Wreck blocks Rock Island track near Orleans
A freight wreck on the Rock Island line near Orleans blocked the right of way for hours as a heavily loaded train split and cars rolled downhill. Brakemen pursued runaway cars but couplings failed, telescoping the lead section and wrecking the first two tracks. Passenger service was delayed while arrangements were made to handle passengers and salvage. Local hotel changes and social notes followed after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Rosser
Sibley
Ratherville
Betherville
Boagser
Weed
Drug stores consolidate in rapid regional deals
Two drug stores consolidate after a quick deal in Sherman area. Chan Lyons purchased from F. Shade & Co, with Gleason buying Jefferies & Birney stock and taking a half interest from Sherman to Gleason. Jefferies agrees on a location with Carl Obson overseeing fixtures as Steabe Bros rent the Birney space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whoureday
Chan Lyons
Sherman
Tha Ding
F. 8
Shade & Co
Waa
Tana
Gleas
Lions
Mr. Jefferies
Jefferien & Birney Dragatore
Mr. Sherman
Gle. C.K. Tirney
Jefferies & Hirnay
Sherman Drug
Mer. Jefferies
poRson
Carl Obson
Faewalry
Tas
Jefferies& Birney
Voey
Burke
Thiroughly
Matt Cook of Emmetsburg Fined in County Court
Local items report Matt Cook of Emmetsburg fined after a trial in County Court for an incident that injured John Griffith. Also noted are hospital updates on Conductor Nichols, Gerard Beatrican’s Florida trip, Sam Young’s appendicitis operation, and church services and a Christmas party at the Presbyterian church with public invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Mininetaburg
Theo Ante
John Griffith
Cgoon
Batore
Nichols
Ety Hospital
Gerard Beatrican
Piercevilly
Kiatsas
Harry
Burbank
Florida
Sam Young
Graettinger
Harcourt Hospital
New Grocery House Opens January First in Fort Dodge
The Fort Dodge Daily Chronicle reports a new wholesale grocery venture represented by an investment of 100000. L. R. Buckingham will lead the operation and arrive December 26 to ready the site in Estherville. Wana maker aids the effort as local representative and credit man K. W. Koblar joins Buckingham. The three story brick building in Estherville previously used by Northern Iowa Grocery becomes the new base, with regional expansion toward southern Minnesota and upgraded rail access. Grace Episcopal church also announces a midnight Christmas Eve service followed by morning Holy Eucharist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Buckingham
Louw
Laateaman
Mer. Wananaker
Fort Dodge Daily Chronicle
Buckingham
Fort Dodge Grocery Company
Esthervillea
Concerto
Estherville Grocery Company
Kkhape
K. W. Koblar
Donald Vincent
Middle West
Clark
Er. C. Bradley
Humboldt
Fort Dodge
Ndt
Maneger Woodward
Eketherville
Northern Iowa Grocery Company
Eatherville Grocery Company
Minnesota
Eatharville
BE. Woodford
Hargraves Mercantile Company
Lincoln
Nebraska
Mise Merta Albert
Sioux City
Ratherville
Grace Episcopal Church
Attempted murder case and a fire safety warning
Report covers an attempted murder in Dolliver linked to Italian suspects, with Peter Monachella held in custody in Heathville awaiting trial and Tavengra Gaorle confessing to involvement. Also includes a Cincinnati fire chief warning about Christmas tree fires and three Packard plane shipments to Richmond, Elkport, and Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Eagle Grove
Tavengra Gaorle
Peter Monachella
Khl
Henry Bunker
Cincinnati, Ohio
Sauta
Santa
Btrube Brothers
Packard
F. CO
Richmond
Los Angeles
Chas. Brenthon
Elkport
H. A. Gearde
Waterloo
Commercial Club Discusses Main Brothers Piano Factory
The Commercial Club met Saturday evening to decide on obtaining a factory site near the railroad for Main Brothers to expand piano production from one per week. Businessmen offered stock, but the brothers prefer to keep ownership. The group also planned a handsome gift for Fire Marshall Ford Connelly and agreed to discuss home trade at the next meeting to boost the local economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
dia/oues
Main Brothers
Natramenti
Ford Connelly
Connelly
Commercial Club Attention in City Factory Case
A local factory employing about fifteen workers allegedly sells most of its product outside Betherville under terms that harm the community. The owner and manager, who invested in a new building, laments the handling by the local officials. Mentioned are Mr and Mrs Braz Frank Newton of Oldham SD and Mrs Newsen and Mrs Sheldon as local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betherville
Braz Frank Newton
Oldham
South Dakota
Mre Newsen
Mas.Bheldon
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Rock Island
Bob Sleds
Orleans
Estherville
Garidatun
Peenant
Mise @lark
Roo
Firat Elaas
Matherville
Marie
Dora Frank
Orange City
Matt Cook
Emmetsburg
Presbyterian Church
Letty
Fort Oddge
Mark Karrie
Des Moines
Ray Wolley
Savage
Montana
E. BR. Aker
Jack Willer
Victor
Muesday
Dolliver
Valian
Ceylon
Tria
Hastile
Butler
Northwestern Railroad
Marshall Stowe
Sheff Butler
B.M. Coon
Eatherville
Coon
FORD
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