Local notes and social glimpses from county and vicinity
W C Link was home Sunday. Mr Matthew's family nearly all been ill. W Hopley shipped a carload of hogs. Oaks visited at James Walker's. Hopley and Link in Griswold last week. Miss Jennie Townsend of Atlantic visited the Hopleys. Republicans held a large caucus turnout. Turner and Mrs Turner visited Mrs Turner's parents at W W Dunston's. Win Reynolds in the Grove Sunday. Born June 9 to Thos Jones and wife a daughter. Everett callers in the Grove. Haying begun with Bernie Carver leading. Rev Crooks seen at armyworm battle grounds. Locusts ruined many young apple trees. J J Gingery rode down from Casey Sunday to visit Sulks between trains. Walnut street butcher sells a mobile shop each Tuesday and Friday. U G Harris friends camped at his Audubon place last night. They have a patent hay rack hog box corn box combo. Geo Conrad in the area seeking oats or corn. someone said a face crossed a slough at the oats and corn washed on top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Link
Turner
W. W. Dunston
Win. Reynolds
Thos, Jones
J. E. Everett
Bernie Carver
Rev. Crooks
J. J. Gingery
Casey Snday
Walnut Street
U. G. Harris
Audubon
Geo. Conrad
Lorah and Vicinity Notes From A Busy Week
Local items report mild weather, visits by Joe Jensen’s grandfather from Elkhorn, and a Center schoolhouse caucus described as the largest yet. Ed Rich complains of hip pain, Rev Reed attended Children’s Day exercises, and Win Murphy returns from Des Moines studies. Ike Jensen house plastering underway and plans for settled life noted. John A Logan speech praised at the caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Jensen
Ike
John A. Logan
Victoria news from Corning and vicinity highlights
Local items report Victoria area activity including farming notes, dairy creamery updates, and rainfall misses. W. D. Bell sells woot in Corning while Army worms are reported nearby.Milk buyers, corn shelling, road work, and a Temperance lecture by Mrs. Jennie Lee Carter at Devore school reflect community life in the district.
Local News Briefs and Social Happenings Across Town
Mrs Buttram remains on the sick list and Miss Wallace of Atlantic visited Friday. John Jameson and wife welcomed a baby boy. O L Horton attends a convention in St Louis. Neff visits with uncle F B Fitch and family. Prof Rowley and family stayed with Lewis friends. Wednesday social proceeds totaled 11 60. Good Templars plan a July 4 celebration here. Aurthur Coomes returns from Texas, currently ill. Several Atlantic youths attended Children's Day services here last Sunday. A strawberry ice cream social at Morgan school Friday June 19 proceeds to buy a flag. program planned. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurthur Coomes
Gendorec
Local Notes from Lewis and Surrounding Towns
Mrs John Fulton is on the sick list this week. Ed Link of Atlantic made his regular visit to Lewis Friday. J Murnan and W A Moore returned from Chicago last Friday. Grandma Walters could attend services Sunday evening. Atlantic folks visited Crystal Lake last Sunday. Mrs Hayden, recently ill, can sit up part of the time. Mr Sarsfield from near Maine was in town last Saturday. Miss Savilla Hotchkiss and Miss Townsend from Atlantic visited in Lewis. Fred Brown shows a fine bicycle bought in Chicago. Henry Fulton of Washington township was in town Monday for political matters. I O O F memorial service well attended at Church of Christ Sunday afternoon. Mrs W A Moore returned to Lewis Saturday after a week with her parents in Harlan. Children’s Day observed at M B and Congregational churches. K N Parrish preparing for water to Dr Campbell’s office. Dr Graham of Atlantic in Lewis Friday to consult with Dr Plunkett about Grandma Smedley. Misses Rishes Graham and Jewell returned from Des Moines Sunday school convention. Dr Campbell of Cumberland in Lewis Monday assisting his brother with a surgical operation. Haying begins with many farmers at work. Grass grows rapidly in warm weather. corn on low ground looks yellow but will improve. My and Mrs Lombard of Greenfield are here during Grandma Smedley’s illness. Mrs Joseph Smedley died Monday morning at 9:30 after four days illness. Funeral at residence Tuesday at 3 p.m. by W A Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fulton
Ed Link
Atlantic
Lewis
J. Murnan
W. A. Moore
Chicago
Grandma Walters
Crystal Lake
Hayden
Sarsfield
Maine
Savilla Hotchkiss
M. B
K.N. Parrish
Campbell
Dr. Graham
Plunkett
Grandma Smedley
Rishes
Graham
Jewell
Des Moines
Cumberland
Lombard
Greenfield
Joseph Smedley
Evanston
Townsend-Russel
Lattig
Mattie Harrison
Madge Worthing
Band Boys
Ed Cate
Omaha
J. &. Bruce
Clarence
Anita
F. O. Worthing
Kieh
M. I. Jenkins
W.P.G
Henry Boyd
Columbus Junction
Our City
Ernest
Darling
Kattig
Chas. Robinson
Irvings
W. H. Faulkner
Local notices and social happenings in Atlantic Iowa
Atlantic residents are cited for sickness and travel while many attend weddings, concerts, and church events. Names include Anita, Jennie Bosley, Henry Boyd, Estella Sherman, and Mrs. Whitney. Activities cover visits to Des Moines, Omaha, Atlantic functions, open air concerts, and school closings. Several relocations, births, and travel plans are recorded alongside a 94 degree shade reading at the Rock Island depot.
Reunion of Crockers Iown Brigade in Marshalltown Iowa
Reunion of Crocker’s Iown Brigade to be held in Marshalltown Iowa on Wednesday and Thursday September 24 and 25 with all members of the 11th 8th 1th and 16th Town Infantry volunteers invited. Rail rates secured and arrangements made. Also notes on literary items and school board meeting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crocker
Marshalltown
Iowa
1Th
16Th Town Infantry
John Hayes
Red Oak
Many Miners in Peril in Illicit Colliery Fire
Taylorville Illinois June 18 eighty five miners entombed after a gasoline explosion destroyed the Taylorville coal works. After hours three were rescued alive while flames prevented recovery of the dead and twenty mules perished. Estimated loss seventy five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illicois
Taylorville
Ill
Fie
Tookey Vail's Last Mount at Exposition Park Fatality
The final race at Exposition Park ended in tragedy when rider Benny Vail, on Al Watts, was crushed by the ramning horse and died shortly after, with the horse also killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tookey Vail
Kangas Orry
Exposition Park
Benny Vail
al Watts
Carlisle Under Oath In Bond Inquiry Hearings
Secretary Carlisle testified under oath before the Senate finance committee about the Morgan syndicate bond contract. He described the origin of the protective clause, the emergency justifying the syndicate bid, and correspondence with President and bankers. Treasury’s critical condition, gold policy, and Graves bid issues were discussed. Assistant Secretary Curtis followed with questioning. President fishing trip to Leesburg, Virginia noted. Major General Dimond reported near death in New York. Governor Morton grants Iowa custody for Henry Failing in Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carlisle
Senate
Senate Committee On Finance
Harris
West
Walthall
Jones
Platt
Morgan Syndicate
Morgan
Francis Lynde Stetson
Stetson
Mr. West
Belmont
Congress
Graves
Carlislens
Treasury
Mr. Platt
Mr. Carlisle
Curtis
Albany
Morton
Iowa
Henry Failing
Troy
Earmor Boy Captures First Prize In Fast Time
Earmor Nebraska June 13 reports a bicycle road race with 43 entries divided into eight half minute handicaps. The seven mile course from Central avenue to the cotton mill and back saw Guy Pierce win the time prize in 21 30 while Charles Zimmerman with a two minute handicap claimed the first prize in 22 50 as crowds packed the route for the season opener. Merchants donated numerous prizes and weekly races are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earmor
Kuanrnoy
Neb
Central Avenue
Guy Pierce
Charles Zimmerman
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Rev. Reed
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Texas
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Noble Township
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Rock Island
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H. B. Larrabee
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Fred J. Kellar
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Capitol National Bank
Wil
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Bratrick
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