Verdict for $15,000 in Rock Island rail case
A Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad brakeman injury suit sought $26,000 for an arm loss. The jury awarded $15,000 to the plaintiff, prompting an anticipated appeal by the railroad company. The case heads to the Supreme Court. The report also includes a parish welcome and sermon excerpts from the Fort Dodge Presbytery meeting in Estherville and Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradbury
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
J. G. Myerly
M. J. Groves
Crim and Morse
Mr. Parrish
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Paper Delay Caused by Printing Press Accident
The paper was one day late due to a printing mishap when two pages fed from the press in a mass of wreckage after the form was not locked. The error required reset and could not have been worse, barring nonpareil type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krevier
Skovgaard Concert to Perform in Estherville May 7
Local notices recount the upcoming Skovgaard Concert Co appearance in Estherville at the Presbyterian church on May 7, as part of a parade of community events. Mentions of town figures, business moves, and a funeral for J. Sidles reflect a snapshot of small town life with ads and society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Schloeman
Texas
Vindicator
Republican
Brownell Jacobson
Estherville
Skovgaard
Melville Brown
Henry Graaf
Chas. Graaf
J. H. Graaf
Laverne, Minn
Cummins- Graaf
Skovgaard Concert Co
Presbyterian Church
Eatherville
Emma G. Allen
Town City
Florida
M. K. Whelan
Cuba
J.D. Sidles
Somerset County
Tenn
Ilinois
Stevenson County
Illinoia
Camp Fry
Chicago
Sidles
Hole
Gruver
Inet
Haya
Cornet
Fred Goodge
Harry Goodge
Selmer Berge
Floyd Goldsberry
J. L. Blank
Eugene Hanson
Jake Taylor
Artie Andrewa
Asa Taylor
Claranes Brown
Maxwell Miller
Frank Richards
Harvey Solomonson
Clyde Wilder
John Johnson
Fred Dowden
Basa
Harrison Taylor
Andy Stoltenberg
Eugene Pickell
Norman Andrews
Popular Girl Contest Promises Grand Piano Prize
Subscriptions drive offers $400 piano and jewel boxes for each contestant who submits $10 by May 1. Votes scale: $1 new sub brings 600 votes, renewals 400 votes. Two grand prizes go to top city and top rural entrants. Also notes D A R contest for eighth graders and a local spelling and composition event with prizes of $5 and $3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vindicator
Republican
Okamanpado Chapter
Clare Bryden
Lena Vestrem
Hazel Byfield
Lucille Haynes
New Methodist Church
Barbara Fietchie
Nancy Klopp
Okanianpado
Mishler
Wasser
Berhem
Serdal Mrs. Heryberg
Mre. Nash
Mins Nanney Klopp
Mus. Guo. Levensory
Triple tragedy at Kiester ends in murder suicide
A former Kiester resident, K. C. Olson, shot his wife Minnie Pence Olson and her daughter Vida, then wounded himself. The couple, married six months, had quarrels and Olson had recently worked as a bartender in Bricelyn. Mrs Olson and Vida survived. Olson died after being hospitalized. The report also notes Mrs Olson’s recovery and Olson’s jailing in Blue Earth City. Also included is a local Gruver Concert Band review and concert details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatherville
Bricelyn
Kiester
K. C. Olson
Vida
Olson
Minnie Pence
Minn
Keister
Hobingon
Resolutions of Fort Dodge Presbytery Women’s Societies
The Woman’s Societies of Fort Dodge Presbytery express hearty thanks to Estherville ladies for hospitality and meals at their building. Gratitude extends to the M F E ladies, the Young People for songs, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell for reception, and Mrs. Ensign and Mrs. Hale for addresses. A tea follows at Rand a Oleson’s home, South 10th Street, Friday April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Woman's Societies of
Fort Dodge
Estherville
M. FE
Golo
Mrs. Campbell
Ensign
W. BR. C
Randa Oleson
South 10Th Street
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B. B. Anderson
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Esstherville
Presbyterian Church of
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Khesponsh
J. F. Russell
Anderson
Metherville
Miss Welles
Willige’ Koxall Store
J. B. Jewell
J. KB. Jewell
E. L. Waldo
Waldo
Mr. Jewell
Marchi
Granzow
Madley
Eaves Creergee
H. Taylor
Walta
Prof
Charming Elta
Waltz
America
Qornet
J. L. Blank Galop
J. Fritz Granzow
Algona
Germany
Seattle
Washington
E. M. Bau
M. KE. Stowe
O. H. L. Mason
Emmet House
Anderson Drug Co
Dr. A. Anderson
Geo. Bale
Reg
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