Local notes on sickness, marriages, and a court dismissal
Correspondence reports Wm. Montague remains very ill with slim recovery hopes. Grandfather Schloeman is on the sick list. A suit against saloonkeepers Davidson and F. Deitz by Mrs. Brownell was dismissed after defendant Milner appeared and plaintiff and county attorney Stookey failed to appear. Asgeasor Rose is in the township assessing and taking census. H. Tuttle and R. Merritt haul stone from Walford for new houses next spring. A committee A. Larson Geo. Miller R. Sunde H. Harradon aids Nebraska sufferers. John Buchan rented Net-200 farm and moved in last week. Wm. Dermont and Miss Minnie Brownell wed Wednesday evening. The couple commemorated Kingston's birthday. August Grimm died at his home one and a half miles southeast Sunday morning aged 71. husband and daughter Mrs. Schultz survive. funeral held at the Lutheran church Wednesday at 10. Ridge school to host an event Friday evening Feb 15 to raise funds for a foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
F. Deitz
Geo. Miller
R. Sunde
H.harradon
Nebraska
John Buchan
Wn. Dermont
Minnie Brownell
Kington
Grimm
Ofunday
Schultz
N. Jednesday
Rev. Lutheran Church
Marriage Unites Wm. Krombach and Miss Emma Schoelermann
Report of a wedding performed in Toledo with ceremony details and post nuptial greetings. The couple returned home to a depot reception as Keystone band played. The bride, an accomplished young lady, and groom, popular and successful, were celebrated by friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C
J.C
John H. Rohwedder
Davenport
John
Taz Times
Wm. Krombach
Emma Schoelermann
Toledo
Keystone Band
Denisons
Protracted Meeting and Local Incidents Mentioned in Urbana
A protracted meeting began at the Christian church last Sunday. Mr Star is suffering from erysipelas in his hand. Silas Johnson injured his hand in a well drill accident. Aquilla Mossman of Vinton visited Urbana over the weekend, highlighting local social ties and community concerns about teacher turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Star
Silas Johnson
Aquilla Mossman
Vinton
Urbana
Bruce Center Social Notes and Upcoming Fundraiser
Bruce Center reports visit by Mr. and Mrs. Perkins of La Porte and M G Meister of Tilford Academy. The school plans an entertainment on February 8 to raise funds for a library. Frank Miler celebrated his fifteenth birthday with a surprise visit Saturday night. A Waterloo company representative was touring Bruce Center selling tombstones. Groundhog shadow noted on Saturday. Roads were treacherous last week due to snow. Mrs. Van Duyne of Waterloo and Mrs. C V Young are mentioned in local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Center
R. A. Perkins
la Porte
M. G. Meister
Tilford Academy
Bruce Center School
John Kerstitter
van Duyne
Waterloo
C. V. Young
Frank Miler
Bruce
Winter Cold and Local Social Notes Across Town
Severe winter grips the area with temperatures plunging to 32 degrees below zero at night. Local residents travel south in search of opportunities, while revival services at Parkin's Grove draw interest. Community events include sociables at Presbyterian and Baptist churches, a library fundraiser in Homer, and various visits among neighbors.
Town Readies for New Mayor and Justice in Spring
Our readers note the town will elect a mayor and appoint a justice in the coming spring. Squire Rice retires from farming and moves to town, Joseph Rouse to live near town on Tessie Valentine’s place. L D Landon, administrator of the Lockhart estate, testified Tuesday. H Vandeventer buys C J Haines property. Jack Hefling visits from Burston Kansas. A teachers meeting was held last Saturday with many in attendance. The item endorses uniform school books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Rice
Joseph
Rouse
Tessie
Lockhart
H. Vandeventer
C. J. Haines
Jack Hefling
Burston
Kan
Kansas River
Local Household Notes From A Rural Community
In a casual record of local happenings, Jimmy is put in a hole with company present, but he remains inside. Spencer plans a well on his farm near Henry Pitts, with Al Huntington doing the work. Mrs. Ellen Lowe of Erie visits the Tharp family after a funeral, then plans to return home. John Dine recovers from a short illness and is back out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Bill
Spencer
Henry Pitts
al Huntington
Mr. Bliss
William Dougherty
Ethel Young
Ethel
Bill Harrison
Ellen Lowe
Erie, Jr
James Tharp
John Dine
East Benton Items Chronicle Local Notes and Visits
East Benton items report Miss Daisy Stown staying with cousin Ina McVay and the Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs James McVay's. Carr and sister Frank Dunkley travel to Ohio. Dunckley plans a long visit, E G staying a year. Local sickness includes Henry Fish and multiple cases in Pat Cullen's family. Entertainment at Lower Stone praised. John Fellows visited Cedar Rapids. various residents visit relatives in Polk and Benton townships. A hedge fence rep by Cedar Valley Hedge Co. featured. A baby girl born to Frank O Book. Blairstown committee solicits Nebraska relief. revival speaker Rev Van Buren noted. Cedar Rapids and Vinton trips by locals. tramps cause a stir with hotel visits and police action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Benton
Daisy Stown
Ina McVay
Ladies Aid Society
James McVay
BE. G. Carr
Frank Dunkley
Coshockton County
Ohio
Dunckley
Henry Fish
George McCoy
Id.f. McCoy
Thomas Willians
William Wagaman
Cedar County
Benton Township
Lower Stone
John Fellows
Cedar Rapids
Laura Stevens
Polk Township
Gus. Kimm
Pat Cullen
Frank Shinn
Everson
Washington
A.W. Bruch
Cedar Valley Hedge Co
Frank O
Blairstown
Nebraska
Rev
van Buren
Elberon
Methodist Church
J.G. Palmer
Jennie
Community notes and vivid incidents from the town
The column recounts local happenings and colorful scenes. Miller wrestled one man while another was silenced by a gun, others slept around a stove, and a heavy man woke asking if he was in a Chicago morgue. The piece mentions Newhall disturbances, ice packing by Harry Nienaber, David Fry improving, scarce water, Peter Bell’s illness, J D Milwood planning furniture stacks, I M Dean’s wallpaper order, Kelly & Co.’s butter business, the Enterprise editor hire of Mr. McCarger, an upcoming wedding, and a groundhog’s frozen hole delaying its emergence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Miller
Chicago
Newhall
Tey
Harry Nienaber
David Fry
Peter Bell
J.D. Milwood
I. M. Dean
Kelly & Co
McCarger
Local notices and social life in LaPorte City area
Prof J W Jones called on business in LaPorte City. Joppa Jinks visited Shell Rock relatives. Carrie Benfer visited near Shellsburg. Funeral services for James Maxfield held in LaPorte last Sunday. W W Norwood called to Kansas City by telegram. Dick Hall did business in Vinton. Friends held a social at Mr and Mrs W W Norwood’s, reporting a fine time. Nathan Ables left for western state to visit a daughter. W T Hall of Germania Ill, formerly LaPorte, visiting friends there. Missouri visitor Mr Nelson staying with son and family here. Young people gathered at A Smith home for social games. Brandon cattle shipped from town. John Weigand sick. New well progress slow, sand bucket reached 65 feet. Lone Tree printer did business with merchants. Mt Auburn district school entertainment by Star and Crescent societies featured recitations and drills. praise for Jones and Miss St Clair. McGogg visited Waterloo. Mrs Murphy of Lelia ill. McClish & Lown’s store entered last Friday. goods stolen. Conner’s tools missing. thief identified as a youth named Dearth, who confessed and was jailed in Vinton. Dearth, about 22, reputational shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Thomas
Thomas Kreader
A. T. Shortess
Parkin’s Grove
Nettie McBeth
Parker’s Grove
The
Presbyterian Church
Nathan Strawn
Baptist Church
Wm. Kreader
Marion
Philip Fix
Newhall
J. W. Jones
LaPorte City
Joppa Jinks
Shell Rock
Carrie Benfer
Shellsburg
James Maxfield
LaPorte
W. W. Norwood
Kansas City
Dick Hall
Vinton
Nathan Ables
W.T. Hall
Germania
A. Smith
Brandon
John Weigand
Lone Tree
Christian Church
Star and Crescent Literary Societies
Mt. Auburn
Jones
St. Clair
B. K. McGogg
Waterloo
Murphy
Lelia
McClish & Lowns
Conner
Deart
Towns
Furry
Dearth
Lumber moves and town notes from LaGrange
Local items report several business changes with Garrison lumber plans and Weigold selling out to move to Humanville Mo. Misses Smith and Stanley buy Mabel Myer’s milliner store, new owners set for spring. News office relocates, Ravenscroft sells drug store to Nixon and Bobuing, Lenhart relocates, and ice and cattle markets active as winter sets in. Local residents travel to Dixon Ill and Lake City for affairs and commerce.
Charles Is Confirmed as Cedar Rapids Postmaster
Alex Charles is confirmed as Cedar Rapids postmaster. The outcome silences opponents among the city’s leading Democrats. It remains to be seen if the opposition will pursue prosecutions over various alleged crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Charles
Cedar Rapids
Alex
Carnival Train Ticket Deal for Mobile and New Orleans
The B C R N Ry announces very low round trip fares for the Carnival. Tickets available February 15 to 24 with continuous passage in each direction. Final return limit March 20, 1895. For details contact station agent Jas Herr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
New Orleans
Jas Herr
Rates That Fix Freight Justice Across Localities
The passage argues that commissioners laws fix freights so no locality gains an advantage. It cites C. R. Times and Editor McClellan, questioning why current rates should be opposed. It asserts the law protects all alike and that roads failed to show non remunerative rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Times
McClellan
Walker Whiteside’s Pragmatic Switch at Richelieu
Walker Whiteside visits Watson’s opera house for a Richelieu rehearsal and interviews the orchestra leader. Lacking suitable music, he suggests various pieces, ending with a sarcastic instruction to play Johnny Get Your Gun. The orchestra follows, producing a loud, lively entrance cue as Richelieu appears. Event: February 13 at Watson's opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Whiteside
Opera
Richelieu
Mr. Whiteside
Johnny
Johnny Get Your Gun
Watson's Opera House
Mrs Mattie Locke Macombber to Lecture on Women’s Standpoint
The city awaits a lecture by Mrs Mattie Locke Macomber a leading literary figure of the state on February 8 at the Presbyterian church lecture room. Tickets are 25 cents with sales at M M Morrison’s and the postoffice news stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Locke Macomber
Des Moines
M. M. Morrison’s
Postoffice News Stand
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Wm. Montague
Schloeman
Peterson
Rockville
North Taylor
L. S. Tharp
Tharp & Pitts
A. Tharp
Bliss City
Ack
Homer
Hailey Johnson
Wm. Donnelly
Ft. Dodge
No. 1
Aht
Gillam
No.5
Homer No. 2
A. H. Wilson
John Skiffington
Marcus Moore
Clay County
C. C. Gross
Creston
Iowa
Andrew Kerr
S. J. Kerr
R. E. Fairbanks
Eid. Sanders
Billy Tharp
John Tilson
Ira Moss
Dougherty
W, Jervis & CO
Charles Bruch
Paul Schroeder
Luzerne
Julius Studt
Claude Stocker
Missouri
Claude
J. Pingry
A. F. Allen
J. G. Palmer
Frank Spicer
C. H. Brown
Jacob Springer
Will Hoebel
Keystone
John R. Shreves
Belle Plaine
van Horne
Timothy Harty
Karl
M.F. Yakish
Wunder
Germany
America
Deuthland
Titus Hotel
Fred
Mr. Nelson
Valentines
Morrison’s
Garrison
M. F. Green
Shell Rock and Hansen
Butler County
Wu. Weigold
Dysart
Humanville
Smith and
Stanley
Raer
Mabel Myer
Jerry Alcorn
Misa Gue
Will
Sneider & Schimp
John Kiine
A. Alwood
T. H E. Ravenscroft
J. W. Nixon
A. E. Bobuing
T. E
H. Lenhart
Currow County
Lowpkis Bros. & Peart
W. W. Wennar
Geo. Rice
G. W. Robinson
Biz Grove Township
Whites City
Walter Baum
Alr. Johnson
Roverville
Lake City
Ella Wright
West Liberty
J. F. Harmon
Cap
Krank
W. EE. Hanna
Big Grove Township
Blackhawk County
Bismark
J. W. Duncan
Jack
Bessie Kerr
Northwest
Jackson
Ola Dunkle
J. W. Tompkin
W.'. Heavock
S. H. Metcalf
DeWitt
J. G. Gorrell
Indiana
LaGrange & 6
Charles
Mattie Locke Macombber
C. Wagner
Merchant Taily
OC. Wagner
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