West Chester Happenings and Local Notes
West Chester reports include Miss Hopkinson’s Lexington sermon, a new girl for Lee Hannas, and fundraising for ball team uniforms. Marion Wells spent Sunday with Hedrick friends. R Wells houses painted in Washington. Herman Schultz bought horses in Ottumwa. Frank Boting of Oskaloosa visited. J M Godfrey on business in Washington. Dr E J Caldwell and family returned from Des Moines. McGaffy of Fairfield to work for Ferguson. R F McFarlane in Washington. Master Livingston visited his uncle Dr Kilgore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Wells
Hedrick
R. Wells
Washington
Herman Schultz
Ottumwa
Frank Boting
Oskaloosa
J. M. Godfrey
E. J. Caldwell
Des Moines
McGaffy
Fairfield
Rk. C. Ferguson
R. F. McFarlane
Riverside Social Notes Highlight Iowa City Visits
Riverside residents report visiting friends in Iowa City and Kalona. Fay Goodin of Wellman stayed with cousin Roy Fredenburg. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Stransky and Mrs. Wes Staskel of Solon visited M. A. Stransky. The Lohberger family from Washington returned home after a few days with John Lohberger. Dr. BE Clapp of Iowa City called on the Ott home. Lulu Morrison and Luella Jones visited Muscatine friends. Mrs. Jacobsmeier of Houghton stayed with Rev. B. Jacobsmeier. Flossie Kutcher spent Saturday in Iowa City. Kathryn Bailey visited her aunt in Gibson and returned Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Carrie Iden
Alma Ott
Iowa City
Fay Goodin
Wellman
Roy Fredenburg
Anthony Stransky
Wes Staskel
Solon
M. A. Stransky
Joseph Lohberger
Washington
John Lohberger
BE. Clapp
Ott Home
Lulu Morrison
Luella Jones
Muscatine
Mrs. Jacobsmeier
Houghton
Rev
B. Jacobsmeier
Flossie Kutcher
Irena
Kalona
Kathryn Bailey
Gibson
Uncle Walt the Poet Philosophe
A 1910 poem by George Matthew Adams reflects on bad luck and mood shifts. The speaker recounts dark days when misfortune lingers and anger harms neighbors, then finds remedy in a bright smile and work. The piece emphasizes resilience and humor against misfortune.
Reverend Jordan Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon at Opera House
Rev Jordan delivered the baccalaureate sermon at the opera house Sunday evening to the high school graduates. Commencement will be held Friday May 27.
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Jordan
Opera House
Wilbur Figging Graduates From W. H. 8 This Year
Mr and Mrs Horning and Miss Clara were shopping in Washington as Wilbur Figging graduates from the W H 8 this year with local family noting the milestone in a brief society update.
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Wilbur
Mrs. Horning
Clara
Washington
Kalona Note Book: Local Visits Across Towns
Kalona and nearby towns report a flurry of social visits. Joe Swartzendruber spent Saturday in Iowa City while Mrs. Chris Bockhorst visited Riverside friends on Tuesday. Others from Riverside and Wellman visited Kalona, with John Brown from Washington and Frank Smith from North English also seen in the area. Moses D. Miller returned from Colorado after about a year away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Joe Swartzendruber
Iowa City
Chris Bockhorst
Riverside
M. D. Brown
Our City
A. Melinger Sr
Muscatine
Ellen Sylvester
Ona Bell
Wellman
Homer Jackson
John Brown
Washington
Frank Smith
North English
Moses D. Miller
Colorado
N. Evans
T. Christensen
Local Happenings In Havre Area This Week
Havre reports include Cherryholmes shipping a car of hogs on Wednesday. Will Easter and Lloyd visit Ainsworth Tuesday. Mrs Jennie Jugenheimer of Washington spends Friday at John Hillhouse’s. Vern Tomlinson returns home after visiting Clyde Hillhouse. George Hillhouse received two carloads last week. Families and friends gathered at Jim Moothart’s on Sunday. Mrs Benson listed as sick. Mrs Pickins returns to Washington after a week with Will Easter. Art Long sawed lumber last Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Washington
Lee Mackey
Cedar Rapids
H Beck
David Flexner
Chicago
M. FE
Ek. L. Palmer
Thornburg
Ray Sanders
Lee
Robertson
Dave Augustine
Valley
George
Our City
al Augustine
Burlington
Allie Bond
Lawrence
Rubio
Godfrey Augustine
George Blattner
Will Brinning
Ralph Brinning
Bethel
New Haven
D. Cherryholmes
Will Easter
Lloyd
Ainsworth
Jennie Jugenheimer
John Hillhouse
Vern Tomlinson
Clyde Hillhouse
George Hillhouse
John Caldwell
Will Saville
Roll Gamon
Jim Moothart
Lloyd Easter
Glen Pratt
Clark Caldwell
Gertie Wagner
Villa Swift
Della Hillhouse
al Tomlinson
George Benson
Bell for St Marys church memorial gifted by Miss Fisher
Keota May 24 The St Marys Catholic church will receive a bell named Mary Elizabeth as a memorial to Elizabeth Fischers mother weighing 1005 pounds without the stand and 1450 with it A public blessing is set for Decoration day May 30 1910 The program includes a solemn high mass a German sermon a German English blessing and benediction Sponsors are Mrs Charles F Singmaster and Mr Nicholas Peiffer Sr Baccalaureate services for the high school graduation were held at the Christian church last Sunday with a large crowd present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Nugent
Jos. M. Fritz
St. Mary’s Church
Father Grothe
J. M. Walsh
Charles F. Singmaster
Nicholas Peiffer
Christian Church
Plains church groups plan events amid weather postponement
The W F M S of the Plains church hosted a successful serving supper at Mrs Ida Rathmel's in Washington netting 20 for the society. Miss Ferne Reeves and Miss Hattie Faulkner lead music while Miss Clara Faulkner and Miss Tessa Bear head the literary committee. The Rev Jordan spoke on The Seven Churches of Asia Minor to Plains residents. Plans for a river gala day were postponed due to rain. Mrs Nan Figgins is under treatment for rheumatism. Mr and Mrs Andy McGuire visited near West Chester with the McKee family.
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W. F. M. S. of the Plains Church
Ida Rathmel
Washington
Society
Merritt Booth
Bert Booth
Frank Anderson
Alfred Faulkher
Joe Hines
Emma
Frank Horn
Jacob Bishop
Kate Bishop
Ebberly Bishop
Jordan
James
Sam McKee
West Chester
Church Service Recalls Notable Sermon and Prayers
The choir and orchestra of a Christian church delivered excellent music. Rev. Mr. Walker gave a strong sermon, Rev. Mr. Ayrault led in prayer, and Rev. Mr. Love pronounced the benediction. Mrs Kirkpatrick traveled from Washington to visit family. Mrs Hulse hosted guests and joined a Washington excursion with Mrs Ashby.
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The
Christian Church
Walker
Ayrault
Baptist Church
Love
United Presbyterian Church
West Chester News Roundup May 24 Highlights
Hogs sold by W J Mayer averaged 307 pounds per head for Augustine and Lewis. Milo Patterson brought 48 head of steers. Hollinger foundations near finish for a new house. Shoesmans adding to theirs. Epworth League hosts social at J D Dayton’s. Picnic planned at the school house before term ends. Town to host ball team lecture course and lawn tennis. possible Fourth of July celebration. Rev W F Graham attended Mr McFarlane’s funeral in Washington. Dr C Kilgore furnishing ground for tennis court. Augustine Pros and Lewis shipped four stock cars to Chicago.
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West Chester
W. J. Mayer
Augustine & Lewis
Milo Patterson
M. Hollinger
Jacob Shoesman
Epworth League
J. D. Dayton’s
W. F. Graham
McFarlane
Washington
C. Kilgore
Augustine Pros. & Lewis
Chicago
Local visitors depart from Ainsworth area
May 23 notes record Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Tomy and son Joe of Oskaloosa returning home after visiting Mrs. Tomy’s brother Charles R. Stearns and family. Mrs. John Sharp of Keota leaves after visiting her brother A. E. Spalding. Fred Peterson, working at West Chester, spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Peterson and family. Mrs. George S. Norton of Washington visited her daughter Mrs. W. T. Trotter Jr.
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Ainsworth
J. T. Tomy
Joe
Oskaloosa
Tomy
Charles R. Stearns
John Sharp
Keota
A. E. Spalding
Fred Peterson
West Chester
A. J. Peterson
George 8. Norton
Washington
W. T. Trotter, Jr
Crawfordsville Residents Travel to Washington in Morning
In Crawfordsville on May 24 D N Anwyl bought a Buick from B F Dixon of Washington and M C Delong owns a Brush machine. A large group including Mr and Mrs Rose and children and many locals traveled to Washington today. Miss Beal arrived from Winfield to visit, and Mrs Vesey of Winfield was noted as a business visitor.
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Crawfordsville
D. N. Anwyl
B. F. Dixon
Washington
M. C. DeLong
Rose
Chilldren
John Mitchell
Mrs. Williams
Jessie
John Curtis
Henry Hough
Fannie Pletcher
John &Long
Earl Griffith
Will Long
Sterling White
Silas Sewell
N. L. Long
Davis
Tom
Fred
Carey Long
Garey Lease
Margaret
Helen Cherryholmes
Alice Long
Esta
Vace Beauchamp
Joseph Murphy
Miss Maude
William Randall
Miss Beal
Winfield
M. EK. Vesey
Regular Tom Boy Susie-Climbing and Healing Salve Ad
A vivid note describes Susie as a rough and tumble girl who climbs trees and fences and endures cuts and bruises. Her mother applies Bucklen's Arnica Salve, claimed to cure quickly and heal a range of ailments. Available for 25 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Susie
J. BR. Lemmon's
Lemmon's
A Word From Uncle Sam on Goats and Gossip
A brief regional remark quotes Uncle Eben urging self restraint and warning against meddling in others affairs with a colorful dialect tone. The remark emphasizes pride in independence and minding one’s own business.
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Uncle Sam
Uncle Eben
Ice Cream Social for Haskins Church Benefit
The Ladies Aid society hosts an ice cream social Wednesday evening at the Riley Miller home to benefit Haskins church. All are invited. 8412.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Riley Miller
Haskins Church
Jealousy ends as doubt turns to fury, says La Rochefoucauld
A terse meditation on jealousy from La Rochefoucauld notes that jealousy thrives on doubt and dissolves when doubt becomes jealousy itself, implying a cycle that ends only when passion overtakes reason.
Walter Nordyke Seeks Washington County Board Nomination
Walter Nordyke announces candidacy for membership of the Washington county board of supervisors. He states nomination is subject to the will of the Republicans of Washington county as expressed at the June primaries.
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Washington County
Board of Supervisors
Walter Nordyke
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