Prairieburg Notes Travelers and Farewells
Prairieburg briefs dated October 23 and 30 report L B Minehart securing a Monticello post with family planning to join, a farewell party with gifts for Mrs Minehart, Regina Walsh resigning as primary teacher, and various local visits and small town happenings. distant references include land in Green Forest Arkansas, visits to Cedar Rapids, and church and school news.
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Prairieburg
L. BE. Minehart
Monticello
F. A. Kula
Joseph Howard
Green Forest
Arkansas
Lee Franklin
Mitchell
South Dakota
John Drexler
Melvin Barker
Ed Burlingham
Cedar Rapids
Frank Marshall
Central City
Wm. Hill
Miles Peet
Roberts
Buel
Coggan
Rose Chilmore
R. R
Minehart
M. EH
Regina Walsh
Crawfords
Q. A. DeLancey
Madge
Paul Sauser
J. Walmutt
Dubuque
Honore McLaughlin
Non-partisan judicial ballot urged in Castle Grove
Castle Grove urges voters to use the northeast corner non partisan judicial ballot featuring three candidates two to be elected Judges Deemer and Evans are current court members and praised for service Iowa’s highest tribunal. A farewell for Mr and Mrs Henry Lobben at their home and other local updates follow.
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Deemer and
Evans
Iowa
Henry Lobben
Monticello
C. A. Fairbanka
North Dakota
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Cunningham Home
F. Hogan
Leonard Howell
D. J. Hogan
Henry Lubben
E. J. Noble
Kansas City
Gillilan
John Nelson
Castle Grove
Joe Loetscher
Herman Haho
Fa Grover
Onslow notes and local goings on in late October
Pur Walters resigns as interurban conductor to farm near Amana. Standard Oil plans a new distribution station tank in Onslow. Miss Marie McMullen visits from Los Angeles. Teachers perform janitor duties to fund school. Postmaster Jeffries tours mail route with Carrier Overhall. Mrs. Sarah Woodyard in poor health. nurse Allie Feehan assists. Sheriff candidate Hogan canvasses. Elmer Cropp ill. Firemen's ball at Kineolla Hall November 10 with Hawkeye Orchestra. tickets $1. Local social at hotel tonight.
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Onslow
Walters
R. R. Miller
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Anamosa
Standard Oil
Marie McMullen
Los Angeles
California
Republican Meeting Promises Discussion by Two Campaigners
A Friday evening meeting at the opera house features Congressman James W. Good and Lt. Gov. candidate R. Moore as speakers. The event invites all attendees to hear campaign arguments in a dispassionate yet earnest tone amid closing days of the campaign.
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Opera House
James W. Good
R. Moore
Iowa
Funeral Attendees Reported for Leo Curley in Cedar Rapids
W J Drummond Miss Belle Drummond W J Walsh Miss Inez Fagan and B G Curley attended Leo Curley funeral in Cedar Rapids Tuesday. He died in railroad yards Saturday evening. Also news of Mrs Gilbert Macomber’s death at Hawarden after long illness.
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Cascade
W.J. Drummond
Belle Drummond
W. J. Walsh
Inez Fagan
B.G. Curley
Leo Curley
Cedar Rapids
Gilbert Macomber
Hawarden
Iowa
Columbia Opera House
Matias Grogan
Hureday
Omaha
Nebraska
Wim. Cropan
HK. Moore
Arthur Savies
Cedar Falls
Emily Rogers
Fayette
Henry
J. H. Cavanaugh
Gross
LaCreuse
Wisconsin
James Cavanaugh
Scotch Grove Community Notices November Activities
Communion services at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 11 AM with infant baptisms and new members welcomed. No evening service. Willing Workers met at W. B. Warner's home for an all day session. A Hallowe'en party occurred at Floyd Sinclair's home Tuesday night. Dame Kumor states a wedding is likely soon. Hallowe'en caused little property damage this year.
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Scotch Grove
Presbyterian Church
W. B. Warner
Hallowe’en
Floyd Sinclair
Dame Kumor
What The Judge Wants To Know Center Junction November 2
A quirky Center Junction column laments electric power chaos with humor. The judge questions why a substation crew worked on the Sabbath and residents mocked restrictions while various locals travel, attend sermons, and comment on groceries and trains.
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Center Junction
Monticello School Board approves bond payoff for 1911 series
In a special session October 31 1916 the Monticello Independent School District board authorized the treasurer to notify holders of bonds 1 2 3 and 4 from the May 1 1911 series that the district will pay and take up these bonds on November 1 1916.
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Board of Education
W. F. Robn
M. V. Kehoe
BE. &. Reed
L. W. Lovell
I’. M. Redmond
Independent
Monticello
Mary Locher
Book Supply Co
Macmillan Company
Town Telephone Co
Leroy Clark
Silver Burdett
Beacon
Ricklefa & McNeill
Coxsee
Local births and business changes in Dubuque and area
A daughter to Mr and Mrs James Ricketts of Dubuque was born last Sunday. Rev and Mrs Ensign returned from the Presbyterian Synod at Fort Dodge and visited Storm Lake relatives. Dean Bros sold their drug stock to W U Dockett of Lamont. A son named James Willians was born October 18 to the Zollers in Manhattan Kansas. Carl Laxson, Lenox College graduate, becomes cashier and director at State Bank of Earlville. New stock yards open next Monday with improved access and loading chutes. old yards to be removed. A road from LeClerc corner to the yards will be built for northern patrons.
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James Ricketts
Dubuque
Ensign
Presbyterian Synod
Fort Dodge
Storm Lake
Dean Bros
WU. D. Dockett
Lamont
H. F. Zoller
Manhattan
Kansas
James Willians
Carl Laxson
Lenox College
State Bank of Earlville
D. F. Laxson
Carl
LeClerc Corner
Brubler Fits Glasses After Eye Examination
Dr Brubler tests eyes and fits glasses confirming successful examination and eyewear adjustment.
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Brubler
Opulent Boarding House Meals Stir Daily Resentments
A sprawling boarding house serves lavish meals three times daily drawing praise for opulence yet leaves rooms scarce. Eggs and meats run high while the kitchen feats and table service spark chatter among guests and locals alike.
Hughes Wins Harvard Straw Ballot With Wilson Close Behind
Cambridge Mass Oct 13 Charles E Hughes wins Harvard students straw ballot 1142 votes to Wilson 635 Benson socialist 18 Hagley prohibitionist 10. Wilson won a similar ballot conducted years ago.
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Cambridge
Mass
Charles E. Hughes
Harvard
Wilson
Benson
Hagley
All Men Are Chicago News Reflection
The note cites David’s rash remark and suggests his campaign predictions were largely accurate after surveying a few forecasts. It frames the line as a quick impression later seen as insightful. The piece contrasts haste with perceived truth in public opinion.
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Chicago News
David
Do You Have Sour Stomach Advice From Chamberlains Tablets
A reader is advised to eat slowly and chew thoroughly if troubled with sour stomach and to take one Chamberlains Tablet after supper. The notice lists Kettlitz Kay as the seller.
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Chamberlain
Kettlitz& Kay
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