Birney Drug Store Sold to Chas Robinson in Estherville
The Birney Drug Store in Estherville changes hands late last week with Chas Robinson taking over management. G H Leffler of Des Moines remains in his Rock Island role, and the store continues as Esther ville Drug Co with 8 H Williams and Ralph Potter staying on to serve patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Birney
Chas. Robinson
G. H. Leffler
Des Moines
Lailor
Rock Island
Robinson
C. C. Birney
Snow
Leffler
H. Williams
Ralph Potter
Estherville Drug Co
Mrs Andrew Smith In Critical Condition After Surgery
Mrs Andrew Smith of this city was taken to the local hospital last Monday afternoon for an acute appendicitis. The appendix was ruptured and gangrene appeared at surgery. She has been in critical condition but is slightly better and resting as expected. Recovery hopes depend on complication absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Smith
Dakota Division Sees Record Live Stock Run To Chicago
Last Saturday the Dakota division moved a historic live stock volume toward Chicago. Round Lake Minnesota led with 32 cars, with five or six trains from the city. Local shippers sent eight carloads, a high mark for the area while Chicago hog receipts Monday reached 77,000 and corn arrivals totaled 825 cars ready for inspection. Armenian relief fund contributions rose to 3716.58 with pledges from Huntington and Extecville donors, led by Ralph Miller of the First National Bank and J P Liptell as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Chicago
Round Lake
Minnesota
Esthervill
Kimmel County
Huntington
Extecville
Ralph Miller
First National Bank
Armenian Relief Fund
J. P. Liptell
Medical Association Meeting Set for Estherville Monday
The Upper Des Moines Medical Association will convene in Estherville on January 20 with about sixty doctors from the territory expected. Dr. E W Bachman leads planning for speakers including Dr Geisenger of St Paul and Dr Bremerton of Emmetsburg as Gardston hotel hosts the convention. Local plans aim to entertain visiting physicians and surgeons and ensure a memorable stay in Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Des Moines Medical Association
Estherville
E. W. Bachman
Gardston Hotel
Geisenger
St. Paul
Bremrerton
Emmetsburg
Morton
Colman
Docs
Another Safe Robbery At Burt Jones Store
The Burt and Jones grain and coal store safe was pried open last Monday evening. The old safe yielded nothing of value and the door was torn from the hinges. Authorities suspect amateur burglars, possibly a gang of young men aiming for jail, and warn that safe cracking is becoming a city fad and will be punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt & Jones
Burt &Jones Grain and Coal
Income Tax Man To Visit City In February
An Internal Revenue Service officer from Mason City will be in the city February 24 to March 12 to assist taxpayers in preparing income tax reports. Headquarters will be at the court house. He will visit Armstrong March 14 and 15 at the city hall to provide help with tax reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Summers
Mason City
Internal Revenue Service
Court House
Armstrong
City Hall
Popular couple Ed Serum and Miss Weir announce marriage
Ed Serum and Miss Weir, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Weir of Huntington now living in Emmetsburg, announce their marriage next Saturday afternoon. They will travel to Florida to spend two or three months with the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs Brady Sorum. Their friends extend congratulations on the upcoming union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Serum
Miss Weir
James Weir
Huntington
Emmetsburg
Florida
Brady Sorum
Local High School Set To Face Armstrong In Big Game
The city’s high school team prepares for a decisive basketball matchup against Armstrong. Local players are meshing well and expected to challenge the visitors, who have won most games this fall, in an exciting contest that should draw a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Trop
Obituary and Knights of Pythias Officers Listed
Mrs. L St Guile dies after short illness at home in city. Funeral services at Mahlum and Anderson parlors led by Rev LaGrone. Body to be shipped to Minneapolis. Knights of Pythias install officers for the coming year led by Loren White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M&s. L
Knights of Pythias Jupiall
Knights of Pythias Lodge
OH. Wickersham
C. C. Seas Cox
W. C
Herb Nurse
John Lilly
Loren White
Charles Dayton
Andrew Smith
Geo. Stages
James Cummings
Lance
Elks Jollies of 1921 Delight Local Audiences
The Elks show closed after two nights with strong turnout and lively vaudeville. Local actors and minstrels performed in Palm Beach Florida scenes, with favorites like Jesse Cox receiving long ovations. Proceeds expected to reach about $1,000 to reduce lodge debt.
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Palon Beach
Florida
Elorenes Morse
Fred Albertson
Ed Broms
Percy Pullen
Harley Lambert
Clint Smith
Jesse Cox
Q. F. Manthe
Vera Coleman
Prince Allen Boozie
Jim Rainey
Man Who
Selby Broms
Marguerite Ellertson
Helen Osher
Elks Lodge
The Climax at the Grand Theatre Monday Night
The Grand theatre presents The Climax a dramatic musical comedy from New York as part of the Lyceum course. Redpath Vanter production, tickets on sale now likely to draw a large audience. Mrs L Oransky dies suddenly in Des Moines after gall bladder surgery.
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Lyceum
Grand Theatre
New York
Redpath- Vanter
L. Oransky
Des Moines
J. Oransky
Esthersville
Aged Lady Morse Dies After Months of Illness
Mrs. Wm Morse, a respected elder in the city, passed away at her home Tuesday noon after a prolonged illness. Born Mary Jane Tuttle in Oakfield New York in 1848 she married William Morse in 1869 and lived in Pembroke before moving to Motherville in 1907. Funeral at the Baptist church Thursday at 1 pm with burial at Superior beside two daughters. She leaves a son, three daughters, a grandson and a great grandson. She joined the Baptist church early and remained active. she will be missed by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Morse
Motherville
Baptist Church
Superior
Harry Perkins
Eva
Better Land
Morse
The
Nye
Joint Sale Of Duroc Jersey Hogs Next Saturday Here
Local breeders are drawn to the joint Duroc Jersey hog sale in the city next Saturday afternoon. John Graaf and C I Skuttebo offer top bloodlines and the sale will be held at the Cement Products Co plant pavilion near the Rock Island depot. Many hogs will be bred to Fairview Sensation, son of Great Orion Sensation, a prized young boar recently bought by Mr Grant. Remember the date and attend.
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Jersey
John Graaf
C. I Skuttebo
Cement Products Co
Rook Island
Fairview Sensation
Orion Sensation
Grant
Methodist Episcopal Church Sees Strong Attendance Sunday
A very fair attendance marked all services at the Methodist Episcopal Church last Sunday. Morning service filled the auditorium at 10:30 with fine choir singing and a solo by Miss Mutchins. The minister spoke on The Two Conceptions of Jesus as part of a sermon series on the Deity of Christ. Sunday school followed, reaching within seven of 400. Epworth League gathered at 6:30, with the evening service at 7:30 drawing a large crowd and high spirits. City groups meet this week, with regular monthly meetings for Priscilla Club, Women’s Missionary Society, and Queen Mother Circle, and next Sunday services set for the regular hours. Feature music by Vichelc and the church orchestra planned for the school and evening service.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Servier
Priscilla Club
Women’s Naave Missionary Society
Queen Mother
Diner Dance at Elis Hay Elks Host January Event
A dinner dance will be held at the Elks home on Thursday evening January 18. Dinner at 9:00. Music provided by Al. Menke's four piece orchestra from Fairmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elis Hay
the Elks' Home
Mhusic
al. Menke
Fairmont
Community Stores in Iowa Faces Financial Troubles
The Community Stores of Town and related chain face creditor pressure after a missing director and large debts. Butler Bros. and W. B. and W. G. Gorton reportedly refused further credit without audited books. Credit manager Ay. G. Perry, aided by Raglan and Pierce, oversees inventories and a possible restructuring while several stores close and the local unit remains open.
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Community Stores of
Iowa
Butler Bros
Minneapolis
W. B
W. G. Gorton
Twin Cities
Beaston
Ay. G. Perry
Beaton
Perry
Messrs. Raglan & Pierce
Apertion
Spencer
Estherville Furniture Co
Rural Carrier Examination Opens in Emmet County Iowa
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination for Emmet County Iowa to fill positions in Armstrong Estherville and Ringsted with future vacancies on rural routes. The standard twenty four mile route earns 1800 dollars annually plus per mile over twenty four. Eligibility requires domicile in the county and Form No 1977 compliance. Women may enter if qualified. hiring may specify sex. Forms available from Washington and applications should be submitted promptly. Also discussed is proposed change directing auto tax receipts straight to counties, with support from W G Guedon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Emmet
Estherville
Armstrong
Ringsted
U. S
Washington, D.C
Commission
Washington D.C
Early 1900s Deaths and Local Variety in Estherville
Josephine Render born in Ep penbrin Germany April 7 1860 died at home in Betherville May 9 1821. Married Henry Lane May 19 187 in Paw Paw Michigan. Lived in Pruitport Shelby Estherville then Lismore Minnesota. Survived by husband six children. Funeral at Catholic church with burial in Catholic cemetery. Also note railroad business expanding with grain and live stock shipments. Choir event hosted by Claire Foote with local ladies attending and musical numbers.
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Josephine Render
Eppenbrin
Germany
Betherville
Tanmary
Paw Paw
Michigan
Henry Lane
Pruitport
Shelby
Lismore
Minnesota
Estherville
Louie Rodenhorn
Fort Dodge
W. N. Bryan
Cathrie Center
Henry
Lena
Beth
Franceia
Letter From Florida Describes Southern Travel Notes
A travel letter recounts a journey from Chattanooga to Jacksonville and on to Florida. It details scenery, turpentine fields, citrus groves, and the Geu Nichols residence overlooking Crooked Lake. The writer notes climate, harvests, and local industry while meeting Mrs. Anderson of Estherville and touring citrus districts.
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Chattanooga
Georgia
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
B. B. Anderson
Estherville
Tampa
South
Jwakeland
Heer
H. '. Nichols
Geo. Nicholy
Nichols
Crooked Lake
Mluvide
Aml
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Loreer Nes Momes Poctors
Neil McLean
Panama Canal
McLean
Cedar Rapids
Milan
Missouri
Wickershaw
CG. H. Wickersham
W. H. Wickersham
House of
Lews
Capaci
J. W. Morse
L. I. Bingham
W. FE. Bradley
W. G. Guedon
Henry Long
Claire Foote
Mesdames
Roy Blazer
F. W.ones
Roy Buckingham
B. H. Brarkett
Roy Burt
Lew Wanamaker
Albert Mahlam
James
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