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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1901
Page
5
Local items cover new hires at H Oransky Co and P L Christensen stores, rail service details, construction updates, court schedules, and community life. Moves include John Littell planning a tree grove, travel plans of Norwegians, and the passing of W C Ayers with funeral plans.
March 23 list shows Frank in the Woods and many titles received. Town notes report mortgage payoff on the Episcopal church after long debt, and Rev Knowlton’s success. Coon plans a three story block with Woodman hall move and Bank of Estherville to occupy current corner building. Depot upgrades for B&N line include larger Vinton type station and new offices, with ground vacating by private parties near the Orleans hotel. Go to Nuncville for plumbing and the town seeks an apprentice for Planagan & Llanavan milliners.
An advertisement notes a fine assortment of horse cuts suitable for advertising posters, cards, or other horse promotions. It claims quick turnaround and reasonable prices, inviting readers to view specimens and request pricing.
Mrs Wm Quion arrives from New Ulm and M P B Gregg returns from Breckinridge to buy a farm. Numerous residents visit relatives in Garner Spirit Lake and Estherville while others attend college events and keep up with family. Local names include Mrs P G Berner J P Kirby Cal Hubbard and editor A B Funk. Parties mark Grace Crim’s birthday and a Sparta Wis trip visits occur as well.
The council as an equalizing board boosted city property valuations, approaching a high limit before farm properties rise. Many previously untaxed assets will now bear their share, lifting the total raise to over 175000 beyond the assessor’s figures. Grave church annual parish meeting elected vestrymen and reported finances in fine condition.
Church notices announce Lutheran services next Sunday morning and evening with Norwegian and English sermons. Baptist ladies plan a White and Gold Supper with a Sweet Sixteen social. A six day parochial mission starts May 5 at Grace church. Rev McLeod to preach at Presbyterian 1045 a.m. next Sabbath on The Re Created Life and Good Out of Nazareth in the evening. Y P S C to meet around 6 30 p.m. Rev Peek assigned to Huntington and Wallingford churches with services at Huntington 1 a.m. and Wallingford 8 p.m. Free Baptist church to host pastor Prescott speaking on The Determining Force in Life's Battle and Can a Young Person Be a Christian and Yet Enjoy Life.
The page lists church events inviting youths to services and a Saturday prayer meeting led by Bert Coun with Dolly Aitchoson. a Carrie Nation moral theatral event at Wm Bartlett’s home. and a court scene where a prisoner is sentenced to two years for bigamy. It also reports Rock Island’s proposed Spirit Lake rail line via Okoboji lake, noting possible route, cost, and right of way issues, with commentary on the project’s feasibility.
The notice highlights a seasonable assortment aimed at whetting appetite with items to meet anticipated wants and raise appetite appeal during this time of year.
A fragmented list of grocery prices including cabbage at four pounds, rhubarb at one half head, large lettuce bunches, Roseland radishes two bunches, Parsaipa peck, green onions per large bunch, German C prices per dozen, Queen C Olives per pot, Sweet Navel Oranges per pound, wax lemons per dozen, Kennedy's wafers and crackers in stock, Monarch brand jam, and canned fruits priced per three tins, reflecting era pricing with many items and odd spellings.
Large assortment of canned goods offered at special prices. The sale highlights a variety of pantry staples for economical shopping.
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