Arbor Day Planting and Local Notices Highlight Rock Valley Page
Arbor Day prompts tree plantings and seed sales as Rock Valley reports a flurry of farm, business, and social notices. Local names such as J. P. Orcutt and H. W. Fuller appear among ads for seeds, pumpkins, ice, and farm loans while town residents like Foppe and Mrs. Hurd visit or relocate. The column also notes entertainment, sidewalk improvements, and market updates, with frequent references to seeds and pumpkin contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Leonard's
John
State Bank
A. M. Johnson
Doon
J.B. Foppe
Mulhall
Kimbal Avenue
Marie Wilson
Near Hospers
G. L. Hurd
G.S. Hatley
Sioux County
Orange City
Geo. Terwilliger
Hudson
F. A. Durst
Waukeegan
Ill
Rock Valley
Tur Ban
Or. M. Merrit
Alvord
Everly
Buzz
H. W. Fuller's
Peta Miller
Larchwood
Foppe
Pioneer
Grant Lyons
Inwood
Our City
H. W. Fuller
Effie Scott
van Zuiden
Helen Scott
Carrie Reynolds
J. P. Arcutt
Fred Durst
Waukeegan, Iils
Knapp
C. L. Wilcox
M. E. Lewis
Rock Valley Patriot Celebrates Patriotism and Local Arts
The Rock Valley report highlights patriotic displays with the Star Spangled Banner and Cuban flag at the opera house. It notes crowds cheering Company E in Hull, farewells for a brave unit, and a Glass Blowers show with practical demonstrations and audience gifts of glass wares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Opera House
Cuba
Hull
Company E
Letter from Spokane author reveals planned northern trek
H. E. Durland writes from Spokane that he intends to start north next Monday. He notes good health after a five day grip illness, mentions weighing 159 pounds the heaviest of his life, and sends regards to friends back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Durland
Spokane
Washington
H. BH. Durpann
Estray notice from April 28 1898 for a white brood sow
Taken about April 28 1898 one white brood sow weight about 200 pounds. Owner may recover by proving property and paying charges. Jas Chisholm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
Chisholm
Woodmen Rule: Volunteers Keep Insurance Intact
The Modern Woodmen of America Executive Council ruled on April 10 1808 that members who volunteer for military service do not forfeit their life or other insurance benefits. The decision protects about 300000 Woodmen in case of war with Spain and supports families at home. Four new applications were processed at Rock Valley camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
Executive Council
Modern Woodmen of America
J. N. Reece
Rock Valley Camp
School Notes On Absences And Arbor Day Loss
Mrs. Carter called Monday morning and Nina Leonard was absent Tuesday. John Neiland suffers mumps. Bert and Dan Staak missed days. Arthur Brown returns after six weeks away. Maud Huibregtse Susie Kessler absent Friday afternoon Florence Knapp Edward Plumbe away Tuesday for Hull. High room many absent due to Hull band. Arbor Day flag hopes faded with the flag pole lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Leonard
John Neiland
Bert
Dan Staak
Arthur Brown
Maud Huibregtse
Susie Kessler
Florence Knapp
Edward Plumbe
Hull
High Room
Thanks Expressed for Kindness After Illness and Death
Mr and Mrs Com Richter thank neighbors and friends for sympathy and deeds during their little boy’s illness and death. Advertised letters at Rock Valley post office uncalled for April 22 1898 list P G Wenrichisen Gerhard G Kruger Abel Bakker C M Exper P M Seed Potatoes for Sale Beauty of Hebron and Marly Wisconsin seed potatoes for sale A H H Kugegg at the brickyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com. Richter
Rock Valley
Iowa
P.G. Wenrichisen
Gerhard G. Kruger
Abel Bakker
C.M Exper
P. M
Beauty of
Hebron
Marly
Wisconsin
A. H H. Kugegg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry van Dyke
Ice
J. P. Orcutt
Jerry, Simpson
Mrs. Harkins
Cassie Perking
the Misses Frys of
Elm Springs
Pionter
Mr. Davisson
Cherokee
May O'Kane
Boyden
Mulhall’s
Odd Fellows
Sanborn
L. H. N. Dearborn
Will Thomas
A. 8. Dodds
J. B. Mulvay
M. W. Little
Will M. Dunn
Geo. Heidermen
H. H. Pember
John Parkinson
Frank Simmons
E. 0. Plumbe
Gust Splitt
Steckenbeker
Parkinson
Boggess
Smith
John Gunter
A. D. Wightman
BL. Sutter
Rock Rapids
N. A
Fink
Aurora
Rock Valley Patriotic
Klondyke
Goose
Gee
M. W. A. Solumn
Woodmen Patriotic
William
Forresters
Mrs. Carter
Rock Valley Markets
P. McKellar
Bre
America
Messrs. L. L. May & CO
St. Paul
Minnesota
France
W. H. Fuller
Hawarden
Calliope
Wooster & Milne
G. L. Vandertoeg
Hospers
J. J. de Boer
C. RB. ‘Brown
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