County Items of Interest from Davis and Surrounds
Regular county notes from Davis April 13 describe the village election set for April 21 at Council hall from 7 am to 6 pm with three trustees and one clerk to be chosen. Reports cover local births deaths visits to Dakota and Freeport, a public sale, a large new house planned by Fred Goeke, and school trustee elections. The piece notes party results, a rock run anti saloon vote, social events, concerts, dramas, and multiple residents traveling to Chicago and Milwaukee.
Pearl City Sketches of Field Work and Social Visits
From Our Own Correspondent Pearl City April 13 Partners toil in the fields and many begin garden work. A Friday dance drew youths from Lena Stockton and Shanhon with Kra Offenheiser of Freeport visiting friends. S F Yeager and son Bo Yeager travel from Freeport. Baxter and his mother lay the concrete for D B Mitchell’s barn. W Adams hauled sand for Mitchell. H Althoffer has ordered seven war loads of lumber from Chicago for seven jobs. Mrs Frank Bush and Alma visit Savanna relatives. Mrs William Adams and Miss Sarah Buckley visit Stockton relatives. Prof W G Scott of Freeport visits local friends. Mrs S Pifer, previously in Prophetstown, continues visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl City
Lena
Stockton
Shanhon
Kra Offenheiser
Freeport
S. F. Yeager and Son
Bo. S. Yeas Ger
TY. Baxter
W. G. Scott
S. Pifer
Prophetstown
German Valley News Roundup From Our Own Correspondent
German Valley notes list Dorcas society meeting at Mrs Reint Poppen with visitors Fairy and Harry Wieman from Freeport. Several residents ill and others visiting Forreston. J P Poppen painting his house. Prominent citizen Ik Tseen dies of pneumonia leaving a wife and nine children. funeral at Holland church cemetery. Mrs N Baal, early settler, dies after brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Valley
Dorcas Society
John Cordes
Forreston
Cora Fosha
Albert Alman
Kent
Til
Fred Boomparden
J. P. Poppen
Herman Wessels
Ik, Tseen
Henge
Holland Church
Cuticura Standby Wins For Skin Woes
Patient swears by Cuticura for itching and sores, using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent after failed blood medicines. A Chattanooga, Penn household reports relief for a head sores case and mentions other babies treated with Cuticura as a trusted remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo
Chie
Catienra
Catieura
Cutieura
Wilcher
Chattanoopa
Penn
Beb
Cure Skin Mummers and Cuticura Remedies Explored
An 1890s ad notes Cuticura Ointment Soap and Pills as a speedy cure for itching scaly skin eruptions including eczema. It claims immediate relief from distressing forms of inflammation and rashes with a worldwide reputation from Boston to abroad, urging readers to try the products for skin ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive Shine
Boston
German immigrant matriarch laid to rest at Silver Creek
The deceased, born in Ostfriesland Germany, arrived in 1849 and settled south of town. She died at 72 years 2 months and 20 days, leaving five children and three sisters. Funeral today at 1 pm from the house with interment at Silver Creek Reform church cemetery beside her husband and five children. Louis Boomgarden offering first class painting with samples at C. G. W. depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostfriesland
Germany
Silver Creek Reform Church
Louis Boomgarden
C. G. W. Depot
McConnell Correspondent Notes Local Moves and Visitors
J W Mc Daniel left for Pawnee county Kansas last Thursday to start a new home. O D Wells and Peter Danelson bought new automobiles in Chicago. Miss Etta Woolf of Winslow visited sister Mrs A V Gave. Harry Keeler and Carrie of Freeport and Samuel Bechtold of Montana visited L S Bechtold. Marvin Price and daughter Lois visited Chae F Kenyon and family. Mrs Rest of Charles City is visiting her daughter Mrs Dr A F Kober. G W Blair returned to Chicago Tuesday after visits. The youngest child of Dr A E Kober is seriously ill. Cyrus Grove of Freeport visited town. Easter services planned at the U B church next Sunday. New station agent Jacob Hannen moved to town last Thursday. Emma Taft ill at Cedarville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
J. W. McDaniel
Pawnee County
Kansas
O. D. Wells
Peter Danelson
Chicago
Etta Woolf
Winslow
A. V. Gave
Harry Keeler
Carrie
Freeport
Samuel Bechtold
Montana
L. S. Bechtold
Marvin Price
Lois
Chae F. Kenyon
Rest
Charles City
A. F. Kober
G. W. Blair
A. E. Kober
Cyrus Grove
U. B
Jacob Hannen
Emma Taft
Cedarville
Shannon News Roundup of Local Residents Travel
April 14 report from Shannon notes Mrs A S Beck and daughter Lucille left for Kansas after months visiting relatives. Several Shannonites, including Mrs J H Prutzman Neenah Minnie Bender Estella Christman and Mrs H FE Gemmill visited Freeport. Others traveled to Freeport Lanark Savanna and Pearl City for visits and a dance with many housekeeping and church figures mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
A. S
Beck
Lucille
Kansas
J. H. Prutzman
Neenah
Minnie Bender
Estella Christman
H. FE. Gemmill
Freeport
A. Christman
J. H. Osborn
H.C. Good
Fred Cheeseman
Ray Ainsworth
Claude Cheeseman
Miss Hicks
Mreeport
George Martin
Emma Dearshaw
Reeport
George Beck
Mary Bistline
TE. L. Kuter
J. O P. Vanvera
Frank Boyd
Lanark
Rol and Jo Galven Visit in St Louis Have Returne d
From Our Own Correspondent at Eleroy April 13 reports visits to the Baird households by Rol and Jo Galven of St Louis. Several names appear including Hilda Altenberg Paul Luettmann Elinora Prasse and Mrs F E Biesemeier. A burglary at BF Biesenmeier’s store Friday night saw the safe blown and contents missing but stamps unaffected. April election approaches with calls to vote for the right man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleroy
Rol
Jo Galven
Sct. Louis
William
Charles Baird
Teu
Hilda Altenberg
Paald Luettman
Elhnora Prasse
EF. IL. Biesemeier
Florence
Nother
John Fosha
Shheer Beisemeier
Dan Gassmian
Preeport
Arch
Chas. Rathe
Winning
Sabina Beck
Freeport
Z. PR. Purner
Arch Winters
Violet
Ethel Miller
Gearhart
Winelow
Jeannette
Finns Bieseneier
John Stocks
Seidel
Pleasant weather and local campaigning notes
April 28 reports show farmers facing spring work delays amid reser effects. Clara Phillips of Wanrascis visited last week distributing literature for the election and local labor groups. Andrew Keatzer improves after his illness while Hiram Snyder urges turnout to support a good cause. Kier Confer provides medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasane
Reser
Aidb
Clara Phillips
Wanrascis
Wits
Hone Department Literati
Beredit
Andrew Keatzer
Lince
Evershing
Hiram Snyder
Kier
Local folks travel and school returns mark week
Through here last Thursday a number of residents prescribed for customers. Kerry Harris was at his farm last Tuesday, Mary Koppfen and son Aaron visited Lena last week, and William Harris moved to Del weth Town for a job at the Great Western round house. The Misses Snyder called on Mrs. John Murphy Thursday. Bert Batchelder went to Stockton over the weekend. Mrs. Howard Price visited relatives here. Francis Masters of Waddams Grove was in town yesterday. Anna and Ada Liphart of Lena visited the Gillette family over Sunday. Alice and Kathryn Holmes attended Damascus Sunday school. Ella Masters of Waddams Grove is sewing for patrons this week. Grace Foge attended Damascus Sunday school. John Holmes and family of Waddams Center visited George Holmes over Sunday. Guy Alston of Damascus was a visitor one day. Harry Sheeny spent Sunday with his mother at Damascus. Our school resumes today after a three week vacation. Blanche Masters reports for duties. Guy Murphy, formerly confined to bed, is improving. The school election next Saturday evening promises less campaigning than the recent local election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerry Harris
Mary Koppfen
Aaron
Lena
William Harris
Delweth
Great Western Roundhouse
Cora
Ada Snyder
John Murphy
Bert Batchelder
Stockton
Howard Price
Francis Masters
Waddams Grove
Anna
Ada Liphart
A. F. Gillette
Alice
Kathryn Holmes
Damascus
Ella Masters
Grace Foge
John Holmes
Busy spring work and community visits in Buena Vista
From Our Own Correspondent Buena Vista April 18 Farmers are busy with spring work. Several residents from Freeport and nearby towns visit Lew Cantrill and family. Weick, Parriott, and others visit friends. Ada Achefle returns from Deerfield. Next Saturday evening will be school election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
Missea Mae Rrenizer
Frances Hill
Lois Brown
Alta
Doris Kruse
Freeport
Louisa Young
Ellen Sears
Toledo
Lew Cantrill
S. P. Resh
Lera
Lara
F. Pash
Gift
F. M. Maske
Red Oak
N. D. Hart
Mr. Hart
Harlem Corners
Neva Pash
Evan Awiefle
F. E. Parriott
McConnell
Win. Weick
Ada Achefle
Deerfield
Wis
Rock Grove dedication set for May 17
From Dakota March 14 The dedication of the T Lutheran and Reformed church at Rock Grove will occur Sunday May 17 at 2 o clock Rev FH N Yarger will be present and solicit funds There will also be an evening service at 7 30 Other notes report visits, anniversaries, and community updates including a theft at G S Smiths store, and various hospital and church events involving locals such as Rev E Campbell and families
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Dan Lashelle
Rock City
Walter Vermeier
Mary Mutlarkey
T Lutheran and Reformed
Rock Grove
FH. N. Yarger
Atchison, Kansas
Tbo
Harry Spackman
Sissiton
S. D
Local Notes From Ridott Area April News Briefs
From Our Own Correspondent Ridott April 1a Rev Frye and family spend the day in Freeport. Mr and Mrs Boyd Engle of Freeport spent Sunday with W P Lamb. Faster services at U B church next Sunday. Fred Miller called to Polo by a relative’s death. Mund and family visited Berlin Sunday. Mrs Albert Askey attended the Askey funeral at Dakota Tuesday. Jake Sheffmer and Mamie Cotherniman visited Berlin Saturday. Jank Askey visiting Rockford. Gladys Greeley from Freeport visited Lucy Lincoln. James Gibler making improvements on his house. Kate Murtz visiting Polo for a few days. Mr Colburn of Syracuse N Y visiting sister Miss A B Hunt. Guy Stevens week out Peontonien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Askey
G. KB. Smith
Madison
Wis
Henry Meier
Freeport
Eggert
Cronkrite
Fred H. Goeke
Wm. Sack
Ethel Keefe
John Thessenthaller
Fred Alberstett
BE. B. Webb
A. H. Mollenberndt
August Helmis
Rock Run Township
Council Hall
Frank Miller
Joe Potter
Fort Sherdian
Chicago
A. L. Cleveland
Johnson Potter
Rock Island
Potter
Arthur Sheckler
Hogan Sewalson
Milwaukee
T. H. Longley
Frank Wise
M. W. Kurtz
Rev. Campbell
Dakota
Elmer Sheckler
Mrs. Webb
C. Buthofer
Desgunther
Ladies’ Aid Society
MM. E. Church
Opera House
Davis City Band
Rev
Traveler
M. E. Church
Jennings and Emerson
Additiin
Ragelle Duzter
God
Wlengze
John Runte
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Fred Runte
Ridott
Frye
Boyd Engle
W.P. Lamb
U. B
Fred ] Miller
Polo
Mund
Berlin
Albert Askey
the Askey
Jake Sheffmer
Mamie Cotherniman
Jank Askey
Rockford
Gladys Greeley
Ireeport
Lucy Lincoln
James Gibler
Kate Murtz
Colburn
Syracuse
N.Y
Guy Stevens
Peentonien
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Tobias Bose
Bloomington
State Chautauqua Association
L. J. Krell
Walli Krell
Baby
Henry Hahn
Allen
T. O. Musser
Vida
Hazel Brew
Svycamore
S. Hoefer
Delmas
Tar Evectno Silicon Co
Cliff St
New York
Drucoists
Cuticura
L. M. Diemer
Samuel Johnson
Grace Criddle
Ris Cross
Ray Cross
Davis
O. V. Wolf
Spencer
Holloway
Orangeville
R. M.telfer
Wm. Askey
L. F. Aldridge
Musser
Sarah Kryder
Arminda May Bobb
Eugene L. and
Lillie C. Bobb
Dasgota Public Schools
Interior Academy of Dakota
Jennings Seminary
Aurora
Methodist Episcopal Church
Holy City
Bobb
Bolton
C. H. Moore
Fairchild
J. Kyle
Methodist Hospital
Alrs. H. Stevens
HW. O. van Brocklin
Bo Allen
Gressley
W. Ed. Roberts
Mothel Roberts
Globe Hospital
Gordon
Sarah Clow
RONAL
Henry Schrodemeier
J.C. Becker
Roscoe Peck
John McLarmon
C.K. Kyle
Great Western
William Carnes
Irrank Patton
He. Wallbaum
T. Lchister House
C. L. Sheets
August Hartman
Eewin Burt
J. T
Tinsley
Old Statesman
W. N. Tinsley
S’ Meterel Leet
THE
American Tobacco CO
St. Louis
Pindlett
Shadow
Cardus
R. H. Lawson
Sprott
Ala
Ladies Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Freeport Railway, Light & Power CO
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