Invest in Kingsted Gas Well Promoters Seek Big Lease
A Chicago millionaire and a Buffalo Center landowner plan to test a gas well near Kingsted with up to 100000 dollars for thorough territory testing. They seek leases on thousands of acres, offering owners one tenth of production if oil or mineral is found, while promising to avoid agricultural disruption and to begin drilling promptly if leases are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Orb
Chicago
R. B. Young
Qchicago
Buffalo Center
Asl& Oas
Chey Ney
Prof Dukes Speaks At Teachers Meet In Iowa
Prof Edwin Dukes of Independence Iowa former city school superintendent spoke at a teachers meeting praising practical education over classical study He outlined three education phases classical scientific and industrial urging focus on vocational and civic knowledge for today’s students. Joe P Bagan former Estherville resident died at Iowa Falls after gall bladder surgery and a year of illness leaving a wife four children his mother and siblings He was born in 1874 in Beaver County Minnesota and lived in Estherville and Eldora before moving to Iowa Falls Funeral Mass was held at the Catholic church with several out of town relatives present Officials noted gas readings suggest oil or mineral deposits and advocates urged funding to test the area potentially yielding further opportunities
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Edwin Dukea
Trdepandeance
Iowa
Hmoat
Addraga
Dukes
Joe Bagan
Eatherville
Lowa Falls
Ragan
Seatherville
Iowa Falls
Father Murtagh
Father Nolan
Towa Falls
Father Roth
Larchwood
Towa
Falls
Roy Lynch
Eldora
J. Carrey
Frank, Bagan
Chester
Tom Bagan
George Bagan
Will Garrey
Doyle
Wm. Doys
Towey
Albert Lea
Wim. Rush
Carbous
Minn
Maggie Martin
Fort Dodge
Bagan
Estherville
Dennis
William
David
Pat
Waterloo
Elders
W. A. Swift
Ray Yepson
This City
Big Estherville fire devastates Bartlett Block district
Fire at Estherville destroys Bartlett Block and surrounding buildings including Livery Barn Carpenter Shop Dairy Product Co and Estherville Enterprise. Losses tabulated show Bartlett Block and multiple stores wiped out with limited insurance coverage while crews saved the State Bank block and adjacent properties. Many occupants displaced and likely relocation to nearby towns as rebuilding plans emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett Three
Estherville Produce
Gronstal
Bartlett
P. L. Christensen
L. M. Christensen
Dr. Gaard
Estherville Enterprise
Igss
Strube Bros
State Bank
Joe Nissen
Miss Drey
Wm. Denoyer
Ole Knudson
A. W. Knode
Estherville
Peterson Bros
J. KE
Vaos and Company
Dairy Product
Main Street
K. Grunstal
Lincoln
Estherville State Bank
Davidson
James
Bartlett Block
Rathervills Ioprovement Company
Dysert
Los Angeles
California
Extherville Comercial College
L. M. Christensen Department
Strube Bros. Musical Instruments
Northern Lumber Company
Attives
J. W. Morse
Twenty Years Ago Emmet County News Fragments
A garbled 19th century Emmet County page notes a school district vote losing a school building proposition. mentions graduates, local visits, marriages, retirements, and a city marshal shift. details include Mrs. Dillon in Estherville, Miss Wells and Minnie Carpenter, W. A. Ladd entertaining a social club, and a duck hunt incident.
Emmet County Demos Big Four Tractor Arrival On Streets
A large Big Four 30 tractor arrived in Emmet County amid frost thaw. The 30 horsepower four cylinder engine, kerosene capable, boasts a long list of specs including six crankshaft bearings and a 110 gallon water tank. Managers plan a field demonstration once frost is out, showing a road grader at work on a mile of road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Myora
Emersons Brantingham
Rockford
Tinda
Emmet
Winnipeg Motor
B Bennett
K. W
Remy
Th Company
Lenten Friday Services At German Lutheran Church
The German Lutheran church plans Friday evening Lenten services at 8 o'clock led by the pastor whom local Germans have not yet met. Invitations extend to residents in or around Estherville to join in worship. The Woman's Club met at 4 at Mrs Barrett's home with Mrs Haldeman leading the lesson. Mrs M Bingham led parliamentary after a lively meeting, and the club adjourned to meet with Hemphill on April 13 with Mrs Devlin leading the lesson.
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Mra
W. A. Ladd
South End
S. EB. N
A. O. Peterson
Esthervile
Apak
Cordis
Woman's Club
Four Year Old Daughter of Olson Family Burned to Death
The four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Olson was fatally burned while the father burned old rags near the home. The child’s clothing caught fire while she played nearby. A neighbor offered assistance but arrived too late. She died later despite medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Thos. Olson
Olson
Subuul Hazens Friday Evening at Millinger Hell Graver
Subuul Hazens hosts a Friday evening event titled Heautiful fancy work with Tivn served. A cordial extended to pill, and Deve l Jobnaan gndy noted.
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Jobnaan
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Kingsted
John A. Orr
Ann AR
BR. Young
Formar
Eatharwilla
Schanis
Taachare
Orb
Young
Oklahoma
Pexas
Armstrong Journal
Fire Company
Iear Cory
Mothervills
Peterson and Brown
Gincola
Cie
Hetherville
Enterprise Printing Company
Bank of Bytherville Snd
G. K
Emmet County
Flrea
Dagresa
Gero
Misa Wellie Lawrence
Frinndary
Misa Minnie Carpenter
Cling Dillon
Town Falls
A. Page
Watertown
Peterson Brothers
High Lake Township
T. W. Doughty
W. J. Kirby
Armatrong
Katherville
J. P. Littell
Mr. Littell
Frank Archibald
J.P. Porrest
the Woods
Mr. Archibald
A& Bucchers
Ward
Knapp
Burlington Road
Albert Horswell
Ryan Lake
Mr. Horswell
John Latley
Andy Opsel
Armetrong
Motherville
Mat Wolcutt
Tulane
Conesda Cowes
Bruby Automatic Alson Colpaly
Conilent
Esthervilly
Emmet County Tractor
Church and Society Notes
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