Nichols Installed Master of Wilton Grange at Atalissa Hall
At a meeting in the Wilton Orange hall in Atalissa J I Nichols was elected Master of Wilton Grange. Reports from the state Grange meeting in Grinnell were read and the next state meeting set for Ot tumwa. Officers listed include Master J I Nichols Overseer John McFadden Lecturer C G Hargrave Steward B W Barnes and several assistants with Mrs F D Steen as Secretary and Mrs J C Miller as Gate Keeper. Installation of officers occurred Saturday afternoon with plans for January 16 at the Wilton K P Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
K. of Phall
J. I. Nichols
John McFadden
C. G. Hargrave
B. W. Barnes
J. R. McClean
C, FF. Port.reasurer
J. CG
Miller
F.D. Steen
Gata
Wright
Cersas
J. J. Nichols
Phmona
J. C. Miller
Flora
Mary Malick Planist
Hazel Miler
P. A. Carroll
First Election Under New Law For County Superintendent
The article details the April 6 meeting to name the county superintendent under a new law. The convention will include township and district presidents, with a single vote per congressional township, and the elected official takes office September 1, 1918 at a salary of $1500. The auditor calls meetings, acts as secretary, and presides over the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bach Township
Fve
Millman School to Present Christmas Program
The Millman school in Fruitland township will present a Christmas program Wednesday evening. Participants include Delmar Mittman speaking and Gertrude Mittman reciting, along with songs and a dialogue titled License to Wed. The program features Silent Night and Good Advice among other items.
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Millman
Fruitland Township
Delmar Mittman
Gertrude Mittman
Hushebre Lullany
Keep Uric Acid Out Of Joints Rheumatism Advice
An advertisement advises preventing rheumatism by dietary and lifestyle changes. Wear warm clothing, keep feet dry, avoid exposure, eat less meat, drink plenty of water. It argues uric acid from rich foods injures kidneys and joints, recommending Rad Salts lithia water as a cheap remedy to cleanse impurities and stimulate kidney action.
Christmas Recital Cast List And Performances
A long program of recitations songs and dialogues features Robert Eichenauer Blanche Minteler Clifton Hyink Emma Blerman Mabel Milbelin Roy Huttig Bernard Middletop and Frances Shoults. It lists pieces such as A Ghost Flora Hut tig The New Maid Being Good and The appearance of Santa Claus presented by Teaguet and Mark and Son with ads and lines Like Don’t wait until the whistle blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Middleton
Silvers
Blanche
Lara Minteler
Mabel Milbelin
Ned
Roy Huttig
Clifton Hyink
Maid
May
Erma Middleton
Tannett
Detter
Mildred Reigel
Emma Blerman
Jesus
Bernard
Middletop
Budd
Fletcher
Santa Claus
Teaguet
Frances Shoults
Auto Crash Into Buggy Near City No One Hurt
A collision between an automobile and a farmer's buggy occurred Sunday a few miles north of the city. The buggy carried Mr and Mrs Holtz and a baby of Sweetland. The car skidded and struck the buggy, damaging a wheel. All occupants escaped with only a slight fright and no injuries.
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Holtz
Baby
Sweetland
Fruitland School to Present Christmas Program Thursday
Pupils of Fruitland School will present a Christmas program Thursday afternoon with a large audience anticipated. The program lists recitations and exercises by many students including Ralph Abit Maude Crone Floya Bryant Gerald Grace Mabel Mooney Walter Abit Ansel Strouse Clarence Miller Helen Jones Floyd Bryant Henry Collins De Von De Camp Turla McGil Fannie Birdsall and others plus a playlet titled Christmas Secret.
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Fruitland School
Gerald Grace
L Alton Gustafson
Envy
Floyd Collng
Siater
Mabel Mooney
Lilian Connor
Walter Abit
Grandma‘s
Ansel Strouse
Clarence Miller
Helen, Jones
Floyd Bryant
Santa
Henry Collins
de von de Camp
Santa Claus
Turla McGil
Lillian Con~mor
Fannie Birdsall
Rev Karl Proehl Speaks at German Lutheran Church
The Rev Karl Proehl of Mendus Indiana, vice president of the German Lutheran Synod of Town, delivered a splendid sermon before a large congregation at the German Lutheran church yesterday morning. The theme was Christ Our Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Lutheran Synod of Town
Karl Proehl
Mendus
German Lutheran Church
Christ Our Life
Sermon Topic by Reverend Proehl Mentioned in Visit
The sermon topic was offered by the Rev Mr Proehl who has been visiting in Trinity for several days. He departed yesterday afternoon on an interurban car for Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proehl
Clinton
Day brothers surrender to police after search for bootlegging charges
Police had been combing the area for Bert and Fred Day since a cabin raid two weeks earlier. Bert Day turned himself in at the sheriff's office after officers and Constable Elfers spent Sunday afternoon seeking them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Stub) Day
Fred Day
Dey
Elfers
Hoffman
Hifers
Bertin
Snow storm assures a white Christmas in Muscatine
A heavy snow fell yesterday in Muscatine fueling Christmas expectations. The storm’s depth promises sleighing and a real old fashioned holiday, adding flavor to the season and extending confidence in a white Christmas this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jsuow
Snow Disrupts Rail as City Delays Persist
Sliding with continued cold weather, a snow storm delays trains into the city while local traction cars run on time. Muscatine business people say snow will boost Christmas shopping and doctors claim snow improves public health by reducing contagion risk.
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George McManus
Olly
Maggie
Wallon
Nichols
Millman School
Taland School
Leora
Robert Eichenauer
Earl Mittman
Flora Hut
Tig
Ingsura
Mark
Son
Ady
Fruitland
Gram
Lutheran Church
Resiabl
Baltimore
Roley
Foley Kidney
Packib
Stub
Day
Geo. Eitman
Luellen & Nevens
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