Foppe’s busy scene with locals and visitors noted
The local column lists residents and visitors in Rock Valley and nearby towns. Names include Mike Guinter, Mrs Handy, Miss Georgia Knapp, Joe McHirey, H R Brown, Chas Knapp, Kemper and I E Hildredge, Bauman, Sam Bellesfield, Lydia Airschinger, T Billis, Bea Washburn, Miller, Ed Maker, Mrs Hl A Warren, P L H McCarty, John Veldeboom, GL Aard, and the Ladies of St Mary’s. The piece mentions a Chrysanthemum Show, a Thanksgiving supper, a Rock Rapids editor in town, a forthcoming Rock Valley write-up, and local campaigning for a vote between Rock Valley and Sheldon.
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Ee T.billis
Lula Kent
Foppe
Rock Valley
Bea Washburn
Tou Miller
Ed Maker
Sioux Falls
St’ Mary's
P.lh. McCarty
Rock Rapids Review
Mac
Turkey Shoot at Rock Valley Grounds on Nov 24 1897
A turkey shoot will be held at the Rock Valley Shooting Grounds on Wednesday November 24 1897. All are invited. A. F. Schemmer.
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Rock Valley Shooting Grounds
Demand for Rock Valley railroad spur grows
Doiron urges community action to secure a new rail connection via Minneapolis Road. He notes waterworks already in place and argues direct shipping with Duluth will lower rates and raise farm profits. A Hawarden-resident booster claims local citizens can build or finance the line if managers refuse.
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Duluth
Roek Valley
Minneapolis
Rock Valley
Minneapolis R. BR
Doon
Hawarden
Faw
BBC
R. BR
A Sad Accident Involving a Child in Rock Valley
A four year old girl of Pred Hessip died after a doorway fire started by excersior in a chicken house. Fire and smoke trapped her for minutes until discovery. Despite all efforts she died at ten o clock. The community extends sympathy to her parents. Also notices advertise Rex Hog Cholera Remedy and local photography offerings. Public notice to property owners requires sidewalk repairs by November 25 1807 or costs will be charged. Rock Valley Markets list grain prices and items in brief.
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Pred Hessip
Rock Valley
Cos
D. van Per Piera
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Ee En Ae “Glove CO Fe
I. S. Large
Mike Guinter
Miss Georgia
Joe McHirey
Sheldon
H.R. Brown
Sioux City
Chas. Knapp
Rock Rapids
Kemper
I. E. Hildredge
Bauman
Rock Valley Mills
Sam Bellesfield
Thianks- Billis
Lydia Airschinger
Hall
Hl. A. Warren
Hartley
A. Dapham
Brown
Reno
Smith
Oney
Joe McElroy
Emerson, DeVoe
Ben Schemmer
Art Fuller
John Veldeboom
P. Mulder
GL. Aard
Bez
H. J. Pember
Percy Kolthof
Alton
Maurice Review
Percy
Pardens Hall
Phelan
C. W. Carter
W.R. C
Katha Starr
Delmont
Cottiadad
Turkey
Geo
P. Drew
Asa’ Rex
A. C. Bauman
Brown's
Rex
Brown’s
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