Millnerville Local Notes Highlight Visits and School Close
Special correspondence from Millnerville reports Miss Olga Jengen helping her brother Emil, various visits by Mrs. Granny and Hart Hauser, and a rain caused postponement. Schools closed for summer, teachers moving to Perry Township, and a botany exploration by Millnerville girls are noted along with a yardful of minor events. The community organized a baseball team and Mother’s Day services at Bethel church cap the week.
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Millnerville
Olga Jengen
Emil
von Berg
Millmerville
Granny
Hunter
C. A. Brigga
Harry Carlisle
Will Brownaweill
Millmervisle
Mystic Isle
Gertie Pike
Perry Township
Bert Lawrence
Ahern
Hart Hauser
Westfield
Misa May
Enele
Rufus Stevens
Sioux City
W. 38
Millmer
Cramer
le Mars
Stingy Creek
Helen McCarty
Lois Knapp
C. L. Knapp
Mises Berenice McCarty
Fry
Fay Knapp
Howard Millner
C. P. Knapp
Engle
Will Brownawell
Johnson
Albert Small
Bert Cecil
Fred Briggs
Briggs
A. Briggs
H. F. Dreeszen
Mr. Dreeszen
Westfield Notes Mix of Visits and Guests
Matt Ginsbach made an auto trip to LeMars Monday. Mrs C M Rasmussen and daughter of Dickens IA are guests in the Moor home for a few days. Miss Wilma Rayer of Akron attended memorial services in the Congregational church. Mr and Mrs Jno Conway were city visitors Wednesday. George Main and daughter Florence attended the Elk Point senior class play last Friday. Phil Tracy was a LeMars visitor last week. Hanes returned from Detroit Saturday. Miss Gertrude Agnes of Akron and Clarence Burrill of Sioux City were callers Sunday. Miss Adye Steely was an Elk Point visitor Wednesday. Mae Tracy was a city visitor Saturday. Mrs M A King was a guest of Mrs W F Bushnell in Elk Point last Thursday.
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Westfield
Matt Ginsbach
LeMars
C. M. Rasmussen
Dickens
Moor
Wilma Rayer
Akron
Jno. Conway
George Main
Florence
Elk Point
Phil. Tracy
Hanes
Detroit
Mich
Gertrude Agnes
Clarence Burrill
Sioux City
Adye Steely
Mae Tracy
M. A. King
W. F. Bushnell
Ladies' Aid Meeting And Local News From Union Creek
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs Elfwerly next Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Olof Ericson has spent weeks at her son John Ericson's home. Mrs John Ericson has been ill but is now recovering. Martin Johnson of Big Springs was rushed to a Sioux City hospital for appendicitis and is recovering. Mr and Mrs L J Ericson hosted many friends Sunday at their home with Mr and Mrs A W Johnson and others celebrating a second wedding anniversary. John Hoyt and W Fredell shelled and marketed nearly a thousand.
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Union Creek
Ladies' Aid
lLew.Ely
Olof Ericson
John B. Ericson
John Ericson
Martin Johnson
L. J. Johnson
Big Springs
Sioux City
L. J Ericson
A. W. Johnson
Miss Fern
Higin and
Quinton
Myr
Fred Swanson
Rank
Addie
Harry
Esther Olson
Mra
Wm. Olson
John €. Hoyt
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance directors elect new president
Union county meeting at A W Johnson's last Thursday elected Hol Leafstead of Dry Springs president replacing Jas E Johnson who resigned. Gust Batter chosen director. Earlier report noted Mr and Mrs Johnson left for California, with many friends hoping for their well being if they settle in the west.
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Clint. Strong
Akron
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Union County
A. W. Johnson
Hol. Leafstead
Dry Springs
Jas
HE. Johnson
Gust. Batter
Mrs. Johnson
California
West
Ruble Happenings and Birthday Cheer In Miss Amanda Kallsen
Will Gale begins corn planting with friends joining in a local scene. Amanda Kallsen celebrates 16th birthday with a surprise party Sunday night featuring dancing and a midnight luncheon. Ruble beats Craig 15 to 1 in a Sunday ball game at Frank Jeffers pasture. Bert Miller family visit sister Mrs John Kallsen near Craig.
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Will Gale
Amanda Kallsen
Amanda
Frank Jeffers
Craig
Bert Miller
John Kallsen
Floor restoration pitch for hardwoods by a machine
A terse sales pitch promises first class floor restoration using a Floor Playing Machine Tam. The caller asserts readiness to place hardwood floors in top condition and guarantees satisfaction while inviting orders.
Important Business Change at Akron and Westfield Exchanges
Mr W J Brownell, president of the Farmers and Merchants Telegraph Co, plans to move to Akron to oversee the Cobb properties at Akron and Westfield. Cobb sold his plants last December with possession Jan 1. Brownell will relocate, build a modern brick exchange, and improve long distance and telegram services without rate changes.
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W. J. Brownell
Farmers' and Merchants’ Telephone Co
Akron
Cobb Telephone
Westfield
Cobb
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Co
Brownell
Mr. Cobb
West
Akron Savings Bank
Bank
Exchange
Cobh
State Telephone Co
Western Union ‘Telegraph Co
Akron Exchange
Town council actions approve hog permit and street upgrades
The town council led by Mayor Yea ton approved Arden Pollock to keep hogs on his property under ordinance. A South street obstruction clearance mandate was set, and water main extension on Reed street authorized. A four foot sidewalk on Seventh street was ordered with assessments to abutting property. Refunds approved for Walter Scott’s poll tax and church property tax on block 43. Bills paid including salaries, wiring, and supplies. Council adjourned.
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Yeaton
Hammer, Ross
Ostram
Youngstrom
Arden Fpollock
South Street
Reed Street
Eighth Street
Seventh Street
Walter Scott
Robt
Schmidt
Register-Tribune
Guy Irving
Gus
Lanpop
G. A. Palm
Drayage and Express
Interstate Electric Co
J. C. Rogers
Gus. Lanpop
J. A. Miller
L. Barington
Akron Milling Co
G A
Palm
Iowa law cuts saloon hours to seven to nine
An Iowa legislature act reduces saloon operating hours to seven in the morning until nine at night starting after July first. The bill, a compromise between wets and drys, narrows the earlier 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. window and affects the Akron Milling Co. coal supply note for hog feed.
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Iowa
Agricultural Implements and Engines from Regional Makers
A dense list of farm equipment brands and dealers including Deering, Milwaukee, Acme Binders, Rock Island, International, Plows, Wagons, Corn Shellers, Reapers, and engines. The note urges readers to visit in Rock Island and surrounding areas for high grade machines, with prices requested and a plea to trade on a small margin.
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Gee TS
Bean
Gust Plain
Amy
Lou
The
Akpon Savings Bank
Rumely-Olds
Rumely
Klauer-Swanson CO
Akron Telephone Exchange
HP Alva
Norfolk
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Beck & Burrill
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Keech Implement Building
Ford and
Oakland Automobiles
H. H. Muecke & CO
Matt
Ginsbach
Lowa
Deering
Champion
Milwaukee
Acme
Hayes
Emerson
Pico
Blue Star
Sure Drop
Rock Island
Gage
Canton
Litchfield
International
Blue Bell
Empire
Great Western
Beatrice
I Dream
Clark, Henry, Racine, Blue Ribbon
Bradley Buggies
Surrays
Peter Schuttler
Mitchell, Bain, International, Cooper, Calmar and
Dakota Plow & Wagon Co
Wagong
Joliet, Sandwich and
Keystone Corn Shellers
W.gc
Shin
Lightning Roda
Emarson
Buster Brown
Oliver
Success
Janesville
Cape
Albert von Hagel
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