Recount Confirms Rugtiv Wins County Recorder Race
In a late recount of the contested county recorder election in Estherville Ward Two, Olive Rugtiv leads by three votes. The close result ends potential court action, with Rugtiv set to succeed Ray Kennedy as county recorder. Kennedy and deputy Mary Morrissey leave office after a public service noted as satisfactory. The piece also notes the death of Richard Emmanuel Peterson, aging farmer from Wallingford, born February 26, 1852, with funeral services held at Riverside Lutheran Church.
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County Recorder
Estherville
Olive Rugtiv
District Court
Ray Kennedy
Mary Morrissey
Kennedy
Ats
Emmet
Rugtiv
Richard Emmanuel Peterson
Wallingford
Coleman Hospital
Sweden
Riverside Lutheran Church
Linn Grove
Mahlum & Anderson
Richard Emanuel Peterson
Strand
Fredricks~ Hall
Norway
Grethe Andrine Ellingson
Big Four Declam Contest Set Across Four Cities
The annual Big Four declamatory contest brings Algona Emmetsburg Spencer and Estherville into action with Dec 12 events in the first three towns and Dec 15 in Estherville High School auditorium. Participants include Maher Van Radenh Trone Ainley Handeland and others delivering oratorical dramatic and humorous pieces. The Estherville program on Dec 19 features Charles Clarke Ruth Beymer Elizabeth West and Algy Johnson with The Philosophy of the Race Problem noted.
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Algona
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Estherville
William Maher
Rosabel van Radenh
Marion Ruth Mahlma
Harold Trone
Margaret Ainley
Olga Handeland
Ermetsburg
Charles Wilson
Leola James
Gretchen Smith
Charles Clark
Ruth Beymer
Elizabeth West
Chas, Clarke
E H S Players Win Places On State Teams
Crewe Shiley tackle earned a second team spot on the Register and Tribune all state list as chosen by Jack North. Helgason and Stillman made Tye's second team, Ellis on Northwest third. Helgason also got honorable mention. Katherine Hillman called home due to her father's illness.
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Crewe Shiley
Register and Tribune
Jack
North
Register
Shiley
Tye
Iowa
Wendall Helgason
Jim Stillman
Sid Ellis
Viv
Katherine Hillman
Hazelton
Miss Hillman
Settlers Move to Emmet County in 1860 from Wisconsin
The great grandparents of Mrs. C Nasby traveled from Kaukauna Wisconsin to Emmet County in June 1860 with oxen and covered wagons, stopping near Des Moines River after crossing the Mississippi at McGregor. They sought land near Spirit Lake but returned to settle by Estherville, enduring the 1862 Spirit Lake Jackson massacre aftermath. They built homes, lived there until 1911, and are buried on the old homestead. Relics include ox horns, wagon parts, and an oxen chain.
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Feen Nasby
West Emmet
C. Nasby
Emmet County
Kaukauna
Wisconsin
Mississippi
McGregor
Spirit Lake
Des Moines
Emmet Grove
Estherville
Thy
Jackson
Emmet
Prent
Emmett County
Snowbound West Virginia town trudges through storms
The region has seen several snow storms over the past week bringing about a foot of snow on the ground. Drifts are mild and roads are improving though cold snaps persist with five below zero recorded Tuesday night. Barklie Johnston was elected captain of the football team at a banquet hosted by Mr and Mrs Jay Johnston.
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Barklie Johnston
Jay Johnston
Barklie
The County Seat Saga of Swan Lake and Reform
A poem by Alf J Nicholson recounts a county seat contest in Swan Lake, where reformers and the People confront a political clash. The piece, linked to Northern Vindicator 1882, follows Wilsons bays and a four man buggy as electorate nerves flare and the republican majority of one prevails.
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Alf. J. Nicholson
Nicholson
Chas. Dillman
Bluearth
Minnesota
Post
Swan Lake
Harry Call
Shay
Mathers
Wilson
Thompson
Laundhill
Charley Crim
Davy
Keapsheare
Cal
Cal. Wilson
Death of George Pullen Ends Pioneer Farmer’s Life
George E. Pullen retired pioneer farmer died of heart failure Monday evening while milking his cow on his birthday. Born in England December 8 1851 he came to America as a child and settled in Wisconsin later marrying Mary Rowan. Survived by wife and four children Charles Glenn Tom Roseltha, funeral Thursday at 3 pm from the Union Baptist Church with Rev Hubford officiating burial in East Side cemetery.
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George E. Pullen
Mr. Pullen
Redding
England
America
Rome
N. Y
Hartford
Wis
Mary Rowan
Emmet County
Pullen
Tom Pullen
H. E. McCoy
Chicago
Glenn Hoffman
Plover
Warren Pullen
John Barker
Charles
Glenn
Tom
Roseltha
Hubford
Union Baptist Church
East Side
Christmas Package Advice for Rural Routes
Mail gifts a week before Christmas to rural route recipients to ensure delivery. Carriers do not make deliveries on Christmas Day, so send early. Do not include writing in packages as Washington orders require sealed contents to be held. Rates are the same for mailed letters in open or sealed packages.
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Washington
Keighley Players Present Every Day at Lyceum
Keighley Players on Lyceum course present the comedy drama Every Day by Rachel Crothers at the Grand Theatre on Friday evening December 12. The New York Players company, trained by William J. Keighley, performs with the Redpath Vawter standard. Reserved seats go on sale December 11 at 10 am. season ticket holders must show passes. Admission is 50 cents plus a 10 cent reserved-seat fee.
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Lyceum
Grand Theatre
Rachel Crothers
New York
William J. Keighley
Middle West
Keighley
Minnesota rail line adds motor buses to rolling stock
In Minnesota the Minnesota Western Rail Road on the Luce Line introduces motor buses as part of rolling stock for year round service. The bus line, financed by the railroad and operated by Minnesota Western Transportation, will run nonstop trains from Minneapolis to Lake Lillian with connections to South Dakota.
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Minnesota
Tta
Lake Lislian
Minn
South Dakota
Minneapolis
Lake Lillian
Minesota Western Railroad Company
Luce
Minnesota Western Transportation Company
Jackson Pilot
Estherville Displays Festive Streets With Snowfall Decor
Estherville greets winter with snow and bright storefronts as evergreen trees arrive and line the curbs. Shops glow with colored lights and seasonally appropriate decorations, giving the city a festive appearance.
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Estherville
Santa Claus to preside over Estherville Xmas program
Plans for a big Christmas program Saturday at 2 PM December 18 fostered by local business leaders feature Santa Claus returning to Estherville to address children within forty miles. The day includes dedication of permanent trees in City Square with Santa in charge of ceremonies and gifts for youngsters.
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Estherville
Santa Claus
Wintery Blasts Hit Local Livestock Show and Exhibits
A fierce winter storm delayed entrants shredding livestock and poultry displays at the Short, Course fair. Poultry exhibits showed fine pigeon variety and strong Wyandotte and Rhode Island Red entries. Domestic arts showcased extensive canned goods, beans, carrots, pickles and a crowded school display with rival booths. The town sparkled with holiday decor as stores and churches prepared for celebrations and visitors planned to tour the county fair booths. Local residents Herman Weise, Mrs. J WW, Horace Soper and family were noted visitors with Cedar Rapids trips mentioned.
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Rhode Island
K. P. Hall
Christian Church
Estherville Civil Township Split Confirmed in Court
The court's final order declares the area outside Estherville city limits a separate civil township for governance. The decision focuses on township division. future effects on the Independent School District and Board of Supervisors duties are addressed under 1924 Code, Section 5534.
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Estherville
Board of Supervisors
DeLand
J. C. Christensen Et al
Emmet
Towa
Noember
Consel
Estharville
Supreme Court
Twe
Emmet County
New Manager at Local Hutchinson Ice Cream Plant
Jessie Judd assumes the Hutchinson Ice Cream Company local manager post starting Monday. Leo Saunders moves to road man for Northwest Town with Estherville as headquarters, visiting two to three times weekly. Judd previously led operations in Vinton for four years.
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Jessie Judd
Hutchinson Tce
Leo Saunders
Northwest Town
Esthervilles
Mr. Judd
Vinton
Pipe Organ Recital at the Grand Theatre
The Grand Theatre hosts a pipe organ try-out with a Chicago specialist next Monday at 7 15 pm. The organ will accompany each film, free of extra charge, with Mrs. Chas Robinson presiding after three weeks. Raymond Dauber arrived from Iowa City and spoke at an Elks dinner.
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Grand Theatre
Chicago
Raymond
Dauber
Iowa City
Elks
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HIP
Algy Johnson
Cerecee
WV. R
Greans
V. R
Flare
Maanaketa
Geo. Pullen
Chautauqua
RAIL
Soa
App “Motorusses
V.K
Eay
Herman Weise
J. WW
Empl
Cedar Rapiro
Horace Soper
Children of
Sibley
H.R. Soper
Hutchinson CO
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