Bancroft Notes and Local Happenings Compilation
Carr ie Staley visited Sunday with family. Frank Richardson was sick last week. C J Lenander spent a day in Ledyard. Wm Elvidge of Burt called Bancroft neighbors. Many residents moved, visited, or engaged in business around town including millinery runs, farm tasks, and school events. Local officials seek road supervision bids while exams and births mark the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Staley
Frank Richardson
C. J. Lenander
Ledyard
Wm. Elvidge
Burt
Bancroft
Hans Bentsoo
A. Anderson
P. M. Barsley
Mather Schemmel
Susie Hackl
Chicago
Kennedy Bros
Death and Local Elections Mark Mead County News
Bert Resseguie mourns the death of his uncle D C Resseguie of Madison Nebraska a veteran who lost his eyesight in battle. In county affairs Richardsons school cavens drew 195 voters with G C Lindberg and Peter Becker named as directors and N E Sheridan John Sommers contested for treasurer. M C Baker longtime resident of Bancroft died at age 87 leaving a wife six children and siblings. Funeral services were held at St Johns Church with interment in St Johns Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Resseguie
D. C. Resseguie
Madison
Nebraska
Famous & Wisconsin
Richardson
G. C. Lindberg
Peter Becker
J. T. Sudmeier
N. E. Sheridan
Jobn Sommers
Watter
Sheridan
Nemmers
M. C. Baker
Bancroft
Webb
St. John’s Church
Father Schemmel
St. John’s Cemetery
Local Notes Move and Illnesses Across Town
Mrs R James has been sick with grip while Watts children recover from measles. The Hagedorn baby girl was born last week to Mr and Mrs William Hagedorn. G J Sanders bought 200 bushels of corn shipped from Nebraska. Ramsey family moved onto R A Lyons farm for the year. A new telephone line to Elmore by Sharp and Sanders nears completion. Miss Mary Wells closed the Watts district winter term and plans to teach spring term after a two week home return. praised as an excellent teacher. Lyons family moved into B Anderson house near Whmore crossing into Minnesota. Springfield township residents lament their departure.
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J. W. Broadwell
Mary McCarty
Des Moines
N. H. Dalley
Fred Miller
LaVerne
Priday
Mr. Melter
Chris Behrmann
Harcourt
Iowa
Francis Young
Marie Brewer
Asberville
Paul Beeck
Walters
Norman Collar
Ramsey Township
Kossuth County
J. W. Duckmanton
Rank Thola
Mike Boske
Milford
George A. Walters
Wesley
Guide
H. Austin
Stonka
Wallace
Titonica
Oldag
Germania
Kobus Tjaden
German Valley
Wyler
Joslyn
Springguard Township
Wm. Hagedorn
G.J. Sanders
Nebraska
Mr. Lyons
B. Anderson
Whmore
Minnesota
Springfield Township
Algona Visitors and Church Services Reported
Pred Jenks visited Algona on Wednesday. Mrs C P Wheeler spent time in Bancroft between trains. D Drake of Mason City traveled to his Germania area farm Monday. Rev Maynard, presiding elder of the M church, preached Sunday evening. A La Mayer went to Lake View Wednesday to visit his mother in law Mrs Wareham. Presiding Elder Miller of the U B conference held services at the U B church Saturday night and Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
C. P. Wheeler
Bancroft
D. Drake
Mason City
Germania
Maynard
A. la. Mayer
Lake View
Wareham
Miller
U. B
Local residents changes and relocations in Seneca area
Ki J Hodges is reported out. Vennie Thorson returns from Iowa City. Ida Sorum works at Junk's restaurant in Penton. H C Helgason visited Menton for farmers elevator checks. Ida Wilberg returns from Des Moines for a week before working in a Garner milliner shop. Nels Jensen of Clinton moves to J M Jensen farm. Christenson relocates near Ringsted. Gust Stanger moves from Lotts Creek to the Anderson farm to farm and tile. Oscar Bolstad and Andrew Skjor dahl, recently returned from Chicago, go to Minneapolis to seek mechanical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Helgason
Menton
Ida Wilberg
Des Moines
Garner
Nels Jensen
Clinton
J. M. Jensen
Mr. Christenson
Ringsted
Gust Stanger
Lotts Creek
Anderson
Albers Voight
Oscar Bolstad
Andrew Skjordahl
Chicago
Minneapolis
Wesley News Briefs Touch Local Elections And Mail Route
August Swanson of Illinois arrives with household goods to farm the Dore farm east of town. Ley v Holmes nomination papers circulate and gain signatures as voters back Holmes for a square deal. A star mail route between Wesley and Titonka will run by April 4, with service from 9 AM to 6 PM. School election yields 51 votes, Jos Cosgrove and Jacob Johnson reelected directors, J T Kennedy treasurer. Citizens praise local schools and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanson
Ilinois
Dore
Ley
V.h. Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Wesley
Titonka
Jos. Cosgrove
Jacob Johnson
J.T. Kennedy
Iit
Local notes and movers in Luverne community
Mrs B F Guthrie travels to Des Moines for extended visit while county convention revisions draw voter interest. Miss Elva Barron remains Humboldt College instructor after home visit. Emma Grimsehl to wed Gottleib Hanselman March 1 at Beri Hells farm. Geo Schneider and wife move back to LaVerne from Elmore. Dredge contractor Geo Coup prepares to transport to Minnesota for new contract, Edna Kline returns from Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He County
Elva Barron
Humboldt College
Emma Grimsehl
Gottleib Hanselman
Bode
Beri Hells Farm
Cresco Local Notes Onions and Property Moves
In Cresco several drainage district parties are kicking around the area. A J Brown bought the Sut ton property adjoining him on the east. A report that Elmer Potter and the late widow Raney farm were rented seems erroneous. C L Heiserodt of Ortonville Minnesota, visiting, returned home Monday. J Morgan plans a new house this summer. L K E Potter will add to and rear range his residence. Mrs R J Stewart traveled to Rochester Minnesota for an appendectomy last Friday. Cras Newville still suffers rheumatism. his parents stay with him as his mother recovers from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresco
A.J. Brown
Sutton
Elmer Potter
Raney
C. L. Heiserodt
Ortonville
Minnesota
J. Morgan
L. KE. Potter
R. J. Stewart
Rochester
Cras
Newville
Plum Creek Center School Closes Winter Term Early
Plum Creek center school ends its winter term next Friday. Charley Klamp hauls his corn to C. B. Albright. Bud Robinson moved to the Fred Miller place in Plum Creek. The Hegarty family sickness improves except Odell. A poorly attended school meeting raised a dispute over the director. Many outsiders attended Dennis Hegarty’s funeral, including Burt Vantrese and family from Grincell, Mrs. Franklin formerly Kate Hegarty from Fremont, and Irwin Ike and Charley Taft from Livermore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plum Creek Center
Bud Robinson
Fred Miller
Plum Creek
Dennis Hegarty
Burt Vantrese
Grincell
Franklin
Kate Hegarty
Fremont
Nebraska
Irwin
Ike
Charley Taft
Livermore
Sigsby ill and visitors in brief Iowa notes
Mrs. Wm Sigsby has been sick for days. Mr Wickwire of Webster City visits his daughter Mrs H J Graeham. Dick Smith visits sister Mrs J F Goodwin in Kansas City. Bartonians attend funeral of Mrs Julia Kerr at Lone Rock. Charlie Stewart improves after foot injury. Flavia Bartlett moves to a farm near Bancroft. Join Clarke moves near Armstrong. Local students slowly return to school amid back trouble and eye issues. Lectures drew good crowds in a course, and there is general favor toward the colored company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sigsby
Mr. Wickwire
Webster City
H. J. Graeham
Dick Smith
J. EF. Goodwin
Kansas City
Bart
Julia Kerr
Lone Rock
Charlie Stewart
Flavia Bartlett
Bancroft
Join Clarke
Armstronog
Health Coffee Deception Warned by Miller
A 19th or early 20th century note warns against fooling a coffee critic with Shoop’s Health Coffee which contains no real coffee. The product is said to be made from toasted malt and other ingredients and can be prepared quickly. R. H. Miller cites its quick boil time and price of one pound for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
Armstrong resident visits and regional updates in SWEA CITY
Local residents make routine visits as Harner family relocates to Calville Washington and Mama McAdams returns from Morton County North Carolina. County medics meet, a tumor removal is performed by physicians, revival meetings shift location, Olaf Pearson plans permanent Colorado residence, and A Monson opens a new clothing store. School election results, dredge progress, and a farm sale note also appear alongside church and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Voorhis
Walters and Laughlin
Davies
Seneca
Coaxes Back Health With Tea From R A Miller
Fragmentary ad notes a tonic tea claim from R A Miller promising reviving energy and family health. Lacks clear product naming or verified details due to damaged text.
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E. W H. Seardsley
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