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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
1
Miss Helen Kunuth hosts a dancing party for Miss Bowman in St. Stephen's church Guild hall. Rooms are decorated with ferns and garden flowers. About fifty guests anticipate a delightful evening.
The Congregational church Mens Fellowship Club held its annual picnic last week Tuesday with forty five members traveling by car to the lakes. Rev J O Thruch organized the outing and earned credit for the club s success. High Tea guests followed on Sunday for Mr and Mrs Varnum s wedding party with out of town guests, in honor of the newly married couple.
Miss Martha Muhs and Mr. Keith Man wed in a Wednesday ceremony by Rev. Wm. Baler at the Christian parsonage. The bride is the daughter of Hans and Mrs. Muhs, wore a yellow chiffon gown with bead trim. Groom Keith Man is a carpenter. They will reside in Hartley until September, then move to Nebraska to operate a farm. Mrs. A G Thietje attended as witness.
A slumber party for Harriet Meyer visiting Aunt Mrs Chas Doughty began at Miss Geraldine Hegert's home at 7 p m. The group went to the Unique for a night of music and games then returned for a progressive bed partner game. Morning walk and a three course breakfast at Mrs Chas Doughty's with Mrs Hepert assisting. sweet peas and peonies decorated the table.
Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Mayne observed their eleventh wedding anniversary with a sev en o'clock dinner for twelve intimate friends. Roses and trailing smilax decorated the dining rooms and parlor while original table appointments reflected joyous eleven years of marriage. Guests presented a cut glass bowl as a keepsake of the day.
A Friday evening nuptial took place at eight o'clock as Mrs Ida McCord married Mr R J Varnum with Rev J O Thrush officiating. The bride, from Fremont Nebraska, joined the local Congregational church life and Sunday school. The groom, a Morris & Co. packing house traveling salesman, and his daughter Zela have resided here since last August. Ruth Gray, the groom's niece, sang I Love You Truly after the ceremony. A four course dinner was served by Lena Bjornstad and Marion Thrush, with pink roses on the table. The couple then visited Spirit Lake for a brief outing. Out of town guests included Mrs Rosco Gray of Osage and her daughter Ruth.
A well attended musical entertainment at Lincoln Sunday evening June 13 at the Swedish Lutheran Church. Swedes from Spencer praised the performance and the new organ. An additional account is promised in a Swedish language call.
Mrs D W Battico entertains friends at her new Lake cottage. High guests go up today and eight more arrive tomorrow, when the hostess will serve a fish dinner.
Mrs J E Lenton hosts a dinner tonight at her home in honor of Mrs R A Turner who leaves in a few days for a new home in Montana. The menu is elaborate and decorations are artistic.
Miss Cornwall and Miss Barbara Cornwall hosted a small gathering Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Wadeith and Mrs. Hill. Eight guests sat at a prettily laid table with garden flowers and the evening was spent in formality.
Mrs Chas Greeney and Mrs Flava Squire hosted the Deborah band at Greeney's home Friday afternoon with about 20 attendees. The program featured vocal and instrumental music, talks and readings followed by refreshments.
Amey Bethel and Martin Bailey were married Sunday afternoon at the Sacred Heart rectory with Rev. B A Hunt officiating. The bride wore blue serge, attended by her mother and groom’s sister and brother. The couple will reside with the bride’s mother on Water Street and travel for a 16 weeks trip visiting Elkhorn Wisconsin Chicago and Milwaukee.
Miss Margaret Schoeneman daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Schoeneman married Mr Geo Rubes at Sacred Heart church officiated by Father Hunt. Attendants were Edward Schoeneman and Anna Rubes. The couple plans a July 15 return from a honeymoon trip and reside on South Main Spencer.
Mr and Mrs R Mauss hosted a refined dinner last Friday night to mark their second wedding anniversary. A prettily decorated tea table with Killarney roses set the scene for a four course meal served by Miss Clara Mauss and Miss Erma Mauss. The guests, described as newlyweds, enjoyed an informal evening.
Mrs Ole Nelson entertained many ladies Tuesday afternoon at her home in honor of Miss Ella Namur of Roggie. The bride-to-be will wed Harry Runkle of Roggie next week. She received a fine collection of gifts and a luncheon was served.
Wedding invitation received for Miss Loretta Sweeney and Francis J. Callahan at St. Bernard's Church in Chicago this afternoon. Bride unknown to the office, but from Clay county. a former local boy now prominent Chicago attorney. Clay county notes pride in sons' success and offers congratulations for a prosperous marriage.
Charles Jones and Verne Richards launched a vaudeville team named Jones & Richards. They began on Monday morning with Sanborn and Rock Valley set as their next stops. Their act features singing and up to date stunts. They are confident of success and praised for their voices and appearance.
Miss Etta Smith, former city clerk, accepts the superintendency of the consolidated schools at Gillett Grove with a salary of 100 dollars a month. She has college training and will move with her family from Spencer to Gillett Grove. She leaves Saturday for Ames for special work in home economics, manual training and agriculture.
A letter urges reviving an annual old settlers day in Clay County with speeches and celebration. Local society notes report residents traveling, graduations, visits, and illnesses, including Dr Archie Fisher, Miss Minnie Knudson, and Everett Christenson's hospital recovery. Nearby events feature lectures, travel to Minneapolis, and summer plans for Lipton and Spencer.
Esdracton Commandery of Estherville will visit Spencer Commandery and be entertained by Azotus Commandery in Spencer tomorrow afternoon and evening. Organizers welcome the visiting Sir Knights and express appreciation for the hospitality to be shown in the city.
Violin instructor Miss Pinney returns home for the summer and resumes teaching. She has pupils in Webb Fonturia and Spencer and will take additional students. Known for ability and patience, she welcomes inquiries and can set lesson days. Phone 401.
The Wilail alumni group will hold a picnic at Tut Clots grove Thursday evening at six. Annual dues are 50 cents, covers the picnic. The secretary and treasurer urge dues payment. Awaiting guests include the Ing class members who are not yet association members and will not pay dues.
Over thirty members of the Yo M. I. C. of the M. B. Church gathered on East Seventh street to surprise Mrs. Rufus Turner as she prepares to move from the city. Guests dined on a porch tables and rooms were decorated with vases of sytiawins. Mrs. Turner leaves amid affection and esteem from many friends.
Peter Hawley suffered a severe accident while on home duty at the Coffer dam of the new bridge. A clam shell used to lift dirt collapsed timbers, stunning him and dislocating his shoulder. Not fatal, but a narrow escape.
Sophia Barkley born August 29 1846 at South Mountain Canada. Married James H Jackson October 11 1864 and moved to Bae county thirty four years ago. Her husband died February 24 1807 and she came to Gray county thirteen years ago. She died after breakfast June 22 1915 while caring for two small children. Survived by son George of Tervil and daughter Mrs Rathel Maine of Oklahoma. Funeral planned at Schal ler tomorrow.
Miss Mary Wise spent the week in Hartley. Mr and Mrs George Sokol and children of Sibley visited Spencer relatives. Mrs Roscoe Gray and daughter Ruth returned to Osage. Misses Pearl Shatto and Doris Lauch of Fostoria were Spencer shoppers. J J Moery and Mr Story of Des Moines were in Spencer on business. Nellie M Ward of Grinnell spent summer at Sunset Beach and visited J D McCord. August Borys and wife of Rock Valley were guests of Mrs T J Cummings in Sioux City. Sioux City Speedway Auto Races feature a big mite race and a Maxwell car driven by Phil O Donnel. Carlton House Party at Terrace Park includes Zella Devitt, Juasura Michener, Thomas Young, Grant Willard, and Carel Thrush. Week to be spent with fake sports, dancing, and a midsummer dance at Guild hall.
The Ralph Poole residence on Mast Seventh Street sold for 86000 Thursday to Pawel of Jefferson, with Mrs. Evered living nearby. Miss Methane, a sophomore at Morningside College, defeated Miss Frances Mardin in a tennis final and won the overall athletics points award, receiving medals for both events.
Dr OWitt was elected president of Cornell College amid a long career in theology and ministry. He has served as pastor in Marathon Irony and at New York First Conference churches including Middletown Connecticut near Wesleyan University. His election follows extensive recognition of his abilities and prior leadership roles.
The Diamond is the sky offers a moving picture event on June 28 showing the final Master Key installment. Lotte Pickford leads the cast with Mary Pickford’s sister reportedly superior in beauty and dramatic aptitude. The Diamond Kron. the Sky promises a dramatic, continuous serial finale with the new Diamond instrument visible on screen.
A Beltish submarine in the Sea of Marmora is claimed to have sunk three transports causing Parks forces to lose about 10,000 men. The assertion centers on wartime action and casualty estimates linked to the Marmora engagement.
Spencer in northwest Town showcases new concert troupe with Miss Buda Orth Miss Hattin Thompson Nell Crete and Miss Urace Cochran. Each has studied Tagmony and teaching methods with praised violin and piano work and a rich contralto voice. The group aims to elevate city culture through concert performances and instruction.
Real estate transfers include S B Carlson and wife to Bertha Skeels for six pieces in College addition and Spencer area, T McCord and wife to John W Thivia for two lots in Fairview addition, E Poole and Aville to Sherman Powell for lots in C M S P railroad addition, R W Deverence and wife to B L Nelson Land Co for two lots in Fairview, A W Sleeper and wife to W L W Chuirke with rural parcels in sections 29 96 88 and related values noted.
Clay County resident H C Ward a Sunday school missionary funded by an undenominational society has started more than twenty schools across four counties. He aims to give children stronger religious instruction and equal chances for moral, physical, and intellectual growth. The piece urges county residents to support his work as Spencer seeks regional progress. Dee Glenn McClannahan, Miss Martha Badke, Mrs. WG Warm, Miss Leola Owen, Mrs. Lydia Rhode, and Mrs. Van Shiter are noted returning or visiting locally.
Our home on Grove street containing about one and three fourths acres of ground and a nine room modern house with carment garage and other out buildings. One of the Anestoen lions In Spencer close in. Will sell at a reasonable price and easy terms. Our other houses are all for sale on very easy terms. Come mid ace m0 A. W. GREENE Bott George Walker left Saturday for points In Michigan.
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