Day's Death RollObituary of Two Old Residents Sarah Moody Raffensparger
Aged Sarah Moody of England birth April 2 18, died July 14 in Sperner Iowa at 4 years 2 months 27 days. She married Philip Waies, sailed from England to New York, lived in Issa bhuy then Spencer Wisconsin, moved to Spencer and lived with daughter Mrs Jennie Bender. Surviving twelve children, funeral at Methodist church tomorrow at 2:00 pm conducted by Rev Q M Bond. W R C to meet at Court House at 1:30. Residents note her as a loyal church member, well regarded, with service in Riverside grave.
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Sarah Moody
Shropvire
England
Sperner
Iowa
Philip Waies
America
Urosse
kKngland
New York
Ties
Ate
Issa Bhuy
Arkesan
Wis
Spencer
Jennie Bender
Church England
Merica
Methoiat Church
W. RB. C. Wnich
Court House
Merat
Wedness
Q. M. Bond
A. W. Hales
Anton
H. P. Hales
Ovheye
J. P. Runyon
Fair Haven
B. BE. Coleman
Terril
G. Hales
Milord
Jennie der
W. L. Robertson
Idaho
Rs. Hales
Riverside
Saray Jane lender obituary with Spencer funeral details
Saray Jane lender born November 27 442 in Davidsburg died Sunday July 2 1414 aged about 72 married to Jacob Raffensparger July 7 1808. They moved to Spencer around 197. Five children survived including Charles White Lake William Saraboo Jacob and Mrs C S Jord of Minneapolis. Funeral at home this afternoon at 6 50. Rev J C Kyush officiating. The data mentions local business news about T G Wick selling cement block interest to Pater Nelson and plan to build a new plant.
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Saray Jane Lender
Davidsburg
Jacob Raffensparger
Spencer
Nihe
Laver
Charles
Whiteake
William
Saraboo
Jacob
Minneapolis
Inn
C. S. Jor
Fivarside
J. C Kyush
T. G. Wick
Pater Nelson
Weather Strips Put Up At High School Building
Bandbery, the Chamberlain weather strip man, has been here for two weeks, installing weather strips on the north and west sides of the high school building. The work is at the expense of Beatlay. We have the weather strips on our home and are much pleased with them.
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Chamberlain
Ramuch
Heatwave continues as temperatures hover near ninety seven
The period recently saw continued hot weather with highs around the upper nineties. An approaching southeast wind brings a hint of relief though rain has occurred and the days remain dry and steamy.
Tax collection push eyed for county residents
Aug 16 to 24 plan to enforce taxes in Chautauqua with GK Phelps as Deputy Tax Collector aided by County Attorney Fred Jensen. Ann Phelps reports he has enacted and turned into the county treasurer the collections since last January, more than in previous years. Penson plans district court suits against nonpaying residents though costs would accrue to the county. officials advocate voluntary payment to avoid extra expense.
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Bey
GK Phelps
Tas
Abuarney
Fred Jenson
Ann Phelps
Ote Cas
Lis
Penson
Liem
Dangerous Accident Near Gruny Center In Mitchell Six
Last Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Hugh Willoughby and family from Grun dy Center were riding to the lakes in a Mitchell Six when the car backed into a spur near Spencer Tie factory without signaling. They could not see the locomotive until it was too late and collided head on. A boy was thrown clear. all occupants were badly bruised but none seriously injured. The car was wrecked and pulled out of service.
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Hugh Willoughby
Grundy Center
The
Lakes
Milwaukee
Spencer Tie
Thor Maurice Connelly to Speak at Chautauqua in August
Maurice Connelly of Dusbuque, a Democratic candidate for U S Senate, opposes AL J Cummings. Flo will address the Chautauqua on Thursday afternoon August 20, offering a rare chance for locals to hear him.
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Chautauqua
Thor
Maurice Connelly
Dusbuque
1. S
AL J. Cummings
Flo
Threshing Begun Across Area With Solid Yields
Wile a number of farmers have threshed and grain is turning out better than expected. Charley Iat ridge threshed forty bushels, some thirty five bushels and some as high as fifty. Wm. Langs made forty by measure and Hfuy by weight. O. T Martin and W. I. Lane had each just around forty bushels.
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Charley Iatridge
Wm. Lang
O. T Martin
W. I. Lane
Handsome Sign Lights Spencer Barber Shop
A new sign installed by Wd Axtell at his barber shop in Spencer features a red and blue color scheme. The sign is encased in glass, motor driven, and spins smoothly, drawing eyes and inviting customers to watel ft.
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Spencer
Wd Axtell
Rapids moving picture show sale lands new owner
Business notes announce Additional Business Win.raser acquiring the Shoux Rapids moving picture show from John A. Meadows. Tie will assume charge August. The move is described as a good proposition and a money maker as details of Mr. Meadows proposal emerge.
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Win
Raser
Shoux ‘Rapids
Moving Picture Show
John A. Meadows
Tie
Mr. Meadows
Auto Races at Fraser Thrill Sioux City Event
Moving picture show at Fraser will feature Sioux City automobile races this Thursday evening. Fraser promises a thrilling display and credit to Mr. Fraser’s dynamic show. Rayal Neighbors host ice cream social on WB Orvis lawn Thursday evening July 40. Queen Mother Circle Webb to serve ice cream and cake on TL McCarter home lawn Friday evening July as. Louisa Speed presides. Bh. S. Parry returns to business this week.
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Sioux City
Fraser
Rayal
WB. Orvis
Queen Mother
Webb
Ab Fe
TL. K. McCarter
Louisa Speed
W O W Organize Here Spancer Camp No 460 Chartered
Spancer Camp No 460 received its charter last night with 25 members joining the organization. Local officers presided as the new unit outlined plans for community activities and fraternal gatherings.
Spencer Camp No 0 Woodmen of the World organized in Spencer Iowa
State officials and four Aldrich brothers organized Spencer Camp No 0 of the Woodmen of the World at City Hall, starting with twenty five charter members. Officials from Iowa and nearby states attended, with drills and ceremonies noted for the upcoming state encampment at Lake Okoboji.
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Woodmen of the World
United States
Spencer Camp
Hid
C. G. Aldrich
Spencer
Fis Three Brothers
Whoa
Milford
Lake Park
Spirit Lake
Ithe State
Ansterber
Gan Society
Lub W. Geiger
Sioux City
Dinhaud
Dell Morgan
Cornelius
Iowa
WU. Smith
Wo. W
Ondaha
Nebr
Len &, Ogden and
Gant Morgan
Accounting
Meimabers
Mumber
Council Bluffs
Hese
W.O. W
Lake Okoboji
Arnold's
Mrnday
al Miclaus
Mie Olers
Spencer Camp No
Tolinws
Chautauqua Remember High Grade Plans Announced
Chautauqua organizers say a high grade program will be offered this year with the full schedule out within a week for eager anticipation. Mrs C J Mays of Full arrived Monday to visit Mrs John Smith, adding to local social activity.
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Spencer
C. J Mays
Full
John Smith
Rally and church talks mark Baptist Youth gathering
The Baptist Young People meeting in Rapids opened with Rev. Wille Clapp of Waterloo delivering the address. A union picnic followed with songs readings and brief talks by pastors. A large supper was served and members discussed war news including Russian mobilization and potential involvement of Russia France and Britain. Mr and Mrs A W Chamberlain spent their vacation at Arnolds Park.
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Lwenky
Baptist
Youn People’s
Nie
Tn Autos Uiestaux Rapids
Wille Clapp
Waterloo
Yllee Whiter Rey Clapp
Soln
Des Moines Mission Society Meeting Highlights Banquet Honors
The Westburn twins were made life members of the society. The meeting closed with a banquet in the dining room where speeches were given by young ladies representing missionaries sent out by the Des Moines branch.
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Westburn Twins
Des Moines
Sequel of Missionary Convention Highlights Union Services
The recent missionary meeting at the Methodist church featured Mrs. Wm. Thompson of Maxwell Iowa and Des Moines branch secretary speaking on work scope and expanded ideals in the morning. Miss Bila Manning and Mpnorth League shared insights on foreign missions, noting China’s evolving role and the need for quiet, steadfast labor. Mins Micence W. Maskell of India described Kolar mission work and women’s outreach, while Hollister discussed twenty years of service in Kolar.
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Methodist
Wm. It. Thompson
Maxwell
Iowa
Des Moines
Bila Manning
Mpnorth League
China
Siying
CPLA
Soul
Lown
Hess
W. Maskell
India
Kolar
Ula Salpalien Clibbett
Geter
Slealen
Lyla
Shewline
Hollister
Fatal lightning strike near town injures boy and others
A severe lightning incident northwest of town near David shabby injures a nine year old boy and several men. Emergency responders were called as investigators work to determine cause and assess damage.
Annual Picnic Plans and Family Visits
The notice describes an upcoming annual picnic this week and lists attendees including Anthony Abber, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lus with their baby visiting from Des Moines. It also notes Dr. G. U. Reeves and family from Shickley, Nebraska traveling to visit Da Reeves and family.
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Mro
Lewis Lus
Baby
Mes
Lus
van Rubies
Social Calendar At New A Home Delights Guests
A Kensington hosted social calendar features four afternoon gatherings on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Guests enjoyed carnations roses and fine work while Mrs Chamberlain hosted visitors from Britt and Weiser with a three course luncheon and reverse valued place cards. Helpers included Mrs Hoben AC Perine W B Craver and Misses Helen Perine Marion Craver Helen Monran.
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Leendeod Gauivsta
Kensington
Mesdames
HH. Hoben
AC. Perine
W. B. Craver
Taree
Second Shower Honors Miss Gudrun Anderson
Last evening Mrs. O21 hosted a pleasant gathering at 5 Class to honor Miss Gudrun Anderson, Glass president. Guests included Misses Janne Erickson and Iillen Erickson as they cheered Anderson and presented a silver spoon set amid many good wishes.
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O21
Gudrun Anderson
Blu Tome
Janne
Iillen Erickson
Miss Anderson
Anderson
Neighborhood Party Celebrates Misses Mildred and Villabrice Carver
A Pleasant neighborhood party honored Misses Mildred and Villabrice Carver with visiting ladies and festive refreshments. The event featured Nancy work, a grand display, and light social activities as the hosts offered hospitality and shared memories.
Complimentary Party Honors Miss Leving Withdrof Varia Milam
A social event held in Milam featured Miss Leving Withdrof Varia as the centerpiece. Guests enjoyed a festive evening at a bone saluelay locale, celebrating the complimentary party for Miss Murman and her companions.
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Lillive Murman
Old Settlers Picnic and Local Notices at Lak e
A fragmentary blend of Old Settlers picnic notes and a marriage notice. Mentions Rev and a wedding on July 22 near Oskaloosa with expected attendance. senator slated as orator. schedule unclear with a later appearance next week.
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Botlee
Rursfold
Aring
Oskaloosa Iy
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Sarah Jane Raffensparger
Raffensparcidr
le High School
Improvema
Hon. Connelly
Bh. S. Parry
Iowa State Fair
W.O.W
Ers
Northwest
Lawa
Counc Gowndander
Wo Gardner
Cam
Wad. Roberts
Real. Volut
L. Martin
Fay
Kioran Waterman
Albert Dutsan
Hiermian Wagner
Ptipsi¢ian
Dro Hoke Volght
A. Cranston
Wellum
I. Nieta
Frateria
Wastern Star
Luella Crooks
Boone
Purety
Olivers
Hoberg
Crooks
Maria Jackson
Council Glatts
Twenby
Fannie Seehert
Stewart
Gee. Hobsum
al Gta
Millbruns
Uhm
Ritt
Distetet Bastructor
Toadrey
Weiser
Huy Favoidt
Martin
Mustiamies
A 'T. Jones
Bret Katerts
Beverly
Morpan
Innehast
Crugkeib
Wenidtel
G.Y. FP. U. Rally
Servia
Aussid
Russia
France
Germany
Austria
Callaus
Prange
Sensabions
Teilieh
A. W Chamberlain
Arnolds Park
Missionary Meeting
Arnual
Baly
Sind
Anthony Abber
Oteinek
Newgington
Picnig
Tabi Vari
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