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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
2
Margarte Preble of Bumboldt, Towa, runs on the Republican ticket for County Recorder in the June 1916 primaries. The candidate asks voters for their kind consideration and support.
A. M. Davenport announces his candidacy for reelection as Humboldt County Sheriff, subject to the will of Republican voters in the June 1915 primaries. He affirms his Republican affiliation and intent to continue in the office if chosen.
G G Christopher announces candidacy for the office of Supervisor in Humboldt County's Third District subject to Republican voters at the June 1916 primaries.
C W Garfield announces candidacy for County Attorney of Humboldt County Iowa on the Republican ticket at the June 1916 primaries. He states the bid is subject to Republican voters will and asks for support from Humboldt County voters. Bylines include W S James of Hardy Iowa endorsing candidacy for County Auditor on the Republican ticket at the June 1916 primaries.
R J Johnston announces candidacy for re election in Humboldt County Seventy-Sixth Iowa House district subject to Republican primaries in June 1916.
A statement by H. C. Gnilixson declares candidacy for the office of Humboldt County treasurer in the June 4, 1916 election, naming the candidate and asserting intent to serve and be elected.
Stewart Olson declares his bid for Humboldt County Third District supervisor subject to Republican voters in the district. He frames the race as a test of voter will and party support.
D F Oxborrow announces as a Republican candidate for the district court clerk seat in Humboldt County. He appeals to voters to support him at the June 1916 primaries.
A. O. Sorde announces his candidacy for Clerk of the District Court in Huurboldt County. He states the race is subject to Republican voters will and asks for support at the June primaries.
O H DeGroste announces candidacy for Humboldt County Attorney subject to Republican voters at the June primary. He appeals to party members to support his bid and earn the nomination.
E. H. Cunningham of Newell announces candidacy for State Senator from the 50th District comprising Buena Vista Pocahontas and Humboldt counties, subject to Republican voters at the June primaries.
Auditor of Humboldt County announces details for the June 1916 Primary election for county sub voters. J. G. Devine listed as authority and contact for the ballot process.
H S Van Alstein of Gilmore City Iowa announces candidacy for State Senator in the 50th district subject to the June 1916 primaries.
A fragmented commentary urges readers to approach books with four rules. Note a biography of the author and era, make thoughtful notes, compare multiple works, and mark passages that spark agreement or disagreement to refine understanding and appreciation of a writer’s style.
German physicist Goldsmn is said to have discovered a new ray class dubbed high bottle rays. They are produced in Leyden jars and resemble A rays but show a unique color. The rays are very long, vary in shape and seem to dissolve into gaslike clouds under certain gases.
Mary Kraft works at the Will Blesse home and Mrs Emil Goettsch was in Algona. A lost gold watch at Vernon theatre offers reward. Peters were summoned to Ruthven for a brother-in-law’s illness. Frank Block and Claussen visited Ft. Dodge. Frank brought a new Overland car. A shooting gallery opens while city funds are short and water is scarce. Rev Hepford spoke on temperance in Des Moines. A tornado caused damage and several injuries occurred from a disk accident. A masked man was fatally wounded during a Goldfield break in. Keister’s shots led to capture. Tressa Brink shopped in Dodge. Frank and Allen visited Eagle Grove. Lee family hosted Fernes. Abner Thompson had minor surgery in Algona. Postmaster Figi cleared with inspector. The 1916 Junior-Senior Banquet occurred. Hardy youths were refused admission and partied in Yeoman’s restaurant basement.
By special execution issued from Humboldt County District Court in Iowa, G F Johnson and others are named debtors on April 25 1916 judgment in favor of Edwards Robertson Kyler. Davenport sheriff lists debt 1244 16 and costs 68 84 with property described as Lot 7 8 9 in Block 4 Renwick Iowa. Auction set for May 24 1916 at 2 30 pm at courthouse front door Dakota City Humboldt County Iowa. property may be redeemed. John Cunningham attorney.
A brief exchange shows a traveler confessing homesickness and a woman challenging why he still feels at sea. He insists he stays moving while longing for a settled home.
A veteran recounts his fearlessness, saying he was an umpire in baseball and felt immune during combat, explaining his lack of fear when facing danger.
The fragment mentions a counterfeiter and references a person with possible misheard names linked to business activity and wealth. Limited readable context prevents full identification or dates. Further details are unavailable from the fragment.
Wiley dismisses an expensive hat while Thubby suggests repurposing it for a bungalow. The exchange hints at frugal practicality and improvised plans in a casual moment.
A fragment echoes debate on authenticity and cure in a dialog about a picker game. The quotation hints at asserting truth and confidence in the speaker.
English service at 10 30 am with subject From unbelief to belief based on John 2019 31. The note lists the service time and theme for the morning worship.
Sunday services listed with times 10 30 a m 8 00 p m 11 30 a m 6 30 p m at Luni Sunday School 32 00 p m preaching 3 00 p m You are welcome to any or all of the above services J H Perry Pastor.
The Methodist Church will hold morning services for Mothers Day with Rev. Schlesselman delivering the Sermon. There will be no evening service due to the Bac calaureate at the Baptist church. Sunday activities include Preaching at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at 11:20 a.m. Epworth League at 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Service on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
No morning services due to Union Service at the Methodist church. Evening preaching canceled. Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. Y P A meets 7 p.m. Prayer Services at 7 30 p.m. with choir rehearsal. Teacher Training Friday at 8 p.m. Pastor A W Schle scelmen invites all to attend.
North Luni items report the Wesler schoolhouse closing next Friday. Rev Perry filled his regular appointment last Sunday. Visitors came to Glen Trotters from relatives and friends. May baskets appear to be a current local pastime in the evenings. Howard Bogard visited family and relatives including his sister Mrs Albert Brown and brother Claud Bogard. The Bogard group traveled to Mrs Bogard's parents home last Sunday. Mr Anderson, father of Mrs Bogard, is in poor health. Barber hosted a large social last Saturday with games, music, and a late night refreshment spread including meat sandwiches and jello.
Miss Beard visited Renwick on Friday and Mrs Loobey dropped in from Clarion Thursday and Friday. Ross Henry served as postmaster the past week. Miss Keith was absent prompting Mrs Jas McGowan to travel to Tracr Friday for her father’s serious illness. S E Mosely of Cedar Falls visited friends. Mamie Rier of Renwick visited Crissie Henry. Blanche Wadsworth, Eagle Grove, was a Monday business caller. Mrs Sands faces extended rest due to a nervous break. The annual high school alumni baseball game at Riverside Park ended with the high school defeating opponents 7 to 2.
Local society notes report visits by Dr. Spooner, Arthur Dicoff, Miss Jennie Petibone, and others from Algona Renwick and Humboldt. The Presbyterian ladies aid set May 17 meeting. A tree caused a power outage west of town. Erma Stoddard won first prize in a Humboldt Declamatory contest and brought home the silver cup for L. H. district.
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