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1885 -1886

Denison Review
1-23-1885

City Directory - Dow City
Mayor A. M. Talcott
Recorder E. I. Guild
Treasurer Abner Graves
City Attorney Wm. R. Green
Councilmen - Dr. W. B. Evans, W. C. Hillas, Val. Talcott, Henry Bell, S. E. Dow and Thos. S. Rasp
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Denison Review
1-23-1885

DOW CITY DOINGS

Cold, colder, coldest - 20 degrees below zero, today and all busy. Mrs. T. J. Rasp was in Council Bluffs this week. Mr. Caleb Jordan returns to Cedar Rapids today. He has been with his many friends and relatives for a few days. We are all glad to see him.

Our revival meetings still continue and last evening thirteen persons were immersed in the Baptist church. Mr. F. L. Chapman's brother has returned to his Illinois home well pleased with Iowa.

Last Friday Mrs. Henry Mastersen's remains were brought here from Boone, Iowa, to be interred near those of relatives in the cemetery east of town. Mrs. Masterson was a daughter of Mr. LaFountian of Pretty Prarie. She leaves a husband and one child about two years to mourn her loss. The funeral services were at the Baptist church. Rev's. Randall and Barton conducting them. Many relatives and friends were out regardless of the severe cold weather.

News comes to town today that Mrs. Ed. Butts died last evening.
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Denison Review
2-20-1885

DOW CITY

Our winter and good sleighing are with us yet. Many are getting tired of it and are anxious to spit on their hands and begin spring work. Several are talking of Western Neb. And think of going for new homes there while new families from the east are coming among us and opening up farms.

Mr. David Sharer has a brother with him from Ill, and next week they will go to northwest Kansas where Dave expects to make a new home. Mr. Frank Pierce is home again from a few days visit to friends at Missouri Valley. Mr. Ned Wilder is home from a term of lessons in music and commercial training at the school at Shenandoah, Page county.

Died Feb. 14th, 1885 at his home in Dow City Ia., of consumption, Mr. Chas. Higley, aged 60 years 4 months and 12 days. Mr. Higley was born in Unionville, Ohio, October 2nd 1827. When a child he cam with his parents to LaPort county Ind., the removed to Whiteside county Ill., was married to ......(remainder of article is missing)
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Denison Review
4-3-1885

THE DOW CITY BAND

In the Trumpet Notes a band paper published at Elkhart Ind., we find the following communication concerning the Dow City Band. It is an organization that the county can feel proud of: The Dow City band is becoming one of the best amateur bans in the State. Their music is of the best grade, comprising compositions, by the best composers. Last year the boys purchased a line uniform from Pettibone & Co., of Cincinnati, that won them many praises on their fine appearance. Not one of the boys ever touch a drop of intoxicating liquor, and but tow or three ever smoke. Total abstinence is one of the understood conditions of membership. Their instruments are nearly all "Conn's" so no comments are necessary as to their tone and workmanship.

The boys were very busy last fall during the campaign, sometimes being out every night in the week. The following is the roster of the band: Wm. R. Green, piccolo; Eugene L. Guild, clarinet; Ned E. Wilder, Eb cornet; A. L. Rule, Eb cornet; Frank E. Wilder, solo Bb cornet, L. C. Butler, Bb cornet; Chas. McHenry Bb cornet, C. H. Brake, solo alto; Chas. Butler, French horn; J. H. Ballangee, tenor; Carl Wilder, slide trombone; S. McHenry, baritone; W. P. Brake, tuba; J. E. Rule, side drum; M. G. Wiggins, bass drum.

The boys expect to soon add another clarinet and alto saxophone. Following are the officers of the band: Frank E. Wilder, sergeant and secretary; W. P. Brake, president; J. E. Rule, treasurer.
Yours,
Musicus.
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Denison Review
4-3-1885

DOW CITY

The weather has moderated within the last few days, and the farmers have got to seeding at last, it is somewhat late, but with a fair season, we may expect good crops of small grain.

Last Thursday morning Mr. George Rule, Sr. met with a severe and painful accident. The boys were in the crib shoveling corn. Mr. R. was passing by, he stopped to look in, not noticing the boys, or they hint. One of them struck him with the scoop, just below the right eye, cutting quite a gash, causing the loss of the sight of the eye. Dr. Beatty was called to attend him and under his care, Mr. Rule is getting along nicely.

Friday morning of last week, three small children of a new comer, by the name of Johnson, found a revolver in the street, and by some means it discharged wounding one of the children, how bad we did not learn.

Tuesday morning J. W. Cramer met with an accident, while at work on the belfry of the M. E. church, by a hammer falling and hitting him on the back of the head. Luckily for him, he fell in towards the center. Had he fallen outward, he would have gone to the ground about 35 feet away.

Mr. E. W. Pierce is back from Council Bluffs, where he has been attending U. S. court as a grand juror. Mr. J. J. Anthony took leave of Dow City and friends last Monday morning for Nebraska. His family will remain here for awhile, until Mr. A. secures a location. Mrs. Farrington is here on a visit, to her many friends. Mrs. H. H. Barton has gone on a visit to her parents, in Mills county.
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Denison Review
7-17-1885

DOW CITY

Little George Talcott met with quite an accident the 4th of July, up to Mr. s. R. Huffman's at the picnic. The boys were shooting at a target with a target gun and George was crossing out for them. He had just stepped back from the target when one of the boys shot, the shot bounded back, striking him in the left eye, causing the loss of the sight of the eye. It is a great mishap for him as he is a smart boy for his age.

Our street commissioner is doing good work on Main street, grading it up and putting in new crossings. W. A. Duncan & Co. are building a house for W. C. McHenry, west of town. Will intends to move back on the farm. Welcome. H. C. Bowrling has gone to Nebraska to take charge of a construction train on some railroad.

The Railroad Company is putting in new stock yards here. Jay Robbins is assisting in the depot and learning telegraph. Mrs. Brown of Dunlap, was in town Tuesday, visiting Mrs. Busby, who is quite sick.
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Denison Review
9-25-1885

DOW CITY

Mr. D. L. Boynton of Denison was visible on our streets Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. J. C. Grandy, formerly of Dow City, now of Wall Lake, is on a visit to friends here. We had another game of base ball here last Monday afternoon between the Dow City and Willow clubs, resulting in a victory for Dow City. Score 25 to 5.

Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, of Denison, visited last Monday and Tuesday with their daughter Mrs. George Ainsworth. Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Ainsworth with her mother drove out to Mr. Coon's and when on their way home the team became frightened when on a bridge without side railings leaping off of the bridge into the ditch about 10 feet deep, injuring Mrs. Ainsworth severely, also Miss Jessie Coon who was in with them coming to town.

Our list of sick answers to roll call as follows: Miss Maggie Kevan and Mrs. W. A. Wiggins so far recovered as to be out. Mrs. Wm. Beatty resting easy but not much improvement for the better. Last week our informant gave it to us as typhus fever, (such is not the case as there is no such fever in this section of the county) Mrs. Alex. Baber is down with a fever, confined to her bed for a week. The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. M. Chambers is quite sick, also the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. St. Clair Butterworth. Mr. L. E. Hardy is confined to the house with an attack of cholera morbus.

Sorry to say that death has again entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Booth and claimed as its own the other twin. Surely the sympathy of all go out to this family in this their sad affliction.

We have 162 scholars of school age in this district. The Rev. Barton returned from conference last Wednesday morning, and we all join in and say good, that he is to remain with us another year. Supervisors Evers and Harvey were down this way Wednesday and with Chambers went down to test the new bridge west of town. Ned Wilder met with an accident Tuesday, while working on a building, in driving a nail the head flew off hitting him in the eye.

Cramer & Bro. Are building a barn for Mr. S. R. Huffman, whose barn was destroyed by a tornado last summer. Mr. R. C. Thompson was in town Tuesday. He is running a hotel in Mo. Valley. He says they lost their little babe seven months old last Wednesday. Mr. Henry Gibson has taken a half interest with Haff in the agricultural implement business and I suppose in the future the business will be carried on by a man and a half (Haff.)
NEMO
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Denison Review
10-9-1885

Married

VORE-BUSS - At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Buss, near Dow City, Thursday, October 1st, 1885, Mr. Louis A. Vore and Miss Lydia Buss, - Rev. H. H. Barton , officiating. A large company gathered in the parlors to witness the ceremony and offer congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Vore left on the evening train, for a wedding tour in Ohio. A number of presents were given to the newly married party. All wish them long life and great pleasure.
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Denison Review
10-9-1885

DOW CITY

The Latter Day Saints are holding their conference in Galland's Grove seven miles south of Dow City. There is a good attendance. Charles Simms has sold his interest in the drug store to his partner, M. B. Lewis. Mr. Simms has rented the store room of M. Chambers and will fill in with books, stationery and notions. Uncle Charles Kevan has sold his house and lot to George Haff. Brake Bros. are enjoying a visit from their father and mother of Whiteside county, Ill.

Died October 1st, Mrs. W. Beatty, funeral services Saturday, October 3rd, at the M. E. church, by Rev. Barton assisted by Rev. Randall. Text, John 14:1-3. Mrs. Beatty was born in Crawford county in 1858 and was 28 years of age. She was dearly loved by all who knew her and after all had been done for her that medical skill and kind friends could do, her spirit took its everlasting flight to that bright world where there is no more sickness or pain, but joy and happiness for evermore all through a never ending eternity. The funeral was the largest ever held in Dow City, the church filled until there was no standing room. Fifty three teams loaded followed the remains to their final resting place in the Dow City cemetery. The bereaved husband, aged mother and brothers have the sympathy of all in this their loss.

Last Sunday Henry Bell was taken ill and has been quite sick and under the doctor's care but this morning is some better.
NEMO
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Denison Review
10-16-1885

The Sabbath school and choir of the Dow City Baptist church will give a sacred concert, Sunday evening. All are cordially invited. At the close of services last Sabbath evening at the Baptist church, Dow City, four of our most esteemed young people were received into the church by baptism.

R. E. Grason is shelling corn for Hardy & McGregor, also for Dow & Sons. We are having a new fence built around our school house and a side walk put down. The nominees on the republican ticket give good satisfaction here, and Union will do her part to elect them. Although defeated in our man for superintendent, we will stand by Mr. Richardson and give him our support.

Mr. Henry Bell has so far recovered as to be out again. Will Wiggins is now employed as clerk in the store of T. J. Rasp & Co. Leonard Butterworth has a sore hand which unfits him for duty. Mr. Samuel Patton of Buck Grove, (Insurance man) was taken suddenly ill Tuesday in town and is now lying at the hotel in a critical condition.

Married October 13th at the residence of M. Prsba at Pretty Prairie by Rev. Craven, Mr. H. N. Smith, of Linn county, Iowa to Miss S. A. Russ, of Dow City. May peace and joy go with them.
NEMO
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Denison Review
10-23-1885

DOW CITY
Frank Wilder is getting up a typewriter and when completed will be an improvement on anything of the kind ever gotten up. The type will be on a revolving wheel and each corresponding key will cause the right letter to print. When he gets it completed we will be better able to give a description of it.

Mrs. Anthony and daughter Mabie left Tuesday morning for Kansas. They will be gone about three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Whaley returned home Wednesday morning from their visit in Ohio. Warren reports a good time. Amos Weatherbee has resigned the office of city marshal and Harmou Robbins has been appointed to fill his place.

On October 13th a little strange boy made his appearance at the home of I. H. Scotts and they took him in and cared for him. This evening (Wednesday) at the Baptist church occurs the wedding of Mr. Slocumb and Miss Purdy. Rev. Randall officiating with E. L. Guild at the organ.

Tuesday evening October 20th, quite a number of our good folks went to the M. E. parsonage and gave Mrs. Barton a surprise it being her birthday. Provisions were taken by all and lunch served. All had a good time. Mr. B. was made glad by receiving some nice presents.

It is rumored that there is to be another wedding next Saturday, a young man in town and a young lade in the country.

Mr. McAlpin, candidate for superintendent, is visible on our streets to day looking up his friends among the democrats who are willing to support him at the coming election for that office. If we are any judge we think that Mr. Richardson is the best qualified for the office, and if political issues are laid aside, Mr. R. will be elected.
NEMO
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Denison, Review
10-30-1885

Advertisement
GEO. W. HAFF R. H. GIBSON
HAFF & GIBSON
(successors to Geo. W. Haff)
Dow City Iowa
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Pumps and Farm Machinery
We are the Agent for the
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Prices Low as the Lowest.
Come and see and be convinced.
HAFF & GIBSON
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Denison Review
11-13-1885

DOW CITY

Mr. and Mrs. Slocumb returned home from Illinois last Friday evening and will soon be keeping house, where they will receive their friends.

Last Sunday morning we were shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. Bolton who died very suddenly of heart disease. After getting up and dressing herself, she cam down stairs, and shut the door and fell, and before they could raise her up she was dead. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Tuesday at 11 a.m. by Rev. Barton assisted by Rev. Randall. Text 2 Cor. 5:1. Mrs. Bolton has been a member of the M. E. church for forty years, and has always followed closely to Him who said, "Come unto me and I will give you rest." She has gone to receive her crown and enjoy the rest that is given to the faithful. She was 54 years old and has lived here for about eight years and had many friends.

Mrs. S. M. Graham left Tuesday noon for Ohio on a visit to her mother. She will be gone about two months. Pete Cramer has gone to Michigan for the winter to visit with his brother. Wm. Butterworth, who has been confined to the house for some time with inflammatory rheumatism, has so ................

Mrs. H. Robbins and daughter Nettie, left Tuesday noon for Indiana on a visit to friends and will be gone for some time. Rev. Barton has closed the meetings out on the Willow at the Central school house. There were twenty-five conversions.

Rev. A. M. Wright, of Woodbine, a former pastor here, stopped off to see his friends Monday and Tuesday while on his way to the district conference in Denison. Aunt Hannah Talcott is confined to her bed. She has been sick for some time, her recovery is very doubtful.

Someone in town is trying to get rid of the dogs by poisoning. True we have too many running the streets that are worthless, but the better way would be to have the marshal shoot them. In the future Messrs. Hardy & Robinson will supply their customers with fresh meats. We are to have a singing class here this winter, led by Mr. Christianer, of Des Moines. Everybody wanted to attend and join the class.

The Baptist church was crowded last Sunday evening to hear a sermon illustrated by "Song's Pulpit Paintings." Subject for next Sabbath evening; "Wise and Foolish Virgins," also illustrated by "Paintings." Special revival services will soon be commenced by this church to continue several weeks. The Young people's Mutual Improvement Society held every Friday evening, at the Baptist church, is in a flourishing condition.

Mrs. Wm. Hume of Mo. Valley, recently turned from a visit to California, visited her sister, Mrs. Wm. Dow this week. Mr. Booth is quite sick with pneumonia, also their youngest child with fever. Mrs. A. Baber has gone to Kentucky for a tow months' visit.

The first quarterly meeting of the M. E. church will be held Saturday evening and Sunday. Preaching Saturday evening at 7 o'clock and Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, by Rev. Thornbrue, of Denison
NEMO
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Denison Review
11-20-1885

DOW CITY

W. V. Whaley has sold out his interest in the meat market and grocery business to his partner Henry Bell, who will run the business alone in the future with Clair and Leonard Butterworth, as clerks, Dow City always could boast of one of the best meat markets in the country, and in the future it won't loose any of its neatness. I have not learned what Warren intends to do.

Ed. Riddle is building a new house in the eastern part of the town. He says it don't pay to pay out enough money for rent in one year to buy the lumber to build with. Ned. Wilder is to be seen on our streets again after a sojourn in Kansas for a short time. As his attraction has gone to Kansas, it is altogether likely Ned. Will be wending his way there again before long.

Henry Gibson has got moved into his new house and settled down as cozy as can be.

Now is the time for corn huskers to do their bragging about what they can do in the way of husking corn. Here is one that is a real fact. Robt. Riddle, Jr., husked (and sent to town) by weight one hundred and thirty-five bushels and ten pounds, now we would like to hear of any one beating this.

The fine weather we've been having for a while back has made business dull in town as the farmers have been busy at their corn, in order to get it out before cold weather sets in. Charles Booth who has been on the sick list for some time is somewhat better, also his little child. Anna Ballengee daughter, of E. J. Ballengee, is sick with fever.

Aunt Hannah Talcott is no better, and as she is quite an aged lady, the chances for her recovery are doubtful. Rev. Wm. E. Randall will preach at the Carey school house next Sabbath afternoon. Thanksgiving services will be held this year at the M. E. church, Rev. Randall preaching the sermon. Let all respect the day by assembling for worship.

Judge Dow is in Chicago upon a business trip.
NEMO
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Denison Review
11-20-1885

Advertisement
60 days
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At W. C. Hillas', Dow City.
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Having leased the building
lately occupied by Mrs. Chambers,
I will stock it with a
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Come in and see my store and get prices,
and I know you will patronize,
Yours truly, Chas. Simms
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Denison Review
1-12-1886

DOW CITY

The operetta last Tuesday night was a grand success in every respect. The hall was filled as never before for any entertainment. Every one was well pleased and should it be repeated here the hall wouldn't hold the number that would want to go. Our band did well and was loudly applauded for their good playing.

J. J. Anthony left us again for his place of business in Kansas. Messrs. Evens and Sheldon were in Council Bluffs Tuesday on business. Abner Graves and A. P. Hardy have disposed of some of their fine polled Angus stock to parties in Nebraska.

Born, Feb. 9, a little girl to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gibson, all doing well and Henry is happy. There are quite a number of children sick in town. M. D. Lewis' little girl, B. H. Wiggins' youngest child, H. S. Jordan's little boy, M. G. Wiggins' little girl and some of A. P. Hardy's children. Mrs. Busby's recovery is very doubtful. She is suffering from a cancer. The meetings are still in progress at the M. E. church and there is great interest every night.
NEMO
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Denison Review
2-5-1886

DOW CITY

Last Thursday S. E. Davis had his trial for selling intoxicating liquors contrary to law. A change of venue was taken from Haff to Even's. It was proven on two counts that he had violated the law, the jury was out but a short time and returned their verdict guilty. He was fined one hundred dollars and costs, but appealed to a higher court and gave bonds for his appearance. Friday he was arrested for keeping a nuisance, waived examination and was released under bonds of five hundred dollars. Lawrence Kime's trial came off Monday last. He was found guilty on two counts of selling intoxicating liquors contrary to law. Was fined one hundred dollars and costs, appealed and gave bonds for two hundred dollars. The liquors taken when the buildings were searched were held until Monday the time set for a hearing, and as no one appeared to defend, it was ordered destroyed by the court. Much credit is due to W. R. Green of Council Bluffs for the able manner in which he carried on the prosecution. Charles McKenzie, of Dunlap, appeared for defendants.

There will be a grand concert and operetta in Dow City Tuesday evening, Feb. 9th at Jordan's hall. Admission 25 cents. There will be a meeting of the Dow City cemetery association Saturday, Feb. 6 at Brake Bro's. storeroom for the election of officers and the transaction of other important business. Everybody that is interested come.

Born, Jan. 25 a little girl to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Talcott. Rev. Barton was in Logan last Saturday and Sunday holding quarterly meetings for the Elder. Feb. 1st there was a little stranger put in an appearance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Val. Talcott's, they took it in and cared for it. It is a girl of standard weight. W. O. Wood living south of town has two children sick with diphtheria, one is not expected to live, the other has prospects of recovery.

The meetings are still in progress at the M. E. church, with great interest taken by all. Last Friday evening six united with the church. W. P. Brake is the happiest man in town, and if you want to know what for it is a little girl Feb. 3.

Mrs. Thompson, of Chicago, is here on a visit to her daughter and will stay for some time. On Thursday morning, Feb. 4 there was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Poitevin, a pair of twins a boy and girl.
NEMO
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Denison Review
2-12-1886

DOW CITY

The operetta last Tuesday night was a grand success in every respect. The hall was filled as never before, for any entertainment. Every one was well pleased and should it be repeated here the hall wouldn't hold the number that would want to go. Our band did well and was loudly applauded for their good playing.

J. J. Anthony left us again for his place of business in Kansas. Messrs. Evens and Sheldon were in Council Bluffs Tuesday on business. Abner Graves and A. P. Hardy have disposed of some of their fine polled Angus stock to parties in Nebraska.

Born Feb. 9, a little girl to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gibson, all doing well and Henry is happy. There are quite a number of children sick in town. M. B. Lewis' little girl, B. H. Wiggins' youngest child, H. S. Jordan's little boy, M. G. Wiggins' little girl and some of A. P. Hardy's children.

Mrs. Busby's recovery is very doubtful. She is suffering from a cancer. The meetings are still in progress at the M. E. church and there is great interest every night.
NEMO
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Denison Review
2-26-1886

Married

Keyford - Huffman - On the evening of Feb. 17, 1886, in Dow City, Iowa by Rev. H. H. Baron, Mr. Jacob Kepford to Miss Alice Huffman, both of Dow City.
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Denison Review
4-2-1886

DOW CITY

Last Sunday was one of the most disagreeable days we've had all winter; snowed hard all day. Wm. Keevan is shelling corn for S. E. Dow & Son. E. V. Goddard was in Council Bluffs and Omaha last Friday, and he thinks there is no place like the latter.

Val. Talcott's family have moved up to Mrs. Butler's to stay this summer while Val. Puts the summer in in Kansas. Thos. Simms will move into Mr. Talcott's house. Joseph Robinson is in Omaha at this time, looking for a location. Sorry to lose Mr. R. as he is one of the good ones, whose place in our midst won't be filled by everyone that comes along.

Our saloon is now closed with a temporary injunction and if the court will make it permanent, it will be a blessing to the town. There were five more taken into the lodge of Good Templers last Friday evening making a total membership of 65, and others who wish to come in as charter members, can do so Friday evening, April 2nd, at the meeting in the M. E. church. Sorry to report that Rev. Barton is confined to his house yet, not able to go out.
NEMO
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Denison Review
4-16-1886

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Seagraves and Mr. and Mrs. Silas Huffman will start soon to Hot Springs, Arkansas, to improve the health of the two gentlemen. They are expecting to be gone some six weeks. We hope that they may return feeling that the trip has been a material benefit to them.
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Denison Review
5-7-1886

DOW CITY

Mrs. J. J. Anthony and daughters Libbie and Mable left here last Friday morning to join with Mr. A., in Kansas, where they will make it their home in the future. Every one here regrets their leaving us, they will be missed by all. Mrs. A. was one of the many who were ever ready and willing to do for those in need; good for go among those who needed assistance in sickness; also ready to lend a helping hand in getting up any entertainment.

Ned Wilder is with us again for a few days. Sorry to say that Ned and his brother Frank leave us in a few days for Omaha where they go to enter a music store. E. B. Hoeffer is putting a brick foundation under the store building occupied by T. J. Rasp & Co.

Uncle Robt. Theobold and wife of Astor, was here over Sunday, coming over to see Dr. Beatty. Mr. Chas. Weed and wife, of Charter Oak, were visiting at B. H. Wiggins' last week. Rev. Randall N. Richards and Mrs. S. E. Dow were in Council Bluffs over Sunday last.

The third quarterly meeting of the Dow City charge will be held in the M. E. church here next Saturday and Sunday. The presiding elder, W. T. Smith, will be here preaching Saturday evening at 8 o'clock and Sunday morning at 11 o'clock; also Sunday evening at 7.45. All are cordially invited to come out.
NEMO
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Denison Review
6-26-1886

Miss Howlett, the artist, who has been at Dow City and Denison during the winter returned to her home at Cedar Rapids this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Seagrave, and Mr. and Mrs. Silas Huffman are back from Arkansas where they have been for their health. They returned much improved.
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Denison Review
9-10-1886

MARRIED

Swart-Huffman. At Dow City, Iowa by Rev. Wm. E. Randall, on Sept. 1, 1886, Mr. W. R. Swart and Miss Sarah M. Huffman.

A company of thirty or more were present at the spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. Dow to witness the marriage of these two most worthy young people and partake of an elaborate supper. Miss Huffman is one of our best young ladies, and having resided with Mr. and Mrs. Dow for ten years, has a host of admiring friends. Mr. Swart is a finely qualified young business man, at present occupying the position of head clerk in Mr. Hillas' large mercantile house. The happy couple left on the evening train for Wall Lake where they will spend their honeymoon. A host of friends join in the very best wishes. Many beautiful gifts were presented by the friends.

OLLIVER - REYNOLDS- On Sunday, Sept. 5, 1886, at the M. E. parsonage, Denison by Rev. A. Thornbrue, Mr. Maxwell Oliver, and Miss Jessie S. Reynolds both of Dow City.
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Denison Review
10-8-1886

Dow City

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We are now having beautiful weather and the farmers are pretty well up with their fall work. Next thing is corn husking. Aunt Hanna Talcott is again confined to her bed, sick, and is very low. Her friends are doubtful as to her recovery.

Mrs. Thos. Rae is on the sick list and is so that she has to be helped up and down. Born October 3d,a little girl to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith. Usual weight and all doing well. Born September 30, a little boy to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Baber, of good weight and all concerned are getting along nicely.

Mr. S. E. Dow has just finished threshing twenty acres of clover, from which he got 51 1/2 bushels of seed, which is of good quality. How about a road north from town by the mill over to the new town. Some one start the ball rolling, there will not be much opposition to it. Mrs. Robt. Bell and daughter May, have gone to Ainsworth, Neb., to visit her brother John Rae. They will be gone about four weeks.

Sid. Greensmole an awful smile this morning, for his father dropped in on him to see how he is getting along. Mr. Green is employed in the pension office in Washington, D. C. He says he don't know how long it will be before his political head will be cut off, he says they are going fast.

J. E. Rule's youngest child was taken sick very suddenly last Monday, and for Denison Review awhile they thought it would not live, but at this time it is better

Dow City news articles from 1870 to 1897 submitted by Melba McDowell