The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-01-21
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Virtus Evers. who underwent al
operation for appendicitis at St
Joseph's hospital at Omaha two weeks
ago, returned home Tuesday. Al
though Virtus is quite little weaker
than usual, we hope he may soon re
gain his former strength and health.
Henry Mumm celebrated his 54tt
birthday Wednesday. Quite number
at friends and relatives were present
to help him celebrate. After bounte
GUS supper, served by Mrs. Mumm
the guests departed, wishing Mr.
Aumm many more happy birthdays.
Messrs.; John Tarpy, Peter Sievers
f., B. Spottswood and Robt. White
made "a business trip to Manila last
Thursday, John H. Scheldorf taking
them down there in his auto.
N. r. Hueschen, the Journal editor,
returned Thursday evening from Clear
Water. Neb., where he attended the
funeral of his sister-in-laW, Mrs. Lyle
Stevens. ,, CO..
DIR. JAS Patterson and family have
A.; B. Patterson, which the doctor has
purchased from E. B. Spottswood.
The third number of the lecture
course, the Suwanee River Male quar-
tet, will take place at the opera house
Thursday evening. The two former
numbers have been very good and
have, both drawn fairly good houses
and we are sure everyone will be we'll
pleased with this number.
,Adolph Scheldorf has returned from
Omaha, where he underwent an opera
tion for appendicitis. Adolph says he
feels much better now.
Miss Anna Goettsch and brother,
John, Jr., returned the latter part of
last week from Ames, where they
were in attendance. at the short
course.
Mrs. Hy Mumm, called on friends
1T Denison Saturday.
A number of little children enjoyed
a pleasant afternoon at the ]. w. De-
Witt home Friday at party given In
honor of the little son, Wade, whose
fifth birthday took place on that day.
:. Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Lyons are the
proud parents of baby boy. born Fri
day. Congratulations.
Mrs. P. J. Martens and daughter.
Mrs. Leroy Dohse, called on friends
at Denison Thursday.
Miss Grace Tarpy was Denison
caller Friday, going down to have
some dental work done.
Peter Sievers, our reliable druggist,
is making quite success of raising
prize poultry, all of his birds coming
out winners at the poultry show held
at Des Moines recently. We are told
that Mr. Sievers disposed of one of his
Black Langshan cockerels, a first prize
winner Their, at a very fancy price We
are glad to hear Of his success.
Mrs. Lufborough, of Council Bluf1s,
is here visiting at the home of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. E. Dewey.
Mr., and Mrs. John Bornhoft have
moved into the residence they pur-
chased some time ago in this city. We
wish them many happy days in our
midst.
Messrs. Hannes Stoffer, Louie
Kracht, Tony Anton and Max Alter
were Omaha callers the first of last
week, going down to look at some cat
tie which they intended to buy.
Aug Bornhoft has purchased the
three acres of land adjoining the resi-
dence property of Thos. Button, ST.,
belonging to the Sierks estate.
Fred Schaefer is the new clerk at
the H. ]. Moeller store. Mr.. Schaefer
should certainly be a good man for the
position, as he speaks both German
and English, which is what is needed
in this community.
We learn that Uhas. Thiedemann,
one of our most prosperous and indus
trious young farmers living south of
this city, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Thiedemann, was married last week
Wednesday to Miss Julia Vinke. of
Manning. We wish the newly welded
couple a very happy and successful
married life
The piano contest being held here
at the Journal office, is now running
at full blast, about sixteen young
ladies having been nominated as con-
testants. and all Of them seem to be
doing their best to win the many
prizes offered. Tuesday evening the
young lady having the most votes up
to date will receive cash prize of
$40.
Quite a stir is being caused among
the local wrestling fans by the rumor
that a Mr.. Strickland, .ormer light
weight champion wrestler of the
world, is trying to get a match with
either of our boys, Finn or Kelly,
whose work he has been watching
very closely. If the match should
come off we hope that the boys may
be successful and we feel that they
Will give Strickland run for his
money"
Rev. Zempke, of Vail, visited with
friends in this city Friday.
John and Vincent .arpy, Howard
Eiffert and Adolph Mumm drove to
Vail Thursday evening, where they
took in the basket ball game between
the Denison Normal college and the
Vail high school.
Peter Sievers is having new porch
built onto mis- house here, which will