Emmet County Farm Bureau elects officers at 1923 meeting
The Emmet County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting in Estherville on Jan 3 1923 with E J Maniece presiding. Officers elected include Jorgen Andersen as president W D O'Brien as vice president John Bosold as secretary and Oscar Peterson as treasurer. Directors from township areas were named and a resolutions committee presented a plan endorsing 1922 work, urging budget transparency, tax relief, canal and Great Lakes waterway support, opposition to ship subsidies, and road funding tweaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett County Farm Bureau
E. P. Hall
E. J. Maniece
Jess Rossburg
Oead Maniece
Farm Bureau
Geo. Robb
Treasury
J. W. Radebaugh
Jorgen Andersen
WD. O'Brien
J. H. Thompson
John Bosold
I. B. Book
Treas
Oscar Peterson
John Graff
J. Maniece
Cornell Oleson
W. D. O’brien
Oscar ‘Peterson
A “Wap.sf
Brien
Emmet
Pete Noll
Edlsworth
M. J. Iverson
Lincoln
Theo Rolling
Iowa Lake
Emmet County Farm Bureau
Estherville
Great Lakes
National Assembly
New Trainmaster Assigned to Estherville on Rock Island
Mr J J Beacom of Omaha is transferred to Estherville as trainmaster on the Rock Island division west of Estherville. Mr Martin will run the east and south train service. Beacom succeeds C A Russell who moves to Fairbury Ne, continuing in railroad work. Beacom is an experienced railroad man with a wife and two children who will join him once a residence is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Beacom
Omaha
Estherville
Rock Island
Martin
Mr. Beacon
C. A. Russell
Sibley
Fairbury
Beacon
New Quarters for Knights of Columbus Lodge
The Knights of Columbus in the city have leased rooms above the Wilder Variety store and fitted them as a lodge and club room. The new space will serve as a splendid headquarters for the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Wilder Variety Store
Gas Fumes Overpower Workers at Burt Jones Plant
Will Watson and Fred Story inhaled gasoline engine fumes while working in the Burt & Jones feed building. Watson became dizzy and nearly suffocated after reaching the outer door, stayed unconscious for a long time, and remained ill for over a day. Story also felt unwell but recovered sooner, missing a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Watson
Fred Story
Burt & Jones
Mr. Watson
Mr. Story
McFadden to Hold General Farm Sale
C C McFadden sets Thursday January 18 for sale of his farm goods. He has rented his farm and will sell all live stock including nine horses two milch cows and calves thirteen hogs two sheep and farm machinery. Ad in this issue lists full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. McFadden
Vindicator and
Republican
VF King Perkins Company Off The Road
Louis Perkins reports Frank King fell ill on the road and must quit his company delaying engagements including a Shenandoah play. Kings prepare for possible surgery while relatives meet. Ruth Dalby moves to Des Moines as stenographer for Mr Himebauch during the legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VF King
Perkins ‘Company
Louis Perkins
Frank King
Ruth Dalby
Des Moines
Fred Himebauch
A. C. Brown
Los Angeles
John Wycoff
Emmetsburg
J. F. Theobald
Ceylon
Minn
L. L. Smith
Pauline
Mrs. Smith
Alfred Peterson
Herman
Fargo
New President Named and 1928 Nominating Committee Appointed
The new President is Jorgen Andersen. The nominating committee for 1928 is Geo. O. Berven, chairman, with members Jess Rossburg and F. A. Wassman. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorgen Andersen
Geo. O. Berven
Jess Rossburg
F. A. Wassman
Leeper Bound Over In Wertz Murder Case
Robert Leeper, accused of killing Roy C Wertz in Iowa City on December 27, was bound over to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing led by Justice T E Murphy Priday evening Testimony from buyer William P Barth linked Leeper to a motive involving Wertz daughter whom Leeper later married Barth testified Leeper discussed murdering Wertz to gain about 320 000 from Wertz estate Leeper reportedly threatened Barth and is held without bail in county jail awaiting the February grand jury
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Robert Leeper
Roy C. Wertz
T. E. Murphy
William P. Barth
Justice Murphy
Barth
Leeper
Wertz
Bath
Charles Bocek
Gus Mahnke
F. L. Love
Graff's Sale of Duroc Jersey Bred Sows
An advertisement announces the Graff sale of pure bred Duroc Jersey gilts held Tuesday January 16 at the Bingham Cement plant sale pavilion in this city. The sows are bred to Fest View Sensation, a recent Clay County Fair champion. Interested buyers can request a catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vindicator
Republican
John Graff
Bingham
Clay County
Walter Schultz to Auction Pure Bred Duroc Hogs Wednesday
Walter Schultz of Emmet township announces a sale of forty head of pure bred Duroc Jersey hogs at the heated pavilion of L R Bingham on Wednesday January 31st. Catalogues will be printed soon and Schultz will mail them to interested buyers. The Eastern Star Chapter meets at the Mason ic hall this Wednesday evening with initiation and refreshments after school resumes Monday following a two week holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Schultz
Emmet Township
L. R. Bingham
Schultz
Eastern Star Chapter
Masonic Hall
Pettit Brothers in Business Again After Fire
Pettit Brothers, burned out in Estherville's big blaze, lease the first floor and basement of the Lincoln and Seventh streets brick building and will open a meat market there this week. The shop will feature modern machinery and freezers and aims to be among the best in Iowa. The brothers, despite heavy losses, are energetic and hopeful to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettit Brothers
Estherville
Lincoln
Seventh Streets
Iowa
Opened Amdahl Garage in Wallingford
George Gunderson purchases the Amdahl garage in Wallingford and will assume control this week. He comes from Walker Motor Co. with years of experience, strong sales ability, and skilled mechanical know how. The business will offer car sales, accessories, and full repair services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gunderson
Amdahl
Wallingford
Gunderson
Walker Motor Co
Engine Strikes Car At M&StL Crossing
Last Wednesday evening Dr. M. R. Sathe returning from a professional trip to Dolliver and accompanied by B. Graham saw an engine approach at the M. & St. L. crossing on E. Barnhart Street. Sathe steered away, avoiding serious harm. The running board was demolished and the car twisted, but both occupants escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Sathe
Auto
Dolliver
B. Graham
E. Barnhart Street
Dr. Sathe
Estherville to Host Commercial Institute
A Commercial Institute will be conducted in Estherville offering instruction in Shorthand Typewriting Bookkeeping Salesmanship and related subjects. The Commercial Service Bureau of Des Moines will supervise led by Miss Susie Petersen. Students may qualify for positions by spring. For details contact the Bureau or Miss Petersen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Commercial Service Bureau of
Des Moines
Susie Petersen
Commercial Service Bureau
Des~ Moines
Miss Petersen
Claude Willey Builds Radio Set At Home
Claude Willey son of Mr and Mrs J H Willey northwest of Esther ville has built a radiophone for home use. After study he assembled parts into a capable radio set costing little, able to receive messages from all parts of the United States for family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Willey
J. H. Willey
Estherville
United States
Mrs I S Ringham Dies in Minneapolis
Mrs. I S Ringham, longtime resident of this city, died Monday morning after a two year illness. She had fallen seriously ill on New Year's Eve and was moved to a hospital. She was mother in law to Mrs Lilly Ringham and aunt to Tom and Joseph Ringham, who traveled to Minneapolis for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.S. Ringham
Minneapolis
Lilly Ringham
Tom Thompson
Joseph Ringham
Ole Jorgenson
New Richmond
Wis
Mary Beaver
Jorgenson
Episcopal Church Guild
W. E. Deming
Third Avenue North
John Colburn
Secor
Ill
Lorenzo
Arlando Lough
Lou Heffelfinger
Iowa Falls
Jay Heffelfinger
Sacred concert by Buena Vista College male quartet
A Sacred Concert by a Buena Vista College Male Quartet from Storm Lake Iowa will be held at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening January 14 at 7 30. The group recently completed a two week Northwest Iowa tour and will offer a free will offering. Organizers urge a full house and warn admission is by donation only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Iowa
Presbyterian Church
Next Lyceum Number to Be Tu'sday Jan 16
Estherville residents praise Dr Preston Bradley as a premier orator preacher set to speak The United States of Tomorrow next Tuesday evening Church by Christ committee backs season tickets and urges attendance Notes on local Federation Women’s Clubs event art exhibit and performances plus marriage of Opal Harcourt to Vernon Anderson and travels of Mrs Colburn and Mrs Heffelfinger with family updates and welcomes back travelers.
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Estherville
Thomas Brooks Fletcher
Fletcher
Preston Bradley
Chicago
Lyceum
United States of
Dr. Bradley
Lyceum Bureau
Bureau
Woman’s Clubs
Dorothy Sanderlin
James Whitcomb Riely
Irving Ellerston
Robert Corrie
Mary Louise Osgood
Frances
Mesdames
Andrew Smith
C. E. Birney
John Greig
D. R. Alexander
Injured Delbert Platy at Estherville Mill
Delbert Platy a a t at an injured Delbert Platt, an Estherville planing mill employee, was struck in the abdomen by timber from a saw last Friday and seriously injured. He was hospitalized and operated on. condition improves though he is only sixteen. Several local residents and visitors are noted, with moves to California for health and trips to Cedar Rapids and Chicago for business or rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Platt
Estherville
Getti
Platt
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