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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
2
Thornton Investment Co at First National Bank, Berson Minn issues a descriptive circular and a detailed list of farms. The notice names property, location, and financing terms available through the local bank liaison. Potential buyers are advised to inquire for specifics on acreage, yields, and payment schedules.
Akro n region news highlights visitors from Sioux City and Mitchell, memorial day plans, church announcements, and a revived Akron baseball team. Notables include Rev W W Tyrrell named Memorial Day speaker, Sunnyside High students presenting Hearts and Diamonds, and Riversioux Park opening with a patriotic dance and summer activities.
Mrs I C Button lifelong Akron resident and pioneer church worker died May 20 1917 aged 74 after two years of declining health Following the death of her husband in 1916 she lived with her daughter Mrs R Hauck and was active in the Akron M E Church and the W C T U Funeral services were held at the Akron M E Church with interment in Riverside Cemetery Also noted are obituaries for Lavinia J Pendleton Mann and family details of the Pendleton and Mann households.
The underalgned, L J Conger and G H Wooton, will close their offices each Wednesday afternoon during the summer months starting Wednesday May 16. For Farm Loan rates consult Mallon Hauck before proceeding.
Obituary notices recall Lavinia Mann of Dog War township who died after a weeks illness at forty six years eleven months and eleven days with services at Lakeview church. The longer obituary details Bridget Dunn born in Lim erick Ireland October 20 1837 who immigrated to Canada and later moved through Michigan Iowa and Akron Iowa where she lived until her death May 17 1917 after paralysis since 1911. Funeral was at St Patrick church Akron with many relatives and friends attending.
President Wilson issues orders for selective military conscription for all male citizens aged 21 to 30. All such persons must register at their usual voting place on June 6, with penalties including imprisonment for failure or false answers. Akron officials appoint judges Burrill, Burnight Jr, and Shovalberg to oversee the process. county clerk Roy Root and deputy J A Sickler assist. More details to follow next week.
Neighbors and friends are thanked for acts of kindness during the illness and after the death of our beloved mother and grandmother Mrs C Button. Appreciation extended for the beautiful floral offerings from Mr and Mrs R Jo Hauck and family and W A Button and family.
Veterans honor the nation’s dead with a memorial service at Akron Savages bank corner, parade to Riverside cemetery, then to the monument. Members urged to assemble Wednesday at 10 o’clock for procession and flower tribute, with transportation details coordinated by Mrs. W H Lemingwell. Autos meet at 10:15 p m Memorial Day.
Memorial Sunday is set for May 27 with services at the Baptial church. Rev W W Tyrrell of the MiEB church will preach at 16 45 a m. G A R and W R C members are asked to gather at 16 00 at the BMagonic Hall to march to the church in a drum corps body.
To the members of the Akron Royal Neighbors and M. W. A. and the W. R. G. and others for the sympathy and the beautiful floral offerings especially to Mrs. Jos Nixon our nearest neighbor in Tripp County South Dakota for constant care day and night during the last illness of our beloved wife and mother E Mann and Family
Advert reads two Ford touring vehicles offered in Akron by Anderson. Contact information appears limited but implies immediate sale. Potential buyers should verify running condition and arrange viewing with the seller.
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