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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
5
The third number in our Lecture Course features Mr Adams praised by authorities in lecture work. He is compared to Wickersham Col Bain and Sunshine Willits for humor and engaging delivery. Audiences in various towns have welcomed him repeatedly for a pleasant and profitable evening. Come, remember the date.
Thomas Rafferty died from chloral hydrate administered by Dennis Piggott and exposure, after Piggott signed a confession. Piggott admitted giving Rafferty the drug with intoxicants. a coroner’s inquest and state chemist report confirmed the cause of death. He posted a $5,000 bond pending preliminary hearing set for tomorrow at 10.
Sheriff Currie arrested Andrew Samuel son and Edwin Roose on murder links in the Yaun case. L. V. Daniels may waive exam as grand jury convenes March 3. A Greencastle attorney represents Daniels. Tuberculosis tuberculin test praised in Iowa Experiment Station Bulletin No 107 as reliable when properly used, with quarantining and breeding implications. Copies available free from Chas F Curtiss, Director, Iowa Experiment Station.
This notice reviews methods for detecting tuberculosis in livestock, comparing approaches used for cattle and swine. It outlines standard tests, signs of infection, and implications for herds and public health in farming communities.
A northbound freight on the Sioux Falls branch derailed between Gaza and Primghar at a cross bridge after track faults caused cars to jump the rails. Conductor James and Engineer Dick Flickinger were aboard but no injuries occurred. A Waterloo wrecker was dispatched. the northbound passenger train was detoured via LeMars.
Des Moines Capital Eldon notes that one year has passed since saloons ceased operations and the associated economic element dependent on them.
Red on mostly left Eldon for more con genial locations. Empty houses there were by the score and it seemed for a time Eldon was doomed. Now after the trial, houses are filled with good people who earn money and buy goods. Railway reports show 25 percent more business than last year. New buildings erected. Booster club and Helping Hand association formed. Ten poor families remain, money plenty, work for all. Schools praised. no city marshal. depredations end. Spring brings many new firms.
Dean Jason Moore of Morningside College Conservatory presented two song recitals at ALEL church Tuesday evening. The program featured twenty songs from German lieder to folk tunes showing his dramatic tenor and growing vocal ease. Moore serves as organist and choir master at First Presbyterian in Sioux City alongside his college duties. Joiner Miss Jessie Lockin delivered an entertaining reading “Bobbie Shaftoe” with encores.
The accompanist was lauded for technical brilliance and intellectual style, contributing to the concert's success. Regret was voiced that she did not perform a solo. Aurelia will have the chance to hear her in a future concert of her own.
On Christmas day the children and grandchildren gathered at eleven in the morning to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Coon Mummert. A festive noon meal followed with all family members present. Gifts included a Morris chair for Mr. Mummert and a rocker for Mrs. Mummert.
Anna Matzdorf of Buena Vista visits family over Christmas. Vick Moding rides Sioux City passenger. Families Reubsam and Rievoif visit Slayton Minnesota. Sump couple spend Christmas with Grant township relatives. Lewis Frederickson from Gilmore City visits Elk. A son is born to Lou and spouse on December 23, 1909. Christmas programs light Elk M E L church Danish Baptist German Lutheran Swedish Lutheran churches. Mummert hosts Christmas dinner for children and relatives. tree and Santa bring joy. Chair gifts go to the Mummert children. Young locals attend regional Christmas events.
Exercises at Aurelia M. E. church were followed by a rink skate. A load tipped over on the way home but caused no injuries. Several families, including Peterson W. E. Haight, C. W. Petton, RB Weist, Frank Weiland, A. L. McKinnon, Richard Nelson, Geo Kolpin, T Reubsam, Wm Mann, and Jessie Petton, shared Christmas visits or vacations.
Lyon & Healy of Chicago discounts 20 to 40 percent to move upright pianos during flooring work. Some pianos lightly used, factory refurbished, all from reputable makes. Offers include a genuine $300 upright for about $190 with Lyon & Healy guarantee. Contact Wabash Avenue and Adams Street Chicago for the alteration sale list and terms.
A watch with initials M. B. G. engraved on the case is reported missing between B Butterfields residence and School House No 7 in Afton. Finder should leave it at this office.
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