Audubon News notes from town and county life
Miss Susie Musson returns home from college for summer. Frank Evans of Stuart visits for dental work. Sunday class outings and Bethel church activities postpone due to bad roads. Local visits, farm events, and an amphitheater project at the fairgrounds are highlighted. A public dispute at the Rock Island depot leads to a minor scolding from the mayor and a call for equal moral standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Musson
Frank Evans
Stuart
Ein Hurd
Luccock
Bethel Church
Isses Olive Gardner
Vedafterson
John Cameron
Jeron Township
Ir. Merritt
Eri¢An Fire Tnsurance Co
C. F. Brown
Iss Frances Rentile
Iter
Thompson
Nts
Thelunty
Mrs Lizzie Ohm Obituary in Melville Township
Mrs Lizzie Ohm wife of Peter Ohm died Monday and was buried Wednesday in Melville Center cemetery. A Poweshiek county origin, she had lived in MelVille township for years, famed for patient kindness and courteous treatment. She leaves four grown daughters. her husband died over a year ago and a son died in infancy. Friends extend sympathy to the four orphaned daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Ohm
Peter Ohm
Melville Center
Poweshiek County
Melville Township
Marriage Bells Tie Donnelly and Donahue in Alexis
Marriage bells announce the wedding of James Donnelly of Alexis Illinois to Marguerite Donahue of this place. The ceremony took place Wednesday at 1 30 in the Catholic church followed by a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs H Donahue, is praised for her wit and kindness while the groom is hailed as a rising journalist. They will visit Iowa City before settling at their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
James Donnelly
Alexis
Ill
Marguerite Donahue
the Groot
H. Donahue
Iowa City
Anna Baner Nee Braun
Local scenes and visitors in Audubon area week
Gray and Beems families host visits as Carroll hosts Firemen’s Tournament. Town news notes travel, ball games, lectures, and progress on lightning rods and a new firehouse shed. Reports on local races, performances, purchases, and contests reflect a lively community week.
Amusements at Gray on July 4th races and prizes
The notice lists multiple events at Gray on July 4 including horse racing top prizes of 1st for ponies 10 dollars, mule race 2 dollars, foot races with 5 dollars for first and 2.50 for second, and pool race for boys under several ages. Judges include B P. Truttman Frank Buckur F R. McLaughlin and others with various names. Prizes feature a cake basket valued at 5 dollars and a 100 pound Fat Man's Rage with a 100 dollar prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B P. Truttman
Frank Buckur
F. R. McLaughlin
Frestorall
Wyat
Qud Ghd
Judkoa
Hu Quinby
L. M. Exton
Yeurs
George Gray
Gorge Ross
Guoree Summers
Iby Georga
Welch
Monge
Gurl Dade
Buxzy
A. Sottlomira
Jon Lennati
Arthur Baker
Ast
Prominm Ross
John
Startling Evidence for Dr King's New Discovery
Testimony pours in praising Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. T J McFarland of Bentonville Virginia reports three years of bronchitis cured after using the remedy. It is claimed to treat lung and throat issues including pneumonia and grip. Nick Coffing Co. guarantees the product with trial bottles free and regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
T. J. McFarland
Bentonville
Ete
Nick Coffing & Co
Fragmentary 19th Century Ephemera Menace Humor
A garbled slice of older writing references Dumas wigs and ancient Egyptian head coverings, with quips about color and rank. Anecdotes touch on a commandant’s ribbon, a jest about stapes shade, Tertullian and Clement of Alexandria, and a jokey note on newlywed wardrobe misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumas
Tertullian
Clement of
Alexandria
Two Paths in Rheumatism Said by Doctor
A Homeopathic Envoy report quotes a professor from a medical college offering two old rheumatism remedies. He states one must either endure the pain or endure treatment to bear it. The remark reflects historical attitudes toward pain and treatment in rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fa Ulett Bens
Altopathic Colleges
Cuts Bruises and Burns Quickly Healed Balm Ad
Chamberlains Pale Balm is an antiseptic liniment marketed for cuts bruises and burns. When applied it speeds healing without maturation and claims quicker recovery than standard treatment. For sale by Nick Doffing & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Doffing & Co
Ross Markets and Town News Report in Summer Parade
Corn and wheat prices noted as 38 cents and 60 cents while local activity centers on barn construction by Mike Boust and a new house on Krank Syl place. Townsfolk attend dances, visits from Miss Jane McKey, and a fire lesson at Gen. Foley’s east Audubon home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Boust
Krank Syl Place
Charley
Miller & Bates
Gen. Foley
Audubon
Jim Rutherford
Bid Smith
May
Milla Lowe
Gray
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