Peter Olson’s Tragic Self Inflicted Death in Chicago
Peter Olson, a Whittemore businessman born 1868, traveled from Milwaukee to Chicago where he shot himself in a Fullerton Avenue saloon. Death was immediate. a coroner’s verdict cited a self-inflicted gunshot. He left behind a family and modest possessions.
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Chicago
Olson
Whittemore
Milwaukee
Fullerton Avenue
Fred
Johnson
Peter O. Oleon
Norway
Wisconsin
Laura Higley
Mr. Olson
Emmetaberg
Joe J. Steil
Theo
Elbert
Local notes from Estherville and surrounds weekend events
A roundup of social and professional visits in Estherville area includes Aubray Floyd from Estherville, Charles Cuckinham from Ayrshire, and Mies Besaig Nolan visiting friends. Sheriff Cooklay rode to Ruthven. Mrs. Kueger, Miss Henrietta Kelly, and Ina Stedman are noted for visits. Local businesses see changes with Frank Brady resigning at Peter O’Brien’s, M.N. Nolan taking a bartender role, and Joes Sprout visiting Mogneas. A Catholic fair in Ottosen and a concert in West Bend are announced, with many travels to judicial conventions and school events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brady
Peter O’brien
Ina Stedman
Will Glasier
Whittemore
Thorsday
Emmataborg
Health cures and travel notices mix in old column
A fragmented local column touts Dr King's Newscovery for coughs and lung disorders, baby tea claims, rental ads, a Sabbath School convention, and a Rock Island Lines fare notice, all with unclear dates and multiple misspellings. The items mention Concord New Hampshire, Mrs E McDonnell, and R H Stratemeyer Co. with various prices and offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Philippines
Willis T. Morgim
U.S. A
Concord
N.G
R. HL Stratemneyer Co
Council Blairs
Rock Island
Lowa
Jace Seth
West Bend Girl Publishes News Then Leaves Town
A West Bend Advance item notes a fair young lady traveled to Livermore Saturday and returned Sunday on the excur sion train, requesting the news be published before she left, after which her name is withheld. The Algona Advance reports on land sales by Whittemore Bros to Humboldt and a St Paul party, plus notes on local lawn care with blue grass, and regional sports discussions and local incidents in nearby towns.
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West Bend
Livermore
BH. C. Adaime
Whi's Bros
Humboldt
Marion County
St. Paul
A. D. Clarke & Co
Algona Advance
Tellana
Matt Holzbauer
Court House
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Peter Olson
Christina Hospoer
Reinbeck
California
Dawis Moses
S. D. Bland
Brewson, Gu
Uise
Fer
Bain Ey Gragg Dwarsoen Rheumatic Bore Company
Dept
Lake Street
Ublange
Emmetsburg, Jaws
E. B. Soper
James Duntean
Prast
A. H. Eetpen
Rest. Lavestim
Dash
J. W. Fonkleert
BV. Nolan
Jas. Dunigan
B.soper
J.J. Watson
W. O.stuerala
Ogons
A. H.eeller
Alexander Peddie
M.F. Reecher
W. E.G. Sa0spems
Joun Hf
Goddes
Liston
Palo Alto County
Stevens
Stevens Arms and Tool
Albert Lea Hide and Fur Co
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Aubray Floyd
Estherville
Charles Cuckinham
Ayrshire Thoreday
Mies Besaig Nolan
Sheriff Cooklay
Ruthven Thoraday
Miss Henrietta Kelly
Dr. Baldwin
Ruthven
Emmetsborg
Moore
Ottasen
T. D. Colling
Graettinger
M.N. Nolan
W. H. Coonan
Main Street
Joes Sprout
Cylinder
Mogneas
Percy Godden
Michael Brennan
Hugh Meads
the Lakes
Bankers
Estherville Reenily
Estat
West Bend Opera House
West Miller
Wet Bend
Ottosen
Garner Democrat
Tham
W. G. Fitkin
D. G. Baker
Emmetsburg
Rocksland
D. Pi Roberta
First Ward
Jessmine Peddie
Indianapolis
Will Allen
Lanreng
Allen
Vernon Township
Cherokee
Falls High School
Blackwar
W. RC
Clear Lake Jane
Eumetebury
New Hampton
A. Kine
Magan City
Antlers
Spirit Lake
Hardie County
Wm. Welden
Jews Falls
William Sparks
Eldora
Eatherville
J. J. Reardon
John Munch
Northwestern Company
James Faylor
Algona
Busineas
Rocky Mountain Tea
R. H. Stratemeyer & Co
E. McDonnell
Agerc
J. Firen
Oo Pedo Springs, Lo
Ayer Co
Sewell
Maniate
Sarsaparhlla
Bro. Gray
Wood
Tow White
Whittemos
Bve
Algona Alvance
Hollenbeck
Watertown
Will Julian
Aland
South Dakota
Ellaworth
Brookings
Julian
Wesley
Algona Upper
Dea Moines
Spencer Man
T. R. Paterbaugh
Paterbaugh & Wright
West Side
Grove
Mr. Puterbeugh
Spencer Herald
C. W. Landy Tecate Ingave
Sanday
Methodiat
Warge
Jain
Independence
Town Falls
Bro. Magna
Bancroft
Sidlay
Ingham
Mayne
Fmimetsborg
Bailey
Britt
J. A. Frech
Jake Way
Algonn
Cheever Lake
P. O. Refeed
Harry Miller
N. J. Leo
Misa Nel Kerwick
Mason City
Hirsch Wickwire & Co
John K. Hoover
Emmetsburo
Emmetsburg, Iowa
John Casey
the Elite Cafe
Mab
Maxon
Howse Square
Emmatsburs
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