Miss Ida Truesdell Weds Chester E Wright in Ringsted
Miss Ida Truesdell and Chester E Wright married at the Presbyterian Manse in Esther nville last Saturday March 27 by Rev. Werner. The bride, longtime Ringsted resident and former teacher, has served as postmaster and been active in church work. The groom, Ringsted business manager for Ingvoldstad Lumber, recently expanded his firm. They will reside in a north Ringsted cottage and host friends after April 15. Miss Alice Fischer visited Estherville friends Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringsted
Ida Truesdell
Chester E. ‘Wright
Esthernville
Werner
First Presbyterian Church of
Adolph Erick
Presbyterian Sunday School
Ingvoldstad Lumber Company
K P Banquet Monday Evening Recap at Woodman Hall
Last Monday evening a K P banquet was hosted at Woodman hall. The program featured Bartleman Orchestra selections, speeches by Ferguson and others, readings by Fischer, a skit titled Old Maids Tea Party, and remarks on forming a Pythian Sister's Order auxiliary. Refreshments followed with dancing. Knights plan more events and a drive for new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P
K. P’s
Woodman Hall
Bartleman Orchestra
Ferguson
Fischer
Lags
Misa Fischer
Alfred Skow
Julia Anderson
Ray Rousch
Clara Loss
Principal Miss Fischer to Transfer to Luverne
Miss Fischer, who has served as principal of the local high school this year, will move to Luverne next year to take a similar post at $140 monthly. She is praised as a capable instructor. Royal Neighbors meet Tuesday evening April 18 at 8. Members urged to attend as candidates will be initiated. By order of Oracle Jemme Shaver, Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fischer
Luverne
Jemme Shaver
Lodge Nights Set For Every Second and Fourth Tuesday
Edith George of Oracle and Emma Shaver serve as Recorder for the lodge events on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month, outlining regular meeting nights and official roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Edith George
Oracle
Emma Shaver
Recorder
City council selects Albert Jensen as marshal and street commissioner
At a special meeting last evening Albert Jensen was named city marshal and street commissioner with a salary of 80 dollars per month, an increase of 20 dollars. Also noted are upcoming church services in Graettinger and Emmetsburg, local society meetings, and various residents’ travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jensen
April History Highlights Highlight George Washington to War
On April 6 in history George Washington became the first U S president. The battle of Shiloh occurred fifty eight years ago the Union and Confederate armies clashed. Eleven years ago Peary claimed reaching the North Pole. Three years ago the United States declared war on Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
United States
Shiloh
Peary
North Pole
Germany
Methodist Church Seeks Full Attendance Next Sunday
Regular services announced with evening start at eight o clock instead of seven thirty. Roads and weather improve access and attendance encouraged. Pastor J A E Cunningham notes six months have passed and urges making the second half of the year the best, with a reminder to seek the Lord’s favor before excuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. E., Cunningham
Ice Cream Parlor Planned at T. D. Collins Drug Store
The interior of the T. D. Collins drug store is being remodeled to add a soda fountain and ice cream parlor with new equipment. Gorge Frick will manage the department. A steel ceiling will be installed and walls decorated. Completion is expected by May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Collins Drug Store
Gorge Frick
Graettinger Hosts Third Market Sale This Year
Auctioneers Grodland and Reeves oversaw a Saturday property sale in Graettinger where average prices were good. The event marked the third market sale this year, with over 15000 dollars in property sold to date. Clerk John O Jertson assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Grodland & Reeves
John O. Jertson
Republican caucus to select delegates in Walnut township
A Republican caucus will be held in the basement of the opera house in Grachtinger at 7 30 p m on April 14 1920 to select delegates to the county convention in Emmetsburg on April 17 1920 and conduct party business. Women are now qualified to serve as delegates and participate in all conventions and political activities for the next general election. Come out ladies and share in our duty to country as in wartime. The caucus is likened to an old town meeting and is essential to government by the people. Your moral and patriotic influence is needed in the present turbulent and discordant era. TD Collins Precinct Committeeman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Township
Grachtinger
Emmetsburg
Collins
Itteman
City Council Minutes Regular Meeting Proceedings
Regular meeting of the City Council with Mayor D W Cameron presiding. Absent Ta L Lindsey. Bills approved: John Paulson 5.00, Albert Jensen 60.00, Mons Christiansen 1.50, J A Fleming 15.00, B J Gordon 2.10, Wm Foster 81.15, Ole Benhith 7.76, P J McCarty 20.00, Jonsen Auto Co 20.00, N I Gas & Electric Co 43.062, Farmers Supply 8.00, Louis Christiansen 11.00, I F Noble 16.00, L W Noble 16.00. Minutes March 1 read and accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D .W. Cameron
Noble
Tom V. Allen
Peterson
Louis Christiansen
Ta. L. Lindsey
Tom VY. Allen
I. F. Noble
John Paulson
Albert Jensen
Mons Christiansen
J. A. Fleming
Read
B. J. Gordon
Foster
Gas and O
Ole Benhith
P. J. McCarty
Jonsen Auto ‘Co
N. I. Gas & Electric Co
Farmers Supply Co
Liw
Ett
Goungil L
Potery Tor
City Council Minutes From April 1920 Acknowledges Salaries
L L Lindsey eight dollars Tom V Allen eleven dollars H V Dickey fifty three dollars total three hundred thirty three dollars thirty five cents Bills allowed and adjournment motions carried New council sworn by Mayor Cameron Members present at roll call Tom V Allen John Wikert Frank Madigan I I Noble Mike Weins holzer Jr Clerk Harry V Dickey Appointment of city clerk and committees Street alley Finance Cemetery Adjournment to April 7 1920 recorded by Clerk Dickey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Lindsey
Tom V. Allen
H. V. Dickey
Louis Christiansen
L.T. Peterson
Old Council
Harry V. Dickey
D. W. Cameron
Roll Call
Cameron
Ton V. Allen
John Wikere
Frank
Madigan
I. I. Noble
Mike Weinsholzer
I.F
Street
Alley
John Wikert
Mike Weintiholzer
I. F. Noble
Frank Madigan
Frak Madigan
Harry ,V. Dickey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ida Trues‘dell
Alice Fischer
Estherville Friends
Jesus Christ
America
United Financial Campaign
North America
Pea
Miss Fischer
Royal Neighbors
Luthergn
Lutheran
South Walnut Church
Ladies Aid Society
F. EB. Schurmann
Graecttinger
Melville Johnson
Estherville
M. Knutson
Emmetaburg
A. L. Jenks
Hartley
Burg
Evelyn
Laura Thorson
Sioux Falls
Myhre
Clifton Johnson
California
Tha
Alma Lande
Wallingford
Frost
Towa
KODAK
Johnson
Broadway
Emmetaburg Town
Methodist Episcopal Church
Council Proceedings
Wa Tin
Eyal
Graetting
Tsi
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Vincent Kelly
Iowa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!