Appointed Trustees Preserve City Library and Pave Conditional Plans
At a Wednesday council session Mayor Sharles appointed F. R. Gaynor as a library trustee with Mrs. E. H. Bush and Mrs. A. Sartori reappointed. The Water and Light Co.’s injunction remains in force and hydrant flushing was urged. Aldermen discussed curb and gutter projects, street specifications, and sewer enhancements on Fifth Street and Block 27. City funds and recent fire department memberships were reviewed amid plans for street improvements and a fly pest educational film program. Commercial National Bank of Chicago president Geo E. Roberts warned of rising land values and shifting farming economics in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struble
Kramer
Sharles
F. R. Gaynor
E. H. Bush
A. Sartori
Farrell
Water and Light Co
Water and Light
Oliver and Hutchinson
Sodii Aji
Fifth Street
Phoenix Hose House
Fourth Street
Front
Fifth Streets
Park Streets
Fire Department
Clarence Mitholland
Lewis Petry
Hook and Ladder Company
Peter Dambrink
Phoenix Hose Company
Herbert Haas
South Side Hose Company
Spark
Geo. E. Roberts
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
United States
France
Interior Upgrades at White Theatre Prominent Improvements
Fowler and Van Dalfsen proprietors of the White Theatre announce completed interior improvements in their play house. The enhancements substantially enhance the overall attractiveness and inward appearance, aiming to boost the venue’s popular stage appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler & van Dalfsen
Allan Lemon Earns Track Letter at Morningside College
Allan Lemon of this'elty receives an honor letter for athletic achievement at Morningside College after a strong track season. The rules require five points in regular dual meets for eligibility, with conference meets awarding letters for one point, and invitation meets rewarding first second or third place for letters to top performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Lemon
Elty
Moorhia
Morningside College
Theo
Morningside
LeMars Club Plans Wholesome Ball Celebration
The LeMars Commercial Club organizes a modest celebration with a ball game against Doon, races and athletic stunts at Athletic Park. Firecrackers and sky rockets will be sold. many townspeople will stay home and enjoy red lemonade under the apple tree. Program details and times will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars
Doon
Athletic Park
Woodbury and Plymouth Counties Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Society
The annual meeting held at Moville drew a large attendance. The secretary reported a $54,000 gain in insurance in the past year and a cash balance of $2,132. A committee was appointed to report on automobile insurance, and officers and directors were reelected: R. J. Anderson, president. D. B. DeLaughter, vice president. M. B. Twitchell, secretary. Frederickson, sergeant. Robinson, Danbury. B. Wagsley, director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
Plymouth
D. B. DeLaughter
M. BH. Twitchell
Secane
Frederickson
D ‘Robinson
Danbury
B ‘Wagsley
Central Shake-Up At Illinois Central Railroad
Fletcher resigns as division superintendent at Ft. Dodge effective June 15. Possible successors include William Atwell or a Union Pacific official. Division agent to be abolished. H R Arthur becomes traveling freight agent. Fletcher served 31 years. Illinois Central sues to recover about 2 million dollars in repair overcharges tied to grafting officials. Wider civil suits likely. grafting conspiracy alleged across the system. Schedule changes affect LeMars to Sioux City routes with minor time shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illnols Central Railroad
Ft. Dodge
Dubuque
Union Pacific
H. R. Arthur
Fletcher
Illinois Central Road
Illinois Central
Minois Central
LeMars
Illnois Central
Sioux City
Winds Central
Omaha
Democratic push for funds to seat House majority
The National Democratic Congressional Committee appeals for immediate financial support to fund a campaign book, speakers, and organization for a likely Democratic House majority. It notes Republicans are already well funded and urges Democrats nationwide to donate to the Washington, D. C. committee led by James T. Lloyd and Joseph B. E. Ransdell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Washington
National Democratic Congressional Committee
Washington, D. C
Republican Committee
James T. Lloyd
Saloon Closures End Leeds Dry Era
Judge Gaynor of the district court finds Christian Beck Jr. guilty of contempt for violating an injunction and permanently closes his Leeds saloon. A permanent injunction also shuts Porr and Ludwig, the other Leeds saloon proprietors, leaving Leeds dry. Rev J B Stewart aided by local anti saloon leaders led the condemnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeds
Gaynor
District Court
Christian Beck Jr
Porr & Ludwig
J. B. Stewart
Wesley Methodist Church
Leed
Woodbury County
Klaver Brothers Visit LeMars From Akron In Muddy Triumph
The Klaver brothers and Pete Becker arrived from Akron on Thursday in the Klaver auto despite rain and mud. There were three Klavers, two entering the furniture business in Akron, the third Jake Klaver, a Cassville Wis newspaper man visiting. Their father Jacob Klauer Sr. was an early local resident and Haas Huebsch employee. Jake Jr. once worked on the LeMars Post. They left LeMars on Friday returning to Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaver Brothers
Pete Becker
Akron
Klaver Auto
Klavers
Jake
Cassville
Wis
Jacob Klauer Sr
Wonderland motion theater passes to Mrs Ling
The Wonderland motion picture theatre is turned over to Mrs Ling who assumes all responsibility and will conduct the popular place of amusement. Under Mr Ing's management Wonderland becomes a recognized institution and aims to command patronage. Ling plans to travel but the theater will continue operations indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picture Theatre
Ling
Ing
Teaves
Death of Mrs Henry Frerichs in Preston Township
Mrs Henry Frerichs died after a brief illness at 4 am Thursday at the home of Geo Frerichs in Preston township. Born February 11 1896 she died of childbirth at age 22. She leaves a one year old son and eight sisters and her husband Henry Frerichs. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday conducted by Rev Kresce from the Grant township cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Frerichs
Geo. Frerichs
Preston Township
W. Weyan
Grant Township
John Weyan
Frerichs
Platte County
Nebraska
Wegan
Plymouth County
Mammen
Lena Keppe
Anna
Sophia Marx
Plattecounty
Neb
Katie Frerichs
Crathorne
Mary Crouch
Heppingham
Ill
Lizzie Etta
Herman
Martha Wegan
Kresce
Akron
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Spotts & Post ‘Druggists
Iowa
Prust’s. Hardware
Ford
Secreet
Foo
Maxwell
E. M. Fy
City Council
E Entertainment
Seninig
A Dauguter
Logix City
B. Fletcher
Joseph, BE. Ransdell
Finance Committee
Hinton
Maville
LeMara
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Main St
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Milwaukee
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