Delmar Happenings and Local Improv Events
May events in Delmar include gatherings with Eigelsior and a parent family themed Tow of the TJ. Last week saw guests and community activities as residents noted improvements and social outings.
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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1919
Page
6
May events in Delmar include gatherings with Eigelsior and a parent family themed Tow of the TJ. Last week saw guests and community activities as residents noted improvements and social outings.
A patchwork of notices from Delmar and nearby towns covers social calls, sermons, travels, and family events. Mrs J W Coverdale hosts kin while Rev D D Wagner returns to duties. Dr and Mrs GW Wilson plan a Capital trip. Miss Lenore Mae Quinlan arrives with a baby. Community members attend services, visit relatives, and prepare for upcoming Fourth of July activities.
ALB Fowler and J J Richardson of Union Center visited Andrew of friends Wednesday. Richardson has just returned from overseas to a sorrowful homecoming as his father and young wife had died during his absence. The Tebben family proceedings and several relatives were mentioned as gathering for a Sunday at the He Exe home near Bellevue. Quigley of Hawarden joined his wife and son Que for a trip to Chicago via Bellevue. Gilbert Hayes and sister Gladys went to Clinton Thursday to attend events.
An advertisement and community notes describe patients praising Dr Edward Walsh for heart and stomach relief after his treatments. Claims include improved sleep, strength, and energy, with offers of free trials and contact details for follow up. Local names and social items follow with family and visiting updates.
Members of the Athenaeum from Maquoketa visited Preston to spend the day with Honorary members Mrs Frank Hunter and Mrs Arthur Morris. Fifty attended a lunch at Mrs Hunter’s home. Mrs John Menneke suffered a serious ankle injury while visiting her son Frank, likely sidelining her for some time. Louis Kesbbenhoff bought the Billy Stamp farm between Miles and Sabula, praised as a fine property. County officials Mohr Barnes and others toured Preston on an advertising mission. Schroeder sold his home to Eb Rielson of Miles for 6500 with a March closure. Runter’s firm was sold recently to FLA Runter. Mr Nielsen is Jens Andersen’s brother-in-law.
Neighbortown reports J Rutenbeck drove to Maquoketa to visit Jas Stevenson family, returning Monday. Briley Electric reps sold Delco lights to Costello O Boyle and others. plan includes fresh water supply and automatic well control for a house. Lost Nation considers a chemical engine for fire protection and farmers may help fund it. Fire on Mike Dougherty farm started by a gas stove. Lieut G McMeel discharged from the army to live with his parents.
Horse and Auto Livery on 280 acre Coykers farm changed hands Wednesday to Morita Sei fert for 160 dollars an acre. Wr and Mrs Frank Hunter and Elwin Baker returned Thursday evening. Huntington visits. Floyd Littlefield also returned to Des Moines after funeral. Robinsay ships and Captain Cooke’s Voyages referenced.
A fragmented magazine line identifies William Bonn in a short, unclear phrase "William Bonn was a short stibby jasu" attributed to Boster Transeit, lacking coherent context or details.
The fragment describes a fregli sardine with beautiful color. It notes scales that shimmer like peacock bars, back and sides showing bars when first out of water, fading after exposure, and a body color described as pure silvery. It mentions the sea tint and the fish appearing wondrous.
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