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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
3
Mildred A Peterson writes from Spokane describing the city’s beauty and growth. She details Riveside Avenue developments, Cathedral and university landmarks, local prices, markets, and real estate activity. She shares views of parks and theaters, inter-state fair memories, and family ties, ending with warm regards.
Monthly school report lists students in rooms L Rhea Mahoney through George Welland for May ending. Weather and Crops notes from May 8 bulletin describe extremely cold week, average temp 15 below normal, snow and hail events, and potential crop damage to fruit and early cereals across Iowa.
Hefner and Frank Wharton form Hefner & Wharton to run the grocery store. Wharton trains Aurelia and a promising clerk, with Wharton taking over duties after Hefner moves to Kentucky for funds. The partners promise steady, well-priced goods and dependable service in the new venture.
Announcement of Aurelia decoration day baseball game featuring the Rock Stars with a strong local crowd anticipated. Details describe last year’s Dew Moines and Cherokee results, season plans, and talk of Cedar River area as a resort with plans for Storm Lake improvements.
A legal notice issued by the District Court of the State of Iowa Cherokee County announces a forced sale of real property to satisfy a judgment in favor of Letitia E. Godwin against John A. Godwin and A D Godwin. The sale on April 1 will auction a bay Belgian stallion named Me, with proceeds to cover the amount of twelve hundred fifty nine dollars and seventy hundredths plus costs. Sheriff John Latcher and Deputy Grant Braley oversee the sale.
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