Nearby Town News and Visits Add to Local Happenings
Mr and Mrs Hessel Van Ryswyk and Miss Dena Klein visited in the area with relatives and friends from Pella and Monroe. Mrs Ed Otis and two sons joined a local visit at the Cowman home while others returned home after stays with Rev G W Hylkema. News notes include Pella visitors, visits with relatives, and German study ending with a shift to citizenship and patriotism in class work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hessel van Ryswyk
Margaret Hester
Brandenhorst
Pella
M. L. Meyers
Porter
Dave DeCook
Creston
Prairie City
Frank de Wit
John Klein
Miss. Dena
Ed Otis
Raymond
Harold
H. C. Cowman
Weersing
Heilbrink
G. W. Hylkema
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Richland township triples Third Liberty Loan goal in 1918 drive
The Richland township committee reports every resident bought a Third Liberty Loan bond, total quota 25000 raised 39500, a 58 percent overage. Loyal leaders kept the momentum despite disloyalty charges. Nearby Peoria disturbances faded after Rev. Weersing’s arrest prompted safety concerns and school closure. Governor Harding offered reassurance and protection, while the parish school closed and teachers departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris LeCocq
F. A. Younkin
Raymond
Chester F. LeCocq
L. R. McIntyre
Storm Lake
Tom Hite
A. M. McIntyre
Pella
Richland Township
Richland
Peoria
Rev. Weersing
Harding
Local church baccalaureate scene and club report in Monroe
In Monroe the Methodist church hosted the class of 1918 baccalaureate with crepe paper decor and music by the Ladies Double Quartet. Rev Droz delivered a scholarly address on Christian Citizenship. The Woman's Club held a spring meeting with Shakespeare discussion and refreshments. Robt Fleenor received word of his mother Mrs Mary Owens's death in Sacramento California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hendershot
Livingston
Bump
Cash
May Basket Road Trip and Distinct Social Notes in Eddyville
Eddyville notes detail Leonard Den Adel visiting from Lacey, Mrs. T. C. Van Loon and children returning from Hamilton and Bussey, and Anna Orris of Fairfield attending Eastern Star initiation with 80 in a banquet. Bart DeWild faces military service while DeWilds prepare housekeeping. Junior Endeavorers spread May baskets to the elderly, singing, Bible drills, and care on May and baskets distributed to 25 homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Leonard den Adel
Lacey
T. C. van Loon
Dickie
Dorothy
Hamilton
Bussey
Anna Orris
Fairfield
State of Iowa
Eastern Star
Fred Vanderzyl
Thelma Wilcox
Prewitt
Ottumwa
Aart DeWild
Davenport
Bart
Washington
S. K. Coats
DeWild
David Moran
North Third St
Smallpox Outbreak and Injuries Tie Knoxville News
In Knoxville the smallpox situation is not serious but slow to clear with fifteen to twenty cases and incubating potential spread. The recent infection list includes Thomas Salsbury and three children, Dr James Slocum, and local resident G P Gadd’s son in law Ed Rowley’s family. Miner David Robinson remains severely injured from Red Rock shaft in Melcher Des Moines hospital. Dentist student H J Bonifield Jr at Iowa City hospital with septicemia has caused four deaths in class. Elder resident T J Clark cited as the county’s oldest native born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Gadd
Des Moines
G. P. Gadd
Knoxville
Thomas Salsberry
James Slocum
Slocum
Centerville
Ed Rowley
David Robinson
Red Rock
Melcher
H. J. Bonifield, Jr
A. A. Bonifield
State University
Iowa City
College Hospital
Mr. Bonifield
T. J. Clark
Marion and
North Fourth Street
Green T. Clark
Philosoph Entertain Their Sister Alethians
May 3 at 4 a.m. the Philos invited the Alethians to a joint program in the south woods. Most members joined the early gathering at Old Central, enjoyed breakfast and birdsong, and heard a sermonette and music. Ace Renaud led the cats committee praised for the breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philos
South Woods
Philo
Old Central
J. Schmidt
Quartette
Dave Bogaard
C. Duiker
Nova
Fritz Synhorst
Estelle Kuyper
Civilization
Ace Renaud
Poodle
Tinny
Nefferts Return to Former Home After Frontier Years
Knoxville residents Mr and Mrs W B Neffert have moved back to their old home in the city after six years on the Texas Mexico frontier near Brownsville. They reported warm weather and crops thriving along the lower Rio Grande with corn waist high and beans ready to pick. The Neifert farm lies within four miles of the site where the first American soldier was killed in the Mexican troubles of 1914, with soldiers historically quartered on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green T. Clark
W. B. Neffert
Knoxville
Texas-Mexico
Brownsville
Texas
Benito
Neifert
Rio Grande
Notice of dissolution of White Way Auto Co.
Partnership of H M Tysseling and A A Ver Meer auto dealers at Pella Iowa dissolved May 11 1918 by Tysseling withdrawal. Business to continue at same location under Ver Meer. all accounts owed to the firm to be paid to Ver Meer. Signed May 1 1918 by H M Tysseling and A A Ver Meer. 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Tysseling
A. A. Ver Meer
Pella
Iowa
White Way Auto Co
A. A. Ver
Road to Happiness Through Gentle Constipation Relief
Folk advice from F. D. Stubenrauch promotes amiability and happiness, claiming Chamberlain's Tablets ease constipation, improve appetite, and aid digestion. The note suggests taking the tablets to feel cheerful and balanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’s
F. D. Stubenrauch
And Become a Pest
A fragment from Uncle Eben remarks on men who fear being overlooked and how their anxiety leads them to obstruct others, reflecting a local color remark about social dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
International Tailors Offer From Twenty Dollars
In a concise pitch M Vander Linden promotes tailoring services with a price range from $20.00 upward. The ad emphasizes quality and the prospect of delivering the best garments through the International Tailors, promising value at affordable starting rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Vander Linden
Peculiar Coincidence At Welsh Wedding Names Alike
At a Llan stadwell wedding in Neyland Wales a mix up occurred as the bride groom best man and brides maid all shared the name Thomas. The brides maid was the cousin of the bride but the others were unrelated leading to a humorous identity confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llanstadwell
Neyland
Wales
Thomas
Best Remedy for Whooping Cough Cited in Ad
Mrs J B Roberts of East St Louis says Chamberlains Cough Remedy kept her boy's cough loose and eased coughing spells during whooping cough last winter. She trusts it for colds and croup and keeps it in the house. F D Stubenrauch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Vander Linden's Bazar Promises New Wallpapers Today
A quaint ad notes wallpaper time at Vander Linden's Bazar with a wide range of fine line patterns offered at old prices and no advance payment requested, inviting customers to view the selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vander Linden
BAZAR
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Monroe
Oklahoma
California
J. P. Keables
Jennie Keables
Jana J. B. Owens
Sacramento
Robert Fleenor
New Sharon
Eddyville
the Journal
Alethians
Road
LendHir Ahe
Enoch Morgan's: Sons CO
Supolio
Vwomen
D. G. Gosselink
Selz Shoes
West Side
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