Otley and nearby residents listed in 1917 social notes
The Otley Iowa column records visits and callers from Des Moines Knoxville Monroe and Pella. Notables include Mrs Chet Wade Mrs Frank Stuff Mr Claude Calhoun Mr Clarence Renaud and Mr and Mrs Ralph Hart. Local life includes births illnesses and band practice changes plus a whooping cough note and a Friday reception at John Lillies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chet. Wade
A. Des
Moines
Frank. Stuff
Knoxville
Freeken
Claude Calhoun
Monroe
Otley
Brush
Clarence Renaud
Pella
Harry
Ralph Hart
Cordova
Des Moss
Reform Church
Winter Weather and Local Visitors in Oskaloosa
A report notes fine winter weather and general health. J W Binns visited as an Oskaloosa caller on Tuesday. J W Scannell from Des Moines stayed at John Moody’s home. Vernice Binns assisted with carpentry at Mrs Augusta Hillis. Jno Van Maanen dropped by Oskaloosa last week. Saturday visitors included Mr and Mrs Shirley Binns Mr Frank Bartlow and the Moody family, including daughter Emily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Binns
Oskaloosa
J. W. Scannell
Des Moines
John Moody
Vernice Binns
Agusta Hillis
Jno. van Maanen
Shirley Binns
Frank Bartlow
Jno. Moody
Emily
Liberty Corner Notes From Pella Area News
In Liberty Corner reports several from Pella attended S Weyers funeral Thursday. Nelle Weyers can sit up. Arie Kool reports a sale with good attendance. Mr Gradus Dykstra visited Des Moines Friday. Leulah Stuff stayed at the Fennema home Thursday night. Also promotes Chamberlains Tablets for constipation and lists a for sale notice by F D Stubpen in Pe De Beude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth de Vries
Gerrit van Houweling
Des Moines
Brat
Dennie Pliman
Regina de Yong
Bratt
John Lillies
Bill Adams
Doctor Payne
Cora Rootseller
Reasoner
John Stiernemann
Lena Visser
Joe Mullenberg
Liberty Corner
Pella
S. Weyers
Nelle Weyers
Arie Kool
Gradus Dykstra
Leulah
Fennema
F.-D. Stubpen
Pe de Beude
Auction at the Barn Franklin and East First corners
Sale scheduled at the Barn on Franklin Street and East First at 10:00 a m. Items listed include one Hack one Hearse three Landaus two Carriages seven Top Buggies one Road wagon one Standhope Buggy three Cutters one double seat Cutter one Bob Sled seven sets double harness five sets single harness plus robes blankets fly nets and more. Terms announced sale day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin and
East First Streets
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa
Otley Whiteway
Valley View
Peter Breen
Clara Yelsma
Delis van Zante
Lizzie Breen
John Vanden Baard
Ben Renaud
Nellie Breen
Delia Holmes
Galesburg
Yella Minnega
Will Minnega
Nellie Mol
Albert de Yoode
Baby
Kate Marinus
John Brummel
Greely
Percheron Society of America
Macon
Singmaster
Keota
Cook
Worth & van Zante
Chas. Porter
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