Lyon Lecture Inspires Audiences in Estherville Visit
Milford Lyon spoke to a rainy Monday crowd in Spencer under Epworth League auspices at the M. and Arch. His address “The Great Crusade” traced the crusaders who sought the Savior’s tomb and urged Christians today to match their courage zeal and persistence in fighting evil. Lyon’s fervor and energy drew strong reactions and renewed interest in his crusade themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Lyon
Estherville
Spencer
Ivored
Epworth League
M. &. Arch
Peter
Ermit
Deep Ierest
Lyon
Family Reunion Brings Yates and Jackson Kin Together
The annual reunion of the Yates Jackson and allied families was held last Friday at Mr and Mrs Yates home in this city. Spared by illness Mrs O with erysipelas could not attend. Guests included J A Jackson and Emily of Langdon Chas Yates and aughter of Bregion Minn a brother of our townsmap and Mr and Mrs Mhoebe McCartney of Traftford SD. The Hamm family of Minneapolis planned to attend but stayed home. The gathering featured food and merriment as yearly reunions move to different homes each year and Spencer this time.
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Yates,ackson
Decoration Day contributions and balance report 1909
G A R Spencer Iowa records cash on hand and expenditures for Decoration Day May 31 1909 with entries for Lincoln Anniversary subscription and total expenses. Endorsed by L E Labrant Commander and D F O Cuttell Adjutant. Also ad seeking two women for laundry work at Arnolds Park Hotel.
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Spencer
Iowa
Wees
Arnolds Park Hotel
Organ dedication at Congregational church in Spencer
The Congregational church held a Sunday morning dedication of its new pipe organ with Miss Ricka Larson as organist. Larson, with two years at a Des Moines church, impressed with the instrument. Spencer now boasts pipe organs in three churches and invites school ma'ams to visit next week. M M Johnson and Anna Martinson Siegle married Tuesday at the groom's father Frank Johnson's home. They depart for Plentywood Mont. where the groom works in hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricka Larson
Miss Larson
Des Moines
Methodist
Episcopal
Congregational Churches
Spencer
M. M. Johnson
Anna Martinson Siegle
Frank Johnson
Pioneer Girls Banquet Celebrates Seventh Year
The Pioneer Girls held their seventh annual banquet on Friday May 21 at Mrs Florence Weaver inviting alumni from the old west school house era. A pressing contest tied Myra A Wood and Belle Pitcher decided by draw with Miss Pitcher winning. Myra Wood took the consolation prize. A supper followed with reminiscences as regret letters from absent members were read. An upcoming May 21 gathering is teased with plans for more good food and festivities.
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Pioneer Girls
Florence Weaver
Old West
Myra A. Wood
Belle Pitcher
Myra Wood
Sheba
Carrie Bartlet
Anna Tuttle
Anna Chaffee
Jennie E. Wells
Alamasa
Cal
Addie Smith
Fanny Hagerty
Lillie Jones
Nellie Baker
Alice Mather
Jennie Roberts
Cornell
Maggie McConnel
Sylvia Craver
Pioneer
Notice of Nonresponsibility for Daughter Lola Cole
From this day and date I will not be responsible for any bills that may be incurred by my daughter Lola Cole. E. FE, Cour, 21-3.
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Lola Cole
E. FE
Cour
For Sale My Horse Carriage Harness and Barn Tools
Ernest E Day advertises a horse and carriage with harness along with barn tools and related equipment for sale. Includes contact details and pricing options for interested buyers.
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Ernest E. Day
Advertised Letters at Spencer P O for Week Ending June 65 1909
Unclaimed letters listed at Spencer post office include Mr George Billiot and Miss Bernice Nas. Additional note references G C Dendizn as postmaster.
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Spencer Post Office
George Billiot
Bernice Nas
Spencer High School Commencement Honors Practical Focus
The Spencer schools closed a strong year with a highly successful attendance, punctuality, and work quality. The graduating class of twenty three included sixteen women and seven men with twelve speakers. Miss Mabel Trewery wrote a class song and Miss Neff led music as diplomas were presented by M. E. De Wolf noting the diploma opens doors to top colleges in Iowa and beyond.
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Spencer
Mabel Trewery
Grand
Neff
Terra Firma
Spencer High School
M. E. de Wolf
Board of Education
Iowa
Local Notes From Greenville and Spencer Area
Greville and Vicinity, lira Grallier and Agnes Milla shopped in Spencer Friday. Mr. and Mrs. F Sherman spent Sunday at J Ballards. Farmers anticipate much corn planting but rains may delay when fields dry. Daema Chaletrom returned from Curlew to see a dangerously ill sister. Ella Warwick and niece visit the Lealher home at Citlets Grove. Teachers Institute begins Monday June, at Spencer High School. Painters occupy Friends church, forcing Congregational to use its space for two Sundays. Elyie and Bertha McCargar spent Sunday near Webb where Elyie preached in a four mile west schoolhouse. Miss Zola Kirby closed spring school term in Brallier district. Ladies Cemetery Association to meet with Mrs. F J Bargl in June tenth. Zalia Ballard and Beesle Greene finished high school duties last Friday in Spencer. Heavy rains raised rivers and creeks, many watch cattle to avoid drowning. Youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs T Tolland had appendicitis operation at Spencer last Wednesday. Doctors hopeful for recovery with care. Mr Barglof and son Langdon visited at John Olson home after attending the proseccer train. Barglof now runs a general store at Langdon. Mrs Barglof and children and Mary Swanson were Spencer travelers last Saturday. Mrs O Davis and Mr O All visited their sick sister in Spencer and returned to Greenville Saturday night.
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Lira Grallier
Agnes Milla
Spencer
Mrs. F. Sherman
J. Ballards
Daema Chaletrom
Curlew
Ella Warwick
Citlets Grove
Uealher
Teachers Institute
Hligh School
Friends Church
Congregational Church
Elyie
Bertha McCargar
Ast Herdland
Webb
Misa Zola Kirby
Bralller
T. Tolland
Stra
Eanil Barglof
Langdon Ene
Proseccer
John Olson
Barglof
Fr. , Barglef
Mary Swanson
Spencer Passengres
Hendrickson Nelson Wed in Aberdeen South Dakota
Miss Catherine Nelson of Spencer and Roy Hendrickson of Ruthven married May 27 at the M. E. parsonage Aberdeen with Rev. J. N. Taylor presiding. The groom works in contracting and building in Aberdeen, and they have begun housekeeping. The News wishes them happiness galore.
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Catherine Nelson
Spencer
Roy Hendrickson
Ruthven
Aberdeen
South Dakota
M. E. Parsonage
J. N. Taylor
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. A. R. Report
L. E. Labrant
D. F. O. Cuttell
Spencer Band
Friend Brothers
Milwaukee
middle-West
A. Baldwin & Co
Ladieis
South Main Street
A. Baldwin & Co’s
Old Stand
G. C. Dendizn
Postglaster
Greenville and Vicinity
The
Ladies Cemetery Association
F. J. Bargl
Zalia Ballard
Beesle Greene
A. Anderson
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