Local happenings recall community shifts and events
A resident was taken to the asylum after voluntary commitment and later transferred to Sheriff Hook. R. R. Shenck bought Thompsons Bakery and Restaurant, taking possession. Roilie is reported well and expected to improve. Eva Marshall Shontz lectured at the Baptist church under the W C T U. A surprise fiftieth birthday party honored Charles Berkenholtz with a large turnout and bountiful lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Shenck
Mr. Thompson
Kroilie
Eva Marshall Shontz
The
Baptist Church
Chas. Berkenholtz
Local Notes and Births in Baxter and Surrounding Area
Baxter births report a son born to Dr Keeper and wife Dr lith. N Fr Walton and Alfred Davey departed for Arkansas. Mrs Melvin Cool improving. Charles Logsdon ill with typhoid malaria. Weather remains frigid. Oldest inhabitant recalls much hotter days. Gertie Smith died age 11 years 11 days. funeral led by Pastor Sheidt. Nellie Cummings visiting from Greencastle. Addie Ozman from Oklahoma visits L D Ozmun’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Smith
Sherman Township
This County
Shheidt
The
Reformed Church
Lynnville sees new store in Painter block venture
In Lynnville residents report a forthcoming store in the Painter block. Local clergy Rev A J Hanson and Rev E G Parker were hosted by Mrs J G White. Women travelers Jane Mathews Susan Treas and Ellen Sparks head to Tennessee and Oklahoma to visit their brother W R Mathews. Effie Crane returns from Alene Oklahoma, plans to buy 160 acres there. Edith Crane buys 160 acres at 3000 dollars each. A new baby arrives at C O Macy’s on his thirty fifth birthday. D Dean of State University Iowa City joins Dr Engle of Newton in eye surgery on Abbie Macey. cataract removal soon planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynnville
Painter Block
A. J. Hanson
E. G. Parker
J. G. White
Jane Mathews
Susan Treas
Ellen Sparks
Tennessee
Oklahoma
W. R. Mathews
C. O. Macy
Mr. Macy
D. Dean
The
State University
Iowa City
Engle
Newton
Abbie Macey
Hope for Restored Sight Based on Eye Treatment
A description notes that the treatment gives encouraging hope that vision may be restored. It mentions a procedure affecting the eye and conveys cautious optimism about future outcomes. The report emphasizes patient response and potential advances without detailing long-term results.
Weather and dairy notes from the region
Sleighing is excellent at present and expected to improve. Milk scarcity limits Sully creamery to two days per week. Case Dunnick returns home from Bismarck North Dakota after a two and a half year stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully Creamery
Case Dunnick
Bismarck
North Dakota
Miss Cassie Conever Returns Home For Holidays
Miss Cassie Conever travels from Oskaloosa to enjoy holidays with her parents. Smallpox reported in the Dick Sparks family between Lynnville Junction and Tainter, with premises under quarantine. Dr. Gould to move from Sully to Blakeeburg Wapello County to continue medical practice. Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassie Conever
Oskaloosa
Dick Sparks
Lynnville Junction
Tainter
Gould
Sully
Blakeeburg
Wapello County
Ledger
Health concerns surrounding Dr Elwood in Monroe
A truncated Monroe report notes Dr Elwood's declining health as M Wagner seeks care arrangements. The fragment hints at a prior safety concern and a suggested commission action, with a reference to a danger to the public and an attempted or planned harm.
Christmas in Buena Vista area brings gatherings and events
The Buena Vista community enjoyed a festive Christmas with a well attended Mt. Zion tree, a shooting match at Samuel Murphy's, and visits from relatives. Local residents returned from trips, weddings and holiday visits occurred, and several transactions and home activities were noted including farm sales, a new feed grinder purchase, and a near fire incident at Casper Chenoweths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion
Samuel Murphy
Ed. Lamphier
Elmer Snyder
Marie Fenner
Dell Fenner
Newton
Monroe
Notice of Probate for Deanharc Dommeier Will
Notice is given that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Deanharc Dommeier, deceased, will be presented for proof on the first day of February term of the district court in Jasper County. Clerk Igor J. A. Mattern. 24t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanharc Dommeier
Jasper County
Igor
J. A. Mattern
Clerk District Court
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Ance Sale
Coats
Fis
Mr. Pleasant
Sheriff Hook
Asylum
Keeper
Dr . Lith
N. Fr. Walton
Alfred Davey
Wilds of Arkansas
Melvin Cool
Charles Logsdon
Nellie Cummings
Greencastle
Baxter
Earleys
Addie Ozman
L. D. Ozmun
Miller & Westbrook
Cash Dry Goods Store
Newton, Iowa
Effie Crane
Alene
Edith
Ayers
Puckinsham
Goden
Col
Dr. Elwood
Wagner
Buena Vista
Lee Guessford
Chicago
Will Lauser
Mr. van Wyke
New Sharon
Bert Compton
Mrs. Compton
Henry County
Charlie Chenoweth
Mr. Liston
Mrs
Alva Hammer
Christ
Mary Blackwood
Daniel Lamphier
Adolph Clausen
Scott Liston
Mr. Dunkard
Des Moines
Buena Vista Gun Club
Grandfather Clausen
Elias Ewing
Welle
Blackledge
W. S. Blackwood
Casper Chenoweth’'s
D. H. Gifford
Will Dennis
Mr. Gifford
Kate Scoville
Nebr
Jessie Dooley
John Cook
Minnesota
A. M. Hough
Sheet Music Sale
National Music CO
Winterset, Iowa
Invoice
Sale
Carrier
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