Gas mains extension planned by local company
The gas company announced expansion of its distribution network this spring, laying nearly six miles of new mains. Crews recently tackled Madison Street near the plant, adding about five blocks of new pipe and more than doubling the size of the street main. Four-foot-deep lines will place mains below the frost line, marking a major upgrade to serve anticipated growth and reduce cold-weather issues. Project cost tops about $10,000 under J. A. Auer's supervision, noted as an expert in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ars Gas Company
Thie Pring
Aas
Madiseon Street
Ben
J. A. Auer
Large Merrill meeting draws crowd despite governor illness
A substantial audience attended a Wednesday Merrill event featuring Governor Jutomidig who was ill and hoarse. Speaker Prouty from Le Mars addressed supporters while local rivals debated party lines. report notes some attendees traveled from Le Mars and a few moments of animated disagreement occurred. Additionally a Sioux City passenger train killed an elderly man near April 25, and his body was taken to his relatives in Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Merrill
Hli
Jutomidig
Lemoites
Fom le Mars
Livaly
Batts
Sioux
Anipanhly
Rlchomburgs
Dubuque
Accuses Krudwig of Stealing $130 in Cash
Thomas Briggs, a horseman, swears out information charging Krudwig with stealing $130 from Briggs after a night in a shed near the Farmers Hotel barn. Krudwig was arrested Tuesday, released on bonds, and the case was set for Friday with further testimony delayed to May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea Krudwig
C. H. Jones
Thomas Briggs
Krudwig
Mulampy
Justice Jones
Struble
Briggs
Farmers “Hotel
Cate
Schools Make Liberal Contribution To Aid Sufferers
LeMars public schools donated to a relief fund for San Francisco victims. In one day pupils from Central Building, Clark Building, Brooklin Building and the High School contributed amounts totaling a significant sum. Superintendent Huston collected the draft for the total and forwarded it to Mayor Linden for dispatch. Congregational church announced sermons and youth activities for Sunday and evening programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars
San Francisco
Clark
Hrooklin
Seeeen
Huston
Linden
One Woman Killed in Frisco Quake Shock
A 3:15 PM quake lasting about a minute shook San Francisco with walls collapsing in fragile structures. Mrs Annie Whitaker, 25, died when a chimney toppled on her in the Mission district. Oakland and Berkeley felt the tremor briefly.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Berkeley
Annie Whitaker
Whitaker
Shotwell Street
Mission District
Ogden
Utah
M. Hayes
Des Moines
City Hospital
Cummins Visits LeMars After Merrill Stop
Governor Albert B. Cummins arrived by train and spent time at the Union hotel with political lieutenants before touring Western Union College and LeMars Center School. He urged good citizenship to pupils and later delivered a rousing political speech in Merrill in the afternoon before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B. Cummins
Merrill
LeMars
Union Hotel
Western Union College
LeMars Center School
Scott Ewers
Merchants consider Plymouth County Retail Association
Hon Robt Green of Madison County under the State Retail Merchants Association plans a Plymouth County merchants meeting to discuss forming a County Retail Merchants Association. The aim is legislation protection against adulterated foods and short weights, with similar groups in 65 counties. The meeting is set for Tuesday evening May 1 at the library building and all Plymouth county merchants are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Green
Madison County
State
Retail Merchants’ Association
LeMars
Plymouth County
United Effort
Hawarden Visitor and Numerous LeMars Business Trips
A compilation of residents visiting or transacting business across Hawarden Sioux City LeMars and surrounding towns. Includes A Y Weir J D Daudin Emma Weingerber Miss Susie Alexander B F Dyson I C Hiss Lola Simpson Sam Diediker P A Boland I S Struble EB R Day A Y Weir Henry Thole J A Coach G B E Rieger Florence Mauer Mrs M Hulebrand John Schmidt Dykstra family and others visiting relatives or pursuing work in nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma. Weingerber
John Buehler
Sioux City
J. Campbell
James
le Mars
I. C. Hiss
Storm Lake
Lola Simpson
Dubuque
Sas. Wilkinson
Arc Hamm
Ynd
Alton
LaMars
Sam Sm Dyer
LeMars
Barney Schumacher
Strude
Victory by Morningside Over Western Union College
Morningside defeated Western Union College 7 to 2 in a hard fought Wednesday game. Hoyt pitched a stellar game holding visitors to five scattered hits. Stegle and Dienl led Morningside with 3 and 2 hits each. Jubns made a dazzling first inning catch. A postgame celebration included speeches and refreshments. next, Western Union faces Cherokee High on Saturday April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Callege
Morningside
Weatern Union Calleyes
Western-Duion Boys
Hoyt
Jubns
Stegle
Dienl
Western Uaion Boys
Cherokee High School Steam
LeMars Raises About 850 for California Earthquake Relief
LeMars residents and organizations have donated about 850 to earthquake and fire victims in California, with several gifts already sent. The list to date includes Elks, the Cafe, M.W.A., Banks, schools, and St. Joseph’s Church, totaling around 4730 with others pending report to Mayor Linden.
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LeMars
California
Linden
Pet
Elks
Arene Creree
M.W.A
St. Joseph's Church
Cummins Wins Portland Township Caucuses Amid Disputes
Cummins supporters carried the Portland township caucuses on Wednesday evening with strong turnout. Republican votes matched presidential election totals while Democrats were alleged to have aided Cummins, a claim contradicted by the record showing only 12 more votes than two years ago. Several rows occurred but factions were kept apart.
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Cummins
Portland Township
Perkins
Reverend Gebbard Attends Iowa Conference for Johnson Lutheran Church
Rev F W Gebbard left Monday evening to attend the Iowa conference in Manson on April 24 25 and 26 with a strong report on Johnson township activities. The church has spent about 1000 on building and improvements beyond salary and benevolences. Only four Lutheran churches serve the county including Akron LeMars and others led by pastors Meske Vollmer Mammen Moyora.
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Merrill
F. W. Gebbard
Johnson
Akron
Meske
LeMars
Vollmer
Mammen
Moyora
Johnson township church praises pastors in prosperous time
Johnson township R3v Gebhard notes all churches are in prosperous condition and members appear well pleased with their pastors in a concise, community church report.
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Johnson Township
Gebhard
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United States Agricultural Department
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Miléa
Thomas Brigs
Congregational Church
New State Telephone Company of
Iowa
Subj.ec
Gall
Jortion of Trustee
First Trust & Savings Bank of
Earni
Athew A. Faber
Frisco
Governor Cummins
Bennisons
Algo
Northwestern
Assembly
LeMars, Iowa
Merchants of County
A. Y. Weir
J. R. Stree
J.D. Daudin
M. A. Waterman
D. F. McArthur
Sansy
le- Mars
Shincaday
S. C. Hise
C. C. Bradley
Sioux Falls
Susie Alexander
Fort Dodge
LemMars
B. F. Dyson
Laney
P. A. Boland
I. S. Struble
Eb.r. Day
Ireton
A.Y. Weir
Omaha
Henry Thole
Pierre
J. A
Aston
G. BE. Rieger
Eebagr
Tues
Atate A8
Odea
Torm Savers
Florence Mauer
Marrilion
M. Hulebrand
Webster
Emil Musbach
John Schmidt
J. D. Giadl
Toe Farm
A. WW. Foulds of
Seney
Wyoming
W. J. Jones
First Nations Bank of Minneapolis
L Mars
Mrs A. H. Jones
Dale Hunter
Sioux Township
Misses Rose
Jos Arendt
Louis Baron
George Chorley
GeMara
Elitor van Osterhout
Orange City
Anna
Katie Dykstra
Knlipples
E. B. Schmidt
Blue Earth
Mian
George Carter
UY Men
the Home Insurance Company
NEW YO
Elbridge G. Snow
J. W. Warnshuis
J. R. Warnoshuis
Newapspar
Gcoand
H. F. Buchanan
D. J. CG. Clark
Siouxony
Totel Union
N. W. Gilbert
Court Street
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