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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
3
The Aurelia Chautauqua ends after a season marked by strong lectures and scientific demos but viewed by some as weaker entertainment. Highlighted acts included Homer C. Boblitt, Montraville Wood, and Edna Means with a notable Mother Goose feature.
Bert Miller reports missing several young chickens and suspects local suspects. He has trapped three individuals described as having four legs and connected to the neighbors nearby. The editor notes an offensive odor in the breeze and warns of further raids on the flock.
P A Johnson formerly of Aurelia and Cherokee died Monday night from injuries after a fork handle struck him while clearing a blow stacker clog near Linn Grove. A tine penetrated his eye and head, with a severe blow from the handle. Funeral services were held in Cherokee at the Christian church conducted by Rev Baier.
Motor Inn Corp invites customers to review their tractors and plows and place orders for parts not on hand to save time when starting plowing. Also notes seven choice building lots for sale by Paulaon Bros. tf
The Sioux City Tribune attraction travels to the Farmera picnic on September 1 with a flying circus featuring stunts such as a man walking on wings, rope ladder acrobatics, a parachute drop, and more, secured without cash, while the local committee plans renewals and new subscriptions at $5 a year. Bridge was out five Marcus youths injured when ditch hidden on Remeen Pierson road caused a crash. five occupants, including Leona Lawhead, were injured with Lawhead in serious condition. Max Van Scoy, ex Farmers National bank clerk, witnessed Des Moines Drake Park bank robbery as four men in a brown Cadillac grabbed cash and bonds before fleeing.
A list assigns executive, finance, dance, band, advertising and other duties for the farmers picnic on September 1. Names include G. R. Wharton, L. P. Nelson, Allen Neville, Bert Waddell, W. H. Fishman, Galen Lewis and others across various departments. The Farm Bureau camp at the state fair grows in popularity with Cherokee county residents camping. county agent Ellis notes members may order tents and equipment through the farm bureau with prices provided.
Wm Mommert of Elkton has rented to Joe Ward a farm in Afton and will move in March. Frank Wieland has bought a residence in Galva to run a meat market. A large crowd attended the opening of the new store at Diamond Center with ice cream pop and cigars. The body of Charles Meinking of Sheldon, shot Sunday, arrived for funeral services in Aurelia with burial in Aurelia Cemetery. A fatal buggy accident near Storm Lake killed the Kolpin baby. Ed Kohletedt survived a parachute drop at Pocahontas when the chute failed to open at first but saved him later. Farm Bureau offers three leases to Cherokee County landowners and tenants with plans to discuss leasing conditions.
A July August 1921 Amery note from E. C. Lighter encloses a two dollar check and asks payment for another year of Aurelia Santine. The writer expresses intention to attend and mentions being before this time.
Property owners must mow all noxious weeds on their property or adjacent streets and alleys. If not done, the town will mow and charge the expense to the property. By order of town council, T. B. Parker, Mayor.
The note from P. Farrow announces an inability to furnish ice to farm patrons on Sunday due to a shortage, signaling a temporary interruption in service.
Cherokee reports Edwin Meyer buying the Carnahan building and setting up a modern grocery. Storm Lake plans a Sioux City Tribune flying circle and a Newell Cherokee double header to fund park toilets. The Pilot-Tribune notes a July 26 event. A private Peter Smith burial in Newell draws large crowds. The area warns of possible penitentiary risk over chicken thefts near Marcus. Rev Carl Fredrickson of Liberty township dies at 48. Funeral draws hundreds at Swedish Free Mission church.
The Federated Churches Congregational and Baptist led by E H Gillet announce Sunday events. Sunday school and Christian Endeavor at usual hour, 7 p.m. Live Wire meeting, 7 p.m., and evening worship at 8 p.m. Sermon titled The House of God. All welcome to attend for spiritual life and fresh inspiration.
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