Local Notes From Estherville and Surrounding Areas
Local residents and visitors are noted in Estherville and nearby towns. Mike Albert returns from Montgomery for a brief stay with his parents as Mrs. EB Knight and Mrs. Gail Morse visit Sioux Falls. G K Moore and family from Jack Creek shop in Estherville. Wesley Robb and wife return from Chicago after attending the stock show. The town dam is temporarily repaired for winter to ensure water for fire protection until spring. Wm F Arnold of Denver joins the Opera House Reporter staff as a promoter and critic. The Christian Church Aid Society meets with Mrs Now Kenton on north seventh street Friday. Episcopal church ladies plan a bazaar and six o'clock supper Thursday. Dee Lith noted. K K Skattebus and family relocate to Estherville on north seventh street. Auditor Ridley and Clerk ammid gon return from the Chicago stock show Friday. Aivndson visits Livermore and will return Sunday morning. Grace Church Guild to hold a bazaar in the Guild hall of the Episcop Church on Thursday afternoon and evening featuring needlework and baked goods.
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EB. W. Knight
Gail Morse
Sioux ‘Falls
G. K. Moore
Jack Creek
Estherville
Wesley Robb
Chicago
Wm. F. Arnold
Denver
Opera House Reporter
Arnold
Aid Society of the Christian Churcs
Kenton North Seventh Street
Charlie McGuire
Armstrong
Nichols
Clayton Co
Shaw
Fuller
Superior
Clarence Wilder
Tharday
Des Moines
Storm Lake
Albert Derdall
Ladies League
Graver
Hopkin
Ringsted Dispatch
J. W. Oakes
Mlinois
John Mowltt
Graettinger
Ray Bryan
Misa Elaie Condit
Storm Lake College
W. BR. Bryan
Rienbeck
Bryan
Philip Holistein
Cylinder
Henry A. Mayer
Lizzie Jensen
Ladies’ Aid Society
Wraraddby
Wallingford News Roundup of Local Moves and Visits
Levi Ladd of Traer visited to tend land interests here while Lena Paulson from Gractinger joined Gun Merfklin at home. Many residents, including Miss Helen Egerton and Rev McComa, are noted for meetings and visits. Community events include a husking bee, a rag party, school program, and a grain sale. Local travel and relocations are listed, with several residents leaving for Des Moines, Estherville, Armstrong, and Vinton.
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Levi Ladd
Traer
Misa Lena Paulson
Thanksgiving News and Community Notes From Hopkin Area
Ringsted Dispatch reports visiting relatives from Illinois and nearby towns over Thanksgiving. A Christmas tree program is planned, bazaars and concerts draw crowds, and proceeds support church salaries. Local teachers and students travel for holidays while a new Bible study class forms at the Christian church.
Why So Weak Kidney Trouble May Be Sapping Life Away
Estherville readers learn that weakness and backache can stem from kidneys and that Dean's Kidney Pills restore health. Mrs. A H Page, Rock Island conductor's wife, reports lasting back pain eased after a course, buying from Williams and Anderson's drug store. Price 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY sells as U S agents. Remember the name Doan's Do not take others.
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Ital
Dean
Esther Villas
A. H. Page
Rock Island
RK. BR
Lincoln Street
Fatherville
Iowa
Saya
Williams & Anderson
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Pianos to rent and kitchen goods offer at bazaar
The supper and bazaar of the Christian church on December 10th was a success with nearly all articles sold and remaining supper served. Advertisements note Daniel Webster flour for baking. H. H. Tosdal offers it for sale. Also included are humorous clippings about marriage from various papers and a mystery about a new resident Mrs Ossip and Miss Caustique.
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Daniel Webster
H. H. Tosdal
Fragmentary Tale of Theodor and an Odd Exchange
A garbled excerpt presents a dialogic scene involving a character named Theodor and a child, with lines about trying to listen, speaking simply, and a request to keep quiet. The text appears as a fractured quotation with unclear context and multiple misspellings.
From Sublime Snow to Silence in a Snowbound Fall
A judge notes how snow’s beauty captivates all, yet a snowball and a collapsing cornice strike a man, ending his life as the white world above turns deadly. The scene blends admiration with sudden danger, illustrating nature’s dual power.
Opportunity Knocked and Passed by a Busy Man
A Judge notes that opportunity often arrives when a man is away. It wanders from the world’s grasp while he struggles to feed his wife and babies, leaving him to miss his chance.
Bank of Estherville financial statement sworn in
A bank audit lists assets liabilities and capital for the First National Estherville. It shows cash and coin on hand 120 588 65, deposits with solvent banks 0, total assets 188 082 72, and total liabilities equal to all liabilities to borrowers 0. Directors and officers certify the statement as true, sworn December 6, 107.
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He Bank
First Nationa Estherville
TVA Btn Niin
Emmar Courry
T. Jno
P. Kirby
Aaid Bank
Jno
P. Kiney
Cashior
Dno
Sean
F.h.algan
Kinmet Gounty
EB. T
BAZAN
Wod National Bank
Cedar Rapids National Bank
Cedaer Rapids
Bankers National Bank
Chicago
National Bank
Des Moines
Kirst National Bank
Witherville
Burplas fuNdy Isses Csesseres
Zion
Statement of Grover Savings Bank Condition
The bank’s condition as of December 3, 107 records assets totaling 87158.2, liabilities of 29700.06, with cash and coins, drafts, and deposits listed. Officers Arthur Baxter, cashier, swears the statements are true, assets bona fide and not loaned for display.
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Ae Emmet County
Arthur Baxter
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