Cedar County News Bits From Iowa Town
In Newton Iowa on December 31 1901 W W Cary and Nannie Crees wed. The couple plans a new home near Rochester Iowa Township. Local farming shifts include Joe Briggle retiring and Ed Baker renting the farm. Ed Crees keeps busy auctioneering with Tom Kelley. A trading house on wheels arrives as a dehorning machine. Will Hall returns from San Francisco with horses. Telephone line upgrade soon connects the area. Sulevan closes his sale and retires to Attalla. J D Fagan visits Des Moines then Victor. George Agnew visits from Hastings. Mrs Hough’s birthday brings a social at home. Cedar Rapids author C M Marshall visits the high school. Wm Smith dies of paralysis. Jay Duncan breaks a baby tooth on ice. Arcade restaurant sold to Charles Newmire. Hattie Wildasin at Brown’s College in Davenport. Nevin Witmer and Grace Wingert set to wed January 16. Chicago Ladies Concert at the opera house marks Star course’s near end. Dwyer sells half the meat market. G W Scott plans to move in February.
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Wall Street
Iowa Township
Cedar County
Newton
Iowa
W. W. Cary
Nannie Crees
Henry Crees
Edward Cary
Rochester
Joe Bringle
Ed. Baker
Briggle
T. J. Kelley
Tom
Burt Baker
I. W. Creese
Mr. Sulevan
Atalissa
J. D. Fagan
Des Moines
Victor
D. G. Agnew
Geo. Agnew
Hastings
Neb
Wm. Smith
Frank McCroskey
Gabriel
Jay
Bert Duncan
R. W. Smith
Charles Newmire
Davenport
Nevin Witmer
Grace Wingert
Tipton
Chicago Ladies’ Concert Company
Opera House
PD. J. Dwyer
G. W. Scott
South Parkie
Mr. Scott
J. M. Scott
Wilton Church to Rebuild After Fire After Fire
Wilton M E church officials meet at Presbyterian church to plan rapid rebuilding. A building and soliciting committee of seven is appointed and a second meeting confirms resolve to rebuild. Members thank neighboring churches and fire crews. a telegram from California brings encouragement. about 3400 dollars start available from insurance settlement.
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California
F. Bacon
Local visits and spring plans noted in Letts region
W H Sneider of Letts visited over Sunday with Prof L G Focht. Mrs Ella Smith and siblings from Davenport spent the weekend in the country. Teachers anticipate attending the Washington IA Teachers Association in April. Miss Babylon Parker of Pecos TX visiting Mrs Sarah Dawson. Mr and Mrs F S Pentzer shared Sunday with Tipton friends. Mrs H E Strong ill with catarrhal fever. Mrs John Woodhouse returned from Davenport after attending a niece's funeral. Mrs N A McAulay at home for.
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W. H. Sneider
Letts
L. G. Focht
Ella Smith
Davenport
Teachers Association
Washington
John Woodhouse
N. A. McAulay
That Means Rheumatism
Sore and swollen joints with sharp pains and torturing muscles signal rheumatism says the ad. It claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm conquers it. one application relieves pain and it is sold by J J Haverkamp and W C A Busch druggists.
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Chamberlain
J. J. Havercamp
W. C. A. Busch
Ora Rowan Weds Geo Mc Conahey at Ainsworth Home
Invitations are issued for the wedding of Miss Ora Rowan of Ainsworth to Mr. Geo Mc Conahey of Washington at the bride’s parents home at high noon on Tuesday January 21. Miss Harriet Hunt left for Washington Monday to visit Mrs. W C Nelson.
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Ainsworth
Ora Rowan
Geo. McConahey
Washington
Harriet Hunt
Barnes
W. C. Nelson
The World's Greatest Throat Specialist Dr John W Bull
Dr John W Bull renowned for cures of chronic throat trouble and incurable consumption. He discovered the formula behind Dr Bent's Coven Syrup fifty years ago and built a national reputation on his successful treatments.
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John W. Bull
Bent
Bull
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Promoted as Cure-All
Advertises Dr Bull’s Coven Syrup as a universal remedy for throat and lung diseases including hoarseness cough asthma bronchitis whooping cough croup measles cough grip and consumption. Claims 50 years of use in the US and Canada with safe ingredients and hospital use. Offers free calendar and booklet by writing A C Co Baltimore Md.
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Dr. Bull
United States
Canada
Dr. Brills
Mail carrier well equipped in White Prairie area
In White Prairie Louisiana on January 14 residents praise good weather and roads. George Freeland route 1 rural carrier shows a well equipped closed wagon with side and front windows a built in stove and canvass pockets for sorted mail. Local happenings include Moscow visitor selling McKinley pictures and community ice hauling by John Maurer with neighbors. A Wilton fire alarm rang at 8 am and a Mrs Camp Moscow horse and buggy passed through town without a driver. Will Marclf visited Henry Maurer Sunday.
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White Prairie
George Freeland
Route
Mr. Smith
Moscow
McKinley Pictures
John Maurer
Henry Mark
Rorick Arm
Wilton
Mrs. Camp
Will Marclf
Henry Maurer
Pine Mills farmers debate power to saw wood
Farmers discuss whether horse, steam, gasoline, or power saws cut the most wood. Local activity includes sales, post deliveries, and mil visits. Cows sold 25 30 dollars, steers two years old 24.75, hogs 112 pounds 8.50, yearling bull 37, horses up to 110, spring colts 25 to 41, com 70 cents per bushel, chickens three dollars per dozen.
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Tom Sherry
Griff Johnson
Wilton
Silas Johnson
Muscatine
West Liberty Social Notes Chronicle Local Arrivals and Changes
Mrs. Nettie Hendrickson hosted a Sunday dinner for friends at her East Third street home. A. M. Floyd sold his West Sixth street residence to Mrs. R. E. Hogue and, with son A. H. Floyd, bought four East Sixth street lots for two new homes. Mrs. J. E. Stokes is ill on North Calhoun. Miriam Hildebrand visits sister Etta near Stockton and Muscatine. Siders family gathers for a northern country reunion totaling twenty four. A guitar and mandolin club is planned. Chautauqua Circle met at Miss Emma Howe with seven members present. Alice Gifford led Italy city study. Mrs. F. E. Schall spoke on Poetry of Italy.
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West Liberty
Nettie Hendrickson
East Third Street
A. M. Floyd
West Sixth Street
R. E. Hogue
A. H. Floyd
N. F. Watkins
G. W. Griffith
East Sixth Street
J. E. Stokes
North
Calhoun Street
Miriam Hildebrand
Etta
Stockton
Muscatine
Siders
Chautaqua Circle
Emma Howe
Chautaquian
Alice Gifford
Italy
F. E. Schall
Pleasant Party at Country Home Hosted by Miss Nora O'Keefe
Miss Nora O Keefe entertained a group of friends Saturday evening with social converse games and refreshments. Guests included Rena Lang Lola Lang Birdie Maher Mark Maher Anna White Jessie Chamberlain Birdie Delaney Lizzie Freghley Bertha Freghley Francis Plessy Katie Breen from Muscatine and companions Fred Chamberlain Flmus Campbell Willie Crowe Leo Dwyer Tom Dwyer Jim Maher Ed Friedle.
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Nora O'Keefe
Muscatine
Fred Chamberlain
Flmus Campbell
Willie Crowe
Leo Dwyer
Tom Dywer
Jim Maher
Friedle
Harry and Fred Rissenland Jim White and Frank Delaney
Harry Rissenland and Fred Rissenland join Jim White and Frank Delaney in a named group noted in the historical record. The item lists four individuals associated with a shared context, reflecting a possible committee, ownership, or social designation.
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Harry and
Fred Rissenland
Jim White
Frank Delaney
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Sales Reach Milestone
The United States now buys Cascarets Candy Cathartic at six million boxes yearly and expects eight million before New Year. The ad claims the product is a delightful power regulator for year round and guarantees cures with druggists offering 10c 25c or 50c boxes.
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United States
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Cure Cold in One Day
Advertisement claims a remedy called Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets can cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. The product is priced at 25 cents.
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Board of Trade
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