Murphy Community Notes Light on Local Life
Hugo Benton reports a flurry of small town activities in Murphy Iowa including farming, visiting kin in Newton Kellogg and Buena Vista, school notices at Slagle Dell Pleasant View and Adamson Grove, church meetings at Hixson Grove, social dinners and birthdays, and local residents moving, illness and sympathy. The piece mentions Emmett’s passing, Emmett’s family, farm transfers, and upcoming meetings with Winston and Janie Russell leading gatherings. Unclear spellings reflect OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Elliott
John L. Moats
Wilson
Rock Creek
Lulu Adkins
Kellogg
Pleasant View
John Seaton
Newton
Hixson Grove
Epps
Harry V
Anna Latimer
W. A. Rouze
Murphy
Mary Hill Eubank
Indiana
Buena Vista
Joshua Hill
Crawford
Adamson Grove
Closing of Bingie School on Slagte Dell February 29 1806
The final day of the Bingie School at Slagte Dell was marked by a typical forenoon of recitations. Pearl Vanscoy presented teacher Joe Booth with a box of stationery and a charm locket. A community feast followed, then a literary program impressed patrons who praised the school’s winter conduct. Mr Booth closed with the Owl story, marking the last day, February 29, 1806.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingie
Pearl Vanscoy
Joe Booth
Hooth
Booth
Slagle Dell
Valeria Social Notes and Local Movements
Valeria notes Frank Wilkinson remains very low. Carrie Lawrence visits sister Mrs. Re We Pool near Collins. Sue Philson stays with her. Mrs. Henninger returns from Illinois. Creamery stockholders met at the church last month. quarterly church meeting well attended. Wim Armstrong moves into vacated Hornad house. Dr. Jones of Colfax may visit Valeria. Philson traveled to Newton last week. Ravelle leaves depot for Leavenworth. Will Shoemaker takes his place. Dr. Knepper moves into Wm. Gannon’s east house. J. M. Lacey elected director at last month’s school meeting. Protracted church meeting starts next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilkinson
Carrie Lawrence
Re We Pool
Collins
Sue Philson
Mrs. Henninger
Ilinois
Wim. Armstrong
Hornad
Dr. Jones
Colfax
Valeria
Philson
Newton
Frank Ravelle
Leavenworth
Kansas
Will Shoemaker
Ravelle
Dr. Knepper
Wm. Gannon
J. M. Lacey
Not to be Trifled With Colds and Early Treatment
A persuasive notice warns that small colds can lead to serious illnesses if untreated. It urges prompt use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and notes 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by Wagley & Smead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagley & Smead
Simon
Hartman
Davis Vertical Feed Goods Review in a Seemingly Simple Purchase
A reader voices frustration with a sewing machine purchase and considers replacing it with a Davis vertical feed model praised for reliability. The complaint highlights missed stitches and broken promises, ending with a call to investigate the Davis device’s claimed superior performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Rheumatism relief and medical remedies advertised
All last winter Geo A Miller of Lebanon Conn suffered severe rheumatism and found relief only after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. The ad also touts Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, Dr Williams Kidney Pills, and Williams Indian Liniment, with testimonials and offers from druggists in Newton Iowa and surrounding areas, touting quick relief and cure promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Miller
Lebanon
Conn
H. J. Skit
Newton
Iona
Hiams
Ind
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Harry Atwood
Callison
Elmer Scoville
Hunter
Grace Hart
Palo Alto
Miss Snanton
Alton Reynolds
Grace
Olivia Russell
Emmett
Joseph Miller
Miller
Joe and
Nettie Davis
Ja Spellman
Jim Woods
Elizabeth Woods
Kellogg Township
A. A. Peterson
Deep River
Follansbee
Murphy Hall
Murphy Russell
J. W. Murphy
Janie Russell
Jorgenson
Jimmy Zink
Jared
Frye
Stomesteaders
Iown
Malne
Wisconsin
South Oak
Missouri
Arkansa Territory
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Cal
Thos
P. Barty
Arshalltcome
Iowa
Drs
Fellows
4Th St
Dee Moines
Hwonie
Fellows & Fellow
Dies Moines
California
Great Rock Island
Phil Pullman
Cali
Chicago
Los Angeles
Rock Island
Hin Sebastian, G. P. A
Hindorf
Eharmacist
Gorrell
Frank Wilson
Jasper County Bank
Sloanake Press
K. E. Lyday
First National Bank
A.M. Hannatt
J. 1. Lyps
J. JO
A. D
Anna H. Joy
Fehleisen
Jasper & Sons
R. Lambert
Jas. Bewyer
Lambert Bros
Net Reight
Fex
Royal Union Life Insurance Co
Age Welles
Welles
Cies
Les
Newt
Chas Seeberger
San Jasper County
Pullman Buffet
Elegant Day Coaches
ST. Paul
Minneapolis
The
Northwest
ST. Louis
Kansas City
Peoria
Lowa
Thos. P. Barry
M. Martin
Eon Aac
Rbhalltown,owa
Climax Cast
Majestic Steel
Jaret Sid
Corner Grocery
Miller Bros
Maytag & Emerson
REAL
Jax
Interc
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