Autumn wedding at Ruthven honors Nelson Albert nuptials
Edward Milton Nelson editor of the Ruthven Free Press and Miss Della Anne Albert of Estherville wed at eight yesterday morning at the bride's home. Officiating minister was Reverend Case. The couple left for the Twin Cities for their honeymoon and will reside in Ruthven after November first.
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Times
Edward Milton Nelson
Ruthven
N. Albert
Estherville
Iowa Savings Bank
Ruthven Free Press
Free Press
Mr. Nelson
Times Force
Vimes
Mrs. Nelson
Sheldon Woman Stops Burglary Near West Sheldon
Mrs Walter Jennings, wife of a local farmer, faced two burglars at about nine on a Wednesday night. She fired a .32 caliber revolver through a window, driving the intruder away after two shots. A bloodied tissue wad was found nearby. one shot appeared to take effect. No arrest reported.
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Wilson
George Washington
Martha Ashington
White House
Jefferson
Iccumb
Martha Skelton
James Madison
Puether
Payne Todd
Ndrew Jackson
Jackson
Brn Tyler
Millard Fillmore
Letitia Christian
Marris
Julia Gardiner
Carol McIntosh
L Eland
Dow
Frances Folsom
Sheldon
Walter Jennings
Victor
Dr A E Craig Eyed for Bishop at 1916 Convention
Friends of Dr Alfred F E Craig expect he may be named bishop of the M Fi church at the 1916 Saratoga convention. Craig leads Northwest Town Conference representatives to the meeting and is president of Morningside College. He has wide central west ties and strong links to church educational board leadership.
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A. E. Craig
Alfred FE. Craig
M. Fi
Church
Saratoga
N. Y
der. Craig
Central West
Educational Board
Morningside College
Murderer caught in Ellsworth killing case
The Ellsworth murder of Charles Dillehay, manager of the Ellsworth theatre, is solved with Abbey Deere confessing to the crime. Ed Thiel and Jess Thiel, both linked to Luverne and Durant, were implicated after police and a St. Paul detective traced the trio. Deere acknowledged killing Dillehay.
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Charles Dellehay
Ellsworth
Minnesota
Hardwick Star
Ed Thiel
Luverne
Charles Dillehay
Thiel
Worthington
Jess
Abbey Deere
Sibley
Omaha
Id Thiel
Durant
Iowa
Nobles County
Jess Thiel
Deere
Kansas
Dillehay
Peterson
Brooks
Laverne
Brovuks
Wilson
de Lutte
St. Paul
Sam Feight
Joss Thiel
Mr. Foight
Ater Thiel
Manitou Hotel
Mr. Faight
Fuight
Burns
Obout
Sam Foight
DeLate
Foight
Graettinger Pupils Win Two First Prizes at State Fair
Graettinger High School pupils won two first prizes at the Des Moines state fair for botany under Mrs Simmons and physiology under Miss Weisbrod. Prize money totaled $4.00, reflecting strong student achievement and capable instructors.
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Graettinger High School
Des Moines
Simmons
Weisbrod
Graettinger Students Favor Cornell College This Year
Graettinger reports Cornell College is a favored school for local youth this year. Prominent registrants include Arthur Podge, Oliver H Noble, Esther Osher, Mabel H Osher, Hertha Spies, and Phoebbe D Mueller. The group notes a vigorous year at Cornell, with Dr. Charles W. Flint to be inaugurated as president on November 19.
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Mount Vernon
Cornell College
Graettinger
Arthur Podge
Olive H. Noble
Esther Osher
Mabel H. Osher
Hertha Spies
Phoebbe D. Mueller
Groettinger
Fatal Accident Kills Estherville Boy in Farm Wagon
A fourteen year old Estherville youth, Lloyd Lenox, was instantly killed when a loaded wagon carrying lumber and cement rolled onto him near the Frank Shadle farm at Dolliver. The team moved forward crushing his head. death was instantaneous. The boy’s father is hospitalized in Iowa City. Funeral services were held Saturday amid deep community sorrow. The incident was witnessed by workers on the farm. The case underscores the dangers of rural construction work and the tragedy for the Lenox family.
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Frank Shadle
Dolliver
Lloyd Lenox
Shadle Farm
Iowa City
Estherville
Weevil Weaves Rapid Insect Infestation Across States
Entomologists report the cotton boll weevil spread rapidly between August 15 and 31, advancing about 100 miles in two weeks. Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and neighboring counties saw infestations rise as drought and strong winds carried the pests beyond previous ranges. The department urges uprooting and burning infested plants and burying roots to curb the outbreak and protect next season’s cotton yields.
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Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
aJn
Potash Find Promises U S Potash for Explosives
Secretary Lane announces the first commercial potash in the United States discovered in a ten foot vein of alunite in Utah’s Pike county, traced 3600 feet. The find ends dependence on Germany for potash used in explosives and fertilizers, with potential widespread agricultural impact if deposits exist in other states. United States imports of potassium salts from Germany reached 15 million dollars in 1918.
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Secretary Lane
Washington
United States
Germany
Geological Survey
Plute County
Utah
Lane
Colorado
Nevada
California
Arizona
Interior Department
District Court Adjourns Then Reconvenes With Several Cases
District court met after adjourning Thursday and reconvened Monday. Thomas Eaton sues Mason City company for crossing land with heavy wagons. Morling represents Eaton, Ontges for the company. Elizabeth Cunningham and Amy E Hogue granted divorces. Louie Jondahl fined 50 for bootlegging. Ray Dodge jailed after admitting sale. Lawetyes Mele to work off 650 in jail. George Crookshank indicted for carrying concealed weapons, bail set. Peter Knudtson indicted for placing tires on neighbor’s gate, bail. other indictments pending sheriff locate. Buchan suit no further action noted.
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Thomas Eaton
Mason City
Eaton
Morling
Ontges
Elizabeth Cunningham
George Cunningham
Amy E. Hogue
Fred W. Hogue
Louie Jondahl
Graettinger
Ray Dodge
Ruthven
Lawetyes Mele
Dodge
George Crookshank
Peter Knudtson
Buchan
Whith
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Estherville Theater Leader Resigns from Grand Theatre
A notice from Estherville reveals that Graaf has resigned as manager of the Grand Theatre. His departure closes a chapter in local entertainment, with plans for possible new leadership under discussion for upcoming show schedules.
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New
B, H
Graaf
Esthervillenetor
the Grand
Theatre
Matelis
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