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From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <>
Subject: [IAHENRY] !! Free Press; Henry Co, IA; June 26, 1879
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2003 08:55:47 -0600


The Free Press
Mount Pleasant, Henry, Iowa
June 26, 1879

LOCAL MATTERS
Mr. John Caviness was married to Mrs. Mary Templin this Wednesday
afternoon. Ceremony was by Rev. J.T. Simmons.
At the recent meeting of the Board of Trustees of the I.W.U., the duties of
the chair of natural sciences were temporarily assigned to the Prof of
Mathematics.
H.C. Moore, esq., has been working his patent road maker on the Burlington
road east of town this week, and it improves the road so much that we wish all
the roads could be worked by it.
Mrs. Herrick, at her restaurant and bakery, keeps ice cream, now, as well as
a splendid stock of candies, nuts, and everything nice for the youth.
Mrs. Coye dressmaker over Smith & Hagan's Drug Store on the west side of the
park is doing first class work at third rate prices to introduce herself and
attract attention to her business.
Anderson, in the Brazelton House block is one of the men who will take the
same pains to serve his customers in trifling matters as in those of graver
importance. If ladies wish any portion of their sewing machines renewed they
will find him the man to deal with.
The Drs. Marsh, on Wednesday, amputated the right leg, four inches above the
knee, of Wm. Hale, son of John Hale, of Canaan township. They were ably assisted
by Dr. Mehler, of New London. The operation was necessitated by a fall some five
years ago, in which the knee was injured, inducing synovitis. The diseased
action has continued since, resulting in extensive destruction of the bony
structure. Some 12 ounces of puss was found within the capsular inclosure of the
knee. The patient bore the operation splendidly, and is doing well.
Mrs. Charles Gillis is agent for Adams & Westlake's Non Explosive oil
stove, and after an experience of several years with it says that although a
"summer friend" it will do to "tie to."
Union services in the park next Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. Sermon by Rev.
D. S. Tappan. Should the weather be unsuitable for an outdoor meeting the
Presbyterian church will be occupied.
August Hettich on east side of the square has a fresh supply of crackers,
cakes, candies, nuts, lemons, oranges, canned fruits. A lunch table with hot
coffee served at any time. He keeps the very best of dried beef, which he sells
slices or by the piece.
This office tenders a unanimous vote of thanks to Capt. J.T. Drummond for a
delicious treat of ice cream on Tuesday last. He not only furnished the cream
but brought the dishes to eat it with. Mr. Drummond tells us that he is milking
several cows this season and has adopted this plan of getting rid of his surplus
milk. He has one of the celebrated White Mountain freezers and is now furnishing
his neighbors with a splendid article of cream and at cheaper rates than they
can buy it elsewhere.

Personal.
-William H. Throop, of Hamilton, N.Y., brother of D.D.W.C. Throop, of this city,
is visiting his friends and relatives here.
-James H. Throop, of Norwich, N.Y., is visiting at the home of his father,
D.D.W.C. Throop after an absence of nearly six years.
-Joel G. Van Cise left for New York on Tuesday last week. His wife and family
remain behind and he is soon to make this place his home.
-Miss Phoebe Elliott left her home in this city on Tuesday, intending to make
the tour of Europe.
-H.C. Saunders left on Monday evening for a visit to Lincoln, Nebraska,
accompanied by his daughter, Annie.
-Mrs. Lucy M. Campbell, wife of Milt. N. Campbell, started for Leadville, Col.,
on Monday evening, intending to make that city her home.
-C.F. Pitcher, the champion "stoaker" on the railroad line from Rock Island to
St. Louis, is spending a few days with his family in this city.

Cathy Joynt Labath
Iowa Old Press
http://www.IowaOldPress.com/




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