Annual Normal Institute at Plymouth County
The thirty third annual session of the Plymouth County Normal Institute will be held at Western Union College during the last week of July. It opens Monday July 23 with supervision by County Superintendent I C Hise and instructors from LeMars Western Union Yale. Examinations for teachers certificates set for July 30 and 31 under a new law taking effect October 1 1906.
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Plymouth County Teachers
LeMars
Plymouth County Normal Institute
Western Union College
I. C. Hise
T. B. Hutton
L. H Wright
Des Moines
Real Estate Transfers In LeMars From Paul Branch to Margaretha Starzled
Real estate transfer records show Paul Branch and wife transferring property in LeMars to Margaretha Starzled with filing dates April 16 1906 and June 23 1906 for a consideration of $1 and a 2 block 79 parcel.
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Paul Branch
Margaretha
LeMars
LeMars Driver Jason Henry Wins 2:18 Pace at Mitchell
Jason Henry of LeMars dominated a Mitchell Dakota drivers race last Thursday winning the 2:18 pace in three straight heats with Miss Cappa aboard. Henry trained Cappa for its owner and claimed the purse from a field of about ten. Local admirers praise his driving skill and consistency in securing victory across the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Henry
LeMars
Mittchell
Miss Cappa
Henry Haseen
Cappa
Mr. Henry
LeMare
Funeral Held For Frank Bockhouse At Merrill Church
The Methodist church in Merrill hosted a Sunday funeral for Frank Bockhouse with Rev. Hinze leading the rites. He lived in Merrill for over twenty years and was highly regarded locally. He is survived by a widow and two adopted daughters, including Mrs. Frank Meyers. A group from LeMars attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bockhouse
Merrill
Rev
Hinze
Frank Meyers
South Dakota
LeMars
Catholic Church Likely For Hinton Area
Catholic residents of Hinton and nearby look to soon have local services. Bishop appoints Rev. H J Schleir of St Boniface Sioux City as pastor for Leeds and Hinton pew charges, likely residing in Leeds where a church building is planned. Currently services occur in the Odd Fellows hall and at the M W A hall in Hinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton
H. J.schleir
St. Boniface
Sioux City
Leeds
Odd Fellows Hall
Baloonist Prof Ward Killed in Michigan Monroee
Prof W A Ward of Leeds a renowned balloonist died at Monroe D last week during an ascent His parachute tangled in tele phone wires stretched to tenders force collapsed the balloon and Ward was dashed to the ground breaking every bone in his body The tragedy was witnessed by thousands of LeMars residents familiar with his prior ascensions here
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W. A. Ward
Leeds
Monroe
Mr. Ward
LeMars
Death of Mrs H H Freeman in Marcus Iowa
Relatives in LeMars are shocked by the death of Mrs Bernice Edmonds Freeman in childbirth at Marcus on Monday. Funeral likely today in Marcus as family gathers from LeMars and elsewhere. Mr W S Freeman is in Boston awaiting travel to Marcus. Mrs W Freeman and Alta returned from Colorado Springs to be with the family.
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LeMars
H. H. Freeman
Marcus
Freeman
Bernice Edmonds
Alta
Colorado Springs
Boston
Auction at Star Hyery Barn Hits Eight Work Horses
Saturday, July 7, at the Star Hyery barn. Eight head of work horses, five and six years old, mostly mares. Ten yearling are FLW VW. W. Beaves.
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Star Hyery Barn
W. Beaves
Farm ers Co operative Association elects permanent officers
The Farm er's Co operative Association at LeMars held its first meeting Saturday and elected officers for the year. O H Ablers is president, Robert Steele vice president, Peter Nemmers treasurer, and James Hugher secretary. Four new stockholders joined. officers plan rapid stock subscriptions to advance the project and strengthen the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer’s Co-operative Association
LeMars
O H. A. Ablers
Robert Steele
Peter Nemmers
James Hugher
Ifrst
Biggest Pearl Found Off Red Wing by Clam Dredge
In Red Wing Minnesota a clam fisher near the city unearthed a giant fresh water pearl weighing 85 grains with flawless translucence and a dazzling luster. Estimated value ranges from 100000 to 410000 depending on collectors, with Bates offering 1000 for the nearest estimate. The discovery transformed Bates and his wife from poverty to sudden wealth.
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Red Wing
Minn
Jore 19
Bates
Presenting a Diamond to Former Illinois Central Official
The McComb City Enterprise reports Mr. B. Gilleas a longtime Illinois Central official who served 35 years on the Louisiana division and New Orleans terminal. He will join the Missouri Pacific system in a new role. Railway workers secretly gathered funds to present him a large diamond, a watch and chain, and a charm. A surprise gathering at his home last Sunday sufficed to show broad goodwill and gratitude for his service.
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McComb City
Illinois Central
B. Gilleas
OG. R. R
Louisiana Division
New Orleans
Missouri Pacific System
Railway Department
Gilleas
Gunfire at Washington Fifth Street Break-in Try
L. J. Walker, at the Washington and Fifth streets corner, fired through a window after hearing a thief at work on Tuesday morning. He believes the man lives in the west part of town and will likely delay another attempt. The same intruder also tried the Shaffer and Haerling residence windows but fled when conditions failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Walker
Washington
Fifth Streets
Mr. Walker
John R. Shaffer
Lou Haerling
Illinois Central and St. Paul Milwaukee sell 1 1/3 fare tickets
The Illinois Central and St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha railroads offer round trip tickets at one and one third fare for local points within 250 miles for the Fourth of July. Tickets go on sale July 3 and 4 and expire July 6. H. L. Hosxis, Trt. Ag.
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Illinois Central Aid
H. L. Hosxis
Trt. Ag
Chautauqua Assembly Opens at LeMars Iowa
LeMars Iowa opens the Northwestern Iowa Chautauqua assembly from June 29 through July inclusive with Capt R P Hobson speaking Friday at two o clock and Senator La Follette scheduled for Saturday at 2 30 PM Hobson is billed as a Merrimac hero and orator while La Follette is highlighted as a major feature for political and social progress attendees are urged to hear these figures in the Chautauqua program this weekend and next
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Wisconsin
Lafollette
Lafolette
Annual Priest Retreat Opens in Sioux City
The annual spiritual retreat for the priests of the diocese of Sioux City began Monday at St. Joseph's church. The exercises opened at an early hour and are led by Bishop Joseph Cotter of Minona, Minn., with Mgr. Lentino of Fort Dodge, Rev. Feuerstein of Le Mars, and Rev. McCarthy of Sioux City directing the temporal affairs of the retreat.
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Diocese of
Sioux Ctty
St. Joseph's Church
City
Joseph Cotter
Minona
Minn
Mgr
Lentino
Fort Dodge
Feuerstein
le Mars
McCarthy
Sioux City
LeMars Rail Freight Agent Walker Resigns to Move to Colorado
L J Walker long connected with Le Mars railroad interests and six years as Omaha depot freight agent tendered his resignation on Monday. He plans to relocate to Colorado soon to spend time with his family and may settle there permanently. Many in Le Mars regret the move and will miss their longtime friend and colleague.
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L. J. Walker
le Mars
Omaha
Weather Crop Bulletin Des Moines June 26 1906
Des Moines Iowa week ending June 26 1906 reports dry spell ended by generous showers refreshing vegetation across districts. rain ranged light to heavy with no local downpours. cool nights partly cloudy conditions favored oats wheat barley and grass while corn progressed well. pastures hay crops improving though hay yield below average. early haying garden truck and late berries benefited with overall agricultural outlook satisfactory.
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Weaather
Des Moines
Iowa
LeMars Daily Social Notes Highlight Local Visiting
A sequence of visitors and residents in LeMars and nearby towns is recorded. W. T. McGrew visits Sioux City. P. A. Seaman of Struble travels to LeMars. Mrs. P. P. Schindel visits Hinton. M. Prill with parents near Sheldon. Harry Bell, A. I. Bogen, and others transact business or visit relatives across the region running through Sunday to midweek. Reports include trips to St Paul, Akron, Hawarden, Glyndon, and Sioux City, plus local shopping, schooling, and social calls.
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Harry Bell
Sioux City
LeMars
A. I. Bogen
Leo Schuett
Nsomer, Neb
A. Y. Weir
Jay Greer
John T. Moban Jr
St. Mary's
Kansas
Glyndon
Mion
LeMara
Fred N. Smith
Yale College
Will Wallace
Pocahontas
EEH Eastman
E. Gregg
Hawarden
Bogen Marble Works
Clara Hamer
Danver
P. L. Brick
M. F. Faber
Don Dickman
Glemars
Farm on Floyd River Near LeMars for Sale
360 acre farm one mile north of LeMars beside the Floyd river. Owner nets $100 yearly from tce privilege. Ice lease extends three years more. Price to be won by highest bid received before July 1 1906. For details contact Herman Groetken LeMars on Madon street. Willdivide’s gym split into two parts of 200 and 166 acres if buyer desires. Easy terms optional. Jan lowjuly tp.
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LeMars
Floyd River
Tce
Herman Groetken
Madon Street
Willdivide
Donce
Jan Lowjuly
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Heace Srs Piet
Iimet
Remsen Bell Enterprise
Emil Gloden
Alton
Henry
Baloonist
Big Horse Sale
Minnesota
Northwestern
Chautauqua Assembly
LeMars, Iowa
Capt. Hobson
Worldra
R. P. Hobson
Merrmic Fame
Mr. Hobson
Council
Congress
Alabama
Senator Lafollette
Ork Tor
Behning
Mrs. A. Bellaire
John Beely
Cable-Nelson
Colorado
W. T. McGrew
P. A. Seaman of
Strable
P. P. Schindel
M. Prill
Sheldon
Wm. Flyon
Remsen
J. A. Huxtable
Howardsu
Herman Stckers
P. Hickey
St. Paul
G. A. Mammen
St Paul
Gec. B. Loring of
Harry Steimburg
Hull
Visting
J. A. Sayer
Struble
eMarsa
John Homin
Narman
Aston
Percy Sager
Lincoln Township
Friay
F. M. Roseberry
Margaretta Zink
Daisy Harrison
I. J. McDuftie
Mate McDullie
Sioux’ City
John Domaisse
Akron
Mat Kyborn
Fred Hoebel
Kansas City
LaMars
Martin Schafer
J. Ff. Knorr
Mohan
James Mohan
J. S. Moriaty
Marcus Bub . Dow
Erate Any
Miss Dullie
Dubuque
F. H. Seaman
Thos. Shepard
Illinois Central Depot
J. P. Boller
Ada Boller
Walnut
H. Carey
P. A. Seamon
M. Hilbert
Ed Townsend
D. D. Hammond
Sam Lllingsworth
Maine
Ovens and
Ida Blanche Townsend
Chicago College of Music
Leslie McAulf2
Law Department
the State University At
Iowa City
Aura Kann
Mishawau
Iac
Martin Gohafer
John Hentges
Frank Tincher
California
Gan
Union Hotel
Wm. McClintock
Little Son
Chicago
Frank Sudemeyer
Western Union Telegraph
Cherokees
Bernard Sudemeyer
O. A. Kennedy
Seney
Byron
Stanton
Frank Braband
Douglas
Hodgson Grove
Mina
Lula Newell
John Dempster
Alderson
W. H.dwight
BN. Newell Home
H. N. Newell
Albert Onff
Dr. Muecke of
Calleg
Center School
Essen
James Hughes
Newell
Tongaoeius Long
LeMar
Wm. Cowan
Frank Dreckman
Power. Ie
Rae
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