Union Creek Ripples: Local notices and events
Special correspondence notes a spell of weather and upcoming Mt Hope school board election June 20 from 2 to 4 pm. Local farmers shell corn this week and into next. several names listed. Socials and visits pepper the week, including Lutheran youth strawberry social June 14. Pastor changes noted as Rev Wallin resigns effective Oct 1. Community updates cover church, school, and visits across Union Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Creek
Lutheran Church
Wallin
Swedish Lutheran Church
Obituary notices and local life updates from Akron area
Chatsworth Chats reports local farming activity and community happenings including Reese Harris shipping cattle to Chicago, visits by Myron and Mrs Mudgett, a new piaque at Travolta home, Wilbur Brunskill building hog sheds, W R Glenn forming a band, Jay Farnham’s return from Iowa Falls, Fern Farnham’s school, Harry Dalgliesh studying telegraphy, and Miss Francis Burnight's return from Akron. Obituaries note C W Swift of kidney trouble, born 1828 in New Bedford, with ties to Dakota territory and Aberdeen SD, interment at Aberdeen. Mrs James Taylor of Westfield, born 1840 in Scotland, funeral at Akron cemetery. family thanks from James Taylor and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Harris
Chicago
Myron Mudgett
Travolta
Swift
Akron
Iowa
C. W. Swift
B. D. Swift
California
Mr. Swift
New Bedford
Mass
New York State
Black River Falls
Wisconsin
Aberdeen
S. D
M. Swift
Leeds
N. D
Payne
Perham
Minnesota
Fist Lodge
Dakota Territory
Bismarck
Akron Lodge
W. J. Taylor
Rufus Cilley
John Broughwin
Frank Taylor
Haddington
Scotland
Westfield
Big Springs Sprouts and Corn Weather Notice
Farmers plow corn as season advances. Announcement notes a newborn daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. David Nelson. Nordstrom and Kossbach visited F. Anderson Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
David Nelson
Nordstrom and Kossbach
F. Anderson
Birth Announcements for June 5 6 7 1905
The notices report newborns to Waterbury couple Mr and Mrs Fred EB a girl born Monday June 5 1905. A daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs Harvey English on Tuesday June 6. Mr and Mrs John McMahon east of town welcomed a boy on Wednesday June 7. Mr and Mrs H W Fields welcomed a son on Thursday June 8 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred EB
Waterbury
Harvey English
John McMahon
East of Town
H. W. Fields
Akron Public School Class of 05 Commencement Ceremony
Six bright graduates completed the Akron public school course in a packed M. B. church ceremony led by Rev. A. C. Blackman. Student speakers, musical interludes, and a valedictory framed the motto Work Wins Laurels with pink and white carnations as class colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
M. B
A. C. Blackman
Jennie Mellen
Bertha A. Wescott
Ocean
Fay Ross
Iva Kennedy
Laura B. Barber
Cora D. Knudson
Curtis Harris
Maidie M. Johnson
Clara Mellen
F. L. Moore
New Store Opens After Purchasing Noble Stock
Announcement states a general merchandise stock purchase from N. Noble and invites the public to visit the store to see an expanded assortment and high quality products. Promises to increase stock and welcome customer patronage during their stay in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Noble
Akron
Rasmussen Bros
Westfield
Paul Wendt
Wendt
Akron High School Alumni Banquet Honors 12th Year
The twelfth annual Akron High School Alumni Banquet was held last Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. CGG Brady. Chester A. Adams presided as toastmaster. Miss Clarice Maxson welcomed guests, with Miss Cora Knudson replying for the class of 1905. Music by Burnight Klauer Smith accompanied the program as Miss Josie Agnes presented The Higher Test, and officers for the year were elected: President C A Adams, Secretary Edna Seamonds, Treasurer Fay Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron High School Alumni Association
CG. G. Brady
Chester A. Adams
M. BE. Ladies’ Aid Society
Clarice Maxson
Cora Knudson
Clara Mellen
QO. J. Smith
Josie Agnes
Burnight, Klauer & Smith
C. A. Adams
Edna Seamonds
Fay Ross
A Bad Scare Prompts Panicky Bowels Fear
A public notice warns of a fictitious acute abdominal scare and promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a guaranteed cure for bowel and stomach ailments. Advertisers claim headaches and biliousness are cured, with Cobb's vending the 25-cent remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Cobb's
Akron and area see bustling store ads and events
Local merchants push wares from wallpaper to shoes and spices while residents travel for funerals, weddings, and church events. Community notices cover stock sales, fairs, parades, and school and church programs with updates on visitors, marriages, and local incidents.
F. W. Sargent Sells Out To Hart Co
Fred W. Sargent clothing store formerly run by T. B. Moore of Sioux City passes to BE. D. Hart & Co. resid ent manager 8B. P. Hart of Sioux City. New firm plans include men clothing and furnishings with future expansion into dry goods and groceries as demand warrants. Watch for their big ad and business announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Moore
Sargent
Sioux City
Edith
Fred VW. Sargent
BE. D. Hart & Co
Local notes on visits and events in Sioux City area
Mrs Wilkins of Sioux City visits the home of Mr and Mrs E C F Mohr while Mrs Walton of Eagle Grove stays with sister Mrs Neil McFarlan. Westfield plans a Fourth of July celebration. Akron High School graduates invited. Fullerton relief agent W A Brackler of Washington Springs SD rented a house and moved in with family. Miss Myra Crumrine attends Elk Point school closing. she has a whooping cough case from the east. Wm May loads a car for Braddock ND. Mrs May to join husband in new home. Mrs Jennie Welliver and children visit Mr and Mrs Percy Maresh as he leaves Sioux City Tribune for Tacoma WA. Harve Searls departs June 1 with father for extended California trip. School year ends. teachers pleased. local methods and humor noted. Malcolm Small and Mrs Amy Small wed at Spirit Lake M E parsonage June 2 1905 with Rev Lory officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Nicholson
Christian Church
The
Churches of Christ of Iowa
Des Moines
John and Richland Gardner
Akron
Maggie Kundert
le Mars
Mae
New York City
Omaha
Kundert
Portland
Oregon
M. W. Essy
Mary Jessier
Syria
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Plante
Salem
Sioux City
Bertha Wescott
Fairview
Neil Robertson
Wm. Muir
James
St. Jean Baptist Church
Floyd Cemetery
Canada
Plymouth County
Freman
O. K
Hilliker & Son
Millnerville
D. J. Searls
Doland
A. Metz
Wm. Mier
James Mier
W. R.C
C. G. Brady
Peterson
Milwaukee
W. Allen
Bernard
H. B. Palm
Chatsworth
A. G. A. Palm
Cilley
Nelson Brown
Rock Valley
Veterinary Gee
B. A. Gee
Brown
Ames College
Church of Christ
Jessie Barr
Paul Wendt
Davenport
Iowa Organization of Sons of Herman
Thos
T. B. Sullivan
Trelang
Tim. Sullivan
W. B. Martin
Westfield
Father Sullivan
Sullivan
Masterson
Hawarden
Leuton
Tyndall
Robinson
Jefferson
Wis
Fine
Norning Ogram
Myra Crumrine
Elk Point
Miss Crumrine
Jennie Welliver
Percy Maresh
Welliver
Sioux City Tribune
Tacoma
Washington
Fone
Malcolm &, Small
Amy Small
M. EE. Parsonage
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Lory
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mt. Hope
Charles Lindblom
Abel Larson
Emil V Peterson
Selma
Albert Lief
John Johnson
John Elving
Joe Miller
Winquist
J. BR. Lindblom
Nelson
Emil Johnson
Shoulberg
Daisy
Dan Smith
Grunhilda Fredeil
Akron Church of Christ
Chatsworth Chats
Wilbur Brunskill
W. R. Glenn
Jay Farnham
Iowa Falls
Jay
Ben Borchers
Fern Farnham
Harry Dalgliesh
Agent Cusick
Ere Long
Francis Burnight
H. B. Dalgnesh
James Taylor
Akron Hardware CO
J. C. Mellen
Mellen
Whitfields
Crossett
Beck & Burrill's
Miller’s
Tone Bros
Tim Sullivan
M. F. Kuborn
Wallppaper
Cobb
Axel Olson
Henry Willer
Isaac T. Hart
Pleasanton
Nebraska
B. F. Hart
Simeon
A. G. Johnson
Pioneer
J. M.johnson
Inlaw
B. L. Johnson
Wm. Biles
Pender
Sioux Valley
Ethel Searls
David City
E. H. Myatt
Geo. Jones
Fairmount
F. W. Sargent
H. C. McNeil & Son
Jackson St
Westfield Department
A. A. Wilson
Mrs. Wilkins
Mrs. E., C.F. Mohr
Walton
Eagle Grove
Neil McFarlan
Fullerton
W. A. Brackler
Weasington Springs
H. D. King
May
Braddock
Harve Searls
Harve
Fullerton Lumber Co
H. E. Searls
Mgr. Westfield
H.C. PF. Mont
Pres
New. McFantan
Cabr
Bank OF Westfield
E. Co
Small & Wilson
Whstfield, Iowa
Manhattan
Lake Okoboji
Wentfield
M. H. Parsonage
F. G. Moony
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