Early History of Afton Township in 1889 Book Form
Afton Township formed 1869 borders Buena Vista Spring Cherokee and Pitcher townships. Early settlers include Daniel Wheeler and daughters Miranda and Mary with many homesteaders before 1879. First births and deaths recorded 1869, Methodist Episcopal church built 1887, nine schools with 246 pupils, population growth from 483 in 1875 to 838 in 1885.
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Afton Township
Board of Supervisors
Buena Vista County
Spring Township
Cherokee County
Pitcher Township
Cherokee Township
Cedar and Liberty
Daniel R. Wheeler
Dr. Colman
John Terwiliger
Spirit Lake
William Crouch
John Maine
Thomas Haskins
Dakota
Josiah Armstrong
Asa Armstrong
Des Moines
George W. Baldwin
M. Smith
A. Gifford
Cherokee
William and Solomon Clover
William Whipple
John Colman
James Richardson
Dell Rapids
John D. Blake
W. D. Lathrop
George Funk
J. A. Sanborn
James L. Longacre
Samuel Sutton
George Sutton
Samuel Sexton
Aniel Stienhoff
George W. Benson
Jacob Rice
Abraham Ward
Afton
Newman
Daniel Steinhoff
Mary Wheeler
Ann Rice
Pioneer
Odist Episcopal Society
Aurelia
Williams
Bachelor
Truworthy
Cooley
Drake
William Blodget
William Montgomery
Varnum
Aniable
Lucy Morrison
Effa Cannon
Stewards
John Sanborn
Henry Loucks
F&f
Fogleman
E. Fogleman
Spring
Luther Phipps
Mt Olive News Highlights Local Social Gatherings
Mt Olive residents share Sunday dinners and visits with relatives across nearby towns. notable attendees include the Schafer and Speers families, plus guests from Cherokee, Huron, Hanover, Pierson, and New York City visitor Alta Hahn. community clubs held meetings with meals and a park picnic brought many relatives together.
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Glenn Matthews
Homer Anderson
Aurelia
George Schafer
Howard Sawvell
Huron
South Dakota
Chase Sawvell
Holstein
Leslie Speers
Near
Aurelian
Harold Speers
Oscar Gustafson
Levi Lundquist
Cherokee
Fred Huseman
Elmer
Hanover
C.T. Barnard
Harold Allen
Gerald Hahn
Dan Hahn
Pierson
Ed Deibner
Rockford
Ilinois
Mt. Olive
Speers
Ross
Good Hope Aid
Rudolph Johnson
Clarence Johnson
Axel Johnson
Everett Radle
Edgar Johnson
Donald
Lincoln Ahn
Will Hahn
Albert Radle
Wescott Park
Alta Hahn
New York City
Lincoln Hahn
Reykjavik Named for Springs
Reykjavik Iceland fits a bold origin tale as the capital’s name ties to hot springs said to be prevalent. The account links the city’s title to Icelandic natural wonders and a literal meaning connected to steam and geothermal activity.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Ticket mix up leads to extra $2 for Brown
Brown receives two dollars too much in change after buying a ticket. He returns to the booking office to point out the error, but the clerk says it cannot be rectified at that moment. Brown accepts the overpayment without further dispute.
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Brown
What’s Your Address Joke Ends In Cemetery Twist
A poor man thanks a rich friend for a five pound loan promising to return it soon. He asks for the lender’s address. The rich man responds with Fairview Cemetery as the address, then reveals the fund will be returned only after the five pounds is paid back.
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Fairview Cemetery
Dentist Joke Still Stinging After Tom’s Teeth
A witty exchange has a friend remarking that Tom is finished after his teeth are pulled. The dentist jokes the bill remains to be extracted, implying more charges to come.
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Tom
Pursuit of the Incomprehensible in a Senate Inquiry
Senator Sorghum quips that study of relativity is unnecessary, claiming everyday investigations reveal enough mysteries. The exchange hints at a satirical take on scientific literacy and political rhetoric during a congressional session.
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Senator Sorghum
Injustice Tenant Protest Over Leaking Roof
The tenant protests a continuing leak despite the roof damage at the property. The owner questions the duration and the severity of the problem. Local coverage from the Omaha World Herald notes the dispute between tenant and owner.
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Omaha World- Herald
Sherlock’s wardrobe mix up prompts puzzled banter
Holmes points out Watson’s missing trousers in a witty exchange about winter undergarments. The playful taunt reveals their familiar dynamic and light humor in a chilly scene.
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Sherlock Holmes
Watson
Holmes
Sherlock
Defense in Court Says Accused Brought Cudgel for Own Defense
The exchange centers on a defendant using a cudgel as personal protection. The judge questions the weapon while the prisoner cites a requirement to provide his own defense.
Victim in Hockey Match Reveals Larynx Injury
Mrs Higgins questions the match while Mrs Smith confirms her husband is sidelined by hockey. Mrs Smith recalls his larynx injury explained at the game last Saturday.
Getting Even Sparks Tense Exchange Over Leak Complaint
A tenant confronts a repairman with irritation over a long wait and inaction. The worker admits frustration with the downstairs tenant, suggesting personal grievance amid the dispute.
Gossip and car choices fuel lovers quarrel
Old gossip notes a rumored love match with a Jenkins marriage row over a car: he wants an open model while she prefers a closed one. The incident is described as closed, with a sighting of her in the car this morning.
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Jenkins
Sunday Dinner Guests and Local Visits Highlight Hanover Notes
Community figures from Hanover and nearby areas hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Families from Manson Omaha Galva Aurelia Decatur Gayla Alta and Kingsley attended gatherings and picnics while church and school events set the weekly schedule.
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Richard Heimbruck
Manson
Leslie Millard
Carl A. Johnson
Godfred Hallgren
Omaha
H. Webking
H. J. Hinkeldey
L. C. Plog
Elbown
Ilinois
Detroit
Michigan
Eunice Bahr
Chicago
Fred Hustedt
Herman Otto
Edmund Otto
Billy
Lucille Dreyer
Germantown
Harry Lietz
Okoboji
Fred Wogahn
Aurelia
Charles Zwemke
Elaine Kolpin
Galva
Marlys Kolpin
Fred Trimble
Decatur
Illinois
Roberta Trimble
Gayla
Wm. Menke
Della
Wilmer
Bert Schulke
Storm Lake
Albert Lietz
Alta
John Schmidt
Herman Winterhof
Henry Grieme
Ruth
Sioux City
Walther League
Kingsley
Iowa
Rheder
Early Icelandic Greenlandic Reach at Gaspe Shores
Historians note Norse adventurers from Iceland and Greenland reportedly touched Gaspe shores in the twelfth century. They claim Cartier found evidence of earlier landings by Greenland and Icelandic seamen when sheltering in Gaspe Bay in 1534.
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Iceland
Greenland
Gaspe Shores
Cartier
Gaspe Bay
Early Sita Languages Evolution From Stone Age Signs
The text describes ancient cave dwellers using signs and arm waves with grunts. Over time isolated grunts gained recognition apart from gestures as speech slowly evolved among early communities.
Fortune Teller Gains Patronage Amid Dark Hints
Mr Dustin Stax speaks of a fortune teller who offers hopeful predictions in exchange for payment. He admits believing little, yet willing to pay for good news amid surrounding gloom.
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Dustin Stax
Passenger recalls cabin with lighthouse view aboard voyage
A passenger forgets her cabin number on a sea voyage. The steward asks for any clue and she recalls the room window facing a lighthouse, narrowing the location aboard the ship.
Best at Any Price Value Stuns London Shopper
A customer asks for the price of a top value item while the assistant offers to fetch the manager in a brief London Opinion shopping exchange. The dialogue hints at strong value perception against market options.
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London
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