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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1898
Page
6
Local items report Guat Splitt and Tom Kent ads, road drying, travel by residents, and social visits. News mentions a nursing term start, a church funeral, a ticked revival, and a musical at the opera house. Mrs. Vahey’s funeral is described with priestly remarks and community mourning. Kate Mealy purchases Chicago millinery.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in Rock Valley supports friendship unity and Christian charity to unite the Irish race. The local division has about thirty members, established five years ago, with constant benefits and few losses. Officers include Ed Hanl Minty president James Crow division, Peter Sullivan vice president, William Stevens recording secretary, William Crowley treasurer Fitzgerald, Thomas Quintin sergeant at arms James Sullivan waterman John Stevens outside watch. Meetings occur monthly on or after the fifteenth Sunday.
Local residents report travelers visiting Hudson and nearby towns with several Monday and Tuesday departures. A new opera house project is mentioned for Hudson and a charitable entertainment is planned at the Congregational church with proceeds to Willard Temple.
Hull notes report farm work, social visits, school openings, and town business. Lon C. L. Davidson, a prominent Iowa figure, dies suddenly in Hull while packing for Des Moines after a light dinner and a day of duties. He held multiple posts including Captain, Major General, and Railway Commissioner.
To friends and neighbors who rendered such kind and valued aid during the illness and death of our infant daughter we extend heartfelt thanks for the support and sympathy.
The item notes the death of a pioneer from Sioux County and outlines surviving relatives in Illinois New York and Chicago. It mentions funeral plans and interment to be announced. The page also lists local visits, school matters, political notes and property changes in Boyden and surrounding towns.
Neatly described items include Rev J M Acheson delivering Light Tvahwa eggs to Brakeman Philips known as Ol Hen. A N Jackson and family left for Washington amid a large send off with lunch. School elections favored Dr J H Greathra and A Dean for terms with Kew Lowery treasurer. John Morris ran independently and nearly won.
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