Estherville Local News Roundup of Events and Views
Sim Robinson of West Bend met in Estherville between trains on Monday. Evangelist Billy Sunday reportedly received 7000 from Ottumwa residents for six weeks of services. Rev Abrahms, known to locals, is said to be dangerously ill at Cedar Rapids. Hoffelfinger and Gibbs from Armstrong attended Exdyacion Commandery meeting. Gronstall & Sons finish interior work on the K of P hall. Postmaster G F Peek of Algous has resigned. replacement to be named by Congressman Connor as Peek moves toward the Pacific coast. Bank of Estherville urges saving with 4% interest. Fred Richman hosted a card party Tuesday evening. W E Hodge of Carroll visited on land business and with his brother W H Hodge. Samantha Berg returned from Minneapolis and plans to stay through winter. Mrs J B Binford and Mrs Geo W Adams of Los Angeles were recently injured in an auto accident. Mrs Adams broke a leg and Mrs Binford sustained spinal injuries. A ban on storm windows in sleeping rooms was urged by the board of control to improve fresh air and curb tuberculosis, noted as timely and worth heed.
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Billy
Ottumwa
Bia
Abrahms
Estherville
Cedar Rapids
L. Hoffelfinger
W.H. Gibbs
Armstrong
Exdyacion Commandery
K.of P. Hall
Gronstall & Sons
G. F. Peek
Algous
Connor
Peek
Pacific Coast
Fred Richman
W. E. Hodge
Carroll
W. H. Hodge
Samantha Berg
Minneapolis
J. B. Binford
Geo. W. Adams
Los Angeles
Board of Control
Woodman Lodge Elects Officers for Local Chapter
The local Woodman lodge elected officers Thursday evening last week. V C Albert H Nash E B J C Stanley Clerk J J Klopp Escort Chas Martinson Watchman I G Willey Sentry S H Frits Physigigus Dra Bach man Bradley Birney and Wilson Manager BR J Stephens
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Woodman Lodge
City
V.C
Albert H. Nash
E. B
J. C. Stanley
J. J. Klopp
Chas. Martinson
I. G. Willey
S. H. Frits
Physigigus
Dra
Bachman
Appointment of W. H. Gibbs as Armstrong postmaster
Washington special reports W H Gibbs named postmaster at Armstrong replacing Richmond whose term ends soon Gibbs is a member of the board of supervisors re elected last fall He is described as a good straight Republican and honorable Also notes a December Degree of Honor installation with officers elected Nellie Anderson Lizzie Olson Sarah Woolcut Dellas Hiden Emma Campbell Rosella Adama Laura Nicholson Margaret Nissen Sophia Barton Penny later pardoned bid in 1899 murder case. Penny's life sentence cited Senator Cumming introduces bills Iowa Central railway bridge Keithsburg and a pension bill for Leonard J Harvey President nominates Iowa postmasters lists several town posts advanced to presidential class with salaries. Praise service at Presbyterian church includes orchestra, hymns, anthems, solos, address and benediction.
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Washington
W. H. Gibbs
Armstrong
Richmond
Board of Supervisors
Nellie Anderson
Lizzie Olson
Sarah Woolcut
Dellas’ Hiden
Emma Campbell
Rosella Adama
Laura Nicholson
Margaret Nissen
Inner Watch
Sophia Barton
Washington, D. C
Cumming
Iowa Central
Keithsburg
Leonard J. Harvey
Senate
Iowa
John Buchanan
Eagle Grove
Wm. H. Gibbs
Armatrong
Salar
Blanchard
Kellerton
Lacona
West Point
Goldfield
Hiteian
Larchwood
Prescott
Sioux Center
Stanton
Wesley
Savings account offer at Bank of Estherville with 5 percent rate
The message notes a 5 percent 90 day deposit at Bank of Estherville and that a $1.00 start opens an account. It mentions selling guns and traps cheap and buying hides furs and pelts by North western Hide & Fur Co. in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of
Estherville
Northwestern Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis
December American Boy Christmas Fun and Adventure Highlights
The December issue features color front cover art and over 90 illustrations. Serials such as Houston and Tomlinson, The Deer Trailers, and Dillingham Bay continue. Short stories center on Christmas themes including Billy's skyscraper Christmas Tree and A Little Brave. Large articles discuss boys’ future prospects, ice boating, and making activities like chocolate and an ice-boat. Published by The Sprague Publishing Co., Detroit, Mich, $1,000 year.
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Houston
Tomlinson
Dillingham Bay
Billy
Ben Maken
Ahmon
Texas
Sprague Publishing Co
Detroit
Mich
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L. M. Eldred
Amas Presents
Jeffries & Birney
Kane Drug CO
the Vindicator
Republican
the Vindicator and Republican CO. Incorporated
Geo. A. Nichols
Emmet County
Sim Robinson
West Bend
H. Gibb
Armstrong Post Office
Penny
Presbyterian Church
Clarence Ladd
Edward Broms
Offertoire
H. C. Todd
Kitta Graaf
Nazareth
Gounod
West Bros
N.H. White Dray Line
South Sixth Street
Eny
Republican Co
Harcourt
Vivus
Hinthorne’s
Bath Robes
Fancy Nest
Hugh B. Lawrence
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