Titanic Passenger Rumor Ties Local Resident to Sweden
Joe Daniels reports a possible link between a former local resident Mrs Alice Johnson and a Titanic steerage passenger. He recalls she was Swedish and married to a tailor who worked for Henry Knecht. Several merchants remember a tailor Anderson, but certainty is unlikely due to lack of local relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nal
Alice Johnson
Joe
Henry Knecht
Sweden
Oscar
Cook
Maxwell
Ford
Anderson
Mournful notices and social visits across Kalona and Rural Route One
April 17 1912 Kalona area reports mournful infant death at Eider Millar home and numerous social visits. Residents include Nira Eckerman and family at the Millar home, Steiner somberly marking a death, and many locals from Iowa City Muscatine and Washington visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nira
Will Eckerman
Eider Millar
Steiner's
Jake Hubble
Harry Hubble
Miles Green
Charlie's
Henry North
Ross Miller
Sam Shrader
Lewis Zillmer
Bay of Mart
Community Notes From Local Socials And Visits
The Lexington Aid Society met with Mrs. Blaine Holmes Thursday. Don Brindleys visited Bruce Gardner's on Sunday afternoon for a casual gathering over the weekend.
Wellman Social and School News Highlights
April 16 1912 activities include attendance at the play Louisiana Lou in Iowa City a high school baseball 14 to 7 win over South English and visits from Miss Geneva Smith and Miss Mae Blumenstein. Local weddings and gatherings occur with Epworth League picnic plans and Elks minstrel theater attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
L. M. Downing
Lorne Bidwell
Everette Curl
Cy Iden
Steve Perrin
Louisiana Lou
Iowa City
W. L. Leighton
Geneva Smith
Morrow and Wahl
Kalona
T. D. Adams
M. Zimmerman
Minneapolis
Minn
Chas. Stover
Stover
Arthur Ruegsegger
Groff
Ruegsegger
Davenport
Harley Andrew
Joe Yoder
Kansas
Oklahoma
Yoder
Mise
Gail Hamilton
Charley Taylor
Washington
Epworth League
O. FE
Park Hotel
Mae Blumenstein
Den mark Association delegates visit Olds Iowa this week
Mrs Newton Waterman of Fairfield stayed at the D C Waterman home last week. Winter relapse dampens housework and farming. Helen Louise Meacham is very ill. Joe Buzzard of Brighton delivered two carloads of hogs. Mrs IL FE Robinson and Mrs Belle Waterhouse were appointed delegates to attend the Denmark Association at Olds Iowa this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark Association
Newton Waterman
Fairfield
D. C
IL. FE. Robinson
Belle Waterhouse
Olds
Iowa
Ainsworth Briefs and Town Notes From April 17 1912
Local items report D F Henderson of four miles east hitched a new disc to a buggy. a train passed under a bridge causing a scare and the horse was injured but Henderson was unharmed. The disc broke and needed replacement. Other notes mention visitors, band reorganization, upcoming concerts, and new housing on Front Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Easter
Bloomfield
John Wharton
Baby
Delta
Ainsworth
Joseph Wharton
John
Charles Laren
Lone Tree
F. J. Wood
Front Street
Martin Stewart
Washington visitors and local callers listed in brief
Crawfordsville on April 18 1912 reports Miss Alice Hobart Alice Maxwell Mrs John Lee and children Mrs Max Keller J D Martin Arthur Yard and A Howsare among Washington visitors today W A Harper of Washington was a business visitor yesterday Miss Della Brookhart cared for Mrs M C DeLong with.reading
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Alice Hobart
Alice Maxwell
John Lee
Max Keller
J. D. Martin
Arthur Yard
A. Howsare
Washington
W. A. Harper
Della Brookhart
Richland News: Local Weddings Illnesses and Moves
Miss Hartnell and Mr. Coffman wed at the Friends parsonage last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. B. T. Bottorff leaves for Guthrie Center on family illness. Mrs. Ewell travels to Ottumwa on business. Doyle Wade of Cody Wyoming visits his parents as his father recovers. Home talent players perform again tonight. William McCallister returns from seven weeks east trip. Chalmer Chacey and wife relocate to Grinnell. William and Mrs. Walker purchase the Hoogenakker home near the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
B. T. Bottorff
Guthrie Center
A. C. Robinson
William Stephens
Dr. Ewell
Ottumwa
Doyle Wade
Cody
Wyo
J. H. Wade
J. H
William McCallister
Ohio
Chalmer Chacey
Grinnell
William Walker
Hoogenakker
Local Notes From Lexington Aired April 17 1912
Community glimpses report Mr and Mrs Don Brindley attending minstrels in Wellman on Tuesday evening William Schulty begins work for August Fehlberg Monday Marylaud Timmins visits Floyd Timmins over the weekend Mrs Dave Bitting visits the Lexington neighborhood Mr and Mrs Tom Sehusty and Hardie are entertained at George Meethart's Sunday Will Sehhulty and family spent Sunday at Sam Oldfield's Mrs Milo Patterson visits in Ains-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Don Brindley
Wellman
William Schulty
August Fehlberg
Marylaud Timmins
Floyd Timmins
Dave Bitting
Tom Sehusty
Hardie
George Meethart
Will Sehhulty
Sam Oldfield
Milo Patterson
Ains
Alpine Aerie Meeting Notice for Meeta Lodge
Alpine Aerie No 1948 Meeta holds regular meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings each month. Visiting members in good standing are welcome. E G Fox W P R C DuBois, Secy.
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Alpine Aerie No
E. G. Fox
W. P.R
Valley Forge Camp Meets on Thursday Evenings
Valley Forge Camp No. 868 holds meetings every Thursday evening in half on North Side Square. All neighbors are welcome. J. G. Moriarty, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Forge Camp
North Side Square
Masonic Lodge and Chapter Meeting Schedule
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M regular meetings on 1st Friday each month led by C A Dewey and J W Morton. Cyrus Chapter No. 18 R A M meets 2nd Friday. J W Morton is secretary. Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 K T meets 3rd Friday. J W Morton secretary. Washington Chapter No. 8 C E F meets 2nd Thursday. Mrs J E R Kunath and Mrs Myrtle Bragg officers. visiting fraters welcome.
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Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
C. A. Dewey
W. M
J. W. Morton
Cyrus Chapter
H. CC. Hull
HH. P
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
Wyatt B. Marbourg
Sec
Washington
C. EF
J. ER. Kunath
Richardson Couple Visit Clay April 17 1912
Mr and Mrs B L Richardson are recorded as visiting Clay on April 17 1912 with details limited to the brief notation in the column.
Parisian Sage Promises Dandruff Cure for Children
An old advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a guaranteed remedy to abolish dandruff stop itching scalp and promote hair growth for children and adults at 60 cents Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses the remedy claiming money back if unsatisfied and praising its gentle effect on the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon
Maxwell Visit Spanned Two Weeks in New Home
J. W. Maxwell of Washington visited at his son George Maxwell’s home for two weeks and returned home today. J. H. Rhea also returned home this morning from Burlington.
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J. W. Maxwell
Washington
George Maxwell
J. H. Rhea
Burlington
Keota Notices Include Accident Involving Jimmie Schollenbarger
Keota reports Jimmie Schollenbarger injured stepping from a delivery wagon when soft ground caused his ankle to turn. He was taken home and a physician could not determine bone injury due to swelling. Louie Cripe covers the wagon while he recovers. Other items include residents traveling, a church lecture by Mrs. Cotton Mather, a new clerk Nora Stewart at Power Sanders, land sale to Hulse, and upcoming marriage announcements for Dr. George Earl Siverling and Harriet Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Jimmie Schollenbarger
Louie Cripe
Mr. Schollenberger
John Hamilton
el Paso
Texas
Larry Page
Des Moines
Clark Nelson
Cotton Mather
Home Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Lleb. Hulse
George Dillon
Dillon
New York State
Maplehurst
Singmaster Ranch
Clement Miteau
Pauline Gislain
France
New York
Chicago
George Earl Siverling
Harriet Maxim Palmer
la Salle Avenue
Siverling
Clifford Thorne Not In The Race For Commissioner Nomination
Railroad Commissioner Clifford Thorne will not oppose Congressman Chas A Kennedy in the Republican primary for the nomination. He thanks Washington county Republicans for their endorsement at the county convention held here weeks ago. It is expected a candidate with progressive leanings may enter the race soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Thorne
Chas. A. Kennedy
Washington County
Seed corn for sale Reid's Yellow Dent by Ralph Lytle
Limited quantity of Reid's Yellow Dent seed corn picked before frost tests 9S percent. Orders may be left at Kaye and Lytle's or address Ralph Lytle late of R. No. 4 Washington Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Kaye and Lytle
Digestit remedy promotion at Lemmon's Pharmacy
An advertisement promises rapid relief and permanent cure for indigestion with DIGESTIT. Lemmon's Pharmacy offers a free full size package to a limited number to prove its merit, then sells nationwide at 50 cents with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Lemmon’s
Lemmon
Markets Hows Chicago April 18 1912
Estimated recepts 15000 left over from yesterday 6013. Market prospects steady to shade higher Light 7.55 8.02% Mixed packers 7.65 8.10 Heavy shipping grades 7.70 8.12% Rough 7.70 7.85. Cattle 2500 prospects steady. Sheep 10000 prospects strong.
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Chicago
Market Report Chicago April 18 1919 Receipts and Prices
Chicago market figures show receipts today 18 000 with 22 296 yesterday and 7 005 shipments. Meat prices range from heavy cattle to sheep with steady to higher tones and specific bids for beef, pork and lambs across categories. Western cattle and stockers show gains while sheep trade remains strong to higher with wide price bands.
Market Summary Shows Mixed Cattle and Strong Sheep
Market notes indicate slow opening with mixed cattle prices and strongest demand in sheep. Prices listed range around 7.55 to 8.10 with light and heavy categories showing varied bids.
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Vici Kid
Fox & Dewey
Joe Daniels
BASE
Nicola
Harmon
Mrs. Gordon
Hazel
Alta
Mrs. McArtor
Anna
Helena Piper
Rev. Moore
Mary
Muscatine
Merton Memier
Mary Memler
Mae Snider
Mary Bontrager
California
Tillie Rampp
Marie Felte
Richmond
W. G. Brooke
L. W. Brooke
Emma
Ella
Marie
Nettie Miller
Lydia
Arvilla Gingerich
J. C. Stutzman
N. J. Bell
S. G. Bell
Earnest Felzke
Joseph S. Yoder
Hot Springs
Ark
Frank Barns
Charles Brown
Charlie Casper
Joe Reiner
O. Carlson
Emil Carlson
Farmers Club
Joe Wright
Oscar Carlson
Emil Larson
Alex Marbourg
Maud McGuire
Ralph Stuart
F. A. Kallaus
MeGuire
T Mart Schauer & Marx
Hart Schaffner
Marx
KLEIN
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Fr. O. LK
J. G. Moriarty
H. S
Nora Stewart
of Power, Sanders & Company
Ralph Lytle
Or. R
Washington Town
America
Stom
Pico
John A. Babcock Commission
S. Yards
Ghigago
Illinoi
Chicago, IL
Emtehiosl Lie
Irminpuwuwy Y L. Kaga
Rae
Eros Op Adaae Wed Reister & Son
Springs Roosters
CRS
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