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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-18
Meats. Fish. Oyster. and Game.

Meats. Fish. oysters and Game.
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Meats and Vegetables.
ETC., Is;
Alvin as
Gary :" ' aSa ials
E. E. schmidt 30 First Marke.... Madison All,
Medicine manufacturers
L. j. Hayden go W. Broad ST., Hayden
~ II. Elliott, ssm williamsburg Ave-.
ssn Sasd Co. vi Broad SGT
once nnd school stationery
Th' Walford Stationery Printing 1911 E.
Opticians.
optonetri.t and optician.
H. Breitaten 200 ~ Fifth st.............Msdison ST.,
Nichols. 1909 Porter st Madison 2ssJ
Paint manufacturers.
Bopp & Ferguson. ,os E. Main st. Monroe PTS,
Pickle manufacturers.
The Rosemary Co. STANDARDIZATION s1s1
Picture Framing Moulding.
Leigh Thomas Co. Gil w. Main
PhonoGrnphs and Records.
C. B. Haynes Co. Edison Broad Mad. s2n
PInntcrers Contractors.
Grand I'D Madison $3.50
Printers.
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Corner s MSn IS
Rat vermln EttermInntor.
Otto orkn. American National slds..s a2ls
Rnzors sharpened.
Madison ass
The sharpe Co. il6 y. Seventh st.
Estate.
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lois r. Main Monroe eo2
e. a. Catlin l6 -.
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ILFhnd Park Realty Cor sos Am Nat Bank Bldg
Co. Mutual s7 IS
Richmpnd Trust savings Co.. 9TH and Main sts. Mon.
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II. G. Co, 20 ". Mad
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20. Am Nat bank Monroe
Virginia Realty Co. 20 Main
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-18
Too Much Growth. Perhaps.

a discussion Is now In progress be-
tween the New York World and the
London Times on the comparative size
OF tho two largest cities in the world.
says tho Wall Street Journal In tho
matter OF rivalry tho question is not
worth discussing. In point of true sig
niflcance 1t has IN Importance which
both newspapers miss.
Overgrowth OF cities is not an ad-
vantage to country, but menace
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-18
seek Yo First Good Roads.

All good things necessary for peace,
prosperity and happiness In tho rural
districts inevitably follow good roads
through the country. 1t is also true
that these good things will not come
in their proper abundance until the
good roads come. Amherst County, in
this State, has 70. the past decade and
a half been investing n good deal OF
money in good roads. and 1t is almost
astonishing to observe how other good
things have so quickly followed along
in their wake. For instance, good
schools and up-to-date schcolhouses.
handsome country churches. improved
homes and moro residences with mod
ern conveniences and comforts and
all tho like of that. The adjoining
County Of Campbell, seeing the good
work in Amherst, has caught the good
roads fever; and flrst-class highways
are being built in that county too. A
picture in another: part OF this paper
tells better than the English language
can, how the first-class school build
ings are following the good roads, and
this picture is a fno hint to other
counties in which tho 8 ,:,oolS children
still paddle through the mud on their
way to school
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-18
VIEWS AND NEAR VIEWS:
HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS
BY FRANK S. WOODSON
Industrial Editor.

This column contributors something say
OF suggestive who and
looking to the better development of the good
OF Virginia. West Virginia and North
their suggestions down $50 words
Such communications addressed Industrial Editor will
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-18
More and More Bright Tobacco.

More and More Bright Tobacco.
The town Of Dunn. In North Caro-
lima. is subscribing stock for two to-
bacco warehouses to encourage the Gull
tivation Of tobacco IN IIarnett County
of that State. The Wilmington Star
brings the information that Fayctte-
Vile, Lumberton, Fairmont. Mount
Olive and other towns are moving along
tho same line, and the prospects are
that tho growing of bright tobacco
Will be considerably extended in East
ern North Carolina the coming season
The prosperity of some OF the eastern
towns of North Carolina is based upon
cotton and tobacco. which seem to be
good combination for the. farmers.
Tho "Old Bright Belt Of Virginia
and Carolina" had better look to its
laurels, or Eastern Carolina will dis
lance It. Well. with China SUBSTITUTE
ing cigarettes for morphine, and tho
Japanese smoking nearly as many of
the so-called coffin nails" as the peo-
plo of tho United States and depending
on Virginia and tho Carolinas for the
bright weed, there is no danger OF
overproduction.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-18

strator the teacher educated espcci-
ally to help him in his work"
That is correct. Every county in thu
State ought to have demonstration IN
the field
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-09-02

not alone to the Free Mission Soc
iety. but to the entire town and sur
rounding country. Many visitors have
voiced their sentiments that it is one
Of the neatest and most practically
arranged churches they have seen
In its erection considerable gratis
work was done by the members and
others. Some ninety loads of sand
were contributed by Mrs. Hannah
Carlson. The building work was
pushed and completed sooner than
could have been expected.
The dedication service and meeting
took place last week commencing on
Thursday evening and continuing over
Sunday. The first meeting on Thurs
day was conducted by Rev. F. o.
Dah!berg, of Madrid. The forenoon
and afternoon sessions on Friday
were devoted to prayer discussions,
and preaching services and in the
evening an able sermon was preach
ed by Rev. A. Hallen. of Minneapolis.
The Saturday services were similar
to the ones the day previous with
preaching services conducted by Rev.
j. II. Headstrom. Of Chicago. On
Suday morning Rev. 0. Holmes, of
Beresford, gave a most interesting
talk to the children, which they no
doubt will profit by and long remem-
Der. The forenoon service was at
tended by crowded church and con-
Quoted by Rev. Headstrom. Chicago.
The dedication service was held in
the afternoon. The sermon was de-
livered by Rev. A. e. Hallen. Of Min
neapolis and his discourse, which was
presented in his very impressive way
will long be remembered. Rev. J. Fl.
Headstrom had charge Of the dedi-
cation rites and was assisted in same
by Rev. Hallen. Rev. Irwin Johnson.
Rev. A. Samuelson. Rev. F. l.. John
'Dahlberg. Rev. irwin Johnson. the
pastor and member Of the building
committee, read report that impart-
ed the pleasing information that the
proceeds of the sale of the old church
and subscribed pledges towards the
building amounted to $5,S93.70 and
the total cost of the new building was
$5,566.99 which left a balance of 1926.
II. The report was surprise to
many and not very easy to compre-
bend by many but for God all things
are possible and His will and favor
have been followed and to him be-
longs the praise for His wonderful
work. That the church and its many
friends were jubilant goes without
saying. To he able to dedicate their
new house ofHworship without cent
of indebtedness but with surplus to
continue the work was very pleasing.
The church has in years passed gone
a dark and discouraging
period Severe storms from within
and without have occurred but the
divine ruler has never let it perish.
The prospect for its future is bright
and in that measure that the Lord is
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-09-02
Death Casts ShQdOlU of Gloom

had passed all his years there, being
s years. 10 months and 10 days. old at
the time of his demise. He leaves
father, mother, two sisters, Ellie and
Florence, and two brothers, Furman
and William, two sisters, Celia and
Gladys, having preceded him to the
other world. His casket was covered
with the choicest of flowers. being
tributes from Mr.. Walton, the Royal
Neighbors, the Rebekahs. his school
teachers and other friends of the fam
lily. The body was brought to Dow
in the home of his grandmother. Mrs.
City Thursday evening and rested
Jane Wood. until 10 o'clock Friday,
when the funeral services were held
at the NJ. E. church, Rev. Joseph
Stephen conducting the services, after
which the little body was laid to rest
in the local cemetery beside the two
sisters. The sympathy of the entire
community goes out to them in their
sorrow
Card of Thanks: We take this
means of thanking the friends. includ-
ing the Royal Neighbors and Rebek-
abs. for their kindnesses to us in our
recent bereavement; also for the flor
al offerings. You have helped us to
bear the burden of our sorrow. Mr..
and Mrs. j. p. Riddle and Family.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-09-02
Economy in Time Of War.

Over in Europe a widespread cam
paign is reported for economical liv-
ing, so that as much as possible of
war costs may be paid out of current
taxes. A single course meal combin-
ing maximum nutriment is being wide
ly adopted Our home people here
are up against no such eXigency. Yet
war is going to cost this country
heavily in many ways. Millions of
families will have to exercise great
thrift. or dip into their savings.
There are a hundred frugal ways
in which people of moderate means
can save in time of worldwide
strain Many people would be sur
prised to learn how much expense
can be avoided by the policy of mend
ing clothes when the first signs of
wear appear. The frequently cleaned
and carefully mended old suit often
looks better than the carelessly used
new, garment.
The skillful cook has list of APP
petizing stews and soups that satisfy
the meat craving, and at cost far be-
low that for roasts and steaks. The
bargain sales of all kinds of goods adj
vertised in the newspapers offer many
opportunities for saving. 1t is all
matter OF self control and careful
planning in advance.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-09-02

allowed to rule and lead, in that
measure will he prosper and the gates
OF He'll shall not prevail against it.
Many christian has been strengthen
ed and encouraged. many soul was
changed and found its savior through
the efforts of this small church and it
is the church's desire and motive that
in the future it may be a true home
for christians, 4 help to all, and
saving station for those who are
journeying toward eternity without the
glorious hope and salvation in Jesus
Christ. May Gods blessing rest over
the church and it's promising young
pastor. Two from within it's circle
have been ordained into the ministry,
Rev. Irwin Johnson, it's present pas
tor and Rev. John Cedargren, now
having charge at Oakland, Neb.
The dedication services were attend
ed by unusually large numbers and
the gatherings will be remembered
as among the largest in Kiron. Many
came by auto from Albert City, Mara
thon, Meriden and Boone and visitors
We're present from five states. The
present officers of the church are:
Gust Sander. chairman. Olaf Sander,
Sec. e. L. Clauson, Treas. Board OF
Trustees: Olaf Sandeen. A F. Lund
berg and o. F. Tellgren. Rev. Irwin
Johnson, S. S. Supt., Rueben Tellgren.
Sec. Mamie Lundberg. Asst. Sec.
Esther Anderson, S. S. Treas. The
pastor and the church extend an In
vitation to all to meet with them in
their new home to praise and worship
God and to listen to the gospel.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-09-02
BY Mrs. Bessie BinnaIl.

A pail hangs over Dow City and the
entire countryside over the death OF
Mrs. Robert W. Houston. which oc.
CURED at 1915 Friday afternoon. AL
though her death was not unexpect
ed. it was a shock to her friends to
know that she was no more. She
had not been in rugged health for a
number of years. Several months ago
she began to fail, but no alarm was felt
by the family or friends for it was
thought that when the cooler weather
OF the autumn came she would re-
gain her usual health. Two weeks
ago, she became belfast, but her fam
lily still felt that she would recover.
like flash of lightning from a clear
sky came the knowledge that she was
in critical condition. DR.. Burgess,
OF Omaha, one of the best specialists
in the west was Immediately summon
ed but he gave no hope. Tuberculo.
sis of the blood had steadily crept in
and done it's fatal work. Every thing
that could be done was done but it was
not to be that she should remain. AZ
ter a few hours of unconciousness
on Friday morning, the end came.
Nlayme Blackman Houston, the
daughter of George and Sarah Black
man, deceased. was born January 80,
1873. in Paradise township of this
county. She continued to reside
there until 1856, when with her par
cnts she moved to Dow City. She was
united in marriage to Robert W..
Houston Dec 81. 1898. Mr.. and Mrs.
Houston began their welded life upon
a farm in Paradise township where
they continued to reside until March
1908. when they moved to Colorado
Springs. Colo, returning to Dow City
Feb. IS, 1909. She departed this life
August %. 1914. She leaves to mourn
her demise. loving tender husband.
two children. Mae. aged IA and George
aged Is. besides kindred and friends.
Mrs. Houston was one of those quiet
and unaSSuming women who weave
themselves into the affections of ev-
eryone they meet. She went about
the duties of life with no thought of
herself but sought the comfort and
happiness of those she came in con-
tact with She was devoted to her
husband and children and succeeded
in making their home the most hal
lowed spot on earth. The funeral was
held Sunday afternoon at the NJ. +.
church. the services being conducted
by Rev. Joseph Stephen. Her caSket
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-09-02
The Dedication of New Free Mission Church at K10t1

the site now owned by Lars Swens-
son, who purchased the ground and
parsonage years later. When the
railroad came through and new Kiron
was located, the congregation again
decided to move the church building,
This was done in the year of 1899.
The following year the parsonage
was erected. During this time we
find from the records that the follow
ing ministers had served the church
Rev. J. A. AXleson, G. A. Young, A.
Hedling, A. Wickstrom and Rev. A..
Modig. The latter served the church
at the time it was located in old XII
ron and during the time is was moved
into the new town and was the first
minister to live in the the town and
the little church was the first church.
Rev. Modig very successfully served
the church up to the year 1901. He
was succeeded by Rev. David Ander-
| son, who accepted the call rendered
him by the church and filled the pas
forage up to September the follow
ing year. In April 1903 Rev. N. Wick
sci, of Ludington, Mich, who had
been given a call, moved to Kiron
and served the church as it's pastor
until 1904, when Rev.E. S. Swensson,
Of Rockford Ill., took charge of the
congregation. Rev. N. Wicksel NOV
ed away from Kiron to Nebraska,
where he had accepted a call. taking
with him Kiron girl as his wife,
Miss Alice. a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. +. Lundberg. Rev. Swens.
til early in the year 1906 and was sue
ceeded by Rev. Frank Lavine, who
held charge at Alta. la. and served
the church until in the spring of 1908
when Rev. +. A. Dahlberg was secur-
ed by the church to become its pastor
and who remained and assisted in the
church work during the remainder OF
the year and a part of the following
year. In the spring Of 1910, Rev. A.
J. Youngberg took charge of the work
and continued until in the fall of the
following year. Irwin Johnson was
chosen to take charge of the meet
ings at this time and a little later
during the year Of 1912 was rendered
a call to take charge Of the work,
which he accepted and was so sue
CeSSluily conducted up TO the present
time. Irwin is home boy-born and
grew up into manhood in this locality
and only several years ago his life's
course, career and ambition was
changed when he accepted Jesus
Christ as his personal savior and fol-
lowing the divine call to enter into
the ministry, he became obedient to
the call. His request to be ordained |
and separated for his new chosen
work, which was held in the church |
was of such solemn and impress
sive nature and divinely sanctioned
that it will remain in the memory of
all present. most upright. earnest
and Jealous christian and worker in
the Lords Vineyard and. being bless
ed with talents and traits which he
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cally and efficiently and as the result,
the beautiful and most commodious
building today stands on the same
site where the old building stood. The
old church was sold for 5000 which
money was put in use towards the
erection of the new church. The con-
gregation being small, it relied on the
help of friends and acqaintances who
most cheerfully and literally contrib
uted to the cause. Not only from the
Swedish people came the contribu-
tons, but also from the Americans
and Germans. The people in and
around kiron responded most en-
encouragingly and also the people at
Denison, especially number OF it's
grand business men. The new build
ing is 42X4S. The main auditorium,
which has seating room for $50 is 32x
"a and the prayer room has a seating
capacity of so and its size is 16X24.
Sliding doors open up the two rooms
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-09-02

In the primitive era of the settle
ment of this locality by the Swed-
ish people, who had immigrated from
thei rnative land to here build and
locate their future homes, and who in
their native land to here build and
observing people, who love their God
and His church, their interests were
soon drawn towards organizing them
selves together for the purpose of re-
ligiOus work in their new found home.
In this their plan they adopted the
teaching and plan of the Bible as their
principles and creed. For many years
their religious gatherings were held
in the homes and school house which
had been erected and were conduct
ed by local laymen or visiting min
listers. AS time passed on, differences
in views on certain doctrines became
the course of rupture in the hereto
fore unity of the little band which
finally terminated in division. Not.
withstanding this disbursement the
band continued to meet in homes and
schoolhOuses to praise and worship
their God and Creator and to ex.
pound the teachings as laid down in
the New Testament as they under
stood it. AS time went it became
necessary in order to meet the de-
work that permanent place of wor-
ship had to be secured where meet
ings could be held regularly and
where there would be ample room
for all that wished to come and at
tend. The question was launched and
the undertaking discussed at a gath
ering held on January %, 1888 which
finally terminated in decision to
build church provided sufficient
funds could be secured which would
warrant the payment for same. A
committee was appointed which con-
sisted of Benson and Peter Johnson
to proceed with the arrangements for
erected the building. 1t was to be .36
feet long and "a feet wide. The To-
cation of the building was decided
to be on the Peter Olson farm near
the Kiron cemetery for which site
thirty dollars was paid. The contract
for it's erection was given to William
Bros. at Odebolt, who In short while
had the building completed. 1t was
memorable time in the history
of the church when the new home was
dedicated. Rev. G. A. Young, at pres
ent the chairman Of the Free church
Association in America. who is locat-
ed at Denver. Colo. was called to be-
come the regular pastor of the church.
He accepted and took charge of the |
work in the fall of 1892. 1t was Rev.
Young's first charge in the ministry
In the spring of 1892 the church, see
ing the need of owning home for its
pastor a parsonage was built. In the
year 1897 it was decided to move the
church to old Kiron which would make
it more centrally situated. In short
time the church and parsonage oc-
cupied its new site in the old village.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-09-02

was covered with most beautiful
array of flowers, tributes of the Fri
day club of which she was valued
member. the Masons. the Dow City
Band, and other friends and relatives
The services were largely attended
scores being unable to gain admit.
lance to the church. The body was
removed to the home to await the ar
rival CT relatives who had been unable
to reach here in time for the funeral.
At nine O'Clock Monday morning the
funeral cortege wendell it's way to
the beautiful cemetery on the hill,
where with brief services the body
was tenderly laid to rest. The pail
bearers were: w. E. Fishel. e. N.
Chamberlain, Eugene Crandall, S. E.
Goddard. d. e. Bremser and Herman
Lazerus. We extend our sincere
sympathy to the grief stricken hus-
band and children. "To live in hearts
we leave behind, is not to die
The life of Lewis Riddle came quick
ly and unexpectedly to an end last
Tuesday at his home in Creighton.
Neb. He, in company with two older
brothers. had been attending chau
tauqua, and on account of storm ap.
preaching, the crowd was leaving the
grounds hurriedly. These three little
boys lodged around moving auto in
their haste, just in time to encounter
another car driven by Mr.. Walton.
cashier of the bank at Center, Neb.
Although the car was moving slowly
it could not be stopped in time to pre-
vent knocking little Lewis down. He
was picked up and taken in Mr.. Wal
tons car to his home, where two phys
iscians were called to wait on him. 1t
was ascertained that the child's head
was bruised and scraped on one side,
but no further injuries could be de-
tected. However, he was given every
care and attention, and although his
mind wandered at times. he was not
thought to be dangerously hurt. He
began to fail the next morning and
passed away about 9 o'clock. 1t is
thought he must have been injured in
ternally, although no bruise was found
on his body and no bones were brok-
en-. A particularly sad phase of the
case was that neither the father nor
mother We're at home at the time, the
father being in Lincoln. Neb.. on bus
mess and the mother was visiting
relatives here, and the child had pass
ed away before they could reach their
home Louis Bay Riddle was born
Oct. Il, 1905, at Creighton. Neb.. and
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ing outside the gate until 8 o'clock al
night and then but portion of the
crowd was able to secure accomoda
tons. Many hundred pieces of bag,
gage did not reach their destination in
London for several days after the
passengers were able to reach the
city and in many instances trunks
which had been checked to London
failed to arrive at all.
The order for the mobilization of
the French troops was given at 4
o'clock on Saturday afternoon about
the time our train left for London.
and before we crossed the channel, it
was reported that Germany had de-
clared war on Russia.
When we arrived in London we
found confirmation of these reports
and naturally great excitement on the
streets even at one O'Clock at night,
the time our train arrived. Boulogne,
where we crossed the channel from
France. has since fallen into the hands
of the Germans in their onward move
ment toward Paris. We were glad
enough to reach London where we
met hundreds if not thousands of peo-
pie coming from every section of
Europe thinking that London was the
safest place to escape the ravages OF
war.
find that | will be unable to say
all that | have in mind in this one
and will necessarily
have to postpone anything further
until future date.
!. p. Conner.