Storm and flood dominate Sandy Hook notes this June
Neighboring town reports storm damage across Sandy Hook and nearby farms. Trees and power lines fell, coops and silos were destroyed, bees survived, and many homes suffered roof and window damage. Farmers discuss replanting plans while residents recount rescues and community repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Andrew Wagoner
Henry Lines
R. L. Badgers
Bhck
Dan Hesseltine
Dan
Dan Guy
Charlie Farrier
Henry Mineart
Lin
Fred Garret
Rob Garret
Lloyd Martin’s
Dublin
West Chester
Mr. Martin
Lee Stacy
Stacy
Brighton
Neighborhood Birthday and Storm News Near Harper
Mr and Mrs Matts Wehr and children and Mr and Mrs John Wehr with their kids visited relatives near Harper on Sunday. The Friday night wind storm blew down the big barn on the old D A Boyer farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matts Wehr
John Wehr
Joe Wehr
Harper
Dale Carris
Richland
Carris
Clara Carris
Alice Wehr
Genevieve
D. A Boyer
Ethel Marie
Daryl Hotle
G. H. Mayer
Marion
Cecille
Death of Mrs Herschel Courtney in Brighton
A sad death occurred Tuesday at 3 AM of Mrs Herschel Courtney a young wife and mother leaving her husband and two young daughters. Funeral set for Thursday at the Christian church in Fairfield with interment there. The item lists visiting relatives and moves of several locals and travelers in Brighton, Fairfield, Iowa City, Broken Bow Nebraska, and Los Angeles as part of community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Herschel Courtney
Courtney
Fairfield Unti
Newton
Christian Church
Fairfield
Hattie Hill Knapp
Iowa City
Glen Hill
Henry Lechner
Julia Parks
Calla Woodford
B.V. Galbry
Elmira Wilkins
Edna Walters
Broken Bow
Neb
H. L. Gordon
Oskaloosa
Terrific storm harms farms and homes in Clay County
A severe Friday storm swept through Clay County damaging fruit and shade trees crops and buildings. Dale Carrill and family visited the Stannard home. Kent of Cedar Rapids preached at the local church and stayed the week. Mrs Alter’s illness notes St Paul trip. The Sandels and Morgans hosted guests from Salina. Mary Robinson returned from Parsons summer school for the weekend. Ella Waggoner and Newton Robinson visited the Luers in Dutch Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Dale Carrill
Stannard
Mr. Kent
Cedar Rapids
M. FE
Richland
EF. & Wolcott
St. Paul
Minn
Ida Alter
Paul Sandel
Salina
A. J. Morgan
Mary Robinson
Parsons
Ella Waggoner
Newton Robinson
Lloyd Luers
Dutch Creek
Sunday school stunt party planned at teacher’s home
Sunday school will hold a stunt party at Mrs. Clam Brier’s home on Wednesday evening this week. Society members also note Miss Cecil Barkhoff from Des Moines is to spend two weeks with her grandmother Mrs. R J Armstrong and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clam Brier
Cecil Barkhoff
Des Moines
R. J. Armstrong
Mildred Horton
Ethel Stacy
Iowa City
Clarence Locke
State Bank
James
Margaret Hull
Washington
Loren Moorhead
J. A. Moorhead
Hugh McCleery
Fred Wertz
Russell
Virginia
Montclair
New Jersey
Hawaiians cite Kapiolani tale over current Kilauea activity
In Hilo Hawaii, July history blends with science as Roy Finch leads observation of Halemaumau’s fiery vents. Tradition recalls Princess Kapiolani’s 1824 act at Kilauhea with Pele, defying the goddess by eating sacred berries. The tale says Pele remained calm for a century, now uncertain if vengeance will rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilo
Island of Hawaii
Halemaumat
Kilauea
Roy Finch
Volcano Observatory
Kilayucca
Kapiolan
Pele
Pelel
Huhu
Kapiolani
Kilisea
Halémaumau
King of Antrish Island jailed for making hooch
Inishmur ray, Off Sligo, an illicit whiskey hub, was raided by civic guards uncovering eight barrels of poteen and stills. Michael Waters known as the island king received three months hard labor and a 250 fine. two associates each got three months and 125 fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Remains of Anna Kupka Brought to Riverside Cemetery
The body of Anna Kupka was brought from Iowa City and laid to rest beside her husband in Riverside cemetery. She died at her daughter’s home after a long illness. Born in Bohemia over eighty years ago, she married John Kupka in 1866 and immigrated to America that summer, living in this county most of her life. Her husband died in 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Anna Kupka
Iowa City
Mr. Kupka
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Andy Farrier
Andy
R. L. Badger
Henry Miller
Henry Carris
R. L
Wisconsin
Guy
Lom Guy
Oklahoma
Clark
Kenry Line
Bock
Beer and Light Wine Brigade
Dick O'Brien
Bie
Ray Anwyl
Dee Moines
J. J. Anwyl
Joseph Kupka
Riversiay
John
Fred Kupka
Near Washington
Charles Hoffmann
Ed Grayson
Frank Wood
Ainsworth
Roy Hardy
Hills
Ethel Cone
Muscatine
Mary Hanson
Imelda Schnoebelen
Anna Schnoebelen
Will Piper
Jehovah
Keona
Pole
Antrish Island
Farmers & Merchants Bank
H. B. Knight
Dr. Weast
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Phillips
Kodak Store
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