Death of Harman Meyer and Vogt matron in East Second Street
Aged Harman Meyer of Dutch Creek Township dies at his nephew Henry Luers home. Mrs Anna Vogt dies at 12 10 PM at her East Second Street residence after years of declining health including a stroke last fall. Daughter Miss Lou Vogt from Biltmore N C was at the bedside. Funeral tomorrow at 4 PM from the East Washington home with Rev A S Smith officiating. Interment in city cemetery. An obituary to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Vogt
East Second Street
Lou Vogt
Biltmore
N. C
Burrel Vogt
East Washington
Rev
A. S. Smith
German-born Harmon Meyer Dies After Weeklong Illness
Harmon Meyer died last evening at 5 10 at his nephew Henry D Luers home in Dutch Creek township after a weeklong illness. Born in Hanover Germany March 15 1830 he came to America at nine years old. He lived near Covington Kentucky for thirteen years before settling in this county near Dutch Creek in 1842. He never married and lived with his nephew. He leaves a brother J H Meyer and two sisters Mrs Elizabeth Luers and Mrs Mary A Luers. Funeral services tomorrow at 2 PM conducted by Rev K Michels with interment at White Oak Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Meyer
Henry D. Luers
Dutch Creek
Mr. Meyer
Hanover
Germany
America
Covington
Kentucky
Meyer
Luers
J. H. Meyer
Anthony
Kansas
Elizabeth Luers
Wichita
Mary A. Luers
K. Michels
White Oak Cemetery
Fresh fish and nuts sold at local markets
Fresh fish at the Royal and fresh salted almonds and peanuts at the Vienna. W H Stuff left this morning for Oskaloosa on a brief business trip. Messrs Witting and Wittmer of Wayland were in the city today. Miss Eunice Bell of Winfield is visiting at Mrs. Oscar George's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
W. H. Stuff
Oskaloosa
Messrs. Witting and Wittmer
Wayland
Eunice Bell
Winfield
Oscar George
mMI PAYS YOU TO TRADE Chas Winter Arrives in City on Business
Chas Winter arrived from Chicago for a few days in the city on business. Misses Ella Marr and Gertrude Keiser returned home to Keota after a brief visit at the T. A. Bailey residence, and spent yesterday in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Winter
Chicago
Ella Marr
Gertrude Keiser
Keota
T. A. Bailey
Muscatine
Modern Flour Mill Opens in Winnipeg With 5000 Barrels Daily
The Winnipeg mill claims the most modern flour mill in the world with a 5000 barrels daily capacity. Seattle Post-Intelligencer notes Bellingham mills cut lumber enough for a twelve inch board walk around the world. Government entomologists say cotton growers can reduce boll weevil by planting early and by burning plants after harvest to destroy many weevils in one stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Bellingham
Wash
Flood Carrying Off Her Bible In Helena Story
Mrs Anna Pearson of Hauser Lake seeks a 1703 Bible carried away when a dam breached washing away her home. The heirloom Bible was a gift to her Swedish ancestors from a king about 205 years ago and has been passed down through generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Anna Pearson
Hauser Lake
Sweden
Old Lady’s Table Cheer Teaches Family Harmony
An elderly woman recalls a father who greeted each meal with a smile and warm welcome. His habit shaped three daily cheerful meals, teaching children to forget quarrels and cultivate a joyful table. The piece argues this simple habit beats mere manners in shaping character and family bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Society
Standing Treat In. A Man Describes Women Dining Alone
A man comments on women dining out alone, noting unintentional entertaining and a supposed dependence in action. He claims women feel compelled to pay for the company and meals they only intended as civil courtesy, contrasting with men’s club etiquette. He asserts women act with an independent spirit.
Household Hints From A Housewife Readers Wish To Try
Practical tips for homemakers cover laundry glass polishing and kitchen prep. Advice includes extra mittens for hanging clothes and waxing a looking glass, boiled turnips with sugar to improve sweetness, heating lemons for more juice, and quick skin removal from salted ham or tongue. Mint adds zest to sauces beans and spinach while cleaning tips address a wire egg beater and piano moths with camphor and turpentine.
Two Good Recipes Apple Pudding and Porcupine Apples
Two vintage dessert recipes describe Apple Pudding with stale bread crumbs melted butter apples lemon juice sugar water and baking then served with cream. Porcupine Apples wrap baked apples with almond quills and bake with butter sugar nutmeg, served with custard sauce.
Banquet Honors Rev. L. D. Young Before Beatrice Move
About fifty men from the Presbyterian church gathered in the Sabbath school room for a farewell banquet honoring Rev. L. D. Young as he departs for Beatrice Nebraska. Speakers praised his pastorate and thanked him for shared work while plans for his larger opportunities were highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
L. D. Young
Beatrice
Nebr
Barclay Miller
Barclay
E. G. Beyer
Brighton
W. H. Hughes
Win Smouse
Smouse
C. C. Cunningham
M. W. Bailey
Mr. Young
Young
Fred H. Smith
Nebraska
Smith
Hughes
Crooked Creek
Skunk River
Ada Lambert Hosts Miscellaneous Shower for Bride-to-be
Miss Ada Lambert held a miscellaneous shower at her North Washington home for Miss Birdie McElroy. Fifteen guests attended, bringing many nice gifts, and the evening ended with a two course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Lambert
Washington
Birdie McElroy
Birdie McElroy Weds Claud Bevans at Her Mother's Home
This evening at seven o'clock the marriage of Miss Birdie McElroy and Mr. Claud Bevans is to take place at the bride's mother's residence in southwest Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie McElroy
Claud Bevans
Washington
Box Supper A Success For Royal Neighbors Lodge
The Royal Neighbors held a box supper last evening with over forty attendees including Woodmen and their wives. J. H. Lathrop acted as auctioneer, selling the boxes and adding 16.65 to the lodge treasury. The evening ended with lunches and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
J. H. Lathrop
Philathea Club Hosts Fruit Shower For Miss Nicola
Mrs A R Dewey entertained Philathea club members at her North Second avenue home last evening in compliment to Miss Blanche Nicola. Guests gave fruit jars with poetry verses, and the program included music, amusements, and playful stunts with penalties for refusals. The honored guest endured questions and the young ladies enjoyed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Dewey
Philathea Club
Methodist Church
North Second Avenue
Blanche Nicola
Queen Esther circle to meet at Ingham home with Detweiler
The Queen Esther circle of the Methodist church will meet Friday evening with Miss Detweiler at the home of Mrs. J. W. Ingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Methodist Church
Miss Detweiler
J. W. Ingham
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Farewell Party Held for Rev P N Mc Dermott at Butterfield Home
St James Catholic parish members surprised Rev P N Mc Dermott with a farewell gathering at the Butterfield residence on North avenue last evening. The host event featured a three course menu prepared by Harvey and Warfel as the parish bid farewell to him after two months of temporary charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McKeene
Father McDermott
Otto Dede
Oskaloosa
W. H. Butterfield
North Avenue
St. James Catholic
P. N. McDermott
Harvey & Warfel
Mrs L D Young Honored Guest at Washington Club Event
Mrs L D Young was the honored guest at a Chating Dish club gathering hosted by Miss Katherine Stichter in southeast Washington. Guests enjoyed a two course luncheon with jonquils and narcissus decor. May baskets with spring flowers adorned each place as toasts were given.
Club Honors Guest WithSilver Spoon Keepsake
The guest of honor was presented with a handsome silver spoon from the club as a remembrance. The evening was described as a delightful affair.
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Styles
Foulard, Check
Arc Yard
Bowman
Ss. W. Corner Square
Don Hawkins
Mgr
T. Smith
West Chester
Woman's Foreign Missionary Convention
Bucklen
O. S. Woolever
LeRaysville
N. Y
Lemmon’s
Jd. CG. Smith’s Cash Grocery
Dutch Creek Township
Henry Luers
the Royal
The
Star
Mmi
Wes
Just
Kayser
Ivanhoe Brand
Lisle
Grail
Dr. Clark
Chas. D. Gorham
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