Massena notes western district fray and schooling
County and vicinity items report Blakes worker, seven district school start date, Blanche Herstein visiting grandmother, Robert Murray well work preparations, Calla Langworthy to teach in Kauffman district, rumored E L Newton candidate for county superintendent, and losses from last week’s storm to Rameey Willis and Langworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Blake
Blanche Herstein
Robert Murray
Calla Langworthy
Kauffman
Franklin Township Notes on Crops and People
Franklin Township reports green oat fields and local farming activity. mentiones George Pratt’s Cumberland trip, 800 bushels of potatoes for sale, school Arbor Day celebrations, various family moves, measles cases, and dairy pricing at Cumberland creamery. Arbor Day trees planted, bridges needing repair, and mild weather effects on stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
George Pratt
Cumberland
Odell
John Judd
John Waters
Wm.Hamerick
D. W. Paine
Rev. Worth
Anita
Red Oak
Fred Stillwell
Chicago
Elvin Ostrus
Cumberland Creamery
Jessie Bartles
Martin Ruaine
Fred Barmington
Dave Ballentine
Dave
Pete Roe
Pete
Dick Pollack
Charley Stoodts
O. J. Ostrus
Martin Ruain
Chas, Whiteaman
Local notes on residents and stock shipments across Cumberland area
Messrs Fred Ramsey and Herman Murray visited Anita Sunday. Miss Jessie Blake plans an extended eastern state trip and to Chicago. Mrs. M. A. Jamison returned home Sunday. Large consignments of stock, horses, cattle and hogs were shipped over the Q branch last week from Cumberland and Massena. Br. M. Murray's baby was ill early in the week but improved later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massena
Fred Ramsey
Herman Murray
Anita Sunday
Jessie Blake
Chicago
M. A. Jamison
Cumberland
BR. M. Murray
Griswold News: Health, Construction and Local Happenings
Attendance at Griswold public schools drops due to mumps measles and scarlet fever with several new cases daily and classrooms averaging under half enrollment. The city reports 49 cents in the treasury and a new 25 by 50 foot brick two story building contracted by McKinley and Son. Other items note residents improving health in Denver and Alabama visits, local travel, and Griswold High School preparing for its largest graduating class with seven members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
R. J. Hunter
Denver
Colo. McKinley & Son
Main Street
A.S. Funk
R. Larrington
Alabama
Grove Items and Local News In Cass County
Weather delays plowing as farmers cut under corn stalks. Local residents report hog losses among young pigs and discuss sheriff candidates. Meredith and Dickey plan a well for Mr. Miller. Schoolhouses receive new seats and a lighting rod is installed. Notable items include Joe Eshelman’s pig herd, local builders at work, and community notices from Bear Grove Massena and Buck Creek with obituaries for Harry Sheets and James R Marsin. Rev Harris and Rev Jewell conduct services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Brett
Wm. Masteller
Jake Stahl
Meredith & Dickey
Miller
Cicero Miller
Jack Jarvis
Joe Eshelman
Cass County
Joe
Clark Davis
C. A. Hully
Clara Jarvis
Lois Westfall
Pleasant Township
Nellie Davis
Romig
Anna Romig
Westfall
Pleasant Township Rites For Mrs. Shifflett
Mrs. R H Shiflett died at her home Friday April 28 1893 after a prolonged illness. She was forty five and had lived in Iowa twelve years Rev Neely of Elliott conducted the service at Lowman Christian church and interment followed in a nearby cemetery Sympathy goes to Mr Shifflett and his daughter Della in their bereavement. Miss Ollie Martin returned to Griswold from Nebraska. George Stedwell decorates his dooryard with evergreens. David Oglesby was kicked by a horse Monday and badly injured. Mr Howell is painting his house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Grove
Hannah Marsh
D.M. Tillman
J.h.lane
Henry Troupe
Burt Marker
W. McMillan
N. B. Middaugh
Suestenly
Fairview Saturay
Will Daely
G. W Peters
L. D. Marsh
James Marsh
Lewis Cemetery
Direp
Bear Grove Township
Henry P. Sheets
Lewis
Congregational Church
R. W. Harris
Jewell
Adams County
Penn
Harry Sheets
David M. Sheets
Harry
Atlantic
Harry Pitzer Sheets
David M
Martha R. Sheets
Bear Grove Congregational Church
George Jewel
Della
Ollie Martin
Nebraska
Griswold
George Stedwell
David Oglesby
Mr. Howell
Local business changes and sales drive on summer suits
C F Strutz has bought out Philip Duvall in their tailoring business and will handle all accounts and debts. He will operate on Fourth street between the Weldonaph office and Becker's barber shop and advertises a $22.08 summer suit sale. Also notes a marriage in Beatrice Nebraska and other notices including pasture and land sale details and a Thank You card from the Sheets family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Strutz
Philip Duvall
Tayloring
Mr. Strutz
Fourth Street
Wlegnaph
Becker
Local Tops and Train in Cass County Notes
Frank O Temple is ill. Connie Keyes returns from California. G M Lyon sold the Watson property on Maple to Mr Giles. A piano arrives at Huchendorf’s Music Store. John H Wood visits Ames for Iowa State Agricultural School meeting. J A McWard moves cannery office to factory. Grandfather’s hat on Dr Findley. Ed Butler returns from New York. visits Troy and Albany. John Jepson home from Dexter Normal. flourishing school progress. Wolfe & Schenk install boiler and machinery. Cass County Short Horn breeders plan sale May 18 with 35 head, 25 males. Dr Beaver to Chicago for lectures. persistent and plucky. W S Dupwiddie eyes a political pull. Miss Kate Downs returns from Tacoma. Wheat lands for sale on time. breaking and seed wheat offered. Sozodont ad with poetic lines. Supt G W Samson renewed at Atlantic schools. Phenix Hooks new uniforms. blue with gold trim and plumes. Old People’s Meeting held. attendance high. Senior Job Card dies aged 83. buried in White City Hill. Wool wanted. contact H M Wilson at L T Spangler’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Wood
Ames
Iowa State Agricultural School
J.A. McWard
Dr. Findley
John Jepson
Dexter Normal School
Wiota
John
Wolfe & Schenk
Cass County Short Horn Breeders Association
Cel. Wood
G. W. Samson
Atlantic Schools
Sampson
Atlantic School
Samson
Phenix Hooks
Phoenix Boys Grand Ball a Colorful Community Night
The Phoenix Hook and Ladder Co hosts a May Ball with many couples dancing and a ribbon pole display. The event raised funds and provided entertainment as volunteers worked hard and enjoyed dances in a lively town social. Also reports on Oklahoma cyclone devastation describe severe destruction near Moore with many deaths and calls for clothing and provisions from supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Hook & Ladder Co
Death of respected citizen K. Lowrey in Atlantic
K. T. Lowrey, an old and trusted Atlantic resident and painter, died suddenly this forenoon from general debility and heart weakness after a month of illness. He felt better briefly this morning, walked, and collapsed indoors. The family, well known in Atlantic, mourns the loss of a man of integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Lowrey
Atlantic
Mr. Lowrey
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Cass CO Bank Building
Levi Downs
E. Louden
Mansena
E. Willis
Chas. Thompson
Crutzen
Bridgewater
Victoria
W. D
Thomas Bell
District No. 6
Violet Angus
W. D. Bell
F. D. Kirkman
James Ford
Walter Rae
Bell School
R. H. Shiffer
Lowman Church
Wm. Patterson
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Meredith
J.B. Martin
E. H. van Schoiack
Wm. Baughman
G. R. Barr
Omaha
Jenkins
Paul Brown
Dixie
South
W. D. Kyle
Sr. Stockdale
John Lary
Wm. Barker
Henry Sheets
Harris
Roth
G. C. Jewell
Frank Evans
Des Moines
Evans
Bert Mores
M. E. Black
Roots
Charles Marlow
Olewe
Jule Triplett
Massena School Board
E. J. Rhoades
Dr. Howe
Greenfield
W. S. Whitney
Rev. Ferguson
Bert Hill
Scott
Bunce
Milford
John Baumann
Y Dick Magarell
Mr. Booth
Pleasant Ridge
Chas, Hughes
Thomas Wilson
Miss Minnie Guess
Buck Creek
James Triplett
A. T. Oakes
T. G. Smith
Kinsey
John Talty
Misa Hattie Joyce
J. B. Butler
Misa Ruth Joyce
G. M. Triplett
HH. FP. Warris
Miss Laurenson
Grant County
Ind
Davis County
Iowa
Methodist Episcopal Church
W.S. Everitt
Pymosa Township
O. Acker, JR
Reno
John W. White
Briscoe
D. M. Sheets
Wm. Trailer
Pierce Maher
Washington Township
Frank O. Temple
Jacob Lang
Giieaple E Wi
Connie Keyes
California
G. M. Lyon
Watson
Maple Street
Giles
Huchendorf
Muale
East Fifth Strat
Ed Butler
New York State
Troy
Albany
W.S. Dupwiddie
Kate Downs
C. C. Carruthers
Tacoma
Wash
Miss Kates
John H. Woop
Wif - Atlantic
Job Card
Mr. Card
Powna
Vermont
White
Wool
H.M. Wilson
L. T. Spangler
Castedio Block
THE
Phoenix Boys
Fine Story& Clark Organt& oTstemendorf’s Music Store
Oklahoma
Mra. Petit
H. G. Curtis
J. W. Wincor
F. Q. Jackson
Fair Grounds
Cass County Short-Horn Breeders Association
J. P. Raffenberg
Col
F. M. Woods
Les
Ely
Heala Ely Brothers
Warren
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