James D Spolding Dies Suddenly
James D Spolding of Sioux City a pioneer lumberman banker and real estate holder died suddenly at 69 at his home 822 Jones street of heart failure after a two week illness with an abscess. He led Spolding Avery Lumber and North Lumber companies and served as banker and booster for Sioux City with wide local influence. He leaves widow two daughters a stepson and siblings.
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Sioux City Journal
James Db. Spolding
Jones Street
Lehigh Sewer Pipe and Tile Company
Fort Dodge
North Lumber Company
Sioux City
Byron
Ill
Rockford
Winnebago County
Spalding
Sioux
Hedges Bros
Hedges
Hoe
Mr. Spalding
James D. Spolding
Mr. Spolding
St Thomas Episcopal Church
Sarah Maria Avery
Cornell Bluffs
Fred White
Estherville
Miel Chumien
New York City
Avery
E. B. Spolding
WV. A. Daniela
Geo. W. Shearer
Spoldiing
Hawkeye
U Commercial
Order
Ratherville Mayors Notice on Speed and Sidewalk Rules
Mayor H B Anp- Weson warns enforcement of the city speed limit for automobiles and a prohibition on bicycle riding on sidewalks. The notice urges residents to heed the ordinance and take warning. Also mentions local ads for wallpaper, a for sale eight room house, and a potato order.
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Koya
Ratherville
H. B. Anp- Weson
E A Littell Dies in Washington Pioneer and Pastor
E R Littell a pioneer of Emmet County died in Mondovi Washington after a lingering illness at age seventy one. He came to Emmet County in 1869 from Alma Wisconsin and settled in Ellsworth township later moving to Bathersville. He helped organize the First Methodist Episcopal Church and served as its first pastor for years. He is survived by three brothers and a sister. The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church with interment beside his wife. He was converted at seventeen and devoted to the church and fellowship. Archie V Williams of Robb in Illinois is to manage the Democrat while Editor Carpenter serves as postmaster.
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Thia County
Method Episcopal Church
E.R. Littell
Hom
O. H. Littell
M Dovn
Washington
Lewe
M& St
J. P. Littell
Rav
G Whitfield
East Side
Howard Graves
Warren Pullen
John BP. Johnston
Channcey BR. Ammon
C. Neville
Henry ©. Coon
Mr. Littell
Emmet County
Alma
Winconsip
Homstead
Ellsworth
Bathersville
Mondovi
First
Methodist Episcopal Church
Eugene BR. Littell
Chenango County
New, York
Miay
Aaron Littell
Presquile Michigan
Alma Wisconsin
Misa Olive Heerman
Leslie Littell
Madison, Tenn
Will E. Littell
Temmet County
Iowa
Estherville
Epianopal Church
CG. H. Littell
Slater
John P. Littell
This City
H. Littell
Mondovl
Aaron J. Littell
Pepin Wis
John Fleming
Pepin Wisconsin
E. RB. Littell
Christ
Mhenu
Archie V. Williams
Robingon
Illinois
Democrat
Carpenter
Hatherville
Willisma
Interurban Lines to Estherville Spirit Lake Electrified
Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern plans interurban service from Maines to Lake Okoboji and Spirit Lake during summer. The project includes electrification of 29 miles Fort Dodge to Livermore and 75 miles Livermore to Spirit Lake, with talks closed with Minneapolis St Louis and Rock Island railways.
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Maines
Lake Okoboi
Lake
Fort Dodge, Desnes & Southern
Homer Loring
Boston
Directory Board
Desmercial Club
Ventery
Pace Cg
Minneapolis & St. Louis Company
Fort Dodge
Des Moines & Southern
Livermore
Rock Island
Spirit Lake
Des Moinen Register and Leader
Lights Installed at Methodist Church With Indirect System
The Methodist church illuminated Sunday evening using an indirect lighting system hidden above five bowls and brass chains. Light diffuses softly, shadows scarce, aiding readability of the song book. The Nebting setup by Ageton Brothers of Estherville impressed visitors as lights gradually increased from one quarter to full brightness. Outside, large globes illuminate the entrance. Also notes sale of household goods and a Premier typewriter at 820 Howard Street near the church.
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Methodist Church
Ageton Brothers
Estherville, Ta
Rolte Arrow
Argo
Mith
Howard Street
I. N. Salyers
Hs BE. Eglin
Allen Buys Hatherville Enterprise Editors Named
G K Allen to be editor and manager of Hatherville Enterprise after purchase by Geo C and G K Allen for 6500 dollars not counting subscription accounts. George Patterson retiring editor to remain in Estherville briefly for collections and possible future work. Boise City Idaho house vote fails to suspend rules on prohibition amendment. The piece notes impact of liquor laws on immigration and state growth citing foreign birth and descent communities.
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Geo. C
G. K. Allen
Hatherville Enterprise
Gfilter
Hin
Patterson
Republican
Boise City
Idaho
House of Representatives
Commonwealth
Europe
Thia
Railway Earnings for January Show Weather Dampened Traffic
The January report notes mild nationwide weather boosted some railway activity yet overall traffic remained poor. Operating income per mile averaged 12.18 dollars in November, 10.18 in December, and 7.06 in January, reflecting typical slack in this month. Averages per mile by region show Kash lines at 876 dollars, South railways 224 dollars, West railways 177 dollars. Data drawn from the Bureau of Railway Economics summary of earnings and expenses covering about ninety percent of U.S. mileage as reported to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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United
Kash
South
West
Bureau of Railway Economics
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jay Mitchell Dies Sudden in California Cancer
Fred Hendershot received a telegram Tuesday morning from Gardner Los Angeles announcing the sudden death of Jay Mitchell Monday afternoon at 8 30 from cancer of the stomach. He was Batherville city marshal for years until last fall when he resigned to accompany his daughter Verne to California and to join his wife who moved there a year ago. His death follows the passing of Miss Verne, casting gloom over the community where the family lived many years and were highly respected. The heartfelt sympathy of friends goes to the sorrowing wife and mother.
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Fred Hendershot
An Gardner
Los Angeles
California
Jay Mitchell
Mitchell
City Marshall
Batherville
Verne
Miss Verne
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Northern Lumber CO
Estharville
Shadle & Co
Lincoln Street
Person
Paterson Bros. Grocery Co
Estherville State Bank
E. A. Littell
Gapyright
Ctric
Koppenheimer
Allens Buy Enterprise
George Patterson
Falla
Gardston
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