Local Notes From Walnut Township April Social and Health Updates
Rev Francis Gelski conducted services at the Polish Catholic church after arriving from Chicago. Hogs marketed by Adam Sinn. News of visits, illnesses, and births include Miss Katie Drish ill with pneumonia and the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ed Ward of Victor Iowa. Scarlet fever affects Nellie Lawson and sisters Edna Maude Warren remains home on illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Township
Francis Gelski
Chicago
Adam Sinn
Roman Borkoski
Sophia Somnenberg
S. N
Frank Supalla
Johnie Wiora
Fairfield
Belknap
Geo. Messer
Perlee
Chris Blough
Mary Alspach
Pleasant
W. P. Ferrell
Ward
Ed Ward
Victor
Iowa
Nellie
Bige Lawson
Birmingham
Clyde Morley
Packwood
H. D. Davis
Carl Riggs
Edna
Maude Warren
Charley Riggs
Merrimac Notes Floods and Community Updates
Rain hampered plowing in Merrimac Iowa with the worst Sunday downpour of the season. The river surged beyond banks but is receding. Local residents report improvements in Health and several attended the Lindell funeral. Easter services drew a large crowd at Greenmound with a strong program.
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Merrimac
Wade Carper
Henry Shuppy
Estrus Norton
Lindell
John Baldosier
Ed Pfiefer
Chas, Haifley
Effie
Frank Shuppy
E. Norton
Carrie Williams
Greenmound
Mildred McGuire
Parsonville and vicinity society notes
Mr and Mrs William Bush were called to Four Corners by the serious illness of his mother Mrs Bush Mrs John Vedin returned from Illinois April 16 and her mother Mrs Peterson accompanied her Eva Larson leaves on No 5 this evening for Nebraska she will visit relatives at Stromburg York and Clarks
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William Bush
Four Corners
Bush
John Vedin
Illinois
Peterson
Eva Larson
Nebraska
Stromburg
York
Clarks
Collett Notes and Local Social And Health News
Mrs Clyde Lawson visits Lockridge. A six year old child of Mr and Mrs Ridge Lawson died of scarlet fever and was placed under quarantine. Mrs Gus Danielson and Mrs Kate Lawson are ill. Mrs Lida Lawson and Mrs Willis McKee travel to Unionville to visit Lawson kin. Tom Lawson loses a valuable horse. Bert Bishop Matt Hall and John Finger show slow improvement.
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Collett
Clyde Lawson
Lockridge
Ridge Lawson
Gus Danielson
Lida Lawson
Willis McKee
Unionville
Lawson
Kate Lawson
Tom Lawson
Bert Bishop
Matt Hall
John Finger
Packwood Social Notes Highlight Rain and Local Transfers
A recent rain eased to where Edward Underwood could resume activities after illness. R W Benn of Competine visited as Packwood caller. Grandma Russell saw friends in Fremont and Hedrick. Mrs Gusta Samuelson and children spent Sunday south of town. Mrs Etta Moorman returned from Mount Pleasant visiting daughter Mrs G T Everett. David Metzler sold his farm to C D Rains of near Fairfield. The Sunday rain kept many rural attendees away from church meeting at the M E church on Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packwood
Edward Underwood
R. W. Benn
Competine
Grandma Russell
Fremont
Hedrick
Gusta Samuelson
Etta Moorman
Mount Pleasant
G. T. Everett
M. E
David Metzler
C. D. Rains
Fairfield
Local Social Notes From Libertyville Passport to Week of Visits
Miss Pauline Clinkenbeard of Fairfield spent Sunday with Lulu Mason. Mrs. Floyd West and Mrs. Thornberry of Fairfield visited last week with Mrs. Stephen Lewis. Mrs. S C Ross has been in Washington for a week due to her mother’s illness. Mrs. W P Ferrell and her mother...
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Libertyville
Pauline Clinkenbeard
Fairfield
Lulu Mason
Floyd West
Thornberry
Stephen Lewis
S. C. Ross
Washington
W. P. Ferrell
Roosevelt’s Name New To This Man
Albert Courtney a British subject and mining prospector in Los Angeles hears for the first time that Queen Victoria has died. He cannot believe the report and seeks an English paper to confirm it. The name Theodore Roosevelt is unknown to him. he has been a recluse in Nevada and Arizona for fifteen years.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Albert Courtney
Queen Victoria
Theodore Roosevelt
Spain
United States
George Bernard Shaw
Bill Squires
Courtney
Nevada
Arizona
Roosevelt
Destroy Liquor and Recycle Bottles in Albia
The Hamm Brewing case from Hocking last week ends in agreement. Liquor will be destroyed today and bottles and kegs returned to Hamm’s brewery. Hamm dray and horses to be shipped from Albia and agency suspended in this county.
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Pany
Albia
Hocking
Hamm Brewing Company
Hamm
Tak Away Says Millionaire Must Mind Workers Pay
The Kansas City Times quotes Mr Tak Away warning that rich individuals cannot be reckless and extravagant without considering that many must toil for less than they deserve. He stresses responsibility toward workers and fair wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Takaway
Kansas City Times
Rats as Destroyers In New York and the U S
A magazine writer estimates rats destroy about 100 million dollars of property yearly in the United States and five million dollars in New York alone. The figures come from the New York American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
New York American
Fairfield Board Proceedings 1909 Tax Refunds and Reports
Board approved McLean overseer report showing 91 aided at $454.90 for quarter ended March 31 1909. Treasurer ordered to refund taxes on double assessment for N A Lamme Fairfield City 1908 and E M Blough Buchanan township 488 value. County officers reports approved. Meeting adjourned to 9 am tomorrow. Sanford Zeigler chairman A E Labagh auditor.
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J. W. McLean
Fairfield
N. A. Lamme
Fairfield City
Sheriff's
Steward County Farm
E. M. Blough
Buchanan Township
Sanford Zeigler
A. E. Labagh
Appointment to Fill Polk Township Justice of Peace Vacancy
The board on April 6 1909 ap pointed I N Loomis to fill the vacancy in the office of Justice of the Peace for Polk Township. Bridge petitions were referred to the Bridge Committee. Geo T Stever's request for renewal of a School Fund loan was granted. Quarterly reports of D B Wilson and W H McCracken were approved. C O Carters resignation as deputy sheriff was accepted. Louis T Chapins bond as assessor of Fairfield approved. Board adjourned to 9:00 oclock tomorrow morning.
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Justice of Peace
Polk Township
I. N. Loomis
Geo. T. Stever
D. B. Wilson
W. H. McCracken
Fairfield
Blackhawk Townships
C. O. Carter
Louis T. Chapins
Fairfield County Board Minutes Highlight Tax Refunds and Warrants
On Friday April 9 1909 the Fairfield County Board approved appointments and refunds. Officials ordered tax refunds for C C McCumber and E R Smith and mandated County Auditor purchases and claim warrants for approved claims. Per diem and mileage for Sanford Zeigler Alfred Armstrong and H C Pattison were set before adjourning to April 19 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Cowan
C. C. McCumber
Fairfield
E. R. Smith
Old Platto
Court House
Sanford Zeigler
Alfred Armstrong
H. C. Pattison
A. E. Labagh
Quarterly report approved for J E Bower master
The report for J E Bower master was submitted and approved on Wednesday April 7 1900. The balance of the day was spent letting a contract for grading Cedar Hill. Attest Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Bowermaster
Cedar Hill
Sanford Zeigler
A. E. Labagh
Examination of claims adjourned to 9 AM next day
Fourth day proceedings report the board began examining claims on Thursday April 8 1909 and adjourned the session until 9:00 o clock tomorrow morning with further review planned.
The Unknown Quantity Thackeray Quote Note
The quote ponders hidden motives and the surprise at their origins. It reflects on self awareness and the unpredictable sources of our proud actions. Thackeray suggests future reflection will reveal motives behind present behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thackeray
Words to Freeze the Soul and Dr King’s Discovery
A Springfield North Carolina merchant, Geo E Blevens, was told his son has consumption and is hopeless. After using Dr King’s New Discovery for three weeks, the boy recovered fully, and the ad promises a safe cure for lung diseases with a trial bottle offered by F S Shriner in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Blevens
Springfield
N. C
Dr. King
Mr. Blevens
F. S. Shriner
International Peace via Binding Agreements
A Victorian colonist argues for perpetual peace through international accords as the practical path, avoiding endless military buildup. The ad promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup, praised by children for its maple sugar taste, claiming it soothes irritation, reduces inflammation, stops coughing, and gently moves the bowels without opiates, sold by Frank S. Shriner's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. Cc
Kennedy
Frank S. Shriner
Health minded people resemble misers hoarding wealth
Quoted aphorism compares health conscious individuals to misers who stock treasures but lack spirit to enjoy them, suggesting prudence without joy. The sentiment mirrors moral reflections on restraint and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterne
Stable Horses for 1909 Season at Libertyville Barn
Carroll and Young Bravo stand at my barn three fourths mile north of Libertyville for the 1909 season. Breeding price for Carroll is $10.00 to insure a living colt. Young Bravo $12.50. For pedigree see my place. W. G. Allison, Prop. call at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Young Bravo
My Barn
Libertyville
W. G. Allison
Sufficient Support Described For Ordinary Water Load
The fragment notes a measurement indicating a pound level of support for a man and water, implying a standard load in typical conditions. No clear event or named entities exist in the readable text.
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I Myers Ment
Xpense
M. N. Smith
C. T. Reynolds
Commissioners of Insanity
H. I Black
John D. Snider
W. Fordyce
H. Peters Turner & Co
Theo. Hochuly
County Farm
A. E. Allen
W. F. Copeland
A. B. Cleasby
Ernest Smith Fritz & Droz
W. C. Smith
D. J. Hurd
Wm. Bartholow Hurst
L. Winsell Phone Co
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Chas. Jones
FE. G. Groves
Campbell
Kerrick & Co. I
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Chas. Boothee Orereeve
Thomas Pringle
B. Stephenson
J Fred Clarke
F. W Messer
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Ida Bell
Alex Dobras
Mary Bond
E. A. Hosler
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Geo, Bray “Eee
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Yost & Sherrick
Chas Blakely
Eeee
Shaner Eevee
Frank Gobble
Keller
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Renee
J. E
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H. C. Jones
Grant Franklin
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C Koontz
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Crit Turner
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H. S. Stoner
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J. W. Mulhollen
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R E. Caviness
Lawrence
Clark Roberts
H. Richerd
Nick Elmore
Orley Richerd
A. Diers
Mary Brown
Fred Williams
Bert Stuckey Oe Gees
W. D. Gilchrist
W. H. Neibert
Oo DuBois
J. W. McClain
Matt Parrott
W. B. Pickencee
S. Bray Sons Co
Co. C. Nelson
John Mohler
Ain National Office
Sup Gost
F. Booth Ply Co
McCarty C. T. Reynolds
W. E. Trail
Remington Typeoe Ee
A. Stephenson
F. S. Shriner Deeee
E Anderson
J. W. Allen W. M. Welsh & Co
Henry Laeson
J. F. Winters
W. J. Wright & Co
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Ww. A. Williams
P. I Labagh
FE. M. Root Geo. W Young
E Hollander
County Hollister Co
M. Barnes
F. C
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G. A. Castile E. Bowermaster
Kientz
F. J. L Black
G. C
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Scott McCormick
Crail & Crail
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Thompson
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A. P
Vee
Metz
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I. B. Humphreys
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