Estherville Burn Storm Destroys Major Buildings
A fierce Friday night fire on Howard Street in Estherville caused $20,000 in losses across multiple structures. The blaze, driven by a north wind, consumed the Iowa House, Toll's Livery Barn, Goodge Blacksmith Shop, Anderson & Stockdale office, Cement Products, and a Foote property, with North Lumber Co. and Estherville Roller Mill narrowly spared. Firefighters, aided by a concrete building, fought flames that threatened the Central House and other nearby firms. Insurance covered only part of the damage, and the article lists owner names and losses for each building. A later health secretary interview discusses school pay reforms, and a separate court case involves a duck-licensing conviction. Funeral for John Rokne noted. rental info for a southeast house offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Street
Towa House
Iowa ‘House
Toll
Fred Goodge
Anderson & Stockdale
Cement Product Co
W. O H. Foote
Cement Products
Northern Lumber Co
Esthervile
W. H. Foote Cement Products Co
C. A. Nancolas
A. G. Gardner
A. Crawford
Hay
Roy J. Ridley
Charley Hawk
Fool Shed
the Ropes
Fred Gloodpe
John Bork
Seining at Spirit Lake Yields Buffalo and Game Fish
Spirit Lake residents report a massive seine haul near Crandall's lodge with about eighteen double-box wagon loads of buffalo and many game fish released back to the lake. Thousands of gar were buried, and buffalo were packed for shipment to New York. The catch prompts old-timers to recall legends of buffalo crossing the lake and drought of desirable sport fish in recent seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Towa
Crandall
New York
Local Wedding Unites Bessie Sullivan and Fred Parsons
Wednesday afternoon April 20 at four o'clock at the Catholic parsonage Bessie M Sullivan and Fred Parsons were married by Rev Father Coffey. Bride wore a white essaline gown with cream lace and carried a large bouquet of roses. Bridesmaid Mrs John Sullivan wore a blue messaline dress. Groom was aided by his brother John M Sullivan of Mandan ND. Guests were about twenty five and reception followed at the bride’s parents home on the West Side with pink and white carnations. The couple will reside at a fine home on East Pleasant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie M. Sullivan
Fred Parsons
Father Coffey
John Sullivan
John M. Sullivan
Mandan
Estherville
Cedar Rapids
First National Bank
Farmers’ Hail Insurance Co
East Pleasant Street
New Way to Cook Round Steak Receipe from USDA Bulletin
A timely USDA Farmers Bulletin suggests pounding round steak with flour on both sides to absorb fat and tenderize. Protect the board with paraffin paper, then fry in butter or drippings, add water, and simmer until tender in a Scotch kettle for efficient frying and stewing.
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Farmers’ Bulletin No
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Court Adjourns After Two Week Session of Dispositions
The court adjourned Friday forenoon after nearly two weeks of hearings. Dispositions list includes settled judgments costs against plaintiffs, defaulted judgments, district cases reaching trial, and several divorces granted. Notable entries involve Town Savings Bank, Lytle, Shanklin, Peterson, and multiple county drainage and railroad docket actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Savings Bank
John S. Horswell
H. H. ‘Tosdalva
H. Coon
M. Lytle
L. Irwin
A. J.wilder
H. Wadsworth
Emmet
Palo Alto
Dr. A. Anderson
Clark Shanklin
N. J. Lee
Chas. E. Peterson
Citizens Lumber Co
A. P. Cannonu
W. P. Cane
H. Olson
J.B. Butler
Chicago
Northwestern
Ry. Jo
Henry Rood
James
Cox and Co
George Amusement Co
C. E. Bartleman
Emimet
Gen. A. Stokes
F. W. Converse
Mack J. Groves
Geo. Groves
M. M. Heck
M. M
W. M. Miller
the National Fire Insurance Co
Hartford
Seth Warner
Lizzie Martinson
Chas
Martinson
Ethel Hudson Gunning
John W. Gunning
Northern Lumber Co
A. C. Johnson
J. F. Houseman
W. H. Hilmer
Emmet County
Catherine Bradford
Peter F. Hansen
Root, Wilcox & Co
John Schwab
Peter Binford
Martin A. Izer
Ida
M. Tver
Charles Lytle
Wife
Telegraphic Baseball Reports For Rock Island Passengers
Telegraphic Baseball Reports For Rock Island Passengers announces daily telegraphic game results for American National and Western Leagues to railcars. Details of games with batters, runs, hits, and errors will be posted for passengers. Also notes local political and business items from Ringsted Dispatch about W H Gibbs candidacy and bakery sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Colorado
Rock Island
Rocky Mountain Limited
Golden State Limited
Chicago
Kansas City Limited
Weather Crop Report Week Ending April 24 1910 Des Moines IA
Des Moines Iowa reports a harsh week with four days 3 to 12 degrees below freezing. Snow dominated precipitation, high winds, and little sunshine. Fruits and garden crops were largely killed. small grains injured, growth taxed. Corn planting stopped, 75 to 80 percent plowing done. Pastures decent but slow grass growth. needs warm rains for hay. Also notes on a garden hens pivot trick and obituary of Peter Halverson aged 48 years 10 months, died atForest City, services held, survived by five daughters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Peter Halverson
Helen
Jemma
Forest City
H. W. Halverson
Hele
Emma
Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk Heffel
The past week saw John Miller wed Miss Jennie Hunt of Dolliver and Robert L. Fisher marry Miss Vera A. Madden of Halfa. R. B. Callwell returned from Scotland Sunday morning.
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Heffelfinger
John Miller
Jennie Hunt
Dolliver
Robert L. Fisher
Vera A. Madden
Halfa
Husband of Delia Dukes Dead in Trenton Hospital
Independence Kansas April 24 Special Royal Smalley of Laporte husband of Supt Edwin Dukes daughter died Thursday in a Trenton New Jersey hospital from inflammation of the stomach at 27 He was pursuing a post graduate course at Princeton and planned to study in Germany on a scholarship won after graduating with first honors He married Delia Dukes last September 1 and was preparing to depart for Germany
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Independence
Royal. Smalley
Laporte
Edwin Dukes
Trenton
N. J
Princeton
Germany
Misa Delia Dukes
Grave Danger Shocks Readers In An Old–Time Exchange Quip
An 1850s style exchange quotes a grim note about killing any man who accepts a paper for two years but denies ordering it when presented. The ad then shifts to a testimonial praising Dr King’s New Discovery for lung ailments. Mrs M L Dix of Clarksville Tennessee recounts severe chest pain and lasting illness, credited to the medicine’s relief. Trial bottle offered free, with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and guarantee by S H Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Dix
Clarksville
Jenn
S. H. Williams
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa House
Toll’s Livery Barn
Goodge Blacksmith Shop
Anderson & Stockdale Office
Sumner
State Board of Health
Wihiple
Old Crow
J. W. Porter
Commercial
Peterson
Porter
Justice Steele
Spencer
John Rokne
Graettinger
High Lake Township
Emullet County
Person
Pitcher
Parsons
Sullivan
W. H. Gibbs
Gibbs
Billie
Ringsted
Frank Wing
Minnneapolia
Brees
Rash
The
Furl Kurmeth
Weather Crop Report
Bailey
Britt ‘Tribune
Pater Halverson
R. B. Callwell
Scotland
Delia
Wimore
Haberville
B. Jones
P. Kirby
Cashier
Estherville, Iowa
South Dakota
Minneapolis & St. Louis
New Empire
Cheyenne River
Standing Rock Reservation
John Nealy
Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R. Estherville
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