Baseball game ends in narrow loss after early lead fades
Local team drops 0 0 on home field in a hard luck game despite strong defense and minimal errors. Nelson, Lighter, and Ewoldt spark activity with several hits and steals as Streigel, Hill, and Siglin pace the opposing defense. The contest ends with late inning tension and a controversial foul call affecting Lighters stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Rice
Storm Lake
Alta
Kerokee
Correctionville
Truesdale
Alva
Howe
Nelson
Trouse
Pierce
Lighter
Siglin
Hans
Shuenkut
Caleb
Roger
Hill
Iglin
Strouse
Haas
Hayes
Streigel
Rappade
Hentges
Ad Ewoldt
Anderson
Ewoldt
E. Rapp
Bell
Santa Hill
Haas Singled Nd Shuenk
A. Rapp
Boyer
Dabb
Sreigel
Haus
Shuenk
Hentges Anderson
Utone
Evan
Edgar
A. Woth
Dingman
Stouse
Stubbs
Cabb
Abby
Memorial Day Procession and Cemetery Service Schedule
Memorial Day program details a 9 30 a m procession from Fifth and Walnut streets led by city officials veterans and children through downtown to cemeteries. The double program includes band music Lincoln's Gettysburg address songs by a male quartet and choir, flower girl honors, and a Ladies Cemetery Association dinner at the M E church. Evening services at Congregational church include prayers and a benediction.
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Fifth
Walnut Streets
Fifth Street
Main
First Street
W. P. Dawson
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Mound
Ladies Cemetery Association
M. E. Church
American Boys Banquet Closes Club Year
The American Boys Club held a banquet last Friday night with 31 boys and 35 parents present in club rooms decorated in red white and blue. Speakers included F H Crepps and Dr A H Eddy. The event marked a successful year and promises a stronger season ahead.
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American Boys Club
F. H. Crepps
A. H. Eddy
Ross Dick
Property owners urged to clear yards and alleys immediately
Notice orders all property owners to remove manure and refuse from yards and alleys at once or have the city do so at cost. City authorities will act and charge the expense to the property or occupants. A. Fraser, Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fraser
Weather Crop Bulletin May 19 1912 Des Moines Iowa
Weather bulletin for the week ending May 19 1912 in Des Moines Iowa notes cool cloudy conditions with a deficiency in rainfall. Southern and central districts had excess moisture from heavy rains at the week’s end retarding corn planting for several days. Light to heavy frosts occurred on two or three occasions.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Weather review shows mixed progress in crops statewide
The report notes frost across the state on the 14th with little fruit damage but slight harm to tender garden plants. Corn germination slowed with some seed rotting underground. about two thirds planted, early corn up well. Potatoes planted. spring grass and clover seeding good. pastures and meadows growing. small grains healthy. Cherries poor set, plums promising, apples fair. overall crop conditions fair, awaiting higher temperatures and occasional rain.
Decoration Day Dinner At Methodist Basement
On Thursday May 20 the Cemetery Association ladies will host their annual decoration day dinner in the Methodist church basement. The group hopes for strong attendance and asks those in arrears on dues to come prepared to pay as expenses are high this year. Mrs J H Dieterich is financial secretary and will receive all payments. All women in and around Aurelia are invited to contribute or attend.
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Ladies of the Cemetery Association
Methodist Church
J. H. Dieterich
Aurelia
Dowding Estate Lands Seized Offers Sought at Bank
Real property of Margaret Dowding estate includes a house with two lots and 40 acres of improved land in Diamond township. Inquiries are to be directed to First National Bank. Administrator 72 W. H. Bischel.
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Diamond Township
Margaret Dowding
First National Bank
W. H. Bischel
Au Relia High School Commencement Exercises
Au Relia high school holds commencement at M IE church on May 20 at 8:30 pm. The class includes Archie Nelson Lula Marsh Lawrence Butterfield Margaret Lockin Laura Butterfield with a program featuring recitations poems songs and diplomas presented by O Paulson and M Bailey and honored by Rev Hoon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia High School
M. IE
Archie Nelson
Lula Marsh
Lawrence Butterfield
Margaret Lockin
Laura Butterfield
Hoon
William Tell
Rossini
Lecfa Gay
Lost Top Cover For DeTaumblo Auto Near Aurelia
A top cover for a DeTaumblo auto is missing southeast of Aurelia. Finder should call Aurelia Lumber Co or this office.
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DeTaumblo Auto
Aurelia
Aurelia Lumber Co
Aurelia ‘Lumber Co
Cherokee County Supervisors May 7 1912 Proceedings
Summary of Cherokee County Iowa board session with members present. Claims audited and approved. Authorized sale of county lumber in Marcus. James Heymer tasked to buy a new courthouse flag. G E Wilson resigns as deputy auditor. M A Wilson appointed as deputy auditor. official bonds approved for M A Wilson and Lake Davison as Washta assessor. Evening adjournment and next day plans noted. Contacts with Ida county about a bridge. Maple river channel change contract with G W Johns Galva Iowa. Swanson Betsworth hired to remodel court house water closets. Continued on last page.
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Tilden Township
Chas, Addy
Marcus
Jas. Heymer
Court House
G. E. Wilson
M. A. Wilson
Ounty
Mo.ion
Bod
Lake Davison
Washta
Geo. Wilson J. R. Neil
Board of Supervisors
Ida County
G. W. Johns
Galva
Iowa
Maple River
Cherokee County
Auditors
Swanson and Betsworth
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Eam
LeMars
Moore
W. H. Gillham
Congregational Church
Hoffman
Dr. Burlingame
America
Cemetery Association Dinner
Manson Journal
Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors of
O. A. Royer
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