Happenings in the County Daily News May 3 1912
Obituaries note Mrs Chris Granty dies at home after long illness with children in attendance. Rev Harold of Keota delivers sermon at Fairview church and is laid to rest with other family members. Mrs George Herr of Wellman dies after long cancer battle. Bert Meyers resigns as station agent. Lloyd Lafever takes up farming. Thede Green assists Forest this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nira
Chris. Granty
John Colorado Springs
Elizabeth Urman
Green Valley
Martin
Nroas
Ross
Wellman
Harold
Keota
Fairview
Local Notes From Wyman May 3 1912
A column of social and travel glimpses from Wyman includes A E Gault's trip to Chicago with hogs, A F Hall and wife as Burlington travelers, C L Stone visiting Brighton kin, Miss Humphreys and Miss Sarah Roberts heading to California, and Mrs W R Cannon with Mrs J C Cannon shopping in Burlington. Also mentions W J Huston in Burlington and Mr. Pleasant, W F Orbin family at C W Orbin home in Burlington, Tulsa attendance at an opening game, W I Huston in Mediapolis, Mrs John Pritchard and Mrs Middleton returning to Chicago, Mrs E F Hughes’s guest Mrs Evan H Davis in Winfield, Mrs McGaw from Pittsburgh visiting G A Edgar, Joe Huston farming near Hal’s, and Rev McGaw arriving from Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Mr. Pleasant
W. F. Orbin
C. W. Orbin
Tuls Y
W. I. Huston
Mediapolis
John Pritchard
Middleton
Chicago
EF. F. Hughes
Evan H. Davis
Winfield
McGaw
Pittsburgh
G. A. Edgar
Joe Huston
Hal
Rev. McGaw
William Tell spoof evokes Swiss legend and local notices
A humorous column recounts William Tell and the Gessler tale with satirical flourishes. It mentions Schiller and local remarks about weather and farming, plus brief social notices about residents and Carpentry work near Dublin and the Augustine and Sowash families.
Fire destroys vacant Klopfenstein house near Verdi
April 30 1912 Dayton Grove report a dramatic blaze that consumed the vacant Dan Klopfenstein residence near Nicola’s rental home. Neighbors tried to help but flames and loss occurred before extinguishment. Oats seed corn and tools were destroyed. origin of the fire is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Grove
Jesse Nicola
May
Verdi
Klopfenstein
Washington
J. Walker
Ola Knotts
Jay Bitting
Russell
Welling Walters
Dan Klopfenstein
Mr. Nicola
Ernie Meeks
Wellman
Ola Walters
Floy Owens
Beatrice Creamery Company
Des Moines
Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. H. A. White
In Ainsworth on May 4 1912 Mr and Mrs H A White welcomed a baby girl born yesterday. Gertrude Beard from Monmouth arrived to assist. Vera Miller from Mount Vernon home for a few days. John Grecion of Kalona in town. E W Stewart visited Washington yesterday. Lizzie Roberts hosted a high school girls party at her south town home. Clarence James of Columbus Junction visited his uncle M L Miller. Mrs Geo McCreedy and daughter Effa visited in Washington yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
H. A. White
Gertrude Beard
Monmouth
Vera Miller
Mount Vernon
John Grecion
Kalona
E. W. Stewart
Washington
Lizzie Roberts
Currie Gilliford Betrothal Noted In Crawfordsville
Rev and Mrs J C Currie announce the engagement of Lydia L Currie to Charles J Gilliford with wedding plans set for May 9 at 7 30 p m at the parsonage in Crawfordsville Washington connections include Mrs Joseph Porter and Mrs Dr Grimes. Attendees Elizabeth Thompson and family and others arrive from Mt Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
John Taylor
Washington
J.c.currie
Elizabeth Thompson
Will Brown
Maurine
Mt. Union
Frank Faris
Haskins Notes and Local Society Updates May 3 1912
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs H P Simons Thursday afternoon. Reo Pickens is confined at home with measles. Jess Marr shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago Wednesday. iC Wts to meet with Miss Nellie Cherwinker Saturday. Mrs Walter Jennings left for Washington to attend a stockholders meeting of the Haskins bank. Reames elected director to fill L F Woodburn's seat for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Ladies’ Aid
H. P. Simons
Reo Pickens
Jess Marr
Chicago
Wts
Nellie Cherwinker
Walter Jennings
Ngton
E Haskins Bank
Reames
L. F. Woodburn
Local Notes on Labor and Homes in Waterloo Area
W A Henry of Waterloo visits daughter Mrs Wolf wife of meat dealer and plastering work for Mr Wolf. Henry plans visits to brother north of town and sister in Keota while farming near Waterloo. J H Steinbeck’s new house near plastered by Tuesday. Clarence Hyzer handles plastering and cellar work for Frank Feltz’s new cement block cottage. Luithly Gabby ship sand from Ottumwa for block works. Mrs Everett Morgan ill. Lester Vandyke rode to Brighton for flour and feed. Mrs Howard Jones went to Ottumwa. Meat market to begin business in about 10 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubio
W. A. Henry
Waterloo
Mrs. Wolf
Mr. Henry
Mr. Wolf
Here
Keota
Henry
J. H. Steinbeck
Clarence Hyzer
Frank Feltz
Feltz
Luithly & Gabby
Ottumwa
Everett Morgan
Lester Vandyke
Brighton
Howard Jones
Dublin Visitor Spotted on Streets by Little Couple
Al Augustine of West Chester was seen on Dublin streets yesterday as Mr and Mrs Glen Little called on residents and exchanged greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
al Augustine
West Chester
Glen Little
Toiled in Summer Garden With Walt Mason Poem
The speaker describes a long hot summer spent in harsh gardening labor with shovel hoe and rake. He imagines a lush harvest yet finds only a big pile of weeds and a shortage of wholesome fun as rewards for his toil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunyan
Pope and Gray
High School Social Honors for Mr Hinshaw's Sendoff
Mina Moorehead Mrs George Yeager and daughter Miss Vera Mrs Sarah Yeager and Cecil Walker were passengers for Washington this morning Miss Cecil Walker entertained the senior and junior classes of the high school and Messrs Wright and Hinshaw last evening in honor of Mr Hinshaw who left for his home in Oskaloosa today The house was prettily decorated in pink and white flowers with matching refreshments The young people report a delightful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Moorehead
George Yeager
Vera
Sarah Yeager
Cecil Walker
Washington
Wright and
Hinshaw
Oskaloosa
Bright Affection Met With Brotherly Constraint
A Boston Globe line reflects a witty remark that a bright, attractive woman’s fervent proposals must be met with the constraint that the suitor can only be a brother. The quotation highlights social tension and romantic propriety in a sharp, humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Globe
Iowa City Man 10 Speaks Here Sunday
A Sunday afternoon meeting for men at Eagles Hall hosted by the organizing committee will feature Howard Y Williams general secretary of the State University of Iowa YMCA. He will discuss The Missing Link as music plays and a warm welcome to boys and men is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles’ Hall
Howard Y. Williams
State University of Iowa Y. Mc.a
Iowa City
North Side
Williams
Highth District Christian Endeavor Union
Open Air Evangelistic Service by Endeavorers Tonight
The Christian Endeavor convention at the Presbyterian church will hold an open air service at 6 30 this evening on the northeast corner of the square. About fifty to seventy five Endeavorers will move from the church to the square to sing gospel songs and have talks on gospel themes. Brief addresses are expected from Dr F M Fox Noel J Breed and Emerson Davis all of Iowa City or Grinnell. If you want to see the service join at the northeast corner of the square at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Convention
Presbyterian Church
F. M. Fox
Iowa City
Noel J. Breed
Grinnell
Emerson Davis
Washington and Morning Sun Play At The Ball Park
The fourth game of the Washington high school baseball season is played this afternoon at the ball park between Washington and Morning Sun. The local lineup matches prior games. Winfield travels from Washington to Keota to face Keota high school this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ball Park
Morning Sun
Winfield High School
Keota
Incense Plant Identification Traced to Sir George Birdwell
For centuries the incense plant figured in churches before botanical identity. Sir George Birdwell, English botanist and longtime India office adviser, is credited with identifying the plant after his suggestion prompted expeditions to South Arabia and the Somali country, yielding specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Birdwell
India Office
South Arabia
George
HYOME Breathing Remedy At Lemmon's Pharmacy
Breathing HYOME vapor is advertised as a rapid cure for catarrh with a guaranteed money back offer. The ad claims a 50 cent bottle, uses boiling water and a towel cover to deliver healing vapors, and asserts no cocaine or opium in the formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon’s
Hyomeie
Baptist Men’s Annual Banquet Preview
Preparations are complete for the Baptist church men’s annual banquet. Invitations are issued and tickets are at F. R. Sage's Savings Bank. Dr. John A. Karl, famed in America and Europe, will speak on "A Big Job For Big Men" in Chicago style platform addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men of the Baptist Church
F. R. Sage
Savings Bank
Jno. A
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