Obituary of Pioneer William Jones in Estherville
The Estherville community mourns William Jones a longtime resident born August 4 1836 in Cardiganshire Wales. He died Friday night after a period of illness leaving a large family and many friends remembering his faith service and humor as a committed church member and elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Phen Jones
Cardiganshire
Wales
Ian Vine
Wall
LaCrosse
Rebecca Davis
Esther
R. S
B. T. Osher
Reba
Ir. M. E. Wilson
Orville
R. John D
Stephen J.e
W. G. Wilow
Sparta
Wiscon
Margaret
Liam Clark
Helen
Julius
Ftriet
Osher
Jones
Paul
Pe ‘Lake
Presbyterian Church
Hth
Wallingford
Returns to His Ship Grades Myers Heads to Duty Aboard George Washington
Myers former naval engineer to President and Mrs. Wilson returned Friday night to duty aboard the transport George Washington. A Des Moines sailor, he said he shook hands with the president twice. Others from Iowa represented on the ship include Brice Valley Junction Leonard Anita and Leroy Turner Estherville. Graaf in Iowa City hospital after mastoids surgery remains critical after a second operation. Parents were with him Friday then left for home.
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Grades. Myers
Wilson
France
R. R. Myers
Maple Street
Myers
Des Moines
Brice
Valley Junction
Leonard
Anita
Leroy Turner
Estherville
Knoxville
Iowa— State Register
Creates Graaf
Orestes Graaf
Iowa City
Grant
Barkhelder and Petersen Wedding at Presbyterian Range
Fred A Barkhelder and Miss Ella C Beereee Swete were married this week at the Presbyterian Range with Rev Voorhies officiating. Barkhelder recently discharged after four months in the U S service. The bride, popular in eastern county, will move with the groom to Minnesota to farm in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkhelder-Petersen
Presbyterian Range
Fred A. Barkhelder
Ella C. Pete Beereee
King Theater Changes Hands In Armstrong City
Mr. Martin Peterson sells the King Theater to Mr. Spencer who takes charge and will operate it under the Peterson plan. Peterson shifts to managing Armstrong theater as Spencer continues the existing program.
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King Theater
Martin Peterson
Armstrong
Spencer
Peterson
Letters From Over There in France 1918
Harold Hudson writes from France after the armistice describing hopes of safe return, parade scenes in Paris, notes on promotions and a potential commission, and reflections on service with the 30th Old Hickory Division and signals unit experiences. He mentions fellow soldiers, battles visited, and gratitude to family for support.
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Harold Hudson
France
Paris
Toon Fenlembee
Tare
Brittany
Thompson
105Th
General Headquarters
War Department
General Pershing
Fam
Gary F. Spence
117Th Inf
Lieut. Thompson
117Th Infantry
Bhut
A.E. F
Ridley
Alee
Ypres
Mt. Kemnel
Happily Wedded A J Bosworth and Ruth Pankhurst in Armstrong
A J Bosworth wed Miss Ruth Pankhurst on Christmas Eve at 8:80 in Armstrong at Mrs Mary Martins home. Rev J M Howdeshell officiated. Harry Bosworth served as best man and Jessie Martins as bridesmaid. The bride, a former Arm strong teacher, wore dark blue silk while the bridesmaid wore white. The groom, related to local residents, works at Emmet County Bank. Many friends offer congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bosworth
Ruth Pankhurst
Armstrong
Mary Martin
Harry Bosworth
Jessie Martins
J. M. Howdeshell
Armstrong M. E. Church
8. P. Deming
John Osgood
Emmet County Bank of
Bells Ring Out the Old Year and New Year Hope
A verse lamenting the passing of the old year and welcoming the New Year. It recalls childhood, home, and friendship, ending with a note of renewed hope and a hopeful refrain as bells ring in the new year. The author signs as S. F. Rapegva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garth Good
Jesus
S. F. Rapegva
December 1918 letter from Corporal Petersen in France
In a brief, fragmentary wartime note from Corporal Y. C. Petersen in France dated December 1918, he writes to “Folks” that the war is over and shares a confused, hurried sense of relief. The missive mixes garbled lines about the army and fighting, reflecting damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. c. Petersen
France
Folkawn
Grand Theater Great Event Pictures From January Fourth
Fragmented OCR text records a grand event at the Grand Theater on a January Saturday with official pictures, and includes disjoint reminiscences of wartime flotillas, travel tales, and letters mentioning Long Island, London ships, and Thanksgiving. The readable portions mix ceremonial notes with personal letters and historical references.
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Grand Theater
Ehaws
New York
Mohater
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Jam
EMMET
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High Lake Township
Henry Irving
Joe Jefferayn
Graydon Myers
Loroy Turner
President Wilson
Rock Island
Shik City
Everett Ridley
Verne Petersen
Conde Ongood
Tie A Harel
Hudson
Lieut
Murrian
Signal Service
Sgt. Hudson
A. J. Bosworth
Hearts
Ays
Anne
Ford
Bank
Your Son - Corp. V. GC
Petergefi
Se. A. P
Byrgett Midis Agi P.O
Long Islam
Eng
L. I
Docka
Armach
London
Isles
Thankagivin J
Poutse
Amiens
Shai
le Mans
Jon
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