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1-3-05

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News Gathered by Journal Correspondents

    Ardon, Ia., Jan. 3--Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vanatta, of Muscatine, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Anna Tomney.

    Mr. and Mrs. S. Van Zant returned home Sunday morning after a week's visit with relatives in Kansas and Missouri.

    Rev. Scott, of Chicago, former pastor of St. John's church, is spending the holidays at the home of Rudolph Altekruse.

    Robert Deam of Ottumwa is visiting at the home of Mrs. Anna Byrne. C. Schwin who was reported on the sick list last week is still con fined to his bed with an abscess on his arm.

    Robert and Gertrude Wigim were passengers to Muscatine Saturday evening to spend Sunday with their Grandpa Wigim. Jim Letts of Grandview was in Ardon Saturday.

    Last Thursday evening about 6 people of this vicinity surprised Rev. and Mrs. H. E. Richardson, they having just recently moved into the new parsonage at Ardon. The evening was spent in readings and after which oysters were served.

    Mrs. W. M. Riggs and daughter, Anna Gertrude, are on the sick list being confined to their home with la grippe.

    Miss. Maggie Nolan, of Muscatine, is visiting with her brother, Christie Nolan.

    Robert Lee and Son Ira were passengers to Blakesburg, Mo. Thursday morning.

    Will and Ed Schwin, of North Prairie, Were visiting their brother, C. Schwin, a few days last week.

    A merry crowd of young people met at the home of Newton Longstreth Saturday evening to watch the old year out and see the new year in.

    Misses Lilian Wills and Marie Hunter of Cranston attended the party Saturday evening and spent Sunday with Hazel Longstreth.

    Wilson Riggs shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago Wednesday. Rev. Childerns of Letts was visiting with Rev. Richardson Monday.

    Art Russell, of Rock Island, spent the holidays with his brother, Jim Russell.

    Miss Ora Willitts, who is teaching Burr Oak School, returned from Davenport yesterday, after spending the holidays with her parents.

    Sam Wigim came out on the morning passenger to spend a few days with his son, Adam Wigim.

    Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Allen left on the 7:00 o'clock train Monday morning for a week's visit at their old home in Missouri.

    Mr. Worrell from Ebenezer City came in Sunday morning will fill the position of night operator during Mr. Allen's absence, Mr. Worrell's wife accompanied him.

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1-11-05

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., Jan 11 - Rev. Carlton, of Mystic (Ia.) arrived Saturday evening and dedicated the new church at Cranston Sunday morning.

    Robt. Lee shipped in three car loads of fine stock cattle Thursday.

    Mrs. Adam Wigim spent several days last week visiting with friends in Muscatine.

    W.S. Heizer, of Boulder, Colo., who has been visiting at the home of Mrs. John Byrne for several days left Saturday evening for Mediapolis (Ia.) where he will visit with relatives and friends.

    Rev. Geo. Thomson of Norfolk, Virginia, is visiting with his brother-in-law, Rev. H. E. Richardson.

    Arthur Timberlake was visiting with friends in Muscatine the past week.

    Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Allen returned home from Richmond, Mo. Saturday morning.

    Wills Bros. shipped a car load of cattle to Chicago Sunday. Robert Lee left on the 7:30 train Saturday morning for Pamell, Ia.

    The U. B. Aid Society met at Mrs. John Williams Wednesday night. Fred Snider went with him.

    Fred Ferguson was a passenger to Muscatine Saturday evening. Adam Wigim went to Muscatine Monday at 4:50 to attend the Jackson Club banquet at the Commercial, his son Robert accompanied him.

    Miss Fletcher is visiting with her brother Charlie for a few days.

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1-18-05

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., Jan. 18--Rev. H. E. Richardson is holding revival meetings at Cranston. Rev. Geo. Thomson, of Norfolk, Va. is assisting him.

    William Fletcher shipped two carloads of cattle to Chicago Wednesday.

    Roy Wihelme, who is helping F. Ferguson with his work at the blacksmith shop was taken very ill Saturday and had to be assisted to his home.

    Frank O'Brien took a carload of fat cattle to Chicago Wednesday and returned Saturday with a carload of stockers.

    The ladies the Burlington Road Sewing society treated their husbands and children to an oyster supper, which was given at the home of C. T. McCabe last Wednesday evening.

    Dave Cochran was a passenger for Muscatine Friday evening to visit with friends.

    Miller Riggs shipped in two carloads of stock cattle Sunday. Bert Milholin moved out from Muscatine on to one of Jake Legler's farms.

    A crowd of young people from this vicinity very pleasantly surprised Mr. and Mrs. J. M. O'Brien last Friday evening and reminded them of their first wedding anniversary. The evening was spent in dancing.

    Healey & Fletcher shipped a carload of hogs to Chicago Monday. F. M. Cooper, of Muscatine was a business visitor in Ardon Saturday. Downer and Schwinn unloaded a car of salt last Tuesday.

    Lee Bros., shipped a carload of butchers ' stuff to Chicago, Monday.

    Miss Hazel Longstreth spent Sunday with her friend Miss Lillian Wells at Cranston.

    The third entertainment of the lecture course will be given next Friday evening at High Prairie Church. Steroptican views and a male quartette will be the amusement for the evening.

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MRS. BYRNE SURPRISED

Neighbors come and spend afternoon with
hospital lady

    Ardon, Ia., Feb 14—Mrs. Anna Byrne was pleasantly surprised last Thursday afternoon when a number of her lady friends with well filled baskets, took possession of her home. The afternoon was spent in music and readings after which the table was prepared and a feast was enjoyed by all. Those present were Mrs. James 0'Toole, Mrs. Isaac Lee, Mrs. Foley and daughter, Margaret, Mrs. S. E. Cole and sons, Ardon and Harlan, Mrs. J. T. Downer, Mrs. Conrad Schwin, Mrs. Ferguson and daughter, Hazel and Mrs. Richardson.

    Mrs. S. A. Allen returned home from Laplata, Miss. Friday evening after attending the funeral of her aunt at that place.

    A jolly crowd of people from Muscatine chartered a bobsled and drove to the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wigim last Wednesday evening. On arriving the guests found the table spread and a bouteous supper was served. The evening was spent in playing flinch, music and social converse. Those present were Messrs. and Mesdames A. J. Neldig, A. Keath, Philip Kopp, Charles Baker, Jeff Bowlby, Frank Kintzle and J. T. Downer.

    Healey and Fletcher shipped two carloads of hogs Wednesday to Chicago.

    Passenger train No. 3 was delayed at Ardon about 30 minutes Sunday morning on account of stopping in a snow drift and being unable to start again until the section men shoveled it out.

    About 20 men came out from Muscatine Sunday morning with their shovels and worked hard all day to try and keep the railroad from being blockaded with snow.

    John Baker shipped in two car loads of fine cattle from Kansas City Friday.

    William Drake, of Muscatine, visited Saturday and Sunday at the home of John McDaniel.

    W. H. Fletcher shipped in two car loads of stock cattle from Kansas City Friday.

    Frank McBridge shipped a car load of cattle to Chicago Wednesday. Joe Furlong is confined in his home with a strained back.

    The people of Ardon, with a good supply of oysters, went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson, Friday evening and took possession ehile Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson, stood in awe of the actions of their neighbors, and by the time they had fully recovered from the shock the ladies had prepared supper. The party consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, The S. E. Cole family, The J. T. Downer family, the Conrad Schwin family. S. A. Allen .. [words are missing]

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3-29-05

IN THE COUNTRY
Cranston

    Cranston, Ia., March 29—Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Snyder, a daughter.

    Mrs. Folwell, who has been visiting Mrs. W. S. Hunter, has returned to Racine, Wis.

    Rev. E. H. Willey, of Hazelville, Mo., and Rev. D. M. Helfenstein of Clemons, Ia., who have been assisting Rev. Boyce at Oak Grove Church, in a successful series of meetings have returned to their homes. Seventeen new members were added as a result of their efforts.

    William Kincaid, of Muscatine, was here Tuesday on business per- taining to the new U. B. Church recently finished at this place.

    Warren Meeker and family expect to move to this place about April 1.

    Moody Brothers from Letts have all their goods here now and occupy the Wilhelm residence.

    J. P. Meeker left here Tuesday to build the foundation for the new Stump Bethel Church.

    Mrs. James Harrison took the wrong train at Muscatine Tuesday morning and landed here instead of Letts.

    The C. M & St. P. Ry. has had two crews between here and Ardon for several days working the ditcher and the pile driver and several work trains are hauling sand from the Cone pit. Everything is being rushed to get the road bed in shape for the coarse gravel that is soon to come from Rock River in Illinois. They expect to begin at Muscatine and ballast 50 miles west with this coarse gravel this season.

    Miss. Opal Wells was in Arizona Saturday where she has a large class in musica.

    The U. B. Church at this place and Ardon is fortunate to hold Rev. Richardson for another year.

    ArchieHunter is in Chicago this week with his father's cattle shipped Monday.

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5-2-05

FINISH CUT-OFF

    The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad company will soon have finished the ballasting on the cutoff division of that system. Only a few miles of track yet remain to be put in shape. When this is finished the trains will continue to haul gravel through this city to the Kansas City division, where the work will be continued all through the summer months.

Sixty-Nine Trains

    Altogether 69 trainloads of gravel have been hauled on to the cut-off division and put on the road bed. The last four arrived last night. The work was commenced at Gladwin and advanced toward Ardon, the first station west of Sudbury and this has all been finished. Another starting point was at Rutledge and worked this way. The graveling had advanced as far as Titus and from Titus to Gladwin is all that remains to be done.

5-17-05

ARDON

    Ardon, la., May 17 - Sisters of the Good Shepherd, Sister Mary Francis and Sister Mary Clara, of Cedar Rapids, were visiting Thursday and Friday at the home of Mrs. Anna Byrne.

    David Legler shipped 4 car loads of cattle to Chicago today. Mr. Legler accompanied the shipment.

    Mr. and Mrs. Casper Weiss are the proud parents of a fine baby boy since Friday, May 12th.

    Miller Riggs shipped four car loads of fat cattle to Chicago today. Mr. Riggs and son Lee accompanied the shipment.

    Mrs. Anna Byrne sold her farm today to Andrew Healey for $85.00 an acre.

    Charley Fletcher shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago to Chicago today.

    Robert Deam of Bramar, Missouri was an over Sunday visitor at the home of Mrs. Anna Byrne.

    Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baker and family, Mr. and Mrs. David Legler and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Downer and Ray were entertained Sunday at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Timberlake.

    Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Marden and daughter Bliss, of Ottumwa, arrived on No. 8 today and will visit with friends in Ardon for a few days.

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5-24-05

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia. May 24--Mrs. J. T. Downer left on No. 8 last evening for Wilton to spend a week with friends and relatives.

    Misses Agnes and Marie Byrne spent Saturday and Sunday with their friend Miss Anna Webb of Muscatine.

    Mesdames Kellman, Rheinhart, and Miss Minnie Milholin came out on No. 8 Sunday morning and sp ent the day at the homes of Mrs. Anna Byrne and Isaac Lee.

    Ed Seiler was a passenger from the east Sunday morning. Misses Jane Lee and Anna Foley attended commencement exercises at Nichols Friday evening.

    Rev. and Mrs. Richardson visited friends at Evanston Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wigim spent Sunday in Muscatine.

    William Weatherly of Davenport was an over Sunday visitor at the home of Mrs. Anna Byrne.

    The Childrens Day Program will be observed at both churches at St. John Chapel June 4 and at High Prairied June 11.

    Elmer Eichelberger shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago today. Mr. and Mrs. Silzer of Muscatine were Sunday visitors at the home of "Christy" Nolan.

    Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greine and daughter Mildren spent Sunday with Mrs Green's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sanders near Muscatine.

    Rev. Scott, former pastor of this charge, is spending his vacation at the home of A. J. Altekruse. The people of St. John church had the pleasure of listening to one of Rev. Scott's able sermons Sunday.

    Anna Ryan of Muscatine, spent Saturday and Sunday with her friend, Lizzie Healy.

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5-25-05

5 CREWS AT WORK

    With the ballasting about one-half done on the cut-off division of the Milwaukee railroad, five trains crews hauling four trains of gravel daily are kept at work. The gravel trains are now being unloaded in the vicinity of Cranston, Ardon, and Cone.

6-3-05

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., June 1-Geo. Lowe and Will Wabnitz of Letts were calling on friends in Ardon last Wednesday.

    Miss Nellie Downer of Muscatine spent Tuesday at the home of her brother J. T. Downer.

    Eichelberger shipped three car loads of fat cattle to Chicago Wednesday.

    The platform dance given at the home of Mrs. Anna Byrne last evening was well attended and everybody pronounced it a success in every respect. About 100 were present and refreshments were served.

    Miller Riggs and John Verink shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago last Friday.

    Christy Nolan has purchased the Anna Byrne farm of A. Healey. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Downer and Ray returned from Wilton Sunday evening after visiting several days with friends and relatives.

    Robt. Lee returned from Davenport Tuesday morning where he attended a banquet of the Masonic Lodge.

    The program which has been prepared for Children's Day at St. John's Chapel will be given next Sunday evening June 4.

    Quite a number of the farmers in this vicinity are having to replant their corn.

    Leonard Brown, the night operator, has resigned his position with the railroad company and expects to locate in Minnesota.

    Miss Agnes Byrne visited friends in Muscatine Monday.

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6-9-05

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    Ardon, Ia. , June 7--A fishing party consisting of D. Legler and family, Adam Wigim and family, Dewey Timberlake and family, J. T. Downer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Chapman drove to eight mile bridge over the Muscatine slough and spent the day picnickimg, fishing, boat riding, etc. One of the principal features of the event was a challenge made by David Legler and Geo. Baker with J. T. Downer and Dewey Timberlake to see who could catch the most fish. The challenge was no sooner made than was it accepted and it was decided that the two parties catching the least fish would have to furnish the dinner for the crowd at some future time. After a very hard day's work on the part of these four gentlemen to prove themselves the champion fishermen, Downer and Timberlake came out victorious which meant that Legler and Baker would have the dinner to furnish. The time for the feast has not yet been appointed but the jolly crowd is anxiously waiting for the time to come.

    A number of the friends of Miss Agnes Byrne gave her a china shower at the home of her mother, Mrs. Anna Byrne, of the place, Wednesday afternoon. It proved to be a complete surprise to the bride-to-be and she was presented with some very beautiful pieces of china. Music and conversation consisted of the afternoon's entertainment, after which refreshments were served. The party broke up late in the after- noon and each wished the future bride a prosperous and happy journey through life. Those present were: Mesdames Isaac Lee, James O' Toole, Adam Wigim, J. T. Downer, S. E. Cole, C. Schwin, H. E. Richardson, F. M. Ferguson, Misses Clara and Kathryn Healey, James Lee and Rose Dalton, of Letts.

    Rudolf Altekruse shipped a car load of fat cattle to Chicago today. His son, Sam, accompanied the shipment.

    Mrs. Eberling was visiting with friends in Muscatine over Sunday,

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    Miss Rebecca Miller was a passenger to Washington (Ia. ) Monday morning to visit with her sister, Mrs. John Robertson. Mrs. David Legler drove to Lone Tree Monday and visited with friends, returning home Tuesday evening.

    A very large crowd attended the Children's Day exercises at St. John's chapel Sunday evening. The program was well rendered and everybody felt well paid for having been there.

    Miss Lillian Wells, of Cranston, spent Saturday and Sunday with her friend Hazel Longstreth.

    Mrs. Joe Vanatta and Miss Ella Richter, of Muscatine, came out on No. 3 Friday morning and spent the day with Mrs. Anna Byrne.

    The Burlington Road Sewing Circle met at the home of Mrs. J. T. Downer Wednesday afternoon. There was a very large attendance.

    Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Chapman attended the commencement exercises at Cone Wednesday evening.

    Rev. Childress and wife, of Letts, visited with Rev. H. E. Richardson and wife Wednesday.

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6-13-05

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., June 13—Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Lee entertained a large number of their friends at a house warming Thursday evening, having recently completed their fine new commodious residence, which was rebuilt since the fire. About 200 guests were present and the evening was spent in dancing, and music and social conversation, after which refreshments were served. The event is one that will long be remembered by all those who were present and their many friends departed at a late hour, declaring Mr. and Mrs. Lee royal entertainers.

    Mr. and Mrs. John Healey are the proud parents of a fine baby girl since June 10.

    Miss Anna O'Brien was a passenger to her home in Muscatine Sunday evening after attending the reception at Isaac Lee's and also visiting at the home of her uncle, John O'Brien.

    Robert Lee and family spent Sunday at the home of Thomas Cashman.

    The Ladies Aid Society of the U. B. Church will meet with Miss Allie Chapman Wednesday, June 14.

    It is rumored that Ardon is to have a new hotel in the near future. Furture particulars will appear later.

    The children's Day exercises at the Methodist Church Sunday were well attended. The program was well rendered and the decorations were beautiful.

    Jim and Frank Smith, of Joy, Ill., spent Friday and Saturday with their cousin, F. M. Ferguson and family.

    Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Timberlake visited with friends in Cedar Valley last Friday.

    Seven car loads of hogs were shipped from Ardon today. Robert Lee shipped three loads, Isaac Lee two loads, John Verink one load, and James and Joe Furlong one load.

    Andrew Healey has purchased the Harrigan farm.

    The extra gang on the railroad which has been here for about two weeks, leave for Washington tomorrow and will return in about two weeks to finish up the roadbed.

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6-19-05

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia, June 19 Mrs. Anna Byrne has purchased two lots in Ardon, where she will erect a fine new residence and hotel combined. She expects to commence work in July and will push it until completed. Mrs. Byrne is one of the most popular and well known citizens in Seventy-Six township and has the reputation of being a very successful landlady of a boarding house, having had much experience in the line since the construction of the Milwaukee railroad. We welcome Mrs. Byrne and family to our little burg and wish her success in her new venture.

    Miss Laura Foster, of Haskins, arrived Wednesday evening and is visiting at the home of her cousin, Frank Eursler. Miss Clara Healey closed a very successful term of school at No. 4 last Friday with a picnic, which was very much appreciated by all the scholars.

    Johnnie Verink shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago Friday. D. M. Shellabarger, of Letts was a pleasant caller in Ardon Monday.

    Mrs. Michael Healey and son, of Chicago, arrived Friday and will spend the summer at the home of her mother Mrs. Anna Byrne.

    Mrs. James O'Toole was a passenger from Davenport, Saturday morning, where she visited friends and attended commencement excercises.

    Miss Grosbeck, who has been taking instructions as night operator, under Miss Martha Brown, was granted a position at Amana and left Saturday morning for that place.

    Mrs. Carlos Briggs, of West Liberty, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. John Healey.

    Ortha Chapman of near Fairport, spent Saturday and Sunday with her friend Gertrude Wigim.

    As A. J. Westbrook was driving across the overhead bridge near Adam

    Wigim's last Saturday monring, passenger train No. 3 came along scaring Mr. Westbrook's team and causing it to run away. The engineer brought the word to Ardon and parties were sent out immediately to see if any one was hurt. On reaching the place they found nothing but a badly demolished buggy.

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    We have learned since that Mr. Westbrook was badly bruised but not seriously hurt.

    Miss Florence Johnson of Muscatine spent several days last week with her cousin, Mrs. Dewey Timberlake.

    Invitaions are out to the wedding of Miss Agnes Byrne of this place, and Robert Deam, of Bramer, Mo., which will occur at the home of the bride's mother at 4 o'clock Wednesday, June 28, 1905.

    Ladies Aid society of the U. B. church will give a sociable in the city park at Ardon, Friday, June 23. Ice cream and strawberries will be served. All are cordially invited.

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6-27-05

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., June 26 - About 30 of the friends of Rev. D. N. Scott and Miss Ida Alterkruse gave them a china shower Thursday afternoon, previous to their marriage, which will take place Thursday, June 29. They were presented with many beautiful and useful pieces of china. Music and conversation consisted of the afternoon's entertainment, and the most appreciated by all was an address given by Rev. Scott, and a song by Miss Altekruse, the bride and groom-to-be. After which refreshments were served . The party broke up at a late hour. wishing them a propserous and happy journey through life.

    J. T. Downer and family visited at the home of C. P. Wagner at Grandview last Monday.

    Miss Etta Donat, of Toledo, Iowa is making an extended visit with her friend, Miss Emma Riggs.

    The Misses Anna Webb and Bessie Hartman of Muscatine an Clara and Kate Healy of Ardon, and Messrs. Ray McCabe and Will of Muscatine spent a very pleasant evening at the home of Mrs. Anna Byrne last Wednesday.

    Joe and Louis Byrne shipped three car loads of cattle to Chicago last week on Tuesday. They both accompanied the shipment.

    Ed Schwin of Wilton spent Friday and Saturday at the home of his brother C. Schwin.

    Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Timberlake and son Arthur attended the Heller Batterson wedding in Muscatine Thursday evening.

    Johnnie Verink and Miller Riggs shipped two car loads of hogs to Chicago Tuesday.

    Mr. and Mrs. Warren Meeker of Cranston were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Richardson Friday afternoon. Miss Marie Hunter of Cranston spent Saturday with her friend, Rhea Legler.

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    Robt. Green says he caught a big fish something less than three feet long. He didn't give the exact dimensions. For further information ask Robert.

    The masquerade social given by the ladies aid society of St. John's chapel at Ardon Friday evening was largely attended and a very neat sum was obtained by the uniting efforts on the part of the ladies. Quite a number wore masks which caused a great deal of laughter during the evening. In behalf of the people of Ardon we extend a cordial invitation tot he ladies aid society to come again.

    If nothing unforeseen prevents, Ardon will have a Fourth of July celebration this year.

    The jolly crowd that went fishing at the time of the challenge between David Legler and Geo. Baler and J. T. Downer and Dewey Timberlake, are anxiously waiting for the feast which was to be furnished by those who were defeated.

    Mr. Yon, of Pennsylvania, arrived Friday morning and is visiting with his cousin Mrs. Chet McCabe.

    The death of Patrick Shannon occurred Sunday morning at the home of Andrew Healey. Funeral services were held Monday from the residence.

    Thos. Casshman and family spent Sunday at the home of Robt. Lee.

    Robt. Wigim and Ray Downer were visiting Sunday afternoon with their little friend, Robby Lee.

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7-12-05

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia. July 12 - The fishing club which for so long a time has been looking forward tot he time of the feast, which was to be given by the defeated parties through a challenge, as heretofore mentioned in these columns, was cordially invited to the house of Mr. and Mrs. David Legler Sunday afternoon and was royally entertained. The club has 24 members, and each member received a beautiful souvenir, which consisted of a fish drawn on a card and was the artistic skill of D. Legler. Supper was served in picnic style on the lawn after which the jolly fishing club departed to their homes, thanking Mr. and Mrs. Legler for their kind hospitality and hoping for many more such happy occasions in the future.

    Mrs. F. M. Ferguson and daughters, Hazel and Mamie are visiting with friends in Eliza, Ill.

    Ray downer is spending his vacation with his Grandpa Lang, near Wilton.

    Miller Riggs shipped a car load of hogs and a car load of cattle to Chicago Monday.

    L. E. Downer of Wilton, stopped over night with his brother, J. T. Downer, Monday.

    Miss Ollie Schwin, of Wilton, is visiting at the home of her brother, C. Schwin.

    Rev. and Mrs. D. N. Scott left for their new home in Williamsburg (Ia.) this morning.

    Mrs. Robert Deam, of Braymer, Mo., arrived today and is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Anna Bryne.

    Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Abbott, of Conesville, spent Monday visiting at the home of the latter's father, W. A. Chapman.

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8-2-05

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., Aug 2 0 Mrs. Anna Byrne has let the contract for the new boarding house, to Alex Kollman, of Muscatine, and work will commence this week.

    Mrs. Dewey Timberlake visited with friends in Muscatine Thursday and Friday.

    Mrs. Wilbur Chapman spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents near Conesville.

    The ball game Sunday between Ardon and Cranston came out victorious with a score of 30 to 11.

    Robt. Lee and family spent Sunday with C. Schwin and family.

    Bert and Webb Will shipped two loads of fat cattle to Chicago Sunday. Miss Agnes Schwin, of Wilton, is visiting with her brother, C. Schwin, for a few days.

    Rev. H. E. Richardson and wife, Mr. and Mrs. David Legler, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Downer, Mrs. Adam Wigim, Leola and Ira Lee and Myrta Baker expect to leave Wednesday morning for Columbus Junction to camp during the chautauqua.

    Hattie Meeker, Of Cranston, spent Sunday with her friend, Hazel Longstreth.

    Downer & Schwin unloaded a car of flour and feed Saturday. Three car loads of stock were shipped from Ardon today. Art Alterkruse shipped one load of cattle. Milton Waltz one load of cattle and Charley Fletcher one car of hogs. Messrs. Alterkruse and Waltz accompanied their shipments.

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8-19-05

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., Aug 19 - Vernon Lefler returned home Wednesday morning after visiting with relatives and sightseeing in Northern Minnesota for two weeks.

    Mr. and Mrs Ryan, of Davenport, are visiting at the home of their daughter, Mrs. James O'Toole, this week.

    Miss Felletis Byrne visited with friends in Muscatine Wednesday.

    Art Altekruse was a passenger to Washington, Ia., Sunday morning to visit with friends.

    Henry Hahn and family of Moscow, Paulus Hahn and family of Davenport, and Mrs. Willie and Mrs chile of Red Oak, have been visiting at the home of C. Schwin the past week.

    The wind storm last Sunday did a great deal of damage to the corn in this vicinity.

    Adam Wigim left last Friday evening for Portland to take in the fair. He will also visit Yellowstone park and other points of interest during his trip.

    Little Mark Healey had the misfortune to run a pin in his foot last Sunday which laid him up for a few days.

    The ball came between Ardon and Cranston did not come off last Sunday on account of the rain. The boys expect to try it again in two weeks.

    Healey & Fletcher shipped two car loads of cattle to chicago Wednesday.

    While Robert Wigim was following behind the wagon last Thursday, which was fixed for hauling lumber, a heavy lever fell on his little finger, mashing it severely and tore the nail off. He was immediately taken to the doctor and had it dressed and he is getting along nicely.

    Mrs. Patrick Lynch, who has been in Muscatine for some time, under the doctor's care, was brought home Tuesday and is some better.

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    Miss Vinnie Hayes, of Muscatine, is assisting Mrs. F. M. Ferguson with her house work.

    Mr. West of near Spangler chapel, has rented the Longstreth farm, now owned by Robt. Lee, for the coming year.

    John Ewing of Seton, ILL. was visiting at the home of his uncle, Robert Lee, last week.

    The extra gang is again located at Ardon. It is still raising the track and making it in much better condition. The Milwaukee spares no time nor money to make a good road bed.

    Mr. and Mrs. C. Schwin left today to spend a week visiting with friends at Moscow.

    Mrs. Milholin of Muscatine, spent Wednesday and Thursday at the home of her stepson, Bert Milbolin.

    Downer and Schwin have started a laundry basket which will go in every Tuesday evening and back Friday evening. James O'Toole shipped in a car load of stock cattle today.

    Will Weatherly of Davenport is visiting at he home of Mrs. Anna Byrne this week.

    Jane Lee was a passenger from Muscatine this morning where she had been visiting friends and attending the fair.

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9-8-05

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., Sept 8 - Mrs. John Robertson of Washington, arrived last evening and is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Miller.

    Andrew Healey shipped two car loads of cattle and one of hogs to Chicago Wednesday. Mr.Healey accompanied the shipment.

    Rev. H, E. Richardson left Tuesday for Clarksville, Ia. where he will assist in a union evangelistic meeting.

    Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Timberlake and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Downer and ray spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C McIntire, near West Liberty.

    John Willis and sons shipped in eight car loads of stockers Saturday. David Legler also shipped in two car loads.

    Fred Longstreth went to Columbus Junction Tuesday to assist in running a stand.

    Mrs. H. B. Hahn and son, of Muscatine were visiting with Mrs. J. T, Downer last Saturday afternoon.

    Miller Riggs shipped two car loads of cattle and one of hogs to Chicago last Sunday. Mr. Riggs and his son, Lee, accompanied the shipment.

    The carnival, which was held at Ardon September 1 and 2, was well attended, considering the inclemency of the weather. The decorations were beautiful and many thanks were extended to Messrs. Moore and Fuller of Muscatine for assisting in that part of the work.

    The fence gang is now located at Ardon putting in the snow fences along the railroad.

    Miss Martha brown (night operator) left Monday morning go a few days' vacation at home in Highland Center.

    David Legler is in Missouri buying stock cattle.

    Ed Healey left Wednesday for Davenport, where he will attend school the coming year.

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    Andy and Dorsey Addleman shipped in two car loads of stock Saturday.

    Adam Wigim arrived home from his western trip last Sunday and is now confined to his home with a severe cold.

    John Healey's little girl was dangerously sick Saturday night and Sunday, but is much better.

    Married, at the bride's sister's, Mrs. John Robertson, of Washington, (Ia.) Monday, September 4, 1905, Miss Rebecca Miller and Arthur Altekruse, both of this place, Rev. John Robertson officating.

    Mr. and Mrs. Roy Miller, of Shannon, (Ia.) arrived Tuesday and are visiting at the home of David Legler this week.

    The carpenters are now at work on the new hotel and if the weather permits, they will have it enclosed this week.

    John, Ira and Leola lee are attending school in Muscatine.

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    Ardon, Ia., Oct. 20- Andrew Healey left Tuesday morning for a business trip through Arkansas and Oklahoma.

    Mrs. Adam Wigim and Mrs. J.T. Downer attended a dinner party today given by Mrs. will Harris.

    Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Lang, of Wilton, spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of their daughter, Mrs. J.T, Downer.

    Joe and Louis Byrne shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago today.

    Mrs. john Hitchcock entertained 40 of her lady friends at an elaborate dinner Wednesday.

    Miss Nellie Downer, of Muscatine, was an over Sunday visitor at the home of her brother, J. T. Downer.

    Ray Downer entertained 14 of his little friends at a masquerade party Saturday afternoon. After trying for some time to try and grues who the others were, the masks were removed and supper was served and the little folks returned to their homes.

    The plantation social which was held at the home of Geo. Baker last Friday evening was well attended and the ladies cleared a very nice sum of money by their efforts.

    Mr. and Mrs. Fred Garretson, Mrs. Bert Townsley and Miss Brown, of Muscatine, visited the gas well Sunday afternoon and on their way home called on Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Downer at Ardon.

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    Ardon, Ia., Nov 22- Eliza Hesson and miss Agnes Schwin of Wilton spent Sunday with the latter's brother C. Schwin.

    Mrs. John Healey and children were visiting with relatives in West Liberty over Sunday.

    Rudolph Altekruse shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago Monday.

    J. T. Downer and family spent Sunday afternoon with John Baker and family at High Prairie.

    Legler and Will shipped a car load of cattle to Chicago Sunday.

    Work on the new telephone line is being pushed as fast as possible and it won't be long until the people of Ardon can say "Hello" to their neighbors on the "Bell phones."

    Mrs. Patrick Lynch is very low at this writing.

    The people of this community were very much shocked to her of the sudden death of Mrs. Patrick Tomney, caused by a heart failure. Mrs. Tomney had been sick only a few days and was not considered dangerous at any time. The morning of her death the rest of the family were at their work while Mrs. Tomney was lying down and apparently well. All of sudden she was taken with a coughing spell and before the family could be gotten together Mrs. Tomney had passed into the great beyond. Mrs. Tomney will be greatly missed in this community as she had a host of friends and the neighbors extend their sympathy to the bereaved children.

    Miss Anna O'Brien of Muscatine is spending a few days at the Tomney home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hintermeister gave a 6 o'clock dinner to about seventy-five of their friends Monday evening. It was also the eighty- fifth birthday anniversary of Grandpa Hintermeister. Dinner was served in courses, after which the evening was spent in games and cards. Everyone enjoyed the affair greatly and at a late hour departed for their homes, wishing Grandpa many happy returns of the day and thanking Mr. and Mrs. Hintermeister for the delightful evening spent at their hospitable home.