Life Story of a Self Made Man in Rock Valley
A reminiscence traces the life of Sherman S. Bellestickl known as Watts Iowa and later Los Angeles. Born in midwest communities, he engaged with Grant Harrington at a local newspaper and pursued business and public work across several towns. He built friendships, formed a civic network, and valued practical enterprise until his death, leaving a memory of the Rock Valley era and the Midwestern import of his business and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belldower
Catiz
Bocewiis
Rheeman Boll
Grant Harrington
Iegister
Iegister, the Prediactsor
The
Bee
Jowa
Pienia
Pelraary
Ed Tonwen
Hock
Mes
Stecks
Pathie Scheals
Wasi Gitding Gevis
Stuthy
Aml
Gery
Bellestickl
Sweenland Ho
Iscarion
Los Angeles
Lefavor & Bollestickt
Ang
Angeles
Watts
Iowa
Rock Valley
Fragmentary OCR of a 19th century note on a named figure
The readable lines describe a person praised for extraordinary abilities and a patron named Cy Tarruztun with phrases about saving and esteem. The text is heavily garbled, with unclear references to places, dates, and relationships, making precise identification difficult.
Auto Crash Near Leeds Ends with Narrow Escape
In a Ford Coupe accident east of the Leeds cremer y field a driver, Dr. Kineen, managed to keep the car under control for long stretches after the vehicle left the grade. Despite efforts to halt, the car veered, causing injuries to Mia and Wayne. The driver escaped with minor injuries, and the scene indicated a fortunate outcome after a severe crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty. Win
Bineeu
Leeds
Lowe
Uristes
Kine
Wits Faruedy
Yerkeul
Rock Valley
Cresmery Burdev
Figen
Boon News Items Share Holiday Visits and Local News
Afis I Thompson and family move from Sud Blovstad to Rast M Doris Gisachin plans Christmas home de fer patential. Leon Maller attends Brookings College and returned last Friday. Mr and Mrs Ju Landlimis and daughter Jane visit Wack Valley. Adrderna denne Sands and Henery Staeven travel to Rock Rapids for Christmas. The Public scrioul cased Just Pri Hay Lov a barn. rural families enjoy holiday programs.
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Afis
I. Thompson Aul
Sun
Melia
Aml Lyte Uohsunere Raek
Mro
Taal Trigg
Jornerly
Pridans
Anoved
Sud Blovstad
Rast
Doris Gisachin
Ate
Leon Maller
Attendines College
Brookings
JU. Landlimis
Jaan
Wack Valley
Adrderna
Towa Gily
Santali
Mila
Ian
Keres
Feral
Lathersay
Track Operators Permit Regulation Sparks Commission Debate
The Forty third General Assembly considers operator permit rules amid debate over a plan requiring truck operators to post bonds and pay permit fees. The Iowa Town Council notes licensing actions and the pending state law, with discussions on bond amounts, fees, and enforcement. Local officials report thousands of permit applications annually and emphasize compliance measures for operators active in 1980.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuo
Sora
Heetian
Towavne
Sive
Gu Dassarnses
Ale
Assessors Meeting At County Court House
Assessor officers of Bioux County convened their annual instruction meeting at the county court house in Dogauber. Officials discussed personal property assessments and road poll collection, with attention to licensing and village duties. Residents face tax and poll-related requirements, as town and county processes proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court
Bioux
Dogauber
Anil
Ptu
Wall Family Rites Hold After Former Resident Dies
A fragmented notice reports the death of former resident B. Wall. The obituary lists surviving relatives including daughter Mus Brynes and son-in-law W. Ressler. The service details appear garbled, but mentions a summer departure and ties to Custer and Phillip with other family names Byrnes Chan and Chan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes
Phillig
Deverhea
W. Ressler
Guster
Vapering Gould
Phillip
Wall
Valle
Merce
Deatte
Gia
Mbutin
As. A
Am al Chan
Ot B
Hlvzlirs
Ressler
Custer
Predicts Advance in Land Prices by Local Farmers
An unclear report notes a protistion burying farms and a market shift in land values. It mentions Cameron of a denning society and a May Cameos Tae in MH. The piece references Bowag Vista and Ninosort Land, with past declines in values tied to unspecified figures.
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Ueesi Cameron
Dennie Narmad
Twenty Years Ago Guests Visit from Jessup Iowa
Rev Christian Hatspt and family of Jessup Iowa arrive on Thursday as guests of relatives. Services planned at the Presbyterian church Sunday and the following Wednesday. Several local residents and families are mentioned in travel and social visits with interruptions from various day trips and gatherings. Local congregants and neighbors are listed among attendees and acquaintances in the community note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Haspt
Jessup
Towa
Piarsday
Telatives
Tries
Res. Lanpt
Prestylerien
Srmay
Bruulay
Peter Metiitar
Hoek Valli
Waltiele
Wareviets
Mike
Abe Minunan
Toy
Theiy Duage i Saghess Puowday
Blether Smmday
Tyivenls
Nys Anna Vanes
Tverlwe
Reek Valles
Sthams
Biytheringk
Tyo
Martin
Paler
Hans
Frank Zeeman Dead in Rock Valleys Mission Service
Fragmented obituary note reports Frank Zeeman dead after years of service with Treeday novnis. It mentions a wife Mrs Wattawa of Bae Vatley and a funeral plan to Rock Vales for burial rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wattawa
Bae Vatley
Rock Vales
Mae
Death Notices From Bay Area Families include Several Names
Partial obituary notes mention the passing of individuals linked to Bay Area families. The text references Mrs A Tanda Suvita, Mrs Brendan, and others in relation to local deaths and memorial mentions, with scattered phrases about Locations such as Rock Valley and Christian Vilian. The fragmentary OCR yields unclear connections and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Tanda Suvitanis
Brandan
Bublov
Mes
Bohevy
Fly Rock Valley
Iid
Christian Vilian
Iowa Leads All In Production And Progress History
The passage highlights Iowa's lead in agricultural production and progress, citing figures like 750 miles of development and state-wide agricultural values. It references H. W. Peake, Cass County, and multiple towns including Waverly, Osage, Nevada, and Sheldon, noting historic industry and tax discussions in Congress and state planning during early development.
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Iowa
Son
H.W. Peake
Cass
Wayshington
Struaturys
Waverly
Haraptin
Stavan Gake
Tenendenen
Julignala
Kraevikte
Mont Pleasant
Nevada
Osage
Fobla
Sheldon
Macura
Ave & Tobieros
Ail
New
Jdwa Thins
Pitts
Plato Township Peace Lutheran Church Sermon Fragment
Fragmented parish notice from Plato Township Peace Lutheran Church. The imperfect text references a clergy message, worship service, and a pastor delivering a heartfelt call to faithful attendance and reverent devotion during a Sunday gathering. The read: a prayerful address urging continued faithfulness amid troubling times.
Local figures attend community event and dinner gathering
Fragmented lines describe a gathering with several named individuals including Mes Psi, Res. Gi, Beetstinter Tamliy, Caeny Miler, Ian Suni, Mes TE Betuler, and Craig Mowe. Mentions Wis region, King figure, and multiple attendees visiting and dining alongside local residents and officials.
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Eyawel
Wis
Psi
Tamliy
Caeny Miler
Ian Suni
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Wade Man
Grant
Cy Tarruztun
V. Sineen
Wayne
BOON
Stave Bank OF
iWiust
Forty-third
General Assembly
Ly T Town Board of Waileoan Commsion Ars
Persis
Public Assuiorilien
Hewleen Wine Ruate
Jamies Tertik
B. Wall
Association of Iowa
Dad Kessler
Frank Zeeman
Berar Toi
Sania Ai Tint
Plato Township
Peace Litheran Church
Wwe Hill
Dana
REW
RST National Bank
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