Toma township notes and local events excerpt
A late 19th or early 20th century local column from Toma township covers funerals, illnesses, and visits. It mentions Silas B. Hand becoming rockford city engineer, Mrs Seneca Bryant’s death, various social visits, measles and chicken pox outbreaks, births, and church and club activities with names like J. Morrison, D. Sherman, Rev Moore, Mrs Way, and Emma Mayo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Myera
W. Hursh
Silas B. Hand
Jakesville
J. C. Hand
Rockford
Seneca Bryant
Plainfield Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Deaths
Plainfield notes show Miss Hilla and Lela Buier of Nashua visiting, Lottie Lovejoy from Gedar Falls and Ada Reitz together, Charley Orcutt in Waterloo, and a Nashua Woodmen visit to Nashua camp. Deaths include a three month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blodgett of Maynard and a grandson of Mrs. Ella Lynes. families travel to Anita, North Dakota, and Mitchell, South Dakota for visits. services held in Nashua for the Lund child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilla
Lela Buiter
Nashua
Long Wanamaker
Misa Lottie Lovejoy
Gedar Falls
Ada Reitz
Charley Orcutt
Waterloo
Roy Blodgett
Maynard
Iowa
Riley Pierce
North Dakota
Mtonie Farnsworth
Linden
New Hartford
Plainfield Woodmen
Sherman Foster
Will Foster
Waverly
Alfred Fuller
Chicago
Ella Lynes
Maynard Town
Mabel
Elsie Wananaker
Clarksville
Etta Kelly
Nelson Lund
Jim Lee
Freddie
Anita
N. D
Inez West
Holsier
Mitchell
S. D
Local Notes from Janesville and Nearby Visits
April 28 report from Janesville notes H Scheineman and Henry Stiles from Cedar Walls visiting property interests. Alfred Burman in Kansas inspecting to buy a farm. George Shepard has home painted by John Walker. Warren Henry, dairy hauler, moved to former H A Crance place. J L Coming left for Toronto to visit L B Prosser family. Ray Puckett in Polk County Minnesota on business. May Day program May 2 at Fish Opera House by Janesville School pupils under teachers, small admission to fund school library. Miss Sutter and Miss Harrison attended a teachers meeting at Charles City Saturday. Harry Winner leases Lemon pool hall and moves barber business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Meyer
Laura Plummer
Waterloo
G. M. Bronson
Parkersburg
D. Sherman
Baptist Church
Noah Bowen
Eldora
M. Bower
D. E T. Jaynes
Way of
Dubuque
J. A. Morrison
Rev. Moore
Calvin Kenison
D. A. Kenison
South Dakota
Roy Rannay
Clara Mack
Marie
Cedar Rapids
Mack
Eugene Bronson
W. W. Dove
Independence
A. T. Perrin
Pearl Fortunes
Cedar Falls
Myrtle
Jessie Hurlbut
L. E. Bourquin
W. W. Yokom
T. G. Olmstead
Chicago
Luther
Professor Putnam
L. J. Rogers
Allison
Warren Beavers
G. 4
Becky Young
Women’s Club
Misa Tet Ingalls
Emma Mayo
Nettie Evans
Ethel Tugalls
Moore
Kodak
Genevieve Parsons
John Parsons
H. Scheineman
and Henry Stiles
Cedar Walls
Alfred Burman
Kansas
Geo. Shepard
John Walker
Warren Henry
Janesville
H. A. Crance
J. L
Toronto
Canada
L. B. Prosser
Ray. R. H. Puckett
Polk County
Minn
Miss Sutter
Mies Harrison
Charles City
Harry Winner
Lemon Pool Hall
Gua Hawley
Shell Rock
O.M. Grasham
C. W. Mott
Grand Meadow
George Ray
Wout Hups
North Dakota
Aaron Doty
Kimball
S. D
Martin Jones
Fnnesyihe
Murt Jones
Dr. Brown
Waverly
Taylor
Mra
Madigan
Mtre
O. J. van Vinck
Georges Gough
Joan Ray
Besale, Wood
Bertha Wedekley
John Hezard
Ross Molaberry
August Stornm
Charles Gates
Greane
Arthur Bonwell
Slater
Hartness
Blue Earth
Charles London
Bom Bar
Manly London
Dan McGregor
Lee
Oliver Smith
Maz
N. D
Henry Wineberg
Elia
Inza Beal
Water
Tno
John
Inza
Homa
Hila
Roy Hamilton
Alliion
Beth Bishop
Mies Minnia Ralfa
Alligan
Winebergaince
U. G
Priday
Shoemaker
Tutermont
Lynwoot
Doty
Hannah Talbot
Ogle County
Ate Doty
Butler County
Bert
Nettia McCreary
Stta Brown
Cadote
McCreary
Loulay Clifford
Newburg
Iowa
C. W. Ayera
Flint
Albert Demro
Satem
M. D
Mason
Paul Davis
Blanche Gould
Belvidere
Congregational Church
Biya
Russell
Welsh
Timola Central Company
Hamm
Win
Ray Bander
Renda
Hawley
Minnesota
Dell Lopez
Harry Bessonnett
Percil
Oklo
Byron Brown
Wisconsin
C. Huntley
Mr. Huntley
Chas. McKenzel
Shannon
Sonia
Frank Beunols
Michigan
Sarah
E. V. Wilson
Horton
St. Vitus
Andrew Troutner
Ed. van Avken
Geo. Tyler
Catherine Belden
Eph
Taylor Shanna
H. O. Potter
Hawley, Mino
Local notes and visits from Denver to Waverly area
April reports show Mra John Noltger visiting her brother Fred Beckie in Horton while families travel to Dumont for a funeral. Numerous residents make trips to Waterloo and Waverly for care, business, or social visits. A Runaway incident injures Ernest Hageman. new furniture and hardware ventures begin. a baby is born to Ty Platte. and the Klinger church prepares to move household goods for a new teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Noltger
Beckie
Horton
Fred Beckie
John
Heminghaus
Dumont
Henry, Boyd
Boyd
Telshon
Minnesota
Henry Wenne
Ald
Henry Poock
John Heldeman
Rudolph Nitzenadel
Schneider Brothers
Carpenter
John Kehe
Waverly
Frank Farnsworth
Waterloo
Henry Br
Bert Wallace
Adolph
Zelina Homrighaus
Gunther and Homrighaus
Herman Clansing
Henry Bruns
Waterlloo
Alsc
T * Rose
Lets
Meyer
Laura Dammerman
F. Jacobs
Miss Pelton
Murphy
Judas
Henry Neverman
Charley
Russell
Will Schroeder
Mr. Judas
Sam Danielss
Ty Platte
Louis Hartung
John Greese
Klinger Church
149th Anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine Birth
Celebrations mark the 149th birth of James Monroe, Father of the Monroe Doctrine. The policy “America for Americans” guided U.S. dealings with South American republics for decades, with Monroe born in Westmoreland Virginia on April 28, 1759. The history recounts his early military service, political career, and the doctrine's enduring impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
James Monroe
United States
America
Westmoreland
Monroe
New Republic
College of William and Mary
Kng
Mer
Albes
Gterling
Brandywine
Germantown
Monmouth
Jefferson
Virginia
Cornwallis
Ianson
Madison
Monros
Eddréas
Nashua April Chronicle Sees Moves and Losses
Nashua residents shift homes as the Ayers family moves from Wait houses to the Flint residence. Albert Demro heads to Satem MD for summer masonry at 76.00 daily. Community mourns for Sarah Wilson Horton age 10 after a long illness. many local names attend her funeral.
Local Notes With Groundbreaking and Campaign Remarks
Abundant showers over several days are welcomed in the locality. Sherman Porter begins work on a new residence while Thomas Risinger and Nels Lichty seek medical advice in Independence. Republicans and Democrats file notices for primary ballots. Joan Parker and John Stewart canvass for sheriff and representative seats. Wit Murphy returns from South Dakota, affirming plans to stay. Ev Crouse and Mary, with Amy Miller, are the latest companions in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Porter
Thomas Risinger
Nels Lichty
Independence
Farner
Sherif
Tur
Wit Murphy
South Dakota
Ev Crouse
Mary
Amy Miller
Wonderful Career of U S Grant Recalled by Anniversary
A historical account recalls Ulysses S Grant on his birth anniversary April 27 1882 noting his rise from humble origins to international stature. It contrasts Civil War leaders Lee and Grant while touching on his financial struggles and eventual pension and memoirs that restored his standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point] Pleanant
Ohio
Ulysses Simpson Grant
United States
North
South
Robert F. Lee
Grant
Ulyesee
Gratis
Honero
Monument Erected in Cedar Falls for Donald McBale
In Cedar Falls a new monument has been erected in memory of Donald McBale. Mien Newell from Dumont visited the Join Cowls family over Sunday. Fred Billman attended the threshers convention in Dean Maines last week. Mrs Chapman and Mrs Rhader, noted local matrons, are teaching country schools this spring. A noisy ball game interrupted the Sabbath, drawing curtailment from city authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Donald McBale
Mien Newell
Dumont
Tha
Cowls
Fred. Billman
Dea Maines
Chapman
Rhader
Wellsburg Farewell Sermon for Rev Thielken at Belmond
In Wellsburg on Sunday Rev Thielken delivered a farewell sermon before departing Wednesday with Misa Ida Tespers to Belmond. Several locals including Dena and Harm Hayengo and Martha Kruse left for Dubuque to attend Presbyterian seminary graduation where Henry Kruse is among the graduates. Death of Peter McAneny at county home from pneumonia noted with no funeral plans yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Thielken
Belmond
Misa Ida Tespers
Mr. Ehler
W.bf. Martin
Jleft
Hla
Marshalltown
W. E. Reed
Grundy
Jake Petora
Sform
Meyer
North Dakota
Den
Independence Mill Company
Peter McAneny
Presbyterian Manse
Parl J. Shafer
Mise Havel
Delwolh
Presbyterian Church
Bhater
Hoy
Gulfigan
At Patrick's Church
Chicago
Father Galligan
Buchanan County
San Antonio
Texas
Los Angeles
Cal
Bin
Jubilee notes and local items from April events
Jubilee column reports Oliviger Bros. selling and erecting a Monitor windmill near Dewar for Henry Weber, a horse death at John Frost's estate, a forthcoming marriage of Frank C. Luloff and Ludri en C. Orth, and county road upkeep praised by Nick Blees. Also mentions a band at Taceh Loeb's home and ongoing Independence News coverage. City council adjourns board of equalization with increased property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliviger Bros
Henry E. Weber Lasss
Dewar
Bavo
Jotn Frost
Wio
Frank C. Luloff
Ludrien C. Orth
Nick Blees
Tublice
Taceh Loeb Dast Sunde Nilek Kedlniss
Matt
Dev
Independence News
Sta
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Readers
A health advisory warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury due to harmful effects on the eyes and mucous surfaces. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally, and cautions to ensure authenticity. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and local listings for Elghmey's grocery products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney& Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Theney & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Toma Ind Township
Plainfield
Denver
Union Depot
Bini
Gladys
Bir
J. M. Keller
Lauretta Forbes
Fred Grawe
Alexandria
Dwight
Grinnell
Misa Oya Grawe
Elle
Grawe
Allerd
vLain
Boiss City
J. A. Mitchell
Agnes Stanton
Geo. Everest
Ren
Osege
Greenwood Cemetery
Everest
James 'Monroe
Oak, Hill, Virginia
W. P. Haymond
Minot
Ihmean
U. S. Grant
Ulysses
Point Pleasant
Wellsburg
Elghmey‘s
Co. H. Elghmeys Grocery