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Newspaper

Moulton Weekly Tribune

Location

Moulton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1925

Page

5

Wabash Sets Sugar Beet Workers Transport Record

The Wabash railway shatters a record by moving seven cars of sugar beet workers from Moberly to Albia in 3 hours 33 minutes, 30 minutes faster than before. Train left Moberly at 6 50 and reached Albia by 10 23 with a 3 minute engine change at Moulton. Train master Newcomer supervised the run. The service targets Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota with two new passenger tracks being laid, Albia to Louita and Tracy. No. 20 timetable changed to depart Moberly at 6 45, 15 minutes earlier between Moulton and Moberly.

Moberly Albia Moulton Newcomer Iowa Minnesota Wabash Louita Tracy

Udell And Moulton Visitors In Beulah Vicinity

Leonard Stuckey and wife traded in Udell on Wednesday afternoon. Clarence Gregory of Watkins called in the area the same day. Duncan Burgher did business in Moulton Thursday afternoon. Lassy Bennett and son Calvin traded in Udell Thursday. Farm Bureau meeting at Center schoolhouse drew local residents Thursday evening. Jim Cunningham visited in Moulton Friday. Clyde Lock and wife moved to the John Taylor farm to work for D. A. Burgher. Mrs. Clayton Joiner and children visited at Tom Joiner’s home Friday. Leonard Stuckey, wife, and Evard McDonald traded in Udell Saturday evening. Leo Salladay and son visited Frank McFall Sunday. Band concert in Moulton Saturday evening. Tom Joiner and family visited Alva Cridlebaugh near Hiattville Sunday.

Leonard Stuckey Udell Watkins Clarence Gregory Duncan Burgher Moulton Lassy Bennett Calvin Farm Bureau Center School House Jim Cunningham Clyde Lock Unionville John Taylor Thursady Lock D. A. Burgher Clayton Joiner Tom Joiner Evard McDonald Leo Salladay Frank McFall Alva Cridlebaugh Hiattsville

Frost Hits Clarence Withrow Field Replanting Likely

Reports say a 40 acre corn field owned by Clarence Withrow suffered severe damage from a snap frost Sunday night. Withrow says only cultivation is needed for the standing crop and expects little replanting despite some frost damage.

Clarence Withrow Withrow

P A Hornstein Dead In Blakesburg Home

P A Hornstein longtime Moulton resident died at his home near Blakesburg Friday evening after years of poor health. Masonic and I O O F lodge members attended the funeral. The family has the community’s sympathy.

P. A. Hornstein Moulton Blakesburg Mr. Hornstein Masonic

Cenol Bed Bug Destroyer at Cenol Agency

Cenol Bed Bug Destroyer never fails. Leaves no telltale odor. Buy it at W F Berry Co Cenol Agency.

W. F. Berry Co Cenol Agency

Obituary of Miss Anna Elisa Wiseman

Miss Anna Elisa Wiseman daughter of Jacob and Sarah Ann Wiseman was born in Estell County Kentucky December 7 1842 and died in Moulton Iowa May 24 1925 aged 82 years 5 months and 17 days She came to Iowa with her parents as a child living in Bloomfield and Moulton She joined the Methodist Episcopal church about fifteen and lived a faithful Christian life She leaves three brothers James D Wiseman Fort Dodge Thomas J Davis County Henry B Wiseman California two sisters Emma J Wiseman and Mrs Louisa Waggoner Moulton One sister Mrs Sarah E Begley preceded her in death in 1873 Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church May 25 1925 Interment Bethel cemetery in Davis County Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death.

Anna Elisa Wiseman Jacob Sarah Ann Wiseman Estell County Kentucky Moulton Iowa Miss Wiseman Bloomfield Methodist Episcopal Church James D. Wiseman Ft. Dodge Thomas J Davis County Henry B California Emma J. Wiseman Louisa Waggoner Sarah E. Begley Walter A. Smith Methodist ‘Church Bethel Cemetery Clive Ware Iowa City Dale Russell Robert Des Moines Mildred Hill Bussey Leo Hill John Powell, Jr Coach Siler O'Hara Nettie Voss Audubon D.’s of K Romaine Stansberry Helen Gordon Vin Cinnes Ind Ida Waters Johnson Neela Darnell L. F. Morriar Ben Voss Hot Springs Ark James West Mary Queen City W. R. Gee Brunswick Harry Dukes Dorothea Dukes Unionville Stella Coons Forrest Harrison T. C. Coulter Allerton Marie Fawcett Mt. Vernon Leona Bolton Lancaster Helen Garrett Vivien Oneal Waucoma Wyoming Margaret Ruth Anna Mary ‘Madaline Pitts Hattie Barnhart Otto Barnhart Sleicaseahy Edna Powell Ireton Ellis Centerville Wm. Spurgeon John Deleventhal Laura May Hill Lussy Butler Bird Bird Wm. Wiseman J. L. Owens Anna Wiseman Ted Berry Marguerite Berry R. R. Eby Marshalltown Bessie Bowie Watsonville Cali M. 8S Edwards Dick Eby Florence Miller Clark John Clark Geraldine Morrow Geraldine The Tribune Jessie Gray Tennessee Gray Maude Ballenger Ft. Madison Nes Moines Wm. Willett Bessie Goodwin Oskaloosa Lucia Nupson Preston Minn Mary Mae Johnson Quincy Ray Ware Mabel Kimmel Eva Singley Fannie Kimes Loui Holbert Hazel Brock Lillian Cole Ida Mace Elizabeth Roberts Louisville

Riggle Wiggles and Local Caller Notes Echo Cincinnati Visitors

Lesley Fox and wife Lyman Fox and wife and Thomas Ross and family of Cincinnati were callers in this vicinity Sunday. Glen Davison is working for Lloyd Davis. Leo Mote is working for Fred Moore. W. T. Hays has buildings painted. Lem Young is doing the work, Jack Frost did his work Sunday night in this part, damaging unprotected gardens. Harry Freeborn and Dean McCullough were callers at Claud Foxs Thursday. Lloyd Sneed was a Moulton caller Monday. Clarence Ragen is working on the Spurgeon place cutting brush along the fence rows.

Lesley Fox Lyman Fox Thomas Ross Cincinnati Glen Davison Lloyd Davis Leo Mote Fred Moore W. T. Hays Lem Young Jack Frost Harry Freeborn Dean McCullough Claud Claud Foxs’, ‘Thursday. Lloyd Sneed Clarence Ragen Spurgeon

Notice Rebekahs Called Meeting This Friday May 29

A called meeting of the Rebekah lodge is announced for Friday night May 29. All members are urged to attend as there is work to be done. Noble Grand.

Rebekahs Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand

Marysville visitor recalls old Moulton days

Mrs Nettie Feuquay and her granddaughter Emma Smith of Marysville Missouri visited Moulton on Wednesday. Feuquay last visited about fifty years ago when the Smith family lived in Moulton. The note recalls the Smiths once comprised the town’s entire population.

Nettie Feuquay Emma Smith Marysville

Military Funeral for Forrest Harrison in Unionville

Forrest Harrison died Monday night at his parents’ home in Unionville Iowa after health problems linked to World War service. A former rural carrier, 32, he had recently sought treatment at Ft Lyons Kansas but returned home. He was cousin to Mrs Stella Coons. Funeral services were held at the Harrison home with aid from Legion posts from Moulton Centerville and Moravia for the military burial.

Forrest Harrison C. D. Harrison Unionville Iowa Ft. Lyons Kans Stella Coons Harrison Moulton Centerville Moravia Unionville Legionaires

Something different Turn to Kitchen Cabinet

Nellie Maxwell hosts the Kitchen Cabinet section in The Tribune offering seasonal healthful dishes for spring and summer. The advice aims to please the entire family with varied preparations and ideas for delicious, easily prepared meals.

Nellie Maxwell the Tribune

Memorial Day choir practice at Methodist church

The American Legion Music Committee calls all city choir members to a 7:30 pm practice at the Methodist church for Memorial Day services. The Legion seeks broad community cooperation to honor Memorial and Decoration Day and invites every choir member to join.

Methodist Church American Legion

Thieves Strike Badger Farm in County Wide Thefts

The county reports a surge of thefts including Clarence Badger near the Ernest Patterson farm. His gar n ge was pried and casings stolen from the car with items under the back seat taken. Eighteen hens had already vanished from the Badger place amid rising alarm.

Washington Township Clarence Badger Ernest Patterson

Local Social Notes Highlight Movements Around Moulton

Local residents and visitors filled the week with travel and visits to Des Moines Audubon and Unionville. Named individuals include Miss Elizabeth Roberts resigning as Moulton High teacher to teach math at Albia High School next year.

Memorial and Decoration Day Services Held Sunday

Memorial and Decoration Day observances are planned with veterans invited to participate. Civil War, Spanish American War, and American Legion members assemble at Legion hall at 10 30 AM, march to M E church at 11 AM, with music and a memorial address by Rev Nicol. Afternoon program at Oakland Cemetery includes assembly at 1 30 PM, services at 2 PM with invocation, band music, readings, an address by Rev E J Shook, national anthem, firing squad salute, taps, and grave decoration.

Legion Hall M. E. Church Union Choir Nicol L. E. Johnson E. J. Shook Centerville

Banquet Well Attended by Alumni at Grand Central Hotel

The Alumni Banquet drew a large crowd last Thursday at eight o'clock in the Grand Central Hotel. Presbyterian ladies served a three course dinner with red and white decor and carnations. George Bowie welcomed. Pauline Johnson replied. Mrs Powers and Lucia Nupson sang duets. L E Johnson gave a talk. Officers elected: Harry Black president. Jennie Bowie vice president. Orela Bransteter treasurer. The event closed with a dance at Guile's Hall featuring the Moulton orchestra.

Grand Central Hotel The Presbyterian Church George Bowie Pauline Johnson Wm. Powers Lucia Nupson

Had Narrow Escape In Auto Encounter

Pauline Bogle daughter of Geo Bogle narrowly escaped being crushed under Roy Beggs automobile Monday evening. She stepped from a car and faced the street as Beggs approached. He turned sharply and drove up the curb, knocking her down but leaving her uninjured. A front fender was broken by the impact.

Pauline Bogle Geo. Bogle Roy Beggs Miss Bogle Mr. Beggs

Grade Program A Success At Colonial Theater

The eighth grade program at the Colonial theater drew a large crowd in Moulton. Spectators praised the show as one of the best of its kind with crepe paper costumes and evident hard work by teachers and pupils. The eighth grade commencement followed the program.

Colonial Theater

Resolutions of sympathy for Ellen Luman obituary

Welcome Rebekah Lodge No 91 I QO 0 F adopts resolutions honoring Ellen Luman who died May 20 1925. The lodge expresses sympathy to her family drapes its charter for thirty days sends copies to the bereaved and home paper and records the resolution. Committee: Mrs Emma Lowery Mary McCreary Jessie Cola.

Welcome Rebekah Lodge No I. QO Ellen Luman Welcome Lodge Emma Lowery Mary McCreary Jessie Cola

Fraternal Lodge Mourns Sister Delilah Brosser

Almighty God took our beloved sister Delilah Brosser from our lodge. We express deep sorrow, extend sympathy to the bereaved family, and resolve to mourn her loss. A copy of these resolutions will be sent to the family and published in the Moulton Tribune, with our charter draped in mourning for thirty days.

Delilah Brosser Moulton Tribune Eee Mary McCreary

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