Crawfordsville County News Happenings May 25
Dr A M Cowden of Washington visits Crawfordsville. Local residents travel to Washington. Miss Bessie Kyle and Miss Nellie Thomas visit friends. Graduation events at M E church with Dr Bolton speaker. Numerous local names and social notes from May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Cowden
Washington
Prof. Eastman
Cedar Falls
Clyde Fishburn
George Gardiner
Bessie Kyle
Ruth Lind
Local Notes and Family News Patch
May 25 reports a pro fessional call near town, Sunday visits at John Davidson's, a Gypsy outfit camping nearby, Rosco Snider's child drank medicine and died 80 minutes later. Sympathy offered. Perry and Lulu Wagerman welcomed a son. Jim Hanley’s visited Scotland. George Longwell’s to have a cistern installed. Wes Whetstine doing the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Snider
John Davidson
Rosco Snider
Perry
Lulu Wagerman
Jim Hanley
Scotland
Geo. Longwell
Wes. Whetstine
Local residents prepare weekend visits and reunions
May 27 reports several visitors including Miss Nellie Hull heading to Mason City and Rev. W. G. Robertson leaving for Monmouth. Mr. Hamil of Ft. Madison visits relatives in town. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spangler of Mt. Union visited A. R. Allen, followed by Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Weber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Hull
Mason City
Mr. Hamil
Ft. Madison
Rev
W. G. Robertson
Monmouth
Fred Spangler
Mt. Union
A. R. Allen
G. W. Weber
Box social at Young America school house May 31
May 31 box social at the Young America school house features a short literary program led by Myrtle La Motte. Mrs Thomas Moothart hosted about twenty children Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 to celebrate Minnie Moothart's 12th birthday with games and a ring presented as a keepsake. Ice cream cake and candy were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young America
Myrtle la Motte
Thomas Moothart
Minnie
The Twentieth Century Reading Circle Meeting
The Twentieth Century Reading Circle will meet with Mrs. J. H. Stewart Tuesday evening. It is hoped all members will be present, Last meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Reading Circle
J. H. Stewart
Mrs J W Dunham Hosts Navajo Club Meeting
Mrs J W Dunham will entertain the Navajo club on Wednesday afternoon at her east Washington home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Dunham
East
Washington
Lucy Pierce's Tenth Birthday Party Held Saturday Afternoon
About forty five of Lucy Pierce's little friends joined in a Saturday afternoon celebration on the lawn. Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Sitwell with Edna McKimmey Jessie Cherryholmes and Alice Meek served a luncheon after games. A birthday cake decorated with ten candles highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Pierce
Mrs. Pierce
Picnic Line Tops Menu at Vienna Bakery
A brief item notes buns and rolls featured in the picnic line at Vienna Bakery. The snippet highlights fresh bakery goods offered, implying a focus on convenient outdoor fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Frescoing Finished at Methodist Church After Month of Work
The interior frescoing by C. N. Dodder and crew is complete at the Methodist church. Regular services resumed after a month of exile with a solo by A. N. Alberson during morning worship. Parishioners praise the work for its blended colors and skilled execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Dodder
A. N. Alberson
Dodder
Seventh reunion of Iowa Hornet Nest Brigade in Dubuque
The seventh reunion of the Iowa Hiornet s Nest Brigade and allied Iowa Infantry units will be held in Dubuque Iowa on June 11 1907 at the Armory of the Local Military Company. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Prominent attendees include Sam l Mahon president and R L Turner secretary. The State Encampment of the G A R convenes at the same time with round trip fare rates arranged. Comrades are urged to attend with travel to begin Monday morning June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Hiornet’s Nest Brigade
Iowa Infantry
Dubuque
Iowa
Sth
Sam'l Mahon
R. L. Turner
Notice The Musicale Postponed At Pleasant Plains
The Musicale at Pleasant Plains M E church was postponed until tomorrow evening. Church ladies will serve ice cream on the lawn and everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Plains M. E
Topsy Turvy at Ainsworth marks senior play success
The Academy senior class presented Topsy Turvy at Ainsworth Saturday evening. Attendance was strong and all class expenses were paid from proceeds. The Physical Laboratory will carry a $100 credit from the profits for new fixtures and equipment next year. W M Johnson and daughter are in the city at Hotel Benz before returning to Keokuk Iowa, planning to come back to Washington in September if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Brown
Jesup
Edna Owen
West Chester
M. E. Church
Dr. Bolton
Iowa City
Silas Johnson
Ernest Bower
Alice Wilson
Ruth Lindauer
Sturgeon
Washington
Mary Mathis
Jefferson
Enterprise
Winfield
C. Spangler
C. O. Keiser
Phyllis
Brier
Dudley Crone
Nora Stewart
Gertrude Keiser
Charley Coffman
Howard Stewart
J. C. Weisenberger
Academy
Ainsworth
Escast
W. M. Johnson
Benz
Keokuk
Iowa
Col Bell to Speak on Decoration Day in Lenox
Col W B Bell of this city will deliver an address on Decoration Day at Lenox Iowa during the afternoon exercises. Bell is among the state's leading veterans and an interesting speaker, and Lenox is fortunate to secure him for this occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Bell
Lenox
Iowa
Death at Davenport Claims Four Year Old Theodore Dawson
The four year old son of Mr and Mrs Cash Dawson formerly of near this city died this morning at 8:00 at the family home in Davenport after a month of illness. The funeral is set for 10:00 tomorrow in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Dawson
Cash Dawson
Davenport
Marsh Leaves for Knoxville as Uncle Is Seriously Ill
J. F. Marsh departed Saturday evening for Knoxville Illinois to be with his uncle S. G. Marsh who is reported to be seriously ill.
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised In Testimony
Mrs Edward Phillips of Barclay Maryland sends praise for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy noting her two year old has used it since two months old and she recovered from a severe cold after using the remedy. Cook and Sherman sell the remedy. Also announced is a Corn Bell Meat Producers meeting in Wellman on Tuesday May 28 at 2 PM with speakers Sykes Brockway and Munro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Edward Phillips
Barclay, Md
Catherine
Cook & Sherman
Corn Bell Meat Producers’ Association
Wellman
Mr. Sykes
State Association
James Brockway
D. R Munro
Queen Esther Circle Plans Monday Meeting at Miss Gardner’s Home
The Queen Esther circle will meet Monday evening with Miss Aner Gardner at her home on West Main Street. A full attendance is requested as officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Aner Gardner
West Main Street
No-Alimony Promise of Regular Bowels with Dr King's Pills
An advertisement promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle laxative to prevent appendicitis and support staying divorced from the appendix. Claims guaranteed by Stewart's Pharmacy at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Stewart
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
Probable no medicine more relied on for colic cholera and diarrhoea in 30 years. A soothing remedy when mixed with water and sugar. pleasant to take. For sale by Cooly and Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Cooly & Sherman
Local Stud Service Offered by Cedar Township Resident
The Percheron Stallions Silver Branch 41385 and Prince of Lakewood 21528 will stand for service at a Cedar township residence, along with a mammoth bred Jack. Terms are described in the bills. D Rittenhouse signs as party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Branch
Prince of Lakewood
Cedar Township
Truant’s Premier Percheron Stallion at Palmer Farm
D. J. Palmer and D. M. Palmer advertise their black Percheron stallion Truant’s Premier entering his sixth season at their farm one mile northeast of the city. They describe him as one of the best and surest breeders in the county and the finest Percheron available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Palmer
D. J
D. M. Palmer
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