Evangelical Meeting Highlights and Local Updates
County and vicinity notes report Robert Judd Naomi Neely Hila Judd and Louise Lighty at Anita evangel quarterly meeting with sermons by Elder Yerger Des Moines A Sabbath school organized at Gold Hill with Mrs Prather superintendent Miss Elda Lighty visiting from Atlantic Massena school election results director chosen to replace H McElish four class addition bond approved Rev J S Hart Milton Junction Wisconsin preached to a full house sick list Mrs R Schooling and Mrs Holmes A Chasdeck moved harness shop J A Harper and Hiram Blake planned training for Chicago World’s Fair old Soldiers race contenders confident Meetings in M E church led by Rev R E Harvey see growing conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Judd
Naomi Neely
Hila Judd
Louise Lighty
Evangelical Quarterly Meeting
Anita
Yerger
Des Moines
Gold Hill
Prather
Elda Lighty
Atlantic
Holmes
H. McElish
Massena
J.S. Hart
Milton Junction
Wis
R. Schooling
A. Chasdeck
Central House
J.A. Harper
Hiram Blake
Chicago
M. E. Church
R. E. Harvey
Local Notes From the Community
J. B. Wellman and Marshall Triplett harvest corn again. Lena Gaddis recovers from chicken pox as mumps appear locally. Ben Marrow moves east of the church. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Bales of Lewis visit relatives nearby. E. F. Harris sells his Maine store and attends Atlantic business college. Dave Hope builds a large barn addition. Bert Triplett and wife welcome a seven pound boy. The assessor notes about 800 fewer hogs than two years ago. Charlie Deskins returns to Buck Creek from Mahaska county and marries. Subdirectors elected: Henry Tiedmann No. 2, A. Joyce No. 3, Ed Harris No. 4, H. T. Pickerill No. 5, Frank Herbert No. 3 Brighton. Susie Hutchinson has sore eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wellman
Marshall Triplett
Lena Gaddis
Ben Marrow
C. L. Bales
Lewis
E. F. Harris
Maine
Atlantic Business College
Dave Hope
Bert Triplett
Bert
Pymosa Township
Charlie Deskins
Buck Creek
Mahaska County
Charlie
Henry Tiedmann
A. Joyce
Ed Harris
H. T. Pickerill
Frank Herbert
Brighton
Susie Hutchnson
Township teachers bid farewell as spring work nears
Numerous Edna township teachers gave farewell speeches Friday and plan a rest before spring duties. L. L. Cotton and family moved to Griswold. Gertie Lamkin of Cumberland visits nearby. Ed Ware buys a new organ. Mrs. Patterson moves to Elliott for the year. Nellie Best of Griswold visits. Minnie Lowman canvasses for The Life of James G Blaine. A social gathering is set at Mr. and Mrs. Harris home on Saturday March 25 with thimbles and carpet rag sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Cotton
Griswold
Gertie Lamkin
Cumberland
Gertie
Edna
Peter Peterson
Atlantic
Jennie Patterson
Elliott
Ware
Nellie Best
Minnie Lowman
James G. Blaine
F. Patterson
Mrs. Dillon
Hawthorne
Mrs. Whitcomb
Surprise visit brings chairs to Cass county couple
About sixty friends and neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Brenton with two easy chairs followed by a dinner. Mr. Brenton is an old Cass county settler. Measles strike several Williams family members after a Des Moines exposure. Riley Struble sells his farm to L. C. Mills of Massena and plans to move to Nebraska by 1894. Pebble Hill school district elects Levi Blankenship Ed. Smith and Coburn as directors. Thomas Black builds a new house with Bud Blankenship and Miss Hebings unites in marriage to Hebings. Wade Coburn ill with scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Brenton
Thomas Black
Bud Blankenship
Miss Hebings
Victoria
Rev. Parsons
Wade Coburn
Massena News Notes and Local Happenings
Farmers sow oats and wheat while many on the sick roll suffer rheumatism la grippe and colds. Miss Mamie Hart improves after influenza fever, and F E Marlow and Chas DeHaven recover from inflammatory rheumatism. Cumberland young men visit Massena as carpenters report progress. F W Patterson moves in to pursue devotional work. Mr Jenkins visits Corning. Miss Belle Skipton and Miss Myra Holiday are city callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jenkins
Mamie Hart
Hart
Scott
Cumberland
F. E. Marlow
Chas DeHaven
Massena
F. W. Patterson
Belle Skipton
Myra Holiday
Des Moines Couple Socializes in Anita on Sabbath
Wm. Chambers and wife of Des Moines visited friends in Anita on Sunday. Rev. Wirth departed for Ohio Monday with the Diverbliss children to place them in an Evangelical church orphan's home. A. J. Joy and wife spent Saturday with friends in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Chambers
Des Moines
Anita
Rev. Wirth
Ohio
Evangelical Church
A. J. Joy
Lecture on keeping Sabbath day holy at Congregational church
Rev G M D Slocum will lecture March 21 at the Congregational church on keeping the Sabbath holy. R C Kennedy and F J Masomber were elected in the school election with Masomber reelected and Kennedy filling Elsey's vacancy. A large crowd greeted Rev J B Harris at the 4 E church in the morning and evening. The town mourns the sudden death of I J Never. The bell and tower deficit was raised. Mrs Jacobs recovers from lung congestion. Prof H B Newcomb suffers a severe cold. Rev T W Tippett expected back Friday with his new bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. D. Slocum
Iowa Sabbath School Association
Congregational Church
R C. Kennedy
F. J. Masomber
Mr. Masomber
Sir. Kennedy
G. M. Elsey
J. B Harris
4. E
I. J
Lewis
Harris
T. W. Tippett
Massena Notes of Death and Daily Life
Two Sullivan children died from scarlet fever within days in Massena. Local doctor calls, cattle trades, crop sowing, and roads praised versus last spring. Social events, visits, and a lyceum debate on observation wrap a day by day rural community chronicle.
Franklin Township Items Quietly Update Community
John Dabney is on the sick list. D Smart is painting his barn. August Seaman has purchased a new seeder. A good many of the farmers have gone west this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Township
John Dabney
D. Smart
August Seaman
Local notes on illness and farming activity in Gold Hill
Mr Ibroenis wife is very sick and mumps spread in the neighborhood with Fred Engles Jessie Bartles Fred Denison Henry Seaman and Wm Roe among the ill. Some farmers plow up meadows, Florence Fisher closed her Norway school, D W Paine fills his barn with hay, Albert Ballentine rents McGee farm and moves Saturday. Gold Hill plans to build a church and the creamery will start up at QO Ostrus Monday. Ralph Stone sold 400 bushels of corn at 30 cents.
Forsythe Returns to Griswold and Other Local Notes
Local notes include H K Forsythe of Citizens Bank Henderson Iowa returning to Griswold Friday. Hamilton Wilcox heads to New York likely to seek appointment as Hawaii governor. Social visits include Miss Graham and Mrs Campbell of Lewis with Miss Loraine Earthman. Meetings hosted by J B Martin and Royal Arch Masons. A patent for an advanced horse evener by Ackerman Hendershots. Local political support for John Y Stone. Road conditions improving toward Pleasant Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Forsythe
Citizens Bank
Henderson
Iowa
Griswold
Hamilton Wilcox
New York
Grover
Hawaii
Graham
Campbell
Lewis
Loraine
Paul
Battle House
Mobile
Ala
Mobile Register
J. Vs. Tinsley
Pottawattamie
E E Reed
Presbyterian Church
Garfield Black
Central Church of Christ
J. W. Hutton
Atlanic
Ackerman & Hendershots
Tfon
John Y. Stone
U. S
J. Auld
Knoxville
Atlantic
Flossie Shank
Red Oak
Tinsley
C.M. Mclean
Pleasant Ridge
Sam
Local notices recount assignments and moves across farms and schools
Bert Everhart hosted a party for young men who helped husk corn. Thomas Angus rents land from James Davidson and will board there next summer. Miss Kate Symonds closed her Bell school, Miss Wilson stays with Mrs. B Hill to teach Centre this spring. Flora Kauffman to teach in Massena township. William B Rae leaves for Illinois to work for his uncle. Ola Kauffman plans to go to Atlantic to learn millinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Everhart
Thomas Angus
James Davidson
Mr. Davidson
Kate Symonds
Bell School
Miss Wilson
Mrs. B. Hill
Flora Kauffman
Massena
William B. Rae
Illinois
Ola Kauffman
Atlantic
Easter Social and Local Notes From Grove Township
Lew Startzer works for John Wilson while Id Brown returns from Highland Park. Alex Hyndman elected director in No. 7. Tim McNecky on sick list but improving. Lew Wallace tours Chicago. May Hebing and Kate Meyers on weeklong vacation. The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Middaugh ill. Easter social at Congregational parsonage Friday March 21. Rev J Bruce Mather and wife visiting. Mr and Mrs R L Williams and daughter of Dexter and Mrs Steen of Ohio guests of J H Wallace. Misses Georgia Marker Lulu Howard Etta Swiller Ida Wallace and Mr G C Wissler closed schools last week. Kieses of blood poison and erysipelas. Mrs Sarah Liston, 87, buried at Liston cemetery. E H Granger of West Toledo visiting Grove township, left on flyer. Granger sold Audubon county farm to Mr Noon for 3000 per acre. Investment proven good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Startzer
John Wilson
Id Brown
Highland Park
Alex Hyndman
Tim McNecky
Lew Wallace
Chicago
May Hebing
Kate Meyers
Roy Middaugh
J. Bruce Mather
R. Lt. Williams
Dexter
Irs
Steen
Ohio
J. H. Wallace
Georgia Marker
Lulu Howard
Etta Swiller
Ida Wallace
GC. A. Wissler
Sarah Liston
Liston
E. H. Granger
Toledo
Grove Township
Audubon County
Noon
Eli
Bert Bagley Sells Team and Cashes Certificate at Cass County Bank
Bert Bagley sold a team and deposited the proceeds as a certificate of deposit for 157 dollars. He later misplaced his pocketbook containing the check and 30 dollars. The loss is noted as significant for a young man starting out. The rest is an ad for SOZODONT praising its beauty and dental benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bagley
Cass County
Bostedo Package & Cash Carrier Dissolved by Stockholders
The Bostedo Package and Cash Carrier company dissolves today by consent of all stockholders. The action ends corporate existence as of this date per unanimous shareholder agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostedo Package & Cash Carrier Company
Wit
Local notices and society items from Atlantic
A long list of community notes covers visits, illness, travel and business. Mentions Chas Antrim and J E Baron with sick relatives, Prof Warrener and his horse interests, Mrs Lang and Wh Dorrrell sick, J A Heath in city, Fred Willey at Messenger office, and many others in Atlantic and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Antrim
J. E. Baron
Asher Collins
Warrener
George Lang
Dorrrell
Jacob Lang
Gileaple
J. A. Heath
Stuart
Fred Willey
Ed. Young
Omaha
Wilber Meyers
Horse School Announcement by Prof Warrener in City
Prof J T Warrener of Lexington Kentucky, noted breeder and inventor of the Magic Kit and Kentucky training harness, plans a horse school and exhibition at Carrig brick store building corner Fourth and Chestnut. Demonstrations include the magic bit electric roll for stallions and more. two showings 2 and 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Warrener
Lexington
Kentucky
Blue Grass
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Carrig
Fourth and Chestnut
Henry Cron Buys Land in Noble in Notable Move
Henry Cron acquires property in Noble reflecting his rising status and growing influence. The purchase signals a new phase in Cron’s business ventures and local standing.
Stray Red Steer Taken Up in Cass County
Estray notice says on February 4, 1898 J C Jones of Lymosa township took up a red steer two years old with a white tail brush a small white spot above the left hind leg and a small white spot on the belly. Auditor Jas Green Cass County approves record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C Jones
Lymosa Township
D W Jas. Green
Cass Co
Light Artillery Recruitment Dates Announced
The United States Army light artillery seeks unmarried conscripts aged 18 to 30. Recruiting offices will accept applications in Clarinda February 13 to 25, Hamburg March 1 to 10, Red Oak March 13 to 24, Atlantic March 27 to April 12, and Council Bluffs after April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light Artillery
United States Army
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Toad
Will Judd
Red Willow County
Nebr
Melinda Judd
Toad Leap
BUCK
Pleasant Township
Eli Sullivan
Sullivan
Bridewater
C. W. Herstein
Walker
Fontanelle
Westphal
John McDermott
G. G. Redenbaugh
Bridgewater
L. L. Langworthy and Sons
Mr. Rogge
Chas
Robi
Murry
Chris Herstein
Herstein
Regan
Gus Greenwaldt
Elias Willis
I. Smith
Johnson
Chris Berstein
Frank Kkee
Fred Ramsey
Warren Reed
F. Peterson
Ramsay
Marsh Baker
Lincoln Township
Charlie Thompson
Kate McKee
Victoria Township
A. B. Ramsey’s
Lyceum
Reeding
Victoria Items
Bear Grove
Nore
Prof. Warraner
L. L. DeLane
Avoca
L D Stubbs
Menlo
Fred Alexanders
Dan Lamson
Flyer
Frank Nichols
Carrie Egbert
M. Block
Mose Block
Chas. Block
The
Adventist Church
Hanford Julius Caesar
Grinnell
T. P. Brown
Chas. Cardio
Grace Aldrich
Oakfield
J. F. Hubbard
Opera House
Alva Vickers
New Sharon
Hugh Brown
Salt Lake
Utah
C. C. Wheeler
J. H. Laurensen
F. H. Sales
Sales
E. Todd
Frank Jullich
C.S. Fletcher
South
Edith Hes ‘Egrave
Atlinic’s
Will Sterling
Jadohn Anderson
Mother Glass
Council Bluffs
F. A. Crombie
No. 5
Frank Bundy
Audubon
Levi Disbrow
Masons of
Van
Ole Jensen
Duval
Ole
R. R. Lance
Rock Island
Anna Lewis
Indianapolis
Ind
Mary Chambers
Mr. Jennings
O.S. Martin
Tom Gaddis
Pymosa
Mr. Sands
George Johnson
Harlan
George
Theo. H. Brown
Patsy Boggs
Julius Caesar
J. F. Spangler
Walnut
Jas. P. Someville
Park Hotel
Tony Christensen
Walbark, Neb
John Anderson
Alenry Dacken
Wm. Lord
Horton
Wkan
George Norris
Kan
H. A. Carver
Union
Flora Kauffmann
Alexanders
Sadie Brown
Marathon
Mamie Brown
Somerset
City
T. W. Brown
John Johnson
M. B. Israel
Elkhorn
John Denny
Valley Junction
W. D. Blackwood
Carrie Tyler
Elliot
S. E Grant
Indianola
Todd
Auxier
Sherm F. Myers
Chas. Perkins
Eldora
Wm. Thompson
William
Wm. Shephard
F. J. Macomber
R. C. Kennedy
Henry Low
R. J. Tanner
Lincoln
Tanner
Rock Island Railroad
Wtf
Joan H. Woop
W. W. Parker
O. W. Rich
Jackson
Henry Cron
Noble
Henry
State of Iowa
Juren Vogt
Lowa
Ambrose Paluurtt
W. H. McConvilz
District Court
Geo. M. Gaffey
James M Lee Et
Meredith
Minecass County
cAnd
Court House
G.J. Wilisey N.N. Jones
Said County
District Court of
Elizabeth M. Hayward
Adelia Burkett
John Netmeyer
Sarah A. Netmeyer
James Callanan
James C. Savery
J. M. Bulen
Hattie A. Bulen
Henry Enfield
Jacob Miller
Township Seventy-Six
Purcpes & Treasor
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