Letters from Old England and Nearby Happenings
A long letter from Geo. W. Henson in Old England discusses injuries from a horse accident, plans to return to Cherokee County, and winter weather in Iowa. The note covers local farming, crop prospects, livestock, and spring blooms, with brief items on Rev. Dolliver’s death, Storm Lake Chautauqua program details, domestic cleaning tips, a Sioux Falls excursion offer, and a humorous take on the hired man problem in rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oreengate Honge
Crakahall
Bedale
Lloyd
Tam
Old England
Cam
Rvepalra
Cherokee County
Sam
Frondan
Nelda
Thia
Aroun
Canada
Aurelia
Jimmy McKinnen
Jim Green
Colby
Alta
Geo. W. Henson
Mrs. J. P. Johansen Dead in Edna Iowa
Mrs. J P Johansen of Edna Lyon County Iowa died at home in Edna Thursday April 27 at 12 30 o clock of neuralgia of the heart after years of trouble She was 60 years 2 months and days old and leaves a sister and brother The funeral was held at the German Latham church at Rock Rapids conducted by Rev Fredricks with many flowers Interment followed at Rock Rapids cemetery The deceased was described as kind and faithful with last thoughts of heaven. Her husband died about two months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Johansen
Edna
Lyon Co
Iowa
Lorenzen
Aurelia
Johansen
Edun
Tock Rapida
Fredricks
Rock Rapide
C. GC. Hansen
Wanted to Hang Cherokee Democrat Report
News from Larrabee describes Harman Salz korn’s attempt to end his life by hanging. Mrs Salzkorn, a Spring township pioneer, heard a scream as he climbed toward the loft with a rope, neighbors intervening to stop him. He has threatened self harm before but this was the first attempt. he will be guarded more carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrabee
Harman Salzkorn
Air
Mira
Salzkorn
Spring Township
Aira
G A R Encampment Train To Oskaloosa From Aurelia
Old soldiers and friends will travel on Iowa G A R encampment service from Aurelia to Oskaloosa via Ackley. Through sleepers depart May 1 at 12:22 am with return options and special rates. Flyers available. post office letters and market notes follow with local prices and an antiquated dietary anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of
Iowa
Oukalawan
Witness Central
Tourlat
Oskaloose
Ackley
Lawn Central
Aurela
Oakaloosa
Oskaloosa
J. F. Merny
Pons
Dubuque
Aurelia
J. A. Heellin
W. C. Manan
P. m
Local and Personal News From Aurelia and Nearby
Aurelia notes show Parker and Lundell selling hats and apothecary items while families travel to Chisago and Walnut Grove. Dr. Eddy visits Chisago. Mrs. Dingman and Mrs. Blachel are mentioned. a new soda fountain at Strouse & Berner is installed. a Kansas pelican replica is discussed in a window display. local trades include seed, flour, and cement work services. Andrew Johnson sold 160 sacks of flour. Sheriff’s sale of the Loncka building near Fraser Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladien
Oxfords
Parker & Lantell's
Ty Lewis
Parker & Lashell
Gee
Miompaon
W. H. Blachel
Alte
Aurelia
Eddy
Chisago
Lashell
Walnut Grove
Westbrook
Minn
A. M. Conversa
Pleraon
Frank Jones
Strouse & Berner
Medella
Guy
Parkour & Lasheil
Andrew Johnson
Mra. A. A
Sane
Hhis Soda Fountain
Thos. Loncka
Main Street
Fraser Market
County Court House
Andrew Harold
G. L. Newgord
Minneapolis
Renda
Guala
Intercsta
American Tobacco Company
New York City
Illinois Central Excursion Rates and Destinations
Illinois Central outlines excursion tickets with fare and one third on certificate plan to Waterloo Iowa Federation Women’s Club May 10 12 Sioux City Iowa State Convention May 16 19 and other meetings. Limited to 90 days return not past November 30. One way and reduced fares to Denver Portland Oakland and California points. Tickets on sale monthly through Sept. 30 1905. For details contact local ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiller
Sioux Falls
Cipola Central
Sioux
Madaliag Flouring Wonder
Parker & Landoll
Waterloo
Iowa
Federation Women’s Clube
Sioux City
Congregational and Episcopal Churches
Cadar Rapids
Grand Lodge A. O. A. W
Council Bluffs
Towa Staite Federation of Labor
Denver
Colo
American Stock Growers Association
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Polata
Portland Exposition
Golo
Colorado
Counci Bluffs
Poluta
Oskaloosa
Ala
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Utah
Milnote Central
J. F. Munry
Agat
Dubuque
Towa
Also Mentioned on This Page
B.P.S. Nisoron
Pelt
Strouse
Berner
Columbia and Rex Goods
Hi Son
J. C. Lockin & Son
Sentinel
Dolliver
Sennator
Washington, D.C
Fort Dodge
Gov
Lafollette
Trent. Hobson
Alton Packard
Newell Dwight Hills
Owl Orchestra
Wesleyan
Ferguson
Dixie Jubilee Singera
M. M. Moulton
Storm Lake
Pond Grove
Butler
Kfunfon Journal
Sleeper
Parker & Lasbell
Aureiia Marketa
J.C. Nelson
Shea Drug
Cherokee
Strouse & Werner
Ray McQuie
Kansas
Lani
G. H. Grandstad
Illinois Central
Illnois Central
Yorum
K. B. Yocub
Vico Frits
J. A. Johnson
Merchants Bank
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Ole Poulson
Maple Valley
J. F. Sellers
Prop
Aurelia, Lawa
Agenta
First Clans
Ilinois Central
Woing Eart
B. W. Hitz
Mutual Insurance
Association
J. E. Crepps, J. C. Lockin
W. D. Dice
Aurelia, Lowa
Methodist
O At. Bond
Epworth League
J.B. Chase
My Preschlag
Otto Albrescht
Moses Mummett
A. W. Dice
A. J. Whinery
August Bischol
Q. Koutzen
W .m. Brown
L. H. Parker
J.C Lockin
Johil Ward
John M. Whitney
IT Nelaoh, Jr
A. Fraser
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