Akron Telephone Company Incorporation Notice
Notice records the incorporation of Akron Telephone Company under Chapter One, Title Nine of the Code. It lists Akron Iowa as principal place, broad telegraph and telephone business scope across multiple states, authorized capital stock of 30000 dollars, five thousand paid in, formation date May 1, 1905, and twenty year term with renewal. Directors named include H F Cobb, Cora B Cobb, M C Pember, with initial officers elected later. Debts capped at two thirds of paid capital. private property exempt from corporate debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
United States
Board of Directors
A. D
H. F. Cobb
Cora B. Cobb
M C. Pember
H. P. Anderson
Gus Erickson
Mill Street
Boyson Ross
Knudson
Akron High School
Lk Point
Johnnie Knudson
Frank Montagne
Akron paper reply to August Henke over assessor aide
A letter expresses grievance over a previous report about August Henke. The writer argues the assessor failed to obtain a full statement, noting Henke claimed nothing to assess while observers know he owns multiple animals and property. The letter defends Henke against the accusation of refusing assistance.
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Henke
I. F. McElaaney
Portland Township
Akron Register-Trisune
August Henke
Cleared for Action Health Boost Ad
The copy promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a health booster showing bloom on the cheeks bright eyes and firm flesh and muscles and buoyant mind. Available at Cobb's drug store for 25 cents.
Reed Street Crossing Safety Ordered by City Officials
Town council in regular session approves minutes and thanks Supt. L B Beardsley for steps to protect the Reed street crossing. Beardsley orders train speed limit to eight miles per hour over the crossing and designates a watchman during freight switching. an electric signal bell will be installed. Bills paid include hose tower 27. crossing 14.68. mains work 2. lamplighting 15.75. drayage 1.10. oil and lantern 0.60. lumber 0.95. marshal salary 50. deputy 17. nightwatch 1.50. set 1.50. Fire department bill 24.40 tabled after the fire work and hose drying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Wade
Whitfield
Seamands
Burrill
L. B. Beardsley
Milwaukee Road
Reed Street
Beardsley
Moore Bros
Myron Healey
L. Johnson
A.C. Jenkins
J. C. Wade
Fullerton Lumber Co
F.w.burnett
A.card
J. B. Klauer
Dynamite cure advertised for coughs and bronchitis
A testimonial from Z T Gray of Calhoun Georgia claims Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds eased a wife’s aggravated cough brought relief and sleep and cured her after two physicians failed The ad promotes the remedy as strictly scientific and offers a 50 cent to 1 dollar price at E F Cobbs drug store with a free trial bottle included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z.T. Gray
Calhoun
E. F. Cobb
School Notes Highlights Visitor Visits at Local Schools
Prof L Hazelwood entertained High school and Grammar room pupils in May. Rev J I Nicholson and Mr Guy Schmalle visited the High school Monday morning. W T Kidd visited Grammar and Second Intermediate on April 27. Hattie McKillips visited First Primary on Wednesday. Madeline Byland is absent due to illness. Fred English re entered Second Intermediate after a month’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Hazelwood
J. I. Nicholson
Guy Schmalle
W. T.kidd
Hattie McKillips
Madeline Byland
Harl Mohr
Illen Boden
W. B. Martin
Man Regrets Past As He Camps By Furnace
A man who railed against a sultry spring now sits beside a furnace, lost in reflection about times gone by and regrets amid a quiet indoor scene.
Wanted more cows for summer pasture near town
A 8. A. Waterbury farm west of town seeks a few cows for summer pasture. Plenty of pure water and the best pasture. Inquire of Doupiey Farrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Doupiey Farrin
Union Creek Ripples Special Correspondence
Monday afternoon brought a mild spell after a harsh winter with visitors and local updates. Henning Shoulberg traveled from Elk Point while John KE Ericson’s family left quarantine for scarlet fever after three weeks. Gassman, the mail carrier, improves from recent illness as Albert and August Johnson return from California and Dr Nick Sellberg visits before heading to Lincoln. Lightning knocked several phones out of service during a major thunderstorm described as one of the worst in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henning Shoulberg
Elk Point
John KE
Ericson
Gassman
Albert
August Johnson
California
Chatsworth Chats Special Correspondence Highlights Local Happenings
Akron visitor Joe Kimball roams Chatsworth while life insurance agents promote a Des Moines company. A stranger wanders the hills seeking work as townsfolk fear a job seeker’s motives. Ground is broken for a new ball park as town eyes improved entertainment. Residents recall a frightful storm engine whistle and a firelike glow. The Liston brothers are struck by lightning. Bert dies, John is injured. funeral set for Hawarden cemetery. A Nebraska-born visitor considers relocating, and Chatsworth contemplates a local newspaper soon.
Akron Advertisements and Local News Sketch
Local items feature Wade’s seed potatoes and a new collar turner at The Laundry. millinery, wallpaper from Cobb's line, and hats from Miss Farnham. Community notes include visits from Mrs. Lake and Mrs. Batchelder, and a storm with hail near Akron. Town improvements push ahead with sidewalks, cement work, and a possible two opera houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade's
Armour
S. G. Jessup
Night Miller
Omaha
Nebraska
Cobb
Choice Yellow Seed Corn Advertisement Sample
Fieitos and SLAavGHTER Co offer choice yellow seed corn. Call at office to examine a sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fieitos & Slaavghter Co
Notice For Settlement Call at residence before May 15
Notice for settlement from G. H. Wooton asking all persons owing him to call at his residence located a block south of M. BE. church and settle outstanding accounts necessary for purchasing new dental equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE. Church
G. H. Wooton
Girl wanted for general housework near Akron
A girl is sought to perform general housework at the home of Mrs. Thorne located about a mile south of Akron.
Seed Corn Good Tested Seed Corn Available
Seed corn advertised by L. H. Adams of Akron Iowa. Both white and yellow varieties offered. Contact details not provided.
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L. H. Adams
Akron
Iowa
Notice to clean alleys and garbage around premises
Town requires owners to clean manure ashes and garbage in alleys or streets around their lots within 10 days of publication. If not cleaned by May 15, the town will perform the work and charge the cost to property owners. Sullivan mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Tin Sullivan
Horse Work Health Tips and Local Accident Report
An accident description shows Overts receiving prompt care from Dr Lillie and plans for further treatment at Flanders ranch after initial attention at Chapin’s home. The issue also features Dr A S Alexander advising on work horse feeding, suggesting oats and bran to replace two thirds of corn, to improve vitality and performance. The Homestead urges readers to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erte
Bob Warders
Overts
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Alexander
Birth of 12%4 pound daughter to Johnsons near town
A baby girl weighing 12 pounds is recorded as born to Mr and Mrs Peter Johnson southeast of town on Thursday April 27 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Johnson
Residence Property for Sale in Bargain Offer
Good house of six rooms with two lots and barn offered for sale. Inquire at the Register Tribune office for details and price.
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Register-Tribune
Town Improvements and Local Notices Mention Various Personal Updates
A number of improvements are underway in town including better sanitary enforcement and exterior beautification. The column recalls a past incident involving Ernest Emmerson of Howard Shoe Co Omaha and a partial amnesia episode after a head injury. Additional small town social updates cover visits, family movements, and notices of shop stock and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wheeler
Ernest Emmerson
Howard Shoe Co
Omaha
Westfield
Hardy Lily
Small & Wilson
Howard Company
Lois Nelson
Himes
Blencoe
Peter Beaulieu
Gaunt
Peter
Dakota
Leone Beaulieu
Gaunt Farm
Mr. Mereness
Alonzo Lily
Mesdames Harrington
Small
Grandma Amos
Akron
Thorn
Aldand
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Akron Telephone Company
Own
E. F. Coss
Cora B. Coss
M. C. Peaser
Council Proceedings
Fred English
Akron Hardware CO
J. C. Mellen
Tri-Belle Sisters
Kidd
Great Snakes
Mellen
Union Creek
Mrs
A. L. Bennett
Hawarden
Nick Sellberg
Sioux City
Lincoln
Chatsworth Chats
Joe Kimball
Chatsworth
B. F. Wintersteen
L. Hazzelwood
Des Moines
W. Patrick
H.A. Smith
Leeds
H. B. Dalgliesh
G. W. Raish
John
Bert Liston
Duncan
Liston
Otis
Lyle
Minnesota
the Inquirer
Father Plante
Order of the Knights of Columbus
P. X. O’rieily
Wm. Simeon
M. W.redmond
Father Leuton
St. Paul
St. Patrick’s Church
Tes
Maidie Johnson
Grace Adams
Cora Knudson
Bertha Wascott
Clarence Barr
Elk Pointers
Hk Point
Blk Point Gang
Insurance Company
Akron Savings Bank
Paul Everts
Flanders Ranch
Everts
Corral
Struble
Lemars, Iowa
Oak
G. M
St. P. Ru
M. tNo
Westfield Department
A. A. Wilson
H. E. Searls
Mgr. Westfield
E.C. P. Mann
Pres
New McFarran
Cshr Bank OF Westfield
Wiestfield
E. Cc. F. Mohr
Wilson Whitfield
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