Wyoming Correspondence Highlights Local Gossip and Long Friendship
Correspondence from Wyoming Iowa on February 16 notes visitors from Chicago Anamosa Carroll Cedar Rapids Council Bluffs and Monticello among others. It also covers a measles outbreak school closure plans a 50th wedding anniversary for P L Vaughn and Lydia Baldwin with 26 grandchildren and a Sigma Eta Iota club open meeting and banquet at the G A R hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Misa Beers
Chicago
C. A. Borah
Anamosa
E. E B. Girton
Carroll
Will Chamberlain
Cedar Rapids
Clem Kimball
Council Bluffs
Mirick
Monticello
Albert Tompkins
Griswold
Ward Blakeslee
Norway
Iowa
Blakeslee
Dellit
A. D. Williams
Waterloo
N. W. Kettlesen
Fred Griswold
Estherville
Melly Griswold
Anna L. Muhs
DeWitt
Mamie Fordham
Daisy Bottomstone
Artie Arnold
Arnold
W. H. Tourtellot
E. B. Girton
Tourtellot
Board of Health
J. H. Schamel
Fred DeWitt
DeWitt & Brainard
Brainard & Schamel
Schamel
Brainard
Bain
Ohio
P. L. Vaughn
Lydia Baldwin
Sigma Eta Iota Club
G. A. R. Hall
Daet
Ilsey and
Bennett
Willie Garrison
Abraham Lincoln
J. W Richards
Iva Chamberlain
John Robertson
Pixley Smith
Clarence Reade
T. G. Richardson
Fred Day
Miss Way Calking
A. M. Loomis
W. S. Garrison
R. M. Corbit
W. H. Isley
B. J. Read
J. W. Richards
Mies Mary Calkins
W. W. Fordham
Young Men's Club Celebration Impresses Locals
Evening crowds gathered as the Young Men's Club hosted a grand event filled with music and camaraderie. Organizers hailed community support and anticipated future activities.
Onslow News Roundup Finds Cattle Movements and Visits
Onslow and nearby towns report Keener Vassar moving to Maqueeta and Bert Cartwright traveling to Clinton for his mother's illness. Johnstons host a sister in Marion. Tinkham, Mackrill kin, and Mackrill families relocate or attend events. Church services resume after sickness. A social surge includes a surprise party for the Huffmans and a Midland Rural Telephone line gather. Mrs McDonald’s poetry book sale spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow
Keener Vassar
Maqueeta
O. C. Johnston
Marion
J. H. Maple
Chicago
E. J. Dolley
Clinton
Frank Tinkham
Monticello
Bert Cartwright
Tressa Mackrill
Bert
Platt
South Dakota
A. D. Mackrill
Frank Kenney
Illinois
Henry Welch
Stanberry
Missouri
Presbyterian Church
Carrie Marckrill
Henderson Bros
Hendersons
Chronicle of
Inverness
Florida
A. J. McDonald
Edward Wiggam
Huffman
Center Junction Social Roundup Finds Local Visits and The Epworth Event
Center Junction notes a sequence of visits including Nettie Luckey from Monticello visiting Belle Moncrief and Lillian Livingston staying with ill cousin Margaret Hall in Wyoming. John Lenhart suffered band injuries from a woodsaw last Saturday. Blanche Sheckler returns from Sabuls Iowa. Mrs. James Carson reports her daughter Freeman Cartwright has another son. Mrs. Dawson and Mrs. Stingley visited Elwood with Rev Ellis, former M E church pastor. Epworth male quartette planned opera house entertainment Friday February 19 inviting all.
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Center Junction
Nettie Luckey
Monticello
Belle Moncrief
John Lenhart
Blanche Sheckler
Sabuls
Iowa
James Carson
Rhodes
Freeman Cartwright
Lillian Livingston
Margaret Hall
Charles Overley
Wyoming
Epworth
Opera House
Dawson
Stingley
Elwood
Ellis
Rev. Ellis
M. E. Church
New Barn Erection Planned and Local Updates
Castle Gore February 17 reports N Deischer will erect a new barn next season. A T Glass shipped two carloads of baled hay to Chicago. Warren Hogg rented a Delaware county farm for the coming season. Mrs St Pfeil returned from Radcliffe Iowa. Mrs Emma Main nee Deischer of Colfax visiting relatives. Henry Evans visited county seat then returned home. Mrs Hd Miller convalescent and close to returning home. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs F P Doran lived briefly. mother in critical condition.
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Castle Gore
Deischer
A. T. Glass
Chicago
Warren Hogg
Delaware County
St. Pfeil
Radcliffe
Iowa
Emma Main
Nee Deischer
Colfax
Henry Evans
Hd Miller
F. P. Doran
Women’s Missionary Meeting Postponed to Feb 25
Scotch Grove February 17 The Women’s Missionary society will hold their February meeting on February 25 instead of February 28 as listed. The gathering will be hosted by Mrs Adam Sutherland with a special program. All are invited. Secretary.
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Scotch Grove
Women’s Missionary Society
Adam Sutherland
Monticello Guests Fanned Out at Huntington Home
Charles Shipman and wife Elmer Hicks and wife George Davis and wife Ed Hicks and wife O C Hunter and wife, all of Monticello, were the guests of Mr and Mrs C Huntington Jr last Friday, as reported by Cascade Pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shipman
Elmer Hicks
George Davis
Ed. Hicks
O. C. Hunter
Monticello
Balti more Fire Losses Paid in Full Says D E Pond
D E Pond states that all companies in his agency involved in the Baltimore fire are paying losses in full and have ample reserves for future claims.
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Baltimore Fire
D. E. Pond
Sale of Dress Goods Begins February 15
Sale notes commence Monday February 15 for two weeks with special prices on black goods colored dress fabrics waist goods and editor J A Doutrick. Also a chance for a young man to learn the barber trade by apprenticeship at once write or call J H Tremain Monticello Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Doutrick
J. H. Tremain’s
Monticello
Iowa
Potatoes and Prices Stir Iowa's Farm Debate
A longtime Monticello native Brad Van Vliet recalls a Milwaukee official recounting a bold Iowa farming tale. He describes a Colorado potato venture that netted large sums despite initial losses, warning of the perils and profits of irrigation and high potato prices. A separate Des Moines synopsis reports Markham v. City of Anamosa reverses a ruling on an ordinance voting method and street work damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad van Vliet
Monticello
State Register- Leader
Iowa
B. F. van Vliet
Milwaukee
Colorado
Aving
Des Moines
Markham
City of
Anamosa
Supreme Court
Martha M. Markham
Judyge Triechler
Yeas
Ferndell Coffees Favorite With Coffee Lovers
Ferndell Coffees rise as the favorite among consumers. Try a pack and be convinced. Available for sale at Jay the Grocer's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferndell
Jay the Grocer’s
Iowa lawmakers seek two cent rail fares for all riders
Senator Stirton and Representative Delano introduce bills in both legislative branches setting rail fare at two cents per mile for riders over 12 and one cent for ages 2 to 12. No passes for officials, stock shippers, or employees. excursions allowed to public. Fines of 500 to 1000 dollars and loss of office for officials taking discounts. A second bill earmarks 20 percent of city saloon revenue to fund free libraries where mucli law exists.
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Stirton
Delano
State of
Iowa
Two West Side Houses For Sale By J A Voorhees
Two good houses offered for sale on the West side. One house features all modern conveniences while the other lies within eight blocks of the depot. Wheat prices near dollar mark with potential continuation if Orient hostilities cease.
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J. A. Voorhees
Orient
Royalty Disappoints as Edward Ignores Bryan Visit
The Kansas City Journal notes King Edward did not reference Mr. Bryan’s visit in his parliamentary speech. The omission leaves observers puzzled about the political implications of the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Mr. Bryan
Kansas City Journal
Do You Enjoy What You Eat
An advertisement touts Kodol as a universal digestant that enables immediate enjoyment of any food and restores digestion. It claims complete digestion of all foods, plus tonic and reconstructive effects. Prepared by E. C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago Illinois.
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E. C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Ill
Hustler Wanted and Job Openings For Sale Ad
A hustler wanted with references and small capital or security bond. Send references to E. R. Stoota in Des Moines Iowa. A good residence lot between Farwell and Henderson homes for sale cheap via W. F. Rohns. Wanted girls and young women at the feather duster factory for steady work. inquire at the factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Stoota
Sixth Ave
Des Moines
Iowa
Farwell
Henderson
Callat
W. F. Rohns
Society Leader as Cure for Bratty Heir
A trust magnate laments his son lacks business sense while a merchant prince suggests a cure by elevating him to a society leadership role. The Philadelphia Inquirer frames the exchange as a witty but pointed piece on family and merit.
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Merchant Prince
Philadelphia Inquirer
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