Spencer Chautauqua Opens With Cleveland Ladies Orchestra
Spencer Chautauqua opened Friday evening with the Cleveland Ladies Orchestra, a seven women and two men ensemble. A varied program pleased all, followed by Sunday events including Rev. Ernest Wray O Neal on Abraham Lincoln. Senor Lala spoke on Filipino history and American rule. Dr Hagerman faced rain but delivered two sermons and a patriotic address. John C Jones offered a Welsh sermon. Frank Gamel lectured on the American Boy. Williams Jubilees led music and plan a Europe tour. William Jennings Bryan spoke on The Price of A Soul before a 1700 audience).
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Spencer Chautauqua
Cleveland Ladies Orchestra
Ernest Wray O’neal
M. E. Church of Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
O’neal
Times of Lincoln
O'Neal
Senor Lala
Oxford
England
Dewey
Dr. Hagerman
M. Fk
Des Moines
M. I
Gamel
Spencer
Williams Jubilee
Europe
William Jennings Bryan
Mr Bryan’s Gift for the Sacred Desk Noted
Observers say he would do him justice by being heard to be appreciated and that Mr Bryan is admirably adapted to the sacred desk, with progress steadily toward that role, the conclusion expected next week.
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Bryan
Last Farewell to George W. Gage Spencer Elder
George W. Gage of Spencer died Friday after years of illness, passing at 12 50 p.m. Funeral Monday at 10 a.m. at home with Rev. O M Bond. burial at Riverside. Born November 4, 1823 in Whiting Vermont he lived in Syracuse before marrying Philinda Morehouse in 1847 and Jennie Edwards in 1867. Two daughters Isabel and Josephine preceded him. he moved to Clay County in 1880 then Spencer. Known for loyalty, integrity and love of music, he spent years playing piano for friends.
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George W. Gage
Spencer
Gage
O. M. Bond
Riverside
Whiting
Vermont
Syracuse
New York
Efe
Philinda Morehouse
Isabel
Josephine
Jennie Hdwards
Clay County
After Many Years Cupid Unites Roberts and Pancoast
The wedding of Pred Roberts and Miss Mary Esther Pancoast was a quiet ceremony in Everly with few relatives present. Rev Walkins officiated, followed by a wedding breakfast and a short honeymoon trip to western points before settling in North Dakota.
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Cupid
Pred Roberts
Mary Esther Pancoast
Lydia Paucoast
Mverly
Alkins
Church of
North Dakota
Everly
West Side
Spencer
Fred
News and a Host of Friends Wish Them Happiness
A brief note expresses joy and best wishes for happiness and success, noting the News and many friends join in sending un alloyed happiness for all time to the couple.
Chautauqua Events and Local Happenings Report
Chautauqua is in full swing with rainy weather but strong attendance. Notable items include a postponement to July 24, a fatal illness of Earl Jones near Dickens, burglarized Free Bros. store with about 50 dollars taken, and a disastrous Arnold's Park fire causing heavy losses. Several births, visits, and travels are noted among Spencer and surrounding residents.
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Kellogg-Haines Sinorers
Lincoln McVonnell
Geo. W. Bain
Fae Babyirl
Leo. Mather
Mason City
Grandpa Mather
Grandma Mather Gust
Grandpa
Granding Achenbach
Arnold’s Park
Lake Front
Creenville and Vicinity News Highlights
Zola Kirby studies dress making in Spencer while Agnes Mille and Stella Green head to Des Moines for Drake University summer school. Cemetery Association plans a July 1 meeting at John Swanson’s. Mrs. E Ballard improves after illness. Visitors at John Swanson’s include Mrs Alfred Anderson and others from Royal Webb Arthur Cornell and Arizona. Clara and Clinton, sick with tuberculosis, return to Spencer. Sympathy extended to Mrs Gaine Spencer family. A Syrian peddlar toured the area selling goods from his homeland. Friends invite all to the Friends Sunday school picnic in Greenville Park on June 30. Will Lawson loses a valuable horse. Will Lundt attends his cousin’s wedding near Linn Grove before returning home. The Swedish Lutle- group members are noted.
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Zola Kirby
Spencer
Agnes Mille
Stella Green
Des Moines
Drake University
A. W. Greene
Arizona
Clara
Clinton
O. Jenkins
G. Iain Spencer
Greenville
Will Lawson
Will Lundt
Tama County
Linn Grove
Lutle
Mid-Summer Picnick At Falline Grove Near Rossie
Sunday school group held an annual mid summer picnic in Falline’s grove two miles west of Rossie last Thursday June 24. The scene featured sunny skies and crowds with some rain nearby. Mrs F J Clark visits Spencer friends while Frank mourns. De Wall families hosted lakeside picnic with guests and editorial mentions Washington News Bureau and sports. Subscribe to the Register and Leader for daily rates and delivery details.
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Eran Sunday School
Falline’s Grove
Rossie
Old Sol
Torrente
Washington
Register and Leader
Daily
Des Moines
Iowa
Fostoria and Spencer Notes From the Week
Fostoria residents and visitors are listed including Will Stouffer at his uncle Joseph Stouffer’s home and Mrs. George Coming with Norma returning to Carroll. Several neighbors visit, including Miss Lyla Johnson in Spencer for Chautauqua, and O J Anderson along with Mrs. O J Anderson visit. The Ivers Pond piano at church receives tuning and church appointments on the Fostoria circuit are withdrawn due to Chautauqua. The Register and Leader promotes its strong Iowa news coverage and features Ding’s cartoons and Chicago livestock market notes.
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George Coming
Norma
Fostoria
Carroll
Ivers & Pond
Iowa
The
Register and Leader
Ding
West
Chicago
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A. Baldwin & Co
Ladieis
South Main Street
A. Baldwin & Co’s
Old Stand
Chautauqua Corps
Harriet Morrison
Mary Riley
F. F. Faville
U. S
Earl
Ross Jones
Dickens
Free Bros. Clothing
Minneapolis
Richard Lavell
Myron E. McCargar
East Albury
Dr. Knight
A. T. McCargar
Seattle
J. F. Chase
Anneville
Mr. Chase
Creenville and Vicinity
Cemetery Association
John Swanson
John Swansons
Alfred Anderson
Royal
G, Lyster
Webb
Anna Maurer
Arthur, N. D
Olive Lowe
Cornell
Allbsik
Bargain
Pers Yard
F. J. Clark
Frank
de Wall
Will Stouffer
Joseph Stouffer
Lyla Johnson
Spencer Friends
Hattie Dunning
Lawrence Larson
Child
L. G. Peterson
Larson
O. J. Anderson and Sons
Bert Doty
Laken
Reatau
the Citizens Savings Bank
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