Local Notes and Visits in Aurelia and Cherokee
Community items record visits between Cherokee and Aurelia residents including Mrs. Ollie Johnson and Hans Nelson. Advertisements note hog sales by Georke Brothers and real estate loans by Farmers National Bank plus shop items like horse blankets and winter goods. A farewell for the Wilson family, church events, and upcoming library planning are highlighted with numerous names and local locations.
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Farmers National Bank
Obituary of Joseph Pruitt of Aurelia Iowa
Joseph Pruitt born February 18 1879 Magnolia Kentucky died November 20 1916 Aurelia Iowa age 37 9 2 buried Pleasant Hill cemetery. Survived by wife Misa Biddie Thompson sons Merton seventeen and Shelva twelve father Moses Pruitt mother Lucy sister Mrs Richard Bell and Margaret Pruitt five brothers Henry Chas Will John Jesse. Funeral 1 30 pm at Dr Bates residence then M E Church November 23 led by Rev Young.
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Joseph Pruitt
Moses
Lucy Pruitt
Magnolia
Kentucky
Aurelia
Iowa
Misa Biddie Thompson
Princeton
Illinois
Baptist Church
Merton
Shelva
Henry
Chas
Will
Mt. Sherman
John
Jesse
Richard Bell
Margaret Pruitt
Dr Bates
M. E
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Young
Card of Thanks for Joseph Pruitt and Family
In this hour of our bereavement we express heartfelt thanks for acts of kindness assistance and beautiful floral offerings to our husband father and brother Joseph Pruitt and Children The Brothers and Sisters
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Weg
Joseph Pruitt
Cherokee County News Briefs Mention Local Changes and Deaths
A string of items from Cherokee papers notes R E Parker closing a deal to buy Paramont confectionery, L A Loomis long-time manager at A R Loomis Bee plant died in Fort Dodge, and Sheriff Huber with Herman Stemke travel to Chicago to pursue forger Carl Koldt. Other notes report Jim Elmore's jail injury, Deputy Auditor Floyd Dailey's appendicitis operation, G A Redman leaving Standard Oil as agent, J B Heymer resigning as court house janitor for Brookings, L G Sagness taking his place, and Harding slated as speaker at a hospital campaign banquet December 4 in Sioux City.
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R. E. Parker
Paramont
L. A. Loomis
A. R. Loomis
Fort Dodge
W. F. Huber
Herman Stemke
Local notices and school and church plans in Alta
Mrs. John Coddington operated for appendicitis at Alta hospital. Frank Hobbs to Rochester for a second operation. Fairview district pupils start in new consolidated school building next Monday. Congregational meeting backs basement for Presbyterian church due to crowded Sunday school and space needs. Subscriptions funded for immediate work. H. P. Hansen and son Frank attended a corn show in Sioux City. Hans Hansen family wins prizes for Iowa corn. For Sale Poland China boars and big type Poland Chins boars listed. For Sale Round Oak heater. Found auto plate 179353. Lost range lid between George Dieterichs and Frank Mummerts. Lost friendship bracelet near Baumann’s Café and Norwegian church.
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Presbyterian Church
French munition workers to front for drunkenness
The French minister of munitions orders that workers found under the influence of alcohol be sent to the fighting line. The policy aims to reduce future temptations at the front by not treating intoxication as a punishment but as a provision for battlefield needs.
Power Lifeboats with Wireless for Search and Tow
Several larger vessels carry power lifeboats equipped with wireless. These boats can be used to search for help at sea or to tow oared boats.
Also Mentioned on This Page
First National Bank
Ollie Johnson
Cherokee
J. S. Mummert
J.C. Nelson
Hans Nelson
Georke Brothers
J. J. Dawson
Bischel’s Hardware
W. C. Waddell
G. R. Wharton
W. &. Miller
Storm Lake
Jay M. Parrott
Angie and
Mary Dick
J. C. Lockin
G. R. ‘Wharton
W. P. Miller
Andrew Jensen
Peterton
W. R. Robinson
DeWitt Law
O. B.peters
Colony
Kansas
O. D. Waddell
Flossie
Irving Olson
Sioux Falls
Mankato Commercial College
Lola Stutz
Sioux City
Lew Stutz
Sylvia Miller
Arthur
Melvin
C. F. Miller
James Hall
Cola
Rance Lee
Peterson
George Edwards
Kingsley
Richard Holthouser
G. J. Lewis
Jennie Sanborn
C. Mummert
Sibley
C. Mummert, Jr
Arthur Johns
J. S. Sawyer
Mt. Olive
D. Dukes
Claude Jones
C. M. Jones
Methodist
B. R. Wilson
Wilson
Oldham
South Dakota
Stockberger Ranch
Wilsons
Lewis
Cedar Rapids Oil Co
P. F. Parrott
D. Hankens
Donald
Storm Lake Yesteday
J. Steemke
Sam Rigby
Laurens
R. T. Hill
H. F. Reeder
D. J. Gilchrist
Ladies’ Aid
German Evangelical Church
Henry Bischel
Mt. Olive Store
C. F. ‘Miller
Cherokee County
T. B. Parker
Nels Siglin
Chas. Waddell Place
Jas. Thomson
Terris
Juber
J. H. Williamson
Williamson
Lewis Clothing Department
Garber
Buena Vista
Calhoun
Pocahontas
Kaiserhof
Newell
Cole
F.A. Abshire
Geyserville
California
Lee Shelford
Cloverdale
O. B. Peters
Peters
A. J. Whinery
Hs Joe
Eng’r Lewin
Wrondway Limited
Pennayl
Vania Railroad
Eng'r
Santa Re Pol
Iton Watch
Aurelia, Iowa
County Seat News
Jim Elmore
Cleaves Hospital
Floyd Dailey
Grand Opera House
G. A. Redman
Standard Oil Co
LeMars
Frank Lathrop
Redman
J. B. Heymer
Court House
Brookings
L. G. Sagness
Garfield School
Harding
W. H. Lysaght
W. P. McCulla
Mr. Harding
ALTA
The
Advertiser
John Coddington
Alta Hospital
Frank Hobbs
Rochester Hospital
Fairview
H. P. Hansen
Frank
Hans N. Hansen
Bartel Hansen
Frank A. Hansen
P. H. Hansen
Hansens
Ames
A. A. Dingman
Poland
W. J. Rubbernus
George Dieterich
Frank Mummerts
Fairchild _ Brothera
Big Smooth Orange
Golden Gate King
V. C. Georke
Baumann
Duroc
Jersey
Ed Rice
China
Forrow
Wm. Reckoff
Keister
Alfred Stiencke
Finder
Buena Vista County
Storm Lake Land and Loan Co
C. V. Larnon
Knights of Pythias
Utz & Dunn
Ora
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