County Happenings and Community News Summary
County correspondents report Fourth of July picnics at the river and trips to Davenport and Iowa City. Local residents Bert Ward, Mariel Kleese, and families are noted with visits, injuries, and social calls as farmers finish cultivating corn and begin harvest. News also mentions trips to Keokuk to view a government dam and hospitality visits among area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus
Davenport
loWa City
Palmgren
Wilbur
Olson
Washington
Emil Anderson
Thursts
Bert Ward
Mariel Kleese
Nellie Combs
Crossett
Nira
Co. E. Herring
Floyd Roe
Baby
Schendel
Laura Augustine
C. A. Meyer
Clara
Ilene Evans
Lincoln
Herman Meyer
Tom Carris
Winifred
Mia
Sale Carris
Jim
Edna Lemley
Keokuk
Grace Hill Picnic Highlights July Fourth Events
Grace Hill reports a busy Independence Day with a baseball game won by married men 9 to 2. Notable plays by Chas Corpman and Earnest Miller stood out for the winners, while Roscoe and Dallas Bales led the battery for the single men. Evening fireworks by H. H. Beitel drew a large crowd. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Rehmel who toured Iowa City in the Anderson car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill
Chas. Corpman
Earnest Miller
Roscoe
Dallas Bales
Grace
H. H. Beitel
Frank Anderson
Ivan Rehmel
Iowa City
Wynona Rambo
Bessie Mills
Hf. Beitel
A. de G. Vogler
Ella
Mellie Beitel
Katherine Buxbaum
Helen Romig
Ivan Rebmel
Lola
Melbourne
Grace Hill Church
B. F. Beitel
Clarence Rathmell
A. Vogler
Sam Henry
H. Beitel
Washington
J. L. Johnson
Local Visitors and Daily News From Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville notes show visitors from Cotter and Washington while D. H. Griffith learns of his sister Anwyl's death in Cotter. Lawrence Rhea, 17 months, injured from a porch fall requiring stitches. The Olds band performs tonight as undertakers H Manners and R M Keller stock a new shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Johns
William Davis
Cotter
D. H. Griffith
Anwyl
Ed Anwyl
Lawrence Rhea
Robert Rhea
Edwin J. Rice
George Yeager
Vera
John Smylie
Margaret
Washington
Florence McCleary
Winfield
William Edgar
Chicago
Clyde Huston
Hope
Wyman
H. Manners
R. M. Keller
J. F. Buxbaum
Joe Porter
Edwin Benson and Son
Havre
Thomas Smylie
Olds Band
Ed Harvey
Marion Anderson
West Chester Local Notes July 11 1912
West Chester reports Jas Lowash recovering after a hay accident while Bruce Moore and family visit Cornwall at the county farm in serious condition. A league social hosts 12th at W B Boyer home. Belle Stevenson attends Chicago teachers convention. Harry Davis returns from a week away. Don Brindley from Cedar on business. Fewer autos Wednesday. Tuesday rain described as great. Coffey family visits from Wellman. John Palm leaves meat market for the west. community regrets his departure. Several residents attend a ball game in Washington today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Jas. Lowash
Bruce Moore
Lloyd
Cornwall
S. Boyer
Belle Stevenson
Chicago
Harry Davis
Estore
Don Brindley
Cedar
J. L. Coffey
Wellman
John Palm
West
John
Washington
Local Movers and Visits Highlight Cedar District News
Cedar School District reports include Mr and Mrs Lester Orr returning from Gladwin Miss Sylvia Enuisier visiting Frank Libe s home Mises Maude Kendrick visiting Earle Libe and Bert Willet on business in Washington C A Brook and family attend a park meeting in Washington Sunday Mrs Kendrick plans to visit her daughter in Illinois
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Enuisier
Frank Libe
M. Kendrick
Ilinois
John Libe
Mr. Rankin
Mises Maude Kendrick
Earle Libe
Bert Willet
Washington
C. A. Brook
Remedy Cures Dysentery Says Chamberlains Claim
The ad states Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures dysentery even when malignant and epidemic and is for sale at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Minister's Frugal Pay Fuels Church Social Fund
A financial expert explains the pastor’s low salary funds generous church entertainments. The events attract youths who marry, and wedding fees return the investment many times over.
Preston Named for Supreme Judge by Iowa Republicans
Judge Byron W. Preston of Oskaloosa was nominated by the state Republican convention in Des Moines as a candidate for the Iowa Supreme Court. Washington county supporters Marsh W. Bailey C. J. Wilson and S. W. Livingston led the push, with Colonel Smith W. Brookhart chairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron W. Preston
Oskaloosa
Washington
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Washington County
Marsh W. Bailey
C. J. Wilson
S. W. Livingston
Preston
Dewey
F. R. Gaynor
LeMars
Smith W. Brookhart
Carroll
Taft
The Unfitted to Pen a Poets Lament on Writing
A reflective poem denounces the lure of the printed page for writers. It laments the sacrifices of doctors dentists farmers and tradespeople who pursue poetry and songs, noting many fail and face rejection and strain. It advises relatives to value peace of mind over poetic fame.
Demonstration Disrupts Governor Mentioning Roosevelt
During a governor's remarks a demonstration erupted after the name Roosevelt was stated. Participants occupied the area for several minutes before security intervened and the event resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Jewelry Movements in Bradley's Jewelry Store Display
A display of various American made watch movements at Bradley's Jewelry Store presents 15 jewel 18 size models with 20 year gold filled hunting cases and values listed from $8.50 to $18.00. The dealer invites inspection at 12413 Bradley's Jewelry Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley's
Not Deferring Canal Bill Action in Senate
Washington July 11 Special Secretary Knox informs Great Britain the United States will not defer action on the canal bill in the Senate until a formal British protest arrives. Britain objects that the measure breaches the Hay-Pauncchette treaty by preferring American vessels, violating equal use for commerce and war ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Knox
Great Britain
United States
Senate
Patented Articles Must Be Marked
A discussion on the legal requirement to mark patented articles with the word Patented and the patent date. The statute imposes penalties and limits damages in infringement suits unless the defendant is notified and continues to infringe after notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Washington county hospital set for Monday opening
The new Washington county hospital will open for inspections Monday with a dedication by Dr. E B Munger of Spencer Iowa and speeches by other figures. The building will be open to physicians in the forenoon and to county residents in the afternoon and evening. Patients may be admitted the following Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Hospital
Marsh W. Bailey
County Hospital Board
E. B. Munger
Spencer
Iowa
Commonwealth
Washington
Burlington
Meritol White Liniment Ad From Lemmon's Pharmacy
A vintage advertisement touts Meritol White Liniment as a wonderful pain killer for rheumatism neuralgia sciatica lumbar back strains and swellings. Lemmon's Pharmacy is listed as sole agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meritol
Cholera Remedy Sold At Lemmon's Pharmacy
Buy it now and be prepared for summer emergencies. Chamberlains Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised for sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy with emphasis on readiness for outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain's Colle
Lemmon
Market Reports From Chicago and Hons July 11 1912
Market briefs show dull to slow conditions across livestock and meat markets in Chicago and Hons theater. Cattle and sheep receipts and prices vary by category with mixed results and notable shifts from the prior day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hous
Chicago
Hil
Texas
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Rothschild
South Side Square
Rothschild’s
Washington, Iowa
the County News
FOX & Dewey Shoes
Crawfordsville
Cedar School District
Mrs. Lester Orr
Gladwin
Lemmon’s
Wen
FOR
TIS
Brookhart
Njamin Franklin
Washington National Bank
By Walt Mason
GREAT
Brepain
Forval
Winger
Magabe
J. F. McNamara & Son
John A. Babcock Commission
U. S. Yards
Chigago
Illinois
Mort
Corr
Hari
J. L. Kag
Lamson Broncage
Ilro
Reister & Son
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