Ilyria Newsnote Roundup From Local Settlements
Ilyria items report Clifton Yearous moving on a farm near Elkader and multiple residents visiting relatives in West Union. Notes cover illnesses, recoveries, hospital care, travel to Chicago and Prairie du Chien, and social events. Mentions include Richards, Vafley, Peters, Yearous, Ogle, and many local families. A schoolhouse social is planned for February 2 with a simple supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Elkader
Richards
West Union
Jason Vafley
Robert Peters
F. Ogle
John Wehbger
Chicago
Chris. Holme
Dr. Miller
Tareal Shaffer
Edith Richards
Drr. Berry
Jerome Vearous
Bucklen’s Arnica Balm heals chapped skin fast
It protects hands and lips from blasting winds and treats rough and sore skin. The balm also cures cold sores burns bruises cuts ulcers piles and more. Only 25 cents at The City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Social rounds and sales spark Elkader visits and parties
Elkader notes show John Falk of Elgin calling on friends and courting, Alex Baungartner of Marion on county business, and Geo Daubenberger of Wagner township hosting a sale of about 4000 dollars with roughly 180 dollars unpaid. Huebner of Grand Meadow rode in for an assessor book, Walther family hosts, and Hulstonson visits John Zwroth in Marion township as an epidemic of social gatherings lightens long evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
John Falk
Elgin
Alex Baungartner
Marion
Geo. Daubenberger
Wagner Township
Huebner
Grand Meadow
Buoke
A Hero In A Lighthouse Capt Donahue Of South Haven
J. B. Donahue a Civil War captain and lighthouse keeper at South Haven Michigan is said to have averted wrecks. He credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble chills and improving his sight after years of other cures. Now seventy and feeling fine. The ad touts Bitters for dyspepsia and stomach liver kidney troubles priced at 50 cents at The City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahue
Haven
Mich
San
City
Oak Grove News social round at multiple homes
A sequence of neighborhood visits is reported with Frank Boyles, Mrs. George Howard, George Wilson and family, Hugh Conner and wife, Anna Hofer, Julia Brabham, Mrs. Ira Bennett, Harold Bennett, George Craft, and others calling at various homes including the D. C. May, Brabham, and May households. A girl’s wild midnight ride in the Catskills is noted along with an advertisement praising Dr King’s New Discovery for lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Boyles
George Stansburys
George Howard
George Wilson
Heck
Hugh Conner
Ira Bennetts
Anna Hofer
Julia Brabham
Ira Bennett
Harold
D. C. May Home
Robbie Wilson
A. Conner
Ed Boyles
Tom Howard
Eddie Conner
May
BR. H. May
Catskills
West Union Notes on Local Moves and Inquiries
Elmer Bishop of Elkader visited relatives here this past week. Frank Camp family move into their new home on south Vine Street, with completion expected Saturday. J R Cook leads a party of thirty four from surrounding area bound for Los Angeles. L A Grimes reports strong interest in Duroc breeders and anticipates a sale on the 31st. A report notes Warden J Sanders of Fort Madison penitentiary will be supported by state investigating committees. West Union bank officers draft congratulatory resolutions for former Governor William Larrabee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Bishop
Elkader
Frank Camp
South Vine Street
L. A
Waterloo visitor Geo Smith marks eightieth birthday
Geo Smith, long time Waterloo stockholder and director, visited from Waterloo to celebrate his eightieth birthday and greet old friends. He helped build the Cedar Falls old folk’s home, a $70,000 project, and recently endured severe weather during work on the site. The week also featured a high school production of Hiawatha, praised for costumes, acting, and singing, with Paul Maeser singled out for praise. Receipts from the show totaled $46.19. A banquet honored Henry Clay of New Orleans in 1842. Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised for stomach troubles and other disorders, 25 cents at The City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Smith
Waterloo
George
Cedar Falls
Mr. Smith
Hiawatha
Paul Maeser
Henry Clay
New Orleans
Dr. King
City
Clermont News Briefs Reflect Local Transfers and Events
Himer Anderson buys Henry Smith farm west of Clermont. Arthur Shaffer closes barber shop and moves to Decorah for work. Leap Year dance by the Young Indies set for Friday January 19 with Prof Hoare’s harp orchestra. Freight train north Saturday tore up 700 to 800 feet of track near the junction. caboose derailed but rest of train cleared. Section foreman Thomas Coliton and crew worked overnight to repair the line. The evening passenger service was delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athur Shaffer
Thos. Colliton
District spelling contest draws large crowd at school house
A district spelling contest Friday night selected sixteen contestants for the final round. Fifteen entered the event with 24 from West Union, 13 from Elgin, 11 from Clermont and 2 from rural schools. Roger Henderson Youngster won enthusiastic applause for his district No. 1 Pleasant Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Elgin
Clermont
Prof. Buell
O'Brien
Lyons
Poverty drives drinking more than drink causes poverty
Joseph Debar argues poverty, not drink, fuels excessive consumption. He cites Charles Booth showing few paupers owed their condition to drink and says poverty and its misery induce drinking, not the reverse, so alleviating poverty would curb intemperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Debar
Charles Booth
England
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Leonard Humphry
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Chas. Chapman
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Fritz
Elmer Medberry
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Serge
Wits
Chester Peake
Wadena
Mabel Gehring
Rosa Wenger
C. M. Fritz
Maa Fritz
Cedar Rapids
Jerome Robbins
Giard
C. Wenger
Alfred
Hans Winkler
Joan Wilson
Prairie du Chien
Will Wenger
John Wilson
Graham
H. B. Kerr
Arlington
Iva McMullen
Illyria
Dist
C.M. Klingman
Timbin Lake
Martin Klingman
Andrew Yearous
Will Klingman
Dakota
John Groth
Yay
I. J. Groth
Robert Rienow
Dickman
Fayette
Belkoap
Fayette County
Cresco
Eskader
Gus H. Wilke
Geo. Botaford
New York City
Botsford
Register
Wascal
Demora
Oak Grove News
George Craft
Brainard
O. P. Craft
Christ Dennler
Walter
Emily Anderson
Marie Boyle
Marie and
Arlie Holzer
Ward Brabhams
Forest City
J. R. Cook
Los Angeles
Muntchlesa
Gotton
Standard
Iowa
Clermont News
Himer Anderson
Henry Smith
Buick
Maxwell
Ow Eigin Auto Co
H. S. Hadsel, M.D
J. H. Bower
City Drug Store
Black Smith Shop
R. Lehman
Henry Topp
Peter Johnson
Decorah
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