Trains Crash in Rock Island Yards No One Hurt
Estherville reports a rear collision last Thursday in Rock Island south yards as trains 420 and 434 met head on at slow speed. Engineers Haller and Tweedy aimed careful operation. both engines and pilots damaged but under $100. Passengers shaken but uninjured. seasoned crews cited for safety and faultless service records.
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Estherville
Rock Island
Haller
Tweedy
Dakota Division
Albert Lea
Heffelfinger Resigns to Head New Iowa Falls Store
R Jay Heffelfinger, longtime manager of the H Oransky grocery department in Cedar Rapids, resigns to lead a Whitner Brothers wholesale store newly opened in Iowa Falls. He and his family plan to move soon, bringing years of retail and wholesale experience to the Iowa Falls venture. Obituary notes Cora Estella Davis Converse born January 10 1866 in Mount Lebannon Ohio died after Christmas in Rochester Minnesota. She was married May 22 1890 to L B Converse and leaves a daughter Myrne Joan, plus siblings in Ohio and Iowa. funeral held January 5 at Mack Groves home with Rev J W LaGrone officiating. burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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R. Jay Heffelfinger
Jay Heffelfinger
H. Oransky
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Falls
Whitner Brothers
Heffeltinger
Estherville
Cora Estella Davis
Mt Lebannon
Ohio
Iowa
L. B. Converse
Myrne Joan
Converse
Austin
Minnesota
Mack Groves
J. W. LaGrone
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mesdames Birney
Morse
Albertson
Manthe
Oak Hill Cemetery
Former resident makes good in the South
Mert Mead, longtime Estherville resident nicknamed a clown and jolly good fellow, stars on the December front page of American Barber. He is part of Potter Mead Casley, barber supply firm based in Atlanta. After scouting locations, they opened a Barber Supply House in Atlanta. Mead is a famed salesman beloved for his cheerful personality and customer service. He aims to keep customers thoroughly satisfied and readily shares honest opinions about store articles. His friendliness draws colleagues and customers alike who stop in to say hello.
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M. O. Mead
South
A. B. Potter
Potter, Mead and Casley
Washington
Atlanta
Mr. Mead
Mead
Brother of 8 HL Williams killed in auto wreck
S H Williams of this city learned last week of his brother Fred Williams death in an Oregon auto wreck on December 24. Fred Williams, Glendale lumberman, died at the wheel when the Hupmobile plunged over a canyon embankment near Canyonville. Mrs Williams and their son Sumner were badly hurt. Sumner searched for help after his wife walked three miles to the summit. Coroner Ritter headed to the scene.
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S. H. Williams
Oregon
Glendale
Fred Williams
Sumner
Canyon Creek Highway
Canyonville
Portland
Bartely
Williams
Sumner Williams
W. O. Condrey
Glenn Vale
S'red Williams
Fir Pine Lumber Company
Glendal
The
Elks Lodge
Medford
Ritter
Bankrupts Evert Griese and Fred R Van Duzer Set Meeting
Evert Griese and Fred R Van Duzer of this county have been adjudged bankrupt. The first meeting of their creditors is scheduled for January 31 at the court house in Estherville.
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Vile
Evert Griese
Fred R. van Duzer
Court House
Estherville
New School Head for This City
The board of education selected J. H. Hilliard of the Manchester school system as superintendent for next year. Hilliard, age 38, will relocate with his wife and two children to lead the local schools after thorough backing from his former districts and the state educational society. He leaves a seven year tenure at Manchester to pursue a larger role, with a $3,400 salary noted. He is a graduate of State Teachers College and State University.
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Board of Education
Sanderlin
J. H. Hilliard
Manchester
Hilliard
Ummer
State Teachers College
State University
Civic Pride and City Beautification in Estherville
A historical note recounts Estherville’s park development from bare ground to a thriving community space. It credits the Town Improvement Association led by Mrs. F. E. Allen, local women, and the D. A. R. for planting trees, flowers, and installing fountains. It notes Carnegie Library, Fort Defiance Memorial, and ongoing civic efforts. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Long plan to stay in Greely Colorado for the winter.
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Estherville
Cve
Ft. Defiance
Baneegme Carnegie Library
Town Improvement Association
F. E. Allen
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Improvement Association
Carnegie Library
Fort Defance
Civic Department of the
Womens Club
Grand Theatre to feature Original Browns Saxophone Six
Manager Grant at the Grand Theatre announces next Monday and Tuesday nights, January 16 and 17, a major attraction by the Original Browns Saxophone Six. The act, a renowned nationwide outfit with Columbia records, will perform in Estherville alongside the regular picture show and feature a high class blackface comedian.
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Grant
Grand Theatre
Estherville
United States
Columbia Phonograph Company
Des Moines
St. Louis
Denver
Eighteen Below Zero After Blizzard
Following last Wednesday's blizzard the region faced a bitter cold snap. Thursday morning registered eleven below zero and Friday eighteen below, per official weather reporter Mr 34 O Peterson. Since then temperatures have moderated and Monday's snow largely melted away.
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O. Peterson
Death of Gail Shoemaker Shocks City Father of Montana Couple's Son
Gail Shoemaker died yesterday afternoon at University hospital in May City after a long illness. A World War veteran, he worked in town with several firms before joining D. R. Alexander to study law. He had a brilliant mind and was making progress when heart trouble struck. Survived by his father and mother in Montana and a brother Ray of this city, his death brings sorrow to a large circle of friends. A full obituary will appear in the next issue.
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Gail Shoemaker
University Hospital
May City
Shoemaker
D. R. Alexander
Montana
Ray
Dr A R Blakey Appointed Minnesota Epidermiologist
Dr A R Blakey has been appointed Epidermiologist for the state of Minnesota with headquarters in Minneapolis. He moved from Chicago and has begun duties. A graduate of Estherville High School and Minnesota State University, Blakey is an Estherville product with many local friends following his advancement.
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Minneapolis
Initiation Night at Elks Hall Draws Big Crowd
A large crowd attended a class initiation at the Elks Hall club rooms with a splendid dinner and ceremonies. The event featured new additions to the work and high praise for the degree staff. Little Harri Archibald, son of Mr and Mrs Julius Archibald, was hospitalized Sunday for surgery to drain a lung amid bronchial pneumonia. James White, recently operated on in Minneapolis, is recovering well. Mrs A E Carlson of Minneapolis visited, planning to stay a couple months after a brief stop in Estherville with her sister Mrs W Lohr. Mrs A P Walch joined Mrs Carlson for the trip.
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Elks Hall
Little Har
Archibald
Julius Archibald
James White
Minneapolis
Estherville
A. E. Carlson
W. Lohr
Westsee
A. P. Walch
A Worthy Pioneer Is Summoned
A community mourns the death of G M Nicholson of Estherville at home last Friday evening after a life of service. Born February 16 1853 in Dekalb County Illinois he moved to Manson Iowa then to this community. He drove the first stage to Fairmont Minnesota and later worked as a bridge contractor on the B C R N. Survived by wife Laura two daughters Nell Lyons and Lydia Rousseau and son Guy Nicholson plus siblings. Funeral services were held Sunday at home with Rev J Arthur Hurley leading.
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G.M. Nicholson
Estherville
Mr. Nicholson
Fan Pau
Illinoi
DeKalb County
Laura Braethwait
Manson
Iowa
Nicholson
Fairmont
Minnesota
Rochester
California
Nell ‘Lyons
van’ Neys
Lydia Rousseau
Guy Nicholson
Edward
Aurora
Illinois
Fremont
Oakland
R. B. Pratt
Kate Hampton
Jefferson
L. A. Tristow
Denver
J. Arthur Hurley
Mesdames Noe
Biden
Letchford
Myhre
Albertson
Opening High School Basketball Game Friday Night
The local squad hosts Goldfield in the season opener, with Goldfield famed for speed and several tournament championships. Coach Sauerman drills the team to fix faults shown in the Milford game as both sides aim for a hard battle.
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Goldfield
Sauerman
Milford
J L McDonald Reappointed Supervisor in Estherville District
At a county board of supervisors meeting last week J L McDonald was reappointed supervisor for the Estherville district until the next general election. The appointment followed the lack of any candidate elected in the November 1920 general election. McDonald was also elected chairman for the ensuing year.
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J. L. McDonald
Countty Board of Supervisors
Estherville
McDonald
Pure Bred Hog Sale Planned for February
Walter Schultz of Lone Cedar Stock Farm Ellsworth township will hold a Duroe Jersey bred sow sale on February 2 featuring forty head of his best. Bills and catalogs will be issued shortly.
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Walter Schultz
Lone Cedar Stock Farm
Ellsworth Township
Ice harvest begins as Brown Brothers store ice for city supply
The Brown Brothers started cutting ice on the river for the city’s needs for the coming year. The ice, about sixteen inches thick, is considered excellent quality and ample to meet all requirements. Ice harvest at the lakes began last week on Spirit Lake and Lake Okoboji. Mrs H H Sconberg was called to Montevideo Minnesota last week due to her father’s illness. at eighty four he was seriously ill but has since improved.
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Brown Brothers
Spirit Lake
Lake Okoboji
H. H. Sconberg
Montvideo
Minn
Estherville High School Loses Season Opener at Milford
Estherville's basketball team opened the season with a hard fought loss at Milford. Milford led most of the game on a tough, small court with a low ceiling. Estherville showed early promise but defensive lapses and conditioning were noted as factors. Milford will visit Estherville later in the season, offering a chance for revenge.
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Estherville High School
Milford
Percy Harris Receives Government Position
Mr and Mrs A E Ammon announce their son in law Percy Harris will become an instructor in a government school in Portland Oregon for disabled soldiers and sailors He will teach mechanical drawing math etics and lathe work The Harris family plans to move from Seattle to Portland The installation of M W A and Royal Neighbors is set for January 18 at Odd Fellows hall Members and spouses are urged to attend for refreshments and social time.
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Percy Harris
A. E. Ammon
Mgr
Portland
Oregon
Seattle
M. W.A
Odd Fellows Hall
C. M. Brown
Long Beach
California
Flower Apartments
Mr. Brown
Virginia Hotel - Eel
Ilene Heten
Vonge Beach
Clarence
Wealth Found In Trunk Of Lorenz Larson
Lorenz Larson of East Ghain Sweden origin died at 72 in Listonia Georgia. Cash and bonds totaling about 25 000 were found in a trunk, with mentions of a 12 000 check and a private wealth history. Relatives include Ernest Larson Mrs Elmer Olson and Mrs William Measor, with Harry in Ashburn.
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Lorenz Larson
Sweden
East Ghain
Feet
Cordele
Georgia
Ernest Larson
Elmer Olson
William Measor
Harry
Ashburn
Larson
Cordele Dispatch
Listonia
Minnesota
L. Larson
United States
Federal Reserve
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A. O. Peterson
yDee Slyes
Evra
Potter, Mead & Faster
HL. Williams
J. S. Hilliard
Manchester, Iowa
Prof
A. R. Blakey
G. M. Nicholson
Here
High School
Vreast
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