Local Social News and School Notices from Lincoln Area
Sidney Carson of Seibert Colorado visits grandparents and attends Lincoln school. Rev C E Hamilton conducts revival at Prairie Flower. Howard Kerr and Miss Tessa Bear wed at bride’s home with Ferne Reeves playing. Relatives host dinners and visits over New Year. Barnyard and school news include Brinning siblings, cornet possession, and sale at Clendinning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Carson
Seibert
Colo
Joseph Carson
Lincoln
C. E. Hamilton
Prairie Flower
Howard Kerr
Tessa Bear
Hamilton
Ferne Reeves
Andy McGuire
Sarah Noecker
N. W
Emil Larson
Oscar Carlson
Vacation Social Awards and Local Notices
The candy social and cake sale raised a neat sum. Miss White won the cake prize for the best looking young lady. Mrs. C. F. Stewart was taken to Washington hospital Tuesday with Geo H. Paul driving to assist. Miss Irina Durst vacationed at grandma Hannah Durst’s. Lewis Kerr hosted a dinner for son Howard and his bride Thursday. Smith Bros shelled corn for Newton Noecker, Jay Carris, Henry Horning and Mr. Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss White
C. F. Stewart
Washington
Geo H. Paul
Irina Durst
Hannah Durst
Lewis Kerr
Howard
Bride
Smith Bros
Newton Noecker
Jay Carris
Henry Horning
Mr. Green
Go South Prairie Flower R 6 January 3 1912
January 3 1912 notes list social visits in Go South Prairie Brighton Monmouth and Richmond Ky. Charlie Palmer and wife spent New Years in Brighton. Mrs Frank Leeper and baby convalescent. Mr Hogue of Monmouth visiting. Clendenning sale planned Thursday. The Snowball school board met at Wm Phillips home. Reception for Howard Kerr and bride planned at Lou Kerr home. Prairie Flower meetings attract attendees and Rev C E Hamilton delivers addresses. Craig Bros haul baled hay in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Palmer
Brighton
Frank Leeper
Baby
Elmer Brimhal
Hogue
Monmouth
Charles
Iowa
Chris Schwartz
C. F. Stewart
Stewart
Craig Bros
Washington
Wm. Phillips
John Green
D. C
New York Store Public Auction Notice in Washington Iowa
Trustees of the New York Store announce a public auction at the West Side Public Square Washington Iowa for the store's stock and fixtures including 10 shares American Pearl Button company stock 100 par value each 110 shares Motzorongo company stock Mexico ten dollar par notes and uncollected store accounts Auctions open for inspection from January 6 1912 and notes from January 9 1912 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Public Square
Washington
Iowa
American Pearl Button Company
Motzorongo Company
Mexico
Ainsworth News Briefs from January Events in 1912
S. A. Walker and wife returned home from Waterloo after visiting their daughter Mrs. J. D. Crozier. Jesse Marr was a business visitor at Washington yesterday. United Presbyterians annual church dinner planned for Saturday January sixth. Miss Jennie Jackson and her mother left yesterday for Tarkio Missouri to attend school. Mrs. Grace Wallace and Mrs. Bessie Wallace shopped in Muscatine Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
J. D. Dayton
Carthage
Golden City
Joe Simerman
Montgomery City
Geo. Lewis
Chicago
al Augustine
M. E. Church
D. R. Munro
Boston
Ainsworth
S. A. Walker
Waterloo
J. D. Crozier
Jesse Marr
Washington
United Presbyterians
Jennie Jackson
H. T. Jackson
Tarkio
Public Auction to Sell Hotel at Ainsworth Iowa
On January 6 1912 at 1 pm the hotel in Ainsworth Iowa will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder in front of the hotel. Announcement of lease to be made at the sale. All property sold for cash with settlement immediately after sale. Dated Washington Iowa December 30 1911. Marsh W Bailey trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Iowa
Washington
Erwin Couple Return Home From Ipava Visit
Mr and Mrs James Erwin returned to their Ipava Illinois home last week after visiting A L Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Center
James Erwin
Ipava, Ill
A. L. Armstrong
Sidewalk Sketches The Lawyer Parody on the Bar
A humorous piece lampoons lawyers as society pillars who profit from voice and rhetoric. It mocks courtroom theatrics, alimony fees, and the combative ethics of the legal trade, noting exaggerated vices and a fictional state exam for litigators.
Local Visitors and Farm News from Grace Hill Area
Edgar Meyers of Grace Hill visits the Arthur Ruebsam and Frank Schneider homes this week. Koehler Bros. shelled corn for H A Beenblossom Tuesday. Will Ruebsam and daughters Nellie and Cora of near Crawfordsville visited Chas Ruebsam Sunday. Freddie Burger and Fred Zieglow sky left for a two or three week trip to Illinois. John Zieglowsky bought a horse in Noble last week. Arthur Ruebsam butchered a calf last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Meyers
Grace Hill
Arthur Ruebsam
Frank Schneider
Koehler Bros
H. A. Beenblossom
Will Ruebsam
Nellie
Cora
Crawfordsville
Chas
Ruebsam
Freddie Burger
Fred Zieglowsky
Ilinois
John Zieglowsky
Noble
Play Unc le Josh Delights Crowded House In Crawfordsville
Captain J W Harper returns home from Hedrick after a two week visit with his daughter. Local residents travel to Washington this morning as Mr and Mrs John Long F E Young and Cecil Lease depart. Mrs Nettie Hays returns to Washington after attending the Crawfordsville play. Mrs M D Yard of Washington visits her daughter Mrs E J Davidson. A crowded opera house enjoys Uncle Josh. Three churches hold 11 am services with a 7 pm union service at the Presbyterian led by Rev J C Currie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
J. W. Harper
Hedrick
John Long
F. E. Young
Cecil Lease
Washington
Nettie Hays
M. D. Yard
E. J. Davidson
Josh
Opera House
Folys Honey and Tar Compound Promises Lagrippe Relief
An ad claims Fol ey s Honey and Tar Compound cures lagrippe and prevents pneumonia. R B Fisher of Washington Kansas shares relief after using the product, saying three bottles cured his case. Sold by all druggists in a yellow package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
R. BE. Fisher
Washington
Kas
ZEMO Cures Skin and Scalp Ailments Say McElhinney Co
An advertisement claims ZEMO SOAP and ZEMO ointment rapidly cure irritated inflamed and itching skin or scalp. It states one warm bath with ZEMO and a single application will end suffering and lead to a cure, promoting the products as proven remedies sold nationwide via McElhinney Drug Co and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElhinney Drug Co
America
Washington
Farmers' Ins Co Holds Meeting and Closes Year
Farmers Insurance Company convened a yearly meeting announcing mutual insurance status and closing business for the past year. Board discussions reflected on financials and future directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Ins. CO
Washington County Farmers' Mutual Insurance holds annual meeting
The 1911 annual meeting in this city reviewed year end reports by President William Sutherland and secretary Sidney Coon. The company, facing record losses from the June 25 storm, paid 28,690.08 in claims but kept assessments at 2 mills, supported by a healthy year end surplus and growth in risks to 9,126,603.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
William Sutherland
Franklin
S. D. Carris
Dutch Creek
Sidney Coon
Highland
George Saur
English River
J. J. Benda
Marion
Alex Marbourg
Jackson
F. E. Young
Crawford
C. O. Greenwood
Joe McClelland
Lime Creek
J. M. Stone
Oregon
Ott Patterson
Cedar
Edward Fritz
Brighton
A. J. Morgan
Clay
Charles Cummings
Iowa
John Kennedy
Washington
A. M. Wagner
Richland
Keokuk Co
Local Club and Lodge Notes From Lovington
Announcements include W. BR meeting at 2:30 Saturday afternoon, Fortnightly literary division with Mrs Keck at 2:30, no Rebekah lodge meeting due to cold, Pleasant Plains Missionary society at Mrs Joe Wright's home on Wednesday Jan 10. 7512 Charles Durham, Lovington NL claims a cure for bed wetting via Foley Kidney Pills after two days. For Sale by All Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Plains Missionary Society
Joe Wright
Charles Durham
Lovington
Foley
Very Severe Winter Weather Ties Cold Record
This morning the temperature plunged to 31 below zero and later rose to 16 below as forenoon passed. The coldest last year was 16 below on January 2. Yesterday and a year ago yesterday were both 6 below.
Constipation Cure Promoted by Local Pharmacy Ad
An advertisement urges relief from constipation using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to keep bowels regular and avoid ailments. The notice states the product is for sale at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon
Seasonal Roast Dishes for Winter Feasts
The article describes winter roast practices for roast pig and roast goose, including age and handling tips, stuffing options, and carving notes. It also covers goose preparation, stuffing for goose, and a steamed apple pudding with a custardy bread dough, butter, and maple sauce suggestions.
Reformer and Politician Debate Power and Names
A Reform figure argues that public strength would elect a reformer to power if united. The Politician retorts asking how they know such an outcome has not occurred. The Reformist notes no president has been named Smith or Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Jones
Newfoundlander Praised For Best English Speaking Physique
A Newfoundlander is described as having the finest physique among English speaking peoples, highlighting exceptional physical form and presence in a period piece profile.
Baseball Supreme Court Begins Work
The National Commission convened in Cincinnati to hear Bresnahan versus Murphy as one of several major cases. The panel led by Hermann and including Ban Johnson and Tom Lynch weighs statements and a New York ticket scandal, while renewing the peace treaty governing major and minor leagues and curbing league privileges. An outlaw league project called United States League is discussed with potential clubs from New York, Brooklyn, Washington, Richmond, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States of Baseball
National Commission
Bresnahan
Sailor
New York
Murphy
Hermann
Supreme Court
Ban Johnson
Tom Lynch
Windy City
Philadelphia
Giants
Brooklyn
Washington
Richmond
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Newark
Buffalo
Reading
Union League
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad from Bre men Ga
J. T. Shelnut of Bre men Georgia testifies that Poley Kidney Pills provide greater relief than other kidney remedies and recommends them to kidney and bladder sufferers. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Shelnut
Bremen
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Poland
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Journal of Phone
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Eod Tf
Jean Huysmans
Young Hampshire Girts
Joe E. Wright
Journal Office
Care of Journal
Illinois
Missouri
C. W. Busby Mfg. Co
Butt
D. M. Lemon
Madison St
C W. Busby Mfg. Co
North 4Th Avenue
CW. Busby Mfg. Co
North Marion Avenue
American Drug and Press Association
Meritol
the County News
Lillie Brinning
Lincoln School
Messrs
Harmon
Lewis Brinning
Herman Koenig
Roy J. Teets
James and
Charles Clendenning
Clare Jay
Jake Bishop
Charles Tucker
Julia White
Pleasant Plains
J. H. Stewart
K. P
Frank Ross
Roy Wells
Ainsworth Hotel
G. W. Yates
Marsh W. Bailey
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Presbyterian Church
J. C. Currie
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Treasury
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Rebekah Lodge
Taekvieghen
Brillat-Savaria
Baseball Supreme Court
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