Local Notices and Marriage At Pleasant Plain
The report notes the marriage of Mr Frank Steele to Miss Erma Nelson in a friend filled setting with a Christian church ceremony and a three course supper. Community members attend church meetings with plans for next Sunday led by Mr Spainhower. Also mentioned are illnesses and visits from Giles Smith and Ola Farmer, plus deaths of Charles Leisure and Miss Ettle Bartholomew Jones with burial in Pleasant Plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettie Edmuund
Maryne
Bone Blanche Sanchez
May Peters
Lizzie Killmer
Brighton
Joseph Nelson
Ane Red
Frank Steele
Erma Nelson
Littler
Christian Church
Spainhower
Giles Smith
Ola Farmer
Fairfield
Lee Jones
W. K. Cathey
Charles Leisure
Abingdon
Sittler
Co. C. Davis
Ettle
Local Social Notes From Libertyville And Surroundings
Visiting residents include John Watkins of Bismarck and Mahlon Williams of Albia. A fire damaged only the roof of Mr Wyatt Thompson’s house. A gathering at Van Topping’s hosted about thirty five youths with treats.
Local Social Notes From Moravia and Nearby Towns
Packwood Delmar Jennison visits relatives in Moravia this week. Kitty Grimes returns to Wapello after visiting sister Mrs. O F Steigleder. Mrs Lloyd Mitchell visited Fairfield with her parents Mr and Mrs Pringle. Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs A Ryman home. Augusta Samuelson and O G Hayes shopped in Fairfield. W A Black Abingdon spent a day with daughter Mrs Will Kenyon. Grandpa Webb improving and around again. C A Sittler and wife with Mrs Ralph Fleenor shopped in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Jennison
Moravia
Kitty Grimes
Wapello Thursby
O. F. Steigleder
Lloyd Mitchell
Pringle
Fairfield
Ladies’ Aid Society
A. Ryman
Augusta Samuelson
O. G. Hayes
Residents and Nearby News From Glendale
Miss Mary Heaton returned from Ottumwa hospital on Saturday. Neighbors and friends prepared a warm house and abundant dinner for her. Uncle Peter Rizer, 85, at Mystic, broke an arm after a fall last week. Rev. Jonathan Lee visited the Joseph Howell home on Monday. Oscar Larson plans to move to Nebraska in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Heaton
Ottumwa Hospital
Mesdames H. Lamansky
David Bish
Marshall Case
Selma Johnson
Peter Rizer
Mystic
Jonathan Lee
Joseph Howell
Oscar Larson
Nebraska
Local residents appear in daily calls and visits
Omer Ruggles, a business caller, visited Limby on Monday. Henry Avery returned home to Packwood after a two week visit with relatives here. Several from here attended the Sam Peterson sale last Thursday. W. C. Wiggins of Fairfield was a business caller here Friday. Leona Davis called at Erastus Davis home Wednesday. John Gobble, Omer Ruggles, Wm. Wright and Ira French were callers in Abbington Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed McCreery and son visited Chas. Smith Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Smith visited their son and family in Competing Tuesday. Ray and Jim Vanness visited their parents near Hedrick the first of the... Mr. and Mrs. J. C. French and daughter Irene visited at Geo. Davis home Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Avery and son Herbert and Henry Avery of Packwood spent Sunday at W. C. Wiggins' of Fairfield. James Kiews of Linby was a caller here Tuesday. Frank Jones was a caller in Farson the first of the week. Mrs. Geo. Davis and daughter Leona were Abbington shoppers Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Ruggles
Henry Avery
Packwood
Sam Peterson
W. C. Wiggins
Fairfield
Leona Davis
Erastus Davis
John Gobble
Wm. Wright
Ira French
Abbington
Ed McCreery
Son
Chas. Smith
F. G. Smith
Ray
Jim Vanness
Hedrick
J. C. French
Irene
Geo. Davis
Chas. Avery
Herbert
W. C
James Kiews
Linby
Frank Jones
Farson
Geo, Davis
Leona
Multiple Family Notices and Local Events From Beckwith Area
Mise Vada Johnson traveled to Ot tumwa last Thursday. Grandfather Anderson has been very low for the past week. Vic Johnson and family visited Elmer Hollander's last week. Grandmother Jacobson will spend a few weeks here with her daughter. Billy Parson moved to his new attic last Tuesday on the Phillips arm. Frank McCormick paid 4.20 for hogs last week the highest hog market Beckwith ever experienced. Hay barn on A J Greens farm north of Beckwith burned Saturday evening about 7 o clock origin unknown. Mrs Frank McCormick entertained a few friends last Thursday. Lou Nady shipped a car load of cattle Sunday to Chicago. Scott McCormick and family visited Dallas Green's Sunday. Roy and Stella Clark spent Sunday at Chas Greens in Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Vada Johnson
Ottumwa
Anderson
Vic Johnson
Elmer Hollander
Jacobson
Billy Parson
Phillips Arm
Frank McCormick
A. J. Green
Beckwith
Lou Nady
Chicago
Scott McCormick
Dallas Green
Roy and
Stella Clark
Chas, Green
Richland
Pleasant Plain Weather Update Amid Revival and Visits
Pleasant Plain reports improvements in road conditions despite ongoing bad weather. The Walnut Creek church hosts a revival led by Friends. Local visits include Susie Nordyke with Ruth Em Ty, William Follen and daughter leaving for Welcome Minnesota, Allen Macy visiting Burlington, and A. W. Hammond's family with Mrs. Clark Hoskins. Fuel scarcity remains a regional issue as cold weather continues and Mrs. Alva Hodson shows slow recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Creek Church
Susie Nordyke
Ruth Em Ty
William Follen
Welcome
Minn
Allen Macy
Burlington
A. W. Hammond
Clark Hoskins
Alva Hodson
Eldon Notes and Local Movements in Brief
Dale Brooks remains seriously ill with a broken back while J A Trott and Sons buy the Fred Huston property to expand brick making. Frances Knecht visits Eldon from Troy for business. Joe Sutton of Douds Leando stops in for affairs. Many families attend services and dinners. Patents and changes abound as Elliots move in and others relocate. Diptheria cases rise. one colt drowns. sleighing and snow bring a lively scene around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Trott and Sons
Fred Huston
Frances Knecht
Troy
Eldon
Joe Sutton
Douds-Leando
Ransom Sickles
Tip Allman
Jack Drake and Sons
Jess Raymey
S. C. Sumner
Mannuel Morrow
Jack Drake
Bert Roberts
J. Griffitts
Oklahoma
Minere
Emanuel Morrow
Artie Allman
Ottumwa
Cross Lanes error corrected in last week's item
An error was made in last week’s item from Cross Lanes and an official correction is issued. The notice clarifies the misstatement and provides the accurate details for readers.
Miss King Caring For Culbertson In Otumwa
A nurse Miss King of Otumwa tended Harry Culbertson. The note corrects Albany New York as his location. Visitors include Mrs. Rev. Montgomery and others. Miss Ethel Crawford and Wesley Glasby quietly wed last Wednesday and plan to start housekeeping near Beckwith by Feb 1 at Man atry farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Stanford
F. K. Lauglin
Som Glenn
Texas
Emmet Mahon
Ethel Crawford
Wesley Glasby
Manatry
Beckwith
Local Social Notes Highlight Fairfield Visits
Miss Ollie Tracy spent days with sister Mrs. Harry S Ball and returned home Friday. Earl Hupp visited with Harvey Johnston on Saturday. Bernice Bradfield, ill, shows some improvement. Marion Tracy and son Arthur called on Friday. D J Johnston and spouses were in Fairfield on Saturday on business. Orain Pfeffer and wife visited Fairfield on Friday and Sunday with Frank Oriez. Stucker party stayed with Ben Whitaker last week and returned Saturday. F P Sears family attended Chas Lesher funeral at Abington. Ollie Tracy and Arthur spent Sunday evening with H C Gantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Tracy
Harry S. Ball
Earl Hupp
Harvey Johnston
Bernice Bradfield
Marion Tracy
Arthur
Fairfield
D. J. Johnston
Orain Pfieffer
Frank Oriez
Stucker
Ben Whitaker
Orain Pfeffer
F. P. Sears
Chas, Lesher
Abington
Ollie
Arthur Tracy
H. C. Gantz’s
Pleasant Evening at Topping Home Enlivens Libertyville Youth
On Tuesday evening January 11, Libertyville youths gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Homer Topping’s home via sleigh bells and snowy jaunts. Van Topping hosted contests and games with a menu praised by guests who felt unusually well entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Topping
Van
Libertyville
Life of Mrs Martha Knight Pioneer Lady Dies
Martha Byron Leigh Knight born 1823 in Bolton England emigrated to Philadelphia then to the west. She raised five children, endured losses, joined Congregational church, cared for family, and died January 13 1910 after a fall and cancer. She helped shape Blackhalln township as an early settler and faithful servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Knight
Martha Byron Leigh Knight
Bolton
England
Philadelphia
George Knight
Far West
James
Congregational Church
Carrie Summers
Emma Cook
John H
James L
Mary Ann
Last rites for beloved parishioner honor life of devout Christian
The article recalls the life of a devoted churchwoman and her influence on later generations. Her funeral was held Saturday at 11 at the Moyer church, led by Rev. Pool, with a large crowd paying respects. She rests beside her youthful husband, awaiting the coming of Christ. Her example is urged to inspire better men, women and Christians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pool
Moyer Church
Public Farm Sale At The Scheiber Farm
After selling his farm C L Scheiber offers at public sale at the farm near Lockridge on Friday February 4 beginning at 9 am. Catalog lists 5 horses 45 cattle 10 hogs several implements and farm gear plus household goods and meals by J J Graf. Terms to be announced sale day. Auctioneers Wenger Bros with Geo Stephenson clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockridge
Four Corners
Toro
Poland
China
Rock Island
Blue Star
Ohio
Iowa
J. J. Graf
C. L. Scheiber
R. Wenger Bros
Geo. Stephenson
Public sale on farm near Fairfield and Libertyville
Public sale announced on the John Wes day farm six miles southwest of Fairfield and two miles east of Libertyville on Wednesday January 26 1910 starting at 10 a m. Items include 6 horses 36 cattle 50 fall shoots various implements and 150 bushels of oats. Credit terms 10 months on amounts over 10 with note. under 10 cash. Frank L Frieberg owner auctioneer W H Cooper clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesday
Fairfield
Libertyville
Farm sale near Fairfield and Glendale Iowa bids 1910
Sale on Wednesday January 26 1910 starts at 10 am at the seller's place eight miles east of Fairfield and two miles southwest of Glendale. Items include horses cattle hogs machinery household goods and bee fixtures with a mix of purebred Clydesdale stock Duroc hogs Shorthorn cattle and farming implements along with several household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Glendale
Iowa
Deere
Plano
Avery
Rock Island Advance
Sattley
Auction Notice for Lumber Posts Feed Hay and Seed Parts
A quantity of seasoned native lumber and oak fence posts both split and sawed. Feed includes Timothy hay in mow and field stacks with clover straw. Also Kherson rust proof seed parts corn in crib and field. Terms note 6 percent interest over 10 months. cash under $10. Property stays until terms complied with. H. W. Rider proprietor. T. B. Allender auctioneer.
Ballot stuffing in early Boston prompt not new
A Boston chronicle recalls a January 14 1655 referendum on land alienation where John Pigeon cast about a dozen votes with Yea. He paid a five pound fine and officials required a redo of voting, resulting in 402 votes and 205 Yeas amid 197 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
King's Chapel
John Pigeon
Boston Transcript
Ricksha and Tram Collision on Nanking Road
A ricksha on the wrong side of Nanking road was struck by a tram car this morning in Shanghai. The ricksha endured damage and its occupant was thrown from the vehicle as one tram lamp was shattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricksha
Nanking
Shanghai Mercury
For Sale Seven Room House On East Lowe Street
For sale a seven room house with cellar, cistern well, wood shed, barn, buggy shed, hen house. Property on about one acre, part in fruit, located on East Lowe street. Terms include part cash, balance on time. trade possible for a smaller place. See Allender & McPherrin, 4tx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe Street
Allender & McPherrin
For Sale Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerels 20 Days
For sale 20 days barred Plymouth Rock cockerels. Pen mating Thompson strain. $1.00 each. Address or phone John L Gillert Perlee Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rock
Thompson Strain
John L, Gillert
Perlee
Lowa
For Sale Suff Cochin Cockerels at 310 W Adams St
Advert reads for sale suff Cochin cockrels at 310 West Adams Street telephone 1408. Comfortable to view near local residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Adams St
For Sale 86 Acres with House and Orchard
For sale an 86 acre tract featuring a well fenced site a four year old house and a 20 acre apple or chard area. Contact E A Snook at 261 KE Broadway or call 2118.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Snook
Broadway
For Sale Farm Auction Lot Includes Horses and Goat Herd
For sale one extra good family horse weighing 1200 pounds a bay mare road bred 1100 pounds age ten years a team of four-year-old bays road bred well broken a registered three-year-old short horn bull eleven fine Angora goats and a top buggy in good condition. J N Snook 201 East Broadway phone 2118 625.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Snook
East Broadway
Creamery for Sale by Public Auction
Notice that the Pairfield creamery lot building and equipment will be sold at public auction on Saturday January 20 1910 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon at the creamery. The board reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. THOS CRAWFORD President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pairfield Creamery
Crawford
Pres
Trustees Schedule Bid Opening for Lockridge Township
The Trustees of Lockridge township will meet January 8 1910 to consider all bills and receive bids for road work covering the entire township. Bids must include complete township scope and projects currently planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockridge Township
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Bartholomew Jones
Pleasant Plain
Pacific Junction
John Watkins
Bismarck
North Dakota
S. H. Watkins
J. A. Wray
H. D. Davis
J. Hague
Okla
Garber
Mahlon Williams
Albia
J. H. Richards
Ray Loehr
Curt Vaught
W. H. Bates
Leslie
Center Township
Wyatt Thompson
van Topping
Richard Swanson
Georgie Ross
Lorem Foster
Table Grove
III
Bige Lawson
Mr. Burnaugh
Lester Burnaugh
Elda Morrison
Douds
Will Morrison’s
Jacob Hill
Smith Ranch
Dale Brooks
Brookville
Frank L. Frieberg
W. H. Cooper
H. W. Rider
Prop’r, T. B. Allender
Ayer
Ayers
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
The
Tribune
Tos
McCall
United States
Canada
McCall’s Magazine
Postal
McCall CO
37Th St
New York
Kennedy
Frank S. Shriner
Jau
Jefferson County
T. L. Emery & Son Produce
In Building Form Company
N. W. CC
R. Square
W. F. Bevering
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