Littleton and Township News in October to June notes
Independent highlights include Miss Magele McNuelty at the teachers institute in Independence, Gladys MecGlaughlin healing from a broken limb, and visits among locals such as Miss Golda Hartman with Afra. Lightning struck a farm home near Otterville, causing bed damage but no injuries. A storm brought rain and helped gardens, with reports on roads, fruiting orchards, and local social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magele McNuelty
Independence
Teachers’ Institute
Gladys MecGlaughlin
Golda Hartman
Afra
Otha Colishaw
Donkerton
State University
Iowa City
G. W DeMil
Hyeeryman
Jesup
Witter
Garris’ Gates
Independencs
Otterville
Geo. Corlis
Local News Snippets From June Weather and Visits
June 24 items note Mrs. Ed Schmitt hosting sawyers and visitors from Colorado Springs staying with J. F. Emert. Wm Strubel of Eagle Prairie visited Mrs. M Schmitt while Dave Hoffman and Ernest Ackerman bought two Deering mowers. Dave Huffman cut nearly thirty acres of clover hay but frequent showers threaten spoilage. Infant of Ded Friedley died and was buried at Zion cemetery. Friday Schmitt Bros plan to erect a structure soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirs Jeesle Schmitt
Ed. Schmitt
Holmes
Colorado’ Springs
Emert
Wm. Strubel
Eagle Powaahin
M. Schmitt
Dave Hoffman
Ernest Ackerman
Grant Pever
Alga
Dave Huffman
Ded Friedley
Art. Zion Cemetery
Windmill and farm notes from Jesup and nearby towns
Local items report Henry Heinle and D S Heiple of Fargo and Waterloo disputes. Shippers Northey Thornberg delivered cattle from here. Misses Kurtz Schmitt attended Minnie Kaltinski wedding in Lester. Jesup news covers windmill buy Charley Prangley, sewer work, telegraph outages, band concerts, and summer events. Nearby Janesville reports old settlers meeting, birthdays, cemetery plans, and storm damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Henry’ Heinle
Fargo
N. D
Walker Heiple
Waterloo
Meyers
Denver
Col
North Platte
Nebraska
Charley Prangley
Follett & Emert
Glo
Woodmen PLC
Alvina
Widdell
Iowa
Old Settlers Meeting and Local Visits Reported in Denver
Denver reports a busy week with Melvin Moyer of Chicago visiting relatives on Tuesday and a large turnout at the old settlers meeting in Tripoli. H. C. Brung came from Waterloo to visit parents, and the old society met at Mrs. Geo Schmidt's home. Melinda Dickman returned from Waterloo after a two week visit with Alec Nicol and family. Alma Engelking of Waterloo visited with her aunt Mrs Herman Clausing. A mission feast at the Nazarene church drew good attendance amid rumors of a nearby fire. An entertainment at H. W. Steege's home drew a large crowd and C. H. Thomas adds a barn addition. John Hominghaus and J. G. Farris went to Sioux City for the Democratic convention. A severe storm kept several farmers in town overnight and some residents planned to attend Chautauqua this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesup
James Howell
Nebraska
Usaf
J. J. Horsfield
Dubuque
Charles Prush
Crouse
Charles City
Rob Bailey
Harry Hilton
Hilton
George Buchan
Parker
East Hawley Street
Rev
Reader
A. B. Laird
Ladies Aide Society
Presbyterian Church
Father Horsfeld
Gilbertville
Baltes Weiser
Waterloo
Lee Rogers
Independence Tues
C. H. Thomas
Wm. iMillius
Waterloo Fasl
John Hominghaus
J. G. Farris
Sioux City
Ichoutauqua
Pine City and Barclay News Roundup Highlights
June 22 edition reports a Jesup vs Charles City ball game with Jesup scoring 3 and Charles City 7, local crop notes on corn oats timothy and barley, farmers’ comments on Cummins for vice president, church services at Barclay, visitor ads for Hudson Fourth of July, primary election results in Barclay, and various town updates including roadwork, cement walks, and a Wild West show cancellation due to a storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Penne's
Jesup
Wittens
Charles City
Oats
Timothy
Barley
Frank Thilgens
Matt
Muhlg
A. Ortner
K. Schmitt
L. Muhnig
Denver
Jon Fetkether
John Flese
School Board Annual Meeting Set at Center School
June 22 notice calls attention to the board of school directors meeting at Center School at 1:00 p m. All old and new directors should attend and have district Benies ready. Local items note various trades, cattle market, and cattle prices, with market conditions and events around Brandon and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center School
Our
Republic
Brandon
Local notes on sidewalks storms and a death in Brandon
Trandon dedicated new concrete sidewalks on three streets with two miles of first class work. A severe NW sand storm followed by rain caused minor damage like broken trees. Mary Nabholz of Harrison township born April 22 1862 died in Brandon June 20 1908 aged 46 years 1 month 28 days. widow of Henry Bearbower later Wesley Kanousy. Buried at M E church with Rev. Perry officiating. family and friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregor
Vinton
Trandon Ca
Trandon
Mont Brown
Waterloo
Mary Nabholz
Harrison Township
Benton’ County
Iowa
Brandon
Henry Bearbower
Wesley Kanousy
M. EB
Perry
Local Notes and Family Events from the Community
June 23 a horse accident left George Meyerhoff with severe bruises after a fall on his reflex above the knee. Dr Isom treated the wound, Meyerhoff’s condition now tolerable. relatives and friends aided the family. Mrs John Kurtt Sr celebrated her birthday with relatives. Grandpa M Wille of Maxfield helped his ill son in law George Meyerhoff. AG Priedley repairs his barn. Miss Hilda Bredow returned from Waverly Luther leagues convention. H Bongartz building a new barn and re shingling. H Tegtmeter’s condition remained unchanged gentler but limited movement. G Meter and a Waterloo guest visited local family Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meyerhoff
Isom
John Kurtt Sr
M. Wille
Maxfield
Bremer County
Priedley
Hilda Bredow
Waverly
Luther Leagues
H. Bongartz
H. Tegtmeier
Sigmund Bretow
Logal Markets Today Horses Sluggish Trade This Summer
The horse market shows general slowness with trade narrowed to mid summer levels. Buyers remain idle, handling only a few for night trade as activity stays dull across all classes.
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McLaughlin
H. Elghmey
J. A. Wise
Woodruff & Mora
Yenney
John H. Mason
B, H. Kadeht
Garland & Wilcox
Jane
A. H. Pinkerton
Ed A
H,n.moothart
RL. Belt
Dunham Bros
F. J. Korin
Mejsch & Rath
J. Hi. Wisenderson, I E. and
N. M. Chapman
Littleton
S - FE
Coloosse
Woods
Corlis House
Are
Toysen
Cedar Falls
Covlis House
Thursiay
Hert Roberts
Fred Curtis
Chas
DuPont
Oelwein
Tamperance Suday
J. G. Griswold
Gladys
Oclwein
Eming Wilson
Burrell
Miss Wilbur
W. W. Luton
Ruthven
Vernon
Luton
Cedararts
M. Wilbur
Ruthven Irlande
Cedar
J. Kingsbury
Minnie Barclay
Yola
Minn
Hall
Tin Pan Battalion
London
Florence Harter
Elva Pingrea
Barton County
Pingrea
Uniton
Airla
Theair
Eugene Pinigree
New England
Truit
William Duelly
Lucas Avenue
Kingston
N. Y
Ives
Dr. Williams
Dewar
Janesville
Mig
Geo
Shep
Will
Cooger
J. W. Bennett
Tripoli
Estella Griter
Celdar Falla
Joe Graweé Ir
Harry. Bennett
Cedar Rapids
D. S. Bradford
J. 4. Johnson
A. A. St. John
George Levison
Wa‘tarloo
MT. Vernon
Linnie Frost
Cedars Fallss
Grace Pheins
Harry Cook
Mary Burkhardt
Vernon Thimble Bee
Frank Burkhardt
Boles
Fast
Charles Brown
Anna Repp
Lucretia Newell
Instituta
Roy Phelps
George Besh
James Howe
And
Harrison Peck
Fred. Webster
Old Settlers
Fred “Webster
P. Dunbar's
Frank Webster
St. Mikin's
Grace
Shell Rock
Mr. Thomas
Archie Leverses
Punkerton
Cummins
Vice
Lippeemene
St. Luke
Barclay Catholic Church
Diackhawk County
St. Joseph
Will Strubel
Eagle
Barclay
Hudson
Frank Keane
Lester
Bentley
Brank
August Schmitt
Will May
Matt Ortner
Fairbank
Mary Below
Penne
George Jesson
M. E. Hunter
Saskatche
Wan, With & Company
Martin
Dumont
Trimble
Des Moines
Andy Whaylen
Earl Roadman
Upper Iowa University
Jefferson Township
Homer Wroten
Howard
Phome
Irs
Senouse
Wesley .Grobe
Laporte
Irene Short
Percy
Mrs. Jackson
Ter
Mrs. Hageman
Ralph Hageman
Geo. W. Thompson
Roy Haines
Mark Brown
Lynn
Leo Hart
B. B. Brown
W. E. Jayne
Mr. Irvin
Hazleton
Claud Bearbower
W. H. Miller
Nelson & Holton
W. W. Bain
J. & Haines
Providence Fang
Hugh Duffy
Gs Kilner
Thilmer
Bright
Kilmer
Alkan Hook
Vritton
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamon
N.Y
Pr. Kilner
Castoria
Ita
Quincy
Ill
Seity
atRean
Penman Sa
Mate Otics
Creteriey
Musselman
Preal
Bennington
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