Illyria Items and Weekend Social Notes
Hazel Shaffer was home Sunday. Mrs. Chas Doty returns from Prairie du Chien. The body of Miss Mary Abinethy of West Union was laid to rest in Leo cemetery. John Kohler and wife visited John Wilson’s home. Rev. Graham spoke to children Sunday. About twenty friends surprised Ina McMullen Friday evening. Michal Gehring Ida Wenger and Edith Richards returned home from the U S A. Mrs Jerome Yearous ill with typhoid has returned to West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Shaffer
Alice Humphry
West Union
Samel Shaffer
C. E
G. L. Klingman
Klpin
Elma Medberry
Graham
Albert Albright
Oelwein
Chas Doty
Prairie du Chien
John Rothlisberger
Leo
Decorah
Mary Abinethy
Fred Reichert
Cedar Rapids
Jay Colgrove
Ina McMullen
Wilbur Patterson
John Johnson
Gander
Michal Gehring
Ida Wenger
Edith Richards
Miss Bowl
Jerome Yearous
Frank Hunsberger
Grace Knox
H. K. Rehger
Waukon
John Neuenschwander
Hazel
Dunham Grove
M. B. Kohler
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Home Lung Cure
advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a home remedy for coughs and lung ailments. It claims the product has cured lung trouble and helped the user gain weight, with a guarantee for coughs colds la grippe asthma croup throat and lung troubles. Trial bottles are free at The City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. R. Nelson
Calamine
Ark
Oak Grove social notes show visits across town
Pearl Conner spent Tuesday night at Ed Boyles and Ed Conner with his wife visited Sunday at the George Grover home. Ira Bennett and wife were at Thomas Greatheads on Sunday. Edith Conner stayed with her sister Mrs Rob Wilson on Tuesday. Mrs Robert Wilson and children plus Susie Grover of Brainard visited Mrs A Conners. Crayton Conner departed for Forest City with Judson Conner. Guests at Palmer Bartholo mews included Roy Pearl Eva Conner Guy Reed and Albert Dummermuth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Bennett
Thomas Greatheads
Ed Conner
George Grover
Edith Conner
Rob Wilson
Robert Wilson
Hugh Conner
Mounce
Brainard
C. W Smiths
Enos
Tommy Howard
Jack Shaffer
Susie Grover
A. Conners
Judson Conner
Crayton
Forest City
Palmer Barthbolomews
Roy
Pearl
Eva Conner
Guy Reed
Albert Dummermuth
Chas Boyles
Frank Boyle
Simon O'Neil
Eva
Blanch Conner
Sewing Machines In Stock For Sale By T J Caprer
A local ad invites buyers to inspect sewing machines in stock offered by T J Caprer. The message promises reliable performance and urges women to consider the seller before purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J.caprer
West Union county notes and local movements
West Union news item highlights social visits among residents including Grace Knox in Elgin, Dunham Grove and Fayette connections, travel to Cedar Rapids and Monticello, a move by Judge Hobson's court reporter Comstock, plans for Fayette County Sunday school convention in West Union, and a fire at George F. Conkey's farm near town. Also mentions a local July drive to Austin and recent medical updates on Carl Lopke. Bucklen's Arnica Salve endorsement rounds out the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Comstock
William Powell
George F. Conkey
Mr. Conkey
Ernest Northrop
Conkey
Reaching the Top Health Promise from Electric Bitters
A health ad proclaims Electric Bitters as the world’s greatest health builder. It claims to aid stomach, liver, kidneys, and blood, enabling daily work despite kidney trouble. A testimonial from W. M. Sherman of Cushing, Maine says three bottles made him feel like a new man. Available at The City Drug Store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sherman
Cushing
City
Local Notes From Clermont and Surroundings
Chas Weck travels to Iowa City on Friday. Miss Rose Dibble has been ill all week. Hon C Miller went to Delavin Friday to hear Senator Gummin. C Miller and Sons sold 100009 brick to Decorah parties. Mr and Mrs Arnold Bauman back from South Dakota. Anna Appelman returns home from studies at State Normal Cedar Fairs. Billy Crowe’s baseball dope praised over major sources. K White learns of sister in law’s death at New Hampton. White travels to funeral. Mr and Mrs Ed Carragher load
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reinhart
Alden Mackay
Fayette
Elgin
G. W. van Atten
Cedar Rapids
Peoria
Faulkton
South Dakota
Rose Dibble
C. Miller
Delwein
Gummin
C. Miller & Sons
Decorah
Anna Appelman
Billy Crowe
K. White
E. ©. White
New Hampton
Mr. White
John Mest
Chadwick
F. W. Hughes
White
Frank Kimball
Miss MacKellar
Frank Gehring
Dr. Hutchinson, Co
W. H. Vinton
Iowa
Jacob Miller
Pauline Loertcher
West Union
Local Notes From Elkader and Surroundings
Elkader residents report on various visits and travels. Highland township figures M and L Klingman were in the city on business. Robt Peters and Fremont Ogle visited relatives. Dr C G Reidel took a trip by new car to West Union for an overnight with kin. Schmidt Bros Co cleaned the riverbank area between the dam and stone arch bridge improving the view. W N Gilje attended the National Convention of Postmasters in Chattanooga. Clyde Dwight Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Leroy Smith, was baptized by Rev Franke with Fred Schultz as sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
L. Klingman
Highland Township
Robt Peters
Fremont Ogle
Highland
Fred Schultz
Postville
Adam Walther
O. H. Larson
Chicago
Chicago Cuba
Philadelphia Athletics
Nels Nelson
Tom Olson
Marion Township
Nelson
C. G. Reidel
West Union
Bente & Guata
Schmidt Bros & Co
W. N. Gilje
Chattanooga
Tenn
Franke
Leroy Smith
Clyde Dewight
Fred. Schultz
Arthur Bishop
Herrity
Bloomington
Wis
H. C. Bishop
Mr. Moats
New Life Pills Fight Deadly Disease Appendi Citris
Merciless killer described as Appendi citis is claimed to be stopped by Dr. Kings New Life Pills which allegedly prevent appendicitis by stimulating stomach liver and bowels. Advertised cure for constipation headache biliousness chills priced 25 cents at The City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
City Drug Store
Public Auction of Farm Property at Elgin Nov 1 1910
Public sale on the farm two miles south of Elgin Tuesday November 1 1910 at 10:00 AM. Includes 7 horses and roans 3 brood mares with foal 1 yearling mare colt 3 sucking colts 30 head of cattle 13 milch cows several heifers and calves 120 chickens 6 head spring pigs and assorted machinery Delaval cream separator and farm tools large household furniture and stove plus 300 bushels of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Furniruns
Private land sale and farmer auction notice
Auction listing offers 80 acres for private bids with owner reserve right to reject bids. Terms include cash for sums 10 and under and one year credit on larger amounts with 7 percent interest. Settlement before removal. light refreshments provided. Also includes promotional note urging young men to buy land as stable wealth from Monticello Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Dewey
C. F. Becker
Clerk
G.I, Hanni
Monticello Express
Marriage and local notices mix in Cedar Rapids region news
The week brings a wedding for Alma Grover and Fred Mason at Cedar Rapids with plans for their new home. Local hog shipments, injuries from a horse incident, and Kansas land visits by Freiburghans Hackmann and Bauman are noted. Nearby marriages continue with Laura Malwitz and Roland, and John Butikofer with Louise Sutter. A delayed weekly issue mentions an aerial story and visits from John Mest of Chadwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Grover
Wm,Grover
Fred Mason
Grant Grover
Cedar Rapids
Elgin
Thos Levi
Poland
G. H. Seippel
Julien
Clement Wood
Carrollton
G. I. Passer
Alden
Minn
Mike Monnahan
Mike
G. L. Freiburghans
Carl Hackmann
John Bauman
Kansas
Mesdames
Elmer Pinney
Jake Sohner
Mary Peeper
Mia. Etter
New Ulm
Courtland
Laura Mallwitz
Roland
Madison, SD
Malwitz
John Butikofer
Louise Sutter
Elkader
Ben Frieden
Ecuo
Chicago
Phillies win world championship over Cubs in five games
Philadelphia members of the American League claim the world title by defeating the Chicago Cubs four games to one. The series opened in Philadelphia with two Mackmen victories, then moved to Chicago where Philadelphia won two and Chicago one. Final scores listed include 12 3 7 for Philadelphia and 13 0 4 2 for Chicago across the games. prize money records were set with $2062.70 per Philadelphia player and $1374.77 per Cub. The Cubs’ win came in a ten inning game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia, Penn
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia
Mackmen
Chicago
Cubs
Baseball
Meet to discuss water power deal at Cedar Rapids hotel
A meeting was held Friday night at the Mealey Hotel room with Miller and Reed of Cedar Rapids and Larrabee and Miller of Clermont. Rep Larrabee and Hon Christian Miller sought Cedar Rapids power, aiming to secure an electric plant supply from Clermont interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mealey Hotel
Miller
Reed
Cedar Rapids
Larrabee
Clermont
Christian Miller
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Oak Grove News
Pearl Conner
Ed Boyles
George Howard
Mrs. Learn
Fern Craft
Mrs
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Fred Muhlenthaler
Marian Larson
Norway
Carl Johnson
Geo, Kiplé
Dave Hall
A. Smith
Monticello
Ole Johnson
W. A. Magner
Austin
Herman Lopke
Fred Draeger
Town City
Gail Lopke
Carl
Bucklen
Clermont News
The
Enterprise
Chas. Weck
Iowa City
Arnold Bauman
Ed Carragher
Load
T. J. Capper
John Kohler
Sam Lehman
John Wilsons
Southland Concert Company
Opera House
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
L.C. A
Ed Hangon
Elgin Woman’s Study Club
Frank Greenley
Roll Call
Harold Bell Wright
Gehring
Shepherd of the Hills
Bauder
Dan Mathews
Dan Goetz
California
Rock Island
North Pacific Coast
S. Worley
Winnesheld
Thos, Koudtson
Beard
Black Smith Shop
R. Lehman
Henry Topp
Greenly Bros
Draymen
C. O. Fothergill
M. D
Burgeon
Deway Hotel
Buown
William Larrabee
Fayette County
Billy
Hans Winkler
Jake Klingman
Rey
Thos Lewis
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