Letter From John Hirzel recounts rabbit drive and mumps setback
Areader in Colorado describes a trip from Pueblo to Lamar for a rabbit drive with 93 participants from the region and farmers. John Hirzel notes he won a second premium among 100, with six members of his squad claiming 326 rabbits, while 3,000 rabbits were killed overall. He travels by special train, fare 65, and mentions his mumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulson
Tom Youzel
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Lamar
Ataté
J. A. Aimzer
Weeds Run Wild as Western Weather Extends Growing
Abnormally high autumn rainfall and heat across the middle west spur an unusual weed flush. Farmers are warned that weed seeds may mature before cold weather, requiring mowing or plowing to prevent next season's heavy infestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Iowa Homestead
Stubbie
W C T U social meeting on Cherry Street
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union held its quarterly New Year night gathering at Mrs. Hann’s Cherry street home. Miss Eliza Baker led a varied program of songs recitations and a short talk, ending with a $20 gift for the W C T U cause and an hours long social with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Estella Bryan
Clara Leach
Elda
Erma NeKinuvey
Mabel Baugher
Edna Watkins
Ady Hil
Miss Baker
Anna Moore
New Year Eve Disturbance At Travis Butcher Shop
At Travis butcher shop late New Year’s Eve Roy Bowen lit a cannon fire cracker in the office. He claimed intent to throw it outside but dropped it on the floor and fled. The blast filled the room with smoke and knocked out lights. Prosecution is discussed with alleged involvement of others.
Birthday Dinner Honoring Charles Crawford and Mrs Mawkins
Mr and Mrs Wm Crawford hosted a New Year’s Day dinner at their South Side home for Charles Crawford and Mrs L H Mawkins on their 34th birthday. Attendees included Charles Crawford and children L Hawkins and family Ed Timmons and wife Sch Crawford and wife Wash Smith Myra and Ida Siple T C Wandell and wife and Wm Brooks. The piece ends with an ad for Rocky Mountain Tea claiming health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Crawford
South Side
Charles Crawford
L. H. Mawkins
L. Kf. Hawkins
Ed Timmons
Ayderott
Schu Crawford
Montmorenci
Wash Smith
Myra
Ida Siple
Lafayette
T. C. Wanddell
Wm. Brooks
Five Farms for Sale Northeast and Southeast of Kingman
Multiple farm listings describe No 1 a 60 acre mostly level old farm near Kingman with a dilapidated house and large barn. No 2 a 200 acre stock farm near Coates Station with a one story house and coal underlay. No 3 2 miles from Kingman on gravel road with 35 acres in creek bottom and hill land. No 4 eight acres on state road near Kingman with a log house and orchard. No 5 eighty acres near Kingman with house, barn, orchard, and water. Additional items note local business updates and local notices.
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Kingman
Coates’ Station
Yeddo
Vveedersbure
P. O
Veedersburg
Otterbein
Ind
Reform Club Meeting at Plummers Hall Draws Large Attendance
The Reform club held a lively Monday night meeting at Plummer's Hall with many new members and officers chosen. David Demun dram was elected sentinel. A disruption by a South Side woman occurred but did not spoil the overall harmony. Advertisements promote Rocky Mountain Tea and Banner Salve sold by L. Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform Club
Plummer's Hall
Main Street
David Demundram
Leanna
South Side
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Indiana
Yours Truly
W. H. Zinn
Lafayette, Ind
John Hirzel
Jos
Watso & Sons
Millie Gougar
Henry Watson
P. H. Tulley
Chicago
Austin Travis
Frank Kuaur
Mer Charity
South Pole
Faror
Abyssinia
Afric
India
Patagonia
England
W.C. T. U. Social
Madison Medicine Co
Rocky Mountain Tea
P. H. Talley
Wm. Moore
Florida
Burn
Chamberlain
U. 2
Wm. Burkle
Maggie Cook
Oxford
Ednn Timmons
Frank Knaur
William Moore
Edith
Frank Sanpon
Mrs. Stanley
Grace Cantrall
Mrs
Pearl Whitehead
Wea
Melle Taylor
Chalmers
Atkinson
Lou McConnell
Dr. Leaming
Geo. Weingert
Jos. Walsh & Sons
Rev. Stanley
West Lafayette
Thomas Hambrage
Nelly Beil
Moopeston, Ii
Jos. Greenwood and
Carrie Gooper
Clarks Hill
Mr. and
Mrs. Bartondale
Harvey Westtall
Montmorenei
Squire Chegowitth and
East Side
John Bankson
Mrs. Johnson
Chicaze
August Larson
Family
Arch Moore
J. G. Foster
Indianapolis
Mrs. Chenowith
Templeton
Mrs. Blessing
Charles Timmona
Morocco
Matilda Leighty
Charles Petty
Cincinnati
Alfred McKinnis
Edith Moore
William
Old Society
Mrs. Strathern
St. Louis
Sam McCormick
Dr. Tyler
Tom Plummer
Poley
L. Barns
J. A. Lambert
Rachel, N.C
Foley
L.burna
Ark
L. Burns
the Best
Cnsmms
Messner & Son
Bell
Scott-Heath
N. B
Henry Taylor Lumbergi
H. F. Hill
Trope
Otterbein’s
John Templin Furniture CO
Fayette
Corey
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