Correspondence Blairstown Items Highlight Local Movements
Geo M Kirk spent last Thursday at Fairfax and other residents traveled to nearby towns for court visits. Stock movements to Chicago, visits to Cedar Rapids and Mt Vernon, and family travels fill the week. A new jeweler opens, a minstrel show and temperance lecture balance merriment and sober thought as the military band is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Kirk
Fairfax
P. H. Lynch
Vinton
Jacob Springer
R. M. Long
Chicago
Shellsburg
Wis
A. F. Allen
Jennie
Cedar Rapids
Byron McQuin
Norway
John Johnson
A.J. Wilson
Minstrel Show Planned Amid Controversy and Local News
A forthcoming minstrel show draw nigh headlines the page, with cautions about audience preparedness. Obituary notes Wm Bucholz’s father, 82, died last Friday. The Presbyterian church held a cantata led by Revs Butter and Yocum to aid the organ fund. Local society updates include misreported baby news, farm notes, and various teaching arrangements across Spencer’s Grove with several families and schools mentioned.
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Bucholz
Mettessel
Belle
Christian Endeavor Society of
The
Presbyterian Church
J. B. Butter
N.H. Yocum
Chas. Krieger
Charley
Conference Call Invites Urbana Parishioners to Attend
The notice extends a cordial invitation to churchgoers and Urbana residents. A Sunday school now meets at Seward school house each Sunday at 10 o'clock. George and Tosa have moved to a small farm, leaving friends behind in Grove.
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Urbana
Seward
George
Tosa
Local Notes From Pleasant Township on Farms and School
Mrs Amy Ann Revel is on the sick list but improving. C M Clime hauls lumber for a barn and will do all the work himself. C F Albert of Harrison and D Child from Polk are serving as trial jurors this week. Miss Martha Martin began No 4 school Monday with 19 scholars the largest spring term in years. Mr and Mrs J C Carrier were called to Covington last Sunday for Mrs Carrier's father. J C returned Monday while Mrs Carrier stayed. Farmers report seeding finished and oats sown in unusually good condition hoping for an abundant season.
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Amy Ann Revel
C.m.clime
C. F. Albert
Harrison
D. Child
Polk
Martha Martin
J. C. Carrier
Covington
Linn County
Keystone Items Add Barn Wing and Local Happenings
In town chatter a barn addition by Kourz is noted while rumors say C Hanssen plans to sell and build a hotel. Hoebel and Tangeman parties visited Blairstown over Sunday and Zeitler speaks of a possible umbrella case venture by Geo Franzenburg. Pingel predicts a south town race track with John as a leading mover. F W Schenken offers wind hail and fire insurance on mutual terms. Kloppenburgs erect a new livery barn with modern equipment. Payson Snow, Belle Plaine Union correspondent, suffers rheumatic pains. Prof. John Grimm travels to Vinton with unclear purpose. A. C. Bielenberg’s store gains a new yellow pine floor. The Harty child’s health falters and Mrs. Kerns of Marion is dangerously ill. Gaskill’s auction drew a large crowd. Yakish improves his property with a well and force pump. Rev Evans lectures on secret societies. Sunday sermon well received. Mrs. Hendershot injured when a frightened colt struck her, but she can sit up.
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John
F. W. Schenken
Kloppenburg Bros
Tally Ho
Payson A. Snow
Belle Plaine Union
Payson
John Grimm
K. U
Vinton
John Lorenz
Phil Harty
Jno. Kerns
Marion
van Horne
Troxel
M. F. Yakish
Evans
Chas. Hendershot
Echoes From the High School Activities and Utterances
Urban items report Miss Luna Story entered the high school and a C class program set for Friday the 19th. New maps arrived. seniors review United States History. Miss Cunningham vacationed in Cedar Falls returning Monday. Marion Murphy and Ida Henderson return after months away. Arbor Day program copies received. seniors excused afternoon to prepare for commencement.
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United States
Cunningham
Cedar Falls
Marion Murphy
Ida Henderson
McClellan
Urbana Notices and Socials Including Harness Stock Move
A local column notes Lee Cross moved his harness stock into the Dingman building with a view to expanding his business. C J W Haines and G W Dingman plan fine east Urbana residences. Junior Leaguers host a basket social at Tl J Vaines Saturday evening. Mr Gee Hull and wife, visiting from Cedar Rapids, return from Pennsylvania to assist A L Mitchell's carpenter work. Alice Cross funeral held last Saturday at 2 pm conducted by W S Fleming and J C Goodrich. large attendance and sympathy extended to family.
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Lee Cross
Dingman
C. J. W. Haines
G. W. Dingman
East Urbana
J. Vaines
You Are, Boys Rights of Bicyclists on Highways
The Newton case upholds bicycle riders' right to half the road and requires due care to avoid startling or injuring horses or other traffic. It notes cyclists have highway rights similar to other vehicles and holds riders responsible for negligence. Illinois has sustained riders' rights. other states trend toward equal highway access.
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Newton
Will Snooks
Henry Holdfern
Sécaré
Ilinois
Williams Evangelist Gracefully Defends Belle Plaine Support
A Benton County Times reader prompts correction of an item about Evangelist Williams in Belle Plaine. The piece lauds Williams for his vow to preach and turn funds to charity, noting his expenses about 3000 a year and that he gave two charity services and one tenth of his balance to the Lord, while condemning church hypocrisy and praising the local effort.
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Benton County Times
Allen
Evangelist Williams
Belle Plaine
Williams
Moncey
New York
Bro. Williams
Man
Bro. Browne
Belle Plaine sermon funding dispute and real estate transfers
The article discusses controversy over funds from an evangelist and a $35,500 salary, plus a list of real estate transfers in Belle Plaine and nearby areas. It includes estate notices, bids for school textbooks in Benton county, and dairy education notes, summarizing local financial and civic actions.
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Belle Plaine
Incubators and winter poultry care lessons
The article urges using incubators for early broilers in winter, noting hatch rates and cost advantages. It contrasts incubator use with hens, mentions maintaining coops, sealing drafts, and providing winter protection like tar paper or dry bedding. It also covers soft warm feed, practical diets, and a gin and molasses tonic claimed to aid fowls during travel or illness.
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Massachusetts
Traveling American Finds Omnibus Classification
In a town in northern Yorkshire a traveling American found an omnibus with first second and third class seating. When the coach halted at a steep hill the guard ordered first class to stay seated while second class were asked to peg out and walk and third class passengers to disembark and push the vehicle.
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Yorkshire
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