Death of Ruthven Resident Joel Whitman
Joel Whitman of Ruthven dies after long illness. He was born October 25 1857 in Hartwick Delaware County. He moved to Silver Lake township in youth and married Mary A Pentelmy December 29 1860. They moved to Ruthven in 1905 where he managed Farmers Elevator Company. He leaves wife son four sisters and one brother. Funeral held Saturday at A E B Church conducted by Rev. Southwell with “Sweet Peace” and floral offerings. Interment in local cemetery.
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Joel Whitman
Ruthven
A. EB
Southwell
Whitman
Joel Witman
Hartwick
Delaware County
Silver Lake Township
Mary A. Pentelniy
Silver Lake
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Annal
Alex Barker
Rolfe
J. Simpson
Tunnel City
Wisconsin
G@ HL Pen Gelbury
Aleaxndyia
Tames Hall
Pueblo
Colorado
BR. J_ Whitman
Rather Singular Voting in Highland Township
Highland Township cast 302 votes for president, 7 for governor, 22 for congressman, 224 for representative, 3 for sheriff, 279 for clerk, 297 for superintendent and 241 for surveyor. Twenty five votes were not counted for anyone. It is evident many were careless and others spoiled their ballots, the county registrar noting 3,252 registered voters and 3,103 presidential votes, with 149 spoiled ballots.
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Highland Township
Sheviff
Tg Eo
Local movement and staffing changes in Buchanan county
J R Pilden went to Buchanan county on business Monday. W J Morling visited from Emmetsburg Saturday. FP Montgory attended Saturday’s county event. I A Alcorn accepted a position with Rock Island in the local depot. J M Kelly came from Ayrshire for a week in the Times office. John Bennett of Emmets has worked in the Times office five weeks. Part of the Rock Island section crew at this place has been laid off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Pilden
Buchanan County
W. J. Morling
Emmmetsburg
Montgory
I. A. Alcorn
Rock Island
John Bennett
Emmetsha
Times Office
Ruthven Notable Deaths and Local Updates
Joel Whitman former Farers Elevator manager died last Thursday morning and was buried Saturday afternoon. Services were at M. I. church. Peter Barringer died last week with a large funeral. Mrs. P. S. Brown underwent an operation at Baldwin hospital this week and several other operations occurred. Dr. Harris of Chicago assists Ruthvenderers. patients are recovering. T. J. Brennan visited Emmetsburg Thursday. L. T. Barringer is very ill. Mrs. McElhaney is improving. Thor Currans and Miss Birdie Ryan began a term of school in the area.
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Joel Whitman
Farers’ Elevator Company
M. I. Church
Frere
P. S. Brown
Baldwin Hospital
Dr. Harris
Chicago
Mrs Peter Barringer Dies After Illness in Ruthven
Mrs Peter Barringer, longtime Ruthven resident, died Tuesday evening after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 PM at the M E church with Rev Southwell officiating. Burial followed in Ruthven Cemetery. Born December 4, 1882 in Ithaca New York, she lived in Whitewater Wisconsin and Lake Omits before moving to Tuwa and settling in River Lake township. She married Peter Barringer on August 13, 1Is. She was 71 years old. Survived by her husband and stepchildren. a brother in Ithaca, New York. Her life was a steady service to church and community, earning wide esteem. The family and county friends extend their sympathy.
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Peter Barringer
Ruthven
Ofeluck
Southwell
M. 1
Ehirch
Himea
New York
Whitewater
Wisconsin
Lake Oftils
Tuwa
Hamilton Lewis
Liver Lake Township
Isis
Barringer
Our
Ithaca
Curlew Socials and Farewell Moves Noted in Town
Curlew residents report social events and farewells as Emmetsburg visitors Nellie Easton and others share visits. The Baptists held a social to fund cement sidewalks and a dance occurred at Easton Hall. Hugh McCreary family honored, and several locals relocate for new postings including hardware work in Bradgate. Funeral for Mrs Csukker noted. others leave for North Dakota and Devils Lake region.
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Easton
Hall
Hugh McCreary
Bradgate
Fallett
Storm Lake
Waterloo
Oklahoma
Wheeler Lumber Yard
Taylor
Gen Fisk
Edgar Shinn
Monticello
Henry Johnson
Nellie Mores Learns English Hums at Moonlight Dance
Nellie More, a lively shop girl, becomes obsessed with refined English after reading novels. She shuns dancing and night school, courts social reform, and corrects her steady partner Michael Maloney, only to realize their bond survives a misfit in language and pride. They reconcile on a Coney Island boat, admitting lifelong affection despite differences.
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Nellie
Sixth Avenue
Betes
Michael Muloiey
Mike
Rinerall Isle
Amalgamated Tea Stores Company
Land of Freedom
Moonlight Aetic Association
Stact
Verhaus
Michael Maloner
New York
Branel
Nettie
Michael
Khe
Tui
Awell
Aoven
Eeglish
Celief
Mlhael
East Side
NeHie
Efe
Gubid
The Tiger Sold to Stranger After Circus Exit
A chaotic scene unfolds as a tiger is knocked down to the highest bidder by a stranger. The showman warns others away, then recognizes the buyer who explains he wants the liger to honor his late mother-in-law who lived with them for ten years. The showman sighs and walks away.
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Sta
Ami
Poor Pattison Teaches Caution After Brick Prank
Put Into Practice, Poor Pattison visited a chemist for plaster for his head. He jokes about parenting by telling his children to count ten before speaking. While walking with his eldest near new houses, Tom shouts then throws a brick that hits Pattison on the head. He asks how much the damage costs.
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Pattison
Roy
Tom
London Mall
Autobiography of a Manuscript Reveals a Writers’ Long Road
Constance Wild narrates a manuscript’s journey from birth to rejection. A teen mother, stern editors, and a cunning uncle shape its fate as publishers chase best sellers. Amid family fame and failed chance, the manuscript learns the costs of literary desire.
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Gaettinger
J. M. Kelly
Ayrshire
Inessay
T. J. Brennan
Eammetsburg
L. T. Barringer
Thor. Currans
Emmetsburg
Birdie Ryan
Hon. & P
Curlew
Cora Williams
Nellie Easton
McNally
J. S. Wiliams
Csukker
John
Martin Csukker
Iowa
Ju. A. Martin
Minot
North Dakota
Julius
Martin
EL Bourret
Devils Lake
Mrs. Clara Dice
Great Oak Township
J. M. Mahan
the King
George Fa Fa
A. Cath
Upijoete
Michael Maloney
Wichael
Khed
Netlie
Stuyvesant Square
Michael Joney
Institution
Nellie Mores
Remiark
Coney Island
Xellie
Pie
Dublin
Ireland
Hame
Nellie Morey
Fort Wadsworth
Cork
Globe Publishing Company
Weeder
Simpson & Co
Stigmorrow
Wother
Publiahera
Ther
Mother
Leon
Constance Wild
Opera House
Hawk
EMME
E. L. Marsh
E. A
W. H. Morling
The
Emmetsburg Auto & Gas Engine Co
Morse & Co
Emmetsburg Auto & Gas Engine
Cubs
Tigers
Crystal Theater
Moving Pictures
Palo Alto Coounty
Central Real Estate Association
Topeka
Kanana
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