Pioneer Settler Mrs Peterson Dies at Wallingford
Mrs Ole B Peterson a pioneer of the county died at her Wallingford home August 22 from injuries after a fall aged 67. Mira Sigrl Paterson born in Hol Hallingdal Norway December 4 1848 emigrated to America in 1841 later settled Emmet County. Funeral held August 26 at Wallingford Lutheran church. She leaves husband five sons two daughters and seven living children. Funeral described as a loss to church and family with many friends in attendance. Autger Bros band to perform and Western Comedy Quartet to entertain at free concerts September 6 under canvas.
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Ole B. Peterson
Wallingford
Rev
Sevatson
Mira Sigrl Pantaon
Hol Hallingdal
Norway
America
Clayton County
Lows
Emmet County
Ole B. Paterson
Peterson
Gartrude Voss
Lake Park
Iowa
Joe Paterson
Mobridge
Peter C. Peterson
Horsegards
Alberta
Canada
Carl Peterson
Pquot
Minnesota
Asher Paterson
Oscar Peterson
Roselia Peterson
Wnasauming
Worabp
Ladies Aid Society
Autger Bros
Himwelf
Martha the Opera of Life and Youth at the Grand
The Beaton Magta h Opera Company presents Martha on September 20 at the Grand. Joseph F. Sheahan sings Lonebin with Mirth Carien Elaine De Sellem Harold J. Geis and Phil Fein headline a large chorus and 20 piece orchestra in a production praised for scenery and youthful theme. Seats are on sale.
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Potae de Leon
Heapant
Warawain
Ant
von Flotow
Martha
Beaton Magtah Opera Company
Richmond
Joseph F. Sheahan
Lieutenant Pinkerton
America
Lonebin
Mirth Carien
Elaine de Sellem
Harold J. Geis
Phil Fein
Century Opera Co
New York City
Railroad Strike Threatens 250 Essterville Employees
About 250 railroad workers from Essterville face possible loss of pension rights if a strike next Monday goes into effect. The group includes 50 conductors, 100 brakemen, 50 engineers, and 50 firemen many near retirement with little incentive to strike. Several roads have warned workers they will forfeit pension benefits if they refuse to work when called.
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Estherville
Angie
Vacuum Furnace Endorsed by Iowa Homeowner
Mrs Robt Ferguson of State Center Iowa writes in praise of the Vacuum Furnace from Thaven, noting even heat distribution lower fuel use and greater comfort in both upstairs and downstairs rooms. She compares it favorably to pipe furnaces used by her sons and expects more installations this fall amid strong dealer prospects.
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Bir
Thaven Vacuum Furnace
Graene & Lenhex
Mrs Adolphus Jenkins Dies in Portland Pioneer Mother of Early Settlers
Mrs Adolphus Jenkins died in Portland Oregon at an advanced age. She and her husband were early Heberville settlers who pioneered there for many years. She was mother to J K Jenkins former owner of the Republican and to Mrs Lathrop an early Swan Lake settler. Three other sons and Mrs Lathrop reside in the west.
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Adolphus Jenkins
Inez
Portland
Oregon
Heberville
J. KK. Jenkins
The
Republican
Lathrop
Swan Lake
Home Economic Short Course At Ames College
The Lodige Guild partners with Ames College to host a Home Economic Short Course in the Episcopal church basement from September 11 to 16. Miss Mable Bentley leads, tickets are one dollar for the week, two cents per single admission, with two sessions daily. Program and new mixing bowls on display at Gardeton Variety Store.
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Lodige Quild
Ames College
Episcopal Church
Roads to Sandbar Well Traveled Amid Liquor Notes
An item discusses how Minnesota counties near Iowa stay dry in places like Spirit Lake while liquor moves through Sandbar Minnesota to Orleans Iowa. It explains interstate shipments and confusing loopholes, noting wholesale sales and drinking rules across state lines. The piece also lists local residents and upcoming events, including a county visitation trip organized by the County Improvement Association.
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Spirit Lake
Towa
Dickinson
Minnesota
Iowra
Weeda
Iowa
Holt Minnesota
Sandbar
Orleans
Belog
Oreang
Rolfe Arrow
Spirit Lake Road Contract Let To Iowa Firm
Board of Supervisors on Wednesday awarded the contract for grading the Spirit Lake to Emmet County line road. J. B. Koghn of Dows, Iowa, will handle the work, including three miles west from Lake Park to the Osceola County line, moving about 46 176 yards of dirt at 21.9 cents per yard. Total slightly over $1000. Completion requires traffic-ready by November 1, 1916, with work to begin within ten days. No other bids were filed.
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Board of Supervigora
Spirit Lakeena
Fminet
J. B. Koghn
Dows
Iowa
Lake Park
Onceola County
Canta
Acrose
Emmet
Beacon
Sunday School Report for August 20 1916
Sunday School report notes sessions at multiple churches with Not in session or small attendance counts. Mrs Joe Smith elected superintendent of Halfa Sunday School. Gerace Quaree Services Sunday September 3 1916 with Holy Communion at 4 p m and 11 a m and Sunday School at 10 a m. Hose that wear ery pair. Bardaton Variety store: 10-
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Armstrong Free Methodist
Conference Methodist
Presbyterian
Dolliver Methodist
Haberville
Catholic
Free Methodist
Grace Episcopal
Lutheran
Wno
Methodist
Bruyer Presbyterian
Halfa Presbyterian
Huntington Methodist
Maple Hill Presbyterian
Ringsted Presbyterian
Wallingford
Joe Smith
Suhiool
Gerace
Holy Compounion
Bardaton
City Schools Open Monday With Full Teaching Staff
City schools begin Monday September 4 with a full corps of teachers ready for the opening week. The roster includes superintendent F H Sanderlin and department heads across high and elementary grades, with many instructors listed by department and grade level. Also noted are local hospital visits and a traveling big show by Autger Bros. Big Show with a thirty-person company set to perform in town on Wednesday September 8.
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Instructora
F. H. Sanderlin
F. Perl Bemis
W. Kerley
Ruth M. Pieper
Leona Smith
Science
G. F. Enaley
Fawn C. Reed
Charlotte I. Stevens
Stella Welmer
Graham
Hazel V. Thomas
Ethel A. Maxson
Edna Temple
Prin
Cecil Taylor
Marie Sorum
Maude Tompkins
L. Blanche Jordan
Washington Huldah Peterson
Autger Bros
Rail strike reaches Congress as Wilson weighs action
Washington August 29 The railroads strike moved to Congress as unions and executives clash over a nationwide shutdown planned for September 4. President Wilson prepared to address Congress with a legislative program to avert or halt the strike, including possible draft measures to run trains if needed. Leaders refused to withdraw the order, while railroad presidents met late into the night to discuss options.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Congress
Senate
House
Raffredd
Batherhoad
Tives
Ta. m
Gabor
Strike Order Sets Sept 4 1916 Start Time For Railway Workers
A strike order issued to local chairmen and members in train and engine service states that eight hour day and time and a half overtime voting result favored strike. Despite union efforts to settle, the strike becomes effective September 4, 1916 at 7 a.m under the laws of the involved organizations to ensure prompt obedience.
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B. of L. E.B
Matrents at War and School Supplies at Gardaton
The fourteen nations now at war are Romania Russia Germany Austria Belgium England France Turkey Serbia Montenegro Portugal Japan Bulgaria Italy. School supplies of all kinds tabs pencils composition books book bags at the right prices Gardaton Varsity Store.
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Romania
Russia
Germany
Austria
Belgium
England
France
Turkey
Serbia
Montenegro
Portugal
Japan
Bulgaria
Italy
Gardaton Varisty Store
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Vance Noe
Commercial Club
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County Improvement Association
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Fred Hendershot
Clarion
G. Watson
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Savannah
Illinois
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Huntington
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Anderson Hospital
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C. W. Schussen
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Cavin
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Maynard Peterson
Wallingford Wak
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Harold Jubl
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Wittie Lingenfelter
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Martin
City ‘Hospital News
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Pittsburg
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