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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
3
Classified notice states Cherokee County offers 320 acre pasture lease with water, reasonable rent, by Harry H. Lockin. Fresh bread from Cherokee supplied daily at Halgren and Haumgardner.
Attendees from the Grain Dealers Association returned Saturday afternoon from Fort Dodge where the Anita meeting touched on a speech by Senator McCumber and reactions to the Cummins incident. The group urged federal grain inspection and a tariff commission with agricultural representation while avoiding political capital at the gathering.
Members of the Modern Way men of America order held a banquet and entertainment at their hall with a church gathering earlier in the evening. The program featured an orchestra, multiple vocal and instrumental performances, and a piano duet followed by a banquet for about 160 attendees.
A damaged notice outlines Cheraket county Republican convention meeting at the courthouse in Cherokee City. It states representation will be allocated by county precincts with one delegate per voting precinct and additional delegates for every twenty votes. Delegates from various townships are listed, totaling a set number of seats under the county chairman Thos McClellan.
Last Friday morning a blaze gutted the Kellogg farm house south of town. Neighbors led a swift alarm but the rapid spread of flames forced three families to abandon all belongings. The dwelling, old and enlarged over years, housed Swanson, Peterson, and their relatives. insurance on contents totaled about 1 000 for Swanson and 3 750 for Peterson. The cause remains undetermined though a defective flue is suspected. The farm will be run by Swanson and his nephew with losses of movable goods and furniture. The Kellogg insurance lapsed January and Fred J Kellogg lives in Los Angeles.
After nearly 120 years county authorities arrest John H. Towner, once a farm hand near Cherokee. In October 1896 he disposed of mortgaged horse bogey and harness and fled. constable Wheeler tracked him across the region until his capture, ending a long pursuit.
Reporter notes a successful basket social at Afton School with proceeds for a school gym and reading room in the church basement. The plan envisions Brotherhood of Saint Paul oversight, youth programs, and facilities to aid morale and physical training for local young men.
The New State Hospital near Jones City opens to the public offering admission to those able to pay a monthly fee of up to 80 dollars while others may be admitted free or reduced and a certificate from local health authorities is required for those unable to pay. Seventy-five physicians will serve as examiners under board regulations.
The Cherokee Democrat reports the Lewis Hotel has new management with W. B. Hatton taking possession after purchasing from A. C. Merrill. Hatton, an experienced hotel man previously with the Bradford in Storm Lake, arrives with staff and promises to make the Lewis a popular hostelry. Mrs. Merrill may continue plans elsewhere.
A Saturday sight in Paullina drew attention as a carload of horses shipped by express arrived. Harry Pincomb, a noted buyer, was among those present to inspect the well-bred animals.
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