Cedar Rapids School Notes Update Friday Meeting Plans
School notes report teachers traveling to Cedar Rapids for the Northeastern Iowa Teachers Association session. The ninth grade pupil Hattie Bakeman was absent due to illness. Pearl Greenley stepped on a nail and missed a day. Alfred Cook visits from Waterloo. Palmer Method introduced. Athenian Literary Society held its first program of the year. Enrollment totals: High School 42, Grammar 88, Intermediate 42, Primary 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Ackley
Union
Wchools
Hattie Bakeman
Palmer
Pearl Greenley
Bearl
Alfred Cook
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Northeastern Iowa Teachers Association
School Report from Pleasant Valley Sub district No 9
Monthly school report for sub district No 9 Pleasant Valley Two ending October 8. Details include days taught pupils enrolled average daily attendance tardiness visitors and perfect attendance by Dora Brabham Aggie and Maggie Jack. Visitors listed include Mrs Wilson Leota Genevive Wilson and Mesdames Boyle Brabham and Allen. Teacher Jennie E Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Two
Dora , Brabham
Aggie
Maggie Jack
BR. Wilson
Leota
Genevive Wilson
Mesdames F. Boyle
W. Brabham
Bessie Allen
Jennie E. Anderson
Taken Up Stray Red Steer At Wadena Iowa
A red with white spotted stray steer has been taken up at E. E. Gemina's place in Wadena Iowa RR 2. The owner may reclaim by proving property and paying expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Gemina
Wadena
Iowa
Pleasantly Surprised Farewell Party at Bryant Home
Tuesday evening the L A S surprised Mrs Bryant with a farewell party at her home, joined by Miss Myrtle Bryant’s friends. The combined gatherings produced a pleasant evening with games, conversation, and supper, ending with gifts including a $3 gold piece and a signet ring. Mrs Bryant and her daughter plan an extended visit of a year or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant Hotel
Bryant
Myrtle Bryant
L. A
Mrs. Bryant
Myrtle
Take Charge of Hotel
S J Greenley and family moved Tuesday from the Nevenswander house to the Bryant Hotel and assumed management. Mrs Bryant and daughter served the last noon meal and retired from the hotel, intending a year or more of rest while visiting relatives. Greenleys considered capable landlords and Mrs Greenley praised for her experience with travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Greenley
Nevenswander House
Bryant Hotel
Howtelly
Greenley
Greenleys
Bryant
From Distant Lands Exhibit Of Global Newspapers
The office invites the public to view a collection of newspapers from remote regions. The exhibit was assembled from vouchers sent by Chamberlain Medicine Company of Des Moines, a major advertiser. Some papers have unfamiliar place names, vernacular texts, or shorthand-like notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain Medicine Company
Des Moines
M. E. Church Notes and Meetings This Week
The M E Church notes a prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 and the Ladies Aid Society meeting at the Gunderson house to quilt bringing needle and thimble Thursday afternoon. Preaching at 10 00 Sunday morning with Sunday School at 11 00. Mrs Louisa Christen and child arrived home from Darlington Wisconsin Tuesday after visiting relatives. Miss Mary Schmid accompanied them having been at Clarno Wisconsin with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Gunderson House
Louisa Christen
Childen I
Darlington
Wis
Mary Schmid
Clarno
Mysterious disappearance of Hans Christen investigated
Two weeks ago Hans Christen left St Paul for Cashmere Washington to care for eight children after learning his brother in law died. He sent a card from St Paul claiming arrival, then vanished forty miles west of St Paul. Relatives and authorities search for him. locals fear accident or foul play. A telegram from Cashmere hinted at possible death, and plans to ship any body home are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Christen
Cashmere
Wilsh
Christen
St Paul
Minn
Casmier
Washington
John Falk
Gottloib Deniler
St. Paul
Laver
Spokane
C. A. Heston
Wash
Attempts of Mrs Bartholomew to take poison
Mrs Elsie Bartholomew of Brainard area attempted suicide by Paris Green last Thursday. Dr Darnall of West Union and friends' aid saved her life as family troubles were cited as the probable cause. John Lebner fought a wolf with a gun barrel after a dog shielded him. the wolf was slain and the dog unharmed, yielding a pelt and county bounty. The item also notes Havana tobacco shipment, local social visits, and upcoming appearances of specialists and ads in the Econo newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Bartholomew
Brainard
Paris Green
Darnall
West Union
Friends
John Lebner
John
Parrot
Wm Grover
Will Wetherbee
Wall
South Dakota
Mra
G. W. Kinney
Otto Topp
Borg
Elgin Savings Bank
T. J. Capper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gus Gunderson
Sam's Mosby
Cashier
Matthys
Lowa
M. E. Church Notes
Burianek & Son
Havana
Cuba
T. R. Stam
M. G. Webb
Cromwell
E. M. Sanborn and Wife
Henry McMillan
Fred Miller
Calender
Lena Snyder
Ward
Chas White
Will Lewis
Yellow River
Allamakes County
Paul Paulson
Julius Hexon
Madison
E. W. Feige
Wear Union
Elgin
Wenesday
Dewey Hotel
Berg’s
S. Holstenson
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