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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
4
Wm Price of Indianola plans a neat cottage on his farm northwest of town after the prior Blair Price house burned. Insurance on the burned home totaled 700 dollars, not covering the full loss, with rebuilding to start soon and materials on the ground.
A fragmented notice references a local matter, mentioning avoidance of appearances and a prior event. Readable elements describe a public notice tone with vague references to a community issue and a scheduling or procedural detail.
The Hi-yu-wau-wau club at Mrs. C. R. McDowell’s home, with Miss Zona and Miss Gertrude Posten assisting, entertained the Current Events and the D. M. G. clubs. Mrs L. B. Payne of Enterprise, Oregon, attended as a guest. Red hearts and carnations decorated the house, matching the refreshment color scheme. Afternoon games included progressive dominoes across eight tables, with Mrs. Harlan Burge taking high honors.
Fred Mckune visits St. Joe. A E Churchill travels to Nas sau and to visit an aunt. Dr W M Hockabout dentist operates office over C C Savage barber shop Gravity Iowa. Call for appointments. James R Locke attorney at law in all courts state and federal with probate estates and land titles Notary Public front rooms over Haddock Investment Co Bedford Iowa 93.
A fine oak piano with player attachment and many music rolls is offered for 200 dollars. Used less than a year, it is presented as a superb value. For particulars contact Benedict Piano Co in Clarinda Iowa by writing or calling immediately.
Sunday School starts at 10:00 with a preaching service at 11:00. Junior League meets Sunday afternoon at 3:00. Epworth League gathers at 7:00 followed by another preaching service at 7:30. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8:00. A cordial welcome to all, C. W. Proctor.
In Taylor County Iowa district court a petition by John I. Abbott seeks to quiet title to the northeast quarter and other parcels in section 18 township 69 north range 34 west. He claims open adverse possession for over ten years and asserts his title against numerous defendants. If not answered by February 26, 1917, default and judgment will follow. Gravity Independent published in Gravity Iowa.
J T Combs came back Tuesday evening from Sigourney where he had been visiting relatives during the winter.
The Varallo brothers with Goldie Gross and other members form a musical company linked to Giffen's Troubadours and Miss Gross. A child prodigy by ten, she and the group, featuring violin cello flute harp and piano, are billed as a high quality musical act for the Lyceum Course finale at the opera house February 22.
Dr. F A Hines departed yesterday for St Joe Missouri to attend the Missouri Veterinary Association gathering.
Caleb Slack age 78 died at home eight miles east of Gravity after living in several states and towns including Staten Island Illinois Villisca Chillicothe Mo. He married Elizabeth Nelson in 1869 and had five children two sons and three daughters. The funeral was at home and burial in Gravity cemetery. Surviving siblings and his wife mourn his loss, with condolences from many friends.
House Sord J M Witt has sold the Gravity Produce business which he has run locally for many years. The deal marks the end of Witt’s management of Grav ity Produce, with details of the transfer and future plans not disclosed.
Ferne E Keasling and Frank Weatherly were wed at the bride’s parents’ home in Bedford. Rev Hatcher officiated for a small family gathering. The couple will start housekeeping March 1 on a farm northwest of Bedford. gifts included $25 from the bride’s father.
Dr Eller, a Clarinda Iowa dentist, arranges patient appointments to fit between rainy spells. The notice notes booking efforts during wet weather with no show details or further context.
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