Socials, marriages, and church repairs noted in county correspondence
A late county correspondence item lists upcoming social at the hall, visitors visiting locals including Perry Hickinbottom and family, and several church and wedding related events. It records Miss Nettie Schillerstrom’s school exhibition, Lutherans painting of the church, and local marriages including Doggett Mowery at Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Hickinbottom
C. A. Monson
Nettie Schillerstrom
H. B. Lesher
Burlington
Chicago
North Dakota
Elsie Hartman
Schillerstrom
E. Aronson
W. Broburg
H. Monson
Frank Crish
Our City
Mr. Samuelson
Rainy Night Touches Packwood Town Section
The Packwood area saw a light rainfall Saturday night. Local residents and visiting relatives include Bettie Caviness of Pleasant Plain visiting J. O. and Roy Caviness, and I. Dysert and Irene Bradfield at nearby homes. The community notes a church play well attended and plans for residents to move back to Packwood in early May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Caviness
Pleasant Plain
J. O
Roy Caviness
I. Dysert
Richland
Irene Bradfield
Bowman
Eugene Bowman
Linby
Shipley
Missouri
H. W. Longhory
L. G. Myers
Owen Ramey
Batavia
Woolum
Harris
Walter Thomas and Sons
Thomas
O. B. Myers
Moline
Ill
Moline Hardware Company
M. E
D. M. Oliver
Fairfield
Center Township Farmers Struggle Through Rain Delays
The long rains hinder oat gathering and a number of farmers could not finish before the weather changed. No school at Plum Grove on Thursday and Friday. Neighbors and relatives including George Cornell family S Cornell W F Miller A Cornell Laura Wireman Violet Perera Montgomery Chloe Miller Lorren Six Verne Cornell and Irene Miller attended events and a funeral for Robert Lynn Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plum Grove
George Cornell
S. Cornell
Ross McCarty
W. F. Miller
Will Hoch
Brighton
A. A. Cornell
Laura Wireman
Linby Grand Jury Service Notice
T M Linder served on the Fairfield grand jury last week. Gaylord Mowery and Cecil Doggett of Centerville were among those mentioned in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Linder
Fairfield
Gaylord Mowery
This Place
Cecil Doggett
Centerville
Local residents visit, travels, and notes from Hedrick area
Mr and Mrs Henry Cline and daughter Meda of Hedrick were visiting the sick nearby. Ivan Liesure Ames Ruggles and Crate Liesure went to Wisconsin. County superintendent June Chidester visited local schools. Viola McVey of Martinsburg visited Sunday. Treva Bennett works at Will McCreery's near Packwood. Stella Campbell and daughter from Cranston visit John Carter. W V Linder of Libertyville Iowa visited relatives. Pleasant View school closed Friday for picnic and program. Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs S A Allens. James Linder called in Abingdon Sunday. Born to Mr and Mrs Cook a son Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cline
Meda
Hedrick
Ivan Liesure
Ames Ruggles
Crate Liesure
Wisconsin
June Chidester
Viola McVey
Martinsburg
Treva Bennett
Will McCreery
Packwood
Stella Campbell
Cranston
Farmers Busy In Harvest Region Around Abingdon
Local farmers are active in field work across the region. Ray Nelson of Abingdon visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Webb. Mrs. Brewer, from this area, stayed with her children in Oskaloosa. The Myers family hosted visitors from Abingdon and Linby. Oren Ramey spent time with Don Woolum southeast of town. Mrs. Boen is ill and her freinds' parents from near Freemont are with her. Will Steel is improving at home west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Nelson
Abingdon
Isaac Webb
Mrrs. Brewer
Oskaloosa
L. G. Myers
Lester
Glen Myers
Oren Ramey
Loren White
L. K. Wallace
Fairfield
Dave Downey and Son
Richland
Mrs Brenneman Dies After Stroke at Home
Bethesda residents were shocked to learn that Mrs Brenneman passed away Sunday night at 9 o clock after suffering a paralysis stroke. She had made her home in Bethesda with her family.
Libertyville notices and obituaries from 1912
Quarantine closures for scarlet fever loom as gatherings halt while Mrs. Shipler and Mrs. Ashmead homes are isolated. Local visits abound with multiple families hosting guests in Libertyville and nearby towns. Obituaries mark the passing of Margaret Elmira Warder and Daniel Collins, detailing births, marriages, deaths, and funeral arrangements.
Obituary of Wayne Free Calls Little Lamb to Rest
Wayne Leslie Free, son of Harry and Claudie Free, died at ten months from whooping cough and complications. Funeral held at home with Rev. Ireland’s comfort. burial at McDowell Chapel near Veo. Parents urged to remain hopeful as community sent flowers and condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Ogden
Bro. Heaton
J. E. Prince
Blackhawk Township
Wayne Leslie
Harry
Claudie
Wayne
Short
Earth
Little Wayne
Rev. Ireland
McDowel Chapel
Veo
Dunkard Church Service and Graduation Notice
Dunkard church holds memorial at 2 p m with interment in Dunkard cemetery and a prayer meeting at the Methodist church Thursday evening at 8. Sunday school lesson discussed. Burlington District Womans Home Missionary society convention May 4 5 8 announced. Libertyville high school's class of 1912 graduation at 8 p m Friday in the Methodist church with names Martha Gearhart Dora Elma Hibbard Ruth Sarah Fulton Joseph Warren Fulton Jessie Gladys McCleary. motto We Live to Learn. colors Rose and Silver. teachers John W Lentz Ethel Ivans. school board W W Linder D W Garber C W Riggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkard Church
Dunkard
Methodist
Womans’ Home Missionary Society
Burlington District
Libertyville High School
Martha Gearhart
Dora Elma Hibbard
Ruth Sarah Fulton
Joseph Warren Fulton
Jessie Gladys McCleary
John W. Lentz
Ethel Ivans
W. W. Linder
Local Social Notes Capture Weekend Visits and Illnesses
Kate and Hanna Fowler and Mrs. Al Greeson visited Mrs. S F Davidson. John Bell cut his forehead in an accident. Many relatives and friends visited homes, with several illnesses noted including rheumatism and a sprained arm. Robert Ramsey underwent appendicitis surgery last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate
Hanna Fowler
al Greeson
S. F. Davidson
Frank Ramsey
Mary Davidson
Alice
Floyd
Frank Davidson
John Bell
al. Greeson
Lucile Davidson
Will Greeson
Mabel
Mary E. Copeland
John H. Copeland
Harry Woolett
John Koontz
Mary Booth
Mary Ann Knight
Bob Curtis
Busy Bee Club
John Benn
Fairfield
John DuBois
Earl Dana
Mabel DuBois
Elizabeth Humphrey
Susanna Booth
Donavan
Maggie Laughridge
Fry Copeland
Ottumwa
Helen Murphy
Martha Summers
Robert Ramsey
Hedgie Leafgreen
Leafgreen
Lockridge
Lucile Anderson
Ethel Greeson
James Knight
Beckwith Area Notes and Local Elders
Miss Lydia Lotridge returns to Fairfield after weeks visiting friends in the area. Mrs. J. R. Nelson visits Burlington on business. D. M. Green plans to start building a new residence on his farm soon. Mr. and Mrs. J. Free with Ora and Blooma Free attend funeral of Wayne Free. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Bennett on April 16. Mrs. Breneman dies at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Lotridge
Fairfield
J. R. Nelson
Burlington
D. M. Green
J. Free
Moravia
Ora and
Blooma Free
Little Wayne Free
Ira Bennett
Breneman
Funeral arrangements for Wayne Free noted in local notice
The funeral for Wayne Free, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Free, was held Thursday morning at 9 in Richland cemetery. He died Tuesday night at 11 30 after several months illness, aged ten months and two days. A large turnout from the community offered condolences and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Little Wayne
Harry Free
Richland Cemetery
Abingdon News Roundup of Local Visits and School Closing
Abingdon residents and visitors named include John Gobble of Muscatine, O H Steele family in Competine, Ralph McDowell of Batavia, and Misses Carrie Mowery Mary Davis and Lowell DeGood in Batavia. The Abingdon school year closed with an honor program for teachers F Stewart and Myrtle Dunning who will join Batavia schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gobble
Muscatine
T. A. Gobbles
O. H. Steele
Lee Steele
Competine
Ralph McDowel
Batavia
Carrie Mowery
Mary Davis
Lowell DeGood
M. W. Polinge
Iowa Auto Sales Co
Robert Eastridge
Smith Ranch
Allen Peters
Ottumwa
Abingdon
F. Stewart
Myrtle Dunning
N. D. Smith
F. M. Gobble
Ruby Caldwell
John Lentz
Libertyville
Frank Stewart
Canada
Edith Bowles
June Caldwell
B. W. Walker
Ross Caldwell
L. G. Myers
Willie McCreery
Galesburg
Carl Walker
Neta Gobble
New Washing Machine Factory Underway With Expanded Plans
Work has begun at a new washing machine factory employing twenty men with more to join as demand grows. A power machine department will be added later, reputed as one of the best in the country, boosting the plant’s output. The new building enables expansion and the business outlook is bright, aiming to become a major local industry. Tub production will move here, increasing local employment and sourcing castings and assemblies domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Unkrich Boys Band to Get New Uniforms
A Lilley & Co. salesman from Des Moines measured band members for new uniforms in black cloth with white trim. The group, now twenty six members, plans its first summer concert in the park on Tuesday evening April 7 if weather allows and continues strong practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilley & Co
Des Moines
Unkrich Boys
Iowa Rural Carrier Convention Set for Des Moines
The executive committee of the Iowa Rural Mail Carriers Association met to plan the state convention in Des Moines August 29 to 31. Expected speakers include P V Degraw W D Brown Senators Cummins and Kenyon and Congressman Prouty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
T Iowa Rural Mail Carriers’ Association
P. V. Degraw
W. D. Brown
R. F. D. News
Cummins
Kenyon
Prouty
Adler Rochester Clothes Featured In Local Shop Ad
A local retailer promotes Adler Rochester Clothes as a top make carried in the city and notes other brands available. The ad promises value for price and durability, inviting customers to try the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler Rochester
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Salina
Margaret Helms
Texarkana
Arkansas
George Russell
Fremont
Reynold and Son
S. A. Allen
Frank Mowery
Blanche
Doggett-Mowery
Dora Saunders
C. W. Edwards
Will Mowery
Mr. Mowery
John Mowery
Nannie Linder
Mary Cuddy
Nettie Davis
Bessie Spry
Sallie Linder
Grace Spry
William Black
Center Township
Tom Reinier
Eula Reinier
Bethesda
Gus Garber
Marshalltown
California
Laura Shipler
Preston Ashmead
Woman’s Home Missionary Convention
Kate Rodabaugh
Ben Trow
H. D. Davis
Perlee
Mary Richardson
Bert Cleasby
L. Harper
C. W. Leppo
Birmingham
A. N. Hibbard
Zane Eyestone
C. Vaught
J. W. Peebler
Hillsboro
Nellie Anderson
Mt. Pleasant
Margaret Elmira Warder
Pike County
George Whitmore
Christian Church
Bladensburg
Ira Mitchell
Mt. Oliver Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Duty
Ransom Whitmore
Bessie Kramer
Maude Lamme
Georgia Ball
Inez Miller
Oliver Fuller
Henry County
Jefferson County
Oak Bar
Calif
Iona Simons
Wessington
S. C
Undo Moors
Cincinnati
Poland
Tecumseh
Tecumseh Look
Big Ex
M. O. Watts
Fairfield, Iowa
Beckwith
Cable Lumber Yard
Maddox & Maxwell
South Side Grocers
L. E. Glnkenbeard
Orville Johnson
J. L. Young
Murray & Allender
Tony
Moo
Roy
Baer
Tio
Paul
Keota Marnot
Www. Co. Wiggins
Mike’s
Ball Bldg
P. Oo
Fairfield Tribune
Iowa Homestead
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