earl Jacklin wintering here plans to leave for Arizona in two weeks. Mrs. K. T. Murdock visits daughter south of town. Rishel returns from Council Bluffs to see ailing father. Maud Moon enters high school. Schools praised. patrons welcome. Mesdames Conrad and Yonnder visit school Monday. Two boys caught playing marbles on Sunday with hickory nuts. Water pipes burst causing city trouble. water shut off without notice. Union meetings continue at Deciples church led by Evans and Kneedy. Rev Coons returns home. Mr Biglow from Whiting IA now employed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Gorton
Chas Armstrong
Nebraska
F. J. McComber
Atlantic
Col
H. M. Elliott
K. T. Murdock
Geo. Roberts
W. W. Albright
Nellie Jones
Council Bluffs
Earl Jacklin
Arizona
Emery Woodward
J.C. Rishel
Maud Moon
Fairview
Mesdames Conrad
Yonnder
Deciples
Evans
Elder Kneedy
Rev
Coons
Biglow
Whiting
Iowa
Parsons Drug Store
Downs, Bros
Lingering La Grippe Cough Cured at Last
Mr G Vacher of 167 Osgood Street Chicago reports his wife suffered a severe grippe and lingering cough. After using Foley's Honey and Tar her cough was cured by one bottle. Available at Vic Emmert & Co and F Parson & Co for 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Vacher
Osgood St
Chicago
Foley
Vic Emmert & Co
F. Parson & Co
Atlantic masquerade to aid band at opera house
Local items note a grand masquerade at the opera house Friday to raise funds for the Atlantic City Band, which owes about 600 for uniforms music and instruments. Several residents, including Abe Block Fred Palmer and many others, are noted in daily movements and local travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Opera House
Knights of Maccabees Leader Visits Des Moines Tent
State Commander L M Thomas tours Atlantic tent detailing degree work and new paraphernalia. Ten candidates welcomed. a larger class to be initiated at a Wednesday review in the AOUW hall. Atlantic tent, now second in benevolent order strength, eyes growth and a campaign ahead. Thomas to Oakland next week to enlist Knights there. Also, a fanciful incident over Japanese mice ends with Grulke facing larceny charges and vowing to fight the accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Thomas
Des Moines
Knights of Maccabees
Atlantic Tent
Hoking
School of Instructions
A.O. U. W. Hall
Alantic
United States
Thomas
Oakland
Sir Knights of Oakland
Runaway Wife Opens at Opera House with Free Gallery Entry
The Irving-French Comedy company opens a three night engagement at the opera house presenting a 4 act comedy The Runaway Wife with high class specialties and new views. On Monday ladies are admitted free with an escort and one paid reserved seat. Prices: lower floor 80 cents gallery 20 cents and under 12 gallery 10 cents. Seats go on sale Friday at Palmer Findley’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
French
Atlantic
Palmer & Findley’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Five Mile Grove
Pleasant Township
Marne
Blakeslee
Arthur Meredith
Walnut
Bell
Kerr and
Groat
E. E. Reed
Prof
Johnson
C. F. Dunham
Mr. Findley
Daisy Dean
Mae Findley
J.C. Stewart
Grand Jury
L. H. Humphrey
Buck Creek
A. T. Powell
C. H. McClees
E. Dunham
Jessie Worthington
Meed
Hood
Eustoca
Parilla
C.J. Nutt
M. P. Church
Coop
GROVE
Lyman
M. Y. Langestine
Inlinois
Peter Eppelshiemer
Philip
Levi Mountain
Board of Supervisors
Sand
Mr. Mountain
Uesday
Abe Block
Omaha
Fred Palmer
City
Mrs. Porter
Coal Palace
R. C. Kennedy
Lewis
Joe Wanzel
Harlan
C. M. Myers
Willard
Avoca
J.C. Bryant
Ralph Maclean
Joe Turner
Viota
Otto Eggere
Mrs. Simonton
Casey
Kemp
H. G. Weber
Indianola
Atlantic Band
Link Eaton
J. W. Wright
A. J. Burton
Hancock
Dempsey
Geo. Porter
Grace Dunham
Edith Campbell
Dr. Hess
Gee. Schultz
Fred Schultz
Margaret Langenstein
Philip Eppelsheimer
Freeport
Lizzie Guttenfelder
G. A. R. Hall
AID
Sherif Hill
Emma Schoef
Clarinda
W. It
Strickling
Elgin
Kas
J. F. Byers
J. S. Goss
Marshalltown
Woodmen Grand Lodge
J. D. Young
Jerry Todd
Virginia
Neb
Nebraska City
Tecumseh
Daighter
Geo. Winston
Smith
Supreme Court
John Carson
Colorado Springs
Colo
OPERA
Irving French
Zetterberg
Liston Collins
Albert Grulke
Collins
White
Grulke
Sen
Hattie Curtis
Burton
Mame Porterfield
Ralph Bailey
Mary Gaffney
Winifried Bell
Lilian Hutton
Anne Kolb
Lena Jensen
Ada Neff
Martha Anderson
J. O. Wilken
Walnut Street
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