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Newspaper
Ireton Weekly Ledger
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1904
Page
5
The clipping lists various local notices and names including Shriner the photographer at his studio in lreton every Wednesday and Saturday, along with many residents visiting towns, birthdays, travels, and relatives visiting during the Fourth of July period. Several names and towns appear, reflecting a lively community update.
Prof J L Johnson planned to move household to Sanborn for a new pace of life. D Montgomery bought eighty more acres in Miner county SD, expanding to a full section. S H Carr rushed to Sioux City for his father Rev G Carr’s illness, then returned noting improvement. Merry-Go-Round enjoyed by Mrs J A Denson. Tama County picnic noted. Edgar G Bailey found guilty of first degree murder in Kansas City strike riot case. Mr and Mrs F E Moser visited from Windom MN. Mrs Moser to stay longer. Ehlers death in Sioux City after gall stone operation. Charles Smith buried at local cemetery after hospital stay in Cherokee. Hawarden Chronicle notes A C Collins visited circus Saturday.
Rail and road activity marks a rush to register farms on Rosebud as trains head toward the reservation. A notable émigré group from Ireton includes Pat Marron H H Worcester W E Worcester Will Bushby Joseph Marron Henry Brooks Zimmer man Martin Nanuinga Will Mazre nau F W Marenau Sam Savage Geo White Geo Gray C Fi Coon and W E Hadgins. The Meth 1st church completes its roofless enclosure by Saturday night pending good weather. A memorial window will honor missionary Anna Montgomery Briggs. Rural carriers in Sion County form a mutual benefit organization chaired by J A Lindenman Chas Smith J M Mieras and HA Van Donselaar. There are 29 rural carriers in the county.
Wind and rain have stressed the poles causing wires to touch at central chala and displace it. Replacement with heavier poles or proper guying will remove slack. Stockholders approved the board’s purchase of a new switchboard. Jewel Rebekah lodge No. 243 held semi annual installations with Mrs Geo Rogers officiating and a lunch follow. Several officers were installed and a social session followed. Rumor claims two expert lady detectives in Irejon assisted in catching a youth who stole a small sum from a household. the culprit was found in a wheat field. Daly's Big Co will perform Ten Nights In a Bar-room at Ireton July 11 with tickets 2bc for adults and iEe for children. a noon concert precedes the show.
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