The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-07-28

had charge Of Sthe funeral arrange
ments and the military honors at the
grave. A large number left their work
ia attend the funeral and to pay their
last respects to the deceased whose
death occurred while in the service OF
his country. 1t was. one Of the largest
funerals ever held in this locality. The
service was held at his home IN Ola
Kiron on the lawn, where the casket
containing his remains was placed dur
ingthe services, the casket being cover,
ed with large United States nag. me
very impressive service was conducted
by Rev. NJ. M. Gable, of Denison, and
the song service by local TALENT. The
Arthur bard furnished the music Tor
the occasion. After the close Of the
services at the home the large process
sion OF autos was formed and the re-
mains were conveyed to the kiron Gem
etery where interment was made. A
large number Of soldiers in uniform
acted as escort and a firing squad fired
its yolleys as the body was lowered IN
to the grave, Robert Edward Sweeae
was born in Sac county, Sept. rs, 1891,
where he grew into manhood. He en-
tered into the service in the late war
July 26, 1918, and went across the seas
Shortly after landing in France ne was
taken sick with what developed into
pneumonia which caused his untimely
death nj Brest, France, Oct. 3, 1913.
Robert was the son Of Mrs. Mathiida
Sweede, OF old Kiron, who now deeply
mourns tho death of her son. Besides
the mother he leaves two sisters. MISS
Inez, of this locality, and Mrs. p; w.
Paulson at Leeds, Iowa: two brothers
George and Algot, besides otner reia.
tives and many friends At his death
he had attained the age Of "a years and
z DAYS, Robert was bright young
man who won and held the highest
esteem of all who knew him. who now
regret his departure. When the call
came from his country for its DEFENSE
and for the freedom of the world from
tyranny and oppression, he, responded
and left his home and surroundings TO
face the duty and danger that was Pc
fore htm,and made the sacrifice OF MS
life.
C. j. Johnson and two nephews. af-
ter spending the past ten days in kiron
and vicinity, left for their nome IN
Bronson last Friday.
e. T.. Clauson. in company with Mr.
and Mrs A. Dierson, of Odebolt, We're
business callers in Sioux City Satur'
Albert Baker sold his 100 acre farm
four miles .southeast of Kiron iast
week to H. b. Hanson at Boyer. Mr.
Hanson paid $500 an acre for the same.
Oscar Johnson spent the latter pars
of the week at Sioux City.
Aaron Sedarberg and family, 81 !ur.
in Visited Kiron relatives several days
last week.
The Kiron chautauquaS commences
Friday evening and continues over
Sunday with afternoon and evening
sessions, Able and Interesting talent
has been promised on the program.
Mrs, j. q, Hoaglund and children re.
turned Tuesday from an extended Visit
with relatives at Arthur and Slater.
Albert Anderson loaded his furniture
and machinery Friday for shipment g
Marathon, where he purchased the
crops and lease from renter.
The concert entertainment given al
the Baptist church Thursday evening
by a ladies' sextet from st. Pau was
well attended. The splendid singers
gave an Interesting entertainment OF
songs. which was appreciated.
A representative of the Iowa neat
and light plant who visited Kiron Fiji
dny afternoon met with number OF
nnr business men and others ana out
lined their proposition to estapnsn
line to Kiron, connecting with the Ode'
bolt and Arthur line. to furnish tne
town and farmers along the line VIII
electricity. They expect to have Lhe
line built and electric service lnstaileo
in a short while If support is assured
them, Their plan is to sell STOCK 70
finance the erection of the line, salo
stock to draw per cent interest. Ihere
will he no question, we think, but Wpal
the stock required will be purchased by
| the many interested in this needed pro
iect. AS the company is strong imam
cialisone with hundreds OF 'estaplished
miles OF lines in the state the STOCK IN
yestment will be a safe, one.
The outing held by the Free Mission
Sunday school at Lake view last Tues ss,
day was participated In by a gooaiy
number and proved very en3oyapie
AFFAIR. The weather favored the occas
ion and a splendid time was had IN the
auto trip, bathing and boating.
Albert Lavine and family and Grand
ma Swanson autoed to Kiron Saturday
for an over Sunday visit with relatives
and friends, returning to their nome
near Correctionville Sunday evening.
"a. r.. Anderson and Emil Huldeer
and family autoed UP to woodbury.
county Sunday morning and spent the
day visiting friends.
b. A. Samuelson and c. J. Linhul'
transacted business at Worthington
Mimi, last week.
Miss Amelia Michaelson went to Lake
View last week for short visit WIFE