Prairie City Notes and Local News Briefs
Mrs Carrie White Edt attended a meeting of the Republican State Central Committee in Des Moines. The Pumpkin Pie social was postponed. Monroe Woodmen at Reid Kingdon’s and at Newton Friday. Frank E Roberts initiated in Woodcraft mysteries. Winnie Norris sick with scarlet fever. Ashford Dowden returned from Davenport. A new mill foundation and furnace room progressing. Farmers hopeful as corn and potatoes show promise. E E Thompson to visit Indianola friends. Presiding Elder Thompson visited E E Thompson. Clarence Curry and Ida Fleming wed in Des Moines last Wednesday. Bride’s home reception and feast. couple to housekeeping. Mattie Dowden gravely ill. Ira Draper to spend winter in California. Robert Finn added to residence. Wm and Jas Hertvog at work. W R C Sixth District sessions open here. Frank Coffey and Vanderzyl Bros. in local businesses. Arthur J McColl and wife sang at M E church for Prohibition. G M Cowles and Dr Hendersbot involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Republican State Central Committee
Monroe
Reid Kingdon
Newton
Frank E. Roberts
Winnie Norris
Teries
Woodcraft
Thompson
Chariton
E. E. Thompson
Clarence Curry
Ida Fleming
George Curry
Ira Draper
California
Robert Finn
Jas. Hertvog
W. R.C
Frank Coffey
P. A Dalrymple
Vanderzyl
G.M. Cowles
Dr. Hendersbot
Colfax News Highlights Marital, Death, and Social Events
Clarence A Curry and Ida A Fleming wed in Des Moines with reception at Metz home. Julia Dotson dies in Kansas City of typhoid malaria. remains buried in McKeever cemetery. Guild luncheon at Centropolis hosted by Mrs Luengen. needle work and papers shared. Local notes include hunting plans, coal mine injury, land trade help, conservatory addition, and pastor changes at M E church. A South African store tale and stage drama Une cle Josh Spruceby show slated for Sister's Opera House.
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Julia
E. E. Dotson
Kansas City
McKeever
F. Luengen
St. Clement's Guild
Centropolis
Geo. H. Meier
Hamilton
Montana
Colfax
David Crawford
Severs
Clipper
A Word to Travelers Warns on Diarrhoea Risks
The notice advises travelers to carry Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy due to war related excitement and changes in food and water. Wagley and Smead, druggists, offer it for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagley & Smead
Friends wish him Godspeed in new field of labor
A community note recounts well wishes for a man starting a new career and lists neighbors and relatives sending support. It also mentions ongoing illnesses, visits, and local plans including a brick residence project and a postponed trip to see a hospitalized relative. The piece ends with a theater company opening in Chicago and a Davenport engagement.
New 70 foot iron bridge to replace wooden span
A 70 foot iron bridge is under construction across North Skunk near Henry Austin's to replace the aging wooden structure. Cards announce the marriage of Miss Marie de Bruyn to Chas C Bomberger, to be held at the bride's parents home west of town on the evening of October 5. A surprise 21st birthday party for Geo Renaud was given at his parents' southeast of town. State Auditor Merriam was granted a divorce last week and plans to prepare for life after his political career depending on the next Republican state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Skunk
Henry Austin
Marie de Bruyn
Chas. C. Bomberger
Geo. Renaud
Merriam
Ledger
Richards Mill Maintains Steady Operations Amid Changes
To whom it may concern, the Richards Mill will continue with two first class millers, George Blair and Samuel Flick enger, in charge as accounts are adjusted. Adrian Richards expects prompt responses to statements of account. The Richards & Co mill ling property is described. The Huebinger Surveying & Map Publishing Co. reports first proofs of all towns and townships will be ready for inspection on October 28 and 20, and will be exhibited at the Recorder's office in Newton Court House. Interested parties are urged to call, examine plots, and aid in correcting any errors found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Spruceby
Chicago Opera House
Will T. Lister
Chase-Lister Theatrical Company
American Opera House
Chicago
Chase-Sisters
Newton
Davenport
Richards
Clase
George Blair
Samuel Flickenger
Adrian Richards
Richards & Co
Huebinger Surveying & Map Publishing Co
Recorder's Office
Court House
Gem
Good Dental Business in Newton Claims Record Year
Dr. B. E. Oberman announces a record year in Newton Iowa with large cash receipts and urges locals to visit for October 12 cut prices on all dental work. He promotes painless extractions, guarantees satisfaction, and positions his practice as the best with the claim of superior facilities and a written guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Dr. Overman
B. E. Oberman
Dr. Perkins
Scharf & Morrison's
Iowa
Closing Out Sale at Kellogg Farm Near Kellogg Oct 17 1901
A farm sale six miles southeast of Kellogg on Thursday October 17 1901 begins at 8 p.m. The listing includes 30 cows 40 heifers 74 steers 44 yearlings 5 bulls 22 steer calves 8 horses 4 year old gray geldings draft mares 2 two year old geldings 16 yearling colts 2 suckling colts 14 sheep 120 chickens and turkeys 147 hogs breeding sows shoats and spring pigs farming tools wagons plows harness 100 bushels wheat 3000 bushels corn 55 acres shock corn 100 tons hay with free noon lunch Terms credit over 5 dollars 12 months with note and security interest if paid when due sums 8 dollars and under cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Fealai
Wagley
Smead’s
Chamberlain
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Miler & Westorn
Cash Dry Goods Store
Newton, Iowa
Prairie City
Carrie White
Ashford Dowden
Indianola
Clarence A. Curry
Metz
Ida A. Fleming
Vandalia
Geo. Curry
Kellog
A. H. Raymond
R. C. Birchard
Howard
Mrs. Howard
George Saum
David Stover
Miss Gertrude
Mary Vance
Lynnville
A. W. Haines
M. E. Church
Grinnell
F. I. Poage
Mr. Poage
Charles Moody
Star
R. Larson
Bay Villa
Sundays River
Cape Colony
South Africa
Larson
Edith Adair
W. 8. Adair
Charlie Simpson
Enterprise
Mary Ramer
Minert and Daughter
Freeport
Geo. Diehl
Milton Mowry
Milton
Mary
Byrde Flora
Charles
Crocker
Grant
Edna Welton
Farmers Bank of
Baxter
L. D. Ozman
W. D. Ozman
Frank Bost
J. B. Carr
Jennie Boat
Mercy Hospital
Boat
Frank Boat
Ayer
Colt
Bette
Ai Crappiata
Ated CO
Lowell
Haviland China
A. M. Hough
Beckwith
Baldwin & Morton
Herman Laskewitz
A. McMurray
J. B. Burton
E. E. Lyday
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