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Extractions from the Blakesburg Excelsior Wapello County,IA, Sep 1926. Contributed 
for use in USGenWeb Archives by Martha Richards maseattle@copper.net

Microfilm from State Historical Society of Iowa Blakesburg (Wapello Co, IA) 
Excelsior Newspaper, Jan 1, 1925 (missing issues Aug 6, 13;)  Oct 8, 1925-Dec 25, 1930  


Thurs Sep 2, 1926


--Mrs. Melvin STOCKER and grandson Russell SCOTT of Ohio have gone to California 
for a visit.


Thurs. Sep 9, 1926


                     CELEBRATE THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING
   It was a merry crowd who were present at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John DAY, east of 
town in the Russel (sic) Chapel neighborhood.  Mr. and Mrs. DAY were married 
September 2, 1876, and quite a few were present who attended the wedding.  The guests 
came to the golden wedding celebration just like they did fifty years ago, using Old 
Dobbin as motive hooked to farm wagons.  Chairs were used as seats and the women folk 
held the family parasols.  We understand Bert WILKINSON could not find seating 
capacity in his farm wagon, so he tied the top buggy to the wagon and landed his 
passengers at their destination without a mishap.  The wagons loaded with families 
attracted as much attention as when Walter ABEGG used to stray off down in the Russell 
(sic) Chapel neighborhood with his one-cylinder auto.  The crowd was a jolly one and they 
sure had a splendid time.  Dainty refreshments were served and the guests departed home 
through the rain.

--Lloyd ANGLE, Birmingham, Iowa, took a business course in the Iowa Success School 
at Ottumwa.  He is now earning a good salary in a business office.
--Ed ABEGG, who has been enjoying a two-weeks vacation here, packed his collar box 
and departed for the sand hills in Western Nebraska last Saturday....(remainder of notice is 
missing)
--Carl JOHNSON departed Monday for St. Paul where he has employment with the firm 
of Brown & Biglow.
--Harry JOHNSON departed Monday for Des Moines where he will resume his studies at 
the college of osteopathy.
--John JOHNSTON accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Julia JOHNSTON, spent Sunday 
and Monday with relatives in Kansas City.
--Miss Valeta EATON, Belknap, Iowa, has a position in Washington, D. C.  She is a 
graduate of the Iowa Success School, Ottumwa.


Thurs, Sep 16, 1926


--Word has been received here of the birth of a son on September 7th to Mr. and Mrs. 
John CUNNINGHAM who are engaged in missionary work in India...(remainder of notice 
is missing)

NORTH OF TOWN
--Carl PETERSON and Miss Ruth FULLER of Fremont were married Saturday 
September 11th at the M.E. parsonage in Ottumwa, Rev. A. A. HEATH officiating.  A 
variety shower was given in their honor Saturday evening at the parental G. F. 
PETERSON home.


LEGAL NOTICES--Abstracts

PETITION TO DIVORCE: 
   Wanda L. HAMMERSLEY vs Lee T. HAMMERSLEY...cruel & inhuman treatment 
endangering her life.  She asks custody of one minor child:   Charles Burton 
HAMMERSLEY.  To be heard November term, Ottumwa Dist Court.
...Edna LeGRANDE vs Ernest LeGRANDE...cruel & inhuman treatment...She asks for 
custody of one minor child:   Marion Le GRANDE and $10/week alimony.  To be heard 
November term, Ottumwa Dist. Court
--Elizabeth COLE vs Frank COLE...cruel & inhuman treatment and desertion.  She asks 
for custody of one minor child:  Evelyn COLE and title to Lot 15 Block 2, Blake Park, an 
addition to the city of Ottumwa....to be heard November term Ottumwa Dist. Court.


Thurs Sep 23, 1926


--J. B. GROOMS (GROONS?), age 67, a farmer residing east of Avery died at his home 
Sunday evening following an illness of lockjaw...(remainder of notice is missing)
--Word has been received here of the death of Dr. Claude THOMPSON of Wintusit, 
which occured September 11th.  Dr. THOMPSON will be remembered as the son of T. E. 
THOMPSON and wife and spent his boyhood days in Blakesburg.  His death was sudden, 
due to heart trouble...(remainder of notice is missing)


Thurs. Sep 30, 1926


--John BELLES and wife are the parents of a baby boy, born Wednesday, September 22d.
--Floyd GONTERMAN and wife are the parents of a baby girl, born Saturday, September 
25th.
--A bright little girl came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy CHRISTY Thursday, 
September 23d.
--Miss Vera ANTHONY has a position in Washington D.C.  She attended the Iowa Success School,
Ottumwa.
--Will TINSLEY has installed an uptodate (sic)  radio and gives concerts each afternoon 
and evening at the garage.  Radios are now installed in Harvey CHIDESTER’s restaurant, 
TORRENCE Drug Co., Frank FRITZ’s hardware, Jacob HUBER’s office and some of them are going
all the time.
--Rev. and Mrs. LUDWEG are now nicely located in the M.E. Parsonage.  They came 
from Burlington here and are mighty fine folk.  They have an only daughter who is a 
refined and cultured young lady.  The people of Blakesburg and community extend this 
family a cordial welcome to our midst.
--A reception was given at the home of Mrs. Will ROEMERMAN, southeast of Blakesburg
last Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Willie ROEMERMAN who were married on Sunday,
September 19th at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. BLACK.  A large
crowd of friends were present and they were the recipeints of some nice presents.  
Mr. and Mrs. ROEMERMAN are two of our splendid young folk and they have the best wishes
of a host of friends as they travel down life’s narrow pathway together.

LEGAL NOTICE--Abstract:
PETITION TO DIVORCE:
--Ferris H. MICHAEL vs. Charlotte MICHAEL, cruel and inhumane treatment and desertion. 
 To be heard November term, Ottumwa District Court.