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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
3
Landowners along the southern Indiana and eastern Dakota border advertise farms for sale. Readable fragments reference rights to wells and property lines, with local owners named in scattered notes. The notice outlines potential buyers and parcels available, emphasizing conveyance of holdings and associated water rights.
Promoters hire architect to draw hotel sketches and seek paving for permanent plans. Cherokee architect Luetors, who drew state hospital plans, to supervise. Brick two story building 30 by 70 with offices on north ground floor. Discussions on current site moved to early next week. Local subscriptions total 1210 dollars, seen as a boost for town property values.
Aurelia Lecture Association contracted with the Co-Operative Lyceum Bureau of Omaha for two four-number programs next season. The lineup includes annual humorous lecturer Lou J Beauchamp and acts from the Chicago Lycount Lady Quartet, Dixie Jubilee Concert Company, and Musical Novelty Company. Local reps from Midland Hue and Omaha bureau pressed the deal, ensuring top talent for Aurelia’s audiences. The meeting also covered church matters with an election of W.J. Prisch as delegate to the Annual Conference and a resolution proposing J.C. Lockin as candidate for General Conference in Los Angeles in May 1904.
E W Hi departed Saturday night to attend the Grand Ulennial Convention of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers as a delegate for the Omaha and Cherokee divisions of the Timeis Central. The union has about 47 000 members across the United States Canada and Mexico. He will serve ten days at the convention then travel to Chicago to join a wage and rules revision committee. He expects to return June 15.
Fred Genarke formerly of Aurelia now with LeMara traveling for WTawleigh Medical Company of Freeport UL has earned a gold medal. The firm awarded thirteen gold medals to salesmen with the largest business last year, recognizing Genarke as one of the top earners amid extensive company employment. The message notes salary changes and a public compliment for Genarke’s performance.
Aurelia considers a lighting and water works project with Praction Gas Construction. Rowe & Harvlson officials present draft plats and cost estimates showing about 8800 for plant setup and 25 per residence piping, aiming for mid summer operation. City council supports simultaneous city services, with a special election to empower mayor to call a public vote four weeks hence. Fort Dodge team to play at Alta and Storm Lake May 25 26. freight growth reported at Aurelia depot.
Andrew Frae aged fifty five dies following leg amputation after septic injury from a fall two weeks earlier near town. He was picked up near a cattle car incident, treated by Aurelia physicians, and died after delirium. Mayor Mummert and Rev. Max Hoepner attended to his needs and burial was arranged in Aurelia cemetery.
A lengthy advertisement invites readers to a special excursion in May 1903 traveling from leayve Amedia to Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and beyond aboard the Hinots Central Railroad. Promoters tout sleeping accommodations and opportunities for investments in Southern lands and homes, naming agents, railroad officials, and staging cities while detailing schedules and passenger arrangements.
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