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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
1
Reverend A Jamieson, author of multiple books, addressed the recent general conference held in Minneapolis. The event highlighted his writings and offered copies priced at 25.
A large audience attended the twenty fifth anniversary of Strlia chapter No 17 Eastern Star at the opera house. Dr W F McCurtty welcomed guests as varied performances by Miss Lester Onawa and Miss Elsie Macnnel Onawa as well as readings by C B Bush Washta highlighted the program. H W Hughes Bar itiveness delivered the main address praising the lodge's achievements and the event concluded with warm approvals and a satisfying dinner.
A mysterious fire destroyed the Cameron Hancock farm house four miles southwest of town on Monday morning. Mrs. Cameron was injured while trying to extinguish flames. Most belongings on the first floor saved. contents above the floor lost. Between 50 and 49 dollars in currency disappeared. The Camerons and five children moved to a granary on the property pending a new home. The fire started in the attic from spontaneous combustion, with Mrs. Copenhaver reporting the smoke. Neighbors and husband unable to save the building. insurance coverage noted. Regular Star meeting and local social notes follow.
Post Office Inspector Bassett and Summit Masonic lodge discussed hall matters Monday, with talks of a new or expanded building. Masons consider purchasing the Union Clock building, renewing lease, or constructing a two story hall with post office on the first floor. A committee was formed to study options and report next Monday. Potential sites include lots south of the town hall and Castle Brothers store, Woodruff property head of North Main, and commercial lots near the old Petty hotel. A special election for the independent school district No. 2 is set for July 1, with votes on a sewer system and related improvements.
Church services and Sunday School times are listed for Trinity and Bethel congregations with preaching and prayer schedules. The piece also notes a local obituary for Ruby Lavis of Lytton, a court executrix notice from Woodbury County and a garbled reference to a presidential election context at the end.
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