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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
6
Local items from Perry and nearby towns include social calls, visits, and family news. Miss Alma Giddings returns from exposition city while Mrs. L Field travels back to Chariton after a family death. Dr. Aiken’s new building nears occupancy. typhoid concerns fade as Locke Aiken improves. Des Moines visitors, camp plans, and church events pepper the week’s notes.
A long list of names and movements fills the column, noting visits, travels, and family news around Des Moines and nearby towns. It mentions Charles Breed at the Omalar exposition, visits by Mrs. Whoenbelle of Arleston, Mary Dooley’s Des Moines vacation, and Des Moines bail passengers FR L Morgan and Louise Butler. Other items share travel to Ottumwa, Chautauqua attendance, and a mix of towns including Adel, Perry, and Marion with residents visiting relatives, attending events, or returning from trips.
Miss Maggie Kinser and brothers Clyde and Glenn travel to Omaha on No 3. Mrs Frank Cowden and daughter Mrs WM Mitchell also go to Omaha. John Clements starts for Nebraska to visit his sons and the exposition. Matt Bibbins visits Davenport with horses including Ben Giles' youngster. Train Dispatcher Whipple resumes duties after two months away due to illness. Mrs Will Mortain visits Colfax after staying at Whildayward's. Mrs J G Patterson, her son, and Miss Cora Henry return to Des Moines after a visit. E S Ferguson attends an embalm ing school in Iowa City. The Wilson & Ferguson firm stays up to date in undertaki ng. Waxiep advertises penny writing at home. Mr and Mrs O Roce go to Des Moines for Henry LeBosquet's funeral. he died Wednesday after long Des Moines residence and past Dexter business.
The Rev Morrison who has led the Christman church in Perry for five years announces his resignation. He plans to leave after the new church building is dedicated or funded, citing invitations to lead Monroe Street Church in Chicago and urging strong support from the Perry congregation to complete financing and dedication.
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