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Newspaper

Spencer News

Location

Spencer, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1911

Page

8

County Correspondence Special Notice Seal Week

Monday reports the Mourth week events with local societies and guests. Mrs Austen Chef fieldt hosted Mrs Wo Barber and Mrs Duttels visiting in the country. Mrs Warrenger returns from Montana, noting prospect for errors. Mrs Plarry Shartle arrives from Garner with her sister’s baby girl. Thighes from Own City attends sectional. ALW Golf and Mrs Mekkee visit Chippewayalls. Ennis couple depart for Glendive Mont homestead claim.

L.T. Warrenger Montana Clehorn Barrenger Pau Jrrors Yatnai Fay Plarry Shartle Wunnesday Garner Sta Broughet Charles Thighes Sectional Alw Mrs. Mekkee Chippewayalls Wisconsin

Lake Center News Notes and Social Snippets

Local Blyth-like column records Parish social news and happenings. Mentions of Ralph Whiteford Lucil Brady and Leo Whiteford with visits, shoppers, and outings. Volunteers and family ties appear amid routine items and minor events from the week and weekend.

South Herdland and Nearby Visits Highlight Week

Fragmented notes show Sr and Mrs Rob Johnson visiting. Mise Hertha McCord of Spencer saved line to a large audience with a thief Owk Sundday. A hatyean in her front blended de Woutinen pleniy at Sieus bapidis on Puesday. Myles Myers and others visited Britt, Town. Mr and Mrs Turirman visited Ledtars Lis week. Mrs Simonson improving, Miss Mable Ringbhoom visiting Minneapolis with her father A Ringbroom.

Hertha McCord Spencer Sieus Bapidis Myers Viel Hattlene Bool Uismia Britt GC. Turriman Domson Sioux Rapids Puget Simonson Mable Ringbhoom A. Ringbroom Minneapolis

Various Local Social Visits and Auto Trades Reported

Ruthven residents make visits to Fayette and other places while plans for summer travel unfold. Miss Catharine Crowley returns with Miss Mary Crowley. J. W. McDonald hosts Miss Cotton from Stewart. Constance Myres heads home to Cylinder. Olive Archer visits Spencer. two new cars from Crow Elkhart are brought to Ruthven. Jodi Tucker family attends a Whittemore wedding. Jefferies sells an Auburn auto and buys a Crow Elkhart runabout. Children’s Day at M B church set for July 2 with a prepared program and Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs. ___, noting local social activity and vehicle exchanges.

Catharine Crowley Minnersburg Mary Crowley J. W. McDonald Miss Cotton Stewart Neb Raft Constance Myres Cylinder Olive Archer Spencer Mrs. Layton A.W Telfries W. J. Hughes Wm. Marker Renwink Adiam Slmmington Crow Elkhart Ruthven Auto Tatcher dJefferies Auburn Walter Hughes M. B Ladies Aid

Weather Strains Cattle Pastures as Dry Spell Persists

Herdi and Tigerybordy note rainfall scarcity while pastures dry and grass crop weak. Q Petty reports haying on dry low ground, best in years. Gillmore and Ritter visit Belknap farm as carpenters finish Miller place interior. Neighbors tidy Miller home for Mrs. Parry’s homecoming. Berries promising but drought risks ruin without rain. Belknap attends Spencer Laborance meeting with strong preaching and music. Community discusses church doctrine and future improvements.

Q. Petty J. W. Gillmore Etta Ritter Co. W. _ Belknap Miller Place W. Belknap Spencer Labernace Chris Yen

Peterson and local social notes from Sioux Rapids area

Last week Peterson brothers and George Tart visited from Tray Minnesota. Roy Sitz Wor ry Mollister and Gen Kirchner attended Starmer’s Picnic at Sioux Rapids. The Peterson band gave a concert Thursday evening drawing many on foot and in carriages. Miss Laura Cuthbert works in Sumter and Wedderson’s store. Mrs Robert Sity hosted Lady helpers Wednesday afternoon two miles east of Lawn. Roy McChain and Stetla Adams wed in Spencer and were serenaded by the band after the street concert Thursday. Miss Blanche Kirchner hosted Misses Esser Butler and Dunn Friday evening.

Roy Sitz Warry Mollister Gen. Kirchner Starmer Sioux Rapids Peterson Band Laura Cuthbert Sumter and Wedderson Robert Sity Lawn Roy McChain Stetla Adams Spencer Blanche Kirchner Esser, Butler and Dunn

Residents Return From Oklahoma Drought Visit

Everly Elin and Carl Moeller returned Friday from a two weeks visit in Baldy Oklahoma. They report a severe drought in that locality and were glad to get back to Everly. Oscar Sylvester and brother W. I. Swain and Theodore Jones took an auto trip to southern Minnesota Friday, returning Saturday. Mrs P W Dolnson and family returned from Algona Monday. Miss Ida Roll and Ella Jones left Wednesday for the Epworth tongue convention at Sioux Rapids. Emma Simmons visited Mrs J J Coleman in Hartley Thursday. Omar Lighter and wife of Moneta took the train Saturday for a lakes trip. Miss Lulu Rohit and Bessie Knapp also mentioned.

Elin Carl Moeller But‘ley Oklahoma Everly Oscar Sylvester W. I.swain Theodore Jones Southermn Minn Sriday P. W. Dolnson Algona Ida Roll Ella Jones Sioux Rapids Dirs Emma Simmons Hartley J. J. Coleman Omar Lighter Moneta The Lakes Lulu Rohit Bessie Kneg

Local Social Ties Show Weekend Visits and Relatives

The report notes Spencer residents attending tabernacle meetings in Spencer on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John Heuer departed Thursday to visit relatives in Clinton County. Miss Orma Goodspeed visited Miss Bessie Kate Sunday. Coleman visited Hartley Friday amid rain. Rev Ro Coates and family stayed at lakes last week and reported hotter weather there than at Mvek y. Mrs Swain and daughter Lito, Mrs Lemor and Nettie Wohlenbers were in Spencer Saturday. Hillary Wehde and bride arrived Thursday from Ravina for Wight relatives’ visit.

Spencer John Heuer Clinton County Orma Goodspeed Bessie Katee Coleman Hartley Ro Coates Mveky Swain Lito Lemor Nettie Wohlenbers Hllary Wehde Bride Ravina Teyarly

Fostoria Miseries of Visits and Local News Noted

Fostoria reports a string of social visits and local happenings. Residents include Mrs Davis, Mrs Derivan, Rev Decker visiting Sioux City, Mr Heikens on business, Miss Jacobson and Miss Allen visiting Milford, and several church and community events ongoing through the week. The Central telephone office received paint updates and businessman Mr Cornell states he remains active.

KR. K. Club Gerlie O' Brien Cornell

Visit Leaves Trail of Names and Places in East Peterson Area

East Peterson Linn Grove residents Mr and Mrs Adolp Lund and children visited Sunday at the Ed Wal Steffen home. Miss Hstella Riteinger left Thursday for Hipparneyla after a month with her sister Mrs John Dumbrieger. Mr Fordham of Compton Illinois, who recently purchased the I D White farm, is spending the spring preparing to relocate.

Adolp Lund Edwal

Willow Creek Church social draws crowd despite threat of weather

The family spent Sunday at the J. Plath home for the ice cream social at Willow Creek Church, well attended though threatening weather kept many away. Delegates Gertle Grans and Rose Ross attend Lie convention in Sioux Rapids.

J. Plath Willow Creek Gertle Grans Rose Ross Sioux Rapids J. W. Dumbrieger Kistella Ritzinger Carpenter Mae Harle Kirchner George Raveling Clara Gains Anne Raveling Peterson Warry Tibbetts Ina Woodmen Planic Hartley Joe Laker Judson

Travelers and visits in Iowa circle around Rembrandt

Sunday gatherings and social rounds across Greenville and nearby towns feature Max Tills and his mother at relatives near Rembrandt, Nellie Niemand of Spencer visiting Mrs. Gus Amderson, J N Kirby reconnecting with an old schoolmate in Tinois, and local trade bringing in a nearly new Ford. A W T M S meeting north of Iowa last Thursday drew about twenty ladies for a profitable session.

Max Tills Mother Rembrandt Harvey and Lauber Nellie Niemand Spencer Gus Amderson J.N. Kirby Tinois Iowa Biter

Family News and Local Visits Across Iowa Towns

Rossie Mrs J P Myers and children moved from Maple to a new home and settled quietly. Attendees from here enjoyed a Sioux Rapids picnic, Spencer show, and various shopping trips. N Walther and relatives traveled from Melvin to Rossie for a visit at the W A Cabb hone home, while others planned trips to Spencer and P iwer for weekend activities.

J. P. Myers Sioux Rapids Spencer Weil Albers Wazabeth Namur

Community Notes From Northwest Waterford and Spencer

Northwest Waterford residents John Rickhorn and daughter Miss Josie visited Spencer locals on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Jurgen Schmidt and daughter Caroline enjoyed Sunday at the Charlie Schumberg home in nearby Fiverly. Mr and Mrs John Wekhorn and Mr and Mrs Mori visited Eyerly Sunday to spend the day with Mr and Mrs John Mart. Mrs D P Peterson is visiting her sister in Dennison. Thomas Materson and family attended the Woodman picnic at Harbley on Wednesday. John Eleknorn recently had buildings painted. Mrs D P Peterson and Mr and Mrs Wred Winterboer and sons traveled to Itley Mook. Miss Florence Nugent closed her school term Friday. Mrs Jurgen Schmidt and children visited Spencer on Tuesday. Jurgen Schmidt is painting some of his buildings.

John Rickhorn Josie Spencer Jurgen Sehmidt Caroline Chas Schumberg Fiverly John Wekhorn Mori Eyerly John Mart D. P. Peterson Dennison Thomas Materson Woodman Plente Harbley John Eleknorn Wred Winterboer Itley Mook Fred Mook Here Merrill Florence Nugent Jurgen Schmidt

Dickens Visitor and Local Socials Report

Dickens 3.00 Mills was a Spencer visitor Mriday. Paul LaBrant of Stanley North Dakota called on Dickens friends Tuesday. Miss Inez Catshall visited friends at Spencer Friday. Misses Mae Eggleson and Ruby Tones spent an area evening at the G. i

Paul LaBrant Stanley North Dakota Dickens Inez Catshall Spencer Mae Eggleson Ruby Tones Aera G. i

Community Celebrates Fourth With Picnic and Visits

Celebration events abound as residents gather for a Fourth of July picnic at Will Edward's Priday. Visitors include Mr. Kinderle and family from Valley Junction Iowa and Mrs WP Flint's daughter Marian returning from Fargo North Dakota. Townsfolk report a safe evening, town picnic by the Rebekahs at Gillett Grove with about forty attendees, and a runaway injuring John Cedarholm though he shows slight improvement.

M. W. Jones LM. Jones Will Edward Kinderle Valley Junction Iowa Stacy Putman WP. Flint Marian Fargo North Dakota Townsend Jilmer Culver McHenry Will Culver Abbie Culver Salem South Dakota

Local Notes From Spencer Area Social Roundup

Northwest Logan Mr and Mrs 5 O Hargrave and grandson Lynn shopped in Spencer Thursday. Mrs Thos Gadsby Sundayed at her father s. Mr and Mrs Riedinger and Mr Mrs Ast were at the Jakes Wednesday. Miss Olive Rusk from Dickens visited at the L D Hart home. Miss Ellen Erickson is sewing for Mrs Dinks. Plans for a big program and brick sons celebration are under way. Miss Mary Johnson visiting at sister Mrs J Stewert. Mrs Diggersall slowly improving after a runaway injury. O Riedinger Oscar Wrickson and Chester King marketed hogs Saturday. Misses Mary and Isilda Transon Spencer visitors Thursday. Miss Ruth Hargrave bought a new plane from a Spencer dealer. Mrs Won Margrave and son visited Mrs Edith Jinks near Spencer. Miss Olive Rusk visited H Mt Good home Saturday. S Kings picked berries at Red Tarves Wednesday.

O. Hargrave Lynn Spencer Mary Johnson J. Stewert Diggersall O. Riedinger Oscar Wrickson Chester King Mary and Isilda Transon Ruth Hargrave Mrs

Local notes from South Summit and surrounding towns

Residents aboard include South Summit Joli Rubes of Portland returning home Thursday. A number from the area attended the Spencer A youth circus Wednesday. Mr Shutton slowed by heat Tuesday in the hay field. Mr and Mrs Paul Gable of Martley visited James Morris Wednesday. Dickens visitors stayed with Griggs Wednesday. Herman Grudo bought a Maxwell from Fisk and Lauch Monday. Mr Cheney is building a new machine shed on his farm. Miss Grace Lilly remains slowly recovering at home.

Joli Rubes Portland Oregon Spencer Staponle Shutton Paul Gable Martley James Morris Dickens Griggs Herman Grudo Maxwell Fisk & Lauch Cheney Miss Grace Lilly

Royal Items From Spencer Visit Notes

Mrs Robison and a duck are at Spencer this week while Mrs Payton and daughter visit the Geo Bailey home. Leslie Underwood from Emmetsburg spent Sunday at his home south of town. Rose and Olan Myers came from Emmetsburg Sunday to visit their uncle John Wagner. Mrs John Wagner visited Atton for relatives. Mrs Guyette and Mrs Brean of Illinois visit the As, 8, and oy.

Local families in town and nearby visits noted

A string of social mentions records the Cherokee family visiting Wednesday night and Thursday with Jo Peck and kin on the lakes route home. Mr and Mrs Chas Miller and Maxine from Rossie were there Thursday night. Several locals including Clint Meade Chas Chesley Clifford Meade Elmer Hagerty Chas Hagerty and Chas Phelps visited Sutherland Saturday in Chas Chesley’s auto. M F Smith hosts his mother this week. Wm Wrumbreger and Carrie Mounery attended Spencer Thursday. Miss Ilazel Keene finished a term of school Monday and a small picnic with ice cream followed at the schoolhouse. Sam Lucas Mrs Hans Rerk and Mrs. Clyde Roberts traveled to Larabee Saturday morning.

Jo Peck Lakes Chas. Miller Maxine Rossie Clint Meade Chas. Chesley Clifford Meade Elmer Hagerty Chas. Hagerty Chas Phelps Sutherland Chas Chesley M. F. Smith

Langdon and Spencer Recital Notes and Local News

Langdon residents report a delightful Friday recital at Mr Jackson s music scholars home and a lively Saturday visit to Spencer with many neighbors. Miss Mary Bernhagen is ill while Mrs Shelby Wyatt sells a high volume of prize chickens. Local road work progresses and a railway claim agent visits, as Langdon fields a strong ball team and hosts small social events at Meadow Chapel. An annual meeting program for Farmers Grain Co Royal includes band selections, talks, a ball game, and a community meal inviting all residents.

Mr. Robinson Martha Spencer Shelby Wyatt Arthur Dowden McLance M. & St. L. Vrailroad Firea Langdon Lew Jones Lawrence Wisconsin Othe P Flats

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