Happenings Across Brighton and Nearby Towns
Miss Grace Gowey teaches at Greenvale this fall. Attendance at the state fair included Frank Parcelle and others. Mr. and Mrs. Kleinschmidt visited Ringling Bros. in Oskaloosa. Several residents share visits and travel as schools begin with new teachers in multiple districts. local societies, illnesses, and migrations noted. Kalona reports infant death, horse sale, and residents moving to Davenport. ongoing county events include depot staff changes and fair visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Gowey
Greenvale
Frank Parcelle
Lhoyd Jones
John A. Luers
Lloyd Dickinson
Wes Engle
Charlie Frazier
Carl Mayer
Dan Hegsseltine
D. N. Kleinschmidt
Ringling Bros
Oskaloosa
G. C. Griffin
Edgar Ingham’s
Ralph Gowey
John Bailey
Washington
Edgar Farrier
Ollie
T. I. Farrier
Social notes from Kalona and surrounding areas
The report lists local residents attending events and visiting relatives from Egypt Heypt to Riverside. Frank Shebeck M B Walrub and Joe tre byl Jr attended a Woodman picnic in Kalona. Others visited relatives near Richmond Washington Lone Tree Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haytmanek
James Larva
Iowa City
Carl Kucera
Riverside
Local notes from Keota and surrounding towns
Miss Viola Weidlein Emma Sem ler and Mae Blumenstein attend Chautauqua in Keota. Residents visit relatives and travel to Iowa City Des Moines and Cincinnati for business and leisure. Evangelistic meetings draw men only as Miss Hazel Wimner opens fall term at Dayton. School begins in Dayton and Augustine with lessons and local visits across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Viola Weidlein
Emma Semler
Mae Blumenstein
Keota
Robert Neudigate
Broadview
Montana
John Carter
Bailey & Ellsworth Haya Ware
Erlis Shaver
Columbus Junction
Sam Huntsberger
Lloyd Maplethorpe
Maryland
Albert Longwell
Mr. Longwell
Iowa City
H. L. Bryson
Vinton
Everette and
Irvin Curl
Cincinnati
Iowa
Maxine Snavely
Ladora
Arthur
Marion Spear
Toledo
Sherm Pond
West Liberty
H. Lhrig
John Reese
Prescott
Charles Durian
Charles Lantz
William Downing
J. P Thomas
Washington
Ernest Baker
Will Deuker
Des Moines
Frank Kreger
Hazel Wimner
Dayton
John Kinde
Katie Schuessler
Ben VanCleave
D. Yoder
South Dakota
L. M. Downing
Bruce Moomey
Carrie Moore
Cedar Rapids
Mebee Miler
Vera
Uncle Walt the Poet Philosopher Words of Industry and Labor
A playful 1910 verse by Walt Mason extols the virtues of hard work and hustle. It contrasts the toilers who harvest life with the loafers who complain, urging busy effort to find happiness in labor.
Francis II of Naples sues manifesto over realm’s absorption
Fifty years ago today on September 6 a manifesto was issued protesting the absorption of Francis II's kingdom into a greater state. Spain requested Germany to evacuate the Caroline islands and Major Aaron Stafford, the last officer of the War of 1812, died in Oneida County New York. Four personal crisis notices in Tacitma places list various causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis II
Naples
Europe
Spain
Germany
Caroline Islands
Aaron Stafford
Oneida County
Tacitma
Ralston in Washington and Baker Visitation
W L Ralston appears in Washington while Mrs Hiram Baker visits her mother Mrs Watson who is very ill It rained almost all day and evening on Sunday in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Miss Schwartz
Miss Green
Bert Fishburn
Sigourney
M. E
M. Godfrey
Geo. Lewis
Hermon Schultz
Washington
RS. Leedy
Martin. Augustine
Edward Jackson
Hiram Baker
Watson
The Prize Winners at the Graham with The Lyman Twins
One of the season’s top musical comedies, The Prize Winners, stars The Lyman Twins with a full company and elaborate electrical effects. The show is praised by press and public, with admission 25 cents, 7 ½ cents, or 1.00 dollar. Also the McCabe Georgia Minstrels close a two night run tonight with guaranteed satisfaction and reduced prices 10 20 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Lyman Twins
McCabe
Georgia Minstrels
The Climax to Be Staged in Graham on September 10
The United Play Co. presents The Climax described as a melody play with a cast of high quality. The production features The Song of the Soul, a popular tune from the score, and audience members are invited to enjoy the music and drama. Tickets range from 25 to 50 cents through $1.00, with a $1.00 monthly option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Play Co
Sage Tea Goes Viral as Hair Growth Remedy
Sage tea, once used by grandmothers to improve hair, now sees high demand. Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur, a hair healing mix, is sold by druggists at 50 cents to 1 dollar a bottle or via Wyeth Chemical Company in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
Elhinney Drug Co
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Indepey
Wee
Washington County Savings Bank
Delaware
Windsor Grocery Pure Food
Famers & Merchants
Capital
State Bank
the County News
Brighton
J. E. Dunbar
Thayer
Pleasant Grove
Lulu Woodford
White Hawk
Breeze Heacock
Black Hawk
Lucy Frazier
Indian Creek
Edith McBride
John Miller
Mrs. Miller
Lexington
Ladies’ Aid Society
Morris Romine
Jrank Fleming
Blaine
Char Byestone
Jeannie Patterson
Mr. Carwell
Pella
Warren Bishop
Moulton
W. A. Smith
Ezra Gardner
Williamburg
Orville Cullumber
Wo A’ McDonald
Ames
Lora Martin
Wade Gardner
Muriel Cullumber
Martina Swift
Amy Campbell
Maude Campbell
Kalona
Bent Kirkpatrick
Snider
Lone Tree
John Alick
Adolph Snider
Davenport
Cruz Mehaffey
J. A. Yoder
A. Z Rawson
Leslie Dunlap
the Depot
Chicago
Goldie Grady
J. Miller
Vancleve
Lee Small
Murph Adane
Mr. Evans
Kansas
Ida Snider
Elsie Snider
R. V. Manatt
Edmundson
Egypt
Henry Durian
L. W. Cresswell
Turpin
Isaac Jones
Sioux City
Floyd Timmons
KE. W. Richards
Clarion Iown
Sam Ramsey
Dubuque
Mr. Bosworth
Richland
Dr. Gardner
Miss Ryan
Mradebs Gardner
H. H. Willson
Clarence Timmons
Bunker Hill
Walter Leighton
Evangelist Phelps
Mr. Phelps
KB. F. Smith
Allie Fry
JL. BE. Gardner
the Tabernacle
Myrtle Helmick
Leroy
Lydia Madden
Myrtle Hanlon
Venola Matlock
Venola Diller
John Diller
Henry Tracy
Roy McGuire
Vern Madden
Virginia
May Yount
Mart McNeese
Mary Bales
Ottumwa
Ainsworth
J. A. Rogers
Ami Caslin
Alexis, HI
Milo Elyea
Epworth League
Cotter
Charles Laird
A. J. Laird
Joe
Pauline Kauffman
Wilton Junction
Jim Stone
Harry McContell
Kansas City
J. (. Shannon
Ruth Schwartz
DeLong School
Graham Opera Mouse
Walt
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
W. L. Ralston
Pearl
Keller & Phillips
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