The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-09-17

ateQ al tne nome OF MI. and MIS-. Il. "A.
Wore, residing several miles west of
town. one day last week when their
son, Charles, upon going to his room
to get his watch which had been left
in pocket of pair of trousers sew.
eral weeks ago, found that it was
gone. The sum of three dollars in pen
MES which had been saved for the
little son of Charles Wore, was also
found missing. A thorough search
was made throughout the house, but
to no avail. A lad of about II years
of age, a stranger, hailing from Oma-
ha, had been hired out there to assist
only few days, he having returned
to Omaha some three weeks ago. With
Strong evidence to suspect him as re-
garding the theft. the chief of police
at Omaha was communicated with
at once. An answer was receiv-
ed shortly stating that watch an
swering the description given had been
found. In response to the letter
Charles went down to Omaha and
identified the watch. 1t is said to
have changed hands several times.
The watch is valued at sixty dollars
and was presented to the owner as a
Christmas present last year from his
parents. He considers himself very
fortunate indeed in having recovered
the property. AS yet the guilty party
has not been apprehended.
p. J. Brown has resumed his dray
work after a two weeks vacation.
The high school boys have organ
lied their basket ball team for tue
season and are now busy getting into
shape. The prospects are very bright
this year for a great team, with plen-
ty of good material. The first prac-
tice was held Thursday evening in the
school gymnasium. naE.9 t,'
Miss Marie tHelsley was passen-
ger to Denison Friday evening for a
week end visit at her parental home.
Miss Eva Roy, who is attending
school in Denison, was passenger to
Dow City Friday to spend the week
end at home.
o. w. Wilson has secured Tracey
Darland, of Omaha, to assist in the
barber shop: Mr.. Darland was en-
ployed here a short time last spring.
He returned to Dow City the early
part of last week to take up his duties.
w. E. Dow returned Thursday eve
ming from Missouri Valley where he
had spent several days attending the
fair.
Mrs. George Hannigan and baby
were over from Charter Oak Friday
calling on friends. Mrs. Hannigan
will be remembered as Miss Florence
French, having taught in the primary
department Of the local school sever
al years ago. Trey were visiting her
folks in Charter Oak, their home he
ing in Nebraska. a8s&.ia
The Woman's club met in business
session Friday evening at the home
of Mrs E. H. Swasey, at which time
were made for the en-
suing years work. . The first open
meeting of the year will be held in
the school auditorium ON Friday eve
ming September 18th, The proceeds
of the meetings viii, as last year, go
alternately to the library and the Wo-
mans club. Mrs. r. e. Allen, Mrs.
j. W. Stepanek, Mrs. Al IA. Alexander
and Mrs. A. w. Wilson were appointed
to, act as program committee for this
occasion. The program will appear in
these columns next week. Plans were
Eatso perfected at this time for the Oc-
tobar meeting. It was decided that
this be madea guest meeting for Dow
City's returned soldiers and sailors.
Various committees were chosen to
take charge of the affair. they being
as follows: Program, Mrs. G. A. Bar