Pleasant Hill Doings and Local Weddings in 1912
Pleasant Hill notes list sewing by Miss Bessie Swift for Mrs. Virnus Bradford and Rev. B W Pettit officiating at the Wagner Easter wedding at noon. Visitors include Mrs. Frank Telford Naomi Menzer and Mrs. Robert Kephart. An all day church meeting drew a large audience, with a notable afternoon men’s session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Nichols
Des Moines
Frank Telford
Naomi Menzer
Lone Tree
Fred Telford
Robert Kephart
Social Notes from Wellman and Nearby Visits June 1912
Mrs. William Bontrager hosted visitors in Wellman on Monday. A N Grady and wife vacationing in Chicago. Mrs Gotleib Hess of Iowa City stayed with J W Cupp over Sunday. Mrs Faurote and daughter returned to Silvis Illinois after two weeks with the Win Hesselschwerdt home. Miss Mabel Palmer left for Mason City then Rockford Illinois to visit relatives. Several Iowa City residents toured today including Mr and Mrs David Flexner and daughter Helen and others. P D Shetler returned from Colorado to tend his land interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Shetler
Colorado
South Prairie Flower and Local News Notes in June
Mrs Hogue of Monmouth visits daughter Mrs Elmer Brimhal. Mrs Ira Rathmel returns from near Bushnell. Pearl Phillips returns from Lake Geneva convention. Rev C Hamilton called to attend Mrs Dave Benson's funeral. Mrs Ruby Beauchamp hosts sister Helen from Winfield. Bray of Richland visits daughter Mrs Tom Stewart. Joe Wolfe family pick cherries east of town. Residents travel to Keota for Chautauqua. Wm Phillips family and Co Schwartz travel in car. Many on route report sick horses and declining stock. Roy Burham and Will Todd plan Iowa City visit. Weekly family and Glenn Schwartz travel to Winfield in new car. Seed corn driers advertised. north county buyers. Jessie Dodds visits Geo McAvoy. Co F Schwartz hosts niece’s family from Muscatine.
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South Prairie Flower
R. 1
Hogue
Monmouth
Elmer Brimhal
Ira Rathmel
Bushnell
Pearl Phillips
Lake Geneva
Wis
Hamilton Wa
Dave Benson
Ruby Beauchamp
Roy Burhham
Will Todd
Iowa City
F. B
Glenn Schwartz
Winfield
Jessie Dodds
Geo. McAvoy
F. Schwartz
Muscatine
Leet Family Pledge Journey Start West Chester
A. G. Leet and his daughter Lucy begin a journey from West Chester on June 27, 1912, marking the start of a planned travel or move event documented in the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
A. G. Leet
Lucy
Swatting Flies Aims To Rid Village Of Nuisance
A ridiculing verse imagines driving away flies by force using swatters tar and feathers and public safety tools. It waxes poetic about disease and public harm caused by flies and calls for drastic methods to rid the land, ending with a call to exile them on rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loneyard
New York Today to Be Gone Until October
Local notes record small transfers and events including Jas Lewis selling a White auto to W H Brinning and A T Augustine. John Powell buys an E M F from Lytle Bros. L A Munro’s cattle brought $9 35, a record high. Clarence Easter clerks at McFarlane store. Ball game attended in Washington. Stock shipments to Chicago. Rev W F Graham hears Governor Hadley at Keota. W N Plummer paints his home. Baptist meetings continue nightly amid good crowds and pleasant weather and roads.
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New York
Jas Lewis
W. H. Brinning
A. T. Augustine
John Powell
Lytle Bros
L. A. Munro
Clarence Easter
McFarlane
Washington
Chicago
W. F. Graham
Hadley
Keota
W. N. Plummer
The
Baptist Church
Local visitors and a family obituary in Crawfordsville
On June 2 1812 Crawfordsville residents and guests from Wayland Washington and Winfield were seen visiting relatives and attending errands. The death of David Brown formerly of Crawfordsville and living in Missouri was reported to his brother Bri Brown.
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Crawfordsville
Iva Shaffer
Wayland
Winfield
Frank Macon
Washington
Esterday
Abe Essley
Roy Stewart
Roy Fletcher
F. J. Maxwell
Burlington
L. L. Teas
Walter Menafee
N. J. Lease
Mothers Friend urged for expectant mothers during pregnancy
A 19th century promotion explains that women should prepare their bodies for childbirth with Mother's Friend. It claims smoother labor, better recovery, and a healthier baby, urging expectant mothers to use the product and request a free booklet from Bradfield Reg regulator Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlante
Country society notes and a June wedding at Wagner farm
A Washington Iowa society page reports mills of social events including a large home gathering by Mrs. Wickham, prize poems at Mrs. John Jackson’s, and a wedding at Knight Wagner’s home. It highlights guests from Fairfield East Orange and Davenport, with a June 26 ceremony for Lloyd Easter and Gertrude Mae Wagner, and a June 27 reception at the groom’s parents.
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A. A. Rynearson
North Inn Avenue
Wyn. Cuefee
Lacy, S. D
Mrs. Chaffee
Washington County
E. T. Wickham
Washington Boulevard
Wickham
Katherine Marbourg
Harry Montgomery
L. D. Robinson
J. D. Glasgow
W. E. Chilecote
Killarney
M. K. Dicken
Lucile Montgomery
Mildred Stewart
Maurine McLaughlin
Cora Teeter
Marie Morrison
Lydia Eicher
Marie Chilcote
Ruth Wilson
Cecil Rogers
Dorothea Wickham
City
C. M. Buchanan
Fairfield
C. W Starts
Knight Wagner
Washington
Lloyd Easter
Wm. Easter
Gertrude Mae Wagner
Howard Wagner
Roy Davison
Mendelssohn
Peti't
Albia
Pleasant Hill
Howard Waener
Will Caldwell
Fred Wagner
Davison Brothers
Mr. Easter
Miss Wagner
Church society announces meetings this week
The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. Fila Rownd at 1114 East Washington St. Ay-Regular meeting Thursday evening at usual place. The Ladies' League of the First Baptist church will hold their meeting Friday afternoon in the church parlors and asks attendees to bring a needle and thimble. Every body come, 11412.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Fila Rownd
East
Washington St
Ladies’ League of the First Baptist Church
Fourth Ward
Poor Fishing Near Muscatine Struggles to Reward Anglers
Muscatine reports few sensational catches this season as fishing along the slough and river yields small catches. Anglers travel far hoping for haul, but high water and recent conditions hinder success. Officials expect better results as water levels fall and conditions improve.
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Muscatine
Residence and household goods for sale north of Commercial club
The owner offers a residence on East Washington street and household goods for sale. Interested parties may view the home and items at the residence. Goods include typical housekeeping articles in fine condition and are offered by private sale. Telephone 710 11206 for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
East Washington Street
R. T. Mecali
Old Age Joys Promised by Chamberlain Tablets
Advertisement promoting Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion and regular bowels in middle aged and older adults. Mild and gentle in action. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Her Preference. A Fragment From a Wedding Interview
A damaged fragment shows a couple discussing marriage. The text reads an exchange about the bride Susan and her husband Robert, with garbled dialogue and unclear context. The snippet hints at domestic life but lacks complete details.
Chautauqua 13 Opens at Keota With Governor Hadley
Keota Iowa June 27. The Chautauqua drew large crowds with Governor Hadley of Missouri as the headliner. He spoke on politics rather than his expected topic The Situation in Chicago. Music and lectures filled the program with performances by Balalaika orchestra Thavius International band and the Grand Opera Sextette. All expenses for this year are paid and next year is already planned for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Iowa
Evening Journal
Chautauqua Grounds
Hadley
Missouri
Chicago
Balalaika Orchestra
Gearhart
Thaviu
Grand Opera Sextette
John Martin
Boston Lyrics
William Anderson
M. BE
Fountain of Perpetual Youth
Alton Packard
Nelson Darling
Rug and Drapery Department Complete Change Sale
On account of increased business we are cutting stock and changing our rug and drapery department before new fixtures. Prices are cut to move goods. May we show you the line. J. F. McNamara & Son, 5S. S. Furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. McNamara & Son
Rheumatism Relief Promoted by Liniment Use
Claim of no internal treatment needed for rheumatism with Chamberlain's Liniment and massage providing quick pain relief. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Iowa Editors Visit Keokuk Dam Summer Outing
The Southern Iowa Editorial association will meet in Burlington on July 11 and 12. A steamer trip to the Keokuk dam, river bluff auto tour, and theatre party are planned with social events on Thursday and Friday. Editors and wives will tour the dam construction by steamboat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Power Company
Market Opening Report From Chicago 1912
Market notes show receipts and prospects for cattle sheep and hogs. Prices vary by grade with light to heavy shipments quoted. cattle and sheep supply steady to weak and market slow to steady overall with differences across regions and dates.
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Chicago
Texas
Ein Tee
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Rock Island, Ill
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Morning Star
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P.m
W. H. Lamont
Nicola
Harmon
North Side Square
Brighton
Claude Waterhouse
H. A. Waterhouse
Clay
Lloyd Jones
Loraine Stanard
H. B. Gonder
Melrose
N. M
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Maye Mayer
Clara Ingham
Boston
Mass
R. D. Wright
Ottumwa
Isaac Stockman
Mary A. Sears
Pearl
C. R. Waterhouse
Katona
By Walt Mason
Gaines’ Mill
Cold Harbor
Robert S. Lee
Stonewall” Jackson
Pitt John Porter
Richmond
Porter
Chickthominy River
Mid-Country Club
Cloyce Stewart
Glen Wilson
Stella Meek
s.Beulah Stewart
Leila Wilson
Clarice Meek
Eacervacssee
J. S. Wilson
W. M. Galloway
John Jackson
Washington Telephone Company
Hilda Freding
Palmer Schilling
Jackson
Minnie and
Christa Jackson
Hildur Hoglund
Hart Schaffner
Mara
Klein Klothing Komp'ny
Clothiers
Susan
Rober Aar
Gov
Keokuk Dam
Hors
Tae
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Asimenilit
John A. Babcock
U. S. Yards
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Corr
Harry L.ow
Lamson Bros
Kag
Pune
Reister & Son
Q Produce
Vanes
ST Eetd
Roosters
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