Chautauqua Series Gains Backing and Plans
The committee backs a four-number program for 1913 14 with two lectures and five musical performances. William I Atkinson known as Big Bull formerly of Iowa State I days is praised for selling the course. The Mikado was postponed to May 6 for a soldiers monument fund benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Bill
Courrechinnville
Bryan
Machoe
Big Bull
Iowa
William I. Atkinson
Geatleman
Wapello
Soldiers’ Monument Fund
Sunday Fire Not Serious at Burris Residence
Fire alarm rang around six on Sunday at the Burris residence in Sabtathafernagn Wild. Fire was extinguished by the family’s volunteers with help from Henry Slater and Ferdinand Vreesten who happened to be nearby. Firemen initially misled by name similarity drew a dud run before locating the correct Burris home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berdwan
Ure
H. Davis
Henry Slater
Ferdinand Vreesten
Dr. Burris
Boone County Builds New Court House and Parish Church
Not far away Boone County plans a new $200000 courthouse while Schaller prepares to start a $15000 Catholic church. Anthon baseball fans boast of a strong team. Early chautauqua dates set for June 8 to 10. Dr C B Conn’s barn at Batt Le Creek burned, wrecking a team cow land and drugs. The Congregation recently dedicated a church. An innovation is a public Te Wary for all Whiting residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. C
Batt Ue Creek
Whiting
Annual Exams For Entrance To High Schools
Eight grade pupils must take examinations on Thursday and Friday in May at their nearest high school or county court house for Sioux City region. Subjects include civics reading spelling geography arithmetic physiology music grammar penmanship and agriculture. A minimum average of 74 with no subject below 74 earns a county diploma. failed February subjects may retake in May with date announced in April. Rural teachers should submit pupil names and chosen exam towns to the county superintendent to help high schools prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counnry
Go Tal Cieir
Correctionville
Oto
Anthon
Cushing
Slown
Pierson
Stoitland
Salix
Moville
Homick
Luton
Branson
Sergeant Bluff
Sioux City
Court House
Endowment Funds Library With 25000 Subscription
Five citizens contributed 25000 to endow a local library. Kathleen Young, four, lost the middle fingers of her right hand in an accident caused by her older brother in Ida Grove. Wm Foskett, a former LeMars resident, died in Chicago and was buried in a pauper’s grave after papers found on him led to his identity. His body was later disinterred and reburied in LeMars. He was married but estranged due to miserliness and leaves a daughter, Mrs. Etta Sears of Madison, SD, who inherits most of an estimated 200000 estate. He was a University of Minnesota and Northwestern Law School graduate. Rev A Jamieson of Correctionville knew his eccentricities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen
Homer Young
Ida Grove
Max
Wm. Foskett
LeMars
Cook County
Chicago
Forskett
Etta Sears
Madison
University of Minnesota
Northwestern Unversity Law School
A Jamieson
Correctionville
Essay Contest at Me Church Sunday Night
Sunday evening next at the Me Church the young people of the focal public high schools will stage an essay contest as part of a nationwide temperance program. The program includes quartettes, scripture readings, solos, and talks on alcohol narcotics crime and the courts. Public is invited to attend seeking large turnout and youth involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MM. i. Church
Focal
Bublic
Edmunds
Dunton
Waterworks in court keeps Anthon thirsty trial continues
Anthony residents faced a water outage as the case to recover damages for L. B. Winn’s death proceeds in Sioux City. Witnesses from Anthony travel to testify while court evidence includes the plant shafting components and the lever control to show how Winn was killed by exposed bolts. The town’s pumping station remained idle from morning until parts were moved to court for demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
Sioux City
L. BR. Winn
Jess Lewis
Will Shrunk
J. A. Hoiberg
L.R. Myers
R. Lucasan Vafe
Glen Badgerow
C. Plato
Walter Menter
Stour City
Anthen
David Mould
Anthon
Wing
Winn
Who is it that fits patrons with style and pride
A garbled reminiscence from a past sports era highlights remembered figures. It praises a school bus era athlete known for muscle and fame, a hammer thrower who struggled to knock, and a versatile character with humor. Mentions Westward moves, success elsewhere, and local business ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarale
Mae Lee
Red
Riordas
Fragmented Riddle Text From Historical Page
A garbled excerpt presents a cryptic riddle about force and injury. The passage describes a steam hammer, bones, spade, and a “thud” of a failure scene, with garbled wording and missing context. No clear event or proper names are discernible.
Odd Fellows Celebrate 94th Anniversary in Local Event
Local Odd Fellows and wives marked the 94th founding anniversary with members from nearby towns attending. A 4:30 supper preceded the program, speeches by Rev J A Campbell and B C Logan, a piano solo by Donna Seff, and the local orchestra performing in a lively, spirit filled celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Pelloship
Rebekahs
Rupert Rowse
Noble Grand
J. A. Campbell
B.C. Logan
Donna Seff
Order of Odd Fellows
Happenings from The News of May 11, 1892
Twenty years ago items note visits by John W. Sullivan and Tillie Richmond, harvesters arriving from McCormick, and a Sioux City trip by FE Woodruff. Names include Walt Cockburn, Chas Rogers, B C Keller, Dr Weeks, and others. A Gro Tham express team prank and Reynolds to Omaha visits are mentioned alongside Epworth league entertainment at the opera house with Milkmaids convention and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Oper ‘Ause
Ivan BARSER and MABEL WHITHAN WED IN PRETTY HOME RITUAL
A Wednesday evening wedding at Mes Woo marked the union of Ivan Wesley Barber and Mabel Harvier Whitten. Rev Go i Tawie of the Third Presbyterian church conducted the ceremony. Ruth Whitten served as maid of honor with Yerl Haley as groomsman. The bride wore white messaline with marquetted lace and carried roses. the bridesmaid wore pink voile and carried roses. A reception followed with pink and white decorations and a large cake table. The couple departed for Correctionville after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitten
Mabel Harvier
Ivan Wesley Bareber
Yerl Haley
Barber
Correctionville
T C Officers Hold A County Convention
County officers of the W C T met in Siong City last Friday night at the home of Mrs. Fred Patterson. President Mrs C C Foster and other officers planned a county convention for next June and arranged temperance programs and Bible initiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siong City
Vie
Fred Patterson
JT Pierce
Pred Patterson
Sioux City
C. C. Foster
Correctionville
Ruth Whitmer
Iathion
Ina Dewey
Sargeant Blaff
Cora Bondurant
Sloan
Patterson
Couple Plans Home After Wedding In Spectral Area
The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs H P Berber and a young of sterling worth The bride is a charming young woman who has been teaching school in the Barber district The Ness joins their many friends in telititations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Berber
Barber Diestrict
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burris
Boone County
Schaller
Chas. Hough
Opera House
John W. Sullivan
Mrs. the Stribley
D. B. Shantz
McCormick Harvesters
FE. W. Woodruff
Tillie Richmond
Marseilles, NY
Ed Lent
Correction Villa
Walt Cockburn
Chas. Rogers
B. C. Keller
Panama
Cal
Dr. A. 3
Weeks
Mrs. Keller
Gro Tham
Johnston
Reynolds
Buc
Ivan Barser
Mabel Whithan
T. C
Bwarbecee
REWCA
Incaid & Co
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