Grover Gossip From Estherville Area
Grover notes describe frequent visits and travels of residents to Estherville and nearby towns, plus farm work, harvest activity, social events, and local business notices. Mentions include Mr. McGuire, Blanche Chapman, Filo Chapman, the Viercas, the Muck brothers, Lang family, P. S. Chapman family, and many others. Social events feature an ice cream social hosted by the Ladies League. The piece also covers weather, harvest pace, creamery butter prices, teaching appointments, and local trades from Jay Johnston & Co.
Ice cream event and community updates at Superior
An ice cream aerial was planned at the John Higgins home Thursday night. Community news covers Mrs. Brecht returning from Estherville with her baby, the Gene Pickell family visiting Mr. Shaw, aid society gathering with Mrs. Bert Graver, and several local notes. Also mentions school painting, health statuses, farm work, church paint, and a crop bulletin with harvest progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Higgisbothan
Mrs. Brecht
Baby
Estherville
B. Fuller
Gene Pickell
Mr. Shaw
Aid Society
Bert Graver
Fourth of July Committee Final Report Shows Balance
The Fourth of July Committee led by C A Hobein and Herman Oransky reports a remaining balance of 972.36 after receipts and expenditures for the celebration. Various stands, amusements, and labor are listed among receipts and costs, with names such as L Patterson, James Huntsinger, F H Graaf, and N P Nelson noted. A ball game between Estherville and Sherburne is announced for Thursday Aug 4 at 3 pm, and a World’s Fair gun exhibit in St Louis is described with details on a 1000-pound artillery piece and neighboring drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makental
C. A. Hobein
Herman Oransky
F. H. Graaf
R. R. Newbery
Rereipta
St. Louis
Uncle Sam
United States Army
Ita
Cate
Three in this county file on Rosebud lands
In Emmet county three men W R Ashford No 1767 Rufus Merrill No 2048 and No 1767 Greer will have the opportunity to file on Rosebud lands. The drawing shows Nebraska leading with 24 percent of winners, followed by Minnesota and South Dakota. Filing will be at Bonesteel with crowds likely, as troops may be sent during the August Sth to September 10th period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Couuty
Rosebud
W.R. Ashford
du Art Greer
Rufus Merrill
Nebraska
South Dakota
Visitors pour into state pavilions at world fair record pace
Thousands of visitors register at state buildings with Iowa leading near ten thousand total and June intake at 6 413. States from Missouri to Illinois show heavy early turnout while West and Pacific states like Washington Oregon and California rise in registrations. Patrons seek friends and neighbors among the listed registrants amid patriotic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaws
Iowa
Roding
Missouri
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Kansas
Louisiana
Missisappi
Arkansas
Kentucky
Illinois
New York
Ohio
Massachusetts
Pennayvada
Indiana
Maryland
West Virginia
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Malone
New Jersey
Virginia
Georgia
Tennessee
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
South Dakota
California
Nevada
Utah
New Mexico
Arizona
Miss Nellie Skinner Celebrated in Chicago Poem
Modern readers learn Miss Nellie Skinner, once a bright Chicago girl now an Estherville teacher, is celebrated in a Chicago Record-Herald poem. The verses humorously rail against work and praise a lazy day, reflecting a childlike longing for rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Skinner
Chicapo Record-Herald
Mise Skinner
Estherville
Shortess
Chicago
Bature
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Viking Clothing Store
Lincoln St
NAU Bros
Grover
Ries
Mr. McGuire Fa
Mrs. Vierca
Eatherville
Blanche Chapman
Buffalo Center
Filo
Mr. Bailey
Cedar Falls
Mr. Predrux
Muck Brothers
Farmer
Jesse Young
P. S. Chapman
Elsie
Nellie Broad
Hatherville
Frank Curtright
Minoneapolis
Lester and
Mae Daly
Mr. Holmes
Ladies League
John Higinbotham
Mrs. Winegarden
Pocahontas
Stearns
Chas, Clark and Wife
W. B.clark
Motherville
CF. Puller
Walter Wilson
Fetherville
Kodak
Jay Johnston & Co
Emmey Township
Harry Perkins
Ll. Clark
Durley Harvest
Dr. Cole
Britt
Miles Ada Green
Whilpe
Virgina
Anderson
W. Seely
Haoutlogton
Russell Hume
God Me. A. Saupson
Cockburn Hue
Klopp
Huntington
Mra. Walker
Austin's
Brank Boobarger
Ville
Will Hontbarger
Mo Shurar
Mio Margaret Maniece
E¢Huul Ayia
M. Sharer
Hesetherville
Missea
Anna
Maggie Maniece
George Ports Ia
Misa Dahlia
Mr. and
Mrs. Silcox
Winnie Ball
Tom Watters
Mra Claud Silcox
Mrs. Samson
B. Austin
Lon Ffarth
Fred Silcox
Patterson & Watterson
C. v. Bemis
Lagomarcino-Grape Co
Ruth Murray
Armatrong
Inmac
Artie Gilbertson
Will Nicholson
Guy Reisloger
Armstroog
Agnongon
Lina Sharp
Geo. Kanline
Humboldt
Frank Finley
Patterson & Patterson
Jack Cheek Township
Mr. Campbell
Hanson Dros
Young People's Society
Nele L. Nelson
Mrnday
Gradeland
Milsen
Grodeland
Robert
Maggie Penn
Vatuerson
Wiltiaus
Shippa
Garrigue
Otamel Vartieh
Klupp
Deug
Wan Lak
A. J. Wilder
Alece
Grundy County
L. Taylor
Jenkins-Hesla Lumber Co
West Sid
John Patton
Swan Lake
Grandma Merriott
Frank F Roseman
O. Bellman
Fda Andrews
John Richarda
Chapman
Wm. Mathmann
Mr. Lawson
Roy Cole
Batherville
Superior
Mrs. Barrett
Jackson, Minne
Elwood Anderson
Kenda
Jackson
Peter Olgan
G. H. Anderson
Mabel Olson
Union State Line
Mr. Thompson
Geo. Anderson
Rev. Thompson
Thos. Buckman, Jr
Jay Benett
Wm. McMallen
Ida Norby
Indianapolis
Harvest Home
Vindicator
Republican
Lister
Hyruo M. Coon
Cuova
6Th Street
Maurice Gerberich
Adama & Co
Bemis’ Bakery
Rock Island
Logia
Rock Taland System
Joe. G. Farmer
D. P
Cedar Rapids
Joy Johnaton & Co
L. Patterson
James Huntsinger
C. F. Bemin
W. A. Johnson
Lincoln
B. M. Smith
Gen. Anderson
J. Dent
Henry Graaf
Ktec
King
Theo Myhre
Total
Expenditr
Lee
Northern Lumber On
Oscar Robbins
Pritz
Theo
Myhre
P. Nelson
Warner
Graaf
Chas
A. Root
Olson
Esthervillé Lumber
W. Tracey
E. E. Johnston
Kent & Shuttle
John Lucas
W. BR
Ashford Amusement
A.U. Petersong
Root, Wilcox & Co
Gaylord and Ross
Nancolas & Howard
Hard Johnson
Menseres
Rata
Sherburne
Rld
Chase
Minneapolis
Edwards
Omaha
Robert Ste., ST. Paul, Minn
Promrr
Barrans Linknat Anpvancas
Winnipeg
Duluth
Savings Bank
Jay Johnson & Co
Mass Shinnerk
Presbyterian
H. G. Grant Sr
B V. Koehler
Koreen
Esthervilla
Canada
Gruver
Archie Pierce
Tieich
Center Township
Emmet County
A. C. Taylor
F. H. Rhodes
B. F. Taylor
Highland Cal
Fequire
Co. E. Fuller
P. Ward
Coun Key
Burt Uttle
Fuentes
P.O. Bor
Cedar Rapide
Lown
Geo. E. Patterson
First National Bank
Fatherville Lown
W. Grim
E A. Morling
Q. Hh
ALLER
Morling & Allen Lawyers
R. Alexander Ivey
M.E. Wilson
Kcraft Clothing Store
Byron M. Goon
Coonbrock
Estherville, la
Glinite
D. D
Hobein
E.b.sover
K. Allen
D. W. Alexander
Allen & Alexander
W. Bachman
M. D
Plehysican and
Firet National Bank
North Seventh Street
Roperly
W. A. Staool
Algo
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