Local mentions from Elk Point to Sioux City area
Farm, business, and social notes across Plymouth county and nearby towns. Mentions include visits by Mrs. Bi Mellen and sons, Conrad Bennatt starting a clerkship, Verne Hazen’s trip, a new barn by M. V. Seamands, painting offers by Frank Barr, Marie Dierkaan moving to town, and news of Rex Smith joining Morningside College football. Also notes deaths, medical updates, and Prof. Countryman’s school superintendent candidacy and a Democratic party replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book & Burrill
Huliker & Son
M. V. Seamands
John Aalfs
Sioux Center
Iowa
Jacob
Frank Barr
Chatsworth
Marie Dierkaan
W. B. Brady
Hol. Lamoreaux
George Fowler
Sioux City
Robert Waterbury
Blanche Weeks
Frank
Vermillion
H. D. Barr
Marion
Shindler
Harrisburg
Anderson
Heasley
Wilson
Laura Nygard
Hawarden
VanVelson Sentenced Five Years for Bigamy in LeMars
William H VanVelson of Kingsley was convicted of bigamy in LeMars district court and sentenced by Judge Hutchinson to five years in the state penitentiary. He faced his deserted Illinois wife and his Kingsley wife in court, offering only a claim of ignorance of the law. The trial revealed a third relationship while a Nebraska fugitive, illustrating a turbulent personal history. Also noted: Melvin is Iowa’s highest point at 1581 feet, surpassing Spirit Lake’s 1568 feet. Hawarden merchant P E Maynard died after a brief illness Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Raish
Akron
Belle Fourche
Butte County
John
Rex Smith
Sioux Falls
Morningside College
Toland’s
Rex
Creighton
Nebraska
Morningside
Hoe
State University of Town
Sioux City
J.G. Hays
Joseph B
Faulkton
D. D
William H. VanVelson
Kingsley
LeMars
Hutchinson
VanVelson
Illinois
Melvin
Iowa
Spirit Lake
Public auction notice by J. J. Aalfs
J J Aalfs offers to handle public sales and guarantee best results. Business request invites respectful contact via Akron Savings Bank for dates and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Savings Bank
Local Notables and Distances Near Akron on January 26 1909
On January 26 1909 residents and locals near Akron are noted with several distances and placements including Joseph Huckert 4 miles northwest, Dick Dirks 6 miles northeast, Chas Willer 3 miles northeast, Fred Dirks 4 miles northeast, B Youngquist 6 miles northeast, Hyver Johnson near Ruble Jows, Mrs Nath 5 miles east of Chatsworth, Del Waterbury near Akron, Sam Buchter 3 miles east of Weafield and 6 miles south of Akron, and H Mohlmann 7 miles northeast of Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Huckert
Akron
Dick Dirks
Chas. Willer
Fred Dirks
B. Youngquist
Hyver Johnson
Ab Ruble
Jows
Mrs. Nath
Chatsworth
Del
Waterbury
Sam Buchter
Weafeld
H. Mohlmann
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Kendall Hotel
L. H. Martin
A. Weidenfeller
M. A. Agnes
J.A. Agnes
First National Bank of Akron
Elliott McCorkell
Frank Dean
Walter Prestage
Charles Prestage
John B. Dirks
Wm. E. Meyer
B. Bronson
Peterson
Irs Eberly
Mra
Nall
C. A. DePue
Register-Tribuna Bldg
Sammis
Sammis & Bradley Attorneys AT Law
Pirst Nat'l Bank
1QWA
F. A. Seemann
Jackson Sta
N. M. Hansen
Waterbury’s
W. H. Wintersteen
Hartford
B. F
California
Elizabeth Gist
Lewis Inttitute
Chicago
Adams Building
Kendall Hotel
Fred W. Burnett
Charles City
Verne Hazen
Coffey County
Kansas
Wilson Hensley
Mr. Hazen
L. N
Frank Schultze
Dalton
Plymouth County
T. Montagne
Jefferson
Ambrose
Belmond
Montagne
Attaira
Ethan
G. C. Countryman
Countryman
Tha
Prof
Hise
J.C. Hise
Democratic Central Committee
Marcella Trout
P.E. Maynard
J. J. Aalfs
Wendt
Wendt’s Corner Store
G. H. Wooton
Nark-Cilley
Lowa
N, J. Brown
A. Gus
J. Conger
Baker Building
National Bank
A. W. Peterson
Osteopathist
Adams
N. J. Williams
Volcé
Piano
Alton
Douglass
W.W. Mereditile Rank Bonney
Con
Hilliker & Son
D. L. Waterpury
Biddlegome
Akron Lumber CO
N and Chatsworth
Register -Tribune
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