Thanksgiving Service at Christian Church Praised by Congregation
A well attended Thanksgiving service at the Christian Church featured a stirring sermon by Rev. Carroll of the F B Church. Evangelist Orr read Psalm 107 and Rev. Bray offered prayers. hymns and a touching patriotic invocation united devotion with national reflection. The sermon urged remembrance of sorrow through faith, stressed gratitude for deliverance, and highlighted the duty of service and obedience. Benediction was given by Rev. A Lemke of the German M E Church. the service was widely praised by Baptist brethren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Orr
Joyah
W. 8. Bray
Congregational Church
Carl
F. B
Tebenezer
Samuel
A. Lemke
M. BE
Miss Marie Welsh and Percy Richards wed at Sacred Heart
Miss Marie Welsh and Percy Richards were married Saturday at Sacred Heart Church with Father B A Hunt officiating. They began housekeeping at the G T Shade residence on Grove Street, prepared by the groom. The News extends hearty congratulations.
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Marie Welsh
Percy Richards
Sacred Heart Church
B. A. Hunt
G. T. Shade
Grove Street
New Havana Platted in Clay County on Trumbull Lake Shore
Auditor Chamberlain reveals in court house that a new town named New Havana has been platted in Clay County. EK P Barringer laid out the town on Trumbull lake shore and it is easily accessible when the water level is normal. One plot has changed hands with a Nebraska buyer. A promotion promises a free lot for a large purchase of a brand. The Havana name likely nods to cigars.
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Court House
Chamberlain
New Havana
EK. P. Barringer
Trumbull Lake
Nebraska
Havana
State to build cottage and dam keeper at local site
The state plans a cottage at the state dam nearby and will station a keeper to guard the dam against damage. J E Allen of Arnold's Park has completed the excavation and Milford Cement Products Co. has the contract for erection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Allen
Arnold’s Park
Milford Cement Products Co
Milford Mail
Quarantine Rules Distributed to County Auditors
Iowa Board of Health Bulletin states quarantine regulations have been sent to county auditors. Those who did not receive the supply should contact the county auditor. When quarantine is to be established a copy of the files must be served on the head of the family with the official notice.
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Iowa Board of Health Bulletin
The Wolf at Grand Next Tuesday Dec 7
The Wolf will be offered at the Grand next Tuesday December 7 under Sam S. and Lee Shubert. The story is said to be intensely interesting to men and women of all ages, warning that men must not be blindly trusted and that a girl must use her head as well as her heart while love remains supreme.
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the Wolf
Sam S
Lee Shubert
Franks State Bank Loses Bankruptcy Suit Costs Assessed
The Frankel State Bank of Oskaloosa loses its claim in the A I Stonebrook bankruptcy case. The referee rulings were sustained on review, adding about 2200 to assets for dividends and placing costs of several hundred dollars on the bank.
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A. I. Stonebrook
G. W. Patterson
Spencer
O. A. Hammond
Frankel State Bank of
Oskaloosa
Stonebrook
Messrs
Buck & Kirkpatrick
J. W. Cory
Frankel State Bank
O. A. Hianmand
T. P. Powell
Lowa
Hammand
G. T. Wellman
Sheldon
Dir. Wellman
Wellman
Cory
Reed
Won One Lose One High School Basketball Action
The high school team beat Emmetsburg 56 to 21 at Union hall on Thursday. Friday they lost to Estherville by 29 points. Attendance and receipts were about 85 dollars. The report praises the clean, manly play and hopes for continued strong support to maintain the program's high order.
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Emmetsburg
Union Hall
Estherville
Spencer
Real Estate Transfers from 1896 debris
Real estate transfer notes show Fish Horace widower selling to George H Kroon two adjacent lots in block 1 2d Ad to Dickens east. Miller Mary and husband to John H Price part of lot 4. Several blocks and lots transferred with prices around 1 to 500 dollars. Moody A J selling to Newton Mettler parts of lots 5 6 7 in block H Spencer. Dollar amounts listed as 1350 41 and 500 various entries.
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Fish Horace
George H Kroon
Dickens
Miller Mary
John H Price
Dwar
Moody A J
Newton Mettler
H" Spencer
Paulson Knee Tie the Knot in Linn Grove
Paulson of Linn Grove and John Knee of this city were married by Rev Spafford at the Christian church parsonage on Monday evening November 2. The couple started housekeeping at 47 West Fifth Street. The New extends congratulations.
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Maude.Paulson
Linn Grove
John Knee
Spafford
Christian Church
Mrs. Knee
West Fifth Street
Royal Pleasure Travel Offer To Mexico And Texas
A travel promotion describes a Grand Tour by rail from January 18 offering a week in southwest Texas and 6000 miles by Pullman with car fare berths meals for not to exceed 8175 dollars. Apply early to assure berth. Dr B L Brownell Spirit Lake Iowa.
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City of Mexico
Texas
Cary
B. L Brownell
Spirit Lake
Lowa
Annual election of officers at lodge rooms
Attention is called for full attendance at the annual election of officers to be held Sunday night December 3 at the Odd Fellows lodge rooms at the corner of Main Street. Axtell is named clerk. Bald Wing.
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Main Street
IP Axtell
Short Course Officers Elect at Court House Meeting
The Short Course meeting held at the court house last Saturday was called to order by President FLTE Black Onontotion Hom Bo EY Felt was elected president for the ensuing year. Homer Pitcher chosen secretary and A E Wells treasurer. J SH Grahwar elected chairman of the five stock committee La Hi Mot ion of the domestic science Th Fk Mebane entertainment editors of the city papers on advertising active under the direction of the secretary and treasurer exhibits. The officers elected and the chairmen of committees form the executive committee. Dates February below inclusive discussed as satisfactory. Chairmen will select assistants and all urged to serve if called upon.
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Court House
Flte. Black
Onontotion Hom
Bo EY Felt
Homer Pitcher
A. E. Wells
J. SH. Grahwar
la Hi
Th. Fk. Mebane
Wed
Vvain
Ilel Dlobere
William Fulton Obituary From Bel Fa ust Ireland to Clay County
William Fulton born January 21 1833 near Bel Faust Ireland of Scots Irish descent lived in New York then Waukegan Illinois where he married Elizabeth Jenkinson in 1857. They moved to Clay County six years ago to live with their son Albert and he died November 21 190%. Funeral was held November 23 conducted by Dr W D Morrow. six sons and three daughters and many relatives attended.
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William Fulton
Belfaust
Ireland
New York
Waukegan
Ilinois
Elizabeth Jenkinson
Clay County
Albert
Mre
Mes
Fulton
Chicago
Spencer
Iowa
John
Robert
Frank
W. Wright
HH Stevens
S. Langlan
Excelsior
Minnesota
Adil Fulton
Kansas City
Missouri
Why boys need constructive work to avoid bad company
A column argues that idle boys fall into bad company due to lack of work and purpose. It urges parents to keep youths engaged in useful tasks, teaching common labor skills and instilling responsibility. The piece cites a city sending educated citizens to prison to stress practical upbringing.
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Bos
States
Freight wreck blocks Milwaukee line near Grove Street
A westbound Milwaukee freight derailed near Grove Street with five loaded cars leaving the track. The wreck halted traffic for hours as wreck crews cleared debris and temporary track was laid to allow trains to pass. The 1250 am delay delayed a morning passenger run but shipments for the halted cars were later moved.
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Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Company
Spencer
Grove Street
Herth
Fiat
Death of Chauncey Arthur Chapman at Riverside Cemetery
Chauncy Chapman Mro and Mes and C C Chapman of East Fourth Street mourn the death of their son Chauncey Arthur who died after a day of illness at one o'clock Thursday morning. Funeral services were held at Irree Baptist Church Sunday afternoon and interment followed in Riverside cemetery. The family had previously lost their daughter Verna last March, and they seek sympathy.
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Mro
Mes
C. Chapman
East Fourth Street
Chauncey Arthur
Irree Baptist Church
Riverside
Verna
Chapman
New Butcher Firm Assumes Dickinson Bros Trade
Walter Dickinson and Obie Bisbee have bought the former Dickinson Bros butcher business. They took possession on Monday and, as first class butchers, expect a liberal patronage from a courteous approach to customers.
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Walter Dickinson
Obie Bisbee
Dickinson Bros
A Word From Mr Gillespie to News Subscribers
Mr Gillespie writes to old News subscribers that publisher Glasnow has paid him for the paper’s wood wish of the former editor and urges continued support. He says Glasnow’s goodwill should be tested as he aims to furnish a paper worthy of readers and asks subscribers to remain with the paper.
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Glasnow
Manet
Tita
Rennin
S. Gil Lesptn
Local steer ad seeks owner near county farm
Taken to about November 1, a black yearling steer is held for proof of ownership. Inquire at the first house west of the county farm, three and one half miles west of town. Pay charges. Contact 483 John Lachner.
Marriage Unites Miss Jones and Omer Leiter at Methodist Parsonage
Jones Leiter Anoearly wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. O M Bond performing the ceremony. The couple, accompanied by friends, planned a honeymoon trip but returned to take the next Milwaukee train. Omer Leiter, longtime Fleete Lumber employee, will manage the Moneta yards and reside there after the wedding journey. Interests of family and community celebrate the union.
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Leiter
Stele Jones
O. M. Bond
Clint Leiter
Roy Mason
Gertrude Cheney
Myrtle Siis
Milwaudeee
Moneta
Mrs
Omer Leiter
Bisbee Brother Dies in Wisconsin
Frank Bisbee of Meadow township learned Monday evening by telegram that his brother rank Bisbee had died in Renosta Wisconsin. No cause given. Rank was a son of Mr and Mrs George Bisbee and had long resided in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Bisbee
Meadow Township
Krenosta
Wisconsin
Rank
George Bisbee
Lake- Davis wedding in South Dakota unites Nd Davis and Miss Hisie Lake
Nd Davis and Miss Hisie Lake of Lebanon South Dakota were married Wednesday afternoon in Lak e City. The couple will reside in Spencer Iowa after a brief wedding trip. The bride formerly lived in Storm Lake and taught at Linn Grove. The groom, Edward Davis, is well known in Spencer for his exemplary life.
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Edward Davis
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Tanksgiving Service
Thurs
Sellent
Rev. Carroll
Ave
Ellie
Welsh- Richards
New Havana, Clay County
R. L. Jones
Milwaukee
Chauncy Chapman
New Business Firm
Mr. Gillespie
John Lachner
Frank Bisbee
Lake- Davis
Tae
THE
Citizens! Savings
Cirand
Opera
Sam S. and
Hudson Bay
Eugene Walter
Bender's
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