Oxford Notes and Local Happenings in July 1905
The column lists local travels and visits including Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Cannon and family, Hayes Fry’s Pacific Coast tour, and Mrs. BH. H. Rate’s Oxford visits. John W. Castelo of Toledo will oversee Oxford schools next year. Other items mention the State Historical Society curators meeting, K P Hall interior improvements, M F Willner visiting Dubuque and Eugene Epstein, and the announced marriage of John J. Masterson and Rose Vanda kept secret since Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes Fry
Pacific
BH. H. Rate
Oxford
Fx John W. Castelo
Toledo
John J. Masterson
Rose Vanda
Watermelon Crops Short and Other Local Notes
North Bend correspondent reports a short watermelon crop and local happenings. George Ranshaw builds a concrete doorway for a new hog house. John Ramsey loses a valuable horse to lightning but had insurance. Social event planned for Graham's lawn tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ranshaw
John Ramsey
Notice to Contractors for Hardin Township School Bid
The Hardin township school board Johnson county Iowa invites sealed bids to build a school house in subdistrict No 8 Plans and specs are at Oxford State Bank or D S Maher secretary Bids due 6 oclock p m August 19 1905 Board may reject all bids Bids to D S Walther Oxford Town R F No 2 secretary of school board D B Maker See s of School Board tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin Township
Johnson County
Iowa
Oxford State Bank
D. S. Maher
D. S. Walther
Oxford
Town
Borad
Maker
See's of School Board
Ladies of the C S P host Ice Cream Sociable Tonight
The Ladies of the C S P announce an ice cream sociable this evening inviting members and guests to share treats and conversation in a community gathering. Proceeds or attendance details are not specified in the readable fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the
Sooty
Picnic Postponed Due to Bad Weather
Yesterday's business men's picnic was postponed because of bad weather. It is announced that the event will be held later, with the new date to be announced in a few days. Attendees should keep dates open for boating plans at the event.
Threshing starts as summer settles in weekly news
A drizzly spell halts haying while threshing begins on farms of Geo and Wm Plank. Misa Linde Griffith recovers from surgery. Unity school and Christian Endeavor hold lessons and services as local civic groups discuss the Patriot association. A talk on rights and education of the masses occurs at Unity church. The Schwinleys visit, Rev Brown to Pleasant Prairie, and the Unity Christian Endeavor reports show committee scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Linde Griffith
Patriotic Association
Unity Church
J. C. Freemont
Herman Wolz
Unity Presbyterian Church
Brown
Pleasant Prairie
Iowa
Surprise visit honors Supt Langenberg at home
Last evening the Imstencors from the Normal Institute surprised Supt. L H Langenberg at his residence near the city. They interrupted his labor of pulling a stump from the yard and presented a fine rocking chair through Prof. Smith as a token of appreciation. The event capped the association’s work and was enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal Institute
L. H. Langenberg
Ansteucors
Smith
Fight On Tuberculosis Spreads in Iowa Convention
Dr. J. C. Shrader named to the executive committee of the Iowa Tuberculosis Convention and Prof. J A Loog placed on the general committee. At a recent association meeting a statewide fight on tuberculosis was voted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Shrader
Lowa
J.-A. Loog
University Builds North–South Driveway Across Grounds
The university plans a 21 foot wide macadam driveway with cement curbing crossing the grounds by the university hospital. It will run north and south for university use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
The
Noorth
University Hospital
Mrs Zimmerli Survives Critical Postoperative Point
Mrs. Fred Zimmerli who underwent an operation at the homeopathic hospital Tuesday has passed the danger point and is slowly recovering. She has not gained sufficient strength yet to allow visitors at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Zimmerli
Homeopathic
Building moved to O'Reilly farm after use as automobile house
The M. O'Reilly building south of the Hotel, used as his automobile house, was moved today by Geo. Stewart onto O'Reilly's farm south of the city. The health officer reports a scarlet fever outbreak in Herman Pannanbacker's home on North Madison Street. Three children Lillian Marion and Clara are affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O'Reilly
Geo. Stewart
Cote to the Yeollen Social Tomorrow Night
Local event noted for tomorrow evening at Robert Graham's lawn hosted by Cote at 7 28. Attendees invited to an informal gathering with casual lawn activities and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cote
Yeollen
Robert Graham
Buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
A sales pitch urges immediate purchase of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a lifesaving medicine. It claims the product will be needed eventually and can save lives, with availability at all druggists.
P. E. O Picnic At Mrs. Pratt's West Side Home
This afternoon the P. E. O. society members enjoyed a pleasant picnic at Mrs. Walter Pratt’s West Side home. Tea invitations were extended to eligible gentlemen for this evening, and local men completed the afternoon’s errands with notable briskness in anticipation of the evening’s festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Walter Pratt
Coming Wedding of Miss Alice Turners and M Evans
Word from O Neill Nebraska announces the coming marriage of Miss Alice Turners of O Neill to M Evans of Lincoln Nebraska. The wedding is set for 8 oclock Wednesday night August 2 at the bride’s parents home. Afterward the couple will visit Town City for two weeks with Mr and Mrs W Beans of Newport township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’niell
Neb
Alice ‘Turners
M. Evans
Lincoln
Town City
W. Beans
Newport Township
Plate Shower for Miss Linn Ahead of Wedding
Last Wednesday evening a plate shower honored Miss Margaret Linn in anticipation of her wedding. The groom is Frank Hummel of this city and wedding announcements have been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maragret Linn
Frank Hummel
Mrs Carson Hosts Ladies at Country Club Evening
Mrs T C Carson entertained a group of lady friends at a pleasant last evening gathering at the Country Club, hosting conversation and laughter in a social setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.C. Carson
Cedar Rapids pair announce approaching marriage
The engagement of Miss Carrie Morgan of Cedar Rapids and Fred Wyman of this city is announced and congratulations are extended by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Morgan
Cedar Rapids
Fred Wyman
Mrs Kate Johnson Returns From Kansas Trip
Mrs Kate Johnson returns home from Arkansas City to her city residence after visiting her mother Mrs Matilda Watts and her son Hiram Johnson in Kansas City. Mrs Watts, once a county resident for sixty years, is now six years older and in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Johnson
Arkansas City
Kansas City
Kansas
Matilda Watts
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Mrs Watts
Iowa City ranked sixth in population growth among Iowa cities
The report shows Iowa City posting a population increase over the past five years, placing sixth out of forty-three Iowa cities. Several neighboring communities also posted gains, reflecting statewide growth trends and shifting demographics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa Cities
Little Dutch Band to Play Yeomen Social at Graham’s Lawn
The Little Dutch Band will furnish music for a Yeomen social at Graham's lawn tomorrow night. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. The notice is dated 7 28.
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Graham’s Lawn
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promoted for Sore Lip
Concord Kentucky man B F Leek describes twenty years of lip sores and pain. He claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the condition after other remedies failed. Available at Henry Louis land W E Shrader's drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Leek
Concord
Bucklen
Henry Louis Land
W. E. Shrader
Downey Social Update Sees Visitors and Local Happenings
Miss Louise Schenck of Muscatine arrived for a visit with Nellie Schenck and Col. E T Schenck. Hogs shipped by Fred Meardon. Farmers threshing barley. Teens visited Besley’s Lake. Edith Howery ill but improving. West Liberty visitors and locals driving to events. Downey gains two doctors, Dr Eanffman and Dr Bowers. Mina Theile of Chicago visits home. Death of Win Harned’s youngest daughter. funeral held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
Louise Schenck
Muscatine
Nellie Schenck
Col. E. T. Schenck
Fred Meardon
Besley’s Lake
Edith Howery
Dora Holloway
Fella Pidd
West Laberty
Roy Shark
West Liberty
Mary Crozer
Kathleen
Charles Schence
F. Eager
Susan
Gordon
Pella
Mina Theile
Chicago
Win
Harned
Hawny
Examination results withheld for state teachers test
President MacLean has directed a two day state teachers examination with twelve candidates eight reading. The final results will be announced after grading. A missionary picnic is planned for Aug 29 at McKray grove Windham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacLean
Oxford
Windham
Summersfield Brass Band
Amateurs Present Creative Youth Play at OReilly Hall
A fourteen year old cast including Myron Price Franky Grady Jos Grady Herbert Prince and Allen White performed last night in the opera house south of the O'Reilly hotel. Miss Alice OReilly sang a specialty titled The proceeds go toward financing a larger future production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Price
Franky Grady
Jos Grady
Herbert Prince
Allen White
O'Reilly Hotel
Alice O'Reilly
Church Services and Sunday School Schedule
Local churches publish Sunday school and service times across denominations. Baptist, Christian, German Lutheran, Methodist Episcopal, African Methodist, Salvation Army, Trinity, All Souls, First Presbyterian, St Mary’s Parishes list morning and evening services, union services at the Christian Church, with specific sermon times and clergy names including Rev. Philips and Rev. Pye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Tee
Philips
Philips Wu
Christian Church
Enid
Christianings Bay
Phillipa
English Lutheran Church—Rav
Leaver
Dumax Endeavor
Praxer
the Christian Church
Philias Wil
Bloomington
Josasco
Hoerizin
Methodist Epicopal
Pye
Epworth Ae
Phillips
Wright
Salvation Army
East Wastsington Street
Young People’s League
Salvation Meeting
Trinity Church
W. D. Willams
ALL Souls' Church
First Presbyterian Church
Hes
W. Wylie
The
ST Mary's Church
A. J
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Citizen
W. D. Cannon
North Bend
Graham
Adem Schwimley
Allie Schwimley
Anita
P. F. Schwinley
Allie Schwinley
U. E
Unity Christtian Hndeaver Society
Tabse
Langenberg
A. Loos
Mrs. Zimmerl
J. C. Cochranl
Jos. Slavata
N. Linn Street
Grandrath
Crosby
Rigler’s
E. College St
Coke
Fairchild Street
J. H. Switzer
D. Ar.Reese
Heath Estate
Albert Sickler
N. Gilbert St
Hills
Champion
Paved Street
Sage
Itquire
P. A. Korab
Iowa City State Bank
Mrs Carson
Trip
Licker Pound
Dubuque Street
Bessie Hudson
Edith Cornwall
Stella
Wilma Homer
L. E. Jenkinson
Sullivan
Watters
Borr
A. C. Holloway
Baby
Springdale
Mr. Holloway
Ed. Negus
Frank Longebeam
Eanffman
Dr. Bowers
D. Cornwall
Iowa City Gas Light Co
Ella
Indianapolis
Miss Elis
Linden St
Ind
Elle
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
South End
ST Patrick’s
Frencia Ward
Firet Mase
ST. Wenceslaus
Roer
China
Pa Bios
Newport
Church OF Christ, Scientist Odd Fellows Building
Duduque Smi
College Stresta
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