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Newspaper
Audubon County Journal
Location
Exira, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
6
Sheriff Anderson calls on residents last Tuesday while Frank Beers of Greeley sells fine hogs to J. M. Dimick on Wednesday. Auctions and sales dot the week with Dr E Shranger building a brick sidewalk and many residents visiting Audubon court.
Carrie Bartlett of Exira died May 18 1902 at age eighteen after a week of peritonitis while working at the Weighton home four miles northeast of Audubon. Funeral from Congregational church in Exira conducted by Rev. J E Nichol. Interment in Exira Cemetery. The bereaved parents receive sympathy from many friends.
At a public meeting called by Mayor George F. Kapp last Monday evening committees were formed to handle Memorial Day observances. Appointees include speakers John L. Hensley and doctors Newton and Oldaker. building George F. Kapp and partners. finance Frank Gault and others. instrumental and vocal music chairs Charlie Milliman John Knox and Mrs Otto Witthauer. decoration Fred Cotton and others. entertainment William Bintner and Samuel D. Harn. flags for soldiers graves W S Bowman George Kreamer and H H Dimmek.
In The Journal dated the eighth Rev Whitaker is urged to stay off the deep water of religious controversy. The writer accuses him of evading points and failing to answer questions, urging him to stop introducing controversial doctrines and stirring public opinion.
Charles W Lair born January 7 1871 in Extra Town died May 8 1902 in Griswold at age 31. Funeral May 10 at Central Church of Christ Griswold with interment in Griswold Cemetery. Survived by Naomi R Taylor wife two children Edgar and Leola, father J P Lair, brother James W Lair. He moved to Bridgewater to pursue real estate but illness from heart failure ended his life after ten weeks. He urged not to let him die and remained devoted to family and church.
A notice calls all alumni to meet at the Hamlet drug store at eight o'clock next Monday evening to conduct important business. The town council passes a curfew ordinance to curb youth street activity and outlines sidewalk and crosswalk projects on Florence Street and Harrison Street with a sixty day deadline.
A wedding occurred at 10 oclock on Wednesday May 14 1920 at the home of the bride's mother Mrs Roxie Davis in south Hamlin township Rev J E Nichol officiating. Groom Vivian L Reed of Hampton Iowa and bride Edith I Davis, known for culture and refinement, plan to reside in Hampton and begin married life with family and friends sending best wishes for happiness.
Mine workers across the Pennsylvania anthracite region began a wage and hours strike. About 145000 miners, with 357 collieries idle, aim for a permanent stoppage via a Hazelton convention. Some train crews and mule workers laid off. operators brace for a longer, tougher struggle than 1900. Senate confirms Evans for London consul general and Sargent for immigration.
E 0 Wilson announces Major Megibbon and Thello stallions will stand during the 1902 season at his farm near Extra depot daily except Saturdays when Major Megibbon relocates to Howard Smith livery. Major Megibbon comes from long trotting lineage. Thello is a high styled Sole stallion. Fees: Major Megibbon 12.50. Thello 8.00. live colt guarantee. extra terms for mares moved or long distance.
Verification by the Talmage family and Christian Herald editors announces a new biography Life of T DeWitt Talmage. Frake Dewitt Tal mage and associates promote a fast selling payout for agents with a ten cent outfit asking readers to write Clare & Co Philadelphia for details.
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