Married Yesterday in Estherville Baptist Parsonage
The marriage of Fred Masters to Trena Christensen occurred on Wednesday April 30 at one o'clock at the Baptist parsonage in Estherville. Reverend Vanney conducted the ceremony with bridesmaid Lewis Christensen and Elsie Knudtson in attendance. The couple will reside at the A. J. Johnson residence and begin housekeeping with praise for the bride and groom’s character.
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Fred Masters
Trena Christensen
Baptist
Estherville
Vanney
Lewis Christensen
Elsie Knudtson
Leni Christensen
Masters Bay
A. J. Johnson
Charles Jensen
Otto Christensen
Shire
Albert Johnson
Masters
Automobile Accident Near Milford Injures Five Persons
Pheebe Schone man daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Schoneman Gertrude McKnight with Dr Brown and Chester Silber Milford were in a Ford runabout when it struck a stone on the Milford grade. The car left the road, five feet into a ditch. Slippery ground and wet low area contributed to the crash. Miss Schoneman suffered deep cuts to her left ankle and bruises while Dr Brown and the others were pinned under the car. McKnight sustained a broken left arm and severe injuries. Brown suffered four ribs and shoulder injuries. Silber sprained nib and arm and severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pheebe Schoneman
Henry Schoneman
Gertrude McKnight
Dr. Brown
Chester Silber
Milford
Miss Schuneman
Mr. Silber
McKnight
Star
Ken
Miss Mc Knight Progress Notes at Heron Lake
Miss Mc Knight is described as doing nicely. Her parents reside at Heron Lake near Spirit Lake, according to the Herald.
Ruthven Wedding Sees Sylvia Hagedon Wed Antane C Geiger
The wedding of Syl via Hagedon to Antane C Geiger took place at the bride’s parents home in Ruthven on Wednesday at four o’clock. The bride has roots in Ruthven and a large circle of friends. the groom, assistant cashier at Farmers Savings Bank, is described as industrious. The couple left that evening for Spencer to celebrate with the groom’s friends, after a reception with well wishes from their community.
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A. Hagedon
Sylvia
Antane C. Geiger
Ruthven
Farmers Savings Bank
Spencer
First National Bank
Vroe Press
Pays for this Man to Raise Pigs
Roy Cooper, a farmer near Sutherland, reports a Duroc Jersey sow delivering twenty three living piglets in one litter. One piglet died, crushed by the dam. Cooper kept twelve, gave ten to his brother who shared them with others, all surviving. He notes pigs reaching 250 pounds by ten months could yield a gold mine.
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Roy Cooper
Sutherland
Better Away From Home In Emmet County Printing Bills
The Emmet County board of supervisors allowed outside printing firms to bill for work totaling about 150 dollars. Most jobs likely could have been done by one of five local shops, keeping the money in county. The local printer is praised for fair dealing during elections but quickly forgotten.
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Board of Supervisors
Emmet County
Dispatch
Will Get the Roads Dragged at Split Lake
ASplit Lake merchant advertised last week offering a $1000 hat to every farmer who drives a road drag to the big store and back. The farmer traveling the farthest earns a $5 hat, and the feat must be done with a road drag not a wagon, a stunt to spur road dragging beyond existing laws.
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Split Lake
Ele
Body of Infant Found Near Buxton Ruled Murder Scene
The body of a several months old infant, badly burned, was found in a ravine near Buxton Monday morning. An attempt to burn the corpse is noted and a colored woman was seen around noon to throw a bundle into a gully from a railroad bridge. Identity unknown as investigators, county attorney, sheriff, and coroner gather evidence.
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Buxton
Stunday
Atttorney
Sare
Pruning and Spraying Demo Delights Ames Farmers
W S Herrick of Ames led a fruitful pruning and spraying demonstration at C K Fierson and George Nursery orchards. The event impressed high school pupils and adults, with hands on pruning lessons, three sprayings, and notes on training trees for years four and beyond. Herrick explained limb selection, fielded audience ideas, and stressed practical care to restore orchard productivity.
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W. S. Herrick
Ames
Mr. Herrick
Farmers’ Institute
C. K. Fierson
George Nursery
Herrick
Petit Jurors Drawn For May Term Court List
The May term petit jurors include Alfred Nelson Graettinger Will Crowley Emmetsburg Don Egan Emmetsburg C O Cooklang Ayrshire A C Taylor Ruthven John Higby Emmetsburg Geo Schwint Mallard John Clemmonson Graettinger Ruthven J F Sundermeyer Mallard J B Purinton Emmetsburg HW B Hudson Emmetsburg Tans Jensen Emmetsburg W J Brown Emmetsburg A R Studer Rolfe John Thompson Ayrshire Elsworth Archer Ruthven Geo Loomis Ayrshire R M J McFarlani West Bend Martin Aylward Graettinger T P Bell Emmetsburg M R Bradley Graettinger Milt Kelly Ruthven John Jackman Emmetsburg J W Monag West Bend J W Jackson Emmetsburg H J O Neill Mallard Chas Dilocker Mallard W J Shea Emmetsburg Lewis Goering Cyl linder.
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Petit
Alfred Nelson
Graettinger
Will Crowley
Emmetsburg
Don Egan
C. O. Cooklang
Ayr Shire
A.C. Taylor
Ruthven
John Higby
Geo. Schwint
Mallard
John
Clemmonson
J. F. Sundermeyer
J. B. Purinton
B. Hudson
Tans Jensen
W. J. Brown
R. Studer
Rolfe
John Thompson
Ayrshire
Elsworth Archer
Geo. Loomis
R. M. J. McFarlani
West Bend
Martin Aylward
T. P. Bell
New Wage Law For Teachers From Des Moines Sparks Salary Debate
Ottumwa Superintendent H E Blackmar asks the attorney general to interpret the new wage law as it affects teachers. He notes the law sets a minimum of 52 dollars monthly, forcing districts to revise salaries, potentially reducing pay for experienced teachers and driving many from the state to seek higher wages elsewhere.
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Des Moines
H. E. Blackmar
Ottumwa
Emmetsburg
Blackmar
Mourn For Their Boy Omundson Infant Dies at Six Days
Mr and Mrs Joe Omundson of Wallingford mourn the loss of their infant son who died last Wednesday at six days old. The funeral was held Friday afternoon, and the body was laid to rest in Riverside cemetery. The family has received widespread sympathy from their community.
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Joe Omundson
Wallingford
Maggie O Connor Visits Estherville On Friday
Miss Maggie O Connor visited Estherville in the Friday itinerary amid train schedules. The visit drew local attention as residents queued near the depot for a glimpse or a word with the notable guest.
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Maggie O'Connor
Estherville
WRITES OF CANADA FROM MEDICINE HAT IS SHARED
A letter from Mia Jack Sherlock in Medicine Hat Alberta dated April 21 13 describes a settled life in Canada. The couple praises the climate noting a mild winter and dry air while reporting high rents and scarce housing. They recount an explosion nearby that they witnessed and express gratitude for improving local mail service and general well being. They close with best wishes to the Times readers.
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Times Family
Mia
Jack Sherlock
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Feltor of Times
Times
Cain
Colorado
Cameron Recovering After Hospital Stay
Alfred Cameron is recovering from an appendicitis operation at Methodist hospital Des Moines with his father W Cameron visiting. The judge expected to move him to a private boarding place before returning home once he can travel.
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W. Cameron
Des Moines Mondey
Alfred
Methodist Hospital
Butcher Fined In Pure Food Case At Titonka Topic
County attorney initiated action against J and Buns the Titonka butcher for purchasing a dead hog from Anderson Bros and turning the carcass into lard and sausage for private use. At trial Mayor H C Armstrong fined Buns twenty five dollars and costs, with an appeal granted. The case will proceed to district court.
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E.j.van Ness
Board of Health
J. & Buns
Buns
Anderson Bros
H. C. Armstrong
John Keil
Armstrong
Titonka
Enthusiastic Nevada Couple backs interurban rail plan
Mrs J A Carson of a Nevada township quarter-section farm visited Emmetsburg on Friday with Mr and Mrs Carlson from Kewanee Illinois who recently bought the farm they occupy. She champions electrification of the Rock Island road saying it benefits towns and raises land values with per-acre prices cited around 250 dollars.
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J. A. Carson
Nevada Township
Emmetsburg
Carlson
Kewanee
Illinios
Rock Island Road
Galva
Democrat
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Sherlocks
Alfred Cameron Recovering
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