The Bee's Local Buzzing and Town Notices
The page blends poems and local notices with names and ads. It mentions song singing by soldiers, oyster vendors, dressmaking, exchange rates, farm loans, theatre and lectures, visitors, market prices, and Thanksgiving promotions. It lists multiple people and businesses like Harkins oysters Gem Rock Valley Bank Prof Gill and Father Phelan with town spots such as Minne sota Sanborn and Rock Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley Hour
Gem
Harkins
Taz Buz
Ele. Gill
J.foppe
Rock Valley notes and town updates across November
Local items report social events at Thanksgiving dances with the Iawood orchestra, church services led by Rev Huizenga, and visits by Dr Plumbe and Rev Luce. Stories cover shopping, fair weather, hall events, Lyceum performances, mill and store notices, and community moves in Rock Valley and nearby towns.
Hardware sale promise to raise prices fast
A nostalgic newspaper ad touts locks bolts and hardware items at low cost before prices rise. It urges readers to buy now to avoid future price increases, signing with a stylistic vendor name.
Roantree & Co Leases Mill for Another Year
Roantree and Company announce they have leased the mill for another year and will continue producing the best flour. They invite continued patronage from former customers and pledge courtesy and honest dealing as in the past, with a special invitation to new patrons to give them a trial.
Fire destroys Rock Valley creamery amid stormy night
Fire alarms residents as a creamery burns during a fierce storm. Quick work by Realy hands and Matt Mernissee with his dog saves a desk and books. losses run about 2500 dollars with 1000 insurance. Proprietor Svense vid Brathirs plans to rebuild at Schemmers shops while milk is shipped elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Matt Mernissee
Lews
Svense Vid Brathirs
Schemmers
Laith
Cymmnery
Cheap cattle sale at stock yards next Wednesday
John Grossenburg Jr announces two carloads of cows heifers and galves from northern Illinois at the stock yards. The sale promises first class stock bred by careful farmers and quick sale values. Also note marmoomer’s and Joppe's Pioneer Store with fresh bread pies and cakes at Marmoeller's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grossenburg, Jr
Illinois
Joppe
Enlargement at Scheimer Machine Shop Boosts Threshing Work
A large addition is under construction at HE Scheimer's machine shops to expand capacity for rebuilding and repainting threshing machines and engines. The new 24 by 30 foot room will be dedicated to convenience in the work with practical men in charge and aims to match the best standards. The editor congratulates the proprietor on increased business and enhanced facilities and wishes continued success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. Scheimer
Ban
Scheamer
Pleasant Thanksgiving Surprise Reunion
Mr and Mrs W C Leonard planned a quiet Thanksgiving gathering for family. A surprise arrival by Dr Loh Renshaw from Clayton County, unseen for six years, delighted all as he walked in at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Leonard
Dr .L Oh, Renshaw
Clayton County
Leonard
Doon Doings Brightens Small Town Life
G W Bowers installs livery stock at Lester while Percy Kolthoff recovers from lagrippe. Rev Father Desmond visited from Alvord and held mass. Dr Gillin reports his family settled into a new home and thriving practice. J H Freiriche J J Hostelman from Alvord and Misses Jelle Quinlan and Mary Solan from Rock Valley spent Sunday in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bowers
Lester
Percy Kolthoff
Lagrippe
Father Desmond
Alvord
J. H. Freiriche
J. J. Hostelman
Jelle Quinlan
Mary Solan
Rock Valley
Surprise party at the Brink home last Friday night
A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Brink last Friday night. The merry crowd enjoyed dancing and supper at the usual hour.
Hawarden Briefs and Local Activities
Attorney Van Dyke visited Rock Rapids. Mrs S W Gamble left for Carroll Illinois to visit relatives. Blaesser residence sold to J E DeForest who will move in soon. D T Gearheart visited Sioux City to see daughter and handle business. The 5 year old son of Mr and Mrs J A Patrick died from scarlet fever. Allen Smith left the Republican office. Frank McAmber takes his place. Mrs Watkins and Mrs Dr McCarty hosted guests in honor of Mrs Gilmore visiting. A fire alarm proved false. calls for repair or removal of the box. H W Fuller now sells Sheldon flour. Anson A Russell of Akron Ohio advertises farm loans at 5 6 percent. J C Vitzthum Rock Valley Iowa offers loans and patterns for worsted cashmeres and flannels at Poppe's Pioneer Store. Autumn leaves readings end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stensvad
Sioux Center
Iawood Orchestra
Davidson
Dr. Huizenga
D. Hollenbeck
Orange City
Frank Abbott
Rock Rapids
Knapp
John Schuller
Inwood
Henry Schemmer
Lyceum Comedy Co
A. J. Davidson
Rock Valley
Beaw
Fo Miller
Ag Gail
A. J. Davisson
Iaira
Rollantree
Rock Valley Flouring Mills
Parden’s Hall
U.P
Herman Wilts
A. Thayer
C. W. Carter
Iowa
Lyon County
Rebekahs
Grant Roberts
Larchwood
Harrington
Sheldon
el. Brown
Uncle Jim
George
Will Thomas
Stone Fara
Pooa Wormhondt
Foppe
F. Batley
Brotier
Treton Miller
Canton
J. O Uofsted
O. G. Reiniger
Conneil Bluff
Tiftyfirst Lowa
Sea En Groute
Manila
Minnesota
South Dakota
van Dyke
Republican
Akron
Frank McAmber
Watkins
Mc. Carty
Mc Carty
Gilmore
H. W. Fuller
Anson A. Russell
Ohio
J. C. Vitzthum
Poppe
Pioneer
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J. A. Gartland
Gervera
Santiago
David Graham Ades
Nick Knewel
Hull
Marmoeller’s
Ontaly
Alte
Hawarden Briefs
Sioux County
Corgreshman
Tessengetl
Recordel
Coumta
Ee Housh
Nba
Washington
Beeen
Tov
Eesreesnse Maaay Posse
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