Various Townsfolk Visit and Travel Notes in Estherville Area
A long list of local residents and visitors are noted with trips to Estherville, Emmetsburg, Algona, and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs. Sullivan, Miss Margaret Ryan, Ed Arnett, Bert Montgomery, Lars Egoses, J. J. Gjerde, Ed Newhall, Miss Ruth Michell, and Miss Clara Larsen among many others. Several gatherings, funerals, weddings, and social calls appear, along with brief remarks on ships, politics, and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Higley
Simershore
Fogde
Tressa
Gertrude Montgomery
Testerville
Elmer Myhre
Bancroft
Gertie Stamp
Mr. Keker
Teron Lake
Minn
Myhre
Anna
Estherville
Ruth Michell
Clara Larsen
Motherville
C. C. Peterson
Wumboldt
Matsen
I. C. Davidson
Emmeteburg
B. R. Knudson
A H. Halverson
John Iverson
Harry Waterman
Marathon
J.B. Stewart
Reinbeck
Howlett
Britt
J. L. Holland
M. C. Larsen
Henry Westergard
Bb. OG. Sando
Found watch chain and for sale notice item
Found item a gentleman's gold watch chain. Owner may claim by proving property at this office and paying for this notice. For sale second hand survey inquire at C. S. George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S
George
Bank balance sheet fragment for First National Bank No 5871
The document from Graettinger Iowa shows assets including loans and discounts, U.S. bonds, state bank notes, and reserves. George, the treasurer, swears the ledger is true to the best knowledge, with notary and directors' attestations dated April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First National Bank
AU Graettinger
Iowa
U.S
Towa
State of
Vale Aire
George
Nworgh
uUlis
Smal Linale Jensen
Moe M,c
Larsen Johny O'Cunnor
Nine Iowans Die in Titanic Disaster Family Lost
The Titanic disaster claimed nine Iowans all members of one family. Ernest Danhom and his wife with their infant died, along with Mrs. Danhom’s sister Mrs. Anderson and her four children. Mrs. Anderson was Danhom’s sister. The tragedy highlights the drowning of two Iowa families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danham
Graduates to Take Jobs in Nearby School Systems
Three graduating seniors from the State Teachers' college have secured positions for next year. Anton Fischer is named principal of Ogden schools, Clark Baldwin becomes principal of Swea City schools, and A. Codogan accepts the educational secretaryship at the Davenport Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
State Teachers’ College
Anton Fischer
Ogden
Clark Baldwin
Swea
8. A. Codogan
Davenport Y. M.C. A
Grading Starts on Interurban to La Porte City
Grading work for the Interurban line to La Porte City began this week with a camp east of town. The project will proceed rapidly along the Cedar River bank south of Elk Run creek, where a Cedar River bridge will be erected to complete the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
la Porte City
Coner Bank of the
Cedar
Elk Run Creek
Cedar River
Pays Femour Cattle Herd Purchased in Iowa Transfer
A Paullina purchase completed last week delivers Captain Jones’s Aberdeen Angus herd to Iowa. Hamilton Bree of Paulling bought the Captain Jones herd at Sieus Malis, S. C. The cattle have arrived and are on the Hamilton farm. The herd comprises electinny head descended from famous sires and dams.
Father Dowling Ordained Bishop in Des Moines Cathedral
Rev Anetin Dowling was consecrated bishop of the new diocese of Des Moines in the cathedral of St Peter and Paul at Providence, Iowa, on Thursday in a large gathering of bishops clergymen and dignitaries of the Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Dowling
Des Moines
Anetin Dowling
S. Peter and Paul
Provicence
Roth
Lerae Gaithering
New Burlington appoints K G Willard as police chief
K G Willard formerly a member of the police department is named chief of police in Burlington succeeding William Tiltz who served six years. Tiltz made an excellent record but was not chosen by the Commissioner of Public Safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lr. Reidy
Cedar Rapids
Osher
Hts
John Pagan
Aryshire
Republic
Pagan
Tle
Amin
Graettinger
Brary Board
Palo Alto
New Burlington
Burlington
K. G. Willard
Police Department
William —Tiltz
Publc Safety
Eight Hundred Rainbow Trout Placed in Maquoketa River
Deputy game warden YW Ss Tubbs distributed about eight hundred large rainbow trout in the Maquoketa river. The fish were supplied by the Spring Branch fish cultural station located three miles southeast of Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Tubbs
Maquoketa River
Spring Branch
Milwaukee to Double Track through southern county
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad doubles track through southern county and straightens state line. Six hundred men to be employed from a single Rhodes camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Marshalltown
Chicago, Milwanukee & St
Ten Horses Burned at Cedar Rapids Fire
A blaze consumed the Hanson and Mercer old civery barn in Cedar Rapids killing ten horses. Mort McCord, an employee who attempted rescue, sustained serious burns. Estimated loss runs around $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Civery
Hanson & Mercer
Mort McCord
Young Minister Dies in Rock Rapids Parish House
George 8 Myf fins, pastor for two years at the Congregational church in Rock Rapids, died at the church parsonage. He came from Canton, Ohio, aged 42, and is survived by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapids
George
Myffins
Congregational Church
Canton
Father Nugent to be named vicar general in Nes Moines diocese
Bishop Dowling will appoint the Rev. J. F. Nugent as vicar general of the new Nes Moines diocese when he arrives, according to reports in Catholic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Nugent
Nes Moines
Dowling
J. F. Nugent
Lights Granted to Troy Canning Co in Williamsburg Election
The special election last week awarded the right to install and operate an electric light plant to the Troy Canning Co for 26 years. Centerville agent William P Huston Wells Fargo express agent died suddenly of apoplexy in his Centerville office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Willinsburg
Troy Canning Co
Centerville
William P. Huston
Wells-Fargo Express
Lightning Destroys Barn in Platte Township
A storm struck Mrs. Isa belle Melee at her farm in Platte township destroying a luge barn. The blaze killed two horses and consumed a large quantity of grain and hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greston
Isabelle Melee
Platte Township
Judge Wilkins Dead in Ogden After Short Illness
Pioneer Boone county businessman Frank W. Wilking a beloved figure in Ogden passed away at his home this week after a brief illness. He was known as a respected judge and community leader in Boone county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkins
Boone
Frank W. Wilking
Boone County
Ogden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Visepin
Lars Egoses
J. J. Gjerde
Ed Newhall
Emmetsburg
Holver Knutson
Story City
Iver Iverson
Fargo
N.D
J. A. Stuss
Susie Swift
John Olser
LE. Veckner
Manmedshburg
CC. Peterson
Arnold
Mis. Petersen
Roland
Deatth
J. K. Fleming
Chris Anderson
Armestrone
Dase
Herbert Bryan
Es Moines
Ife
Margaret O’connor
Wdad
Colfax
George Suss
Katey
Rock Island
Suss
J. P. Wagner
Royal
Wagner
Ile
Holland
Sweden
J. H. Gammon
Mamie
Los Angeles
Cainl
James
W.R. Bryan
Bryan
A. H
Malcom
Snirit Lake
West Bend
Nfumbath Republican
J. A. Suss
Lost Island
Ling
Titanic
Stanton
the Graettinger Times
Chicago
Evening American
W. Madison St
Ibat Rogers Bros
Stic
Rogers
Rogers Bros
Meriden Britannia CO
International Sliver Co
Meriden
Conn
M. O. Grodland
Graet Tinger
Benjamin
Weihing
Grachtinger
Ray
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