Local notices from Packwood reveal social visits and moves
Snow fell Tuesday in the Packwood area. Mrs J W M Webb returns from Aston Sentor y visit. Clarence and Florence Cline visit Isaac Webb in Fairfield. Olen Peters returns to Des Moines for school work and vacation. School starts Monday with teachers visiting homes. M E church meeting led by Mr Cannon with Pastor Bond. Band concert at M E church Friday. Woolums sick with finger. Isaac and Mrs Webb improve after illness. Florence Oliver ill. J D Eicher and son move to Denver. Fred Smithart and Ella Stevens wed at Stevens home. A Williams visits on business. Widners travel to Sigourney. Phelps to relocate as bank cashier this week.
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M. E Church
Cannon
Rose Hill
Bond
M. E
Woolums
Isaac Webb
Florence Oliver
J. D. Eicher
Denver
Fred Smithart
Ella Stevens
William Stevens
A. Williams
Widner
Sigourney
Mr. Phelps
Local Social Roundup At Abingdon And Ottumwa
Smith Ranch notes list Ralph Myres of Abingdon as a business caller Thursday afternoon. Numerous visitors and shoppers from Ottumwa and nearby towns stop by, including Miss Emma Davis, Miss Leona Davis, Mr Ray Vanness, and Beulah White. The week features family visits, ice work, and relatives gathered in the area.
Local Residents Report Calls And Visits Around Town
Chas Gullett was a business caller at Abingdon Friday. Henry Avery of Packwood and Chas Avery and family spent Monday evening with their uncle B R Snider. Ed McCreery delivered hogs to Batavia Tuesday. Ray Vanness was a Stringtown caller this week. Mose Black was a business caller here Thursday. Mrs T G Smith and daughter Lena were Linby shoppers Friday. George Davis called on Charles Gullett Monday. F C Myres was a business visitor through here recently. Mr and Mrs J C French and daughter Irene of Bumble Bee visited relatives here this week. Merle Mitchell of Packwood visited friends here Monday. Mr and Mrs E W McCreery and son Leo were callers at the McCreery home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Myres
Abingdon
G. T. Smith
Lena
Ottumwa
Emma Davis
Chas, Avery
Leona Davis
Ray Vanness
Ray
Hedrick
Leona McMullen
Orville Smith
Competine
James Kiews
Linby
F. R. Jones
Coral
Cleo Ruggles
Downey
Ed McCreery
Beulah White
Richland
T. G. Smith
William Wright
J. C. French
Bumble Bee
Geo. Davis
Charles Avery
Master Herbert
Packwood
Henry Davis
Erastus Davis
Henry Avery
Irene
Merle Mitchell
E. W. McCreery
Leo
McCreery
Richard Swanson
Mayme Davis
R. O. Sherrick
J. W. Whitlock
West Point
Oscar Stuckey
Udell
Harlie Yost
Alice Babcock
Fairfield
Ben Newman
F. A. Woods
State Center
Luther Leedy
Harry Grissom
Illinois
Nsora Bishop
Bert Bishop
Rock Island
Bishop
H. L. Rodabaugh
Bradshaw
Will Ferrell
Joe Fulton
Willis Harris
Sigourney
Park Campbell
Eldon
Mr. Campbell
Leedy Hall
Floyd Morley
Hiram Crawford
Mr. Crawford
Myrtle McCreery
Birmingham
Will Fulton
Brighton Builds Deal Amid Local Moves And Game Result
White and Son bought the Knertz and Son building occupied by them, while J W Swisher moved to Washington last week. A New Year basketball game at the club house saw Brighton defeat Fairfield High School 32 to 20. Thelma Dayton visits from Washington this week, with Miss Florence Moyer visiting from Fairfield. Miss Loire Andrews of Chicago is visiting cousin Kate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White & Son
Knertz & Son
J. W. Swisher
Washington
Brighton
Fairfield High School
Thelma Dayton
Florence Moyer
Fairfield
Loire Andrews
Chicago
Kate
Local notes from Davenport and vicinity feature travel and gatherings
Miss Hazel Seamon visits Davenport sister Mrs. Dr. McGuire while H M Rausher family return from Lockridge. Mrs Ott Edwards and Portia from Muscatine visit. Edgar Whisler returns from Belknap vacation. Ida Bidwell of Wellman visits mother Mrs. Wykoff. Rank Mineachs back from Colorado. School resumes after vacation. Rev. C A Walker to Scranton IA for meetings. Rob Edwards and baby funeral in town. Rollins family from Mediapolis attend. New coach dealers Mel and Marc Crandall arrive. Irene Clark visits Colorado Springs. B H S Juniors host Seniors at club house. New Year's Eve dinner. Ira Stout ill. Jim Shafer visits Palmyra MO. Edwards and Garretts visit Pleasant Plain and Crawfordsville. D O Friend hosts watch party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Seamon
Davenport
Dr. McGuire
H. M. Rausher
Lockridge
Ott Edwards
Portia
Muscatine
Edgar Whisler
Belknap
Ida Bidwell
Wellman
Sarah Wykoff
Rank Mineach
Colorado
P. McCart
C. A. Walker
Scranton
Iowa
Rob Edwards
Kansas
Ray Edwards
James Lewis
Rollins
Mediapolis
Edwards
Thomas Marshall
Eldon
Mella
Mel
Marc Crandall
Irene Clark
Colorado Springs
Roy McGuire
Tenerty
Roy Edwards
Pleasant Plain
Will Garrett
Crawfordsville
D. O. Friend
Protracted Meetings Begin at F. M. Church in Eldon
Reverend Beaner opens extended revival at the F M church in Eldon. Local note lists residents moving, visiting, and traveling among nearby towns including Lee Cartwright's return from illness, C W Weber's trip to Keosauqua, Everett Sumner moving to his father in law's farm near Selma, Mrs Tip Allman visiting Ottumwa with Artie, and Ed Nelson visiting from Hooker Oklahoma amid cold with snow and frost.
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Rev. Beaner
F. M
Lee Cartwright
C. W. Weber
Keosauqua
D. P. Hilles
Everett Sumner
Selma
Tip Allman
Ottumwa
Artie
Will Drake
Frank Weber
Ed Nelson
Douds-Leando
Hooker
Oklahoma
Cross Lanes Winter Notices and Local Notes
Miss Blanche Culbertson returned from St. Joe Missouri due to her brother’s illness. Mrs T S Laughlin hosted a quilting party last Friday. James Kilpatrick is shredding corn. Homer Miller and wife visited the George Whitmore home. G W Fisher suffers from tonsillitis and pendicitis. Harry Culbertson left last Thursday for medical care, with later reports he was improving. Miss King of Newton is staying with relatives and helping.
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Miss Blanchetty
Zero Culbertson
St. Joe
T. S. Laughlin
James Kilpatrick
Homer Miller
George Whitmore
G. W. Fisher
Local Social Rounds In Brookville and Fairfield
Brookville residents report a steady social pace with visits by Marion Tracy and son Arthur to Fairfield callers. Earl Houp and Jimmie plus Leslie Martin visited Meredith Gantz while Edna Sears recovers. George Horn and family hosted New Year guests. William Snider stayed with Harry Gantz at Maude Sears Machine Co. home.
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London
H. C. Gantz
Fairfield
Merwin and Melle Laughlin Share Evening at Marion Tracy's
Merwin Laughlin and Melle Laughlin spent Saturday evening at Marion Tracy's, enjoying a social gathering in the town. The event highlighted local residents gathering for a casual night out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merwin
Melle Laughlin
Marion Tracy’s
Local social notes from Libertyville list visits and events
Libertyville society column records guests and travels including Hibbards in Burlington and Whitlocks en route to West Point. Visits span Fairfield Fairfield and Udell to Packwood, with gatherings at Sherricks and Fultons, a birthday surprise for a spouse, and a box supper by Leedy hall hosted by band members.
Local Social Notes From Pocahontas and Surrounding Areas
Residents visit relatives and friends across town and nearby areas including Packwood Biddleman family trips Edna McClain in Oskaloosa and visits to Mrs. Ned Oliver Neva Hadley and Vira Lenning illness and travel noted Protracted meetings at M E church sleighing reported Several families including Loomis Webb Peters and Ryman host or visit relatives with plans to move and business calls in Fremont Ottumwa and Des Moines areas through the week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vira Lenning
Fairfield
Frank Herman
Jane Oliver
Lloyd Mitchell
O. B. Myers
Andrew Ryman
Lock Home
Leath Estes
Erma Krout
Oskaloosa
P. T. Mitchell
M. E. Church
Wright Smith
Des Moines
Island Castaway Educates Savage Companion
A young woman washes ashore on a remote island and meets a silent, primitive seeming young man. She aims to educate him as she uncovers a human and animal skeleton, a Bible, a silver box with the name John Revell Charnock, and a story linking an American castaway child with two rings and a dog collar. The inscription on one ring reads J. R. C. to M. P. T. Sept. 10, 1869.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Revell Charnock
Trained Woman Questioned By Cost Of Devotion
A reflective line asks if a woman should surrender her education and resources to one man without pay or reward, highlighting tensions between personal sacrifice and wealth.
The Baseless Fabric and Katharine Brenton’s Flight
A radical thinker Katharine Brenton pursues sex equality and philosophical independence. Her yacht romance with a millionaire heir tests her theories as harmony gives way to storm. The clash between idealism and desire leads to a dramatic rupture.
For Sale Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerels 20 Days
For sale 20 days barred Plymouth Rock cockerels in Thompson strain 1.00 each. Contact John L Gillert Perlee Iowa by mail or phone.
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Plymouth Rock
Thompson Strain
John L
Gillert
Perlee
Lowa
For Sale Local livestock and land listings
Buff Cochin cockrels at 310 W Adams St. and 1498 phone. 86 acres land for sale with fenced house and 20 acre orchard at 201 E Broadway, contact E A Snook, phone 2118. Various animals listed by J N Snook at 201 East Broadway, including horses and goats. Ronquest Horse Educator offers training for horses with bad habits at Fairfield fair grounds, Iowa. contact 4otf.
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W. Adams St
E. A. Snook
Broadway
J. N. Snook
East Broadway
Louis J. Ronquest
Fair Ground
Fairfield
Lowa
Public Lumber Sale at Simmons Farm December 1910
Public sale of 70 000 feet of hardwood and softwood lumber at Simmons farm one mile south and 1.5 miles west of Bernhardt. Oak 6x8 to 24 ft joists 2x6 and 2x8 planks of oak elm maple. fencing and sheathing stock. Terms include six month credit on $10 and up, ten months for bills ≥ $25 per thousand, cash discounts. Lunch on grounds. Joe E. Johnson, Auctioneer T B Allender, Clerk W C Brawner, Clerk.
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Simmons Farm
Bernhardt
Joe E. Johnson
T. B. Allender
W. C. Brawner
Bids Sought by Lockridge Township Trustees
The Trustees of Lockridge township schedule a meeting for January 8 to review all bills and receive bids for road work. Bids are requested for the entire township, 42-31.
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Lockridge Township
Loro
Referee Sells Farm From Reehard Foreman Estate
Referee plans sealed bids for the estate homestead of Reehard Foreman. The property includes 20 acres with a dwelling and outbuildings in Locust Grove township Section 28 and 10 acres in Section 34 near Batavia. Bids closed Feb 1 or sooner. contact J. W. McLean Referee Fairfield Iowa. January 12, 1910.
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Reehard Foreman
Locust Grove Township
Batavia
J. W. McLean
Fairfield
Iowa
Ken Laxative Cough Syrup Ad Review
An advertisement touts Ken Laxative Cough Syrup as best for coughs and colds and says it moves the bowels but gently to drive the cold away. The text credits Frank S. Shriner and proclaims The Tribune as Jefferson County’s real county newspaper with the greatest readership.
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Jannedy
Frank S. Shriner
the Tribune
Jefferson County
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