Curlew News Roundup From Weekend Notices
Curlew residents report Mrs Hanton and son Geeil visiting Funmersbury while out of town for the I W Fisk funeral included Sam Fisk and family Mr and Mrs Bevensen Alma Ray and Muriel Muetzer of Spencer Jr and Mes Raigehbou Me and Mes Bremain of Millimesata and Mrs Gilbert of Manter Leinert opened a new store offering a good grocery and goods Sam Kessier slipped and fell Friday injuring himself but no serious harm noted Bradgate visitors Huth McCredes of Bradgate in Curlew last week Mrs Athans attended Ayrshire Dave Doss shipped his second batch of goods to Dakota Monday attendance at the Friday dance and Tuesday lecture call the ext number in December attendees at the Emmetsburg play included Howard Butcher Will Breckler James Nora Whitmer and Ray Butcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
I. W. Fisk
Sam Fisk
Huh McCredes
Bradgate
Curlew
Mrs. Athans
Ayrshire
Dave Doss
Dakota
Nombher
Amon
Emmetsburg
Howard Butcher
Will Breckler
James and
Nora Whitmer
Ray Butcher
West Bend Visitors and Local Night Plans
West Bend reports Mrs Joe Wielman and daughter Miss Stella of Parker 5 D visiting relatives over the weekend. Jeff Monday morning heads to the shore at Taresh woot. Mr Smith arrives from Handy to be the new ageint. Clifford Martin returns for a visit after marriage. Mrs Martin Boustetter and John Ludwis travel to Rochester Minnesota. Presbyterian Ladies Society plans a home talent play Snap Shots for Thanksgiving eve. David Murray and family from Minnesota are visiting. Dell Miner returns from Lanehween.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wielman
Miss Stella
Parker, 5. D
Mir. Smith
Handy
Clifford Martin
Martin Boustetter
John Ludwis
Rochester
Minnesota
Presbyterian
Sid Rociety
Local Social Notes Highlight Emmetsburg Visitations
GRSETTINGER BE E Reed visited Emmetsburg on Monday. Mesdames Jenswold and Dalen visited Cylinder relatives last week. Peter Donlon hosted two sisters from Ruthven. Sam Fielding traveled to Elk Point to stay over Sunday. Miss Nannie Mitchell came from Rodman for a Sunday visit. Loren Wolfe remains ill but showed improvement. E J Bradley conducted business in Emmetsburg Thursday. A G Herke came from Osgood Monday. S W Breffie and Joan Deninger from Osgood visited Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. E. Reed
Emmetsburg
Mesdames Jenswold
Dalen
Peter Donlon
Ruthven
Sam Fielding
Elk Point
Nannie Mitchell
Rodman
Loren Wolfe
Les Heey
J. Bradley
A. G.herke
Osgood
S. W. Breffie
Joan Deninger
Sad Shooting at Algona Claims Young Boy
Algona Iowa November 2 The d year old son of D Nugent an insurance man was accidentally shot and killed by his elder brother ten years old The tragedy occurred while the boys played with a small rifle The elder boy held the firearm and it discharged striking the younger in the back of the head penetrating the brain The accident left the family in deep grief and the parents overwhelmed by sorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
D. Nugent
Sitte
Man Slaughter Conviction In Morbid Case At Ruthven
John M. Brown of Manson was convicted of manslaughter in a case involving the murder of his daughter in law Edith Edane John Anderson of Ruthven. The jury deliberated about an hour. Defense was by M F Healy and Robert Healy of Ie Dodge. Sentencing pending. penalty ranges from two to ten years under the statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohn M. Brown
Manson
Edane
John Anderson
Ruthven
M.F
Robert Healy
Ie- Dodge
Stillman Tossed From Bogey by Frightened Team
Banker L. P. Stillman of Dolliver was in Estherville last week when his horse drew him from his bogey after a scare at an automobile and the animal veered off an embankment. Injuries were not serious. Miss Edna Beebe offers handmade Christmas gifts at the Hub clothing store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Stillman
Dolliver
Estherville
Winchester-Republican
Edna Beebe
Hub Clothing
Initiation and Banquet of Daughters of Isabella At Waverly
Daughters of Isabella of Emmet County held a large initiation Monday evening followed by a grand banquet at the Waverly. The program featured toasts led by Miss Josephine Patton, welcome by Miss Elizabeth Wood, and remarks by Miss Alice McGovern. A large list of initiates and committee members attended, and despite bad weather the event was a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of
Tsubela
Waverly
New York County
Josephine Patton
Elizabeth Wlood
Alice McGovern
Whittemore
Nellie Carmody
St. Rose
Ima
Tile Patton
Isabella
Devine
Mesdames W. J. Phillips
J. A. Dulty
T. F. Rutledge
Joe J. Stell
Thomas O'Connor
Myles Ryan
Mesdames F. Besseleiner
Tr. J. White
Anna Marty
Anna Droning
Rose Bailey
Mary E. Growler
Emmersture
Whittem
Missionary Society Tea Women Host Afternoon Study Hour
The Missionary society of the M E church will meet at Mrs Super Friday's home this Friday afternoon. Miss Dickason will lead the study hour followed by the usual tea. Hastings, administrator, notes the sale must proceed to satisfy the credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Missionary Society of the M. E. Church
Super
Dickason
Forged Missive Tells Burlington Man to Die
Burlington detectives trace a letter signed by Lena Janssen that drove Irwin Timmerman to suicide at Fort Madison after a football injury. The forged note claimed she did not love him and ended the engagement. Investigators seek the forger, with suspects among well known locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Irwin ‘Ummerman
Fort Madison
Lena Janssen
Miss Janssen
Timmerman
Standard Oil Indicted Over Oil Price Cheating Claim
A Standard Oil of America representative at Alton faces a second indictment alleging pricing manipulation to undercut rivals by selling oil cheaper there than in Doon, 25 miles north. The law imposes fines up to 3000 dollars or up to one year in jail per offense. The case may reach the U.S. Supreme Court to test the law’s constitutionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oi
Alton
Doon
Crystal Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Standard People
U.S. Supreme Court
Prizes in Corn Contest at Correctionville 1909
Elaborate plans for short courses at Correctionville under the auspieces of the Iowa State Agricultural college from February 8 to 13, 1909. One hundred prizes totaling 1000 dollars will be awarded in the corn contest across 35 classes, with top prize 150 dollars and some third prizes as low as one dollar. An estimated 460 to 600 leading Western Iowa farmers are expected to attend. Domestic science courses draw strong interest from women and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Correctionville
Iowa State Agricultural College
Iowa
Dairymen Elect Officers in Waterloo Meeting
Officers for the ensuing year were elected by the Town State Dairy association in Waterloo. W. B. Barney of Hampton was named president, S. Edwards of Parkers elected vice president, W. B. Johnson of Des Moines secretary, and F. K. Adel of Des Moines treasurer. The Jaw Dairy Cattle Improvement association also chose its officers with R. B. Young of Buffalo Center as president, H. E. Bolby of Waterton as secretary and treasurer, and Dr H. Maddison of Burlington and W. B. Querton of Algoma as vice presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Town State Dairy Association
W. B. Barney
Hampton
S. Edwards
Parkers
W. B. Johnson
Des
F. K. Adel
Des Moines
Jaws Dairy Cattié Improvement Association
R. B. Young
Buffalo Center
H. 3. Maddison
Burlington
W. B. Querton
Algoma
H. E. Bolby
Waterton
Thanksgiving Menu at Waverly Hotel Dinner
The Waverly hotel hosts a Thanksgiving Trinsiiving dinner with a condensed farm buffet. Courses include soup and shell items, baked red snapper a la Creole, chestnut turkey with cranberry sauce, English plum pudding, tutti frutti ice cream, assorted cakes, cheeses, and demi tasse. Serves 12:20 to 2:40 per plate 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverley
UAM
Colonel McClure Dead in Independence Hospital
Colonel William H. McClure died in a Independence hospital and his remains were taken to Cedar Falls. Funeral services were held at St. Luke's Episcopal church with the G A R post attending in a body. He was the first lawyer in Black Hawk county and helped publish the first newspaper in Cedar Falls and served as an early postmaster. He left his wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
William H. McClure
Independence
Cedar Falls
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
G A. R. Post
Chacaeter
Black Hawk County
Cedar Fells
Wis
Button Manufacturers Plan Tariff Revision Hearing
At a National Association of Button Manufacturers meeting in Muscatine a tariff revision committee was named to travel to Washington and appear before the Ways and Means Committee on November 28. The panel includes leaders from major American button and pearl button firms to explain the current situation and push tariff changes if warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Button Manufacturers
Heli
Muscatine
Washington
Ways and
House of Representatives
United States
Peculiar Sawing Accident At Northwood Injures Father and Son
Ole Oleson and his son were sawing wool at Northwood when a gasoline powered belt drive malfunctioned a stick of wool struck the belt causing a blow that ripped the elder Oleson’s cheek and knocked the son unconscious for a long time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Oleson
Northwood
Oleson
Wassinge
Drainage District No 21 Financed and Bond Issued in 1908
The Palo Alto county board approves special assessments for Drainage District No 21 Nevada township and bonds of $500 issued to cover costs. Interest at 6 percent due on April 1 1909, then semiannual payments with final in 1917. Construction accepted for Drainage District No 30 and warrant to contractor issued. Various official bonds and quarterly fee reports are approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Shea
A. D
H. Emrich
Board of Supervisors
Palo Alto County
Lowe
Auditor's
Emmetsburg
Iawa
HH. Eimrich
Nevada Township
Hinds
Geo. St. Becntel and Co
Davenport
Town
Tapon
Dyrainage
Doard
Nembers Beite
Axes
Emrich
Iversen
Reardon
Tint
Blerkwenn
Supe
Auditor’s
Emametsburg
Iowa
H. Em- Tich
D. P. Xa
W. H. Berkler
W. TI. Barkler
Pearl Richardson
Wm. Hamilton
Great Oak
Township
W. H. Barlow
Justice of the Peace
E. 0
Matthieson
Rush Lake Township
Palo
County Auditor records extensive county disbursements and payments
County auditor approves warrants for numerous expenses including sheriff costs, board meetings, office supplies, electric bills, and state con tests. Entries list individuals like Wm. Coakley and J. B. Williams, boards of Independence and Emmetsburg townships, and various vendors. totals reflect payments for meals, postage, electricity, repairs, and clerical work across multiple departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coakley
Mary Young
W. M. Welch
Independence
Mmumetsburg
Crooks
Mose
Nevada
J. W Watson
Joseph Turner
Ton Jones
Duffy
J. P. Staters
Oscar Marcin
J. M. Wayman
H. Enwich
E. P. Murray
Baiift
W. J. Branagan
Publ
Mac
Elec
Board of Trustees
Ellington
E. M. Carney
Case Duhieg
Palo Alto Co
Wim. Coa
Matt Parrott & Sons
Boone Lank Book Co
Carney
Jase Clare
County An. Ewe
Lost Island
Immersburg
Walnut
Poe Lias
Emmetelurg
Fairfield Two
S Ec
Fern Valley Two
bLaelhawe
Rush Lake
McDonald Lake
Dan O'Neill
W.H. Clark
E. G. Kelly
LeMars Pty. Co
B. M. Carney
E. A. Carney
S. Nolan
A. Ogle
A. B. Brown
Elk
Starr & Richardson
Emmetsburg Test, Co
Stenee Hammond & Stephens
Hammond & Stephene
Pearl i J. Hartman
Ineeltings
E. D. Traet
L. O. Qualand
A. W. Jennett
Messenger Pty. Co
Emmetsburg
Lille Patter
Exp
Supe
D. Noonan
Silver Lake
Agnes Rutledge
Jay Jeppeson
Emmets- Mayne & Derland
John Burns
Wmn
Smith
Saunder
James
Conion
Gen. Edwards
Peter Doston
T. A. Baldwin
W. Freeman
Brighton & Caldwell
Berg & Brennan
Sather
Ferguson
Ap'ats
BL OH
Fordyce
Engr
P. Poe
Comer
McDonald
Triggs
Sarah Triggs
Seharidin
the Hub
P. FL
Young & Pelton
Kennedy
W. T. Kreiger
Osterson
BE. Morton
Peter Jacobsen
W. H. Ashley
2Nd Ward
Judgelerks
Eler Lee
West Bend YD
Healy
E. AI
State
Hoop
L. Lé-Johnson
A. i Jones & Jackson
ItGs Bull Bear Flywheel Washer Promises Five Year Guarantee
The advertisement proclaims a new washing machine with an innovative flywheel under tub construction built on correct principles. It claims easier running, faster washing, and cleaner results than competitors. Dealers invite customers to judge for themselves.
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West Bend
Jeff
Tareshwoot
Grsettinger
Tamatu
Cafe Noir
Amundsen
Esthervillee
John Amundsen
District Court
Emmet County
Amundson
Oklahoma
Board Proceedings
Bluegrass
Goodman
Indianola
Culbertson
J. 1. VanGorden
Reak
Ad County Soldiers Relief Fund
Seasid Starr
Ani
Soldiers Relief
Ees
Thatcher
R. P_ Barringer
J. E. Williams
Ate W.koenig
Ery Heney Bros
S. R. Steadman
D. Dci
Bea Schade
T. R. Martin
Emewe Ened
S. R. Stedman
J. K. Steenson
H. Fordyce
R. Stedman
F. H. Fordyce
Abqapguy
R. Campbell
Wn. Coakley
Guy
H. Bleckwenn
K. Iverson
Wm. Reardon
Eeaase
H. Enrich
D. D
Tos. Martini
Coun
Sim R. Stedman
J. R. Martin
BIS
M. F. Keewick
G. A. Rowell
John McBride
G. G. Sands
Mallad
White Lily Mfg. Co
Davenport, Iowa
Crystal Theatre
F. G. McMahon
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