Local residents return from visits and travels townwide
Local news item recalls Davis returning home this morning and numerous residents arriving or leaving after visits in New York Winfield Fairfield Keota Ottumwa and other towns. People include Miss Wilma Rowe Miss Edna Steele Mrs M J McLaughlin Glen Laffer Berton and Ruth Reynolds and many others visiting relatives friends and returning home. Moving pictures at the Airdome offer 5 and 10 cent admission. Stray notice and small chores also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Laffer
Eldon
J. A. Laffer
Hilda Brant
Fairfield
Berton
Ruth Reynolds
West Chester
Ge William Fulton
Fulton
Waterloo
Airdome
Jennie Stephen
Keota
Edgar Wilson
Verne Coffman
A. Coffman
Nettie Kuttcamp
Columbus Junction
Merle Sage
Doings of the People in County Communities News
A compact county page reports on local happenings across communities. It highlights everyday events, gatherings, and notable occurrences that reflect daily life, with brief notes on where and when each item took place.
Weekend Travels and Visits Across State Lines
August 14 updates note Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young left for Birmingham to visit son George Young. Miss Wait Vesey from Winfield returned home after a few days here. Mrs. Susan Bennett left Hedrick after a short visit with her father S. W. Harper. Rufus Bennett of Elk City Oklahoma visited relatives and went to Wayland. Miss Kessie Grimm returned to Macomb Illinois after visiting here. Rev. W. J. Buchanan of Monmouth Indiana was an overnight guest. Samuel Christy and son departed this morning for Sigourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Griffith and Sons
Winfield
Edna Jones
Lebo
Kans
Miriam Jones
Yarmouth
Mliss Mabel Dowell
Edna Johnson
Ottum
Powell
East Main Street
Lucy Miller
Fairfield
Stella Stenry
Galesburg
Ann Fuller, Sr
Dows
Iowa
A. ©. Fuller
S. W. Schnoebelen
Alicia
Mae Eagle
Riverside
Celia Schnoebelen
Fannie
Florence Schrock
Atlantic
Tom Downing
Fred Downing
Robert Young
Birmingham
George Young
Wait Vesey
Susan Bennett
S. W. Harper
Hedrick
Rufus Bennett
Elk City
Okla
Wayland
Kessie Grimm
Macomb
Ill
W. J. Buchanan
Monmouth
Lil
Samuel Christy and Son
Sigourney
Ice wagon route notice from Anderson and Wilson
Ice wagon may not finish tonight if unable to travel this evening. If so the route will be completed tomorrow morning by Anderson and Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson & Wilson
Effect of Equatorial Sojourn on Speed and Mind
The New York Sun notes that every function of body and mind slows about 20 percent, permanently after six months under the equator. Telegraph operators faster at departure from home show perceptible speed loss after a few months and never regain their prior pace.
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Here
New Orleans
New York
Local Socials from Klotа and St Jacobs
Mrs George Schiwenke and infant of St Jacobs Ill leave for Washington to visit Alf Jones. Mrs John Gattner and infant of St Jacobs Ill depart for Williamsburg to visit Mr and Mrs William Holmes. Capt Edd Kreger returned from near Des Moines. Mrs R L Richardson and daughter Lenore journey to Scott City Kan to visit her mother Mrs Starr. Miss Tressie Coffman Pearl Warrington and Floyd Carris Lloyd Fry drove to Washington to attend a show last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schiwenke
Baby
St. Jacobs
Ill
J. G. Arnold
Washington
Alf Jones
John Gattner
Williamsburg
William Holmes
Edd Kreger
Des Moines
R. L. Richardson
Lenore
Richland
Scott City
Kan
Starr
Tressie Coffman
Pearl Warrington
Messrs
Floyd Carris
Lloyd Fry
Brighton News Notes on Local People and Events
Brighton reports Ella Alkie aiding Elrod Dayton in Washington at the boarding tent while Angie Niel moves there for work. Kenneth Bidwell, once laying with a broken limb, now sits up. Miss Anetta Newcomer spoke at the Christian church, organizing OC. W. & M. auxiliary. William and Mrs Draper celebrate 50th wedding anniversary with family from multiple cities.Veteran Mr Draper, 76, and Mrs Draper, 78, honored with gold purse. married in Brighton 50 years ago. Various visits and travels occur as residents attend Chautauqua and visits to Burlington, Birmingham, and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angie Niel
Washington
Kenneth Bidwell
Anetta Newcomer
Christian Women’s Board of Missions
Christian Church
William Draper
Hulda Rader
Brighton
Frank Draper
Chicago
J. W. Rader
William
Remps Hampsher
Max Keller
Ainsworth
R. J. McKee
Robert
Martha
Ocean
Freeport
William Middleton
Topeka
Kan
Draper
Lawrence
Olive
Clinton, Lil
Elizabeth Swisher
Wm. Draper
Henry Boucher
Burlington
Bum
Hannibal
Russ Boner
Birmingham
Daisy Hoover
Fred Blackwood
Indiana
Community Notes from Robertson and Surrounding Areas
Cal Cooper covers for Mr. Day at the Robertson meat market. Myra Hinshaw returns to nursing duties with Mrs. Pleasant. Dick Gudgell and son Robert survey Fairfield for a possible move next week. Rev. R A Bruce to occupy the Joe Day house soon. Ralph Nicolas and Lila Gudgell back from Ottumwa after a week with Mrs. Fry Copeland. Mr. and Mrs. Whistler with Roy Edwards and wife attend Chau tauqua Wednesday. Ix J N Irvin travels to Chicago to catch the New York Chicago ball game. Rev GC Davis attends Braden-Orcult debate at Batavia this week. Mrs. C C Davis visits Fairfield for Chautauqua. Brighton folks attend show in Washington Friday. Two Bazil Tracy sons Frank and Albert visiting from Red Oak Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Cooper
Robertson
Mr. Day
Myra Hinshaw
Mrs. Pleasant
Dick Gudgell
Robert
Fairfield
R. A. Bruce
Joe Day
Ralph Nicolas
Lila Gudgell
Ottumwa
Fry Copeland
Whistler
Roy Edwards
J. N. Irvin
Chicago
New York
GC. C. Davis
Batavia
C. C. Davis
Brighton
Washington
Bazil Tracy
Frank and
Albert
Red Oak
Iowa
Keota News and Local Church Notices
Agnes Brown Yeager leaves Keota for Washington to teach in a public school. Dr J B Schreckengast of Burlington visits his father Isaac. Many Keota residents travel to Oskaloosa to see Buffalo Bill. Methodist Episcopal Church schedule includes Sunday school at 9:45, sermon at 11 on A Cure for Disheartenment, class meeting at noon led by J Schrecken gast, Epworth League devotional at 7 on Slighted Mercies, and union meeting in Baptist church. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m on Continued Triumph with pastor J F Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August M
Agnes Brown Yeager
State of Washington
J. B. Schreckengast
Burlington
Isaac Schreckengast
Keota
Oskaloosa
Buffalo Bill
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. Schreckengast
Epworth League
Baptist Church
J. EF. Robertson
The Crime of Idleness and Liver Troubles
A brief health ad proclaims idleness and a lazy liver bring trouble from constipation to headaches and pimples. Dr King's New Life Pills are advertised to banish liver troubles and restore health. Sold for 25 cents at J. B. Lemmon's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. BE. Lemmon’s
First Presbyterian Sabbath Schedule Altered
Sabbath school will begin at 9 40 A M and there are no other services today due to the pastor's absence and ongoing Chautauqua meetings.
Foley's Kidney Remedy Endorsed for Back Aches and Urinary Ailments
All persons are recommended to take Foley's Kidney Remedy for back ache rheumatism and kidney and bladder troubles. It will quickly correct urinary irregularities which if neglected may develop into a serious illness. It will restore health and strength. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co
Ploughing Bee to Raise Hospital Funds in Victoria
The Casterton Victoria committee raised hospital funds by leasing 25 acres and enlisting neighboring farmers. Twenty-five teams ploughed and sowed the land, finishing the work in one morning. The plan, praised by The Lancet, showcases innovative local fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casterton
Victoria
Members Second WU church announces no Sabbath school tomorrow
The Members Second WU church states there will be no Sabbath school session tomorrow, notifying attendees and parishioners to adjust plans accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WU. P. Church
Notice on Tee Users and delays in rounds
The message notes that if the ise wagon cannot finish rounds tonight they will complete in the morning. Fri day was very busy and two sick workers today hinder delivery. The piece argues for self employment and warns of risks in working for others, praising business life's development of power and faculties.
City Bus Line Call Up And Phone Contact Details
Call up phone number and land leave orders will be promptly attended to by Frank Rogers. Provide street and number for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rogers
Strange remark on love and marriage under blue sky
An observer notes the paradox of romance and commitment saying a couple can share moments of affection under the open sky yet fail to live together under one home. The line reflects a contemplative view on relationships and domestic harmony.
Stole A Game From Us In Tough Baseball Battle
Yesterday Wellman’s corn fed bruisers came to town and stole a game by four runs in the first and third innings. Doce McIntosh pitched strong for the locals but visiting hitters stayed ahead, and the umpire ruled some high pitches as strikes. Our side concedes we didn’t score enough, while Wellman fans celebrated. Next up is a Monday game against Richland followed by Columbus Junction and Kansas City Giants. The lineup and scores from yesterday’s game conclude the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Washington
Doce MclIntosh
Yeach
George
Shorty
Wellman Boys
Wellman Bruisers
Richland Boys
Columbus Junction Boys
Kansas City Giants
Local Visitors Spark Automobile Incident Allegation
Mr and Mrs J H Pearson visited the city for the show last night. Pearson, though ill, claimed Alex Miller tried to run him down with a car. He suspects jealousy, but the Journal declines any stance beyond noting the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Pearson
Pearson
Fie
Journal
Alex Miller
Miller
Mr. Miller
V Pearson
Cruel joke hurts workers seeking work in Cleveland
A Cleveland prankster scene drew 200 laborers and teamsters to a bogus ad offering $250 a day. D. E. Brown, linked to Crucible Steel, fled with his bride as hundreds more arrived at his hotel. The episode sparked charge that wealthy friends exploited working people, widening the capital labor divide and turning a hopeful search for pay into a social tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
Crucible Steel Company
Pittsburg
Brown
Lazaron
The Place Where Gamblers Are Allowed
The Houston Post notes that a customer gambling venue could be designated as a kind of game preserve, signaling a possible regulatory shift. The article frames the idea as a public policy consideration affecting gambling establishments and their operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
When Inclined
A Pittsburg Post meditation on humility notes that higher stars live beyond earth and Mars, urging readers to avoid looking down on others as celestial heights remind us of broader horizons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Pittsburg
That Awful Time Before a foe we can be brave
A reflective verse from the Philadelphia Ledger notes courage in facing danger and the paradox of defending one another while confronting a candid friend, underscoring tension between loyalty and truth in hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Freckle Fashion Question Sparks Ledger Quip
A Philadelphia Ledger cartoon caption asks why women want to hide freckles while noting that the featured individuals do not have freckles. The brief item reads as a witty exchange reflecting period attitudes toward beauty and gender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Cruelty to animals sparks calls for action at Chautauqua
Eyewitnesses at the Chautauqua grounds condemn teams pushed to endurance under heavy loads in harsh conditions. Witnesses urge local ordinances and public intervention to stop abuse of horses used to transport passengers and equipment to and from the fairgrounds, calling cruelty a cowardly act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Show
Jeff
Tabernacle Meeting Planned in Verdi Neighborhood
County Missionary C V secures evangelist Bessie Collins of Marshalltown Iowa to lead a tent meeting near Walnut School with capacity for about 400. Collins, Iowa's reputed leading lady preacher, aided Hulse in Washington county and helped reopen the Ba church. undenominational services begin Sunday August 15 with large attendance anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V
Bessie Collins
Marshalltown
Iowa
Wil
Walnut School
India
Hoch visits Journal office in friendly call
Ex-governor Hoch of Kansas stopped by the Journal plant this morning in a brief, cordial visit. He introduced himself, said he runs a Kansas newspaper, and praised the Journal panel while mentioning the Chautauqua audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoch
Kansas
Journal
Is Hoch
Journa
Plant and Express
App
Mr. Hoch
Kan
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