10 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
1
A fragmentary notice describes a Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Henry VanPearse with a happy gathering. Attendees include Anna, Charles, Andrew, James Kool VasPourcem, Chester Van, Carl Deckers, and Al. The event featured time spent in games or activities, with all present enjoying the evening.
A fragmentary report notes a party involving a car shipment from Sioux City on a Tuesday night. References to individuals and a candy salesman imply a social event with fundraising for Sherman Township, using a city car and casual travel remarks.
Joe Douglas of Fremont Nebraska sold his house during a visit to town. He let the property to Sam De Jager for 520 dollars, hoping it will be a fine home for his family. Both parties express satisfaction with the deal and the sale was driven by managing rental upkeep.
The Y P 8 G E societies of Maurice held a basket social last Friday to aid the Red Cross and YMCA work, raising $120. Henry De Jong chaired the event with a noted program including readings and singing by trios and quartets, and a national unity appeal by G A Tyla. Gifts from local business people and a Red Cross cake auction boosted contributions, with prizes totaling over $15 and the cake selling for 5 cents to the final bidder.
Obituary notice for Grace Ella Mott Eason born 1885 on a farm near town. She married Oscar Eason in 1912 and died after a cancer operation in Lie Mars hospital on January 4. The piece honors her roles as daughter, sister, wife, and mother and thanks friends and Dr Gyger for care.
The article notes students across the country returning to school after holidays. It criticizes the lack of nearby high schools in the state and laments sending youth away to boarding or distant schools. It argues wealthier interests influence school access and warns of diminished home spirit and loyalty.
The local firm of Duvyen and Boland sells a batch of autos this winter. Buyers include Judge Hatchingsen, Henry Brink, J. A. Brink, Frank Bejong and Gerrit Ter Horat. The article notes market strains from wartime factors impacting the business.
Indebted individuals are urged to come in and settle their accounts to cover large outstanding bills. The notice stresses that recipients should not fail the requester and settle promptly.
Rev J Engelsman tours Palestine and will present a stereopticon lecture on Sights and Scenes of the Holy Land. The talk is set for Thursday January and will be held at the home of Mrs K Van Roekel with officers and members of the Young Ladies Missionary Society attending.
A torn notice offers farm sales and property listings. Charles De Groot Maurice laws claim to handle farm sales with a two percent commission. The Graysey Farm Agency at 212 Lewis Street, Ly, invites buyers to inquire about farms in the state.
A group of assessors argues Sioux County underpays for hard service including real estate assessment. They compare Maurice and Struble salaries with Des Moines standards, urging state officials to raise pay and remove it from local supervisors. They claim a majority tax payers favor higher salaries.
Relatives and friends surprised the couple on December 26 with music and luncheon. They plan to move toward Orange City soon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Mudlinbure, Be and Birs, Beti Vas and Gaxahter, Will Akema, and many others.
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