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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
1
Mesdames Wilson Cornwall and Miss Barbara Cornwall led a handkerchief shower for Zoa Bronson whose Christmas wedding to Denton Burdick is planned in Redmond Oregon. Guests hemmed towels, drew fortunes with a Japanese lantern, and shared refreshments in festive decor.
George Prew of Peterson and Iva Hoatman were married Wednesday afternoon December 10 at the parsonage of the Congregational Church. Rev. J Thrush performed the ceremony in the presence of friends and relatives. The bride is daughter of T T Bogsman near Ginn Grove. The couple will reside in Peterson where the groom works for the railroad. The News extends best wishes for a long and happy life.
Anna Fitzrott hosted a sewing club Friday evening with eight young ladies. Supper was at Martin cafe then time was spent at Reader Anderson home sewing, music, and card games.
Angvold Seiverson, a Swedish immigrant living near IMS ford, survived a severe storm at sea after eighteen hours adrift. He recently suffered severe burns from a boiler explosion and was badly injured when his coat caught in a belt while operating a carmsheller at neighbor John Amundson’s near the Scandinavian church by Milford. He remains in critical condition at the hospital.
Mina Cathryn Brooks of Douglas Cériter was an interested shopper in Spencer Monday. J. W. Morris of Douglas Center transacted business in the city yesterday.
J. W. Jamagan spoke to students noting rattlesnake bites as epilepsy cure. Marathon beat visitors 22 to 2 in first season game with new players. Debates scheduled with LeMars and Sheldon and Algona on Jan 12. Senior class hosts faculty, Williams Jubilee Singers performed, and school board inspection of new building occurred.
The Eastern Star lodge elected officers last evening with Mrs Anna Hoberg named W M and J A Redfield as W P along with other officers. District eight Riverton township hosts a box social and program on Sunday evening Dec 1 led by Marvel Moody. Summit township District 5 hosts a box social Dec 19 with supper for two. Evangelistic meetings begin Dec 24 at the Christian church led by H A Hurd of Estherville. A box serial is planned at Leslie Knight’s home on West Fourth in the residence recently owned by Mrs J W Carver.
A reader note praises subscribers who have paid overdue amounts by accelerating mailing dates. The message thanks them for funds aiding the paper and urges continued generous support in a now steadier Christinns spirit.
Mr and Mrs Sam Thompson of Dickens traveled to the city and visited Santa Claus depots. The Ladies Aid dinner and bazaar last Wednesday raised over two hundred dollars for the M B ladies. Mrs A H Loch of Stern Lake visited Mrs Mermiand Krause en route to Mason City to see her parents Rev and Mrs Hines. John Gurnon a local tailor made a business trip to Estherville. Al Fisk of Rossie was seen with Spencer friends describing bustling Rosaie. Mr and Mrs Newell near Greenville were in Spencer merchants yesterday noting favorable conditions.
Decorations in Spencer windows and tile stores draw praise for enhancing attractiveness, boosting public spirit, and raising pride in town business. The overgreen displays on Main Street please visitors and add holiday charm, encouraging trade and respect for local investors.
Five freight cars left the track between Langdon and Terrills on Thursday delaying the passenger service and all traffic for the day.
The Chicago Tribune exposes tramp doctors roaming the country under various names to exploit the vulnerable. It reveals the Shallenbergers were not all related, and argues mercenary itinerant practitioners are equally objectionable under any name.
The Redfield Building at Wirth and Main, erected by J A Reffiela, stands as one of Spencer’s finest and costliest. Constructed of pressed brick and cement, it spans 80 feet by 130 feet, two stories, with a basement. The Corker apartment houses Meander drug store, the King brothers run a furniture sales room, and Redfield’s undertaking parlors occupy the northwest corner. The upper floor holds two flats and three office suites, with an up-to-date elevator being installed.
A large force of men and Ulem experts work on cables switches wires and poles. G W Lyda Mason City superintendent of construction discussed public interests and the extra work adds to Spencer improvements. Pole painting with five coats delays underground wiring plans while Commercial Club urged management to address the matter.
W Davis reports a fine sale near Linn Grove last week with Holstein cows selling for high per head prices. He notes dairy feed and alfalfa as keys to profits on high priced land. Hugh and John Roberts from southwest of Russia drove to Spencer by auto Monday.
Mrs. BR. A. Dewey of Ruthven spent yesterday and today in the city for dental work. She was a guest of Mrs. Myron Dewey.
A Spencer Commercial Club gathering at the high school heard President McCord outline aims to boost membership and efficiency. Secretary Perry reported strong year results, including securing County Agent Posey and plans for Clay County Improvement Association, corn production and youth conservation efforts, road improvements, and local enterprise. Officers were reelected. secretary pay raised. future work lines discussed. housing expansion in Spencer urged.
Resolution from Spencer Woman's Stellar Corps laments the passing of member Amanda Bender. The charter will be draped in mourning for thirty days. a copy of the resolutions is sent to the family and placed on records. Signed by committee members Magger, McCown, Davy Mitts, and others.
John Evans shows a purple hued pomegranate at California fruit claiming it is a new specimen. The item hangs in the window but its edibility and longevity are uncertain as we inquire about its qualities.
The week ending December brings listed names like Caldwell, Mrs Hottie Callahan, James Johnson, and others awaiting letters. Spencer post office notes a welcome salary increase amid holiday cheer. local school and contracting news report Chubb and contractors meeting to review work, repairs on cracked cement tools, overall satisfactory progress. J Campbell of Armstrong stayed with Mrs Bila Tinkhem over Sunday.
Last week Charley Pinneo suffered a severe attack of appendicitis and Saturday an operation was performed at Jasper Warne hospital. The appendix was found ruptured but the operation left vital parts in good condition. Indications are hopeful for a speedy recovery. Friends extend sympathy and wish him a quick return to health.
Corn is being rushed into Spencer at a high rate. At 4 30 yesterday afternoon thirty four teams unloaded quickly at one elevator, indicating a large weekly market. Observers estimate about 100000 bushels marketed in Spencer within a week, suggesting money may soon be plentiful in the area.
Merchants on Main Street from Fourth to Wirth display evergreen trees forming a festive scene. H. Perry, Secretary of the Commercial Club, helped set them up, adding holiday charm to the avenue. The Commercial Club president proposed the idea and the secretary assisted in execution.
C. J. Larkins of Sioux Rapids faced arraignment before Mayor Bender for vaccinating hogs without a permit. Senator Gillette of Cherokee defended him, County Attorney Fred Jenson represented the state. He was bound over to the grand jury at the January term, with no official complaints about the work, but cited as contrary to law to protect farmers from irresponsible parties.
Mr Kruger averaged 165 bushels per day over 21 days, totaling 3465 bushels. He also harvested 2000 bushels for Charley Logan in 9 days, working over six hours daily to complete the tasks.
Lundt of Douglas passed through Spencer this forenoon en route to the Carl Atshka sale in Sumuit and left an ad for fine Augis bulls. Rev and Mrs W O Tompkins of Ruthven and others traveled south to Sioux Rapids. A new baby girl arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Jesse Willaker on East Fourth Street yesterday morning and has been adopted. Jesse Squire returned Monday from Fort Dodge where she resigned from Healey Mealy & Thomas to join DeWolf & Wells. Mrs Naha M Doyle of Chicago visited the W G Craver store this week. Mrs O W Rosenthal spent several days there with her parents, and returned to Chicago yesterday. Nellie Holcomb left yesterday for Milwaukee after a three week visit with Mrs A M Auck in Sumuilt. Mrs Frank Tuttle and Mrs W A Wiggins host The Alvery Two Week Whist Club tonight at the Higging home. Miss Anna Tuttle returned to Spencer Saturday after three months in Chicago and Clear Lake. Roy Webb, after three weeks at Rochester, Minn, returned last Thursday much improved.
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