Death notice for Henry Blough and family ties in Seymour
Henry Blough of Seymour Ia. and Helen Blough of Seymour Ia. are named in a death notice. Many relatives could not attend the gathering. Rev Luther Bright of the English Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairfield Iowa offers a prayerful blessing and hopes the death angel stays its hand for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Blough
Seymour
Helen Blough
Messer
W. Luther Bright
English Evangelical Lutheran Church
Fairfield
Iowa
Messer Family Reunion at the Old Homestead Farm
A reunion of the Messer family and relatives took place at the George S Messer home eight miles from town on September 10. Attendees listed include George F Messer, Adam Messer, Lewis Messer, John Messer, Harold Messer, and many others from Hedrick and Seymour Iowa. The event featured a lawn dinner under a honey locust tree and expressions of family history and gratitude for the Messer lineage.
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George S. Messer
Messer
John George Messer
Rhinepaltz
Germany
Lewis Messer
Messers
Irving
Messer “Freundschaft
Browning
George F. Messer
Harold
Adam Messer
Cora Messer
Anna Messer
Fred W. Messer
John Messer
Robert Messer
Ralph Messer
Emma Messer
Arthur Messer
Fred Messer, Sr
Hedrick
William Messer
Harry Messer
Edna Messer
Geo. Hankhammer
Bernard Diers
A. A. Kneer
W. C. Hawk
W. R. Hendricks
E. C. Hendricks
William Schaffer
J. Greber
John Blough
Seymour
Abatement Granted For Victor Johnson Taxes 1907
The Board of Supervisors on September 9 1907 granted an $18.24 tax abatement for Victor Johnson Round Prairie township due to erroneous assessment. William H Sullivan was named to a three year term on the Soldiers Relief commission. The session adjourned to 9:00 oclock next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Zeigler
Thomas Davies
Victor Johnson
Round Prairie Township
Soldiers Relief Commission
Wm. H. Sullivan
H. C. Pattison
Soldiers Relief Commission reports receipts and costs for 1907
The board notes secretary A W Jaques presents the Soldiers Relief Commission report for the year ending Sept 1 1907 detailing monthly cash receipts from the County Auditor and total disbursements. It also approves Moses Kiger's county farm stewardship report, orders a tax refund of 11 20 to F S Dalmer for an erroneous assessment, and adjourns to Sept 16 1907.
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A. W. Jaques
The
Soldiers Relief Commission
Jomarty
Moses Kiger
F. S. Dalmer
Lockridge
H. C. Pattison
A. E. Labagh
Points and Parables on Thrift and Relations
A collection of pointed maxims on stinginess generosity and social dynamics. The sayings critique greed kindness concessions and gender roles with wry humor and practical wisdom.
Soldiers Relief and Poor Overseer Report 1907
Report shows aid furnished during the year to twenty-one soldiers and twenty-one widows and nine children under sixteen. Funeral expenses totaled 120 dollars, and 9.51 dollars covered transportation of non resident soldiers. Bond of W. H. Sullivan approved. J. W. McLean overseer report for quarter ending Sept 1 1907 details rendered assistance.
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OO Casikaik Sosavee Sens
W. H. Sullivan
Soldiers Relief Commission
J. W. McLean
Hard grind tests a boy's belief in good turns
A Chicago Daily News remark notes that a boy cannot be swayed to expect reciprocity after suffering through the labor of turning a grindstone. The line underscores stubborn effort and earned respect in apprenticeship.
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Chicago Daily News
It is a grander thing to be nobly remembered
A reflective quote on virtue and perseverance, suggesting lasting memory depends on noble deeds rather than birth. It asserts that strong will can overcome obstacles, and true harmony with others opens paths to higher ideals.
Determination to Realize Heart’s Longings Declared
A reflective line on how the most blessed moment for a person is the resolve to achieve what the heart deeply desires. The saying emphasizes inner drive, purpose, and fulfillment without citing specific events or figures.
Coin of Character The Secret To Success
The text argues that what is called hard luck or fate is mainly personal weakness or bad habits hindering effort. It asserts that each person determines their own worth through character, and should not expect others to value them beyond face value.
Dr King s New Discovery Promoted by Richmond Citizen
A Richmond resident Mr A D Williams 107 West Main St appeals to people with weak lungs to try Dr Kings New Discovery described as the only remedy meeting the recommendation. The ad claims it saves lives and treats coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup whooping cough quinsy hoarseness and lung hemorrhages. Available at F S Shriner s drug store with 50c and 1 00 price and a trial bottle free. September.
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Richmond
Ind
A. D. Williams
West Main St
F. S. Shriner
Third Son of Grant Leads Quiet Life and Tarpon Fishing
Jesse Grant, the third son of General Ulysses S. Grant, leads a simple life with no business pursuits. He spends time on mining ventures in the West and other minor affairs, enjoys tarpon fishing, and attends baseball games when the weather is warm.
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Jesse Grant
Paupers Have a Palace in London Workhouse Inquest
An inquiry into the Hammersmith work house and infirmary reveals a building rivaling noble mansions in cost and luxuries. The site and structure cost over 1.3 million dollars with roughly 1675 dollars per bed, a figure higher than many private homes of hard working families.
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Government Board
Rate Payers’ Association
London
Hammersmith
Buckingham Palace
W. H. Coop and His Oxen at Burlington
Burlington Hawkeye reports W H Coop brought his two half breed oxen from Fairfield in two and a half days. The oxen weigh 1250 pounds each and require no rein to drive. Coop, aged 71, recalls early Burlington days and wolves on the wagon route to Keokuk.
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W. H. Coop
Burlington
Coop
Here
Keokuk
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A collection of wry observations on marriage wealth and vanity. It notes that forgiveness is scarce after an argument and a wife's frivolity sparks ire while a lack of fear marks the rich. It contrasts fasting with scarcity at home and finds humor in an old pipe and slippers worn secretly.
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New York Press
The Chronic Kicker and Press Fame Paradox
The passage notes the kicker varies life’s monotony and warns fame requires paying the press agent. It comments on a girl marrying a bald man and a woman’s vanity about halos. Diplomacy is defined as making others think they know more than we do.
Ice Cream in Sponge Cake Box Delights Children
A method describes baking sponge cake sheets, cutting into three inch squares and halves, forming four edge strips around the lower half, frosting to secure, then filling the boxes with chocolate ice cream and topping with a candied cherry. The novelty pleases children at luncheons and parties.
Murderer Escapes in Nearby Town
A Sunday night murder near Boston remains unsolved as police shift the case to an assistant after a long preliminary inquiry. The chief plans to rest before tomorrow’s town meeting, while search efforts continue for the killer.
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Boston
Boston Herald
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