Teachers’, Directors’, and patrons’ Meeting at Republic, Saturday, march 10. – 1 p.m. Music. 1:10 “Powers and Duties of the School Director Under the Statute.” T. D. Hall. Discussion, Charles Wedemeyer, A. M. Hall, H. D. Hanson, H. H. Bailey, John Pierce, Sr. 1:15 “Our Responsibilities,” As Teachers, George Hubanks. As Parents Relative to Schools, Mrs. A. S. Moody. Discussion, Mrs. Fred Edson, Tessie Frederici, Nellie Badger, Mrs. J. W. Pierce, O. H. Dunlap; 2:20 “The Rural School Classification and the Daily Program: Do They Need Revision?” J. A. Eckenrod; Discussion, Pauline Smith, May Babcock, A. R. Ferguson, Mame Weller; 2:55 “Should Charts, Wall Maps Etc., Have an Important Place in Rural School Work?” Esther Rouse; Discussion; Lena Cory, Nell Haggerty, Chester Wright, Laura Walleser; 3:20 “The Importance of Geography and History in the Rural School.” Ida Strike; Discussion, Maggie Costello, A. M. Hall, Finley Lastman, Alice Cory, Henry Kerson; 1:05, Music.

Nashua, Iowa, Feb. 27, 1899. To the Patrons of Nashua Schools: Recognizing the need of a fuller understanding, and a readier sympathy between patrons and teachers if we would have better schools, I desire to invite you to a meeting of the patrons in the high school room. Friday, March 3, at 3 o’clock p.m., when an informal discussion of ways and means for the betterment of our work will be indulged. No set speeches are to be given, but each one will be privileged to express opinions bearing on the topics for discussion. It is hoped these meetings will be of frequent occurrence and result in much good. Yours for better schools, C. J. Trumbauer, Supt. Schools.

Ferguson – McGregor Nuptials. Married, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Ferguson, Tuesday evening, February 28, their daughter, Miss Grace Ferguson, and Mr. Malcolm McGregor, of near Republic. About twenty relatives and friends were present and the wedding was a most happy one. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McCullough acted as bridesmaid and groomsman. Mrs. Dodd played the wedding march. The house was beautifully decorated with those artistic touches that make a home so attractive at such a happy time. The bride was handsomely costumed and the groom presented a fine appearance, Rev. Davis performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Ferguson and a young woman whose business and social life in our city has brought her in contact with all classes of our people and given her a large list of acquaintances among whom she has always been admired and respected. For years she was her mother’s assistant in a prosperous millinery business and in the capacity she proved her thorough capabilities as a woman of good judgment and excellent business ability. The pleasant, gracious manner, which won her business friends, will be a charm, which she will carry into her home to make it pleasant and happy. The groom is a young man whose splendid worth as an industrious, genial, honorable man cannot be over-estimated by anything we could or would say of him. He has proven his ability to care for a wife as she deserves to be cared for and his friends congratulate him upon having found one who will do so much to add success and pleasure to his life. The young people will go to housekeeping on the Southerland farm near Nashua and best wishes of all go with them.

Church Items – Methodist – Next Sunday morning Rev. Bro. Sutton will preach in the M. E. church in the absence of the pastor. In the evening a union revival meeting will be held at the M. E. church, Rev. Bro. Barrett, preaching. These union revival meetings will be continued through the week. Please arrange to attend each meeting during the few days they may continue. The other services next Sabbath will be held as usual.

Ionia – Grandma Durston is much better at this time, being able to sit up part of the time.

Ionia – Rev. McCleary is editor and printer’s devil combined, this week, for the Herald. That he is qualified for both pastimes on one will question.

Ionia – Mrs. Blanche Miller and husband will soon leave for her former home in Grand Travers, Mich. They will go by team to Milwaukee and then by steamer to Travers City, which place they expect to reside on a farm.

Ionia – I have not learned where Taylor intends to move to, but of course we can have but one thought, namely, that he will build a fine home in Ionia, where he and his estimable wife and family may spend many pleasant days.

Ionia – Mr. Jacob Keasling, Sr., is some better at this writing. Grandpa Keasling is a pioneer of Chickasaw township and county and his numerous friends trust that he may yet live many years to enjoy the fruits of his well earned prosperity.

Republic – Mrs. Moody is improving from the grip.

Republic – Charley Edson was a Nashua caller Saturday.

Republic – A. S. Moody transacted business in Nashua Saturday.

Republic – Mr. Richards and wife were Nashua callers Saturday.

Republic – Jack Leslie and wife visited at J. W. Pierce’s Friday.

Republic – Mrs. Wingmiller entertained company one day this week.

Republic – Mrs. E. Hanson was a Nashua caller one day this week.

Republic – Johnnie Percy was a New Hampton caller one day this week.

Republic – Mrs. George Percy has been on the sick list the past week.

Republic – Louis Lang has moved onto the farm vacated by Mr. Pritchard.

Republic – Chris Christianson transacted business in New Hampton Saturday.

Republic – Messrs S. Simmons and M. Parsons were Nashua callers Saturday.

Republic – J. W. Pierce and Elmer Turner sat up with L. Goodall Monday night.

Republic – L. Goodall is still very low and the absent children have been sent for.

Republic – There was a sale at Mr. Bradford’s west of Republic, Tuesday of this week.

Republic – P. Smith has returned from his Minnesota trip and reports the weather as very cold there.

Republic – Mr. Pritchard has moved his family onto the farm, which he has rented. It is situated near Sumner.

Republic – Born, Saturday, Feb. 25, to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Simmons, a son. This makes them a daughter and a son, which is a nice family.

Republic – There is a great deal of moving going on this week, among them being H. Jensen, Mr. Ransom, Len Cory, and a good many others.

Republic – A family by the name of Harris has moved into the house occupied by Lew Knapp, on the Widow Pierce place. He intends to work the land for A. Hall, who will build a house for them to occupy.

Sunny Dell – Mary and Kate Wedemeyer returned last Thursday from an extended visit among relatives and friends in Clayton county.

Sunny Dell – C. J. Strike went to Nashua last Monday after a load of coal. C. J. thinks he will lay in a good supply of coal this time as it looks as though our young Klondike had come to stay to stay for several weeks.

Sunny Dell – Amos Prudhon bought a Shetland pony at the Hanson sale last week. If you could have seen the look on Ray’s face when he was sure the pony was his, you would have felt certain that the pony had fallen into appreciative hands.

Sunny Dell – Since you humble scribe wrote last week great changes have occurred. Mother Earth has again donned her white mantle, and by the way the thermometer was this morning – 13 below zero – “Old Sol” will have to use all his March power for several weeks to induce her to take it off. As we watch the milk haulers coming to the creamer on Monday morning from the north, south, east and west, and saw them covered with snow, we could not help but wonder in what state of mind the men were. But in a little while when we heard Charles Ransom singing “Little Annie Rooney” we came to the conclusion that they had a more gracious temper than we, as it would have been difficult for this writer to even have “smiled” say nothing about singing, after going five or six miles though snow from eight to ten feet deep.

Sunny Dell – C. J. Strike and J. W. Pierce each have a watch and each is positive that his watch is the best. C. J. happened into the post office the other day just in time to hear J. W. state the time. Strike looked at his watch and then said, “You’re one-half hour off.” “No I’m not,” said Pierce. “I’ll bet the treats that my watch is just with Nashua time”. Strike, not willing to be outdone and having unbounded confidence in his watch, replied. “’I’ll but you the treats. We’ll call up Nashua and see” Well, they called up Nashua and found, to their dismay, that each was 15 minutes off – one 15 minutes fast and the other 15 minutes slow. They looked at each looked at each other for a few minutes in blank astonishment, and then, after a whispered consultation, decided that they would both treat the crowd. They bound the crowd to secrecy, so don’t you say anything about this.

Horton – Mr. Larson will move to Dakota soon.

Horton – Mrs. McKee is recovering nicely from her recent sickness.

Horton – Charles Hasting has purchased the 60-acre farm of Mrs. William Green.

Horton – M. W. Chandler has his new roller mill running and is doing splendid work.

Horton – Mr. and Mrs. Choate and son, Nathan, were visitors with Dr. and Mrs. Homer the fore part of the week.

Horton – George Orchard has having a hard time to get his lumberyard started. The lumber is sold nearly before it is shipped.

Horton – Moving is a fad at the present. Among the members for the past week are Clayton Cooper, Mrs. Hosdie, Oscar Lundburg, William Green, Mr. Oade J. Boardman, and Ed Wylam.

Horton – Frank Thompson came down from Nashua last week to invoice the stock of general merchandise he purchased of William Hanner. Mr. Thompson is well and favorable known here and will receive his share of trade.

Horton – Roy, the 4-year-old son of Mrs. Larson, fell from timothy sacks Saturday night and fractured his humerus at the lower third extending into the elbow joint. Doctors Homer and Ford were called to dress the arm and the little fellow is doing as well as possible for so severe a fracture.

Plainfield – Bill Ladd returned Tuesday from a week’s visit to Chicago.

Plainfield – P. M. Smock cried an auction sale east of the river Friday.

Plainfield – Will Robinson, Jr., is drawing milk to Waverly to the new factory.

Plainfield – Mrs. A. W. Lee arrived Monday from Chicago to visit friends here.

Plainfield – Several Candidates for teachers’ examination went to Allison on Friday.

Plainfield – Will Roberts has moved onto the Phil Robinson farm, one mile south of town.

Plainfield – Charles Orcutt is fitting up the Ford rooms, over the restaurant, for a residence.

Plainfield – Miss Della Vosseller, who has been making an extended visit to friends in Illinois, returned Thursday evening.

Plainfield – Conrad Ditmore, of Verndale, Minn., a resident here some twenty years ago, is visiting relatives here and at Horton.

Plainfield – Daniel Fassett sold his place in town to Ambrose Sutherland and moved six miles south to the Billheimer farm.

Plainfield – Daniel Fassett sold his place in town to Ambrose Sutherland and moved six miles south to the Billheimer farm.

Plainfield – Frank Fuller and wife, of New York Mills, Minn., arrived Saturday. He will work for Oza Thompson the present season.

Plainfield – Mr. Eichhorn, who purchased the Larkin farm last fall, moved his goods to the place the first of the week and Mr. Larkin is moving to his place in town.

Prosper – John Bickert made a trip to Nashua Saturday.

Prosper – James Dunn went to Nashua Saturday on business.

Prosper – A. Stille has the well drillers at his place drilling a new well.

Prosper – Carl Clansing transacted business in Waverly the last of the week.

Prosper – James Mahoney was a pleasant business man here the first of the week.

Prosper – A. and E. Schaloke were guests at the home of Mrs. C. Hauswirth the first of the week.

Prosper – Fred Grawe’s exhibition was a failure last Friday evening on account of previous bad weather.

Prosper – George Hauswirth is working for Carl Klansing preparing the creamery for action the first of the month.

Prosper – Tim Flaberty came home from Charles City on account of his parents being sick with the grip. He returned home the next day.

Prosper – Misses Mattie Butler, Minnie Notton, and Messrs. Burnes Butler and Charlie Notton, from near Nashua, were on the way to attend the exhibition west of here, but found no one there.

A post office has been established at Yampa, with Charles E. Walter as postmaster.

Hans Sehurman, residing near Denison, was adjudged insane and taken to the hospital at Clarinda for treatment.

The farmhouse of George Barnes, near Bedford, together with contents, was totally destroyed by fire, which caught from a defective ?

Miss Jessie V. Chearer of Des Moines has been appointed a teacher in the Omaha and Winnebago Indian school, Nebraska, at $800 a year.

Harry Robinson of Teledo left his wife and family and eloped with Nannies Treble, a young girl of that place. The couple was arrested at Clinton.

The family of J. C. Banger of Fort Dodge had a narrow escape from their burning home. The water pipes were frozen and the firemen helpless.

The 17-year-old daughter of M. Gleesing of Denison struck a match, which came in contact with some powder and exploded, and she was severely injured.

James Daniels and J. F. Greenwood made their escape at Burlington while being conveyed to the penitentiary at Fort Madison to serve a four years sentence for a hold-up.

Home and Abroad – C. W. Taylor left Friday night for Chicago to lay in a stock of goods for his rapidly increasing trade.

Home and Abroad – O. H. Phillips is building a storeroom back of his building on Main street now occupied by Lundt & Luhring to accommodate their increasing stock of goods.

Home and Abroad – Frank Eastman, who has been here visiting at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Patterson, returned to his home in Oconomowoc, Wis., Monday.

Home and Abroad – The special sales of washing day articles at Russell’s will be the feature of trade this coming week. Sales begin Saturday, February 25 and continue one week. Russell will offer some fine bargains.

Home and Abroad – Miss Lena Billings has been here from New Hampton, for several days attending her father and mother who have been ill. We are glad to know that both Mr. and Mrs. Billings are improving in health.

Home and Abroad – The Nashua friends of H. W. Troy, now at Charles City, will be interested in knowing that he has been conducting a series of gospel meetings which began on the evening of Feb. 22 and will continue until March 5. Rev. Troy occupies a prominent place among the divines of Charles City and his Nashua friends are proud of his success.

Home and Abroad – The Woodmen lodge, of Nashua, has recently settled tow heavy losses that lately occurred in their camp. Last week they paid to John Crapser $1,000 on the policy held by his son, Gerde, who died last fall from sickness in the army camp, and on Friday of last week they paid to Mrs. Amos Case the sum of $3,000 on the policy of her deceased husband. Both losses were settled satisfactorily which is a credit to the order.

Home and Abroad – Mr. G. D. Boller, who is preaching the gospel of “Bucks” stoves and ranges throughout the West, was in the city last week. While extending the glad hand to all his acquaintances, Mr. Boller remarked. “You know that old story about the man who was asked about the disposal of an enormous quantity of fruit and who said. We eat what we can and what we can’t eat we can?” Well, it is that way with “Buck’s” Stove and Range Co. We sell an order when we can sell it, and when we can’t sell an order we cancel it; but it is needless to say that I have never had an occasion to cancel an order in this territory where people know so well what our goods are.” Before leaving town Mr. Boller sold a nice order of their ranges and cook stoves to Mr. J. G. Laird for spring trade.

Home and Abroad – M. Morrison, eye specialist, at Wood & Bartsch’s Saturday, March 1.

Home and Abroad – Fresh fish, the best that can be had at Stringer & Gray’s.

Home and Abroad – Mr. Avery, of St. Paul, was a Nashua visitor last week. He returned home Tuesday.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. S. S. Smedley returned Saturday from Lamont, Iowa where she has been visiting relatives.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Margaret Bishop, of New Hampton, spent a few days of this week with her friends in Nashua.

Home and Abroad – Mesdames J. B. Coffman, Benton Coffman and Lee Goodsell, all of whom have been ailing the past few weeks, are improving.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Amelia Huffman and T. C. Peterson, of Nashua, went to Charles City Tuesday to visit at the home of W. A. McMillan.

Home and Abroad – Miss Emma Hawkins is able to be down town and is so much improved in health that she will soon be her happy self again.

Home and Abroad – Earl P. Hopkins went to St. Paul Tuesday to spend a few days among his old associates in the Twin Cities before returning East.

Home and Abroad – C. E. Russell’s special sale of washing day articles begins Saturday, February 25 and closes Saturday, March 4. Now is your time to stock up on these necessaries.

Home and Abroad – Watch C. E. Russell’s ad next week for he will offer a special sale on an entirely different line of goods then those now on sale. It will save you money to take advantage of his offer.

Home and Abroad – W. I. Moody stepped off of the noon train Saturday to spend a few hours among old friends. No one is more welcome than “Irv” and we are pleased to learn of his success.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. M. E. Simmons, of Story county, was a guest at the home of William Simmons last week. She left Tuesday for Fairmont, Minn., for a short visit before returning home.

Home and Abroad – There will be a meeting of the Ladies Greenwood Cemetery Association Saturday afternoon, March 4, at 2:30 o’clock p.m. at the home of Mrs. S. W. Blinn. The funds loaned by the association have been paid into the treasury and important business will be discussed at this meeting. All members are urged to attend. By order of President.

Home and Abroad – We have been thinking lately that it is nearly time for George Perkins to blossom out with his new spring hat. George leads the styles in summer headgear, and last week when most people were hovering about the hard coal burners or walking the streets in overcoats and earmuffs, he came sillying down the street with his straw hat on and his sleeves rolled up. George is certainly a harbinger of spring.

Home and Abroad – Will Harned’s friends here will be pleased to know that he was exhorted from all blame in the recent head-end collision which wrecked his train at Ely a few days ago. The fault was found to be with the other train crew. Mr. Harned did not have to take the blame, but had a severe shaking up and was confined to the house for a couple of weeks from the effects of the bruises he received and the nervous shock incident to the disastrous collision.

Home and Abroad – Fred Bloom made a business trip to Charles City Wednesday.

Home and Abroad – J. Paschke went to Charles City Wednesday. He is improving in health.

Home and Abroad – Miss Lottie Stedman, of Fredericksburg, is visiting her uncle, L. D. Stedman, and family.

Home and Abroad – Joe Bucknell, of near Marble Rock, was in Nashua over Sunday visiting friends and relatives.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. George Horton went to Plainfield Tuesday night to visit at the home of her brother, Mr. Harker.

Home and Abroad – Lee Howdeshell and wife returned home Saturday from Flood Creek, where they have been visiting relatives for a few days.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Maud Watts and sister, Miss Jessie Belden, went to Horton last Thursday night to visit at the home of Mrs. Wilson, their sister and her family.

Home and Abroad – Mr. Peterson, of Plainfield, was up Tuesday to visit his brother, Abel Peter, who we understand has been tussling with the grip the past few days.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Hill, who has been at Carrville the past few days attending at the bedside of her mother, who has been very ill, returned home Tuesday evening.

Home and Abroad – The family of Frank Beach have been ill the past week. In fact the house has been turned into a regular hospital. All are on the road to recovery we are pleased to say.

Home and Abroad – Will Gibson, of Waterloo, visited his mother this week. It has seemed quite like home to Mrs. Gibson to have both her son, Will, and daughter, Minnie, home at the same time.

Home and Abroad – Miss Belle Waterbury is expected home this week from Parker, S. D., for a few weeks’ visit with relatives and friends. Her welcome will be hearty and we hope her stay lengthy.

Home and Abroad – Call and see Baunder & Dexter before you invest your money. We have land in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Missouri, which are bargains. Also will trade land for stocks of goods or can trade your goods for land.

Home and Abroad – Arthur Watts filled 18 train orders for lunches Tuesday. Not a bad day’s business to say nothing of the scores of people who take meals and lunches at his place. The people appreciate good service and well-cooked fool and they get both at Art’s.

Home and Abroad – Miss Lizzie Walleser, who has been ill at home for several days, was sufficiently recovered Wednesday to return to the Normal, but we regret that she will not be able to remain as her strength will not permit her to take up the duties of school work again for some time. Her sister, Miss Mina, accompanied her and both will return Friday accompanied by Miss Beatrice Weller, and Miss Keifer, of Independence, who will spend the spring vacation in Nashua.

Home and Abroad – Has W. F. St. Clair fallen hair to a fortune? That is the question that arose in the minds of many last Friday, as he set out the cigars right and left and wore the most enchanting smile that has been seen on his face in years. His fortune was not in a financial way and yet it was a fortune, for he is now the father of one of the finest baby boys that ever made the heart of a father happy. Everybody congratulates him, and he is indeed a proud and happy parent.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Yaap and daughter, Florence, left last week for Rushville, Ill., to spend a few weeks at the home of relatives. Mrs. Yaap took the trip to enjoy a change of scene after having been under the doctor’s care for several weeks. Mr. Yaap was pleased to let his daughter enjoy the pleasures of the trip because of her faithfulness in helping him look after the house and farm during the long illness of Mrs. Yaap. The young lady will certainly enjoy the change and feel that she is repaid for the devotion to her father and home.

Home and Abroad – H. P. Freier living southeast of Nashua, moved this week to Cedar Falls where he has purchased the boot and shoe stock of a prominent firm of that city. The family and household goods went Wednesday. The boot and shoe trade is Mr. Freier’s old business. Prior to moving to Nashua he was a proprietor of a store at Bristow, Iowa, but long containment indoors led him to seek a change in country air, which has resulted in an improved condition of his health. His sons, August and Otto, two capable young men, also connected with the business, will assist their father. Miss Tillie Freier will return to her school at Prosper for the present at least. The family is a worthy one and the members have made many warm friends during their residence here. The stock which Mr. Freier has purchased is worth in the neighborhood of $8,000 and we trust success will smile upon him to the extent of sever times that amount.

Home and Abroad – Miss Emma Hawkins went to Charles City Wednesday.

Home and Abroad – C. A. Folks, of Plainfield was in Nashua a few hours Saturday and honored this office with a call.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Kellegg have a sweet little baby girl at their home of whom they are very proud.

Home and Abroad – H. J. Bond and H. B. Laird, who have been ill the past week or more, are both improving and hope to be out again soon.

Home and Abroad – Lou Kephart, of Clarksville, who is on the road as a traveling salesman, spent a few hours in Nashua Wednesday among friends.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Talmadge, of West Union, returned home Tuesday, after spending several days at the bedside of her father who is still confined to his bed.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. Len Tannihill, of Luverne, Minn., came down Wednesday night to spend a few days a the home of Mrs. Dave Beagert and family.

Home and Abroad – Fred Kelley, who came home from his Minnesota territory last week, is quite ill at his home in Nashua. Mrs. Kelley, who has been ill for several days, is improving.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. George Stocks went to Carrville Tuesday to visit a few days with her son, Bert Stocks, who is station agent at that place. Bert will not always have to keep house in a box car, for a boy so devoted to business and so conscientious will, before many years be entrusted with a better position.

Home and Abroad – L. P. Hanson moved into town Monday and will soon be nicely located in his handsome new hours. Anyone who doubts the success of Improving should inquire into the ? of Mr. Hanson, who thus early in his life able to retire from the busy routine of farm work and settle down in town, surrounded by comfort and enjoy the remaining years of a well-spent industrious life. We congratulate him upon his good fortune.

Home and Abroad – Arthur Watts has been sick in bed the past few days from an attack of the grip and overwork, with the ? Keeping him busy early and late for the last year. Arthur was about as near perpetual motion as one ? on the business sense, and even good health and youth rebel at times when they are imposed upon. In his case the grip will not be such and affliction giving him an opportunity to get a long needed rest. We hope to see him hustling about again in a few days.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Benedict, of Fredericksburg, drove over Wednesday for a short visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hopkins.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. G. T. Greeley went to Charles City Saturday to attend a reception at the home of Mrs. Dexter, in honor of Miss Montgomery who returns soon to her home in New York.

Home and Abroad – Phil. McLennan leaves Friday morning for Dyersville, Iowa and will go later to Franklin Grove, Ill., to treat patients who have heard of his ability to cure diseases by magnetic treatment.

Home and Abroad – J. W. Keyes, of Rhinebeck, was up for a short time the first of the week visting friends and transacting business. Mr. Keyes is now running a mill at Rhinebeck and doing a nice business.

Teachers’, Directors’, and patrons’ Meeting at Republic, Saturday, march 10. – 1 p.m. Music. 1:10 “Powers and Duties of the School Director Under the Statute.” T. D. Hall. Discussion, Charles Wedemeyer, A. M. Hall, H. D. Hanson, H. H. Bailey, John Pierce, Sr. 1:15 “Our Responsibilities,” As Teachers, George Hubanks. As Parents Relative to Schools, Mrs. A. S. Moody. Discussion, Mrs. Fred Edson, Tessie Frederici, Nellie Badger, Mrs. J. W. Pierce, O. H. Dunlap; 2:20 “The Rural School Classification and the Daily Program: Do They Need Revision?” J. A. Eckenrod; Discussion, Pauline Smith, May Babcock, A. R. Ferguson, Mame Weller; 2:55 “Should Charts, Wall Maps Etc., Have an Important Place in Rural School Work?” Esther Rouse; Discussion; Lena Cory, Nell Haggerty, Chester Wright, Laura Walleser; 3:20 “The Importance of Geography and History in the Rural School.” Ida Strike; Discussion, Maggie Costello, A. M. Hall, Finley Lastman, Alice Cory, Henry Kerson; 1:05, Music.

Nashua, Iowa, Feb. 27, 1899. To the Patrons of Nashua Schools: Recognizing the need of a fuller understanding, and a readier sympathy between patrons and teachers if we would have better schools, I desire to invite you to a meeting of the patrons in the high school room. Friday, March 3, at 3 o’clock p.m., when an informal discussion of ways and means for the betterment of our work will be indulged. No set speeches are to be given, but each one will be privileged to express opinions bearing on the topics for discussion. It is hoped these meetings will be of frequent occurrence and result in much good. Yours for better schools, C. J. Trumbauer, Supt. Schools.

Ferguson – McGregor Nuptials. Married, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Ferguson, Tuesday evening, February 28, their daughter, Miss Grace Ferguson, and Mr. Malcolm McGregor, of near Republic. About twenty relatives and friends were present and the wedding was a most happy one. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McCullough acted as bridesmaid and groomsman. Mrs. Dodd played the wedding march. The house was beautifully decorated with those artistic touches that make a home so attractive at such a happy time. The bride was handsomely costumed and the groom presented a fine appearance, Rev. Davis performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Ferguson and a young woman whose business and social life in our city has brought her in contact with all classes of our people and given her a large list of acquaintances among whom she has always been admired and respected. For years she was her mother’s assistant in a prosperous millinery business and in the capacity she proved her thorough capabilities as a woman of good judgment and excellent business ability. The pleasant, gracious manner, which won her business friends, will be a charm, which she will carry into her home to make it pleasant and happy. The groom is a young man whose splendid worth as an industrious, genial, honorable man cannot be over-estimated by anything we could or would say of him. He has proven his ability to care for a wife as she deserves to be cared for and his friends congratulate him upon having found one who will do so much to add success and pleasure to his life. The young people will go to housekeeping on the Southerland farm near Nashua and best wishes of all go with them.

Church Items – Methodist – Next Sunday morning Rev. Bro. Sutton will preach in the M. E. church in the absence of the pastor. In the evening a union revival meeting will be held at the M. E. church, Rev. Bro. Barrett, preaching. These union revival meetings will be continued through the week. Please arrange to attend each meeting during the few days they may continue. The other services next Sabbath will be held as usual.

Ionia – Grandma Durston is much better at this time, being able to sit up part of the time.

Ionia – Rev. McCleary is editor and printer’s devil combined, this week, for the Herald. That he is qualified for both pastimes on one will question.

Ionia – Mrs. Blanche Miller and husband will soon leave for her former home in Grand Travers, Mich. They will go by team to Milwaukee and then by steamer to Travers City, which place they expect to reside on a farm.

Ionia – I have not learned where Taylor intends to move to, but of course we can have but one thought, namely, that he will build a fine home in Ionia, where he and his estimable wife and family may spend many pleasant days.

Ionia – Mr. Jacob Keasling, Sr., is some better at this writing. Grandpa Keasling is a pioneer of Chickasaw township and county and his numerous friends trust that he may yet live many years to enjoy the fruits of his well earned prosperity.

Republic – Mrs. Moody is improving from the grip.

Republic – Charley Edson was a Nashua caller Saturday.

Republic – A. S. Moody transacted business in Nashua Saturday.

Republic – Mr. Richards and wife were Nashua callers Saturday.

Republic – Jack Leslie and wife visited at J. W. Pierce’s Friday.

Republic – Mrs. Wingmiller entertained company one day this week.

Republic – Mrs. E. Hanson was a Nashua caller one day this week.

Republic – Johnnie Percy was a New Hampton caller one day this week.

Republic – Mrs. George Percy has been on the sick list the past week.

Republic – Louis Lang has moved onto the farm vacated by Mr. Pritchard.

Republic – Chris Christianson transacted business in New Hampton Saturday.

Republic – Messrs S. Simmons and M. Parsons were Nashua callers Saturday.

Republic – J. W. Pierce and Elmer Turner sat up with L. Goodall Monday night.

Republic – L. Goodall is still very low and the absent children have been sent for.

Republic – There was a sale at Mr. Bradford’s west of Republic, Tuesday of this week.

Republic – P. Smith has returned from his Minnesota trip and reports the weather as very cold there.

Republic – Mr. Pritchard has moved his family onto the farm, which he has rented. It is situated near Sumner.

Republic – Born, Saturday, Feb. 25, to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Simmons, a son. This makes them a daughter and a son, which is a nice family.

Republic – There is a great deal of moving going on this week, among them being H. Jensen, Mr. Ransom, Len Cory, and a good many others.

Republic – A family by the name of Harris has moved into the house occupied by Lew Knapp, on the Widow Pierce place. He intends to work the land for A. Hall, who will build a house for them to occupy.

Sunny Dell – Mary and Kate Wedemeyer returned last Thursday from an extended visit among relatives and friends in Clayton county.

Sunny Dell – C. J. Strike went to Nashua last Monday after a load of coal. C. J. thinks he will lay in a good supply of coal this time as it looks as though our young Klondike had come to stay to stay for several weeks.

Sunny Dell – Amos Prudhon bought a Shetland pony at the Hanson sale last week. If you could have seen the look on Ray’s face when he was sure the pony was his, you would have felt certain that the pony had fallen into appreciative hands.

Sunny Dell – Since you humble scribe wrote last week great changes have occurred. Mother Earth has again donned her white mantle, and by the way the thermometer was this morning – 13 below zero – “Old Sol” will have to use all his March power for several weeks to induce her to take it off. As we watch the milk haulers coming to the creamer on Monday morning from the north, south, east and west, and saw them covered with snow, we could not help but wonder in what state of mind the men were. But in a little while when we heard Charles Ransom singing “Little Annie Rooney” we came to the conclusion that they had a more gracious temper than we, as it would have been difficult for this writer to even have “smiled” say nothing about singing, after going five or six miles though snow from eight to ten feet deep.

Sunny Dell – C. J. Strike and J. W. Pierce each have a watch and each is positive that his watch is the best. C. J. happened into the post office the other day just in time to hear J. W. state the time. Strike looked at his watch and then said, “You’re one-half hour off.” “No I’m not,” said Pierce. “I’ll bet the treats that my watch is just with Nashua time”. Strike, not willing to be outdone and having unbounded confidence in his watch, replied. “’I’ll but you the treats. We’ll call up Nashua and see” Well, they called up Nashua and found, to their dismay, that each was 15 minutes off – one 15 minutes fast and the other 15 minutes slow. They looked at each looked at each other for a few minutes in blank astonishment, and then, after a whispered consultation, decided that they would both treat the crowd. They bound the crowd to secrecy, so don’t you say anything about this.

Horton – Mr. Larson will move to Dakota soon.

Horton – Mrs. McKee is recovering nicely from her recent sickness.

Horton – Charles Hasting has purchased the 60-acre farm of Mrs. William Green.

Horton – M. W. Chandler has his new roller mill running and is doing splendid work.

Horton – Mr. and Mrs. Choate and son, Nathan, were visitors with Dr. and Mrs. Homer the fore part of the week.

Horton – George Orchard has having a hard time to get his lumberyard started. The lumber is sold nearly before it is shipped.

Horton – Moving is a fad at the present. Among the members for the past week are Clayton Cooper, Mrs. Hosdie, Oscar Lundburg, William Green, Mr. Oade J. Boardman, and Ed Wylam.

Horton – Frank Thompson came down from Nashua last week to invoice the stock of general merchandise he purchased of William Hanner. Mr. Thompson is well and favorable known here and will receive his share of trade.

Horton – Roy, the 4-year-old son of Mrs. Larson, fell from timothy sacks Saturday night and fractured his humerus at the lower third extending into the elbow joint. Doctors Homer and Ford were called to dress the arm and the little fellow is doing as well as possible for so severe a fracture.

Plainfield – Bill Ladd returned Tuesday from a week’s visit to Chicago.

Plainfield – P. M. Smock cried an auction sale east of the river Friday.

Plainfield – Will Robinson, Jr., is drawing milk to Waverly to the new factory.

Plainfield – Mrs. A. W. Lee arrived Monday from Chicago to visit friends here.

Plainfield – Several Candidates for teachers’ examination went to Allison on Friday.

Plainfield – Will Roberts has moved onto the Phil Robinson farm, one mile south of town.

Plainfield – Charles Orcutt is fitting up the Ford rooms, over the restaurant, for a residence.

Plainfield – Miss Della Vosseller, who has been making an extended visit to friends in Illinois, returned Thursday evening.

Plainfield – Conrad Ditmore, of Verndale, Minn., a resident here some twenty years ago, is visiting relatives here and at Horton.

Plainfield – Daniel Fassett sold his place in town to Ambrose Sutherland and moved six miles south to the Billheimer farm.

Plainfield – Daniel Fassett sold his place in town to Ambrose Sutherland and moved six miles south to the Billheimer farm.

Plainfield – Frank Fuller and wife, of New York Mills, Minn., arrived Saturday. He will work for Oza Thompson the present season.

Plainfield – Mr. Eichhorn, who purchased the Larkin farm last fall, moved his goods to the place the first of the week and Mr. Larkin is moving to his place in town.

Prosper – John Bickert made a trip to Nashua Saturday.

Prosper – James Dunn went to Nashua Saturday on business.

Prosper – A. Stille has the well drillers at his place drilling a new well.

Prosper – Carl Clansing transacted business in Waverly the last of the week.

Prosper – James Mahoney was a pleasant business man here the first of the week.

Prosper – A. and E. Schaloke were guests at the home of Mrs. C. Hauswirth the first of the week.

Prosper – Fred Grawe’s exhibition was a failure last Friday evening on account of previous bad weather.

Prosper – George Hauswirth is working for Carl Klansing preparing the creamery for action the first of the month.

Prosper – Tim Flaberty came home from Charles City on account of his parents being sick with the grip. He returned home the next day.

Prosper – Misses Mattie Butler, Minnie Notton, and Messrs. Burnes Butler and Charlie Notton, from near Nashua, were on the way to attend the exhibition west of here, but found no one there.

A post office has been established at Yampa, with Charles E. Walter as postmaster.

Hans Sehurman, residing near Denison, was adjudged insane and taken to the hospital at Clarinda for treatment.

The farmhouse of George Barnes, near Bedford, together with contents, was totally destroyed by fire, which caught from a defective ?

Miss Jessie V. Chearer of Des Moines has been appointed a teacher in the Omaha and Winnebago Indian school, Nebraska, at $800 a year.

Harry Robinson of Teledo left his wife and family and eloped with Nannies Treble, a young girl of that place. The couple was arrested at Clinton.

The family of J. C. Banger of Fort Dodge had a narrow escape from their burning home. The water pipes were frozen and the firemen helpless.

The 17-year-old daughter of M. Gleesing of Denison struck a match, which came in contact with some powder and exploded, and she was severely injured.

James Daniels and J. F. Greenwood made their escape at Burlington while being conveyed to the penitentiary at Fort Madison to serve a four years sentence for a hold-up.

Home and Abroad – C. W. Taylor left Friday night for Chicago to lay in a stock of goods for his rapidly increasing trade.

Home and Abroad – O. H. Phillips is building a storeroom back of his building on Main street now occupied by Lundt & Luhring to accommodate their increasing stock of goods.

Home and Abroad – Frank Eastman, who has been here visiting at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Patterson, returned to his home in Oconomowoc, Wis., Monday.

Home and Abroad – The special sales of washing day articles at Russell’s will be the feature of trade this coming week. Sales begin Saturday, February 25 and continue one week. Russell will offer some fine bargains.

Home and Abroad – Miss Lena Billings has been here from New Hampton, for several days attending her father and mother who have been ill. We are glad to know that both Mr. and Mrs. Billings are improving in health.

Home and Abroad – The Nashua friends of H. W. Troy, now at Charles City, will be interested in knowing that he has been conducting a series of gospel meetings which began on the evening of Feb. 22 and will continue until March 5. Rev. Troy occupies a prominent place among the divines of Charles City and his Nashua friends are proud of his success.

Home and Abroad – The Woodmen lodge, of Nashua, has recently settled tow heavy losses that lately occurred in their camp. Last week they paid to John Crapser $1,000 on the policy held by his son, Gerde, who died last fall from sickness in the army camp, and on Friday of last week they paid to Mrs. Amos Case the sum of $3,000 on the policy of her deceased husband. Both losses were settled satisfactorily which is a credit to the order.

Home and Abroad – Mr. G. D. Boller, who is preaching the gospel of “Bucks” stoves and ranges throughout the West, was in the city last week. While extending the glad hand to all his acquaintances, Mr. Boller remarked. “You know that old story about the man who was asked about the disposal of an enormous quantity of fruit and who said. We eat what we can and what we can’t eat we can?” Well, it is that way with “Buck’s” Stove and Range Co. We sell an order when we can sell it, and when we can’t sell an order we cancel it; but it is needless to say that I have never had an occasion to cancel an order in this territory where people know so well what our goods are.” Before leaving town Mr. Boller sold a nice order of their ranges and cook stoves to Mr. J. G. Laird for spring trade.

Home and Abroad – M. Morrison, eye specialist, at Wood & Bartsch’s Saturday, March 1.

Home and Abroad – Fresh fish, the best that can be had at Stringer & Gray’s.

Home and Abroad – Mr. Avery, of St. Paul, was a Nashua visitor last week. He returned home Tuesday.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. S. S. Smedley returned Saturday from Lamont, Iowa where she has been visiting relatives.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Margaret Bishop, of New Hampton, spent a few days of this week with her friends in Nashua.

Home and Abroad – Mesdames J. B. Coffman, Benton Coffman and Lee Goodsell, all of whom have been ailing the past few weeks, are improving.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Amelia Huffman and T. C. Peterson, of Nashua, went to Charles City Tuesday to visit at the home of W. A. McMillan.

Home and Abroad – Miss Emma Hawkins is able to be down town and is so much improved in health that she will soon be her happy self again.

Home and Abroad – Earl P. Hopkins went to St. Paul Tuesday to spend a few days among his old associates in the Twin Cities before returning East.

Home and Abroad – C. E. Russell’s special sale of washing day articles begins Saturday, February 25 and closes Saturday, March 4. Now is your time to stock up on these necessaries.

Home and Abroad – Watch C. E. Russell’s ad next week for he will offer a special sale on an entirely different line of goods then those now on sale. It will save you money to take advantage of his offer.

Home and Abroad – W. I. Moody stepped off of the noon train Saturday to spend a few hours among old friends. No one is more welcome than “Irv” and we are pleased to learn of his success.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. M. E. Simmons, of Story county, was a guest at the home of William Simmons last week. She left Tuesday for Fairmont, Minn., for a short visit before returning home.

Home and Abroad – There will be a meeting of the Ladies Greenwood Cemetery Association Saturday afternoon, March 4, at 2:30 o’clock p.m. at the home of Mrs. S. W. Blinn. The funds loaned by the association have been paid into the treasury and important business will be discussed at this meeting. All members are urged to attend. By order of President.

Home and Abroad – We have been thinking lately that it is nearly time for George Perkins to blossom out with his new spring hat. George leads the styles in summer headgear, and last week when most people were hovering about the hard coal burners or walking the streets in overcoats and earmuffs, he came sillying down the street with his straw hat on and his sleeves rolled up. George is certainly a harbinger of spring.

Home and Abroad – Will Harned’s friends here will be pleased to know that he was exhorted from all blame in the recent head-end collision which wrecked his train at Ely a few days ago. The fault was found to be with the other train crew. Mr. Harned did not have to take the blame, but had a severe shaking up and was confined to the house for a couple of weeks from the effects of the bruises he received and the nervous shock incident to the disastrous collision.

Home and Abroad – Fred Bloom made a business trip to Charles City Wednesday.

Home and Abroad – J. Paschke went to Charles City Wednesday. He is improving in health.

Home and Abroad – Miss Lottie Stedman, of Fredericksburg, is visiting her uncle, L. D. Stedman, and family.

Home and Abroad – Joe Bucknell, of near Marble Rock, was in Nashua over Sunday visiting friends and relatives.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. George Horton went to Plainfield Tuesday night to visit at the home of her brother, Mr. Harker.

Home and Abroad – Lee Howdeshell and wife returned home Saturday from Flood Creek, where they have been visiting relatives for a few days.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Maud Watts and sister, Miss Jessie Belden, went to Horton last Thursday night to visit at the home of Mrs. Wilson, their sister and her family.

Home and Abroad – Mr. Peterson, of Plainfield, was up Tuesday to visit his brother, Abel Peter, who we understand has been tussling with the grip the past few days.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Hill, who has been at Carrville the past few days attending at the bedside of her mother, who has been very ill, returned home Tuesday evening.

Home and Abroad – The family of Frank Beach have been ill the past week. In fact the house has been turned into a regular hospital. All are on the road to recovery we are pleased to say.

Home and Abroad – Will Gibson, of Waterloo, visited his mother this week. It has seemed quite like home to Mrs. Gibson to have both her son, Will, and daughter, Minnie, home at the same time.

Home and Abroad – Miss Belle Waterbury is expected home this week from Parker, S. D., for a few weeks’ visit with relatives and friends. Her welcome will be hearty and we hope her stay lengthy.

Home and Abroad – Call and see Baunder & Dexter before you invest your money. We have land in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Missouri, which are bargains. Also will trade land for stocks of goods or can trade your goods for land.

Home and Abroad – Arthur Watts filled 18 train orders for lunches Tuesday. Not a bad day’s business to say nothing of the scores of people who take meals and lunches at his place. The people appreciate good service and well-cooked fool and they get both at Art’s.

Home and Abroad – Miss Lizzie Walleser, who has been ill at home for several days, was sufficiently recovered Wednesday to return to the Normal, but we regret that she will not be able to remain as her strength will not permit her to take up the duties of school work again for some time. Her sister, Miss Mina, accompanied her and both will return Friday accompanied by Miss Beatrice Weller, and Miss Keifer, of Independence, who will spend the spring vacation in Nashua.

Home and Abroad – Has W. F. St. Clair fallen hair to a fortune? That is the question that arose in the minds of many last Friday, as he set out the cigars right and left and wore the most enchanting smile that has been seen on his face in years. His fortune was not in a financial way and yet it was a fortune, for he is now the father of one of the finest baby boys that ever made the heart of a father happy. Everybody congratulates him, and he is indeed a proud and happy parent.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Yaap and daughter, Florence, left last week for Rushville, Ill., to spend a few weeks at the home of relatives. Mrs. Yaap took the trip to enjoy a change of scene after having been under the doctor’s care for several weeks. Mr. Yaap was pleased to let his daughter enjoy the pleasures of the trip because of her faithfulness in helping him look after the house and farm during the long illness of Mrs. Yaap. The young lady will certainly enjoy the change and feel that she is repaid for the devotion to her father and home.

Home and Abroad – H. P. Freier living southeast of Nashua, moved this week to Cedar Falls where he has purchased the boot and shoe stock of a prominent firm of that city. The family and household goods went Wednesday. The boot and shoe trade is Mr. Freier’s old business. Prior to moving to Nashua he was a proprietor of a store at Bristow, Iowa, but long containment indoors led him to seek a change in country air, which has resulted in an improved condition of his health. His sons, August and Otto, two capable young men, also connected with the business, will assist their father. Miss Tillie Freier will return to her school at Prosper for the present at least. The family is a worthy one and the members have made many warm friends during their residence here. The stock which Mr. Freier has purchased is worth in the neighborhood of $8,000 and we trust success will smile upon him to the extent of sever times that amount.

Home and Abroad – Miss Emma Hawkins went to Charles City Wednesday.

Home and Abroad – C. A. Folks, of Plainfield was in Nashua a few hours Saturday and honored this office with a call.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Kellegg have a sweet little baby girl at their home of whom they are very proud.

Home and Abroad – H. J. Bond and H. B. Laird, who have been ill the past week or more, are both improving and hope to be out again soon.

Home and Abroad – Lou Kephart, of Clarksville, who is on the road as a traveling salesman, spent a few hours in Nashua Wednesday among friends.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Talmadge, of West Union, returned home Tuesday, after spending several days at the bedside of her father who is still confined to his bed.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. Len Tannihill, of Luverne, Minn., came down Wednesday night to spend a few days a the home of Mrs. Dave Beagert and family.

Home and Abroad – Fred Kelley, who came home from his Minnesota territory last week, is quite ill at his home in Nashua. Mrs. Kelley, who has been ill for several days, is improving.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. George Stocks went to Carrville Tuesday to visit a few days with her son, Bert Stocks, who is station agent at that place. Bert will not always have to keep house in a box car, for a boy so devoted to business and so conscientious will, before many years be entrusted with a better position.

Home and Abroad – L. P. Hanson moved into town Monday and will soon be nicely located in his handsome new hours. Anyone who doubts the success of Improving should inquire into the ? of Mr. Hanson, who thus early in his life able to retire from the busy routine of farm work and settle down in town, surrounded by comfort and enjoy the remaining years of a well-spent industrious life. We congratulate him upon his good fortune.

Home and Abroad – Arthur Watts has been sick in bed the past few days from an attack of the grip and overwork, with the ? Keeping him busy early and late for the last year. Arthur was about as near perpetual motion as one ? on the business sense, and even good health and youth rebel at times when they are imposed upon. In his case the grip will not be such and affliction giving him an opportunity to get a long needed rest. We hope to see him hustling about again in a few days.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Benedict, of Fredericksburg, drove over Wednesday for a short visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hopkins.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. G. T. Greeley went to Charles City Saturday to attend a reception at the home of Mrs. Dexter, in honor of Miss Montgomery who returns soon to her home in New York.

Home and Abroad – Phil. McLennan leaves Friday morning for Dyersville, Iowa and will go later to Franklin Grove, Ill., to treat patients who have heard of his ability to cure diseases by magnetic treatment.

Home and Abroad – J. W. Keyes, of Rhinebeck, was up for a short time the first of the week visting friends and transacting business. Mr. Keyes is now running a mill at Rhinebeck and doing a nice business.