Social News From Jows Falls and Surroundings
The column lists residents and visitors in Jows Falls and nearby towns. Mrs F A Boysen returns from a trip, Eva Wilbur comes home from a weekend at Geo W Les, Miss Chamberlin and niece return to Galena Ik, Dr F J Drake travels to Des Moines for a sick father. Several other locals visit, travel, or depart for short stays in towns like Lake Okoboji Town Falls Carroll Story City Ellsworth Eagle Grove and Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F A. Boysen
Jows Falls
Eva Wilbur
Geo. W. Les
Chamberlin
Geo. T. Chamberlin
Galena
F. J. Drake
Des Moines
Thompson
Steele
North Dakota
Ed Bass
I. B. Stafford
Blairsburg
Iast
Vernal van Winkle
Carroll
M. B. VanWinkle
A. D. Arthur
Mias Kate
Lake Park
Lou Baldus
A. A. Furman
Story City
Moyle
Winnifred Martin
Rockford
Miracle
R. B. Martin
E. Edwarde
Eagle Grove
Elsie
Orles Werner
Algona
G. J. Gregory
Robi, E. Jones
Ann Arbor
W.mckensire
Michigan
Jennie Nott
Rose Grove Township
Ena Hill
Kamrar
Cedar Falls
Aliee Sharpless
Bloomington
W. J. Fairfield
Knudson
Milford
Dean
Mia
Jesse Mason
Perry
Leta Wolgamot
Richard of
Elleworth
Judge Richard
C. E. Hoffmann
Burt
J. W. Schroeder
Horace Campbell
Jewell Thia
Buaineas
Jessie Ritchie
Dallas
Texas
G. W. Clark
Brennecke
Minneapolis
Guy Allington
Jewell
Misa Welty
Madrid
Fort Dodge
Fred Barling
Germany
Dr. Homan
Corning
City Guests and Visit Prospects Highlight Local Notes
Mrs RB. M. Dungan in the city. Myra Call returns to Cedar Falls to teach at the college summer school. Mrs. Crandall and Mrs. Halvorsen visit. Misses Lenning of Crookston stay with O A Cragwick. Families from Story City Blair sburg Kamrar Carroll Alden attend events. Professor Bovee and wife pass through en route to Des Moines for Drake University summer sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. M. Dungan
Myra Call
W. O.halvorsen
Woolstock
Viola
Julia Lenning
Crookston
Minnesota
O. A. Cragwick
Lew Baldus
Story City
R. L. Doolittle
Blairsburg
Chas. Cole
Kamrar
A. A. Furman
Vernal VanWinkle
Carroll
City
M. B. VanWinkle
H. H. Carson
Cleveland
Alden
L. H. Utley
Elks Abandon Quarters Move to Opera House Pending Building
The Elks lodge votes to abandon its Hamilton County Bank quarters and will move July 1 to temporary rooms in Willson's opera house. A new Elks building, likely a double two story brick structure, is planned with up to 12000 dollars in subscriptions and a six month use of the old opera room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elke Lodge
Hamilton County State Bank
Willson
Opera House
Order
Elka
Elke
Iowa
Elks Lodge
Marriage License Clerk Lunch Links Couples
A Marriage License Clerk last Tuesday loaned a license to marry to Mr Ben Knudson and Miss Grace Ferbitz of Jewell. Mr and Mrs F A Stephenson of Mason City visited the city Sunday, guests of Mr and Mrs B H Martin. They traveled here and returned home in Mr Stephenson’s Rambler touring car. J W Allington displays a large chinaware window featuring Kendall Young library, drawing much attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Knudson
Grace Ferbitz
Jewell
F. A. Stephenson
Mason City
City
Mr. Stephenson
J. W. Allington
Kendall Young Library
New Walks on Seneca Add New Cement Sidewalks
New cement sidewalks are being laid in the business section of Seneca street to improve appearance and utility. Also note promotions at Arcade Restaurant with new baker Frank Dally from Jefferson and Mrs. Jerry House remembered as long-time Baptist member. there is a funeral note for Mrs. House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweazey
Park Hotel
Park House
Seneca Street
C. W. Plumley
Arcade
Frank Dally
Jefferson
Dally
Jerry House
The
Baptist Church
Slomincki
Martin
Difiti
City Council Sets Rules on Crossings and Water Work
Regular council session notes orders to limit street crossings to council approval and require adjacent property walks. Gas company asked to locate water atop trenches for mains, with compensation expected. Green to handle sand pumping and well cleaning. Bond filed by Webster City Gas for 10,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Riste
Houck
Bunker
Webster City Gas Company
Green
Boysen Re-elected President of District Christian Endeavor
The Second district Christian Endeavor adjourned in Clarion with Dr F A Boysen of Webster City reelected as president. Officers listed include Irving Wade Des Moines as vice president Miss Mayme Coraland Livermore as secretary Lisle Swartzendover Clarion junior superintendent Mrs J Hardin Eldora missions Mra F M Compton Clarion Bible study. Fifty four debates were held and Ev Day of Des Moines spoke notably. Next meeting likely in Algona or Hidora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Clarion
F. A. Boysen
Webster City
Irving Wade
Des Moines
Mayme Coraland
Livermore
Lisle Swartzendover
Mra
J. ¥. Hardin
Eldora
F. M. Compton
Boysen
Algona Or
Hidora
Sanction Seldom Used Estate Divided Among Heirs
L A McMurray files in district court to sanction conveyances of property from the Funk estate to heirs including W W Funk J W Funk Thomas D Funk Mary D Fisher Benjamin F Entrikin Frank W Entrikin Whma T Johnson Mrs H R Dodge Theodora J Humbert Mrs J G Billings Jos E Jenkinson amid an amicable division to avoid court costs and preserve the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A McMurray
District Court
J. M. Funk
W. W. Fank
John W. Funk
Thomas D. Funk
Mary D. Fisher
Benjamin F. Entrikin
Frank W. Entrikin
Whma T Johnson
Acts
Jenkinson
H.R. Dodge
Theodora J. Humbert
J. G. Billings
Jos. E. Jenkinson
Real Estate Transfers And Wallace Show Dance
Geo W Le and wife transfer to Mary Rasmus a general wd lot 19 block 18 RR add for 100 dollars. OC A Merrill and wife transfer to Mary Rasmus a sen wd near 18 88 26 for 87500 dollars. G Hogue and wife transfer to J W Hawks a wd lot 4 block 4 Pat Park add for 840 dollars. The Wallace show performers held a dance at the syndicate block Heil Saturday night after the show with their own orchestra. A dancing club and regular hop occur each Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Mary Raemusgen
Webster City gunmaker Dave Tyler now in Tacoma
A note from D A Tyler a Webster City pioneer gunsmith reports he is living in Tacoma Washington where he runs a new and secondhand safe shop and repair service. Also announced are birth notices for babies of B Arthur Wilson Chas Joy in Chicago and H L Hampton. Mariam Eugenia Hampton and Richard Wickware Joy are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Currie
D. A. Tyler
Webster City
Dave
Tacoma
Washington
B. Arthur Wilson
Mre
Chas
Chicago
Richard Wickware Joy
H. L. Hampton
Mariam Eugenia Hampton
Tables Turned on Circus in Waterloo Theft Report
Special Agent McGinley of the Wallace show reported his roadwagon stolen from the Webster City circus grounds last evening. The leather upholstered vehicle bore his name and was used in the parade. Sheriff Caldwell ordered police to pursue the robber as the theft was found after unloading at Webster City this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Wallace
McGinley
State fair evening program to feature own show
Secretary John Simpson announces the last week in August state fair evening program at the race track. The department will produce the acts and fireworks itself with Liberati's band to play from 7 to 8 followed by vaudeville and fireworks. The program includes a double loop the loop, trained elephants, and other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simpson
State Agricultural Department
Liberati
Benson Family Will Move to Minneapolis
Benson, a Webster City shoe maker, has decided to relocate permanently to Minneapolis after three weeks there. The Benson family have lived in Webster City for twenty three years and friends here regret their departure but wish them well in the new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Benson
Minneapolis
Webster City
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