Acclaimed GEO CHAIRMAN Leads Republican County Central Committee
The Republican county central committee meeting convened in the county clerk’s office with members E. Crumb Emmet L. Druley Edwalorth A R Butler R W Christopher B T Sorum H B Cols Henry Pullen Dr A Anderson G K Allen Charles Robernes O O Ressell William Penn R P Stephens John Down Armstrong and Geo Warner absent. George C Allen chosen chairman along with A F Lough as vice chairman Albert B E Edwards as secretary and C W Crim as treasurer for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
EK. E. Crumb
Emmet
L. L. Druley
Edlaworth
A. R. Butler
Lincoln Township
R. W. Christopher
Iowa Lake Township
B. T. Sorum
Swan Lake
H. B. Cols
Genter
Henry Pullen
Eatherville
Dr. A. Anderson
Eather
Albert BE. Edwards
C. W. Crim
Estella Irwin Dies After Typhoid Fever at 29
Estella Irwin died Monday night at 8 at the home of her parents, J. C. and Mrs. Irwin, 3165 North Twelfth, after a two week bout with typhoid. Funeral services are at 2 this afternoon at the Christian church led by Rev. Snider and Rev. Gino. interment at East Side cemetery. Born in Benton County Iowa July 16 1874 she would have turned 30 next birthday. Survived by her parents three brothers and two sisters L W Irwin Albert Irwin P C Irwin Mrs C B Person and Miss Olive Irwin.
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Estella Irwin
J. C. Irwin
North Twelfth Street
Christian Church
D. I F. Snider
F. W. Gino
East Side
Bentonounty
Iowa
Benton County
Cherokee
L. W. Irwin
Albert Irwin
P. C. Irwin
C. B. Person
Misa Olive Irwin
Boiler crack darkens city lights during outage
One boiler at the electric light plant was badly cracked and flues damaged causing a few hours of darkness Monday evening. The crippled boiler, already cracked, will not be repaired until an inspector arrives for a thorough examination. In the interim only one boiler remains in use, leaving street lights out except in the business district and near railroad crossings.
Western Market Disposes of 1,600,000 Stockers in 1903
Western stocker and feeder markets across Kansas City Omaha and Chicago shipped 1,599,528 head in 1903. Prices declined from 1902 highs and receipts set records, with heavy slaughter and many light stockers sent back for feeding. Kansas City shipments fell due to flood impacts while Chicago and Omaha saw gains and differing carload vs head totals.
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West
Kansas City
Omaha
Chicago
Age of Ann and Florence Redhead Matrimonial Tangles
Fragmented OCR notes recount Florence Redhead of London tied to seven marriages leading to remand on bigamy charges. The tale links marriages to Redhead, Foater, Barrett, and a convoluted parental involvement. A separate weather line notes a frigid period in North America with record lows nearby.
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Ann
Florence Redhead
London
Shela
Florence
Redhead
Foater
Barrett
Red
Eleter
Tile Factory Work Starts Near J F Griffiths
Bulliinga for the Tile Factory launches operations on land bought from J F Griffiths along the M and St L railroad. A force of men is at work building structures, with brick and tile production to begin as weather allows. Superintendent Herrick has moved his family and oversees progress. The clay is high quality, promising strong demand for output. A German chemist claims a glazing solution will prevent fogging and sweating of shop windows, endorsed by the American consul with Washington.
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J. F. Griffith
Herrick
Coburg
State Department
Washington
Pocahortan Democrat
Public Library report shows steady growth in 1903
Mrs. M. Davidson librarian reports Emmet county Free Public Library year ending December 31 1903. Highlights include 2300 volumes plus additions from Paradise 0.65 bound periodicals. reading room use and circulation totals. hours open per week. tax income and fines. salaries and gifts list. notable donors and library furniture. and a note on continuing community support through the Estherville Woman's Club and local figures. Also mentions marriage licenses and county meetings.
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M. Davidson
Free Public Library
Paradise
Allison
Maxwell
Galloway
E. B.roper
D. W. Reed
A.M. Book Co
Elferaton
Stover
Harper Brothers
Cece Seew
Biddle
B.tad
Duffy
Lilley
M. L. Archer
Estherville Woman's Club
B.O
Eien Hoc
Coffee Prices Rise Amid World Shortage and Market Panic
A global crop shortfall hits coffee prices with green beans up about three cents per pound in sixty days. Analysts foresee higher roast market prices as Mexico, Central America, and Brazil supply most beans. October to February crops drive the season, with estimates ranging from 7 to 12 million bags amid past oversupply and aging trees. Prices on New York exchange doubled from January to yesterday, signaling potential consumer impact. Measles cases rise, church services noted, and a local court case moves to March term.
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Mexico
South America
New York
United States
Central America
Brazil
Lash
Central American
Uncertain Electric Telephones Stir Estherville
The Estherville area faces unclear plans from Western Electric on telephone rentals after year start. Patrons report no removals yet and officials have not announced decisions. A potential rival exchange seeks city permits, with locals favoring fair terms and countywide ties. Meanwhile unrelated notes mention local events and business ties.
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Western Electric Telephone Company
Estherville
Way
George
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Fairville
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Sweden
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J. A. Gronholm
H. H. Cronholm
Armstrong
L. H. Pry
Radcliffe
J. A. Diigs
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Storm Lake
Lake
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Frlenta
the Public Library
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Bert
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Carl P. Peterson
Emmet County
Ridley
Emmet County Mutual Insurances Association
Court of Columbian Circle
Woodmen Hall
Thureday
Jagat Thure- Breen
Lefce
M. J. Groves
Onehief
F. P. Woods
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E. J. Breen
K. R. Woods
C. O. Stover
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Converse
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Jerney
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Viking
Lincoln Street
Nau Brothers
Estherville, Iowa
Presbyterian Church
Broderick Ve C. R. I
Spirit Lake
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P. G. Ostby
Simmons, Minn
Prietor
Stanley Caking
Route 1
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Western Electric Telephore Company
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Cedar. Rapids
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Mr. Miller
Adelaide
L. Lawreace
Art Montgomery
Therville Srocery
Eom Orpany
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