Local Briefs From LeGrand and Surrounding area
The report lists properties for sale including the Plummer farm west of town on the Lincoln Highway and the Mrs. Elliott place in LeGrand, with contact details for G. A. Mote and E. L. Condon. It notes Chas. Davis shipping cattle and hogs to Chicago, with prices per load and per cwt. plus local residents returning from college and other town news and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Given
Lyell Jonson
Ames
Plummer
Lincoln Highway
G. A. Mote
Marshalltown
Town
Mrs. Elliott
LeGrand
E. L. Condon
N. St. St
Chas. Davis
Chicago
Ursula Mills
Hazel O'Neal
Fern Dobson
Grincell
Toledo
New Smith
T.N. Leetch
Blacksmith Albert Schmidt Injured At Quarry Blast
A blast at a quarry injures Albert Schmidt of Chicago when a flying stone shard ripped through the blacksmith shop. He suffers the loss of his left leg below the knee and is hospitalized at Deaconess in Marshalltown. Doctors say recovery likely, amputation possible. Schmidt, 46, is new to the quarry and noted for his nerve as he endures severe pain. Several local residents are listed as visitors and relatives in related notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schmidt
Chicago
Schmid
W. W. Southwick
Marshalltown
Southwick
Schmidt
Deaconess Hospital
Jmall
John Lamer
Notice of intent in domestic dispute by Homer Crow
A terse notice states that Homer Crow refuses to be responsible for any bills contracted by his wife Leoles Crow after a separation. The document cites refusal to live together and references a rented house and furs. No further details or dates are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leoles Crow
Homer Crow
Germany
United States
Destructive hail storm damages crops and homes
A Wednesday afternoon hail storm caused extensive damage to corn oats potatoes and the strawberry crop while glass damage was limited by lack of wind. Runaway mules and telegrams recount near misses as teams and people dodged flying ice while workers and residents reassessed the wreckage and nearby quarries reported blasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Bowen
J. A. Dobson
Harry
Donald
Regine
Will
Wayne Reed
Reed Farm
RB. A. Tow and
Basil
Marvin
Bert
LeGrand Horse Co Notice To Public About Foaling Terms
Notice from LeGrand Horse Company clarifies their policy on standing and suckling a living colt while requiring mares' owners to provide proper care during foaling. The terse message addresses misunderstandings in terms and outlines expectations for owners during foaling time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand Horse Co
General Pershing in Mexico poem recounted by readers
A verse about General Pershing entering Mexico with about twenty thousand troops to pursue Villa. It depicts searches for bandits, a humorous tone about the chase, and notes Villa’s retreat across the land. General Carranza comments that the actions were well done and Pershing prepares to depart Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Pershing
Mexico
Erst
Villa
Carranza
Walker Henry Shelton hikes to LeGrand quest a fresh record
New York City traveler Henry W. Shelton, famed for hiking Gotham to the Golden Gate and back, plans a LeGrand turning point run to beat his 1207 mile coast return in under 60 days. He began June 8 at noon from New York and reports 396 miles in 9 days, claiming rapid progress toward the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkersville
Henry W. Shelton
New York City
Gotham
Golden Gate
Wend
Sporting Editor
Shelton
New York
LeGrand
Pittsburgh
Symbol of Health Five Pointed Star on Tablets
A red five pointed star on each package of Chamberlain's Tablets is presented as a symbol of health. The ancient Greek Pythagoreans valued temperance and simple food, and the star emblem persists. For indigestion or biliousness, obtain a package from H. W. McKeown druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Greece
H.W. McKeown
Out Churches Rev Taos Pastor Services and Meetings
A local church listing notes Rev Taos C Horse as pastor with a thirty five dollar monthly rate. Sunday School led by Rev J W Piper includes a 11 September morning service at 11 with a 3 pm junior and 7 09 pm senior Christian Endeavor sessions. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8 pm. all are welcome to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Piper
C. E
Thare
Friends Church Sunday Services and Leaders Schedule
Sunday School at 10, preaching at 11. Junior CG at 3 led by Helen Latham. Intermediate Endeavor at 5 09 led by Miss Reba Ferguson. Senior Endeavor at 1 led by Nine Armstrong. June 18 topic The Usefulness of Good Cheer John 16 24 35 led by Ethel Switzer Loretta Draper. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8. You are invited to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Latham
Reba Ferguson
Nine Armstrong
John
Ethel Switzer
Loretta Draper
Temperance Talk Highlights at Friends Church
Mrs Mollie Sibetts of Wichita Esn spoke on temperance last Monday at the Friends church. She drew on Davids victory and Moses courage faith and wisdom as keys to fighting intemperance, urging these virtues be woven into every life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Sibetts
Wichita
Esn
Friends Church
David
Goliath
Moses
Town Officers and School Officials Listing 1919 1938
Public notice lists town officers including Marsin, Chas. Davis as Clerk and Treasurer, Glenn MecCare as Treasurer, Twedt as Assessor to be appointed, with councilmen N. O. Keen G. B. Adair J. M. Gaunt J. B. Bar ney John Krneghel. School officers Geo. OC. Coffin B. A. Town Chas. Davis President Geo. W. Keen M. T. Tiedt Chas. G. Johnson C. 1. Tweet RS 1919 1313 1938 1917 Secretary Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsin Chas. Davis
Glenn MecCare
Offic Geo. OC. Coffin B. A. Town
Chas. Davis
Geo. W. Keen
M. T. Tiedt
Chas, G. Johnson
Township Officers and Officials List
The document lists township officers including Trustees H. G. Wolken, R. Rabenbauer, D. N. Ferguson. Also named are Clerk Charles G. Johnson Assessor W. R. Lippincott Justice of the Peace T. P. Harvey Constable R. Piper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Wolken
R. Rabenbauer
D. N. Fergnson
Iclerk
Chas. G. Johnson
W. R. Lippincott
Justice of the Peace
D. Harvey Constable
V. R. Piper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa
le Grand
P. M. Paulson
E. E. Wade
Walter Reed
Bob” Meyers
J. Steinway Scoville
Salt Lake City
W. Bickel
Goodland
Kan
David Harrison
St. Francis
Methodist
Father Harrison
Kemper Grain Co
Kansas City
Colorado
Nebraska
Platte River
Kansas
Taimosiiurget
Aarrisod
Fred Draper and Family
Belle Plaine
Wilbur Lowry
Boxholm
Martin Lamer
Mas. Macy
Wade
Mary
Bangor
Beulah Barber
Estherville
P. A. Sanders
Glen F. Richards
Norway
John Schoch
Vern
Des Moines
Birs
R. L. Pemberton
Ardelia Manship
Bernice
Guilford, Mo
John BR. Manship
Gertrude Lundy
Quarry
Magnus Lundy
Marshalltown High School
Harry Millard
Peter Schellenbarger
Montour
G. B. Adair
H. D. Hoover
Thas
Watseka
Ill
Mable Hammond
H. Houghton
Insurance Man
ST. John CO
Est Piano Co. T
Inowa
Main ST
Pickard, Mgr
Arshalltown
D. A. Collison
McBride & Will Drug Store
Shalltown
Imkins & Estel
Arshali Town
Lowe
Hilip Cozzi
Philip Cozzi
R.P.D
Marren
Lowa
Shellenbarger
Tanger Grand
5. M. Hadley
Oskartoosa
Hber
Hiram Hammond
Dean Hadley
Penn College
Gen. Pershing
Jeverilst Post
Truman Dunham
Agia
Dele
Wm. Dunhem
Pershing
Howes
Willa
Jet
U.S
Central America
Rio Grande
Leshand
Henry W. Strachen
Max Mills
Town City
State University
Elias Sanders
San Pedro
Calif
Allen Hoover
West Liberty
W. T. Hazen
Friends
W. B. Parker
See
Christian Church
Taos
C. Horse
Carlton
C. Henderson
Christian Endeavor
Chamberlain
Anna Kadin
Spencerport
N.Y
H. W. McKeown
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