Interesting News From Far and Near
Aggregated notes from Sioux City Marcus Storm Lake and other papers summarize local marriages elections debaters and school board decisions. Highlights include Veronica McClimon and Bernard Kennedy marriage in Sioux City and Marcus debaters beating Webster City on the minimum wage topic. Also reports on C E Akers reappointed as city schools head and various local obituaries and land sale records.
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Marcus News
Veronica McClimon
John McClimon
Sioux City
Bernard Kennedy
Marcus
Immaculate Conception Church
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Erie
Sixth Street
Milwaukee Depot
Marcus High School
Webster City
Storm Lake
Pilot-Tribune
C. E. Akers
Galva Tribune
Charlie Challman
Dorothy A. Duncan
St Paul
Plymouth
Faber
Remsen
Herman B. Holdgrafer
Clinton
Iowa
Cherokee county notes paint depot was updated and city paving let
Cherokee papers report exterior painting of the Illinois Central passenger depot nearing completion. The city awarded a paving contract to Bryant Asphalt Co of Waterloo for over four miles using Lake Trinidad sheets asphalt. Frank Surles bought back of the restaurant lot for 3500 dollars from Charles Anderson. Mrs. Alonzo Lawrey Jr. died at 71 after long illness. Rev. A S Winslow agreed to remain as Cherokee Baptist pastor after church opposition. An Iowa Dakota league may form with eight cities including Cherokee Ft. Dodge Webster City LeMars Rock Rapids Sioux Falls Yankton Mitchell.
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Illinois Central
Frank Surles
Surles & Wircraft
Chas Anderson
C. W. Orton
Washta
Mary Glidden
Cherokee
A. B. Thutt
Iowa-Dakota
Iowa
Ft. Dodge
Webster City
LeMars
Rock Rapids
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Mitchell
Alonzo Lawrey Jr
Lawrey
Cherokee County
Baptist Church
A. S. Winslow
Winslow
Lake Trinidad
Bryant Asphalt Company of
Waterloo
A Royal Gentleman at Idle Hour Stages in Aurelia
Marion Rose presents a three act comedy with a heart story set in picturesque California. Guy and Constance Cauфman lead a strong cast as seats go on sale at Nelson's for Tuesday March 7 with a full scenic setup and notable support from a capable company.
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Marion Rose
California
Guy
Constance Caufman
Aurelia
Aurélia
Nelson's
Sump Family Thanks for Kindness in Sickness and Death
The article expresses gratitude from Mr and Mrs Henry Sump to relatives and friends for acts of kindness during their daughter's illness and passing. It mentions flowers and sympathy words as well.
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Henry Sump
Ten Years Ago In Aurelia Local News Highlights
Ten years ago the community saw deaths, relocations, property sales, and a wedding. Notable items include Mr Jordan called to Galva Sunday by his father’s death, families moving to and from Aurelia, and a Kruse Carlberg wedding at the Cherokee Methodist parsonage with a reception at the Carlbergs' Aurelia home. Spring duck shooting rules referenced with federal enforcement noted.
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Jordan
Galva
Chamberlin & Bischel
Manuel Lehman
Astoria
Illinoia
Carl Miller
Henry Zorn
Alta News Items Highlight Local Moves and Church News
James Yuill visited Aurelia at the Peter Farrow home. Erik Eriksen buys Wag staff property for 3550 dollars and takes possession March 1. Mr and Mrs Allie Cox move to Denison and are noted in Alta social life. Hospital association elects Parker, Browne, Tincknell, Wegerslev and others to posts. Congregational vote calls Rev C H Leonard of Omaha as Alta pastor. J L Reynolds becomes new cashier at Firet National Bank after banking work in Shelby county and Irwin.
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James Yuill
Aurelia
Peter Farrow
Erik Eriksen
Wagstaff
Erickson
Allie Cox
Alta
Denison
Cox
Hospital Association
Samuel Parker
A. R. Browne
G. F. Tincknell
C. H. Wegerslev
Peter Strom
A. N. Peterson
Christian Hansen
F. W. Corneliusen
Jens Miller
Ernest Neumann
Bert Schuelke
Presbyterian Church
C. H. Leonard
Omaha
Nebraska
Leonard
J. L. Reynolds
Firet National Bank
Reynolds
Shelby County
Irwin
Maley Murphy Wedding in Aurelia South Dakota
Nellie Murphy youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Murphy of Aurelia and Roy Maley were married by Judge Medin at Sioux Falls South Dakota on February 26 1916. The quiet ceremony had no guests. The bride wore a brown serge dress and the groom a blue serge suit. They will reside with the bride's parents while beginning their life together.
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August Carlberg
Sweden
Aurelia
John Bremer
Oregon
Ira Mann
Special election for Aurelia school district March 18
Notice of a Consolidated Independent School District election in Aurelia to choose five directors and one treasurer on Monday March 18. A proposed slate suggests two directors from town and two from rural districts with one director having town and country interests. The plan aims for broad local support.
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Consolidated Independent
Aurelia
Diatricta
Oiling and Repair by J S Mummert
Bring your harness to us for a first class job of oiling and repairing. Prices reasonable. J. S. Mummert.
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J. S. Mummert
J.s.mummert
Farmers Blacksmith Co leases Mummert shop formation
The Farmers Blacksmith Company is formed and begins operations in J. S. Mummert’s shop, leased for a general blacksmith business. Capital stock is $1000, 100 shares. W. B. Reeve named manager. Officers elected: President E. F. Gearke, Secretary W. T. Henley, Treasurer P. D. Wine, Directors W. S. Ammons, L. H. Dyalin, W. F. Keister, Frank Lewis, A. Holderness.
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J. S. Mummert
W. B. Reeve
E. F. Gearke
W. T. Henley
P. D. Wine
W. S. Ammons
L. H. Dyalin
W. F. Keister
Frank Lewis
A. Holderness
Stump Family Hosts Elegant Winter Dinner in Aurelia
A Stump family gathering in Aurelia honors Mr. W H Stott with a six course 6 oclock dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs G E Stump and daughter Ethel. Guests included J W Lenney L L Silliman Fred H Ballinger Chas Churchill Noah H Pike and Dr William Woodley amid elaborate unique decorations and social evening.
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Stump
Chenoa
Aurelia
Congregational Church
Farewell Reception for Ira Mann Family in Afton Township
About forty five friends and relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Ira Manns in Afton township for a farewell reception. A luncheon followed late evening gifting the couple with silver spoons and a creamer presented by A L. McKine with a suitable speech. The Manns have lived nine years in the area and move to the Hickey farm five miles south of Aurelia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Advertiser
C. E. Peterson
Hazel V
Martin Bonnichsen
F. B. Nixon
Alta M. E. Church
Des Moines
Folke
Bonoichsen
Alta
Galva
State Teachers’ College
Bonrichsen
Rembrandt
Ira Mann
Afton
Mra. Mann
Hickey Farm
Aurelia
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Holstein
Fred Klein
Cone Pan
Anamosa Reforma
Albert
Albert Ise
Reformatory
County Seat News
Mina Taylor
Gillette
Guy M. Gillette
The
Sentinel
J. H. Templeman
Town
G. H. Grandstaff
J. H. Adams
Myrtle Street
Mr. Garrett
Mummert & Garrett
City Drag Line
Mr. Hovenberg
A. C. Farr
Diamond Township
Tuesaday
William Mann
Steele Farm
Hawkens Place
Frank Grigsby
Frank
Templeman Farm
R. W. Horton
Kruse-Carlberg
Charlotte C. Carlberg
Axel
Kruse
Jory
Marie Kruse
Harry Carlberg
Farmers Blacksmith CO
Mummert
Rei
Gee
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