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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
2
The Aurelia Sentinel reports on real estate sales in section 12 Diamond township, local improvements in Aurelia, school bell purchase, road oversight hires, and community notices. It notes Mrs. G H Grandstaff's hospital return, Neva Batson's visit, and Weland’s eye surgeries. A discussion defends advertising, and a reader updates birth counts and paper milestones.
A Tuesday meeting of Aurelia’s Business Men’s Association, now Citizens Improvement Association, drew 16 representatives and showcased a Practical Gas Construction Company plan for a town gas plant. Speaker W J Harrison described cost, piping, and benefits for street and home lighting, with potential special election to fund the project.
The Kehont hound meeting elected Cort of Desa Moines principal of the Aurelia school for the next year starting in September. Curtis, a Drake University faculty favorite and married man aged thirty five, brings decades of experience to the post. The Sentinel notes the faculty and public regret his leaving and praises Prof Perkins while predicting a large graduating class this year.
Fred Jones foreman at Nnemen for the Northern Telephoto Company was struck near a car while poles were unloaded and suffered a broken leg with facial injuries. He remains hospitalized in Fonda with wife by his side. recovery expected in about two weeks. General management says no delay to project progress and new subscribers are adding to the 260 phones on the exchange.
A reported incident near the Maple River west of Aurela involved U Nelo and Frank Evaworth shooting a large pelican described as one of the most beautiful birds seen, later displayed at Mr Ow’s drug store. Others including Alusserk Neldon and Elsworth plan to mount and showcase the specimen at Fonda.
The Jubilee Singers performed at the AL AL M church in Des Moines. Mason and Dowark Orpheus Jubilee Moxers drew an audience of about 50 with 40 singers delivering multiple encores. Governor Cumming and State officials attended the Rexsion session.
Illinois Central issues excursion fares to multiple destinations with dates in May and June. Advertised events include meetings of the State Dental Society, Iowa Women’s Missionary Society, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police, plus G.A.R. encampments. Rates cover second class and a one way option to California and Northwest points with sale starting February. Contact local ticket agents for specifics.
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