Little Ethel Addleman Remembered In Lake Township Obituary
Thursday afternoon October 26 1900 a sad lake township scene paid last tribute to Ethel Addleman nine years six months in the home she adored Diabetic illness had waned her life since last March Her parents and sister Irma mourn a pure child who spoke of living with Jesus four classmates dressed in white carried the white casket to a cemetery plot at sunset, a scene of lasting sorrow and reverence
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Lake Township
Ethel Addleman
Ethel
Jesus
Mamma
Irma
Heaven
Land Sale Rates On B C R and N Ry Line
Prospective buyers are offered one fare plus two dollars for round trips to points on the line north of Abbott Shell Rock and Waverly with a 21 day limit. Agents Ken and Brooks in Cedar Rapids Iowa provide full information on lands and immigration. Contact Jno G Farmer for rates and train times. Emerson quote appears at end.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry
Abbott, Shell Rock
Waverly
Ken & Brooks
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Jno
G. Farmer
Local News Items from Town: Visits, Moves and School Event
Mrs. Blonda visited Washington relatives for a few days. W. O. Frazee stayed with Horatio Baker for several days. The Patton family welcome a new son. Lone Tree High School to hold third literary programme Friday evening November 2. Mrs. Anna Eden travels to England returning in March. The band of mercy gave an interesting programme in the second primary room. Mrs. A. N. Kalb attended the Eastern Star state convention in Des Moines as a delegate. Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Stocks returned from Sibley after a cousin’s illness and death. Mr. and Mrs. Linn plan to move to Victor for a drug business. Teachers Mahannah, Blonda, Fountain, Nellie Miller, and Stanwood attended a Sharon Center teachers’ convention reporting an interesting meeting.
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The
Eastern Star
Des Moines
Mahannah
Blonda
Fountain
Nellie Miller
Stanwood
Sharon Center
Local News Notes From Kalona and Nearby Areas
Emma Rusi, daughter of shoemaker John Rusi, had eye surgery in Iowa City and now has straight eyes. A horse race Saturday saw Frank Brinkman and a group identified as gipsies compete. the gipsies’ horse beat Frank’s, resulting in a loss of money. Also, Kalona butcher John Moore received two wagon loads of ice last week, and Mr. Brooks of the local creamery obtained two loads.
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Emma Rusi
John Rusi
Iowa City
Frank Brinkman
Frank
John Moore
Kalona
Mr. Brooks
Local Hardware Firm Purchases Floyd & Smith Store
Floyd and Smith have sold their hardware store to a Cedar Rapids firm. Rev J E Newsome attends district conference at Williamsburg. Mahlon Hollingsworth and wife made a business trip to Muscatine Friday. Rev and Mrs H C Millice of Nichols were Saturday callers at the M E parsonage. A bright little girl joined her three sisters at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Houston Sunday. Mrs Mark Stevens and two children of Iowa City spent Saturday with Mrs Ed Evans, sister to Mrs Stevens. Walter Protzman of Bowling Green Mo, guest of Will Protzman, leaves for Wellman. Etta Hildebrand teaches near Stockton and is visiting. supply for Marie Jacoby who is sick. Ira Baker learns of the death Sunday of his half sister Samantha Kennell at Audubon. Her sister Eugene Smith died five months ago on the same day. Eugene Smith and daughter attend the funeral. Thomas Gray buys property next door east of his residence from Will Briggs at the former Marion Kelly home. Briggs family likely moves to Elm Street. John Mott and family will occupy the Johns house east of the Presbyterian church when vacated.
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Floyd & Smith
Cedar Rapids
J. E. Newsome
Williamsburg
Mahlon Hollingsworth
Muscatine
H. C. Millice
Nichols
M. E. Parsonage
Will Houston
Mark Stevens
Iowa City
Ed. S. Evans
Stevents
Walter Protzman
Bowling Green
Will Protzman
Wellman
Etta Hildebrand
Stockton
Marie Jacoby
Ira Baker
Samantha Kennell
Audubon
Eugene Smith
Thomas Gray
Will Briggs
Marion Kelly
Fourth
Millar Streets
Mr Briggs
Elm Street
John Mott
Johns House
Presbyterian Church
Gipsies Camp by River Bridge and Local Happenings
Riverside notes report gipsies camping by the river bridge for several days. Local events include weddings, farm prices, ice shipment to Armour Packing, deaths, political meetings, hospital cancer operation success, social visits, a crowded O'Connell talk, and a large card party hosted by Mrs. W. S. Isett with prizes and refreshments.
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Guss Thoman
Mary Laney
The
Creamery Co
Armour Packing Co
Chicago
John Grecian
Here
Town Notes and Local Happenings in Buffalo Prairie
The town reports good health with no serious cases except one. Schools close for a month’s vacation and a November 8th telephone meeting will be held at the hall in Buffalo Prairie. C. C. Walter adds a kitchen and porch, supervised by A. B. Hadley. Political meetings are active with McKinley favored. Bryan supporters are noted. Rev. Jones will begin M E services at Buffalo Union church and coordinate with the Presbyterian minister. hopes for shared worship persist.
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Buffalo Prairie
C. C. Walter
A. B. Hadley
Wm. McKinley
Lincoln
Grant
Bryan
Mr. Jones
M. E
Eliza
Buffalo Union Church
Local Notes from Concord Face Lifts and Visits
Concord residents share updates from a busy week with health checks and visits. Mrs I Blake shows improvement while Rev Wilson delivers a strong sermon. Budgets include house cleaning and corn gathering as Ina Lupton and Ina Wagner visit.
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery praised for stomach health
A testimonial from Mrs. Flien E. Bacon of Shutesbury Mass credits Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with curing stomach trouble and enabling weight gain after years of illness. The ad notes the doctor’s Common Sense Medical Adviser and offers mail order volumes for stamps.
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Dr. Pierce
Flien E. Bacon
Shutesbury, Franklin Co. Mass
Eliza Iowa Community Notes Highlight Illness and Local Life
Mrs John Jackson is very sick. Rev Kelso ex pastor of Eliza charge is convalescent. Many residents share visits and moving plans. Sabbath services at Eliza M E church set for 10 AM and 7 45 PM with classes at 11 45 AM.
Beggs German Salve Praised for Skin Healing
Amos R. Small endorses Beggs German Salve as the best salve for burns cuts and skin diseases claiming it heals without scarring and has cured every case of piles he has observed.
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Amos R. Small
Mrs Leslie Pays Off All Frank Leslie's Debts
Mrs. Leslie announces that all of her late husband Frank Leslie’s debts have been paid. She recalls living frugally in a garret the first year, spending $30 on herself while clearing the substantial obligations.
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Frank Leslie
Mrs. Leslie
Hickory Grove Busy Local Calls and Farm Deliveries
Herbert Raub and Edward Ryan were seen calling in the Eis mansion and our burg. Frank Havenagle delivered corn at Muscatine for 30c a bushel. A L Eis and sister Alice visited Stormers. Eis and Harrison Radhgn transacted business in Pleasant Prairie. Mrs Sissel and daughters called at county seat. Chas Patterson hauled potatoes home. The Havenagle family visited Eis and stayed for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Raub
Eis
Edward Ryan
Frank Havenagle
Muscatine
A. L. Eis
Alice
R. Stormer
Harrison Radhgn
Pleasant Prairie
Sissel
Rudolph Stormer
Chas. Patterson
Effie
A. N. Eis
Jell-O New Dessert Pleases Family With Four Flavors
An old advertisment promotes Jell-O as the new family dessert available in four flavors Le Mon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry at grocers today ready to try.
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Uy Uck’'S
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Lewis
J. B. Lewis Company
Boston
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C.B. Fuller
S. G. Stein
S.G. Stein
Geo. B. Fisch’s
Parker
Emerson
West Liberty
Riverside
Alex. Buffington
Elm Grove Township
Naomi Byrne
Elizabeth Springer
W. B. Matthews
Winfield
Myron Hall
Water Butler
J. T. Wilhelmi
St. Paul
Mell Elliott
Louisa County
Burlington
Geo. H. Jamison
Newport
Wapello
Jamison
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Gardner
Sherman Stone
Kansas
Ohn Biggs
D. J. O'Connell
O'Connell
W. S. Isett
S. Sweeney
Robert L. Reily
Jessie Thompson
Duncan
Concord
I. Blake
H. Wagner
Fredonia
Lelia Lowe
Clarence Blake
Keota
Wilson
Bert Emerson
Henry Wagner
Ina Lupton
Collie George
Ella Coder
Sandy Grove
Ina Wagner
Junction
H. Bedwell
Dora Dickey
Bard
B. Lowe
Isa Churn
Eliza, III
John Jackson
L. F. Schrader
Minnie Bear
Decatur
David Laird
Herman Machow
Wisconsin
Kelso
Eliza Charge
Fred Mullberg
Eliza M. E
E. C. Peto
Hershey
Horal Rua Aunroe
E. P. Day’s
East Second ST
F A. Neidig
Hickory Grove
Journal
New York
B. E. Lilly’s Dry Goods Store
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