Two Firms Change Ownership In St James and Union
Two local business changes surface as Gaylord and Roas sell hardware stock to A L Klocow of St James while Frank Wing buys the European Hotel from W Turner. Wing, a longtime restaurateur, will relocate as his business grows. Also noted is the death of Joseph C Pannell at 71 with burial at East Side Cemetery after services. The week’s unclaimed letters and church notices are listed, including a Blizzard calm and church attendance amidst February 24 25 institute plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wing
W. Turner
Wing
Turner
A. L. Klocow
St. James
Gaylord and
Roas
Mr. Klocow
Hia
Svort
Gaylord
Mr. Roas
Bualees
Union Baptist Church
Washington's Birthday Ball At Green Room
The Green Room hosts a Washington's Birthday ball honoring Lincoln’s era volunteers. Organized by the Daughters of the American Revolution Okomanpada chapter the event features a commemorative program with a three o'clock start and a Monday evening schedule at the venue.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Okomanpada
Patriotie Dearear
Bebra
Ais
Local Society Notes From Emmeteburg And Nearby
Twenty years ago Mr and Mrs J J Klopp hosted a lively progressive euchre party with twelve tables and many novel features. Prizes went to Mrs Reardon and Mr Foot, with Mrs C D Barnum and Mr J Lough scoring at table awards. Fireman Ed Ketchem moved to Worthington, Albert Davidson visited Emmeteburg, and Mr M G Wilson wed Miss Minnie Wright. Peter Christeneen of Spencer will open a grocery in April, while Claude Matthews and Lelia Felkey of Armstrong Grove Township await a marriage on the fourth. A hundred foot thermometer reports subzero cold and a monument to the Bottinefe masagore stands tall nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mera
J.J. Klopp
Wlewers
Prises
Reardon
Foots
C. D. Barnum
J. Lough
Ed Ketchem
W.T. Post
Worthington
M. G. Wilson
Thia Ality
Minnie Wright
Emmeteburg
Ann
H. Hoagland
Peter L. Chriateneen
Spencer
F. J. Randall
Thermin
Claude Matthews
C. B. Matthews
Lelia Felkey
Harvey Felkey
Armatrong Grove Township
Union
Vindicator Purchased by Garrison Men Heacock and Gruwell
Wm. Heacock and Geo. Gruwell of Garrison have bought the Vindicator and plan to take possession next week. Heacock has run the Garrison News and Gruwell has worked in the office as compositor. The Republican extends a hearty welcome.
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Wm. Heacock
Geo. Gruwell
Garrison
Heacock
Garrison News
Gruwall
Republican
Iowans Will Rally in Eastlake Park Los Angeles
A portrait of Iowa boosters calls Hawkeyes to Eastlake Park in Los Angeles on Monday February 22 1916 for a full day of festivities. The event includes a picnic at noon a short program county registrations college reunions and social time from three to four pm with old friends. Visitors are urged to register at Iowa headquarters while in California to help others locate them and to visit the Expositions in San Diego and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastlake Park
Los Angeles
Iowa
California
San Diego
San Francisco
A Treat For Theatre Goers At Grand Theatre
Manager F H Graat promises a special treat for theatre goers at the Grand on Thursday through Saturday. Baby Walter, a clever acrobat and dancer, headlines the attraction along with medy and novels. Don't miss this featured act.
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F. H. Graat
Baby Walter
Miss Lizzie Herem Injured in School Ice Accident
Miss Lizzie Herem slipped on ice near Superior a week or so ago, stepping on a piece of frozen glass. She cut a long gash in her forearm and was taken to a physician for treatment.
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Lissie Herem
Superior
Galloway Resigns as Secretary of Mar keiltown Club
Dr W P Galloway resigns from the Mar keiltown Club secretary post effective February 16 with no successor yet chosen. A committee of George Gregory Fred M Wilbur and H K Denmead will recommend a replacement. Galloway plans for the future are not disclosed. The article also notes migratory bird law warnings and Methodist Church services with plans for Bible study and Abraham Lincoln sermon.
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Marshalltown Club
W. P. Galloway
Markeiltown Club
Jia
Riragtors
George Gregory
Fred M. Wilbur
H. KK. Denmead
Galloway
Marshalltown Times Republican
Westy Estherville Farmer Suffers Severe Horse Losses
A well to do farmer living east of Estherville endures a string of horse deaths and illnesses, losing four horses recently. The note expresses sorrow for the losses and mentions concern over ensilage and disease affecting the remaining stock.
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Westy
Estherville
Alan
Death of Mrs Nils Pierson of Wallingford Iowa 1843 burial date
Mrs Nila Pierson of St Charles Minnesota formerly Wallingford Iowa died at 72 Prairie St at 7 15 p m Tuesday from chronic valvular heart trouble after two years of illness She was born in Sweden November 6 1843 Surviving husband six children include Mrs A A Guatafaon Unity Wisconsin Mrs E S Roberta Berea Kentucky Albert Pierson Wallingford Dr F R Pierson Chicago Illinois Mrs O E Behymer Cedar Rapids and Elvero Pierson a high school teacher Funeral from her home at two o clock Friday afternoon The notice includes a school event and a local community play invitation by Sam Blacketer family details given
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Nila Pierraon
St. Charles
Mlinola
Wallingford
Prairie St
Pierson
Sweden
Gotch to Wrestle Three Men in Chicago Studio Bouts
Champion Frank Gotch signs to wrestle three top heavyweights in Chicago for Belly Company in a moving picture studio series before about 200 spectators. Elimination bouts begin immediately. the three winners meet Gotch for a total $100,000 payout. Gotch trains four weeks and also earns $500 per bout for training expenses. The release is set for April 5 as part of a broader Selig sports program.
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Chicago
Sally Polyscope Company
Frank Gotch
Iowa
Gotch
Selig
Jack Herman
Gret
Minnie Fritz Passes Away Shocking Community Funeral Held
The community mourns Minnie Fritz who died Monday after a recent illness and hospital stay. She lived here since childhood, worked in local papers and shops, and is survived by her parents, siblings, and many relatives. Funeral services were at Union Baptist church with burial in Oak Hill.
Editor Nichols in Florida on pleasure trip
Editor Geo A Nichole and family left Saturday for Florida visiting St. Augustine Jacksonville Pensacola Tampa Arcadia. Nichole plans to spend time at Arcadia for real estate work and will send letters about his trip. Also reports County Attorney Coon was attacked by Howard Stone and severely injured. hedge note says H B Lattin attended to business Tuesday.
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Geo. A. Nichole
Herbert
Florida
St. Augusting
Jacksonville
Pensacula
Tampa
Arcadia
Nichola
County Atorney Coon
Howard Stone
H. B. Lattin
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Ross
L. Klocow
St. James Boys Hardware
Joseph C. Pannell
Thie City
East Side
Dutal
Minnesota
Bluearth City
Phoebe Ann Halatead
Adair County
Presbyterian Church
Hatherville
Mise Harrington
Achool Respher
Red Herman Sobn Barton Claude Griffith
Earl Wright
Washington, D. C
Frank Carpenter
Golowial
Green Room
A. BR
Washington
Y Gall
Emmet
Albert Davidson
Bla Sinter
Iowa Association of Southern California
C. H. Barsons
H. C. Davidson
Joyce Lumber Company
Laurens, Laws
Blaine Moore Company
Ake Misa
Hodge
Spokane
Review
Jal
Wisconsin
Lizzie Herem
Wriar
New Jersey
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Abraham Lincoln
Nils Pierson
Htinola
M. EB. Ohurch
Fonda
Sam Blacketer
Sam
Peter Larnon
Engmet
Mr. Larson
Wa Attesta Nog
Dolittle
Minnie Fritz
Grover McCall
Minnie Alta
Cedar Rapida
St. Joe
Missouri
Minnie
Cotras
Cox
Enterprise
Democrat
Samuel Frits
Henry .L
Dieter
Betherville
O. W. Hart
Galva
Illinois
Velve
Detta Hart
Slater
J. Frederic Catlin
Oak Hill Cemetery
Nichols
Wits
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