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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
5
Local items detail visits, assignments, and community events from Akron Iowa. Notables include Pauline Frederickson’s visit, Mrs. Christy’s trip home, and Will Beverly's plan to enter Morningside College. Stores push goods, horse shoers advertise, and the Akron creamery seeks milk and cream at high prices. Public meetings, school notes, and social events mark a busy week amid harsh winter weather and a looming auction.
J B Keygoy pens a long travel note from Akron to Portland dated December 29 1908 recounting a cross country trip over two thousand miles by rail. He describes weather shifts from freezing to thawing, daily train timings, a daylight ride to Seattle, meeting Gene at the depot in Portland, city rain and later warmth, garden and rose conditions, plans to fish on the river, and a Christmas visit with old Akron acquaintances including Milton Dunn.
Louis Kochy night operator at the local telephone station woke by a blazing kerosene lamp. He hurled it into the street as flames leaped from the bulb, the lamp exploding after reach of his hands. He escaped with slight burns and a big scare. Extraordinary attraction: Hruby Brothers Musical Quintet and Miss Gertrude Canfield added to Akron Lyceum course with special prices for course ticket holders. The Hruby brothers, five young musicians, will present a varied program and humorous pieces while Miss Canfield entertains as a reader.
A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fisher east of town on Friday January 1, 1909. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Waddington southeast of town on Monday January 4, 1909. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Jus. wershed south of town on Tuesday January 5. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Parker southeast of town on Wednesday January 6, 1909. The First National Bank will distribute calendars to every household of its customers and will mail calls for them when received. None will be given to children. George and Frederick Smythe of Elk Point visited the Smythe family last week.
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