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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
2
Abstracting services offered by Cherokee County Abstract Company located over the post office in Cherokee Iowa. Experienced abstractor guarantees satisfaction with prompt service and up to date complete abstract books.
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association insures at actual cost against fire and lightning. Operates in Cherokee county east of the Little Sioux river and in four townships on the west side of Buena Vista County. F. Cruris, President. J. C. Loekin, Secretary.
In a rugged colonial tale, Miles Standish defeats Wattawamat after a fierce ambush as Pecksuot mocks the English. Priscilla fears marriage to Standish while Hobomok guides parley, and the victorious defeat is marked by a trophy head aboard the fort church. Peace returns as merchants arrive with supplies for the Pilgrims.
Charley Eddy and two sons leave for Weimer to start a new store. Miss Mathews will run the books at the new shop. Rev. Thompson and family visit England. Miss Skelinstead resigns from Larrabee Savings Bank to take July 1 post. Larrabee to host a fourth of July picnic with ice cream and a speaker. A Mil ford native recounts arriving as a child and the homegrown ties of local residents. Ladies Aid to serve ice cream and cake Saturday. Uncle Lew Denslow, 73, veteran of Civil War era battles, remembered by family and neighbors.
Hail storms caused extensive damage across the area with crops, especially small grains, badly harmed. The community reports growth in social events, church changes, and preparations for a Fourth of July celebration including a local film project. pastor transitions are noted with moves to Minneapolis and Movitle.
A brief public notice states that De GF Pultett will attend all calls promptly at Farmers National Bank. The item appears in a local banking notices section with emphasis on prompt service and accountability.
A reflective address extols steady faithful service dating back to historic leaders. It praises those who never fail in duty, defining true worth by consistent labor for the church, irrespective of public recognition, and calls for attendance at the Metantist church services and activities.
Last Friday our team edged Newell 5 to 4 in a come from behind win. After a novicesome errors allowed an early lead, Roy delivered a decisive ninth inning hit as Roger bunted, an error at first base let Oscar score, and the final run sealed the game amid sportsmanship from both sides.
Peterson Pickins defeated Old Rivala 6 to 1 as Hill out pitched Sitz. Rapp and Bell contributed key hits while Pettson and Butterfield sparked rallies in the seventh. Early miscues by Peters on bunts and fielding incidents provided limited scoring until the seventh inning, when our team surged ahead and never looked back.
A Sunday night storm dropped about three inches of rain breaking a drought. A fierce northwest wind and lightning caused fires at Andrew Johnson's store and the Sextrien building but were quickly fought. Gasoline at J. S. Mummert’s shed leaked and burned the next day. The storm damaged some crops with hail, though corn seems to remain moist for harvest. several injuries and a few livestock losses were reported.
Last Saturday the Dubunt trophy shoot concluded with Fd Rice winning the trophy. Kad Riew claimed three silvers in a field including Hartigan Pairehild and Crabb. Scores listed for many shooters with Wheatley and Wharton among participants. A future contest offers shooting glasses donated by Oscar Rayer. Des Moines visitor Whitney to cashier the next public shoot on May Hydett. forty shooters expected. beer for all.
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