News Notes From Neighboring Towns and Country
Ww H Schachner had hares killed by lightning Monday night and Wm Crawofrd had three head of cattle killed in Wednesday's storms. The heavy rains hinder threshing while corn needs rain and a farm meeting was dampened by the weather. Deputy Sheriff Sweet and Sheriff Denison visited on business. Horse races at the B L Wilson track drew sixteen dollars. Wellman Chautauqua opens Tuesday with four days of programs. Rural carriers met at J O F Hall Wellman discussing retirement law and gasoline purchases. Next meeting planned for Brighton on August 14 1926. Mrs Cora Miller and family visited relatives. the Gardners plan a reunion August 10. Max McCrabb and sister Helen toured the East. Several locals traveled and visited Washington Atlantic City Philadelphia New York. In Crawfordsville H F Hesseltine visits. threshing resumes after rain pause. Thomas Williams visits Columbus Junction. Jim Shrader visits Washington. Shingling completed on two houses. Baker reunion attended at Sunset Park. Mrs Gladden Mast and daughters ill but improving. Berry picking at Spangler place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Schachner
Wm. Crawofrd
Washington County Mutual
Burrell Foster Home
Mr. Sweet
Washington
Chas Denison
Plalness
B. L. Wilson
Wellman Chautauqua
Kenneth Capeton
Clinton
Nick Snyder
Old Settler's Day
Washington County
Wellman Iown
Crandell
Marjorie McFarlane
Margaret Jones
Wilma = McIntosh
Dorothy Durian
W !Mna McIntosh
Wells
Coffey
Miss Bidwell
Aderline Wanerus
Fritz
Webst
Brighton
Town
Cora Miller
Des Moines
Letha Ashby
Miller
Cora Blumenstine
Chas. Blumenstine
Gardners
Crawfordsville
R.R
KR. R
H. F. Hesseltine
J. W. Hesselt
Thomas Williams
Dave Davis
Columbus Junction
Jim Shrader
Jake Shrader
Stanley Fishburn
John Shebeck
Famy
Sunset Park
Gladden Mast
Bertha Spangler
Eva
Crawfordaville
Fred Spanglers
Valley News From Sigourney Area Social Gatherings and Harvest Notes
July events include Rev. Lowe preaching, a Sigourney Young People picnic with Valley folks, and a Ladies Aid quilting day. Residents visit relatives in Des Moines while threshing crews and harvest work continue. a truck accident near Mt. Pleasant injures but survivors recover. Notable visits include Rev. Ballard and family, and local officials report rain and hail concerns.
Local Social Notes and Farm Updates
Sunday visits filled out a quiet weekend as families called on kin and neighbors. Brinning completed a new double corn crib and grainery while oats looked better than expected averaging 38 to 46 by the day. Spencer Need bought several cows at the Wednesday sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Spencer Reed
H H
L. C. Brinning
Elmer Horning
Mrs. Duensing
Mary Ellen
Orval Caldwal
Floyd Kelly
Marie
Alice
A. Doran
Charles Doran
Spencer Need
Allison Maas
Gleede Dold Amel Carson Visit Mt Pleasant Monday
Mr and Mrs Gleede Dold and Amel Carson spent Monday afternoon at Mt Pleasant. The note mentions reading with interest the letters.
Revival Meetings Open in Grand View Methodist Church
In Columbus Junction Iowa August 2 revival meetings led by Dr. T. F. Cook of Ames open in the Grand View Methodist church. Services run two weeks with a sermon each night and three on Sundays. Communion services were held at the Presbyterian church and six youths joined the church. Several local notices cover fraternal lodge installations and upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Methodist Church
Grandview
T. F. Cook
Ames
Cook
Burlington
Presbyterian Church
G. W. Knight
First Christian Church of
Hamilton, Ill
Knight
Harry Coder
St. Paul, Minn
W. H. McGrew
James Wehr
Emerald Oil Relief for Bunions and Corns
An ad claims Emerald Oil provides instant relief from bunion and corn pain. Applying a few drops over the inflamed joint allegedly reduces swelling quickly and restores normal appearance, with Lemmon's Pharmacy advertising its availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon
Railway time details for Golden State and western routes
Schedules show Golden State Limited trains No. 3 12 and 29 49 50 88 and 87 with arrivals and departures. freight and local passes listed. Western lines westbound eastbound include C M St P and B Q connections with daily and specific freight days noted.
Local Social Notes and Upcoming Pageant Practice
Sheridan visitors include Mr and Mrs L E Tindahl and three children with relatives in the area while Miss Mabel Gibelstein of Orion Illinois visits Fern dale connections. A Presbyterian Missionary society meet is planned and Miss Helen Van Meter returns from Cen yerville. Burle Ruston spends August at Ft Snelling and John Coon Jr becomes a father. Rept 1-3 Getting to the Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Tindahl
Sheridan
Wyoming
Tindahl
Mere Harry Hanft
Mabel Gibelstein
Orion, Ill
Ferndale School
R. L. Richards
Cotter
Everett Peek
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Frank Morrison
Manhattan
Kansas
Orville Sparrow
W. FE. King
Kathryn Kine
W. C. Knoblock
the Missionary Society of the ‘Presbyterian Church
Sade Hantt
Glenn W. Ayers
Downey and Solon
Verlee Morrison
White Way Garage
Burle Ruston
Ft. Snelling
Minnesota
Far
Helen van Meter
Cenyerville
Local Washington Iowa business directory listings
A dense page lists insurance Bonds banks service stations auctioneers and professional services in Washington Iowa. Notable entries include LEMLEY YARD INSURANCE Nations Bank Rice Blain e Holmes Willard Service Station and Austin Sutherland Auctioneer with contact numbers and locations. Also shown are law firms doctors real estate firms hardware stores barber shops and confectionery venues with street addresses and phone lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemley & Yard Insurance
Nations Bank Rice
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wellman
Chas. Doran
Valley
Lowe
Ladies Aid Society
Tiny Breitenbach
Ralph Bauer
West Chester
Ada Bales
Richland
Guy Black
Irma Black
Joe West
Dublin
Hill
Packwood
Wilbur Tellar
Ollie
John Nicol
Clarence Shirkey
Myrtle Frank
Andy Sheetz
Raymond
Richard
Marjorie
Roger Sheetz
Churchill
Harry
Michel Maye Churchill
Tallyrand
Chas Churchill
George
Frank
J. E. Deal
Bert
Ted Givans
EF. L. Breitenbach
Lee
Jimmy Gene
Tecumere
New Mexico
Nellie Pfeifer
Jodie Zear
Rubio
W. J. Pfeifer
Doyle
Owen
Keota
Oliver
Pfeifer
Dell Hollingsworth
Kman Brothers
Dr. Laithly of
Charlie Churchill
Elder
Katherine Mann
Emmett
Idaho
John Hesser
D. O. Davidson
Jack Riley
Leah Darnell
Ella Merchant
Gleede Dold
Fred Dold
Amel Carson
Sparks
Nevada
Coppock
Hattie
Anna Edwards
Arthur Roach
Paul Ross
Mt. Pleasant
Mae Wittmer
Wayland
Cedar Hill
Reuben McGill
H. W. Owen
Chenoa
Ill
Salem Presbyterian Church
Db. E. Davis
Carrol McG
Forrest Fry
Canada
BK. CC. Turkington
J. BB. Garrett
Adelia Letts
Chicago
J. A. Sprague
Cedar Rapids
W. C. Hal
Rudolph Votroubek
Solents
L. Votroubek
Amos Ballard
United Brethren Church of
Columbus City
Cofpock
Cyrus
Rh. A. M
Ed Squire
H. P
Arthur Goodin
Zeredatha Council
J. Sloat
I. M
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
PF. J. Wallace EB. C. Arthur Goodin
C. FB. S
Pearle Dickerson
W. M. SteUn Palmer
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Maude B. Davis
Sara FB. Walker
Amos
Covenant Lodge No. 101
Axe Anderson
Noble Grand
Roy H. Mapel
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Wilder Bell
W. M
O. F
Ono. F. Hall
North
Iowa Avenue
Frank Schneider
See
Scribe
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
L. R. Lovelett
S. T. Rickey
Hartman's
Opera House
Golden State
Golden State Limited
Knoxville
I. W. Russel
J. C. McKay
C. M
St. P
Westsbound
West Lite
Lo’west Lim
Tami
W. C. Bell
New Orleans
H. H. Cuthamp
Almond Woodruff
Oscar Kilingford
John Coon, Jr
W. L. Pine
American Legion Auxiliary
Spirit Lake
Rept
Meur
Physicians and Surgeons
Be. Stutsman
FO & M Bank
A. John Droz
West Matinet
C. W. McLaughlin
West Main Street
Mutual
W.L. Alcorn
Iowa Ave
Wilson Heating Co
S.H. Batieman
M.D
Preston L
South Iowa Ave
Green
T. G. Arthur
Marion Ave
Davenport
Iowa
Walter L. Johnson
Chiropractors
DRS
Powers & Brown
the Journal
For All
Blaine J. Holmes Willard
A. J. Franzen
Neiswanger Bldg
South
L. B. Lupton
North Iowa
Ava
Hugh Dougal
Austin Sutherland
Tooman Leather Shop
Laura Harvey
Jones & Mel Lainney
Funeral Directors Ambulance Service
Cut
East Main Street
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Phone 440
Chocolate Shop
East Side Square
Water Works
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
Morrison Bldg
North Side
Washington, Lowe
Brookhart Bros. Law
Mutual Phone
Livingston & Eicher
Wastington
City
J.D. Dayton
Westchester
Frank Boller
Washington St
T. J. Pease
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Blue Mutual
W. J. Masson
Frank Wilson
George W. Stewart
Hardware & Implements
South Side Square
Rickey Barber Shop
Klein Klo. Ko
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