02 Mar 1906
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Newspaper
Ireton Weekly Ledger
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
1
Report from Sioux Grunty area notes about $5000 in tax collections and a county clerk discrepancy of 30 cents. County supervisor John Smith audited the clerk’s office, finding an error due to Reiniger. Teachers’ exams held. several names listed. Marriage licenses issued to local residents. Minnesota letter from Waver Creek reports mild weather and seeding plans.
The report notes Gaunty Petes John Behrends and family visiting New Orleans as revival meetings unfold at the M. EB church in Chatsworth. Other items include a Lutheran social netting 59 for Chatsworth church, a Hawarden claim sale for 3000 cash, a newborn son on Washington's Birthday at Boyden, and multiple local dedications, votes, and agricultural notes across Orange City, Hawarden, Hull, Rock Valley, and Alton.
The school election will be held Monday March 12 to elect directors to succeed W. S. Scott and Wm. N. Irwin and fill the vacancy from E. Fair removal. E. Carpenter appointed to fill that seat. No candidates have announced. Carpenter and Irwin are discussed as good board members. Scott will not seek re election due to moving from Treton. Strubie Editor Chas. E. Perdue and Miss Catherine M. Swain wed at LeMars last week and plan a honeymoon tour to Des Moines and beyond. Farmers prepare for spring planting Wheat seed and machinery preparations underway for possible early farming.
The state senate advanced a measure allowing boards of supervisors to allocate $300 annually for experimental farm work, aiming to extend the state experiment station program. The bill follows partisan debate on appropriations and primary election reforms, with ongoing discussions of related legislative actions and lobby activity.
Adam Love seeks $5000 against Taylor alleging slander that damaged Love's reputation as an entertainer. Taylor reportedly asserts the tale of Love stealing chickens to host guests. Prof Hannum prosecutes, L D Maynard defends, with local lawyers assisting. Trial likely before judge and jury next week in Vietna.
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