Social roundups and visits in Blairstown and area
Dr W S Adams of Vinton D C Mayne of Wayne Neb and Geo McElroy of Vinton visited Blairstown last week as sociables with barley juice replacing ice cream at a park gathering. Union Sunday school lawn social at J D Shuck’s drew many and Miss Lizzie Hoebel visited brother Lois in Keystone. The Blairstown band held open air concert, the kid nine beat married men 32 to 12, and a new baby girl arrived at Otto Weber’s home. The Cherry Sisters plan an entertainment in Brian’s Hall next Saturday August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Adams
Vinton
D.C. Mayne
Wayne
Neb
Geo. McElroy
Blairstown Park
Union Sunday School
J. D. Shuck
Loomis
Belle Plaine
Poeta
J. H. Helm
Cedar Rapids
F. Kreinschmidt
J.N. Parker
Blairstown
Lizzie Hoebel
Lois
Keystone
May
Alta Birdgall
Norway
Kinghouse
Otto Weber
Cherry Sisters
Brian's Hall
Lou McCluen
Guthrie Center
Blairstown Kid Nine Maintains Winning Streak
The Blairstown Kid Nine defeated Marengo 42 to 0 on July 25 and have won all games played this season. They now challenge any under 17 team in Benton county. Blairstown also beat Norway 13 to 8 last Monday in a well attended matchup noted for strong catching by Charlie Asch and sharp center fielding.
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G. W. Hartz
George Asche
Building and Loan 4 Association
Airs. McNary
Primghar
S. C. Bretual
W. E. Frantz
Blairstown Kid
Marengo
Benton County
Blairstown
Norway
Charlie Asch
Rain Brings Hopeful Harvest and Social Plans
Residents praise last Friday evening rain boosting corn prospects while social events shift to Thursday due to a hail storm. Visitors include Miss Clara Dingman’s Cedar Rapids cousin and Miss Lettie Mossman from Vinton. Effie Ketterman remains hospitalized in Cedar Rapids and local tradesman Smalley moved his family from Vinton last week.
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Clara Dingman
Cedar Rapids
Lettie Mossman
Vinton
Urbana
Likens
Scofield
Rev. Fleming
Cook
Tripp
Nebraska
Charley Haines
Mr. Wyckoff
Effie Ketterman
Smalley
W. E. Cook
Ed. Ketterman
Mr. Drake
Manchester
Local Social News and Town Events Summary
Mrs Saller of Chicago visits her sister Mrs Hinz in town. Mrs A C Bielenberg and children leave for Baldwin IA for several weeks. Edo Tangemann and Peter Markey embark on a bicycle trip to Spirit Lake. Dr F H Snow and mother from Chadwick IL visit C R Snow family. Miss L E Price of Davenport formerly a teacher visits relatives. will teach in Dysart this fall. Miss Kate Skiflington of Garrison visits. takes teacher exam in Toledo. Keystone Union band clarinetist I W Schenken assists Van Horne orchestra in Newhall. Wiese and Franzenburg dissolve partnership at City Meat Market. Wiese buys remaining share. Franzenburg plans to move to South Dakota. many friends regret departure. Town debates installing waterworks if affordable. Juno Severin’s coat goes missing from Kaystone House. deputy arrests three suspects, coat not found. Wm Kromback injured in fall while working on the annil? [arm fracture, leg bruise]. Grand farmers picnic set for Ottsen’s grove Sunday Aug 4. after exhibitions, dancing.
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Saller
Chicago
Hinz
A. C. Bielenberg
Baldwin
Edo Tangemann
Peter Markey
Spirit Lake
F. H. Snow
Chadwick
C. R. Snow
L. E. Price
Davenport
Kate Skiflington
Garrison
A.C. Beilenberg
Toledo
Dysart
I. W. Schenken
Keystone Union
Newhall
van Horne
Messrs
Wiese & Franzenburg
Wiese
Franzenburg
South Dakota
Keystone
Juno Severin
Kaystone House
John
Wm. Kromback
Ottsen’s Grove
Weeds and civic duty in farm country notes
In a Vermont style township dispatch the writer urges trustees to cut noxious weeds along highways twice yearly and urges property owners to fund road tax for weed removal. He praises Cato Sells, Iowa U.S. attorney, and notes Vinton’s political prospects while defending candidacy caution.
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McLain
Wabash
Manson Democrat
Cato Sells
Vinton
Sells
United States
Iowa
State Register
Cato
Mr. Sells
Grace and Gore in One Room and a Murderer’s Claim
A vacationing Chicago drummer fumbles a grace before meals, then a harsh portrait of H I L Holmes is given, claiming nine victims across cities with skeletons found in a Chicago building. Daniel Webster is cited on coinage and gold standard. An advertisement promises Dr Miles headaches pills.
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Webster
Daniel Webster
Congress
Veno Cure Featured At Vinton Crowd Last Night
A sensational Veno cure demonstration drew a large crowd in Vinton, with Parker praised for relief from rheumatism after using Veno fluids. A representative from the Veno Drug Co. offered free information and daily demonstrations, while a Schoolma'am vignette recalls years-long fight for pay raises and eventual funeral.
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Parker
New Street
Audi
Viatericci
Repres
Vena Drue Co
Vinton
Balyen
Leo
Exrupe
Venu
Dru
Wure
Ourca
Nis Offee
Dalyea
Shape of the Fusion Threat in Iowa Politics
A garbled report discusses non resident candidates and anti monopoly sentiment in Iowa. It notes potential fusion efforts around Governor Crane and Weaver for future offices, warning of Republican splits and widespread press coverage from Des Moines and Tow counties.
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Marshalltown
B. Weaver
Crane
Eeverpor
Aivay
Thesiasts
Oyernar
Entertaining Lions Cage Feat at Isere Fairs Described
A Paris reporter notes a bizarre act where two barbers and a shoemaker entered a lion cage with a trainer to win a wager. One barber sat in a chair and was shaved by his colleague while the shoemaker split a rat as spectators cheered. The stunt inspired lively commentary from London.
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Paris
Desert
Isere
London
Estate Appointment Notice in Mistriet Court Benton
In Mistriet Court Benton County Tow Taybie Tevat the Estate of Phos names trustees and administrators. The document lists officials JAMISON, DEVER, and SARA ARMSTRONG and references verification with the Clerk. action appears as an estate administration notice in a formal court record.
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Mistriet Court
Benton
Tow Taybie Tevat
Phos
Stron Ratsens
Neti
Mdewsieerial
Udine Agade Tenistrater
Aeluaniscdiin
Horsaus Failebtest
Elias Errainet
Daly
Said Cour
Jamison x
Tass
Dever
Adip
Sara Armstrong
Actua
Republicans Seek The Livery Of Heaven In Finance
The passage argues Republicans would steal the livery of heaven to hide policy and applaud prosperity. It cites the Wilson bill as a cause of their dismay, suggesting they cry stop thief amid discussions of short revenues. It notes 1895 revenues exceed 1802-3, while Reed era spending outpaced receipts, and claims Democrats would allow it in good faith.
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Go. P
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