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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1910

Page

5

Death Notice and Family News From Westfield and Plymouth County

Special Correspondence reports visits and travels of Eugene Martin and relatives in Sioux City, Akron, and San Francisco. It notes the death of Church Meigs of McIndoe Falls Vermont, his funeral in Malcolm Iowa, and remarks on long time Plymouth county ties and Westfield friends sending floral tributes.

Eugene Martin Sioux ‘City Presho S. C Will Reed E. H. Spaulding, Jr San Francisco California Will Thorne Akron Amos May ‘Warren Dr. Bruner Sioux City W. D. Wilkeson St. Vincent’ Hospital BE. H. Spaulding Church Meigs Hig McIndue Falls Vermont Malcolm Meigs Plymouth County Westfield Chicago Mer- Till James McIndoe Falls Marshalltown Malcolm and Minnesota

Union Creek Church Notes and LocalVisits

Union Creek Lutheran church reports no services next Sunday but Sunday school at 11 a.m. The church choir and orchestra will rehearse Tuesday evening. Visitors include John Dalin of Alcester and Louis Peterson and Robert Wenblom of Nathaniel last Sunday. Jennie Lind visited Mrs. Aug Johnson this week. Eden Hummel visited his son C. A. at Park Lane farm earlier this week. L B E Ericson and family moved into a new home Tuesday, described as modern and elegant.

Lutheran Church John Dalin Alcester Louis Peterson Robert Wenblom Nathaniel Jennie Lind Aug. Johnson Eden Hummel C. A Park Lane Farm L. BE. Ericson Mr. Ericson

Local Social Roundup and Visits Across Town

Akron linemen installed a phone on line No 6 as part of a lighting plant upgrade. Mrs. Olof Ericson visited Hawarden with daughter Mrs Steuart Harker. Andrew Peterson from Lyman County SD toured with sister Mrs Henning Gassman. Chas Anderson and Hagstrom family dined with H Gassman. Herman Andersons of Big Springs visited Sellbergs. P G Wiberg raised about ten dollars for Xmas gift to Mrs Carlson of Lunberg place Big Springs. Union Creek congregation members surprised Rev C H Nelson at his parsonage with gifts and a midday lunch. Mrs John Hoyt hosted a seven oclock dinner for Iblings of Akron and Ravers. John Ross baked the fruit cake. The Wm Ravers party were delayed by a sick child but improving. Mrs Hazel Johnson of South Sioux City visiting her mother at Pleasant Hill farm. Emily Peterson resumed sewing for Mrs Leander Manning.

Akron Olof Ericson Hawarden Stewart Harker Andrew Peterson Lyman County S. D Henning Gassman Chas. Anderson Hagstrom H. Gassman Herman Anderson Big Springs Sellberg P. G. Wiberg Nelson John Hoyt Chris, Iblings Wm. Raver John Ross Hazel Johnson Sioux City Anna Hanson Pleasant Hill Farm Emily Peterson Leander Manning

Sunday meat markets closed by church vote

In a standing vote at the Akron Protestant church service the congregation approved the meat markets closing on Sundays. The decision states that meat desecrates the Lord's day and thus should not be eaten. Also notes school supplies priced at March and Seaman’s.

Akron

Klemme reports progress after Chicago hospital stay

Chas F Klemme, moved to a Chicago hospital last week, says he is improving and expects cure in six months, denying throat cancer and attributing illness to summer blood poisoning. J W Frericks and Alex Klemme visited LeMars, while Wim Wang and Minnie and Rose Bubs from Spink SD stayed with Mrs Edwin Klemme. An accident at Henry Nannen home occurred Monday when a gasoline engine on a grinding setup threw Mrs Nannen to the ground, injuring her. Dr J H Kerr of Akron treated her.

Chas. F. Klemme Chicago J. W. Frericks Alex. Klemme LeMars Wim Wang Minnie Rose Bubs Spink S.D Edwin Klemme Henry Nannen

LeMars Couple wed at German Methodist Church

Chris Braun of LeMars and Miss Martha Bohlken daughter of Sief ke Bohlken of LeMars were married on December 7 1910 at the LeMars German Methodist Church with Rev. F H Thiel officiating. The bride’s sister Lydia Bohlken and A C Krause acted as bridesmaid and groomsman. The couple will honeymoon in Holland Michigan after a wedding supper.

Chris Braun Martha Bohlken Siefke Bohlken LeMars LeMars German Methodist Church F. H. Thiel Lydia Bohlken A. C. Krause Plymouth Chris Akron Holland Michigan

Notice of estate administration in Plymouth County Iowa

On December 5 1910 the District Court of Plymouth County Iowa appointed Neil McFarlan as administrator with the will annexed of Jane T Mills deceased. All debts should be paid to the administrator and all claims presented to the court for allowance duly authenticated. Dated December 15 1910.

District Court Plymouth County Iowa Jane T. Mills

Truth Love Jesus topic at BYU Sunday meeting

Church notes announce a Sunday evening pet meeting topic titled Truth Love Jesus with references John 15 24. The gathering starts at 6 30 PM and invites all attendees. Premio flour is advertised at 1 50 per sack promising white sweet flavored bread.

Jesus John

Akron Social and Bazaar Recap With Local Visits

Randolph Neb relatives visit and shopping notes mix with farm sales and community events in Akron. Regional figures include Elmer Dow Mason City Iowa. Nic Kuborn Artesian SD. S. A. Waterbury auctioning farm implements for auto focus. H. F. Hansen selling stock January 20 1911. Community picnics, lyceum reviews, and a large two day bazaar at Wade Barnight garage feature volunteers, booths led by Mrs. L J Conger Miss Ella Farnham and many others across school groups and churches.

M. B. Church Akron Wade & Barnight L. J. Conger Ella Farnham Mesdames Jones Raver van Allen G. W. Koch Wm. Becker Florence Becker Anna Edith Root Chester Robertson Glenn Hammer J. G Hays A. H. Smith Booth J. G. Hays J. J. Ralfs Grant Smith Methodist Church Aid Society Rice Bros Sioux City

Local corn sacks become due after Saturday drive

Davidson Bros Pelletiers and T S Martin Co of Sioux City announce a full financial report later after all collections. Those with sacks for the pyramid not yet turned in should bring them to Wade Burnight's garage to ensure they are accounted for.

Davidson Bros Pelletiers T. S. Martin & Co Sioux City Wade & Burnight

Chatsworth plans corn pyramid on December 24

Chatsworth residents will dedicate a corn pyramid Saturday afternoon, December 24, following Akron’s example. They request one sack of top quality seed corn from farmers and plan to sell the corn as seed-corn. The local committee includes George H. Wells, L. R. Crowell, D. K. Bennett, and James Taggart, noted Chatsworth businessmen.

Chatsworth Akron George H. Wells L. R. Crowell D. K. Bennett James Taggart

Cantata Delights Large Crowd At City Opera House

A Monday evening audience at the opera house enjoyed the Christmas cantata Santa Claus Entertained by public school grade pupils under J S Hayward. Notable features included a strong chorus, hoop drill, doll mothers lullaby and piano duets by Pearl Seamands and Walter Brady. Proceeds funded better school library equipment.

Opera House Santa Claus Santa J. S. Hayward Pearl Seamands Walter Brady Mr. Hayward Stella Burnett Louis Miller

Milwaukee Road cuts Sioux City fare in division share

Competition from Northwestern's Merrill Hawar den cutoff prompts a fare reduction on the Milwaukee road division. The between here and Sioux City fare is reduced from 94 to 86 cents to boost travel.

Northwestern Milwaukee Road Sioux City Here

St Johns Day Memorial Service by Freedom Lodge No 434

Notice states A F and A M Freedom Lodge No 434 will observe St John s Day on Sunday December 18 with a Memorial Service in a Baptist church. Dr Killgore will deliver the address. Lodge opens at 2 00 p m at the hall and will march to the church then return to close at the hall.

Freedom Lodge A. B A. M St. John's Day Killgore Lodge

Lost and found notes and local sales in Akron district

A digest of notices lists lost items near Akron including keys and a mitt, with owner contact at the office. multiple wanted and for sale items cover hauling, popcorn, a registered Duroc Jersey boar, a clothing salesman resume, and various farm supplies. Real estate and residence for sale near Akron are also advertised with inquiry contact.

Duroc Jersey

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Osday Goods For All Waltham South Bend Seth Thomas Ingersoll Trenton Elgin New England China Department Fine Line Copyright Rogers Rockford OUR Optical Department F. Beauchamp Westfield Items Union Creek News Neil McFarlan W. T. Kidd Church and Society Notes Davis &* Co.'s Wi. Simeon’s Stella Lexie Lorge Randolph Neb Frank Elmer Dow Mason City C. S. Stearns Nic Kuborn Artesian Matt S. A. Waterbury H. F. Hansen Reuben E. Talbott Talbott Julius Willer Reed Street Andrew Johnson C. N. Ogden Henry Hull Louis Hitzemann Emma Hitzemann Miss Duckworth Miss Kundert Walden and Hileverly Lyceum Walder Heverly Jack Anderson James Myers A. F Register-Tribune D. L. Waterbury Mt. Hope School House C. H. Fursee H. A. Meyer Remington St Fort Collins Colorado B. van de Braak Dan and H. B. Smith Wm. C. Fisher Helms John Primm Rhode Island Duroc- Jersey Boats G. l Lucken Ruble L. Wi Martin Kendall Hotel H. E. Mallen Akron Panatorium Akron Public Tnquiro Nell Robertson
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