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Spencer News

Location

Spencer, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1910

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Dissolution petition joins 31 corporations under Sherman Act

In a filed petition on the 28th in United States District Court, a dissolution action seeks to dismantle the American Sugar Refining Company and 29 other corporations, charging illegal combination and restraint of trade under the Sherman Act, likened to pending cases against Standard Oil and the tobacco trust.

United States District Court American Sugar Refining Company Standard Oil Company and Tobacco Company Wright County Carrie Waugh Anderson Lucas

Card of Thanks for Johnson Families and Friends

Andrew Johnson Chris Johnson and family Lawrence Larsen and family Emil Magnuson and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the loss of a wife and mother. Appreciation is extended for the beautiful floral offerings and support shown on the occasion.

Andrew Johnson Chris Johnson

Funeral of Mrs Andrew Johnson Held at Baptist Church

The funeral for Clara Peterson Johnson wife of Andrew Johnson was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Baptist church with large attendance. Rev J D Collins preached a thoughtful sermon after which the remains were laid to rest in Riverside. Born May 10 1847 in Gottenberg Sweden she arrived in America June 10 1878 living in De Kalb Ogle and Clay counties Iowa before her death on November 27 1910. She married December 10 1878 and had three daughters and one son who died in infancy. She was a faithful Baptist member and leaves a husband three daughters and many friends.

Andrew Johnson Baptist Church J.D. Collins Riverside Clara Peterson Johnson Gottenberg Sweden America DeKalb County Chris Johnson Emily Magnuson Lawrence Woolsey South Dakota Johnson Ogle County Clay County Iowa The

Regular Annett Post Meeting December 13 7:30 PM

There will be a regular meeting of Annett Post on December 13 at 7 30 PM. The election of officers will be held at that time. J H Dory, Com D F O Curreny, Adjt.

Annett Post J. H. Dory Com D. F

A Good Lecture by Senator Francis at Spirit Lake

Hon L E Francis of Spirit Lake delivered a strong talk to the Brotherhood at the M E Church last Sunday on Harbor Bells or Opportunity. He stressed passing opportunity and the impossibility of recalling it, supported by historical illustrations. The young Iowa senator shows promise and we look forward to more good accounts of him.

L. E. Francis Iowa Spirit Lake Brotherhood M. HE Francis Harbor Bells

Allan Lemaster dies in Clay township aged about 28

Allan Lemaster son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lemaster of Clay township died last Sunday after a long illness. He was respected for his character and educational work. Funeral Tuesday at the MFE church in Peterson conducted by Rev. M. D. Bush. burial in Peterson cemetery. He was educated locally, studied at Spencer Business University, and taught there for several years. He excelled as a penman and was admired for his noble life and community influence. The Lemaster family received broad sympathy.

Allan J. W. Lemaster Clay Township M. FE Peterson M. D. Bush Lemaster Spencer Business University Tie

Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Emerson and Niagara Falls

Miss Myra Wood led the Woman's Club meeting with roll call quotations from American Poets. Belle Pitcher shared an account of Iowa authors, while Mrs Rasmussen discussed Ralph Waldo Emerson, his writings, home at Concord, and key life events. Mrs Felt provided Emerson home images, and Mrs Hammond described Niagara Falls and its water power. Next gathering on December 13 led by Mrs Gillespie.

Woman's Club Myra Wood Belle Pitcher J. C. Rasmussen Ralph Waldo Emerson Concord Emerson B. F. Felt O. A. Hammond Niagara Falls Gillespie

Cunid Ties Knot as Bisbee Couple Wed at Parsonage

Elmer Bisbee of Freeman and Mamie Abram Bisbee of Chicago obtained a license and married Rev. O M Bond at the M E parsonage. The pair set off on a southern wedding tour and will settle on the Bisbee farm after the honeymoon.

Cunid Elmer Bisbee Freeman Mamie Abram Bisbee Chicago Weaver O. M. Bond M. E. Parsonage Bisbee

Register and Leader Free Mail Offer for 1910

The Register and Leader will be mailed free the balance of 1910 to anyone sending five dollars to the daily and Sunday. Mention the paper’s name with your remittance to receive a large portrait of the late Senator Delliver postpaid.

Register and Leader Senator Delliver

Local Notices From A Rural District

Southwest Lone Tree F A Cranston begins a new barn on his farm Olivia Goodspeed begins teaching in district No 6 after a three week home vacation Rev Sutton arrived from Armstrong IA and preaches while replacing a district superintendent due to Rev B Y Neal illness Mr and Mrs Wagner arrive from Mason City IA to keep house for Fred Schmidt Ella Clifton resumes duties in district No 2 Clarence Cranston leaves for Cedar Rapids business college Mr Schmidt’s housekeeper Mrs Wagner falls through a trap door injuring herself with minor bruises

F. A. Cranston Olivia Goodspeed Spencer Sutton Armstrong Iowa B. Y. Neal Wagner Mason City Fred Schmidt Ella Clifton Everly Clarence Cranston Cedar Rapids

The Rosary at The Grand December Twenty Third

Rowland and Clifford's The Rosary, a three month Chicago hit now at Garden Theatre NYC, comes to The Grand to close disbelief and unrest with a faith powered tale. A Wall Street husband loses faith while a steadfast wife anchors the family, aided by a modern Catholic priest who guides them to grace.

Rowland and Clifford Chicago Garden Theatre New York City United States Wall Street Stock Exchange Republic

Shadowed by Three at Grand Opera House Friday

The play Shadowed by Three by William F. Mann is praised as a modern redemption tale. It condemns the White Slave traffic and exposes urban vice, with Law and Order league approving its strong moral message. Dec 1 at the Grand Opera House.

Magdalen William F. Mann Sheldon Law and Order League Grand Opera House

Willow Creek Youth Heads to Shenandoah Academy

Willow Creek Marshal Bailey left Friday for Shenandoah Iowa where he expects to attend the Academy this winter and to wish him success in his school. Bertha Harris works for Mrs Luther in her absence following a family funeral. E E Harris made a business trip to Sioux City Tuesday. Minnie Frydenborg visits Everly from Friday to Sunday. Mrs Shulkie of Paullina visited John Fredinburg’s home early week. Arthur Johnson and wife were at Hartley visiting. Hannah Jensen leaves for Cedar Falls to attend State Normal. Arthur Christensen was thrown from a horse Thursday and was found unconscious.

Marshal Bailey Shenandoah Iowa John Luther Bertha Harris J. Roge Chicago Mr. Colmell Sioux City Everly C. Hagemeyer Waterford Township Hastings Neb H. B. Decker Fostoria F. W. Roberts Spencer Theo. Lammers Germany P. Conway Gillett Grove T. EB. Hubbard M. Fell Cedar Falls

Frightful Accident Hits Luther Shatto At Cromwell Ranch

Saturday a shredding machine incident at the Cromwell ranch left Luther Shatto with his left arm amputated near the shoulder after his hand was drawn into the machine while he attempted to feed a remaining load. Surgeons deemed amputation necessary. he is reported doing well. Several local and visiting residents are noted in the day’s social and travel mentions.

Luther Shatto David Shatto Cromwell Ranch J. T. McCord Citizens Bank of Big City Mr. Shatto Mr. Cripps

Winter Weather Delays Snow as Corn Husking Ends

Herdland winter arrives without snow while farmers wrap up husking efforts. Rockwell Belknap moved to a new house Friday and hosted Adventists James from Sioux Rapids and Walter Davis to help husk corn before Sabbath begins at sunset Friday. The note praises strict Sabbath observance as a measure of religious character.

Rockwell Belknap Snew House Big Duroe Mr. James Sioux Rapids Walter Davis

It Pays to Keep Cows and Have Creameries in Clay County

Dairy facts urged for farmers as a Spencer News item notes the value of dairying and creameries. Letters from American Legation and London Consulate General show ongoing inquiries and a plan to wait for complete data before a fuller discussion next week or in a few weeks.

EK. M. Glasgow Spencer News Kay Wallace Legation London E. M. Glasgow Esq The Carl R. Loop

Bible Study Society Grows. Tuesday Meetings at Baptist Church

The Bible Study group formed recently has about fifty members. Led by Rev. J. D. Collins, it meets each Tuesday at the Baptist church with open enrollment and no fees. The current Patriarchal period lessons attract interest. visitors are welcome regardless of denomination. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

Bible Study Society The Baptist Church J. D. Collins Executivs Committee

Death of Chas. R. Owen Resident of Meadow Township

Chas. R. Owen died Sunday after a long illness from goitre. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM at the Christian church with Rev. E. A. Spafford officiating and burial in Riverside. He was born February 12, 1858 in Zanesville Ohio and moved to the county in 1869. He married Lila Walters in 1899. five children survive. Owen was a quiet man of integrity, now mourned by his wife and children.

Chas. R. Owens Goitre Christian Church E. A. Spafford Riverside Masons Mr. Owens Zanesville Ohio C. R. Owen Meadow Township Lila Walters Owen

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