Havelock News Roundup of Happenings and Travels
H. Eno returns from St Petersburg with two small alligators delighting local youngsters. Residents travel to Toledo, Mallard, Pocahontas, and Spencer for drives and visits. Church meetings, memberships, and a funeral bring community action and social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Eno
St. Petersburg
Fla
W. I. Allen
Chas. Swanson
Toledo
Ohio
Rev. C. A. Bates
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
C. C. Johnson
Obituary for Vinnie May Simpson
Minnie May Simpson daughter of Henry and Sarah Simpson was born August 5 1878 near Whitestone Boone county Indiana and died April 4 1920 after a nine week illness aged 45 years 7 months 29 days In 1885 she moved with her grandparents to Piatt county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinnie May Simpson
Minnie May Simpson
Henry
Sarah Simpson
Whitestone
Boone County
Ind
Piatt County
Obituary of Mrs. Berry of Havelock Iowa
The obituary details the life of a woman from Illinois who married Chas Edward Berry in 1890 and died in Havelock Iowa. She left four children Elvie Henry Jessie Mabel Edna Opal and Harold, with two half brothers and an elder son absent at death. Funeral services were at the Lindsey Chapel then Havelock cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Chas
Edward Berry
Mansfield
Elvie Henry
Falls
Ihaho
Jessie
Mabel’ ‘Cramer
Pocahontas
Towa
Edna Opal Doerr
Havelock
Harold Wilmar
Ill
Moultrie County
Iowa
Christian Church
M. E. Church
Lindsey Chapel
Siebert
Jessie Simpson
Indiana
Methodist
Co. A. Bates
Death of Ernest Merry in Have Lock Iowa
Ernest Lee Merry born August 24 1899 near Laurens Iowa died April 8 1920 at age 20 in Have lock Iowa from an accidental gunshot believed self inflicted. He lived with his parents and worked on the home place since fall 1919. Funeral held April 10 at 2 30 pm at the Methodist church with Rev. C A Bates officiating. Interment in Have lock Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Merry
Floyd Gallon
Rolfe
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Henry Smith
Little Son
Mallard
L. W. McVey
Pocahontas
W. W. Greene
R. L. Hudson
Havelock
John Kline
Sioux City
Mons Jacobson
Estherville
Will Boysen
B. C
Ernest Lee Merry
David W
Lottie E. Merry
Laurens
Iowa
Frank
O. K. Jones
Bessie Starette
Atwater
Minn
Nellie Neal
Henderson
Colo
Genevieve
C. A. Bates
Town Visit Highlights Local Officials
Sheriff Hansen and County Attorney DeGroote called in town Friday discussing ongoing matters. Mr ONei l could again serve as the buttermaker if the deal proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Éregmery
O'Neil
Hansen
DeGroote
Supreme Court ruling on stock income tax exemption
Viewpoint on a Supreme Court decision permitting tax exemption on stock incomes. The author argues the rich avoid taxes while government costs must be covered, questioning whether the poor should bear a larger tax burden. The piece presents a critical, editorial stance without conceding to comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enuf
Kindness to Children Shapes Future Character
A reflective note on treating children with kindness in daily encounters. The piece argues that while flaws in photos vanish, kind words to kids linger in memory and influence their development. It urges communities to greet children with friendliness to foster better futures.
Card of Thanks from the Merry Family
The D W Merry Family and Mr and Mrs F A Merry express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for thoughtful service and beautiful floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Merry
Mrs
F. A. Merry
Bradgate Social Notes Include Quarantines and Club Outing
Local items list smallpox quarantines for John Logan, Prof. Kiser and Frank Dailey families and mumps in Rex McCreary. Progress Club met at Mrs L A Malcolm's with most members present and hosted a Somerset party at Mr and Mrs I W Dayton's home. Residents travel between Bradgate, Humboldt, Charles City, Mason City, Des Moines and Tracy with visits and social events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JS. Buck
Humboldt
J. A. Burgeseiker
Carroll
Caywood
John Logan
Prof. Kiser
Frank Dailey
Rex McCreary
Progress Club
L. A. Malcolm
Vernon Coffin
Harry Cukie
Rolfe
A. W. KeHoe
Charles City
Neva Wagner
Eva
Mary Tilton
Guy Smith
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Havelock Theatre
W. E. Hart
Havelock ‘Twilight Theatre
Interchurch World
Jesus Christ
West 18Th Street
New York City
The
Supreme Court of the United States
L. W. Weebler Tire Company
Dept
First Ave
Fort Dodge
Regul
Larson Clothing Co
Old Reliable
Bradgate
F. J. Caywood
Des Moines
Dan O’neil
Jim Elliott
Gilmore
Firestone
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