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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1898
Page
7
The piece recalls soldiers in trenches near Santiago singing The Star Spangled Banner as Spanish guns roared and bullets flew. It frames the act as a moment of patriotic courage and homeward thoughts amid deadly combat.
The column cites Thanksgiving dances with the Tawood orchestra, local stores advertising holiday goods and extended hours, Davisson and Foppe stores offering bargains, and multiple notices on church services, revival meetings, and community events in Rock Valley.
Ballaray and The Lanting Hardware Dealer advertise a wide range of locks bolts bars and hardware articles sold at low purchase prices with a warning that prices will rise soon. The note urges customers to buy now before the increase.
Fire wiped out the Rock Valley creamery with only a desk and firm books saved. Loss about 2500 dollars with 1000 insurance. Owners Stensvad Brothers plan to rebuild and sell cows and calves at the stock yards next Wednesday, from northern Illinois stock. Also notes local shops and bakery offerings at nearby businesses.
A large addition is being built to HL Schermer’s machine shops to support rebuilding and repainting threshing machines and engines. The new 24 by 30 foot room will house practical workers under established supervision, promising improved capacity and quality. The Bar reporter commends the growing business and facilities.
Mr and Mrs W G Leonard planned a surprise Thanksgiving gathering for their family. Dr L Renshaw from Clayton County arrived unannounced, reuniting with relatives after six years, to joyfully join the noon train arrival and share a festive day with every family member.
G W Bowers adds livery stock at Lester. Percy Kolthoff suffered lagrippe last week. Rev Desmond visited from Alvord and held mass. Dr Gillin reports his family is settled in a new home with a thriving practice. J H Freiriche J J Hasselman of Alvord and Misses Belle Quinlan Mary Solan of Rock Valley visited on Sunday.
A surprise party was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J Brink last Friday night. The attendees enjoyed dancing and supper at the usual hour.
Attorney Van Dyke was in Rock Rapids Monday. Mrs. 5. W. Gamble leaves for Carroll Illinois to visit relatives. Blaesser residence sold to J E Deforest who will move in soon. D T Gearheart visited Sioux City Saturday to see his daughter and run errands. The 5 year old son of Mr and Mrs J A Patrick Washington township died Monday from scarlet fever. Allen Smith leaves the Republican office for Akron. Frank McAmber Mrs Watkins and Mrs Dr McCarty entertain Dr McCarty s sister Mrs Gilmore visiting. Fire alarm proved false Monday morning. locals urge repair or abandon the system. H W Fuller now handles Sheldon flour also. Farm Way rep Anson H Russell Akron Ohio. Farm Loans offered by J C Vitzthum Rock Valley at 5 5 and 6 percent. Fall patterns in worsted cashmeres and flannels at Foppe s Pioneer Store. prices fall like autumn leaves.
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