Worthy Man Gone Samuel Simmonson Dies at Lost Island
Samuel Simmonson, long resident of Lost Island Township, died at his home seven miles west of the city after a two week illness from cancer. Funeral today at Lost Island church with Reverend Sande officiating. interment in church cemetery. He was born February 21, 1850 in Hendenarken Norway and moved to Story County as a youth, later marrying Anna Nelson. Survived by seven children and his wife. Also notes Iowa State Sunday School convention at Burlington June 3-5, 1913 with prominent speakers and events including monster parade and free boat ride for delegates.
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Samuel ‘Simmonson
Lost Island Township
Lost Island Church
Reverend Sande
Lars Thorson C. Nybore
John Thompson
John Riervson
Thos
Thorson
Louis Thorson
Smauel Simmonson
Hendemarken
Norway
Story County
Anna Nelson
Charlie Christianson
Arthur
Nels
Chris
North Dakota
John
Martin
Alfred
Lost Island
Simmonson
Iowa State Sunday School Association
Burlington
Black Hawk
Polk
Mahaska Counues
Burlington Commercial Club
J. W. Williamson
D. D
Third Baptist Church
St. Louis
Walter 3. Athearn
Des Moines
J. H.ngle
Kansas Sunday School Ass'n
Jhlugh Cork
Thinois S. &. Ass'n
Injured in collision after speeding car crash near Webster City
An auto party from Woolstock returning from Webster City suffered injuries when a speeding car crashed into their vehicle at the bottom of a hill. One woman endured several severe scratches, and the driver broke a finger. The speeders fled. victims’ identities are unknown.
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Webster City
Woolstock
Mooné
An Inaccurate Reunion Notice Clarifies Family Visit
A garbled report last week misstated Mrs Turneaure’s travel. She did not go to Paulina or Fort Port. She planned to attend a family reunion with four sisters and brothers in law. Four weeks expected to pass before next contact.
Open For Entry Reclamation Service offers farms in famed projects
The United States Reclamation Service announces available homestead entry for irrigated farms in the Shoshone project near Yellowstone Park Wyoming and Huntley and Belle Fourche projects in Montana and South Dakota Water ready for delivery under a new three year homestead law provides five months leave of absence per year Water right cost payable in ten annual installments with no interest Desirable districts feature transport, roads, schools, stores, churches and rural free delivery Albert V. Leonard Settlement Agent Federal Building Chicago can supply descriptive pamphlets upon request.
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United States Reclamation Service
Yellow Stone Park
Wyoming
Huntley
Belle Fourche
Montana
South Dakota
Albert V. Leonard
Reclamation Service
Federal Bldg
Chicago
Mr and Mrs Hiram Hulett Seek Treatment for Heart Trouble
Mr and Mrs Hiram Hulett passed through en route from Rocker to Emmetsburg. They had visited Rochester to consult the Mayo Doctors about Mr Hulett s heart trouble. Doctors pronounced the condition due to nervous news and recommended treatment.
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Hiram Hulett
Rockeater
Emmetsburg
Rochester
Drs. Mayo
Hulett
Esther Barrett Weds Willard Crim in Estherville
Miss Esther Barrett and Willard Crim were married Wednesday at the bride’s home south of Estherville. Rev Whitfield of the Methodist church officiated with elaborate decorations and a wedding banquet following. The bride wore white chiffon and lace. groom in blue serge. Immediate relatives attended. The couple plan a short wedding trip and will live in Estherville after June 5. The Times joins in extending congratulations.
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Esther Barrett
Estherville
Willard Crim
Whitfield
Methodist’ Shurch
O. D. Barrett
Emmet County
A. A. Crim
Lloyd Crim
Billy Sunday and Madame Schumann Heink clash over motherhood
The piece recounts Billy Sunday insulting Madame Schumann-Heink by questioning motherhood. He apologizes publicly and personally after realizing the error. The incident is framed as a broader warning against speaking about others without knowledge, praising Schumann-Heink's achievements and motherhood.
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Billy Sunday
Madame Schumann-Heink
Billy
Mme. Heink
Sunday
Schumann-Heink
Elsa
Schnmann-Heink
Kossuth Woodmen Denounce New Rates in Burt Convention
Kossuth county Woodmen met in Burt last week Tuesday to form a permanent organization and adopt resolutions. They endorsed the Des Moines convention, denounced current head officers, and backed united action to educate members on prevailing conditions. They opposed the Mobile rate bill and censured head office staff for siding with the minority and pushing similar laws before legislatures. Appreciation was voiced to the county press for coverage and member information.
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Kossuth County Woodmen
Burt
Des Moines
Stock Car Returns Empty After Odd Shipping Mixup
A stock car loaded with hogs for McGregor was billed to a commission man and sent east Wednesday night, but the same car returned to Whittemore by Saturday night, creating a strange coincidence in local hog shipments as Manager Green of Farmers Elevator noted.
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Whittemore
Green
Farmers Elevator
McGregor
Champion
Calf With Two Heads Found In Swan Lake Township
A. J. Wilder of Swan Lake township owns a double headed calf near a week old. The animal is stout and appears healthy aside from the duplicated head. It has two eyes two ears four nostrils and two tongues.
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A. J. Wilder
Swan Lake Township
Fred Walden Delivers New Plano Near Henry DelLawyer Home
Fred Walden from Wallingford delivered a fine new plano to the Henry DelLawyer residence east of town on Saturday. Walden, a bustling plano man, promotes a good line of plans.
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Fred Walden
Wallingford
Henry DelLawyer
Fred
Wedding Held At St Pauls Lutheran Walnut Township
Miss Anna Christoffersen wed Mr. Andrew Henningsen at St Pauls Lutheran church in Walnut township yesterday at eleven. The Danish pastor officiated as relatives watched a four course reception at the bride’s parents home. The couple will live at the groom’s home in Fallow. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Anton Christoffersen and lifelong resident. the groom runs a mercantile business in Fallow.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran
Walnut Township
Anna Christoffersen
Andrew Henningsen
N. P. Simmonsen
Hannah M Henningsen
Lillian Suss
Arthur Henningsen
Ray Christoffersen
Fallow
Anton Christoffersen
Chris Menningsen
Henningsen
Twister Visited Armstrong Vicinity No Death or Major Damage
A real live twister struck south and southwest of Armstrong on Friday evening a week ago, with the cloud seen over Estherville. No loss of life or houses destroyed. outbuildings on Hayes Miller and Campbell farms and Burt schoolhouse were demolished. Dr. Knipe of Armstrong escaped with minor injuries.
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Armstrong
Estherville
Hayes and Miller and Campbell
Burt
Knipe
Dastardly murder near Triumph ends in mystery
John Steen, a farmer in Martin county Minnesota, was shot in his hog house by a neighbor Cris Virgins. The fatal shot passed through a window striking him in the hand and body. The coroner's jury heard from family and a hired hand but yielded no clear clue. Tracks were found leading to the scene but could not be traced away. The wife had just recently given birth and did not discover the body until morning.
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Mankato
Virgens
Steen
Cris Virgeris
Toa Tree
Law
Carver
Lawler
St. Paul
W. L
Nicholas
John Steen
Hlim
Virgen
Triumph
Virfens
Lke
O'Neill
Sherburn
Minn
Martin County
Cris Virgens
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Samuel Simmonson
Esther Barret
Maniker
Times
Republican
Kossuth M. W. A
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