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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
4
A collage of farm news social events and local notices from the week. Cattle shipment to Chicago, supper gatherings and a drag shop opening are mentioned alongside wedding announcements and Epworth League plans. The report blends farm tasks, weather hints, and community happenings with brief personal notices.
Special Correspondence notes an upcoming open air concert by Reed's Band on Saturday evening May 16 in Chatsworth. The river swelled again, testing its capacity to hold water. Sunday proved excellent for duck hunting as Veterinary Chas Parke of Akron, with state veterinary assistance, contributed to a local effort.
Ada Willett of Sioux City visited Miss Gertie Pike last week. Beech Massey and a companion from South Dakota visited friends over Sunday. O A Knapp L L Prather and J F Banks were in LeMura on business the 4th. Ethel Lindsey and Zetta Chase have been on the sick list. L A Chase had a four crib struck by lightning early Sunday morning.
Mrs I Knudson traveled to Bronx City for a brief visit and was to attend a meeting with Mrs Kidd next Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Meanwhile AW Johnson plans erecting a five room house at Tone and one block north of W B Brady's place. Braun is improving his rest. Sullivan & Schafer shipped three repite of cattle to Bronx City Tuesday. May 12. Maple City Self Soap recognized as leading hard water soap. Carlson died near Spink of appendicitis after surgery last Friday. Funeral held today and interment in Spink cemetery. Fifty three carloads of stock shipped from Akron over Milwaukee road in April, nearly double last year, showing increased stock feeding due to converting unmarketable corn into beef and pork.
Monday evening at a business meeting Epworth League created officers for the ensuing year. President Mrs Chas Wise St. First Vice-President Clarence Jones department of spiritual work Second Vice-President Miss Bertha Wesseth department of mercy and help Third Vice-President Tom Elledge department of literary work Fourth Vice-President Mrs W L March department of social work Fifth Vice-President Mrs Robertson missionary department Secretary B Alfonso Adama Treasurer Reuben Talbott.
Too great a risk in neighborhoods where death from colic or cholera occurs before medicine or a physician can be summoned. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has saved lives and relieved pain and suffering more than any other medicine in use. For sale by BF Cobb.
James Tindall died last Thursday afternoon at the family home near Adaville after a painful illness lasting months. Tuberculosis of the bowels was given as the cause following three operations with no successful outcome.
Chatton born farmer Mr Tindall aged about fifty three died after a prolonged illness. He came to the county about twenty three years ago and built a prosperous farming business. Surviving are his sons and three daughters with relatives at Broom House. Interment was in the local cemetery. The obituary notes his venerable ancestry and long service to the community.
For sale a bakery lunch counter and ice cream parlor with stock of tobacco cigars and canned goods. Heavy demand for young mares in part payment. Location and dealer names mentioned include Hamilton Akron and To wa.
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