The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-01-21

room. Prof. G. Gates presided. Miss
es Maude Brake and Bessie Alexan-
der gave an instrumental duet. Prof.
Van Ness gave a splendid talk on
school methods which contained many
excellent points. The question Dox
and discussion of questions brought
out many splendid ideas. Miss Agnes
Goddard gave demonstration OF
arithmetic work in the second grade
and Miss Ellen Goddard conducted a
class in third grade reading. Misses
Fanchon Wiley, Vivien Sharp, Bessie
Alexander and Maude Brake gave a
part song which was much appreclat'
ed. Co. Supt. Olry, w. c. Van Ness
and George Myers, all OF Denison were
present. The attendance was not as
large as expected or desired probably
as result of not publishing the date
thoroughly enough.
Tom Hasset of DenisOn visited Mon
day at the C. J. O'Meara home.
A sigh of relief escaped the high
school pupils Friday which day saw
the conclusion Of the examinations for
the first semester. Most of them got
through the ordeal in safety while a
few are taking some branches over
in hopes OF lettering their grades.
Mrs. Clark Sterrett and daughters
Mabel and Nellie came last week from
Anthem for a couple of weeks visit
with relatives. They expect to visit
at Ida Grove on their way home.
Mrs. Gertie Tillett moved last week
to the country and will occupy Mrs.
Elizabeth Ahart's house during the
winter at least.
Miss Estella Riddle was absent
from her duties at Herman's store last
week while helping to care for her
grandmother. Mrs. Anna Bell who has
been very i'll.
Miss Stella Butler was absent from
her duties in the high school a. day
or so last week. She found it neces-
sary to consult a specialist in Omaha
in regard to trouble with her nose.
We are glad to report that the all
ment is yielding to treatment and will
probably be alright again soon.
Barney Volquartsen has severed his
connection with the O'Meara saloon
and has gone to Buck Grove where he
is tending bar for Mr.. Neusbaum. He
is unable to secure house at present
and so of necessity must leave his
family here for the time being.
Messrs. w. c. Rolls, ]. H. Killion,
Herbert Moss and l.. H. Goddard went
down to Jefferson Thursday to attend
the annual banquet of the Odd Fellows
Encampment. They returned Friday
Morning, the railway company being
accommodating enough to stop the Den
YER Special to let them off here. They
report having had a royal good time.
Misses Ida and Gladys Phillipy of
Woodbine were guests the latter part
of the week of Miss Sadie Pflieger at
the Eugene Crandall home.
Mr.. Frank Binnall Sr. of Dunlap
was guest over Saturday night at the
home of his nephew, George Binnall
Mrs. Ed Baber has been confined to
her bed for several days while suffer
ing from most aggravating and pain
full attack of tonsillitis.
w. B. Mcdonald shipped car Of
hogs to Omaha last Friday.
There was no school in the A. A
Fishel district last week on account
of Miss Rosalia Scott, the teacher, be
ing ill.
Burl Logsdon was down from Ames
last week visiting at the home OF his
sister, Mrs. F. J. Glassburner. BurPs
numerous young friends were delight
ed to meet him again.
Lloyd Brake came home Saturday
from Ravenna Nebr. where he has
been the past few weeks working as
operator on the Burlington railroad.
Mr. and Mrs. e. H. Swasey and
daughters Ruth and Alice were IN
Denison Saturday patronizing the mer
chants there and visiting friends.
Miss Lucy Healy departed last week
for Charter Oak where she will remain
probably for several weeks with her
sisters while recuperating her health
Whooping cough and humps have
made their appearance in this Vlcln
ity although there are no cases yet
in the town. 1t has been about two
years since there has been a conta
gious disease break out among the
school children and it behooves par
ents to be extremely careful about
their children that the diseases are
not needlessly disturbed.
The Fred and Will Buss families
drove over to Jim Hecker's north OF
Dunlap Sunday and spent the day at
that hospitable home.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Coleman and
children autoed down to Pottowatto
mic county to visit Mrs. Coleman's
parents two or three days.
Uncle Chan Holcomb, who has been
in failing health for several weeks, is
reported as being improved and his
many friends are rejoicing therefor.
Oliver SaXton of Anita has been Wis
iting relatives in this vicinity.
Mrs. r. E. Hoeffer went to Denisor
Thursday to visit friends. She return
ed home Saturday.
Thomas Gardner and daughter Flora
of Coleman. S. D. came Saturday tC
visit at the Tom McCu4. ough home
They found much pleasure in meeting
many old friends. They had been ir
attendance at the funera. of Mr.. Gard
ner's sister at Manila and came this
way for a short visit. They went tc
Charter Oak Monday to spend day
there before returning to their home
The Gardner family lived in this vicin
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