Happenings Across County in Seventy Second Year News
The weekly notes report visits and family events from local residents. Couples like Everett Huber and Bess Holmes wed in Oskaloosa. New births occur with Carl Meyer and wife welcoming a nine pound boy. Trips include trips to the state fair and relatives gather in Illinois and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Huber
Bess Holmes
Oskaloosa
Carl Meyer
Sim Bell
Walter Romine
Ilinois
Prairie Center Social Notes From Aug 30
Prairie Center residents report Will Hotle couple attended the state fair on Monday and Tuesday. H A Beenblossom and son Donald returned home from a Pueblo Colorado trip by auto. Ezra Gudeman and son Har old of Pekin Illinois visit the Ruebsam home with Miss Ethel Murray of Metamora Illinois. Frank Schneider and family visited Nicholy near Coneville last Sunday. Will Ruebsam and daughter Cora spent Wednesday evening at Ruebsam's. Several neighbors attended the county farm picnic on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Center
Will Hotle
H. A. Beenblossom
Donald
Pueblo
Colo
Ezra Gudeman
Harold
Pekin
Ethel Murray
Metamora
Chas. Ruebsam
Frank Schneider
George Statler
Adam Guy
Inel Davis
Dakota
Ruth Schwartz
Augustine
Leo Shelangouskie
Ferguson
Will Munro
M. D. Work
Frank McFarlane
Bunk Booth
Wellman
Jennie Amish
Conneley
Tippinla
Jennie Lilja
P. W. Hay
J. D. Dayton
Daryl
Keota
Here
Coffey & Son Lumber
Mind Daddy’s tale of a tired locomotive and a weary horse
Jack and Evelyn ask for a train story to Daddy who weaves a fable of a locomotive tiring of pulling a heavy load. The engine pines for speed and is consoled by a tired horse who laments harsh drivers and scarce food, teaching the locomotive to persevere with a brighter path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Evelyn
Daddy
Wealth, charity, and county life in a rural column
The piece blends satirical humor about affluent philanthropist and neighborly aid with local updates. It notes Bruce Ratcliff and Charlie Trump visiting, farm purchases by George Statler, teaching arrangements for Ruth Schwartz, hog shipments, and community plans for a September homecoming including a band and attractions.
Horses Arrive From France for Singmaster Importation
Keota August 31 1912 Mr and Mrs J O Singmaster and son Charles Omer and Clement Miseau arrive from France with Singmaster importation of 100 fine horses. They reach by special express at 6 am and travel home the same day on the regular train with only one loss among the horses. Ricketts Entertainment Company charms Jones Chautauqua crowds in Keota in third appearance by Mr and Mrs Chester Ricketts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
J. O. Singmaster
Charles Omer
Clement Miteau
France
Singmaster
Ricketts Entertainment Company
Jones Chautauqua
Chester Ricketts
Robert Greenwood
Chicago
Ella McLaughlin
R. L. Grimes
Ollie
Elmer Warrington
Neb
Karl
Art Bowen
Naom) Bowen
Agnes Bowen
Colorado
Harold
Tennessee
Rey
Gardenier visit and local events in Keota area
Rev and Mrs J J Gardenier of Alexis NL spent the week visiting relatives in Keota. Keota and Columbus Junction played ball Thursday but had to finish after seven innings due to travel. The New Charlton building is complete Helscher Bros move in W T Shearer to open drug store by the 15th. Mrs Ward Bridgeman and child hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Bales. C Durant Jones Prohibition governor candidate to speak in Keola Sunday with Bartham Ladies Quar tette and Lucile Burgess. Earlham Ladies Quartette also on Saturday. West Chester August 31 1912. Several from here attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Gardenier
Alexis
Keota
Columbus Junction
Charlton
Helscher Bros
W. T. Shearer
Ward Bridgeman
Little Son
Henry Bales
C. Durant Jones
Iowa
Keola
Bartham
Lucile Burgess
Earlham Ladies
Miss Burgess
Crawfordsville Visitors and Travel Notes August 31 1912
In Crawfordsville on August 31 1912 Mrs. Dr. Lease Mrs. Joe Anderson and several others including Lemmon family Rey and Misa Jennie Ray Swailes and the Misses Hal lie Riley Bessie Riley Lois Harper Martha Anderson and Nina Wooley were listed as passengers for Washington this morning. Blanche Ritchey with son and daughter of Columbus Junction left for a visit. M W Welch visited Winfield today. J Z Wonderly J H Crooks and daughter Mable returned from a two week visit in Monmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Dr. Lease
Joe Anderson
Lemmon
Rey
Rice
Misa Jennie
Ray Swailes
Hallie Riley
Bessie Riley
Lois Harper
Martha Anderson
Nina Wooley
Washington
Blanche Ritchey
Columbus Junction
Alice Swickard
M. W. Welch
Train crashes into car near Burlington depot
A Burlington train No 10 struck an automobile at the depot crossing injuring six occupants, including Mr and Mrs Woodcock and John Wishmeyer. Mrs Woodcock drove the car attempting to cross the track. injuries ranged from broken ribs and back strain to a broken jaw and facial cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodcock
Mr. Wishmeyer
Heaps
Crawfordsville
Bank
Ainsworth Briefs Mention Visits and Deaths
Ainsworth notes Mrs. A S Bell arrived from Black Texas to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Marion Dennison. Milton Fread died at his home south of Ainsworth last evening around eight. Mina Robertson left for Centerville after two weeks visiting Mrs Charles Olds. Vessa Rickey of Wellman is visiting her aunt Mrs J E Adams. Mrs T H Will and Trilby returned home after a month visiting Pennsylvania. Alice Adama of Utica Ohio comes to take an assistant professor post. Lela Rhodes leaves for Richland to teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
A.S. Bell
Black
Texas
Marion Dennison
Milton Fread
Here
Mina Robertson
Centerville
Charles Olds
Vessa Rickey
Wellman
J. E. Adams
T. H. Will
Trilby
Pennsylvania
Alice Adama
Utica
Ohio
Lela Rhodes
Richland
Arsenic Found in Widely Consumed Plants and Foods
French biologists Jadin and Astrug report arsenic as a normal constituent in humans and animals and show it may derive from edible plants and fruits. In a study of 39 vegetables they found arsenic in all, from 0.03 ppm in leek to 0.26 ppm in almonds and beans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jadin and
Astrug
Bank Hold-up Foiled by Cashier in Rubio
About three pm Sheriff McCarty received word that the Rubio bank was held up by a teen to seize $900. Cashier L. B. Luithly wrestled the revolver away as the gun misfired on the assailant’s thumb. Russell Salts, a farm worker from near Rubio, was captured with aid from a Rubio timber dealer. The sheriff will lodge the suspect in the county jail.
Saving Old Trays Get Two Coats Of Paint Enamel
When a japanned tray becomes old and chipped apply two coats of white paint and one coat of enamel to both sides. Stand it on the edge to dry after each coat. The enamel can be renewed, leaving the tray attractive and durable.
Clara Delays Spring Year Without Reason Given
The sole stated explanation is that Clara must proceed without the spring this year. No additional details or context are provided to clarify why she faces this constraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Miss Dorothy Latchem Announces Fall Piano Classes
Miss Dorothy Latchem arranges piano lessons for the fall term at 732 EB Main St. Prospective students are urged to contact her at the provided phone number to schedule periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Latchem
Miss Latchem
Main St
West Chester Church Seeks Pledge to Clear Debt
On August 31 the United Presbyterian pastor urged members to pledge the remaining 750 dollars to finish funding the church remodeling. Total cost about 6200 dollars, with 3200 paid and 1800 pledged earlier. A 360 dollar pledge came with a condition to wipe out the debt, and 90 more was pledged this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
United Presbyterian Congregation
W. F. Graham
Miss May Pierson
Iowa
Swiss Bride Seeks Divorce From Turkish Nobleman
A Swiss woman, married three weeks ago to a Turkish nobleman, requests a divorce arguing a wide gulf between western and eastern life. She offers no accusations against her husband.
Markets Report from Chicago on August 31 1912
Estimated receipts reach 7 000 with 5 553 leftovers from yesterday. Market shows prospects generally steady from yesterday's average with light grades trading 8.25 to 8.95 and mixed 7.95 to 8.90. Heavy shipping grades quoted 7.85 to 8.75 while rough grades run 7.85 to 8.05. Cattle supply 300 head and sheep 2 000 head, both with steady prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago market reports reveal mixed livestock bids and steady cattle
Second Report logs show receipts and shipments from August 21 1912 with cattle sheep and hogs trading. market notes list light strong prices and broad ranges for different categories. Receipts and estimates indicate activity. close shows light prices up five cents while others fall.
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FOX & Dewey
Nicola
Harmon
North Side Square
Morning Star
Davenport
St. Paul
Minn
Lake Saint Croix
Stillwater
W. H. Lamont
the County News
Andy Blattner
George Blattner
Will Horning
Ternoon
Ruth Rittenhouse
Cal Griggs
Jim Griggs
Gary O'Laughlin
Bert Rittenhouse
Lizzie Estes
Harry Pettit
John Conklin
Brice
Josie Shorts
Edd Stoutner
Chas. Davis
Mina Bickford
Frank Wilson
Automobile Supplies
Smith & Gibson
Washington, Iowa
Chichester
Dawes
Rene Weeren
Binsiot
Abe
Druguists
Nate
Tveb
M. BK. Reames
Geo. Reames
Chas, Stafford
Oscar Moran
John Mathers
Rodney
Verne Gregory
Mason City
Hil
W. H. McCarney
Kansas City
J. R. Stafford
John Birney
John Stafford
J. B. Booth
Sumner
S. Greeson
George Reames
Ebner, Hazen and Sands Famites
Gladwin
Joe McCreedy
Banks Mouser
Price Booth
Ella Booth
J. E. Booth
Col. Raney
Guy Hawkins
Joe Wehr
BY Walt Mason
Rox
Bildad
Rex
Bruce Ratcliff
Fairfield
Charlie Trump
Burlington
Frank Mull
Muscatine
D. E. Brumback
Owen
Sam Smith
John Tierney
Joe Smith
Mollie Tierney
Nellie Newelson
Marshalltown
Weat
Chester
Hasking
Haskins
Marguerite Wallace
Chas, Davis
Inez Booth
Foster
Davis Bros
McCarty
Rubio
Tomobile
L. B. Luithly
the Bank
Volver
Boy
Russell
Skunk River
I Morrigi
Corres
Tarry L. Kag
Ee NT
Reece
Reister & Son
Teehee
BARR
Mary
John A
Babcock Commission
Illinois
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