Christmas Eve in Akron Churches Keeps Children Happy
Christmas Eve and the annual church gift distributions bring joy to Akron children. The piece outlines church programs across denominations, notably a Methodist pageant Grandma's Parlor with about 150 participants, and lists scenes, characters, and musical numbers designed to delight youngsters on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Miss Eberly
Clara Pollock
Florence Becker
Wesley Burrill
Mona Martin
Eustace
Ben Tucker
Ay Maxson
Roy Mohr
Lyle Mohr
Walton Plummer
Leo. Wise
Charles Ide
J. B
Kerr
Children of Dreams
Quear Boys
Fairies
Hi Paar
Grandma
Queer Boys
Jack Frost
Tasbeau
Christmas Visits Spark Church Programs Across Town
A 1900 year tale of the Wise Men visiting Jesus is recalled as the Wisa Men plan a 20th century tour through Akron and nearby churches. They will visit Akron Baptist on Christmas Eve bringing foreign guests, with family invitations for all. German Lutheran services in Liam and Chatsworth include tree, gifts, and Kris Kringle. Christmas Day and Eve events feature exercises and gift distributions across churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landa
Akron
Jesus
Akron Baptist Church
Kris Kringle
Liam
Chatsworth
Dr. Gee Dies in Hospital After Long Illness
Obituary and local notices report the death of Dr. B A Gee in Samaritan Hospital Sioux City after heart trouble and dropsy. He practiced veterinary work in Hawarden Akron and Lake Andes with a varied life including stage driving in the Black Hills and as a circus wagon driver. Interment will be in Sioux City and he was known for generosity and loyalty. Mrs Stevens, about seventy four, fractured her left hip in an accident near town and is under care. friends offer sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee
B. A. Gee
Samaritan
Sioux City
Milton Daly
Chas. Vargason
Gea
Hawarden
Akron
N.J. Brown
Westfield
Lake Andes
Black Hills
Yankee Robinson Circus
Dr. Gee
Stevens
Alsop Wakeman
Sherm. Hughes
Hughes
Akron Council Grants Lytie Extension and Sewer Deal
The Akron council in regular session extended Lytie Construction Co. Sioux City’s local sewer contract to May 1, 1908, and allowed a $5 street crossing fee to permit water mains across the railroad right of way. A Baker vs Akron suit was appealed to the supreme court. Bills paid include G. Y. Skeels civil engineering and Fred Post waterworks trenches. Beulah Buck Lyceum concert praised as finest yet with multiple soloists and an encore. Roy Pritchard, 19, found dead in Kansas City hotel with pistol, possible murder suspected. A ten-year-old girl Minnie China Anderson was seriously injured when kicked by a horse, with facial wound requiring stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lytie Construction Co
Sioux City
First
Reed Streets
Mill
J. A. Sammis
A. Baker
Akron
Supreme Court
G.Y. Skeels
Fred Post
Roy Pritchard
J. A. Pritchard
Merrill
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Young Pritchard
Plymouth County
Horac
Minnie
China Anderson
Wrestlers to Meet in Akron Opera House Match
A lightweight bout between Ralph Leighton of Iowa City and Jimmy Booth of Omaha is billed for Akron opera house next Saturday evening December 26. Weighing about 133 pounds each, both are regarded as fast and clever mat artists. A strong crowd is expected for Akron's wrestling debut.
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Ralph Leighton
Iowa City
Jimmy”’ Booth
Omaha
Akron Opera House
Akron
Card of Thanks for Kind Assistance After Death
To the friends and neighbors who bestowed such kind assistance and sympathy during the illness and after the death of our beloved wife and mother we desire to express our heartfelt thanks. Prank McCusger and Paminy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCusger
Paminy
Born a Son to Mr and Mrs John Selby Near Town
A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Selby south of town on December 18 1908. Brown's In Town a roaring farce comedy will be presented at the opera house Wednesday evening this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
John Selby
Opera House
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Christian Church
Procesalonul Sures
Wees
Mabel Whitney
Ren Seoaas
Myrtle Williams
Orlan Maxson
Ming Poijes
Vera Adams
Philip Maxson
Star Glass
At the Baptist Church
Beulah Buck
Lyceum
Mrs. Buck
Miss Ritter
Miss Relph
Miss Roberts
Buss Roberts
H. Rohrer
Merry Christmas
Cobb
Itc
Iine
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