Daily Times Davenport, Scott, Iowa Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1907 BUFFALO BUFFALO, Ia., Feb. 22- Mrs. V. Rauch is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. Strohm, Davenport. Miss Adella Streicher left Tuesday for Sunbury where she will visit relatives. Katherine Bald, Elsie Schomaker, Hazel Moore, Ursula Zeurcher, Tony Schomaker, Claude Neumeister, Clifford Rostenbauch, Eugene Westendorf, John Zeurcher, and Paul Catterall of the primary room of school have received certificates of attendance for the past month of school. DONAHUE DONAHUE, Ia., Feb. 22- Bart Blackman of Pleasant Valley is visiting with his parents this week, Mr. and Mrs. B. Blackman of this place. William Erps and Miss Ruby Drummonds were united in marriage Tuesday evening at the home of he bride's sister, Mrs. Samuel Flynn at Davenport. Mr. and Mrs. Erps will visit among friends and relatives for a couple of weeks and Mr. Erps expects to work in a store for a relative. C. Burmeister made a flying trip to Eldridge Monday. M'CAUSLAND M'CAUSLAND, Ia., Feb. 22- A happy little visitor came to the home of J.J. Martin last week. A 10-pound baby boy. We are all sorry to hear of the death of Frank Ingraham, the well known farmer, whose death occurred at Des Moines last week. Pat Hirl shipped two carloads of hogs last week. Mrs. Hattie Garker spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Chas Walker of Davenport. Mrs. Chas Sheridan Jr and family spent a few days with Chas Sheridan, Sr of Gambril, Iowa. Miss Hazel is on the sick list but is improving. Jacob Petersen, D. Bramer and James Carter leave for South Dakota next week where they will farm. Chas Arkie is moving on to the arm he bought from John Tullmer. L. Marshall of Meadsville, Mo., moved onto the farm owned by the Ed Morey estate. Mr. Marshall has 85 Missouri mules with him. F.J. Lessin received a car of salt last Tuesday. The death of Mrs Augton was quite a shock to the people around here. She lived with her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Hudson, who lived on the Ed Morey estate farm, west of town. John Stertchtes moved on the farm owned by Hattie Garber, formerly owned by Geo. Bishop. Wm. Mooney who has been on the sick list is improving. NEWS OF LECLAIRE. LECLAIRE, Ia., Feb. 21- Elmer E. Knapp was happily surprised last evening when a number of his friends gathered unannounced at his home to help him celebrate his birthday anniversary. The hours were spent in games and conversation after which a lunch was served. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by the self-invited guests. Mesdames N.M. Smith and C.S. Simpson left Wednesday morning for Indiana where they will receive treatment for rheumatism at a sanitarium. Mrs. Elmer McCraney entertained the Dorcas society Tuesday night. Mrs. Derwin Dorrance and nephew Herschel Dorrance, went to Davenport yesterday to visit Mr Dorrance who is a patient at Mercy hospital. WILTON [ Muscatine Co.] WILTON, Ia., Feb. 22- The funeral services of John Friday were held at the home at 10 o'clock Wednesday and were in charge of Rev. Julius Doden, pastor of the Lutheran church and Rev. N.A. McAuley pastor of the Prebyterian church. Those who attended from out of town were Mrs Emma Schless, and John Schless of Dundee, Ia., Mrs. Humphrey, Fred Friday and son, Fred of Valley Junction. The Woman's club met at the home of Mrs Pye Wednesday afternoon. The study of English literature was begun with Mrs Ida More as leader. A splendid magazine article. "A Day in Old Oxford," was given by Miss Clara Dodge. Geo. McCollum and Miss Anna Christensen were united in marriage at 5 o'clock Wednesday evening at the Grace Reform parsonage, Rev. J.B. Bloom performed the ceremony. The couple are both Davenport people but will reside in Sunbury. Guyford Leith, who is attending the S.U.I. arrived Thursday evening to spend a few days with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. A.R. Leith. Tom Scroggs accompanied him. Mrs. A.E. Ford, who has been visiting the past two weeks with her mother, Mrs. Wm Johnston, returned to her home in Grinnell Thursday. Ray Woodhouse, medical student at the State University, arrived Thursday for a few days visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Woodhouse. Miss Lillian Miller of Iowa City arrived Thursday, and will visit several days with her cousin, Miss Etta Bannick. DEWITT [Clinton Co.] DeWitt, Ia., Feb. 22-VEn. Mother Gertrude of the mother house of the Sisters of Mercy at Cedar Rapids was a visitor at the Convent of Mercy here yesterday. John Bloom, cashier of the DeWitt Savings bank, purchased the building now occupied by the Iowa Association Mutual Fire Insurance company yesterday from W.H. Schlabach, for a consideration of $4,500. Possession will be given about March 1. The insurance company will probably remain in its old quarters. Simon Lawler the drayman, sold his fine team of sorrell horses which he used on his dray, to Peter Stoterau, for a good price. Mr. Lawler also bought a fine horse at the Wiese sale. James and Clyde Tague went to Davenport this morning to spend a few days visiting relatives. MAQUOKETA [ Jackson Co] MAQUOKETA, Ia., Feb. 22- Postmaster A.M. Phillips did the mail throwing on the Maquoketa-Davenport run in place of the regular agent, J.W. McMeans, who was ill. Miss Lucy Bailey has been on the sick list the past week with the grip. Leslie Clark arrived last evening from Iowa City and will enjoy an over-Sunday vacation visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Clark. At the pleasant country home of Henry Heinke, two and a half miles south of town, last Wednesday evening at 6:30 o'clock occurred the marriage of Miss Carrie Roemer and Paul Heinke, Rev. D.F. Boomershine of the Reformed church of this city spoke the words uniting these two young people for all time to come. The spacious home was filled with the 150 invited guests. After the usual congratulations a fine wedding supper was served. Many beautiful and useful presents were received. After a visit with relatives at Onslow, Ia., the happy young people will settle on what is known as the Fred Lockwood farm south of town and enjoy life. They have the best wishes of a host of friends for their future success and happiness. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm