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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
4
Cherokee Democrat reports J. H. Soper recently moved with his mother Mrs. H. C. Kellogg to Delano California. While handling a shotgun he suffered a blast that tore fingers from one hand and badly mangled the arm. He remained in hospital, with the extent of injuries not fully confirmed.
Gust Tasias, a 28 year old Greek railroad worker and Marcus resident, died after being crushed beneath a hand car wheel while eight men returned to quarters. He died at 1 30 Wednesday morning from a brain hemorrhage. Funeral set for the Christian church with a Greek minister from Omaha to assist. Funeral follows the tragic incident that halted tolls among the section men.
The September 1910 term jurors are listed with names, townships, and post offices. Grand and trial jurors are summoned to appear the set dates in September, with specific times noted for each group and location details for Cherokee, Aurelia, Marcus, Washta, Willow, Holstein, and other towns.
Frank Smith Afton Cherokee A. J. Sutton Afton Aurelia Ben Thompson Rock Cherokee Edgar Wall 3 Ward Cherokee D. Warburton Pilot Cherokee Henry Witte Silver Holstein Gus Waghan Pitcher Aurelia H. L. Loft Clerk of Courts
George F. Carter 22, a stranger, failed at a quick money scheme. He received a $5.75 check from Peter Lux, which grew to $55.75 as he tried to pass it at several stores. He was found at a livery stable and arrested after Lux confirmed the amount. Carter claimed someone in the country altered the check and was held to the grand jury. He has relatives in Chicago.
In a dry season tilt Marcus answers with strong pitching by Freeman and timely hitting from Royer and Zielman. Kurth and Zempsch start strong for Marcus but Freeman’s fourteen strikeouts pace the locals, who suffer injuries to Hartigan and Zane as the Giants visit later.
Mrs Celeen and Ruth of Sioux City visit relatives while Clair Dobson of Potosi Wisconsin tours the area with Weist family and eyes a move here. Haight family reunion attracts about forty at James Haight home in Brook township. Mrs W E Haight sprains ankle and improves slowly. Night storm injures Earnest Kolpin relatives during buggy ride. W E Anspach markets stereoscopic views.
Contestants who bring in ten new or renewed subscriptions from Aug 12 to 26 will win a $5.14 clock. The offer aims to cover all areas before the final date, with votes counting toward a piano prize. Call at the office to learn unreached county areas and get started today.
A 25 year old man, Herman Schumann of Varina, found dead by hanging in the Spirit Lake jail after being jailed for incest and awaiting transport to Storm Lake for trial. He had recently fled with his brother's 16 year old daughter and had a $200 reward pending. Deputy Sheriff Cole and Marshal Eaton oversaw the incident and coroner notified.
Letter from G. J. Lewis pledges to pay the highest market prices for cream, condemning firms that paid 23c or 25c in Cherokee and nearby towns. He vows to pay 25c this week instead of 28c, then 2c more next week, offering cash or trade, guaranteed test and weight to protect farmers.
Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Lickiss visited at the C. B. Pearse home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sargent and Miss Esther Fish visited the T. Sargent home. Miss Zelma Pelton of Cherokee stayed with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Burke for several days. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Parslow visited the John Pearse home Sunday.
Quimby hosts visits from Cherokee Marcus Washta and Aurelia residents. A death shocks the community as Mrs Irvie McCammet dies after illness and surgery. Local games feature Quimby beating Silver 9 to 3 with Isenburger pitching. Community events include dances, lectures, church notices, and a People’s Day program.
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