Spelling Test in Mt Vernon Township Draws Medals
The Daily Courier awarded the gold medal in the township spelling contest to Reason Bail of No 8 Mt. Vernon. Supt Elliott pressed the award as Bail read his speech Ny Behou Past Present and Future. The Daily Reporter published the speech. Preparations begin for next year with higher aims and broader scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Courier
Te Liserery
Hletarical
Elliott
Mt. Vernon Township
Daily Reporter
Supt. Blott
Spelling contest awards and local readings at Grace Church
The Blackhawk county spelling contest held at Grace M. H. church drew a fair crowd. Myrtle Frisby won a gold medal in district 6 for written test, with France Sage second in district 4. Miss Bessie Fish and Himer Brough performed well in spelling. The program featured readings and music, including violin by Wilma Basher and a reading titled Mrs. Dodd's Pirate Visit to the Butcher's. A bankruptcy filing of Adrian D. Merllis was noted in Dubuque court, with debts of 279.78 and assets modest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Frisby
Francea Sage
Benneington
Bessie Fish
Himer Brough
Sping
Blackhawk County
Grace M. H. Church
M. EL Church
Sod
Elliott
Grace Church
Patty Carradine
Iady Spowred
Torough Faith
Mies Wilma Basher
Laureip
Bhanswisy
Mrs. Dodd
Milnes
Vivian Adama
Dom Bunn
Will Harbin
Arthur Bunn
Adrian D. Merliis
Dubuque
BH. Mason Co
B. Wilson
W. H. Bachman
Heneeresaeae American House
C. Patrick
Bryantourg
Singer Sewing Maching Co
Latton & Christensen
Coburm & Co
Behlel& Corson
C. Claatow
Bartlett & bicFarlune Woods Bros
Ae Listeter
History of Mt Vers hon district school in district 9
The history describes the early Mt Vers hon district 9 school, noting it began earlier than other township schools. Children initially attended classes in nearby Waterloo No. 1 or a log house in a field owned by George Tuthill, causing long walks for younger students and delaying early education.
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Mt Vershon Township
Jaat Waterloo
George Tuthill
Promoters at Work 7.04 Waterloo line and district school history
The article covers district education in Iowa with early schools, pupils like Ella Munger and Louisa Worcester, and the 1860s to 1900s growth. It notes carpenters Hiram Sherman and Robert Stewart, teachers Phebe Symons and Levi Worcester, and a spelling contest won by Miss Frisby with high written scores. It also details railroad progress for the Waterloo, Pella and Southwestern line linking many towns, plus medals presented to winners and memories of Civil War veterans among former students.
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Sipktikieenromen Aa Landerby
Oliver
Job
Albert
Elle Munger
John
Louisa Worchester
Brice Reynolds
Cheater
Jimma Lowman
Jimmie ‘Thompson
Emma Eyestone
Ella Munger
David Pixley
Louies
Worcester
David ‘Finley
Giles Leverses
Sts
Mary
Alice Jadlers
Hattie Knapp
Hibbard
Messenger
Levi B
Hla
Louisa
David Finlef
Waterloo
Tain
Writariod
Trar
Toleds
Tama
Sheridas
Grinnell
Bully
Pella
Howall
Hervey
Attica
Columbia
Belinda Sod Olmete
Reigne Dew
O Rand
Nallon
Iowa
Trac
Moe
Atta
Iows
Ling
Southwestern
Central
Chicago Great Western
Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific
Northwestern
Milwaukee
St Paul
Iowa Central
Wabash
Burlington
Quincy
Traar
Toledo
Tata
Sully
Pelts
Howell
Harvey
Chariton
A. Harrie
W. G. Smith
Greeley School District History and Key Figures
In 1867 plans for a new school were debated and funds sought from the township district, text notes opposition and local leaders including L. T. Nichols and W. v. Baylor. The district reorganized as independent in 1873 with directors McKimney and Lynch, a seven month school year, and a start at building a new schoolhouse by L. T. Nichols. The narrative traces later repairs, enrollments, and the roles of Leversee, Worcester, Dunbar, and others, highlighting attendance, teachers, and long-standing community ties to the Greeley school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stode
Don Leversee
Giles Austin
Charles
L. T. Nichols
W. v. Bawyor
Cedar Falls
Mt. Vernon Township
East Waterloo
George Tuthill
Greeley
John McKtin- Bey
Berne Greeley
New York Tribune
Repubitian
Democratc
Nichol
W. McKimney
George Lynch
DB. R. Mc ‘Mclorey
Lever
John McKinney
Corner Stone Arrives for First Congregational Church
Corner stone of Wisconsin red Stanite arrives for the First Congregational church at South and West Fourth streets. Central Iowa and Granite Company will set it into the under construction building. Exposed sides show 1909 and 1856 with the words First Congregational Church on the front.
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Cormer
Wisconsin
Central Iowa and Granite Company
First Congregational Church
West Fourth
District Board Elections Highlight Local Governance Changes
The district saw long-serving members Hila Lather and Giles Leverese up for roles as secretary, treasurer, or president as Petrick Dunbar began his secretary tenure in 1906. John McKinney died in January and his replacement awaits swearing in, while discussion focuses on improvements over the next decade. A separate brief notes John Bicket’s failed cane crop, Donald McLean buying land near Truer, and local weather and farming updates for Tama County.
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Hila Lather
Giles Leverese
Petrick Dunbar
Bisco
Hi. & Hamm
John McKinney
Greeley
John Bicket
Donald McLean
Thomas Uridel
Truer
McLean
Robert Brown
Algut
Hart
Tams
John Whennel
Waterloo
Misa
Anne Frazer
Burdeen
Kansas
Mins
Minnie
Wheenel
Red Box of Waterloo Triumphs In Lengthy Local Ball Game
The Dewar and Red Box of Waterloo played a long game as the rottedest ball gene suggests, ending ninth inning with Red Box leading 22 to 18. Raymond to celebrate the fourth is mentioned, with various local notes about property moves, land purchases, and fruit harvests.
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Jase
Shere Buntsy
Dewar
Waterloo
Sas
Raymond
John Cotton
Home Park
Independence News brief reports local incidents and real estate
The Bulletin Journal compiles a mixed note from Independence and nearby towns. It cites dog counts, a murder trial in Colorado with a likely 10 to 20 year sentence, land sales in Buchanan County, a fatal buggy accident near Jesup, and a deadly fall from a water tower in Jefferson County. Local visits, travel, and family notices fill out the page.
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Aimin
Albert Merril
Middlefield Towsship
Independence
M Merrill
Mr Merrill
Mesvii
Liberty
Buchanan County
A. D. Griswold
Jesup
Rock Island
Mr. Griswold
J. H. Waber
Weber
Naltie Weber
Main
Nellie
Jefferson County
Gibert Anderson
Otumwa
Laporte City Notes Mark Summer Visits and Local News
Mrs P Damge and two yielduren visited Worthing. Mrs A Weibel returned from Elgin after a three week visit, joined by sister. Rev Molloy and Rev Motloy spent time with Dr and Mrs Molloy. Molly Miller and others returned for summer. Nell Rygo and George Noides wed at Immaculate Conception Church. Ball game results and church program noted. Mrs Emert Adams and family visited from Janeaville. J Rosenterg entering Farmers Mutual Telephone post. Local band to play at Dysart on July 4. Chester Miller's death linked to widow’s mourning. several residents mentioned with travel and visits.
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P. ¥. Damge
Worthing Wa
Aber Cizter
J. Molloy
Sumner
P. Motloy
St. Paul
Eb, Molloy
Elizabeth Miller
Waterloo
Migs Oita Bhadler
Oelwein
Jay, Curley
Ming Mabel Soteack
LeRoy Higbee
Parker College
Whanebago
Minnesota
Wnelé
Nise Nellia -Rygo
George Noides
St Immaculate Conception Church
TL Donabee
Milan
John Hyon
Chicago
Dalwain
Pairbank
Independence
G. B. Gis
Wapale
F. B
Emert Adams
Janeavilie
Elatives
W. A. Elliott
Seattle
Washington
H.C. Phelps
Little
G. W. Roberts
Waverly
Apong
Roberts
Marble Rock
Charles Tribon
Sioux City
R. C Heath, Jr
Owens, Lows
Heath
Willian
Ejineig
Seath
Mexico
J. Rosenterg
Vinton Wat
Mutual Telephone, Company
B. H.'Von Lackum
Mra. Aymores
Highechool
C. McGeheran
Meiderson
Kate’ Cotten
Charles Cotten
Harold J. Wasson
Morgan’ Pari
Lil
Otto Kabler
Inkster
North Dakota
Henry Pheil
Jacob * Bebuck
Worthington
Minn
G. H. Bebuck
John’ Dowding
Jesse Allison
Deontson
J.B Parry
Old Pettiers
Shellsburg Thoradey
Laporte City
Dysart
T Mears
Blackhawk County
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Pella and Southwestern
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Solomon
al- Albert Gaines
Guy Healey
Washington Township
Spring Creek
Miss Frisby
Frisby
Frances Sage
Bennington
Elmer Blough
Orange
Tuthill
Bally Reporter
Lalyer
Alex
Larkin
Josephine
Galvia Murray
Joseph
Rossella Bouquette
Imogene
Charles Leversen
Ian Warren
Elisabeth
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Jolia
Martin
Wiliam Nichols
Alice
Cols
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Latcinda
Aiiee Moore
James
Pat
Mei Dunbar
Tothill
Ani
Aice Woodbury
James Jeffers
Joba Symons
Albert Munwar
Albert Worvaster
Chas
Levatees
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Reynolét
Wnion
Joba
Otyee
Symons
Albert Wortester
Dilzabeth ‘Nichols
Lewisa Wortester
Fortser
R. McKinney
Toho Knapp
Knapp
x-County Recorder
Enapy
Polles
Somenota
Peoriall
Ale Woodbury
Phoebe Tondto
Rachel Pongford
Mary Mathews
Lots Barrst
Frank Fisher
Mary Graven
Mary Graven, Miss Barret Became the Wife of Henry Leland
Craven
Austin Levarsee
Big Township
Fisher
John ‘Mc Klaney
Jessie
Thana
Daniels
Batery
L. T.nichola
Patrick Dunbar
Tasc
Schhool House
L. B
Schvel
Léverses
Bein Tien
Giles
Leversee
Ferm
Theodore
Harley
Howard
Ernest
Rather
Russel Hamm
Hazel Brown
Trizle Leversee
Leo
Dunbar
Reanon
Batier
Trixia Leversee
Howsil~Hamm
Jas
Afardh
Edson L. Finley
Samuel T. Leversee
Edson I. Foley
L. 3
Finley
Samuel Leverses
Don Léversee
Tama County News
Dwhard Township
John Telemed
Bed Maina
Uniog
The
Maury
Lewis
Graham
Cap Schulter
Nick Wellner
Baturday
Fr. Gebratt
Wtter
Oklahoma
Penches
J.L. Schmitt
Mita Joais Bunn
W. Brooks
Maud Myers
Frank Rodifer
W. J. Murphy
W.J. Mixort
Gerrott
Dunkerton
W. W. Brocks
W. J. Mixdort
Brower
J. AcMoyer
Miss Woods
J. J. Emert
C.J. Kirby
Will Poverill
Ray
Wm. Schmidt
Independence News
Doe On
Tripoli
Kampmeier
Brooge
Denver
B. EL Sweet
Jungblut
Winkler
Clarenes
Tema
Sterling
New York City
GF. Meter
Augest Pasar
Bimk” Creek
A. G. Kampmeier
Town
Sha
Babe Ebelicher
XI Pass
Temas
Herman Ladage
Wa Malodins
Mad Mies
Ladege
John Jorden
Vinten
James McHeorn
Ele Countryman
Countyman
Vincent
Theo
Iq Kamia
John Mueller
Chester Miller
Clear Lake
Yeate Wat
Rowoollnge
Clinton
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