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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR item lists repairs and services offered by Craver's Grocery Store. Mentions Rasmussen SF9e maker and Spenuer with promises of neat, prompt house garb and various repriring. The readable text is incomplete.
City Council of Spencer Iowa proposes by allege resolution to authorize sewer construction along Mast Street and adjacent property, with cemented pipe and connections. Public hearing and adoption consideration set at Spencer City Hall. objections due by date specified. dated August 4. ROB Tris Clerk.
City of Spencer Iowa votes to construct an 8 inch vitrified sewer pipe system along East Third Street from Weather Avenue center line east to Bemler Avenue. Public hearing set for July 5 with assessments to abutting property owners and objections to be raised at the council chamber.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested that on the th day of dye Me the Badersyued was appointed by the District Court of Clay County John Administrator of the estate of Klokw Wrnuse deceased of Clay County Iowa all persons indebted to the estate will make payment to the undersigned and those having claims against the same will present them duly authenticated to the said court for allowance Thodonor Krause Administrator
The Minneapolis Tribune reports Carl Walker, two year old daughter of Geo B Walker of Linwood Chief St Paul, died after a department store elevator mishap. The mother Mrs Berry Buck Walker released the child at a perilous moment leading to the fatal fall. Coroner Jones to investigate as Wayne Walker mourns in Spencer.
Lists rural graduates by township with numerous surnames and given names across towns. Notes that nine of the twelve graduates are boys, highlighting a gender distribution in the class across multiple districts.
Ida Tuttle Eade Athiew reports address change and move from Spencer to Independence Iowa with family support. She notes her ill health and her mother Mrs Wiltery’s declining strength, travels by wagon and train, a ninety fourth birthday journey, reflections on changes from huts by a lake to marble palaces, and gratitude for birthday greetings. The family settled in a new home on a wide boulevard with lawns and shade trees, hoping the move aids Mr Bade’s recovery and offers companionship from sons and grandsons.
Last Tuesday July 1 Charles J Busch and Minnie Mae Gipe of Hartley La were wed by Justice Steele. Witnesses included Dirndl Green and Mrs Fydehlbun. The couple will reside on the groom's farm. the News celebrates their union and bright future. Also June 2 1912 at Royal Danish Lutheran church Arthur Christensen and Hannah Jensen married by Rev Soholm with relatives present. A dinner followed at the bride’s parents home. On June 12 1912 Rev G O Thrust joined Anna O Heick and Gouie P Khalihe near Linn Grove. The bride is J F Heick’s relative. they will reside on a farm near Linn Grove. The News extends best wishes for all newlyweds.
Master Robert McCord departed last week for the countryside to spend his vacation working on a farm. Miss Mary traveled to Bac City on Tuesday to visit Mrs. McCord. Tessie joined her for a short Illinois visit, while J. H. left late in the week for Chicago to attend the national convention opening soon.
The Misses Charlotte Flindt and Carol Thrush left Tuesday for Northe field Minnesota to visit at the college with Waldo Thrush. They then proceeded to Minneapolis where Charlotte planned to stay with the Thrushes until Miss Lian Flindt arrives. Miss Flindt was to travel from Aurora New York on Wednesday by way of the lakes to the north. The Flindt sisters expect to return to Spencer this week.
Clay County Iowa notices that Walter Barber and associates filed their classification and assessment report for Drainage District No 12. The Board will hear objections at the Auditor's Office Spencer on June 6. Written objections must be filed by the hearing date or the assessment proceeds as set.
Friends celebrate Chris Jesperson who earned a Bachelor of Arts at the University of South Dakota in June or July and soon heads to Chicago to begin law studies. He will serve as principal of Castilewood and Company for a year before completing the Chicago Law program. He contributed to six debating teams in recent years, with four wins.
Jacob Hanson advances a new barn on the Wainstey place with 8 foot posts and a cement foundation, hip roof, ready for farming. Gleason and Roberts construct Himmel's new hip roof barn at 37 feet peak, cement foundation, commodious and convenient. Peter Moher starts a convenient barn with a double corncrib as Clay County accelerates its yearly improvements Bibliography notes enthusiasm for local development.
Delegates chosen in the June primary will meet at the Courthouse on Saturday June 20 at 1 o clock to nominate candidates for county and state offices. The meeting will elect eleven delegates to the State Convention in Des Moines July 10 1892 and choose a Central Committee for district areas. County names and precincts listed. committee officers F. Knararnon and Lee to preside.
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