Local Notes From Winstow And Nearby Areas
From Our Own Correspondent reports social visits to Zoe Hea and Mary Gage, a Belvidere death, a new feed mill in town, a planned cheese factory by south town farmers, G A R open installation January 20 with officers listed, a marriage at Cadiz January 10, and plans for mid winter fair attractions. Also Rev McKitrick’s Canada visit, Masonic lodge installation, and Woodmen oyster supper for members’ families.
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Winstow
Zoe Hea
Freeport
Mary Gage
Wiloughby Whipple
Rockwell
Belvidere
Deam & Kline
Geo. Slothower
Wm. VanMater
C. R. Stewart
Lewis Beck
Porter Stites
Wright’s Hall
R. P. Drake
J. A. Wise
John Warner
David Wolf
S. C. Weaver
Gustave Schultze
Wm. Frain
Frederic Gilbert
W. H. Wickwire
Ira Wagner
Orangeville
Chester Smith
Cadiz
Inez
Samuel Katz
McKitrick
Canada
Masonic Lodge
Solace Hotel
Local Correspondent Notes Social Visits and Illness
James M. Smith of Freeport calls on residents. Fred Nestleroad of Oklahoma visits relatives. Mrs. John Brown suffers a paralytic stroke and is in critical condition. Mrs. Milliken and daughters come for her illness. Various visits follow to and from Freeport, Atkinson, Shirland, and Spencer. Eminent Ladies of Dakota garrison hosts meeting with election notes and planned installation.
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J . Dakota
James M. Smith
Freeport
Fred Nestleroad
Oklahoma
Harry Bragg
Humboldt, Kas
Walker Templeton
W. C. Smith
Albany
Albert Moses
Center Point
Mary Small
J. M. Swarts
A. C. Caldwell
Wm. Bokhof
Samuel Becker
Atkinson
Neb
J. R. Chambers
Geo. W. Lilley
Shirland
Samuel Lapp
Dakota
Stephenson Lodge
Mable DeVore
Anna Young
Dock” Brown
Spencer
Dakota Garrison No. 29
Holcomb
Aldridge
Louella Andra
Garrison
Baileyville Local Notes Include Births Elections and Visits
Baileyville reports Sunday services by Rev. Rosweiller and illness of Mrs. Kraus. Twin calves born to John Frisbie and A. Wyberg survive. Rumors of winter weddings and political hints about H. F. Aspinwall. In Bolton Rev. Scott sold a horse for 200 dollars and local civic activity grows with a proposed free delivery route and Epworth league officers elected. Telecommunication plans may extend lines to Freeport and regional trips to Chicago and a farmers institute in Freeport next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baileyville
John Frisbie
A. Wyberg
H. F. Aspinwall
Bolton
Rev. Scott
Iowa
Benj. Roberts
Will Summers
Shannon
Ellis Goodsell
Lanark
Epworth League
Gusta Gresaley
W. C. Scott
C. E. Kyle
C. F
Chicago
Farmers’ Institute
Freeport
Warren Church and Community Notes Brighten Week
From Warren on January 16, local events include Me Church meetings led by Dr. Davis and Rev. Vanhorne with a welcome reception for the new presiding elder. Residents return from Dakota visits, funerals held for Mrs. Sease, and various travel to Apple River Nora and Freeport. Weather brings rain, snow, and cold. Community members such as Scott Heard, Louis Stevens, and Simon Dibbler participate in local life and visits.
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Dakota
Sease
Edgar Sease
Warren
George Schade
Apple River
Mr. McFadden
George Dobler
Rockford
Frank Seass
Iowa
Robert Hall
van Horne
M. E
Edward Beast
Nora
Ford
Cass Davis
Schadle
Aratus Hicks
Freeport
M. E. Church
Jimmy Jaggers
Scott
Coon
Nebraska
Louis Stevens
Park Rapids
Minn
United Labors of the
Baptist
Presbyterian Churches
Baptist Church
Robey
The
Bowden Bros
Simon Dibbler
Rock Grove Notes From Our Own Correspondent
Rock Grove Jan. 15. E J Fisher and wife were at Monroe last Friday. Supervisor B J Cooper was at Freeport Saturday. Committeeman J J Shaffer attended county central committee meeting at Freeport last Saturday. Daniel Kloepping of Lenox South Dakota is visiting his parents. John Brobst and wife visited friends in Durand last Sunday. K R M Troy of Juda Wis left his smiling countenance on our streets last Saturday. Hope Eminent Ladies garrison K.
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Rock Grove
E. J. Fisher
Monroe
B.J. Cooper
Freeport
J. J. Shaffer
County Central Committee
Daniel Kloepping
Lenox
South Dakota
John Brobst
Durand
KR. M. Troy
Juda
Wis
Hope
Garrison
Pearl City
Henry Robinson
Manchester
Iowa
Blanche Clotfelter
Missouri
Dr. Clotfelter
Read
M. E. Church
Fred Kruggsham
J.B. Timms
Pat Curran
LaMonte
J. S. Emmert
Hotel Pearl
Knights of Pythias
E. H. Place
Charles Brandt
H. Hineline
Frank McCoy
Lanark
Brown’s Hall
Jacob Aurand
Cinch
L. Mitchell
J. V. Snow
Wm. Schock
Rose Shank
W. H. Morgan
M. 5. Gransden
Davenport
Jacob Knapp
George Stichter
Porter Isaac
Aurora
Neb
John Sprague
C. Kortner
I. Bogenrief
Burwell
Clay
Nogel
Daisy
Shelby Lamb
Lamb
Theodore Taber
Minnie Taber
Baker Offici
Davis
Nel Green
Jewell
Kan
Chas. Minert
Jake Mack
Burbank
Dot Hinds
T. Hulert
Guy McHalany
Dakota
Masons
J. P. Degenther
John Miller
Eugene Krider
Carl Cronemiller
B. G. Cooper
Ever Olson
Elder Fouke
Calvary Church
John Olson
Bede
E. Y. Knapp
B. F. Hoover
Alice Bixler
Atalkey
A. H. Stevenson
Standard Oil Co
G M B A Installs Officers Saturday Afternoon
The G M B A held an installation of officers on Saturday afternoon, installing new leaders into their local chapter. The event featured bylaw readings and a short ceremonial program.
Remains Laid to Rest Beside Mother in Gabin Cemetery
The remains were laid to rest beside those of her mother in the Gabin cemetery, marking a quiet family burial in the local area.
Rural Davis notes various visits and church revivals
Jan 15 report from Davis lists residents visiting Freeport and Jewell Kansas, visitors from Dakota and South Dakota, sickbed improvement of Dot Hinds, Masons meeting, I C O F meeting, and Calvary church revivals. Local births noted with B F Hoover welcomed baby girl Jan 11. Alice Bixler departed for Atalkey. Standard Oil rep A H Stevenson called on merchants.
Flour made from potatoes in Austria shocks readers
Various early 20th century facts cover topics from Austria using potato flour to London water costs and aging, with notes on longevity, education, healthcare, and public works. The items list diverse statistics on agriculture, infrastructure, and social trends across multiple regions.
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Austria
London
South Carolina
Dublin University Sg
Australia
Ladysmith
Natal
Massachusetts
Russia
United Kingdom
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Atkin
Armenia
Oregon
Emmert and Burrell Promote Rocky Mountain Tea
Verses urge readers to seek personal effort and energy by taking Rocky Mountain Tea at night. The lines frame the product as a remedy enabling individuals to shine with their own light rather than stealing others.
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Rocky Mountain
Emmert & Burrell
Longtime editor Burr notables and Milton visits noted
Tor continuots service A.D. Burr of the Traftford Conn. Times is likely the oldest editor in the country with sixty one years in the field. A warning about a product similar to Rocky Mountain Tea from Madison Medicine Co. Foreigner visitors in England have drawn attention to Milton's Chalfont cottage, rivaling Shakespeare's Stratford home.
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Tor
A.D. Burr
Traftford Conn
Times
Madison Medicine Co
Emmett & Burrell
England
John Milton
Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks
Shakespeare
Stratford
No Right to Ugliness Ad Claim
An advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a health remedy for women claiming constipation kidney trouble and impure blood cause pimples and a poor complexion. It asserts the product strengthens nerves improves eyes skin and complexion and helps a run down invalid become good looking with a rich appearance. Available for 50 cents at Emmert and Burrell's drug store.
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Emmert & Burrell
Escape of Portland Prison Burglar Bartlett Recalled
William Bartlett, a renowned Ming Hish burglar, recounts his 1868 Portland prison escape detailed in the London Telegraph. He describes crafting a metal saw, navigating an airshaft, climbing to the officers’ roof, dodging guards, hiding in a Roman Catholic chapel, stealing food and clothing, and finally being recaptured after posing as a traveler near Blandford.
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Willian Bartlett
Portlad
Hawley Start
Bartlett
Pentonville
Portland
Toi
Hberty
Boundary
Boundary Wall
London
Grave Public House
Clifton Hotel
Porthind
Blandford
London ‘Telegraph
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Paint and Goldr Makers
Stewart Avenue
Cleveland
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J. Schwarz & Sons
Galen’ Street
Tl. Oe
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Leo XIII
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Welsbach
J. H. Foreman
Foreman Shoe CO
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