Thanksgiving Gatherings Echo Family Visits Across Town
A string of local residents spent the Thanksgiving holiday with relatives and friends. Mutt and Louise of Buckingham hosted kin at a dinner, while J. J. McGarvey of Waterloo joined relatives in town for the holiday events at several neighbors’ homes and the Joseph's bazaar.
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Louise
Buckingham
J. J. McGarvey
Waterloo
Ton
Anton Koerner
Theodore
Will Heinz
Jesup
Old Peter and Lilly A Birthday Home Tale
Old Peter, a cheerful crossing sweeper and paper seller, lives with his granddaughter Lilly. On his birthday she prepares a special meal and paper flowers, selling them to help their home. A street accident leaves Peter dying but he protects Lilly’s future by urging care for her and concealing his own illness.
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Old Peter
Peter
Pater
Lilly
Klind
Ihery
Willy
Ol Peter
Dhe McClure Apor Reda Tanenerie
Local notes from Denver Iowa area chase holiday events and obits
A dense string of community items reports visits relatives and friends in Waterloo Waterloo area Waterloo Attendees include the Sundermeier Koelling and family trips plus a note of Ed Bruns digging a new cellar. Obituary for Josiah Feldin age 84 with a funeral at home. Thanksgiving dances and closures, and several residents moving or purchasing property.
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Denver
Wm. Koepke
Waterloo
The
Mission Society
Wm. Steitler
Koelling
Waverly
Ed. L. Bruns
Herbert Gleason
Milwaukee
Wm. Heineman
Readlyn
Protone claims to fatten and transform with mail order offer
An advertisement touts Protone as a strength builder promising weight gain and enhanced appearance. It promotes a $1.00 size sold via druggists or mail order from The Protone Company in Detroit with a money back guarantee and a free book on why you are thin. Additional local sellers are listed in Waterton and Schuneman & Co.
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Protone Company
Protone Brig
Detroit
Michigan
Gale In
Waterton
H.W. Taggarland i
Wo Schuneman & Co
Divine Throws Ghar at Elder in Presbyterian Affair
The Renton County Times reports the elder dispute at the Presbyterian church escalated as divine actions and tensions surfaced. Key figures Rev. Simius and other church leaders are mentioned amid a leaked account of the tittle affair and its controversy.
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Divine
Ghar
Renton County Times
Presbyterian Church
Simius
Thanksgiving activities and visits in Mitchell area
The Baptist church hosted a well attended union Thanksgiving service with a sermon by Prof. Taber and a collection for the Ophans home in Council Bluffs. A Congregational church entertainment delighted attendees, while Forest City visitor Boynton and family spent Thanksgiving with relatives. Lola Fehr from Osage is visiting the Alfred Trust home, and several local youths returned home for the holiday from nearby towns.
Spring Creek 社up News Briefs in Greene Territory
Spring Creek Township reports a quiet period with Mr and Mrs B Lenius returning home from a visit. J Montgomery shells corn for La Porte. Miss Matlie Woolman visits Mrs QC Roberts. Ida Otto surprise party well attended. Esther Benorden assists Mrs R Benorden as she recovers from walking typhoid. Wm Bunce’s family guests in Shady Grove for Thanksgiving. Oysters at O Roberts home draw fewer attendees due to rain. forty present enjoyed the event. Florelark returns from two week visit with Geo Howrey. Will Hueseman and sister-in-law also back home.
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Spring Creek
B. Lenius
Greene
J. Montenmery
la Porte
Matlie Woolman
QC. Roberts
Ida Otto
Esther Benorden
R. Benorden
Local Notes from Orange Township December Update
Mrs Roy Chadwick underwent gallstone surgery at the hospital last week. Harvey Hoffman and wife welcomed a baby boy. Walter Miller and bride returned from their Nebraska honeymoon. Orange students enjoyed Thanksgiving holidays. Arthur Miller visited from Ames during vacation. Alvin Summy started housekeeping on the John Cunningham rental. Des Moines visitors attended South Waterloo church dedication with Mrs Tra Shank and family. Robert Lichty moved onto Bontrager farm. Bontragers plan a California trip in a week or ten days. Henry Heller and son from North Dakota visit Waterloo area. Heller plans to return home soon. Tra Shank departed for a business trip to Michigan.
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Christ Sundermeier
Waverly
Heideman
Geo. Jahnke
Mrs. Jahnke
John Schoof
Milton
Herman Brandt
Bertha Lobeck
Clara Hudeman
Diekman
Schoenbohm
Fort Dodge
Gustav Meier
Waterloo
Geo. Coontz
Fred Acker
Nashua
Miss Tillie
Esther Guent
Orange
Roy Chadwick
Harvey Hoffman
Walter Miller
Bride
Nebraska
Schools of
Arthur Miller
Ames
Alvin Summy
John Cunningham
California
Henry Heller
Little Son
Rock Lake
N. D
Mr. Heller
Thanksgiving visits and a land sale in Eagles Center
Nearly all residents shelling and hauling corn. Blessing couples Mr and Mrs T F Cranny and their children visited John Smith and Mrs Peter Reiter hosted Mrs Fred Rosauer of La Porte. A public sale announced James Bruna farm at £165 per acre. Several local residents attended the Divorce Question play in Truer.
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Eagle Center
T. F. Cranny
John
Margaret
Blessing
John Smith
Peter Reiter
Fred Rosauer
la Porte
Julia Cahill
John Gleason
Elma
Don Mahoney
James Bruna
Thommias Conry
Brandon
Marguer
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Bud” Fisher
Thanen
Jeff
Yfiew
Rt Waar Syd
Arch St. Clair
John Beatty
Simms
Mr. St. Clair
Tennessee
Arch St. Char
Rev. Simms
F. A. Titus
J. Reed
W. Hamilton
Myrtle
Iowa Falls
Osage
Otto Fehling
Mitchell Camp
Minneapolis
Clason Parkhurst
Mason City
Geo. Warner
Chicago
E. Day Willliams
Oscar Sprague
Green’ S Bar
Wis
Frank Gregory
Fred Fox
Lewis Schulte
Mable Thompson
Geo. Pack
E Hurst
Agnes Ross
Albert Lea
Mitchell Savings Bank
Model Store
Storm Lake
Jubilee
Roy Longaker
A. Lange
T. K. Clark
Finchford
Chas
Hahn
Peter Howell
O. J. Roberts
Wo. Fry
Mt. Auburn
Ouldat
Mitchell
Hene Fairbank
Gold Dust Twins
Pierce
Buffalo
Invalides’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
J. W. Turtle
West Fifth Street
Des Moines
Iowa
Courier
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