Domestic difficulties in Spencer court case splits Farnum family
Mayor Wells presided over a Friday hearing where Mr and Mrs Farnum faced charges of unsuitable parenting. The two girls and younger boy were placed with Rev Marion Johnson of Des Moines Children’s Home, to await suitable foster care. The oldest boy may stay if he finds work. The Farnams plan separation. the court judged the children’s welfare requires outside care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Spencer
Marshal Baldwin
Wi Farnum
East First Street
Farnum
O Nee
Marion Johnson
Des Moines
North Pacific Coast Book by Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul
Railway promotes a travel book on the Pacific Northwest and Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle. Offers route details and pricing from Chicago to Seattle and other western points, with mail and postage information and contact for EL Cody in Mason City Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Pacific Northwest
Seattle
North Pacific Coast
Tacoma
Spokane
Portland
Victoria
Vancouver
Butte
EL Cody
Mason City
Iowa
Bids Sought for St Stephen's Church Alterations Iowa
Notice is given that bids will be received until noon July 31 1908 for alterations and addition to St Stephen's Episcopal church Spencer Iowa. Plan and specifications may be seen at Fleete Lumber Co. Bids may cover entire project or parts including raising excavating and mason work carpenter work heating and plumbing. WM K Morrow Franklin Florette Ik L Diekry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Spencer
Iowa
Fleete Lumber Company
Jard of Thanks for Joseph Rubes Death Aid
The Rubes family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance after the death of their son and brother Joseph Rubes in a column notice published in The News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rubes
John Rubes
For Sale Dwellings in Spencer by J. E. Steele
Real estate notice lists Spencer dwellings for sale from 1000 to 3500 dollars with reasonable terms. Also improved farms offered. Attorney and Real Estate J. E. Steele at 457 Main St Spencer Iowa. 31-32-pd.
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Spencer
J. E. Steele
Main St
Towa
Anders Larsen Dies at 74 in Meadow Township
Anders Larsen of section twenty nine Meadow township died Sunday aged 74 years, 3 months, 27 days. Funeral held Tuesday with services at home and Danish Lutheran church in Meadow township, Rev. Soholm and Rev. Jessup officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. Born in Denmark February TS35, he emigrated to America in 1sTh and settled in Meadow township. He owned a top farm in Clay unity and valued education, morals, and religion. His wife, four sons, and one daughter survive.
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Anders Larsen
Meadow Township
Soholm
Royal
GC. Jessup
Spencer
Fairview Cemetery
Bee
Denmark
Pebru
America
Clay Unity
Neal
Dlive
Amlvr
Larsen
Local notes include marriages farms and travels in Spencer
J H W Libberton of Chicago tested samples from three Universal Cement plants. Clarence Shriver and Missie Johnson wed at the M I Parsonage with Dr O M Bond officiating. Mrs C J Blondel hosted gatherings for Mrs O P Graham of Union Grove. Lachman Shows begin five days at Spencer ball park near Milwaukee depot. Names of campers for Salt Lake National Campment listed. Mrs D N Dickin son funeral held at Christian church. Several residents travel or relocate including Mrs Julia Wood moving to Solon Springs.
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J. H W. Libberton
Chicago
Universal Cement Co
Clarence Shriver
Missie Johnson
M. i. Parsonage
Ur. O. M. Bond
Des Moines
C. J. Blondel
Lady Friends
Salt Lake
Amrs
Ben Pitcher
Spencer
A. Allbee
Clay Township
Milwaukee Road
M. W. Wareham
Pennsylvania
Montana
Citizens National Bank
Julia Wood
Solon Springs
Wis
Wood
Clay County
Iich
Fostoria News Roundup Brims With Local Visitors
Fostoria residents and visitors figure in a bustling week. Dr Knight and various brothers, sisters, and cousins travel between Spencer, Chicago, Milford, and nearby towns. A May youth rally at the Norwegian Lutheran church draws delegates, while Miss Amanda Peterson wins the Whiteford Egvers medal in oratory. Max and family host a porch party as Miss Ivah Peterson returns from Chicago, and Rev Marian Johnson promotes Iowa Children’s Home society activities statewide. The Farm For Sale notice closes the patchwork excerpt from Fostoria society.
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Whiteford Egvers
Amanda Peterson
Mabel Nicol
Excelator
Odle
Spencer and
Chase
Milford
Everly
Marian Johnson
Iowa Children’s Home Society
Fostoria
Langdon and Macedon
Johnaon
Ollie Tucker
Jacobson
For sale in Douglas township well borne and thoroughly uiled
Public notice indicates a property sale in Douglas township. For details contact H Godbersen of Odebolt Iowa. This fragmentary ad references a bid or sale process with incomplete wording and missing contact specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Township
H. Godbersen
Iowa Day At Seattle Exposition Low Fares Ad
Low round trip fares via Chicago Milwaukee on St Paul Railway for August 12 Alaska Union Pacific tux position at Seattle. Return by October 31. Stopovers allowed. Descriptive folder on sleeping car fare routes and train service available from F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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Seattle Exposition
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Lawa
Seattle
Chivaro
F. A. Miller
Limited Term IE and Bankers Live Assistants Due
Reminder that limited term IE and bankers live assistants are payable at Citizens on Onal Bank at any time during Aly. The note indicates payment timing and venue without additional details.
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Pacific Coast
WM. K. Morrow
Franklin Florette
Ik. L, Diekry
Brett Moody
U.S
Blpr
Felt's Pasture
D. On. Dickinson
Christian Church
Kn. Spafford
Voete Pomme Coriess
Geddes
South Dakota
Dan
John Scott
Fauiiy
Bua
Sys. Scott
Minute Griggs
Booth Dawota
Gr So v
Ox City
Petercamr Sivd
Centuria
Alfl
Stier Peterson
Frank
Washington, Iowa
Peterson
Ntal
Grahine
Lakes
M. Bond
Colorado
Mys
Oregon
Canadian Pacific
SiNly
Spencer Telephone Company
Dr. Knight
Frank Clark
Mise Larsen
John Riley
Mr. Cornell
Otto Peterson
Max Cornell
Twin Cities
Mrs. Thomson
Dickens
Will Helkens
Alva Graham
the Lakes
L. Js. Atwood
Anooka, Minn
State Bank of
Anoka
Misses Carr Sre
Polk County
Louie Madeen
Mrs.Madeen
Money
Clark
Harry Madsen
Ewann Kregever
Eseh
Julia Care
Elanseo
Joseph Stouffer
Lena
Illinois
Cleo Hansen
Fostoria Friends
W. 12. Gillette
Wapello County
Los Angeles
California
Golden Gate State
Messrs. Stough
Allen
Spirit Lake
Mrs. Allen
Samuel ,Jansen Whon
Mr. Jansen
Dick Jansen
Young ‘People’s Missionary
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Olaf Lofstadt
Clear Lake
John Graham
Mr Carahai
Sanborn
Minnie Young
Garrie Laldwin
Emmetsburg
Wdyvar Chadwick
Connell
Max
Brig
Nice
Joe
Dame Care
the Citizens Savings Bank
Spencer, Iowa
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