Two Farmers Die in Randall Area Incidents
In Randall county a buggy of misfortune claims two men. Oney Stensland, age 66, died after a bull gored him in a pasture near his home following a late Saturday repair task. Jacob Olson, 55, was killed when a train struck his car at a crossing near Randall as he headed toward Story City.
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Randall
Jacob Olson
Oney Stensland
Stensland
Ney Stensland
Stenslad
Jewell
Elmer
Judith Ford
Agnes
Selma
Joella
Olson
Chicago and North Western
Story City
Story City Hospital
Autos in Collision Near Town Causes Minor Injuries
Two accidents occurred near the town with cars from Bakka Eggland and Twedt and another collision involving Story City drivers Lara and Donhowe. All occupants escaped with only minor bruises and no serious injuries. Damaged vehicles included Bakka’s car as the worst affected and Twedt’s vehicle.
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Ford
Herbert Bakka
Henry H. Twedt
Erick Eggland
Bakka
Irene Twedt
Twedt
Story City
Gordon Lara
Lawrence Donhowe
Defendant Wins Verdict in Nevada Eye Injury Case
A Nevada district court jury returned a verdict for the defendant in Leed Thompson versus Sam Eggland. Thompson had sought $500 in damages for the loss of sight in one eye while employed by Eggland.
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Nevada
Leed Thompson
Sam Eggland
Thompson
Eggland
Blacksmith Garman Herigstad Moves Shops in Town
Garman Herigstad who ran a blacksmith shop in the Paul Knudtson building on Main street moved last week to his lot on Poplar street. He has purchased equipment and installed it in his new location.
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Garman Herigstad
Paul Knudtson
Main Street
Poplar Street
Lesson for Mothers Meeting at School House
The L W C club sponsors a mothers meeting at the school house Friday evening next well October 17. Talks cover maternal and infant hygiene with demonstrations and moving pictures. No admission charge and all ladies invited.
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L. W.C. Club
Enge Dies After Illness at Home
A. A. Enge died Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 after a brief illness. He worked as a blacksmith at the Marshall Canning factory until Friday. The cause was an obstruction in the bowels. Funeral services will be Friday at 1 30 at the residence and 2 o'clock at Salem church.
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A. A. Enge
Marshall Canning Factory
Salem Church
Dan L Rierson dies at Radcliffe after long illness
Dan L Rierson a former resident of the area died at his Radcliffe home Friday morning after a period of heart trouble. He was born December 18 1857 in Illinois and moved to Story county at age ten. He married Olena Johnson in 1882 and lived near Rowland before moving to Radcliffe where he resided 41 years. He leaves a son Clarence and three daughters Mae Ena and Erie Rierson all of Radcliffe, sisters Ena and Anna Rierson, Mrs George Folpero of Des Moines, and brothers L C Rierson of Nevada and Richard Rierson of Kandiyohi Minnesota. He was 43.
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Dan L. Rierson
Radcliffe
Illinois
Story County
Olena Johnson
Rowland
Rierson
Clarence Rierson
Mae Reed
Ena Reed
Severie Rierson
Ena
Anna Rierson
George Fol“pero
Des Moines
L. C. Rierson
Nevada
Richard Rierson
Kandiyohi
Minn
Dissolution notice for H. H. Lexvold and Company
A notice in this issue reports the dissolution of the firm H. H. Lexvold and Company. Lexvold will move to Center Point to manage a store while Hermangen resumes his own drug business here. The town prepares for winter as farmers await dry conditions and milk deliveries. Andrew H. Tweet buys Ride farm at fifty dollars an acre. The Erickson and Larson elevator nears completion and workers erect an office building.
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H. H. Lexvold and Company
Lexvold
Center Point
Mr. Hermangen
L. Schlanbusch
L. Shafland
Thhe Farmers Savings Bank
John Tweet
Andrew H. Tweet
Erickson & Larson
Story County golf entrants from Roland shine in Indian Creek event
The Story County golf tournament at Indian Creek near Nevada drew 48 entrants. Roland players Dr. E. I. Rosheim Knudtson and Irvin Rosheim qualified for the first flight. Anderson of Ames won the day beating Saunders in the finals. Also reported is the wedding of Irene Erickson and Walter Jacobson at Swedesburg with a reception in Roland.
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Roland
Story County
Indian Creek
Nevada
Dr. E. I. Rosheim
B. H. Kttuctson
Irvin Rosheim
Dr. Rosheim
A. A. Rose
Story City
Knudtson
Arthur Olson
Irwin Rosheim
G. W. Anderson
Ames
Anderson
Dr. Rose
Rosheim
H. R. Cash
V. Saunders
Precautionary Measure by Local Bank Reduces Cash on Hand
The First National Bank will keep less cash on hand to deter robberies, asking patrons to provide 24 hours notice for withdrawals beyond the usual amount while funds are moved to correspondent banks. The measure aims to improve safety without harming the bank’s liquid reserves.
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First National Bank
Viking Calf Club of Roland shines at Story City fair
The Viking Calf Club of Roland shows well at the New Tri County Fair in Story City with twelve of fourteen calves from the club competing. In Holstein class nine ribbons were awarded with Kermit Teig first and others placing fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth. In Guernsey class Harold Murland won first in the first year Guernsey class out of ten head, the only Guernsey calf from the club.
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Roland
New Tri-County
Story City
Roland Club
Holstein
Kermit Teig
Verne Larson
Arlene Wicks
Harold Wicks
Guernsey
Harold Murland
Watermelon King Henry Jacobs Celebrates 80th Birthday
Henry Jacobs of Milford township northern area marked his eightieth birthday at home on Saturday October 4. Despite poor health he greeted friends and neighbors who called to wish him well. The longtime watermelon grower treated callers to fruit and later his five children and 18 grandchildren joined a family picnic supper. He received a gift from his children.
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Henry Jacobs
Milford Township
Althout
Jacobs
Mr. Jacobs
Vikings Fall to Radcliffe at Erickson Park 6 2
Roland Vikings lose to Radcliffe 6 2 at Erickson Park last Thursday. The loss may end their season, though the team enjoyed a successful run with many wins this season.
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Roland Vikings
Radcliffe
Erickson Park
Vikings
Sev eride and Maland wed at Salem parsonage in Ro land
The marriage of Mrs Jennie Sev ereide to Ole Maland occurred at Salem parsonage at 7 pm Wednesday with Rev Olaf Holen conducting. Mrs Olaf Holen and Miss Constance Fredrick son served as witnesses. The couple, both longtime residents, will reside in Ro land.
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Jennie Severeide
Ole Maland
Salem’ Parsonage
Olaf Holen
Constance Fredrickson
Lutheran Church notices urge faithful preparation and prayer
Bergen Lutheran Church announces upcoming Bible classes and sermons in Norwegian and English. Confirmation class, Sunday school, Bible reading emphasis, and Holy Communion scheduled. Various Ladies Aid groups meet this week with hostesses named. Luther League rally planned for October 19 with a youth program.
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South-East Ladies Aid
Luther League
Mission Conference Draws Large Crowds in Roland
The final service closed one of the region’s largest religious meetings. Missionaries pastors and lay people from many localities attended with leaders including superintendents from South Africa China and Madagascar and speakers from Minneapolis and Callendar. Local choirs provided music and Ladies Aid groups served meals. sessions spanned Bergen and Salem churches in Norwegian and English with broad community participation.
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Mission Conference
Roland
Olaf Holen
M. O. Sumstad
Bergen
Salem Church
Johannes Astrup
South Africa
C. W. Landahl
China
Wm. Trygstad
Madagascar
Geo. Holm
A. W. Haugan
S. Tverberg
J. R. Birkelund
Helge Hoverstad
Minneapolis
Otto J. Hanson
E. I. Rosheim
M. M. Eggland
Constance Fredrickson
Salem Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule and Activities
Olaf Holen, pastor, leads Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 and 11 Sunday, with a sermon on Mark 2 18 28 titled Faviseisme og Kristendom. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30. Confirmation Class Saturday at 10 at the schoolhouse. Helping Hand Society Saturday 2 at church parlors hosted by Karene Eggland. Choir rehearsal Monday 7 80. S D O R Tuesday 7 45 at church parlors hosted by Esther Olson Burdella and Myrtle Rasmussen. Bethany Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Clara Cole Thursday afternoon next week. Boy Scouts Thursday 7 at schoolhouse. All young people above confirmation age invited.
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Bergen Lutheran Church
M. O. Sumstad
Hast
I Blirsom Barn
Ladies Aid
S. O. Birkeland
C J. Jacobson
C. J. Jacobson
K. K. Teig
L. L. Bakka
H. M. Bakka
Helping Hand Society
Karene Eggland
Esther Olson
Burdella
Myrtle Rasmussen
Bethany Ladies Aid Society
Clara Cole
Boy Scouts
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Enge
J. E. King
Farmers Savings Bank
C. J. Kirkeby
BE. A. Rasmusson and Son
Rasmusson
J. S
Nate Danielson
Irene Erickson
Swedesburg
Walter C. Jacobson
A. D. Freden
Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church
Burlington
Frances Jacobson
Evelyn Erickson
Miss Erickson
Lohen
Mamie
Ruth Olson
Evelyn Oppedahl
Olof Erickson
Des Moines University
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
McCallsburg
Donhowe Motor Company
Jacobson
Texas
Kansas City
A. E. Erickson
Barbara Jean
H. GC. Erickson
Forest City
Orphie Anderson
Marshalltown
Slater
Julia Grinde
Carroll Lura
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