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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
3
Weather remained cool aiding farm work with rapid progress. Frost on April 28 and May 2 caused freezing in many areas. Rain favored meadows pastures and small grain. soil prepared for corn planting. Most small grain in good condition. some winter wheat reports mixed. Pastures ample feed. fruit trees in bloom southern counties likely harmed by the frost.
All persons owning or occupying premises in Aurelia must clean the streets and alleys of rubbish ashes and manure before May 10. If not removed by that date the work will be done at the owner or tenant’s expense. Mayor C. Lockin signs the notice. Also a Bryan Day invitation follows a Bryan speech by Geo Garber.
Aurelia defeats Linn Grove 3–0 in a pitchers duel on Aurelia grounds. Grashoff allows two hits and fives strikeouts while Evans fans 13 with four walks. Parrott, Parker reach base on free passes and Nelson drives in on a two bagger. McManus later scores on a stolen base and error.
Mayor J C Lockin warns auto drivers and pedestrians that Aurelia ordinance enforcing a fifteen mile per hour speed limit will be strictly applied. Residents report speeding on upper Main street and warnings extend to boys riding bicycles on sidewalks.
Conductor O G Sage who was injured in January wreck near Gaza resumes work to Sioux Falls. Stella Wall and Charles Coe wed at 401 Roosevelt Ave in a simple home ceremony witnessed by about seventy five. Fourth of July fund drive nets about 1500 with plans for city growth via four new additions. Osborne Garner and Margaret Bovey quietly marry at Christian parsonage. Henry Brummer injured in auto collision with his son. head injury and chest wounds reported but not life threatening.
Sheriff Huber reports the county jail has had no inmates for two weeks, the first zero-inmate period in three years. The last prisoner, Mike Cummings of Meriden, served six months. A petition to the governor seeks parole for Cummings, who has been ill. Parole was granted in the past two months.
Next Thursday May 11 Aurelia hosts Bryan Day with W J Bryan train arrival moved to 1 25 PM Open air band concert speech by Bryan and evening home talent plays Bands will perform in streets and at the opera house A 3 PM ball game at the park features Cherokee versus Peterson Prohibition and Equal Suffrage are tied to upcoming Iowa primary June 5 and 6 leaders urge civic participation and turnout Ida B Wise Smith W C T U of Iowa calls for support and votes for both causes
A local ad notes Thompson's men's work shoes plus a few boys' shoes added by the seller. Prices cited include 2.40 and 9.00 for bicycle and work footwear. The message urges readers to try Thompson's shoes to be convinced.
Chas Brown returns from Chicago after Moody Bible Institute graduation and plans evangelical work. A wedding at the Madsen home unites Agnes Catherine Madsen and Hans N. Hanson with Kindwall in attendance. Hans N. Hanson dies at 87 in Alta. Leslie Olson starts stenography course in Sioux Falls and joins Alta State Bank as stenographer. F D Nelson of Sioux City buys Emarine restaurant in Alta and renovates with a new cook from the Martin hotel.
Local talent presents The Obstinate Family comedy a drama and a farce at Idle Hour Theater on Thursday evening May 11 for the Aurelia band benefit. Cast rolls appear in this issue’s advertisement.
Bryan Day observance next Thursday funds the band uniforms as business leaders pledge support. Band members debut in new uniforms while several young ladies sell 10 cent ribbons on the street to raise running costs. Every tag worn signals support for the band and its uniforms.
The Aurelia exchange paused service Monday six to Tuesday noon for a new 300-drop switch board to replace a 200-drop unit. The upgrade accommodates current growth with 485 phones in service and reduces the need to share lines. A Bryan Day family outing supports the Aurelia band at the home talent play.
A town snapshot including F A Minor opening a new general store at Diamond Center on May 9. Storm Lake plays Aurelia Eaglets in the season opener at the park next Saturday. L H Daniels returned from Joplin Missouri for a brief family visit and is mining. Mrs Daniels and the baby followed. August Twick sold two Aurelia lots to Margaret Pelton for 1175 dollars. Aurelia band seeks practice space for open air concerts. Hallie Bundy from Aurelia lost possessions and job in San Francisco earthquake. Governor Cummins received ovation at Aurelia depot en route to Cherokee. Band and school scholars joined the depot crowd.
Local notice seeks farmers to plant popcorn for a fall harvest. A party will supply seed and a contract to purchase the crop at a stated price. Contact W. R. Robinson for details.
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