Death of Mrs N Hitsman Called to Rest in Clay County
Mrs N Hitsman died Sunday after months of illness from a paralysis stroke. Born Maria Susan Knight in 1831, she married N B Hitsman in 18, and the couple celebrated a golden wedding six years hence. Survived by two daughters and a son, she was a former schoolteacher and active in aiding families. Funeral tomorrow at the M E church, with interment at Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N . Hitsman
Maria Susan Knight
St. Lawrence Counts
N. By
N. B. Thitsman
Benjamin
Nina Chase
Ashland
Ore
Della Leverich
Stockton
R. J. Hitsman
Spencer
Death of Grandma Van Epa Clarissa Clark
Clarissa Clark born in Grolom Tompkins County New York February 14 3821 died Christmas day after a long illness. She married Megeet Van Eps in 1842 and moved to Barton County Wisconsin. Her husband and four children survived with two daughters and two sons. Only Mrs B K Randall and granddaughter Mrs Carrie Tuttle remain. A charter Congregational Church member in Spencer she was called a Mother in Israel and remembered for intellect and memory. Funeral held from her daughter Mrs Mary Randall’s home conducted by Rev J O Thrush and she rests at Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarissa Clark
Grolom
Tompkins County
New York
Megeet van Eps
Barton County
Wisconsin
Blun Aany
2. K. Randall
Carrie Tuttle
Fh. M. Tuttle
P. J. Randall
Spencer
Congregational Church
Israel
Mary Randall
J. 0. Thrush
Riverside
Obituary of Little Floyd Corbett Dies on Christmas Day
The obituary notes the death of Floyd Corbett, son of Mrs. iKvile Corbett, on Christmas Day due to pneumonia. Interment was held yesterday after services at home conducted by O.M. Bond. He was laid to rest beneath the snow, returning to God as one of His jewels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Corbett
iKvile Corbett
Agai
Mairi
Young People Won The Marriage of David G. C. Shatto and Inez Knight
The couple wed Thursday at six o'clock in the Christian parsonage with Rev. Wm. Raier officiating. The groom, a reliable Clay County youth, shows strong business promise, while the bride is praised for her many accomplishments and winning disposition. They plan to live on a farm near Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David GC. Shatto
Inez Knight
Christian Parsonage
Wm. Raier
Clay
Mrs. Shatto
Spencer
Court wedding at courthouse under Justice McLane
At the courthouse this morning Justice H T McLane presided as Gustave C Moldenhaur of Lomire Wisconsin married Miss Agnes Czepull of Rock Valley the ceremony conducted in formal fashion by the local magistrate.
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Court House
H. T. McLane Gustave C. Moldenhaur
Lomire
Wis
Agnes Czepull
Rock Valley
Moore and Lockard Wed in Spirit Lake Ceremony
Mr Myron M Moore of Hir Voint 8 D and Miss Lois Lockard of Spirit Lake Iowa were united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage Saturday afternoon December 19 with Rev J C Williams performing the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron M. Moore
Hir Voint
Lois ©, Lockard
Spirit Lake
Towa
Baptist Parsonage
J.C. Williams
Married by Mayor EB at Olive Tuesday afternoon
Paul Peterson and Rosa Roliner of Moverly were married by Mayor EB on Tuesday afternoon with relatives and friends in attendance. Confirmation from the ceremony notes civil rites performed at four oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Peterson
Rosa Roliner
Mverly
Birthday Surprise For Geo G Welkens At Helkens Garage
Tuesday evening the Helkens garage staff gathered at North Grove to surprise Geo G Welkens turning another birthday into a social event. Mrs Welkens served luncheon as guests presented a leather collar bag and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. D. Welkens
Helkens
Forcus
Tomeoon North Grove
George Flint
Farm Auction Listings and Local Notices Span Iowa Areas
Auctioneers Pinneo and McClurg sell three近 miles west and four south of Spencer with items such as implements and broad sow stock. Another sale two miles southwest of Center schoolhouse in Luke includes horses cattle sheep and hogs. Miron Canevenverk schedules a public sale Feb 11 1015 on Chris Seaman farm near Greenville. Mrs M C Leverink of Shell Rock visits niece in Sheldon. Mrs Amanda Wilson receives Idaho Christmas box from sons in law Griggs and Dagby noting very cold weather there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Fr. Martin
Center School House
Luke
Chester White
Pinneo & McClurg
Miron Canevenverk
Chris Seaman
Greenville
Amanda Wilson
Idaho
Cl Griggs
W. O. Dagby
Isl com mancement exercises at hit school building
The second act of the Isl com management exercises was staged in the general offices at the high school last evening at eight o clock. At this time the class received diplomas and presented the school a class memorial desk for the superintendent, and water desks for classrooms. Roscoe Stewart spoke for the memorial and A W Chamberlain spoke for the school board. J A Redfield presented the diplomas. Several graduates were absent. The initial diplomas were destroyed by fire and the second lot lost by express companies before reaching the destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uct
Roscoe Stewart
A. W. Chamberlain
Lys
J. A. Redfield
January Skating, Resolutions, and Winter Bliss
A poetic reflection paints January as a time of buoyant spirits and winter sport. It celebrates skating, frosty air, and ambitious resolutions, urging readers to begin anew despite past wrecks and the need for brave effort to achieve anything.
Postmaster Appointed Mabel Hrongon Revealed
An appointing notice confirms Mabel Hrongon as postmaster with prior work in publishing. The report notes the position familiar with local machinery and references Spencer connections. Weather and delay issues are mentioned, including a low Saturday morning mercury reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Shipment of Flour for Belgian Relief Contributors Listed
A list of contributors to the shipment of flour for Belgian relief is noted with numerous names and firms. The document also mentions individuals from Washington and Oregon, and a Christmas anecdote about Mrs I Marker receiving salmon from her son near Washington. Additional holiday greetings reference a plumbing effort at Arnold's Park and breakfast guests Mr and Mrs T Javkaon of Langdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. T. Y. Javkaon
Langdon
Frank Rosales
Pinnea
Mrs Goyette Hosts Aluminum Shower For Miss Aval tragedy
Mrs Paul Goyette entertained a number of guests at her commodious East Park Avenue home Saturday evening in honor of Miss Aval tragedy. The social gathering took the form of an aluminum shower and many useful articles were left. Mush and social Vishthuy were enjoyed after which a delicious luncheon concluded the pleasant events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Goyette
East Park Avenue
Aval
Changes in Time of C M and St P Passenger Trains
Train schedules show No 1 now due at 10 26 a m depart 10 26 a m No 8 due at vkso op m arrive and depart times revised No 4 freight runs Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays only and depart at 9 am No 13 freight runs Thursdays and Saturdays No 201 due at 9 25 am depart 10 pm December 10th office receives notice of Peterson High School approval covering the three year course dating from Sept 1 LDM Mary KB Riley County Superintendent.
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C. M
St. P
Ab Vkso Op
Sid Pom
Ah Rk
Bbis
Department of Public Instruction
Peterson Fa
Peterson School
Ldm
Mary
KB. Riley
Paterson
Chas. Bailey
Hospital Opening In Spencer and Clay County
The Ladies of the Association plan an afternoon and evening opening of the Spencer hospital on January 4. The event invites the public to inspect the new facility now finished, with refreshments served. The program includes songs and a performance by Kofa 2 Pharris and band, featuring Pet as soloist, with support from local talent and community figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jhlin
Spencer Hospital
Spencer
Clay County
UC Talley
Aretey
Fulie
Bey Coto
Iowa
Poyarlplly
Uris
Arbhor Carhiark
Cement Products move to new building. factory planned at Minneapolis
The Cement Products Company has completed a major expansion with a new office and vault, relocating main offices from Sac City. A new factory is planned at Minneapolis. The move will increase local workforce. High School basketball team defeated Aldaund in a preparatory game. Prof Avery notes limited practice before New Year’s match with Milford. Epworth Seminary president Clyde W. Walker visited relatives. Mrs. J. S. Webb and Louie Peesy connected to local families. Greene and wife plan a Phoenix and California trip in February. Clay County Insurance Company annual meeting set for January 1, with executive session delaying Mr. Greene’s departure. Harvey Goyette of Chicago visits brother Paul.
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Nits Tipi
Ueb
Olier
Gwenatsels Feed
Rvgiis
Ll. 4
Carrigan
Architens
Duilder
Sey
Staan Heal
Eleeprle Liortet
Sac Gity
Mankato
Minn
Alduund Tedur
Avery
Milford
Clyde Wakter
Epworth Seminary
Epworth
Iowa
Webb
W. J. Baker
Louie Peesy
AOW
Greens
Phoenix
Arizona
Clinton
California
Clay County Insurance Company
Greene
Harvey Goyette
Chicago
Sudden Death of City Weigh Master Levi Eply
Levi Eply died suddenly of heart failure at the city scales office while discharging his duties as weigh master. An obituary notes his death occurred about one week ago. The report mentions a local theater program and ongoing showings of The Million Dollar Mystery drawing crowded house Monday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Eply
City
Fraser
Townsend Brady
Tigers Rout Senior Girls In Christmas Cage Battle
Christmas night basketball saw the Tigers defeat the Senior girls twenty to five in a cold, sparsely attended game. Adelaide Wodewsk and Marion Thrush led forwards, with Kathleen Bronson and Ruth Kirkpatrick at centers, Naoma Titus and Margaret Roch at guards, while Irene Dorland and Florence Carlen starred for the Seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger
Tigers
Adelaide Woodessk
Marion Thrush
Kathleen Bronson
Ruth Kirkpatrick
Naoma Titus
Margaret Roch
Margaret Kagh
Adelaide
Marion
Nol
Keo
Irene Dorland
Florence Carlen
Anna Pitcher
Branes Carlsen
Aml
Nellie Vbenigsen
Gladys Vicki
Hilda Lidiin
Gladys
Auraidan
Francis Clarisen
Phive
Leone Dor Jae
Lunalet Gilluspie
Barnard Hartman
Bonald
Ubert Mickle
Lomne Metearsan
Robert Wirgett
Ghia Petearson
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Hnsman
Linois
Knight
M. EH
Mo Bond
Grandma van Epa
Dan
Goh
Pinnee & McChargg
M.C. Leverink
Shell Rock
Lowa
Largo
M. M Aldrich
A. L. Rucker
Atary
Hs Bouyant
Mxpectation
Helix
Janus
Mabel Hrongon
Tle
Amd
Fle
Herald
Sacue Ee
Thrush
Domes & Suns Ladd Danipiean
Ces Shitlay & Krause
Thaygart Jtl
McCord - Wer
Mase
He We Glover
Mloete Lumber
Gutherts Wadall Metini
Tiover Bok Oaxfih
W. Lic Tender
Johnston
Pig Yetlis Hanson & Perry
Onandiall
Heald & Cook
Fe B. Mon
Cheney, Cos
Weaver
Hirsh National Bank
Lionnstial Co
Spencer News
Miller
Digkey
Winslind
DeWalt
A. W. Milter & Hemis
Dewis
Gouk & Kirk Pwerluk
Spenede Mb
Margaret Glover
M. Bondeau
Jack Ranks
Rasmussen
Ocy
Vrelwall
Madlars Oo
Ur. Chas
Callester
Myron Dewey
A.M. Nelson
M. Bond
Py Hob
Saelks Lu
Peelenees
Arties
I. Marker
A. Ld. Marker
Washington
Puget Sound
N. Kennedy
Walstor
Wash
Mas
al. W. Youshty
J. Nichols
Arnold’s Park
G. BR. Brest
Yrtees
A, OC
Faaberg
Lerthold
N. D
Ed Chapman
Dickens
May Bowhan
W. §. Jones
Peter Ostrom
Naomi
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
J.J. Glenn
Manning
T. B. Oliver
Sheldon
Wu. BK. Barbera
A. L. Thomas
Albert Lea
Grivingston
Mr. Thomas
Mrs. Thomas
Huda Orth
Iloy Cooper
Grote, Neb
Emily Ingalls
Gorbrude
Clara Jackson
Jackson
Orpha Simington
Ralph
Los Angeles
Allen
Ames Glee Club
Improve
Speer
Spencer Hiehidass
Wellcome
Soran Kennedy
Ralston
Gleo Doughty
Heydins
M. Moulton
Bet
Bessie Miller
Tome
Alexandria
Rggpt
Mra Greysbeth
A. Wandwile
Irving Hastings
L. L. Atwood
Aldrich
J.tindall
Benj
Sr. Bjernstad
Thor Haaland
Douglas
N. W. Wels
Len Thorn
Graobtinger
Spencer Orchesta
Newell
K. P
Pearl Caverly
Omaha
Lulu Wilson
Kyarly
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