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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
4
Akron residents hear Fourth of July plans one week away while a Tuesday night wind storm damages Moore Bros crib, uproots trees, and tangles telephone lines. Local visits include postmaster Reid and barber Hitzeman. Church events feature sermons on spiritual topics and a temperance address.
We express sincere thanks and appreciation for the kindness shown by friends and the Christian Science class in Akron during our recent bereavement in the passing away of our loved one Mr and Mrs W W Crow and family.
A lost gold class pin engraved with Clio marker between the school house and Rev Blackman. Please leave it at Douglass and Rhodes if found.
Union Creek reports a good month for transplanting and grain, with corn thriving. Local events include deaths, a postmaster, cattle trading in Chicago, fishing efforts, a small Garland dance, road work, church contracts, a Lutheran minister’s marriage in Princeton, speeches, thanks for a surprise gift, and a damaging gale with limited impact beyond nearby farms.
Crops look excellent and residents plan Fourth of July celebrations in Akron. Armour resident Joe Brazell, 80, visits Lawrence Mulbteron’s home. C L Knapp adds to his house. Mr and Mrs Gee travel to Akron for friends. Modern Woodman picnic at Hawarden. John Lawrence and Miss Mattie Brown cited as sick. Dancing party at Chris Munch’s home. Miss Casey arrives from Fargo to visit her mother Mrs Keating. Elmer Harding and Miss May Raimesboottom worried at bride’s home. quiet wedding with intimate friends.
Justice Codd officiated a marriage uniting two worthy young people who began housekeeping on the Timer rented farm for this year.
Jag Kennedy visited Sioux City with his sick son improving slowly. Miss Maud Lee returned from Elk Point. Miss Dell Westfall visited Calliope. Mr. and Mrs. Gao Wells left for Hot Springs S.D. for health. G E Reed assists Wells store during absence. Mrs. B Av Jensen family go to Bradley S D then Beardsley Minn. P A Fish’s wife and family plan Chatsworth home. A F Batcheller to Chicago to oversee McCormick corn husker. Tuesday night storm damaged small outbuildings but caused no serious harm.
Inez Winifred Melius and Robert A. McCartney united in marriage at the Melius home with Rev. Chas. Cornes officiating. The couple, former University of Nebraska students, will reside in Sioux City after July 23. The ceremony featured a ring bearer, floral decorations, a small reception, and guests from Nebraska and Iowa.
George Schaub, a German citizen of New Lebanon Ohio, praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm after his wife suffered eight weeks of back pain. He reports rapid relief and regained ability to perform chores after a few days use. The liniment is sold by E P Cobb, Druggist.
For sale a fine residence and business property offered at a bargain. Inquire at this office, 46-2t.
A Tuesday night wind storm swept fifty miles from Pierre to LéMars, largest in history for damage and injuries. Three fatalities reported: Mrs. Frank Johnson near Hudon, Mrs. Bierce of Volin, and Rye of Irene. Major damage in Hudson, Beresford, Hawarden, and Sioux Center. hundreds of farmhouses, barns, and sheds destroyed. orchards and groves ruined. stock and crops harmed. Estimated total loss about 1.6 million dollars.
County attorney Jeffers returns from Lake Minnetouks Minnesota and strongly denies accusations that he diverted funds from the county treasury. He admits collecting liquor dealer proceeds but says he was legally entitled. An investigating committee of the board of supervisors holds the matter under review as further developments are awaited. He threatened suit for damages over recent comments unless the paper retracts.
Myron M Blackman presented a well attended Tuesday evening program at the Baptist church with a vocalist of refined culture. His rich smooth voice drew hearty applause for each number while Miss Arta Edging ton accompanied creditably on piano. A piano duet by Mollie Agnes and Jennie Mellen drew favorable note and a male quartet including Douglass Spears ields and Wooton received enthusiastic acclaim and an encore. Geo C Eyland’s reading from Dickens’s Pickwick Papers concluded the program to generous applause.
Notice says the Church of Christ will serve a dinner in their tent on Reed Street on July Fourth. Everyone invited to enjoy a good dinner for twenty five cents to aid a good cause. By order of committee. Type Jenkins, Chairman.
The Vermillion papers praise USD for its twentieth anniversary year ending with strong results. Seventeen graduates earned bachelor of arts, one bachelor of law the first in the class, one bachelor of music, four music diplomas, and one art diploma. Alumni banquet and president's reception Are noted with service details. stray hog notice closes the item.
A 1902 filed financial statement from Akron Savings Bank Plymouth County listing assets including coins drafts and notes, real and personal property values, capital and deposits. R D Clark president and C G Brady cashier certify the accuracy sworn June 20, 1902 before notary E H Younastrom with three directors attesting.
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