Prairie City notices and tributes mix with births and meetings
Prairie City life unfolds with near railway tragedy for Mrs. Elizabeth Putnam, a fatal shooting case at Kennington Ford, church revivals led by Major Blanche B. Cox, and local updates on deaths, births, and social events. The column notes visitors, business moves, and civic improvements, including depot work by the Rock Island company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Putnam
Kennington Ford
Simpson
Mikesell
Percy
A .K. Jones
Knoxville
Jacob Bruner
G. W. Andrews
Des Moines
T. J. Miller Jr
Prairie City
Blanche B. Cox
Methodist Church
Major Cox
Y. M. C. A. Society
Omaha
London
James M. Brous
Philadelphia
D. H. Miller
Medford
Oregon
Ohio
Iowa
Marion County
Pleasant Hill M.E. Church
Mary Karr
Hale
Brous
Rock Island Company
Colfax
Iowa Steam Laundry
Hogan’s
C. Minor
Smoke the La Flor de Newton Money at 6 perct
Meredith and Ogg report a testimonial from Louden Grover of Sardis Kentucky about relief from back and hip pain after a single bottle of Chamberlains Pain Balm. They claim it also cures rheumatism and note Wagley and Smead Drugists sell it. RECORD readers are urged to trade with advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louden Grover
Sardis
Wagley & Smead Druggists
Blackledge Torl Nuptials Near Galesburg
Local item reports the marriage of Virgil Blackledge and Miss Bernice Torl at the bride’s parents’ home south of Reasnor, with Rev John M Tool presiding. About seventy five relatives attended and presents backed the happy couple. The newlyweds plan to reside on a 100 acre farm near Galesburg in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Houg
Jeries
Jesse Slavens
Newton
John Martin
Keasner
Father Martin
Pennsylvania
Jasper County
Reasnor
W. McCollums
Blackledge-Tool
Virgil Blackledge
Bernice Torl
Reasner
John M. Tool
Lillian Tool
J. H. Tool
Oliver Blackledge
Palo Alto Township
Galesburg
Auction notice for 80 acre farm near Newton
A man seeking a bargain can call George Maund about an 80 acre tract with new buildings and improvements located within two miles of Newton and a quarter mile from the schoolhouse. Also a lecture by Rev. E L Schriner at the MBE church next Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
School House
George Maund
Rev
E. L. Schriner
M. BE
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Henry Brattner
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Henry
Fred Latchfield
Ferber
R. Hancock Shoe Shop
England
General Booth
Consul Booth Tucker
India
Ballington Booth
America
Denver
Colorado
Washington D. C
Eaton
M. E. Church
A. M. Shea
Grace Church
H. V. Adams
Highland Park
Thomas
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Dawson
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Hall
Jesus
Asa Vandermast
Orange City
Alex Ray
D. Lower
McConnaughey- Lower
C. M. Leaming
Woodward
John Leaming
Boyd Groom
Ora Hanger
Jessie Wing of
Mrs
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Congregational Church
Endeavor Society
Hill
M. EK
J. FP. St. Clair
God’s Church
D.M. Kiser
Lewis Main
S. M. Jones
Myron Sparks
D. C. Gifford
Ames College
Hudson Bros
Ames Intelligencer
John Roth
Chester Center
Mrs. Mitchell
Oletha
Kan
T. J. Norris
Norris
Third Iowa Infantry
W. S. Noris
Mary Monesmith
Cora Dresser
Fonda
J. C. White
Chautauqua
Minnie Bollhoeffer
Pliny
Europe
Rhine
Ladies Reading Circle
Emma Chandler
Davenport
Annabel Brickley
Ivy
Mae Warner
T. Keating
Altoona
Roy Cheesam
M. Feathers
Chicago
the Record
the People’s Popular Paper
Meredith & Ogg
Record
Racorp
Jas. W. Dunmire
Dexter
Sam. Murphy
Adamson Grove
Jim
Klondike Country
Joe Hallam
Charlie Downs
Dixon
Ill
Ida
John R. Hall
Monroe
John Hall Jr
John
Maine
J. W. Burke
Kellogg
Dayce
W. Amer
Viola Divier
S. R. Miles
Oskaloosa
E. J. Miles
Sam
Mason City
E. C. Ogg Esa
Alma Vangieson
Will Widell
C. H. Coughlan
Mingo
W. J. Coughlan
Monticello
Bent Clement
Lynnville Herald
Jimmie O'Roak
James Berry
J. F. Hunley
Garrison
Mont
Sam. Reid
Hunley
Mr. H
Addie Bean
Jessie Chenoweth
L Onehocker
Agricultural Society
Media Hubbard
West Virginia
Sully
Leland Powers
David Copperfield
David Garrick
Wilson Swihart
A. H. Howard
J. W. Bowen
American Type Founder Co
Prc- Ord
United Presbyterian Church
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Pillsbury
McCollums
Palo Alto
Newton U. P
Ottumwa
Joe Thomas
Killdall
Andrew Hans
John Claussen
Burton Dingman
Tama City
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Frank Morgan
Geo. B. Hunter
Robert Johnson
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Nebraska
H. M. Reasoner
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Ind
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Cal
Leland Power
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Little & Gill
Boston
Canton
Shoe Department
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TAME
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Itos
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