Correspondents Report Local Happenings At Braden
News notes from Braden Abarden Jan 7 recount residents visiting Ottumwa and Ainsworth, sick lists including Mrs Sophia Wherle and Mrs Harris McGugin, and community events such as the Rebekah Gold Fellows installation. The column also covers deliveries, sales, travel to Cedar Falls and Wellman, and recent bank stockholders meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Parnell
Sophia Wherle
Harris McGugin
Rebekah and Gold Fellows
John Love
Wellman
Ida King
Mamie Turnipseed
Tom Jordan
North English
Fred Dutton
William Wogeman
Iowa Bank
Harry Jordon
Everette
Mt. Vernon
Jordon
Ed McArtor
Wayne Norman
Cedar Falls
Dayton Grove Notes and a Fire at Ama Long Farm
Community brief from Dayton Grove Iowa dated January 7 reports social visits among Knotts Ferguson Rohrer Embree and Beatty families. A house occupied by Cecil Amalong burned early Monday with most contents saved. Local moves and renting activity are noted along with a literary society gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Grove
Tom Knotts
Alicin Knotts
Geo Ferguson
Daniel Rohrer
Virginia
Wil Embree
Cecil Amalong
Lyle Moore
Bruce Moore
Literary Society
West Chester
Harry Beatty
Dorothy
Elizabeth
Davenport
Rockford, l
Beatty
Geo
Orvis Ferguson
Washington
Will Embree
Embree
Keota
Fires destroy two homes in Wellman area
Christ Brennerman’s house in the west part of town burned last Saturday night. On Monday morning the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Amalong at Lexington burned to the ground. Fire broke out around six in the morning, sparing most household goods. Other items note local residents’ travels, visits, and a bank examination in Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Christ Brennhermans
Cecil Amalong
Lexington
George Weimer
Park Hotel
Muscatine
Davenport
Marengo
Henry Stricker
Tirone
Okla
Frank Shrader
T. PD. Adams
Iowa City
Loren Bidwell
Richmond
Schleister
McIntosh
Washington
Ralph Hamilton
Shorty Coffman
Keota
Bert Steinger
Bill Perrin
Town City
Mr. Taylor
Mt. Vernon
California
Wellman Kk
Barl Sample
Newberry
Nebraska
Cora Fisher
Cedar Rapids
Harold Dutton
Bride
Albert Gilders
Maple Grove community column reflects on land value and hearty Iowa life
The piece extols Highland township residents and nearby communities in Washington County Iowa. It praises citizens from Boyds to Dutch Creek and mentions Maple Grove and surrounding townships, corn wealth, and rural virtues. It notes economic hard times, traditional corn meal foods, and a local anecdote about Frank McCombs and Raymond Hasty. A ground hog sighting closes the excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands
Highland Township
Boyds
McCreedys
Harrisons
Wallaces
Woodburns
Wilsons
Highland
Dutch Creek
Brighton
Lime Creek
Advance
Jackson
Cedar
English River
Maple Grove
Washington County
Iowa
Tom Thompson
Washington
George Foster
Lowa
Keokuk
Frank McCombs
Raymond Hasty
Ground hog mystery and local obituaries from English River township
A whimsical note reports ground hog instead of lean meat as a corral meal and mentions local residents Homer Caufman and wife visiting in Wayland. The article honors Samuel Slichter and James D. Patterson, detailing Slichter's character and Patterson’s long service and family ties in English River township, with burial at Middleburg cemetery.
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Frank McCombs
Homer Caufman
Wayland
C. BE. Hasty
Iowa City
Martin Haigler
Slichter
Samuel Slichter
James D. Patterson
Middleburg
Mr. Patterson
Richland
Camp Creek
Barney Gilbert
English River Township
Frank Krebs
Migs Duda
Patterson
New Minister Stages At Baptist Church
The Play called the New Minister was repeated at the Baptist church to a crowded house. About twenty four in the company and stars abound. The reviewer notes strong performances and urges attendance, praising the new Minister and the overall production. Special meetings follow at the M. E. church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Baptist Church
J. G. Cherley
M. E
Chicago
Henry Ford
David
Stringtown annual meetings elect officers and organize groups
The Stringtown threshing and Silo companies held annual meetings at the school house. J. J. Rich was elected president of the threshing group and A. G. Widmer secretary, treasurer. Literary society formed with programs each Tuesday evening. Local families visited relatives and had Sunday dinners. Murray Goff and W. A. Goff are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringtown
Stringtown Threshing Company
Eocaeinalilae
J. K. Leichty
D. W. Widmer
Cts
J. J. Rich Literary
P. L. Nickalous
P. R. Schantz
Farmers’ Union
Washington
Paul Mast
Pauline
Rex Swan
Marian
Ethan Brooks
Sam Kenne
Joe Alliman
J. G. Alliman
J. C. Graber
J. W. Widmer
Noah
Robert Mathews
Wayland
F. G. Rich
EF. EK. Eicher
Murray Goff
Winfield
W. A. Goff
Stringtown Silo Company
J. J. Rich
G. Widmer
Arnold Rinner
Grandma Wicher
L. H
Echoes From Sunday Services In the Washington Churches
Discontinued Monday pulpit notes until March 1 due to evangelistic services in several churches. Christian church hosts special services. Baptist meetings begin next Sunday. Methodist evangelistic campaign starts February 5. Sermons by Dr. Sheeler R. Campbell and Rev. A KR Oates discuss faith, vision, and social ills like slavery and oppression with biblical references and calls to action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulpit
Christian Church
Demas and the lure of the present world sermon analysis
Dr W W Bowers at the Methodist church discusses Paul’s reference Demas in 2 Timothy. The sermon explores Demas forsaking Paul for present world allure, contrasting seen and unseen, and stressing diligence to sustain faith amid temptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detmnas
Paul
Christ
Demas
Thessalonica
W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
Apostle
Timothy
Colossians
Luke
Philemon
Peter
Reforming not as mere reformers but as agents of change
The speaker argues the church should resist simple panaceas and programs and focus on fostering the Christian spirit. It must preach brotherhood and practice it, engaging with the world and influencing society rather than isolating itself. The aim is to spread Christ's influence widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Lord
That fish that you have reduced in price
An exchange from Fliegends iaiter of Munich questions the immediate use of a discounted fish with a quick banter about returning home. The dialogue captures a market-focus remark and a sense of urgency in the reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fliegends Iaiter
Munich
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Herman Twinam
Star
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John Fredricson
Orlin Witting
Chester Spangler
A. M. Maxwell
Howard Crozier
Feryne
James Longhome
Clair Twinam
Crawfordsville
Mediapolis
Leland Maxwell
Bradens Club
James Long
Louise Smith
Mickle
Donald Smith
Teri Yard
Havre
Mr. Grey
Berdo
Verdi
Mr. Shuck
Kebe. Bicher
Cpalwfordsville
Samjee
Sam Stites
Sheeler R. Campbell
Jesus
Cantius
Presbyterian Church
A. KR. Oates
Roman Empire
Palestine
Rome
Burlington
AOA
McKay
Studebaker
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