Local News Highlights: Weddings and Travel Notices
A marriage license was issued Saturday night to Frank Lammell and Adelphie Barr. Various residents journeyed by Milwaukee Rock Island and Helen Blair lines to visit relatives in Iowa and Illinois, including E. W. Hamburger, K. Michels, Anna Martz, C. Hetzel, Rev. A. L. Tilgner, Bessie Black, Schwab, Mrs. Wm Anson, Shearer, Basley, Wm. Fisher, and Mrs. Geo Bodman, with multiple short trips for visiting friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lammell
Adelphie Barr
Wm. Anson
Rock Island
Helen Blair
Geo. Bodman
Preston
Real Estate Transfers in West Liberty
Deeds filed with the county recorder show Clyde Wells transferring lot 9, block 16, Oak Park Addition to Harry C. Luse for 50 dollars. Lydia C. Wells and Eli Wells transfer part of lot 10, block 6, to Harry C. Luse for 400 dollars with a described boundary starting at the northeast corner and running 2114 feet south, 55 feet west, 2114 feet north, and 55 feet east.
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County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
Clyde Wells
Harry C. Luse
Oak Park
West Liberty
Lydia C. Wells
Eli Wells
Runnin
Labor Day Events At Fair Grounds Fire Dept Exhibits
Labor Assembly outlines Labor Day plans for September 3 at the fair grounds. Fire department features include a 60 foot ladder climb, hose and hook and ladder races with cash prizes, band music, and a full schedule of stable rules for competitors from city fire companies.
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Front Street
Fair Grounds
Fire Department
Bids Sought for Coal by Public Library Board
The Board of Trustees of the P. M. Musser Public Library invites bids until noon Tuesday August 21 for 60 or 75 tons of wok third-vein La Salle coal or coal of equal quality. Bids due to the secretary at the specified time. Right to reject any or all bids reserved by W L Lane secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Musser Public Library
la Salle
W. L. Lane
Birthday salute to S. R. Chase in Moscow Iowa
The 97th birthday celebration for S. R. Chase was held at son C. E. Chase’s home in Moscow Iowa. He, a former Mexican War colonel and survivor of the Famous Thirty-Seventh Iowa Greybeards, enjoyed war stories and lively cheer. Attending couples included Ev Brandenberg, H D Warfield, George Bagley, Howard White, George Snyder, and Charles Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Chase
C. E. Chase
Moscow
Iowa
R. Chase
Ev. Brandenberg
H. D. Warfield
George Bagley
City
Howard White
Drury, Il
George Snyder
Cedar County
Charles Henderson
Gentleman From Letts Married Surprises Muscatine Friends
A communication from Mrs. J. E. Favey in Xenia Ohio reports the wedding of George Townsley formerly of Letts to Miss Mary Wright of Xenia. The ceremony occurred August 1 at Windsor Ontario in the Church of England with relatives present. The couple planned a Lakes tour and would reside in Xenia after September 15. Townsley, a prominent local farmer, has long resided near Letts and will be warmly welcomed in Xenia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Favey
Xenia
Ohio
George Townsley
Letts
Geo. Townsley
Windsor
Canada
Mary Wright
Townsley
Dorcas Society Plans Geneva Island Outing
The Dorcas society held a special called meeting at Mrs. Lillie Fisher's home Saturday evening to arrange a day trip to Geneva Island for August 22. They accepted an invitation to spend the day at the Butz cottage and will depart on the Mignon steam launch at 9 AM with lunch to be served. All members are urged to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Lillie Fisher
Geneva Island
Butz Cottage
Pleasant Function Marks Miller Birthday Celebration
Mr and Mrs C C Miller of 324 Green street hosted a pleasant surprise yesterday afternoon with music and a guest brought lunch. The event honored the hostess on her sixty sixth birthday with many useful and costly presents and a large group of friends attended the gathering.
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C. C. Miller
Green Street
Mrs Cheno weth Hosts Ladies Aid Society Event
On Friday August 24 Mrs Cheno weth assisted by Mrs Kendig Mrs Peasley and Mrs Williamson will entertain the Ladies Aid society members of the First Methodist Episcopal church at her Mulberry street home.
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Chenoweth
J. H. Kendig
L. A. Peasley
Williamson
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Mulberry Street
Epworth League Picnic Night Planned by First Methodist
Members of the Epworth League of the First Methodist Episcopal Church plan a picnic at the slough tomorrow evening. They will meet at the switch and ride the 6 o clock car. The girls will furnish the lunch for a pleasant outing.
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Epworth League
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Slough
Young People's Society Meets Tonight at Park
The United Brethren church group holds a regular monthly meeting at Citizens railway park this evening with supper served around 6 59. Members are urged to attend.
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Young People’s Society of the United Brethren Church
Citizens Railway Park
Ladies' Aid Plans Day at Asthalter Cottage
Members of the Ladies' Aid Society of the First Methodist Church have been invited to spend the day at the Asthalter cottage on Geneva. The event seeks fellowship and community participation among church members.
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Asthalter Cottage
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
First Methodist Church
Geneva
Island Thursday Outing For Church Ladies
The invitation extends to all ladies of the church and the aid for an all day outing. The party departs by the 9 o'clock launch and will take lunch provisions to last through the day.
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Island
Social at Adam Wigim's Saturday Draws Large City Crowd
A large turnout from the city attended Adam Wigim's Saturday evening social, reporting the affair a great success with a big crowd and widespread good cheer throughout the event.
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Adam Wigim
Kewanee Couple Wed In Court House Ceremony
Frank Lanner and Adelphie Barr of Kewanee Illinois obtained a license to wed at the county clerk’s office Saturday evening about nine o’clock. Justice F W Eversmeyer performed the ceremony in the courthouse building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lanner
Adelphie Barr
Kewanee, Ill
Court House
F. W. Eversmeyer
Columbus Junction Social Roundup Sees Local Travels and Fair Dates
R W Eager and daughter leave for Mason City while others head to Minneapolis Letts and Conesville visits dot the week. Notables include Nellie Williams to Wisconsin and Wm Link selling horses. Old Clifton picnic set for Aug 24 at Chautauqua grounds. fair dates Sept 4 to 7 loom as town activity continues.
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Columbus Junction
R. W. Eager
F. A. Haight
Mason City
Eager
Washington State
Joseph Jones
Minneapolis
Homer Stephen
Kenota
Corinne Hall
Letts
Conesville
N. T. Hendrix
Clinton
Belle Plaine
Nellie Williams
H. L. St. Clair
Trego
Wisconsin
Frank Jewett
Mt. Pleasant
A. Schmoker
Will J. Reaney
Muscatine
Ainsworth
Washington County
Fred Fish
Little Son
Chicago
Mediapolis
Evan Fish
Paul Armbright
Wapello
W. S. Adamson
Iowa City
Miss Fern Alexander
Musecatine
S. S. Orris
Nancy Jennings
Columbus City
D. W. McAvoy
G. L. van Arken
W. Hagan
Ollie Armbright
Burlington
J. Fred Huff
Alberta Walker
Pitisburg
Darius King
George Bopes
Santiago
California
Beach and Jarboe accompany trip to Fruitland
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Beach Sr and Mrs. W S Jarboe rode No 3 this morning to Fruitland where they will spend the day visiting.
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Mrs. C. Hetzel
Keota
Rock Island
Ben Beach, Sr
W.S. Jarboe
Fruitland
Grand Island Beats Stars In Eight to Five Rally
A late fifth inning rally by Grand Island scored six runs to overcome the Stars 8 to 5 at Grand Island. Davenporters earlier trailed after Muscatine’s five-run burst but answered with five hits including two doubles to reclaim the lead.
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Grand Island
All Stars
Davis
Navin
Borgstedt
Stars
Hendrickson
Davenport
Schwab
Priester
Hindrickson
Cooke
West Liberty Woman In Serious Condition After Operation
Mrs Wm Bodman of West Liberty is in serious condition following a recent operation. Her sisters Mrs Do Smelter Mrs F Timm and Miss Dora Rothe, residing here, hurried to West Liberty by afternoon train to be at her bedside.
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Wm. Bodman
West Liberty
Do. Smelter
F. Timm
Dora Rothe
Veterans Headed to Minneapolis for G A R Encampment
Twenty five old soldiers boarded the Wilton train Saturday evening bound for Minneapolis Minnesota to attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment gathering slated there.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Wilton
Hawley Leaves For Wilton Visit In Morning
G. R. Hawley departed this morning for Wilton to spend a brief period visiting.
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G. R. Hawley
Wilton
Potatoes Grown Without Potatine Show Rapid Growth
Local resident John Van Zyl reports vineless potatoes growing remarkably fast in sawdust setups. Samples reached as large as a hen's egg after about 90 days, with claims the method works without added chemicals. Observers note ongoing progress and interest from the community.
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John van Zyl
Newel
Avenue
van Zy
Journal
Chicago Visitor Arrives To See Local Family
Miss Florence Neyens of Chicago arrived on No. 29 this afternoon to visit her parents Mr and Mrs N Nyens in this city.
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Florence Neyens
Chicago
Mrs. N. Nyens
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