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Newspaper

Aurelia Sentinel

Location

Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1912

Page

5

Christmas Gift Assortment Aids Holiday Shopping

A local shop promotes a broad range of gifts suitable for all ages, promising a pleasant Christmas buying experience with a well rounded selection and helpful service for shoppers.

Marcus Typhoid Death and Local News Mixed In

Charles Nield dies after typhoid fever in Marcus. A new elevator opens in Schaller replacing a fire-destroyed one. Lloyd Thompson and several locals noted for marriages and job moves. Community notices include papers merging in Fonda, lumber business shifts, accidents, weddings, and a coyotes story.

Schaller Lloyd Thompson Fort Dodge W. A. Galbraith Fonda W. W. Miller Ovens Ative Marcus News Eva MaeDerthick Charles H. French Lulu Cox Clifford Croker Ethel Nellie Booth Joseph A. Waller Mary Elizabeth Noe Clarence Dorr

Andrew Johnson Opens Furnished Grocery In Manson

Andrew Johnson moved into a new building on lower Main Street in Manson and now runs a well furnished exclusive grocery store. He renovated with a glass front, pine floors, basement cementing, new electric fixtures, front and back stairs, and a rear skid way for bulky goods. Sophisticated oak fixtures and airtight glass cases ensure cleanliness and sanitary stock.

Manson Democrat Andrew Johnson Lower Main Street Johnson Manson

No Committee Appointed In Gopher Bounty Payment

The board of supervisors noted an item of 240 for gopher bounty to Almighty High God but minutes did not state who was appointed to oversee delivery of the bounty money.

Board of Supervisors High God

Horses and Mules Wanted Races

Rand advertises a racing event seeking horses and mules for competition with entries opening at the market.

Rand

Standard Apple Barrel Standards Enforced by Law

After next July a standard barrel of apples must measure twenty six inches between the heads sixty four inches around the middle and seventeen and one eighth inches for the head diameter. A barrel labeled standard must have hand picked blemish free apples or face a one dollar plus costs fine. The rule aims to inform buyers and curb misrepresentation. A clothing ad follows for Wooley Boy Viking Graduate and Graduate Clothing lines from G J Lewis.

Congress Alta Advertiser

Wilson-Sleezer Nuptials At the Bride’s Brother Home

Miss Leota Wilson and George Sleezer wed Wednesday afternoon at 460 o clock at the home of R. A. Wilson. About fifty guests attended a wedding supper. Sleezer, longtime Cherokee resident, and Miss Wilson have lived with her brother in Afton township. They plan a trip to Cardingville, Illinois, then establish a farm near town.

R. A. Wilson Leota Wilson George Sleezer

Woodmen Lodge Names Officers for Upcoming Year

The Woodmen lodge elected officers on Friday for the ensuing year. Wm Reckoff W C M Hines WW A L G Reckoff Banker B Butterfield Splerk W Kruse Escort Roy Chandler Watchman O Sansen Sentry H Meyers Manager.

Woodmen Woodmen Lodge Wm. Reckoff

Odd Fellows Banquet Brings Members and Degrees

The local I. O. O. T. lodge held a Monday meeting conferring three degrees with a banquet afterward. About sixteen Cherokee lodge members and six from Quimby assisted, with one degree by the Cherokee staff. W. W. Fairchild L. C. Johnson and August Bischer organized the supper and BE. H. Fisher served as chief table waiter.

Cherokee Lodge Quimby W. W. Fairchild L. C. Johnson August Bischer

Meeting of the Brotherhood of Aurelia Friday

The Brotherhood of Aurelia will hold a meeting in the Methodist church social rooms Friday evening December 27. Members are urged to attend and welcome newcomers. Hon. W. P. Dawson will speak on Iowa tax laws by order of the committee.

Brotherhood of Aurelia Methodist Church W. P. Dawson Iowa

Revival Meetings at Aurelia Methodist Church End Next Sunday

Timely Thoughts Ky Rey reports revival meetings at the Aurelia Methodist Church closing with a Sunday night service. Dr Mahood will preach at 10 30 AM with reserved pews for converts and renewed covenants. Sunday school at 11 45, 3 PM talk for young ladies, Epworth League at 6 30, final service 7 40. An old fashioned Christmas tree entertainment is planned afterwards.

Methodist Church Mahood Aurelia Epworth League Methdat Church

Christmas Eve Program At Two Churches

The Sunday school of the Congregational church presents a Christmas eve program with Prelude Solo Recitations and a piano duet by area participants. A separate German Church program at Aurelia features recitations dialogues and music inviting all to attend.

Congregational Church Imo Fraser George Lamm Bertha Overing Mildred Puffett Imo Iyaser Lloyd Lamm Edwin Mummert Mabel Leonard

Post Office Letter List for Aurelia IA Week Ending December 20

Uncalled letters at Aurelia Iowa post office listed for the week ending December 20. Advertise as requested by Miss Nine Nelson. Names include Herman Wenningworth Rev Sam Vestal Mrs Ralph Mattice L J Huntress Miss Lulu Cowgill John Swenson foreign W C Marsh P M.

Aurelia Iowa Nine Nelson Herman Wenningworth Sam Vestal Ralph Mattice L. J. Huntress Lulu Cowgill John Swenson W. C. Marsh P. M

Public Sale Dates Listed For Local Listings

Public sale dates in this vicinity include Lane and Graham on December 20 Richard Bell on January 7 Will Keister on January 21 Carl Taft on February 18 Graham Bros on February 26 If your sale is not listed contact us to add it to the list.

Lane & Graham Richard Bell Will, Keister Carl Taft Graham Bros

County Supervisor Proceedings 1912 Report of Contracts and Appropriations

The December 10 1912 supervisor meeting records claims examined and allowed official bonds approved for assessors Burtin Winn and Elias Ingersoll. 1913 county farm steward Burtin Winn at 80 dollars monthly. lumber contract awarded to Weart and Lysaght. grading and appropriations approved including multiple cash allocations and committee notes.

Fair Board Peterson Patriot Peterson Cherokee Democrat Board of Supervisors Burton Winn Weart & Lysaght Co Cherokee Guy Mr. Wolf J R Neil Chas, Addy M Mummert A.D. Bushlow C. A. Smith Geo, Wilson John A. Campbell Silver Township Elias Ingersoll Meriden Incorporation Burtin. Winn Audietor Weart and Lysaght Lumber Company

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G. J. Lewis Charles Nield Marcus Wm. Grieme Hanover German Lutheran Hospital Sioux City Alta Swan Johnson Swanson Cherokee ‘Democrat Helen Ingersoll Odd Fellows Banquet Brotherhood All Merry Christmas KY Rey, Barl Hoon Proceedings of Board of Supervisors of Cherokee County Coun Fritz Stablefield Neil Gould C M Rohrbaugh E Rohrbaugh Woo K J Meachum Mummert Elmer Garrett Leonard Smith Hirty G Cave L MM Smith R Os Winans H W Prescott Frank Parrott Esac
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