Wedding and wrestling champion Jud Thompson weds Miss Simington
A. Judsson Thompson married Miss Bessie M. Simington at the Simington home in southeast Freeman officiated by the News editor. The groom, known as Jud, is a state wrestling champion. The bride wore white silk, and a wedding dinner followed with immediate relatives present. Earlier, Jud Thompson defeated Pater Fraum of Harlan in a wrestling match, with Myron Strand and George Clapper among prelim winners. The town reports record holiday trade by Spencer merchants and strong ad circulation for The News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Simington
Freeman
A. Judsson Thompson
Bessie M. Simington
Thompson
Jud
Miss Simington
Rating Rink
Jud Thompson
Speni
Pater Fraum
Harlan
Jwo
Ge Shine
Howard Larson
Myron Rand
Vivian Metz
George Papper
Francis Morneau
Joe Shine
Myron Strand
George Clapper
Kraum
Elson
Ohnny Adair
Charley Thompson
Nelson
Clarence Adair
Johnson Jinekeeper
Braun
Tod
Ruth
Mraum
Grand Musical Comedy Night At Grand Monday Evening
A high class musical comedy titled Grand set for Monday evening in January features characters Huster wn Mary Jane Pige Nir 7s Grown Jack Susie Seth frandy and Mrs Sweet in a full production with Hillikin and Impbell horns. The show promises 20 musical numbers and whistling song hits as a top social event of the season drawing lovers of good music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigen
Uth
Huster
Mary Jane
Pige
Jack & Susie
Seth Frandy
Mrs Sweet
Spencer tailor shops urge more customers for a perfect fit
The News thanks subscribers for helping move its issue forward. Spencer workmen Ole Knudson Arnold Anderson Ole Hanson are described as busy, with Manson noting their heavy load. Mrs Gee Starr travels to Chicago due to Grace Gee Starr’s illness, lingering effects of ptomaine poisoning and brain fever after a hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Ole Knudson
Arnold Anderson
Ole Hanson
Ole Manson
Royal Arch Masons honor J W Cory with gold charm
At a Friday lodge meeting the Royal Arch and Knight Templars presented J W Cory a solid gold charm set with diamonds and rubies bearing Royal Arch Knight Templars and thirty second degree emblems. The tribute marks his sixteen years as master in the Royal Arch lodge.
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Lodge of
Royal Arch Masons
Royal Arch and
Knight Templars
J. W. Cory
Royal Arch
Brother Cory
Royal Arch Lodge
State Corn Shaw and Clay County Farmers Show
Clay county farmers urged to exhibit corn or small grain at the State Corn Show in Ames in January. Classes for corn, wheat, barley, clover, and forage seed. cash premiums up to 31200 and five silver trophies. Send postal card for more details to H L Hichling, Secy Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County
H. L. Hichling
Sec'y
Ames Towa
Death of Will Carlton Ends A Great Literature Career
Will Carlton, esteemed writer and poet, died last Wednesday night leaving a rich legacy of moral literature. The local community recalls his Chautauqua appearance where he spoke with prophetic insight, inspiring audiences to seek his works. Professor Avery had warned Carlton’s life would be short, a prediction now fulfilled as he joins the ranks of great legends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Carlton
Millard Family to Spend Christmas in Fairmont
Dr. Millard and his family head to Fairmont for Christmas with Theo Witt and his wife. They will visit relatives and spend the holiday season with the doctors people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Millard
Hampton
Doctors
Theo
Witt
Fairmont Mina
Hilda Finds Joy by Giving on Christmas Day
A poor girl Hilda feels sad at Christmas until a small voice shows that true gifts lie in giving. She plans to help others by sharing her time and small acts, from mending a kite to reading to her father, feeding birds, and writing to grandma, turning the day into a joyous celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda
Wee Janet
Roy
Father
Grandma
Christmas Home Coming At The Station This Year
The piece notes a reflex pleasure in seeing returning travelers as trains bring home absent members. It lists many people such as Lora and Buda Orth Jessie Hinton Mary McCown Jennie Moultonu Hastings Lillian Blindt Geo Matss Lorena Tuttle Esther McWhirter and others. It appears Spencer is home this year and the community gathers for the holiday return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora and
Buda Orth
Jessie Hinton
Mary McCown
Jennie Moulton
Uth Hastings
Lillian Blindt
Geo
jMatss
Lorena Tuttle
Esther McWhirter
Clarenes Iemimes
Wesley Kalin
Anche Watts
Edith Waalkender
Randall Tuttle
Dora Cory
Morgat
Wilson Cornwall
Avery
Gould Morgan
Woodcock
Gordon Stobinson
Walio Thrush
Marl Moore
Brunie
Lenora Gledemann
Martha Holkens
Lyle Johnson
Lara McLane
Lulu Kindlespire
Grace Logan
Jennie Claypool
Jesse Squire
Geo. Beck
Spencer
The Great Divide at the Grand on Friday Night
The New York Journal review hails William Vaurl Moody’s The Great Divide as a straight, humorous American drama with Broadway quality. The production at the Wylne theatre drew breathless audience reactions and is touted as a strong money maker on tour. Mrs. Margaret Glover has been ill for weeks but is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astan Stevens
New York Journal
William Vaurl Moody
Wylne Theatre
Shyrill
Christmas Services at St Stephens Parish
A fragmentary notice details Christmas services with prayers, psalms, lessons, and hymns. It mentions prayers for peace, the president, and a communion celebration, with liturgy elements and a welcome phrase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dees
Anthein—lehald Kring
Simper
Homeward Journey From Washington to Promised Land
A traveler named Cherenne Bualeuy returns from Washington after months away. He expects to spend about a tenth of the year with friends and dolls, and is convinced the West offers a bright future. He envisions a joyful winter and enduring separation from friends as he embraces the new country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherenne Bualeuy Cane
Washington
Fie
Spence
Ubuen
Tugis
Poncein
Ponce de Leon
Spencer
Joint Installation Notices In Georgia and Wyoming
Joint installation planned at the courthouse on January first with members and wives invited. Sunday School exercises at St Stephens church to feature Miss Lewis reading Angels and Shepherds. T C to meet Wednesday December 31 at Mrs W T Shafer’s home for a parlor gathering. Evening Shade chapter No 116 C and S to elect officers December 30. Congregational church missionary society to hold its monthly meeting Friday at Mrs C F Lwach’s. Study of Ching Today to continue.
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Court House
Jan
Ist
Aust Stephens Church
Lewis
Jen Iwur
Angels
T. C
W.T. Shafer
Jennie Oliver
W.M
Belle Pitcher
Lee
The
Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
C.F. Lwach
Preventing Consumption Through Daily Hygiene and Community Action
Guidance on preventing tuberculosis through fresh air sunlight rest and wholesome food. Emphasizes well lit ventilated homes clean streets proper dust control humane coughing etiquette and protecting children. Urges public sentiment against spitting and enforcement of city ordinances. Also notes a local visit by QC Wy Anderson and wife to Nora Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebler
United Clerks
Wy Anderson
Ginn
Marriages Documented in Local Parsonage Ceremony
Res. OM Bond officiated as Nellie Sampson became Martie to Pred Neel at the Methodist parsonage on the 23rd at five oclock. Also Meredith Geeilot of Rolfe wed Mamie St Wale dyon of Laurens, with plans to reside on a Rolfe farm.
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Methodist
Res
OM. Bond
Nellie Sampson
Martie
Pred
Neel
Bride
Poon
Take Township
O. M. Bond
Meredith of
Rolfe
Mamie St. Waledyon
Laurens
Marriage Entry for Evans and Steffens at M. EL Parsonage
Luth er Evans of Sioux Rapids and Amanda Steffens of Remsen wed at the M EL parsonage on Wednesday the 18th officiated by Rev Bond. The couple plans to reside in Douglas township on a farm and receive congratulations from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. M. Bond
M. EL Parsonage
Luther Evans
Sioux Rapids
Amanda Steffens
Remsen
Douglas Township
Ilulda Klatt Marries Henry DeNoyer at Royal Home
The wedding of Miss Ilulda Klatt daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Klatt to Henry DeNoyer took place at the bride's parents home on a Wednesday December 1 with Rev A Smith officiating. A large number of guests attended and a sumptuous dinner followed. The bride hails from a prominent Peterson township family and the couple will reside on a farm seven miles southwest of Royal.
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Royal
Ilulda Late
Ed. Klatt
Henry DeNoyer
A. Smith
Peterson Township
We May Contesse Huretiek Rey Wedding at Webt perturding
Tomorrow at the home of Mo and Mrs Roh in derchand township the marriage of We May contesse Huretiek Rey will unite with Gus Wedding. A large gathering of relatives and friends is expected. Guests will attend a Christinas dinner following the ceremony on a farm near Webb with relatives from Waterloo and Town Balls.
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Roh
Belsnap
Derchand
Huretiek Rey
Christiaas
Werdianed
Doushts Center
Chuey
Webb
Waterloo
Off to the South for Winter by Jones and Diggelas
Mr and Mrs I. L. Jones and Meg and Mrs G L Diggelas plan to depart next Thursday for Daytona Florida to spend the winter and escape severe cold. The trip marks their first southern winter for both couples seeking health and pleasure.
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Jones
Meg
Diggelas
Daytona
Morida
Dongs
Teachers Scatter for Holiday Vacation
The public schools closed Friday for a two week Christmas holiday. Many teachers left to spend the vacation with friends or at their homes. Several teachers were noted as traveling to various towns and destinations.
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Miss Crabby
Narrott
Minneapolis
Chase
Miss Wells
Bentz
Chis Gilmore of Douglas Visits Spencer for Christmas Cheer
Chis Gilmore of Douglas visited Spencer yesterday sharing a hearty Merry Christmas greeting with friends and the court house community.
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Chis, Gilmore of
Douglas
Spencer
Court House
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