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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
1
The LeGrand Revorter debuts as a new, newsy weekly printed sheet backed by a local stock company led by J. M. Beckett M. A. Gettis and J. B. Manship. J. M. Hockett chairs the board with E. C. Kerr and W. H. Bickel among directors.
Local notes record diverse activity in LeGrand and Marshalltown area towns. Mentions include prices for furs and hides, sales by J R Manship, poultry and farm trades, Thanksgiving visits, and upcoming auctions. News covers quarries progress, school and church events, and local businesses like Simmons Bookstore and Gilbert Music Co with ads and community notices.
Thanksgiving day wedding of Miss Mary Elizabeth Chinn and Mr Delmar R Cagwin at the Chinn home Rock Valley with Rev J W Piper officiating A bountiful wedding dinner served by the bride's mother They plan to reside on the Chinn farm all well known in the area and receive best wishes from neighbors A good stock of Linoleum and Floor Oil-cloth at Arnolds
Nevada high school girls routed Palmer College 34 to 10 on their home floor showing strong fast teamwork and aggressive shooting. Palmer girls struggled against Nevada’s defense while Nevada captain Bebb added key baskets in the second half. Officials listed as Nims Jam Tarnum Kendall.
Dr. Charles Reiterman founder of LeGrand Record sends greeting from Chicago on Nov 8, 1909. He expresses nostalgia for old days and asks to be added to the mailing list. He notes a delayed issue price and recalls a LeGrand visit during a Westbound trip.
Our Churches Friends Church under Pastor Rev G A Desamee holds Bible School at 104 m. Preaching Sunday at 11 a m and 7 30 p m P S C Evat s 830 Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 730 p m An invitation is extended to all to attend these services.
Rev. A. B. Kexnar presides with Bible School at 9:45 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning theme God's plan for raising finance, evening theme The Supreme Command. PLS. E. at 6:30. assembly for prayer and praise Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
After decades in this city W H Bickel and family relocate to Le Grand Marshall County where the Bickel Grain Co has bought an elevator. Bickel has long managed grain operations, previously serving as county auditor and guiding firms from Blairstown to Vinton. The Eagle extends best wishes for their new home and business venture.
Inspect our line of stamped pillow-cases towels centerpieces scarfs and pillows. We carry a pull line of silk and mercerized floss in all colors. Write for catalogue. Orlando Baxter West Main Marshalltown 1a.
Charles J Hall of Los Angeles lectured at the Friends church delivering three well received talks. Though attendance was modest the audience enjoyed a retreat. Hall, a top tier orator, aims to promote re submission of the prohibitory amendment under the national prohibition committee. A $50 sum was raised to support the effort.
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