Death of J. R. Berry, Stockport Veteran
J R Berry, 66, a Civil War veteran and former resident of Stockport, died suddenly at home Monday from apoplexy after reporting chest pain. Funeral held Wednesday at 1 PM from the house with Spencer cemetery interment. Relatives and friends from Des Moines Davenport Kansas City and Davenport visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
14Th Town Infantry
Spencer Cemetery
L. Griffin
A. Gusserman
Kansas City
James Loving
Myres
Davenport
J. R. Berry
Griffin
Gusserman
Loving
Local Notes from Lockridge and Nearby Areas
Community diaries from Lockridge Iowa report Mrs S M Duttweiler visiting Glendale with daughter and family. Ella Allerdice returns from Pleasant Plain, others visit Glasgow and Fairfield. Louis Easton moves Thackery property and will relocate a house for Frank Peterson. Local work includes cement walks for Sturgis and Hufstedler. Hog shipments by Damm and Craff. paint updates on Craff property and Danielson store. Baby boy born to Author Hillman family. Eggenbarger ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Linderson
Frank Peterson
Larson
Victor Swanson
Mrs Warren recovering after tumor operation in Council Bluffs
Friends report Mrs Wm Warren of Oakland is recovering well after an operation in Council Bluffs hospital for a fixed nine pound tumor. She is a daughter of Mrs S M Duttweiler. Mr and Mrs Tom Ward mourn the death of their daughter Goldie and receive sympathy from friends. E Smithberg notes good Banner buggy sales and continues to invest in profitable business ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Warren
Oakland
Council Bluffs Hospital
Warren
S. M. Duttweiler
Tom Ward
Goldie
Smithberg
Meetings Begin After Reception for M E Pastor
Libertyville Iowa reports a reception for the M E pastor and family last Friday. Presbyterian church meetings start Sunday with an evangelist joining Rev. McNeil on Tuesday. Local notes include travels, visits, births, and social gatherings among residents.
Liberty school holds well attended parents meeting in Parsonville
In Parsonville Iowa October 12 the Liberty school hosted a large parents meeting with talks on Our School and Patriotism by Miss Buchanan and John Speilman. Gene Jarsons and family and Perry Hickenbottoms visited William Bush. Oscar Larson and G B Parsons beautified homes with new cement sidewalks. Miss Hales attended Miss Clayton's funeral at Douds Station. Evangelist E C Steward from Indiana will hold meetings Tuesday night and the rest of the week. Mr and Mrs McIntosh of Fairfield visited at the John Vedin home. Mrs Hulda Johns of Creston is visiting J R Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsonville
Liberty School
Buchanan
John Speilman
Gene Jarsons
Perry Hickenbottom
William Bush
Oscar Larson
G. B. Parsons
Hales
Douds Station
Clayton
Merrimac Notes and Local Appointments
Merrimac reports Mrs. Margaret McGuire visiting Greenfield Iowa to see her son Thomas and wife. Mount Ayr church adds cement platform and walks. Mrs. Perry Van Winkle recovers and visits relatives. Rev Ballard preached at Mount Ayr church. Mrs. Caroline Craft and May from Germanville and Mrs Heaton of Burlington visit the Shappy family. Mrs Anna Sams and Alta from Holbrook Neb. visit cousin Mrs Anna Shuppy. Andy Nickelson sale well attended with good prices.
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Merrimac
Margaret McGuire
Greenfield
Iowa
Thomas
Mount Ayr
Perry van Winkle
Ballard
Caroline Craft
May
Germanville
Heaton
Railway Bridge Opens West of Glendale Iowa
Glendale Iowa October reports completion of a costly railway bridge west of town to carry highway traffic. The project provided jobs for about twenty neighborhood youths at good wages. Various local residents and visitors are mentioned including Frank Sense who hunted and shot two squirrels, M Damm and company noting seventy three killed in three days, and travelers Floyd Smith and Peter Rizor with returns and visits from Oskaloosa Mystic Washington and South Dakota contacts.
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Glendale
Frank Sense
M. Damm and Company
Burlington
Floyd Smith
Washington
Peter Rizor
Mystic
Frank Davis
Oskaloosa
N. N. Green
Fanny Conners
South Dakota
En deavor Meeting Draws Packwood Youth
Packwood Iowa October 12 The En deavor business meeting held last Thursday night drew full attendance with a large turnout of local young people.
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Packwood
Endeavor Business
Local Social Roundup from Brookville and Surrounding Areas
Weekend visits and family gatherings spread through Brookville and nearby towns. Several couples, including Mr and Mrs Griswell and Mr and Mrs Festus of Washburn Tl, visited the Gillett home, with Griswells noted as Mrs Gillett’s grandparents. Families and friends hosted and visited across Batavia Hedrick and Eddyville, with trips to Chicago for sight seeing. Billie Cathey on sick list. Frank Johnson considering land in the north. Misses Ella and Ida Devall visiting their cousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Griswell
Clarence Cline
Joseph Nelson
Billie Cathey
Frank Johnson
Ella
Ida Devall
Melville Barrow
C. M. McChesney
Arthur Loomis
Hanna
Mabel Sabel
Ola Farmer
Loomis
Laura Loughary
Kinza Gillett
Sterling
Colorado
Chicago
Isaac Webb
Hedrick
Lida Mowery
Underwood
Eddyville
Blanche Sanches
Company M Prepares for State Rifle Shoot in Des Moines
Company M plans to send a five man team to the state rifle shoot in Des Moines October 20 to 23 under the State Rifle Association. The local squad, leaving October 19, includes Captain J F Ready, Lieut C C Cummings, Sgt E C Johnson, Corporal John W Brown and Private Andrew Castile.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Rifle Association
J. F. Ready
C. C. Cummings
E. C. Johnson
John W. Brown
Andrew Castile
Woman alleges drugging at Omaha hotel and brought to Council Bluffs
Mrs. Theresa Town Spencer claims she was drugged and transported to Council Bluffs where she is now in St Bernard's hospital in serious condition. Police arrested J. J. Fisher after complaints of disturbances from their hotel room. Fisher jailed pending developments. the woman cannot clearly explain the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Theresa Town Spencer
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Metropolitan Hotel
J. J. Fisher
Fisher
New Fight Looms Up Affecting Indiana
Indianapolis October 10 The probability that Governor Hanly will seek the United States Senate if Republicans control the legislature grows stronger among party leaders. Some have begun to plan around his candidacy, though obstacles may exist if he used prior tactics that helped push the county local option bill through the legislature.
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Indianapolis
Hanly
United States Senate
A Suggested Revision by Puck on a Marriage Ceremony
This satirical note mocks a formal union as rich elites gather to bless a couple in holy Patrimony. It warns against rash vows and bankruptcy fear, urging any objections to be voiced, otherwise accept their invitations for town and country estate union.
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Saint Bradstreet
Puck
Complainant Pays Costs in Larceny Case
State of Iowa v Florence Gosuch and Mabel Humphreys. Tried last Thursday in Justice David B. Wilson's court the defendants were discharged on larceny charges and the costs taxed against the prosecuting witness A. W. Johnson. The action stems from divorce proceedings now pending in the local district court. The wife of the prosecuting witness was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Florence Gosuch
Mabel Humphreys
David B. Wilson
A. W. Johnson
Johnson Divorce Case Dismissed After Burglary Claim
Mrs. A W Johnson, applicant for a divorce, and Mrs. Mabel Humphreys stayed at Mrs. Florence Gosuch’s home. They allegedly took clothing from the Johnson residence, leading to warrants and arrest efforts. The case was continued to September 8, then dismissed with costs to the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Johnson
Florence Gosuch
Mabel Humphreys
Johnsons
Gosuch
B. F. Black
Livery and Feed Barn Ad in West Burlington St
Fred Collins offers livery services with bearding and feed barn. Gentle drivers and a lady broke horse available. All calls receive prompt attention. West Burlington St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Collins
West Burlington St
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Dill
Fairfield
Timsick
M. A. Graber
Birmingham
Isaiah
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C. W. Wheatley
Ross Wheatley
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Fox
Paul Thornily and Son
Seattle
Wash
Joe Keck
Dr. Nelson
Canton
Illinois
D. C
George W. Unkrich
Dixie Underwear
Ome
Jersey
Children’s Union
W. B
Pat Dixie
East Side Squar Airfield
Pratt & Johnson
Libertyville
M. E
Presbyterian Church
McNeil
Hiram Crawford
Harry Barnes
H. D. Davis
Ruth
Nathan Register
Will Linder
Wm. Riggs
Clay Center
Neb
Geo. James
Ada Miller
Bonnie Gobble
A.w.chase Medicine Co
Buffalo,n.y
T FairGeld
E Tunde
W. Chase’s
Aema’s Pharmacy
Company M
Woman
Indiana
United States
Rice Brothers
Live
Dr. King
New Discovery HS
Telas
Ederheimer, Stein & Co
Xtragood
Ederheimer-Stein
Best
M. H. Cuddy
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