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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
5
Local briefs report a baseball game tomorrow, pasture and post office updates, and social visits. Born to Mr and Mrs Wm Gregg a ten pound boy Tuesday. Various residents visit, travel, or host guests in Grinnell Tama Iowa Falls and nearby towns. hot weather records, ice cream ads, and community events noted.
George Leroy Cook a 20 year old lineman for the Iowa Railway and Light Co drowned while swimming below the mill dam. Fellow employee W H Groat attempted rescue but both went under. Efforts by Dr M M Evans and others failed to revive him. Funeral arrangements made for Delta Keokuk County. Also notes on baseball game and a wedding invitation in Montour Iowa.
Alpha Pearson daughter of Robert and Mary Abbott Pearson born in Miami county Ohio on December 15 1839 died in Marshall county Iowa May 31 1918. Oldest of four children raised by grandparents John and Mary Abbott. Member of LeGrand Friends meeting since its founding. Married David Davis Mettrew January 23 1861. had five children Mary Ellen Martha Annette survived by three children and eight grandchildren. Widow for more than 22 years lived with eldest daughter. traveled often. Funeral at Friends church on Friday at 2 pm conducted by Rev A J Hanson. burial in Friends cemetery.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during the bereavement on the occasion of the death and burial of their beloved mother J. W. Laraam ann Farry, Mrs Exiransta Borer, H. E. McGrew.
The notice touts trips to Colorado Utah California Yellowstone and the North Pacific Coast with majestic mountains caves and waterfalls. It promises low round trip fares and convention rates and notes excellent train service from all points with ticket details available through Chicago and North Western Line agents.
Church notices invite attendance for Bible school at 10 a.m., Sunday preaching at 11 a.m., intermediate and junior and senior Endeavor groups with schedules, evening service at 8 p.m., and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Also notes local social mentions and small-town updates from Marshalltown and Montour Chronicle items.
Men’s Panama dress hats featured at Ar nolds offering classic straw headwear with refined styling. Local shoppers browse lightweight fedoras and wide brim options, highlighting airy comfort and timeless summer flair.
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