22 Aug 1895
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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1895
Page
1
A large Blairstown congregation attended the dedication of the United Evangelical Church by Bishop Dobbs. The service featured strong pulpit oratory and a preparatory day of events. Funds totaling about $400 were quickly subscribed to liquidate church debt.
Threshing nearly finished with oats yielding 25 to 40 bushels per acre. Miss Lillian Hendricks of Ainsworth Nebraska visited en route from the New York Chautauqua assembly. Marengo trip to see sister Mrs Welch. Chas and Nellie Umbarger spent weekend with friends. Norway beat Blairstown 21 to 3. Bell Plaine defeated 16 to 8 last week. Mrs Morgan and others departed for St Louis. Miss Lottie Dee of Brooklyn visited uncle W Wilkins and returned home. Alta Farill of Victor visiting friends. Alice Sargent of Marion called home by her father’s illness. M Humphrey and Aug Schloeman attended the state convention at Marshalltown.
Quiet post show season as harvest approaches. A L Mitchell hauled wheat to Cedar Rapids. M E Church plans a harvest picnic on Aug 15. Funeral for Clark Kennedy in Walker. L D Landon attends. Hauser family heads to Missouri for health. Jessie and Susie Mitchell visit Cedar Rapids. S G Sabine and Steve Hopper attend Marengo game. Baltz and Kabler visit from Marengo. Bickel travels to Cedar Rapids. Wolf attends state convention. Wm Delaney ships hogs to Kimm Wolf. Hans Pirie and others take a Colonies trip. Benton Waychoff builds west town residence. James Harrington to move into new house around Sept 1.
Noted Vinton citizen Samuel H. Watson, a leading banker and promoter of major local enterprises, died August 7 at his home after a long illness. He came to Vinton in 1856, helped found First National Bank, built mills and factories, promoted Cedar Valley Packing, and served 19 years as Trustee and Treasurer of Iowa State College. He supported churches, notably the Presbyterian, and endowed a large organ in memory of his children. He leaves a widow, three sons and a daughter, with funeral services conducted by Rev. Avery and Rev. Phelps.
Local ad touts Electric Bitters as a universal headache remedy with permanent cure claims for habitual headaches and constipation. It urges adusers to try a bottle at Brubaker's drug store, and recommends De Witt's Colic and Cholera Cure as best for stomach and bowel complaints from La Grange & Co.
Bucklaw’s Armog Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions guarantees satisfaction or money back priced at 85 cents per jar available from J. Brubalkee.
In the District Court of Town, Renton county, 1895, Daisy Burnett and A C Hooves petition the court to compel a lost deed to lots and block 42 in Tiford’s Second addition to South Vinton. A.C. Reeves is summoned to answer by August 9, 1895. failure leads to default and judgment at the October term at the Court House in Vinton.
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