La Porte City Society Officers and Local News
In Porte City on September 23 the two high school literary societies Sigma Nu and Kappa Seta Pi announced officers for the coming year and will oversee the lecture course. local residents arrive for visits, travel, and family gatherings as deaths and services mark the week. a buggy collision near the fair left occupants uninjured.
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Porte City
la Porte City High School
Sigma Nu
Letha Ashley
Arno Kalbfass
Helen Banger
Kappa Seta Pi
Mertin Cummins
Edith Elwell
Eva Grobe
W. W. Taylor
Modesta
Cal
la Porte City
D. B. Mann
Ed Waldroft
Fort Dodge
A. D. McQuilkin
Wova Griner
Hinckley
Minn
J. B. Tripp
Mary Bradfield
Mis
RB. E. Ashley
Altho
Bradfield
Gabriel iamiIton
San Diego
Mary Jane Hamilton
Darlington
Montgomery County
Ind
John Little
Inowa
Spring Creek Township
Roy E. Ashley
A. W. Henkes
M. BE
Spring Creek
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Perior
Birs
B. E. Hummel
VW. Milme
RB. A. Kline
A. T. Coffin
Presbyterian Church
Quackenbush Woods
Emma Garbaun
C. O. Epsey
Dallas
Lawrence Scott
Scott
T. ©. Salmon
Chicago
Hansas City
C. C. Hahn
Harry Hahn
Hay Springs
Neb
Arthur Anton
Ortonville
George RB Belt
Des Moines
Mary Gradfield
Local notes and arrivals from Mitchell area
Sept 23 Mitchell items show Rev James Lilley and family arriving from Ackley with Mrs Lilley and two daughters planning to live with her parents while Mr Lilley studies at Yale. Onion shipments from the area totaled about 19 carloads, nine of which belonged to O I Cleveland. Mrs F Coats of Clive and Eleanor Shancks of Red Oak visit friends. Deputy Lynch trains 21 new Modern Woodmen at the local camp. Royal Neighbors and Woodmen rent town hall upstairs for meetings. Cap Jones visits Robert Page at Hinoming Prairie Minnesota. Mrs E Gillette travels with Mr and Mrs M Parker to their home nearby.
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Lynch
Cap Jones
Robert Page
Hinoming Prairie
Minn
E. Gillette
M. Parker
Linden News Roundup Includes New Births Moves and Visiting
Arsula Zuehkie remains at St Francis hospital for treatment with slow improvement. Marry Niallon and family depart for Minneapolis where he will work with a steel tank firm. Roy Anderson relocates to 127 Dearborn avenue with family and belongings. Mr. and Mrs. Chenny Loveland visit the I. E. Chapman home. Mrs. J. R. Howe returns from Minneapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Mussett welcome a baby girl Elsa Jean. Rev and Mrs. Earle Baker celebrate a Ms baby and life memberships in the WPFM SBO church. Neary moves to Bath street. Kirksville visitors Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe and Mr. and Mrs. Waddington with daughter Geraldine depart, Mrs. Forsythe staying longer. Linden church services scheduled Sunday evening with Rev. W. H. Mitchell to preach and special music.
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Minneapolis
Mussett
Elsa Jean
Earle Baker
W. PF. M
Linden
E. Church
Neary
Cottage Grove Avenue
Bath Street
George Forsythe
George Waddington
Geraldine
Kirksville
Fannie Griffith
Forsythe
Linden Church
W. H. Mitchell
Orchard Guests Share Weekend Visits and Farewell Party
In Orchard on September 23 residents note Vincent Blandin’s weekend visit from Rockwell City, Calvin Millington’s Minneapolis telegraph job and five week stay with Byron Stillington, and multiple neighbors hosting guests. A farewell party for Rev and Mrs. Artz at P. B. Artz’s home featured a luncheon and token of regard from friends.
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J. M. Arsers
Clarence
Earl
Little Donna
Osaxe
Frankinfield
St. Charl
Rha- Parrine Hame
Bryan Millington
Cresco
Frank Artz
P. B. Artz
Artz
James Morse
Rev. Arte
Arte
Sebern Garden Wedding Anniversary At Vinton
Mr and Mrs John Sebern of Vinton celebrated their garden wedding anniversary at home with 45 guests. Attendees included relatives from Marion Ohio and other distant places. The couple, born in Indiana, moved to Iowa a year before marriage and settled on nearby farms. they raised ten children, one of whom died in childhood.
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Vinton
John Sebern
Marion
Afr
Sebern
Franklin County
Ind
Greenwood
Iowa
Sebarn
Manwell
Hugh Motuman
Waterloo
Methodist Church
Benton County
Frank M. Berry
New Hampshire
Lizzie P. Simonton
Fortland
Berry
Berrs
Barry
United States Express Co
Hoe
American Express Co
Margaret Furry
Dexter Floyd
John
Floyd
D. C. Knapp Abstract
Douglass Brocery
Edward Murphy
Homer Township
Wttle
Independence News Roundup From Early Autumn Socials
Independence, Sept 23. Miss May Phillips travels to Wao Texas for an indefinite stay. Mr and Mrs Alva Norton welcome a 10-pound son born Tuesday evening. The Jaye family will move from the Winnegar residence to the A C Jaeger home. Delmar Sproul breaks both forearm bones in bicycle fall. George Dixon and family from Waterloo visit the Miller home. First Avenue club hosts a quilting session to aid orphans. Lyceum course opens with Chicago Musical Club concert led by Sterling Freeman. Numerous local visits, moves, and entertainments cited, plus clergy and club activities.
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Independence Independence
May Phillips
Wao
Tex
Alva Norton
M. L. Jayne
Winnegar
A. C. Jaeger
Delmar Sproul
George Dixon
Waterloo
W. C. Miller
Lotx Haskins
Flrst Avenue
Orphans
Lyceum
Chicago Musical Club
Sterling Freeman
Omaha
Neb
D. Jones and
George (S$. Woodrum
Waverly social notes and relocations in September
Stella Burrington resumes teaching duties in Faribault Minnesota after a summer with her sister Miss Carrie and Mrs. F. A. Osineup. Professor Thomas moves into the Ritzer house with family. The Eifert house is rented to QC Mitchell, who will move in after his wife returns from Battle Creek. Other local moves include Miss Cleopha Ressmer aiding Western Union, Mrs. A. J. Schwartz visiting, and Carl ton going to Cincinnati to take a bank position.
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Carleton
First National Bank
Eifert
H. Mitchell
Fran Battle Creek
Mich
Cleopha Ressmer
Western Union Telegraph Office
A.J. Schwartz
Robert
Minneapolis
Ellen Harden
Clara Croyl
Horton
Lavina Rust
W. J. Griffith
Katherine
Grivith
Robert Reilley
Cedar Rapids
G. S. Harbor
Antonette Zimmerman
Lutheran Mutual Aid Office
Chicago
Miss Zimmerman
Jess Winsler
Waterica
Frederika News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Frederika Sept 22 report notes Sehnol teagan Sert 21 dates Mum Creek datries. Mike Miary Pacgeoc at Waverly teaches and Jane Merrisa near town buys a new automobile. Nathan Tibbetts leaves Week for Anes to enter college. Mr and Mrs Ceci Carr and son Stanley of Jews City visited relatives, then traveled to New Hampton. Delia Must of Waterloo visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs James Carney. Mr and Mrs John Zwanziger and daughter Macieda along with Miss Lelen Maas visited families near Republic. Frances Whitman rode to Cedar Falls to enter FOS 7 with her mother returning same day. Dell Brauener hosts twenty first wedding anniversary with games music ice cream and cake. Mrs Dexter’s brother Joe Renee and wife move to Mason City. Segebarth and August Pelper motor to Rochester with Charles.
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Jane Merrisa
Nathan Tibbetts
Anes
Ceci Carr
Stanley
Jews City
Delia
Waterloo
Quid
James Ferris
John Zwanziger
Macieda
Lelen Maas
Dell Brauener
Midmene
Dexter
Joe Renee
Mason City
Wim
Segebarth
August Pelper
Rocheater
Minn
Charles
Local Notices and Social Occurrences From Town Window
Fragmented OCR update shows social visits, meetings, and events in town. Mrs. Jiminy Tusker of Kesvands Minn underwent operation with her mother Mrs. Murrett of Republic in attendance. The Wentily taxpayer meeting and Republican address were planned for Redekira. Several residents traveled to McGregor and Wav erly for business and family reasons, with community events at the church and annual socials noted.
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Sexebarth
Tonry
Jiminy Tusker
Kesvands
Minn
Murrett
Republic
Rederika
Parkersburg
Huber- Bremer Hatriets
Orange Township News Bits from Sept 23
In Orange Township Mr and Mrs Paul Konnie welcomed a newborn son. Mr and Mrs McCauley hosted Mr and Mrs Jessup of Hinots. Mrs Warner injured her neck in a fall from the front porch. Mr and Mrs D F Shrock rushed to Pennsylvania after a telegram on Mrs Shrock’s brother-in-law’s death. News reached about Mrs J O Kimmel of Sheldon. A shipment of Michigan peaches arrived priced 1.06 to 2 per fisher. Joe Guagy and Mr Berger recently bought a lot through W C Turneruthur. Samuel Smith had eye surgery. Mrs Wilbert Miller and son Paul visited Sterling, TH with Mrs Miller’s parents. Jerdan enter Telen visited Cedar Stapids. Mr Pierce, a gardener, tended the lawn.
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Oranpre
Paul Konnie
McCauley
Wilbert Miller
Paul
Sterling
Real Estate Transfers Listed in Evening Courier
Public notices detail several property transfers with names such as Cy Bhawek Haw Counts Abstract Da Aa and Mary of Heider to Sumi Luiumsion. Parcels include lot 8 block 14 Tradiraad addition and lot 7 block 46 original plat with prices ranging from 2 to 2000 dollars. An advertisement promises results from a classified listing in the Evening Courier and Reporter.
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Rual Hatate
Cy Bhawek
O. Marnbrovd
Dow
George AL Anderson
Hardy & Viren
Gas and Electric News Preview in City Appliance Tips
A brief note explains the space will inform readers about new gas and electric business developments in the city. It promises explanations of new appliances and tips to gain greater benefits from the offerings.
Battling with a Cook Stove referenced in Northwest tale
A skeptical local piece contrasts wood and coal stoves with gas ranges, praising gas for cleanliness, ease, and economy. It notes the effort of stove upkeep, outdoor fuel hauling, and temp control, urging readers to visit for a broad, stylish gas range selection and possible buyer incentives.
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Voondan
Northwest
Wif
Satthy Ians
At Your Service Electric Worker Traced to Waterloo Workshop
Government find unknown wireless operator was sending and receiving messages across the country. Authorities traced calls to Town Waterloo and 1315 Jefferson Street where Walter Haynes, an orderly electrician, worked in a shop testing a new outlet for pent up energies. Haynes was not molested and his equipment was noted as complete and registered. He was praised for dependability and willingness to go the limit to please others.
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United States
Secret Service
Town
Waterloo
Jefferson Street
Walter Haynes
Haynes
National Gas Lighting Week Observed by Gas Companies
The National Commercial Gas Association designates October 9 to 14 as National Gas Lighting Week and nearly all U S gas companies will observe it. In Waterloo local merchants plan unusual bargains and urge readers to watch this space for further announcements.
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National Commercial Gas Association
United States
Waterloo
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