Renwick News Briefs Highlight Local News and Events
Mrs Stage suffers a partial stroke of paralysis Tuesday afternoon. Mr Vohs, new butter maker, relocates family to Renwick and occupies Jacobson’s former house. Dr Cunningham shows off a new loyal Ni for pin. Humboldt editors praise local hospitality. Insurance adjusters assessed goods damaged by a fire. Renwick residents invited to a peacher’s meeting at the Methodist church Saturday. WBC ladies hosted a successful bean supper on Feb 22, raising a nice sum. Four silk flags donated to Renwick Public Schools by WRC ladies. Frances E Willard’s death mourned as a major loss to suffrage and reform. Village elections may nominate the right candidate regardless of timing. Hod Cole praised as Chief of the Fire Department for his coolness during the fire scare. Prof Cromwell to lecture on Education for Citizenship at 7:30 with details on band bill.
Personal Tension in Renwick and Surrounding Towns
Local notes report visits, business, and travel of residents across Renwick, Webster City, Goldfield, La Verne, and nearby areas. Gasps of community life include evangelists, school moves, and livestock dealings. Notable items mention Miss Lorena Webber resuming studies, Junkin leaving for Ohio, and a bank robbery at Thor with $2700 taken.
Local notes on families and business in Des Moines area
Mr. McKaig's baby is very sick and Peter Nelson's children have the measles. George Stoddard and J G Doty have traded for a store at Thompson Iowa. Will L Clark of Woodbine is hoping to marry soon. Our report notes the Creamery Co. milk, butter and patrons, and an editorial association meeting with P A Smith president B W Talcott vice president and A M Adams secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stoddard
J. G. Doty
Thompson
Iowa
New Creamery Co
Des Moines
P. A. Smith
Scranton Journal
B. W.". Talcott
Sioux Rapids Press
A. M. Adams
Humboldt County
Iowa Falls
Renwick Notes and Local Moves in February 1898
Center district school closes next Friday. Residents report migrations to Renwick including John Loobey and family. Local business ads note farm loans and a rising property market. Funeral of Mrs. Fred Grimanz and death of Miss Anna Biging mark recent events. Market prices: corn 22, flax 20 to 21, wheat 80 to 95, eggs 10, cattle 3.50 to 4.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Grimanz
Colorado
Anna Biging
Renwick
Teachers Meeting Agenda for February 25 26
Faculty session lists Friday program with lectures on education for citizenship and parental roles in schools. Saturday schedule includes music papers on child development and the Speer method in arithmetic, with multiple discussions led by Prof. Cromwell, Bradshaw, Wyant, Blakely, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradshaw
Wyant
Blakely
Cromwell
Stormy week brings gatherings and sickness reports
The storm of the season waged from Friday night through Sunday with many attending a Saturday teachers meeting. Prof Eldridge drove from Clarion Saturday in the storm to show interest in school work. Dr Sherman is seen daily amid rising sickness. Mr and Mrs Frank Trowbridge attended revival meetings at Hardy Tuesday. Orrie Porter’s grandparents visited from Gredel, while Henry Claussen has recovered enough to walk without aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Stone
Hce
Uppe Des Moines Editorial Association
la Verne
County Sept
Opheim
Revenwick
Prof
Fulton
Humboldt County
Inter- County Teachers Association
Eagie Grove
W. I’. Drenmien
Las Animas
Colorado
Prof. Eldridge
Clarion
Dr. Sherman
Frank Trowbridge
Hardy
Mrs. Brooks
Orrie Porter
Gredel
Humboldt Happenings and Local Sales News
Humboldt citizens attended a grand ball and a closing out sale of fine bred hogs at Taft & Co with bids lively before snow. Johnstons sale saw steadier bidding. Blood won in Humboldt last Tuesday. Renwick contemplates a long distance telephone with Iowa Telephone Co and Dakota City through $350 coupons, urging community support to build up the town. Public spirit urged for the telephone line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft & Co
Gohnston
Humboldt
Renwick
O'Brien
Iowa Telephone Co
Dakota City
Iowa
Ilinois
Baptist Items on Faith Versus Feelings and Scripture
A sermon note contrasts feelings with God's word, citing Bible verses on salvation by faith and heart renewal. It encourages seeking Christ with the whole heart, reassurance of God's faithfulness, and ends with a remedial product pitch for One Minute Cough Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
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HB. Gole
J. M. Sherman
Atenwick
Orvick
Washington
Ed Wood
Mary
John Leakey
Robt, McMeremy
Piety Avenue
H.W. Stoddard
Richardson's
Zendi the Peacher
Methodist Church
WRC
Frances E. Willard
Tres
Mire
Hod Cole
Charlie
Chas. Packard
Gus Vohs
J. H Foley
Eldora Iown
G. A. Cheever
Lazie Trotzki
Webster City
Fred Southwick
Jacobson
Galdfield
A. A. Godfrey
Olden
Ora Olden
Wilson
Clancy
Evangelist Stewart
Waterloo
Lasters Vineyard
Highee
Cincinnati
Ohio
Wall
Cyrus Smith
Annie
R. Smith
Southwick
Goldfield
Ponti
Chicago
Sarah Benthem
Canada
A. Junkin
Bertie Cunningham
JG. Doty
Mr. Stubbin
Estherville
Henry Bevier
W. H. Ballen
Williams Wasp
Hamilton County
Oscar McCullough
Coister
Thor
Williams
Oxford
W.person
Drennen & Son
New York
Mr. McKaig
Peter Nelson
Willi L. Clark
Woodbine
Tugs
John Loobey
C.F. Bootz
Jake Elmer
Dakota
Batard
W. H. Potter
J. Beedie
Charley Wicks
Kamrar
Jos Winter
Lakefield
Main
John
Callesen & Tanck
Elva Barton
D.D. Benedict
M.E. Church
Ed Waumbier
Mr. S. Merrim
Bart Stone
The
Citizenlee
A.D. Cromwell
Mra. B. E
Gertie Beedle
Mr. Longs
Luni Shoo
Henry Claussen
Christ
Christ Jesus
Richardson
Peyenes
Aquette
Urion Bros
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Chas. Stone
Times Office
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