Social Affairs Birthday Surprise At Mrs Biunson Home
Last Thursday at Mrs Mable Biunson home friends organized a birthday surprise party. Mr and Mrs S C Vestegaard celebrated their second anniversary quietly on the 22nd, spending the day at the lakes. A Sunday school class of seventeen girls enjoyed a field trip with teacher Mrs Killpatrick and T H McLane driving. About fifty Congregational Men’s Club members planned a lake picnic at Eagles Point last Wednesday. The Methodist Brotherhood plans a similar trip today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Biunson
S.C. Vestegaard
7. W. Killpatrick
T. H. McLane
Congregational Church
Eagles Point
Methodist Brotherhood
Epworth League Convention Delegates Meet in Sioux Rapids
Shel don District Epworth League held its annual convention in Sioux Rapids with delegates A O Aldrich Rowena Atwood Harvey Youde Georgie Smith Lulu Ewing Tulius Glasgow Ruth Turner Worence Langford. Edith Olive Archer and Maury Doty attended as visitors. Departed by Harvey Youde’s auto after Thursday evening session. next year’s convention will be in Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon District
Epworth League
Sioux Rapids
Spencer
A.O. Aldrich
Rowena Atwood
Harvey Youde
Georgie Smith
Lulu Ewing
Tulius Glasgow
Ruth Turner
Worence Langford
Edith
Olive Archer
Maury Doty
Milford
Freemen Township Picnic and Local Weddings Highlight Summer
Freeman township held a joint school picnic in the Ed ward grove east of Spencer with six graduates named Selma Philquist Mabel Pierson Ghidyshaington John Rosaker Harold Toland Bernard Wischmeyer. A wedding occurred June 21 at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Manson when Mabel Harriet wed John E Ford of Orient Town officiated by Rey Hawks. Out of town guests arrived and a three course supper followed a forty guest reception. The bride wore white embroidery and carnations. The groom is a new arrival in Clay County. They will reside in Orient Town after July 1st. Family and friends extended best wishes and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
Edward Grove
Spencer
Selma Philquist
Mabel Pierson
Qghidys Shaington
John Rosaker
Harold Toland
Bernard Wischmeyer
Clay County
Wm. Manson
Mabel Harriet
John E. Ford
Orient
Town
Rey Hawks
Myra Thompson
August Nelson
Aurelia
Iowa
Toybert
South Spencer
Albert’ la Brant
Rev Leichleiter Reaches sixtieth birthday milestone
Last Sunday marked Rev. Leichleiter's sixtieth birthday in Ufe's journey. His son C. L. Leichleiter, Sunday editor of the Record Herd in Chicago, arrived home after eight years away. A family gathering was held on Monday for the birthday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ufe
Leichleiter
C. 11. Leichleiter
Chicago
Record Herd
Overcome By Heat Evanglist Williams
Williams collapsed from heat during Sunday services at the church meeting. He exhausted himself in his sermons and could not leave for home on Monday as planned. Attendance was small but attendees reported a strong blessing from the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evaigelist Williams
Sunckis
Abernacle
Haine
It Pays to Keep Sheep Near Byerly R B Kane
R B Kane of near Byerly started with 150 ewes and raised 122 lambs. He shipped two carloads of sheep, earning a large sum, and his clip added about 200 more. He has 122 ewes left, 122 lambs, and a wood clip of about 100 pounds unsold plus hogs and cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. BR. Kane
Near Byerly
Snakes Found in Barnyard Ending Nine Total
In a barnyard owned by A. Dyhrkapp, a collection of snakes was found with several dead. Noah Davis killed one of the largest, and Mr. Bartleson killed two more, bringing the total to nine. Sherby Rive noted the count to help Spencer determine if all had been located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulter
Sherby Rive
Spencer
A. Dyhrkapp
Noah Davis
Mr. Bartleson
Births Reported Near Mc Allister Turm
On the Vth a fine eleven pound boy was born to Mr and Mrs Dans Waderson who reside on the Mc Allister turm west of town. He is a lusty fellow and will not have to grow much before the plow. On the 16th Mrs Martin Vanderland presented her husband with a thirteen pound bay. Martin seems satisfied and happy, and will not have to wait long for a plow boy and corn hasker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dans Waderson
McAllister Turm
Dans
Martin Vanderland
Martin
Dia
Hasker
Ug Fang Enderson
Marriage of Miss Minn Robison to W H Marrison
The wedding occurs at the home of the bride’s brother Will Robison with Rev T D Collins officiating at 5 o clock. The bride Miss Minn Robison is well regarded, the groom W H Marrison hails from Monmouth Illinois. After the ceremony the couple leaves for their new home by the early train. Mrs Robison the bride’s mother plans a visit to Grinnell then to Monmouth to live with her daughter. The News offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Robison
Mminn Robison
W. H. W Marrison
Monmouth
North Iowa Pike travels from Sioux City to Estherville route
The pathfinder tour for the North Iowa Pike moves from Sioux Falls to Des Moines area via Emmetsburg Estherville and Split Lake, with overnight stops at Sheldon and Mason City. An optional Hin detsburg Spencer Arnold's Park branch called Okoboji Cut Off may draw most traffic, saving about twenty miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Halls
Ma.Gregor and Dubuque
Sioux Malls
Sheldon
Emmetsburg
Mason City
Estherville
Des Moines
Dodge
Split Lake
Esthervilly
Splits Lake
Hindetsburg
Spencer
Arnold’s Park
Gustafson Becomes Pastor at Swedish Lutheran Church
Rev. A. E. Gustafson is installed as pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church in Spencer Lincoln. He studied eight years at Augusland College and Theological Seminary in Rock Tshand UK and was ordained by the Augustana Synod at the Galesburg annual meeting. He served Cedar Rapids seven years and has thirteen years within the synod. The congregation welcomes him as they plan church advancement and his pleasing speaking to guide service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Wn
Lincoln
Phe
Augusland College
Rock Tshand
Augustana Synod
Galesburg
Cedar Rapids
Phuvniing
Midsummer Picnic at Lincoln Church Under Swedish Tradition
Lincoln Church held its annual midsummer picnic with songs, recitations, and a brief sermon followed by a Swedish style dinner. About two hundred people attended and the proceeds totaled around 0.00. The event fostered friendship and reflected community faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Church
Conprepation
Scrptore
Rosa
Ghustarson
Ester Dois
Waldi Carlson
Walter Nin
Marmite Willstrom
Lawrences Peterson
Verte Peterson
Our
Lemiat Carlson
Elin Carlson
Erick Carlson
France Walbstrom
Anti Danielson
Ike Reels
Opa Wailstrom
Delia Olson
Havel Pattie
Kulk Wilbstedy
Lyla Olson
Ligtt Crks
Metta Carlson
Jendie Poverson
Teckta Wallesbrom
Rev. A. T. Crystafson
Congregation
Death's Summons Grieves Community at Laura Templeton's Passing
The community mourns Mrs Laura Templeton born Ottawa Illinois April 21 1861 who died after months of ill health. She lived in Clay County Everly Spencer and mobridge with husband and children Jones a railroad conductor and Maud a teacher. A devoted Christian and Congregational church member she served as missionary society officer and civic supporter. Funeral Friday at 7 p m from the home with Roy Thrush officiating. Burial Riverside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mintet
Wrahar
Laura Templeton
Ottawa
Clay County
Everly
Spencer
Jones
Mobridge
M.D
Maud
Woinger
Congregational Church
Missionary Society
Witb
Roy Thrush
Hownbiful Riverside Cemetery
Northwestern University Dental School Degree Notice
Dr Horner informs that Director Harold Ime Tour of your city has not completed the dental course and has not received the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Worth Western University on June 14 1911. Sincerely Charles H. Koch Secretary Northwestern University Dental School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ime Tournor
Worthwestern University
Charles H. Koch
Northwestern University Dental School
Impromptu Reunion of Civil War Comrades Across Years
A reunion of six veterans from the 2nd Infantry region near Acramarkithla recalls battles from Vicksburg to Champion Hill. Cuttell, Van Steenberg and others share memories as decades separate their last meeting, with wartime injuries and close bonds highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acramarkithla
Lowa
Paw Rae Union
Cuttell Naburnly
Qaw
Chas, Wagar
Hen van Steenburg
John Storm
Shorin
Irasharee
Tuten
Bharm
Afta
Sam McNeil
Mr. Cuttell
Vicksburg
Cuttell
van Steenberg
Battle of
Champion Hill
Ben
Davied
Wen
Preston
Cittell
Bula Wielelop
Spete
Sundiy
Unexplained Letters in Spencer Post Office List
Weekly list for the Spencer post office ending June 26 shows unread names including Nellie Anderson Nattie Benjamin Iscat Cardy Elizabeth Cook Mr T Zelno Elmo Grutusesey G O Luanks Martha Robertson Walter Swany Robt Churtill John Wooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Post
Nellie Anderson
Nattie Benjamin
Iscat Cardy
Elizabeth Cook
Mr. T °Zeleno
Elmo Grutusesey
G. 0
Luanks Martha Robertson
Walter Swany
Robt.Churtill
John Wooley
School Census Prat OD in Gort district Spenser area
A garbled district note reports a school census effort in the Gort district around Spenser. It mentions eligibility for school privileges and a Wednesday activity tied to a local teacher’s session, though many names and details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehilron
Dnilepon- Gort
Spenser
Pith
Proves Satisfactory Ree OM. Pond and tani wert to Cherokee Tisst Money
Unclear fragmentary text describes an incident involving a person and animals with possible injuries or trouble. Names and places are garbled, making precise facts or dates impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kutar
Mibol
Beir
Miss Rabison to Be Married in Community Event
Last evening a pleasant gathering at Miss Plueia Doty’s home, hosted by the Baptist church youth and friends, honored Miss nimi Rabison who is to be married Wednesday. A large party followed with refreshments, celebrating the upcoming wedding and the new motherhood era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plueia Doty
Baphist Church
Nimi Rabison
Spene
Presen
Sioux Township Dilemma Over School Bonds
A garbled notice records a local voting issue on school bonds and the community’s plan to decide by public vote. The document mentions bond orders, a company, and a meeting to determine course of action, with references to local officials and bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creiuce
Hee Pals
Simul
Museu
Ady Dbes
Obituary Notice for Elderly Woman at Easternerd Street
Died this morning at her home on Easternerd Street. The deceased, an 87 year old woman, lived a long life and was mourned by family. Funeral arrangements were to be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easternerd
Norning
Oliver Neweudy
Sevobyne von
Earth
Resignation of Advancement Wood from Martiers Bank
Gillull Grove Iowa man Advancement Wood has resigned after a year and a half to join a hometown bank as cashier. He will move this week from Alexandria where he has lived while serving at the Martiers Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Martiers Bank
Wis Vity
Gillull Grove
Lowa
Alexandria
Teevis
Alexandria Herald
Jung
Drought Lifts as Sunday Rain Begins and Ends
Sunday morning rain started light then nine downpours followed with 4 total inches by nightfall, bringing relief and gratitude. Two homes suffered damage from hail and high winds, basing Lighth and West Second Street residences sustaining rafters and minor harm, with no injuries reported. Freeman family and relatives visited after Miss Ruth Davis arrived from Dumont, Iowa staying with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hehtaing
C N. Carrow
Basii Lighth
West Second
Andrew Johnson
IL Sheyhan
Miss Carrie Nelson Heads to Minnesota Visit
Miss Carrie Nelson departed today for a week long visit with her brother in Wilmot Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Nelson
Wilmot
Minnesota
Scrambled General News From The Local Region
A garbled early 20th century style recap notes events across regions including political shifts, a fishing crash aftermath, a Swedish relocation decision, a Maine water concern, a U S political vote on a schedule, and a pension bill introduction. It mentions a royal coronation, a sun worship festival, and various unrest reports with scattered names and places.
Accident at Planing Mill Kills Worker in Estherville
An incident at a Fort Dodge bound planing mill in Estherville Monday resulted in the death of a worker when a loaded planer fell on him as he moved to assist others. The mill wagon, part of a shipment from Spencer, had a minor obstruction causing the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roi Munson
ohAbokot
M.& St Te
Plano
Estherville
Bo Spencer
Fort Dodge
Meg Misie
Aaron Ils
Real Estate Transfers Incomplete Ledger From 1900 Era
Fragmented record lists numerous transfers with names Babeonk rant Louis Subarn berg Peter Ketelsen Colby Mary Nowed R&, Charles Hofolat Samuel Glendall Jenkins Peterson Miller Hanson and others. Mentions parcels with block and lot numbers and dollar values but many terms are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babeonk
Bo Louis Subarnberg
Peter Ketelsen
Lars
Harvey B
Martin
Colby Mary If
Hofolat
Charles & Wf
Sanuel
Parkar
Petelson
Byerly
Durihyg the clectete storm and family member
A fragmented report notes a storm last Sunday affecting W. Ry Rice's family. The text is unclear but mentions a fire incident and a person named Leleporya, with references to Khtadigs and burning light. Details are obscured by damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ry Rice
Miss Anna Cathien Posts-Deaconess Resting Visit
Miss Anna Cathien, a deaconess, just completed study at the training school and is spending a few weeks resting and visiting at the inviting home of Mrs Grace Barnard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Cathien
Braining School
Grace Barnard
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Mes. D. Fraher
Doctor Horner
24Th
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Horner-Wright
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Betsy Majora
Sioux Township
Bicken
Methodist
Eines
AH Huet
ESCM
Chet
Amurion
Boone
Maine
Sigbys
The
Stary
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Avool
Benyer
Uhurstay
Artie
Amet An
Qyvere
Dalby
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Red Bea
Satburiky
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Fata
Agcigent
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