Deer Ridge Seeks Rail Link To Transform Village
Deer Ridge, a two-store town of 34 residents, hopes a Santa Fe railroad eight miles away will spur growth for the village and surrounding farms. Nearby Williamstown and La Belle would gain transport links. locals note past haulage by team and the area’s economic potential. The report also records births, illnesses, deaths, and notable visits amid a winter of grippe and storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Ridge
la Belle
Santa Fe
Williamstown
Willamstown
Wyconda
Canton
Teamster
Walter Baltzell
Neeper
Mary Baltzell
Alph Morrow
Joe Rowe
F. A. Dare
Near la Belle
Walter Dare
Henry Levengood
Ben Hilburt
Oklahoma
Allness
Nancy Hilburt
Coolony
Jeance Fowler
Claud Wilson
Monticello
Bertha Wlson
Watson
Marion Robinson
William Boltz
California
William
South of
Colony
John Boltz
Near Colony
Farm Home Burns As Family Dines
A Deer Ridge farm home owned by Elvin Shin burned while the family dined. The blaze destroyed much of the upper floor as the roof collapsed. only part of the lower-floor contents were saved. The house, insured with Mutual Grange, will require housekeeping arrangements after the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Ridge
Jan
Elvin Shin
Mutual Grange Company
E. WW. Roberts
Li. W. Knight
Rairoad
Keokuk
Jefferson
Wiliam Hawley
Lizzie Allen
Local social visits and weekend plans noted
Miss Lola Wade of Golden visited with Gladys Pierce and Mae Coleman on Saturday and Sunday. Mrs William Ridder and several sisters stayed in Bowen with their sister Mrs Charley West. Hazel DeMuss and Florence Hoffman visited their aunt Mrs Robert Walker in Golden. Ora Hester returned home to Bowen after a few days with Jessie Richardson. A big masquerade was planned at the skating rink Saturday evening. Lee Donley and Harold Dean, Gem City college attendees, spent the weekend with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Wade
Golden
Gladys Pierce
Mae Coleman
William Ridder
Marry
Aline White
Bowen
Charley West
Hazel DeMuss
Florence Hoffman
Robert Walker
Ora Hester
Jessie Richardson
Skating
Lee Donley
Harold Dean
Gem City College
LaBelle social notes and fire report headline
Mrs Sydney Noble of Cedar Rapids Town visits her parents in LaBelle Postmaster Wo Mullinex and wife Pearl Roush of Knox City spend weekend with friends. Mrs Frank Madden visited War saw Ill with sister Mrs James Rice. Ralph Nicol Edina visits LaBelle. Aubrey Richmonds welcome a daughter. Elvin Shinn farmhouse north of LaBelle burned Thursday evening with most contents lost. James Rice of Warsaw also noted in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labelle
Sidney Noble
Cedar Rapids
Wo Mullinex
Pearl Roush
Knox City
Frank Madden
Warsaw
Ill
James Rice
Ralph Nicol
Edina
Aubrey Richmond
Elvin Shinn
Here
Local notes reveal births, visits, and weather in Hull area
The column records a baby girl born to Ill and Mrs. Rice, wedding and family news, travels of Miss Jane Weller, and Mrs. McKinney in St. Louis. It notes farmers and tradesmen in Hull and nearby towns, weather and road conditions, and local ailments. An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Honey for throat and chest irritations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice
Una Baker
Kyle
Missouri Unive
Jane’ Weller
M Grove
C. F. Smith
St. Louis
John Hill
McKinney
Dorothy Smith
Smith
Grace Brownfield
Farmers Merchants Bank
Joseph Layton
Marie Kendrick
Bertha Ford
Queen City
Des Moines Hearing on Iowa Telephone Franchise
A full bench of the Iowa Supreme Court heard a rehearing Monday in the State of Iowa versus the Iowa Telephone Company. The court indicated that a prior decision granting perpetual rights in Des Moines may stand, with the franchise to operate in the city under question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tileinois
County OF
Adams
Alexander Millan
Adams County
Quines
Philip T. Schlagenhaupf
State of Illinois
James J. Shanahan
Mary Shanahan
P.M. McCann
Des Moines
Papes Cold Compound Offered For Quick Relief
Quick relief for grippe and severe cold claimed with Pape's Cold Compound. The ad promises rapid unclogging of nasal passages easing discharge headache feverishness sore throat and sneezing after three doses taken every few hours. It notes a price of 25 cents and urges customers to ensure genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
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Julie
Henry
Charlie
America
Averne Pont
Corun
agiDg
Suni
Quincy Wae
Hit
HIG Uv
Dairet
Alcohn & Henkel
New York
Frank P. Alcorn
Marbridge
Chicago
Frank W. Henkel
People’s Gas
Quincy
Sumany
Vstage Lab
Baeveelel
Quincy Whig
Quincy, NL
Quincy, Ill
Morning Whig
Jersey St
C. V. Williamson
North Sixth Avenue
Blackstone
S. W. Cor
Sixth
Vermont
T. C. Pulng & Co
W. BF. McCready
North Sixth Ave
Philadelphia
Hampshire St
Lauter
Moe
W. F. McCready
North
Ruff Brewing CO. Brewers & Bottlers
J. D. McMillen
South St
State of
Illinois
Dorothea Heumann
A. D
Henry A. Prante
Elmer C. Peter
Brunswick
Balke
Jersey
S ° Trampshire St
Doerr Department Store
Lawton
Okla
Care Whig Office
Globe Printing Co
Quincey
Uwhnois
Quincy Hotel
T Am
Harry Derby
North 5Th St
Care Whig
Newcomb Hotel
Whig Office
Gem City Printery
Koehler & Dye
South Fifth Street
Maine Street
B. G. Vasen
Berlin
Sayville
Oslavia
Italan
Rustian Army
Vienna
Burnet Burke
Dane Waltin
Alex Hartman
Rowen
Camp Point
Will Hlunsaker
I. . Ward
Khnogene
Grippe
Farm Home Burns
Foley & Co
Foley
Miller & Arthur Drag Co
John van Dvyke
Wayne Crank
Bloomfield
C. R. McNay
Wisman Bros
George Thietten
Idaho
L. A. Seals
Marecelline Wissen
The
Tome Insurance Company
Town Path
John Musolinge Produce Co
Chester van Dyke
Lima
Lafe Nicholson
J. ¢. VanDyke
Gladys
Raymond Vlack
Martin Nichols
Franklin
Pike
Hull
Kinderhook
John Erke
Eck Reed
Charles Reed
Adams Co
R. D
Mr. Dwyer
Mr. Tee
Fay Smith
Sam
Gregg Orr
Goldie Rich
Plainville
C. K. Foster
Harvey Jones
Charley Lo
Win, Blauser
Ed Graff
Piville
Aleshire
W. Foshim
Iowa
Fin
Duplex Tire Company
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