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1-4-04

IS A FINE TRAIN

Muscatine Has One of the Best in the Country

THE SOUTHWEST LIMITED.

New Milwaukee Train Is All That The Traveling Public Could
ask For--Equipment is the Best, and Time Equal to its Competitors.

    It is proable that few Muscatine people realize that twice during every twentyfour hours, one of the finest trains in the world pass through the city. This however, is an undisputed fact. This statement refers to the new Southwest Limited, the through Chicago-Kansas City train on the Milwaukee. Since the introduction a few weeks ago, several people of this vicinity have used it, and everyone agrees that it is as nearly perfect as possible.

    Upon the invitation of F. A. Miller, general passenger agent of the Milwaukee road, a Journal representative made the trip from Chicago to Muscatine the other night, on this new train . The Journal representative was shown every courtesy by the railroad people, and the trip across the great state of Illinois and down the Mississippi river was certainly one that immensely enjoyed.

    The start from Chicago was made promptly at 6 o'clock and the Journal man was immediately taken charge of by the trainmen, who gave him a very comfortable location in the rear observation car, where a pleasant visit was enjoyed, until supper time.

    Milwaukee dining car service is noted for its excellence and the service rendered on this new train is perhaps better than anything ever attempted on this line before.

    The train is made up of a baggage car, two coaches, standard and com- partment sleeper and observation car and dining car . The train is lighted throughout by electricity, power for which is furnished by a fifteen horse power motor located in the baggage car. The entire train is steam heated, this being furnished by the engine, and all the cars are kept at an even temperature at all times, which insured comfort to all the passengers and prevents catching cold and other ills which are often quite numerous when riding on railway trains during the winter time.

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    The first coach is fitted with high backed seats, handsomely done in plush and has a smoking compartment entirely separate from the main part of the coach. The next car is the chair car, which also has smoking com- partments, and is followed by the diner, which is spoken of above. Next comes the handsome standard sleeper. This is a very beautiful car, being new throughout and has separate toilet and smoking rooms in each end. Each berth and the drawing room is fitted out with berth lamps so that it is easy for the passenger to lie in bed and read, or use the lamps for any other purpose, and he has a light that he can see.

    The next car, however, is the one that makes the real "hit" of the train. This is the compartment sleeper and observation car. This car is fitted out in the usual sumptuous manner, although. the decorations are really plain in their simplicity. Each compartment is a complete dressing room in itself, and the color scheme is different in each compartment. The sleeping compartments extend something over half way through the length of the car, which is followed by the handsome observation department which is luxuriously fitted out with handsome easy chairs.

    The train has been quite liberally patronized since its installation, and as it becomes better known, there is no question but that the Milwaukee will feel proud of its new line. The train leaves Chicago at 6 o'clock in the evening and is due in Kansas City at 7 o'clock the next morning, and what is more important to the busy man, whose time is precious, it has nearly always been "on time. "

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1-13-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., Jan. 12--Miss Ethel Lang from near Wilton spent the past week with her sister, Mrs. J. T. Downer.

    John Hitchcock was a passenger from the east Saturday morning. Isaac and Robert Lee shipped two car loads of cattle to Chicago Wednesday.

    Mrs. Jacob Snider and Miss Ida Hull of Madura were pleasant callers inn Ardon last Friday.

    Miss Agnes Schwin, of North Prairie , is spending a few days with her brother, C. Schwin.

    Miller Riggs shipped two car loads of cattle to Chicago Saturday. Fred Kindler and Jacob Schneider of Muscatine, were visiting in Ardon Friday.

    Mr. Rider of Des Moines, an adjuster of the Iowa Mercantile Insurance Co., was a business visitor in Ardon Saturday.

    Jacob Bowman, of Muscatine, was a caller here Saturday. Michael Lynch was a business visitor in Muscatine Thursday.

    Legler and Will shipped three car loads of cattle to Chicago Sunday. Joe O'Brien was a passenger to Conesville Tuesday.

    A merry crowd of young people from Muscatine drove out to the rural home of David Legler, Friday evening and enjoyed themselves in games and other amusements, after which an oyster supper was served.

    Kate Healey visited friends in Muscatine the past week. G. E. Marden spent Thursday at the metropolis. Marion Frizzell and family have moved to Idaho, where he will engage in the cattlebusiness. Will Hahn, from Grandview, will occupy the place vacated by Mr. Frissell.

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1-20-04

HE KILLS SNAKES

Seventy Six Township Farmer Breaks the Record

THIRTEEN THE NUMBER KILLED.

    Elwood Brookhardt it is claimed killed thirteen snakes this morning-- Were in Water at End of Tile Sewer--Were probably in Winter Quarters

    Elwood Brookhardt residing in the northwest corner of Seventy-Six Township this morning killed thirteen snakes in Fifteen minutes, his weapon being an ordinary hard wood club, according to his own statement Mr. Brookhardt states that the snakes had worked their way up a string of tile which had been laid for the purpose of draining the water away from the house and farm. The heavy rain of Tuesday night and yesterday washed the reptiles out, it is believed, and this morning when Mr. Brookhardt reached the outlet he discovered thirteen forked tongues in his path.

Secures Club

    The bodies of the snakes were under the water and Brookhardt decided to get a club and go after them which he did without delay. After he had succeeded in killing them all he examined them, finding eleven to be of the blue racer variety and two bull snakes. Mr. Brookhardt states that he believes the snakes had gone into the tite to spend the winter, but added that they were as lively as any he had ever seen in the summer time.

Measured Sixty-Two Feet

    The combined lengths of the thirteen snakes when strung out in single file measured exactly sixty-two feet which means that each snake averaged over four feet and nine inches in length, according to Mr. Brookhardt.

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1-26-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., Jan 26—Mrs. S. J. Miller, of Chicago, arrive Monday and spent several days with her friend, Mrs. J. T. Downer. Mike Tomey visited at the Vanatta home in Muscatine Thursday and Friday.

    Noak Tomason was a passenger east Wednesday. David Legler shipped three car loads of cattle to Chicago Tuesday. Messrs. Hull Snider and Daughtry, of Madura, were trading in Ardon Wednesday.

    Mrs. H. N. Lang of Wilton, left Thursday after spending a few days at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. T. Downer.

    Mrs. Charles Miller, of High Prairie, was a passenger to Muscatine Friday to attend a lecture course, returning Saturday. Miss Leola Lee is attending school in Muscatine.

    Gertrude Wigim has been on the sick list the past week. Bert Roseman spent Sunday in Muscatine.

    C. Schwin made a business trip to Muscatine Tuesday. Harry Chapman, who has been working near Bayfield, is assisting his father with his moving.

    Clara Healey visited in Muscatine Saturday and Sunday. Downer and Schwin shipped 2,500 pounds of flour to Gladwin last Monday.

    Joseph McMichael was a passenger from the east Saturday evening.

    Joe O'Brien was called to Muscatine Friday on account of the serious illness of his father.

    Johnnie Tomney, who has been on the sick list for some time, is better.

    Mrs. Anna Byrne was visiting in Muscatine Saturday.

    Jimmy Digney is assisting Joe O'Brien with his work.

    Andrew, Clara, and Anna Healey attended the funeral of Mrs. John Connell at Wilton, last Tuesday.

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2-3-04

P. O'BRIEN DIES

Old Resident of Muscatine County Dies Yesterday

STOMACH TROUBLE THE CAUSE

Deceased Came to Muscatine County About Fifty Years Ago
and Has Practically Lived Here Ever Since—Moved to City
About Two Years Ago.

    Yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home, 206 East Fifty Street, the death of Patrick O'Brien, for nearly half a century a resident of this county, and for the past two years a resident of Muscatine. The cause of Mr. O'Brien's death was stomach trouble, of which he had been suffering for along time.

    Patrick O'Brien was born in Ireland, and in 1847 came to this country settling in St. Louis for a short time and then came to Muscatine County, taking up his residence on a farm in Seventy-Six Township, where he resided almost continuously until about two year ago, when he removed to this city to enjoy the fruits of a life of hard work.

    Mr. O'Brien was an industrious man and possessed many of the traits that make friends wherever one goes. In his business dealings he was always fair and considerate, never failing to rectify a wrong where one had been committed. He was saving, and that coupled with his untiring industry enabled him to amass a competence which made it possible for him to enjoy his retiring days in a comfortable home, with his family about him.

    Patrick O'Brien was born in the county of Carlo, Ireland, August 6, 1828, coming to this country during the year 1847. He settled first in St. Louis, but soon after came north and located in Muscatine County, where with the exception of a short stay in California during the rush for gold, he has continued to make his home. He was a member of the Catholic Church, and was a regular attendant when his health would permit. His wife preceded him in death fourteen years ago. He is survived by three children and four brothers. The children are Joseph, of Seventy-Six Townships Mrs. Mary Sullivan and Miss Anna O'Brien, of Muscatine. The brothers are: Dennis, John and Daniel, of Muscatine County, and Michael of San Francisco, California.

    The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Matthias Church. Requiem mass will be solemnized by Father J. F. Leonard, of this city, Father Shannahan, St. Ambrose College, Daven- port, and Father Nolan, of Nichols.

    The remains will be interred in the cemetary in Seventy-Six Township, the nephews of the deceased acting as pall bearers.

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2-3-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., Feb 2--Robert Deam, of Bramar, Mo, and Fred Drewbridge of Chicago, spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mrs. Anna Bryne.

    Isaac and Robert Lee returned from their trip to Ottumwa Thursday evening and brought with them two car loads of fine stockers. Wilson Riggs, of Muscatine, was visiting in Ardon Sunday.

    Adam Wigim has let the contract for a new house to be built soon.

    Healey & Sinnett shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wigim and Gertrude were visiting in Iowa City Saturday.

    Messrs. Downer and Schwin were business visitors in Muscatine Saturday. Charley Stone, of Muscatine, was in this vicinity last Friday selling fruit trees.

    Anna and Julia Byrne spent Saturday with their friend, Bliss Malden.

    Arthur Timberlake and Leola Lee, who are attending school in Muscatine spent Saturday and Sunday at home.

    Mrs. Adam Wigim, Mrs. C. Schwin and Mrs. J. T. Downer visited with Mrs. H. B. Hahn in Muscatine Thursday.

    Mrs. Elmer Eichelberger and son, Milton, returned Friday after spending several days in West Liberty visiting with Mrs. E's sister Mrs. Will Addleman.

    Joe O'Brien was called to Muscatine again Saturday evening on account of the critical condition of his father.

    John O'Brien of this place, still continues very sick, but his many friends hope for his speedy recovery.

    James Russell who is working for Isaac Lee, was called to Rock Island last evening on account of the death of his mother.

    Mrs. Thomas Byrne was a passenger to Muscatine Thursday to attend the funeral of P. O'Brien.

    J. T. Downer made a business trip to Gladwin Monday.

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2-15-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., Feb. 9—Henry Schafer from Gladwin, called on his friend, J. T. Downer, Tuesday.

    Anna Tomney was a passenger to Muscatine Tuesday to attend the funeral of P. O'Brien.

    Mrs. William Teets and daughter Nettie returned to Grandview Friday, after spending three weeks with the former's daughter, Mrs. Harry Buck.

    Mr. and Mrs. C. T. McCabe were pleasant callers in Ardon Friday.

    Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Marden and daughter Bliss spent Saturday in Washington.

    Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O'Brien were passengers to Muscatine Thursday to attend the funeral of Mr. O'Brien's father.

    The Ladie's Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. John Webb Wednesday There was a fair attendance considering the weather, and those present report a pleasant time.

    Noah Tommasen and Frank Ball were passengers to Muscatine Saturday.

    Mrs. Anna Byrne visited friends in Muscatine Thursday and Friday.

    A large number of people from this neighborhood attended the funeral of Patrick O'Brien Friday.

    Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wigim were passengers last Thursday afternoon.

    Wilson Riggs, of Muscatine, and Mr. Downey, of Illinois City, were in Ardon Friday.

    Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Timberlake attended the "Brown" sale near West Liberty Friday.

    Jas. Russell returned from Rock Island Wednesday, after attending the funeral of his mother. He was accompanied by his father, who will remain until spring.

    Mrs. Thomas Byrne was a passenger to Muscatine Thursday to attend the funeral of P. O'Brien.

    J. T. Downer made a business trip to Gladwin Monday.

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2-10-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia. Feb. 9--Henry Schafer from Gladwin, called on his friend, J. T. Downer, Tuesday.

    Anna Tomney was a passenger to Muscatine Tuesday to attend the funeral of P, O'Brien.

    Mrs. William Teets and daughter Nettie returned to Grandview Friday, after spending three weeks with the former's daughter Mrs. Harry Buck.

    Mr. and Mrs. C. T. McCabe were pleasant callers in Ardon Friday.

    Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Marden and daughter Bliss spent Saturday in Washington.

    Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O'Brien were passengers to Muscatine Thursday to the funeral of Mr. O'Brien's father.

    The ladies' Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. John Webb Wednesday. There was a fair attendance considering the weather, and those present report a pleasant time.

    Noah Tommasen and Frank Ball were passengers to Muscatine Saturday.

    Mrs. Anna Byrne visited friends in Muscatine Thursday and Friday.

    A large number of people from this neighborhood attended the funeral of Patrick O'Brien Friday.

    Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wigim were passengers last Thursday afternoon.

    Wilson Riggs, of Muscatine, and Mr. Downey of Illinois City, were in Ardon Friday.

    Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Timberlake attended the "Brown" sale near West Liberty Friday.

    Jas. Russell returned from Rock Island Wednesday, after attending the funeral of his mother. He was accompanied by his father, who will remain until spring.

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2-24-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia. , Feb. 23--E. R. Carr returned from an extended trip through the South last Saturday.

    Vernon Legler spent Saturday and Sunday in Muscatine, returning home Monday evening.

    O. S. Fish of Muscatine was in Ardon Tuesday.

    Dave Legler was reported on the sick list the first of the week.

    Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Byrne, Jan. 13, a daughter.

    Elijah Baker, of Muscatine, was in this vicinity Wednesday.

    Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hendrixson, of Gladwin, (Ia. ) arrived Wednesday evening to attend a surprise party on Mrs. Henderson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Harman.

    Mrs. Isaac Lee is very sick with la grippe.

    Miss Minnie Milholin, of Muscatine, spent Friday with her friends, Agnes and Marie Byrne.

    Mrs. G. E. Maiden was a passenger to Ottumwa last Thursday. J. T. Downer made a business trip to Wilton Thursday, returning Saturday.

    Miss Anna Healey was on the sick list the first of the week but is better.

    Rev. Brook of Dayton, Ohio, former pastor of St. John's chapel, was calling on his many friends Friday and Saturday and filled the pulpit at that place Sunday morning. His discourse was very interesting and was appreciated.

    Geo. Baker had a carload of stockers shipped in from Kansas City Thursday.

    Andrew Healey and son Mark spent Saturday in Davenport.

    Fred Vanatta of Muscatine, spent several days visiting at the Tomney home. Miss Miller of Muscatine, is visiting with her cousin, Miss Rebecca Miller, …

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… of High Prairie.

    Mr. and Mrs. C. Schwin and family and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Downer and family visited Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Anna Byrne.

    Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards and family, of Gladwin, returned home Saturday, after spending several days at the home of Ed Harmer.

    Patsy Tomney and Fred Mich went to Sweetland Saturday. Downer was in Davenport Monday.

    Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Timberlake entertained a number of their friends at a "Dinner Party " Thursday, Feb. 18, at their country home. Those present were as follow: Mr. and Mrs. George Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wigim, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shellabarger, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Downer and the Misses Elsie and Fannie Will. The day was pleasantly spent and the guests declared Mr. and Mrs. Timberlake delightful entertainers. C. Schwin was in Davenport Monday.

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3-8-04

LOCATING SITE

Surveyors were Busy Around Rock Island
Depot Today

EXPECT WORK MOST ANY TIME

Expected That Work on Temporary Structure While New Depot is being
Built Will Commence in Few Days--Surveyors probably Locating a Site

    Surveyors were at work around the Rock Island depot this morning and it is said they are getting ready to locate the site for the new depot which is to be erected within a short time. However, the men when asked what their object was would state nothing, but merely looked wise and went on with their work. Agent Pugh when seen stated that he had no information of the men coming today, but advanced the opinion that in all probability, they were here for the purpose of getting the location and plat for the new railway station.

WHAT THEY DID

    The surveyors started from a point on the west side of the foot of Iowa Avenue, a few feet from the railroad tracks, taking a line to a point in the middle of the rear of the station, and then across to the east end of the platform. That would cut the depot off, leaving a triangle about it Whether they will continue their work cannot be stated, to they left about 10 o'clock, and have not been at work there since.

Looks Plausible.

    It is the opinion of many that the men were locating the site, as according to reports from reliable sources the work of erecting up the temporary structure and tearing down the old one will commence in a very short time. Therefore the work of locating the site will have to be done without delay to bear out that report.

Expect it any Day

    The men around the Rock Island depot expect to see the engineer of the road arrive any time now and start the work but as yet they have had no word as to when he will get here . However, when operations once get started, they will be pushed rapidly, it is said, until completed.

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3-9-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., March 8 - Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Legler, of Muscatine spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of David Legler.

    Miss Agnes Byrne was a passenger from Muscatine Saturday. Misses Anna and Clara Healey were visiting friends in Muscatine Saturday.

    Ray Downer visited several days at the Tomney home last week. Bert Roseman was a passenger to Muscatine Friday.

    Adam Wigim has been on the sick list the past week, suffering from an attack of la grippe.

    Ardon now has a night operator and the depot will be open to the accommodation the public hereafter.

    Lee Brothers shipped in another carload of stockers Thursday.

    Hugh, Agnes, and Marie Byrne spent Sunday evening at J. T. Downers.

    Grandpa Roberts left Tuesday morning for Los Angeles, California, where he will make his future home.

    We are glad to see Will Kleist is able to be around again after being confine to his home for several days with la grippe.

    Newton Lang of North Prairie visited Saturday and Sunday with his sister, Mrs. J. T. Downer.

    Mrs. Ed. Harmon returned from Gladwin Friday, after visiting friends for several days.

    C. Schwin was a business visitor in Muscatine Thursday. Mrs. Adam Wigim and Mrs. J. T. Downer attended the sewing society at Mrs. John Rider's Wednesday.

    John Schwin of Wilton, spent Saturday and Sunday with his brother, C. Schwin.

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3-10-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., March 22--Lynch Bros, shipped a carload of cattle Chicago Tuesday.

    Miss Ida Hull of Madura, called on Mrs. J. T. Downer Wednesday.

    Grandpa Rider was a passenger from the east Wednesday and will visit for some time with his son, Charley.

    Elmer Eichelberger shipped two loads of fine cattle to Chicago Tuesday.

    Charley Coder, of Letts, was a business visitor in Ardon Thursday.

    Adam Wigim and son Robert were passengers to Muscatine Friday.

    Hugh Byrne was a passenger to Ottumwa last Sunday where he expected to take up a position on the Milwaukee.

    Ellis Terry of Martelle, Ia., spent Sunday and Monday visiting with his cousin, Bert Rosenman, and at the same time was looking up a good location for a blacksmith shop. The farmers in this vicinity are very anxious for a blacksmith shop at Ardon and we hope Mr. Terry will decide to locate here.

    Bert Roseman spent several days visiting in Rock Island last week.

    The people of Ardon were very much pained to hear of the accident that happened to G. H. Daughtry's little boy at Madura.

    Mrs. J. T. Downer and son Ray departed for Wilton Saturday, where they will spend a week visiting with friends and relatives.

    P. Tomney, Sr., is reported to be very sick at this writing. We hope for his speedy recovery.

    Mrs. Anna Byrne visited in Muscatine Friday and Saturday. William Townsley and family have moved in with Joseph McMichael and will farm his place the coming season.

    Mrs. Thomas visited with friends in Muscatine Thursday and Friday.

    The material is being shipped here for the new tenant house soon to be erected by Adam Wigim.

    The blacksmith's shop will also be commenced in the near future. Jimmy Digney commenced work at Chet McCabe's Monday. Johnny Verink was a passenger to Muscatine Friday.

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3-29-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., March 29--Miss Anna Tomney was visiting in Muscatine Monday and Tuesday.

    Walter Cohn of Muscatine was in Ardon Tuesday.

    Mrs. Adam Wigim returned home Saturday morning after spending several days in Cedar Rapids.

    Claude Atherton left for Ames (Ia. ) Wednesday to spend the summer.

    Miller Riggs shipped in three car loads of fine stockers Saturday. Arthur Russsell, of Rock Island, is visiting with his brother, James Russell.

    Adam Wigim and family spent Sunday at J. T. Downer's. Christy Harragon shipped five car loads of fat cattle to Chicago Sunday.

    Mrs. J. T. Downer and Ray returned from Wilton Saturday. Miss Clara Healey was visiting in Muscatine Friday and Saturday.

    Mr. Connell, of Wilton, spent Sunday at Andrew Healey's. Tom Girard, of Washington, was assisting Mr. Harragon load his cattle Sunday.

    The storm Thursday evening caused quite a commotion by the crashing in of the glass front of Downer and Schwin's store. They were fortunate to have tornado insurance.

    Mrs. G. E. Marden was a passenger to Alpha, Ill. Thursday evening.

    Mrs. John Healey spent Saturday in Muscatine. Johnnie Russell is assisting Andrew Healey with his farm work.

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    It was quite lively at the depot Saturday evening when No. 4 came in, as about twenty passengers got off at this place.

    Miss Florence Johnson came down from Wilton Saturday evening and will teach the spring term of school at Star in Lake Township.

    Central School commenced Monday with Miss Agnes O'Brien as teacher.

    Hazel Longstreth visited relatives in Letts the past week.

    Dave Legler shipped two carloads of cattle to Chicago Friday. The many friends of P. Tomney, Sr. , regret to learn that he is still growing weaker.

    J. T. Downer was in Muscatine Thursday.

    Miller Riggs shipped two loads of fat cattle to Chicago Monday.

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4-6-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia. , April 5--Harry Walker, of Columbus Junction, was visiting with Will Hahn last Monday.

    Isaac Lee shipped two loads of fat cattle to Chicago Tuesday. Adam Wigim has the foundation completed for his new home and the carpenters will commence work tomorrow.

    Lee and Emma Riggs returned to school at Toledo Tuesday. Will Cromer is doing the mason work for Charley Kollman, who has the contract for Adam Wigim's house.

    The death of Patrick Tomney occurred Sunday morning at 6 o'clock after a lingering illness of nearly two years . Mr. Tomney was one of the oldest settlers in Muscatine county and was highly respected by all who knew him. The funeral services were held at St. Malachy's Catholic Church Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock.

    Frank Healey was a business visitor in Ardon Wednesday. Lagler and Will shipped a car load of hogs to Davenport Wednesday.

    Andrew Healey has let the contract for a new house for Agent Marden.

    Robert Lee was a passenger to Chicago last Tuesday.

    The people of this vicinity will be pleased to learn that Mr. Terry, of Martelle, (Ia.) has decided to locate here.

    Misses Agnes O'Brien, Clara Healey, Florence Johnson and Mary Foley attended the teachers ' meeting in Muscatine Friday and Saturday.

    Mrs. Dewey Timberlake was visiting friends in Muscatine Friday and Saturday.

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    Eddie Healey, who is attending school at Davenport, is spending his vacation at home.

    George Baker, of High Prairie, shipped in two loads of extra fine stockers Friday.

    C. Schwin was a business visitor in Muscatine Saturday. Hugh Byrne has accepted a position as night watch on the work engine at Cone.

    F. M. Cooper, of Muscatine, was in town Friday afternoon.

    Ray Downer spent Sunday with his friend, Anthony Byrne.

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4-13-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia. , April 12--Robert Deam and Fred Dubridge, of Ottumwa were visiting at the home of Mrs. Anna Byrne, Saturday and Sunday.

    Mrs. Joe Vanatta and Miss Anna O'Brien, of Muscatine, attended the funeral of Patrick Tomney Tuesday.

    Miss Anna Martz has been visiting friends in Muscatine the past week.

    J. E. Parker, of Moscow, stopped over night with his friend C. Schwin, and left on the early train for Conesville, Wednesday morning.

    Frank Bentley, of Wilton, is visiting with his sisters, Louise and Lily Bentley.

    Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Chapman, of Conesville, were visiting at the home of the former's uncle, W. A. Chapman, Thursday.

    John Schwin, of North Prairie, is assisting Charley Kollman with his carpenter work.

    Mrs. Oscar Harris of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. John Rider, of Muscatine, were visiting at the home of Charley Rider Wednesday.

    Mrs. Agnes Byrne was reported on the sick list Friday and Saturday.

    Adam Wigim's new house is now enclosed and will soon be ready for the plastering.

    F. S. Hiland, freight solicitor for the Milwaukee, was a business visitor in Ardon Saturday.

    It is rumored that the U. B. parsonage will be located at Ardon and that Rev. Richardson will occupy it when completed.

    Andrew Addleman shipped two car load of cattle to Chicago Tuesday.

    Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Downer spent Thursday in Muscatine.

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4-20-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia. , April 19--Will Schwin, who has been attending school at Iowa City, was visiting with his brother C. Schwin, Thursday and Friday.

    Mike Tomney was a business visitor in Muscatine Saturday.

    Mrs. G. H. Daughtry and Miss Ida Hull, of Madura, were trading in Ardon Wednesday.

    Mrs. Adam Wigim and Mrs. J. T. Downer attended the sewing society at Mrs. Joe Will's Wednesday afternoon.

    Miss Maggie Bentley, of Wilton, is visiting with her uncle, C. Schwin.

    Misses Agnes and Marie Byrne, who were reported on the sick list last week are able to be out again.

    Agent Allen has rented rooms of John Healey and will move his household goods May 1. His wife will accompany the goods.

    Miss Mary McKillup visited with friends in Muscatine Saturday and Sunday.

    Mr. and Mrs. Waltz, of West Liberty, are visiting with their daughter, Mrs. Elmer Eichellberger.

    Mrs. Randolph Altekruse is reported on the sick list.

    Rev. David Lang, of Perry (Ia. ) arrived Monday and is visiting with his sister, Mrs. J. T. Downer.

    It has been decided to locate the U. B. parsonage at Ardon and it is expected that work will commence soon.

    Dave Cochran was a passenger to Muscatine Saturday and was accompanied home by his aunt, Mrs. J. J. Hintermeister.

    Rea Legler spent Saturday and Sunday with Hazel Longstreth. Hugh Byrne came up from Conesville Sunday and spent the day with his mother Miss Mamie Other and brother, Ralph, and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. O'Brien spent Sunday at the pleasant home of Mrs. John Byrne.

    Mrs. Fred Misch spent Sunday at the Tomney home. Frank Blanchard, of Muscatine was in Ardon Monday.

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4-25-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia. , April 2 5 - - Mr. and Mrs. Ella Terry, of Martelle, Ia., arrived Tuesday evening.

    Miss. Ethel Lang, of North Prairie, spent several days with her sister, Mrs. J. T. Downer last week.

    Miller Riggs shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago Sunday. Miss Florence Johnson was a passenger to Wilton Friday evening.

    John McDaniel, of Muscatine, has moved in Miller Riggs' tenant house.

    Thos. Byrne shipped a car of baled hay to Muscatine Thursday. Adam Wigim's new house is about completed and will be occupied by Mr. Terry.

    Hugh Byrne and Rob Deam, of Ottumwa, attended the Hintermeister dance Firday evening.

    Mrs. Anna Byrne was a passenger to Muscatine Saturday.

    Mr. and Mrs. C. Schwin were visiting with relatives near Moscow Saturday and Sunday.

    Mrs. Adam Wigim and daughter, Gertrude, were passengers to Iowa City Tuesday.

    Anthony Byrne spent Sunday with his friend, Ray Downer.

    Martin Havercamp, of Muscatine, was a business visitor in Ardon Friday. Rea Legler spent Friday and Saturday in Muscatine at the home of her uncle, Jacob Legler.

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4-26-04

NEW DEPOT SOON

Plans New in Hands of Contractors for Bids on
Construction

AGENT PUGH GETS LETTER

General Superintendent Writes That All Plans Are
Completed and Work Will Commence Without Delay--
Welcome News to Muscatine People

    Work on Muscatine's handsome new passenger station will commence within a week or 10 days according to information received this morning from General Superintendent H. E. Byran, of the Rock Island system. The letter states that the entire plans have been completed and have been submitted to contractors for bids which is believed to be absolute assurance that the new depot will be built as agreed by the company, and the work commenced without delay. The letter from the general superintendent was sent to Division Sujperintendent, W. S. Tinsman at Trenton, who in turn mailed it to Agent J. C. Pugh of this city, which means that the contractors have had the plans for a week or more and that bids have already been received at the general offices. It would require a week at least, Agent Pugh states, for the different letters to go the rounds.

Temporary Quarters

    While it has not been officially announced where the temporary quarters will be established while the new station is being con- structed, it is said the room owned by Ottie Snyder, opposite the present depot will be secured.

    If not that a temporary building will be erected according to reliable authority. It is not believed that quarters will be secured at the Commercial Hotel office for several reasons.

Tear Down Old One

    The first thing to be done, in all probability, will be the tearing down of the old delapidated building now used as a passenger station, and that work is expected to commence in a very short time. After that is completed, which will require but a week or two, the foundation for the new depot will commence.

Be Elegant Building

    It is understood that the very best of material will be used in the new structure and that it will be supplied with all the modern improvements. There will be two waiting rooms with a smoking apartment off the men's room, all to be supplied with the comfortable settees and rocking chairs. Pressed brick will probably be used for the outside construction, tile for the roof and either cement stone for the foundation.

Page 291

5-7-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., May 5--Mrs. Isaac Leo and Daughter Katy were passengers from Missouri Monday where they had been attending the funeral of Mrs. Lee Nephew.

    James O'Toole shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago Wednesday.

    J. T. Downer and family were visiting with relatives at Grandview Sunday.

    Fred Dubridge, of Ottumwa, is visiting at the home of Mrs. John Byrne.

    Mrs. S. A. Allen arrived Friday evening and Mr. and Mrs. Allen will go to housekeeping as soon as their goods arrive.

    Mrs. Adam Wigim and Mrs. J. T. Downer were passengers to Washington Tuesday where they spent the day visiting with Mrs. Downer's uncle, C. F. Wabnitz and family.

    M. W. Stapleton of Muscatine, was a pleasant caller in Ardon Tuesday.

    Isaac and Robert Lee shipped in two car loads of stockers last Thursday.

    The dance Friday night was well attended and the young people were deserving of much credit in the way it was conducted.

    Harry Buck was a passenger to Muscatine Saturday. Hugh Byrne came came up from Washington Tuesday and spent the day with his mother.

    Mr. and Mrs. C. Schwin attended services at the Brick Church Sunday afternoon.

Page 292

5-14-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., May 19--Robert Deam of Washington, came up to Ardon Friday night.

    Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Addleman of West Liberty were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Downer Saturday afternoon.

    Miss Maggie Nolan, of Muscatine, spent the past week with her brother, Christie Nolan.

    Operator Allen was a passenger to Muscatine Wednesday.

    Grandpa Eichelberger left for Blue Grass Thursday for an extended visit.

    Miss Kate Healey was visiting with friends in Muscatine Thursday.

    C. Schwin and Andrew Healey made a business trip to Columusbus Junction Thursday.

    Miss Marie Byrne returned home Saturday, after a three week visit in Muscatine.

    Mrs. Adam Wigim entertained the Burlington Road Sewing Society Wednesday afternoon.

    Charlie Coder, of Letts, was a business visitor in Ardon Friday.

    Mrs. Jacob Legler came out from Muscatine Saturday morning to attend the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson.

    Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wigim and Mr. and Mrs. J, T. Downer spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Byrne.

    The U. B. Ladies Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. Rose Shellebarger Wednesday.

    Hugh Byrne came up from Washington Friday and spent several days with his mother.

    P. E. Reynolds moved his household goods into Muscatine Friday.

    Jacob Tommison moved his family in the house vacated by Mr. Reynolds and will assist Rovert Lee with his farm work.

    J. M. O'Brien, Mike Tomney and Frank Byrne shipped a car 1oad of hogs to Chicago Tuesday.

    Misses Mabel Addleman and Eva Norris were in this vicinity Sunday.

Page 293

5-24-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., May 23—Mr. and Mrs. George Eitman and children and Mrs. Joe Vanatta, of Muscatine, spent Sunday at the Tomney home.

    Newt Purcell, of Bloomington, was in Ardon Monday, delivering cream separators.

    Martin Havercamp, of Muscatine, was a business visitor in Ardon Monday.

    Andrew Healey shipped a car load of hogs to Davenport Tuesday.

    Mr and Mrs. Elmer Eichelberger and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hitchcock spent Sunday with Miller Riggs and family.

    Mr. and Mrs. Robert Green and daughter Mildred spent Sunday in Muscatine visiting friends.

    Downer and Schwin are giving their store building a finishing coat of paint which adds much to the appearance.

    Geo. McCloud, of Wyoming, is visiting with his sister, Mrs. Charley Miller.

    Rev. Brooks, of Muscatine, was in Ardon Thursday.

    Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wigim and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Downer drove to Lone Tree last Wednesday.

    Joe Vanatta was a business visitor in Ardon Monday.

    Henry Bertram shipped three car loads of cattle to Chicago Tuesday.

    Ray Downer entertained a number of his little Friends Friday Evening.

    Those present were: Robert and Gertrude Wigim, Julia and Anna Byrne, Bliss Marden, Lily and Louise Bentley and Lizzie, Marie, Mabel and Mark Healey. The evening was spent playing games and light refreshments were served.

    Mrs. John Byrne and family spent Sunday afternoon at C. Schwin's. Arthur Timberlake was a passenger to Muscatine Sunday evening where he expects to complete his course in the business college.

Page 294

6-28-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., June 27--S. E. Cole has accepted the position as agent at Ardon, vacated by G. E. Marden.

    Fred Dubridge, of Ottumwa, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. John Byrne.

    Lillie and Louise Bentley are visiting at their Grandpa Schwin's near Wilton.

    Conrad Schwin, of Wilton, spent Tuesday and Wednesday with his son C. Schwin, of Ardon.

    F. M. Cooper of Muscatine was a business visitor in Ardon Friday.

    Mr. Rost, from near Wilton, spent a few days last week with his daughter, Mrs. C. Schwin.

    Grant Dalton, of Letts, was a Sunday visitor at Andrew Healey's.

    A merry crowd of young people went to Wild Cat's Den last Sunday. They were Misses Minerva Hartman, Anna Connell, Agnes and Marie Byrne and Messrs. Fred Dubridge, Grant Dalton, Dave Cochran and George Hintermeister.

    Mr. and Mrs. Creyton, of Nichols, were in this vicinity Sunday. Patsy Tomney was visiting with friends in Lone Tree last Sunday.

    Dr. Higley and daughter Bessie, of Grandview, were in Ardon Thursday.

    Gertrude Wigim spent Thursday and Friday with her friend, Orpha Chapman near Fairport.

    J. T. Downer and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. P. Tomney and family.

    S. A. Allen was a passenger to Washington Saturday.

    Mrs. John Healey spent Wednesday and Thursday with her parents near Conesvilles.

    Leona Eitman, of Muscatine, is spending her vacation at the Tomney home.

    Lee and Emma Riggs returned from Toledo (Ia.) Saturday having finished their school work.

    Henry Hahn and family, of Moscow, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. Schwin.

Page 295

7-12-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., July 12—Mrs. S. E. Cole and children, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Long and friend, Miss Armstead of Williamsburg, arriving Thursday evening. Agent Cole has rented Adam Wigim's new house and they are now comfortably settled in their new home.

    The people of Ardon have the pleasure of hearing the ring of the anvil in the blacksmith's shop. Levi Pontius, of Muscatine, has located here.

    Rob Lee shipped five car loads of cattle to Chicago Sunday. His son, Ira went with him.

    The ladies of the Burlington Road Sewing Society met at the home of Mrs. J. T. Downer Wednesday afternoon. There was a good atten- dence in spite of the enclemency of the weather.

    Miss Gertrude Wigim spent several days last week with her friend, Rhea Legler.

    Mrs. J. A. Townsley and daughter, of Muscatine, Mrs. Olive Ayers, and Mrs. Will Harris spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. J. T. Downer.

    Robert Atherton and grandson, Bert Kleist were passengers to Madura Saturday to spend the day with Mr. Atherton's daughter.

    The ladies aid Society of St. John's Chapel met at the home of Mrs. David Legler last Thursday.

    Miss Rena Barry, of Muscatine, spent several days last week visiting with Miss Mabel Addleman.

    Will and Legler shipped two car loads of cattle to Chicago Sunday. Miss Clara Healey, who is attending business college in Muscatine, spent Sunday at home.

    Mrs. Anna Byrne was a business visitor in Muscatine Saturday. Master Robert Wigim has a new pony cart and harness.

    Mrs. J. M. O'Brien entertained a number of her lady friends from Muscatine Thursday.

    S. A. Allen was a passenger to Muscatine Friday.

    The people of this vicinity are very much displeased to learn that afternoon passenger trains on the Milwaukee will be discontinued after today.

    Mat Foley was a business visitor in Ardon Friday evening. The Misses Murray, of Chicago, spent several days last week visiting with their cousin, Mrs. J. M. O'Brien. Mrs. Adam Wigim leaves tomorrow for St. Louis where she will spend several days visiting at the world's fair.

Page 296

7-19-04

ARDON

    Ardon, la. July 18--Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Babbitt and daughter Helen, of Conesville, spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. John Healey.

    Fred Vanatta of Muscatine, spent several days last week with his friend, Mike Tomney.

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

    Miller Riggs shipped two car load of cattle to Chicago Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. H. E. Richardson, of Madura, were pleasant callers in Arlington last Tuesday.

    Miss Effie Townsley left today to make an extended visit with her brother and sister near Iowa City.

    Andrew Healey expects to move his tenant house to Ardon and will build an addition to it and when completed the blacksmith will occupy it. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Timberlake attended the Seller -Heller wedding in Muscatine Thursday night.

    Mr. Kirkpatrick, of Lone Tree, was a business visitor in this vicinity Friday.

    Mrs. Dan Sullivan and son John and Mrs. Bownan, of Muscatine, were visitors with Mrs. John Byrne last Tuesday.

    Levi Pontius was a passenger to Muscatine Saturday evening.

    The Milwaukee railroad company is determined to make it convenient for shippers at this place. The size of the stock yards is increased one-half and the well is fixed so water is plentiful.

Page 297

7-26-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia. July 25--Mrs. Adam Wigim returned home from St. Louis Tuesday evening after spending a week at the world's fair.

    Mr. Fee, of Toledo (Ia.) has been visiting his friend, Lee Riggs, the past week.

    C. H. Fitzgerald, of Rock Island, is visiting at the home of James Russell.

    Johnnie Verink and Miller Riggs shipped four loads of hogs to Chicago.

    Mrs. John Byrne left for Boulder, Col. Wednesday evening, where she was called on account of the serious illness of her sister.

    Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wagner of Letts were in Ardon Friday. Mr. and Mrs. C. Schwin spent Thursday and Friday visiting with friends at Moscow.

    Miss Belle Long left for Williamsburg (Ia. ) after spending two weeks with her sister , Mrs. S. E. Cole.

    Grandma Truman spent Friday and Saturday with Mrs. Anna Tomney.

    Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Downer and son Ray left Sunday morning for Mediapolis (Ia.) were they will spend a week visiting relatives.

    Louise and Lillie Bently came home Saturday after spading four weeks at Granpa Schwin's.

    J. L. Wright, of Limby, (Ia. ) and C. C. Wells, of Revere, Mo. were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Allen, Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Ethel Pontius was a passenger to Muscatine Saturday evening.

Page 298

8-10-04
ARDON

    Ardon, Ia. , Aug. 10 - Mrs. Robert Lee and children, Leola and Robert, left Saturday morning for Cascade (Ia. ) where they will visit with friends and relatives.

    Mrs. J. T. Downer and son, Ray, were visiting in Wilton Friday and Saturday.

    Mr. and Mrs. Pugh and family, of Williamsburg, are spending the week with their brother-in-law, S. E. Cole.

    J. T. Wright, of Limby, spent Thursday with his friend S. A. Allen.

    Frank Byrne ran a fork tine through his hand one day last week and will be unable to work for some time.

    Will Bros, shipped in a car load of cattle from Kansas City Friday and shipped two car loads to Chicago Sunday.

    Isaac Lee is having his lumber shipped to Ardon for his new home.

    Rhea Legler was visiting with friends in Muscatine Friday and Saturday.

    S. A. Allen was a passenger to Ottumwa Friday and took in the fair. Mr. and Mrs. C. Schwin spent Monday and Tuesday at the chautauqua at Columbus Junction.

    Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hitchcock are up from Kansas visiting with friends and relatives at High Prairie.

    Charley Viner and Ethel Pontius were visiting relatives at Madura Sunday.

    Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Eitman and family and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vanatta and family, of Muscatine spent Sunday at the home of Charley Fletcher.

    Miss Agnes Byrne was a passenger to Muscatine Saturday evening returning Sunday morning.

Page 299

8-18-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia. , August 18--Mr. and Mrs. David Legler left for Pipestone, Minn. Saturday, where they will spend a week visiting with friends and relatives.

    Ralph and Stella Healey of Bayfield, were visiting at the home of their uncle, Joe O'Brien, the past week.

    Will and Legler shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago last Friday.

    Adam Wigim lost a valuable horse by lightning Saturday morning.

    Soliciting Agent Highland of the Milwaukee road, was in this vicinity last Friday looking after the shipping business.

    Rev. D. M. Scott, former pastor at St. John's chapel, is spending the week visiting with old acquaintances in this vicinity. He will also preach at the chapel next Sunday morning.

    Mrs. S. A. Allen was a passenger to Ottumwa Monday. She was accompanied home by her sister, Miss Ula Moore.

    Healey and Sinnett shipped a car of hogs to Chicago Monday.

    A number of people from this vicinity expect to attend the chautauqua at Washington tomorrow.

    Mike Tomney spent Saturday and Sunday in Muscatine.

    Patsy Tomney and Jimmy Digney were passengers to Peoria, Ill, Monday for an extended trip.

    Will Owens and sister, Miss Mabel, of Toledo (Ia.) are visiting with their old schoolmates, Lee and Emma Riggs, Miller Riggs shipped a car load of cattle to Chicago today.

Page 300

8-20-04

BEGIN THE DEPOT

Indications Show Work on Structure Will Commence Monday

WORKMEN EXPECTED TONIGHT

One car load of implements Received this Morning--More Are To
Follow—Word Received from the C. W. Johnson and Company,
Of Chicago.

    Work on the construction of the new depot will commence Monday according to indications this morning. One car load of implements from the C. W. Johnson and company constructors, was sidetracked here this morning the way bills for which have been received at the freight depot.

    The car contains, many of the larger tools needed in the construction and cars loaded with other tools are expected soon. Skilled workmen also arrive at the earliest date and many men from this city will be employed on other work.

    The construction has been delayed for some time on account of several business transactions with the city which have all been satisfactorily arranged. The old building has been torn down for several weeks.

Page 301

10-4-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia. , Oct. 3--Will & Legler shipped three car loads of the stockers into Ardon Friday and took them to their farm to feed.

    Grandpa. Eichelberger went to Washington Friday to visit friends.

    Mrs. Ed Thomas spent several days in Muscatine last week visiting with relatives.

    The new parsonage will soon be enclosed and ready for the plastering. F. M. Ferguson made a business trip to Eliza, Ill. last Saturday.

    Robert Wigim has-been confined to his home the past week with the mumps but is some better.

    Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Downer made a business trip to Davenport Monday.

    Will Hitchcock, of High Prairie, spent Sunday at the home of Miller Riggs.

    There will be a social at the home of Robert Lee Sunday evening for the benefit of the new parsonage.

    Henry Smith was called home Thursday on account of the serious illness of his father, William Smith, who lives near West Liberty.

    Night Operator Allen having received a vacation of two weeks, is visiting at the old home in Missouri. Mrs. Allen accompanied him.

    Mr. and Mrs. C. Schwin were visiting friends near Wilton Saturday.

    Mrs. Rhodes and children of Chicago are visiting at the home of Miller Riggs.

    The people of this vicinity are glad to know that Ardon has the reputation of being the best stock shipping point between Davenport and Ottumwa and it can be proven by the agent's books. The number of cars of stock shipped out of Ardon on the Milwaukee the first year was 148 and the number shipped in was 38, making a total of 186 car loads of stock handled at this place besides many loads of wood, baled hay, etc.

    Dave Legler was a passenger for Kansas City on the Southwest Limited Sunday.

Page 302

10- 23-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., Oct. 10--Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Wagner and son, Paul of Grandview, spent Sunday with J. T. Downer and family.

    Mrs. Adam Wigim has been on the sick list for several days but is some better.

    David Legler shipped in four car loads of stock cattle Thursday. The social held at Robert Lee's last Friday evening proved very successful. There was a large attendance and the ladies cleared a neat sum by their efforts.

    Mr. and Mrs. Greenwalt, of Muscatine, came out on the train Sunday morning and spent the day with Ed Thomas' family.

    Fred Dubridge of Chicago, spent several days last week at the home of Mrs. John Byrne.

    Ruby Atherton and Mrs. Isaac Lee are reported on the sick list. Attorney R. W. Pugh, of Williamsburg, arrived today, where he has some legal business to attend to and will visit with S. E. Cole and family.

    John Schwin and sister, Agnes, of North Prairie, spent Wednesday and Thursday with their brother, C. Schwin.

    Floyd Miller and sister, Miss Pearl, of Chicago; Miss Edna Dimmitt, of Golby, Kan.; Miss Ethel Lang of Wilton, and Mrs. W. H. Wahl and son, Harold, of Paton (Ia.) visited at J. T. Downer's Thursday and Friday.

    Mr. and Mrs. Duncan, of Tipton (Ia.) visited over Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McDaniel.

    Henry Smith and family attended the funeral of Mr. Smith father near West Liberty last Friday.

    Andy Addleman and family moved to Muscatine Thursday, where they will make their home. The people of this vicinity regret very much to lose Mr. Addleman.

    Operator Hill and Anthony Byrne were passengers to Gladwin Saturday morning.

    Mrs. Dewey Timberlake and son, Arthur, attended the funeral of William Smith Friday.

    Johnnie Verink and Patsy Tomney shipped two car loads of wood to Muscatine last week.

Page 303

11-23-04
ARDON

    Ardon, IA., Nov. 23--Mr. and Mrs. David Piggott and daughter, Hazel, of Wilton spent Saturday and Sunday at Dewey Timberlake's.

    Misses Agnes and Marie Byrne were visiting with Mrs. Ollie Hinter- meister last Thursday.

    Edward Denton and daughter, Minnie, of Shiloh, spent Sunday at the home of George Baker.

    David Legler shipped in a car of hogs from Missouri Saturday.

    The parsonage is now completed and Rev. Richardson is moving his household goods in.

    The many friends of Dewey Timberlake regret to learn that he is threatened with typhoid fever.

    Robert Deam, of Bramar, Mo., was visiting Tuesday and Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Anna Byrne.

    Misses Clara Healey and Anna Connell left Tuesday for St. Louis to visit the fair.

    The railroad company has just completed the crossing for the new road. The fences have been opened up and it is now ready for public use.

    F. S. Pentzer and F. M. Cooper, of Muscatine, were business visitors in Ardon Tuesday.

    Mr. and Mrs. C. Schwin spent Wednesday in Muscatine visiting with friends.

    David Legler received a car load of cotton seed meal shipped in from Tennessee last Wednesday.

    Noah Letts and Jim Cochran, of Letts, were in this vicinity Friday.

    Mrs. Will Hahn was a passenger to Gladwin Saturday morning.

    Mrs. Will Hintermeister and daughter, Ester, spent Wednesday with Mrs. J. T. Downer.

    Jake Martin, of Muscatine, came out on the train Saturday morning and spend the day hunting with Johnnie Verink.

    Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wabnitz, of Washington, Ia., stopped off between trains and called on their niece, Mrs. J. T. Downer last Thursday.

    Hank Kane of Muscatine, was in Ardon Saturday.

Page 304

12-15-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Dec. 14--Born to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Eichelberger, a son Dec. 9, 1904.

    Vernon Legler and Lee Riggs attended the concert at Letts, Tuesday evening.

    David Corbin has moved into Robert Lee's tenant house and is working for him at present.

    Lee Riggs is the teacher at High Prairie school No. 2, and has a large attendance. There being 26 scholars enrolled.

    Vernon Legler attended the opera at Muscatine Friday evening.

    Mrs. Dewey Timberlake has been on the sick list but is recovering.

    Harry Buck will have a sale Dec. 21. The Ladies Aid of St. John's U. B. church will serve dinner.

    The bay window on John Verink's house was burned Saturday morning at 3 o'clock.

    Harry Meeker of Letts, and Fred Longstreth, of Ardon, returned from St. Louis December 9th.

    Prayer meeting was held at Rev. Richardson's residence in Ardon Wednesday evening.

Page 305

12-21-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia., Dec. 21—Rev. V. A. Carlton, of Toledo, la. conducted the dedocatorial services of the New U. B. parsonage at this place Sunday morning.

    Mrs. Anna Byrne visited with friends in Muscatine, Friday and Saturday.

    Robert Lee shipped two car loads of cattle to Chicago Sunday. Mrs. C. Schwin is confined to her home with tonsilitis. Dr. Armentrout, of Letts, is in attendance.

    Miss Olga Schwin, of North Prairie, is spending the week with her brother, C. Schwin.

    Mr. and Mrs. Dave Legler and daughter Rea spent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. H. E. Richardson.

    Andrew Healey shipped four loads of cattle to Chicago Sunday.

    Chas.Fletcher shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago Sunday.

    The Christmas entertainments in this vicinity will be held as follows: At St. John's Chapel, Saturday evening Dec. 24, and at High Prairie Church, Monday evening, Dec. 26.

    Isaac Lee's fine new house is now completed and they are comfort- ably located again, having been unsettled since losing their home by fire.

    Little Harlan Cole, who has been on the sick list for the past week, is convalescing.

    F. M. Ferguson made a business trip to Muscatine Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Addleman, of West Liberty, drove over last Wednesday to see their new nephew at Elmer Eichelberger's.

    Downer & Schwin shipped in a large car load of coal last Friday. The ladies of the U. B. Aid Society will serve dinner at Harry Buck's sale next Wednesday.

Page 306

12-27-04

ARDON

    Ardon, Ia. , Dec. 27--W. S. Heizer, of Boulder, Colo. , arrived Friday morning and is visiting at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. John Byrne. Mr. Heizer was born and raised near Mediapolis (Ia.). He located in Colorado 19 years ago and is now making his first visit to his native state.

    Will and Legler shipped a car load of cattle to Chicago Sunday. Mrs. S. A. Allen and Mrs. F. M. Ferguson were passengers to Washington Saturday morning.

    C. Schwin is confined to his home with la grippe. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Downer and Ray were visiting with Mr. Downer's sister, Mrs. Geo. Parvin, in Muscatine Saturday.

    Henry Bertram shipped a car load of cattle to Chicago Tuesday.