The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-26
BUCK GROVE ITEMS


Fred Gigax. ST., of Pettiborn, S. d..
| is visiting old friends in this vicinity.
| This is his first visit since he left
here, several years ago. He took up
land in North Dakota and has pros
pered. He sees many changes here
since he left, not only in the town,
but in the people as we'll He is re-
turning from Illinois, where he has
been visiting his son Fred and family.
The ladies met last Thursday and
those present received supplies and
all are busy knitting every spare min
ute They will meet again next
Thursday and hope everybody inter-
ested will be present as the Red Cross
needs all the help it can get to help
make our soldiers comfortable for the
winter in France.
Bernard Finnigan spent several
days in Omaha last week visiting his
friends He returned home Wedncs-
day.
Mrs. p. T.. Clinton left Saturday
morning for Des Moines where she
will spend week visiting relatives.
Neal Finnigan left Sunday to visit
relatives in Vail before returning to
his home at Omaha.
Mrs. Adolph Pike and children went
to Manning Saturday for few days
visit
John Griffin, who was called to the
colors left Saturday for Camp Dodge.
Des Moines. John is the first drafted
man to leave Buck Grove SO far. His
relatives and friends all fell sorry
to see him leave, but all know he
will do his duty in whatever line of
work to which he is assigned. 1t
is a grand thing to be soldier, and
we honor our soldier boys. a.,
Miss Anne Winneke was Denison
visitor Saturday to bid farewell to
her brother, who is one of Uncle Sans
boys now.
Don't forget the Red Cross meeting
to be held in the Buck Grove hall on
Sunday evening, September 80. Judge
Conner, of Denison, and possibly other
good speakers will address the meet
ing. The lectures will be free and
everybody who possibly can should
attend. You will certainly hear an
interesting speech and will be we'll
repaid for the time spent. Let every
body come and give the speaker a
full house.
Mr.. Victor Hockett, of Corning. Ia,
was shaking hands with old friends
one day last week. He is looking
well, and says he hardly knows our
town as there has been so many
changes since he was here last.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Carstens re-
turned Saturday from a very pleasant
trip by auto to Davenport.
A letter from Sidney Bonney re.
ceived this week states that he is in
England They had an uneventful voy.
age, didn't get even a glimpse of a !
submarine. He wasn't even seasick.
anything wanted at prices about the |
same as this country. He says that
women are found in great numbers.
and the soldiers are in evidence every |
where. Sidney didn't know how long
he would stay in England or where
he will be sent. 1t is great relief
to his relatives to know that he had
a safe voyage.
Mr.. C. Sooner of Dow City, was
business visitor here Friday.
Mr.. Lutte Peterson returned Satur- |
day from a trip to Dakota. He says
crops arc good there.
Miss Grace Mccartney of DenisOn,
was an over Sunday visitor with MIST
John Griffin and family.
Mr.. William Hulsebus left Monday |
for a visit in South Dakota.
Mr. and Mrs. Herm Nuesbaum en-
tertained a company of friends at
dinner Sunday. Mr.. Messenbrink. of
Schleswig. and Messrs. Mcbride and
Greder, we're present with their
wives.
Station agent Morten received per-
mission to put electric lights in the
depot but cannot get current. Later
on it is hoped there will be an in.
crease in equipment in the local
plant which will make such improve
ments possible.
Mrs. Martin McNertney didn't like
it in Sioux City and moved her house.
hold goods and family to Manila.