Local News Notes from Akron Iowa and Nearby
Local items report Keane selling bread and strawberries for canning, hay for sale at Ostrom Livery Barn, visits to Sioux City and LeMars, and many residents attending or hosting events. Memorial Day plans include M. & Ladies Aid dinner, Lutheran and Baptist activities, and various social visits. Community updates mention milk deliveries, grain and seed sales, and local travel between Akron, Elk Point, and nearby towns.
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Keane
Ostrom
Hol. Klauer
Sioux City
Mary Strobelin
Tarmera
Kendall
von Hagel
Vesper
O. B
H. BR. Smith
Elk Point
Memorial Day Program in Akron by G A R and W R C
Memorial Day events in Akron honor deceased soldiers with Memorial Sunday services at First Christian Church on May 26 at 10 45 a m led by Rev Robt Lee Stuart. May 30 processions form at the Savings Bank corner Reed and Second streets, visit Riverside cemetery, decorate graves, and conclude with an opera house program at 2 p m featuring address by Rev Stuart and musical selections.
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Akron
Robt
Lee Stuart
W. OR. G
Savings Bank
Reed and
Second Streets
Riverside Cemetery
Mill Street
Dakota Street
G. Aa. R
Oo. A. Steel
Flower
Nels Searls
Stella Burnett
Graves
James Biddlecome
Jesse Fetterman
J. D. Billings
Grace Linpop
Grace Stick
James Rea
J. W. Pullam
A. J. Kenaston
Ruby Knudsen
Jean Meredith
Edwin Baker
James Johnston
W.rc
Messrs
Wooton, Wise
Nelson
Simoen
Strom
Opera House
Ceci Henued
Killsere Cornet Salu
Arthur J. Chey
Ensemble Sin
Stuart Tho GA
America
Akron Funeral Directors Firm Listing
A. G. Johnson, Funeral Director and Embalmer, Akron Iowa. Telephone No. 141.
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A. G. Johnson
Akron
Iowa
Akron Dog Poisoner Reward Announcement
The committee offers a $100 reward for the arrest and conviction of the cowardly dog poisoner in Akron. The sum is funded by local citizens to protect valued dogs and prevent harm to a child. The reward is bona fide and will be paid promptly upon conviction.
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Ann
Akron
Dimus
May Sale at OR Bargain Flowers Opens With Record Rush
Last Saturday marked the first day of the May Sale at OR Bargain Flowers, a record setting start for the bargain event. The store reports a merry atmosphere as customers flock daily to take advantage of the new sales record and the ongoing May bargains.
Red Tags Free Prizes Draw Promised at 4 P.M.
The notice explains a sale promotion where duplicate Red Tags drawn from a hat on Wednesday May 29 at 4 p.m. award prizes. First prize goes to the first tag with a duplicate in customer hands, followed by second prize and so on, with any tag eligible. Save tags and attend the drawing.
Free Candy Sale for Children at Local Store Saturday
On the second Saturday a bar gain Flowers That Bloom in May Sale will give a free candy sack to every boy or girl under 21 starting at 2 p.m. in the store booth. Supplies last, so arrive early to claim a treat.
Wedding of Miss Mary Agnes Neary and Edward J Neary
A local wedding on Wednesday May 22 1912 united Miss Mary Agnes Neary and Edward J Neary of Unis city in the Church of St Patrick at 3 pm Father D rs Hurley officiated with musics Lohengrin March. Attendants included Miss Gertrude Agnes as bridesmaid and Mary Neary and Ving Agnes as maids of honor. The ceremony featured pink and white ribbons and a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home followed by a honeymoon trip to Dubuque and other eastern points. The couple will reside on the groans farm southwest of the city. Out of town guests included Mr John Neary Elk Point Miss Vivien McCarty Sheldon Miss Pillatsen Sioux and Mr Wm Neary LeMars.
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Abe Mudgett
Lake Andes
South Dakota
J. D. Birlings
le Mars
Kingsley
Chas. Kelly
Sioux City
James
George
Akron Creamery
A. Papritz
Maggie
Minnie Maloney
LeMars
von Hagel
Win. Slaughter
M. &. Ladies’ Aid
T. F. Rush
Sargent Buff
Iowa
J. S. Engelken
Grand Rapids
Jacobi Beech
WRC
Mollie Agnes
A. J. Claeys
Willard Keane
Hol. Neary
Patrick Foley
Baptist Ladies’ Mission Circle
Hawarden Laundry
McCurdy Bros
Waterbury Dairy
Joe Miller
Adolph Carlson
Big Springs
Gus. Meske
Philip Lubben
Chatsworth
B. Blades
Colorado
KW. J. Searls
H. L. Moore
Gon
Elk Point
N. S. Moore
K. B. Stoddard
B. R. Adams
Jepson
Onawa
Alvin King
Ovens
M Chas. Hitzeman
Ryan
Nick Mertes
George Hitzeman
A. G. Johnson
Iowa Undertakers
Lurlington
Chicago
A. Patt
Riends
Edward Neary
M. A. Moore
Hawaiian Islands
Fred D. Moore
R. EF. Siilgore
Des Moines
Northern Baptists’ Convention
M. I. Kuvern
Birthday Club
Will Beverly
Miro
E. W. Burnett
Whi
Dymond-simmons
Kjose
Weschfield
Mary Agnes
Edward J. Neary
Unis City
Edward Metas
Matthew Agnes
Rida
Algaid Ales. M.A. Agnes
Myr
M.A Hes
Akron
Patrick New
Dubuawe
Uistern
Dune Lo
John Neary
Vivien McCarty
Sheldon
Pillatsen
Sioux
Wm. Neary
All Kinds of Weather Towns Weather Day
The day started cool in the forenoon but grew hot after dinner as heat rose and steam filled the air. A sudden cooling came around five o clock followed by a cold evening, then clouded skies and a fierce late thunderstorm around midnight.
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Steau
Civic Improvement Club Meeting Report with Local Guests
The Civic Improvement Club met Monday at TLOGUL with Mes. S.A. Dougltss. A truncated program followed, with Mrs J Williams and J C Waite serving refreshments. The west meeting will be hosted by Mrs Suddh with a paper by J EL Ow. Bields planned a large attendance.
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Civic Improvement Club
Iniet
Mes. S.A. Dougltss
Tlogul
Mevdames
J Williams
J. C. Waite
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M. M. Palbott
Keane’s
Cobb's Drug Store
W. W. Keech
Canning
Florence Page
Illpoint
Baughman
Yeomen Lodge
George Way
Flower Girls
Nettie Way
Grace 'Iysnow Graves
A. C. Streeter
Peter Jans
Wim. Neal
Eva Adams
Maude Miller
Franklin Rust
Alanson Beker
Thos. Robinson
J. F. Kennedy
Wihma Raver
Jessie Ware
Jh. D. Clark
B. B. Harrington
John Pendleton
Blanche Lyons
Eva Stoucenberg
J. W. Robinson
Isaac
Waterbury
J. Spittle
Gladys Warner
Ruth Brady
J. P. Kendall
J. H. Hall
H. H. Part
Cecil Bennett
Pearl Seamands
Ben Jeffers
L. Waterbury
John C. Ruble
Katie Weidenleiter
Agnes Montagne
T. W. Lias
Sam Haston
M. V. Seamands
lFern Adams
Lillian Taylor
Dr. Jenkins
Preston Tucker
R. A. Broadbent
Miewer
Josie Weidenfeller
Ida. Boden
H. D. Barr
Hanson Barr
Visiton
Mazie Hitzeman
Florence Rhodes
J. L. Nickels
W. J. Tripp
Quality Grocery
Rohrer
Music Publications
Button Music Store
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