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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
5
Ladies' handbags offered from 49 cents up featuring genuine and imitation leathers in various sizes. New style chatelaine bags range from 3.00 to 10.60, presenting a modern selection for shoppers.
Special correspondence notes J Conway leaving for Dakota and becoming a permanent resident, Mrs W T Scott visiting Sioux, John H Johnson heading to Austin, Lydia Harrington planning Wessington Springs visit, Christmas services and sermons, Mrs Reed receiving 2500 from Chatsworth, death of Miss Patrick near Isworth with Hawarden funeral, Miss Gertrude Agnes visiting for J C Button, Will Conway escorting Marie McCauley toward Dallas, weather staying fine, fall work nearly done, and holiday cheer as Christmas nears.
Union Greek News notes a 6:30 a m Christmas morning service at the Lutheran church followed by a Sunday school festival and a choral cantata with orchestra. A Christmas tree and treats are planned for children. The Luther League funds a piano, aided by a promised $100 from the group to complete purchase. Officers of the Lutheran League are re-elected at last week’s annual meeting.
S. W. Fredell was elected secretary and vice president. Esther Anderson was chosen organist, Henry Gassman librarian, John Hultgren sergeant at arms. Three new members joined the League. Mr. and Mrs. Leander Manning visited Sioux City recently. Arthur Hricson stayed in Sioux City last Saturday, accompanied by Jennie Lind Wanena Esther Mricson and Helmer Hultgren. Miss Lind later went to kt. Dodge Ia. The rest returned home that evening. Albert Johnson and Binard Anderson left for St. Paul Minn. to visit relatives.
Miss Anna Anderson hosted a Sioux City calling day over Sunday. Mrs. Frank Fredericks suffered cronchitis last Saturday evening and is under Dr. J. H. Kerr care. D. Smith visited his parental home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Muir called at Pete Miller’s Monday afternoon. Henry Marbach visited his in laws in Akron Sunday then went to Sioux City. Alex Klemme shelled corn for Gust Jans Monday. Harry Klemme dislocated his left arm Friday while atop a double corncrib and fell nine feet. A doctor treated him. he remains able to use the arm only lightly. Wm. Muir and wife were Akron business callers Tuesday.
Merry Xmas greetings to Register-Tribune readers. Farmers haul grain to market in good weather. Held Bros. cattle sale at Hinton drew attendees. Grandma Hamilton is ill again. Will and George Poyter left for Emporia Kansas. L J Morehead of LeMars visited. Christmas tree planned at U B church with program. Mrs Agnes Tindall Phas home from Anthon and Burbank. Martin P Stevens and Sarah Bainbridge of Kingsley were wed at the U B parsonage. They returned to Kingsley by auto. Mrs W M Parker and Mrs EF Stinton visited Sioux City last Thursday.
The note reports Mrs. Billy Bristow at the Samaritan hospital undergoing an operation the prior week and expresses wishes for her speedy recovery. Andy Holmquist of Adaville sold his blacksmith shop Monday and the buyer’s name was not revealed. The community notes regret losing such a good smith.
Freedom Lodge 434 A F and A M observed St John the Evangelist with a 2 pm assembly at the hall, an escort to Kendall hotel, a church service at Baptist church, and a sermon by Dr Killgore focusing on brotherly love and Masonry’s ancient origins.
Local residents travel for holidays and business with names like John Fletcher Wm Simeon and Bixler. Marriages, illnesses, funerals and visits to relatives are listed along with a theatre review of A Royal Slave and Chantecler girl. Redmond Smith family report Texas trip and land investments.
Last week's Hawarden Chronicle notes Mrs Lester Bennett has been seriously ill at her home that day. Many friends here hope she is now on the road to recovery.
The Akron Iowa lodge passes resolutions thanking Dr Killgore for addressing St John the Evangelist Day on December 18 1910. It commends his remarks and thanks the Baptist church for use of its auditorium and decorations. The united choirs organist and ushers are honored for their music and welcome. A copy goes to Killgore and minutes and the Register Tribune receive notices.
Christmas Eve services planned across Akron churches with trees, gifts, and Santa Claus. Baptist church begins at 7:30 p m with a cantata Christmas in the Sunrise Kingdom featuring a Japanese Sunday school group. Methodist program also at 7:30 p m with tree gifts from Santa. German Lutheran church starts at 6:30 p m with a young people’s program and Kris Kringle gift draw. similar exercises at the ebbrigman parish on Sunday evening. Christian church offers recitations, music, tree, and gift distribution Sunday evening.
The Church of Christ announces the Lord's Day services for December 25. Bible School starts at 10:00 a.m. Communion at 11:30 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Christmas Program follows at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.
Grant Smith, pastor, invites attendance with morning sermon No Room in the Inn and evening focus Woman's Work in World Redemption as part of Christmas observances.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Barker northeast of town on December 16, 1910. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Umstead near Millerville on December 18, 1910. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Maynard southwest of town in December 1910.
John California Johnson learned Wednesday of his brother-in-law’s death in Providence Rhode Island and left the same day for Chicago. If he can catch trains he will proceed to attend the funeral. otherwise he will stay briefly in Chicago with relatives. The summer prior he visited his sister’s home in Providence.
William F. Mann presents Shad owed by Three as a long waited play. A warning tale for the young. The Akron Opera House hosts the performance on Christmas Eve December 24. John R. Dee of the northeast of town and his brother James, seen after twenty five years, recently returned from Quincy Illinois.
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