Early History of Emmet County Remains Unfolding
Continued from last week, this piece traces Emmet county’s infancy in 1858 59 as residents broke from Webster county to form a separate government. It details elected officers, early political tensions, and the 1860 campaign culminating in Lincoln’s presidency and Iowa’s pro Lincoln support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Union of States
Emmet
Webster County
A. Jenkins
Jesse Coverdale
Stanley Weston
D. W. Hoyt
H. Jenkins
Robi
Swift
R. P. Ridley
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Iowa
C. C. Carpenter
Banner County
Office Burglary At Dr. Galloway's Strikes Local News
Thief broke into Dr. W. P. Galloway’s office last week or ten days, stealing gold plate and fillings valued between forty dollars and forty dollars. The exact time is unknown. investigators suspect the noon hour. Supplies largely remain in the safe. only a small amount was kept in the cabinet.
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W. P. Galloway
Brakemen Involved In Rosebud Lottery Return Home
Brakeman Art Greer who had four numbers in the Rosebud lottery returned home last week after failing to file due to not finding suitable land. He reported few were flying when he was there. Brakeman Dave Oriséell was detained in Elleworth, Manitoba yesterday morning in an incident that cost him a finger and will have further consequences.
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Art Greer
Greer
Rrizzell
Dave Oriséell
Elleworth
Mian
Worker loses fingers in switching accident aboard crew
A crew member, Mr. Frizzell, suffered severe injuries when his right hand was caught during a team operation. The two middle fingers were badly crushed and mangled, with amputation possible. The incident occurred during routine switching work.
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Mr. Frizzell
King Perkins Co opens season with Old Farmer Hopkins tour
The King Perkins Company opened its 1904 05 season with Old Farmer Hopkins on their second annual tour. The audience gave a full ovation from curtain rise to late in the show reflecting strong performances by Frank G King Chic Perkins and a versatile Mrs King plus a stronger supporting cast and added moving pictures and specialties. The Vindicator and Republican predicts crowded houses along the route as the packed house recalled the performers repeatedly.
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Hopkins
King-Perkins Co
Old Farmer Hopkins
Frank G. King
Sod
King
Down East
Old Connecticut
Elliot J. Seems
Martina Haley
Arthur Gale
Dick Swift
Mra
Mattie Perkine
Hannah Jane
Hal H. Plumb
Mias Churchill
Prof. Abt
Orginal Moving Picture
Chic Perkins
Farmer Hopkins
Eure
Mrs. King
Lagomarcino-Grupe Co Discontinues Local Fruit House
The Lagomarcino-Grupe Co branch here, opened about a year ago, is discontinued. The last stock of fruits was shipped to Grand Rapids this week as hard times affected the area's profitability. the business was not paying here.
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Lagomarcino-Grupe Co
Twelve School Organs To Be Given Away in County Contest
A voting contest will determine which township in Emmet County will receive a Putnam school organ. Twelve organs are awarded free to one rural school per township, with votes earned by coupons in each issue and by new or prepaid subscriptions. Eligible schools are rural, one organ per township, organ described as five octaves, oak, 49 by 47 by 21 inches, ten year guarantee, to be presented December 25. W.H. Waterman is the local dealer. one organ to be shown in his showroom.
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Emmet County
Handsome
Org&t
Agch
W.H. Waterman
Change at Estherville House Reflects Merchants’ Patronage
The Ea therville house enjoyed strong merchant support and planned to stay open hoping road trade would improve. With conditions not improving, the company plans to move on and might return if times pick up. Locals regret the shift as the business provided cheaper fruits and steady year round supply, expanding trade.
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Eatherville
Estherville
Grand jury organizes and names foreman A Romea
The grand jury met Monday afternoon and organized for business selecting A Romea as foreman and beginning deliberations. It is expected they won t adjourn before tomorrow as they consider several matters. Later a warm welcome awaited Joe Orvis and his bride arriving on a Rock Island train, with colleagues noting the festive reception.
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A. Romea
Rock Island
Joe Orvis
Dispatchers
Eng
Qring
Jodikar
Death of T. S. Hays Noted Armstrong Resident
T S Hays a leading Armstrong banker and progressive county businessman died at his Arm strong home after a brief illness. He suffered throat infection blood poisoning followed by pneumonia and rapid decline. Survived by widow and three children. Funeral at Arm strong opera house led by Masonic bodies. Interment in Arm strong cemetery. Spirit Lake Herald reports ferret incident injuring chickens at Dr Rector’s home later.
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T. S. Hays
Armstrong
Hays
Armatrong
Spirit Lake
A. E. Rector
September storm whispers forecast by Rev Hicks
Weather forecaster Rev Ir Hicks of St Louis warns of equinoctial hurricanes and cyclones sweeping the nation in September. He predicts August end storms, heat, earthquakes and volcanic activity, with cooler air following and possible tornadoes along southern coasts.
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Ir Hicks
St. Louis
West Indies
Gulf
New Variety of Sweet Peas in Estherville Yard
A humorous tale from Estherville centers on a well regarded lady who loves flowers. She proudly planted new sweet pea specimens described as pretty and beautiful. The story notes the plants emerged soon after planting, though the text ends before revealing the outcome.
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Estherville
Third Annual Northwestern Iowa Luther League Convention
Over fifty from surrounding towns joined Estherville youths for the third annual Northwestern Iowa Central Luther League convention in Estherville church. Key speakers included Rev. J C Roseland, Rev A G Greve, and Prof L W Roe. Betherville Ruthven Emmetsburg participated in music programs. Officers named for the next year include Rev T C Thompson, Oliver Wigdahl, G P Holden, and Mrs Julia Kurvink. An excursion to Lake Okoboji followed. plans aim to join the Lews State Luther league.
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Estherville
Northwestern
Iowa Central Luther League
J. C. Roseland
United Lutheran Church of America
A. G. Grevre
Lost Island
L. W. Roe
Waldorf College
Forest City
Betherville
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Oliver Wigdahl
G. P. Holden
Petersburg
Minn
Julia Kurvink
Wik Ba
Okoboj
Lews State
Luther League
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Northern Vindicator
King Perkins CO
Hopking
Dist. No
Hise Armstrong
Hicks
Father Frophet
Groves
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Luther Young People
Rev
T. C. Thompson
Eagle Clothing Store
L. N. Ritten
BON Ami
Emily Fistcher
South Eighth St
Houk
B. A
Vere
Mesdamer Jay
G Lawrence
Dorothy Klopp
Ruths
Lorena Takey
Tonal
Mabel Kuspp
Lota ~ Bark Graaf
Roxa Gaylord
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