Ilyria Notes From West Union Area Neighbors
Ilyria items recount visits and social events in West Union and nearby. Residents like Martha Krouger John Wilson Genevieve Doty and several couples are noted visiting hosting or attending social gatherings while weather disruptions and illnesses affect daily routines at local homes and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Krouger
West Union
Mes
John Wilson
Rob’t Wilsons
Genevieve Doty
Mildred Yearous
John Rothlisberger
Hol Wenger
Chas Fritz
Marion
Tom Duff
Andrew Yearons
Fremont Ogle
Cathryne
Will Wilson
Patch Praise News and Local Socials
Luther Shaffer and wife visited Fred Crowe's home. John Waldron and wife with Ernest Frisbie family. Dorothy and Lucille Bloomfield with Aloe Frisbin. Mrs. Fred Crowe with daughter Mrs. F. Bowers. Mrs. M. Bartlett improving. John Miller visited uncle Frank Muller in Cresco. Basket Sociable at Crowe schoolhouse enjoyed by all. Mrs. A. Baumgarner and son. Mrs. G. Meyer and children visited E. Meyer and J. Baumgartner and C. Hong homes. Mrs. Hannah Crowe dies after illness. funeral held Wednesday at 10 a.m. In nature warnings of earthquakes and kidney troubles hinted. Electric Bitters praised by user. 50 cents at The City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bartlett
John Miller
Cresco
Frank Muller
Crowe
A. Baumgarner
Mra G. Meyer
E. Meyer
J. Baumgartner
C. Hong
Hannah Crowe
J. Wilson
Bright
Peter Randy
South Rockwood
Mich
Mason man recalls near fatal cold ordeal and remedy
S A Stid of Mason Michigan describes a severe exposure and chest pains from a cold. A neighbor gave Dr King’s New Discovery, which relieved symptoms and nearly prevented pneumonia. The doctor advised continued use. A cure claim, price 50 cents and $1 trial bottle offered by City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Stid
Mason
Mich
Dr King
Oak Grove Community Notes Update
Marie Boyle spent Tuesday night at George Wilson's. Evaline Schori visits her aunt Mrs. Rennison in Sumner. Edd Boyle and son Shelden were at Sinn Niels on Sunday. John Frank and Edd Boyle conducted business at West Union Saturday. Mrs. Isage Monnahan and children visited the Edd Boyle home Saturday. Guests at the W. C. Smith home Sunday included Henry and Ern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Monnahan
Edd. Boyle
George Wilson
Hart Bennett
Marie Boyle
George Wilsons
Evaline Schori
Mrs. Rennison
Sumner
Edd Boyle
Son Shelden
Sinn Niels
John
Frank
West Union
W. C. Smith Home
Henry and
Ern
Elkader Notes on Local Elections and Gatherings
Elkader notes report Chas Thoma elected to lead Garnaville saloon business after April first by a clear majority. John Friend’s bath injury prompts Sam Boots to assume charge of the dray. J L Roach attends golden anniversary in Elkader. Democratic governor candidates O Connor of New Hampshire and Dunn of Mason City announced. South Dakota boxing update: Jack Hagensick wins a decisive mat bout. Thos H Barrett visits for funeral at Sacred Heart Cox Creek, returning to Castalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Thoma
Garnaville
John Friend
Sam Boots
J.L. Roach
Omaha
Frank A. O'Counor
New Hampton
EB. G. Dunn
Mason City
Thos, H. Barrett
Castalia
Patrick Ivory
Sacred Heart Church
Cox Creek Township
Barrett
Drayton man visits Castalia and kin with road bridge praise
About 24 years in Castalia, his 18th funeral visit, and a pleasant last week visit from Gregersons Emel and Chris from Minnesota. H T Gregorean spoke of Drayton’s Red River bridge costing over 50000. Also a letter notes Tom Moore of Cochran Ga reports healing from a leg sore using Sucklen Arnica Salve at The City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregerson
A. T
Drayton
N. D
Emel
Badger, Minn
Chris
Marion Township
H.T
G. Gregoreen
H. T
Red River
Tom, Moore
Cochran
West Union Social Notes From County Seat Papers
Leo Dwyer spent Sunday in Oelwein with his grandparents. Nellie Green visits Mrs. W. A. Harper at Maynard. Ezra Pattesgon returns from Fairbanks. J. W. Bopp reports viewing the wreckage of the Maine on the 18th. Margaret Ainsworth goes to Mason City to visit her son Lester. Supt. Belknap to attend National Educational Association meeting in St. Louis. William Larrabes Jr. arrived with the Dairy Special for a meeting. Mayme Humphrey departs for Cedar Rapids for a week in a wholesale millinery house. May Probert of Wadena visits J. A. Probert over Sunday. S. B. Zeigler returns from Europe and visits in New York, plans to reach West Union by spring. L. A. Cooley heads to northwestern Iowa and southern South Dakota for a week’s business. J. E. Hill returns to Mason City after recuperating at H. Conner. M. W. Grites, recovering from a paralytic stroke, showing improvement and expected back in town soon.
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Ezra Pattesgon
Fairbanks
J. W. Bopp
Maine
Margaret Ainsworth
Mason City
Lester
Wm. Larrabes, Jr
Clermont
Mayme Humphrey
Cedar Rapids
May Probert
Wadena
J. A. Probert
Hopkinton
B. Zeigler
Europe
New York
West Union
L. A. Cooley
Iowa
South Dakota
J. E. Hill
H. Conner
M.W. Grites
Clermont News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Events
Arthur Shaffer and wife pack to move to Decorah while Frank Pringle buys W A Ellis piano. Miss Sadie enjoys recent happiness. Mrs. Wm. Vinton of Elgin visits Clermont. Bernice returns with her. Jim Powers becomes a caterer by buying Jack Halverson’s basement restaurant and pool hall. C A Hoffman arrives from Benson Illinois to open a clothing and shoe store. Catholic fair draws large crowds with Carpentar’s harp orchestra. noted as best dance music yet. Walter Scott returns from Des Moines after failing navy exam. A leakage in…
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The
Enterprise
Arthur Shaffer
Decorah
Frank Pringle
W. A. Ellis
Miss Sadie
Clermont
Wm. Vinton
Elgin
John Martin
Bernice
Jim Powers
Jack Halverson
C. A. Hoffman
Benson
Ilinois
Grover Passes Physical, Joins Navy Training School
One of the Henry valves caused the failure to meet physical requirements. Clarence Grover who accompanied him passed the physical and is at the Navy training school in North Chicago. He writes home that he likes it fine.
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Henrt
Clarence Grover
Navy Training School
North Chicago
Cheery Valley News Highlights Local Socials and Illness
In Cheery Valley, Fred Schupbachs and Abe Habagers hosted gatherings on Sunday and Saturday evenings. Several residents report mumps in the vicinity while neighbors assist with chores and school sessions resume. Multiple visits span the Baumgartner, Frieden, Meyer, Gehring, and Dennler families with cattle and hogs moved to Chicago.
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Fred Schupbachs
Abe. Habagers
Anna Hofer
Ben Hofer
Isaac Gehring
Rob Lehman
Mary Schupbach
Germat School
Edwin Hanson
Adolph Baumgartner
Albert Meyer
Will Chase
Fayette
Duffy in North American Review on Morality and Prohibition
The North American Review quotes Rev. Dr. P Duffy arguing legislation cannot purge moral issues like liquor. Public conscience shapes law, he says, and prohibition reveals moral cowardice where reform relies on appearances. Also notes John Halverson hosting relatives, a Clermont restaurant sale, heavy snow, and West Union visitors Frank and John Boyle.
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Duffy
The
North American Review
Vermont
London
America
Jethies
John Halverson
Clermont
Frank
Joha Boyle
West Union
Border tensions rise as US strengthens troops
The article notes that the United States will send more troops to border towns to curb cross border shooting near El Paso and other sites, with state troops possibly deployed if regular forces fall short. It also mentions Arizona’s entry into state flags plus local civic notes, church meetings, ads, weather, and community events in a Wisconsin town.
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Uncle Sam
el Paso
Texas
United States
Arizona
New Mexico
Richardson
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Lucille Bloomfield
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National Educational Association
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Maria
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Fred
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Cee Igsin Auto Co
Lowa
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M. E. Church
Chas Kniel
Albert Christenson
H. T. Knudtson
Thoma Bros
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