Union Creek Picnic and local notes special
Rain expected nightly for a week as farmers sow alfalfa. Dalesburg hosts a picnic at Ben Carlson farm near Spink on Wednesday June 21, all invited. Local items: Mrs Boden visiting family. Kerr returns from Lincoln. Shoulbergs visit Hawarden. census work by Henning Shoulberg. multiple social visits and a new auto. School election June 20 2 to 4 pm. A bank vault accident injures a child. John Larson marries a Chicago native. best wishes for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalesburg
Ben Carlson
Spink
Big Springs Obituaries And Marriages
Miss Esther Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs C J Johnson died here Wednesday of consumption. Mr Moline who had been ill for two years died here Wednesday. John Larson married a Chicago lady at his father’s home last Saturday evening. Qr S Larson wed Mrs Vosberg of Sioux City last week. couple to Portland Ore on wedding trip. Ladies Sewing Society netted about $48 last evening. Mr Webster who lived with Rev Nelson died last Tuesday of heart disease and complications. Funeral services were held at Big Springs church last Wednesday with Rev Nelson guiding interment in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Johnson
Calliope
Iowa
Emil Olson
Henning Shoulberg
Elk Point
B. L. Burgess
James Agnes
M. A. Muhs
Bessie
Avis Williams
John Ross
Smith Home
C. R. Smith
Squires Home
Esther Johnson
John Larson
Chicago
Qr. S. Larson
Vosberg
Sioux City
Portland
Ore
Ladies’ Sewing Society
Mr. Webster
Rev. Nelson
Big Springs
Cobb
Athe
Hii Tucker
LeMars
Lille Jenkins
W. A. Payne
Perham
Minnesota
B. D. Swift
Chatsworth Notes and Local Happenings
Mrs Wm Patrick traveled to Hawarden Tuesday. Mrs D K Bennett and daughter Mabel shopped in Hawarden. Westfield beat Chatsworth 6 to 3 in a warm game marred by false plays. crowd noted. C H McFarlan bought Wakeman store building to settle in Chatsworth. Koppert’s bees busy to prevent swarming. A stray remark about newlyweds echoes social chatter. Carl Oden attended Sioux City concert Friday by Norwegian troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
C. H. McFarlan
Wakeman
Chatsworth
Koppert
Carl Oden
Sioux City
Norway
Adaville Reunion and Local Weddings in LeMars and Sioux City
Special correspondence notes attendees at a LeMars reunion and multiple local weddings. Arthur Oaks and Fannie Hall wed in Sioux City on June 8 and will live with the groom’s brother in Westfield township. Bristow and Fletcher nuptials draw families from Clay, Akron and Sioux City. Mrs. Chas. Rowley dies at 60 after a long illness in Merrill. services held at Merrill cemetery with community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Oaks
Miss Fannie Hall
Sioux City
Westfield Township
Grand concert at Union Creek Lutheran Church
Notice of a Tuesday evening June 27 grand concert by a male quartet of professors from St. Peter Minnesota who are able speakers. Admission charged at entrance. Come early. Pastor Olvar Wallin urges attendance for superior literary and musical entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Creek Lutheran Church
St. Peter
Minnesota
Olvar Wallin
Residence Property for Sale in Bargain
Good house of six rooms two lots and barn offered for sale inquire at Register Tribune office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register-Tribune
A Pretty June Wedding of Bristow and Wetcher
Raymond Bristow and Miss Mary Wetcher wed at 4 30 Wednesday evening June 14 1905 at the bride’s parents home Rev Keil officiating about fifty guests. The ceremony was simple. The bride wore cream silk. A wedding supper followed. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm near Adaville. Also Mr Wilbur Smith and Miss Iona R Slaughter married at the bride’s parents home in Sioux City last night. full write up to appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Bristow
Mary Wetcher
Alfred Fletcher
Keil
Clara Bristow
Clara Fletcher
Harry Bristow
Adaville
Wilbur Smith
Iona R. Slaughter
Sioux City
Town Council Selects Fire Chief and Assistant Chief
Regular meeting June 5 chaired by Mayor Sullivan with councilors Burrill Wade Seamonds and Whitfield present. Bills approved include marshal and nightwatch pay, lighting, repairs, stationary, fire company expenses, and drying hose. Ballot elected Geo Kerstein as fire chief and Geo Cain as assistant chief. Chief to be paid 15.00 yearly for drying hose and oiling hydrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Burrill
Wade Seamonds
Whitfield
W. Burnett
Alex Card
Nightwatch
Johnson
Scott & Maxson
Register-Tribune
Crane & Co
Geo. Kerstein
Geo. Cain
H. W. Filtps
Amusing Runaway Of Rural Mail Carrier John Ross
Happy John Ross a rural mail carrier on Route No 2 had a humorous runaway when his team frightened by a paper bolted a mile away with the wagon tongue striking a telephone pole the wagon overturned and mail spread. Ross escaped head first suffered a bruised left hand but his right hand spared to receive congratulations from friends in a comic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ross
John
Liberty
First National Bank Akron Iowa Report May 29 1905
No 7322 summarizes the Bank's condition with assets totaling 141 330 05 on May 29 1905 including loans 100 669 24 and deposits 85 668 34. The statement lists resources such as U S bonds circulation reserve and notes of other National Banks and shows liabilities of capital stock profits and deposits verified by cashier Geo C Byland Jr on June 7 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Akron
Iowa
U.S
C. Cece
State of
County of
Plymouth
Geo. C
Byland, Jr
Byzano, Jr
Local Notes From Akron and Surrounding Areas
Local items report visits to Sioux City and Vermillion, wallpaper promotions at Cobb’s store, and social events. Several residents travel for visits, weddings, and church fundraisers. A notable framing business opens south of the photograph gallery run by A G Johnson.
Peter's gate social hour and travel notes
Mr and Mrs A L Yeaton visited Sioux City for a Sunday with friends. J F Kenedy left for annual visits at Rudd and Charles City Iowa, then Mason City, Wagner and Lake Andes with his son Walt and daughter Mrs AB Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter’s Gate
A. L. Yeaton
Sioux City
J. F. Kenedy
Rudd
Charles City
Iowa
Mason City
Wagner
Lake Andes
Walt
A.B. Peters
Card of Thanks For the kindness during sickness and death
The family thanks friends and the Odd Fellows lodge for their kind assistance during our beloved father’s illness and passing. Signed by M. Swirr and Mrs. W. A Pana with Mr and Mrs B D Swirr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
M. Swirr
W. A, Pana
Mns
Swirr
Excursions on Sunday Ban Brought by Railway President
Sioux City Journal reports President A J Harling of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad ordered a permanent end to Sunday excursions except those already advertised. Local agents are told no special Sunday trains will be run. The move follows a Sioux City to Chamberlain excursion where crowds swelled and many in Chamberlain were intoxicated, prompting Harling’s disgust and a stop to Sunday specials by Milwaukee and Northwestern rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
A. J. Harling
Sioux City
Chamberlain
S. C
Milwaukee Road
Des Moines
The
Milwaukee
Big Western Railroad
Marvin Hughitt
Northwestern Road
Milwaukee Railroad
Lake Okoboji
Milwaukee Bid to Buy Arnold Park Fails Despite Offer
The Milwaukee sought to purchase Mr. Arnold's property including Arnold's park to boost allure. After a refused request, Milwaukee allegedly offered $40,000 for the place, a proposal reportedly declined. No confirmation of a railroad boycott against the site could be obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Arnold
Arnold
The
Milwaukee
Excursion Rates Highlight Lewis and Clark Expo Travel
C M and St P excursion rates for the Lewis and Clark Centennial exposition in Portland run June 1 to October 15. Akron round trip fare listed as 45 dollars. Local agents provide routes, side trips, and full particulars. Spirit Lake Arnold's Park and Lakes Okoboji summer resort season May 10 to September 30 with tickets at one and four thirds fare for round trips. goods valid thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Akron
North Dakota
Minnesota
Spirit Lake
Arnold's Park
Lakes Okoboji
Automobile Merits Over Horse in Hot Weather
The text notes the automobile has exceptional advantages in hot weather. It will not overheat or get its tail over the lines in fly time and can stand without hitching, avoiding the need to land it as with the old family horse.
Weather, travel, and community notes in Nebraska and Iowa
E H Spaulding left on a Nebraska business trip while heat lingers and corn promises good weather. Eastern Iowa grain looks fine though regional growth trails behind. Congregational church will observe Children's Day next Sunday the 18th with a short program. Mrs H Goss travels to Sioux City, and Miss Grace Main heads to Yankton SD summer school. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Neil McFarlan and Mrs Walton in Sioux City. Mrs Angeline Wheeler hosts a visit from Mrs Clark of Akron. Smal and Wilson announce a Saturday sale on the 24 featuring lawns batistes dimettes waistings shirts waists and men’s shirts. stock not to be carried over. Fourth of July preparations advance with Hon I S Struble of Le Mars as speaker. A street parade at 10:90, exercises at 11, afternoon amusements, two baseball games, races, dancing, fireworks to close. Mesdames Mohr and Wilkins visited Akron Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Muhs
Maidie Johnson
Sioux City
Cobb
Pearl Burgess
H. J. Smith
B. L
McMains
Iowa
Congregational Church
Smal
Mesdames Mohr and Wilkins
Akron
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Union Creek
A. L. Bennett
Hilma Shoulberg
Hawarden
Joseph Kerr
Lincoln
Nebraska
Reed Street
Eric Larson
Chas. Brady
C. H. McFarlin
Pierre
S. D
Dakota
W. W. Brunskill
Chatsworth Chats
Wm. Patrick
D. K. Bennett
Mabel
Tom Bristow
Clay County
Florence Bristow
Addie ,Hilliker
Bristow-Fletcher
Joe Baldwin
Jas. Stinton
Blanche Gilman
Ft. Dodge
Chas. Rowley
Merrill
Rowley
Johnson Township
Anice Derino
Colorado
Cecil Tucker
Akron Hardware CO
J. C. Mellen
Mellen's Old Stand
Council Proceedings
O. K
Hilliker & Son
B. A. Fields
the Christian Church
Howard McCorkell
Y.p.8.c. BE
Wm. Tremaine
Iva Kennedy
Hinkley
Ella Rummel
A. J. Beverly
Maudie Beverly
Alcester
Mrs. H. Waterbury
Fred BE
Rosebud
Robert
Platte
A. G. Johnson
Ralph E. Root
Morningside College
Forest City
Plymouth County Normal Institute
I. C. Hise
EK. M. Whitfield
Chas. E. Hughson
Mondamin
Knapp&Spencer Hardware Company
Hughson
E. W. Caldwell
Eylands
Earling
Struble & Struble
Ite Western Investment, Co., Or
St Writ & Struble
LeMars, Iowa
Mule
C. M
St. P
H. C. McNeil & Son
Jackson St
Mscalls
sOnly
New Nand
E ‘ E McCall CO
NEW Slory
Westfield Department
A. A. Wilson
E. H. Spaulding
H. Goss
Grace Main
Yankton
Neil McFarlan
Walton
Angeline Wheeler
Mrs. Clark
Fullerton Lumber CO
H. E. Searls
Mgr. Westfield
E.C.F
E. C. F. Mohr
Small & Wilson
Whitfinld, Iowa
Leone Beaulisau
Small & Wilson's
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