Community Notes on Travel Visits and Local Guests
A long list of residents and visitors circulate through the week, with many travelers departing for Des Moines Kansas City Omaha Chicago Ames and other points. The roster includes Mrs McElhany Miss Moulton Miss Jessie Baker and numerous others visiting relatives attending schools fairs and family events across Iowa and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orer
C. H. Pierson
Kans
Irankfort
A. W. McElhany
Jando
Ama Moulton
Des Moines
Frank Gray
Jessie Baker
W. W. Israel
Keokuk
E. S. Dorwit
Durand
Wis
J. M. Hammer
Mrs. McCrae
Relmn
Kansas
Katharine
Davenport
Nellie Sullivan
Kate Sulvisitinglivan
Mary Boniface A
McAllister
Evanston
Ill
Jno
Fritz
Genevieve Maddox
Omaha
Neb
Quincy Adams Sawyer Coming to Local Stage
The community learns of a forthcoming presentation of the widely known tale "Quincy Adams Sawyer" drawing interest from readers across the region. The production promises period charm and notable performances in a local venue.
Quincy Adams Sawyer Comes to Grand Opera House
The famed Quincy Adams Sawyer is adapted for the stage at Mason's Corner with a one night engagement on Monday October 14 1907. The four act five scene production promises homespun charm Yankee life and a breezy love story with the same cast as the New York Academy of Music run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
J. F. Jersey
Parkers
Wayside Inn
Thoma
New England
Quincy Adams Sawyer
Mason’s Corner
Juincy Adams Sawyer
Massachusetts
New York
Academy of Music
New York City
Re Union Contests Award Prizes in Poetical and Literary Events
Hiram Heaton wins first in the poetical contest for Home Coming of 1907 with W B Murray second and Mrs G T McKee third. In the literary contest J Fred Clarke takes first for A Hospital Sketch with Hiram Heaton second Jefferson County and Lillian LaGresley third Progressive of Literature. Bread baking prizes go to Mrs J E Prince. Old Settlers Association votes to form an incorporated organization and files articles later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Heaton
W. B. Murray
G. T. McKee
Ozra Jewett
Beatrice Leggett
Arthur G. Jordan
James G. McMurtry
J. Fred Clarke
Jefferson County
Lillian LaGresley
J. E. Prince
Old Settlers Association
Morris Boyd Nuptials Set in Los Angeles
Russell Morris will marry Katharine Boyd at the bride’s sister Mrs Will Prew itt home in Los Angeles on September 4 at 8 oclock in the evening. Katharine is sister to Ona Boyd. Russell is brother to Clyde Morris of the Tribune staff. He came from Pennsylvania four years ago and worked for Iowa Malleable Iron Co. most of the time. The couple will reside in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd-Morris
Los Angeles
Cal
Will Prewitt
Russell Morris
Katharine Boyd
Ona Boyd
Clyde Morris
Tribune Force
Pennsylvania
Iowa Malleable Iron Co
Parsonville Gossip and Travel Notices
Mrs Paterson and daughter Violet return to Chicago from Parsonville after visiting nephew John Vedin. Miss Katherine Bonifield visited the Carrigan home. Miss Margaret Roach went to Ottumwa for a few days. Gilbert Castile left for Burlington after visiting relatives. R L Castile and his father from Chicago arrive Saturday. they plan to return to Stromsburg Nebraska early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsonville
Peterson
Violet
John Vedin
Chicago
Katherine Bonifield
Carrigan
Margaret Roach
Ottumwa
Gilbert Castile
Burlington
R. L. Castile
Stromsburg
Neb
Cure for Goitre Reported by Wisconsin Resident
Rosslla Reed of Darlington Wisconsin reports being cured of a goitre after years of trying various doctors and finally consulting Dr. Shallenberger of Chicago who cured her in a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shallenberger
Chicago
Rosslla Reed
Darlington
Wis
Excursion to Salt Lake City Leads Local Party
A party departed yesterday for an excursion to Salt Lake City and western points with a special car guided by Alex Hopkirk. A humorous tale from Fairfield children about playing store ends with the line we’ll pretend we don’t advertise. Jefferson county rural route carriers held their annual meeting and elected officers. nine carriers attended along with two visitors from Oklahoma and Agency, Iowa. Farmer Jno Ellis presented large white Spanish and red onions, claiming an eight bushel yield from three gallons of sets, predicting a Jefferson county fair prize effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Alex Hopkirk
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Oklahoma
Agency
Jno. Ellis
Salina
Ellis
Engagement Settle with House Named
In dialogue between a practical man and his partner, she agrees to keep a house if she can put the title in his name. Their engagement is announced, with the arrangement approved by the judge.
Large Statue Hand Width Riles Traveler and Pat
The London Mail quips about a statue's eleven inch hand width. Traveler wonders why not twelve inches. Pat replies they avoided making it a foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traveler
Valet
Pat
London Mail
Just the One For Him Howell I Proposes
Howell I proposed to a girl last night and was rejected. Powell suggests he should try again, calling the girl as sensible as that would make him a good wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Powell
New York Press
Goulds Bluff Wins Big Express Contract From Erie Rivalry
A Washington Post story recalls Jay Gould and Fisk pressuring United States Express to share Erie business. Gould bought twenty four safes, revealing intent to start an express line. Officials bet the bluff but ultimately agreed to terms, using safes for joint needs and profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Gould
Express Company
Gould
Erie
United States
Express
Gould Express Company
Big Express
United States Express Company
Washington Post
Precedence In New York Society Benefit
New York society arranged a benefit theater performance with many patronesses. The president faced how to order the names on announcement cards and was advised by a woman that precedence is alphabetical in New York, regardless of wives, wealth, or titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philanthropic Society of
New York Sun
Pie Refusal Signals Unease or Flawed Pie
A small boy turning down a second slice sparks speculation about possible issues either with the youngster or with the pie. The remark plays on a light humor tone as readers consider what causes the unexpected choice.
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Myrtle Hufstedler
Council Bluffs
Ray Baker
Hufstedler & Baker Dry Goods
Vernon Clapp and Baby
Seymour, Ia
S. K. West Home
Alice Masters
Chicago, NL
Will Donaldson
Isabel Mellis
Lula
Vida Young
Chatterton
McPherson
Flora Chatterton
J. W. Avery
Alice
St. Louis
W. F. Jones
Alice Booker
Ed Bell
Cameron
S. S. Crane
Geo. H. Mount
Kanawha
Alfa Carroll
Salsbury
Lou Thoma
W. E. Johnson
Harry Medes
H. Byers
New London
Our City
Owen Hoskins
Grand Junction
Colo
Aurlee
Elsie Zichy
Edith Foster
Eugene Kirby
Linna Houston
Columbus Junction
Iowa
M. Snelson
Massena
P. E. Boesen
Earl Jacobson
Carl Moburg
Davis
Melo Campbell
Eldon
Campbell Whitham
Ames
Lavina Erickson
Conway
Texas
W. D. Rumer
Alliance
Belle O’brien
T. M. Burns
Ann Hayes
Francis Black
Lake Mills
Er. B. Shaw
Columbus
Ohio
Shaw
Marcia Russell
Eugene
Oregon
J. R. McClure
Tingley
J. R. Speck
Wm. Louden
St. Paul
Minn
A. A. Fry
Minnesota
E. R. Smith
J. P. Manatrey
Jessie
G. K. McQuiston
Canada
W. G. Ross
Downing
Ross
Dan. Nickel
L. F. Nickel
L. J. Marcy
H. C. Alston
Ed. Neiswanger
Asa Roberts
Southwest
Ozan
Arkansas
Woodbine
Fellows
The
Hunt-Ireland Shoe Co
R. R
Our Millinery Department
Chicago Daily
Record-Herald
Fairfield Tribune
Emry
Zeigler’s
Bie
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