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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
4
Fragmented OCR recalls church services, visitors, illnesses, a court case, fishing and music, with several named locals including the Johnsons, Andersons, Hoffman, Harkness, Bennett, and Muhs. It mentions Christmas services, a student preacher, and a call extended to a parish, plus aging residents and community happenings.
Chatsworth correspondence reports greetings from friends of Louise Ganpop at her old home, holiday shopping in progress, and local social notes. Mentions of Abtensen couple shopping in Fawarden, Grid area visits, Jo Ble Point, Nelson in town, Brangett’s bank absence, and a wedding bell expected before New Year. Community updates include a busy Christmas eight event and social visits from Joy Krebeck and Erle Youngstrom.
A bog owner may recover by proving property and paying all expenses on Friday December 13 141. Heney Ropseaca of Big Springs 8 D.
Fragmented report mentions Miss Cora Schlotman leaving Saturday with her father to spend a week in Onidha. It notes she is with Mr Schlotman’s mother whom he had not seen in twenty years. Other lines describe household events and conversations among local residents.
Westfield correspondent notes Meigs of Malcolm spent Christmas with G B Blain’s family. Twentieth Century club to meet Friday at Wr Chapman’s home. Stevens drove to Eirk Point, then train to Lake View for Christmas with family. Agnea Sharphan issued party invitations for her nineteenth birthday. Ned Spaulding returned from Town City for holidays, with Hinconsin and Dike from Illinois. Church Christmas Eve exercises drew a large crowd, with a decorated tree and two hundred candy sacks for children and youths. Editor Perdue is tallying votes on the town’s seventh corporation. Waradi refused another batch of voters to northern Wisconsin, offering free board to some if they would stay post-election.
Big Springs Sprouts reports a busy holiday period with local residents Fred Peterson and Henry Rossbach traveling to visit kin and selling land nearby. A Sunday school seeks a new superintendent as a longtime leader steps down, while cold weather and hog cholera concerns affect area farmers.
The readable parts describe a late night scene with discussion and unrest. Names and places are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the passage hints at a tense meeting, possible labor or civic dispute, and a request for rest or reprieve amid confusion.
The late opponent of J. O. Cottrell contemplates contesting the election as lawmakers prepare to convene in Des Moines. Cottrell, seeking to overturn a 15 vote margin, faces a tough path with support from friends and party leaders. Attorney Geo. C. Scott and County Attorney Geo. A. Jeffers will handle the case for Fields, who remains confident about the proceeding.
Notice dated January 2, 1902 states the seller will retire from business and all accounts must be settled by cash or bankable note before that date. The note signs off with HE Waterbury. The text also includes stray fragments about a Catholic bazaar and a sleigh ride, plus garbled names and quotes from a driver pursuit.
The report reviews quar antine issues causing unrest as residents claim unjust restrictions. Drs Hills are accused of mishandling cages in Portland township and Bryson and Strobelin Webb families show progress. Church symposium notes and local updates on sanitation efforts close the column.
Public notice invites all to a Watchnight service at Aran M. B. Church on December 31. The program lists a 8:00 p m service with prayer and songs led by Mrs. Retort, awaiting congregants for the evening event.
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