Elk Point Postmaster Chas Harter Named
Neighborhood items report Chas S Harter appointed postmaster at Elk Point. Other notes include Elk Point basketball teams forming, Ed Johnson and Miss Matilda Tunnell marrying in Alcester, and various regional updates on deaths moves and local fortunes. A sheriff and marshal role change in Sioux City is noted along with fires and crime in surrounding towns. Local society moves, market notes, and a jail entry conclude the roundup.
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Chas. S. Harter
Elk Point
Alton
Democrat
Manson
Ed. Johnson
Matilda Tunell
Alcester
Frank G King and Chic Perkins in A Wise Fool
Frank G King, famed comedian, returns to the stage with wife Chic Perkins in a self produced comedy titled A Wise Fool. A clever ensemble, built on past experience, promises an extraordinary Akron opera house performance on January 14. Sioux City Tribune promotes its public-spirited reporting and urges subscription at $2 yearly.
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Frank G. King
West
Chic Perkins Company
Chic Perkins
Sioux City Tribune
Tribune
Sioux City
Iowa
Second Annual Junior Contest at Ames Iowa
Over $5 000 in premiums will be awarded for best com oats potatoes bread sewing and other articles exhibited at the Second Annual Junior Contest in Ames Iowa January 2 14 1911 The contest is free and every boy and girl should try to win These exhibits may also be entered for the Iowa State College short course held at the same time with special classes for boys and girls who wish to attend Premium list and full particulars may be obtained from P C Taff Manager Junior Contest Ames Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
P. C. Taff
Akron Opera House season set with new attractions
The Akron opera house announces its 1910 1911 season under manager Claeys. December 24 features Shadowed by 3, January 14 presents A Wise Fool by Chic Perkins Co, January 20 Just a Woman's Way, March 11 The Cow-puncher, and March 24 Rip Van Winkle.
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Claeys
Akron
Chic Perkins Co
Rip. van Winkle
Lecture Course Dates and Ticket Prices
Albert Wiggam, lecturer, February 1, 1917. Season tickets for the lecture series list adults at 1 dollar and children at 75 cents with an extra charge for reservations.
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Albert Wiggam
Marya Banquet by Marys and Marthas at Baptist church
The Marys hosted the Marthas at a December 8 banquet in Mrs. Robt. Ross’s home, finalizing the Ladies Aid contest. A six course meal for twenty five featured decorated tables, music, and testimonials to the Marys’ culinary and service prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marya
Marthas
The
Marys
King
Waterbury to close farm implement line for autos
A Waterbury will end his farm implement business at actual cost to devote space to automobiles which he will handle exclusively.
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A. Waterbury
Probate Notice in Iowa Estate of Peter Blum Sr
Probate notice in Plymouth County Iowa lists heirs at law Elizabeth Blum Peter J Blum Jr George Blum Jacob M Blum Francis Blum Bernard J Blum Had ward N Blum Katherine Blum Heitz man Caroline Blum Waldschmitt and other interested parties. On December 7 1910 a writing purporting to be the last will of Peter Blum was filed. The final proof hearing is set for January 23 1911 at the District Court. G A Toppings Clerk.
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Peter Blum
State of
Iowa
Plymouth County
Elizabeth Blum
Peter J. Blum, Jr
George Blum
Jacob M. Blum
Francis Blum
Bernard J. Blum
Hadward N. Blum
Katherine Blum Heitzman
Caroline Blum Waldschmitt
Said County
District Court
G. A. Toppings
Jane T. Mills
Neil McFarlan
W. T. Kidd
Meat Markets to Close Sundays in Winter Months
A local notice states meat markets will not open on Sundays during December January February and March. Shoppers are advised to stock up on Saturdays. The ad also promotes Premo flour with whiter and sweeter rolls, priced at 31.50 per sack.
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Neighborhood News
George E. Wells
Chatsworth
Ilinois
E. Q. Plumbe
Sioux County
Rock Valley
California
W. A. Quigley
Hawarden
Sioux
J. A. Tracy
United States
Frank Blanchard
Western Union College
LeMars
Sisters of Mercy
Sac County
Odebolt
East End
A. B. Hawes
Redwood Falls
Mint
St. Paul
George
Penton
Omaha
Arthur
Harry Strobel
Fred. Strobel
Congregational Church
Jurgen Renken
Grant Township
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Craig
Will McInnis
Crathorne
Fettes
Dan Courtney
Yankton
Robi
Rossteucher
Courtney
Rossteacher
Hartley Journal
Independent
Chronicle
Merchants
Christenson
Smythe Bros
John Sanstrow
Merrill
Julius Clapp
Marshal Clapp
Arendt
Grand Jury
Becksaurril
Merry Christmas
Moore
March & SE
Martha
Countryman
National Telegraph Institute
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Memphis
Memphis, Tenn., Columbia, S. C
St. Paul, Minn
Enid, Okla
Portland Ore
Oldeat Agency
Munn & Co
Scientific American
New York
Broadway
Washington
Hitchen
Chris. Iblings
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