Monument at Lake Shetek Massacre Memorial Unveiled
The Lake Shetek monument marking the 1862 Sioux massacre site near Currie Minnesota is unveiled Sunday August 2 with Gov Theodore Christianson expected to speak. The piece recalls the pursuit of survivors and the massacre aftermath, detailing the long effort since 1862 to memorialize those slain and the surviving pioneers.
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Lake Shetek
Minnesota
Hake Shetek
Theodore Christianson
Currie Independent
Shetek
Slayton
Currie
Lincoln
Pawn
Lean Bear
Redwood District
Old Pawn
Tizaie Tonka
Redwood
John Wright
Andrew Kock
Sean Kear
W. Wright
Almira Hatch Everett
William Everett
Willie Everett
Charla Everett
Sophia Ireland
Thomas Ireland
Sarah Jane Ireland
Julianne Ireland
Sophia Smith
Henry Watson Smith
John Voight
John Eastlick
Frederick Eastlick
Giles Eastlick
William J. Duley, Jr
Bell Duley
Dismantled Ford Found Hidden Near Milford
A Ford coupe with Kansas license 384-086 was found Wednesday in timber about a quarter mile from the Frank Hunt farm west of Milford, hidden in thick brush near a highway. The radiator was removed and engine bolts loosened, suggesting theft recovery and fear by the culprits. One coil may be missing. the car was left at the Motor Inn. The owner was located and expected to retrieve it.
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Frank Hunt
Sheriff Paulsen
Burgin
Motor Inn
Paulsen
Spirit Lake
Milford
Son of La Follette to Seek Father’s Senate Seat
Madison, July 30. Robert M. La Follette Jr. announced his candidacy for the United States Senate seat left vacant by his father's death. The special election is expected in September or October after harvest. A primary must be held at least 18 days before the election. Former Gov. Francis F. McGovern and Roy P. Wilcox have declared for the Republican race. John M. Work of Milwaukee will run as the Socialist candidate.
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Madison Wis
Robert M. LacFlilette, Jr
United States Senate
Francis F. McGovern
Roy P. Wilcox
Eau Claire
John M. Work
Milwaukee
Pioneer Abbie Holman Celebrates 94th Birthday
Mrs Abbie A Holman a Kossuth county pioneer marked her 94th birthday Sunday living with her daughter Mrs Anton Anderson. Born in Vermont she came to the county in 1866 from Illinois. Her husband died in 1880 leaving one surviving child and two sons deceased.
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Abbie A. Holman
Kossuth County
Anton Anderson
Holman
Illinois
Vermont
Anderson
V R First Church Services and Reading Room
V R First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday services at 11 o clock with the subject Spirit and a golden text from Psalms 143 10. Sunday School at 10 and a Wednesday 8 o'clock meeting. A free public reading room is open Wednesdays and Saturdays 3 to 6 for Bible and Christian Science literature reading borrowing or purchasing. Public invited to attend.
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V.r.first Church OF Christ, Scientist
Potatoes Stored in Pit Stay Fresh and Ready
R B Crone, president of the Emmet County Farm Bureau, uncovered a potato pit and lifted the crop to his cellar. The potatoes were solid, free from sprouts, and in splendid condition. Buried in October or November, their cooking qualities remained as good as when stored for winter.
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R. B. Crone
Emmet County Farm Bureau
Catholic views on evolution from a priest
A Catholic priest argues that science and faith can coexist. He criticizes materialist evolution and urges reading The Case Against Evolution while affirming that God created man with a soul. He notes science pursues proofs and calls for balanced, two-sided discussion rather than dogmatic teaching.
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Fenat
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Starkey
Rangers
W. Dilley
Fort, Snelling
J. 2. Davis
John Lloyd
Tracy, Minn
Smith Lake
W. Daley
Mr. Ames
Henry Paul
C.A. Portmann
J. E. Baxter
Walnut Grove
H Evans
Tracy
William Daley
D. H. Evans
W. E. Lohr Dealer
LA Follette
Abbie Holman
Kossuth
MacMillan
Ernest Haeckel
Scopes
Catholic Church
H. P. Schneider
the Org
National Beverage Sales Co
Chicago
Estherville Grocer Co
Eatherville, Lowe
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