Iowa Old Press
Sheldon Mail
Sheldon, O'Brien co. Iowa
April 25, 1895
Levi Bassett and Charles Stinson each have a handsome new
carriage.
A.E. Knight sends The Mail copies of Atlantic City (New
Jersey) papers which announce that D.S. White, Jr., formerly of
Sheldon has bought the magnificent and immense seaside Traymore
hotel.
Judge Ladd has decided the mayoralty contest in favor of Mr.
Royce, who is a proud and happy in his triumph as a youngster
with a new "bike". It is reported that Mr. Wyman, whom
this decision ousts from office, will appeal to the supreme
court.
These ladies took tea with Mrs. Philip Ling Tuesday evening:
mesdames W.H. Myers, M.A. Loban, A.C. Campbell, J.A. Brown, F.S.
Plumb, R.H. Martin, T.H. Smith and W.D. Boies.
[transcribed by S.F., April 2007]