Local social notes and moves across Marshalltown area
Local residents are listed with weekly employment shifts and visits. Bircts A. Beane and T. G. Gibson work at a bank and J A Witte store respectively. Various visitors from Quarry to Cedar Falls are noted, along with shopping trips, family visits, and a fish restocking plan for Lews river. A missionary meeting and a novelty shower are reported, and Dr Chas Reiterman updates his Los Angeles address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Dobson
Vernal Hall
Charlie Dobson
Chas. Reiterman
Los Angeles
Cal
George Street
Iowa
Illinois
Wes
Mabel
Chamberlains Tablets Recommend For Stomach Trouble
If you have trouble with your stomach you should try Chamberlain's Tablets. So many have been restored to health by the use of these tablets and their cost is so little, 2S cents, that it is worth while to give them a trial. Sold by H. W. McKeows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. McKeows
Old Witte Stock Moved to Oelwein
The Witte stock of merchandise is being packed this week for shipment to Oelwein where a large sale will dispose of it. Clem Shaw and his helpers tackle a big job and progress is described as almost cornered. Two ears will be needed to ship it. Benjamin and A. T. Sawyer have bought the building and spring promises activity on that corner. Further developments are awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witte
Oelwein
Clem Shaw
Benj
A A. T. Sawyer
Local notices and town news from LeGrand Iowa
Marshalltown visitors and local travel notes fill a page of brief items. Dentists, millinery visits, seed corn for sale, and oats list alongside a skating rink plan at the old college gym. A county college basketball game ends 28 to 15 for the visitors, with several residents moving or visiting relatives. An accident hospitalized a resident with three broken ribs while pruning. Lectures by Rev. Hodgins in Friends church drew strong attendance and offered peace and missions discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Whitman
G. G. Bowen
Searsboro
Iowa
Nellie Bower
Oelwein
A1. J. Bowen
BE. E. Wade
Cedar Rapids
Harry Weitzel
N. O. Keen
Dillon
Chas, Davis, LeGrand
Jans
Old College
Awa. Shellenbarger
Marshalltown
Harry Millard
Inds
Friends Church
Alvin Hodgins
Richland
Europe
LeGrand Savings Bank Growth Through a Ten Year Span
The LeGrand Savings Bank marks its tenth birthday with a history of steady growth. From initial community skepticism to a series of ownership changes, leaders like J M Hackett John A Elliott and subsequent presidents guided deposits from under 40 000 to 181 548 83 over ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand Savings Bank
Marshalltown
J. M. Hackett
Des Moines
John A. Elliott
Elliott
George Washington chair earns honorable mention
A Queen Anne style arm chair once owned by George Washington drew curiosity in LeGrand as its path traced across eras from the Potomac to a pioneer westward journey. Through Monroe in San Francisco, McPartland in Chandler, and Beane in LeGrand, the relic’s long saga spanned stages, prairie schooners, and a town’s eager visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand
George Washington
Banks of
The
Potomac
W. Theodore Monroe
Rochester
N. Y
California
Mr. Monroe
San Francisco
Monroe
John McPartland
Tennessee Mountains
Whittier Letter Describes California Road Tour to San Diego
In a 1917 Whittier column, J I Hoover reports a 132 mile trip toward San Diego in a Dodge. He notes beans and dairying along the route, farming methods with plows and mules, then scenes in San Diego including battleships Oregon San Diego and Huntington, a large hotel in Goronada, the Canadian exhibit, and a Ramona visit. The journey covers about 200 miles, with a lighthouse outing curtailed by security bars and a soldier’s orders. Best wishes to friends accompany the closing remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier
Cal
San Diego
Oglack
Hardin County
B. Woodward and Son
Ramona
Point Loma
Hoover
Northwestern Line Sets Four Year Passenger Safety Record
The Chienza and North Western railroad reports no passenger deaths in four years while carrying 192,288,957 passengers. Management credits constant safety emphasis by employees for the record and urges ongoing safety first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Kind
Chienza
North Westeen
Thanksgiving note from family after loss of husband
The Simmerman family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for comfort during the death of their husband, father, and son. They thank those who sent flowers, signed by wife Luella Simmerman, children Beulah Kenneth and Pansy, and mother Minnie Simmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Simmersman
Beulah
Kenneth
Pansy
Minnie Simmerman
Winter goods and local notes from LeGrand Record
Winter goods arriving at Welker's with beefsteak sale at the meat market. Reports include Mrs. Gifford’s Colorado visit, Miss Caddie Willits missing school for her mother’s illness, Geo Cafin’s winter improvements, Miss Sarah Dillon at the Academy, and a picture of Rev. H C Stintz’s son Clyde. Local events cover school, family notes, farm losses, and election results with names, places, and dates from the community.
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Publisher
Earl C. Ross, publisher of the Hamilton County Republican News in Syracuse Kansas, endorses Chamberlain Medicine Co’s cough remedy after discussing its merits with a company representative. He notes it as the only cough remedy he would use for his six children and household, stating years of use and broad trial among remedies. For sale by H W McKeown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Chamberlain
Earl C. Ross
Hamilton County Republicsan News
Syracuse
Kan
H.W. McKeown
Our Churches Christ in Church Visit Big Welcome
A local church invites everyone to a full day of activities led by Pastor Rev. Pearcer E. Sucer including Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m junior C E at 3 p m and 5 C E at 6 30 with subject Home Mission Boards Isa 30 1 10 led by Mrs Avon Her ibert a union service at Friends church led by Gospel Team and a prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m all members and visitors urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Piper
Sunday Church Activities and Leadership Schedule
Rev Waren pastor leads Sunday Seheal at 10. Supt F Rylander preaches at 11. Junior C E at 1 with Supt Mes Retta Bigelow. Intermediate Endeavor at 4 led by Flora Sharp Cora Hoover Claire Hoover. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 on Home Mission Boards topic. Tea at 3:10 led by Verna Davis Helen Mills. Gospel Team at 7:30 on The Lost Coin. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. You are warmly welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Rylander
C. E
Mes
Retta Bigelow
Intermediate Endeavor
Flora Sharp
Cora Hoover
Claire Hoover
Christian Endeavor
Verna Davis
Helen Mills
Carlton Brethren Church Service Schedule
Carlton Brethren Church with Rev. C. Henderson pastor lists Sunday School at 10 am, preaching at 11 am, Christian Endeavor at 7 pm, and evening services at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton
Christian Endeavor
Local Social Roundup From LeGrand and Marshalltown
Gust Nodland moves to his father's farm this week while Johnny Johnson stays with relatives. Enoch Strom visits Marshalltown on business. Ole and Mrs. Johnson shop in Marshalltown. Jesse Ferguson sale attended by neighbors. Bertram Sawyer visits Alfred Weitzel family. Gen. Randarcer's prize dog brings jokes. Numerous visits, stock sales, box social and dinners noted among LeGrand and Marshalltown residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Strom
Marshall Town
Ole Johnson
Marshalltown
Jesse Ferguson
Bertram Sawyer
Alfred Weitzel
Rendarcer
John Durlin
Renbareer
Emil Larson
Torkel Olson
LeGrand
Qman Johnson
A Smile
Frank Frandle
Herman Thompson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peter Shellenbarger
Montour
L. T. Hibbs
Eunice Arnold
Norway
Chas. Clark
Vemba
Letha Bailey
Marshalstown
Neva Webster
la Porte
Brooklyn, Ta
McCarel
E.R. Arnold
Sac City
G. T. Anderson
Clinton
W. A. Wilbur
E. I. Harrison
Ursula Mills
Cedar Falls
D. W. Adair
Dysart
C. B. Adair
Green Mountain
Woodruff
Kansas
Ernest Simmerman
J. A. Witte
C. F. Davis
Mason City
W. M. Gaunt
U.S. Fish
H. M. Smith
Washington, D. C
Lews River
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Francis Arnold
Old Spain
New America
Frank Strom
Ruby Inman
Channell
J.A. Witte
B. B. Slinman
Minn
S. B. Lushy
H. G. Herbert
Ralph Hinman
J. E. Harvey
Jerry
Q. M. Thatcher
Luther
G. G. Reithsamen
Thatcher and
Reibsamen
Jas. W. ReBuhr
Aplington
Chas. G. Johnson
E. L. Condon
D. N. Fergusson
C. I. Twedé
C. I
Northwestern
Ancient History
LeGrand Record
Welker’s
Wirt Suisbury
Wirt
Sadie Nevill
Academy
Bangor
Lottie Forrey
Quaker Lane
Guy Bratt
Tila Fortner
N. J. Blodgett
Butlerville
Tom Gibson
Salt River
Hi. EB. Simkins
W. 8. Derham
R. A. Snyder
H. Hammond
Albert Toote
A. H. Welker
John ‘Sheston
Chamberlain's
Our Churches
Christ In Church
Pearcer E. Sucer
Friends Chargh
J. R. Waren
C. Henderson
Gust Nodland
Johnny Johnson
Osman Tweed
Dunbar
Merna
G. W. Renbarger
John Darlin
Fred Davis
Vintura
Amite Frundle
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