Prairieburg News Briefs Highlight Local Events
May events include the M B church baccalaureate and graduation exercises with Rev C F Ensign speaking. Local residents such as Arthur Postlewaite, Mrs Anna Wenger, and families visit Cedar Rapids, Monticello, and Chicago. A train derailment near Freemont caused a long recovery, while a new drinking fountain appears on Main Street.
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Prairieburg
Burg
Freemont
M. B. Church
C. F. Ensign
Marion
Irwin Truesdell
Jessie Glass
Arthur Postlewaite
Cedar Rapids
Postlewaite
Anna Wenger
Switzerland
Chautauqua
Center Junction
Dwelle
Arthur Postlewait
Monticello
Stork
Elmo Whitney
Onslow Notes and Upcoming Commencement Events
Lyman Hall of Maquoketa visits his brother G B Hall and recovers from a serious fall. Rev P M Phillips will preach the baccalaureate at the Presbyterian church and Rev W B Van Buren will give the graduation address May 29. Electric company crews install poles and wiring while residents prepare for summer. Various locals travel, visit, or work, including Mrs W C Paul returning from Chicago and Jessie Smith heading to Ames for summer school.
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Lyman Hall
Maquoketa
G. B. Hall
Frank Hall
P. M. Phillips
M. E
Presbyterian Church
W. BE. van Buren
West Union
Electric Lighting Company
Chautauqua
Center Junction
W. C. Paul
Chicago
Vera
Evanston
Oliver Spooner
Highland Park
EH. W. Benbow
Wm. Neelans
North Main Street
Ed Bates
Madde Cole
Clinton
C. W. McMaster
Ella
Garside
Marion
Jessie Smith
Ames
Social Roundup at Sand Spring May Visitors
May 19 notes list residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs F Reuter and Mr and Mrs C Peterson at G Bohlken’s, J McVey and children at Vernon Slauson’s, L Cummings and H Moulton en route to Anamosa, and many others visiting Monticello Hopkinton Dubuque and Monticello weekend errands and a sick neighbor Dick Boblken.
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Hopkinton
Anamosa
Len Reichart
Loren
M. Breen
H. S. Pierce
Dorothy
Monticello
Will Murray
Mary
Dubuque
Freda Lang
Daisy Davis
Hagen
Dena
John
Will McDonough
Frank Nickel
Malven
Dick Boblken
R. J. Davis
Fred Matthiessen
Pierce
Castle Grove Healing After Bunion Removal
Mrs. A. M. Fairbanks underwent bunion removal at the sanitarium in Anamosa last week and is reported to be recovering well.
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Castle Grove
A. M. Fairbanks
Anamosa
Center Junction May 20 Graduates Hear Sermon
Rev. Phillips preached to graduates at Center Junction on Sunday evening. Names listed include Frances Ward Alexander Pangburn Paul Smith and Stuart Smith as class members. Commencement exercises Friday and alumni banquet Friday evening noted.
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Phillips
Clase
Frances Ward
Scott Alexander
Maynard Pangburn
Paul Smith
Suart Smith
Chautauqua
Center Junction
Misa Sizer
Miss Breed
Snipers Mentioned Across Mexico and United States
The Vera Cruz landing hosts a sniper scare as a misunderstood threat. The piece notes snipers hide in trees stairways and roofs in Mexico while in America they attend public events and social gatherings. It claims ordinances exist against firearms yet snipers rely on scandal innuendo falsehood and insinuations to spread doubt.
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Mexico
Vera Cruz Landing
America
We Took Panama Impression Grows We Must Pay
A Sioux Falls Argus Leader interpretation argues that the United States bears responsibility for costs tied to the Panama route aftermath. The piece suggests rising pressure for repayment or reparations as sentiment shifts.
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Sioux Falls
Panama
Memorial Exercises and Ice Cream Social at Scotch Grove
Memorial services at Scotch Grove Presbyterian church on May 30 at 1 PM with B A Grimwood of Oxford Junction delivering the address. Music by the band and glee club. Ice cream social May 22 at R W Brady's to raise funds for a new school bell. Twelve programs listed for June events.
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Scotch Groves
Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church
B.A. Grimwood
Oxford Junction
Glee Club
Center School
Chautauqua
Center Junction
Regrets of a Life of Science and Beauty
Dr. H U LeRoy laments leaving behind learned knowledge of nature and the joys of flowers, birdsong, childhood voices, stars at night, and cherished friends. The message reflects gratitude for discovery and the beauty of life.
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Dr. H. UO. LeRoy
Amber News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Notices
May 19 notices report Chautauqua events at Center Junction from June 11 to 16 with daily talent changes. Mrs Peter Robertson remains at Mercy Hospital after an operation Saturday. Amber Creamery paid 26 cents per pound for butter fat in late April. Local building activity increases this spring. Sam Lawrence and family visited Jim Gray’s in Cass. Ed Farragher left for Grayling Minnesota. Mr Miller moved here from Anamosa. Willing to pay top price for wool. For sale Hicks Rickles store offers a bed spread.
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Amber
Chautauqua
Center Junction
Peter Robertson
Mercy Hospital
Amber Creamery Company
Sam Lawrence
Cass
Jim Gray
Ed Farragher
Grayling
Minnesota
Miller
Anamosa
Mrs Nicholas Manternach Dead in Richland Township
Mrs Nicholas Manternach died at the family residence in Richland township James county shortly after midnight Tuesday following a brief illness. Born Katherine Knapp January 28 1858 she spent her life in Richland township and married Nicholas Manternach in February 1889. Surviving are children Henry Mary William Maggie Jacob and August sister Mrs John Zoller and brother Nicholas Knapp.
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Nicholas Manternach
Richland Township
James County
Manternach
Katherine Knapp
Michael Knapp
Time to Begin in Sioux City Journal Opener
John T. Hamilton is favored to start strong against McGinnis as Sioux City Journal previews an upcoming matchup. The article notes Hamilton's early-season form and confidence heading into the contest.
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Sioux City Journal
John T. Hamilton
McGinnis
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W. H.tourtellot
E. N. Stoffel
Hanssen
Elmer Johnson
W. A. Gage
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D. J. Hogan
Dogton
Henry Lubben
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J. A. Howie
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M. J. Cass
Saat
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Boston
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Hattie Hoag
Geo. Stuhler’s Sons Co
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