Death of Henry Agnew After Auto Truck Crash
Henry Agnew, longtime night marshal, died after being struck by an auto truck driven by Elmer Nelson as he crossed near Gandy Kitchen. Inquest ruled accidental. funeral held at St. Thomas Church with large attendance and burial in St. John's Cemetery. Survived by wife Jennie Hughes Agnew, two sons, three daughters, several siblings and in-laws across Iowa and Wisconsin.
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Walie
Gandy Kitchen
Henry Agnew
Elmer Nelson
Palo Alto
Nelson
Mr. Agnew
St. Thomas Church
Father McNerney
St. John's Cemetery
T. H. Cohen
Thomas O’connor
M. F. Brennan
W. J. Branagan
T. J. Mulry
Joseph Martini
Waukegan
Illinois
Mapleton
Jennie Hughes
Emmetsburg
Agew
Bint
R. D
H. J
Chicago
C. H. Galeyan
Buffalo Center
L. J. Mulroney
L. J. Mulroney of This City and Mrs. Wm. Johansen
Algona
Agnew
Robert Agnew
Sioux Rapids
David Agnew
Waltikesha
Wisconsin
Ui . Lake
Asi
Yearshal
Han- Bietsburg
Ike
Misa Anna Douglas
Tom Toohey
Tom Collits
Storm Lake
Mike Burns
Ellsworth
Frank Agnew
Sioux Rapide
Frank Breitkrnetz
St.; Paul
George Sill
Claude Waldron
Elipinn
Minnesota
Henry Johnson
Henry Johnson, Jr
Algola
Freight Engine Breaks Down Delays Eastbound Milwaukee Train
An east bound freight on the Milwaukee was delayed until 6:20 pm when the engine broke down a mile west of Crippen. The engine from the east bound passenger train at Ruthven was used to move freight cars to that place. A second engine from Algona arrived to pull the damaged cars to a side track at Crippen. A Sanborn crew later towed the locomotive to that place for repairs. The incident disrupted rites and delayed service.
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Milwaukee
Crippen
Ruthven
Rune Algona
Eakins
Sanborn
Trought
Mish Kelp to Graduate and Visit by D. Kulp Family
Dr and Mrs Kulp and son Thomas plan a visit from Titania to attend the graduation of Miss Pearl Kulp in Madigan Wisconsin. Thomas recently returned from Iowa City after attending the 8 U. during the past year. The county weekly criticizes a jazz orchestra and calls its slogan master phrase as clear as mud.
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Mish Kelp
D. & Kulp
Thoms
Titania
Thomas
Iowa City
8. U
Our
Reddow in Trouble Again with Tax Lien
Sioux City report says Frank BR Reddow a Sioux City bellboy and stock salesman accused of failing to pay 257000 to the United States government has not been located by federal officers. An income tax lien for 157200 was filed by the internal revenue collector. Reddow rose to public notice after alleged bank wrecking at Parker with note manipulation and a worthless die. indicted for conspiracy, he was acquitted.
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Sioux City
Frank BR. Reddow
Internal Revenue Collector
Beddow
Parker
Fire damages Saunders office in bank building
A fire broke out Tuesday morning on the second floor of the First National Bank building in the W. 5. 6 Saunders office. The interior and some furniture were damaged, with the blaze linked to an electric fan. Firefighters were called but faced no difficulty extinguishing the flames.
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Saunders
First National Bank
Hutch Early Night Marshal Replaces Killed Official
Hutch Early, known as Dutch, appointed night marshal to succeed Henry Ax, who was accidentally killed last Thursday evening. Early is a husky, alert man who has served the city in various roles and is expected to perform well. In other news Eli Swenson learns his mother died in Norway last Saturday. a cablegram reached him via Port Dodge after local offices closed, and friends extend sympathy.
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Hutch
Henry Axnew
Harly
Swenson
Eli Swenson
Norway
Port Dodge
Offshore drillers face warnings after risky oil attempt
Report notes Huiboldt men drilling at Seymour in 250 feet and planning a 1500 foot gas strike. Critics warn such operators often produce victims. Also highlights a Vincennes woman writing 917 words on a postal card, Judge and Mrs Coyle starting summer school in Iowa City, and a Delaware County storm causing about 1 million dollars in damage with some lives lost and livestock losses.
Rebuilding Under Way After Wind Damage
John Hickey is rebuilding after earlier wind damage to his buildings and plans a new set of structures this summer. At Minneapolis celebration week, Mr. and Mrs. George Wiggen and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Murray of Silver Lake township attended the Weers Amread centennial in Minneapolis. J B Kibble of Booth township will erect a house, corn crib and chicken house on one of his farms locally.
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John Hickey
Minneapolis
George Wiggen
W. R. Murray
Siyer Lake Township
J. B. Kibble
Booth Township
Bowman to Speak in Rolfe This Evening
Bowman, a potential I S senator candidate, will deliver an address at Rolfe this evening while Mo surveys the flat. A severe hail storm caused extensive damage in Rochester Minnesota last Thursday morning.
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Bowman
Rolfe
I. 3
Rochester
Minnesot
Perkins Defeats Adams in Sioux City Heavyweight Bout
Harvey Perkins of Casper Wyoming outboxed Emmetsburg Iowa's Rocky Adams over three rounds and won by technical knockout in the fourth. Adams was cut, bled heavily, and a kidney shot left him unable to rise after a late knockdown. Perkins was praised for his accuracy and timing in the main event of the card at Sioux City Saturday night.
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Harvey Perkine
Rocky Adams
Sioux City
Adams
Sioux City Journal
Dag
Harvey Perkins
Casper
Wyoming
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Perkins
Stgnga
Rocky
Curley Ulrich
Frank Davey to Visit Estherville in August
Frank Davey of Portland Oregon writes to Estherville friends that he will visit in August and attend the national K C convention at Duluth. He was a pioneer Emmet county newspaper man and later on the Pilot play in this city. He moved west to Salon Oregon and served one or two terms as speaker of the Oregon house. He is described as a gentleman of fine ability and strong personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davey
Portland
Oregon
Estherville
Duluth
Davey
Emmet
Salon
Orégon
Oregon House
Post Office Requires Guaranteed Parcel Postage
The post office announced that starting August mailers must guarantee retail postage in case of non delivery. The rule aims to cut undelivered parcels stored for months, reduce work for dead letter handling, and save about $50,000 annually in expenses for senders and the government.
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Post Office Department
Praise for Mount St Josephs alumna Elizabeth Burny
Miss Elizabeth Burny daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Burns recently returned from Dublin attended Mt St Josephs college this past year. She calls the new building a beauty Mt St Josephs is a high class institution. The Methodist Episcopal Church Boryone invites all to hear Miss Joy Smith a missionary from Clyvia at 11:90 Sunday morning. The occasion is the annual bank offering day of the Ws TM MS All welcome.
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Mount St. Joseph's
Elizabeth Burny
Thomas Burns
Dubpane
Mt. St. Joseph's College
Mt. St. Joseph's
Methodist Episcopal Church
Boryone
Methodisteburch
Miss Joy Smith
Clyvia
M.S. All Welcome
Reed Band Leader M B Reed Turns 70 in Sioux City
M B Reed longtime chief of the Reed band of Sioux City celebrated his 70th birthday last Saturday His band known as a first class organization played in Emmetsburg four years ago, reinforcing the band’s enduring reputation in the region.
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M. B. Reed
Reed Band
Sioux City
Emmetsburg
Resignation of Bank Official Moves to Spencer
Mr Fryeves, formerly of Weat Brat, supervising a defunct bank at Sanborn, has resigned and relocated to Spencer where he is attending to other matters.
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Mr. Fryeves
Spencer Ac
Free
Weat Brat
Sanborn
Spencer
Cyclone tale told by former neighbor in Waverly
Art Schlutsmeyer recalls a storm story from his former Waverly neighborhood. A Ford car capsized after the wind swept it over a grove, rolling several times with the driver uninjured. The auto suffered damage, though the account is told as reported to him. He warns readers not to overstate Cyclone stories.
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Lves Cyclone
Art Schlutsmeyer
Waverly
Storm
Schlutsmeyver
Democrat
Webster County Cops Ride Motorcycles at High Speed
The Daily Messenger reports Webster County highway police use motorcycles capable of speeds up to ninety miles per hour. This suggests drivers may find it futile to attempt escape from pursuing officers.
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Daily Messenger
Webster County
Tuberculosis Test Results In County Livestock Statewide Interest
From April 26 to May 36, 3298 cattle were tested for tuberculosis in the county. Only 31 reactors, about 1.3 percent, were found under the direction of Dr. R. J. Lowenberg with assistance from Dr. Doker and Dr. Lindsey. Interest in eradication grows as nearly 90 percent of livestock owners have applied for the test.
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Tome
R. J. Lowenberg
Doker
Ayrshire
Lindsey
Graettinger
House of David to play at Silver Lake Park
Baseball fans can witness the House of David from Benton Harbor Michigan clash with the Silver Lake Club of Ayrshire at Silver Lake Park Sunday afternoon June 22. The famed bewhiskered vegetarian colony attracts major attention as managers book the event at regular 50 cent seats, promising record attendance. Local organizers Ray L Dean and Irish O Leary arranged the showcase after negotiations extending from Fort Dodge to Sioux City.
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House of David
Benton Harbor
Michigan
Silver Lake
Ayrshire
Silver Lake Park
King Ben
Sliver Lake
Harry Morrison
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Ray L. Dean
Muscatine Muskies
O'Leary
Muscatine Journal
Service Star Legion Elects Officers
The Service Star Legion held its close tie i G convention in Einmetsb last week naming Mrs. Atta Volt as state president and M W Bowers as vice president. Other officers include Mrs. J H Steddon recording secretary Mrs. Laura Schroeder third vice president Mrs Leo Shea treasurer Mrs Bessie Groom gold star chair and Daisy Walker junior branch chair. The school of instruction was led by W E G Saunders. A gold star pin was presented to retiring president Mrs D T Stockman and the gavel made from scrap copper from the George Washington was shown. A resolution praised Emmetsburg for hospitality during the seventh annual convention held June 10-11. The Knights Templars conclave meets at Templar Park next week for four days with Des Moines groups and improved grounds. Francis Miller, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller of Kalispell, Montana, broke his left arm after a fall from a horse.
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Einmetsb 2
Atta Volt
Des
W. Bowers
Spirit Lake
Fir
J. H. Steddon
Tpleasa
Mirs
Laura, Schroeder
This City
Leo Shea
Bmetaburg
Philip Vogt
Marshalltown
Bessie Groom
Des Moines
Gold Star
Daisy B. Walker
W. E G. Saunders
Legion
D. T. Stockman
Wilson
George Washington
Service Shur Legion
American Legion
American Legion Band
W. E.G. Saunders
May Mayer
A. Blanchard
Emmetsburg
Ponighi Band Concert Offers-varied Marches and Overtures
The Ponighi band presents a program featuring marches and overtures including Royal Bridesmeid, Royal Hussard, Danes of the Imps, Dar in the Cotton Welds, Ketharina, Tone King Martin, Festival Waltz, Roses and Orchids, Land of Plenty, Slippery Meade, Encore, and Robinsons Grand Fhutree. Leader OG McWhorter notes numbers 6 and 10 were composed by him. Children on the square are urged to stay quiet and drivers to use side streets so attendees can enjoy the music.
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King Martin
Land of Plenty
Slippery Meade
OG. McWhorter
Senator Breakenridge to Speak at Spencer Picnic
Tomorrow in Clay County farmers will hold their annual picnic at Spencer. Senator Breakenridge is on the program for the principal address and is expected to perform well after praise for his Palo Alto remarks. Teachers Examination set for June 24 to 26 includes a new required subject Government and the Constitution. Fat McFadden's two sons, once with Emmetburg, now in the TV service in Europe, value diplomatic work.
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Clay County
Spencer
Breakenridge
Palo Alto
Breck
Harone
P. H. Donlon
Dubuque
Fat McFadden
Emmetaburg
Europe
West Bend graduate Freda Helmke completes Drake University studies
Miss Freda Helmke of West Bend recently graduated from Drake University in Des Moines. H. A. Schultz returned to Arlington, South Dakota, the last of the week after visiting local relatives.
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Drake
Freda Helmke
West Bend
Drake University
Des Moines
H. A. Schultz
Arlington
South Dakota
Quiet Times in Chicago as Layoffs Rise
Ray Agnew reports dull conditions in Chicago with leading employers laying off staff for months. Building unions, except carpenters, are busy and earning good waxes while industries stay quiet. Mr. Agnew works for Western Electric overseeing Neller work. Elizabeth Reynolds of the state Red Cross arrived from Des Moines to Emmetsburg to coordinate relief efforts and was quickly sent to Alexander and Mason City to manage post storm relief.
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Chicago
Ray Agnew
Mr. Agnew
Western Electric
Neller
Elizabeth Reynolds
Red Cross
Das Moines
Emmetsburg
Alexander
Mason City
Destructive Thursday Storm Hits Multiple Iowa Towns
A Thursday evening storm caused extensive damage across several towns including Alexander, Sheffield, Chanin, Greene, Osage, and others with over 20 homes destroyed near Belmond and total losses around 150000 dollars. Hail exceeding two inches fell near Charles City while Chickasaw county bridges on the Wapsie and Little Turkey rivers were wrecked. Saturday hail and grain losses were reported at Hayfield north of Austin. A separate report notes hail near New Ulm and rain-drenched fields near Farmont.
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Alexander
Belmond
Sheffield
Chanin
Rockwell
Greene
Osage
Charles City
Chickasaw County
Wapsie
Little Turkey Rivers
Crane Creek
Spencer
Hayfield
Austin
Seven Sons of Lost Island Farmer From North Iowa
Thomas Rierson of Lost Island township attended a Farm Bureau picnic with his seven sons, all active farmers. The piece notes their father’s upright reputation and hopes the family maintains their strong work ethic and productive soil stewardship.
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Farning
Thomas Rierson
Lost Island Township
Hursday
Farm Bureau
Lost Island
Perfect Attendance Record At Local School Families Honored
Mr and Mrs L Place east of the city report three sons and a daughter Gilbert 12 Clifford 10 Margaret 9 Clarence 6 never absent during the past year. Win J T Weir traveled over 100 miles last Wednesday praising corn as a good season while noting short but healthy grain. He visited Spirit Lake Armstrong Fenton and other places.
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Win J.T Weir
Mr. Weir
Spirit Lake
Armstrong
Fenton
Promising Durvee nigs and local waterworks noted
Have Many Promising Buroes McEvoy Brothers live north of this city with a fine bunch of Durvée nigs this spring. The strain is among the best they have ever secured. They hope for better luck this season. A fine waterworks system by M. E. camp meeting grounds at the head of Okoboji lake includes piping hydrants and a filter bed. Mrs Irene Fordyce of Emmetsburg elected patriotic instructor at the Mason City state convention. a cut of her and other officers appeared in Friday's Globe Gazette.
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M. E
Oboji Lake
Fordyce
Mason City
Irene Fordyce
Emmetsburg
Globe| Gazette
Van Meter Family Attends Northwestern University Graduation
Dr. Van Meter and Mrs. S. H. Van Meter of Garner formerly of this place drove to Chicago last week to attend the graduation of their daughter Miss Helen who was attending Northwestern University.
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van Meter
Bauekter Bendantes
S. H. van Meter
Garner
Chicago
Helen
Northwestern University
Plea se at Along Tring The Ahoasuth County Farmers
The Ahoasuth county farmers plan a plewse at Algoma today where Governor Hammill will deliver an address. A number from the county will attend.
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Ahoasuth
Algoma
Hammill
Wilk Attosud
Farm Bureau Day Draws 2000 for County Picnic
The sixth annual county Farm Bureau picnic at Picnic on Thursday drew over 2000 attendees despite threatening weather. Northfield’s W F Schilling, president of Twin City Milk Producers association, spoke on home and community cooperation, delivering a well received hour and a half address. Musical numbers by Lost Island quartet and Emmetsburg juvenile band complemented the program, with Mayor Middlestor delivering the welcome and W J Breakenridge giving the response and chairing the meeting. A football contest featured Independence township and Jacobsen’s son, 26, delivering strong pitching as the sports segment followed the afternoon exercises. Clouds and rain trimmed attendance, but the day was praised as a credit to the community.
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Clark
Farm Bureau
W. F. Schilling
Northfield
Minnesota
Schilling
Twin City Milk Producers’ Association
Mir. Schilling
Lost Island
Clarence Christianson
Normen Thoreson
Simonson Brothers
Emmetsburg
Dick Jackson
Lost Island Township
Middletor
W. J. Breakenridge
John Jacobsen
Independence Township
Jacobson
Move of a barn on Jenswold farm halts on foundation
Last Thursday afternoon a large barn measuring 34 by 54 feet on one of the Join G Jenswold farms in the county was moved a short distance and halted off its foundation. Five years earlier a barn on the same premises blew down with several outbuildings. Mr Jenswold had the barn insured. EE Ware resides on the place.
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G. Jenswold
Lightning Strikes Team in Field Near Car Last Thursday
During a storm, lightning hit Sam Hen Klevig and his team working east of a car, knocking them to the ground. Hen Klevig soon recovered, horses revived though one horse remains weak. horses and man survived a near miss.
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Lighning
Sam Hen Klevig
Mr. Herkievig
Rata
Ralf
Italban Lawy Wealthy Left to Relatives in Will
Humboldt area correspondent reports Katherine Wolcott Perry of Conlin Italy left an estate valued at 209000 dollars with 12000 dollars in personal property. The will names Misses Joe Maud and Elizabeth Perry as heirs with farms in Humboldt and Pocahontas counties totaling about 680 acres valued at 88000 dollars and 1000 acres in Humboldt with remaining in Pocahontas valued at 6100 dollars. The will dated during her visit.
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Humboldt
Katherine Wolcott Perry
Conlin
Italy
Busines
Blyt AM
Pocshontas
Joe
Maud
Elizabeth Perry
Mivces
Tabeit
Humboldt Couty
Briance
Pocahontas County
Boas
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S. D. Bank
Blades Income Tax Collectors
JJ Saunders
Huiboldt
Seymour
Crose
Elizabeth Hartzigg
Vincennes
Indiana
T. L.crose
Coyte
Hughes’ County
Delaware County
T. MH. Cullen
Senator Breckenridge
Ar. Cullen
A. J. Wotteane Cane
Sheboygan
Tavallon
Service Star Legion
I. H. Steddan
Louise Beaker
James Sample
E. W
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The
Knights
Templars
Templar Park
Thesday
Fred Miller
Dijurei Francis Miller
Kalispel
Montana
Ponighi
Senator Breakenridge
Spencer 'S'O
Lou Moses
W. P. Kerwick
St. Cloud
New Ulm
Airmont
Ralph Farrer
Andrew Vandervelde
Ralph Snyder
Gaylord McCarty
Harrison Peddie
Clyde Richardson
Warrren Raymond
Carl Church
Genevieve Gusland
Lilian Zimmerman
D. G. McCarty
Rev
B D. Acheson
de Molar
Llehtning
Emietsborg
Italban Lawy
Pocahontas
Humboldt Caanes
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