Social visits and local notices from Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction Ia Dec 15 Muscatine visitors Wednesday were Mrs Wm Knott Mr and Mrs Ed Knott Mrs H H Wilson Mrs G A Salmon Mrs T O Neal Mrs J J Stapp Miss Mona Stapp and Miss Lola Endsley Mrs T Carlysle went to Davenport Wednesday for a short visit with relatives Mrs W E Dawson of Cedar Rapids came Wednesday to visit in the home of her mother in law Mrs S E Tompson J H Benson was a business visitor in Burlington Wednesday Mrs A Leisher and daughter Miss Sophia went to Wapello Wednesday to visit the former's sons Miss Katherine Arthur and Elizabeth Thomas of Cotter were shopping here Wednesday Mrs W F Marshall of Worthing S D arrived Wednesday evening to visit her father John Welsh Miss Louisa Johnston entertained at a dinner party Wednesday The guests were Rev and Mrs T M Balcoff Mr and Mrs J A Hanft Mrs Geo Breneman Mrs G Selman and Miss Mary Reaney A message came Wednesday to Mr and Mrs E R Lacey announcing the birth of a daughter in the home of their son Clarence at Keota Mr and Mrs E S Curtis went to Wapello Wednesday to visit relatives W S Hand and daughter Miss Opal E Ogier and M F Patton attended the poultry and corn show in Wapello Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
Wm. Knott
Ed. Knott
H. H. Wilson
G. A. Salmon
T. O Neal
J. J. Stapp
Mona Stapp
Lola Endsley
T. Carlysle
Davenport
W. E. Dawson
Cedar Rapids
Ping
W. F. Marshall
Worthing
S. D
John Welsh
Louisa Johnston
T. M. Balcoff
J. A. Hanft
Geo. Breneman
G. Selman
Mary Reaney
E. R. Lacey
Clarence
Keota
E. S. Curtis
Wapello
W. S. Hand
Miss Opal
E. Ogier
M. F. Patton
Christmas wrappers and bags line new shop range
Local shoppers learn of a new line of music wrappers and bags at Hirt and Fesler in the Hershey Building. Loyal Moose plans a Friday night meeting and urges at least one new member to attend. Mrs. William Hunn heads to Fairport after Muscatine shopping. Mrs. Kendig leaves Oregon Street for Davenport for a short visit. Daisy Bell departs East Seventh Street home after visiting Mrs. Fry in Muscatine. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Young depart Fast Front Street for Coshocton Ohio to spend two months with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirt & Fesler, Hershey Bldg
Daisy Bell
D. Fry
East Seventh Street
Davenport
Samuel Young
Fast Front Street
Coshocton, O
Piano sale offers 25 percent off in stock items
Hirt & Fesler Piano Co in the Hershey Building advertises a 25 percent discount on all pianos in stock for the next 16 days. The item mentions Mr and Mrs Fred Smith of Hershey Avenue planning a day trip to Davenport and notes Loyal Moose meeting Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirt & Fesler Piano Co
Hershey Bldg
Fred Smith
Hershey Avenue
Davenport
Dr Grigsby speaks to Brotherhood in West Liberty
Dr Grigsby D D pastor of the First Methodist church spoke to a large West Liberty Brotherhood gathering. West Liberty plans a winter speaker series with monthly addresses, Grigsby opening the series as the first speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Grigsby
D. D
First Methodist Church
West Liberty
Brotherhood of the Church
A Simple Safeguard for Mothers
Mrs D Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio recounts how her little girl suffered a severe cold and continuous cough until Foley's Honey and Tar provided relief after the first dose. The testimonial notes full throat and lung relief after one bottle and urges never to accept substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Gilkeson
Ingles Ave
Youngstown
Ohio
Foley
A. W. Morgan
Pleasant Prairie Social Notes Mention Local Visitors
Fern Eis called on Gertrude Stecher Sunday. Perry Baker and family visited Ellery Bis and Belle Eis relatives. Pearl Henke and son Orville of Minneapolis visit Mrs W J McElroy. Dr Brisbine of Atalissa called on Kephart home. Stucker of Atalissa visited Kepharts. Kepharts welcome a baby daughter. Mrs Drumm is on the sick list and improving. Mr Kephart transacted business in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Fern Eis
Gertrude Stecher
Perry Baker
Ellery Bis
Charles Tough
Mate Kistenmaker
Belle Eis
Pearl Henke
Orville
Minneapolis
W. J. McElroy
Brisbine
Atalissa
Kephart
Kephart Home Early Tuesday Morning. Mr. and Mrs. Stucker
Mrs. Kephart
Webb Council No 18 Masonic Notice for special session
Webb Council No 18 R and S M will meet in special session Friday at 7 o clock with officers asked to attend at 6 45 o'clock. A full attendance is desired. Jer Order of XX T I M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Council
S. M
Jer
Pretty Wedding at Moscow United in White and Green
John Van Gent Jr. and Miss Ida E Hahn wed at the bride’s parents in Moscow. Rev M Scheurer officiated before about fifty relatives and friends with white and green decorations, a wedding march, and a dinner. The couple will live at 1163 Lucas Street after New Year. groom is a brick mason and son of Herman Van Gent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
John van Gent, Jr
Ida E. Hahn
Henry Hahn
M. Scheurer
Fannie Hahn
William Reesink
Lake Township
Muscatine
William van Gent
Minnie van Gent
Ellen van Gent
Howard Rice
Henry van Gent
Jennie Sywassink
Amelia
H. Mollema
Christmas Party at Mrs. Hine's Welcomes B C Club
Miss D Girard hosted a Christmas party for the B C club at Mrs Will D Hines Walnut street home on Wednesday. Red bells crepe decorations and gilded hoops with bells framed a four course dinner. Music by Miss Irene Ineichen complemented the elegant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Girard
Will D. Hine
Walnut Street
B. C. Club
Santa Claus
Irene Ineichen
Lockhart Willis Nuptials Held Quietly
Wednesday evening at 8 oclock at 509 East Tenth street the marriage of Miss Elma Lockhart and Wil ford Willis was performed by Dr J N Elliott pastor of the First Presbyterian church in a small ceremony attended only by close relatives. The bride came from Mediapolis and has many friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediapolis
Keota Social News Logs Family Visits and Births
Rev and Mrs J F Robertson visit Centerville relatives with their children. Mrs J W Helscher returns from Winfield with daughter Helen. Lloyd Palmer's family welcomes a daughter born Sunday December 11. W C Fish returns from Illinois trip. J M White and three daughters plan California winter trip. John Snider returns home after nearly a year away. Mrs D P Martin hosts event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
J. F. Robertson
J. R. Hanley
Centerville
J. W. Helscher
Helen
E. C. Smith
Winfield
Lloyd Palmer
Suidey
W.C. Fish
Illinois
J. M. White
California
John Snider
D. P. Martin
Farewell for Departing Dorcas Member Anna Hibbert
Anna Hibbert received a farewell shower from the Dorcas Sewing society at Mrs. George Sherberger’s on East Fourth Street as she plans to move to Wilton. Members adjourned for holidays with plans to resume January 4 at Mrs. William Fisher’s Mulberry Avenue for the annual officer election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hibbert
Dorcas Sewing Society
George Sherberger
East Fourth Street
Wilton
William Fisher
Mulberry Avenue
Ladies' Aid to Omit Next Session at Grace Lutheran
Members of the Grace Lutheran Ladies' Aid decide to omit the next regular session because of the holidays. They plan an all day sewing event the following Wednesday at the church. Yesterday's meeting accomplished the usual sewing and dainty refreshments were served by host Mrs. Charles Quandt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Grace Lutheran Church
Charles Quandt
Ladies Aid Meeting At Ger man Congregational Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the German Congregational church met at the parsonage on Cedar Street for a regular sewing session Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Chris Kindler hosted and served refreshments after the work. The next meeting is planned for next Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
German Congregational Church
Cedar Street
Chris, Kindler
Delightful Jolly Five Hundred Hosts at West Third Street
Mr and Mrs J L Giesler entertained the Jolly Five Hundred club on West Third street with four tables of the game and a two course luncheon. Mr and Mrs J Carl Barnard plan to host the next gathering at East Eighth street on Wednesday evening December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Five Hundred
J. L. Giesler
West Third Street
J. Carl Barnard
East Eighth Street
Trinity Guild Sale and Lunch Expected to Raise $100
The Trinity Guild of Trinity Episcopal Church hosts a Wednesday sale and luncheon at the German-American bank building. Organizers anticipate clearing about $100, marking it as one of their most successful events to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Guild
Trinity Episcopal Church
Bridge Whist Party Hosted by Mrs Leysen at West Sixth
Mrs J P Leysen entertained eight friends Wednesday evening at her home 101 West Sixth street with a bridge whist party. After the game she served dainty refreshments to her guests.
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J. P. Leysen
West Sixth Street
Mrs G A Riemcke Hosts Hare Circle Friday
Mrs G A Riemcke will entertain the Colonel Hare Circle at her East Sixth street home Friday evening for their regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Riemcke
Colonel Hare
East Sixth Street
Local society notes reflect busy Keota community week
The Birthday Embroidery club hosts a Wednesday gathering with Christened refreshments praised for Mrs. Martins culinary flair. Invitations go out for two receptions at the Dings home hosted by Mrs. Dings and Mrs. Sharp. Nearby deaths and family ties surface at Miles Bradford's funeral in Washington as church activities continue with Ladies Aid sewing and social events. Keota K of P. elect officers for installation forthcoming.
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Thomas Thompson
John
Joseph Young
Fay R. Thompson
Josie Thompson
David Thompson
Miles Bradford
Washington
Bradford
Miss Lowash
N. P. Allander
Frank Longnecker
Ladies’ Aid
Allie Keiser
E. A. Hulse
E. C. Gilbert
Keota Castle Enjoys Prosperous Times And Notable Leader
The Keota lodge shows strong attendance and high enthusiasm. L. E. Hulse, retiring after fourteen years as keeper of records and seals, leaves a respected legacy and loyal service to the order as he steps down at the start of January.
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Co. C
R. C. Hamilton
W. R
Bill
F. A. Klein
M. W
D. Crone
Frank Stoutner
J. W. Helscher
N. G
J. W. Greenwood
CO. G
D. W. Teets
L. H. Smith
Keota
L. E. Hulse
K. of P. Lodge
Local Social News From Old Clifton Area
Old Clifton notes middling activity with visits to Oskaloosa Muscatine and Cairo. Families like Jones Huston Shaum Knott Soll and Baird Orris share gatherings while Earl Orris relocates his restaurant family to Columbus City. Mrs Baird improves and others visit or travel across nearby towns.
Social Visits Mark Weekend in Columbus City
Mrs. Alice Orris shared a day with family in Columbus City. W. F. Marston and Miss Elsie spent Friday evening at the Albert Hank home. Mrs. Frank Shaum and her son Max visited J. T. Kinmuth on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Orris
Columbus City
W. F. Marston
Elsie
Albert Hank
Frank Shaum
Max
J. T. Kinmuth
Pine Mills News Roundup of Local Visits and Events
Fred Alteneder and sister Ella visited relatives near Walcott over Sunday. Roy Hartman stayed with relatives and did business in Davenport. Frank Daniels and Harry Ellian returned from Nebraska to visit Mrs. Daniels. The Patterson school fence was completed. Mamie Welsch visited the Deboise home near Blue Grass. A Irwin was a Fairport caller. Mrs. Fred Halling and Ruth dined with the Hartman family. Fred Alteneder won a five dollar mink prize when the first snow fell Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Mills
Ila
Fred Alteneder
Ella
Walcott
Roy Hartman
Davenport
Frank Daniels
Harry Ellian
Nebraska
Daniels
Patterson School
Mamie Welsch
Deboise
Blue Grass
A. Irwin
Fairport
Fred Halling
Ruth
Wm. Hartman
Port Allen Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Port Allen residents report guests and travel as Ed Wolford and family from Catnip Ridge visit C R Chown. Nellie Pierce from Columbus Junction visits relatives. R E Tipton and wife come to see Cather McCullough who has been ill. Mr and Mrs Alex McCullough return from the south and attend a wedding dinner in St Louis for James Hoban. The Gelatts, once local, now in Mason Tennessee, plan sight seeing on return trip.
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Port Allen
Ed. Wolford
Catnip Ridge
C. R. Chown
Nellie Pierce
Columbus Junction
Cone
R. E. Tipton
Cather McCullough
Alex. McCullough
St. Louis
McCullough
James Hoban
Irwin Johnston
Gelatt
Mason
Bloomington church to host Christmas program on Christmas morning
The Bloomington church plans a Christmas program replacing the usual Sunday services on Christmas day. Old acquaintances of George Roberts, eldest son of the late John and Helen Roberts, former local residents, will be interested in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
George Roberts
John
Helen Roberts
Local Notes On Marriages And Illness In Community
Learning of marriage in Eugene Oregon and names tied to the event. Mr and Mrs Martin Schweitzer and Mr and Mrs Wm B Negus attended the funeral of Yolas Freyermuth. Mrs Char Richmond returns from Dallas and is visiting. A J Woods learns of typhoid fever affecting his cousin Olive Sasley of Indianola Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Oregon
Martin Schweitzer
Ands
Wm. B. Negus
Yolas Freyermuth
Char Richmond
Cage
Dallasme
A. J. Woods
Olivesasley
Indianola
Iowa
Pinchot Critiques Ballinger Report Handling
Washington on December 15 former forester Gifford Pinchot argued Congress avoided ruling on committee reports. He said the Ballinger Pinchot investigating panel would show coal land and water resources battles, warning that those who oppose the reports may lose influence and public resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Giff Pinchot
Ballinger
Alaska
Trople
Coma
Christmas Savings Bank Offer Promises Gentle Gift
A fragmented advertisement invites parents to gift a silver savings bank for children and relatives. It promotes starting a savings habit with a small coin deposit and a gift that yields future joy, noting a dollar or more as an ideal deposit to begin.
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Rogers
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Clark Street
Chicago, Ill
Loyal Moose
William Hunn
Joseph Kendig
Oregon Street
el Paso
New Mexico
Califor
Nia Row
Illustrated Liter
Ature
Tal See
S. F. Boyd
Pass
W. S. Underdonk
DR. Grigsby
Willis
B. C. Girls
K. of P.'s
Elect Officers
Keota K. of
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LISK
For All
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
Kutter Store
Old Clifton
H. E. Jones
Oskaloosa
Sarah Jones
W. S. Huston
Nannie
Grandma Shaum
C. J. Knott
John Soll
J. M. Robertson
Earl Bedwell
B. F. Knott
Wilbur
Horlick
Horlick’s
Ho Gombine
Jlinger Report
Pinchot
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