17 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
1
The Maurice Times shows J F Van Gorkom as publisher with a Friday issue schedule. It notes receipt by the post office as second class matter and references the 1879 act, with subscription rates of 1.25 dollars per year in advance or 1.50 dollars otherwise.
Railroad timetable lists north south and east west train numbers and departure times with freight and passenger notes. Official directory covers county officers supervisors mayor clerk treasurer assessor and other officials with hours and duties.
Mrs M Bergsma on sick list. John Schreur returned from Michigan. Crushed rock on hand. J H Queal & Co. and Mr and Mrs P Van Donselaar visited from Sioux Center. Duven Bros display ad offers bargains. Charley Esther Hazel Mieras visited Sioux City. House and barn painting offered by Harrison. Maurice Studio closing June 17 to 28. J M Mieras on vacation. brother J L covers mail. Mrs Ben Den Ouden operated for gall stones in Sioux City. Front glass of automobile lamp found south of Maurice. owner to contact office. Richard Van Voorst's team ran away with cream wagon. cream spilled. wagon damaged. Mrs W A Bauman and two daughters of Primghar visited. Mrs Woodard accompanied home. First volume of Times ends. thanks to supporters. Community appeal for continued patronage and news sharing. Maurice Studio to close June 17–28. Adrian and Gertrude Oldenkamp of Rock Valley visiting with grandma Mieras. Ralph Mieras injured wrist. Mrs Harry Orton of Pipestone visited. then to Sioux City. H Koot and Geo Van Peurisem attended Schuller funeral in Alton.
The Maurice Louisiana town council met in regular session with all members present. Minutes from May 2 were approved. Street committee report and Budget No 6 were read and approved. Resolution No 6 passed unanimously. Treasurer’s report reviewed. Bids awarded: 312.85 to A T Swart for labor as street commissioner and 13.25 to J T Crowley for draying and scraping streets. Council adjourned.
Resolution from Maurice Illinois town council orders permanent brick stone or cement sidewalks along specified streets and lots within 60 days. If owners fail, the town may contract and assess costs as a special tax against benefiting properties. Local notices follow about residents and land bargains from Monroe Land Co. South Dakota.
Mr and Mrs A Sherman visit Wisconsin relatives and friends while J Daniels completes a barn and starts a large granary project. John Linnan adds a stone and cement arch to a large eave. G M Zimmer and Belle Suter wed quietly at the bride’s parents’ home. After a short illness, G Rowvhair dies at his Maurice area home Monday June 13, aged 66.
The sample text states that C Hospers of Orange City Iowa guarantees the quality and price of their eggs, asserting reliability and fair pricing for customers in the locality.
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