Local Social News Briefs From Ottumwa Area
Miss Winnifred Oliver spent the week with relatives in Packwood. B Copeland of Agency visited his brother in Ottumwa. Mrs Helen Messett of Glasgow was in town visiting relatives. Miss Sara O’Brien and Virginia Droz spent Sunday with friends in Eldon. Forble Carlson of Beckwith visited his brother in the city. Miss Beaste Sappenfield of Brookville visited her parents here. Robert Higley of Des Moines spent Sunday with his father T F Higley. Mr and Mrs D A Ricketts welcomed a baby girl born Monday morning. Henry Keltner of Stockport spends a few days with friends in the city. A L T girls held a meeting at Miss Carrie Wisecarver’s home. Mr and Mrs Frank Hill of Ottumwa were guests of Mr and Mrs Burke Parrott. Mrs Charles Belding returned to Lenox after a visit here. Miss Olga Swanson of Moline Ill has been guest of Atty J A Huglin. Mrs O R K Corey was taken to Ottumwa hospital for treatment. Mrs W H Pence and daughter Cleo returned from a week in Douds Leando. Mr and Mrs John Wright left for their North Dakota home. Court adjourned for probate matters. Dr J Fred Clarke came from Des Moines for a visit, returned to Des Moines. Mrs Myrtle Kirby McCleary sails for Africa after visiting in the U S. Rev S 8 Cooper and family move to Ottumwa next week. Rev Cooper’s district covers many counties and he moves for work reasons. address 340 North Green Ottumwa Iowa. Locals noted in Albia Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Ottumwa
Heta
Anti- Saloon League
Mahaska
Keokuk
Monroe
Washington
Muscatine
Loutea
Des Moines
Henry
Jefferson
Wappelo
Appanoose
Davis
van Buren and Lee
Bia
Albia
North Green Street
Iowa
Interurban Route Approved in Des Moines City Council Vote
The council backed an interurban line from Keosauqua to Cedar Rapids by Main street route through Fairfield to Cedar Rapids by a six to two vote. The plan fixes passenger routes on Main Street and freight detours via McElderry’s corner to Sixth Street, with an ordinance to be drafted for street usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keosanqua
Fairfield
Cedar Rapids
Fulton
Des Moines
CouncilIman Willis
Ladies Improvement Association
M. Junkin
Willis
Rock Island
Smith
Main Street
Lowe Street
Lowe
Fourth Streets
Tve
McElderry’s Corner
Sixth Street
Grimes Street
Manatry
Fritz
South Main Street
Barnes
Kerrick
Nerbert
Zigler
Ross
Lodges Convene For Debate And Initiations Tonight
Wednesday's unusually engaging session of the Iowa Encampment No 61 featured a debate led by Brothers Flower and Jewett on whether to always let well enough alone. A. Gibson and H. E. Wisecarver argued the affirmative and negative. Three candidates were initiated and the Royal Purple degree conferred. A special meeting is planned next Wednesday for further degree work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brothers Flower
Jewett
A. Gibson
Prother H. E. Wisecarver
Lowa
Rocky Mountain Yea Promotes Health for EF and Shriner
Fragmentary lines describe two individuals known as EF and Shriner who were difficult but are now healthier and happier. They take Rocky Mountain Yea at night, with a note of ongoing improved mood from morning to night.
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Rocky Mountain
Shriner
Engineer Andrews Seeks Northern Line Franchise
Engineer Andrews told the Journal that financiers in New York offered a definite proposal for a northern extension of about 175 miles via Keota Maringo Vinton Cedar Rapids and Oskaloosa. The plan was sent to Maringo Midland Railway for action and Andrews expects quick acceptance before he returns from Maringo. He will seek a franchise for the proposed route in addition to the already given line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Pairfield
Memphis
New York
Keota
Maringo
Vinton
Cedar Rapids
Oskaloosa
Maringo Midland Railway Company
Col. Andrews
Council
Life of R. D. Caldwell Pioneer of Abingdon Dies
Robert D. Caldwell born June 17 1821 Nicholas County Kentucky died February 21 1907 at his daughter Ida Davis home Abingdon Iowa after nine weeks illness. He moved to Rush County Indiana in 1832 and married Mary Ann Webb in 1841. They joined the Christian church and later moved to Jefferson County near Abingdon where they farmed until death. Survived by ten children twenty six great grandchildren and thirty three grandchildren plus one elder sister Nancy Sylvester Competine Iowa. Funeral held Saturday at the Christian church in Abingdon conducted by Rev Newland Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Caldwell
Nicholas County
Kentucky
Ida Davis
Abingdon
Rush County
Indiana
Mary Ann Webb
Caldwell
Christian Church
Mr. Caldwell
Jefferson County
Susan Ogden
Batavia
Sarah Gambell
Hedrick
David
William
Lee
Davis County
George
Laura Gobble Guthrie
Oklahoma
Alfred
Ottumwa
Elvin
Iowa
Alter
Nancy Sylvester
Competine
Rev. Newland
Des Moines
Pretty Trenton wedding unites Velma Jeffery and Ed Baust
In Trenton last Wednesday at 630 pm Miss Velma Jeffery and Mr Ed Baust were wed by Rev. W A Scofield at the Jeffery home. The ceremony was simple and impressive with Miss Sophia Newburn at the piano and a blue silk gown bride. The couple will reside locally and were showered with gifts.
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Trenton
Velma Jeffery
John Jeffery
Ed Baust
W. A. Scofield
Sophia Newburn
Cedar Vale residents plan moves and gatherings
Mr Elmore rents a farm north of Salina and will move soon. Frank and Sadie Cornell visited the FE B Smith home. Greenfield family and Troy Jones visited Fairfield. Hudgel and Lee Mahon have moved. Community members conferred after a Grand Tuesday event and a group of youths enjoyed an evening at Frank Cornells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmore
Salina
Frank Cornell
Sadie Cornell
FE. B. Smith
Mr. and
Mes
Mra Greenfield
Troy Jones
Fairfield
Mr. Hudgel
Lee Mahon
Hollister Tea Ad Praises Mountain Remedy Value
An old advertisement extols Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the greatest family remedy on earth promising health benefits. It mentions 35 cents for tea or tablets and attributes the product to shrinker or Shrtoer, reflecting vintage branding and pricing.
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Nuf
Hollister
Shrtoer
Brotherhood of St Paul Organized at Methodist Church
The Brotherhood of St Paul is formed at the Methodist Episcopal church after sermons by Rev. Thos Osborn. Officers named include C. E. Ward president and A. K. Harper vice president with committees for Christian and social work. Membership signups cover nearly all present.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Thos
Osborn
Brotherhood of St. Paul
C. E. Ward
A. K. Harper
A. D. Long
J. H. Stuckey
A. W. McElhany
Christian Work Committee
O. F. Fryer
H. H. Jones
Markets React To Chicago Board of Trade Quotation Snapshot
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show mixed results across wheat corn oats pork and lard with May July and Sept futures trading and cash sales listed for winter and spring wheat corn and oats. East Buffalo livestock arrives with cattle hogs sheep and calves priced and sales ranges noted.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Choice Prairie
East Buffalo Livestock
East Buffalo
N. Y
Crry Bust Lines Call up phone 52 and leave orders
A terse notice directs callers to ring phone 52 and leave orders with a prompt reply. It emphasizes providing a name and street number for delivery or follow up.
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Crry
Pame
Plan Urges Agricultural High Schools Move in Des Moines
A Fairfield effort pushes for establishing agricultural high schools with a committee traveling to Des Moines to present merits to lawmakers. The group, led by William Louden, includes city officials and professors, aiming for a hearing when the bill reaches committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Fairfield
Des Moines
Wm. Louden
C. M. Junkin
J. P. Manatrey
Geo. W. Ball
J. Fulton
Jos. Ricksher
J. S. McKenney
A. F. Cassel
Charles Crall
A. S Powers
Joe Crail
H. M. Gage
FE. R. Smith
W. G. Rose
William Gell to Speak at Presbyterian Church
Dr William Edgar Gell will deliver an address at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening on Cannibals before and after taking. He is described as a great traveler who crossed both China and tropical Africa and sailed up the Yangtze in a native boat. He is noted for visiting New Guinea head hunters and eating with wild South Sea archipelagoans, delivering oratory at about 200 words per minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Edgar Gell
Presbyterian Church
China
Africa
Yang Tse
Gellie
New Guinea
Mt. Douglas
Borneo
South Sea
Riders Move to Wyoming After Sale Crowds Attend
A large crowd attended the Rider sale where prices were strong. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Rider and son Warren plan to move to Wyoming. Neighbors enjoyed a social, with carpet ragting and best wishes from many friends. Lawrence Fisher and wife welcome a son born February 11. Lynn Waterhouse and wife to reside on the farm vacated by Frank Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Rider
Warren
Wyoming
Lawrence Fisher
Mollse Hedge
Roches
Batavia
Lynn Waterhouse
Frank Bryan
Abingdon Preacher Plans Evangelistic Meeting and Moves
Abingdon notes Will McCreery departs tonight for Sibley Illinois. Protracted revival led by Rev Newland of Des Moines continues here. Mr and Mrs Frank Henry will move to a Batavia area farm early March. J B Trent and George Walker of Batavia attended church yesterday. Miss Pearl Critchfield of Murray visited for singing in the evangelistic meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will McCreery
Sibley
Ill
Newland
Des Moines
Mes
Frank Henry
Batavia
J.B. Trent
George Walker
Miss Pearl Critchfield
Murray
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promotion
Advise to mothers not to neglect children and to use Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for health. Claims it makes children strong and vigorous. Includes mention of Iva as a messenger of health and price 35 cents for Tea or Tablets by F. S. Shriner.
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Hollister
Iva
F. S. Shriner
Company M Aces Rifle Drill In Surprise Inspection
Reports to Captain E F Lucas say Company M stands ten points ahead of rivals in the regiment and is the best in general standing and rifle practice. The unit already lists 57 men and will be inspected March 7 by State Inspector E E Lucas and Col J A Olmstead. Captain Lucas departs Saturday for Des Moines to begin statewide inspections.
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E. FE. Lucas
E. E. Lucas
J. A. Olmstead
Des Moines
College Plans Athletic Union to Support Parsons Athletics
A Thursday morning meeting will form Parsons College Athletic Union to give athletics a financial base, with dues required for all participants. Delegates from Parsons who attended last week’s Intersynodical Missionary conference in Omaha held a banquet at the Commercial Club rooms with nineteen alumni present. Rev. P. H. Clelland of New York, a first board trustee, was guest of honor.
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Parsons
Omaha
Commercial Club Rooms
P. H. Clelland
D D
New York
College
Libertyville Social Notes and Local Death
Mrs. George Payne of Washington visited her daughter Mrs. Shan Ross in Libertyville. C Curts died at his home south of Libertyville Tuesday leaving three sons and one daughter. funeral Wednesday afternoon. Rev Bruce of Brighton leading revival meetings at the M E church with large attendance. Ray Allison of Ottumwa visited relatives near Libertyville. Little Rosamund Tedrow is ill. Mrs. Ward Yost visited friends in Fairfield Tuesday.
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George Payne
Washington
Shan Ross
Dan Leppo
C. Curts
Libertyville
Will Gifford
Fairfield
Cave Crail
Rev
Bruce
Brighton
M. E. Church
Oliver Clarridge
John Buchanan
Ray Allison
Ottumwa
Rosamund Tedrow
Cured of Brights Disease by Foley's Kidney Cure
George A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mill Lawrence County New York suffered kidney disease for years and after twelve years of treatment found relief with Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports the first half bottle helped and four bottles cured him. prior to use he urinated every fifteen minutes and passed brick dust. he believes he would have died without Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by S Bradshaw & Co.
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Geo. A. Sherman
Lisbon
Red Mill
Lawrence County
N. Y
Foley
S. Bradshaw & Co
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T. F. Higley
D. A. Ricketts
Henry Keltner
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Burke Parrott
Charles Belding
Lenox
Misa Olga Swanson
Moline, Ill
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J. A. Huglin
O. RK. Corey
Ottumwa Hospital
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Douds- Leando
John Wright
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J. Fred Clarke
Sanday
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Myrtle Kirby - McCleary
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R. D. Caldwell
Cedar Vale
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Methodist Church
Chicago Grain
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William Louden
Elerick
Clarke
Louden
William Gell
Blackhawk
W. B. Pickens
Annie Murphy
May Davidson
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Gage
Ed Batnes
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