Republican Precinct Caucuses Reported With Sparse Turnout
The article notes low turnout at Republican precinct caucuses on Tuesday evening. Delegates to the county convention to be held at the Court House on Saturday, Feb. 23, were elected from Estherville wards and High Lake township, with several precincts yet to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Estherville
First Ward
W. E. Deming
W. J. Beauman
G. C. Allen
Sam Fritz
Geo. Lorimer
R. J. Ridley
M. G. Peterson
B. F. Westbrook
W. S. Johnston
Fred Robinson
A. A. Herrick
Chas. Kilgore
Hans N. Lee
L. V. Basche
Wm. Turner
Sam Johnston
Wm. Gordon
John McMahon
Sloward Espesch
J. H. Wilson
W. F. Wood
G. K
Senator Francis's Son 18 Still in Hospital
Mervyn Francis, son of former state senator Leslie Francis, has been seriously ill at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines for two months. He was sick at school in Boston and brought home before Christmas. He has osteomyelitis and underwent four operations, the most recent ten days ago. Walter H. Young, ex-station agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway and Spirit Lake town council member, shot himself Friday after being ousted over alleged funds discrepancies. His body was found late Friday night. he leaves a wife and four children. ILV.P .
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervyn Francis
Leslie Francis
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Boston
Spirit Lake E
Walter H. Young
Chicago, Milwaukee, and
St. Paul
Spirit Lake
Sheldon
Iowa
Ilv.p
Terry Roudebush
L. H. Roudebush
Peterson
Earl Hipple
Chicago
Estherville
Peoria
Galesburg
Perry R. Roudebush
Orpheum Orchestra
Roudebush
Wisconsin
Ilinois
South Dakota
Towa
Linois
Estherville High School Basketball Beats Spencer
Estherville Mish School basketball team defeated Spencer High School 34 to 21 Friday evening in a well played game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Mish
Wallingford Woman Dies After Illness at 46
Anna Christine Nelson McAdams died February 14 1924 at Coleman hospital after a two week cold and complications. She was 46, wife of George C. McAdams of Wallingford, mother of James and Leonard, born in Nyby Denmark October 19 1877, lived in Cedar Rapids Jadar Rapids Ringsted Wallingford and Estherville. Funeral held at Wallingford home conducted by Estherville Methodist pastor. interment in Swea City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McAdams
Co-operative
Wallingford
Coleman Hospital
George O. McAdams
Anna Christine Nelson
Nyby
Denmark
Europe
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Jadar Rapids
James N
Leonard N
Ringsted
George C. McAdams
James
Leonard
Toth
Estherville
Swea City
Auto truck crash near Lakefield injures Ford occupants
Friday afternoon accident at Lakefield crossing involved a Worthington Creamery truck driven by O E Welander. A Ford passing on the wrong side struck the truck causing the Ford to roll twice and injure one of three men aboard. the truck tipped onto its side and much produce was destroyed. Washington's Birthday is a legal holiday. post office hours 8:30 to 9:30 A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Welander
Worthington Creamery Company
Worthington
Lakefield
Worthington Produce Company
Mr.Welander
Washington
A. Robinson
J A Cummings Buys Spencer Rexall Store
J A Cummings proprietor of the Rexall Drug Store purchased the Spencer Rexall store last week from the owner. Pensyite will run this store as well as the city location but has not yet chosen a manager. He spent the first of the week in Spencer invoicing stock and assessing the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Cummings
Rexall Drug Store
Spencer Rexall
Pensyite
Spencer
Court adjourns until March thirtieth session
The District court of Emmet county adjourned on Saturday until the March term which convenes on March thirty first. Two equity cases were tried the last of the week. The State Bank of Armstrong versus Edith Espeset was completed and is held under advisement by Judge Deland. a decree is expected soon. Will West versus N C Christensen foreclosures decree was granted but receiver denied.
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District Court of
Emmet
State Bank of Armstrong
Edith Espeset
Deland
Will West
N. C. Christensen
Roger Babson
Crooked Lake
Wesselsty
Massachusetts
Babyon
Palm Beach
Miami
Morey of Interest and Comment in Babson Park Florida
Editor G A Nichols reports on Dr W P Galloway Estherville touring Florida pausing at Babson Park Lake Wales and Haines City. He notes Guernsey milk demand at Hickory Hammock dairy and Babson’s real estate and road projects including a proposed highway to the East Coast. Polk County bond election canceled by commissioners spurring protest and calls for reform plus citrus industry data and Polk’s wealth and growth prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson Park
Florida
W. P. Galloway
Estherville
Lake Hamilton
Palm Beach
Miami
Key West
Cuba
Jacksonville
News York
Washington
Hia
C. C. Galloway
Galloway
Haines City
Lake Wales
Babson
South Florida
Caldwell Boys
Tampa
Lakeland
New York City
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Court House
Polk County
Mfattérn
Date
Pinellas
Hillsborough
Polk
Duval County
Dade
America
Iowa
Manatee County
Knights of Pythias Celebrate Diamond Jubilee Dance
Tuesday Estherville hosts a sixtieth anniversary celebration for Witherville Lodge No. 14 Knights of Pythias. A short program on the order’s history led by Hertig of Cedar Rapids preceded a dance and refreshments for about 125 members and their families. The nationwide gala underscored the lodge’s prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Witherville Lodge No. 14
Hertick
Cedar Rapids
Estherville
Benefit game to aid Sioux City tournament fund
The Estherville Independent basketball team will face the regular high school squad Thursday evening at the high school gym. Proceeds go to sending the high school team to the Sioux City tournament. It promises a fast, deserving contest and support for the worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Independent
High Whol
Sioux City
Monument Works Names Geo Godden Manager
Geo Godden, long time Godden Monument Company veteran, takes over local branch management and moves with family from Humboldt. He previously managed here twelve years ago and now leads all departments, aiming to maintain the firm’s strong legal trade share. Mrs Walter Scott leaves for an extended visit with her parents. Jacob Amdal of Chicago visits his mother then travels to Lamberton to visit Andy Amdal before returning to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Godden
Godden Monument Company
Mr. Godden
Humboldt
Godden Company
Walter’ ‘Scott
Chris “Hansen
Lamberton
Minn
Jacob Amdal
Chicago
Jonas. Amdal
Andy ‘Amdal
Laffeys Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Laffey celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with forty friends and relatives, who surprised them at home with a decorated dining room, a three course dinner, and silverware gifts from children and family. Their eight children, two sons in law, a granddaughter, and a niece joined in the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Laffey
Jack Miller
Armstrong
Estherville
Art Shultz
Garner
Dohna Marie Miller
W. Boyd Trousdale to Be at the Grand Theatre
W Boyd Trousdale returns to his hometown for a week at the Grand Theatre starting March 3 with his own stock company. The run opens with Geo Hobart's Buddies a lively nine song comedy featuring special scenery changed nightly. Trousdale notes this first engagement with his company after years on the coast and promises each production will be the best ever by a stock company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd B. Trousdale
Grand Theatre
Geo. Hobart
Mr. Trousdale
Pioneer Resident Dies in San Diego California
Pioneer resident Mrs. B Little died at her San Diego home on January 24. She lived in Estherville about 35 years ago with husband Dr B Little, a local physician. Survived by husband two sons Dr Little and Kenneth Little of San Diego and a daughter Mrs Nee of Berkeley. Funeral at Bradley Woolman chapel with Rev Charles Barnes officiating. Cremation at Greenwood.
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John Schelle
Terril
Sre
Schnelle
Germany
The
German Lutheran Church
Rev
Wagoner
B. Little
San Diego
Cal
Little
Mary I. Little
C. B
Com ‘Little
E. Street
Dr. Little
Kenneth , Little
Berkeley
Calif
Ohio
Bradley &Woolman
Charles I. ‘Barnes
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Greenwood Crematory
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Grover
Gruver
Justin Rogers
Armenia
Jessie Krieger
Birdie Spracklin
Jane
Tima Gruver
Pauline E. Dutton
Grand Junction
Senator Francis
H Hospital
G. A. Nichols
Tampa Board of Trade
G. A. Nichals
Knights OF Pythias
Mgr
Mrs John Laffey
W. Boyd Trousdale
Grands Theatre
Tor Eh
California
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