News from Emmet county in the 1885 Vindicator
The December 25 1885 issue reports local rental changes with W C Barber leasing to Mr Kephard and Henry Hanson recovering from a fall while Geo Mattson fills Henry's spot at Peterson's hardware. It notes 15000 to 20000 bushels of oats at Milwaukee depot and the sudden death of B Larbig’s infant. Hog sale at 3 50 per cwt tops recent market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Barber
Kephard
Henry Hanson
Geo. Mattson
Henry
Peterson
L. M. Culver
D. R. Putnam
Milwaukee
B. Larbig
L. R. Bingham
Swan Lake
Messars
Jehu
Foote
Samuel R. Stedman
P. H. Stedman
Emmetsburg
Mr. Crosway
England
Geo. F. Cockburn
Emmet Township
Atlantic
Percy Fullenwider
Decorah
Local notes from Jack Creek area cover farm visits and sales
The Martin Olson family hosted visitors from Amos Hansen home and numerous locals kept busy with corn shelling and calling at neighbors in Ringsted Estherville and nearby farms. Notable items include Alva Athey sale reports steady demand, and residents like James Welsh,Jr. return from Estherville to Ringsted with family health updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Olson
Amos Hansen
Paul Glassnapp
Pwelve Mile Lake Family Returns Home
Mr and Mrs Carl Roeson and their family returned home from near Elmore Minnesota on Wednesday after having gone away for a trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pwelve Mile Lake
Carl. Roeson
Elmore
Minn
Local notes from the township events and visits
Miscellaneous rural items recount visits and sh owers in the community. Jacob Roeson and family trips, a Christmas tree program at Dewall school, two week Christmas vacations for students, farm bureau meetings at Wallingford Woodman Hall, and health and home updates across Estherville area communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Lars Roeson
Jacob Roeson
Clarence Egland
Chris Egland
Pete Johnson
Graettinger
Twelve Mile Lake Township
High Lake Township
Woodman Hall
Wallingford
H. Steward
Minnesota
Albert Paton
Harold Anderson
Dewall
J. M. Anderson
Estherville
Dewall School
Elizabeth Bondhus
Carl Roeson
Ivor Egland
Local Social Roundup: Ills and Holidays Visitors
A series of visits and family travel notes from Estherville and nearby towns. Names include Armstrong, Beck, Jenson, Christenson, De Bates, Edwards, Cheener, Iverson, Poorman, Chapman, Olson, Kennedy, Barnes, Helgason, Loomer, Richardson. Guests arrive from Humboldt Des Moines Rochester Ames Fairmont Ames and International Falls with hospital stays and college breaks noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Beck
Walter Jenson
Christenson
Humboldt
Iowa
James Beck
L. J. de Bates
Rochester
Minn
Roy Edwards
Estherville
Laura Cheener
Storm Lake
John Cheener
Olaf Iverson
Des Moines
Dan Poorman
Arriba
Cole
Cora Palmer
L. R. Chapman
Fenton
James Bant
H. Olson
Hariette Olson
Fairmont
Joe Kennedy
E. O. Helgason
Roy Loomer
Ames
A. Loomer
David Richardson
International Falls
C. Richardson
Local Farm News and Community Circle Notes
Grover Morrison of Grundy Center visited to look after farms and left Saturday. The Farm Union Vance drew the largest crowd in months with officer elections and an oyster supper at six and lunch at midnight. James Pickell and Lewis Leeper began work for the telephone company fixing highway lines. Lawrence Higginbotham plans a two week school vacation returning Wednesday. Community Circle to meet December 3 with Mrs. Howard Hanby. Mrs. Leavy Hiles, Mrs. George Kirchner and Mrs. Guy Ramsey aiding. George Billman of Dike, Iowa visited Tim Lines and helped care for Lewis who broke a limb and is in pain. ZC. Smith loads beers to finish before Christmas. Don Spaulding and children and Mrs. Zella Smith visited Tim Lines. Maxine Walkin came for Christmas with grandparents Dr. and Mrs. Beck. Children enjoy two weeks Christmas vacation. Art Maron located in the old pool hall and buys cream for Fairmont Creamery, also selling feed. Miss Ethel Williamson called at Tim Lines. Community Circle meets Monday at Jim Merritt’s to fit candy sacks and Wednesday at Davis Hotel for pop corn balls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Morrison
Grundy Center
Harve Minor
Vance
James Pickell
Lewis Leeper
Telephone Company
Lawrence Higginbotham
Howard Hanby
Leavy Hiles
George Kirchner
Guy Ramsey
George Billman
Dike
Iowa
Tim Lines
Little Lewis
ZC. Smith
Jim Merriotts
Davis Hotel
Christmas Greetings and Family Sunday Visits
A Merry Christmas message expresses blessings and thoughts for the season. The record lists Sunday visits from Walter Peterson to Bert Hobstman, and guests at Albert Brunsvold, including K. Knutson, Simon Knutson, Gordon Gruhlke, Doris Brunsvold, and W S Brunsvold. Otto Opheim and family visited Hughbert Nasby, while A B Benson spent Sunday with H B Herbanson. H B Herbranson’s wife is reported very poorly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Peterson
Bert Hobstman
Albert Brunsvold
K. Knutson
Simon Knutson
Gordon Gruhlke
Ben Brunsvold
Doris
A. Brunsvold
Walter
Otto Opheim
Hughbert Nasby
A. B. Benson
H. B. Herbranson
Fisher Family Sunday Visit At C Hougland Home
Mr and Mrs Fisher and family spent Sunday evening at the home of C Hougland and family.
Dentist Dr Ewen Office Over Iowa Savings Bank
Dr E S G Ewen DDS operates his dental practice above the Iowa Savings Bank. Office phone is 109. Residence listed as 1281.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Fredericksen
L. M. Christensen
G. Ewen
Iowa Savings Bank
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J. Hansen
6Th St
R. Chilcote
G. Wiley
Washington County
Rob. West
Yates
George West
Peter Johnson
Democrat
J. Breen
Fort Badge
Mr. Breen
W. E. Alton
Chicago
Crim
Boone County
Atty. Crim
Center Township
Geo. Adams
Chapin
Franklin County
Geo
E. Delavan
Butler County
W. E. Beadley
Frank Sharp
Rockland
Wisconsin
Martin Lee
Emmet County
Lincoln Street
Grace Church
Tie
Union
G. A. R. Post
Northern Vindicator
District
E. M. Sharer
Elsworth
David Mast
Swan Lake Township
Chas
G. Gugel
Chas. AL. Anderson
O. A. Anderson
Martin Anderson
Lawrence Ruby
S. H. Oakland
J. M. Wilder
Lincoln Township
Gilbert Moe
EB. Rice
Jack Creek
John Lawenberg
Richard Glassnapp
Qle Hansen
George. Madden
Owen Waldee
Clarence Hansen
Baby
Martin Son
Theodore
Henry Hansen
Farm Bureau
Lateiny D
Martin
al Rocanberd
Grover
Tom Hansen
Sie
Dan
Elleraton
Jack Harkeness
Ringsted
Alva Athey
Art Miner
Ellerston
Frank Matthews
Andrew Hansen
Art Engholm
Carl Duer
Joe Pierson
Halfa
Ole Berven
Dr. Birney
John Welsh
Helen
James Ellerston
Ole Hansen
O. D. Clark
M. S. Perkins
T. R. Simmons
Palo Alto County
James Welsh
Julius Hansen
Walingford
Emma Hansen
Kenneth Carr
James Welsh,Jr
Coleman
Ollie Ried
Maple Hill
Chris Ellerston
Nels Peterson
Armstrong
Petersburg
Matcheds-Umit Radio
Ringle Electric Shop
Nan
Nau Brothers
Marcel
Flindt
W. B. Flindt
M. E. Wilson
Kilgore & Tklocow
Haw
Frank W. Hanson
Palmer
Spears
Fifth
Lincoln Streets
Crumb School OF Beauty Culture
Marcels
Lucile Crumb
Off-O-Matic
Oliovantc
W. E. Lohr
Coleman Hospital
North 8Th Street
R. C. Coleman
M .D
Soa
M. R. Sattf
the Provident
Estherville, Iowa
Buick
Buick Motor Company
Flint
Mich
Lvision
General Meters Corporation
Rhodes Motor Co
Estherville, Ia
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