Weekly Settlements Reported by Farmers Mutual Insurance
The Farmers Mutual Insurance Association recorded settlements for the past week including Jeffrey & Wallace of Ainsworth for a mare and colt totaling 2235.00, D. L. Seymour of Richland for a cow at 35.00, and L. C. Bell of West Chester for barn damage. A promotional note touts Bucklen's Amicable Salve with a short claim of quick cures, priced at 25 cents at Lemmen's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey & Wallace
Ainsworth
D. L. Seymour
Richland
L. C. Bell
West Chester
Susie
Bucklen
J. BK
Lemmen
County News Happenings Across Local Communities
Our county correspondence reports on residents traveling to Ottumwa for medical care, a Pleasant Plain Academy student picnic by the Skunk River, and visits from Mrs. M. H. Sweet of Washington to the Baxter Ingham home. Harold Waterhouse remains hospitalized in Ottumwa. C. R. Waterhouse is back home. John A. Augustine shows signs of improvement. Wallace Savage and Roman Borkoski attended the Dayton show in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halley
C. R. Waterhouse
Ottumwa
Harold
Mr. Waterhouse
Carpenter
Lincoln
Neb
Henry Walderich
Aq. C. Mayer
John A. Augustine
Wallace Savage
Roman Borkoski
Dayton
Washington
Rural Route Three Neighbors Engage In Local News
Wellman May 21 reports Mr and Mrs H M Crone and family at Al Crone and Wilson homes. Mrs J M Simpson and Margaret visit Brighton friends. Mrs John Anderson and baby visit La Motte home in Brighton. Frank Jones visits Linden sister. Alba Popham marries Clarence Humphrey north of town. West-bound freight wreck near Thornburg slight. Epworth League lawn social. Commencement program set for May 27 with Rev P H Hawk leading. Auto purchase by H G Moore. Various visits and travels among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Crone
al Crone
Wilson
J. M. Simpson
Margaret
Brighton
John Anderson
Baby
la Motte
Mawritz Carson
U.S
Clara Faulkner
Anderson Bros
South Dakota
Philip Ahrens
Iowa City
Wellman
Frank Jones
Mrs. Birchfield
Linden
Iowa
Frank Blumenstein
Miss Alta
C. Gardner
Muscatine
C. R. Zimmerman
Mt. Union
M. Zimmerman
Alba Popham
Clarence Humphrey
Frank Kopoch
Mesdames H. G. Moore
E. F. Smith
W. Q. V. Club
H. L. Bryson
FE. D
Streator
Lewsadder
Epworth League
Uncle Walt the Poet Philosopher and Life's Span
A 1910 verse vignette features three speaking figures, Uncle Walt the bearded sage and the joyful Jay, debating life’s length. The bearded sage longs for two centuries to extract secrets from nature while the slothful man laments repetition. the cheerful Jay praises work and rest as life’s proper measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Crawfordsville School Picnics and Baccalaureate Sermon
The Crawfordsville faculty with juniors and seniors enjoyed a Long Creek picnic returning by moonlight. Sophomores and freshmen picnicked at Crooked Creek with Mrs Anwyl and Mrs McFarland. Rev Hightshoe preached the baccalaureate at the Methodist church on The Anchor of Life with a launch theme. Mrs Kinsell and baby visited from Tingley, Ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Long Creek
W. K. Anwyl
Daisy McFarland
Crooked Creek
Methodist Church
Hightshoe
Vail
Visiting residents and church attendance noted
Mrs J M Miller visited Burlington on Saturday. Mrs Mae Roth of Wayland visited the Fishburns yesterday. Mr and Mrs W B E Walker and Mrs Thompson of Ainsworth attended Presbyterian services yesterday. W L Craig and daughter Mrs Ogden returned home to Martinsburg after visiting J A Moorehead. Miss Accie Clapper returned to Washington after completing work here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Miller
Burlington
Mae Roth
Wayland
W. D. Fishburn
W. BE. Walker
Thompson
Ainsworth
Presbyterian Church
W. L. Craig
Ogden
Martinsburg
J. A. Moorehead
Accie Clapper
Washington
Ainsworth May News Briefs Include Local Departures and Visits
The May 21 notes show students and staff traveling for photographs in Washington with Principal J. R. Butler and Assistant Miss Carrie Colthurst. Visitors include Miss Elizabeth Jeffrey of Crawfords ville and Mrs. Charlie Gloeckler with son Bernard from Mount Pleasant. Several locals journeyed to Burlington Kansas City Waterloo Keota and Fairfield while others visit relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
J. R. Butler
Carrie Colthurst
Washington
Elizabeth Jeffrey
Crawfordsville
Charlie Gloeckler
Bernard
Mount Pleasant
Charles Stearns
Theresa Stephens
Waterloo
J. E. Adams
Kansas City
R. O. Lynn
Fairfield
A. J. Laird
T. J. Easter
George Barbour
New Sharon
Matilda Gardner
C. N. Easter
Grace Sumerman
E. E. Coffman
Dayton Show Heads Toward Better Weather Run
The Dayton Vaudeville and Musical troupe halted in Dayton for two weeks awaiting kinder weather. Wet conditions hampered performances at times, but the company covered expenses on its initial tour. Karl Dayton broke an arm at one stand but recovers quickly and plans to rejoin the road soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Danton
Karl Dayton
Tomorrow Circus Day Parade Opens Local Celebration
Tomorrow marks circus day in the city as crowds gather for a parade and family events throughout the downtown area featuring clowns acts and performances by traveling circus companies.
John Robinson shows head to Washington for big crowds
The famous John Robinsons plan two performances in the city with an afternoon and an evening show and a spectacular street parade expected to draw large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Robinson
Peculiarities of the Opossum Explored
The American opossum stands out for carrying young in a pouch, feigning death, and hanging by its tail. It has humanlike hands, a hoglike snout, a ratlike eye, and a snakelike hiss, creating a striking blend of features.
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United States
Little by Little The Young Wife Rocking Chair Installment Plan
A light exchange in a San Francisco Chronicle joke recalls a young wife describing a parlor rocking chair bought on installments. Mrs Oldly questions the missing rockers and the young wife notes the rockers will arrive next month as part of the plan.
Westminster Abbey’s Full Legal Title Explained
Westminster Abbey is legally the Collegiate Church of St. Peter, Westminster. A collegiate church is run by a college of priests rather than a single rector or vicar, a distinction noted by the Westminster Gazette.
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Westminster Abbey
St. Peter
Westminster
Westminster Gazette
Fourth of July Celebration Urged for Washington
The piece argues for a large Washington Fourth of July event with a citywide carnival and early planning. It notes some merchants may resist, but emphasizes the day brings exclusive joy, attracts attractions, boosts summer business, and benefits the town as a whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ice Cream Social To Benefit Haskins Church
The Ladies Aid society hosts an ice cream social at the Riley Miller home on Wednesday evening to benefit Haskins church. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Riley Miller
Haskins Church
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Wit
Dauber
FOX & Dewey
Southwest Corner Square
Taffy
É. C. Dayton
West Chester and Washington Co
Windsor
the Farmers Mutual Insurance Us
the County News
Dr. Well
Riverside
Ed Squire
Levi Kelley
Mrs. Murphy
Charles
Chicago
Charles Hamilton, Jr
Walier
Montana
H. G. Moore
P. H. Hawk
Opera House
F. D. Snavely
Rev
J. Roy Palmer
Jane
Grace Wahl
Eeevees Roy Durian Pee
Alta Wade
Milo P. Smith
Walt
George Matthew Adams
C. A. Carson
Oberlin Spalding
Yeo
A. E. Spalding
John Sharp
Keota
George Spalding
Osceola
Nebr
Tuts
For
Rothschild's South Side
Stein-Bloch
Srem-Brocn
Stein-Bloch and Kuppenheimer
Wilson Bros
SOL Rich & CO
Clothiers & Merchant Tailors
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