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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
5
A string of local visits and callers across Fayette, Oelwein, Maynard, West Union, New Hampton, and Cedar Rapids. Residents like Mrs William Eaton, Mrs J B Vaughn, Miss Alice Upton, Mrs Rosa Cunningham, and families of the area were seen visiting relatives or hosting guests over Friday to Sunday.
Mrs Mary A Sherman wife of Robert Sherman of Donnan died Friday after a long illness. Born January 12 1848 in Utica New York she was 62 years four months and 28 days old. She moved to Clayton County in 1864 married at age nineteen and had five children George Marvin Minerva Charles and Albert. The daughter married Theodore Nichols and died in 1899. Grandchild Hazel Nichols age thirteen lives with grandparents. Funeral Sunday at 11 from the Sherman home conducted by Rev L A Swisher of West Union Methodist Church. interment at West Union Cemetery. D A Holmes of Donnan is slowly regaining strength.
Miss Lucile Ashbaugh from near Maynard visited several days this week with her grandmother Mrs A A Harrison and family. They spent Sunday with Fred Smale and his wife of West Union along with their children Jempie and Paul.
Miss Melva Dye visited her brother Vern and family late last week. Lizzie Follen of West Union visited sister Mra Sinnott. DUdiness Visitors at Lima Brin ket day included T BE Bockett and F A Gr. A group picnic at the twin bridges featured Carl Ashby John Tripp Henry Anderson and Harold Ashby. Beatrice Duggan visited Oelwein. Thelma Burger and brothers Donald and Sarley of Fayette attended a school picnic. James Stepp lost a cow. Rose Hastings planned visits to Donnan Lima Clifton and the Bend home. Brewer’s child injured a thumb in an accident. 10 stitches saved the thumb. Sanford Smith and wife left for Greeley. Riley Knight sick. LAS to meet Mina Davis on June 22. Rev. Harry Varce to preach Sunday. Riley Knight family hosted relatives from Fayette and Oelwein. G W Rinehimer left for Lords Park reunion. first trip in 34 years. Notables listed: Lyle Dyou, Bessie Davis, Oliver Lyne, Sinnott, Harl Davis, Joentie Duggan, Gertrude Davis, Myerette Sinnott, Holuslease, Pearlesse, Robert Oderick. Harl Davis praised for attendance. Westfield road work by A. J. Steggal draws attention. cement culverts praised. Dunham Grove picnic held June 10 with about 45 attendees and baskets.
Lala Stansbury stays at AVU Stansbury home near Brainard this week. Mrs Dan Pritchard of Randalia called Saturday. Farmers Mutual Insurance meeting held in Payette on Tuesday. Lizzie McAnon ends school with a grove picnic near Hutchingon home. Alice Tompkins accompanied Miss Althe Hall to Strawberry Point last Saturday. they will attend the com Pa iace at Varna Qaadaines op ake heb ay i. Kara Cornisin employed. Fine weather boosts corn. District Supt. Billingste y preached at Illyria church Sunday. Francis Robins and wife back from Rosendale Wisconsin for summer. Mary Foxwell led Sunday services. Miss Mery Fritz visited Wiera Friday and Saturday. John and Ida Wenger visited Ward Brabham Sunday. Miss Mabel Gehring visited Pearl Klingman last week. Terrel Shaffer family with Hila Foxwell and Hazel Shaffer entertained at Richards home Sunday. Tom Richards and Luther Shaffer improving cemetery grounds. Ila Patterson improving after illness. Ed Gehring and family, Charlie Chapman and family also visited Fritz home Sunday. Yaron s burn party Wednesday night stormy but well attended.
Notice announces proposals for building a schoolhouse in District No 5 Smithfield township Hayette County Iowa. Secretary invites bids at home in Smithfield township until 1:00 PM June 24 1910. Plans and specifications available for viewing. Contract to be awarded to lowest responsible bidder. Bonds required. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Fraudulent medical advertisement promises a hundred dollar reward for any case not cured by Catarrh Cure. It touts internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces, claims constitutional treatment, and cites testimonials. Includes address F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
YT Yates is poorly and goes to Arlington for treatment. Bert Spatcher and family spend Sunday at Clint Chase home. Frank Turner and wife host a family gathering. Miss Nina Courson visits from Clari. Various visits and small events at homes. school activities and multiple marriages licenses listed with names and places in West Union Oelwein and nearby areas.
A classified notice urges readers to list farms for sale and rent, with buyers advised to indicate desired properties. It notes several residences in West Union and nearby towns, some with small down payments, and mentions school considerations this fall. Public money to loan at five percent is offered, with terms on security.
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