Daily Times Davenport, Scott, Iowa Friday, Feb. 15, 1907 BUFFALO BUFFALO, Ia., Feb. 12- Miss Lulu Voellger of Muscatine returned home Monday morning after spending Saturday and Sunday with her cousin, Mr. H. Murer. Miss Mae Fleming of Davenport is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. Teufil. A very large crowed attended the masquerade Saturday night. Mrs. J. McCulley and son, Lawrence, returned home Sunday after spending a week with relatives in Montpelier. Miss Dora Rostenbaugh returned to Davenport to resume her studies at the Davenport high school after spending a short time at home. JAMESTOWN. JAMESTOWN, Ia., Feb. 11- The Birthday club met at the home of Mrs. William Walker, Thursday, for an all day session. Thirteen ladies were present, ten being members of the club and three visitors. Dinner was served at 12 o'clock, lots of aprons made and sold and a pleasant time reported by all. The Birthday club makes a specialty of work on the church building, painting, papering, new foundation, new carpet and the last improvement new curtains. Wm. Sanders has moved his family to Buffalo and he has gone to Cuba for a short time. Mrs. Mary Winfield continues to improve but very slowly. Mrs. Albert Dyer is on the sick list, Dr. Bower of Buffalo being called there Thursday. Good reports come from Des Moines in regard to Mrs. Della Colong. She is slowly improving although very sick yet. Her father, Charles Rowan, returned to his home in Buffalo. Mrs. Rowan still remaining at her daughter's bedside. Theo. Grabbe and family went to Davenport Thursday to bid goodby to Mr. Grabbe's mother, who returned to her home on Boston, Mass., Friday. She has been visiting with relatives in Davenport and Jamestown for some time. Mr. and Mrs. George Sparks returned home to Topeka, Kans., Friday. Mrs. Sparks has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Ochsner of Buffalo and her sister, Mrs. John Bell of Jamestown, while Mr. Sparks has been in Chicago attending to business connected with his automobile works. Mrs. Mary Murray went to Davenport Thursday to visit her sister, Mrs. Etta Thomas. News comes to Jamestown of the marriage of Miss Florence Able to Mr. Wichaman, the new proprietor of Thode's grocery store on Rockingham road. Many good wishes go with the young couple as Miss Able was born and raised in Jamestown. ELDRIDGE ELDRIDGE, Ia., Feb. 11-Miss Milanda Stoltenberg of Mt. Joy is here visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Gus Lafrenz. Mr. and Mrs. John Lench were visiting with their son, Gus Lench, residing south of town, on Saturday. Mrs. Will Murrison is in Davenport visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Edward Balch. Miss Annie Arp of New Liberty was here visiting with relatives on Sunday. Mrs. Henry Goetsch entertained a number of her friends on Monday, the occasion being her birthday. Henry Lamp, student at the Brown's business college, Davenport, came home to spend Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Lamp. He went back to his studies Monday. A number of Eldridge people attended the masquerade at Donahue on Saturday. DIXON. DIXON, Ia., Feb. 11- The farmers here are busy hauling their summer's supply of ice of the best quality, 16 inches thick. Frank Keppy of Donahue was in town Friday and engaged two cars of ice from the King Bros. August Tage and son of Davenport came out to spend the Sabbath with his brother-in-law, Hans Baumgarten. A.F. Ulrich, representing the Beatrice Creamery company of Chicago, was in town looking up business for his house Saturday. Jay Wulf, veterinary surgeon of Grand Mound, was summoned here Thursday by Henry Brockmann. One of his horses was badly kicked by another horse that got loose in the barn. The Thursday afternoon club met with Mrs. Larenze Paulsen Cinch was played during the afternoon and the prize for highest score went to Miss Hilda Thede and the consolation prize was won by Mrs. John Hickson. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Clara at the home of Mrs. Wilbur Ruch February 21. The members of the H.M.T. club met with Miss Jessie Newhouse one mile south of Big Rock and two and one half miles west of Dixon Saturday evening. Nearly all the members being present they surrounded three tables in playing cinch. Miss Lillie Meinert was awarded the highest score while Miss Hilda Thede received the consolation prize for the lowest score. After the games, light refreshments were served, of which all the members partook and enjoyed themselves with their hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Clara Petersen Wednesday evening. NEWS OF LECLAIRE LECLAIRE, Ia., Feb. 11- Mrs. Sarah Brickman, who died at Mercy hospital, Davenport, Sunday morning was a long time resident of LeClaire, having lived here for about 53 years. She was born in Gustavus, Trumble county, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1811 making her past 95 years of age at the time of her death. Abou two years ago her strength and mental faculties failed on account of old age, since which time she has remained at Mercy hospital under the direction of a guardian. Mrs. Brickman has been a remarkable woman all her life, a consistent member of the M.E. church for about 80 years, having the respect and confidence of all who knew her. Mrs. Ella Tesson returned home Friday evening after a pleasant visit with her daughter in Keokuk. Among the passengers on a southbound I & I car Saturday morning were C.F. Graham, Frank Ney, D.F. Dorrance, Mrs. Eunice Martin, Mrs. J.F. Fedderson and sons, and Miss Fannie Davison. WEST LIBERTY [Muscatine Co.] WEST LIBERTY, Feb. 12- The Epworth League will give a valentine social at the home of W.J. Stevens of East Sixth street, Friday evening, February 15. The many friends of John Evans will be grieved to learn of his serious illness. On Friday evening he came from Davenport and seemed to be in his usual health and late in the evening retired to his room. About 3 o'clock Saturday morning his son Fred, was awakened by a noise down stairs, and he at once went down to his father's room and found him on the floor unconscious. They at once summoned a doctor ,who pronounced it convulsions caused by poisoning. He still remains unconscious but at times rallies and seems to be rational. Mrs. E.F. Foster returned to her home at Columbus Junction, Saturday noon, after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lempher, for several days. Mr. John Maher and children, returned to their home at Cedar Bluffs, Ia., Saturday noon, after visiting the former's mother, Mrs. Lahey, of Elm street, for the past few days. A.E. Gates met with a painful accident Saturday. He was on the roof of his house and in some way lost his footing and fell to the ground. He was found in an unconscious condition, but after a short time he gained consciousness and medical aid was summoned. Upon examination ti was found that no bones were broken, but was severely bruised. At last report he was resting easily. Mrs. Hannah Kerr, departed for Chicago, Saturday noon, where she will make an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. A.A. Hardin. Mrs. John De Mean has taken possession of the Carlos Briggs property on New Calhoun street. Mrs. Elzina Hawley came from Davenport Saturday evening and spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. F.J. Briggs and on Monday she departed on the fast mail for Des Moines to visit friends for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Theo Jones spent Sunday in Atalissa with relatives and assisted in celebrating the sixty-fourth wedding anniversary of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Stucker. Miss Etta Sanders, after spending Sunday with her parents, returned to Davenport Monday noon. ATALISSA [Muscatine Co.] ATALISSA, Ia., Feb. 12- Zell Lamb, Helen Walters, Vesta Croxen, Vera Miller and Nell Scott were entertained by a slumber party given by Jessie Van Horne last Saturday night. The young ladies report a most delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. Halbert Heberling are the proud parents of a baby girl. Mrs. Davis of Newton is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead. Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Stucker, who have passed their eighty-fourth mile stone and 64 years of wedded life, were surprised Sunday by a home gathering of all their children to celebrate the event. Mr. and Mrs. Stucker are the parents of nine children, six sons and three daughters, all living and residents of Atalissa, and vicinity, except one daughter, a resident of West Liberty, Ia. The combined ages of the family aggregate 633 years. There are also 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. These old people are gifted with the most remarkable ability. Their many friends rejoice to see them in such good health and hope they may live to celebrate Feb. 10 their anniversary, many times again. The many friends of Mrs. Doughony were grieved to hear of her death, which occurred Saturday night. She has made her home in this place for many years. WILTON [ Muscatine Co.] WILTON, Ia., Feb. 11- The enterprising firm of Strong & Potter has purchased the D.S. Wright shoe stock and hereafter will carry a full line of up-to-date shoes. At 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Worker occurred the marriage of Miss Nora Worker and Mr. Clarence Carl of Tipton. The affair was a surprise to the many friends of both parties. The bride is a charming young lady and has been engaged in teaching school for a short time. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Carl of Tipton and is a prosperous, energetic young farmer. The couple departed for Chicago, where they will spend their honeymoon. They will be at home to their friends after a few weeks on a farm in Bennett. Mrs. Don Stiboldt returned to Davenport after few week's visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Luellen. Mrs. W.G. Johnson returned from Iowa City Thursday evening, where she visited a few days with her mother, Mrs. Hill. WILTON, Ia., Feb. 12- Rev. and Mrs. P.M. Conant of Muscatine arrived Monday for a few days visit with the latter's parents, Mr .and Mrs. S.H. Wise. Harry Blizzard of Fonda arrived Monday for a few days' visit with his sister, Mrs. Geo. Woodhouse. Mrs. Lulu Ayres who had been visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Meyers at Wrayville, returned home Monday. Mrs. J.R. Brown was a passenger to West Liberty Saturday where she will visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis Kapfer. MAQUOKETA [Jackson Co.] MAQUOKETA, Ia., Feb. 12- Miss Maud Murray of Preston, Ia., has arrived and taken a position in the C.W. Comstock store. The Wilcox ice cutting gang were forced to quit work on the river at Pinhook yesterday, the sudden rise in temperatures the past few days having put the ice in bad condition. The large store-houses are only two-thirds full. Linn Taubman and family are packing up and loading their household goods, getting in readiness to move to Missouri where they will settle on a farm near the town of Lockwood. They have the best wishes of a large circle of friends. Attend the B.Y.P.U. "Hard Times" social on Valentine evening at the home of Miss Jean Stengel. Miss Lulu Beaver is now clerking in the dry goods department at the C.R. Cave store. Mrs Kate Russell has purchased the Dr. C.W. Smith farm in Fairfield township. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm Iowa Old Press http://www.IowaOldPress.com/