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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
2
Cherokee plans to form a local baseball nine after a campaign by Bob De Loss and enthusiasts. They have raised about 1200 dollars and aim for a team of roughly half local and half outsider players. Games would be at Fountain House grounds, with no Sunday play per city mayor, due to Sabbath observance.
Storm Lake plans opening games May 20 and 21 with Fort Dodge as the foe. Sash Crawford will not play this year due to a major surgical operation. Manager Chapman adds Getehel as replacement, a fast pitcher who previously tried out with Sioux City.
Memorial association selects officers and subcommittees for Decoration Day observance on May 31. Chief marshal B I McQuin to appoint aides. committees cover program, music, flower girls, decorating church, school attendance, funds, printing, flag placing, services site, and business hours. Mayor Lockin to preside in 1914 with elder soldiers as speaker.
The week was cool with a 6 degree daily temperature deficiency on average. Frost occurred on the 7th and heavy killing frost on the 9th. Ice formed and fruit was injured in low areas. Showers on five days. rainfall below normal except in the northeast. Corn planting delayed but readiness for planting exists. Grass and small grain benefited and are in excellent condition.
Census taker A A Dingman reports Aurelia now numbers 464 residents, up 29 from 1910. The gain sparks hope for healthier growth, but housing scarcity blocks new families from moving in, as all dwellings are presently occupied and a building boom is badly needed.
Chautauqua organizer H A Hedges announced the local Chautauqua program for August 28 to September 1 with five musical groups including The Mendelssohn Sextette and The Bouchier Opera Company. Notables Lenroot Payne Reitzel Yarrow Plat tenburg Kepford will speak. Donald Bouchier to appear. Officers named: President G R Wharton Secretary Treasurer Dan Whitney.
Mrs. Charles Tanner of Wabash Indiana says Chamberlain's Liniment relieves lame back and sprains. The ad notes its popularity and uses, claiming twenty years of trusted use. Bottles priced 25 and 50 cents, offered by J. C. Nelson for sale.
A short list from The Sentinel lists remittance books order books calendars wall pockets fans carbon paper typewriter ribbons scale books storm lake fan and other office items available locally. F Ante is mentioned in association with the listing.
Aurelia high school beats Newell 7 to 4 last Saturday with lineup changes. Albert Grashoff pitched, Peterson started at first, Fritz moved to field, Mummert sidelined. Next game Saturday at 3 30 p m with Newell visiting for a return match.
The item notes a Sunday train run with seventy stock cars over the Central toward Chicago. Cherokee opens a new public library last week.
The leading actress Marjorie Sweet headlines the western drama Montana with a strong cast. The show features an American girl hero and a mix of drama and comedy. It plays Friday May 14 under a big tent with two free band concerts daily at 3 30 and 7 30 p m. Special ticket prices are listed.
L. H. Daniels sent three cattle cars to Chicago Saturday night and one more Tuesday night. Ohlson & Dukes sent one cattle car to Chicago with Gust Ohlson. QO. D. Waddell shipped two hog cars to Chicago Saturday night. Frank Mummert and H. W. Prescott each shipped a hog car to Sioux City earlier in the week, accompanying their shipments.
The Anderson family thanks friends and neighbors for the floral gifts and kind expressions during the death of their loved one. Mrs. Laura Anderson and children. A. a Anderson and family.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination for Cherokee County Iowa to be held in Cherokee on June 12 1915. Open to male citizens domiciled in the county meeting Form No 1977 requirements. Forms and applications available from local offices or the commission in Washington DC. Send applications as early as possible.
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