The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-10-29
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Miss Amelia Michaelson returned
Friday afternoon from an eight weeks
absence, visiting in Minnesota and
Hawarden. While in Minnesota she
visited the family of A. B. Falk at
Taylor Falls, who used to reside in
Old Kiron years ago. Mr.. Falk at one
time was postmaster of Kiron. She
also visited with the Alfred Nordholm
family at Pine City, and with A. G.
Sjogren, who moved from this locality
last spring. She reports them all we'll
and contented, with no desire to move
back to Iowa.
Henry Goetsch came over from Win
terset, Iowa. Friday to remain while
his corn is picked. The family like
their new home at Winterset. which is
pleasing news to their many friends.
Lewis Bergman and family, of Cush.
ing, Mimi, visited at the home of B. A.
Samuelson north of town. 1t is six.
teen years ago since Mr.. Bergman
left that neighborhood and the great
change that has taken place has trans
formed both scenes and friends to him.
Quite a number of our progressive
business men and citizens, who have
the welfare of the town and commun-
ity at heart, met at banquet in the
dining parlor of the Hotel Kiron on
Thursday evening" A splendid supper
had been provided by Landlord Eek
blad, which was greatly enjoyed by all
the participants. During the meal
hour Editor Phillips took the floor and
stated why the meeting had been call
ed, which was for the purpose of con-
sidering the effecting of an organiza-
ton for the promoting of the inter
ests and welfare of the town and CON-
munity. Those present were called
upon to voice their sentiments and
were unanimously in favor of such a
movement. Action Immediately fo!
lowed, which resulted in the launching
of the Better Kiron committee. with
DR.. Garner as president and A. Andre
secretary and treasurer. Several is.
sues were discussed relating to the
furthering of the interests of the town
and locality, and two of the most vital
ones-the school proposition and for
better roads-had committees appoint.
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the securing of the same. This organ
ization, no doubt, will result in the
effecting of much good for the town
and locality.
Corn picking has begun in dead
earnest and some are more than half
through. The quality is good, while
the yield does not come up to what
was expected.
G. f. Clauson and Fred Skarin left
Monday noon for Pipestone and othel
points in Minnesota on a land trip.
Mrs. Henry German is lying mos
critically i'll at her home southeast OIL
town, and with no hopes of recovery
About dozen autos loaded with
citizens in and around KirOn started
this (Monday) morning for Newell t.
investigate the consolidated school ant
it's operation. We were surprised
that more did not go when a free ride
was offered and so splendid a chance
to ascertain the advantages and disad
vantages of consolidated school.
Roy Sevanson and Viola Butler Wen
to Denison Wednesday last and while
there had the knot tied which joined
them together for life. Both of these
young people have large circle O.
acquaintance who wish them ar
abundance of Joy and success as they
journey on through life. They vii
soon be at home in the Sevanson res
idence recently vacated by the Goetscf
family.
F. L. Johnson went to Ute Saturday
where he remained over Sunday, hold
ing preaching services.
Word comes from across the waters
Of the death of Mr.. John Tuleen ir
Sweden. Mr.. Tuleen was a resident
with his family for number of years
in this locality, leaving for Sweder
some fifteen years ago. and where he
has since resided. He was a fine ole
gentleman and had many warm friend:
here. His daughter, Mrs. C. M. Olson
is a resident of Kiron.
A young people society of thu
Mission church was organized las
Friday night with fourteen members
Their meeting this week will be helt
at the home of Gust Sanders, to which
all young people are welcome to at
tend. A young peoples bible class wa:
commenced at the church Sunday
morning, which will be in charge o.
the pastor, Rev. Irwin Johnson, who in
vites the young people to meet will
him every Sunday morning to study
the word of God. On Sunday evening
the church was filled with people who
came out to listen to the soul appeal
ing and stirring sermon delivered by
the pastor.