Estherville plans new two story brick block and opera house
Stockholders of the Estherville Improvement Company plan a two story brick building on Main and Sixth streets replacing the old post office block destroyed by fire in 1914. Kilgore Brothers and Sconberg will lease the first floor and basement for groceries and hardware, with offices on the second floor. Henry Graat also plans a modern opera house at about fifty thousand dollars, starting in March, boosting city activity in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatherville Improvement Company
Main
Sixth Streets
Kilgore Brothers and Sconberg
Henry Graat
Estherville
Bosworth Obituary Stated After Night at Armstrong
Mrs. A J Bosworth died at her home on Armstrong Tuesday night after months of suffering. She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs S P Deming and sister of Mrs John Osgood and W E Deming. Funeral held Friday afternoon. Obituary to be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Bosworth
Armstrong
S. P. Deming
John Osgood
W. E. .Deming
Erickson Wins Prize in Strube Brothers Piano Contest
Arthur Erickson of this city won first prize in the Strube Brothers piano contest after solving a puzzle that yielded 26 unique arrangements. Mrs. C J Jeffries of Fisherville took second prize with a $200 piano credit, Charles Groom of Sherburn third for $180, I A Pater son of Ringsted fourth for $180, and sixteen other prizes were awarded. A farewell reception honored Stanley Calkins R A Bovaird and J N Webster and their wives, with about fifty attendees. The event featured decorations by W J Méliveen and a Valentine themed program. A set of silver spoons was given to three families soon to move away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Erickson
Strubé Brothers
Paterson
Ringsted
Stanley Calkins
R. A. Bovaird
J. N. Webster
C. KE. Person
W. J. Mclveen
W.J. Méliveen
Christian Bible School
R A. Bovaird
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Fatoilies
Proceedings Summary in Emmet County Court Records
Legal notices record a string of civil actions in Emmet County Iowa with multiple pairs of plaintiffs and defendants. Cases include continuations by agreement, entries signed, settlements by agreement, costs taxed to plaintiffs, and decrees as signed for parties such as Catherine Bradford, John Randolph, Gus Kreia, Carrie Mulster, Emmet County Board of Supervisors, A D Root Lumber Company, Albert Myhre, John Sabo, H M Knutega, Ev M Wentell, A J Oane, Ryder and Karr, Provident Savings Bank, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Bradford
John Randolph
R. B. George Va
Frank P. Woods
Gus Kreia
Carrie Mulster
Sam Mulster
A. R. Bovnard
Emmet County Board of Supervisors
E. B. Soper
Emmet County
Towa
Schual
Swan Lake
Emmet
W. D. Cooper
BE. Dixon
J. R. Wells
A. D. Root Lumber Company
Va L
Holmes
Bowser and Company
Thomas Niviaou
Albert Myhre
ER. Ericksci
John Sabo
Henry Johnson
H. M. Knutega
James Mollwalth
M. Wentell
Martin Kiautson
A. J. Oane
E. B. Rogora
B. F. Robinson
Board of Supervisors
Ohas
Ryder and Karr
H. E. Rose
Floy Rose
Arthur Pitcher
C. D. Osgood
Mary J. Osgood
John Ingelby
Lydia Togelby
C.D. Osgood
Etta M. Spracklin
Peter Gee
Spracklin
Provident Savings Bank
Cha
The Four Causes Behind Clearance and Cut Price Sales
An advertising expert explains four reasons stores slash prices: excess stock, capital needs to buy new goods, effects of public demand on sellers, and the aim to turn stock yearly. This piece warns buyers to read advertising carefully and spot legitimate clearance vs bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anit
Leap Year Dance Proves A Social Success In Estherville
Estherville's Leap Year dance in the Green Room drew about sixty couples and was hailed as the season’s best social ball. Ladies hosted invitations and paired with gentleman escorts, while many boys lingered to primp and catch a show and lunch before the event. The girls impressed their guests with entertaining flair and earned wide congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Baby Daughter of Mr and Mrs Deming Dies
The Demings wife and mother traveled to Omaha for expert diagnosis of their infant daughter’s illness. After microscope tests, doctors deemed hope, but the child died on the way home as Sioux City sent the family back with the body. The bereaved couple and Mrs Nichola mourn the loss and prepare for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Deming
Mre
W. BE
Deming
G. A. Nichola
Omaha
Sioux City
Mr. Deming
Sibley
Mrs. Nigholla
Washington's Birthday Holiday Observed at City Post Office
Washington's Birthday on Tuesday February 22 1916 will be observed as a postal holiday. City carriers will make general delivery to all city areas from the office at 6:8 with general delivery window 9 to 10 in the morning and carrier window service from 6:45 to close in the evening. No delivery by rural carriers.
Farmer Cooperative Creamery Plan Seeks Local Farmers
Effort underway to form a Farmer's Co operative Creamery in the city. Former Wallingford butter maker Mr Jensen visited last Thursday to drum up farmer support. I C S displays at Bringle Brothers Shoe Store. Flonal ball on February 22 calls for participation in the old style Oxford Minuet led by Mrs Shriner and Mrs Woodruff visiting from Bake Park. Chas Boggens buys J C Kana plumbing business to focus on herd wage enterprise.
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Jensen
Wallingford
I. C.S
Bringle Brothers Shoe Store
W. L
Chas. Boggens
J. C. Kana
Estherville Family Stays Put as Overholts Move East
Mr and Mrs Tra Overholt will remain in Estherville after resigning from the Harvest er company and taking a post with Adams Grading Machine Company of Indiana. Eastern South Dakota and part of Town will become their head quarters, making Estherville their base. The note urges residents to aid birds during harsh weather by placing clover straw and seeds in groves or hedges, offering indirect agricultural benefit through pest control.
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Tra Overholt
Estherville
Minnesota
Overholt
The
Harvester Company
Fiis
Adams Grading Machine Company
Indiana
South Dakota
Public church services announced for Sunday evening
The public is cordially invited to prayer services next Sunday evening on February 20 at 8 p.m. The notice lists the times and invites attendance at these and all other services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittena
Fort Dodge Show Assured Success This Month
Northern Iowa car dealers prepare for the Fort Dodge automobile show running February 29 to March 4 with 71 exhibits and 15 working models direct from Chicago. The event aims to benefit all northern Iowa residents and promises wide public appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Chicago
Towa
Fort Dodgers
Mrs Wm C Frank Defends California Weather Reports
Mrs Wm C Frank of Fresno writes to defend California weather and flood reports, saying damages were exaggerated by eastern papers. She cites oil-field destruction from a 60 mph wind, notes recent Fresno winds, provides local fruit prices, and urges calm in comparing extremes to the nation.
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Wi. GC. Frank
Fresno
Calif
Fornia
California
Mra. Wm
Frank
Thin Ansty
Organi Tlans
Pacific’ Coast
Weather’ Bureau
Wm. C, Frank
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Marriage license notices show LeRoy Bartleman and Margaret Ey alia, James Payne and Armatrong, Carrie Petersen and Arwetrong, Lee Griffith and Catherine Sargentina, John Griae and Dolliver, Hilda Hogar back and Dolliver, with details indicating filings in the local registry. Names appear with variations due to OCR. entries reflect routine marriage licenses issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Bartleman
Margaret Eyalia
James Payne
Armatrong
Carrie Petersen
Arwetrong
Lee Griffith
Catherine Sargentina
John Griae
Dolliver
Hilda Hogarback
Evangelist Rev. L. Roker Sermon Draws Crowds
YREER METHODIST CHURCH invites attention to Rev. L. Roker who preached Sunday night on The Bigua of Christ's Coming. The sermon and other subjects were described as marvels and taro treats. Merest gospel messages and Bible study continued through the week at the church with strong interest from attendees.
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Estherville Improvement Company
Kilgore Brothers
Sconberg
March Woman's Home Companion
E. New Bide
Enivelopa
Gory
Wm. J. Burns
Andrew Carnegie
Claire Wallace Flynn
Margaret Deland
Araminata
Elizabeth’ Jordan
Chloe Malone
Fannie Heaslip Lea
Agnes Repplier
Italy
Laura Spencer Porter
Cora Farmer Perkins
Grace Margaret Gould
Companion
Paria
Azyle T
Tories
Francia
Margaret Box
Esther L. Forbes
Benny Hale
Emily Rose Burt
George and
Clara Williams
A. Neely Hall
A. Aingis
A. J. Boaworth Olas
Wykoff Stratu
W. Leghorn
Chas. Smith
Art Erickson Wine
J. R. Hamilton
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Washington
Oase
Nhuraday
Wii
Dunnall Garman Lutheran Church
Margaret A. Evans
LeRoy
Bartleman
J. G. Murtagh
Catherine Doyle
Henry Long
Land
Archie Evans
Thie City Land
Platteville
Moore's
Moore Forchestre
Ae Uae
Yreer Methodist Church
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