County and Vicinity News Briefs Sayings and Notices
District items report eight hogs killed by lightning near county and vicinity Saturday night. Names include Frank Stonacher of Lewis seen in Bear Grove Sunday and John Boller with daughter Diy ing friends in Galion last week. Minnie and Rose Marsh shopping in Cumberland Monday. Mace Hebing returned from Des Moines Saturday for summer vacation. Amanda Wissler visited Tabor Saturday with Miss Shedon. Irwin unlikely to try again after initial failure. Republican primary at Center schoolhouse Saturday 13th at 8 PM. Children’s exercises at Fletcher Chapel Sunday evening June 14 at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dealy
Frank Stonacher
Lewis
Bear Grove
John Boller
Galion
Minnie
Rose Marsh
Cumberland
Mace Hebing
Des Moines
Amanda Wissler
Miss Shedon
Tabor
Irwin
Center Schoolhouse
Flétcher Chapel
Lorain and vicinity rural notes and weather chatter
Local notes report cold corn weather, water supply adequate, lumber being hauled for hay shed, plasterers at Ike Jensen’s, corn plowing after showers, republican primary upcoming, Presbyterian minister from Maine preached, Rock Island railroad scouting depot site, Dr Butler visiting Sarah, church attendance mix, creamery delayed, Ike Jensen on horseback, barn lumber moving Monday, Larah school back in full swing, river low and whooping cough subsiding, real estate perceived to have depreciated after flood at Bull Creek area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bede
Ike Jensen
Maine
Lorah
H. W. Howard
Cumberland
John Gentle
Rock Island Railroad Company
J.C. Hansen
Brayton
Larah
Bull Creek
Atlantic
Baby Girl Born To A Gaylord Couple In June
WIOTA notes a baby daughter born June 8 to Mr. and Mrs. A. Gaylord. News items mention James Ballentine’s baby illness, John L. Sullivan passing through town, Hollis family activity, property work by Reed for Clark Charlie, and visitors from Anita. Storms caused crop damage east of here and later rain and hail damaged lights and filled cellars. Mrs. Ballentine’s illness continues as Hollis brothers arrive from Perry.
Atlantic and area social notes and visits
ANITA Mrs S W Woods spent Sunday in Atlantic. Charles Russell was an Atlantic visitor Thursday. W C Moyer of Atlantic was in our city Wednesday. B B Ferryman and F P Worthing Sundayed in our city. Mrs H S Jones and daughter Avis returned home Friday. Miss Avis Petty was an Adair visitor last Friday and Saturday. KK R Boyd and wife start for Colorado Springs Thursday June 11. Mrs E E Major and daughter Hattie went to Iowa City Friday to visit friends. Mrs D B Forshay and sons returned from a pleasant visit in Atlantic Friday. Rev Abraham a Persian gave a very interesting talk at the Congregational church Sunday evening. Mrs F P Worthing and son Forest of Atlantic are visiting Mrs M K Worth and other relatives in the city. Miss Louise Blakesley attended the Christian Endeavor District Convention at Logan Thursday Friday and Saturday. John Harrison who has been clerking for Younker Bros of Des Moines for some time is home spending his vacation. Mr Edgar Avery of Fort Collins Colorado visited his cousins Mrs E R Boyd and the Misses Worthing a couple of days last week. Girl from the country for light house work G11 East Fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ballentine
A. Gaylord
John L. Sullivan
D. Hollis
SN. Reed
Clark Charlie
Benton Township
Alden
Exline
Anita
Ladies’ Aid Society
Taylor's Hall
S. W. Woods
Atlantic
Charles Russell
W. C. Moyer
Our City
B.B. Ferryman
F. P. Worthing
H.S. Jones
Avis
Avis Petty
Adair
KK. R. Boyd
Colorado Springs
E. E. Major
Hattie
Iowa City
D. B. Forshay and Sons
Abraham
Congregational Church
Son Forest
M. K. Worth
Louise Blakesley
Christian Endeavor
Logan
John Harrison
Younker Bros
Des Moines
Edgar Avery
Fort Collins
Colorado
E.R. Boyd
Worthing
W.N. Peters
Henry Smith
Jerry Murnan
W. A. Moore
Chicago
G. Kimersley
Mark Byrnie
Lewis
L. E. Disbrow
Omaha
Elton Roberts
Bert Orton
Otis Hardenburg
George H
Downer
Elgin
L. W. Wheeler
Mertie
Emerson
Ethel Richardson
Morse
Hayden
Hopper
Church of Christ
Nellie Miller
Red Oak
Cass County
Peter Hopley
Fulton
Odd Fellows
Maud Ward
Crystal Lake
J. T. Pierce
Boone
Iowa
St. Louis
N. McClintock
Pacific Coast
Dr. Fulton
Jones
Macomber
Weather, people, and town notes in Lewis and area
Friday's rain was the heaviest in years. Local residents attend church events, cattle shipments, and garden boasts as families plan visits to Omaha and Chicago. A marriage license was issued to C L Eakin and Alice Howard. Des Moines wedding of Miss May Fleming Ruff and Dr E F Johnson described with simple ceremony and large reception.
Resolutions for Daisy A. Odem Beloved Sister Remembrance
Sunday school and Epworth League offer resolutions in memory of Daisy A. Odem who died May 27, 1896. The notes praise her cheerful kindness as a Christian worker, her resignation to suffering, and the lasting inspiration she provided. They express sorrow at her loss, sympathy for the husband and family, and hope her example will be a blessing. A copy to the husband and parents is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Creek M. Bs
Epworth League
Daisy A. Odem
Winerras
Church
Sabbath School
Sunday School
Th H. Laantz
Ruru Joyer
Mus
J. M. Triplerr
Reading Circle District 12 Discusses Seven Laws of Teaching
In Casa County, the Reading Circle District 12 met June 6 in the county superintendent’s office. Miss Della Lamb presided as members read Longfellow quotes and explored Gregory’s Seven Laws of Teaching, focusing on the learner and language. Discussions by Miss Russell, Miss Conner, Miss Wakefield, Miss Johnson, Miss Henderson, Miss Potter, and Supt. Newcomb covered attention types, lesson selection, and the role of language and vocabulary in learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casa County Reading Circle
Della Lamb
Longfellow
Gregory
Conner
Washington Township
Wakefield
Grove Township
Johnson
Pymosa Township
Miss Potter
Supt. Newcomb
Neve
Alice Hopper
Atlantic
Synthetic reading method praised for rural schools
The article extols the synthetic system to teach phonetics, arguing it helps children decode words and aids future dictionary work. It notes practical benefits for rural schools, requires diligent record keeping, and sets teacher standards and weekly plans. Officers for the next meeting and assignments are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Boyle
Miss Potter
Circle No. 12
Grove Township
Pymosa
Washington
City Council Meets in Special Session and Census Plans
The Atlantic city council met in special session with all members present. They planned a morning inspection of Bull creek to assess water flow. The Green Bay Lumber Co. bill for 203.45 was read and approved. Needles moved to appoint an additional man to assist B L Garretson with the city census, approved. Duval was also appointed to assist in completing the census. The meeting adjourned after further discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull Creek
Green Bay Lumber Co
Needles
B. L. Garretson
Atlantic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lorain and Vicinity
Ed Prather
Glen
Wiota
Wm. McMillan
Shelby
Mrs. Potter
Mrs. Watson
James E. Bruce
J. B. Swinburne
A. Lastine
C. Willis
Lowry
Boulder, Colo
Jacob Borens
C. L. Eakin
Alice Howard
Bill Forsythe
Griswold
Grace Gordon and Son
Pueblo
Colo
Jim Tumbieson
Fred Hoagland
Palmer & Findley’s
J. W. Brown
Iowa State University
Ned Hodgkins
Harley Trapp
Ward Hobart
Cripple Creek
P. L. Appleman
Child
Rev. Wickersham
Moody
P. FE. O. Sisterhood
W. L. Witter
Birch Street
C.F. Dirks
C. H. Powell
Will Reed
E. BE. Read
Corning
Anna Griffith
Chas
Vernom
White
Alex. Hyndman
Old Ireland
The
Atlantic High School Alumni Association
Curtis & Follett
Herman Denberger
Bureau Junction
Colfax
Wash
United Presbyterian Church Association
Dawson
Ayer
C. C. Smith
Massena
Maggie Craven
Enid Swepston
Emma Sturdivan
Alice Downy
Maggie Downey
Chas Lederer
New York World
Ninth District
ComraptEs
H. G. Curtis
Congress
Frank P. H. Dary
J. S. Peesswan
Silas Wilson
N. J
May Ruff
May Fleming Ruff
E. F. Johnson
Timothy Reeves
Ruff
Mr. Johnson
Barney
Ninth Street
Park and Center
Miss Ruff
Mt. Vernon
Musical College
Highland Park College
Boston Conservatory
Charles
Thaddeus Rulf
Drake University
Reading Circle
Pade Mang
E. W. Peterson
Variety Store
W. R. Strickling
Chestnut St
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