Disastrous Fire Destroys McCreary Drug Store
A fire early Monday at the J. F. McCreary drug store in Fonda consumed the building, with stock valued at nine to ten thousand dollars and insured for 86,500. Dr Dower lost instruments and equipment worth about 2,000. the building insured for 7,000. Tolan Brothers nearby suffered losses but insured stock limits their impact. Fire likely started from the furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Stiner
Abe
Fonda
J. F. McCreary
Dower
Tolan Brothers
Paterson
Braash
Mill Creek
West
Larrabee
Kudrle Chesler marry at Cherokee on January 22 1913
Laura Mae Chesler and Charles G Kudrle wed in Cherokee with Rev Crippen officiating. Guests included B A Colby and Ruth Gross. A license desk prank by Storm Lake sheriffs mocked the couple before revealing the joke. After the ceremony the couple planned to reside in Storm Lake in a home Kudrle prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kudrle-Chesler
Laura Mae Chesler
Charles G. Kudrle
Cherokee
Crippen
B. A. Colby
Ruth Gross
Storm Lake
Aurelia
Geo. Garber’ S
L. M. Slagle
Violinist Christian Hansen Headlined Opera House Show
The entertainment at the opera house featured violinist Christian Hansen performing mostly classic selections and earning praise from knowledgeable listeners. Miss Ethel Belle Haynes joined with humorous and dramatic readings that delighted the audience beyond expectation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen
Christian
Ethel Belle Haynes
W Jan
Big Corn Show in Aurelia Friday February 7 1913
A corn show with prize awards for the best ten ears of white and yellow corn will be held in Aurelia on Friday February 7 1913. Prizes include cash shoes hats and trade goods from local merchants. The event features a three session program with music readings and talks on corn breeding soil fertility and crop rotation.
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Aurelia
Givn
the Sentinel
Hoon
Fraser
Puffett
Emma Howell
C. M. Peterson
Harry Lockin
E. L. Stewart
Ames Agricultural College
Jessie‘ Lockin
A. W. Baltimore
Band Practice Notice for Tuesday Night
Carl Nelson invites others to join a band practice on Tuesday night at sharp o clock with two attendees already present. Bring an old chair and contact Carl if interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Nelson
Revival at Mt Olive Baptist Church Draws Growing Attendance
Special meetings under way at Mt Olive Baptist Church led by Rev A Lockett and Chaplain E W White with nightly 7 30 singing by a chorus. Sunday services inspired many to profess faith, two coming forward at close of evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
A. Lockett
E. W. White
Mt. Olive Church
Worthington
Minnesota
Institute Convention Arrangements Set for Feb 12 to 15
Final plans completed for a county Institute Convention to run February 12 to 15 with city and rural school exhibits and a daily question box. Lloyd W. Johns, Marcus Iowa, is secretary and invites communications and conundrums from interested readers. jaw breakers are solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd W. Johns
Marcus
Iowa
Youthful Longing Reflected In Quiet Radiator Moment
A reflective youth sits with feet on a hot radiator and sighs, capturing a moment of longing and contemplation. The scene hints at coming of age, urban heat, and inward searching.
Semester exams and new courses listed for second year students
The week saw exams in Physical Geography, Algebra, English History, and American and English Literature. Second semester courses start next week including Advanced Arithmetic English Grammar Botany United States History and Commercial Law. Mrs Barbara DeVries and Mrs Bischel visited the primary room recently. Worth McManus has been absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara DeVries
Bischel
Worth McManus
Aurelia Residents Attend Services and Deaths Reported
County residents and visitors are noted in Aurelia and Cherokee events. GC Kleeberger attends Grandma Snyder’s funeral as Mrs Snyder dies at 95. John Miller, pioneer of Grand Meadow, dies after a month illness with services at the Presbyterian church and Oak Hill cemetery interment.
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T. B. Parker
Aurelia
Cherokee
Fred Morton
Platte
South Dakota
Harris
Amelia
John Miller
Grand Meadow Township
Presbyterian Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
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Hansen’s
Februar
Pter
First National Bank
Geo. Garber
C. Hansen
Fairchild Bros
J.C. Nelson
Farmers National Bank
G. J. Lewis
L. P. Nel
W. A. Bischel
Kreeberger & Dingman
Des Moines
Better Schools Commission
Towa
Mt. Olive
O’brien
Sioux City
O’brien County
Paullina
Rosie Leopold
Opal Paulson
Hazel Lamm
Vernon ‘Batteenékt
Maurice’ Baay
Cathryn Stutz
Clara Paulson
Howard Deyloff
Nellie Swanson
Lewis Miller
Garland Mahoney
Raymond Nelson
Iowa Homestead
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Aurelia Sentinel
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