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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
4
Mr Taylor who moved onto the Alex Haaullen place went to his farm near Waetfeld yesterday to retrieve items and found two men stealing corn from a crib. The pair fled but he followed and soon had them under arrest.
Cold weather continues as Chatsworth items report visits by J. B. Farnham in Akron between trains and Hawarden, John Gearhart on business, H. J. Ward from Sioux City, and H. J. Schumacher visiting relatives in Alton. Local reference hints at a wedding ball today and bank improvements by Vichier Crowell.
Sig Fredell joined Rev Nelson to Nathaniel last Sunday. The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Olof Ericson next Thursday. Mrs Stewart Harker, visiting Hawarden, returned home Saturday. Car loads of stock were taken to Chicago by Henry Manning Adolph Wiberg and Hilder Johnson last Saturday. Farmers report seeding nearly finished as spring warmth returns. Adana Ericson and Mrs Wm Ericson served as chasteurs at a Ladies Aid meeting in Hullgren's. Lutheran services announced for Sunday. 4 pm Swedish service at German Lutheran in Akron. Mrs Rosshbach mourns death of sister-in-law Mrs John Larson in Omaha. funeral notes.
J G Ruble was in Akron on business while Henry Marbach traveled to Ada ville on Saturday. Miss Mary Hall visited her parents in LeMare. Mrs Frank Jeffers called on Rubie’s on Main Street. A man from LeMara hauled away forty seven cases of eggs. Don’t say Ruble isn’t going some.
Mr and Mrs Albert Amondson were Akron visitors Saturday J Brandt and family moved back to the mill this past week Felix Shoemaker took pictures locally Rev Shepherd was entertained at the EK G Sweyer home over Sunday Mr and Mrs W S Kennett hosted their nephew Jobo Wacker and family on Sunday Martin Jacobson left for Akron Friday to work this summer Miss Flossie Wilkenson was ill with appendicitis Wednesday improved Richland M E Ladies Aid VHS held an ice cream social at the church Friday night April 30 all are invited to attend
Local sewer project ends work in Akron with a final pipeline pips laid at intersections. The machine was loaded onto a train to Morningside Sioux City for a six mile contract. Officials will test the system before formal acceptance. The article also reviews The Cow-Puncher at the Opera House and notes new bank fixtures by National Wood Works Sioux City.
Remsen youths Jos Hamman and Misa Emma Whitmer secured a Sioux City license and wed in Akron before Justice A H Smith with two witnesses. The couple then returned to relatives in town. The ceremony raised questions about license validity across Iowa counties under Section 3141, but county clerks confirmed licenses issued in Iowa are valid statewide for solemnization. The couple later took the train south.
An advertisement touts affordable farming land in western Jerauld and Buffalo counties South Dakota. It claims prices from 15 to 25 and notes proximity to towns via clear telephone links. Contact J A Jonson at Gann Valley for details and prospective buyers.
In Union county near Akron Olive Johnson six years eleven months died Sunday morning April 18 1909 after an appendicitis operation at home. She attended Big Springs church Sunday school and the funeral was held at Big Springs Baptist church after brief services at the home. Mrs Johnson is a daughter of Mrs W R Kidd and Prof A M Higgard of Drake University visited Akron briefly Monday.
An Akron Commercial Club concert offers admission 25 to 35 cents with reserved seats at Cobb's Drug Store. The program features Buttercups and a lineup including Miss Nelle Muhs, Mrs. Smythe, Mra. Kerr, Mrs. Smith, and Miss Muhs. Repertoire includes A Song of Guusbina, Carmena, Chariot Rage, The Slumber Best, Justile Dreama, and Magicie.
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