Wyoming Chautauqua Draws Wide Praise and Growth
The Wyoming chautauqua drew large crowds and high satisfaction its success surpassed expectations with advance ticket sales reaching nearly 7765, far above the initial 600 goal. Local promoters plan further canvassing and a next year contract is already signed while other town events and visits fill the week.
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Wyoming
Will Thomas
Idaho
Bert Thomas
California
Charles Thomas
Waterloo
Eliza Thomas
James Maple
Thomas
Presbyterian Church
Fred Conmey
Conmey
Heffner
Mary Smith
Oak Park
Jackel
Stela Merz
Chicago
H. W. Kettleson
M. M. Garrison
Aberdeen
South Dakota
W. S. Garrison
W. J. Brainard
Monticello
TH. J. Wilcox
Ralph
la Porte City
Grace Loudermileh Gay
Davenport
C. C. Overley
P. S. Jansen
R. M. Co
L. Barber
Chautauqua
HW. A. Grimwood
Oxford Junction
H.C. DeWitt
Cedar Rapids
Ludah Cohoon
Cedar Falls
Lulu Bender
Olin
Onslow News and Local Happenings July Update
July notes from Onslow report multiple deaths and family visits. George French recovering in Anamosa sanitarium after removing a long lodged iron from his foot. Funeral for Mrs. Overholt’s wife and services at the Wyoming cemetery. Attendees travel to Libbie Abbey Dorsey’s funeral in Anamosa. Local farming, road work, and family movements further fill the community update.
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RE. W. Benbow
Sarah Woodyard
John
Ella McMaster
Anamosa
Libbie Abbey Dorsey
L. Gilbert
Earlville
Illinois
Johnston Brothers
Alice Overley Malicoat
Bixby
South Dakota
Roy
Perry Scroggie
Lane
Austin Byerly
J. A. Paul
Beldon Dennison
Wisconsin State University
Thomas
Car Crash Injures Three Near Castle Grove
An early Wednesday morning wreck on the road between the Cramer and M Haley homes left three people seriously hurt. James L Manuel and his Britt family suffered injuries including a broken wrist and arm fractures. Edith Manuel was uninjured. The group, returning from Canter Junction, was aided by Dr Redmond and continued home before noon.
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Cramer
M. Haley
James L. Manuel
Britt
Canter Junction
Cramer Place
Edith Manuel
Haley
Redmond
John McDonald
Art McDonald
Dr. Redmond
Ben Harms
Will E[iller
S. M. Hosford
Monticello
Anna
Minnie Wenger
Marshalltown
Charles Jones
J. L. Siebels
G. Gerdes
Fred
Peter Lande
Greenfield
Henry Burrack
Charles City
McLaughlin Bros
Prairieburg social notes and local visits July edition
Prairieburg residents report visits to Monticello Scotch Grove and Onslow. Families plan ahead for camping near the Wapsie. Crops look good. News covers guests from New York Chicago Marion Canton Sioux City and Monticello along with local gatherings and illnesses.
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Prairieburg
Wim. Walker
John Wiben
Henry Biden
Mary Fakers
Monticello
Scotch Grove
Onslow
L. A. Schoonover
Harry Schoonover
Angie Peet
New York
Niagara Falls
James Smith
Louis Gehringer
Jussi
Coggon
Walker and Richards
Knapp
Thurm
Mel Peet
Wapsie
Alelen Fish
Chicago
Grandpa
Grandma Schoonover
Glenn Eades
Tron Hills
Burg
Charles Lamont
Titus
Marion
John Schmidt Jr
Biden
Beebe
Robins
Elmo Whitney
L. A
Rh. D. Crouch
Central City
Bert Hardin
Canton
Jdn Wilson
Sioux City
John Sibel
Clara Fehr
Martello
C. &. Bland
Verne Ilardin
Lester Brink
Local families visit Monticello for chautauqua event
Center Junction residents including Mr and Mrs J F Livingstone and Myrtle plus others spent Sunday with Will Leech and attended the Monticello chautauqua. Mrs Guy McDonald underwent surgery at St Luke s Cedar Rapids and is recovering well. C W Frey resigns as C M St P Ry foreman. H B Cummings of Springville to succeed. Youn People's society to meet at John McNeilly s next Tuesday evening August 5. Amelia Wier spent Sunday with.
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Monticello
Edwin Barker
Francis Scofield
Ed Klineck
George Killinger
Luella McDonald
Florence Sanderson
Canton
M. G. Alsever
Frank Serbousek
Mabel Perryman
Marion
Florence Livingstone
Will Bucher
Trarley
Center Junction
J. F. Livingstone
Myrtle
Frank Livingstone
John McNeilly
Jim
Margarite
John Alexander
Will Leech
Guy McDonald
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
C. W. Frey
C. M
St. P. Ry
H. B. Cummings
Springville
Youn People’s Society
Amelia Wier
Board of Education retains bids for gymnasium build in 1913 session
July 29 1913 special meeting minutes list members Dr I M Redmond OC D Chase W F Robn Dr A M Maurice L W Lovell. Bills approved for Contingent Fund labor totals and text book sales and on hand stocks. Modified gym bids from S P Neilly Co L Van Meter J H Henzinger tabled. Real estate transfers include Remley to Soper Farrell O Rourke to Niles and others with prices.
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Board of Education
I. M. Redmond
OC. D. Chase
W. F. Robn
A. M. Maurice
L. W. Lovell
W B Sloan
Frank Starry
Phil Rhatigan
Jos Locher
S. P. Neilly
Co. L. van Meter
The Quiet Man Does Things
A short note from W. F. Bingham argues that quiet, steady men accomplish more than fussing hustlers who seek attention. He urges all debts to be settled promptly and directly, praising purposeful action over show.
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