West fence posts hailed at W H Perry’s
Transients trade and visits marked a LeMars ledge of activity with residents and out of town guests. Names include H Pierce in Remsen, J Haahr in Sioux City, M Prill and H Sampson at the Sheldon carnival, Rev Otto Miller in LeMars, Miss Blanche Younblouth in Meridian, Mrs G P O’Neil homeward from LeMars, Miss Agnes Monnew from Ovens, Mrs Hodapp from Merrill, Herbert Adler returning from Town City, Mrs V Bergquin from Cherokee, Miss Mary Wilters visiting M L Hosmer in Sioux City, plus land sale at 640 acres in Colorado for 12 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
R. J. Jiessler
Main
LeMars
Iowa
Closing Exercises and Local Notices in LeMars
Miss Josie Winslow closed a successful school term with a delightful picnic at Seney grove for her children. Miss Elsie Gurke of LeMars attended and joined the picnic. Memorial services of the Odd Fellows were held at the Presbyterian church with an address on Friendship by Rev. Moore. A report noted two men posing as Grand Rapids Furniture Store agents to repair sewing machines, who showed signs of intoxication. The Home-Coming Festival in LeMars in late August drew keen interest for reunions of current and former residents. Miss Leila Young returned to Guthrie Center for summer vacation, having led the high school orchestra and taught violin at Western Union College. she will resume work in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Winslow
Seney Grove
Elsie Gurke
LeMars
Odd Fellows
Presbyterian Church
Moore
Jones
Grand Rapids
Leila Young
Guthrie Center
Miss Young
Western Union College
Hgh School
Local notes from Sioux City visits and travel details
Mike Kilburg transacted business in Sioux City Wednesday. A. W. Lemke was at Sioux City Friday taking in the ball game. C. L. Trewery made a brief business visit to Sioux City Saturday. Clyde Eastman was visiting with friends in Sioux City Wednesday. Len J. Lister arrived home Saturday evening from a few days visit to Ida Grove. Hugh Monroe is spending the summer vacation with Sam Harvey and family at O'Leary. Lester Dorr went to Cleghorn Friday to spend the summer with his brother, Fred Dorr. Miss May Cavanagh left Saturday morning for a few weeks visit with friends at Minneapolis. Mrs. J. L. Dominisse left for Onawa Friday where she will visit with her mother for some days. Miss Mary Schroeder of Leeds arrived in LeMars on Saturday to visit her mother. Mrs. Louis Fickert, Mrs. Nash of Denison, Iowa, arrived in LeMars last evening to visit at the home of Mrs. Delia Dier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wilters
Milwaukee
LeMars
Sioux City
M. L. Hosmer
J. L. Dominisse
Onawa
Mary Schroeder
Leeds
Louis Fickert
Lily Munhaven
Iowa City
Kilburg Heads to Chicago for Medical Consultation
Mike Kilburg departed this morning for Chicago to consult a specialist as he continues to cope with health issues. Family notes they hope for improvement upon his return.
Ladies Aid Meeting At Mrs Olin Home
The Ladies Aid society of the Congregational church will meet at the home of Mrs. Marion Olin on Tuesday afternoon June 15. Mrs. Olin will be assisted by Mrs. Frank Rothschild and Mrs. A H Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church
Marion Olin
Olin
Frank Rothschild
A. H. Freeman
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
J. S. Engelken
Grallap
Briggs
Miss Walker
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyteran Church
Peter Scott
Scott
Goettle Returns From Holiness Camp Convention
Rev. O. F. Goettle arrived home from Oskaloosa where he attended a national Holiness Camp convention. The ten day session concluded Sunday night in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Goettle
Oskaloosa
Holiness Camp
Seven Nobles of Western Union Hold Reception
The Seven Nobles of Western Union college gave a reception to their lady friends at Mrs. George Koenig's home on Tuesday evening. The evening featured games and music followed by a delicious two course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union College
George Koenig
Barn Fire Destroys Farm Near Hawarden In June blaze
Wm Schiefer, living near Hawarden, lost a barn and 360 bushels oats 15 tons hay 3 calves 4 harness sets and tools in a June 3 fire sparked by a small boy. Insurance stood at 700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Schiefer
Hawarden
Akron pair travel through LeMars by auto route
Dr. G W Koch of Akron arrived in LeMars Friday morning via the auto route. Mrs Koch, visiting in Chicago, stopped in LeMars on her return and accompanied Mr Koch back to Akron Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G W. Koch
Akron
LeMars
Mrs. Koch
Chicago
Mr. Koch
Maids Attend Visits and Wedding Plans in Iowa and Wyoming
Miss Helen Haas left Friday for Grand Encampment Wyoming to visit relatives. Miss Laura Wernii, formerly of LeMars, will marry in late June with Haas as bridesmaid and will return in about a month. Nellie Farnahm of LeMars was elected teacher in the primary department and left this week for a Normal school course at Cedar Falls to prepare for primary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Haas
Grand Encampment
Wyoming
Laura Wernii
LeMars
Hass
Merrill
Nellie Farnahm
Miss Farnahm
Cedar Falls
Western Union students head home to multiple states
Among the Western Union students returning to their homes this week are Anson Dewey to Russell Iowa Claude Rite to Lincoln Kansas W R Oursler to Lincoln Kansas Grace McFarland to Struble Miss Deck to Trumbell Nebraska Misses Laura and Edna Boyer to Ridridge Illinois C Hansam to Chicago N Affierbaugh to Wood River Nebraska Nellie Thompson to Van Horn Iowa and Merle Thompson to Gettysburg South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Anson Dewey
Russell
Iowa
Claude Rite
Lincln
Kansas
W. R. Oursler
Lincoln
Grace McFarland
Struble
Miss Deck
Trumbell
Nebraska
Laura
Edna Boyer
Ridridge
Illinois
C. Hansam
Chicago
N. Affierbaugh
Wood River
Nellie Thompson
van Horn
Merle Thompson
Gettysburg
South Dakota
Local notes from LeMars and surrounding areas
The blotter lists numerous social and community items including visits by SIREN miter Will Kindle and Roy McDermott, farm and land transactions in Minnesota and South Dakota, travel to Sioux City and St Paul, church services led by Prof. Thomas, sidewalk repairs at First National Bank, and upcoming summer school in LeMars. It notes residents attending events, illness in families, and church group meetings including Ladies Aid and Woman's Foreign Missionary Society.
Bennison’s Midwest trip boosts Dalton store display
Mr Bennison returned Thursday from a buying trip in the Midwest visiting Chicago St Louis and Omaha and will present a fine display of new goods at his Sixth street store. Supt Countryman will show moving pictures at the church in Dalton on Tuesday evening June 16 with ice cream and cake served after the show admission 10c. Cards announce the wedding of Miss Anna Katherine Fiedler to Mr Joseph C Welter of Oelwein set for June 8 1909 at St Joseph’s church at eight o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bennison
Middle West
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
Will
Sixth Street
Supt
Countryman
Dalton
Anna Katherine Fiedler
Henry Fiedler
Joseph C. Welter
Oelwein
Own
St. Joseph's Church
John Sauer
H. L. Heller
South Dakota
Eastman Family Attends Vermillion Graduation Exercises
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Eastman and son Clyde traveled to Vermillion for the graduating exercises where Miss Mabel Eastman belonged to the class of 1909. The Eastmans back home Thursday, Mrs. Eastman and another daughter stayed until Saturday. Prof. Howell, who taught the LeMars high school commercial department this past year, left for Rockford Illinois and plans a Wichita Kansas public school post next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. BE. Eastman
Clyde
Vermillion
Mabel Eastman
Eastman and Son
Eastman
Howell
LeMars High School
Rockford
Ilinois
Wichita
Kansas
LeMars
Charley Tucker Sprains Ankle After Jump From Wagon
Charley Tucker, son of Mr and Mrs B Tucker, 1219 Cedar street, sprained his ankle Thursday afternoon by jumping from a delivery wagon and striking the pavement. He is reported doing nicely at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Tucker
Mrs. B. Tucker
Cedar Street
Young Tucker
Talk by Rev Fisher Inspires Children at First Congregational
Rev C F Fisher of the First Congregational church gave an engaging talk to the church children and congregation. He spoke in simple beautiful language and chose a theme the little ones could understand. The church was decorated with seasonal flowers and the service was enjoyable and impressive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Fisher
First Congregational Church
Local notes from LeMars area readers June 1909 events
News items from LeMars and vicinity report births including a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Poeckes and another son to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kemp both on June 9 1909. Residents travel for visits work resignations and appointments plus social events and a birthday party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Poeckes
Joe Kemp
LeMars
Champ Clark as Democratic presidential candidate in 1912
Washington reports discuss Champ Clark as a possible Democratic standard bearer for 1912. His tariff stance, public record, and widespread lecturing appeal to voters and Bryan supporters are cited as reasons for consideration. Clark’s leadership in the House and his potential to unite Democratic members are weighed amid Cannon rule turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Clark
Bryan
United States
Cannon
Collier’s Weekly
Everybody’s
Success
John M. Nelson
Wisconsin
Nelson
Champ Clark
Olive M. James
Kentucky
L. G. Cantril
Kansas’ City
Sioux City Visitors and Local Business Travel
Dr and Mrs Richey visited Sioux City Friday. John Bogen was transacting business in Remsen Thursday. C J Wollridge of Sioux City transacted business in LeMars Friday. Chas Sauer and W G Munro were transacting business in Sioux City Thursday. Mrs D R Gaston left Thursday for a week's visit with friends at Merrill and Adavilie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Richey
Sioux City
John Bogen
Remsen
Chas. Sauer
W. G. Munro
D.R. Gaston
Merrill and
Adavilie
Floyd Stahl Spends Sunday With Ko Wadaley at Cherokee
Floyd Stahl spent Sunday with Ko Wadaley at Cherokee in a quiet outing. The two were seen enjoying a relaxed afternoon, sharing conversation and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Stahl
Wadaley
Cherokee
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O. H. Hinds
Seney
Ile
W. H. Perry
H. Pierce
Jesse Haahr
Merton Prill
Homer Sampson
Sheldon Carninal
Otto Miller
St. Paul
Blanche Younblouth
Meridan
G. P. O'Neil
LeMaars
Agnes Monnew
Ovens
Mrs. Hodapp
Gus Hoerling
Herbert Adler
Town City
Frank Hoffmann
Slayton
Minnesota
A. Kandybua
W. FH. Smith
Broadview
Ilontana
Pech
Mike Kilburg
A. W. Lemke
C. L. Trewery
Clyde Eastman
Len J. Lister
Ida Grove
Hugh Monroe
Sam Harvey
O’leary
Lester Dorr
Cleghorn
Brother
Fred Dorr
May Cavanagh
Minneapolis
Wheeler & Wilson
Elsie Fickertt
Plymouth Milling Co
Giblem Lodge No. 322
A. F
A. M
E. A. Musbach
Mike
Empire Press Syndicate
Middleport
N. Y
A.W. Lemke
S. & .Green’s
J. P. Poeckes Co
Kilburg
Math Worth
Charley Sauter
W. G. Monroe
Sue Arendt
Kingsley
The
Globe-Post
Roy McDermott
Glenn Howard
Minnie Weiland
Bennison's
Ro J
Hessler
Harry Plath
Platte
Kenny Bank
August Blacker
Pierre
Peter Wiltgen
Mary Wiltgen
Alton
Nic Wiltgen
Vivian Gallagher l
Stella Harp
Wm. Detloff
Manilla
Pech Hole
Prof
Thomas
United Evangelical Church of
Hinton
A. R. Lake
First National Bank
Palmer
St. Louis Purchase
Champaign
Choice
Irket
Amoskeag
Bennison
R. E. Trafford
Aurelia
J. W. Bolser
Spirit Lake
H. S. Ewers
Max
Halbrite
Canada
Mr. Ewers
Charlotte Osborne
John Ney
Dal- Ing
A. King
Ft. Dodge
Luella Woodke
Creston
E. Eilenbecker
Court Street
A. Lake
Viola Burg
Henry Heahn
Barbara
Anna Wagner
Meyer
Emma Prust
Miss Wagner
Eunice Dabb
LeMars Theatre
Laura Miller
Miss Dabb
Chancey McClintock
Ella McNeil
Maggie, McClintock
Canton
Etta Ferguerson
Mr. Kaarm
Mishawanka
Indiana
E. Schaefer
Christine
Josephine Schaefer
D. LT
Beth Glezens
Tav
Socios
P. O
LeMars, Lowa
C. J. Wollridge
Misa Barbara Gaynor
Philraday
Nora Drandt
J. Pemberton
Georg Murray
Sioux
Thuraday
Apie
Ella, Sorensen
Caleb Shearon
W. HL Briggs
J. A. Sammis
Sion
Carrie ‘Nelson
Bila Lorence
C. ‘H. Jones
G. A. RE
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