16 Feb 1882
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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1882
Page
1
Notes show Dubuque Railway passenger trains leaving stations at 7 31 and 7 48 with additional cryptic figures and codes. The fragment mentions times 7 31 and 7 48 and several unreadable characters. No clear events, names, or destinations are discernible beyond the schedule times.
The text recounts Sumner’s growth sparked by S F Cabs and Cass, Wis. arrivals in 1866, the establishment of a country store, post office in 1867, and rapid town expansion. It notes multiple trades, the rail road prospect, moving buildings, a new two story school house with principal W W Quivey and faculty lineage, and the district’s size and enrollment. It mentions church growth with an M E church, Presbyterians, and other denominations, and ongoing consolidation and facility needs.
Amateur troupe at Tripoli staged Lady Audleys Secret to a crowded house with Luke Marks leading as Tr. R. Ahlers and Miss H. G. Skillin as Lady Audley. Local talent praised for solid performance amid mixed notes on others. Receipts reported at $45 with other community items noted including sorghum meeting in West Union and events in Bremer County.
Farmers prep for spring as roads stay rough and streets fill with teams. Amateurs report good times at Sumner amid mud. Dance planned at Miller's building on the 23rd, with supper at Palmer's restaurant and expectations of a large crowd. Dr Whitney gains reputation as a leading physician while Mr Kline returns from Waverly. Mr Cook digs a well on his property ahead of moving into a recently bought dwelling. R R Co widens lime rock near the Wapsie to prevent spring washouts, showing cautious progress.
Sickness hits Eastman family as Mrs Voorhees remains ill and Mrs Eastman recovers. Frank Eastman vaccinated recently. Contractor W F Lyford to extend Cassero’s Littell store back 56 feet to 120 feet deep, starting after cowpox. A new A H Jarvis dray and horse ready for service. Geo Fay and wife return from six week wedding tour in Kansas and Missouri. Wolf hunt meeting planned February 25 1882 at S F Case office. Low Carpenter's wife seeks treatment in Fayette. Donation for Rev W H Jennings held at Upton school house last Thursday.
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