Hodgepodge of local events from Iowa towns
Sioux Rapids beat Newell six to nothing in the Alta fair. A. F. Johnson near Albert City loses fourteen cattle to lightning. Akron fire destroys Miller livery barns and nearby structures. LeMars wins vs Sioux Rapids 12 to 3. Storm Lake shuts out Hinton 8 to 0. Multiple obits, weddings, and farm losses recount local happenings across LeMars Marcus Fonda Alta Correctionville Cherokee and surrounding areas.
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Sioux Rapids
Newell
A. F. Johnson
Albert City
Akron
Miller
Dr. Brown
Christian Church
LeMars
Storm Lake
Hinton
Sioux
Little Vera
Buena Vista
Henry Johnson
Ethel Wherry
Harold McMillan
Petergen
Frank Gamel
The
Presbyterian Church
Mission Feast Draws Large Crowd for German Evangelical Church
A sizable audience attended the Mission Feast at the German Evangelical Church last Sunday with attendees from Peter son and surrounding areas. Free will offerings totaled 74 dollars, added to the mission fund, as the day featured decorated church spaces and strong choir performances from Schleach. Reverends Wetzler Schleswig Wehe Cherokee Barth Hamp ton Herrsinger Welter led morning and afternoon services with sermons on Foreign Mission and Home Mission, followed by evening English services.
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Wetzler
Schleswig
Wehe
Cherokee
Barth
Hampton
Herrsinger
Misaton
Welter
Fire destroys barn and Belgians stallion in Cherokee
Early Sunday a fire at a Cherokee barn claimed the life of a Belgian stallion named Brilliant valued at 1500. The blaze, which also consumed other items totaling about 100 more, caused roughly 2000 in losses with 1000 insured. W H Hamilton reported the alarm. Clyde Valentine discovered it and rushed to ignite the plant.
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Hamilton
Clyde Valentine
Central
Valentine
Miriam
Brilliant
Farmers Picnic Set For Aurelia September 3
Arrangements for the Aurelia farmers and merchants picnic are under way for September 3 with expectations of a large crowd. The event will feature the Aurelia band plus guest musicians, a fast ball game, a speaker, street attractions, and additional amusements for all ages. Further details to follow next week.
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Aurelia
Wights Return With New Play at Opera House
The Wight theatre company led by Mr Hilliard Wight and Miss Amber Wight brings an eight member cast to the opera house Saturday night August 23 to present the four act play Reaping the Harvest guaranteed new. They previously performed here three nights last January with the best scenery and a clean company, and now return with a larger troupe and a new production.
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Wights
Hilliard Wight
Amber Wight
Opera House
Wight Theatre Company
Aurelia
Lord of Peaches in Nearby Tow Seeks Farmer Help
Fragmentary OCR notes mention G. J. Lewis and the phrase Lord of Peaches, a nearby town, and farmers involved in a partnership or section. Details are unclear but indicate a community agriculture or market matter needing farmer participation.
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G. J. Lewis
Sunday School Picnic at Aurelia Grove Aug 28
The annual Sunday school picnic will be held in the Robert Mongan grove one mile south of Aurelia on Thursday August 28 all day. A parade to the grounds starts at 9 30 and transportation is provided. The program includes games contests a baseball game and plenty to eat and drink.
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Robert Mongan
Aurelia
LeMars Man Hangs Self in Nicholson Pasture
LeMars resident James Minnaugh was found hanged from a tree in the Nicholson pasture on Tuesday morning. The corpse, still warm, showed he trampled through dew while wading a creek. a short clothes line and a blood smeared razor in his pocket suggest self inflicted injuries before the noose was set.
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LeMars
James Minnaugh
Nicholson
For private sale bedstead and commode items
Good light oak bedstead and spring with matching commode offered at 96.50. Fine walnut bedstead and spring with matching commode priced at 88.00. Items available at listed prices if sold before September 1, 2011 by Mrs. A. L. Belew.
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A. L. Belew
Type For Sale Cheap Type in Cases and Leads
For sale cheap about twenty font s of type in cases and a quantity of thirteen quads leаds. Not the latest faces but in good shape. Write to this office for particulars, 18-4.
320 Acre Farm in Elk Township Buys Notice
320 acre farm in section 29 Elk township Buena Vista county Iowa. Write to T D Higgs 1414 East 12th St Kansas City Mac 181f.
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Elk Township
Buena Vista County
T. D. Higgs
12Th St
Kansas City
Mac
Hart Schaffner Marx Ready to Wear at Lewis Department
The store promotes Hart Schaffner Marx ready to wear garments as the best ever made available at Lewis department clothing, highlighting quality and selection for customers seeking smart attire.
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
Lewis’ Clothing Department
High Weeds Cause Auto Accident Near Alta Fair
Four youths from Liberty township George French John Heinl Pauline Babel and Eva Heinl were in a car returning from the Alta fair when weeds along a narrow road concealed the edge. The vehicle rolled over pinning occupants but no serious injuries were reported. all escaped with bruises and the car was driven to town after damage. Lamont Bros. will repair it.
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Alta Fair
George French
John Heinl
Pauline Babel
Eva Heinl
Liberty Township
Mr. French
Miss Babel
Lamont Bros
Locals to Meet Galva on Home Field This Friday
The locals host Galva on their home grounds Friday afternoon in a rematch. Galva has defeated them twice this summer, and the team aims to reverse the tally. Don't miss the showdown.
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Galva
Weather Crop Bulletin Notes Widespread Rain Aids Crops
The week brought extreme heat and general dryness but heavy rains on the night of the 10th plus local showers provided moisture for present needs. Strong winds and squalls caused corn damage mainly in a ten to fifteen mile wide strip from Guthrie to Jasper counties, though overall crop injury is light compared to the moisture benefits. Late crops and fruits also benefited, fall plowing has begun.
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Atrip
Guthrie
Jasper
Lewis Department Ready to Wear Merchandise
Everything in men's and boys ready to wear clothes shoes and furnishings is displayed on the second floor at Lewis department.
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Lewis’ Clothing Department
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Fort Dodge
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Mat
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Unger
Silver Township
Mr. Unger
Cherokee County
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Mike Ford
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Sam Sherman
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Des Moines
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Aurelia, Iowa
W. A. Bischel
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