Wreck at Emmons injures thirteen. conductor among injured
A southbound train on the M. & St. L. with six cars struck a defective switch at Emmons Minnesota early today. Conductor Charlen M. Keating of Des Moines and thirteen others were seriously hurt. Keating transported to Albert Lea Hospital. Most injured were in the smoking car. one woman injured. The accident prompted a relief train and hospital treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snort Dodge
Charlen M. Keating
Crack Capital Limited
Albert Lea
Innesota
Emmons
Minnesota
Keating
Floyd Gartick
Fort Dodge
Bhews
Mise Flossie Young
Dea Motuen
Alberton
Advertised Letters At Eatherville Post Office 1914 List
The weekly list for January 4, 1914 shows unclaimed letters including Miss Ina Brown Conklin R Miller H Mathsen Miss Margaret Duvas Richmond and others. Unclaimed items after two weeks will be sent to the Dead Letter Office in Washington DC. Frank Carpenter Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatherville
Ina Brown
Conklin
R. Miller
H. Mathsen
Margaret Duvas Richmond
Washington, D.C
Frank Carpenter
Editor Aj Agar Dead in Humboldt Funeral Held
Local editor Aj Agar, longtime secretary of the Upper Moines-Goru Belt Editorial Association, died Monday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in Humboldt, with colleagues paying tribute to his work and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alm. Adams
the &Ready Belove Adjtor
Huwborgs
Tadepenant
Upper Moines
Miterphriet Ulede
Humboldt Kriday
Fternog
Bootlegger Raid Targets Birney Jeffries Firms
A detective squad raided bootlegger outlets in Birney and flagged stores of Jay Johnston Co and M J Behaffer. Bottles of whiskey brandy and gin were seized from Johnston Co and turned over to Mayor Anderson pending a January 6 hearing. Schaffer pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license and awaits grand jury action after failing to post a $5000 bond. Warrants issued for Haag and Guy Jackson, now at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deug
Day Joliesinn and Co
Birney
Jeffries & Lyon
Jeffries
Lycat
Hoth Firma
Nelthear
Atock
Johneaton
Schaffer
the Haag
Guy Jackson
Attempted Burglary at Raleigh Prompted Sheriff Call
Sheriff Nivison was called to Raleigh on Wednesday after five individuals attempted to burglarize a local store. Citizens intercepted the group and held them for the sheriff’s arrival.
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Raleigh
Nivison
Residents Welcomed Back as Weirs Return Nearby
Mrs. Roy Weir and baby, with Julia Greattrax, visited Spirit Lake from Canton for Christmas at A. M. Johnson Jr. home. The Weirs will move to Huntington to manage their late father's store, with Mrs. Greattrax staying briefly with Mrs. Johnson.
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Roy Weir
Baby
Ore
Julia Greattrax
Spirit Lake
Canton
Iinole
A. M. Johnson Jr
Weir
Saturda
Huntington
Mr. Weir
Joint Installation Held By Eastern Star and North Star Lodges
Eastern Star lodge and North Star lodge No 447 A FW and A M plan a joint installationThursday evening in the lodge rooms. Refreshments will be served. Local residents visiting Des Moines Dows Maple Hill Estherville and St Paul while others travel for business and family reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Lodge
North Star Lodge
A. FW
A. M
Grave Crisis Faces Railroads In This State
An extended discussion previews a planned series in this paper on the railroads urgent need for increased water and funds as European conflict and global financial strain threaten rail transport. The piece argues railroads are essential to the economy, urges public understanding, and cites statements by leaders and officials about sustaining railway credit amid a looming investment squeeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York Stock Exchange
Europe
David Lloyd George
Great Britain
Wilbon
McAdoo
Santral
Oscar Nelson Wins Fast Wrestling Bout Over Greek Demon
After a tense one hour and ten minute match Oscar Nelson defeated the Greek challenger Demon Friday night with a neck hold. The contest was even early with Nelson’s speed differing from the Greek’s strength as Roth praised the bout as splendid entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Nelson
Nelson
Roth
Obituary and local lodge installation report
H Filodt former resident and father of W HL Gibert W Bo and Joe Flindt died at his home on Missouri Sunday. Body brought here Tuesday for burial. Funeral from W RK Flindt residence this afternoon. Obituary to be published next week. I O F installed officers Monday night for coming term led by J Frederic Catlin N G and W J Bowman VG. Oyster supper after. Stockholders meeting Firat National Bank elected officers for year including J P Kirby VP and Whelan assistant cashier.
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W. C. Blake
Des Moines
Cecil Riggs
Dows
Miss Welch
Maple HI
Ketherville
Gertrude Kraunholt
Em Ineteburg
Fat Howe
Neville
Los Angeles
California
Vincent Kelly
New Bank
Chaettinger
Eather
Obss
Browen
Jas
Torrens
Minpegpolie
H. Filodt
W. HL
Gibert
W. Bo
Joe Flindt
Missouri
W. RK. Flindt
I. Ou
J. Frederic Catlin
N. G
W. J. Bowman
V.G
W. A. Eisenhower
P. G
W. J. Turner
H. C. Sillge
E. C. Heyer
Treas
P. L. Christiansen
A.jo. Peter
Aon
B. Flindt
Sam Calling
Ones. Anderson
F. M. Wagener
Pao J. Lerdahl
V. Ga
F. A. Koeblar
V. G
D. Relner
Gao. Rogers
L. SS
Firat National Bank
J. P. Kirby
Vine Pres
MK. Whelan
B. Agronatal
R. H. Miller
Z. Sondrol
M. K. Whelan
P. L. Christensen
O. Neville
Jay Johnston
Arthur Pitchar
Herman Oransky
M. E. Wilson
D. R. Alexander
Presbyterian Church Services and Congregational Notices
Presbyterian Church invites members to Sunday morning 10 46 and evening 7 30 services with the Lord's Supper in the morning. Encourages all to attend and to report baptismal or membership desires to the pastor. Sermon topics include temperance and revival reports from recent events. Additional meetings for Sunday School staff, Christian Endeavor, and preparatory prayer are noted along with revival activities by Rev Mrs Pollock and a shared text Sunday audience.
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Mins Brookway
Church
Nuudrad
League
Christ
Presbyterian Church
Iowa Anti— Saloon League
Christian Endeavor Society
Mre. F. H. Graat
Tugaday
F. H. Grant
Free Methodist Church
Pollock
Emmetsburg
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Aj Agar
Emmet County
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Mantern Railroad Executivea
Crumbull
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Meat Investmante
Amerirailroad
Towa
Commonwealth
Union Baptist Church
HLY
St. U
Ladies Aid Society
J. A. Campbell
R.J. Ridley
L. ©. Doolittle
Anna Kobler
Frank Wing
Elizabeth Colt
Hazel Bemis
Asa Taylor
LeRoy Turner
Emmet Floyd
Emmet Holtz
Willis Campbell
Ann Kevan
Martha Qolting
John Osgood
L. V
Gail Hornwell
Maple Hill
Ford Hanson
Estherville
Henry Ruble
Armstrong
Katherville
Ethel McArdle
Garner
Emmet Rice
Hulda Kolide
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Betsy Olson
Henry Schmidt
Superior
Frances Flaherty
Marl Fahey
W. W. Watson
Harry Habin
George Paul
Ras- Inussen
Armetroug
Heetherville
Maria
Lucy Pingrey
Washington
Iowa
Mrs
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John H- Brown
International Palle
Milliesots
Bie
Gerperenta
J. Jd. Klopyp
Rarpl Miller
Herman Lurene
Armetrong
Vern Schmidt
Oldrence Ladd
Minnespalis
Oscar Visor Ming
C. B. Flindt
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