Death of Ernie Cone shocks Sheldon community
Ernie Cone died suddenly at age 38 after a dinner out and a planned trip to Sanborn. Funeral services were held in Sheldon and Sioux Rapids with large crowds. he was remembered as jovial and helpful. Born near Victor Iowa, he lived in Mapleton Laurens Sioux Rapids and Sheldon, leaving a wife Jennie Cuthbert, his parents, two brothers, and a sister. The piece also notes local school consolidation discussions and district restructuring plans amid frontier rural changes.
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Ernie Cone
Sanborn
Sheldon
Sioux Rapids
J. J. Bushnell
Cuthbert
Ernest R. Cone
William Cone
Victor
Iowa
Mapleton
Laurens
Paul Jones
C. G. Reed
Sioux City
Jennie Cuthbert
Alfred
Andrew
Wells Ferguson
Chugwater
Wyoming
Ideal Rural Consolidation District Formed in Buena Vista
Farmers in Buena Vista County organize an ideal consolidated school district at the corners of four townships and four sections, creating a united education effort across multiple localities.
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Buena Vista County
Court Dwarfs Through History At Royal Courts
Dwarfs served as court curiosities for centuries with records multiplying across kingdoms. Notable cases include Bebe of Stanislaus living to ninety in Paris in 1858, various dwarfs of Julia and Henrietta Maria, and Emperor Augustus's Lucius two feet tall. The last English court dwarf was Coppernin tied to the Princess of Wales.
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Bebe
Stanislaus
Poland
Paris
Julia
Augustus
Henrietta Maria
Lucius
England
Coppernin
Princess of Wales
George III
Modest Goldsmith and the poet’s debts
Oliver Goldsmith, chronically underpaid by publishers, faced meager sums for his works. He refused excessive pay for The Deserted Village, returning 500 pounds as too high, joking that it equaled too much per couplet. He died encumbered by 610,000 in debts, as Dr. Johnson remarked.
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Oliver Goldsmith
Wakefield
Dr. Johnson
Timely Wisdom Hidden in Quiet Knowledge
A reflective note urges discreet learning, comparing knowledge to a watch kept in a private pocket. It advises sharing insight only when asked, avoiding ostentatious displays or hourly proclamations.
C A Wessman to Move Back to Town
C A Wessman returns to town after buying his harness shop stock declared invoiced today. Mr Smith exchanged Rolfe stock for Wessman stock and then sold Rolfe stock to others. Friends of the Wessmans extend a warm welcome back.
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C. A. Wessman
Mr. Smith
Mr. Wessman
Rolfe
Wessmans
Pickerel Lake Park Opens Sunday June 7
Pickerel Lake Park opened on Sunday June 7 with a notice of the new park opening and a brief mention of a fine crowd and local interest in the event.
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Pickerel Lake Park
Pickeral Lake Park
Webb Corner Band Delights Crowd With Afternoon Concert
A locals day featured a lively crowd as Lau rens faced Pickered Lake in a 4 to 5 slow ground ball game. Webb played the winners in a 1 to 3 five inning matchup. The Webb Corner Band performed a pleasant concert during the afternoon.
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Laurens
Pickered Lake
Webb
Sunset man unearths giant fossil tusk in Beaver county
L D Chappell of Sunset uncovers a massive mammoth tusk believed to be from a giant prehistoric bear. The find near Ivanhoe and Sunset drew local interest as officials plan to assemble fragments for public display at Sunset store. The Beaver County discovery highlights regional paleontological finds and the donor’s contribution to science.
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Beaver
Oklahoma
Ivanhoe
L. D. Chappell
God’s Acre
Whittlin
Sunset
Beaver County
Mr. Chappell
Fellow
Children Day and Camp Meeting at Arnolds Park
The issue notes next Sunday as Children’s Day with morning baptisms and a church membership pledge led by Rev. C. L. Fillebrown. It also details Sheldon District Camp Meeting at Arnolds Park July 10-20 with a large tent, notable speakers, and varied daily programs, inviting broad attendance and camping arrangements.
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the Redeemer’s Church On Earth
Kingdom of Heaven
C. L. Fillebrown
Sheldon District Methodist Episcopal Church
Arnolds Park
C. M
St. P. Re. R
Arnolds’ Park
Rev
F. P. Quick
Inwood
Iowa
John F. Harmon
McKendree College
Lebanon
Illinois
Harmon
Alfred E. Craig
Morningside College
Sioux City
J. B. Trimble
New York City
Sheldon
W. O. Shepard
Kansas City
Spencer
Spirit Lake
Milford
West Okoboji
D. A. McBurney
Church Notes: Ruth Circle Leads Bible School Growth
The Ruth Circle of Loyal Daughters again led the Bible School in numbers last Lord's Day at the Church of Christ Ninety-five. Mrs. Henry praises her girls as two new members join the morning service, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Essick, welcomed to the congregation.
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Bible School
Henry
Y.P
S.C.E
Nintey
Ruth Circle
Loyal Daughters
J. C. Essick
German Lutheran Service At Swedish Church Next Sunday
German language service and Sunday School planned at the Swedish Lutheran church next Sunday with School at 10 AM and service at 11 AM. William Tiede noted as organizer or contact.
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Swedish Lutheran Church
William Tiede
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E. R. Cone
Lanurens
Modest Goldsmith
Dr. Hess
J. W. Morgan & CO
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ladies Aid of
The
M. E. Church
Elmer Convy
Marathon
Lake City
Coffin
Clara Oleson
Michigan
MI. Hakes
Church of Christ
Virginia
C. J. Speers
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