The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
Compiled and Edited by Virginia Ross
Registrar for Daniel McMillan Chapter, N.S.D.A.R.1920
Stronghurst Graphic, Jan. 29, 1920
WEDDING BELLS: The home of R.G.Gould in Media was the scene of a beautiful reception given by the Media Community Club ladies in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Spruit on Jan.20th. After all the guests had arrived Mr. and Mrs. Spruit descended the stairs to the beautiful strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march with Mrs. Laura Beal presiding at the piano.
They were met by the receiving line where the bride was presented with a beautiful bouquet of the club's flower, the carnation. The many guests congratulated them and extending to them their very best wishes, following this Miss Cash sang in a beautiful manner "Hearts Highway." Miss Erminda Clark gave a reading appropriate to the occasion, especially for the benefit of the bridegroom entitled "Tell Her So." Mrs. Laura Beal and Miss Lucile Rankin played a piano duet and in conclusion Mrs. D.H.Gilliland presented in a very pleasing manner the gift of the many friends, a set of Community plate silver, the pattern, "The Duchess of Ruthland."
Mr. Spruit responded with thanks on behalf of himself and wife saying, "Is by far the nicest wedding present she has yet received."
An appropriate game was then enjoyed by all which gave great advice to the newly weds. A lap luncheon was served consisting of molded fruit salad with whipped cream, angel food cake and coffee bearing out the club' color of red and white whichÊ carried out the tastefully decorating of the home with the red and white carnations. They all departed at a late hour after a very delightful evening.
OBITUARY: CHAS. F. BROOK-Charles F. Brook, President of the First National Bank and the Iowa State Savings Bank of Burlington, Ia., died at his home in that city Jan. 23th following an attack of influenza.
The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Brook and was born in Linn County, Kans. Dec.28, 1882. His father, A.T.Brook, was the son of the late Isaiah J.Brook, pioneer settler and widely known resident of Henderson County. Charles F. Brook graduated from the University of Kansas in 1903 and was engaged in business in Lawrence, Kans. until he came to Burlington in 1913 to take charge of the real estate loans of the new Iowa State Savings Bank. He was soon promoted to the vice presidency and later succeeded Louis Blaul as president of the institution.
He next became interested as one of the prime movers in the consolidation of the National State and the First National Bank and when an amalgamation of the two banks was effected became president of the new institution, which is now the First National Bank of Burlington, Ia.
Although only 37 years of age at the time of his death, Mr. Brook had attained to a position of prominence in financial affairs, not only in the city of Burlington, but also in the state of Iowa at large and was looked upon as one of the future commanding figures in financial circles.
Mr. Brook is survived by his wife, who was Miss Alma Pohler of Lawrence, Kans. and whom he married in 1914. He is also survived by his mother, who lives in Monmouth, Ill. and by a sister and younger brother.
STEWARDSHIP CLASS: A class in the study of Stewardship has been formed in the Young Peoples' Society of the U.P. Church and meeting will be held every Sabbath evening at 6:30. The teacher, Mrs. K.R.Anderson, will focus on work being conducted in connection with the New World Movement of the U.P. Church.
FIRST ANNUAL WARREN & HENDERSON COUNTY OLDER BOYS CONFERENCE: A conference for older boys, similar to that held recently in Aurora, Ill. is being planned for all boys of the two counties of the ages of 15-20 to be held at Monmouth on Feb.21 and 22nd. The only qualification for attendance will be that the boys must be sent from some church, Sunday school or kindred organization. For every seven boys or less there must be an older boy, who is termed "leader," who must stand as sponsor for his individual group. (If interested, read the microfilm at the Library)\
MEDIA MEANDER-INGS: Jim Heap and son, Gail and John Drain motored to Monmouth to attend the Monmouth plow opening. Little Vincent Leinbach is numbered among the sick. Rev. Kyle commenced revival meetings at the United Presbyterian church and they will continue for two weeks. Two good carloads of coal were received in town this week. (There had been a shortage.)
LOMAX LINGER-INGS: There will be no preaching at the church Sunday night on account of Rev. King being sick. Dana Rockel returned home after several days visiting with friends at Rutland, Ill. Ed Jolly returned home from Piedmont, Mo. with a helpmate. The younger set gave the venerable couple the usual chivarri serenade that evening. Mrs. Mary J. Bradley, aged 91 years passed away at the home of her daughter in Terre Haute on Jan. 21st after a short illness. Interment was in the Carman Cemetery. Some wiring for electric lights was done in town by the Modern Electric Co. of Burlington.
GLADSTONE GLEANINGS: Dr. Boyd L. Ditto was on a business trip to Chicago. M.J. Barnee of Mt. Pleasant, Ia. is taking the place as the station agent of, Glen Tribler, who is on vacation. Mrs. John Hilton of Ladysmith Wis., was here visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W.D.Colley and family. Quite a number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Fryrear gave them a miscellaneous shower at Bryan's Hall. A delicious lunch was served and the evening was spent with dancing and music. Lyle Graham is at home for a short time before going to Valparaiso, Ind. where he will enter school. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Swedenburg are the happy parents of a fine baby girl born to them Sunday morning. Miss Helen Peterbridge was given an 18th birthday party at Bryan's Hall. An elegant lunch was served and the evening was spent in music and dancing. Postmistress Josephine Graham is ill and Miss Iva Cisna is in charge at present.
CARMAN CONCERNS: The Carman Rebekah Lodge No. 525 held their installation of officers. Mrs. Eliza Parry and Mrs. William Coffman are on the sick list. Charlie Headley, Bert Bundy and Lewis Dalton homes are under quarantine on account of scarlet fever. The Farmers' Union shipped one carload of hogs and one of cattle to Chicago. Mrs. Tom Clark received word stating that her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Cyril Good, was quite ill; she has gone to take care of her.