Prairie City notices and club listings in Prairie City Press
Community notices list church services at Epworth League prayer meetings and Sunday schools, plus numerous fraternal and women’s groups. Lodge, P.E.O. Sisterhood, Knights of Pythias, and other societies meet weekly or monthly at various halls, with names like Mrs. White, Rev. Marcus, and Miss Eta Purnam noted among organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L
Riheldaffer
Corydon
Harrah
Hell
Mitchell
Baxter
X. Y. Z Society
Martindale
Brutal Treatment Of A Prairie City Wife Exposed
The Prairie City community was startled by a report of severe abuse of a young wife. The husband, described as drunk, allegedly kicked and whipped her with a horse whip, causing extensive injuries. The victim escaped to relatives, then returned home, where repeated beatings occurred. Local reaction condemns the cruel acts, with the text noting the couple’s history and the community’s concern for the safety of the wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seay
Seyolter
Prairie City
Pleasant Hill Notes On Local Life And Events
Pleasant Hill news recounts weather woes hindering county fair attendance, frosts harming corn, and community activities. Dunkard love feast at Walnut Ridge church, visits by John Veenstra, Pete Kersber, and others. births, sales, teaching, and church services noted along with road work, misfortune, farm activity, and local gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spriggs
Union
Asitna Ruin Ridge Church
John Veenstra
Pete Kersbergen
Adel
John A. Johnston
Newton Fair
Bert Rule
Bert
Jennie Kain
Fleming School
Gilbert Owens
Con
Prairie township notes and local doings reported
Prairie township held an eight eight convention at Garden Hall. Kert Rhine of New Sharon visited the Rhine home. Rev McBlain visited his parents. The Dunreath Republicans hosted Charlie Webster after a rally. a Des Moines bicycle club passed through on Sunday. Mrs Lesselle of Madrid visited Monroe. a new store opened with bargains. George Carney is ill with typhoid fever. several residents attended the Pella fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Bailey
Des Moines
Northern
Ellsworth Dunn
Septeber
Vandalia
M. J. DeCoursey
Milo
Scott Farm
Hot Springs
Ark
Jesse Gilbert
Josephine Putnam
Emmetsburg
Miss Putnam
School of
Kind Garten
H.C. DeWolt
Albert Conley
Prairie C
Lella
Kate Hall
W. X. Stevenson
Boone
J. F Simonds
Colfax
RR. Stephenson
M. Dodds
John Portershoro
William Porter
Della Buck
Butters
Etter
Valley T
Howard Ramsey Tle
George Cowman
Wm. Pentico
Pentics
Gill
Daniel Shepherd
Charles Haines
Indianapolis
Ora Brandt Brandt
Doon
Mes. Cy
A. E
Adison
Beepa
Des Mile
Thanes
Co Kramer
H. V. Adams
Nellie Brown
Fairmount
Jenks & Son
Porter
Chicago
Prairie City
Walter Roach
Seconnd
W. A. Thomas
Lee Howard
Mr. Brocket
Kodak
Ira Draper
Draper
Walnut Midge
Thomas
Andy Stewart
J. Me. G. Johnston
M Burr Westbrook
Monroe
Ace Bowling
Bowen
Rev. Scarbrough
Pleasant Hill
B. Carpenter
Fred
DeBruyn
Adair Owens
J ‘Thomas
Will Johnson
Jim Owens
Dhaett Ernest Bates Sonates
Cherokee
Iowa
Geo. Sheeler
Frank McReynolds
Reasgner
Wil Smith
James Shay
Evans
R. Shi
Prairie Township
Garden Hall
Kert Rhine
Newshavon
Thos. Pasie
Chas
Knight
Oska
Geo. Rhine
Rev. McBlain
Geo
Ladies McKinley Club
Dunreath
Hays
Knoxville
Charlie Webster
Lghter
Nebraska
John Hummel
Peila
Clarence Downey
Billy Cooper
Harrison Lacky
Pella
Corge Lacky
Jim Lonsche Simpson
Hend Samersh
George Carney
Acey
Kelloggs News From Kelogg and Vicinity
Local notes from Kelogg report visits by relatives and neighbors, a repainting at the M E parsonage, a family gathering, and a small fire at Warren McVey’s kitchen. Burglary at W W Hollingsworth’s home led to arrests and recovery of most items. Community events include a church social, a tent meeting at Oak Grove, and a speech by Col John Meyer at Union school. Agricultural life covers horse trading, hog and oat prices, corn fodder cutting, and potato digging with a new North Austin bridge completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Turner
M. E
Miss Day
H. H. Day
Robert Stockton
John Stockton
Ladora
Fannie
Taina
Mary Morgan
John
Monda Warren McVey
C. E.phillips
Harry Woolman
Warren McVey
Grace Bown
Des Moines
Kellogg
Etta Peters
Oak Grove
John Meyer
Union School House
Tuesda
New Sharon
Lynnville
North Austin
Jake Kniken
Grinnell
Pardoe
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J.D
Biaroni Hall
C Jens
Ty Lodge No. 144
W. Marthe
N. Cla Anderson
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Clara Kramer
Minnie Wilson
Miawatha
le Hall
Grahat
Greasley
Ruby Temple
Renner
Knights and Ladies of Security
Cote Kast
Freicit. Him
Frei NG Wisam
Carrie Whit
Square
Will Bruner
Prairie City Kodak
Price
Emma Dmitr
Anna Lee Porter
Chautauqua
D.C. Gifford
Thes Reading
City
A. A. Arnold
Alien Trown
the Lakes
Dwight Cadwallader
H. Patterson
Palo Alto
Lynn
Rexroat
L. L
Emplexroat
Geo. Earley
Artie Stover
Snooks
Ferguson
U. P
Rev
Handy
Grace Chapel
Dave Hendricks
Rhodes
Charles Miller
Taintor
J.C. Williams
Bryan
Peoria
Tainter
Kellogs
Foster & Callison
P. D. Carper
Churchill Hotel
Monroe House
Tll
WM Vaughan
DE Ring
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