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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
2
A program lists duets and solos by performers including Miss Clover Ray Parrott and Miss Vennink Kiernan Lewis Miss Richardson with pieces such as Andante and Scherzo Jupiter Echoes of the Forest and May Flowers plus overtures Rival and Contest of the Gladiators performed by a band and whistle imitations
Miss Rose Weise of Holstein and Parl Smith of Quimby wed Feb 24 at the Quimby Methodist parsonage and plan housekeeping on a farm south of Quimby. Marathon contracts Peterson Power and Milling to supply electricity for a new lighting and power plant. Edward Jackson Jr’s son died at a sister’s home near Meriden Feb 24, the fourth death in seven years. John W. Saathoff sold his interests in the Ideal Grocery to Robert S. Beatty, with possession given this week. Mrs. Orrin Covell of Larrabee died Feb 25 after a week of illness. she had lived in Larrabee for ten years. Byrle Mantz wed Fred Whealen in a quiet home ceremony. Mamie French married Elmer Vine at Cleghorn. Jos E Morcombe to tour the West and Northwest, then Pacific coast. The wed ding of a young couple occurred near Cleghorn and a man named Ed, a blacksmith, remains busy in nearby shops. Marcus Commercial Club hosted eighty four at a get-together in Marcus. The mausoleum case in Storm Lake favored the defendants, Judge Coyle delivering the decision. plaintiffs alleged misrepresentation and improper crypt sales.
Ernest E. Sweet, night clerk at the Merchants hotel in Omaha, was held up at 4 8 last Tuesday by a masked robber armed with two revolvers. The thief failed to open the hotel safe and fled after taking razors from the barber shop. Sweet and a guest were left uninjured as the suspect disappeared into an alley.
A reflective poem exhorts readers to build their town through personal effort not envy. It argues towns improve only when everyone works and shares in collective progress, and that blame belongs to individuals not the place. The verse urges self-reliance and communal cooperation.
The town of Alta celebrates paying off its 86200 municipal debt and the community ownership of lighting water and heating systems. It notes the marriage of Hulda Gustafson to Carl J. Johnson and the wedding of Miss Bessie Carleon to John N. G. Lundahl near Alta, with brief details of the ceremonies and future living plans.
Ten years ago a newborn boy to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lockin Jr. Born. M. L. Garber buys A. N. Sheldon residence and will move from Correctionville in May. Earl Fraser completes business course in Chicago and returns home. George Garber and wife relocate to Walnut Street home. Henry Foust returns from South Dakota and rents Gaffey farm. Guy McAndrew weds Lulu Jungers in Salem South Dakota. they plan housekeeping there. Harry Olde weds Edith Johnson at M E parsonage. they will live here. Revival meetings recently held at the Methodist church.
Cherokee papers report Cleghorn wrestler C J Noltze losing to Anton Peterson at the armory in two falls. H L Loft plans to move to Leeds Iowa, with his residence at 216 West Elm leased to George Sleezer. Minnig Brooks dies at 115 East Elm of heart trouble and dropsy. A marriage occurs at Mr G C Walkers home between Ernest E B Dicks and Lulu H Cougill. Nina Sullivan and Lawrence Marx wed at Immaculate Conception Dith.
George J Butler former resident of Aurelia died Monday night March 6 at 10 o’clock after a winter illness. Born March 28 1833 in Petersborough England he married Sarah Wiggenton in 1863. He leaves three living children Fred Butler Alta Iowa Wm J Butler Elkton SD and a daughter in Aurelia. Burial is in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Rev C W Stark presiding.
Cecil Mahoney, local Globe-Post reporter for two years, quits newspaper work due to eye condition after recovering from a severe measles attack. He and brother Cyril Mahoney of Aurelia lease Stockberger farm of 1100 acres near Oldham South Carolina and moved there last Saturday. Mahoney was popular and versatile in pursuing daily material.
A reader notes leaving an order for brick ice cream or ice cream sherbet at L. P. Nelson’s restaurant. The brief indicates a personal request and location without further details.
A dairy train event comes to Aurelia on Tuesday March 21 from 7 to 10 pm. Families and neighbors are invited to attend lectures by dairy authorities and see demonstrations on cows, milking gear, feed, records, and dairy practices. Admission is free. more details will appear in the next paper.
Iowa hunters are not immune from the federal ban on duck shooting. Dr. Frank Horack of the State University notified the U S Bureau of Biological Survey and received confirmation that the department will prosecute any violators. After the Iowa law is ruled constitutional, a general revision of regulations is planned to balance conservation with sport.
Having disposed of the store in Aurelia we request all debtors to settle accounts promptly. The firm E. & West thanks the people of Aurelia and vicinity for their patronage during the store's operation.
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