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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1898
Page
4
Amid heavy fire soldiers sang The Star Spangled Banner on the field near Cervera before Santiago. The piece celebrates courage, home, and duty as bullets fly and drums of war echo.
A roundup of community happenings includes church services with Rev Huizenga at the U P church, dances with the Tawood orchestra, and Thanksgiving events. Local businesses promote Davisson’s hardware and sewing prices, Fauller's store offers stove coal and vegetables, and Knapp's Pharmacy advertises holiday goods. Notables like Dr. Huizenga, D Hollenbeck, Frank Abbott, and Rev Plummer appear alongside farm and shop updates, jury news, and upcoming pastor election at the U P church.
An odd ad from The Landing Aardweiger Dealer promotes security devices and hardware goods. It touts big door locks, rocks, bolts, bars, and a general hardwear stock sold at low buy-in prices with rising costs implied.
A Monday evening blaze in Rock Valley gutted the creamery, despite quick response and a half mile haul of a chemical engine. Loss was about $2500 with $1000 insured, leaving only a chest and books salvaged. Propritors Stans and Brothers plan to rebuild, with milk handled at Schemmer’s shop and burned creamery name at Wall.
Leonard and Mrs W GC planned a surprise for her parents and family on Thanksgiving Day. Dr L Renshaw of Clayton County unexpectedly appeared on the noon train, delighting the gathering. Every family member joined the celebration.
Doon Doings reports G W Bowers installing a livery stock at Lester. Percy Kolthof is recovering from the lagrippe. Rev Father Desmond visited from Alvord and celebrated Mass. Dr Gillin and family have moved to a new home and enjoy a good practice. J H Preiriche and J J Hasselman of Alvord and Misses Belle Quinlan and Mary Solan of Rock Valley visited on Sunday.
A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J Brink last Friday night. Guests enjoyed dancing and supper at the usual hour.
Attorny Van Dyke was at Rock Rapids Monday. Mrs. S. W. Gamble left Friday for Carroll Illinois to visit relatives. Blaesser residence sold to J. B. DePorest who will move in soon. D. T. Gearheart traveled to Sioux City Saturday for daughter and business. Five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patrick died Monday after scarlet fever. Allen Smith, once with the Republican office, returned to Akron. Frank McAmber replaces him. Mrs. Watkins and Dr. McCarty's sister Mrs. Gilmore hosted a gathering Saturday afternoon. Fire alarm caused a false alarm Monday morning. calls noted as a recurring issue. 4 H. W. Fuller handles Sheldon flour. Farm wanted Anson H. Russell Akron Ohio. Farm loans offered by J. C. Vitzthum Rock Valley Iowa. Fall patterns in worsted cashmeres and flannel at Foppe's Pioneer Store.
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