Beloved Moss Mason Dies Sudden in Estherville
Friends mourn Moss Mason longtime Estherville resident who died after chest pains led to an office examination. The 61 year old retired farmer leaves a wife and five children Ora Bert James Ralph Elmer Rae. Funeral details pending relatives’ arrival. He helped develop the county and was widely respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss Mason
Mr. Mason
Dr. Heydersburk
Heydenburk
Wilson
Mason
Bert Kint
Estherville
Terril
Ora
James
Ralph
Elmer Heneman
Armstrong
Ray
Atending College
Ames
Rev P H Green to Leave Estherville Next Week
The Estherville community learns that Rev P H Green of the First Church of Christ will depart next week with his family. He moves to Oakland Iowa to resume a pastorate he held there for sixteen years. Although pleased with his reception here, he answers the call to serve Oakland again. The successor at Estherville is not named, but the vacancy is expected to be filled promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
P. H. Green
First Church of Christ
Brother Green
Oakland
Iowa
Church of Christ
Green
Altho
Oakan
Little Girl Dies of Pneumonia Near Dunnell
Anna Amelia Oelkers, almost ten, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Oelkers of Petersburg township Jackson county Minnesota, died of pneumonia after a rheumatism illness. funeral held Sunday. younger sister recovering from rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Amelia Oelkers
John Oelkers
Petersburg Township
Jackson County
Minn
Anna
Blizzard Ties Up Country Traffic During Past Week
A heavy snowstorm and strong winds disrupted travel nationwide last week. High drifts blocked north south routes with banks piling on roads until road patrols cleared them. The Armstrong to Ringsted route was particularly blocked until Saturday. M and St L railroad service was halted for several days. It recalled winters past for seasoned residents.
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Armstrong
Ringsted
Letter from FlorI on Polk County Citrus Progress
Editor Nichols notes Crooked Lake Florida on February 11 1923. Mrs Nichols and Dr Rummell hear a strong sermon as Polk County’s citrus boom spreads across the lake region with paved roads thriving under northern energy. The South Florida Fair praises Polk for its citrus dominance its educated support and the county’s planned growth.
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Crooked Lake
Fla
Polk County
Tampa
The
Tampa Tribune
Florida
South Florida
Pilus
Polk
Lake
Iron Mountain
Mountain Lake Corporation
Bergs Buy Day Shoe Store In Fairmont
Art Berg and his father L E Berg purchase Day Shoe Store in Fairmont Minnesota. New shop will be Berps Bootery established with Raifes Bringle background. Family plans relocation and active involvement with local Commercial organizations. March move date.
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von Art Berg
Fairmont
Art Berg
Raife
Minn
L. E B. Berg
Art
Bringle
Mr. Bere
Estherville
Ford Road
Near East Relief Organized Drive in Estherville
A Sunday meeting in Estherville formed a local Near East Relief drive to raise three carloads of corn for refugees. Chairman F J Kennedy and secretary T Myhre led discussions on the emergency after outlining relief needs in Smyrna and refugee camps. Committees were appointed to coordinate countywide fundraising with Emmet county towns and the Chamber of Commerce to collect corn and funds from residents and farmers alike.
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Estherville
Near East Relief
Hurley
F. J. Kennedy
T. Myhre
State Committee of
Gove. N.E. Kendall
Erb
Smyrna
Near East Relief Committee
United States
Greece
Chamber of Commerce
Emmet
B. B. Anderson
L. L. Bingham
H. E. Clark
Kennedy
Emmet County
Iowa
Palo Alto
Pocahontas
Clay
Buena Vista
Cherokee
Mahaska
Polk
Johnson
Scott
Wright
Montgomery
Marion and
Lee
Shipping Board
Near East
Ringsted
H. ‘W. Jensen
R.M., Butler
Phil
ELDING PROSPECT LOOKS BRIGHT FOR SPRING BUILDINGS
Esth Mle may see new summer construction in the business section. A two story building with basement and modern heating could replace the bakery site if Mr Petersen arranges a tenant. Architect Moe of Minneapolis draws plans and contemplates rebuilding the Cavin corner after last December fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tjis
Says Petersen
Moe
Minnelis
Thsen
Cavin
Estherville Band Seeks Bass and Trombone Players
Harold Fox, new Estherville Band director, reports weekly Monday rehearsals and an expected 48 uniformed members this summer. All sections show good representation but there is a strong need for a bass player and a bass trombone player. those interested should apply to Mr. Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Fox
Estherville
Anygie
Fox
Chamber of Commerce and Legion Move Dining Room
The Chamber of Commerce and the Legion announce moving their dining room to a new quarters. The change aims to provide a better designed and sturdily built space for gatherings and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Comerce and Legion
East Side Cafe Undergoes Remodeling Improvements
J A Elmer proprietor of the East Side Cafe has made improvements by adding a junctrola and upgrading furnishings. enhanced rating and tables improved. Elmer aims to give guests better service and a pleasant place to eat. Herb Nijols leaves tonight for Crook Lake Florida to remain for the last of their stay here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Elmer
East Side Cafe
Elmer
Herb Nijols
Crook Lake
Fla
Ats
LL Pay Off Tie In Volleyball With Spirit Lake
Elks volleyball players will clash with Spirit Lake here Thursday evening at the depot area. The two teams have met twice before and each club seeks a decisive win to gain momentum for upcoming contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
E Elks
Auto ring disclosed in Milford police raid
Ex sheriff Rute L. C. Donaldson of Milford arrested by state men at five last night. He is jailed pending investigation on charges of selling a Buick touring car with defaced engine numbers to A. C. Ankestal of Milford and removing the cars serial numbers. A second Buick touring car tied to Donaldson Bros. was seized as state property for further inquiry. A Fort coupe stolen in October from South Dakota was recovered from Donaldson and held for investigation. The case shocks Milford and Spirit Lake, stirring local turmoil.
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L. C. Donaldson
Milford
W. S. Campbell
W. E. Deming
Spirit Lake
A. C. Ankestal
Donaldson Bros
Len. Donaldson
South Dakota
Bute
Merchants Short Course Listed for March 8 and 9
The Chamber of Commerce, with the Extension Division of the State University of Iowa, announces a two day Merchants Short Course on March 8 and 9. W F Bristol and W C Murdén will present lectures on advertising, store policies, accounting, trade surveys, and cooperative value. They will visit local stores to discuss individual problems and aim to attract merchants from surrounding towns. Members are urged to reserve the dates.
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Chamber of Commerce
State University of Iowa
University
W. F. Bristol
W. C. Murdén
Sub County Contest Set For Wednesday Feb 21
Preliminary County Contest dates announced with oratorical at Armstrong dramatic at Grover humorous at Dolliver. Schools Estherville Emmet Consolidated Dolliver Halfa Armstrong Swan Lake Grover Ringsted are represented with nine judges total. A letter from A T Lerdall praises the Vindicator and Republican after over thirty years as a subscriber. Breendson couple relocate to Des Moines for their future home.
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Armstrong
Grover
Dolliver
Estherville
Emmet Consolidated
Halfa
Swan Lake
Ringsted
A. T. Lerdall
T. J. Lerdall
Ames
Iowa
Betterville
Vindicator
Republican
Mrs Earl Morton Dies at Home in Burlington Iowa
Mrs. Earl Morton nee Addie Lyman died Friday at her Burlington home after a long illness. Born April 6 1880 in Croton Ohio she lived in Burlington 26 years and was active in the Church of Christ. Funeral services for the beloved wife mother and friend were held at 2 pm Tuesday at the church with Rev P H Morton officiating. She leaves husband three brothers and one sister with many relatives and friends.
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Earl Morton
Addie Lyman
Burlington
Mire Morton
Rev. Green
Church of Christ
Addie
Frederick R
Martha E. Lyman
Croton
Ohio
Bennett St
Iowa
Petersburg
Jackson
Minn
Therville
Estherville
Centerville
Judson J. Lyman
Water
Thereville
Louis F.lyman
Mandan
N. D
Kate
6Th Street
P. H. Church Bible School
Mellveen
H. E. Clark
George Hinshaw
Rob
Roy Bowen
J. M. Hale
Lyle Stine
Arlando Lough
H.E
Church of Christ Life
Morton
George .H. Lyman
Lyman
George H. Lyman
North Green
George Clark
Aged Estherville Man Found Dead in Tampa
An 81 year old Estherville resident, Mr. Morton Jared Luddington, was found dead in a rooming house in Tampa, Florida. He recently moved from Estherville and told his children he planned to buy a home and work on it. He carried about 6000 in traveling checks and had 200 in a bank in Tampa. His body was to be transported to Estherville for burial. services to follow. He was born June 11, 1842 in Syracuse, New York, and came to Emmet County in 1914. He married Martha Jane Lent in 1865. she died March 2, 1922. He left five children surviving in various states.
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Morton
Jared Luddington
Tampa
Fla
Ted
Estherville
Mr. Luddington
Syracuse
N. Y
Emmet
North 11Th St
Martha Jane Lent
DeWitt
Iowa
Eives Ee Ee
Superior
Fuabilo
Colo
Reas Ethac
Correctionville
Migues Ireng
Alice Ae
Thia Cantil
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Flori
Nichols
Father
Emmet ‘House
V.R
Sala
Maison
Pensione
Rock Island
B. C
Morrison
R Rapids
Rute
V. R. Merchants
Des Ones
George Lyman
W. K
Wisconsin
Sandven & Shephards
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