Tragic Estherville Freight Yard Death of Andrew Rasmussen
Andrew Lawrence Rasmussen was killed instantly when a freight train wheel ran over him in Estherville Iowa while he attempted to uncouple a car. Born August 26 1846 in Garver Iowa he moved to Estherville as a young man and worked at the Rock Island freight house before becoming a switchman. He married Alice Snyder on November 20 1907 and had three children Lois Marie Marguerite and Vivian. Surviving are his wife two children his mother and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with Rev J Catlin delivering the sermon and interment followed at Garver cemetery. The incident prompted church and union members to attend the services.
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Estherville
Ate
Varda
Rasmussen
Itill
Mahlum & Anderson
Baptist Church
J. Catlin
Brotherhood of Switehmern
Brotherhood of Yoeman
Rock Inland
Garver
Kosser
Andrew Lawrence Raanmaren
Cgarver
Towa
Eatherville
Churel
Rock Island
Becumn
Brotherhood of Switchmen
Broherhood
Yeoman
Alice Snyder
Lois Marie
Marguerite
Vivian
Mourt
Alva Anderson
Garner
Mia
Christina Johnson
Britt
Marie Chase
Forest City
Chiia Anderson
This City
Christian Church
Tfhe
Laundry change as Woods and Rowley take over Emmetsburg
Woods purchases the Emmetsburg laundry and will assume immediate possession. Rowley will assist Woods in the business. Both are cited as excellent businessmen and expected to succeed. Also notes East ern Attar lodge officers elected: Worthy Matron A. R. Butler and others.
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Woods
Emmetsburg
M. Rowley
Guy
Heim
Attar Lodge
A. R. Butler
Warren Dillon
B. #. Anderson
John Ross
A. C. Brown
U. Zeeman
North Star Lodge Elects Officers
North Star Lodge No. 447 FL and A. M. elected officers Thursday evening with W. M. J. W. Morse presiding, S. W. A. A. Halleck, J. W. listed among the officers.
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North Star Lodge No
A. M
W. M
J. W. Morse
A. A. Halleck
J. W
Sunday School Class Party at Keeler Home
Mr and Mrs Chas Keeler entertained the Twentyeth Century Bible class of the Christian church at their near side home Friday evening. About fifty members attended and most had an enjoyable time. The next party will be held the second Friday in January.
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Chas. Keeler
Twentieth Century Bible Class
The
Christian Church
Near Side
Lome
Record Breaking Crowds Saturday in Shopping Rush
Estheervils saw a record shopping day with crowded stores and busy streets as Christmas buyers filled shops. Merchants report the Saturday rush among the busiest days, drawing autos from the country and surrounding towns.
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Estheervils
Motorcycle Accident Near Estherville Injures Rider
Edward Larsen on a motorcycle collided with a Will West team near Brown Creek, east of the city. Larsen suffered a broken collarbone and facial injuries, was treated at the City Hospital, then released home. A second note reports missing Persian lamb skin mittens between M and St. Louis depot and Will West farm. finder asked to leave them at the office for reward.
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Edward Larso
Estherville
Will West
Brown Creek
Mr. West
Mr. Larsen
Houspital
Larson
M. & St. Lt. Depot
Will West Farm
Netherville
Thrilling Tran Ride Down Prescott Mountain Side
A Prescott Arizona letter describes a family trip by rail through Cedar Glade Clarksdale and Jerome with cliff dwellers caves and mountain climbs. The author Ralph comments on scenery, rock colors and nature while detailing visits to Mason’s farm Jerome copper camp and a windy drive to Prescott. The narrative blends travelogue with vivid mountain descriptions and family observations.
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Prescott
Cottonwood
Cedar Glade
Clarksdale
Mountnaive
Cheap Gorges
Ralph
Nia
Mason
Masons
Verday
L. Mason's
Clarkedale
Kansas
Ann
Mate
Charley
Wirdy
Pretty December Wedding at Samuel Blacketer Home
A wedding took place at the Samuel Blacketer home on North Nixth street uniting Maude Victoria in marriage to John Opsal at 4 30 Monday evening officiated by Rev J Jd Akre of the Norwegian Lutheran church. The bride wore white satin and lace, accompanied by Miss Nellis Hand. Best man was Dak Nelson of New Ulm Minnesota. Afterward a wedding supper was served by the bride’s mother. The couple planned a short visit with relatives before settling at the Blacketer home for the winter.
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Samuel Blacketer
North Nixth Street
Maude Victoria
John Opsal
J. Jd. Akre
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Blacketer Lome
Carrigan award in railroad damage case at $6000
In Emmetsburg Iowa on December 10 the case of Mrs. M. W. Carrigan v the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad ended with a $6000 award. Her daughter Theresa Carrigan, a schoolteacher, was killed near Ayrshire last year when a freight train struck her while she drove a three year old colt home from school. Also noted are High Mass and Christmas salutations with a Low Mass scheduled for 1:60 AM and a Bethlehem crib display for children unveiling at the service.
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Emmetsburg
Lla
Des
M. W. Carrigan
Minneapolis
Rector Hurled Into Coal Bin Shovel Mishap at Church
Aberdeen South Dakota reports an incident at St. Mark's rectory where Rev. J. W. Hyslop, rector, slipped while shoveling coal in the basement. No further details available.
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Aberdeen, S. D
J. W. Hyslop
St. Mark's Church
Lungren Lumber Deal Nearing Final Terms
The Lungren Lumber Co of Katherville may soon sell to W T Joyce Lumber Co of Clinton for East Lincoln Street property. Lungren plans to decide soon and may relocate his home for the winter. Lungren and family have lived in Katherville for two years and friends hope they stay. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jas Walwrath last Wednesday evening. C B Nichols, editor Nichols’s father, marked his eightieth birthday on Saturday December 13. Starr Crowley of Toledo Ohio visited the office Thursday after walking the U S border in two years and eighteen days, despite prior epilepsy. he is thirty three.
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Benton Counties
Maryland
Manon Pao
Om Trig
Jerome
Miles
Map Sia
Chisago
Prescott
Mre
Mason
Pasa
Hill Pe
Aloop
W.T. Joyce Lumber Co
Clinton
C. J. Lungren
Lungren Lumber
Lincoln Street
Lungren
Mr. Lungren
Katherville
C. B Nichols
Nichols
Starr Crowley
Toledo
Ohio
United States
Village Notes From Ellsworth Township and Surroundings
Twenty years ago Max climbs steadily in Chicago with a dollar twenty. Att y Crini attends a Boone funeral. Betsy Nestegaard and I. Ref sell wed last Tuesday in Emoet county. The northeast quarter of Ellaworth township sold at 25 per acre. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fouts aboard. Births noted for A J Anderson and C H Christensen families. Mrs. A O Peterson travels to Minneapolis for Sophia Peterson illness. Corn husking lags in Ellsworth township. locals report touchy plans for holidays and old landmarks locations.
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Seation 23
Ellaworth Township
A. O. Peterson
Minneapolis
Sophia Peterson
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F. F. Heuderahet
Tranns
G. Zeeman
Reey
Doolittle
Womena Leagues
Presbyterian Church
A. M. Cole
Eastern Star
Church and Society Notes
Edward Larson
Prescott Arz
P. Deming
Tran
Arizona
John C. Opsal and
Maude
Victoria Blacketer
Wad
Lew Hoffelinger
W. J. Joyce Lumber Company of
Jas. Walwrath
Erning
Emmat County
Republican
Max
Chicago
Atty
W. Crini
Boone
J. A. Robingen
Gqllion
Texas
DLS
Wingrey
Martin County
Gradtinper Vimes
Refsell
Betsey Nestegaard
High Lake Township
Emoet County
Timles
Mrs. Gotf
Ketherville
Worthington
B. L. Goodfrey
B. J. Breen
Pat Riley
Armstrong
Ju. Carsus
Boscobel
Wisconsin
Bose
A. B. Punk
Bro
Funk Wous
Motherville
Ellsworth Township
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