Deaths and social notes from Davis correspondents
Davis Sept 1 report lists school staff and local movements including teachers Meier Myers Vantsmeier Jenewein Day, visits from Misses Johnson and Dustman, travel to Beloit and Freeport, a baby born to the Miller family, a special train to Freeport for the fair, Mystic Worker picnic plans near Pecatonica, and various visits and Society of Women officers with community events and minor incidents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Wise
Minnesota
Willie Ende
Beloit
Clara Heitham
Beloit Hospital
Miss Dustman
Bert Markel
Minneapolis
Minn
T. H. Briggs
Rockford
CO. J. Liljequist
Fred Altenbernd
Freeport
Daniel Miller
Opera House
H. H. Miller
Wis
Mr. Schmacker
Ditzler
Samuel Cornelius
Iowa
D. D. Boyles
Amarillo
Texas
B. L. Boyles
D. R. Connell
Fred G Albert
Mystic Worker
Pecatonica
Pecatonica River
Order
Holly
Kansas City
Thomas Hays
Ph. Butler
Mary Butler
Wenzel
George McHees
Mt. Carroll
John
Eddie Miller
Dubuque
Willie Bunte
H. Schrader
Ed. Hastings
Milwaukee
L. B. Markel
Francis Hoover
Pleasant Hill Notes From Our Own Correspondent
Pleasant Hill reports a quiet period amid extreme heat as residents attend camp meetings and the old settlers reunion. Farmers began threshing with oats crop described as poor and the season expected to be short. local business and social visits fill days as preparations for the September 4 old settlers picnic continue amid community chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Bert Snyder
Martin Murphy
von Jacobs
Lena
Geo. Hardel
Winslow
Bech
Henry Kopplen
J.M. Olson
Shabbona
A. F. Gillette
My. Olson
Annie Allison
Visre
Cora Buyder
Eek
Dakota Visits and Local Happenings News Brief
Misses Helen Tenney and Harriett Murphy of Freeport visit Mrs. M. E. Vought at Rose Hill farm. Many locals and visitors are listed: J. Chadwick on business to Rockford. John Guyer buys Morse farm. cement walk for Harrison Diemer. Elmer Smith visits Oregon. Simon Messman and daughter Hulda in Milwaukee. O. A. Seyfried with friends. Edna and May Niblo with friends. Homer Ash family from Chicago staying with Luther and Mrs Angle rs. Bert Markel of Davis. Dr. J. B. Leitzell in Freeport. Uncle Tom’s Cabin show canceled due to bad roads. lectures postponed. many returns and visits among town residents and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Helen Tenney
Harriett Murphy
Freeport
M. E. Vought
Rose Hill Farm
R. E. Cotherman
Jas. Chadwick
Rockford
John Guyer
Morse Farm
Harrison Diemer
Elmer Smith
Oregon
Ill
Simon Messman
Hulda
Milwaukee
A. Seyfried
Edna and
May Niblo
Homer Ash
Chicago
Waterloo
James Templeton
Miss Youngblood
Walter Wehmeier
Bert Markel
Davis
J. B. Leitzell
Uncle Tom
Academy Chapel
Wm. Rote
Charles Weaver
Ridott
Gern Andre
Earnest Spaigler
Clayton Stemm
Iowa
McCulloch
Luther Wells
Belle Plaine
W. H. Smeltzer
Wmn
Winslow Social Notes Run Through a Week of Visits
Winslow residents report a busy week of travel and guests. W C Lloyd and wife of Altoona Pennsylvania visited M J Van Matre family, Homer Watson and family traveled to Trene Illinois, Mrs Babbit returned from Freeport after weeks with Adam Bech, Miss Bell Beech visited Freeport, Mrs James Snook visited Freeport, William Pennypacker started carpentry work, Clark Bells moved to Savanna for a position, Mrs Dr Burrell rode to Freeport, Mrs L E Dennis and son Olin returned from Washington and Baltimore trips, Andrew Lewis of Streiff and Lewis called on Winslow, John Niemeyer toured Dubuque, J J Benfer visited Freeport, Clayton Blaisdell went to McConnell, W J Kennedy sold a McCormick corn shredder to Blaisdell, Belle Sweeney visited Freeport, Mina May Blair in Freeport, John Wolf and wife from Beloit were visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
W. C. Lloyd
Altoona
Penn
M. J. van Matre
Homer Watson
Trene
Babbit
Freeport
Adam Bech
Wm. Pennypacker
Carpenter Trade
Clark Bells
Savanna
Clark
Dr. Burrell
L. KE. Dennis
Olin
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Chespeake Bay
Andrew Lewis
Frme
Streiff & Lewis
Monroe
Harlem
John Niemeyer
Dubuque
J. J. Benfer
Clayton Blaisdell
McConnell
W. Jd. Kennedy
Monater McCormick
J. Blaisdell
Belle Sweeney
Mina May Blair
John Wolf
Beloit
Wis
Week in Winslow and surrounding visits
A rundown of social notes mentions Lena visitors on Saturday morning and Der Willis from Denver staying in Winslow the past week. Freeport trips, Cadiz caller N Woll in Winslow, and Misa Kittle Hinds securing the McConnell School begin the year with Monday charge. Prof Fischer and teachers start with full attendance. Margaret and Beasie Fuller return from Chicago, while Dr Colwell of Chicago visits Mrs Lavina Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Der
Willis
Denver
Colo
Winslow
Freeport
Has
Smith
N. Woll
Cadiz
Misa Kittle Hinds
McConnell
Fischer
Rock City Baseball Clash at Fair Crosses Bats
Rock City and Pearl City teams meet at the fair Thursday forenoon, game at 10 oclock, moved from afternoon. Local notes list residents visiting, traveling, and business здесь. A steel range giveaway at F S Zimmermans hardware store on Nov 23 promises ticketed prizes with every dollar spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock City
O. Huphen
Graham
Geo. Brandt
Beloit
A. Brandt
Aug. Miller
Rock Grove
Pearl City
Marie Carnefix
Freeport
Elmer Andre
Pecatonica
Henry Graham
Gon Kenneth
Monmouth and
Dixon
Fred J. Bauray
North Dakota
J. J. Chadwick
Dakota
Anthony Blumm
Durand
Fred Pela, Jr
Jno
Graham Bros
David Schleiter
Elgin
Edith Youngbluth
Miss Hill
W. F. Wehmeier
Chas. Schrader
T. B. Young
McConnell Highlights Local Visit Outsiders and Health News
McConnell Sept. 3 The Plumer and Mrs. French of Los Angeles visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Rybolt of Winslow call on kin. Keeler family from Freeport spends Sunday with Bechtolds and Cole. A nurse arrives from Freeport to care for Morris Bechtold, critically ill. Mrs Gillette returns home improved. School opens with Kittie Hinds as teacher. Local residents from Damas, Warren, Lena, Buena Vista visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
Morris Bechtold
L. Gillette
St. Francis Hospital
Kittie Hinds
Winslow
Samuel Kleckner
Damas Cub
Aug, Schramm
Wallie Phalps
Warren
Arthur Gage
Lou Liephart
Lena
Parrot
Buena Vista
Yory Bechtold
Freeport
Berlin Correspondent Notes Local Travel and Calls
From Our Own Correspondent Berlin Sept 3 W C Smith and daughter Zula visited Freeport Friday Ed Knaup and family of Dakota traveled through here Friday en route to Ridott F Switzer and family hosted guests from Freeport Sunday James Templeton of Dakota passed through this morning H B Bokemeier and grandson Reeve spent Sunday with his daughter Mrs H Spelman of Shannon Leora Wolfe of Dakota visited Sunday with friend Miss Zula Saith Mrs G Webb spent Saturday at the county seat Mr and Mrs J Wise visited with daughter Mrs J Nesch wander Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
W. C. Smith
Zula
Freeport
Ed Knaup
Dakota
Ridott
F. Switzer
Jas. Templeton
Bokemeier
Reeve
H. Spelman
Shannon
Leora Wolfe
Barn Raising and Local Gatherings In Scioto Mills
From Our Own Correspondent Scioto Mills September 2 reports a barn raising last Saturday with about eight men, lunch on the lawn, and a well represented old settlers meeting. Erve and Warren Madden of Freeport visited friends Sunday while Mr Bennetham shut down his saw for a few days. Jacob Zimmerman, our agricultur-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scioto Mills
Thomas Rigney
Old Settlers
Scioto
Erve
Warren Madden
Freeport
Mr. Bennetham
Jacob Zimmerman
German Valley church events announced for September
German Valley correspondent reports the M. E. church Sunday school picnic will be held on Tuesday September 10 in Frank Wagner's graveyard. All welcome. The Willing Workers meet September 4 at 2 p m. Mrs Heye Heeren and family dined with his father last Sunday. Annie Aukes drove to Freeport today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Valley
M. KE
Frank Wagner
J. Jansen
Heye Heeren
Annie Aukes
Freeport
Cedarville and Rock Grove News Cassette
Cedarville notes report social visits, school openings, and weather as residents recount summers end. Visitors include Miss Miriam Harlacher, Mrs. L. J. Quest, and Prof. O. A. Fackler. Notable events: old settlers meeting, a hypnotist show, and a carload of relatives visiting Buckeye area.
Powers claims identifying Goebel killer in Kentucky race
In Georgetown Kentucky on September 2, Caleb Powers issues a written statement claiming to know the real murderer of Governor Goebel and to be able to point him out. He denies Jim Howard and vows to seek a trial before or after the next governor's election if not granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Judge & W. Enger
Nots
Caleb Powers
Willat Goebel
Powers
Goebel
Jim Howard
Toustice
Colin Wins the Futurity at Sheepshead Bay
New York Sept 2 James R Keene Unbeaten 22 year old Colin son of Command won the Futurity stakes at Sheepshead Bay in a record time of 1 11 1 5. The stake totaled 27530 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin
New York
James R. Keene
Great Command
Sheepshead Bay
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Eli Harband
M. Murphy
Ertha Harris
Fred Vansickle
Bleroy
Sunny
Dudley Skeels
Hiram Snyder
Fred Price
Geo. Holmes
Peter Reeder
Elmer Henke
Fred Miller
Art Kock
Lon Henke
Charlie Kahles
Pete Sisson
Pleasant Hull
Peerases
Leota Forte
Toledo
Téaty
Cedarville
Harrison Campbell
Cedar Creek
Wm. M. Clingman
J. H. Crippen
Chennie
William Long
H. C. Allman
Roscoe
Miriam Harlacher
James Graham
Rousch
Nellie Euler
Silas B. Richart
South Omaha
Neb
A. C. Wilcox
Harlen
A. E. Peck
Buckeye Township
L. M. Griggsby
Mary, Lausch
Frank Brundage
Luther
Marie Smith
Galesburg
Annie
Monmouth
L. C. Smith
Red Cedar Avenue
Will Ilgen
Ivan
Abe R. Daughénbaugh
Des Moines
Henry Richart
Flora Addams
Cenfer Medicine Company
Orangeville
Chas. W. Frank and Son
Mary Oswalt Knott
Walter I. Coble
Will Hess
Calaboose
McConnaughey
M. Ulrich
Carrie Wilcoxon
Mercury
Hattie
Josie Neldigh
Mary Neldigh
O. A. Fackler
Ruth
Mahterville, Minn
David Hubler
Scribner, Neb
J. Turner Clingman
M. L. Quest
Lila
Polo
Edith Youngblut
Clayton Meinzer
Omar Haas
J. J. Shaffer
L. J. Rote
Redwood Falls
Marsh Bradley
Marsh
William Wells
Sycamore, Jr
Austin J. Myers
Juda
James Quest
John Wells
Fenhouse
Hades
Chicken Thieves’ Gallery
Martin Brobst
Saratoga Springs
Daniel Brobst
Benjamin Stabler
Pennsylvania
G. O. Frankenberger
Karl
Gener
Stra Ay
Grand Opera House
Claude Rant
Freeport Railway, Light & Power CO
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