Passing of Michael Norris Resident of Beck Valley Dies at Home
Michael Norris of Beck Valley died at his home after a short illness paraly sis. Born in Waterford Ireland May 10 1845 he was 79 years 2 months old. He moved with his parents to Highland Wis as a child and later married Julia A Pollard. They lived in Cobb Wis and Rock Valley before settling in Rock Valley where he resided until death. He leaves three daughters and five sons including Mrs Frank Dixon Dr Frank A Norris Gerald Norris Paul Norris and Reginald Norris. Funeral services were held at St Marys church conducted by Rev Father John A O Rielly with burial in Highland Wis. The family receives the sympathy of many friends in their sorrow.
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Michael Norris
Beck Valley
Waterford
Ireland
Ametita
Highland
Wis
Julia
A- Pollard
Clyde
Cobb
Rock Valley
World
Frank Dixon
Mary
Gena Norris
Rock
Frank A. Norris
Jacksonville
Th. Dei
Norris
Pomeroy
Iowa
Gerald’ ‘Norris
Sioux City
Paul Norris
Reginald Norris
Reek Valley
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
The Norris family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of a husband and father. Mars. M. Norris and Family.
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Mars. M.norris
Resolutions From Court St Amhce No 215 Catholic Daughters
The Catholic Daughters of Court St Amhce No 215 express sincere sympathy to Mrs Julia Norris and her sisters Anna Dixon Mary and Lona Norris after the death of their husband and father. The resolutions note the Supreme Ruler’s will and request publication in the Rock Valley Bee, with copies for the court records and the bereaved sisters. Signed by committee members Mary Flinn Mary E Berry Mary Quinlan.
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Julia Norris
Anna ‘Dixon
Mary
Lona Norris
Rock Valley Bee
Mary Flinn
Mary E. Berry
Mary Quinlan
Des Moines Graveyard Custodian Claims Quarrels Rise After Burials
In Wood land cemetery Des Moines now in West Des Moines custodian Dockhorn says about 30 000 graves were made since he took charge 32 years ago and notes many odd events occur in a cemetery. He claims family disputes often begin over any money left by the deceased.
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Des Moines
West Des Moines
Dockhorn
Local Briefs Highlight Visits, Circus Plans and Birthday
Mrs. R B Buckley and two children visit Des Moines relatives while Rosiers plan a Lake Okoboji spirit spree before heading to Minneapolis. Clarence Ruskinge of Gollmar Bros Circus scouts Rock Valley for July 29 show. Louis Simon and Mrs Jarnicke of Chicago visit Suter family. Storm damage prompts prompt insurance claims for Mutual Insurance Co Des Moines. Mrs M Fouhse marks 70th birthdayJuly 11 with daughter Emma Wilhelmina son John Dehuyser and friends sharing a generous lunch and social hour.
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R. B. Buckley
Des Moines
Sioux Falls
John Dehuyser
Cost of Storms Hits Utilities Hard in Iowa Region
The storms and hurricane in Central Iowa caused widespread damage to electric light and power lines, transformers, and stations. Railways lost service temporarily, with utilities and street railways sustaining heavy costs exceeding hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Iowa
Noteboom Family Homeward from Denver Visit
Arie Noteboom and his family arrived home on Wednesday after spending a couple of weeks with relatives in Denver, Colorado.
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Arie Noteboom
Denver
Colorado
Iowa corn crop expected to drop sharply in 1924
CGAN and Iowa Weather and Crop Service report a 20 percent drop in Iowa corn yield from 1923 despite more land planted. Weather—dry in May and heavy rainfall in June—reduced harvestable acres. July 1 forecast shows 10.779 million Iowa acres to be harvested, with 72 percent of normal condition and 382.0 bushels per acre yield, amid national acreage gains but lower production. Hog numbers also fall, influencing prices and feed strategies.
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Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Iowa
Juy H
Towa
United States
United’ States
Sioux Township Sewing Club Holds Second Meeting
The Sioux Township sewing project met July 7 at Mrs. Emory Suter's home. A demonstration on altering commercial patterns provided valuable advice, with demonstrators including Mesdames McNamara Heisig Schmidt Schmidt Suter Rielly Elbert, and Misses Manning Manning Cullinan Higgins Schmidt Coyer.
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Sioux Township
Emory Suter
Mesdames M.mcnamara
F. Heisig
H. Schmidt
E. Schmidt
E. Suter
W. Rielly
L. Elbert
Misses Lavina. Manning
Daisy Manning
Josephine Cullinan
Stella Higgins
Minnie Schmidt
Teressa Coyer
Townsfolk Attend Hudson Chautauqua Sunday Evening
A number of residents from the area attended the Hudson chautauqua Sunday evening. Visitors included Miss Elsie Greve of Gladbrook visiting E A Miller, John Tank, and F C Dierks. Several local families hosted and visited with relatives across nearby towns.
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Hudson
Chas Gayer
Amelia
Ella Muehrenthaler
Elgion
Iowa
Elsie Greve
Gladbrook
Town
Catherine Tank
J.T. Behder
J. Dachsteiner
Mary
Alice Amortsen
August Lorengen
William Dierks
John
LeMars
Rock Rapids Cubs Edge Ruck Telew In Scoring Slugfest
The Rock Rapids Cub defeated Ruck telew by seven to three in a rough score through eight innings. Leads, a suburb of Swe City, will play next Sunday. Sioux County officials plan county meetings and transportation talks as they prepare for the national convention in St Paul March 15 to 19.
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Rock Rapids
Minn
Cub
Severta
Rock Valley
Cubs
Seases
Lowe
Hawaver
Bare de Pree
Sioux Center
A Haxmeier
Alton
Sioux Counnty
St. Paul
Sioux County
Sc. Haven
Lone County Transportation Commutter
Orpheum Weekend Screenings Bring Westerns and Comedies
Herbert Rawlinson stars in The Clean-up at the Orpheum this Saturday with two reels of comedy. A Sunday big special trails the Mailman and Judgment of the Storm. No admission rise. Next Wednesday Tom Mix appears in Heart Buster, with another fast paced comedy reel.
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Orpheum
Herbert Rawlinson
Sun
Tom Mix
Farmers urged to inspect binders before harvest rush
Farmers are advised to check and repair binders at Peters Harness store before the harvest period. Shae and sure guidance emphasized to ensure equipment readiness for peak farming season.
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Frank Miles
Frank Wieni
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Rock Valley, Iowa
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