Daily Times Davenport, Scott, Iowa Friday, Feb. 22, 1907 BUFFALO. BUFFALO, Ia., Feb. 19- Mrs. J. Bell spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Ochsner. Miss Frances Flemming Sundayed with her sister, Mrs. Teufel. The funeral of Mrs. Thomas was largely attended Sunday afternoon, Rev. Behrens of Davenport officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Foth of Davenport spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Seydel. Mrs. M. Hassler returned Friday from an extended visit with her parents in Keezleton, Va. The teachers and pupils of our schools extend many thanks to Mrs. E.M. Harrison for her donation of books and magazines to the library. Miss Josie Strohmeier arrived Saturday afternoon en route for Andalusia to spend Sunday with her parents. Mrs. J. Mohr of Blue Grass spent Sunday with her parents, Mr and Mrs. C. Metzger. Miss Ivale Thoene left for Muscatine Monday morning to resume her studies after spending Saturday and Sunday at home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dorman and daughter Lurene of Rock Island spent Sunday with the former's parents, Mr and Mrs. A.H. Dorman. Miss Agnes Porstman has returned home after spending a week with relatives in Moline. The Ladies Aid society will meet with Mrs. J. Waspi Thursday afternoon. DIXON. DIXON, Ia., Feb. 19- Ed King is preparing to commence sawing lumber. B.W. Padgham of Bennett came home to spend a few hours with his father Saturday. Geo Walton of Tipton, who has been here for the past few days cutting wood, left for home Saturday. Otto Carstens is reported improving nicely after having the typhoid fever. Jens Dierksen has his woodshed nearly finished on his new property. When the house is built it will loom up like the Flat Iron square. Wm Riley of Allens Grove is moving onto the Alec Lendt farm, two miles north of town. Peter Thede of Davenport, but a former Dixonite, came out here Friday evening to spend the night with his son, J.H. Thede,. He also called upon his sister, Miss Peter Thomsen and returned home Saturday. Mrs. L.B. St. John of Brushville, was in town Friday in route for Bennett to visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Puls, near Sunbury. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Janner, of Sutherland, after a very enjoyable visit here with Mrs. Janner's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rud Schwein, left for home Friday. Mrs. S.E. Conner went to Bennett to see her daughter, Mrs. Johann. Morris Villmont, after a few days' visit with his brother, Victor Villmont of Wellsburg, returned home Saturday. The members of the H.M.T. club were pleasantly entertained at the home of Miss Clara Petersen Wednesday evening. On account of the inclement weather, all of the members were not present. Two tables were surrounded at cinch. The highest score was awarded to Miss Mabel Chronwick and the second was won by Miss Hilda Thede. After the games light refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Miss Winnie Flenker. DEWITT [Clinton Co.] DEWITT, Ia., Feb. 19- Mrs. Mary Cavanagh went to Cedar Rapids yesterday morning on business. Mrs. Cavanagh expects to move to that city in about ten days. John Mangen, having rented her place, will move here some time in the near future. Miss May Wolfe returned to her home at Lost Nation yesterday after spending some time with relatives here. Funeral for Mrs. Jno. Spain. Mrs. John Spain of Petersville was buried at that place Monday morning at 12:15 o'clock at the Catholic church there, Father Lien officiating. Mrs. Spain died after a lingering illness of some months. She was born at Ottawa, Canada, and was about 69 years of age at the time of her death. She is survived by six sons and five daughters, her six sons acting as pall bearers. The deceased has lived in that part of the country for many years, and was a lady of excellent character. A large cortege followed her to her resting place. DEWITT, Ia., Feb. 20- W.H. Schlabach returned home from Oklahoma yesterday, where G.M. Smith and he have been for the past two weeks, visiting different cities with the intention of organizing an insurance company. They finally selected Oklahoma City, and the necessary capital having been secured, the new company will be ready for business about April 1. Mr. Smith returned from there several days ago. O.Hunter of Milwaukee was buried here with services at the Congregational church at 10 o'clock this morning. Mr. Hunter was a resident of DeWitt for many years previous to his moving to Maquoketa, and was well and favorably known to all. John Guinan and Ash Whitemore each went into Chicago with a car of stock of their own feeding yesterday. Miss Mary Ryan returned home to Davenport after spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Joseph Yagge. Frank Blair and Tom Kirtley left for Narivosa, N.M., yesterday morning to look at the country. If they like it, Mr. Blair intends to move his family there some time in the near future. Mrs. Jas Robinson, of Welton, spent Tuesday with her parents, Mr .and Mrs. John Philibert. Mrs. Noel, of Noel Station, who has been visiting DeWitt friends for the past few days, left for Clinton yesterday to visit friends there. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm Iowa Old Press http://www.IowaOldPress.com/