Local Social Roundup and Community News
In a busy week residents report visits and gatherings across families in Elgin Volga and nearby areas. several outings include Ruth Rothisberger Mary Shaffer John Wilson and others with neighbours and relatives. A district 3 pink eye outbreak and farm care by vets Beamer and Reedle are noted along with a kidney trouble scare in horses and a recovering patient. Proceeds from a district social fund rise to 12. The article also mentions a Cub Scout style social with 29 baskets sold and a program praised by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Ernst
Perry Medberry
Oelwein
Mary Pollock
Independence
J. D. Shafter
John Wenger
James Probert
Leonard Humphry
Chicago
Andrew Yearous
Mae Fritz
Jno
Yearous
Arlington
District No. 2
C. M. Klingman
Fred Rothlisberger
Stephen Foxwell
Chris Houg
Life Saved at Deaths Door by Dr King’s New Discovery
W R Patterson of Wellington Tex recalls a near grave illness with a frightful cough and consuming weight loss. After years of doctor treatment he credits Dr King’s New Discovery with his recovery and current health. The remedy, described as the best for coughs colds and lung troubles, offers trial bottles and is sold with a guarantee by The City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doutors
Joan W. Modders
Moddersville
Mich
Tate
City
W. R. Patterson
Wellington
Tex
W. Bends
Coal City
Ala
Dr. King
Thel City
Oak Grove News Social Roundup Reflects Local Visits
Roy Conner spent Tuesday night with Ed Boyles while Blanche Theobald and Iva Bennett socialized with Edith Conner. Tommy Howard and family visited Robert Wilcons on Sunday as Bennie Conner of Elgin stayed with Eddie Conner. Eddie and wife visited George Grover. Eliza Bartholomews and family called on Palmar Bartholomews. Robbie Wilson and wife welcomed a baby boy born February 13. Ed and Frank Boyle hosted visits with Mrs Wo Boyle, son Charlie, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Blanche Theobald
Roy Conner
Simon O'New
Colonel Mounce
C. W. Smith
Ed Boyles
Iva Bennett
Edith Conner
Tommy Howard
Robert Wilcons
Bennie Conner
Elgin
Eddie Conners
Eddie Conner
George Grover
Eliza Bartholomews
Palmar Bartholomews
Frank Boyle
Wo. Boyle
Charlie
Cheery Valley News Social Roster Highlights Local Visits
A long list of neighbors and families share visits and calls across Cheery Valley. Kurt attinied to visit at the Jake Dennler home while John Meyer called on the Dan Bellis residence. Several guests attend events, and many relatives are mentioned with ongoing health notes and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt
Jake Dennler
John Meyer
Dan Bellis
Sau Hofer
Albert
Meyer
John Pulfer
Ben Frieden
Jake Reinhart
Sam Hofer
Gotfried Pfurrer
John Gumm
Leslie Baumgartner
Edwin Hanson
Adolph Baumgartner
Lydia
Anna Hofer
Jake Christen
West Union notes and board actions in county items
West Union events cover visitor calls by Arthur Gage and others, legislative visit to Des Moines, illnesses, funerals, and family moves. The local M W A selects delegates for an April convention, officials plan bookstore and lumber moves, and a Fayette county book contract auction draws hundreds of bidders. A sales attempt and book competition stage follow. Unrelated item mentions health remedies.
Local Social Roundup and Remedies Advertisement
Monday evening gatherings with the Adolph family are noted along with visits to the Ernest Meyer home near West Union. An array of neighbors attended Sunday and midweek visits, with travel between Grimm and Dennler households. D. Frankel of Stroud, Oklahoma, credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing a boil quickly, while praising it for burns, cuts, and sprains. available for 26 cents at The City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Gehring
George! Meyer
Pauline Dennler
Gotfried Pfarrer
Tom Hanson
Joan Falk
Julius Zaugg
Mrs. George! Meyer
Hulda Meyer
Adolph, Baumgartner
Edward Grimm
Will Bytebach
Fred Schupbach
Adolph
Martin
Ernest Meyer
West Union
John Grimm
Dan
Albert
Will Butikofer
John
Lizzie
Mary
Lena Pulfer
Rosa
Elizabeth
Mary Grimm
D. Frankel
Stroud
Okla
Bucklen
City
Elkader Social Notes Busy with Visits and Travel
Miss Alta Witt visits relatives in Chicago and Indiana Harbor while Atty. W. W. Davidson returns from Chicago, Indiana, and Ohio. Otto Kleinpell and R. F. Schmidt head to Prairie du Chien for the sanitarium. D. D. Murphy and family travel to Madison to visit their son Clarence. Roy Kimball meets his brother Oscar on the road home from Illinois. The Scholzes visit Elkader with Mrs. Walther. Grace Boyera accompanies Mrs. Walther to Elkader amid local work. Postmaster W. L. Gilje receives a Taft Hitchcock commission for four years. The St Olaf Savings Bank reports a strong showing and an eight percent dividend. Volga river boosts travel as the Osborne stage misses destination. Conductor John Bente overcomes obstacles. L. D. Smith campaigns for Short Course expansion. petition aims to extend to all Iowa counties. Edwin Grimes and two children return to West Union from Herman Rolls. Mrs. Alex McKinley visits Lawler to stay with Dr. A. D. McKinley. Lavina Independent notes Sadie Hendershott’s move to Billings for eye care. Postmaster Crane returns downtown after a month. Herb Anderson of Lavina visits family. Roy Bakeman travels from New Orleans through Elgin to his parents. Maynard News mentions The Colonel’s South and West speaking tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Hunsberger
Frank Bunton
Alice Estherbrook
Pipestone
Minn
Rose Reugier
Elgin
Harley Wright
The
State University
Iowa City
Harley
M. WV. A
Marynard
C. B. Hughes
H. L. Adams
L. A. Grimes
Smith
Earl Chandler
L. S. Sconley
J. L. Scallan
Harry Rush
A. B. Brause
Frank Dewey
C. W. Wetherbee
J. M. Wetherbee
Wall
South Dakota
West Union
Old West Union
John R. Cook
Milwaukee Road
Sampson Block
Ella Parrott
Supt
Belknap
Scallan
Book Army
Elkader
Alta Witt
Chicago
Indiana
Atty. W. W. Davidson
Ohio
Otto Kleinpell
R. F. Schmidt
Prairie du Chien
W. L. Gilje
Wm. H. Taft
Hitchcock
Etkader
St. Olaf Savings Bank
Volga River
Osborne
John Bente
L. D. Smith
House
Iowa
Clayton County
Lavina
Sadie Hendershott
Broadview Bulletin
Billings
Crane
Herb Anderson
Mont
Hub
West
Elgin Cedar Rapids and Independence Visits Reported
Art Nordbus visited Elgin while Mrs Bertha Frisbie and Miss Anna Larrabee were in Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids passenger James Sullivan traveled yesterday. H O Groth Carl Hoviand and Mrs W A Ellis with daughter Ruth visited Ovlen yesterday and Independence Monday. A heavy rain Monday night caused high water and thaw effects across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Larrabee
Cedar Rapids
James Sullivan
H. O. Groth
Carl Hoviand
Ovlwein
W. A. Ellis
Ruth
Independence
155 Acre Farm at a Great Bargain near Clermont
A 155 acre stock farm two miles northwest of Clermont offers 126 plowable acres with rolling timber land, two springs, an orchard, solid barns and outbuildings, and fenced pastures. Main road access, school nearby, possession March 1, title clear, price 40 dollars per acre on easy terms, with rental options if not sold soon. Owner from South Dakota eager to reinvest. For further particulars inquire of the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shbare
Clermont
South Dakota
Dakota
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F. Rothlisberger
Chris Wenger
Susan Bigler
Herve
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Lena Wenger
Roy Kimball
Israel Shaffer
Thos. Richards
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Lena Schupbach
Fred
Sam
Gotfried Frederick
A. L. Butihofer
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Lydia Reinhart
Dewey
Anna Moyer
Celia
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Richard
Fothergill
Fred and
Martin Hanson
Arthur Gage
J. A. Tliff
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Anna 5. Woodard
Margaret Follen
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J. M. Wimber
Will Meisner
Tikader
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T. J. Capper
D. D. Murphy
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Oscar
Illinois
Fred Scholz
Postville
Edwin Grimes
Herman Rolls
Alex McKinley
Lawler
A. D. McKinley
Roy Bakeman
New Orleans
Fred Nichols
Maynard
Clermont News
Art Nordbus
Satur
Bertha Frisbie
John Falb
Greenly Bros
J. W. Bopp
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H. S. Hadsel, M.D
C. O. Fothergill
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