Iowa Old Press
Drake Times-Delphic
Drake University, Des Moines, Polk co., Iowa
October 1897
LOCALS
It is rumored that "Red" Atkins has sought other lands
in which to wander.
Word has come of the serious illness of Dennis Hudson in St.
Louis. Latest reports have it that he is convalescent.
John Garns is at Curlew, conducting the music in an evangelistic
meeting.
Miss Estella Leggett spent Sunday, Oct. 17th, with her parents at
Lathrop, Ia.
John Barclay got his whiskers mowed.
Miss May Birdsall delighted her many friends by paying them a
visit for a few days. Arriving from Colfax, where she had been
for her health, Oct. 14.
G.H. Ludeking a graduate of the Business College is now Asst.
cashier of the Waukon State Bank. It is always gratifying to hear
of the success of a graduate from any department of Drake.
E.E. Fitzsimmons, '97, is assistant principle in the Vilisca,
Ia., public schools.
F.M. Morton visited his mother over Sunday at Colfax, Iowa.
Mr. Rollin Adkins, '96 musical, is contemplating taking up his
studies in Chicago.
C.M. Edmundson has been forced to leave school on account of
sickness.
A.J. McMahan, '96, known to many of the old students, is
practicing law at Carthage, Ill.
Prof. Kinney was called to Corning, Ia. to testify in a liquor
case being tried there. The Prof. vouched for the State in its
attempt to prove that Patent Bitters and Rock Candy Cordial are
something more than a cure for that tired feeling.
Mr. A.M. Edmunson, who was taken to the hospital Oct. 19 where he
underwent a painful operation, is recovering and will be in
school again in about two weeks.
[transcribed by S.F., June 2018]
Des Moines Daily News
Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa
October 14, 1897
Pensions: Original - Adam W. Cramer, Davenport;
Alexander F. Stewart, Western college; Harrison H. Boyes, Roland;
Daniel H. Dunlap, Fontanelle; John O. Crary, Larrabee. Original,
special October 2 - Amasa Phippin, Plymouth Rock. Additional -
Ole Grelbrausen Lieu, Sioux Rapids; Austin B. Gilbert, Keosauqua;
John Barnhill, Burlington. Restoraton and increase - John F.
Brown, Center Point. Increase - August Weise, Davenport. Reissue
- John Wrolon, Northwood. Reissue and increase - Albert M.
Cooper, Tracey; Joseph A. Fitzpatrick, Nevada. Original widow,
etc., special October 4 - Anna M. Watters, Grinnell; Henrietta
Neupert, Muscatine.
[transcribed by S.F., December 2008]