LeMars New School Building Dedicated for 1905
LeMars dedicates a handsome forty thousand dollar public school structure on January 13 1905 central to the town s growth. The new building replaces the old two story frame school and houses nine regular grade rooms plus a high school with modern facilities and a kindergarten. A large enrollment of about 900 pupils is expected with assignments announced for Central Clark and Franklin buildings.
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McDougal’s
A. Sartori
D. W. Clark
H. C. Buchanan
Washington
Third
Anna Burbrage
Mary Gallagher
Frank W. Guernsey
Ont
Messrs
Bechtle
Bolser
Huebsch
Hutton
Clark Street
Franklin
Board of Education
I. J. McDuffle
C. L. Trewery
W. G. Bolser
J.C. Huebsch
Pierce Bechtle
Rl. C. Praitie
T. B. Hutton
Lewis and Ketchum
Chicago
Johnson
LeMars Public School Building Opens With Modern Design
The article outlines the 1876 brick school building in LeMars, built for 11,500 dollars after voters approved an eight mile tax. It details architects Atchinson and Edwards, contractor John A. Huxtable, and a spacious two-story structure with Boone paving brick, Bedford stone accents, elaborate lighting, central ventilation, electric bells, and separate gymnasia, plus plans for future growth and a formal public inspection.
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N L. Greer
M. B. Tritz
A. H. Lawrence
T. H. Tracy
O. W. Bennett
P. F. Dalton
Franklin
Clark Street
Atchinson & Edwards
Chicago
John A. Huxtable
LeMars
Board of Education
LeMare
Kasota
Bedford
Boone
County Physicians Appointed to Aid Indigent Poor
At the county board of supervisors meeting on Tuesday physicians were appointed to care for the indigent poor for the coming year. Hinton District goes to Dr G L Prentice with 396. Kingsley District to Dr J R Walcott with 370. Akron District to Dr N P Mead with 3100. LeMars District to Dr T E Cole with 144. Remsen District including care at the poor farm goes to Dr A H Jastram with 200.
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Board of Supervisors
Hinton
G. L. Prentice
Kingsley
J. R. Walcutt
Akron
N. P Mead
LeMars
T. E. Cole
Remsen
Poor Farm
A. H. Jastram
Watch Prices Call On O G Berner Before Buying
Before purchasing a timepiece, contact O G Berner to compare prices and assure best value. The notice claims unbeatable pricing against Montgomery Ward and Co and other competitors, urging customers to call for quotations.
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O. G. Berner
Montgomery Ward & Co
Dad
James Bunger Works in Peck Shops Then Bartender in Main Street Saloon
James Bunger, once a machinist at Peck machine shops and later a bartender for Charley Hollenbeck at his Main street saloon, allegedly filled a frame with booze last week.
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James Bunger
Peck Machine Shops
Charley Hollenbeck
Main Street
J R Street Company Incorporation Reported
New Articles of Incorporation filed noting the organization of the J. R. Street Company which began business January 1, 1905. Capital stock is 86000 fully paid up and may reach 10000 by majority stockholder vote. Incorporators are J R Street F R Post and A H Freeman. J R Street & Co. previously operated at the same stand with Freeman, a longtime clerk, now part of the new firm.
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J. R. Street Company
He Capital
J. R. Street
F. R. Post
A. H. Freeman
J. BR. Street
J. R. Post
J. R. Street & Co
Installation of Officers in M B A Lodge
The M. B. A. lodge installed officers Tuesday evening led by P. Be Mann as president and G. M. Smith as secretary and treasurer Other officers included M C Lobdell chaplain I L Miller conductor Avg Held watchman and Chas Meyer santry lor J L Reeves examiner After ceremonies a social hour with speeches stories songs and refreshments noted One death occurred this year W M Krudwig beneficiaries received a $2000 claim in full
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M. B. A. Lodge
P. BE. Mann
G. M. Smith
Treasur
M. C. Lobdell
I’. L. Miller
Avg Held
Chas Meyer
Santry
Lor
J. L. Reeves
W. M. Krudwig
Death notices for Gresham Kistle on Main Street
Gresham Kistle son of Mr and Mrs W Kistle died Friday morning at about 10 30 on Main street from typhoid fever. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev W G Moore First Presbyterian pastor and Rev J L Blanchard of First Congregational in the Presbyterian church.
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Gresham Kistle
W.’. Kistle
Main Street
W. G. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
J. L. Blanchard
First Congregational Church
Presbyterian Church
Death of Mrs Hoffman Occurs After Weeks of Illness
Mrs. C. D. Hoffman wife of C. D. Hoffman died at her home on Sixth Street Wednesday evening after a several weeks illness. Death was due to dropsy with other troubles. Funeral will be held Saturday morning following a requiem mass at St. Joseph's church in this city.
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LeMars Lodge
B. P, QC
Elks
R. H. Somers
H. J. Linden
J. L., Keenan
J. Konnler
Old firm to continue popular under new leadership
The old firm has enjoyed fine business and the new firm will continue as popular as the old one. J. R. Street is president, A. I. Freeman vice president and secretary, A. Post secretary and treasurer. Four ladies to solicit orders and advertise Cudahy White Borax Naptha soap for grocers in the city. Will pay a good salary to a good demonstrator. Write or call on A A Treaster Union Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Street
A. I. Freeman
A. Post
A. A. Treaster Union Hotel
For Sale Notices on Corner Lots and Eagle Street
For sale details list residences at Seventh and Clark streets and Seventh and Eagle streets, a brick store building on Eagle street, and three vacant residence lots in LeMars. Offers sought at bargain prices with terms and prices to be arranged.
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Seventh and Clark Streets
Seventh and
Eagle Streets
Eagle Street
LeMars
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LE Mars
Clark Building
Alice Belau
Mattie Koenig
Friday Club
S. H. Carey
C. E. Llewellyn
Washington, D.C
Plymouth County
Llewellyn
Mac Matthews
the Brunswick
Jimmie
Brunswick
the Law
Jimmie Bunger
Matthews
Bunger
A. F. Shadwick
A.A. Alling
Arendt
Reyburn
Berner’s
C. D. Hoffman
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