Local notes on visits, births, weddings and events
Arthur Tumbleson from Des Moines visited his mother over Sunday. Des Moines visitors, Stiller-Simmons wedding attendees, school term close at Sherman No. 2, various trips to Manson Vincent Dickens and Plover area. Funeral for Grandma Nye at Plover, multiple social calls and farm moves noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Tumbleson
Des Moines
Eaton
J. H. Adams
John Brazier
Colfax
Ruth Smith
J. C. Smith
Rolfe
F. E. Heckerman
Frank DeVaul
Zora Stewart
Fonda
Jennie Clabaugh
Sherman No. 2
H. A. Shoe
Vincrnt
Town
H. Gill
A. M. Howrey
Manson
C. S. Younggreen
Marhoun
J. O. Ralle
St. Paul
Philip Wagner
J. Q. Hersom
Ora Mundon
Dickens
Iowa
Rebekahs
Ware Opera House
Henry Murray
Laurens
Minnie Nelson
Humboldt
Beth Clarke
Florence Houswirth
Olive Sheldon
Wm. Obrecht
Cox
Stiller--Simmons
Harry Mann
John Crummer
Pocahon
J. H. Elberts
Blanch Merry
Sioux Rapids
D. W. Merry
Joe Bartosh
Pocahontas
J. O. Ralfe
Anna Smith
H. E
Big Day for Farmers at L F Brodsky Spring Opening
The annual spring opening of L F Brodsky on March 19 and 20 drew many farmers who bought substantial machinery. Oliver Mentzer provided free jianches at noon, and an $80 grand prize to R WY engine power bench and washer was won by Iver Johnson near Ware. James Eral of Pocahontas awarded prizes for best ears of corn and samples of oats and wheat, with Shelby Glenn receiving 10 ears of corn and other winners named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Brodsky
Oliver Mentzer
R & WY
Iver Johnson
Ware
Elegant Wedding Reception Near Havelock for Stiller Pair
A stylish reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stiller two miles east of Havelock honored Paul BE Stiller and his wife. About eighty guests, long-time neighbors of the hosts, attended a supper, greetings, games, and a display of wedding gifts as the couple enjoyed their newlyweds status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Stiller
Havelock
Paul BE. Stiller
Sunday Church Services and Evening Hymns at Havelock
Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev William P Webb reports Sunday services on March 20 at usual hours with two messages urging devotion and worship. Congregations were large and plans for continued attendance are urged. A separate program by Margaret Murray and K S Berry of Ft Dodge will be held Saturday March 28 in the I O O F hall at Havelock after a prior showing in Harcourt Ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
William P. Webb
Havelock
Margaret Murray
Berry
Ft. Dodge
Harcourt
Catherine
A. C. Prossner
Miss Adelaide
John Clifton
Laurens
O. W. Gill
Ed Meredith
Rockwell City
D.F. Beents
Local visits noted from Pocahontas and Plover
Mr and Mrs J H Eno visited Tuesday with friends at Pocahontas. W D Heathman of Plover was a business caller here Wednesday.
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J. H. Eno
Pocahontas
W. D. Heathman of
Plover
Nellie Stiller Weds Paul Stiller In Havelock Home Ceremony
Nellie Stiller and Paul Stiller were married March 18 1914 at the Simmons home with Rev William Webb officiating The bride a white messaline gown carried white roses Best man Claude Simmons Bridesmaid Zora DeVaul Flower girl Mildred DeVaul and a small reception followed Their home will be in Rolfe where Mr Stiller will farm. Nellie has been a county schoolteacher and Cedar Falls Teachers College graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Simmons
Zora DeVaul
Fonda
Mildred DeVaul
Frank W. DeVaul
Havelock
Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Rolfe
Stiller
Church to raise building in Havelock Iowa bids sought
Trustees of the M B E church at Havelock Iowa solicit bids by April 9 1914 for immediate work on raising the church and excavating for a basement with concrete walls enclosing the area All inquiries and bids directed to Rev Twelliam P Webb Ex 38 Havelock Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.be
Havelock
Iowa
Rev
Twelliamp
Webb
Towa
Proposals Sought for School Erection in Powhatan Township
Notice given that proposals for the erection of a school in Powhatan Township Pocahontas County will be received at the undersigned in Havelock Town until a stated hour. Plans and specifications may be examined at the office referenced.
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Powhatann the Cou
Pocahdéntas
Millef ‘Havelock
Geen
Spring Hat Sale Announcement by Mrs Heckerman
Mrs PF EB Heckerman of Havelock Iowa announces a spring hat sale starting Friday March 27 and running until April 12. All goods sold at cost. See the line before buying. Local ladies urged to attend.
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Havelock and Vicinity
PF. EB. Heckerman
Havelock
Iowa
School House for Sale at Public Auction in Powhatan Township
Notice announces the sale of a school building in Sub-District No. 8 Powhatan Township Pocahontas Iowa located 2 miles east of Havelock on April 4 1914 at 3 PM to the highest responsible bidder Dated March 24 1914 Signed W J Rodda Secretary First published March 26 1914 A basket social to be held at Pikertown school on April 2 with a program promised to be worth attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powhatan Township
County of Pocahontas
Iowa
Havelock
W. J. Rodda
Secy
Pikertown Sunday School News and Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Lars Severson consulted a Des Moines specialist for their youngest child and expect to return this week. Andrew M Simonson finishes winter term at Pikertown and will work on the farm this spring while Miss Vinnie Doe of Rolfe teaches the spring term. The Pilot Creek Sunday School officers were elected and forty youths attended the Young People class last Sunday. Rev Kettle of Rolfe joins services weekly. A basket social at Pikertown schoolhouse is planned for Thursday evening April 2 with a full program and expected strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Severson
Des Moines
Paul Stiller
W. H. Stiller
Andrew M. Simonson
Pikertown
Simonson
Andrew
Vinnie Doe
Rolfe
Pilot Creek Sunday School
Otto
Harvey Minkler
Louie Simonson
Ethel Snook
Andrew Simonson
Kettle of Rolfe
Stubborn Coughs Cured by Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs. David Moor of Saginaw Alabama touts Dr King’s New Discovery after cures for a 15 year cough and an 8 year cough. The ad claims it stops hacking coughs relieves grippe and throat and lung ailments. Money back if it fails. Available at druggists 50c or 1.00 from H B Buckien Co Philadelphia for St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Buckien & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Local social notes from Gilmore City area
Mrs Geo Bonnie visits Pocahontas relatives this week. Madge and Lucile Mulholland visit Fort Dodge last Saturday. Mary Sinnett attends teachers meeting from Pocahontas. Roy Small family visit Hayden home near Ruthven. S C Parrott serves as petit juror in Pocahontas. Frances Mulholland named bookkeeper Heath Automobile Co. Leone Goodchild named assistant at the Mui& St. Ly depot. Mary Nolan heads Tuesday to Superior Wisconsin to visit friends. Teachers meeting held here Monday 28th was well attended by parents. Dr O
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Geo. Bonnie
Pocahontas
Madge
Lucile Mulholland
Fort. Dodge
Mary Sinnett
Roy Small
Hayden
Ruthven
Frances Mulholland
The
Heath Automobile Company
Leone Goodchild
Mui& St. Ly
Mary
Nolan
Tete
Superior
Wia
Sf la
Ain
Fragmented description of a child’s health concerns
A garbled health note mentions teeth grinding at night and dark under-eye circles. It references Kickapoo and hints at a caregiver asking what the child needs, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Loyer Johnson
Royal Baking Fowder
First National Bank
Havelock, Iowa
J. A. Dickerson
Pikertown School House
Gilmore City
Farmer's’ Coal and Drain Co
C. E. Strong
Mer
W. P. McIntire
George Miller
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