Local notes and happenings from Peolubet era
Local items report illness, travel, and visits including L. C. Dunbar ill in Grace Hill, Johnson's ginger snaps 10c lb, Mrs. Matthews and Miss Bailey returning from Muscatine and near Wyman, Ole Oleson from Chicago, Ed Humm visiting Muscatine, Dr. Pratt eye consults to Dec 31, and various residents’ comings and goings around Grace Hill Crawfordsville and Monmouth. The High School Band concert cited with New Year’s Eve plans. travel tickets from C R I & P for Dec 24 25 and Jan 1. rural mail box caution and a federal fine for mailbox tampering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson's
J. T. Matthews
Muscatine
Lena Bailey
Wyman
Ole Oleson
Milwaukee
Chicago
Ed Humm
Grace Hill
Local Hews and city arrivals fill daily notes
The column records numerous residents in and out of the city with brief travels and visits. Names include Chris Bowers West Cheater Geo Eckerman West Cheter Samuel Hearne Keosauqua John Orr Columbus Junction Lee Morris Brighton Jesse DeMarco Fairfield Mrs Fred Howard West Chester Mort Law St Paul Minn Mrs Miles Bradford pneumonia update Mrs John Teeter Miss Porter Brighton Otto B Stichter Fairfield Dr Sarah Hughes Fairfield Mrs Cyrus Bush Keota Miss Fannie Shearer Rock Island Rev A M Stephenson Garnett Kan Mrs Henderson Fairfield Bertha Emers Davenport Mrs James T Nichols Vinton W B Armstrong Blanor Jr J H Mc Creedy home Frank Norton and daughter Blanche Kidon Paul Dautremont Alcove barber shop Rocky Mountain Tea 35 cts Stewart's and Johnson baker items offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Hughes
Fairfield
Cyrus Bush
Keota
S. Wright
Fannie Shearer
Rock Island
A. M. Stephenson
West Chester
Garnett
Kan
Henderson
Buchanan
Mies Bertha Emers
Davenport
Jos. Keck
Thimble Bee Guests Dine At Heights Home
About sixty ladies attended a thimble bee from 2 to 5 PM at Mrs. Marcellus Meek's Heights home. Hosts Mrs. James Work and Mrs. Marcellus Meek were assisted by Mrs. Walter Wilde of Peoria and guests of honor. The decor featured holly and cut flowers. Luncheon followed served by Kathryn Marbella, Clara Parkinson and Mrs. J.T. Matthews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcellus Meek
Heights
James Work
Walter Wilde
Peoria
T. Matthews
Walker Skinner
Kathryn Marbourg
Clara Parkinson
J.T. Matthews
To My Trade Very Best Washington County Beef
A shopkeeper pledges to supply good meat and service to retain patronage. He invites customers to choose home grown, very finest meats from his establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Dentist Dr A S Hays Announces Temple Building Parlor
Dr A S Hays, a dentist, announces new parlors located in the Temple Building.
Healthiest City in World Says Chicago Records Low Death Rate
Chicago health officials claim the city of about 1 million people has the world's lowest death rate for its size this year, about thirteen per thousand, due to better water and milk quality plus public self care. Elder Rev. W R Royal renounces Dowie, seeking Baptist reinstatement after criticism. A 16 year old girl, Mamie Trendal, hanged herself after rebuke by her father at 20 West Ohio Street. Lucille Vetr asks court to determine custody from mother Mrs Lida Peterson, with detention home care pending decision. Building trades council votes to amend its constitution and adopt an economic platform for political support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bureau
Reynolds
Mamie Trendal
West
Ohio Street
A &Aloon
Ohio
Union Streets
Mainie
Bert
New Mexico
Building Material Trades Council
Secreatry M. J. Deutsch
Professor Grambling Receives Math Chair at Charles City College
Professor O M Grambling, former principal of Washington Academy, is offered the mathematics chair at the Methodist Episcopal College in Charles City Iowa. The three hundred student, relatively new college is regarded as a strong regional addition. He has not yet decided to accept but is expected to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Grambling
Washington Academy
Methodist Episcopal College
Charles City
Iowa
Lowa
Grumbling
Chicago and Milwaukee buyers snap up Goose Creek land
The Chicago and Milwaukee interests have paid $100 per acre for 20 acres from John Butcher near Goose Creek mouth. A station may be planned on or near Military road. Milwaukee buyers favor Peterson farm at $110 per acre for trading, but the counterparty remains unnamed. Ainsworth Clipper notes local optical work by W C Newson, optician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Milwaukee
John Butcher
Goose Creek
Milwaukee
Peterson
Electric railway to run from Iowa City to Kalona and Williamsburg
Iowa officials support a plan to build an electric railway linking Iowa City Kalona and Williamsburg with intermediate points. The board of supervisors approved a bridge modification to handle both wagon and rail traffic. Farmers largely back the Commercial Club proposal though one critic fears cattle trampling on the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Kalona
Williamsburg
Iowa State Press
Board of Supervisors
the Lown
Commercial Club
Pell Mel
Wade
Alcove shaves offered at W C Nelson’s
James R. White of Garden Grove Iowa visited last night at W C Nelsons and departed this morning for Ainaworth to visit his father E K White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. R. White
Garden Grove
W.C. Nelson
Ainaworth
EK. W. White
Foley Advertises Premier Photo Trade Ahead of New Year
Foley announces continued leadership in the photo trade promising up to date offerings and the best photos for the least money amid a festive greeting and a note against competitive braggadocio.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alfred Dolge
Albert
Price
Dougherty Bros
West Side Clothiers
L J. Wilmet
L. J. Wilmet
Canton
COOK
Sherman
Samson & Livingston
Walnut Lake
Ark
Cardus
Lizzie Mannell
Chattanoogs ‘Mediefne Company
Chattanoog
Tenn
the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
Washington
East Main ST
Peloubet
Stewart’s Book Store
L. C. Dunbar
Dr. Pratt
Colenso Hotel
Dave Keltner
Mrs. Dewey
Des Moines
Col. Cowles
Indiana
Mr. Wall Cherryholmes
Crawfordsville
Isenhart’s
Dell H. Duncan
Albia
David Jones
Richland
J. N. Jones
Rev. Taylor
J.S. Gowdy
Monmouth, Ill
T. M. Reynolds
Hervey Bell
Oskaloosa
Will Law
Sedie Grumbling
W. Main St
Steve Gobble
Valley Junction
Eden
Rush Morris
Steve
Southwestern
Montezuma Republican
McPherson
Isenbart
Chris Bowers
West Cheater
Geo. Eckerman
West Cheter
Samuel Hearne
Keosauqua
John Orr
Columbus Junction
Lee Morris
Brighton
Jesse DeMarco
Fred Howard
Mort Law
St. Paul, Minn
Miles Bradford
John Teeter
Miss Porter
Otto B. Stichter
South
James T. Nichols
Vinton
B. Pratt
W. B. Armstrong
Blanor, Jr
J. H. Mc. Creedy
Frank Norton
Blanche
Kidon
Walton
the Heights
Paul Dautremont
Rocky Mountain Tea
Stewart’s
Johnson’s
Thimble Bee
Todd Stuart
Prearson’s
N. Y
Pearson
Prine
Agenta
The
Pearson Publishing Co
19Th St
New York
A. S. Hays
Dowie
Spareraarn
W. R. Royal
Christian Catholic Church
Baptist Minion Quasisters’ Conference
Baptist Church
Christian
John T. Christian
LaSalle Avenue Baptist Church
Royal
Reidsville
N. C
China
Dowle
Professor Grambling
New College
W.C. Newson
Optician
Seal Marten
Metria
Washington, Iowa
H. F. Steck’s
West Side
J.C. Smith
Cash Grocery
Buffalo
Aiho Kid
Mannish Street
Work & Sfieek’s
Harry C.hale
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