Abounding Life program planned at M. E. church
Center Junction reports an April 16 program with young men from Sunday school classes 4 and 6 giving talks on war zone conditions. An offering funds reconstruction. The County Pair fundraiser netted about 118 for the school fund. Various local events and visits are noted, including bake sale, spelling contest, and a Presbyterian cantata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Corbitt
Wells
Florence Bloore
I. L. Bergeson
Porter, Cronin
McNielly
Ricklefs and Sutherland
Anamosa
Institute For Teachers
Presbyterian
Opera House
Hans Hoop
Hammel
Baldwin
Gibson
Des Moines
J. B. Moses
Donnon Junction
Stingley
Jennie Belknap
Dora Bailey
Amber
F. L. Coder
John
Gerd Antone
J. F. Livingstone
War
Pemeley
Monticello
Tony
Oscar Hansen
F. L. Serbousek
Redemption
Presbyterian Church
Bergeson
Burmeister
Coder
W. S. Pangburn
Alsever
S. G. Thompson
Jesus
H. M. Hill
Will Preston
Mrs. Prahm
Frank Preston
E. L. Bergeson
Miss McNielly
Obituary and Town News From Wyoming Iowa April 13
Maria C. Hansen died April 6 1919 in Wyoming Iowa at age 66 after long illness leaving husband Hans Hendricksen four children two daughters and two sons all present at the death. Funeral by Rev G E Melchert at Lutheran Church with interment in Wyoming. A charity concert and basket social by Madison and Wyoming teachers to aid a loan drive. John C Bramer returns from France and will work soon. J C Kettlesen resigns as mail and express man. Dr H E Brown begins practice in the Wilcox house West Green St. Town council meets April 7 and keeps assessments. Dillon Propst buys Drost farm in Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Maria C. Hansen
Cer Many
Iowa
Hans C. Hendricksen
Jones County
John Hansen
Elmer Dodge
Henry Krause
Thomas
Ben Hendricksen
G. E. Melchert
Madison
Opera House
Bramers
John C. Bramer
France
Bramer
J.C. Kettlesen
Mail and Express
Kettlesen
H. E. Brown
Newton Smith
Brown
Wilcox House
West Green Street
H. R. Leamon
Dillon Propst
Drost
Section 1
Baby dies after three weeks illness in Onslow
Donald Byron Hall, born September 30 1918, died Sunday morning after three weeks of illness. Survived by parents A B Hall and wife three brothers and one sister. Funeral at home conducted by Rev Bowden Wyoming with music by local performers. burial in Wyoming cemetery. Several town notices follow including property moves and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowden
Wyoming
Otha Johnson
Thelma
Jessie Brown
Easler
George French
Seigel Overholt
Mary Orr
Gilbert
Overholt
A. Alyea
Center Junction
Presbyterian Church
Opera House
Gladys Challis
Tipton
Jeffries
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sxcelsior Springs
Overley
Presbyterian Guild
Hannah
Amy Jeffries
Clinton
Phil Williams
Florida
Charles Rowe
Local notes from Castle Grove and area
Castle Grove reports Claude Mason of the 29th division and Lewis Barrack of the 33rd division have been released from service in France and are headed home. A flu outbreak hits families of Rev Streeb Henry Seehusen and E F P Biden. Allan Fairbanks loses a colt to lightning and collects $100 from Farmers Mutual Insurance. A newborn son debuts at the Petersen home. School institutes give a two day break for teachers in Anamosa. district No.3 lacks a teacher due to illness. Olin Howie installs an Empire milking machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
Claude Mason
Lewis Barrack
France
Fiu
Rev. Streeb
Henry Seehusen
E&. FP. Biden
Allan T. Fairbanks
Lovell
Sun Time
A. Danks
Monticello
N. C. Deischer
John Caspers
Camp Dodge
Olin R. Howie
Empire
Sand Spring Social Notes Highlight Nearby Visits
April notes from Sand Spring list guests and day trips. Mrs. J. P. Schuster and brother John McDonough visited relatives in Dubuque. Mrs. F. M. Dean and son Paul of Hopkinton called on Mrs. H. S. Pierce. Marcus McChristy and Miss Gusta Dreicher from Union Missouri stayed with the Manley Bryan home. The record also mentions visits by Mrs. H. S. Pierce and Lois to Hopkinton and Cedar Rapids trips by Mrs. R. J. Guthrie and Russell, plus several Hopkinton and Monticello visits by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Schuster
Dubuque
John McDonough
F. M. Dean
Paul
Hopkinton
H. S. Pierce
Marcus McChristy
Gusta Dreicher
Union
Missouri
Manley Bryan
Alphonse Schmidt
Fred Bohlken
Lois
Henry Becker
Raymond
Cedar Rapids
Matthiessen
J. W. Murray
Monticello
R. J. Guthrie
Gon. Russell
Fred Egger
B. E
H. 8
Pierce
Prairieburg News Highlights April Local Events
The Sun day school teachers and officers surprised Chas. Lamont for his 74th birth anniversary. Horace Conklin returned from Marion due to illness, excusing his jury service. A. D. Benson visited Mrs. J. B. Flaherty near Anamosa. Paul Holub and wife welcomed a baby girl last Friday. Madge and Edith DeLancey visited Cedar Rapids Friday. No school Thursday and Friday as teachers attended institute. Elmo DeLancey and Eva went to Cedar Rapids Friday. Dr. Adams made two trips to the Burg Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairieburg
Chas. Lamont
Horace Conklin
Marion
A. D. Benson
J. B. Flaherty
Anamosa
Paul Holub
Madge
Edith DeLancey
Cedar Rapids
Elmo DeLancey
Eva
Adams
Burg
Can He Make Phrases
Readers wonder if Col Roosevelt can craft epigrams like his father as a future political figure. The Chicago Daily News notes public interest in his speaking style and ability to coin memorable lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Col. Roosevelt
Weather and delays touch local school events
Report notes many absences due to damp weather and bad roads. A mystery play in the opera house is postponed because of weather. The eighth graders learn dogs don’t own barking and that the cork oak barks every seven years. The school uses town movies and awaits a two day weekend vacation at week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivah Greiser
Anamosa Eureka News District Updates and Local Notes
Local veterinary practice shifts to Olin Dr John Montgomery opens in Olin after leaving Anamosa. Hell berg building remodeled for New Process laundry installation. firm of experienced men on site. Little Altha Peek 10 dies after serious illness and operation at Anamosa. Geo F Killinger relocates to Canada with household goods. Mare drives three pure blood stallions to the lead at Center Junction. Oscar Miller buys M G Al sev er general stock at Center Junction. Paul Hanken family narrowly escape runaway accident to church. Hale hosts soldier boys banquet at Kruse home with six course supper. Mrs Schultz of Monticello guest of Mrs Marshall Neil. John Mangold to Rochester for minor operation. Mrs F A Williamson dies in Pasadena. Dunlap farm sale to James Duggan for 172 per acre. Tom Murray operated on for rupture at Monticello, improving. Six month old daughter of Kirkwood dies. funeral Friday. Wm Holub to enter St. Joseph’s College elocution contest. John May becomes rural carrier No 1 and Lee Marolf No 2. route changes April 16 to ease load. Sand Spring deliveries moved earlier benefiting many patrons. Weathered roads complicate long route. New York World notes war legally ended. peace remains debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Montgomery
Olin
Hellberg
Altha Peek
Martelle
Anamosa
Jess Peek
Geo. F. Killinger
W. A. Hale
Oscar Miller
Watson & Miller
M. G.alsever
Center Junction
Paul Hanken
Hale
Henry Kruse
Schultz
Monticello
Marshall Neil
John Mangold
Rochester
Minnesota
F. &. Williamson
Pasadena
F. A. Williamson
O. W. Smith
A. E. Dunlap
Dunlap
Hazel Green
James Duggan
Tom Murray
J. W. Murray
W. J. Kirkwood
Wm. Holub
Castle Grove
St. Joseph’s College
Dubuque
John May
Manchester
Lee Marolf
No. 2
Sand Spring
Hopkinton
Church program draws large crowd with patriotic songs
The abbreviated program sped to the church where a huge audience filled all seats. The choir led by Frank Bailou and Mrs. Bailou sang popular soldier songs. Readings and speeches followed by Lloyd Mullett and Mrs. Inglis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bailou
Ballou
Broderson
Lloyd Mullett
Inglis
Ed Grimwood
S. V. Williams
C. V. Williams
Ferret farm expansion and wartime hometown notices
Pete Pedersen plans a ferret farm and projects about 7 000 ferrets by Oct 1. McKeever Bros sells 242 acres of Ashland Stock Farm near Farley to Geo Greenwood for 54 450, Greenwood a noted White Faced breeder. Cascade couple learn son Private Luther Gearhart, overseas arrival, has landed in New York. Charles Aitchison undergoes serious surgery at Finley hospital Dubuque after past auto injuries. John Wallace first class private returns to Farley after service in France with Cantigny Soissons St Mihiel drives and a bravery citation. A. F. Klinkner's sister is Mrs. Wallace. Sergeant First Class Ernst Vogel Jr son of Mr and Mrs E Vogel returns home with honorable discharge from the 54th Coast Artillery Corps. stationed at Angers when armistice signed. trained in Hawaii. discharged from Camp Dodge Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Pedersen
McKeever Bros
Ashland
Farley
Geo. Greenwood
Mr. Greenwood
Gearhart
Cascade Township
Luther Gearhart
New York
Charles Aitchison
Finley Hospital
Dubuque
Charles
John Wallace
France
Cantigny
Soisson
St. Mihiel
Camp Devens
Boston
Mass
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Hawaii
U.S
Pointed Paragraphs in a Quiet Paper
A collection of aphoristic lines on publishing dullness, Easter rhythms, retreat strategies, umbrella lending during Lent, musical procession sums, silent timing, public interest in private affairs, Adam and earth, warnings from experience, and the cooling of soup as an analogy for friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Caps Show Modern Styles For Men And Boys
A complete display of caps features snappy new patterns and conservative options for men and boys. Styles range from 75 cents to 2.50 dollars, offering affordable headwear for all ages.
Ladies Silk Hose and World-Finest Hat Specials
Advertises Phoenix Brand pure silk thread hose in new colors with prices 90c 1.35 1.95 and a $5.00 hat touted as the world finest. Emphasizes matching with shoes or dresses and availability of style and color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Silk thread sale offers best wear color and shine
Advertises pure silk thread in desirable shades and plain colors. Claims superior wear at appealing appearance with a special price of 65 cents.
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Propst
Ed Luke
Tompkins
Hollow
Brownie
James Clark
Central City
Hermitage
Tasker
Tasker Bros
Chris Anderson
Edna
Davenport
Rex Heasty
Ruth
Onslow School Notes
Anamosa Eureka News
New York World
Cascade Pioneer News
Tion Way
Ricklefs & McNeill
H. M. Remley
James Remley
Remley & Remley Attorneys AT Law
Main Street
Charles W. Bosley
Lara Bosley Bosley
Patrick
West Main Street
Marshalltown
A.M. Maurice
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Hart
Ifner & Marx Clothes
Stetson
Phoenix Sox
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