Local Notes From Buena Vista Iowa and Surroundings
Rillduff W L Dennis shipped four car load of cattle to Chicago Tuesday over the Central. Mr and Mrs Eichner were in Newton Monday and Tuesday transacting business Ralph Agi Sunday at Newton visiting his Foster Campbell. Mr Ed Ogg left Tuesday for Spick rd Mo. A baby girl came to brighten the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Phillips. Robbie Rhordantz and Will Kunze went with stock to Chicago this week. Mr and Mrs Jno Viren Kamp expect to move to Sully by the first of the year. We are told Jno expects to go into business. Mr O J Carpenter had a trial of rheumatism last week. Mr and Mrs Frank Phillips are revolting over the reception of a baby at their home. Miss Simmons of Attica Marion Zo Iowa is visiting with Miss Mattie Kirkwood. A number of our farmers spent Tuesday at the French coal bank waiting for coal. Miss Lulu Adkins and Mr Pringle of Kellogg were married at the home of the bride last Wednesday night. Miss Lulu was a former teacher in Buena Vista and her many friends join in extending good wishes. Mr Will Kirkwood is home for a short stay with the home folks. A monument was erected at the grave of Miss Rena Davis in the Hixfon grave cemetery last Tuesday. Rev J H Scullis holding a protracted meeting at the McKinney School house in Palo Alto township. Mrs Alex Woods slipped and fell on the ice last Tuesday and bruised herself considerably Bad colds are quite prevalent among the folks in the Murphy neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Agi
Newton
Foster Campbell
Ed. Ogg
Spickrd
Frank Phillips
Robbie Rhordantz
Will Kunze
Chicago
Jno Viren Kamp
Sully
Jno
Busine
O. J. Carpenter
Miss Simmons
Attica
Marion Zo
Iowa
Mattie Kirkwood
Lulu Adkins
Mr. Pringle
Kellogg
Lulu
Buena Vista
Will Kirkwood
Rena Davis
Hix Fon
J. H. Scullis
McKinney
Palo Alto Township
Alex Woods
Murphy
Nichols
U. B
John Bell
Waig
James Stark
William
Leonard Newton
Bertha
Edith Stark
Loyd Nichols
Ruth
Ray Smith
William Smith
Tommy Mellirath
Grinnell
W. A. Craig
Maxwell McCash
William Dunn
A. A. Renno
Cox & Crawford
Newbury
John G
J. W. Craig
Elmer Whitcomb
Rock Creek
Whitcomb
Marshalltown
Newburg
Paul Esler
Steward Bell
Clay
D. W. Nichols
Des Moines
A. Paul
Paul
Jasper Co. Holiness Association
Congregational Church
Bounce
David McCash
Joseph Paul
Maxwell
Winifred Rhodes
Fairmont
Maurice Reest
Donna Blizzard
Newton High School
Will Talbot
Robert Blizzard
Marie Cotton
George Maund
Freddie
Louisiana
Reese
Wild Cat
Paul Phillips
Phillips
Aul
Newell
Grove Township
Murphy Area Social and School Updates in Sully Iowa
Miss Mattie Kirkwood visited Sully for a donation party hosted by Mrs. Butram for Rev. J. H. Scull. Edgar Roseman began the winter term in district No. 3. Garnet Russell will attend Newton College this winter. Mrs. Jennie Russell had a rag radi ng. A social at Mr. and Mrs. Wingardner's last Saturday night ended with a good time. Ray Fugard returned from Newton for a visit and enjoyed the trip. Miss Goldie Sparks starts school at Pleasant View next Monday. Rev. James Kirkwood and family visited this week. Award W. Scull of Co. D, 51st Iowa, returned from San Francisco to Sully after illness in Camp Merriman, California. Miss Butram of Sully visited Mary Kirkwood. J. W. Murphy was an Oskaloosa visitor this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Kirkwood
Sully
J. H. Scull
Butram
Edgar Roseman
No. 3
Mercury
Garnet Russell
Newton College
Jennie Russell
W. Scull
Co. D
Fifty First
Iowa Regiment
San Francisco
Mr. Scull
Newton M. P
Camp Merriman
California
Miss Butram
Mary Kirkwood
J. W. Murphy
Oskaloosa
Reasnor Notes Farm Moves and Local News
James Fouch owns and rents in Reasnor joining his 280 acre farm. McReynolds children have whooping cough. several neighbors affected. Mrs. Cavel visits Newton. Charlie Saunders builds a barn on his Reasnor homestead. William Witmer plans to move back to James Oldham's farm. Moore family from Monroe visit. Sadie McDannel returns from Walnut visit. Woodmen install new hall carpet. Little Betel Dunlavy improves slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
McReynolds
W. B. Cavel
L. France
Newton
Charlie Saunders
Reasnor
William Witmer
Fee Runnels
James Oldham
McCune
Witmer
H. Moore
Monroe
Walter Moore
Sadie McDannel
Allen McDannel
Revival plans shift as McKinney school hosts event
Rev Dunlavy did not start his revival at Galesburg last Sunday because a revival began at McKinney schoolhouse. Miss Ollie Blackledge wed L Warin with M E church officiant Dunlavey. About 100 guests attended. The new M E church furnace installation is expected next week before plastering. Rabbit hunters report good sport but limited hunting for the rabbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlavy
Galesburg
McKinney School
Howe
Ollie Blackledge
L. Waring
Ee, Dunlavey
M. E. Church
M. E
Snow and sleet slow corn harvest and town notes
Hickory Grove reports snow and sleet on Monday slowing corn picking. U B church revival begins, Rev Nichols to lead for weeks. Local families, hog sales, and farm tasks noted. choir change at U B Sunday School. carpenters from Marshalltown shingle depot.
Social whirl marks week near Fairmont and Newton High
Winter term begins near Fairmont with Miss Winifred Rhodes at school in Palo Alto. Newton High School students Maurice Reest and Donna Blizzard spend Thanksgiving at home. Social events abound as parties at Phillips and Dowlin homes, a Wild Cat School start, and a large party at the Reese home unfold, with invitations, games, and a festive supper.
Farm Auction Near Newton Declares December 5 Sale
Auction notice for D A Gray M A McCord and J M Wooprow. One mile east of Newton Kellogg road on Monday December 5 1898 at 1 PM. 60 head stock milch cows calves steers heifers hogs brood sows animals mares work horses harness wagon and other property. Nine months with interest if late or 5 percent off for cash. Terms under $5 cash. Auctioneer clerk. Also various local ads for medicines buggies and coal trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Kellogg Road
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vnews
Battenberg
Doilies
Miter
Westbrook
Rillduff
W. L. Dennis
Mrs. Eichner
James Fouch
Emery
Dr. Kooley
Hickory Grove
Palo Alto
D. A. Gray
M.A. McCord
J. M. Wooprow
Centerville
C. H. Jasper & Co
A.M. Behner
A. M. Behner
South Side Jeweler
Fiat Premium
Boston
Jasper’ Lumber Yard
Walsh
M. Rayburn & CO
Wendy
China
GENT
Dill
Heinz
New York
Monarch
Jough
Cash Stores
Blair & Wendt
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