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Newspaper
Moulton Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
2
A garbled public notice mentions enforcement starting 1003 with a fine or levy. Mayor RALPA M. Davis questions activity around Doherty's while residents report Aloe bargains being carried off. The fragment hints at market control and enforcement actions amid local concerns.
A fragmentary notice mentions names including Oscar Trent Jlesaia Piat Lora Ogden C E Reeves Miss R O Harris Win Collins Henry Davis AL Brown and J Taby. It states they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office as prescriber by last a calling for any of the above advertise. OnAS Marshall P.M.
The article notes Joseph Xerxes Wright left Moulton for Des Moines last Saturday to take the foremanship of the Review a religious publication. Wright is described as an all round newspaper man and Taraune wishes him good fortune in the Capital City.
County Attorney elect Claude S Porter resigns the State Senatorship of Appsnoose and Davis counties to take office January first. Governor Cummins is not expected to call an immediate election to fill the vacancy. Representative Frank Payne may succeed Porter at the next election. Col A Moore 81 on the 16th, cheerful about future health and years ahead. Bloomfield Rep.
A string of holiday visits and homecomings fills the community this Christmas season. Professors, doctors, students, and families from Gar den City to Des Moines travel to visit relatives in Udell, Ottumwa, Kirksville, and Centerville. Notables include Prof Burt Nay, Dr Edwin Burchett, Miss Margarite Sellers, and many locals. One resident mourns a father’s death in Kansas as others share meals and festive gatherings.
Old neighbors of J. Penny visited Englewood Stock farm by moonlit sleigh rides last week. After oysters served under Mrs. F Richardson's directions, Carrom and mate provided rivals until departure. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. P Hamilton, L L Fox, Fay Richardson and wife, Mrs. Aden Richardson, H Fox and wife, and Wm Hayes and wife.
Mitchell remains very ill. Dick Johnson, the blind man, sawed a cord of wood for Dr. Hall this week. James Riley runs the telegraph office at Lolo Mo. Tom Stevens visited Centerville on Monday. A baby girl was born Dec 17 to John Walker and wife west of town with Dr Hart attending. The Childs shipped hogs to Ottumwa Tuesday. Mr Barnes and wife visited Bloomfield Tuesday evening. Alice and Luther Childs enjoy two weeks at home. Luther tends his father's summer wood. Mrs Joe Locker died Dec 23 at her home south of town after a long cancer illness. Interment in Pleasant Grove cemetery yesterday.
Mr. McGinnis and wife from Pulaski arrived Friday to begin trade here. Mrs. James Fry returned Thursday from Bloomfield where she visited her parents, George Garner and his wife. James Wilcox and wife of near Wesley Chapel were guests at the Wm Senteniry home. D W Burgher and wife of Bloomfield visited Mrs H J Southern. Miss Effie Moss of Des Moines to spend Christmas with her mother. Mr and Mrs Dutch Beard of Moulton called to the bedside of his father Wm Beard who is very low. Wm Bain traveled to Bloomfield on business Saturday. Gertie Wheeler teaching near Chequeat visits her mother. Robert Sham arrived Saturday from Keokuk where he has been attending school. Carl Bond of Bloomfield returned home Sunday from visit with his uncle. Miss Agata Fairmshike of Kellog returned home Saturday after visiting Miss Hattie Shoemaker. Mrs B Bond returned home Friday from Bloomfield relatives visit. Miss Grace Holstein of Moulton visited nearby place last week.
Mr and Mrs Jaret John spent Sunday with J K Lees Mrs Margrett Lees has been quite sick the past week A dance at Tom Sheltons Christmas night invites all There is a trip to Devil Lake North Dakota for a claim by Albert Stober and wife Mrs Albert Stober has stomach trouble The Hendersons Maud and Ollie received a surprise party Saturday night A note mentions a saying about telling pia or fre hotel options.
Mrs Polly Johna improves to sit up after illness. The Shelton dance drew a large crowd Wednesday night. Families of Henderson Lee Siler and Johns were guests and visitors, with several local calls by Art Bridal and J K Lees. Walter Grist reports strong business for the new agency as merchants note healthy holiday trade. I and St lines haul east from Hilltown and Coal City daily. J M Dallas’s child is ill, Dr Downing attends. J F Dallas Jr returns home from Quincy. Coal mine strike has ended.
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