Local Residents Socialize and Farm Work Active Saturday
W B Augustine and wife went to Washington yesterday. Will Brinning and sisters were visitors Saturday. Acll Robertson and family spent the evening at the John Robertson home. Mrs N B Stevensom and Miss Allen and Mrs J B McCaleb spent the afternoon with Mrs W E Augustine. Glen Stannard and wife of Bright on called at the S H Carris home Sunday. Cy Dickenson and wife and baby visited the parental Robertson home. Alvan Allen and wife of Richland passed through Sunday. Farmers are busy husking corn. Hugh Wolfe and mother spent Sunday at the Jesse Augustine home. D C Robertson delivered oats at West Chester yesterday. Remember the special prices for Saturday at Rothschilds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BE. Augustine
Washington
Will Brinning
Acll Robertson
John Robertson
Gracehill Ladies' Aid Plans Wed. Meeting at Mrs. Herring
The Gracehill Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs. Carl Herring on Wednesday afternoon. Walter Strohm visited his parents over the weekend then left from Brighton Monday for Sheridan and points west. Miss Mellie Beitel sews for Mrs. Earl Burroughs this week. Gracehill visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCauley of Washington Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson of Lenox Iowa and Mrs. Oliver Miksch of Chicago. Will Taylor's hosts Mr. and Mrs. Harvey and daughter and Miss Harvey on Sunday. John Mauthe and family attended Gracehill service Sunday. Vienna bakery offers cream puffs and chocolate cream rolls for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracehill Ladies’ Aid
Carl Herring
Walter Strohm
Brighton
Sheridan
Points West
Mellie Beitel
Earl Burroughs
Frank McCauley
Washington
Will Taylor
John Mauthe
Gracehill
Obituaries and Local Notices From Brighton Area
The column records a stroke risk for Mrs. Ter Brider of Keokuk and her husband John Brider rushing to her bedside. It notes the funeral of Mrs. Fanny Ingham of Brighton and lists survivors including Ed, Harry, Frank, Mary Chambers, and Kate Middleton. Other items mention Grandma Mills returning from Packwood and Mrs. Rhodes funeral at age 92, with burial in Brighton cemetery, plus visits from Anna Hart, John Davis, Grandma Garby’s ankle injury, Cordelia Roach visiting Abe Hollopeter, and other local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Keokuk
John Brider
Burlington
Fanny Ingham
Mary Chambers
Ainsworth
Christian Church
A. B. Cornell
New Sharon
Ingham
Brighton
Harry
Washington State
Frank
Chicago
Kate Middleton
Iowa Falls
Ila
Grandma Mills
Packwood
Grandma Garby
Charlie Woodford
Cordelia Roach
Abe Hollopeter
Axes and ax handles offer at The Fair
Turner Bros advertise vacuum cleaners with one trial promised to prove quality. Phone 280 Green invites demonstrations at K N23. Iowa Gas and Electric Co. promotes electric cleaners and sales calls. Rothschild's claims one fourth off on new suits. Vienna bakery markets Butter Scotch swaps and fruit sticks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Bros
Rothschild’s
Vienna
Local Hallowe'en Social and Visits Highlight Crawfordsville News
Ray Anwyl left for Cedar Falls for a short visit while Howard Benn of Washington, along with others, traveled to nearby destinations. The U P church young people held a Halloween social with ghosts, pumpkins, and fortunes. Sabbath school and Presbyterian church groups hosted parties at local homes. Mrs. R E Lease remains seriously ill as of the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Anwyl
Cedar Falls
Howard Benn
Washington
W. G. Robertson
N. L. Long
Bruce McCleary
C. W. Stewart
Ralph Smith
Charles Hebner
Young People’s Society of the
U. P. Church
Mr. Cary
Presbyterian Sabbath School
A. B. Orris
Jennie’ Rice
Presbyterian Church
R. EB. Lease
The New Minister
A humorous critique of clergy changes and church politics. The shy transplant minister is moved every few years by unhappy parishioners. Insiders push for reorganizing the Ladies Aid and choir while critics demand better sermons and tighter finances.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Church Services Announced by Rev J M Hamilton
Services at all three churches at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Rev J M Hamilton of Monmouth Illinois will preach at the U P church morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hamilton
Monmouth
Illinois
U. P
Washington High Faces Keota Clash After Easy Win
Washington high school football seeks a stronger effort as they travel to Keota after a 55 to 0 season opener win. Fields misses practice this week but is expected to return at halfback. Biscamp and Vincent start at half and fullback with Meek directing the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cickens
Keota
Fields
Biscamp
Vincent
Meek
Football lineup notes pad out with key line positions
The report highlights players terson, Girard, Walker, Brown and Conner holding down the line positions. The week’s game action was strong with the full squad on the field as usual.
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Terson
Girard
Walker
Brown
Conner
Executions Farm Sale in Jefferson County Iowa
Public farm sale for the Jane Stacy Estate Farm in Walnut Township Jefferson County Iowa on Saturday November 2 at 2 pm. The 120 acre property near Brighton and Germanville Merrimac includes 90 acres of arable land two story frame house barn outbuildings wells wind mill and cistern. Terms require signing a farm sale contract for possession March 1 1913. Interested buyers may inspect beforehand and contact Austin Sutherland Frances E Stacy or E L Edmondson for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Stacy
Walnut Township
Jefferson County
Iowa
Brighton and
Germanville
Merrimac
Brighton
Austin Sutherland
Auet
Washington
Frances E. Stacy
ExecUtrix
E. L. Edmondson
Women Hold Banking and Clerical Jobs in Small Towns
Several bank presidents in smaller towns are women as well as clerks tellers and cashiers. Government experts frequent the ranks among the fair sex whose deft fingers aid work in the dead letter office.
Presbyterian Church Services and Sermon Topics
Presbyterian Church at corner east Main Street and Second avenue with minister H. V. Comin. Bible school 9:45 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Evening worship 7 p.m. Junior C E 3 30 p.m. Senior C E 6 p.m. Mid week meeting Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Sermons November 3 morning The Secret of a Happy Life evening The Second Commandment. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main Street
Second Avenue
H. V. Comin
Bible School
German Evangelical Service Notice for Sunday
Sunday school at 10 a m and Reformation Service at 11 a m followed by Y P S meeting at 2 p m Rev Chas T Resche extends a cordial invitation to all to attend the services and activities
Take Time for Breakfast in Leisurely Mornings
The piece urges a substantial morning meal and slow, enjoyable eating. It warns against rushing breakfast like an ostrich and ties fast eating to American dyspepsia.
Valuation of Corn Bread by Doctors
The Pittsburg Post notes doctors praise corn bread for dental health and suggests broader benefits for the entire system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Markets This Morning's Opening Report
Chicago November 1 1912 opening market report shows estimated receipts 11000 with 8033 left over from yesterday. Prospects for cattle are steady with 2500 head. sheep 60000 head with prospects strong to ten higher. Shipping grades range 7.15 to 7.90 for various classes.
Second Report Hogs Beef Markets Chicago November 1 1912
ChicagoNov 1 1912 Receipts today 12000 yesterday 17909 shipments yesterday 2416 left over 8033 estimated receipts tomorrow 7000 Market strong and big five higher than Thursday bulk prices 7 60 7 90 light 7 20 7 95 mixed 7 45 8 00 heavy 7 20 7 95 porkers 7 80 7 90 pigs 4 50 5 40 Receipts for month 521874 shipments for month 65294 Cattle receipts today 2500 market steady Reeves 5 30 11 00 cows and heifers 2 70 7 25 Texas steers 4 35 5 65 stockers and feeders 4 25 7 50 western cattle 5 50 9 25 Sheep receipts today 6000 market steady to 10 higher native sheep 3 40 4 55 yearlings 4 50 5 65 lambs 5 00 7 20 Close hog market 5 to 10 higher bulk prices 7 65 7 95 light 7 25 8 00 mixed 7 45 8 05 heavy 7 20 8 00 rough heavy 7 20 7 45 cattle steady sheep strong
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Chicago
Reeves
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Florsheim
FOX & Dewey
the County News
Dublin
Andy Augustine
Lee Craig
Martin Augustine
West Chester
W. EE. Augustine
Sidney Smith
Wesley Smith
J. B. McCaleb
Bethel Ladies’ Aid
Wilber McCellen
Henry
the Royal
Grace Hill
Vienna Bakery
Rothschild's
the Fair
Grandma Brider
Daugh
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Washington Loan and Trust CO
Life Insurance Fire Insurance Estates Managed
Chas. H. Keck
Frank R. Sage
Beverly
Graham Opera House
A. G. Delamater
Studebaker Theatre
George Barr McCutcheon
Oscar Eagle
David Belasco
Iowa Gas and Electric CO
Crawfordsville
By Howard L. Rann
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Klein Klothing
Hart Schnaffer & Marx Clothes
Executrion
Presbyterian
Chas. T. Resche
John A. Babcock Commission Merchant
US. Yards
Ghigagd
Harry L. Kaga
Morrison
Lamson Bros. & Co
Chicago, IL
Reister & Son
al Roosters
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