Heffelfinger Appointed Clerk as Court Vacancy War Whirls
The board appointed L Heffelfinger of Armstrong to fill the late John Amundson’s court vacancy against Judge Bailie and M Brown. The attorney general’s opinion held the appointment valid until the next election, but Brown disputes this and plans legal action. The dispute may reach the supreme court as a test case. Also notes on a salary bill for the president, White House expenses, and the Estherville Creamery Company reporting strong gains and expanded dairy capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisora
L. Heffelfinger
Armstrong
John Amundson
Mr. Amundson
Bailie
M. Brown
Amundson
Board of Supervisors
Byers
Jetee
Heffelfinger
Jehu
Brown
Supreme Court
Oregon
United States
White House
Simo
Stewart
Surprise Party For J J Porta At Home
Members of Masonic and Eastern Star lodges planned a quiet surprise at J J Porta’s home on Friday night about eight o’clock. Thirty guests arrived to find the host already ready, with a warm well lighted house and refreshments. The evening passed pleasantly and guests departed satisfied with the entertainment.
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Masonic
Eastern Star
J. J. Porta
Porta
Armatrong Journal
Pythian Sisters Elect Officers for Next Year
The Pythian Sisters elected officers for the ensuing year at the meeting on the 21st. Mrs. B. B. Anderson was chosen most excellent chief, Mrs. B. J. Stephens excellent senior, Mrs. Geo. Smith excellent junior, Mrs. C. A. Nancolan manager, Mrs. Wo. Foshier treasurer, Mrs. Day Mitchell guard outer door, and other posts filled as named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
2Lat
B. B. Anderson
B. J. Stephens
Geo. Smith
C. A. Nancolan
Mra. Wo. Foshier
Mara
Mire
Chae. Anderson
Are Happily Wedded On Winter Wedding Trip To Coast
The ceremony took place at the home of Mr and Mrs John Montgomery on East Main Street with Rev Edward Campbell presiding. Emil G Schoening of Appleton Wisconsin and Laura E Montgomery of this city wed Dec 30 and left at 10 for a honeymoon along the Pacific coast. They plan to reside in Appleton after May 1. The bride wore a hand embroidered lace suit. Out of town guests included James and Montgomery Worthington Minnesota Robert Montgomery Haiti South Dakota Art Montgomery Choclo Minnesota and Harry Schoening Minneapolis.
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Emil G. Schoening
Appleton
Wisconsin
Misa Laura E. Montgomery
John Montgomery
East Main Street
Edward Campbell
Presbyterian Church
Rock Island
Pacific Coast
James Montgomery
Worthington
Minnesota
Robert. Montgomery
Haiti
South Dakota
Art Montgomery
Choclo
Harry Schoening
Minneapolis
John .Montgomery
Geo. Howe
Cedar Rapids
Jas. Howe
D. Hellen
Webster City
Anna
Myrtle Albert
Mason City
P. H. Paulson
Charles City
Lila Dickinson
Iowa Falls
P Tail Morse
Chicago
H. F. Wells
Jin
St. James, Minn
W. H. Knowlted
Saybria McCoy
Forest City
J. H. Brown
Tyler
John Klopp
Misa Alice Kirtland
J.E. Yarrena
J. J. Klopp
Bessie Bartlett
Irvin Hanson
Ernest Eder
Arthur Hartung
Roy Miller
Amea
Notice to Subscribers About January Statements
Notice to subscribers explains January mailings for those in arrears one year or more. Post office rules require one cent per paper for each issue sent to overdue subscribers. Paper seeks prompt payment to avoid discontinuation. Also reports a daughter’s note on Mr Rank and his ill health with planned foot surgery and possible toe removal.
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Arresara
Post Office Department
Rank
Horses killed when stock train strikes near Superior
A Rock Island bound stock train near the Ed Hall farm east of Superior struck six of Mr Wall’s horses at a curve on a downhill sighting, killing five instantly. Hall sues for 650 dollars. New Year post office hours announced with limited rural delivery.
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Rock Taland
Ed Hall Farm
Superior
Wall
Hall
Christmas, travel, and sales notes from local Estherville column
Numerous holiday visits across Cedar Rapids Ames Forest City and Charles City plus Chicago Minnesotan trips. Local ads promote a Bank of Estherville 6 percent 90-day deposit and an upcoming Solomonson farm auction featuring horses cattle machinery and farming equipment two miles east of Grover and nine miles west of Armstrong on January 13 1909.
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Solomonson
Grover
Armstrong
New Year Hope and Guidance From Home Circle
A heartfelt New Year message urges reader resolve and faith, urging courage, labor, and benevolence. It notes the passage of 1908 to 1909, praises perseverance, and links ambition with New Year beginnings. An on-page sale notice follows for household items and farm equipment with terms and contact details.
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Executive Mansion
Estherville Creamery Company
Kerr
Estherville
Ouradvy
Harry Dauzien
Mgr
Emil Q. Schoening
Laura E. Montgomery
Brida
Towa
Mr. Green
State ‘Horticultural Society
Iowa
Greene
Horticultural Department
Mr. Rank Me
Emma Nichols
Ed Nelson
Germania
Bank of
the Home Circle Department
Knox
Tso
Ladies Aid Ropiety
J Osah
Nicos Bros. & Suaw
FosHini
R. Dowpxn
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