Tri County Teachers Meeting Held in Estherville
The annual Tri County Teachers Meeting for Palo Alto Clay and Emmet counties takes place at the Methodist church in Estherville on February 9 and 10 with Superintendent Lerdall predicting about four hundred visiting teachers. The program includes enrollment, address sessions by G W Samson and Mrs Hattie Moore Mitchell, music and drill performances by grade pupils, and an evening entertainment with a 25 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Clay
Emmet
Lerdall
G. W. Samson
Miss Riley
Hattie Moore- Mitchell
Drake University
Godfrey Sisters
Anna O’haire
Mary Riley
Geo. Samson
Miss Pearl Bemischeng
State Teachers College
Lillie Patton
Hattie Moore-Mitchell
Vérne O. Mitchell
Ethel Osborne
High School Glee Club
Ccs
Eevee
Mitchell
Death of O M Butterfield in Ottawa Illinois
O M Butterfield longtime Emmet County land owner and Ottawa hardware merchant died January 30 in Ayburn hospital Ottawa. Born January 14 1882 in Watertown New York he moved to Illinois in 1861 living in Marseilles before settling in Ottawa. Survived by widow Mrs Rebecca Butterfield son Dr E H Butterfield foster daughter Mrs Barbara Campbell sister Mrs Lydia Aldrich and other relatives. Funeral Wednesday at 2:00 PM from the Baptist church with interment in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Butterfield
Emmet
Ottawa
Illinois
Ottawa Leader
Orcot M. Butterfield
Ayburn Hospital
Jefferson County
N. Y
Tollinois
Marseilles
Sinc
Butterfield
East
New England
Rebecca Butter
Lancaster
Ohio
E. H. Butterfield
Barbara Campbell
Lydia Aldrich
Watertown
Baptist Church
Ottawa Avenue Cemetery
West Bend man commits suicide in Iowa barn
Emmetaburg Iowa February 4 special report says 80 year old Charles Dirksen of Ohio committed death by his own action in a barn at West Bend. The body was found suspended from the ceiling. motive unknown. He had been living in West Bend only a few months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetaburg
Charles Dirksen
West Bend
Ohio
Canadians Reject Reciprocity Treaty Fears Rise
Canadian farmers manufacturers rail officials and the Montreal board of trade express strong opposition to the United States proposed reciprocity treaty. They warn of loss of forests fisheries lands rivers and public utilities and caution against a shift to commercial union that could harm Canada’s rail system and eastern western ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Montreal
United States
Toronto Globe
Rowley
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Art
Imperial Federation
Canada
West
Winnipeg
Ort Willian
Port Arthur
Whyte
Soo
Minneapolis
Board of Trade of
Canads
Canadian Leaders Alarmed by Taft Trade Pact
Ogilvie president Mr Meighen warns the U S market access for wheat may hurt Canadian flour profits. Niagara Peninsula Fruit Growers' Robert Thompson notes late berries may gain while early peaches suffer. Sir Gilbert Parker cautions loss of independence and new US exploitation under Taft's agreement. debate over overall impact.
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Meighen
Ogilvie Company
United States
the Globe
Robert Thompson
Niagara Peninsula Fruit Growers’ Association
William Whyte
Canadian Pacific Rail
Gilbert Parker
Canada
America
Taft
Railway Shy of Water at Dows and Northern Line
The Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway faces its first water shortage in its history at Dows Iowa where a long supplying well is nearly dry and similar drought conditions are reported at other northern line points.
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Rock Island
Dows
Town Falls
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Rev Slessor Dead Former Forest City Pastor Passes
Rev A E B Slessor longtime Methodist pastor for Forest City and Armstrong died after a three day pneumonia illness. He married Grace Finlayson in 1909 and later led Forest City church duties while owning land near Swea City. Funeral at Forest City today 3 30 pm burial at Rheinbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EB. Slessor
Methodist
Forest City
Slessor
Methodist Church
Armstrong
Grace Finlayson
M. Vi
Swea City
Iis
Rheinbeck
Swea
Oppose Canadian Reciprocity Warns De Soto Letter
A January 28 letter from De Soto, Tennessee criticizes Canadian reciprocity and a Cummins ally, arguing it raises farm prices and harms local producers. The writer warns voters to reject the policy or face anger from their own cows and chickens upon returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Evo
Cummins
Towa
Senator Young
U C T Open Meeting At Odd Fellows Hall
United Commercial Travelers Association held an open meeting at Odd Fellows hall Saturday night with families and visiting Knights of the grip as guests of honor. Diner, card playing, dancing and singing followed. First social gathering of the order and plans for monthly events. Attendees included Ed Daun L I Drury J J Sandren Sam Johnston Fred Trevitt Lou Wanamaker Henry Graat RK H Wickersham W H Waterman Gi A Nichols Mrs EF FE Hartong Miss Woods Harvey Schutz Jo Petersen J H Henrick son and BE Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Commercial Travelers Association
Odd Fellows Hall
Knights of the Grip
Messrs. and Mesdaies
Ed Daun
L. I. Drury
J. J. Sandren
Sam Johnston
Fred Trevitt
Lou Wanamaker
Henry Graat
RK. H. Wickersham
W. H. Waterman
Gi. A. Nichols
Mrs. EF
FE. Hartong
Miss Woods
Messrs
Harvey Schutz
Jo Petersen
J. H .Henrick‘son
BE. Perkins
No 1 farm for sale near Superior Iowa 198 acres
Clauson Bros Keron Iowa offer 198 acre farm near Superior with good soil, well improved and fenced. Possession March 1st if taken immediately. Price per acre given as pizé with favorable terms. Ad. address Klrazon Bros Keron Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Clauson Bros
Keron
Iowa
Center Township School Contest Held at Gruver
The Annual School Contest of Center Township will be held at Gruver in February. The events entertain parents and the public while educating pupils. The Ladies League at Gruver will serve dinner and a large attendance is desired from school patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Township
Gruver
Public Auction Sale of Farm Implements Cattle and Horses
Having sold my farm I will sell at public auction at the farm 1 2 miles south of Superior and 6 miles west of Motherville on Friday February 17 1911. The following described property includes 7 horses 41 head of cattle and assorted machinery. Sale begins at 12 o'clock with free lunch at noon. Terms cash under 10 dollars. over that amount ten months credit on approved notes at 8 percent interest. J M Plummer prop Wm Foshier Aud J C Smith Clerk. Scratch pads 10 cents per pound at the Vindicator and Republican office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Motherville
J. M. Plummer
Wm. Foshier
J.C. Smith
Vindicator
Republican
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Tri-County Teachers Meeting
Estherville Thursand
MR. Gilvin
Armory
Grady
de Soto, Ta
U. C. T. Entertain
Choice Farm For Sale
McCormick
Deering
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