Tragic Tryst Ends in Cherokee Childs Death Auto Crash
In Cherokee, 12 year old Romaine Richards died after being struck by a car driven by 12 year old Gerald Clark. Witnesses say the vehicle slowed near the Richards home as Romaine attempted to cross. Caroline Elfrink and Lowell Cobb were passengers. authorities note parental permit for the drive may face scrutiny.
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Gerald Clark
Cherokee Democrat
Cherokee
Romaine Richards
Jas. R. Richards
East Cedar Street
L. P. Clark
Democrat
Clark
Ned Elfrink
Lowell Cobb
Richards
Elfrink
Merrick
Brummer Block
Parenta
East
Drafted Men Not Called For On October 3
A communication from A R Molyneux chairmain Cherokee county exemption board states no enlistment of the quota on October 3 to Camp Dodge. Camp Dodge reportedly not prepared to receive draftees. order issued via Provost Marshal General's office through the State Adjutant General's office. Fur and fur lined coats for the coming cold weather at Garber's.
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A. R. Molyneux
Cherokee County Exemption Board
Camp Dodge
State Adjutant General's
Aurelia Ten Years Ago Happenings in Local History
John Whitney bought the Amos Loucks farm of 160 acres in Spring township last Saturday. H H Lockin bought the interest of his partner Andrew Johnson in the city livery barn and will run it himself. A quiet home wedding occurred in Diamond township on Wednesday Sept 18. John G Waterman married Miss Alice May Hench at her parents home with Rev George W Eggleston officiating. Morningside College banquet drew about 1400 people and $65,000 was raised, Aurelia contributing a $5,000 M E church donation. Rev O M Bond served six years here before moving to Spencer. L H Troutman assigned to Aurelia church. Swedes Are Loyal note remarks on Sweden's neutrality stance and Swedish Americans' loyalty. Elevator repair notice from Farmers Elevator Co C DeVries Manager. Armor Plate hosiery advert at Garber's.
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John Whitney
Amos Loucks
Spring Township
H. H. Lockin
Andrew Johnson
City
Diamond Township
John G. Waterman
Alice May Hench
R. H. Hench
Geo. W. Eggleston
Morningside College
Aurelia
M. E
O. M. Bond
Spencer
Bond
L. H. Troutman Ia
Alta News Items From The Advertiser
Millicent Morrissey named assistant in Alta public schools. Rev H Webking returned from St Paul for Concordia college cornerstone address. Alfred Vannerstrom visited from Seattle en route to Sioux City, visiting Carpio and a brother. Mrs J Wilkinson returns from Rochester after Mayo Clinic surgery. recovering well. Large crowd bid Camp Dodge inductees farewell at opera house. Four Alta boys missing then found at Spirit Lake after fishing trip. Pirates Frank Tincknell Frank Parker Charlie VanBuskirk and Jay Parker cited. boys will be boys.
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Millicent Morrissey
Alta
Morrissey
Grinnell
Rev. H. Webking
St. Paul
Minnesota
Concordia College
Rev. Webking
Alfred Vannerstrom
Seattle
Sioux City
Carpio
North Dakota
A. C. Rader
J. Wilkinson
Rochester
Rader
Charles Mayo
Opera House
Camp Dodge
Connie Johnson
Guy Peterson
Ross Ankerson
Fred Smith
Albert Swanson
Albert Schmidt
Edmund Litchenerg
Spirit Lake
Frank Tincknell
Frank Parker
Charlie VanBuskirk
Jay Parker
Land Brings 300 Per Acre At Local Sale
A.C. Binnie sold eighty acres at the southwest edge of Alta to M. W. Anderson of Elk township for 300 dollars per acre. Anderson plans improvements and a home on the property within town limits. Binnie may buy deeper land and pursue cattle elsewhere.
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A.C. Binnie
M. W. Anderson
Elk Township
Anderson
Binnie
King Corn Wins Again In Frosty Bout
King Corn defeated Jack Frost in a late night bout judged by Referee Farmer. Light frost formed in low areas with minimal damage reported.
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King Corn
Jack Frost
Farmer
Letter From New York Crew Describes Army Move and Sightings
Soldier writes from Camp Mills New York detailing voyage across Iowa Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey to camp. He notes towns visited guard regiments, aviation schools, examinations bayonet drills and saloons while planning to explore Garden City and confirm clothing needs and future letters home.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Rock Island
Davenport
Iowa City
Grinnel
Illinois
Papa
Peoria
Joliet
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Ohio
Cleveland
Buffalo
New York
Genesee Valley
Hilla
Scranton
Penn
Catskill Mountains
Trenton
New Jersey
New York City
Garden City
Big Guna
Broadway
Camp Mille Lows
Michigan
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Missouri
Ieland
Bill Striker
Pennsylvania
Long Island
L. Co
Soo City
Lizzie
Paul
Mille Hempstead
Death of P. J. Fassler in Aurelia at 63
P J Fassler, a Pitcher township resident for eighteen years, died at his Aurelia home Tuesday evening September 25 at 8 15 following a paralysis stroke two weeks earlier He was 63 years 10 months and 7 days old Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1 30 at the home and 2 00 at the German Evangelical church Obituary to be published next week
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P. J. Fassler
Pitcher Township
Aurelia Tuesaday
Boys Visit From Sioux City Expect Hospital Leave
Ray Green traveled from Sioux City Saturday night for a brief visit. Harry Carlberg and Orlie Waddell arrived Monday night for a short stop. The group says the hospital corps they serve with is expected to be called away this week.
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Sioux ‘City
Ray Green
Sioux City
Harry Carlberg
Orlie Waddell
Husking gloves and mittens on display at Garber's
A display at Garber's features husking gloves and mittens. The locally stocked items highlight seasonal farming gear and practical winter wear, drawing interest from shoppers seeking durable hand protection.
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Garber’s
Happenings of Our Neighboring Towns
Reports from Fonda Fort Dodge and St Paul tie into local crime and arrests as silk thieves are traced. Marcus News notes the death of Mrs. George Hooper in Marcus after a long illness. Local business changes include L C Fell buying Huber Farm Equipment departments at Larrabee and Guthrie Center preparing a new Illinois Central depot. Mike Langner property sale near Galva yields a higher resale value than purchase. Peterson and Brooke area schools receive new hacks. Holstein plans bank and store improvements. A fire damages Herman Freyer’s barber shop in Galva with uncertain cause.
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Tolan
Fonda
Fort Dodge
St. Paul
Marcus
George Hooper
Hooper
L. C. Fell
Huber
Larrabee
Galva Tribune
Herman Roth
Mike Langner
Koth
Peterson Patriot
Consolidated Schools
Peterson
Brooke School
Aurelia
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Art Schaffrner & Marx
Henry Grashoff
Camp Mill
Marcus News
the News Today
R. S. Tubbs
Guthrie Center, In
Illinois Central
Holstein
Flist State Bank
Fair
T. M. Watts
Herman Freyer
Wm. Mantz
Wisconsin Lumber Co
Bernard Paulson
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