News of Nearby Towns in Allison
Edward Bell departed last Wednesday night for a multiweek journ at Ithaca N Y. Mrs W H Gatting of Parkersburg visited Allison friends. Mrs A R Baxter of Parkersburg came Monday to visit. Mr and Mrs Frank Kaley of Kew Hartford were guests at the K W Beeton home last week. Mrs R D Shepard and children Osage visited at her father B Hayenga’s. Mrs Fred Toll visited friends in Waterloo last week. Frank McDowell cut his hand last week and is off work from the barber shop. Miss Roverna Ray returned to Davenport to teach. Mr and Mrs W F Ray attended a niece’s wedding in Omaha. Mr and Mrs A De Long occupy their new town home. Mrs 5 Burroughs of Des Moines visits Dr Paul Burroughs. Frank Fisher operated for appendicitis and is recovering. Lynn Bates came home from Beloit Wis for spring vacation. W P Miller went to Minnesota to visit sons. A W Johnson and J K Johnson visited in Omaha. H B Akin and W W Amens of Dumont were in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Edward Bell
Ithaca
N. Y
W. H. Gatting
Parkersburg
A. R. Baxter
Frank Kaley
Kew Hartford
K. W.eoton
R. D. Shepard
Osage
B. Hayenga
Fred Toll
Waterloo
Frank McDowell
Ark
R. C. Mead
W. P.miller
Minnesota
A. W. Johnson
J. K. Johnson
Omaha
H. B. Akin
W. W. Amens
Dumont
Denver Notes on Local Visits and Changes
Denver area diary lists visits from Clara and Hilda Komisky Dunverton to E. C. Poock home and many others including John Schroder near Sumner Ia Mrs. Herbert Gleason in Mason City region Louie Hue and wife of Horton with Greening family Readlyn and Readlyn connections August Kelling family from Milwaukee to visit. Chas Briden family heads to California for health. Colline installs new soda fountain. W. Chapman Lumber Co. buyout consolidates yards. multiple trips to Hazleton Oelwein Waterloo and Independence noted. storm Easter Sunday at Fairbank caused damage. local businesses and schools referenced with various visits and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Clara
Hilda Komisky
Dunverton
E. C. Poock
John F. Schroder
Sumner
Herbert Gleason
Mason Snr
Geo. Jahnke
Tripoli
Louie Hue
Horton
Henry Greening
Albert Mathias
Readlyn
Conrad
August Kelling
Milwaukee
Wis
Wm. Groening
Christ Brandt
Clarence Wolfe
Waterloo
Chas. Briden
Queen
California
Daugher
Ed Konarske
Juliusmith
Mason City
P. Blosier
Emma Kehoe
Feker
H. A
Fairbank Notes Include School Reopening After Vacation
Fairbank entries report Priv Harry Maley confined with grip but improving at home. Mark Higbee and Loraine Higbee visit from Orange to stay with Higbee parents. Public schools to reopen Friday after a week off. Nellie and Tara Tush attend the Teachers' convention in Independence. Mr and Mrs Alex Jardre of...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Maley
Mark
Loraine Higbee
Orage
C. Higbee
Nellie
Tara Tush
Adependence
Alex Jardre
Olive Tablets Improve Complexion and Appetite
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets marketed as a liver and bowel aid. The vegetable formula claims to brighten skin, improve taste, and relieve constipation with no oily aftertaste. Sales pitch emphasizes gentle daily use and widespread popularity.
Local notes from Littleton and nearby towns
April weekend social notes list visits and family news from Littleton Independence Jesup and Triumph. Events include Searles and Patton family visits, a marriage dearth of newborns, property moves, local business changes and a few sickbeds and weathered routines.
School Opens April 7 With Familiar Teachers
School will commence Monday, April 7, with the same teachers Miss Irene Scott and Bessie Fuilett. Mr. and Mrs. John Stakler of Deer Creek, Minnesota, are visiting the hum of his brother L. BE Stakler and wife. The two brothers had not seen each other for over thirty years and are the sole surviving members of their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondey
Irene Scott
Bessie Fuilett
John Stakler
Deer Creek
Minn
L. BE. Stakler
Roundup of Social and Local Moves in Shell Rock
Wm Ward purchased the residence of W Hi Winship on Cherry street near the RL & PL depot. Mrs Laura Nyles, district inspector for the Pythian Sla ters, inspected the lodge Wednesday evening. After inspection a social time and refreshments followed. Mary Jewell remains to manage her father’s estate. Mr and Mrs F Yardho and children visit from Cedar Falls. Mrs W H Graham and daughter Zoe visit from Hampton. Mrs W P Barr travels to Kansas City for hospital treatment. Mrs Barr in poor health. accompanied by husband and uncle Jerome Johnston. Mrs H J Eggleston visits from Haribault Minn. Mrs A Huffman leaves for Hazleton to visit daughter. J R Jamison to start building a new residence. Mrs F O Newcomb stays in Water loo with granddaughter born Saturday. Dr and Mrs Ernest Thierman visit, depart for New York and then Germany April 5 for study. Mr and Mrs Ray Betts move into newly purchased home from Win West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
W. H. Graham
Zoe
Hampton
W. P. Barr
Kansas City
Haribault
Minn
Mra. A
Readlyn Elects Unanimously for Mayor Vanderwalker
Readlyn town election held in the depot yesterday approved the ticket led by Mayor Vanderwalker by a unanimous vote. J A Becking conducted local business last week. Several residents arranged moves and visits among Readlyn and nearby towns, with social and family gatherings noted.
Mt Vernon Township News and Local Notes
Farmers began field work as Mrs. Chas Webster visited family in Mt Vernon. News from Chas Briden party to Lupton Col. Ernest Teeter welcomed a ten pound girl. Geo Albright home from California trip. Ernest Sage reported very ill. Mrs Garton celebrated 74th birthday. Jim Tippy hospitalized. Arata Jordan adds kitchen. Neuman and Wasserfort men fished Cedar River. feathered tripes brought down. Miss Mabel Dickey visiting relatives in Freeport. Chapin to host Mt Vernon Cemetery events.
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Mt. Vernon Township
Chas. Webster
Janesville
Henry
Chas. Briden
Lupton. Cole
Dow Leversee
Mitchell
Ernest Teeter
Geo. Albright
California
Ernest Sage
T. H. Garton
Jim Tippy
Lone Line
Waverly
Arata Jordan
Fred and
Phillip Neumann
John
Henrys Wasserfort
Philip Aikey
Henry Thies
Mabel Dickey
Relas
Freeport
Chapin
Mt. Vernon
Local Social Notes From Waterloo Cedar Falls Area
Friday events include Wm Deeming visiting Choate and family in Clarksville. Twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J J Kalabow at Waterloo draws friends and former neighbors. Grace Jackson of Green Mountain visits Sunderlin family in Cedar Falls. Kinison Finley weekends with Harry Conrad in Cedar Falls. Mrs J W Ford hosts Hillside Cemetery association picnic at 109 Franklin Cedar Falls. Mrs Geo Faust to host Dorcas society Thursday. Mrs Wm Jones of Waterloo visits Wesley Boyd home. Des Moines F R Sunderlin visits parental home after Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Deeming
Iha
Choate
Clarksville
J. J. Kalabow
Waterloo
Geo. Faust
Dorcas Society
Wm. Jones
Wesley Boyd
Grace Jackson
Green Mountain
M. V. Sunderlin
Madge
F. R. Sunderlin
Des Moines
Kinison Finley
Harry Conrad
Cedar Falls
J. W. Ford
Hillside Cemetery Association
Franklin Street
Local Social and Market Notes From Eagle Center
Mrs T Cranny of Blessing visited her daughter Mrs John Smith last week while William Bayler sold a team to Thomas Conry. Dr A A Lynn and Mrs B Smith of Waterloo spent Sunday with the Smiths. Charles Clapp of Lowell Mass bought horses here Friday and Saturday. Nick Reuter returned from Waterloo where he served as juror. The Coffman child sick with pneumonia is better. J J McGarvey and Mrs Waterloo visitors. John Henrig listed ill. Lily Valley District 4 box social Thursday night drew a good crowd. Louis Conry of Waterloo visited his parents. William Schmitz ill with Ja Brippe. Edward Mullen closing-out sale Tuesday well attended with good prices. Mr and Mrs William Rosaner of Hudson visited Rosaner in town. Joseph Kerr of Waterloo visiting sons on the farm. Willie Seibel involved in runaway Sunday. no serious damage.
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Jesup
Chas. Pratt and Sons
Grace Christensen
Austin
Addison Brown
Corlis
Ozias
Charles
C. E. Manross
Independence
Charley McGlaughlin
Judd Thompson
Marshall Ball
Kingsboro
Gus Strempke
Kel
Oelwein
Chas. McGlaughlin
WR. Patton
Patton
Bessie McGlaughlin
Maude
Richard Hughes
J. ¢. Stevenson
BK. G. Toward
Tishee
N. Neh
Mani
Marvin Toward
Flo
Win
Robert
Yury Francis
Triumph
Littleton
Eagle Center
Lily Valley School
Louis Conry
Waterloo
William Schmitz
Ja Brippe
Edward Mullen
William Rosaner
Hudson
Rosaner
Joseph Kerr
Willie Seibel
Engineering Building Under Construction At Iowa State
Ames Iowa April 2 Builders this week began construction of a new engineering building at Iowa State College a steam and gas laboratory planned as a top facility among technical schools. The project cost about 100000 with the building at 45000 and equipment about 60000. contractor C R Heaps of Davenport expected to finish by July 1 with equipment installed before next fall term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
C. R. Heaps
Davenport
College
New Speed Record in Dubuque Court
In Dubuque Iowa Judge Kintzinger in the district court yesterday set a record by swiftly handling the Mada ling Pier versus William Snyder jury case for $40. The jury was empanelled opening statements made charged retired and returned a verdict of 25 dollars for the plaintiff in ninety minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque, Ta
Kintzinger
District Court
Madaling Pier
William Snyder
Wade
Banish Historic High Board Fence at Harlan Home
The historic high board fence surrounding Senator James Harlan's old homestead in Mount Pleasant Iowa is being demolished in large part after the sale of several lots to F R Hagie. The Harlan property once leased to Iowa Wesleyan College now hosts President Edwin A Schell. Mrs Lincoln wished the site stay as much as possible in its original condition, a goal aided by the remaining fence despite past fires and planned adjacent improvements. The future of the fence and surrounding structures remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
James Harlan
Jaws
F. R. Huagie
Harlan House
Main
Robert T. Lincoln
Harlan
Hagie
Lincoln
Iowa Wesleyan College
Edwin A. Schell
Dubuque Robbery Ring Strikes Multiple Homes
An organized gang burglarizes Dubuque residences with thefts over 500 dollars. Neighbors summon police after a family is away. one burglar is grabbed mid flight but escapes. Moonlight mechanics suspected as locals target empty homes, causing terror in hill districts. Also includes a reader testimonial on Chamberlain's Lini ment for rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Restores Natural Color
A old time remedy for faded gray hair uses Sage Tea and Sulphur now sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. Drug stores offer a ready bottle at about 54 cents, praised for darkening hair naturally and evenly and helping dandruff and itchy scalp. Apply nightly with a sponge or brush to strands, then wash in the morning for a glossy, full look. Sold by H. W. Taggart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Drugeist
H. W. Taggart
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Hazleton
Anna Jardee
M. J. Colline
Frank Burns
West
Fae Helstin
Jasper Curtiss
Hertha Maley
Howard
Bert Cappel
Haz- Teton
W. Chapman
Colgrove & Sylvester Lumber Co
A. Klinger
Winnie Flannigan
Mary Considine
Chas
Thompson
Middle River
Frank Miller
St. Joseph's College
Chas, Miller
Lir. T. Miller
Lart
E.R. Ren
Winthrop
Ida Titterington
Rock
Fairbank
Uutns
Oelwein Ay
Ian Priv
Cohimyaa
Vanderwalker
J. A. Becking
Wm. Klemp
A. Miller
Dunkerton
Geo
J. J. McGarvey
John Henrg
Dubuque Court
Banish
Mt, Pleasant
Senator Harlan
Wm. J. Burns
Lea L. Chapman
Mapleton
Iowa
Chamberlain
Sloan
Gro, Buchanan
Welch
Okla
R.D. Burcouxe
Maysville
Box
J. Unsernoon
Warren Ave
Chicago
Tama Piana
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mas
Nrche Ay
Castoria
Bears
Ite
New York
Arizona
Fantafe
Santa Fe
Fred Harvey
Atisona
Randoom
Samuel Larimer
7Th St
Dea Moines
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