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Newspaper
West Bend Journal
Location
West Bend, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
1
Holiday lines offer large selection of patterns and up to date items. Store promises exclusive patterns, quality, and wide price range to please every shopper. Extraordinary items aid in making selections for all ages and tastes.
Christopher P Spencer died at Cherokee hospital Friday after months of illness. He was born November 11 1876 in Benton Harbor Michigan and resided with family before moving to Iowa. He married Susie Pritchard in 1903 and is survived by his wife five brothers and a sister. Remains laid to rest in West Bend cemetery.
An accidental gas discovery while drilling for water on the Jackson Moyer farm four miles west of Ringsted causes a blaze nearly costing the operator his life. The fire bursts from the shaft when a lit pipe meet escaping gas. neighbors aid, but the hole caves in. A small pipe later reignites the gas, burning with pressure as observers await the outcome.
Former store owner announces sale to Mr Geo Post and relocation. He requests all persons owing money to settle immediately at the Union State Bank in West Bend Town.
In Clarion on November 29 a dispute at a local hotel led to a blow that left proprietor C. S. VanNote with a swollen eye. His son-in-law Transon faced a $10 fine after Justice B. White intervened. The incident adds to ongoing hotel troubles and a pending divorce suit against VanNote for cruel and inhuman treatment. VanNote, once landlord of the Hotel Union, is known to West Bend residents.
Members met at Mrs G A Ivey’s home for the usual hour with President presiding and roll call quoting Dust and its Dangers. The program included Paper Bag and Wireless Cooking by Mrs J L Raid and a discussion on The Higher Life. Evans of Bainville Montana was a welcome visitor. Subscriptions updated list: Peterson, Anderege, Klinge, Miller, Wagner, Gurdet, Smith, Johnson, Wenning, Knoop, Heidersheit, and others from Iowa Nebraska Colorado and beyond.
Frank Gotch, world heavyweight wrestling champion, purchases an 840 acre ranch in Tescoe North Dakota with an option on 820 more. He will ship two carloads of cattle next spring, build two silos of 120 and 130 tons, and raise dairy and beef cattle using Shorthorns. He already operates large ranches near Crookston Minnesota and Humboldt.
A reflective verse contrasts two lives one wracked by frets, fumes, and petty strife while the other walks calmly with a smile and song. One seeks heaven in trials, the other endures hellish thoughts, yet both face fate as the Lord governs all.
The auto department has sent blanks and instructions to 10 auto owners for new pasteboard plates. Notifications went six weeks ago and some owners have responded with fees paid to avoid delays. Officials urge timely action to prevent delays in plate issuance for the new year.
A brief note indicates postage owed upon delivery and overdue payments. The message suggests unsettled accounts and awaiting payment before dispatch. It signals logistics and billing concerns impacting shipment and handling.
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