Local Bee lists a mix of commerce culture and events
The column highlights community life in Rock Valley with notices on oysters, candy, shops, lectures, dances, and church events. It mentions the Lyceum Comedy Co at the Opera House, Rev Huizenga preaching, the hospitalities of Gem and Fuller stores, and local personalities like Frank Shannon and Miss Ida Kessler among many短.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taz Bes
Gem
Ole Stensvad
Minnesota
M. W. Little
Lyceum Comedy Co
Opera House
Father Phelan
Sanborn
Will Thomas
Foppe’s
Hardware Dealer Promises Low Prices Before Rise
The Tandix Hardware Dealer advertises a wide stock of locks bolts and all hardware essentials. It claims to buy low and sell at the same, urging customers to purchase before prices increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauarayy
Tandix
Fire destroys Rock Valley creamery and damages stock
A Monday evening blaze in Rock Valley gutted the creamery near the engine, with wind driving flames. The loss included the building and most contents except a desk and books. owners Sveng vad Brothers plan to rebuild with milk collected from Schemmers shop and churned at a separate facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Matt Lennissee
Svengvad Brothers
TL. Schemmers
Aull
Cheap Cattle Sale At Stock Yards Next Wednesday
John Grossenburg Jr invites buyers to the stock yards next Wednesday to purchase two cars of cows heifers and calves described as first class stock shipped from northern provinces. The seller claims careful breeding and remarkable values with quick sale prices as a constant aim. Mar Moeller's offers fresh bread pies and cakes daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grossenburg, Jr
Finois
Lorpe
Pioneer
Expansion Plans At Schammer’s Threshing Machine Works
A large addition is being built to H Schammer’s machine shops to improve rebuilding and repainting threshing machines and engines. The new 24 by 80 foot room will be dedicated to convenient, practical work with skilled workers in charge. The paper congratulates the proprietor on the growing business and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Schammer
Brn
Pleasant Thanksgiving Surprise Visits Long-Lost Relative
Mr and Mrs W C Leonard planned a Thanksgiving surprise for her parents and family. Dr Lou Renshaw of Clayton county, unseen for six years, arrived on the noon train to join the festive meal with every family member present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Leonard
Lou. Renshaw
Clayton County
Leonard
Doon Doings Highlights Local Happenings
G W Bowers installs livery stock at Lester. Percy Kolthoff sidelined by lagrippe. Rev Father Desmond preached mass from Alvord. Dr Gillin reports his family settled and thriving in their new home. J H Freiriche J J Hosszelman visit from Alvord with Belle Quinlan and Mary Solan from Rock Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bowers
Lester
Percy Kolthoff
Lagrippe
J. H. Freiriche
J. J. Hosszelman
Alvord
Belle Quinlan
Mary Solan
Rock Valley
Surprise party at J Brickhouse home last Friday
A surprise party was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs J Brickhouse last Friday night. The guests danced and supper was served at the usual hour.
Hawarden Briefs
Attorney Van Dyke visited Rock Rapids. Mrs. S. W. Gamble leaves for Carroll Illinois to visit relatives. Blaesser property sold to J. E. DeForest who will move in soon. D. T. Gearheart visited Sioux City for family and business. Five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patrick, Washington township, died after scarlet fever. Allen Smith returns to Akron. Frank Mee Amber takes his Republican office position. Mrs. Watkins and Dr. McCarty host ladies for Dr. McCarty’s sister Mrs. Gilmore visiting. Fire alarm proved false. calls to repair box. H. W. Fuller adds Sheldon flour. Fann Wantep price listing. Anson B. Russell Akron Ohio. Farm loans offered by J. C. Vitztham Rock Valley Iowa at 5.54 and 6 percent. Fall patterns in worsted cashmeres and flannels at Poppe's Pioneer Store. prices fall like autumn leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stensvad
Sioux Center
Inwood Orchestra
Davidson
Dr. Huizenga
D. Hollenbeck
Orange City
Frank Abbott
Rock Rapids
Knapp's
John Schuller
Inwood
Henry Schemmer
Fuller
Rock Valley
H.w.paller
Lyceum Comedy Co
A. d. Davisson
Shvidz
the Bee
Fo Miller
A.J. Davisson
Rej Aira
Roantree
Rock Valley Flouring Mills
Parden’s Hall
U.P
Herman Wilts
A. Thayer
C. W. Carter
Northwest
Iowa
Lyon County
Rebekahs
Grant Roberts
Larchwood
Harrington
Sheldon
el. Brown
Uncle Jim
George
Will Thomas
Stone Fara
Wormhondt
Poppe
Pioneer
Pember
C.F. Bailey
Freton Miller
Canton
J. O Uofsted
O. G. Reiniger
Council Bluff
Tiftyfirst Lowa
Manila
Minnesota
South Dakota
van Dyke
S. W. Gamble
Carroll
Ill
Blaesser
J. E. DeForest
D. T. Gearheart
Sioux City
J. A. Patrick
Washington Township
Allen Smith
Republican
Akron
Frank Mee- Amber
Watkins
Mc- Carty
H. W. Fuller
Anson B. Russell
Ohio
J. C. Vitztham
Joan
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J. A. Gartland
Gervera
Santiago
Heroen
David Graham Ades
Harkins
Nick Knewel
Hull
Brpantree & Co
Nck
Shannon Brothers
Marmoeller’s
Father Desmond
Hawarden Briefs
Sioux County
Merle Os
Capel Reeves
Prafeseves
Garfield
Ares
Molland
Piaveln
Siti
Phito
Nfl
Renee
Washington
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