Oyster Supper Postponed in Lexington Community News
Nov. 28 1911 Lexington reports postpone oyster supper to Dec. 2. Local notes include Clara Faulkner visiting sister, Rosa Faulkner visiting West Chester, and various residents husking corn for neighbors. Milestones include Mr and Mrs Robert Amlong twenty first anniversary with an oyster supper. Mrs Edward Boon of Tacoma visits sisters in town.
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Lexington
Clara Faulkner
Cleon Noffsinger
South English
Will Hayden
Dick Disney
Milo Patterson
Washington
Rosa Faulkner
Ruth
Grace Limerman
West Chester
Leo McKeon
Duane McClure
A. A. Faulkner
Alfred
Tom Schulty
Robert Amlong
Harve Hightshoe
John May
Blaine Holmes
Thanksgiving visitors and services fill Crawfordsville
Thanksgiving spending fills Crawfordsville with visitors from Chicago Washington and nearby towns. A Presbyterian service quotes Luke 10 20 and emphasizes salvation over material gains. Local families host guests and a 60 guest reception celebrates Mr and Mrs Robert Wells with music and carnations.
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Crawfordsville
Samuel Donahay
Chicago
W. E. Walker
Elva Donahay
Frank Wright
Morning Sun
H. C. Hull
Cotter
Pat van Horn
W. Huston
Haydn
Marshall
Howard Huston
Columbus Junction
Hinshaw
Oskaloosa
Max Keller
Washington
Roy Stewart
J. T. Clark
Clark
Mary Clark
Walter Keiper
Lee Shaffer
James Turkington
Ruth
Winfield
Joe Anderson
Presbyterian Church
Swickard
Methodist Church
Jesus
Lauder Kennedy
Fishburn
Chapman
Nebr
John Huston
Olds
Florence Fishburn
Mt Pleasant
Charles Fishburn
M. D. Yard
Alice
Bert Yard
Havre
E. J. Davidson
Willa Smylie
Hamilton
John Smylie
Smylie
Waldo Wells
Robert Wells
S. J. Cocklin
W. A. Harper
John Wagner
Robert Gordon
Omaha
Neb
Joe Roth
Bigham
Near Noble
John Wooley
Iowa Falls
Grover Custer
Margaret
Hazel Brown
Russel Brown
Sarah Yeager
Walter Orris
Hazel
Marion Neal
Clyde Huston
Frank Clossen
Robert Davis
Nellie
Chas. Fishburn
Jessie Williams
Bonnie Clossen
D. C. Griffith
Jane Swickard
Sigourney
Keota and nearby towns enjoy peaceful 1911 shooting event
Rubio Rubio Nebraska November 29 1911 reports a well attended shoot with locals P D Palmer A Dill H S West L Halmer Gene Breitenbach Ed Wells Frank Dokes W H Rowe and promoter Bert Cook praised the day. A gun discharge by Rube Engle caused no injuries as the crowd watched the safe handling incident. Dr Irelan rented space above Earl Coffman’s restaurant.
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Rubio
P. D. Palmer
A. Dill
H. S. Westfall
Bert Cook
Dr. Irelan
Earl Coffman
Rube Engle
Mr. Engle
Nebraska Visitors Attend Shalla Te Bockhorst Wedding
In Egypt on November 30 1911 Mr James Novy and his son Fred from Nebraska attended the wedding and are visiting relatives. Miss Mamie Malichky and Miss Aneta Shebeck spent Sunday with Mrs Knotek. Mr James Shalla entertained guests in honor of the Novys. Miss Viastie Vacha sews for Mrs Ed Gallagher this week. Mr and Mrs Albert Dunn visited Riverside last Thursday.
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Egypt
James Novy
Fred
Nebraska
Mamie Malichky
Aneta Shebeck
Mame Knotek
James Shalla
Viastie Vacha
Ed Gallagher
Albert Duwn
Riverside
Hazel Brown
W. E. Brown
Fred Carlson
Elmer
Harry Peel
Vince Marek
Frank Lora
Joe Wright
Bert Babcock
L. Babcock
Washington
Joe Casper
Joe Reiner
Ed Carpenter
L. W. Brooke
J. W. Southwick
Eva Barger
Wellman
John A. Stutzman
Tuleta
Texas
Ike Bash
M. W. Long
Burlington
Kate Tise
Iowa City
C. B. Oldaker
Thanksgiving notes and weddings in West Chester
West Chester notices list Thanksgiving visits and weddings with names such as Esta Smith Howard Fisher and Rev Rowe. Farm activity includes Dave McLaughlin building an elevator and shipments of cattle and hogs to Chicago. Local church events and meat market plans are announced with brief social details.
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West Chester
Dave McLaughlin
Grimstead
Mc Doll
John Sierbert
Keota
Fred Bartholomew
Pella
Joe McClure
McClure
David Fisher
Chicago
Roy Burham
KE. Brumbach
B. J. Caldwell
Robertson
Miss Dunbar
Thos. Rowe
M. B. Church
Newton
Esta Smith
Howard Fisher
Lora
Washington
Joe
Morris Crayne
Des Moines
W. N. Plummer
Oskaloosa
Miss Stevenson
Dr. Downing
D. E. Brumbach
Dr. Caldwell
Rowe
United Presbyterian Church
Campbell
India
Miss Gardner
Howard
Here
Augustine
Palin and Cripe
Ainsworth Notes and Visitors Share Thanksgiving Spirit
Ainsworth community reports Vera Miller arriving from Mt Vernon for Thanksgiving with relatives. spelling bee at the high school led by County Superintendent Miss Conner. many locals visit relatives and attend events.
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Ainsworth
Vera Miller
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
Conner
J. H. Stewart
Eva Gookin
Columbus Junction
Georgia
Ralph Thompson
Robert
St. Anthony
Idaho
Cc. C. Chambers
Burlington
S. A. Chambers
Thanksgiving notes from Davenport and area
The County News reports Earl Smith winning a prize for best corn and leading in Nimrod’s success after shooting three wild ducks in one shot. Thanksgiving scenes include Harmon Brinning hosting relatives, Bergersons visiting Emil Larson, and Mrs. Florence Durst visiting Mrs. Julia Fetters. Lulu Durst remains in critical condition. Pella students celebrate at home. Maude McGuire sewed for Mrs. Reeves. high schoolers enjoy Thanksgiving vacation.
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Davenport
Earl Smith
Nimrod
Harmon Brinning
August Bergerson
Fred
Emil Larson
Florence Durst
Julia Fetters
Lulu Durst
Pella
Maude McGuire
T. C. Reeves
Local Social Notes and Marital News From Brighton
Brighton reports Charles Frazier returned from Kansas City automobile school last Saturday. Mrs. FE A Brown moves to Brighton with Sey Barnes to occupy her vacated residence. Miss Nannie Brinning visits sister Mrs. Mary Wilson at Thayer. Lawrence Walton loses a horse Sunday night. Miss Clara Porter and Howard Wentworth marry Tuesday evening. Ollie Dunbar and James Robertson wed Wednesday and honeymoon to Labette Kansas. A reunion party honors Mrs KE Brown at night.
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Charlie Frazier
Kansas City
FE. A. Brown
Brighton
Sey. Barnes
Nannie Brinning
Mary Wilson
Thayer
Lawrence Walton
Clara Porter
Howard Wentworth
Ollie Dunbar
James Robertson
Labette
Kan
Ralph Rehmel
KE. A. Browne
New Haven Community Notices and Local Movements
Local residents report various items including Jim Robertson selling a driving horse to Jeff Dayton, Rev Coppock preaching, and school board updates. Several visits, Sunday outings, and upcoming vacation at New Haven school noted along with small community events and a planned surprise party at the Will McCreedy home.
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New Haven
Jim Robertson
Jeff Dayton
Coppock
John Mangold
Washington
Death of Mrs. Joseph Lafourek Sr. at 73
Richmond obituary notes Mrs. Joseph Lafourek Sr. died suddenly at her son Joe’s home. She was about 73, survived by son Joe and ten grandchildren. husband and two daughters predeceased. Funeral from St Marys church followed by Catholic cemetery interment.
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Richmond
Joseph Lafourek
Joe
Anl
Millie
Mary Kiefer
St. Mary’s Church
Frank McCombs
Dan P. Yoder
Kalona
Albert Selement
Ursula
Anna Saur
Iowa City
Westcott
Riverside
F. EB. Skola
Farmers Savings Bank of
Local shoot winners gather for turkey geese ducks haul
Rubio Nov 30 1911 reports the winners of the shoot on Nov 29 led by Wells of Washington with 2 turkeys 2 geese and 4 ducks. Rowe C M St Paul Ry agent took 2 turkeys 2 geese 2 ducks. Breitenbach of Valley won 3 turkeys. Engle Rube claimed 1 turkey 1 goose. Holland Wells 2 ducks. Hixson Gabby Stevenson Blainer each 1 turkey. Turkeys first prize geese second ducks third. Rev Jackson held Thanksgiving service at Hope church. Oyster supper in Valley. Van Gabby offers carpentry shop and gear for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubio
Kd Wells
Washington
Jackson
Hope Church
Here
C. M. Fleming
van Gabby
Rube Engle
Valley
J. J. Fleigg
Johnny
Edw. Burham
Lee Burham
Ottoumwa
Cured in His Own Home Town Council Bluffs
Patrick Danahan of Council Bluffs Iowa credits Ley Kidney Pills with curing his year long kidney trouble and rheumatism after use. He says pains left his back and his rheumatism improved. For sale by all druggists Meritol White Liniment offered at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Council Bluffs
Patrick Danahan
N. St. St
Foley
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