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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
3
Leslie Pitman son of Dr. H A Pitman suffered a serious hand injury after a cocked shotgun discharged while a companion tossed it at the old dam. The slug tore clothing and flesh to the neck. doctors hope to save the hand though risks of infection remain.
I. S. Barnes has filed his bankruptcy schedules with the referee at Storm Lake. The assets approximate 311000 and debts about 264000. The outcome for creditors hinges on trustee selection and proper management to realize fair prices for Marcus properties and other assets.
Andrew Johnson touts 3R2EACO 8 Winged-Horse Flour as a bread improver that requires less attention than rival brands, claiming it yields better results with minimal effort.
Illinois Central rails line introduces auditors on every passenger train in and out of Cherokee to ensure fare accounting. Auditors collect fares and handle non running duties for an indefinite period. Discrepancies trigger conductor explanations or removal from service.
Roy McKinnon son of John McKinnon died December 5 1911 after a two to three year struggle with tuberculosis He had lived in Cherokee county except for three years in Tennessee and about a year and a half at Morningside College He leaves his father two brothers Walter and William two sisters Ellen and Anna and other relatives Interred at the local cemetery Rev Hoon conducted the services.
A dispute over pasturing colts led Dan Buckley to shoot at Ed Hull in Quimby on Thanksgiving evening. Buckley and his brother Jack resisted arrest, a mob gathered, and Dan waived examination before Justice Parker. Jack posted a $10,000 bond as the kitchen stove exploded during the arrest action.
A man in Hull received medical attention after a bullet wound discovered in his stove incident. A physician attended him and the wound was found not likely to be serious. The bullet was located and removed. Cherokee Democrat.
Ray Hill eldest son of Afr and Mrs BE Hill died at 21 after a battle with typhoid fever begun November 26. Born October 11, 1890 in Doniphan County Kansas, he moved to Aurelia in 1973 and worked with his father in the depot. Funeral services were held at the home, with Rev. Hoffman officiating, and interment in Pleasant Hill cemetery. He leaves parents, a brother, a grandfather, a fiancée Miss Mable Leonard, and many friends.
The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Gillham next Thursday afternoon and a girls club gathers at the parsonage Saturday from 2 30 to 4 30. Rev Holden’s visit drew a large audience and the Doxology study was well received. A Christmas cantata Santas Presumption is planned for Saturday evening December 28 with committees named for program purchasing soliciting and decoration.
Farmers wrap up husking as the season ends. Mrs. Harry Smyth of Sioux City visits her parents the Wihlens over Thanksgiving. Miss Lillian Newcomb begins first term teaching in Elk district. Roy McKinnon dies at Ridge Camp Des Moines after tuberculosis illness. funeral held in Aurelia beside his mother. Community extends sympathy.
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