Renwick May 4 1913 items recall town news
Tventy-One Years Ago notes copied from Renwick reflect 1913 events in Renwick and vicinity. Mentions visits by residents, travels to Brooklyn Iowa, local trades, a restaurant renovation, a move to Redfield, new Harley Davidson motorcycle, weather with blossoms blown by wind, a death in Lake Preston area, and church tributes and senior recognition services. Public sales, local officials, and community roles are noted, along with Renwick markets and corrections to price quotes.
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Tventy
Renwick
Garden Tools and Garden Seeds Chas. A. Walker Hardware
Charles A Walker Hardware offers a selection of garden tools and seeds. The store features rakes shovels hoes pruning shears and a variety of seeds for flowers vegetables and herbs. Visit for bargains and seasonal garden supplies.
Vermicide offer and poultry house treatment notice
Local ad notes carbolineum for poultry houses with one treatment enough for year. Also lists canine treatment price at $1.40. Signed Chas A Walker.
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Chas, A
Walker
Mother's Day Services and Community Notices
Mother's Day services are planned at the Baptist church Sunday at 11 o'clock. President Roosevelt issued a proclamation calling for the observance of Mother's Day on Sunday May 13. A revival of knowledge and thirst for learning is noted, inspired by a mother and father. The Rebekahs and Royal Neighbors hold a farewell at Mrs. Chg A Walker Twat’s home. Afra WJ Hiring is honored Thursday evening. Lutheran church confirms days, and Sunday School teachers attend conversion at Woden. L P Marsh’s Sunday School class of boys attended the Methodist Sunday School at Humboldt, then enjoyed a picnic dinner. The Lawg Aces bridge club met at Arlo McGowan’s home Thursday evening. prizes awarded to Mrs. T James Palmer and Wilbur Neigon. Weather last week was warm, 85 to 90 daily, with continued dryness and dust storms as of Wednesday evening.
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O’ulock
Roosevelt
Abser Vance
Mother's Aay
Chg
A. Walker Twat
Afra
Lawg Aces Bridge Club
Mr. and
Mira
Arlo McGowan
Mra
T. James Palmer
Wilk Bur Niegon
Renwick High School Orchestra Wins State Contest Honor
Renwick High School orchestra captured first place at the state contest held in Town City, earning the right to compete nationally in Kangra Indune. The group faced high travel costs estimated around 150 dollars one way, with 376 miles each way, influencing whether it can attend. Members include Bernard Anderson, Moreton Blesie, Arnold Block, John Plemmig, Frank Engatrom, and others. The small ensemble also earned a rating of wood in the sales contest, demonstrating strong performance despite size constraints.
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Trenwick Dth
Orchentra
Lown City
Kangra Indune
Ronwick Orchestra
Mga
Boln
Town City
Renwick
Srnhestra
Renwick High School Graduates Eighteen
Renwick High School will graduate eighteen students next week. The class includes seven girls and eleven boys: Cledia Anderson, Edward Dlesie, Arnold Block, Charles Brown, Doris Krauen, Vellys Hoffmann, Clara Leutwyler, Homer Lockwood, Adnu Mel Curry, Don McCurry, Velma McFenk, Ray Mills, Dox Peterson, Gar trell Potter, Lowell Rabingon, Kayin Smith, Dorothy Stephens, Lela Streeter. Class officers are President Edna McCurry, Vice-President Edward Alesie, Sec-Trens Valva Holt Malin, Sponsor Ethel Lindsay, Superintendent M. Kirk Sperry. Calendar items: Junior Senior banquet May 10, Nerca laureate sermon May 18 at Baptist church, Class play May 16 at Vernon theatre, Commencement May 18 at 10 a.m.
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Clisa
Renwick High School
Cledia Anderson
Edward Dlesie
Arnold Block
Charles Brown
Doris Krauen
Velys Hoffmann
Clara Leutwyler
Homer Lockwood
Adnu Mel Curry
Don McCurry
Velma McFenk
Ray Mills
Dox Peterson
Gartrell Potter
Lowell Rabingon
Kayin Smith
Dorothy Stephens
Lela Streeter
Edna McCurry
Edward Alesie
Sec.-Trens
Valva Holtmalin
Ethel Lindsay
M. Kirk Sperry
Ctias Molloty
Methodist junior teapue picnic at Senith park and sermons planned
Community notes report a Methodist junior troupe hosting a picnic at Senith park on Thursday afternoon. Kev Lawrence Sobl will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at an Amanion meeting at the Unitarian church Sunday evening.
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Methodist
Kev. Lawence Sob
Amanion
Clara Larson
Fort Dodge
Mra. A. Ft. Martin
Mra
G. L. Paterson
Eagle Grove Country Club
Barry Wigan Escapes Serious Injury After Hog Collision
Barry Wigan veered into two hogs on a road near Elmer Johnson farm north of Thor sp at Thursday night. He suffered painful injuries and a crash threw him twenty five feet from the car, with a later baby son born to his wife as he recovered. He was treated at Thor and later confined at home, acknowledging a lucky escape as the crashed tree appeared struck by lightning.
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Barry Wigan
Elmer Johnson
Thor Sp
Wigan Han
Harry
Jill
Conseiquenca
Thor
Unen
Renwick
Wigan
Fire destroys most of Thor business district early Tuesday
A blaze starting around 4:30 p.m. wiped out seventeen of twenty-one buildings in Thor's two business blocks amid shifting winds. Fire crews from Port, Dodge, and Eagle Grove contained the blaze by around 3 o'clock, with an estimated damage of $100,000. Thousands visited the scene to view the destruction.
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Thor
Port
Dodge
Eagle Grove
Doctor and Daughter Suffer Minor Injuries in Auto Crash
Dr M C Rockwood and his daughter Vivian were hurt when their car went into a ditch east of the John Winter farm Friday night while driving from Livermore. Vivian sprained her neck and had a bruise to the face. the doctor had only minor cuts and bruises.
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M. C. Rockwood
Vivien
Livermore
Vivian
John Winter
Humboldt County Baseball Tournament Set This Week
Humboldt county high school baseball tournament scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Thor. Renwick faces Thor Friday morning, with the winning team to play the Pioneer Ottosen winner in the afternoon. Saturday games depend on Friday results.
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Humboldt County
Thor
Renwick
Paringa
Fort Dodge hospital visit noted for families
Rev Bellen Weikel and Harry Wigan visited last Saturday with Mrs Wigan and their baby son in a Fort Dodge hospital. Mr and Mrs W A W McCurry celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday and were entertained by forty-two relatives at a country home dinner hosted by Howard McCurry and Mrs McCurry.
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Bellen Weikel
Harry Wigan
Mra. Wigan
Baby Son
Fort Dodge
Mra
W. A W. McCurry
Mya
Howard MecCuny
Oscar Grefstad Candidate for Clerk of Dint Court
Oscar Grefstad announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Humboldt County Clerk of Courts. A Humboldt County native born near Hradgate, he farms, studied Luther College Decorah, and worked in banking and insurance. He seeks voter support for dedicated service and proven reliability.
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Oscar Grefstad
Oscar Crefater
Bode
Humboldt
Grefstad
Humboldt County
Hradgate
Hurboldt
Luther College
Decorah
Stina Qlaon
Stewart ‘Olson
Thor
Uortness
J. Johnston
Wirat National Bank
Humboldt Mutual Insurance Association
Grefatad
Gilneas
Community Picnic at Smith Park May 18
A community picnic at Smith Park is scheduled for Friday May 18 with a full program. Activities include an orchestra concert graduation exhibits dinner a play Latin and home economics displays and a baseball game Gilmore City versus Renwick high school. Participants are asked to bring silverware dishes and items for the summer dinner.
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Smith Park
Auto crash reported near county line after midnight
An early hours accident east of town on the county line involved a car that landed on its nose. Two occupants fear losing their jobs, suggesting secrecy surrounding the incident. One occupant has an ear bandage, prompting speculation about alibis.
Tanek Pails to Make the Corner in Chevrolet Crash
Tanek failed to make the corner south of town on the first Saturday morning, slid into a ditch, and crashed through a fence in his new Chevrolet. He escaped injury. Some glass was broken and a fish pole was driven through the back end of the car. The warm weather drew many barefoot children and scant clothing, with several items notably missing or elided in the report.
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J. Tanek
Fishing Tackle and Licenses iChas A Walker Hardware
Local hardware store iChas A Walker Hardware offers a range of fishing tackle and licenses. Staff advise checking current state requirements and season rules, with prices for poles reels lines hooks and basic gear. Customers can obtain licenses and learn about seasonal limits at the counter.
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Renwick H. S. Orchestra
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Lizzie Church
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Tanek
iChas, A
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Renwick Times
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Sven Lindquist
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Madupash Chiara
American Legion
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