Local Social Notes Stirring Small Town Life
Mrs Hardenburgh is no better. R Colter spent Sunday in town. Mr Bigelow shelled corn last Thursday. Miss Emma Wilson Sundayed in town. Ray White is at college. Grant Blake shelled corn last Wednesday. Miss Woodcock called on friends Saturday. Mr Soper shipped cattle last Saturday to Chicago. Emma Blake slowly recovering from illness. Mrs Chas Litterst of Cumberland seen in vicinity. Miss Nellie Taylor closed term of school Friday at Clark's Grove. Grant Blake will move to John Locke farm near Marne soon. Grove losses Brighton gains. Lon Fancolly broke stalks last week. Mr Hughart moved near Lincoln Center. Mrs Roe visited brother Fred Seaman in Franklin last week. Ed Berg returned Friday from Kansas City. Berg surprised Saturday night as father gave him top buggy. Movers included Hughart, F W Seaman, Lion, Mrs McCreary, Chas Hancock. R P Roe aided brother Jack move from near Norway to Adams farm now owned by Pat Shaunnessy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Wilson
Ray White
Grant Blake
Woodcock
Soper
Chicago
Emma Blake
Chas. Litterst
Cumberland
Nellie Taylor
Clark’s Grove
John Locke
Marne
Grove
Brighton
Lon Fancolly
Mr. Hughart
Lincoln Center
Jack
Norway
Adams Farm
Pat Shaunnessy
Geo. Patten
Link Lang
Ira Soper
Ed Darling
Burnie Malone
Tom Carter
Ballentine
Miss Ayres
Gold Hill
Josh Chamberlain
Atlantic
Toadleap School House
Thos. Carter
Roe
Nels Rice
Henry Miller
Turkey Grove
Lawrence Wakefield
Lawrence
George
Chas. Weideman
Pat Murray
Will Judd
Will
Toadleap
No. 5
Subpo
Miss Longwell
H. T. Blatchley
Blatchley
Henry Kuester
G. P. Shealer
Avoca
Chas Kaiser
Bear Grove
Willie Pilger
Lena Boos
Rev. Maruner
Chas. Kuester
Emma Saemisch
Occidental
Griswold
German Center Church
Wax
Rosa Linderman
George Linderman
Fred Ruehl
Martha Bust
Springer
Baurrnfeind
Wax Church
Martha
Lewis
Tom Winder
F. Forrester
George Renshaw
F. W. Seaman
Ira Seaman
George Price
C. M. Seaman
Roy Winder
Joe Turner
Sd. Hill
Val Kreamer
Mr. Kohl
Roe and Siebert
Nick Ridter
Frank Petit
Mr. McLaughlin
J. R. Johnson
Charley ‘Surner
Marion Hendricks
Indiana
Charley Brockman
Anita
Jim Conighn
Jim
Ira
Nick Rider
Nelson
Nick
Chet
Art Winder
Harry Price
Davenport
Wiota
B. J. Hargan
Ben
Lloyd ‘Taylor
Israel
Lloyd
Crandall
Lorah
O. L. Green
Henry Wilson
A. Sherwin
Frank McNally
Sarah Post Office
Carrie Gentle
Linn
Snipe College
Emmett Jensen
Nebraska
Rev. Buzzard
Hiawatha Kan
Geo. Howard
Gold Hill notes on farming, schooling and roads
Reports from Gold Hill list trades and sales including Geo Patten buying a new wagon and Patten hauling corn to riots, Lawrence Wakefield stocking cattle, Chas Weideman moving to Atlantic, and Will Judd's 197 foot well. Also mention dehorned cattle, school term end, revival meetings, and evangelist Rev H T Blatchley preaching next Sunday.
Pettinger Bros Baled Hay Amid Local News
Cumberland notes list Pettinger Bros baling hay last week. Jay Drenner and family visit Illinois. HH Edwards raises his house with a brick foundation. Pat Cue returns from Webster City where he wintered. Wm Speraw makes a business trip to the bub and back. John Pettinger returns from Cascade after winter visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettinger Bros
Jay. Drenner
Ilinois
Edwards
Pat Cue
Webster City
Wm. Speraw
Bub
Local Notes From Lyman Township And Surrounding Areas
Teasie Worthington returns from Iowa Falls after four months at college while John Liston makes a suspicious trip to Atlantic. Several injuries occur including J F Brown with a sprained wrist and Lee Pigsley fracturing an arm. A wedding unites Sadie Pugh and John Smith. Community updates cover relocations, farming, and church events including a March 4 birthday celebration for Mathilda Kuester and a March 2 marriage of Martha Bust to Fred Ruehl. News notes from Gr iswold Atlantic Wax and German Center Church areas are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teasie Worthington
Iowa Falls
John Liston
Atlantic
John
Rev
E. W. Jones
Schaler
Church of Christ
Mr. Jones
Lee Pigsley
Campbell
Lee
Henry Pugh
Sadie Pugh
John Smith
Andres
Cumberland
Turkey Grove News Roundup Recaps Local Moves and Socials
Little Leo Brott remains in danger, F L Lighty moved to the Bayliss farm, and Miss Dallas closed her Grove school. Lawrence Wakefield hauled hay to Atlantic, while Gusta Nelson works for Mrs Brott. The sick list shows gradual recovery and Mrs Alice Hoffman suffered grip illness. Andrew Nesly rents his Grove farm to Mr Woodcock for the year. Frank and Mrs Crather visit relatives near Atlantic after a Grove stop. a P J Wheatley dance featuring Harris Bros. of Atlantic brings joy to local youth. Hello Grove City, welcome back to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Lighty
Bayliss
Frank Crather
Porterfield and Campbell Physicians and Surgeons
Practice details note Porterfield and Campbell as physicians and surgeons with prompt response to all calls. Locations listed include Odice New West Fifth Street, Dr. FE Porterfield at Ninth and Locust, and Dr. C L Campbell at Park Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odice
New West Fifth Street
FE. W. Porterfield
Ninth and Locust Streets
C. L. Campbell
Park Hotel
Dwit
Massena and Atlantic Social Notes Across Towns
Massena residents visited friends in Atlantic and Wiota last week as school terms, social events, and church activities filled the local calendar. Proceeds from a shadow social reached 9.21 dollars while many families planned visits, moves, or elections in March. notable names include Miss Fitch, Miss Owens, Miss Longworth, Mr. and Mrs. HatY, and Rev. Dooley.
Local Farm Folks Report Spring Preparations and Moves
Farmers plan spring work as they break corn stalks and prepare plots. Several relocate or start on new farms including Winder, Turner, Seaman, Price, and McLaughlin. A baby boy joins Nick Rider and wife on Feb. 21, with other notes on dances, travel, and market activity.
Social dance music by Engram Price at Barnholt’s
Reports describe a pleasant social dance with Will Engram Ray Price providing music at John Barnholt’s last Wednesday evening. Anita folks attended services in Wiota, later recounting a brief skirmish with Wiota boys. no injuries. Various locals noted church visits, travel, family news, and community events including birthdays, weddings, and a fire incident at Walter Hook’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Engram
Ray Price
John Barnholt
Fred Warren Welcomes New Horse at Five Mile Grove
Five Mile Grove notes Fred Warren has a new horse. Warren visited Lewis Sun. George Tripp hauled corn to Atlantic Monday. O R Ballard in Council Bluff. Wm Hancock cuts wood for Wm Lamb. Rd Warren hauling hay from E Gingery’s. James Woodall buys a new feed cooker. Samuel Lorimer moves to W C Acker’s farm. John Gingery elected sub director in the Grove. Mr Hostetler has a cousin visiting from Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Warren
Lewis
George Tripp
Atlantic
O.R. Ballard
Council Bluff
Wm. Hancock
Wm. Lamb
Rd. Warren
E. Gingery
Bear Grove Notes Show Local Life And School News
Andrew Anderson plans plow work for Mr. Hostetler as families move, join and hire help for the season. The Bear Grove community reports births, fencing, wood cutting, and school activity with elections, certificates, and a notable educational address at the Congregational church praising child education and social usefulness.
Charges of Forgery and Desertion Sparked Actions
Washmoron Iowa reports Rev. Mr Campe now jailed after confession to forging a note and being brought from Milwaukee. In Washington Senator Allen introduces a bill to remove the desertion charge against James W Pace of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washmoron
Campe
Valley
Milwaukee
Washinetox
Allen Today
James W. Pace
Nebraska
Five Mile Grove Activity and Local Moves
Bill Gingery moved to Oakfield on Saturday. Harrison Gingery traded horses recently. Will Lamb bought a team of colts last fall. Becker hauls wood through the grove. McGovern hauls wood to Atlantic. Gingery's lake bridge repaired. Albert Lamb ill. Glen Gingery from Harlan visited the grove Saturday. Pete Lanmesser passed through. Miss Wright of Atlantic works at Homer Everitt's. Ben Siegfried plans to farm next summer. Tip Hyatt sold brooms recently. A Burns visited the grove last week. John Fritz from Brighton township in the grove lately. Lyceum at Bicket's school house closed until fall. Will Lamb preparing summer meat. Lester Cleland in the grove Saturday with a fine driving team. Mrs Will Lamb and daughter May visited A Pellett last Saturday. District No 8 men met at the grove school Monday to elect a sub director for next year. Frank Carl, who worked for Albert Hostetler, to work for Mr Marshall near Apedale next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Gingery
Oakfield
Harrison Gingery
Will Lamb
O. C. Becker
Jack McGovern
Atlantic
Low Harris
Gingery
Albert Lamb
Glen Gingery
Harlan
Pete Lanmesser
Miss Wright
Homer Everitt's
Ben Siegfried
Tip Hyatt
A. Burns
John Fritz
Brighton Township
Lyceum
Bicket
Lester Cleland
May
A. Pellett
Galion News Roundup Of Local Events And Visits
Ed Long shelled corn Tuesday. Educational meeting a grand success. Ver Smith visiting in this vicinity Monday. Galion represented at Atlantic Saturday. Geo Cranston canvassing last week. Ollie Cranston seen on streets again. Michael Fulton of Fairview visited L Miller Sunday. Ben Cranston called at Telegraph office Saturday. Lee Pulley and parents left for Ponca Oklahoma for Mr Pulley health. Mrs S W McMillan and son Raynee home from West Liberty Monday. Ada McFadden spent weekend with parents. Bigelow Pratt and Limpus attended Fletcher church. Praston and Abbott to Atlantic for repairs. New merchant Lemmen invites inspection of stock. Closing exercises at Galion schoolhouse Friday evening March 18 1898. Mrs Kegarie of Cumberland bid friends goodbye, to visit Marysville Missouri. Educational meeting Bear Grove Congregational church March 4 and 5 well attended. Prof F H Beedle praised. full reverse the meeting to be given next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modest Crunea
Bear Grove
Minnie Krise
Lewis
Grace Sheets
Lee Carson
Washington Township
Clements
W. H. H. Smith
Madge and
Roush
Amanda Wissler
Atlantic Public Schools
Frank Breece
Bros. Beedle
Congregational Church
Ver. Smith
Galion
Atlantic
Geo. Cranston
Ollie Cranston
Michael Fulton
Fairview
L. Miller
Ben Cranston
Tele- Graah
Lee Pulley
Ponca
Okla
Mr. Pulley
S. W. McMillan
Rayrenee
West Liberty
Ada McFadden
Bigelow
Pratt
Limpus
Fletcher
Praston
Abbott
Lemmen
Gallion School House
Seed Corn Promotion by F Johnson for Oskaloosa Iowa
Farmers are urged to switch seed with claims of 30 percent higher yields and corn maturing three weeks earlier. F Johnson offers tested yellow seed corn with large deep grain and small cob, promising 82 bushels per acre last year. Prices: one bushel 1.00 dollars, two bushels 1.75, six bushels 4.50, cash terms. Address F. Johnson w30 Oskaloosa Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Johnson
Oskaloosa
Pupil Recital At Mrs Huchendorf Home
About sixty relatives and friends gathered to hear Miss Ida Martin’s pupils perform chorus songs piano and vocal duets solos and a piano eight hands piece. Miss Makepeace Morris won a prize by finding 23 words in the staff letters. Mrs Simpson and daughter of Brayton attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Martin
E. Huchendorf
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Hood
I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Grove City
John Pettinger
Cascade
Lyman
Leo Brott
Porterfield & Campbell, Physicians and Surgeons
Massena
Chas, Johnson
B. FE. Langworthy
Miss Fitch
Owens
R. Lamoraux
Prof
Neeley
C. W. Haty
Delphia
Emma Longworth
Kirksville Mo
Kate
Edith Titus
Shenandoah
Burr Snelson
Ottumwa
Lulu
Edgerly & Co
Mesgers Harper
Scoggin
Smeltzer
Hayas
Sturdivan
Wilson
Marlowe
Dr. Egan
George Gordimer
Brayton
Mary Egan
George Hopkins
Viota
W.A. Neely
Roy Lamoreaux
Grace Hunter
Viola Hemphill
Isse Gardimer
Sherm Edwards
Dooley
This Place
J. W. Stoufer
Missouri
Col Nordman
W. E. Judd
Merle Lighty
Macy Jameson
Dakota
John Judd
Frank Nordman
McDermot
Jast
Grant
Chas. Baker
Audubon
Jens Sims
Jobn Hansen
W. J. Woodward
Prof. Beedle
D. Richardson
Sigourney
Otis Hardenburgh
Omaha
Kneedy
Clint Scott
Beulah Morgan
Josie Murnan
Maude Templeman
Mary Fulton
Alice Disbrow
Edith Brown
Jennie Morton
Roy Townsend
Allen
Sioux
City
Grandma Turner
Ruth Wotan
Brett
Council Bluffs
Pat Smith
W. E. Fish
Vera Hook
Hall
W.G. King
Elmer Coop
Grace Marr
Gurney
Webster
Our City
J. A. Irving
Edith
Alice Henderson
Little Friends
Ralph Forshay
Jerry P. Jones
Walter Hook
Missionary Society of the
E. C. Palmer
Five Mile Grove
Andrew Anderson
Mr. Hostetler
Clarence
Albert Gravely
Andrew
S. L. Ballard
Homer Everitt
James
Quinlan
Sister
Floyd Lighty
G. A. Bayliss
John Hancock
Wallace Tobias
George Gingery
Brush College
Lewis Gingery
Frank Johnson
J. Gingery
J. W. Gingery
College Notes
McWard
Wm. Lyman
Clara Gentle
Sarah
Ernest C.tobias
Maine
Ray
Harry White
Mae McNierney
Anna Marshal
Opera House
Meier
A.C. Nelson
Extra
H. Bruce Kriger
C. R. Switzer
Elwood Brown
Emmett McCarthy
Dalton JU
B. Wilken
Corres
Ence
J. O. Wilken
Walnut Street
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