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Newspaper

Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1918

Page

5

Westfield notes and local happenings in brief

Special Correspondence from Westfield reports Mrs E L Mohr and baby returning from a month with relatives in Sioux City and Merrill. Local health news notes no new flux cases in a week and ongoing convateseins mrgery. Fire at Beaulieu home destroyed clothing. fire started by a lighted match in a child’s hands. Several residents mentioned: Mrs Frank Mills improving under nurse care, Miss Liess Coadlander Harris visiting, Carl Tower leaving for Camp Dodge after illness in the H I Tilly home, and June Lilly’s death prompting Mr Geo King and son to spend time in the city.

Westfield Weste-Ups E. L. Mohr Baby Sioux City Merrill Frank Mills Liess Coadlander Harris LeMars M. J. Spaulding Harry Costing S&p. Lilly Beaulieu Tower June Lilly D. F. Cassel Hattie Johnson M. W. Conway M Liess Igs Liles M Anna Fell Hattie Johnsoun Sylvia Jell Martin L. Mohr Ade Wo Alkire Wort Riley Kansas Pronk Teager Dome Irbuty

Westfield Red Cross Drive Seeks New Members

Mrs S H Spaulding and Mrs A A Martin visit with Teage family as Westfield plans a Red Cross drive despite a flu epidemic. Committees led by Mrs B H Van Vleck and Miss Clara Chapmit and Miss Annik Well appeal for cooperation to renew old memberships and gain new ones. Mrs S Buchter of Omaha visited Mrs T B M Thayle over the weekend.

Westfield Westfield Ar B. H. van Vteck Clara Chapmit Annik S. Buchter Omaha M. Thayle

Local Social Notes From North Richland and Elk Point

Mrs WH Leflingwell visited Tuesday with sister Mrs Christian son in Elk Point. Charley Hoffman and wife visited Wednesday at the McConaghy home. Kurth family ill with flu but progressing. Mrs Katie Papritz visited over Sunday at brother Sprity AL. Mann and wife returned Thursday after husking corn for Geo Davis. Mr and Mrs Dan Washburn and family visited over Sunday with Anthony Fuckert.

North Richland WH. Leflingwell Mrs. Christianson Elk Point Charley Hoffman McConaghy Jas Kurth Katie Papritz Sprity AL. W. Mann Geo. Davis Dan Washburn Anthony Fuckert

Milnerville Mention Highlights Local Happenings and Fires

Special correspondent reports in Milnerville area. Marie Buys visits for dental work with brother Henry. Mrs Johnson badly lacerates a hand in a washing machine injuring. Dr Brunner attends and patient recovers. Flu cases linger but improving. one death, a two year old, in a family with several ill. Purported local commerce includes a Ford bull calf sold to Charlie Briggs shipped to North Dakota. coal hauled from Westfield. residents visiting nearby towns. corn harvests affected by snow. a car rollover near Sioux City yields no injuries. Fire at the Lawrence residence devastates coal house. Mrs Lawrence writes of the blaze and loss. Sunnyside school closes briefly for holiday. plans for return after Christmas and half-week into next term.

Marie Buys Henry Prather Place Mr. Kellogg Knapp Imma Pallutz District No. 4 Bert Cecil Oscar Allard Jefferson Richard Milner Merrill Wesley Winthers Sioux City Mesdames Cramer Wilson Tom Waddle Julia Johnson Trometer Hathaways Highmore S. D Vernon Twogood Lawrence Place Ray Lawrence Videaux Montana Lawrence Ning John Aura Cecile Sunnyside Hested Gross

Local notices span sales and flu closures on holidays

Members urged to submit dues while several attendees at Mark Coleman’s river sale report strong bidding. Beaulien school closes for holidays due to flu. rural delivery adjusts to dry roads. Mrs. Horton of Sioux City visits daughter Mrs. Winther as Oscar Allard Bert Cecil with two young women attend That Pal Ya Mine on Sunday.

Mark Coleman Beaulien School Horton Sioux City Winther Oscar Allard Bert Cecil Charlotte Sweet Bitse

Farmers urged to shovel roads for urgent medical aid

In a sincere appeal, Dr. W. J. Brunner and Dr. Geo Mattison request farm owners to keep country roads passable in snow. They warn blocked routes will hinder ambulance trips and air service vital to many lives, urging immediate road repairs and cooperative effort.

W. J. Brunner Geo, Mattison

First Trust & Savings Bank Authorized to Transact Savings Business

State official confirms First Trust & Savings Bank Akron Iowa compliant with Iowa law, authorized to transact savings bank business. Board of directors named: Mellen Smith Miller Bar A Johnson Thorsen Swangon Montgomery. Des Moines seal date October 1918. Sheriff's sale notice follows for Plymouth County real estate lien. Property: east 28 1/2 feet of Lot 4 Block 7 Ak ron. Sale January 4 1919 at LeMars Courthouse for debt 1,580.43 and costs 70.00 with accruing costs. Deputy noted. Publication dates December 19 and 26, 1918.

State of Iowa First Trust & Savings Bank Akron Iowa A, Savings Bank Towa Mellen Smith, Miller A. W. Johnson Thorsen Swangon Ww. L. Montgomery Ciben Des Moines G. H H. Messenger Banting

Special execution sale notice in Plymouth County Iowa

A court ordered sale dated November 19 1918 in Plymouth County Iowa lists George Doering as plaintiff and Joan J Schlueter as defendant. It describes defendant Johns interest in Lot 2 Block 9 Ak ron Town Iowa and sets January 4 1919 at 2 pm for public auction at the court house north front door LeMars Iowa to satisfy a debt of 91.27 plus 13.46 with accruing costs paid from the sale proceeds. The notice is published December 19 and 26 1918 by attorney Yeaton with Deputy J A Sickler.

District Court State of Iowa Plymouth County Dick Dierksen Mary Kruger August Kruger R. EK. L. McCaskell Kruger R. E. L. McCaskell L. R. Mye Towit Akeron LeMars Plymuth Hugh Maxwell J. A. Stekler A. Jl, Yeaton State of Town George Doering Joan J. Schlueter John J. Schlueter Akron

Notice to Settle Bohlen Business Affairs Sale of Assets

Notice to settle debts of the late Hermann Bohlen with Rev. 0. A. Meske named as receiver. Call Akron Ravings Bank to settle accounts or present claims. Bohlen blacksmith shop tools and machinery offered for sale.

Herman Hohlen Akron Ravings Bank Bohlen A. Meske

Along the Food Lines: Veg Marrows Aid Jam Making Boost

The article notes households adapt to sugar abundance by using vegetable marrows to extend fruit age. It mentions carrots pumpkins and squashes aiding jam production as supply eases and housewives respond to changing pantry needs.

Sland The United

Glycerine Mixture for Appendicitis Promised in Akron

Akron residents hear claims of a glycerine and buckthorn bark mix named Adler-i-ka that allegedly cleanses the bowel in one spoonful. Advertisers say it relieves sour stomach and gas, prevents appendicitis, and brings instant, pleasant relief by removing foul matter.

Akron Adler

Eye trouble relief offered at local office

Readable notice offering consultation for eye itch soreness and headaches. Free examination for school children with parent or guardian consent. glasses available at moderate prices. Office at 412 Na branka street, New Orpheum building, Sioux City, Iowa.

Branka Street New Orpheum Sioux City Iowa

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