Tragic Drowning Of Theodore McAffee In Local River
Eleven year old Theodore McAffee, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McAffee, drowned while swimming with companions in the Tea Movies river a short distance below the North Bridge. Efforts to recover his body continued until Sunday when it was found lodged in brush along the riverbank. Funeral services were held Monday at the Presbyterian church, with burial in Onak Hill cemetery. He was born June 1, 1902 near Wallingford and came to Estherville with family as a child. He leaves a father, mother, one brother and five sisters.
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North Bridge
Theodore McAffes
W. L. McAffee
Rock Taland
Young McAffes
Eddy Lewis McAtfee
Presbyterian Church
Coffin
Christian Church
Eddy
Wallingford
Estherville
Onak Hill
Road surveyors study Kuck Island property for cost of construction
A government survey team has been in the area several days evaluating the Kuck Island road and property to determine true construction costs. The project aims to establish the actual value of the roads to help the commission set rates with 6 percent net earnings on the investment. The Orleans Hotel lease changes hands to Wray of Perry as repairs finish. A subscription contest begins August 23 for six weeks, managed by Emma Henck and Mr. Richards, promising fair judging and impartial prizes.
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Kuck Iealand
Buffalo Center
Tribune
Orleans
Wray
Perry
Town
Emma Henck
Mr. Richards
Hold Successful Shoot At Estherville Gun Club
Estherville Gun Club hosted the State Postal shoot on their grounds drawing over thirty five top shooters. Professionals led by H Clark Alton Tulinoia Geo Maxwell and D Lannigan claimed top scores while amateurs J Frink Worthington Anderson Wallingford and McGinnis Curlew posted notable results. Several competitors later traveled to Chicago for the Grand American Shoot as Mr and Mrs C B Murtagh returned from a long coast tour reporting unusual Canadian gloom linked to wartime effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Anderson
Wallingford
McGinnis
Curlew
H. Clark
J. A. Schmitz
Storm Lake
Oloria Anderson
Maxwell
Frink
Whitney
Clark
Chicago
Eagle Grove
Banf
Lake Louise
Glacier
Vancouver
Victoria
Seattle
San Francisco
San Diego
Salt Lake City
Denver
Alsenal Couriers
Overland Models On Display By Nicholy Deming Auto Sales
The Nicholy-Deming Auto Sales Co announces its local Overland dealership with a Model 88 touring car on hand for demonstration. They plan to showcase the Overland Six and Willy Knight this week, offering repairs and service, a small line of automobile supplies, and emphasis on value for money.
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United States
Overland
Willy Knight
Nicholy-Deming Auto Sales Co
Gardyton Hotel
Wallingford Trade Involves Farm And Garage Deal
Land agent K Pierson arranged a swap at Wallingford exchanging an eight acre farm owned with his father-in law Garl Hanson east of Wallingford for a garage and business from Fred Heidecker. Later the garage was sold to Brick Knutson near Wallingford for 6300.
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K. Pierson
Our Land
Wallingford
Garl Hanson
Fred Heidecker
Brick Knutson
Grasttinger
Nimes
Emmet County Improvement Association Formed in County Meeting
A delegation from Estherville, with Mr Coverdale the extension agent, organized a temporary county association in Armstrong on August 16 to create a permanent Emmet County Improvement Association. Minutes show election of officers, adoption of articles, $5 membership, and committee chair appointments across townships, with several appointments to be completed.
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Armstrong
Emmet County Improvement Association
Estherville
Coverdate
Counties Associations of Agriculture
Emmet County
Ntorswell
Wm. Atkinson
Securifg
Coverdale
R. Horswell
James Rainey
Armstrong Grove
William Stuart
Iowa
Janes Burnes
Denmark
Peterson Jack Creelke
Tom Doughty
Swan Lake
Lincoln
P. Stillman
Ellsworth
A. J. Case Center
Wim
Zimmerman Letter From Kenwood Founder Seeks Readership Support
W H Zimmerman secretary of Zimmerman Land Co Kenwood NY sends $4.50 to The Vindicator and Republican Estherville reader, noting changes in Estherville, recalling 196 meet in Buffalo with old friend EB Sandrel and wife. He mentions a new Chevrolet, entertaining guests, and sends regards to Mrs Nichow.
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W. H. Zimmerman
The
Zimmerman Land Co
Kenwood
New York
Fatherville
P.O
Republican
Estherville
Pat Buffalo
Abong
EB. T. Sandrel
T. Sandrel
Mra. Nichow
Fank to Move to Des Moines for Permanent Home
Des Moines Register reports A B Fank will relocate to Des Moines soon for permanent residence after spending the past year or two on the western coast. The school board and superintendent plan to open the boys’ school in all grades on Monday September 6.
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A.B. Fank
Des Moines
Des Moines Register
Laader
Des Moine
Emmet County Farm Initiative Seeks 360 Members
Amimet I. J. Robinson and R. Horswell announce plan to form a permanent farm organization. They aim to secure 360 memberships at $5 each, with county advisor costs split between federal support and member shares. The group seeks a January start and promotes fairs and short courses to improve agriculture.
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Lhease
Numet
Emmet
Llorswell and
Rainey
Two Men Die in Spirit Lake Auto Race Crash
In a Spirit Lake automobile race a high speed crash killed Milford driver R. J. Donaldson instantly and fatally injured his mechanic G. W. Wilcox who died hours later. Donaldson’s two sons, also racing, finished unaware of their father’s fate. Funeral services were held for both men with large local attendance and floral tributes.
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R. E. Nonaldson
G. W. Wilcox
Milford
Spirit Lake
Lake Wriday
R. J. Donaldson
Machielan
Mr. Donaldson
Temden
Grand Stand
Donaldson
Wilcox
J. S. Clinite
Thejolic’s Lodge
Okoboji Ce
Morty Elks
Estherville Lodge
Estherville
Scandinavian Gospel Tent week program cues and notices
Scandinavian Gospel Tent lists nightly services August 22 to Sabbath with English Monday and various topics including baptism mode. Location Ninth and Pleasant, Estherville Iowa. Also notes social events, family news, and a clothing cleaning ad.
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Jesus
Kugulah
Ninth and Pleasant Sty
Postotie
Estherville
Iowa
Outing at Spirit Lake and local socials noted
Twenty years ago Mr and Mrs Chauncey Ammon enjoy an outing at Spirit Lake. Mrs Linttie Randall of Davenpark visits relatives Mrs M M Knapp and mother. Local business and visits unfold with numerous social events, census appointment, and political candidacies for sheriff of Examiner county.
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Chauncey Ammon
Spirit Lake
Linttie Randall
Davenpark
M. M. Knapp
Stuart of
Armstrong
Br. H. Bailey
Frankville
Geo. Letchford
Mra. Chaney Fox
Wisconsin
Mra. L. R. Bingham
Mra. W
Jones
Jonnie Salisbury
Des Moines
Frank Allen
Rodgers
Minneapolis
Man Charged With Express and Railroad Funds
Sent to Cherokee William A Lippard who absconded with funds of the express company and Northwestern railroad while acting as agent at Gridley, to be treated for insanity at the state hospital after arrest in Michigan and six weeks in Estherville. He has been in Harcourt hospital, doctors deem him mentally unbalanced. Also classified terms note local ad copy about farmland for sale near Jackson Minnesota and acreage rentals.
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Cherokee
Willian A. Lippard
Express Company
Northwestern Railroad Company
Gridley
Bryan
State Hospital
Michigan
Estherville
Nivison
Harcourt Hospital
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Theodore McAffee
Lad Waa
Orleans Hotel
G. A. Lyons
Fort Dodge
Bessie Waters
Huntington
Mr. and
Mrs. Murtagh
Wast
Wallingford Garage
MR. Goverdale
Horswall Elsdad Prasidant
Jas. Ralney
High Lake
O. O. Anderson
Twelve Mile Lake
Zimmerman
Kenmore
AL Niels
Heetherville
Cowa
Amimet
I. J. Robinson and
Ihe
Eveleth
Rossburg
Lee Elmer Eveleth
Sac City
Anna Roseburg
Extherville
Christian Parsonage
J. B. Coffin
Therville
A. Johnson
Tardstoun Hotel
Strody
Deala
Tilw
Emmat County
A. N. Wetherer
Supt. Ward
Hotel Orleans
L. R. Woods
G. W. Adama
OQ. C. Amundson
C. C. Galloway
E. T. Gates
Wim. Bradley
EF. H. Butler
P. G. Herner
W.T. Rhodes
Wm. Finn
Geo. Fullenweider
Herman Graaf
N. BK. Egbert
H. A. Jehu
Warren Pullen
Examner County
Jack Creek
Mra. Cooper Blow
Andrew Lerdahl
B. Trimble
Washington County
Mr. Trimble
I. G. Willey
Ulus
Fac Fur Avat and Sale
Jackson
Minnesota
State Pond
Owler
Sether
Ak [Ieetium
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