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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
1
A local society brief reports the marriage of Miss Edna Livingston to Dr. J A Thomas of Albert Lea Minnesota today. The ceremony and details are noted in the social notices column with standard vows and greetings from families and friends.
A wedding at the homes of the families in Flandreau and Spencer joins Harlow H Arms and Deila Thomas. The ceremony in Flandreau was conducted privately by Rev D C Arms with relatives present. The Spencer ceremony featured a large reception, gifts, and a future home in Spencer after a Wyoming trip.
Social happenings dominate Spencer with June sun, showers, and many parties. Lucy marries soon as Mrs J. Wirdsall hosts thirty young ladies. Maud McCalla betrothed to T. Y. Jackson toasted at dinner. Mrs J.C. Krown honors Maud with fifty-two guests and white carnations. Another reception honors Minnie Hoberg Maud McCalla Ray Klay and Tom Jackson with a bridal theme boat and luncheon.
W. B. Orvis sold his meat market yesterday to I red Schweikhardt and his son Charles. Schweikhardt hails from Bernardaville New Jersey about 24 miles from New York, and Charles has years of experience in a Paterson meat market. The community welcomes the newcomers while Mr. Orvis remains in Spencer.
Miss Lertha Babcock hosted twenty two guests at her Mast Fourth street home Thursday in honor of Misses Martha and Rose Keough of Krainard Minnesota. The event added to the many pleasant occasions that will make the Spencer visit memorable for the honored guests, who returned home yesterday.
Rev Turberville of Sioux Rapids will preach at Rossie church and parishioners are invited. Glad Tidings Circle Langdon hosts an ice cream social June 19 at Langdon church with cake to be provided by circle members. W F M Society Rosie holds ice cream social June 1 at Chas Snyder home. Relief social June 18 at the court house with G A R invited. Christian church dinners in Cory building. Children Day at Baptist church next Sunday with 10 30 address by Pastor Williams on The Great Magnet and a silver offering for the Publication Society. Catholic ladies plan market at Birdwall's store next Saturday afternoon.
Clay County Improvement Association and County Agent Posey announce that three specialists Dr Rye Dr Stouder and Dr Mowe will reside in Spencer and work for Clay County at no charge. They will vaccinate provide serum and test the county to demonstrate hog cholera treatment effectiveness. The initiative marks national prominence for the county and urges joining the association. A young married ladies class gathering at Hans Biksen home included hostesses Mesdames Haldwin Rutter and Biksen with a social evening and luncheon.
The annual meeting of the first Congregational church was held last Thursday evening with a plan dinner. Reports showed finances in a favorable light. J H Hoberg elected to a three year board term to fill a vacancy. A resolution honored Dr Chas McAllister for forty years of service. Memorial tables noted church progress and hope for the future.
Official primary results revisions list numerous county and state offices with candidate tallies. Names include Clarke, Lee, Barber, Wall, Cosson, Church, Newbery, Scott, Gilmore, Moore, Peterson, Weaver, McCoown, Cook, Sokol, Doty, Mortensen, Jenson, Gadd, Promty, Sullinger, Shankland, Meredith, Sheldon, Smith, Carr, Mercer, Crane. The record notes voting outcomes, party tickets, and references to assembly and township officers to be published in Board Proceedings.
Miss 40a Dee of Chicago attends a social at the A Livingston residence with guests. Wilda Wise returns Saturday from a two week vacation, resuming social rounds and duties in the community.
Mary Habis nee Hronek born in Yuma County Iowa died after three surgeries including a Mercy Hospital procedure on May 21 She left two Shores children Walter 14 and Sadie 12 and a stepdaughter Waltha Rahis The funeral was at the Methodist Church with Rev O M Bond Riverside burial attendance included six Hronek brothers and several sisters and many friends and neighbors expressed sympathy through floral offerings
An accident occurred last Saturday when an un mower was being set up by A. Z. Koipht. A heavy Gulf spring detached struck his head, causing a scalp cut and a temporary loss of consciousness. Had the blow landed on head or neck it could have been fatal. The injury required medical attention.
The Spencer stores will close for the entire day Saturday July th and remain open Friday evening 64 hours as needed to supply any Glas homers.
Miss Lilly Knight opened her new studio yesterday in the Jane of the North rooms above Ender Drug Store. The opening drew many visitors who praised a large collection of paintings and decorative art. Knight has acquired a break sales sale in this art, and the work shows skill and variety.
The third annual Spencer reunion gathered about fifty at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis despite cold wind. Guests included many Spencer residents now in Minneapolis, with speeches by J. Pratt and others after a quartet led by Mr Ingold. An Iowa picnic at Minnehaha Falls is planned with Gov. Clarke and Gov. Eberhart expected among attendees.
A nine year old boy, Larry Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs Nelson of South Spencer, drowned near the M and St L Railway in six to seven foot water after slipping from a trestle while with Gordon Jones. Rescue attempts continued for hours until the body was recovered. He was loved by family and friends. funeral services were held at Congregational church. Another drowning incident near Spencer involved 23 year old Grady Christofor Whitsta Creek on Stoney Creek. The Milwaukee road employe was unable to swim and perished before help arrived. body later brought to Doughty’s parlors. Local calm returned as communities mourned both losses.
Epworth League districts plan an annual convention at Spencer from June 24 to June 33 at the M E church. Dr Potter of Sioux Bulls will speak Tuesday evening, and Titus Lowe of Omana will present the clothing address Wednesday evening.
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