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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
4
A clipped OCR fragment mentions timetables and upcoming events for next week, but the text is incomplete. No clear persons, places, organizations, or dates are readable, leaving only a vague note about scheduling or timing.
Union Creek S D Special Correspondence reports muddy roads, a push toward walking or staying home, and local visits. Notable items include Mr Reeves named appraiser for the poor farm, Lutheran Christmas festival with recitations and music, Santa’s gifts, barn work plans, land leases, church sermons by Mr Valin, and travels of residents to Sioux City and Ak ron. County board members and J E Johnson travel to consult an architect about the courthouse’s second installment.
Big Springs correspondence reports Mr Grip causing concerns among residents. Akron visitors Av and wife visited Tuesday. A church watch meeting was held Tuesday evening. Willie Peterson will treat the West Creek band boys and sweethearts to an oyster supper next Saturday. Nils Ward of Centerville called on his brother Monday. Some correspondents complain editors miss news. Mrs K Nelson left for Worthing South Dakota after visiting her mother Mrs PA Anderson. Mr John Nelson and Miss Viole Cox wed at Alcester last Sunday. A reception followed at the bride's parents’ home.
A rough, fragmentary report notes a sympathy event at Andrew Anderson's last week honoring their daughter Izena. The annual business meeting of the Baptist church occurred on December 81 with a social dinner afterward. Hilén Nelson and sister Mya Joy of Huron are visiting relatives for the holidays.
Westfield residents share community briefings. Fred De Wolf and Lloyd Eleson plan a northern Wisconsin trip and threshing work continues. Mrs Sitions visits Bik Point with her sister. Geo Rose TM sold confectionery stock. Mr Rode to move his family into Jonas Warren’s house after the election. Mae Lamb and Floyd Lamb guests of Grace Main. Cora Main and Chester Main visit uncle G B Main. E G F Mohr, bank president and hardware proprietor, arrived from Wall Lake to inventory stock and assume property. Mrs Mohr to arrive later in the week. Hemphill house to be vacated after election.
Mrs John Burnight returned from Battle Creek Nebraska with Herr Sister Mrs Kirby and Mr Richardson for a visit Gus Hendrix and wife came back from their Christmas trip Keeney ran business in Sioux City Tuesday and Wednesday Gen Remibe and wife returned from Grandstand Nebraska Tuesday Nelson and Miss Cox of Big were married at Alcester Sue from Hawarden visited with friends She was joined by Miss Della Westphal A large New Year dance drew a crowd at the night club Connie Ben-
Millnerville reports a quiet Christmas with no eve ntings or dance gatherings. Mr. and Mrs Pet Essex returned for a weeks visit in Sioux City. The creamery closed and Mr Beck left for Ames for a six month butter making course. Dick Pullen served as juryman and returned to LeMars after Christmas. Mrs August Ericson spent a week in South Dakota seeking care from Dr Kruger and is improving. Nat Batchelder and family, Warren Husted and families visited relatives over the holiday. Ace Millner delivered grain to Jefferson market. Two members of Mrs Cowles family reportedly ill with small-pox. Geo and Will Wilson spent a few days at the Steecy home.
On Friday December 13 1901 log owner can recover by proving property and paying all expense Horry Rosseacn Big Springs 8 D.
Tuesday evening constable arrested Henry Ostkin and Sohil Wheen on information. Schwindt and Albert Witt mentioned. Bond set at 83,000. Details unclear due to damaged text. witnesses and new jury referenced.
The Catholic Bazaar for next week will be at the Akron Opera House on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday evenings with doors opening at six. An admission of ten cents will be charged and suppers served. Shakespearian play seats Friday January 17. Three booths will be set up as central attractions with fine prizes and a competitive contest. The music feature promises to be worth the admission.
A Masons and State event featured Miss Clara Mellen with vocal solo and a cornet duet by Hira Ellis and Lester Bennett. A male quartet led by A. J. Muhs, Lester Bennett, H. W. Fields, and Hira Ellis performed as officers were installed. The banquet followed with a lengthy list of Eastern Star and Masonic officers including Mrs. D. K. Bennett and D. Chamberlin.
The LeMars area records two December 1901 marriages. Lias Tucker and Nona Tucker wed in a surprise ceremony, with Mrs Sarah Tucker and Thos Wejas among the hosts, then begin housekeeping on the Gradm’s farm. Walter McLain and Kate Brown also united in marriage in LeMars, with Pete and Mrs Pete noted as their families, as friends convey best wishes. A Sioux City license was issued to Otta Nygud today.
An Akron column from December 41, 1901, depicts a loquacious young woman and a wary moralizing speaker who argues that marriage alters behavior. Neighbors remark on happiness, while a speaker urges singles to avoid preaching, claiming married life changes men and leaves wives at home.
The county superintendent releases an annual report detailing funding and facilities. It lists subdistrict counts, ungraded schools, graded rooms, schoolhouses, and student demographics. It notes total pupils 5498, monthly per pupil cost 62.52, library volumes, and expenditures for school houses, sites, fuel, rent, and school officers.
A garbled report hints at a proposed road extension into Genterville in a non-competitive area. Surveys are pending and decisive company action awaited as authorities consider the project.
Nordeen faced charges of stealing after trading horses with Palm following an earlier exchange with Nordeen and County Attorney Jetters. Nordeen claimed the second trade occurred without consent, the judge dismissed the case for lack of direct witnesses. Sigfried Hredell later became involved by purchasing the horse from Nordeen. Attorney Stickney of Bus Point represented the defense.
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