Gillett Grove Disturbance Ties Two Grain Buyers
Tuesday morning a serious fight between Fred Gleason and Robert Lacey, both grain buyers, left Lacey with neck and side wounds needing surgery. Gleason waived examination, was held to the grand jury with $1000 bond, and released. the grand jury will hear the case in a few weeks as reports vary.
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Gillett Grove
Fred Gleason
Robert Lacey
Gleaon
Lacey
Gleason
Spencer
School Begins In Sept With Zoning For Classes
School starts Monday September 6. Pupils in various grades must attend specified schools by district rules with North East and West assignments. Beginners should enroll in the first week, or they cannot enter until 1910. A. H. Avery, Superintendent.
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Little Sioux River
Fifth Street
Main St
Center Street
A. H. Avery
King Cumberland Bull Calf Shines at Iowa State Fair
King Cumberland, a Short Horn bull calf raised by H. H. Powell and son near Peterson, appears in fair advertising. The prize winner at the International Fine Stock Show in Chicago and at the Iowa State Fair, the animal reflects the Powell family’s notable breeding achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itowa
Powell and Son
Card of Thanks From Mrs A Larsen and Family
We express sincere thanks to those who extended sympathy and help during the late sickness and bereavement in our home. Mrs A Larsen and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Larsen
For Sale Rubber The Phaeton Good as New
Classified notice selling a rubber Phaeton described as good as new. Item offered by E. C. Cammerrer with price and contact details incomplete.
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E. C. Cammerrer
Spencer September Penny Drive Promises Huge Town Event
Citizens are urged to save pennies for a forthcoming event in Spencer this September described as the most stupendous undertaking ever attempted in cities. Organizers promote broad participation and local support for the ambitious project.
Duly Dedicated Bell Hoisted at Catholic Church
The new 800 pound bell, made in St. Louis with a mellow tone, was formally dedicated and hoisted to the belfry. Rt Rev Msgr Lenihan of Fort Dodge and priests from Danbury Iowa Ruthven Milford and Sioux City attended. A large church attendance from country and city participated and refreshments were served on the parsonage lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Msgr
Lenihan
Fort Dodge
Father Meagher
Danbury
Iowa
Fowler
Ruthven
Meyers
Milford
Kirby
Sioux City
Local News Highlights from Spencer and Nearby Areas
Miss Jean Barber of Mason City visits Miss Livingst on and other greetings fill Spencer as Francis Harris tours from Des Moines to see relatives. Omaha’s Margaret Muler vacationing with Mrs Carroll. Fred Kirkpatrick on business in Minneapolis then Chippewa county. Lachman show draws crowds. Woman’s Home Missionary society to meet Aug 13. Leonard Reed Sr. visits Sioux Falls. Crandalls arrive from Spencer. E Boyer resigns Riverside cemetery sexton post. family plans Oregon move. Ed Marker, J I Case Thresher rep, rising star in first year. Isaac Fenn family visits from Kansas. Frank Jayne joy at newborn daughter. Grandma Jayne cheerful. Hummel barn theft: valuable mare stolen. searches reveal umbrella and shoes at Calkins residence. Free lecture on a story told with stereoptical views at Free Baptist church. Buena Vista county fair at Alta touted. special M and St train August 1% from Spencer. Irving Hastings to assist University of Iowa football coaching. Billy O’Donnell from Roundup arrives in Spencer.
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Free Baptist Church
Buena Vista County
Alta
Loase
Clay County
Peterson
Marathon
Aurelia
Spencer
Irving Hastings
Iowa City
Irving
Billy? O'Donnell
Roundup
Mont
Milwaukee
Billy
North Pacific Coast Country travel book issued by railway
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway promotes a new travel book “North Pacific Coast Country” to aid planning for trips to Seattle Tacoma Spokane Portland Victoria Vancouver and more. Free if called or mailed for four cents postage for 862 round trip daily until September 30 with return limit October 31. W F Cody division passenger agent Mason City Iowa.
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Chicago, Milwaukee
W. F. Cody
Mason City
Iowa
Instruction on Violin by a Conservatory Student
A year at Oberlin Ohio Conservatory of Music led a student to offer violin instruction soliciting students. Also advised are medical remedies warning Foley's Honey and Tar for chronic bronchitis asthma and lung trouble and urged immediate use.
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Oberlin, Ohio
Foley
Geo, B, Bender
Our Books Worth While Work To Build A Set
The author notes that obtaining a complete set of abstract books in a very old county requires time and effort. Once the desired collection is found and fits every detail, a peculiar satisfaction comes from the accomplishment, a sentiment shared from experience.
Local residents visit in and around Fostoria and Spencer
Fostoria Misses Ferguson visit Milford. Mrs Charlie Duoning and Mrs Milo Shelton travel for visits. Many locals host relatives from Spencer, Odebolt, Primghar, Engle Grove and Dickens, with farming interests and property preparations noted. Several residents attend services, conferences, and market-related trips, including Rev Batho, Mrs Batho, and Don McMahon returning from the Dakotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Duoning
Milford
Fostoria
Milo Shelton
David Nick
Mise Stacia Smith
Spencer
Olaf Jacobson
Also Mentioned on This Page
King Cumberland
Jean Barber
Edna Livingston
Miss L
Francis Harris
Des Moines
Margaret Muler
Omaha
Rev. C. 8. Carroll
Fred Kirkpatrick
Minneapolis
Chippewa County
Lachman
Ball Park
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
W. T. Shafer
West Fifth Street
E. R. Titus
Nevada
Missouri
Leonard Reed, Sr
Sioux Falls
S. H. Crandall
Bessie
James Taylor
Algona
Mary Evans
Lakes
W. L. Bender
E. Boyer
Riverside Cemetery
Ed Marker
J.I Case Thresher Company
Isaac Fenn
Lincoln
Olathe
Kansas
Frank Jayne
Frank
Grandma Jayne
Henry Hummel
Hummel
T. M. Jones
F. M. Staples
Archie Calkins
Jones
W. L. Douglas
Mr. Calkins
Spencer Telephone Company
Pacific Coast
Our
Opera House
O. A. Hammond
Spencer Loan & Abstract Co
W. W. Cornwall
F. H. Helsenl
J.C. Crown
C. A. Hammand
Myre. Turner
Irvin
Odebolt
Turner
Philip Tleneman
Henry Brigham
Clarence Thurler
Jess” Allen
C. E. Allen
F. M. Slangen
Louie Madsen
Mrs. Madsen
Tom Knoudtson
Strandberg
Primghar
Chris Hansen
Gien Chapman
F. J. Clarke
O. J. Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Henry ‘Mausa
Postoria
South Dakota
John Smith
Scherman
Misa Thomson
al Vigit
Will Helkens
Thos, Batho
Fred Ilkrleman
Ir. Batho
Pranarier
Glen Yard
Hleikens
Hard
Batho
Sheldon
Baby Elsie
Jake Johnson
K. J. Murr
Dickens
H. Anderson
Emma
Will
Peterser
Don McMahon
Dakotas
Marion Johnson
Fostoria Ciicut
Cornell
Blanche
Carrie Baldwin
Minnie Young
Edgar Chadwick
Emmettsburg
the Citizens Savings Bank
Spencer, Iowa
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