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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1914

Page

5

Akron big Chautauqua prompts local excitement

Akron residents rally for the Chautauqua event with Dudley’s promotional sales and special offers. Local business activity centers on Miss Gladys Warner and Miss Helen Cobb visiting Sioux City for summer school and family connections. The Akron Creamery advertises milk and cream while Miss Alma Guillaume’s birthday dinner features a W S W C gathering and moving pictures.

Akron Dudley Menry Munn Sioux City J. F. Waterbury Astman Kodaks March & Thorson Cleary and Son Cobb D. K. Hurley Rock Valley Cobb's Gladys Warner Slows City Earl Woolley Alta Iowa Beop A. L. Yeaton Eimer Greenleaf Hawarden Helen Cobb Morningside College Akron Creamery Papritz Robert Fowler Robi Waterbury W. H. Christy Fred Williams Marvel J. FP. March and Sons Eastman Kodaks Wm. Hamilton Rochester North Dakota Beaton Wk Point Chas. Button John Caskey Houme Des Moines Majestic Moving Picture Theater Sycamore F. B. Ross Illings, ‘Mont Boyson Ross H. Youngstrom Ross Alma Guillaume Agnes Montagne Gladys Morse Guilaume J. C. Wade HL. G. Warner Lurlington Woman's Relief Corps Loyal Corps G. A. RB Jessie Wade Burlington Kansas City Chas G. Cooke

Big Sioux Floods Bottom Lands Again After Rains

Floods along the Big Sioux rose last week then fell briefly but resumed as heavy rains in Minnesota and near Sioux Falls caused the river to overflow. Floodwaters damaged hundreds of acres of wheat and corn, hitting renters hardest. Waterbury dike work failed to hold, flooding around 200 acres. local farmers and Waterbury names listed. Steps will likely be taken.

Big Sioux Sioux Falls Minnesota Union County Wim. Bennett's Place Dakota Hawarden Waterbury J. K. Waterbury Whitney Wm. Raver Wim. l Herscher W. J. Bennett Ivy Baker Robi Lkely

Floods prompt dyke work as Dakota valley crops submerged

H Rohrer proposes erecting a higher dyke at the point after heavy owners E W Sargent P X O Riley and Ed Lammomeur suffered crop losses. Hundreds viewed the flood from the bridge with no reported loss of life or stock. Rural carriers on the Dakota side missed routes, ferried across by boat, and a 32 foot wooden approach over the washout is to be built by Saturday.

Akron A. Wields Sioux City Ed. Thorpe M. B. Balcom Hawarden Louis Hitzemann Gee M. A. Agnes Klauer-Swanson Co A. J. Claeys Dudley C. C."henns Sheldon Iowa Globe-Warnicke Dudley’s J. C. Vanderbeek J. E. Burkett Jas. Mutr M. W. Smith Thos. Richmond Dora O'Rielly Beresford FP. X. O’rielly Kenneth Olive Houser John Ergin Lutheran Church F. J. Swanson Sylvan Locer Baby Brunaville Blaine Root Alphonso Gilmore Jas. Gilmore Bronson Frances Dee Vezie Lawrence Chicago Wisconsin Scandinavian Lutheran Church Frank Peshek Schmidt Wagner S. D Ota Montana H. W. Johnson Montagne Pool Hall Gen. Farrin Centerville Johnson Zane Jenkins Milwaukee Platte, S. Db Elk Point Platte Reed Street Savings Bunk First National Bunk Will Mr. Rossbach E. W. Sargent P.X. O'Riely Ed. Lammoureux Dakot Smith and Burke

Two Drownings Near Brunsville In Mink Creek Tragedy

Arthur Erickson and Colin Brodie, prominent local youths, drowned Sunday afternoon while Seine fishing in Mink Creek near Brunsville. Wernard Goedert mislaid the rope, leading to searches. Erickson's body recovered first, followed by Brodie, who was found shallowly later. The double funeral drew 1800 to 2000 mourners at Grathorne Church, with services led by Rev. C G Butter. Both families, long established in Plymouth County, mourn the loss of two upright sons.

Arthur Erickson Colin Brodie Tose Leining Brunsville Mink Creek Arthur Erieckson Colin Brodie Marickson Wernard Coedert Jérickson Goedert Shake Harmis Young Harms Red Dirks Dirks Erickson Colin Trade Brodie Hransville Colly Brodie Malcolm Hoodle LeMars Hans Erickson Walkice Malcolm Iredell Miles City Mont Anna Ida Josephine Silkehukken Plymouth County Akron Grathorne C. G. Butter LeMars Presbyterian Church

Variety early 20th century sale circular items

A distressed sale notice lists undergarments and apparel for all ages with discount pricing. It promotes uniforms, house dresses, children’s dresses, hats, coats, skirts, wool dresses, corsets, and footwear, plus linens, raincoats, ribbons, and groceries like tea, preserves, and citrus, inviting cash buyers to take advantage of the sale.

Births Recorded Near Town This Month

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Will Olsen west of town on Thursday June 11. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ve McCorkell southeast of town near Sandy on June 4. A son was born to Mr and Mrs J Martin of Spink on June 15.

Will, Olsen Town Ve. McCorkell Sandy Mar J. Martin Arson Spink D. Munday

Baptist Church Announces Sunday Services and Children’s Day

On Sunday at 10 45 a m the children day program will be given followed by a surprise for the school during the school hour The last service of the day offers a chance to attend the church ion GC Wesley Pl Wildcats Minister.

Baptist Church Allo Wesley Plwicluel

Early 80 day seed corn advertised for sale

Seed corn advertised for 32.00 per bushel by L. N. Call Seed Co. Bik Point, 8. D. Offers mention early 80 day seed corn with price and contact details for purchase.

Dhuly L. N. Call Seed Co

Best Bargains Ever in Akron Piano Sale

Akron shop promotes a sale of high grade pianos and musical instruments with the best selection yet. Customers are urged to call, inspect goods, and compare prices on Player pianos and music publications offered by the dealer.

Akron Chautauqua Notes Highlight June 1 2 Programs

Details on Vive day events June 1 2 at Akron Chautauqua with Selina performances at 2 30 and 7 30 plus features by Albert Clair Opie Read Ruthven McDonald Sheehillens Miss Juanita and Misses Liekels. Dakota road opening anticipated. tickets 1 50 Saturday. Tent seating 860.

Akron Chautauqua Wilerman Selina Albert Clair Boston Opie Read America Lougher Yuu Tin China United Tat Lirituin Cuert Sue Chatleld Min Associated Agricultural School Sawansen Che Man Cae Collese Cedar Rapids Arthur Fue Volleemen Geen Stormis Merrymakers Ruthven McDomild Libby Bob Ives Sheehilleen Hut Juanita Peachers Liekels Ube Ciktebennepuen Dakota Road Ison

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