Notable visit to Council Bluffs parks and Lincoln monument
A traveler records vivid impressions of Council Bluffs Iowa and nearby landmarks. He describes deer and elk parks, an artificial lake, rabbit colonies, and Indian council history, then notes Abraham Lincoln’s monument and Council Bluffs views from Teuth Aine Lodge. The bronze statue cost $25,000 and the writer remarks on the park’s beauty.
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Counci
Fairmount Park
Deer Park
Abraham Lincoln
Council Bhiif
Omaha
Nebr
Suri
Vane
L. L. Fevin
Bud Irvin
Ian
Lincoln
Council Bluff
Missouri River
Teuth Aine Lodge
Williamsburg Church Groups Schedule and Changes
Williamsburg ladies of the Friends church met with Mrs. Den Cox last Thursday. The M E Sunday School met at Glen Meyer Park. Rev A O Beadles M E church pastor resigned for health reasons and leaves June 20 for the west. Prayer meetings nightly and at the Friends church Wednesday. Children’s Day planned for June 2 at the M E church and June 16 at the Friends. Decorations and services set for June 19.
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Te Ladies Aid
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Friends Church
M. E
Truncated Letter Notes Large Tree Circle Claim
A traveler recalls seeing a stump claimed to be 70 feet in circumference and mentions returning to a hotel exhausted. The author signs as L. M. F er and notes hopes to be home in a few days.
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L. M. Fer
Local notices from Unionport and surrounding area
Weekly event roundup detailing visits and chores in Unionport and nearby towns. Notes on cleaning, sick lists, social calls, a Ladies Aid picnic at Ezta Reynolds grave, and a death in the Thornburg family with funeral arrangements in Buena Vista cemetery.
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Ida Clevenger
Muncie
Jake Mills
Mille
Rose Pegg
Ida McIntire
E. Pehips
Nouse
Ida McInntire
Hazel Reynard
Nora McAllister
Pete Shaffer
Fay Johnson
Ezta
Reynard
Myr
Mrs. Isaac
Windeast
Ruby Mclntire
Mills
Ethel
Mary
Fay
Allie Wope
Sylvester
Dick Ford
Haynes
Athert
Ruby McIntire
Thornburg
Vista
Herman
Winchester
Sylver Eliott
Glen Phelps Baat
Phelps
Crete Local News Roundup and Visits
Crete residents report pleasant rain yesterday and a busy week of visits and social events. Mrs Clarence Haliday and son Ervin returned home after visiting relatives. Alberta Maxwell enjoys vacation. Beatrice and Margaret Anderson visit Ralph Hal family in Gaston Me. Numerous trips to Richmond Dayton Fountain City and Arba are noted along with a baby born to Sol and Mrs Jordan.
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Crete
Clarence Haliday
Ervin
Herbert Pierce
Keith Bowen
George Bowen
Richmond
Aliss Alberta Maxwell
Marvel Haliday
Near
He Éerstown
Russell Shawn
John Mercer
Fountain CIA
Sol Jordan
George Fox
Dayton
James Jordan
Howard Middleton
Foster Armstrong
Sot Jordan
Everett Anderson and Daiters
Beatrice
Margaret
Ralph Hal
Gaston, Me
Blossom Knott
Christine Andersor
Local Obituaries and Social News from Bloomingport
Miss Faye Bales and others visit relatives while several deaths occur this week. Thomas Mills dies near here. funeral at Friends church in Winchester. Mrs. Frank Wright passes away in Lyon with Ridgeville services. Mrs. Mary Ann Orbun, 79, dies. funeral at Lipontine Friends church. Aime Hoegeatt of Richmond dies. funeral at Contomile. Community events include Sunday School program and Children’s Day exercises. numerous local visits and gatherings reported.
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Faye Bales
Mee
Josiah Vandergrift
Marsha Beeson
Bert Isenbarger
Flo Wills
Richmond
Blondin Anderson
Merz
Lera Beeson
Will Hollingsworth
Wilhamesboro
Will Meredith
Thomas Mills
Here
Friends Church
Winchester
Frank Wright
Lyon
Ridgeville
Mary Ann Orbun
Air
Roscoe Johnson
Ates
Werinescar
Roomingport
Mer
Charles Stevens
Lethel
James Newman
Ruth
Mary Washler
George Deboy
Maud
Gertrude Reece
M. E
Lynn
Maud Deboy
Indianapolis
Glenn Jackson
Ernest Harris
Muncie
Billie Parker
J. H. Bales
Ozro Bales
Arthur Oler
Elbrid Engle
Daleville
Ind
Jane Heaston
Carl Conley
Belle
Mrs. Charlotte (Lewis) Taylor Dies at 73 Near Farmland
Mrs. Charlotte Lewis Taylor age 73 died at her home two miles northeast of Farmland last Wednesday after a lingering illness of consumption. Funeral services were held Friday at Maxville cemetery with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
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Charlotte (Lewis) Taylor
Maxville
Local Social Notes Mention Mentions and Dinners
Community members share meals and visits across many families including Suremers Brey Cox Mack and Irvin. The record lists many spouses children and towns such as Traverse City Muncie Ansonia and Indianapolis with weekend gatherings and a gravel pit project near the Fudge farm.
In Bad Luck: Vern Skinner Affected by Flood Loss
Vern Skinner, once of Winchester and son in law of Ali, suffered material ruin in a Pueblo flood. The text notes his garage business and belongings were swept away, with all equipment lost amid the disaster.
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Vern Skinner
Winchester
Ali
MM d. BL Miotia
Pueblo
Celorario
Lear
New Baby Girl for Cox Family Ruth June Born
Willard received word of the birth of a daughter, Ruth June, to Mr and Mrs Arthur Cox of Benedict. The infant arrived in early June and joins the family awaiting congratulations.
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Willard
Ruth June
Aro
Resard Cox
Besedict
Sarn June
Les Taye
Ted dEs
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Ft. Wayne
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Far Athi
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Sam i Eng
Leo Ham
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Hy Russell
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Deve
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W. Cox
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Ancil Clement
J. Clements
Eta Inman
Myra (Mendesball) Jessup
Traverse Cite
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BH Demore
Frank Mack
Harold Bolte
Red Hey
Mrs. Mack
Mes
Boltz
M. J. Clement
Armen
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Ritenour
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Ohio
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Hollandsburg
Miller
Hollandsbore
Sam Irvin
Powers Station
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Idianapolis
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Rosco Treddana
Buiday
Mary Town
Moye
Lola
Weneet Kite
Samily
McCormick and Deering
Deering
Ross Puggies
Birdsell Wagons
Heider
Gxomo
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Public Savings
Eag Ince Co
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J. E. Tobias
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