Neighborhood Socials And Local News From Reasnor And Nearby
About twenty five residents visited the Martin home with baskets of good things signaling neighborly sociability. A fevered wife and infant death news in families, new telephone polls arriving in Reasnor hint at future outside communication. Edith Dunlavey returned to Stiles, and L France shipped hogs to Chicago. George Demoss claims twelve ears of corn weighing about 14 pounds each, offering seed for large yields. Epworth League elected new officers for the year. Mrs. John Schnug of Galesburg died, funeral at M E church pending burial in the German cemetery nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
Reasnor
Edith Dunlavey
Rev. Dunlavey
Stiles
Davis County
Dr. Dunlavey
L. France
Chicago
George Demoss
Fairview
Geo. Demoss
Epworth League
M.E
John Schnug
Galesburg
M. E
Minor couple bury baby in Hewitt cemetery
In Galesburg Mr and Mrs Henry Minor of Killduff buried their infant at Hewitt cemetery north of town. Mrs John Schung has been ill for about two weeks and is growing worse. There will be a Christmas tree at J church Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Minor
Killduff
Hewitt
Robbie Allaway
Ernest Rhordant
Myrtle Mick
Charley Ogg
Newton
McKinney
Wim. George
D. W. Terpstra
John Schung
Jas. Quinn
Woodbur
Mudgett
Anna van Dowling
J. E.church
Christmas Socials and Local Moves in 1898 Murphy Area
Numerous small notes record winter plans and family news around Murphy and nearby towns. Births, visits, farm sales, and Christmas dinners are noted, along with a Christmas greeting to Recoup readers and staff in 1898.
Stricken Citizen J D Zink in Critical Condition
On Monday last about half past ten Mr J D Zink suffered an apoplexy causing paralysis on the left side and lies in a critical state. He is spoken of as one of our best citizens and the community is cast into gloom. Ready hands and willing hearts are helping to relieve his sufferings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Zink
Local notes and personal notices from Killduff and vicinity
Kellogg goes to California seeking health and fortune while marriage invitations go out for H. D. Sharp and Ella C. Schnell. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Barnes. The Christian church hires Marvin Putman of California for meetings starting January 1. D. E. Phillips trades 20 acres for Ell Creek land and cash, selling De Young farm portions to relatives and John Brandt. Thomas More of Killduff dies, a pioneer long active in the community. Odd Fellows banquet with a dainty supper and enjoyable evening. H. S. Roth returns from Pennsylvania after his father’s death. Newburg expects a new railway. Some farmers still fearattle in corn stalks. others report cattle losses and various head counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. Barnes
The
Christian Church
Marvin Putman
California
D. E. Phillips
Dan de You
Ell Creek Township
de Young
John Brandt
Phillips
Jasper County
Bourne
Thomas More
Killduff
Newburg
Paul Brothers
John Burroughs
John Newcomer
Hiram Clay
William Green
Perry Croy and wife welcome a fine boy in Richland
Perry Croy and his wife of Richland are reported as the parents of a fine boy born last Saturday night. Will Zimmerman and Abel Tahash prepare to house part of the ice found on the Chicagua a place 14 inches thick and free of slush. Rev. Boyd conducts meetings at Searsboro this week. A license to wed was granted in Oskaloosa to Desmond Evans of Mahaska county and Eva A. Ludwick of Lynnville. Funeral services for Gertie Meredith at Friends' church Sunday morning at 11 o clock. A family reunion at the Potter home last Sunday week with J W Potter and family of Poweshiek county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Kirkwood
Murphy
S.G. Russell
Newton
D. E. Phillipps
Will Drake
Newaby
John Starrett
Grandpa
Grandma Jacobs
Kellogg
Hixson Grove
Goldie Sparks
Lynnville Junction
Miss Scull of
Sully
Mattie Kirkwood
Prom the Tribune
Perry Croy
Richland
Will Zimmerman
Abel Tahash
Chicagua
Oskaloosa
Desmond Evans
Mahaska County
Eva A. Ludwick
Lynnville
Gertie Meredith
Friends’ Church
Potter
J. W. Potter
Poweshiek County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cromxs
Ams
Westbrook
Gash Dry Goods
Realnor
E. Eaton
Golden State
H. D. Sharp
Ella C. Schnell
Roth
Pennsyvania
Boyd
Searsboro
Wendy
Hough
Choice Brand
Pr Sk
Pride of Wilson
Golden Patent
Jennison's Best
Houph’s Cash Stores
Blair & Wendt
Busy Merchants
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