Wyoming Correspondence Notes Farm Purchases and Local Happenings
In CORRESPONDENCE Wyoming on May 4, Wm Preston bought the Fred Schmidt farm 6 miles northeast of town for 12000, and Mrs Schmidt bought the Ireland place for 1200. The issue mentions Kodak photographers, storm aftermath, assessor figures, a Fishwild & Son trade for J M Green grocery stock, residents returning from California, a fall injuring Mrs FE Green, rains boosting crops, and various local residents visiting or moving houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Wm. Preston
Monmouth
Jones County
Fred Schmidt
Here
Preston
Kodak
Fishwild & Son
J. M. Green
Green
W. S. Chamberlain
J. K. Pixley
Mary Smith
California
FE. E. Green
John Schmidt
Cass
Harriet Ward
Frank Allen
J. W. Waite
Morley
Robert
Fire destroys machine house on O F Hosford farm
Lightning struck the Hosford farm machine house at Castle Grove last Sunday noon, destroying haying machinery and a new binder. Loss runs about $1,000 with $150 insurer on the building and $200 on machinery. neighbors aided in preventing further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
O. F. Hosford
Rev. H. Naether
Lutheran Church
Hopkinton
Lenox College
Lord
W. D. McLaughlin
Grace Noble
Cedar Rapids
Graham
Anamosa
Sanay
Kate Maurice
Bronson
Anti-Saloon League
A. W. Cramer
H. A. Deischer
Monticello
Alice Deische
Onslow Briefs Highlight Suffrage Vote and Local Notices
In Onslow on May 5 readers note 14 women exercised suffrage on the water bond issue, likely voting for water use. The column laments schoolroom flags, mentions visiting Iowa City and Springville guests, and records Dr Rawson’s appendectomy patient Morgan Miller. Clarence Orr loses part of a finger in a gasoline incident. Archie McMaster opens a bachelor hall in a new house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow
Anamosa
Dolsting
Babcock
Iowa City
Foust
Springville
Ellen Overley
Overley
Rawson
Morgan Miller
Maquoketa
Clarence Orr
Archie McMaster
Mother's Day program planned by Presbyterian church
CENTER JUNCTION May 5 a Mother's Day program is set for Sunday May 9 at 10 am at the Presbyterian church with an invitation extended to all. In local news baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs Hal Smith with mother and daughter at Anamosa sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Hal Smith
Albert Welch
Mac Sinkey
McDonald House
Ruth Phillips
Frank McNeilly
M. E. Dodge
Ethel
Nebraska
The
Missionary Society
Wm. Stingley
Edwards
Toronto
Bethurum
Tuesay
Ethel Rice
Scotch Grove
Bael
Leo Courtney
Manchester
Mr. Walton
Anamosa
J. H. Courtney
Claude
Prairieburg Social Notes Highlight Funeral and Visits
Ezra Barker of Mankato and others attended Mrs Barker's funeral and stayed at the Barker home. Murray Haffley hires as Prairieburg Lumber Co manager and his household goods moved to the DeLancey house. Mr Bronson of Cedar Rapids spoke at the Presbyterian church as rain kept attendees away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairieburg
Ezra Barker
Mankato
Minnesota
C. Scott
C. Renshaw
Gehringer
W. R. Weat
Leon
Iowa
Dr. Wilkinson
Miss Strite
Mount Vernon
F. Richards
Fred Bebes
Robins
Burg
Clean-up drives spread across Hopkinton this spring
Towns schedule cleanup efforts with daily volunteer work in Hopkinton while residents prep for seasonal projects. Obituary notes Thomas Cashman of Ryan died April 15. born September 3, 1834 in County Kerry Ireland, immigrated 1851 to Cascade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Thomas Cashman
Ryan
County Kerry
Ireland
Cascade
F. G. Williamson
Jess Boots
Wadena
Minnesota
Boots
Percy Nickless
Lenox
England
Percy
KE. F. Main
F. B. Tibbitts
C. H. Ricketts
Ricketts
Main
Uncle Sam
Tibbitts
County Supply Contract Prices For 1915 Cement Steel Lumber
Highway Bulletin lists Harrison Mahaska and Black Hawk county contracts with cement between 1.15 and 1.64 per barrel and steel between 1.63 and 1.79. Union Boone and other prices vary by material with oak and fir lumber noted, plus piling lengths. A benchmark price guide estimates concrete 1.20 per barrel reinforcing steel 1.60 to 1.70 and structural steel 2.50 to 2.60 with lumber near 30 per thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Bulletin
Harrison County
Mahaska County
Black Hawk County
Union County
Boone County
Jail Escape Disturbs Anamosa County Work Crew
W E Ratcliffe escaped from custody while serving a term for assault near Anamosa as prisoners labored on a county job south of town. The incident follows a recent county payroll raise for Superintendent T M Clevenger. Also noted are changes in church activity and a cattle tuberculosis incident in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Ratcliffe
Anamosa
North Ford Street
Ladies’ Catholic Aild
T. M. Clevenger
Henry Grait and Son
Jackson Township
Sinclair Yards
Cedar Rapids
Sunday School Convention to Meet in Monticello
The Jones county Sunday schools hold their annual convention May 10 and 11 at the Presbyterian church Monticello. Des Moines organizer W H Rockefeller will speak Monday evening and again Tuesday, with sessions starting at 9:00 a m and 1:15 p m. Delegates are urged to attend and bring ideas for improving Sunday school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Monticello
State Association
W.H. Rockefeller
Des Moines
Presbyterian Church
Rockefeller
Kingdom of God
Piano and Song Recital by Miss McCuskey and Mrs Williamson
Recital at the opera house Friday evening May 1 starring Miss Harriet L McCuskey on piano and Mrs Mary E Williamson voice. Program includes student pieces and selections by Schubert Chopin Reichardt Sinding Tosti and Koelling with works by Denza Haydn and Dorn among others performed by Lucile Schweitzer Lavetta Perrine Mildred Pierce and more. Admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet L. McCuskey
Mary E. Williamson
Opera House
van Gael Anna Eden
Ola Pierce
Little Bird
Erb Grant Peet
Flower Fairies
Erb
Stuart Lang
Ted Hanawalt
Sartorio
Eleanor, Ruth and
Ruby Montgomery
Hewitt Lucile Schweitzer
Maxim
Dorothy Montgomery
Dorothy Allen
Panch and
Judy
Florence Noble
Helen Kehoe
Dare Devil Dick the Diver
Beal Perrine
Russell Patrick
Denza Samaria Perrine
Hilenberg
Selma Prahm
Schubert
Chopin
Cnet
Spaulding
Carolyn Stahler
Minuette Giojoso
Lucile
Saraphine Schweitzer
Elfriede Cartano
Anna Eden
Mountain Voice
Wridhtson
Elwood Brazelton
Humoreske
Barbour Lavetta Perrine
Bell Tones
Mildred Pierce
Wildermere
Swallows
Merch
Orville Peet
Margaret Wismeir
Sinding
Nell Davis
Hark
Williamson
Sailors
Koelling
Lucile Chase
Lavetta Perrine
Olive Cartano
Topeka Capita s Axioms of Public Morals and Fame
A set of quips on mind, dress, bachelorhood and female notoriety, each satirically commenting on social mores. The piece opens with a rich grandfather accused of unsound mind and ends noting pawned pride as a political train metaphor.
SONSATIONAL PROTESTS AGAINST WHISKEY CURSE
Fremont Tribune notes a moral fervor sweeping humanity to rid itself of whisky, likening the moment to Pentecost and declaring a universal resolve to end liquor’s curse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Tribune
Ottumwa Man Reports Quick Relief From Stomach Ailment
Ottumwa Iowa resident Thomas H Lewis at 1102 West Second Street reports rapid relief after using Mayrs Wonderful Remedy. He says the first dose made him feel better than in years and would recommend the remedy to others. The ad promises permanent results for stomach liver and intestinal issues and urges a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Lewis
West Second Street
Ottumwa
Mayr
Mr. Lewis
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements
An 19th century style advertisement offers a $100 reward for catarrh cures unresolved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes a testimonial from TF J Cheney’s associates, mentions the National Bank of Commerce of Toledo, and promotes Hall's remedies with pricing and availability from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. J
Cheney & CO
Toledo
TF. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alva Millsap
John Dennison
J.B. Lyons
O. W. McMaster
Ed Franks
N. B. Noyes
George Hall
Kennedy
Center Junction
Hopkinton Leader News
Doutrick’s
Heins
Topeka
Buck Kilby
Sonsational
T. H. Lewis
A. M. Maurice
D. S
Lovell
Fred Puleston
Eilers & Bolton
Mother
Lowe Brothers
Kettlitz & Kay
Sam Reade
Central Lumber & Coal Co
Home of
G. P. Rockstad
Mer
J. E. Bateman
Ladies’ Union
Buster Brown
Burson
Kayser
Phoenix
Doutrick Dry Goods Co
Alvino
Electioneer
Wilkes
Jones County Fair Grounds
Hiiland Ward
George Stuhler’s Sons
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