Wedding at Joe Kirkman home for Ida Hartman and Daniel McAfee
In Mechanicsville Pioneer Press a January 14 wedding united Ida M Hartman and Daniel McAfee at the Presbyterian Church with Rev McCandless officiating. Guests praised a bounteous dinner before the couple plan residence on the Ward farm northwest of Mechanicsville after March first.
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Mechanicsville Pioneer Press
Joe Kirkman
Ida M. Hartman
Daniel McAfee
McCandless
Presbyterian Church
Kirkman
Beatrice Hartman
West Virginia
Iowa farm totals seven buffaloes from express shipment
The article reports a Iowa farmer purchasing seven buffaloes, transported in an American Express large palace stock car for two hundred dollars. An express company agent was sent to ensure safe transit, highlighting the value of the shipment. Reinhart's farm now claims a herd unmatched in Iowa.
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Express
Americans Express
He Express Company
Reinhart
Iowa
Thursday Study Club Meets At Mrs Ellis Home
The Thursday Study Club held its January meeting at Mrs W C Ellis home with seventeen members present. After a brief business session the topic A New Nation and a new Problem was postponed. Mrs Fullerton gave a paper on the life of Mrs Pennypacker. Miss Viola Noble provided piano solos and Miss Knight sang. A buffet luncheon followed before adjournment to meet February 4, 1915 at Mrs Whanton.
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W.C. Ellis
Fullerton
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Pennypacker
Whanton
Woman's Club Met in Regular Session
A large number of members gathered January 22 at Mrs. W. A. McNee's home for a regular meeting. Mrs. Ashby spoke on Public Utilities and Mrs. Taylor led a Round Table on Modern Movement for Public Health. Discussions covered disease prevention, sanitation, and school health. The group adjourned to meet February 12 at Mrs. McCombs.
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Woman’s Club
W. A. McNee
America
McCombs
Des Moines Marriage Sparks Local Excitement
Dennis Hurley and Viora Noble were secretly married in Des Moines last Monday after Viora informed her father. The couple, both raised in the area and Notre Dame bound, were joined by college mate James Lynch of Notre Dame Indiana. The license notice appeared in papers Tuesday with friends wishing them well. Details on future plans were not provided.
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Dennis Hurley
Viora Noble
Des Moines
Viora
Dennis
James Lynch
Notre Dame
Indiana
University At Notre Dame
Chas Horick Dies After Illness and Death in Oakdale Sanatorium
Friends recall Chas Horick once a stenographer in the Allen and Gilchrist offices. He died last Wednesday after leaving town for Oakdale tuberculosis sanitarium and was buried at his Washington home Saturday. He was quiet and unassuming, earning many lasting remembrances.
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Chas. Horick
Allen and Gilchrist
Washington
Oakdale
Charlie
Buffaloes Arrive by Express to Spirit Lake Farm
A carload of real buffaloes bound for John Rienhart, a prosperous farmer, arrived in Spirit Lake last week. The animals were from a near extinct herd near Fort Pierre, South Dakota, whose owner recently died. Rienhart learned of the buffaloes by some wind of the herd.
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Spirit Lake
John Rienhart
Old Fort Pierre
South Dakota
Reinhart
How to Identify Lace Types Across Historic Styles
The article traces lace evolution from medieval linen thread work around the late 1400s to the first symbolical pattern with emblems, monsters, trees and scrolls. It notes the shift to geometrical styles by about 1620, featuring squares triangles wheels and lozenges in European lace developments.
Dumas Answers Question With Witty Remark At Dinner
The author Alexandre Dumas, famed for hospitality, quipped that he would have been bored without his own involvement. He was known to give alms, once offering two cents to a beggar who chided him to share with those in need.
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Alexandre Dumas
Indian hunter philosophy on ethics of hunting and conservation
Canadian authorities describe an Indian hunter as acting with judgment and discretion. Unlike white hunters, he kills only for food or pelts when best, never for sport, and avoids females during breeding season to safeguard game for the future.
Dentist Reclaims Sign from Bakeshop Window
A dentist who just moved into a former bakery digs off the enamel letters from the front window. A friend quips about removing only the B. The exchange appears in the Boston Transcript.
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Boston Transcript
Hay and business notes from Marshall Two
Local notices report S A Humphrey selling baled hay and taking orders. Ira Siddall visited Sioux Rapids today. W J Allen travelled to Emmetsburg yesterday for business. The temperature dropped to 20 below at least, 18 to 28 below readings. A basket social is set for next Tuesday February 2 at Bittner school house in Marshall Two. Margaret Bittner, teacher, invites all.
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Bittner
Marshall Two
Margaret Bittner
Miss Marian Hinn Hosts Social Evening At Home
Miss Marian Hinn entertained a number of friends at her home south of town last Thursday evening. The evening was spent in playing Sam r set and games. Refreshments were served at a late hour and the guests departed feeling they had had an evening of excellent entertainment.
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Marian Hinn
Inman and Nelson Divide Sunyside Farm in Split
Inman receives 120 acres with buildings and 80 acres north of the road. Nelson takes the remaining 200 acres. They plan a closing out sale soon to settle partnership affairs. After the division both men will own fine farms.
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Inman & Nelson
Sunnyside Farm
Inman
Cottage for sale cheap if taken before March first
Five room cottage offered by S A Humenrey, attractive price for quick sale before March. Property details limited in readable text. Local interest may respond quickly to save costs.
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S. A. Humenrey
Fagan couple attend Rolfe birthday for Father Mallinger
Dr and Mrs P E Fagan traveled to Rolfe last Thursday evening for a birthday party honoring Father Mallinger. Chas Coffman came back from Iowa City last Friday after consults with specialists who upheld local doctors view on his stomach trouble.
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P. E. Fagan
Rolfe
Father Mallinger
Chas. Coffman
Iowa City
Choir delight at Clan ton home with Progres sive Som'rs et al
The choir of the Christian church was entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs J E Clanton last Tuesday evening Progressive Somerset provided the entertainment. Da nt y refreshments followed and the guests praised the Clan tons as excellent hosts.
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The
Christian Church
J. E. Clanton
Clanton
Northwest Laurens neighbors host Sam Anderson surprise
Friends and neighbors living northwest of town carried out a neat little surprise to a worthy family named Sam Anderson. The visit ended in a pleasant afternoon of songs, games and conversation with well filled baskets. The folk northwest of Laurens are noted for such proper gatherings.
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Sam Anderson
Laurens
Funeral Tragedy Follows Man Felling Trees
C J Speers returned from Pontiac Illinois after attending his brother's funeral. The brother was killed by a falling tree while he and a hired man were cutting. A daughter narrowly escaped injury as a large forked limb toppled toward her, crushing the uncle before he could reach her.
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C. J. Speers
Pontiac
Illinois
Church of Christ Converts Member at Sunday Service
A church service reported as one of the best days in the church history. John Elbert rose after the sermon, joined Pastor Henry at the front, and publicly confessed faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior. The service concluded with benediction.
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Church of Christ
John Elbert
Henry
Jesus Christ
God
Young Woman Confesses Christian Faith at Laurens Church
A preacher invites Miss Leora Mundon to accept the gospel and she declares her desire to be Christian. After a baptism at 6 30 pm both she and a man nearby join the Church of Christ. The service featured a young people meeting and a sermon by Pastor Henry, with midweek services announced and next Lord's Day Bible School and communion.
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Leora Mundon
Henry
Body of Christ
Church
Joseph Spencer
Church of Christ
Laurens
Rolfe
Christian Workers
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Ww Soc
Cheesse
Las A
the Woman’s Club
Dumas
Wise Indians
S. A. Humphrey
Ira Siddall
Sioux Rapids
W. J. Allen
Emmetsburg
C. J. Spefrs
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