Happenings in Brighton and county notes
Mrs. Martha White visits Washington to see her son Mart White. Henry Koster visits sister Clara Hopkins in Columbus Junction. Alden Wall travels to Cedar Falls for summer school. Miss Grace Dunbar becomes Dash's Drug store clerk. Mrs. Ernie Stout ill with measles. Reverend Sawyer preaches at Presbyterian church. Brighton opens season with 4–3 win over Mr. Pleasant. Plans for Mt. Pleasant return game. Various locals visit kin. many brief notes on moves and illness. Flag Day observed with widespread display of flags. High School Alumni banquet set for June 21 with officers listed. Graduation attendees from Trieschmann family to Cornell College. Library adds new books. summer reading ordered from Iowa Traveling Library. Local social and musical events, visits, and travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Martha White
Washington
Mart White
Henry Koster
Columbus Junction
Clara Hopkins
Alden Wall of
Rubio
Cedar Falls
Paul Endicott
Iowa City
Grace Dunbar
Dash
Ernie Stout
Sawyer
Crawfordsville
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant
Glen Hoover
Fairfield
Jennie Madden
Myrtle Hanlon
Jake Warner
Arthur Dodds
High School
K. P. Hall
Williard Palmer
Zella Longwell
Vena Kirkpatrick
John Trieschmann
Louisiana
Adam Trieschmann
The
Mississippi
Twain
Ralph Waldo Trine
Annie of
Avonlea
L. M. Montgomery
James Lane Allen
Geo. Barr McCutcheon
Rollo’s
Jacob Abbott
Myrtle Reed
Udell's
Harold Bell Wright
Lady Merton
Humphrey Ward
Iowa Traveling Library Association
William Fkillmiller
J. A. Dodds
Kinross
Marvin Hicks
Rural area notices and local transfers in NIRA region
A funeral for Ruth Furman was held in Fairview last Tuesday. Owen Duer sold an 80 acre farm to G. G. Griffith in Mines. Longwell and McDowell visited Mrs. Stiner Tuesday. Dr. Gardner sold a farm to John Stiner. George Longwell was in Muscatine Sunday night. Rev. Boatman preached at Bunker Hill Sunday. Mmes. Rowe and Hanley visited Keota Monday. Erwin Robinson and wife were mentioned among local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Ruth Furman
Fairview
Owen Duer
G. G. Griffith
Longwell
McDowell
Stiner
Dr. Gardner
John Stiner
George Longwell
Muscatine
Rev. Boatman
Bunker Hill
Nira
Mmes. Rowe and
Hanley
Keota
Erwin Robinson
Wellman Social Notes Highlight Summer Visits
Charley Livezey and mother visited Mr Beeney north of town. Ww. A. Curl attended his mother's 90th birthday in Cincinnati area. Emaline Curl's celebration, Myrtle Moore and Donald Topping of S U L were in town. Roy Teeters and others mentioned. W R C picnic at the park on flag day. Earl Zimmerman hauling corn and sand from farm to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Charley Livezey
Ww. A. Curl
Humeston
Cincinnati
Emaline Curl
Miriam Stover
Minneapolis
Local Notes From Titus on Visits and Church Services
June 14 Titus reports visits around town with Charles Johnson and family at Emil Anderson's for children's day at New Haven. Mrs. J W Ingham and Grace visit Will Ingham. Mrs Dan Anderson visits Frank Anderson. Mrs Charles Meyer and Mrs Fred Hutt attend Washington church. Bessie Taylor visits May Belle Johnson. James Combs family at Frank Smith's. Oscar Shendel visiting parents at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus
Charles Johnson
Clarence
Near West Chester
Emil Anderson
New Haven
J. W. Ingham
Grace
Washington
Will Ingham
Dan Anderson
Frank Anderson
Charles Meyer
Fred Hutt
Bessie Taylor
Maybelle Johnson
James Combs
Frank Smith
Oscar Shendel
Keota Socials and Visits Highlight Mid June
Keota residents note visitors and movements as Mrs. Lauren King of Denver stays with her parents in Keota. Guests include the Stephen family returning from Muscatine and Washington and many friends visiting relatives across town. Epworth League held a social and business meeting in the Methodist church with the Sunday school orchestra playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ha Arnold
Washington
J. B. Crayne
Edith Dayton
Mt. Vernon
Ralph Houston
Cedar Rapids
H. P. Newton
Nell Dayton
C. Smith
Winfield
West Chester
M. J. Clarahan
Harper
George Gilbert
Rock Island
Nora Warner
Stroup
Kansas
Elias King
Ethel King
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Local Briefs From Ainsworth and Nearby
Miss Vera Wood left for Dedham to visit sister Mrs Ed Piper and family. Mrs N L Utterback and granddaughter Marie Schmidt and Mrs M N Hall of Columbus City shopped in Washington. Pauline and Helen Chi hak were Washington visitors. M P Duffy of Trenton arrived to relieve T J Easter, who with his wife plans a trip. George W Marr left for Des Moines to visit awhile and may go west. George McCaleb and Clarence Easter went to Waterloo for grand lodge. Cc P Nichols was in Muscatine on business. J W Sands departed for Columbus City to visit friends. D H Fox and J H Rhea of Crawfordsville left for North Dakota to view land. Mrs J S Hazen and daughter Mrs W S Smylie and Richard left for Hurley SD for two weeks to visit Arthur Hazen and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Vera Wood
Dedham
Ed Piper
N. L. Utterback
Marie Schmidt
M. N. Hall
Columbus City
Washington
Pauline
Helen Chihak
M. P. Duffy
Trenton
T. J. Easter
George W. Marr
Des Moines
Mr. Marr
George McCaleb
Clarence Easter
Waterloo
Grand Lodge
Cc. P. Nichols
Muscatine
J. W. Sands
D. H. Fox
J. H. Rhea
Crawfordsville
North Dakota
J. S. Hazen
W. S. Smylie
Richard
Hurley
South Dakota
Crawfordsville Social News Detours to Washington Institute
Crawfordsville June 15 The Misses Nina Moorhead and Lois Cannon and Howard Huston traveled to Washington to attend institute. The Misses Mina Mc Cleary Florence Mc Cleary Grace Fletcher Alice Williams Frank McCoy and Oscar Van Sant also went to Washington for institute. S. W. Neal returned to Washington after visiting relatives. R. S. White visited Washington on business. H. K. Cherryholmes returned home from Burlington. Charles Hightshoe went to Chicago with stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Nina Moorhead
Lois Cannon
Howard Huston
Washington
Institute
M. C. DeLong
Wellman
Charles Hightshoe
Chicago
S. W. Neal
Mina
Florence McCleary
Grace Fletcher
Alice Williams
Frank McCoy
Oscar van Sant
R. S. White
H. K. Cherryholmes
Burlington
Carriage Crash Endangers Statler Family In West Chester
West Chester record notes Earnest Seaberg unhitching a road grader leads to two horses frightened, crashing into the K. Statler carriage with Mrs. Statler, Mrs. George Statler and two children aboard. No injuries. carriage badly damaged. Statler team fled about a quarter mile before control. The Statler family enjoyed a meal later at Newt Whetstine home near Haskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Earnest Seaberg
8. K. Statler
Statler
George Statler
Newt Whetstine
Haskins
Brighton Social Roundup Sees Two Visits
Miss Ella Woodford returned to her Brighton home after a short visit with friends here. Miss Ella Gordon left for West Chester this morning to visit her brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Woodford
Brighton
Ella Gordon
West Chester
Banish Mystery at White House and Norton’s Rising Press Role
Charles Dyer Norton succeeds Fred Carpenter as Taft secretary and drives rapid access to news. Norton’s first day includes a 3 pm conference with railroad presidents and a planned public statement, signaling a dramatic shift to open reporting. Longer-term, Norton’s ascent echoes past chiefs like Lamont Cortelyou and Loeb in shaping federal service careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Norton
Chicago
Fred W. Carpenter
Taft
Norton
Western Railway
Mr. Taft
White House
Washington Times
Charles Dyer Norton
Have You Pawned Currency
A New York pawnbroker notes that ten dollar bills often become keepsakes. A man pawned a ten for 6.50 citing sentimental value and past failed attempts to keep the bill via friends. The broker says such pawns are common when people attach sentiment to money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gue
Firemen's Race Proposed as Fourth of July Attraction
The article notes plans for a Firemen's race as a Fourth of July feature. It suggests using two fast horse teams to run a few blocks and perform coupling and water throwing. Authors believe it would be a novelty and valuable practice for building a quality fire team for the town.
Freaks of Lightning Roasting Chickens and Crops
An overheard note from the New York Press describes lightning striking fowl and crops, singeing chickens and roasting apples and corn in the trees and stalks. It claims the goobers and tubers cooked in the ground were eaten and pronounced good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Hammondsport Aviator Charged Over Insurance Policy
A. L. Pritxper of Hammondsport New York says a life insurer canceled his policy due to aviation risks. He was required to sign a clause absolving the company from liability in death during flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Pritxper
Hammondsport
N. Y
A Woman's Great Idea to Boost Health and Beauty
A health advert claims women gain beauty through health not looks alone. It says constipation and kidney poisons cause pimples and rash, and promotes Hot Electric Bitters as a remedy. The ad promises regulation of stomach, liver and kidneys, purified blood, strong nerves, bright eyes, and a smooth complexion, available for 56 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon, Lemmon’s Pharmacy
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the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
Office
East Main Street
Washington, No. 6
Mutual
Weather Forecast
Washington, D. C
Evening Journal
Iowa
Chas. H. Keck
L. T. Hampcher
Cook
Benz Hotel
Larce Work Horse
J. D. Mays
Tel
Black
Jake Simmering
Journal Office
Rey
C. Sprenger
E. Weakley
Kokomo, Ind
Lemmon's Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
the County News
Sade Whistler
Charlie Bennett
Pleasant Plain
Hinshaw
Dr. Parks
Effie Mullen
Oskaloosa
Mattie Johnston
Sade Downs
Thomas Marr
Maude Shauenberg
Milford Shrader
Baptist Church
Catherine Carris
Miss Clara
Dallas County
Gale Greenwood
Yellowstone Park
Myrtle Moore
Donald Topping
Adams
Keith
Arthur Woods
Roy Teeters
R. G. Booth
C. B. Hamilton
Naples
Alice Polton
Ritus
Lamont, Cortelyou
Loeb
Francis Burton Harrison
Harrison
Ballinger
Daniel S. Lament
Grover Cleveland
War Department
George B. Cortelyou
McKinley
Roosevelt
Department of Commerce and Labor
Post Office Department
the Treasury
Consolidated Gas Company
Cortelyou
William Loeb, Jr
New York City
the Citizens Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Capital
Cte EL
Golden State
Lim
Sun
Biapara
So'west Lim
Kiccivess
Chicago Moise
Milwaukee Moise
So'west Lin
Peoria Express
Peoria Lim
Ed Pullman
A. J. Morris
A.B. Cutts
Minn
B. F. Kelley
Springfield
Foley
Lemmon
Clifford Thorne
Court House
J. J. Kellogg
Attorneys-At-Law
South Side Square
E. J. Harnbier
North Side Square
Butterfield & Frame
Pactice
Special Collection Department
Crail
Eficher & Livingston
LAW
Charles. A. Dewey
Muchlingtom, In
W. M. Keeley
C.D. Morrison
P. J. Hanley
D. F. Macon
Macon
Towa
Dr. D. Arthaud
Osteopath
Kirksville
Postotice
Res
W. M. Terry
West
Washington Street
Washington, Lowa
Ray H. Dean Rye
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
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