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Newspaper

Spencer News

Location

Spencer, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1915

Page

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Masons to Be Here Tomorrow Corner Stone Laying

Tomorrow marks the ceremony for the corner stone of a new Masonic temple in Spencer. Grand Master F. Moses and Dr. George C. Williams will address attendees as lodges from surrounding cities join locals for a 2 PM program at Masonic Hall. A dinner at Congregational Church follows.

Masonic Order Spencer Masonic Hall Grand Lodge of Java Temple Grounds Fraser Theatre Spencer Band Frank S. Moses Clinton Music George C. Williams If Newton Inva Canaireh Parkas Masons Hall

Sunday After Church Mahdi and the Cynic

A fragment shows a church scene with a judge and a young singer named Wes recalling a reception after a song. The crowd cheers and teases about prison as the singer questions the sermon and the congregation's focus.

Wes Sid

Home Comings Highlight Tythian Sisters Event

Last Friday evening the Tythian Sisters held their annual home coming. Present members entertained past members with a delightful program and supper. Informal dancing and cards followed. The Odd Fellows plan their annual roll call and homecoming tomorrow evening in their hall with an interesting meeting and refreshments afterward.

Odd Fellows

Banner Room Wins Holiday in November Attendance Feat

In November Misa Reynolds and her class earned a quarter holiday for outstanding attendance. The east school notes no tardy pupils and the highest average attendance, with Miss Reynolds guiding her pupils to strive for best behavior and effort.

Banner Room Misa Reynolds Roo Tast Tia

Caiphell-Wands Unite in Wednesday Christening

The Christin parsmings Wednesday evening joined Wiss Mahi Campbell and Charles Woods in a ceremony led by Rev Win Baise. The couple, accompanied by Witt Ruakle and tiny Camsphel, will continue to live here as they age.

Venin Wiss Mahi Campbell Charles Woods Win Baise Witt Ruakle Tiny Camsphel

Taney Bride House Prospect Shown with Fine Interior

The narrative describes a two story streetfront home, 24 by 40, with a broad porch and spacious interior. It notes a large reception hall, parlor, hidden hall to the kitchen, a dining room, four airy second floor bedrooms, a bath and toilet, store room and pantry, all furnished in yellow or haw pine. Mention is made of Mr Kris temeon’s wine and promising prospects for the owners.

Trier Ives Mina Christos Drayala Mrt Kristemeon

Appointment of New Iowa Industrial Commissioner

Senator A Bakunk, formerly of Spirit Lake, was appointed Industrial Commissioner of Iowa by Governor Clarke to fill the vacancy caused by Wanen Garst’s resignation. Funkee, a noted figure among the state’s west region friends, is recognized as a distinctive character in Iowa.

A. Bakunk Spirit Luke Clarke Wanen Garst Funkee Jing Lowa

Two Handsome New Homes In Spencer And Near Royal

Mes and Mire 4 Hines unveil two new model residences one on West Pine Street Spencer and another near Royal. The interiors feature golden quartered oak finish and leather imitation touches with wall frescoes, two bedrooms, full bath, and built in conveniences.

Spencer Royal Mire Hines Wast Pine Street Baton Ross Mel Melek

Lehigh Valley Church Services Next Sunday

Notices from Cu. The English Lutheran Church will hold services in English next Sunday at 2 06 p m All welcome. Fostoria Greenville and KK Grummer pastor announce services in English in the region currently occupied by the Wasatta mountains with details read locally.

Ting Lata Fostoria Eng Liciheran Okaireh Greenville Grummer

Prize Winners in Acre Corn Contest Reach San Francisco

Virgil Dowell son of Frank McDowel Meadow and John Anderson son of Chris Anderson of Royal win first and second prizes in Clay County Boys Acre Corn Contest. They are enjoying a trip to the Penamy Exposition in San Francisco. Miss Anna Rubes, visiting her sister in Des Moines, returned home Saturday.

Virgil Dowell Frank McDowel John Anderson Chris Anderson Royal San Francisco Clay County Anna Rubes Des Moines

Graystark at the Fraser preview teased by cast

The PNGular Gea novel Graystark at the Fraser is slated for next Saturday. Fuxhman will perform with Wrancis Washinin and He verly Bayne as teasing characters. A sense of intrigue and promise haunts the read.

Fuxhman Wrancis Washinin Heverly Bayne

Storm Lake Officials Tour Storm Duake Meeting

Mayor Ark. Biddle and Councilmen te G Mathony TA. Mertin and Gen. H. J Sestman visited Storm Duake today on municipal business. Host Kh Baader praised local paving and streets, noting plans to bid all paving types next year. Storm Lake’s concrete streets delight residents as asphalt do here. Intersection costs are assessed to property owners, totaling $24 171.

Ark. Biddle G Mathony TA. Mertin Gen. H. Jsestman Storm Duake Kh. Baader Sereé Storm Luke Storm Lake Spencer

Mrs J Goldenstein Returns Home After Visit

Mrs J Goldenstein of Marshall town, guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Vanderhoff for several weeks, returned home Saturday evening. The lines about Alice and singing are quoted from the Boston Transcript.

J. Goldenstein Marshalltown Mrs. Vanderhoff

Obituary of GN Clark Formerly of Clay County Iowa

GN Clark born October 24 in St. Clair County Michigan died Tuesday night November 30 near Spencer Iowa at age 1015. He moved with family to Wisconsin then to Clay County Iowa and farmed before relocating to South Dakota eleven years ago. He married Mina Martha Hitterl in Wisconsin. Survived by two sons, two daughters, and many relatives. The piece recalls his English stock and faith with many memorial lines from the pastor and community.

Chay County Clark Clay County Spencer iRev Re C. Moore St. Clair Co Michigan Leda Pennsylvania Joel Clarke Wisconsin Dain County Wisconia Mina Martha Hitheterl Meeviagre Iowa Smith Dakota Synneer Ywaosone B.chorke Mae Ellie Girton Wailer AE Fa Anderson Sargier Thotr Fecher Eine Witter Eli Paeter Arto Neunis el Vigall Flim

Extra edition rumored for Thursday with county news and ads

The text references an extra Thursday edition containing county correspondence and loyal news, noting it will supplement the current issue. Reading is garbled but indicates an anticipated supplementary issue and advertising chatter.

Fragments From a Dated Crime Notice and Local Notices

An incomplete item references a theft in Greenville, with a suspect captured in Missouri and sentenced to seven years, and mentions a public saleroom ad in a local paper. Additional garbled lines note a ship cargo event and a brief visit by Sutcliffe and Mayes in Var million.

Re-Dedication at Greenville Church in Historic Service

The Greenville church held a re dedication service led by Pastor Moseking from Richland with Superintendent Real present. A collection of $84,700 and $1,000, plus other sums, funded improvements and a new bell as the pews and church grounds were praised. The event featured a male quartet and prayers, with remarks from community leaders and the pastor, Mr. Rothe, now interim.

Friends Enitrely Greenville Willings Moseking Richland Reals Squire President Mowercds Pew College Moser Watson Groskhinger Rene Ae Padnier Reili Judes Jett Mer Ilise May Mires Anatorman Jitte Mes Pinoads Hadoe

Tass Parties Airs and Sewing at East Fourth Street Home

Delightful Wednesday evening gathering at the East Fourth Street home of Mes. Caleluster hosted by the Pipithers of Mr Proe's Sunday School Whias. Guests included Mes. Munger and Misses Annie Tuttle des Steals, Marin Pinney, and others who enjoyed desserts after a reliving religious favor course.

Chase Collester Betran Grier Gregory Liki McNister Ehiner Mes Cale Luster East Fourth Street Proe Munger Mortas Annie Tuttle Des Steals Marin Pinney Ehud M Vingrey Canelusjay Aho

Spencer Hospital thanks volunteers for holiday food drive

Spencer Hospital Association expresses thanks for the Thanksgiving week food drive by public schools. Reports items donated including potatoes onions cabbage carrots turnips eggs and fruit from grade and high schools. Quintano Band and Redpath promotion noted. Also mentions Bazaar and Supper planned for December and a Chicago eye operation for Rev A M Liehtleiter.

Fuenis

Unclear historic notice with garbled names and terms

The text presents a garbled report with numerous misspellings and unreadable names, making it impossible to identify individuals, places, or events. It appears to be a fragmented notice or obituary style item lacking clear facts or a coherent narrative.

Altar Gaile Phe Neibers at Sacred Heat Chope Meeting

An unclear local notice describes a gathering at the Sacred Heat Chope with members of the Af Guild led by Del thet Hench. The fragment mentions a threat to home and a class with welirete hamehean involved, but details are obscured.

Phe Neibers Af Guild Del

Sir Stephens Goat Mrs W and the Eye Void Reflections

A fragmented OCR style notice references Sir Stephens Goat Mrs W and mentions Eye Void, Stophonsehuren Phy, and local figures like Utert thee fore HTN Ha pou. The readable text is unclear but hints at a late service and a notice from Hack Adee HH.

Farm and livestock auctions around Dickens and Spencer area

A string of farm sales listed for December across rural districts. Includes 142 mile south west of Dickens sale with 82 head of horses cattle and hogs plus machinery, 4 miles east of Dickens sale with 21 bed of horses and farm tools, and other auctions near Spencer Cornell and Bessie featuring horses cattle hogs and farming equipment led by local auctioneers and clerks.

Dickens TYLA Steele M.A. McMillan PY Flint Maschinery Chester White Prince & McClurg Auris E.R Jacob Anderson Rell Spencer Marin W. Kt Ritchie, Auet Clyde Cate Eleri Mitchell Ninmani Cornell Priday Th Ritchie da H Murdock

Week's Doings in Society

The Womans Club hosted a musicale with honors for birthday courtesies to Mrs J He MeCord and others. Members attended a festival at homes on Fourth Street, enjoyed violin performances and piano pieces, and heard a life sketch of Carle hawolis. A Spencer Worms Club monthly meeting featured Miss Hlorener Mae Nichols as guest and Miss Nichols performed pieces by The Sleepy Song and The Song of the Hills. After the program, Mrs Cory with others served supper as music continued.

J. He Adelaide Wonlevel Helly Gma Myatt Woot Tinehean Seethardige Ateaeia Maca Mes McCarl Fourth Street Aby Feria Spencer Worms Club Meo and Meredolin Wy Cars North Mat Street Hlorener Mae Nichols Carle Hawolis Fromdoo Craver Shirley Reverte Chantrey Miss Knight Laniouiss Anerson Skeles William Sherwood Pounder Sherwood Music School of Chicago I. M. Tuttle Novellette R. M. Tuttle Elfen Everst Miss Flindt Miss Nichols Cory Mra. Glover Howe O'Grady

Kenneth Randall Surprises Family With Birthday Party

Kenneth Randall and Mr and Mrs E. Randall entertained Monday evening with a surprise birthday celebration for their son Kenneth. Guests included Janet Bjornstad Charlotte Baker Charlotte Seaton Bernice Golly Louise Mayne Miles Egbert and Jark Bisbee with Ted Bender Chester Seaton and Miss Giedemann. A large pink candle centerpiece and carnations decorated a long table. Mrs Randall hosted an elaborate dinner assisted by Pearle Knight and Gladys Axtell. Kenneth performed entertaining stunts after dinner.

Kenneth Randall Randall Kenneth Janet Bjornstad Charlotte Baker Charlotte Seaton Bernice Golly Louise Mayne Miles Egbert Jordan Jark Bisbee Ted Bender Chester Seaton Giedemann

Birthday Party for Miss Louise Barber

Miss Louise Barber celebrated her seventh birthday Saturday with a whittling party for about thirty friends. Mrs. Barber and helpers served a tray supper. Favors included dainty Christmas trees.

Louise Barber Whittling Alets DC. Atkinson

High Tea Hostess Helen Perine Entertains Friends

Sunday evening gathering hosted by Miss Helen Perine featured a prettily laid table with flowers as guests enjoyed a charming high tea. The event included several friends and a cordial, relaxed atmosphere.

Helen Perine

Accidents of the Week: Ewing Falls From Scaffolding

Accidents of the Week report that Ewing, working on the Renfield home at North Main St, fell from scaffolding Friday. He sustained injuries but no bones were broken and is reported to be improving in bed. Mr Peaver also recovers, while a separate incident on a scraper caused a side injury.

Ewing Renfield North Main St

Hospital Tea at Mrs Munger’s West Third Street

Mrs Atwood and Mrs E G Morgan presided at a hospital tea Saturday afternoon at Mrs BLE Munger’s West Third Street home. About sixty Indies attended, sewing for the hospital, with a fine tea served. Dinner Whist followed at Mr and Mrs Flindt’s North Main Street home Thursday evening, featuring a buffet dinner and a game of whist.

Atwood E. G. Morgan Ble. Munger West Third St Wmn. Flindt North Main Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Masons Masonic Temple Excell F. Moses Dr. Geo. C. Williams Tatant Lymin Julius Clanneny Peter Glausen Earld Jesus Riverside Cemetery E. Grimmer Peter @lausen Caiphell Nerhel Taney Funk Hines Bungaloon WE Pine Edward Christenson Wasatta Ogden Ganyon Wasatel Tonge Thas US 8 Acre Virgil McDowell The Fraser Alice Boston Transcript Worth Paketu Shera Lidman Missouri J. O. Birdis Mays, Sutcliffe Friends Chireh Pres. Edwards Supl Harry Keats Gever Spencer Hospital Association Spencer Hospital Quintano Quintang Biacones Ita Conmittes Redpath Quintino Congress National Congress Ladies Aid Society of Gilletts 'Grove A. M. Liehteiter Chicago Wael Wattle Willys Aedipmer Pyeninu Mey Crowleoy Divkins Cayers Sir Stephens Harry Hentsley Ginenville Cate Hows Minelinora. Jr Hae Marghy Chalstrom Herman Gerdes McCords Maurer-Gaming Series of Kensingtons Womans Club Give Musicale Wenneth Randall Womans Chih Musicale Siles Mos. Blox Maurer Mos Chas Ceetinge Mes. Maurer West Fourth Straet Drama Club Spencer Womin Wirt Bronson Oma Evins
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