Local Notes On Visits And Travels In Solon And Nearby Towns
Robie Kessl visited Solon last Thursday while George Millie toured Oxford last Friday. Miss Anna Kaufman stayed with friends in Kalona and Frank Melnnerny returned from St. Louis and Louisville. O. Buck of Hardin township visited the city last Saturday. Nellie Hiney spent time with sister Z W Floetchinger in Oxford and Louise Denecke of Cedar Rapids visited here. Mrs Charles Gramling of Cedar Rapids spent Sunday with Aunt Mary Ham. Mr and Mrs Wesley Nipple of Springheld are in the city visiting relatives. Thomas Morgan of Clarion, Illinois represented the Illinois Printing Co. Sunday. May morning breakfast of the Y M C A was held at First Presbyterian. Henry Schnare visited his uncle in Traer and returned home Saturday. Harry Baker of Chicago stayed with his parents. he is with the Chicago Heights stand association. The first whippoorwill of the season was heard. W F Main leaves tonight for Minneapolis then Boston. Henry Nicking Jr leaves for Victoria for the summer with St Plunkard Co. Leo Hummer travels with Nicking to St Paul. Dr C E Stewart returned from St Louis after acting as Secret Service guard for President Roosevelt. Attorney George G Ewing returned from Lancaster for his aged mother’s condition and may return at a moment’s notice.
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Robie Kessl
Solon
George Millie
Oxford
Anna Kaufman
Kalona
Frank Melnnerny
St. Louis
Louisville
Nellie Hiney
Z. W Floetchinger
Louise Denecke
Cedar Rapids
Charles Gramling
Mary Ham
Wesley Nipple
Springheld, C
Thomas Morgan
Clariant
Illinois Printing Company
First Presbyterian Church
Henry Schnare
Union Township
Traer
Iowa
Harry Baker
Chicago
Charles Baker
Chicago Heights
Henry Nicking, Jr
Lefe
Victoria
Mr. Nicking
St Plunkard Company
Leo Hummer
St. Paul
C. E. Stewart
Secret Service
Roosevelt
Stewart
George 4. Ewing
Lancaster
Hymn Selection Praises Favorite Church Classics
At First Baptist a Sunday service featured a biography of hymn authors and the six top hymns chosen by nationwide committee. The congregation joined a youth chorus in singing Jesus Lover of My Soul, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, All Hail the Power of Jesus Name, Rock of Ages, Nearer My God to Thee, and Abide With Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
United States
Jesus
C. T H. Wheeler
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Claims Health Boost for Family
An ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring tonic by W. W. Morrison, claiming it strengthens children, boosts appetite, aids sleep, and supports growth. Price listed as 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
W. W. Morrison
Ney
Organ Dedication At First Congregational Church
The First Congregational Church plans a dedication concert next Friday for its new pipe organ built by Lion & Healy of Chicago. H W Matlack of Grinnell will headline with local talent. admission is fifty cents. The organ features 780 pipes, 34 speaking stops, and a water motor drive, in a 13 by 12 foot recess, promising strong resonance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
H. W. Matlack
Ot Ghianneil
Lion & Healy
Chicago
Iowa College of Music
Des Moines
Henry W. Matlack
The
Town College School of Music
Anna Smith Close
Nellie B. Sebern
William H. Cochran
Fred W. Bailey
Nuremberg
Wagner
Ar. Bailey
Eugene Haldach
Aliss Close
Mr. Cochran
Largo
Dvorak
Dubois
Chopin
Matlack
Maffenet
Miss Close
Rose Maiden
F. Hf. Cowen
Market for good horses strong but scarce says dealer
Joseph Miller of Crain and Miller notes demand for high quality horses is robust while supply is tight. He warns farmers neglect breeding and care, saying top driving and draught horses fetch high prices. A shipload of coach horses will go to Bastion around May 13 with Miller accompanying the car to the eastern market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Miller
Crain & Miller
Ile
Mr. Miller
Bastion
Miller
Regent Lane visits Iowa University amid debate
Regent Joe R. Lane of Davenport attended the Iowa Minnesota debate in the city with his son Reed and Richardson Lane. He toured university buildings, took over the 15 project in progress, and met President George E. MacLean and several faculty members, expressing pleasure and intent to engage with college people soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe R. Lane
Cummins
George W. Cable
Davenport
Reed Lane
Richardson Lane
College of Law
Lane
George E. MacLean
Officers Elected at City Missionary Societies Meeting
At the Baptist church the annual union meeting of city missionary societies elected officers for the year. President is Mrs. C. H. Wheeler, Vice President Mrs. Kate Rogers, and Secretary Mrs. J. J. Lambert. Raymond Robins of London delivered an engaging address. About 200 attendees enjoyed tea afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Societies
The
Baptist Church
C. H. Wheeler
Kate Rogers
J. J. Lambert
Raymond Robins
London
Stock Moves Rapidly Through Utis Lime Markets
Heavy stock movement at Utis Lime drives market flow with stock claims running in sections. Sunday afternoon 130 carloads passed east bound, prompting the east bound passenger No. 210 to take the west bound Wack between the city and West Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utis Lime
West Liberty
Arnica Salve Sale Notice
An old advertisement notes a ken Racklen Arnica Salve claimed to cure skin ulcers, turns, scalds, and skin lesions after four years of stubborn illness. Sold at local drug stores including Shrader and Whetstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Ken Racklen
W. E H. Shrader
J. H. Whetstone
Mays
Veterans recall Twenty second Iowa at Vicksburg siege
Iowa City veterans of the Twenty second Iowa recall the siege of Vicksburg and the May to July 1863 campaign. Asa Stiles of West Lucas notes his rear rank role with two loads in a gun as the unit moved from St Genevieves to MilliGan's Bend and down the Mississippi River. The regiment built quarters on arrival near Grand Gulf and later supported the First Iowa artillery as they pressed toward the bluffs.
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Twenty-second Iowa Volunteers
Grant
Vicksburg
Miss
Iowa City
Twenty-Second
Asa BD. Stiles
West Lucas Township
Cree
Stiles
St. Genevieve
Milligan’s Bend
James’ Plantation
Mississippi Tiver
Louisiana
Grand Guill
Bumewick Landing
Mississippi
Bluffs
Iowa
May 1 Attack Near Jackson Ends Rebel Advance
The Twenty-first Iowa led the advance at night near Jackson on May 1 as batteries clashed with Confederate positions. Sharp-shooters troubled the Union lines, and the First Iowa battery fought off repeated Confederate charges while the rest of the Thirteenth Army Corps pressed forward. Rebels retired that night and the campaign moved toward Jackson with later battles and surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-first Iowa
Stiles
Iowa
Jackson
Bill
Small Colony of Horsemen at Fair Grounds Report
A Citizen reporter notes slow fast-work at the track with horses like Aesh of the city. If warm weather holds, repealing will start by week’s end and pace will rise gradually toward a fall mile. Charles Eli eyes broncho breaking, entertaining riders. July 4 probable midsummer meeting. sale notice for a team from F M Danner. G A R encampment May 18–21 Cedar Rapids. Rock Island offers one fare round trip. Forepaugh & Sells circus to appear May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aesh
Charles Eli
West
Cedar Rapids
Forepaugh & Sells
Tiros
Circus
Rock Island
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bown
O. Buck
Hardin Township
W. F. Main
Minneapolis
Boston
Baptist
Liew
J. J. Lee
Pioneer Bookstore
Washington
H.W. Matack
Grinnell
Boys In Blue
Koser & Zeller
KD. Murphy
Bardoor
Capitol and
Washington Sts
Thirteenth Army Corps
Oklahoma
Lsaac B. Lee
Taiguire
F. M. Danner
Penn Township
Union Brewery
Graf Bros
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