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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
7
J B Cunningham announces addition of Undertaking and a large stock of Caskets. Mr L M Wass of Hawarden, a licensed embalmer, will handle embalming and funeral directing. They guarantee arrival within one hour of notification to attend to needs.
A 1901 1920s Plymouth County Iowa political notice page lists candidates and primary dates. Be 2 term County Attorney T B edell LeMars Town J G Miller Fifth District Supervisor G E Held Hinton Town J I Aalps Akron Iowa and T A Ross for State Representative announce candidacies with primary June 7th 1920 or 1926 context.
At Memorial Sunday services the M. E. church overflowed with attendees including G A R W A G American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary members who marched from Masonic Hall. The program featured readings prayers an address by Rev W H Prewitt and musical selections. The procession to the Sig Sioux river bridge and Riverside cemetery included color guards and a firing squad. J F Kennedy of the G A R presided and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address was read. six James Biddie Post G A R members joined the ceremony citing fading veteran presence.
A living representative of the grand army of veterans attends a Baptist Ladies' Association event. The association served a cafeteria style dinner in the church parlors, well patronized. Most business places closed at 10 a.m. for the rest of the day.
Obituaries detail Catharine Hitsemann born 1842 in Wultsode Germany, lived in Akron Iowa and Plymouth County Iowa, died May 3 1920 aged 77 years 7 months 13 days after paralytic strokes. Funeral at Trinity Lutheran church with Rev Meske. interment Riverside. Also Mary A Ayres Bonney died May 30 1920 in Akron of heart trouble, age 72 years 10 months 17 days, funeral at Christian church with Rev Emanuel. interment Riverside.
I express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during my wife’s illness and after her death. Gratitude to the R F D boys, post office force, for floral offerings and to rural route patrons for patience during illness that affected route duties. Vrank B Bonney.
Sunday school at 10 a m, morning worship at 11 a m, Epworth League at 7 p m, evening service at 7 30 p m. Those wishing to unite with the church may join. Pastor M E Spahr extends a cordial welcome. Patronize the Farmers Live Stock Shipping Association and receive every penny your stock is worth. Try a Want Ad for quick results.
McKrill Land Company of Glenwood Minnesota lists a 130 acre tract under cultivation with 60 acres hay and 180 acres pasture. Improvements valued at 15000 dollars. Barn 36 by 40 with full basement, ca vent silo, nine room house, and fenced with woven wire and steel posts. Price 110 dollars per acre.
Ben H. Woodruff, cashier at Farmers Savings Bank Battle Creek Iowa, endorses Hdl H Campbell for State Senator citing business success and capability. He urges voters to support Campbell. Also notes availability of typewriter ribbons carbon paper and copying tissue at Register-Tribune.
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