Winter social notes and local visits across Illyria
A roundup of neighborhood visits and activities includes Will Kerr in the vicinity Monday and Chester Peake among the indisposed. Ed Gehring and family entertained Sunday while Fred Reichert and wife hosted Mrs. Lewis Klingman. Several social calls at Medberry, Kerr, Fritz, and Wenger homes are noted along with farm activity delivering hogs to Schori Bros. at Elgin. An advertisement praises Electric Bitters at 50 cents, used by a Macon Georgia orphanage for nine years to aid digestion, liver, and kidney health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria
Schori Bros
Elgin
Mesdames
Chas Medberry
Thos Kerr
Wilbur Patterson
Industrial and Orphan's Home
Macon
Oak Grove News Social Roundup and Local Visits
Tommy Howard is among the ill. A dance at Kid Boyle’s Monday night. Mrs Emley Howard visited Frank Boyle’s Friday. Gleaners lodge held Feb 18 at Perry Craft’s home. Ed and Frank Boyle went to West Union on business. Ward Brabham and wife visited Jud Conner’s. Reed and Vanwye organized a Gleaners lodge in Randalia. Ira Bennett and wife visited Robert May’s near Wadena. Will Prichard and family visited William Brabham’s. Earl Fox of Forest City visiting relatives. Barn Holzer’s gathering reports a good time. Large dance at Harvey Howard home. Wilbur Patterson, Ed Boyle and families visited John Howard’s. Mrs George Stansberry ill under Dr Berry. John Nine and family arrived from Nebraska to spend a month. A Conner bought part of Tom Kohler’s land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Howard
Kid Boyle
Emley Howard
Frank Boyle
Gleaners
Perry Craft
West Union
Ward Brabham
Jud Conner
R. W. Reed
Mr. Vanwye
Randalia
Harvey Howard
Wilbur Patterson
Ed Boyle
John Howard
George Stansberry
Dr Berry
John Nine
Nebraska
A. Conner
John Kohler
Farm ward payment noted. families join Ira Bennett for visits
Ed Conner John Wilson Ern Holzer and families were guests of Ira Bennett Wednesday evening. Ira Bennett visited Randalia to see his daughter Mrs Vought and on Thursday he and Mr Vought attended a chicken show in Oelwein before returning home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Conner
John Wilson
Ern Holzer
Ira Bennett
Randalia
Mra. Vought
Ira
Mr. Vought
Oelwein
Won't Need a Crutch After Arnica Salve
Editor J. P. Sosaman of Cornelius North Carolina suffered a badly bruised leg that grew into a sore resisted by many salves. Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed it thoroughly proving prompt relief for ulcers boils burns bruises cuts corns sores pimples eczema and piles sold 25 cents at The City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Sosaman
Cornelius, N. C
Bucklen
Local residents pass Sunday visiting and chores
Gunder Nora Erickson spent Sunday at home. Mrs. John Wold is numbered with the sick. Emily Erickson on the sick list. Alvena Wold visiting at R Rierson home. A Roland visited friends at Elgin Friday. Nilo Erickson a business caller at Elgin Monday. Mary Gulevig visiting her aunt, Mrs. Stearns, at St Olaf. Mr. and Mrs. T J Olson are parents of a girl born Friday. Nels Stenerson hauling lumber for new house. Emil Gulsvig en route to Turkey River. E Bergan and wife left for new home in North Dakota Tuesday. G Roland and wife visited Clermont and Elgin Friday. Mrs. G Neal and Mary Boe entertained at O K Olson home Friday. Rosine Mark assisting at Jacobson's store during the gale. Mrs. John Jacobson and baby visiting relatives at Elgin this week. Albert Christianson entertained at T Ruroden home Sunday evening. Rev Arvergon of St Olaf and Dr Williamson of Des Moines spent Sunday and Monday at the P Larg on home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Roland
Elgin
Nilo Erickson
Mary Gulevig
Ainter
Stearns
St Olaf
T. J. Olson
Nels Stenerson
Emil Gulsvig
Turkey River
E. Bergan
North Dakota
G. Roland
Clermont
Albert Christianson
T. Ruroden
Rev
Arvergon
Dr. Williamson
Des Moines
P. Largon
German Bottom social notes and local visits
Mrs Sam Lehman visited sister Mrs Will Schupbach on Sunday. Mrs Rosa Frieden visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Grimm on Tuesday. Me and Myre Tmhofe visiting here returned to West Bend Monday. Mr Hoffman of Peoria attended the funeral of his mother in law Mrs G Bigler. John Yost of Ravana Ohio returned home Monday after visiting Sam and family. Fred Frieden went to Chicago with two carloads of cattle accompanied by Willie Frieden John Grimm sold a horse to E Mathys then bought another from Edward. A E Suhupbach and Joe v Schnider left for Waterloo to visit Galloway shops. The Mutual Horse Co held annual meeting Saturday evening electing officers and planning the year. Friends gathered at the Babegger home Friday evening for Mr and Mrs Tmhofe guests with popcorn and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lehman
Will Schupbach
Rosa Frieden
John
Grimm
Myre
Tmhofe
West Bend
Hoffman
Peoria
G. Bigler
John Yost
Ravana
Ohio
Sam
Fred Frieden
Chicago
Willie Frieden
John Grimm
E. Mathys
Edward
A. E. Suhupbach
Joe v. Schnider
Waterloo
Galloway
Mutual Horse Co
Joe Babegger
Saved From Peril by Dr King’s New Discovery
Lewis Chamblin of Manchester Ohio recalls nearly dying from a severe cough and lung trouble that dropped his weight to 115 pounds. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with his recovery to 160 pounds and renewed strength. He says the medicine cured his four children of cramp and touts it as infallible for coughs and colds LaGrippe asthma and bronchial issues. Available 50c and 1.00 with trial bottle free at The City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Chamblin
Manchester
Ohio
West Union notes and travel items across counties
Sid Carter visited Elgin on business while J M Lisher returned from a farm trip to South Dakota. L M Humphrey and John D Shaffer traveled to Greely to work with blooded horses. R O Woodard spoke at a State Canners Association meeting in Cedar Rapids where he is president. Frank J Stillman sold his Grundy Center Republican to move on. Lola Scoville visited from Chicago at the W A Magner home. John Talmadge discussed relocation in Oklahoma after returning from Abilene. John Gruver suffered a deep cut on his right hand. A cage match divorce case Ora Frost Baker v W M Baker drew many Fayette and Maynard witnesses. decree not granted. J W Dwyer and others plan a Florida trip via Chicago New Orleans and Atlantic Coast Line. Mrs Addie Wallace joins in Chicago. An ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills for digestive and liver issues at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Woodard
Cedar Rapids
State Canners' Association
Frank J. Stillman
Grundy Center
Republican
Frank
Lola Scoville
Chicago
Abiline
Kansas
Oklahoma
John Gruver
Jas. Shaffer
Mr. Gauver
Ora Frost Baker
W. M. Baker
J. W. Dwyer
W. B. Thomas
P. Hancock
Ft. Meyer
Florida
Rock Island
New Orleans
Atlantic Coast Line
Mrs. Homes
Addie Wallace
Clermont News Briefs Highlight Local Movements
Mrs. Ed Boozer visited Postville on Saturday. George Wander rode as a passenger to Castalia on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. F. K. White spent Friday in Elgin. Rudy Reinhardt of Castalia visited Britt City on Saturday. John Houlihan and family plan a move to New Hampton soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom
Local residents return home and visit relatives
Dr G F Barry returned Friday from Omaha. Mrs D3 Carpenter came home from Fayette last Friday. Agnes Crowe of West Union visited home folks here Saturday. A H Latimer transacted business in Delhi last week. Hon Wm Larrabee Jr transacted business at West Union yesterday. George Dillis of Spencer visiting at the home of Mrs France DeSart and Florence of Elgin. Kittle H Groth went to the Twin Cities yesterday to outfit a new photograph gallery. Ruth Peterson visited her parents S E Wickham. Mrs Chas Priest and Cedar Rapids visitors to her father. Earl Daquette of Elgin visited Clermont. C H Garvey rented Hol Erickson building and will move jewelry shop soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Barry
Omaha
Neb
Carpenter
Fayette
Agnes Crowe
West Union
A. H. Latimer
Delhi
Wm. Larrabee Jr
George Dllis
Spencer
Hare
Kittle H. Groth
Twin Cities
Ruth Peterson
S. E. Wickham
Mya. Chas
Cedar Rapids
Earl Daquette
Elgin
Clermont
Real Estate Transfers Reported for Week Ending February 4 1910
Abstract Office of W J Rogers lists transfers in West Union Oelwein Fayette Hawkeye Burrell’s Hawkeye and other towns with prices from 1000 to 12000 including West Union lot 6-7 b7 and land 12000 Eliese H Lenz dale 3025 and others Guy E Green to Lucinda Ostrander 1200 and Will A Shanklin to Trustees of Upper Iowa University 7300 Catharine Ward to J B Palmer 1000 Charles H Loudon to Ole Nelson 350 names of several others and totals. Marriage licenses listed include Louis Ponser Elenora Haas Clive H Tatro A M Smith Minnie Hossington Perry Hummel Anna Lockard Edwin Koehler Margaret Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Rogers
Regular Baptist Church of
West Union
F. Y. Whitmore
Hillman
Eliese H.lenz
Oelwein
Guy E. Green
Lucinda Ostrander
Hawkeye
Will A. Shanklin
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Catharine Ward
J. B. Palmer
Burrell
Charles H. Loudon
Ole Nelson
Clermont
D. B. Allen
B. D. Jewell
Robert Clark
Adam & Marvilla
Kiefer
L. Samo
H.R. Clark
Bopp Bros.Co
Elford
Hunsberger
C. A
al ‘B. Chapman
Robert Sloan
Matt Kelly
David Dildine
W. Klinger
Alsoe
Emma Harrington
Hans E.grether
Otter “Creek
Louis Ponser
Elenora B. Haas A
Stansbury
Clive H. Tatro
A. M. Smith
Minnie Hossington
Perry Hummel
Anna Lockard
Edwin Koehler
Margaret Riley
Public Auction at Benson Farm Elgin February 15
Public sale at the old John Benson farm one mile south of Elgin on Tuesday February 15 begins at 10:00 sharp. Auction lists 64 head cattle including a full blooded Short Horn bull and 14 milch cows, 40 hogs, horses, farming implements, grain and hay, and a free lunch with hot coffee. Terms: 10 and under cash, over 10 with approved security at 7 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Benson
Elgin
Macsbery
McCormick
R. F. Dewsy
Joan F. Mirage
Bauman & Benson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sale
T. J. Capper
Will Kerr
Chester Peake
Wedger
Fayette Way
Ed Gehringand
Fred Reichert
Lewis Klingman
Katie Medberry
Ira Moore
Jason Bailey
Win Doty
Elma Medberry
G. E. Medberry
Pauline Loertscher
Mae Fritz
Will Pollock
H. B. Kerr
Fred Wenger
Edith Richards
Lena Wenger
Earnest Crane
Henry McMillian
Hazel
C. Wenner
Alfred Weibel
Lana Wegmiller
C. M. Klingman
Chas Fritz
Nellis MacKellar
Kev Parsons
Masonville
Dyria
Jacob Yearous
Mary
C. Wenger
Myria
I. N. Conner
Jessie Probert
Highland District No. 3
Oak Grove News
Robert May
Wadena
Will Prichard
William Brabham
Earl Fox
Forest City
Barn ‘Holzer
Ward
Gunder
Nora Erickson
John Wold
Emily Erickson
Alvena Wold
R. Rierson
Mrs. G. Neal and
Mary Boe Ware
O. K. Olson Home
Rosine Mark
Jacobson’s
John Jacobson
Baby
Sid Carter
J. M. Lisher
South Dakota
L. M. Humphrey
John D. Shaffer
Alyria
Greely
Br. King
Stora
Clermont News
France DeSart
Florence of
C. H. Garvey
Hol’ Erickson
CC Pederson & Son
Mrs. Layton
Ed Klingman
Weat Union
Falb
Fayette County
Rogers & Adams
Black Smith
R. Lehman
Jeary Topp
Schor! Bros
Agin? Lowa
Greenly Bros
Iowa
E. W. Feige, M. D
Sampson Block
H.S. Hadsel, M.D
C. O. Fothergill
M. D. fRouzerto
Ang
Dawey
Tawa
Deg Loines Capital
Eniel & Rubyer
Old Arkansaw
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