John A Anderson Dies By Own Hand in Lundgren Home
A 62 year old Swedish immigrant John A Anderson was found dead Friday evening in his Lundgren Street North residence with a bullet wound to the head. The coroner ruled death by self-inflicted action, with a note suggesting property division after his passing. Funeral held at the Lutheran church with community commentary on local boosterism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Anderson
Lundgren
North Ninth Street
Mr. Anderson
Marshall Mitchell
Sweden
Hatherville
William
Ratherville High School
Thomas
Cedar Rapids
E. N Sweet
Lutheran Church
Waters Sharar Wedding at the bride's home
Thel Waters and Raymond Sharar wed at the bride's parents home with Rev. Mitchell officiating. About fifty guests attended from Iowa and nearby states. The couple will establish a home on the Sharar farm three miles northwest of Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thel Waters
T. HE. Waters
Raymond Sharar
Rev. Mitchell
Presbyterian Church
Roy Birdsell
Oshan
Towa
Samuel Waters
Genevieve Lyons
Frankville
Iowa
C. R. Todd
Ceylon
Minnesota
J. R. Todd
North Dakota
Miss Shadock
Decorah
Rev Campbell Resigns From Buena Vista College
Dr Edward Campbell resigns after holding Buena Vista College head role since April 1910 due to wife’s continuing ill health. He will relocate to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Campbell
Buena Vista College
California
Stand to the rack and work hard for a living
A Britt Tribune motto urges youths to seek steady labor regardless of pay, stressing early rising, saving, and relentless effort. It valorizes long hours and self reliance, claiming workers build wealth and eventual independence while foretelling the fated shift away from wage dependency as they mature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britt Tribune
Notice of Proof of Will in Bauer County Iowa
Notice announces the filing and reading of the will of 8 F. Stanerson deceased. Hearing for proof set after the will was opened on Tuesday April 11, 161). Dated Hatherville Iowa March 2, 1911. Clerk of District Court L HerFeLringsr.
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Beaver
Towa
Bauer County
F. Stanerson
Hatherville
Iowa
Estherville
M. E. Church
Isle of Beauty
Ringsted’s Chas Murtagh a Rising State Rep
A Des Moines Register profile praises Charles B. Murtagh of Ringsted Emmet county as a young bank president and the first Democratic representative from the county. The piece notes his youth, distinctive hat, family affection, and rapid ascent from clerk to state legislator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register and Leader
Chas. Murtagh
John Cownie
Murtagh
Charles B. Murtagh
Ringsted
Emmet
Ringsted State Bank
Iowa
Des Moines
Vale of Tears
Murtagh's Rise From Farm to Bank Cashier and Mayor Claim
Charles B Murtagh rose from Bremer county roots to a bank cashier post at eighteen in Ringsted and later gained mayoral influence after a 1906 election. His career shows steady financial growth, a cautious public persona, and a notable early move into public service aided by Ringsted citizens. The piece also notes a 1911 concert program and local business changes including the City Laundry sale to J B Kirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
Charles Miller
Little Rock
Shell Rock
Butler County
Murtagh
W.ki
Burt
Kossuth
Fenton
Ringsted
Chas. Murtagh
W. K
Emmet
Charles B. Murtagh
The Candy Girl on the Road This Season
Contemporary newspaper clippings hail The Candy Girl as the best value in popular priced shows on the road. Critics from New York to Des Moines praise the new season with an all new company, production and costumes, calling it superior to prior years.
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New York Telegraph
Chicago Record- Herald
Cleveland
Minneapolis Tribune
Miss Smith
Miss Davis
Des Moines
Lota
Omaha
Neb
Bee
Armory Theatré
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wis
Waters-Sharar
Rev. Campbell
L. HerFeLringsr
Register and Leader
Barnard
Roberts Cornet
Herndon
Orville Moore
Cornet
Holy City
Martha
Flotow Brass
Lillies Blom
Thompson
Godfrey Sisters
Silver Bell
Wenrich
Ray Floyd
Madame Sherry
Hoselina
Smith & Zublin
Teddy Trombone
Armory
Twyla Smith
America
City Laundry
J. B. Kirk
Bellevue
Town
Kirk
J. A. Sorenson
South Eighth
Reat
Palace
G. E. YeAqaur
First National Bank
Comptroller
U.S
National Bank
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