Obituary of G E Moore a prominent Emmet county resident
G E Moore died last Wednesday evening in Estherville at age fifty four after a long illness. Born May 24 1866 in Huntsville Illinois he moved to Iowa in 1890 with wife Sarah Josephine Lillard and settled in Emmet county. He leave s a son Raymond Moore and daughter Mrs Martin McTigue plus many friends. His life and obituary note his progressive service to the community and his steadfast character.
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G. E. Moore
Moore
Emmet County
Mud Lake
Mulroney
Emmet
Moorg
Mr. Moore
Emmet Moore
George Emmett Moore
Huntsville Illinois
Estherville
Iowa
William
Fannie
Sarah Josephine Lillard
Raymond Moore
Martin McTigue
Claire Windsor to Appear at Grand Theatre This Weekend
Claire Windsor, movie star and niece of Mrs. M. M. Knapp, headlines Louis B her production to Please One Woman at Grand Theatre Sunday and Monday February 20 and 21. She will discuss social life and near married life as part of a dramatic exposure.
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Wee Claire Windsor
Louis ‘Bher
Grand Theatre
M. M. Knapp
Estherville Team Loses at Algona in 46 to 14 Defeat
Estherville traveled to Algona last Friday and fell 46 to 14 as Algona’s strong team outmatched them in every facet. The locals hope to rebound tonight against Milford on their home floor in a highly anticipated game at eight o’clock with hopes of avenging a prior defeat.
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Estherville High School
Algona
Milford
A Popular Wallingford Married Monday
Miss Amanda Egeland and Martin Ressell, two of Wallingford’s popular young people, were married at the parsonage last Monday evening. The ceremony was followed by a rustic serenade with dish pans and shot guns. They left Tuesday for Forrest City for a short visit amid well wishers and a rice send-off.
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Amanda Egeland
Martin Ressell
Wallingford
Forrest City
Sheriff praised for handling Giffen murder case
Sheriff Tom Nivison and deputies earned strong praise from prosecuting attorney John J Hess for their careful management of the Giffen murder trial. The letter commended baliffs Frank Westbrooks and Levi Minks and highlighted the county’s capable sheriff after a term of court concluded Monday evening.
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Tom Nivison
Giffen
Baliffs
Frank Westbrooks
Levi Minks
Nivison
J. J. Heas
Hess
John. J. Hess
Will Sentencing Pending Next Monday February 21
A court to hear the sentencing of the defendant on Monday February 21 as Judge DeLand prepares to rule on the pending motion. The proceedings focus on the Will case with the judge to determine the outcome after reviewing the legal submissions.
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DeLand
Jury Verdict Sparks Stinging War Board Backlash
The Emmet county jury found in favor of six War Board members in the Lee brothers case filed after their 1918 Fourth Liberty Loan protest. A Monday night demonstration, led by the American Legion, flooded Exsterville with a partisan vigil while the trial stretched from Thursday to Monday. The verdict, likely final, signals public support for the War Board despite lingering resentment over slacker accusations and bond collections.
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C. 0. Lee
War Board
Emmet
American Legion
Laintiff
G. Myerly
Des Moines
Nis
Amercan Legion
Nout Town
Lee Brothers
Exstherville
J. P. Kirby
Andrew Smith
F. H. Rhodes
Jas. Rainey
J. W. Morse
G. K. Allen
Tom Nivison
Harley Lambert
Ed. Stockdale
J. J. Harker
Fred Robinson
Harvey Téaibert
Rd Lee Brothers
Emmet Township
Aship
Emmetsqwnship Committee
Liberty Loan
J. G. Myerly
Robert Healey
Faye
E. A. Morling
Emmetsbury
George Heald
Spencer
Routh
Tonyone
Mr. Myerly
Dr Griffiths Leaving City for Graduate Work
G Griffith of this city departed earlier this week to pursue graduate studies in Besaaia, taking with him Don Sree as his companion. The move marks the start of his advanced training abroad.
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G. Griffith
Besaaia Rataor
Dons Sree
Roads Collapse Under Warm Spell Impassable Surfaces
During a warm spell frost left the ground and roads loosened, causing the roadbed to drop out in many areas. Even the grayer surfaces failed to support traffic, making travel nearly impossible in several places.
Conviction Costs Run High In Gif fen Murder Trial
The county schedule of claims lists 1878.10 in costs for the Gif fen murder trial. Fees include 834.33 for Attorney Hess, 206.13 for detective Risden, and substantial witness expenses. A 446.55 bill from Gardston hotel covers jury boarding. Sheriff fees and more costs are pending, with total expenses expected to reach several thousand dollars. Ladies serve on Emmet county jury for first time, five women among jurors in C C Lee vs. Emmet county war board.
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Giffen
Gardston
Aly
C. C. Lee
Emmet County
Boxing Show at Elks Lodge Monday Night
The Elks lodge of this city will host an athletic event Monday evening February 21. A twenty round boxing match has been scheduled by a Spirit Lake champion and another well known boxer. The event promises to be entertaining and is open to all Elks and friends.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
Rebekah
Elks the Elks Lodge
Spirit Lake
Elks
Wallingford Man Stops Passenger Train Last Week
A Wallingford man halted a Rock Island passenger train while attempting to walk along the rails toward Estherville. He balanced on the rail as the train approached, blocked the path with waving arms, and after the engineer signaled and the train halted, he revealed his aim before continuing on foot to Estherville.
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Wallingford
Rock Island
Estherville
Mac
Woman's Club Reorganizes Into Departmental Club
The Woman's Club has reorganized into a departmental club with two new divisions named Civics and Bible Study. The current events group will form three active departments, with potential for more next year as interest and enthusiasm grow among the women.
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Siam
Tornell Convicted of Rape in Northwest Iowa Case
Tornell was found guilty of rape after a three hour jury deliberation in northwest Iowa. The verdict carries a life sentence with possible parole after ten years for good behavior. A motion for a new trial was filed and will be heard in the city, with appeals possibly to the Supreme Court.
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Tornell
Francis Kennedy
Morling
Seasion
Healey
Fie
Iowa
Marie Pennington
Supreme Court
Engineer Art Ammon Recovers From Steam Pipe Accident
Engineer Art Ammon, recently badly scalded on runs between here and Sioux Falls when a steam pipe burst in the cab, is improving as expected. Facial scarring remains and part of an ear may need removal, but he is anticipated to recover in fairly good shape.
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Art Ammon
Here
Sioux Falls
Weather notes from Feb dates in Pontic region
February weather report from Pontes rise with data from ten-year period. Mr A O Peterson provides past trends including maximums and minimums for years such as 1942 1919 1916 1917 and 1918. The excerpt also mentions marine observations and shifts in conditions.
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Ponte
A. O. Peterson
Jon
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the Jury
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Olie Clementon
Geo. W. Swanson
Varl Halverson
Fred Hanson
Malinda Harvey Mary E. Rowe
E. J. Jacobson
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