Local Mentions and Upcoming Events in Akron Area
A compilation of notices from Akron including sales pitches at Racket Store and Calmar Wagon ads, several farm rental offers, visits by residents to relatives in nearby towns, and announcements for lecture courses, school book cash requirements, and a major theatre lineup weathering civic chatter. Notable items include Mrs. A J Beverly visiting Alcester relatives, Miss Virgie Swift visiting Sergeant Bluff, and a Dode Fish Dog and Pony Show slated for September 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Hilliker
Agnes Boden
Elk Point
Council Discusses City Scales and Ordinances
At the regular meeting the town discussed the recently passed ordinance on city markets and scales fueling farmer opposition in Akron's trade area. Some favored closing the scales now but a final decision was postponed. The $3.50 Morse bill for prisoner transport was tabled awaiting county payment. Lytle Construction Co.’s $3,200 sewer project bond was approved. The council adjourned to review revised town ordinances by Attorney T M Zink next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unsil
Akron
W. H. Morse
Lytle Construction Co
Sioux City
T. M. Zink
LeMars
Infant Arthur Spittle Dies of Cholera Infantum
Arthur Delano Spittle child of Mr and Mrs C Spittle east of town died August 30 1908 after about a week of cholera infantum. Born September 9 1907 he was 11 months 21 days old. Funeral held September 1 at the Christian church with Rev Ayrault, sermon It is well with the child. Buried Riverside cemetery. Also Mrs John Pletcher of Adaville died September 8 1908 at home after extended illness from dropsy. sister in law to James and Mrs Stinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Delano Spittle
Riverside Cemetery
John Pletcher
Adaville
James Stinton
Legal notice for Mary Marcue address in LeMars Iowa
Property description cites southwest quarter of Section 22 in Westfield township and references mailing to Mary Marcue of LeMars Iowa. This brief public notice lists location and party involved with no additional procedural details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield Township
Mary Marcue
LeMars
Iowa
Westfield Congregational Ladies' Aid Met At Mrs Warren Home
The Congregational Ladies' Aid met at the home of Mrs. Thos Warren in Westfeld last Thursday with about sixty five attendees, many from outside districts, and a sumptuous meal. Rev James preached on The Kingdom of God at the Congregational church, Luke 17 20, urging believers to enter the Kingdom wherever they are. A monthly Sunday evening service for the younger portion is planned with September focusing on The Temperance Question and a question box for inquiries to be answered in October. visitors are warmly welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Ladies’ Aid
James
Congregational Church
Pleasant Hill Pointers Special Correspondence
E W Clark left for Sioux City to attend the fair. Ole Christianson and daughter Mary returned from Washington for an extended visit. Sever Abraham plans to visit Montana and may relocate there. G W Davia John Primm and Arthur Harry Beeler attended the Sioux City fair. Rev Olson will continue work here for another year. Peter Abrahamson builds a new house addition. Anderson brothers from Akron handle carpentry with Chas Shuck visiting from Alcester. Josie Gardner visited Akron briefly. Mrs Laura Nygard moved to Akron for winter schooling for her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Clark
Sioux City
Ole Christianson
Mary
Medical Lake
Washington
Sever Abraham
Montana
Peter Abrahamson
Anderson Brothers
Akron
Laura Nygard
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Rawleigh
John Hoyt
Pleasant View Farm
John M. Ross
A. Weidenfeller
M.A. Agnes
D A. Agnes
Firat National Bank of Akron
F. A. Seemann
Jackson Sts
Sioux City, IA
New Kendall Hotel
L. H. Martin
G. A. DePue
Pirst Nat'l Bank
Reeves
Hawarden
E. A. Garnet
Jos
Roberta
Inman
Nebraska
W. A. Button
Westfield
W.E. Judson
Rock Valley
Frank McCusker
Mona Martin
Miss Lee
Sloan
Wm. Bly
S. A. Waterbury
A. L. Roetman
Orange City
Lake Park
H. Hitzemann
H. W. Johnson
William
Mt. Olive
Ilinois
B. F. Wintersteen
Mitchell Corn Palace
William J. Bryan
C. H. Maxson
Jerauld County
Olof Hanson
Jas. B. Shirk
Robert Anderson
Huron
Frank Wilcox
Gregory
Tripp
M. John
Hanford Produce Co
Fred
August Meske
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Messrs
Wooton and Youngstrom
Pleasant Hill
G. W. Davia
John Primm
Art
Harry Beeler
Rev. Olson
Chas. Shuck
Alcester
Josie Gardner
Bammis Radley
Sammis & Bradley Attorneys AT Law
Wendt’s Corner Store
G. H. Wooton
Clark-Dilley Building
N. J. Brown
B. A
Lowa
L. J. Conger
Ofice
Baker Building
St National Bank
A. W. Peterson
Osteopathist
Adams
Piano
Douglas
Hilliker & Son
N. M. Hansen
Edgington
BRESH
Biddledome
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