George C Allen elected unopposed as Republican County Chair
The Republican County Central Committee met at the county clerk's office yesterday afternoon with members from multiple townships in attendance. George C Allen was chosen chairman by acclamation along with A F P Lough as vice chair, Albert E F Edwards as secretary, and C W Crim as treasurer for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
E. E. Crumb
Emmet
L. L. Druley
Ellaworth
A. R. Butler
Lincoln Township
R. W. Christopher
Lae
B. T. Sorum
Swan Lake
H. B. Colt
Center Township
Henry Pullen
Estherville
Dr. A. Anderson
Fatherville
G. K. Allen
Charles Robarnes
Twelve Mile Lake
O. O. Ressell
High Lake
William Penn
Jack Creek
Stephens
Firet
John Dows
Armstrong
Geo. Warner
Denmark
George C. Allen
A. F P. Lough
Boiler cracks plunge city lighting into brief darkness
A boiler at the electric light plant cracked Monday evening around 6 o'clock, with flues knocked out of service, leaving the city in darkness for a short period. The damaged unit was already cracked and no repairs will proceed until an inspector's arrival. One boiler will remain in use, affecting street lights except in the business district and at railroad crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Irwin
J.C. Irwin
North Twelfth Street
Christian Church
D. F. Snider
F.W. Ginn
East Side
Benton County
Iowa
Cherokee
Fince
Bother
T. W. Irwin
Albert Irwin
P. ©. Irwin
Mra
E. Person
Miss Olive Irwin
Electric
Western Market Closes 1903 With Record Stockers and Feeders Volume
The Western Market disposed of 1,000,000 stockers and feeders in 1903, a record year for cattle trade amid price declines from 1902. Receipts were then largest on record, slaughter heavy, with many young animals returned to pasture. Kansas City Omaha Chicago shipments totaled 1,599,528 head, up 47,873 from 1902, with mixed gains and losses across cities and a notable shift to lighter stock and roughage feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Omaha
Chicago
Kangar City
Nood
Kuansan City
Qmaha
Enigmatic London affair ties to Florence Redhead age question
The Age remarks on Ann's age and reports Florence Redhead of London tied to a tangle of marriages. Florence, aged 20, has faced seven marriages and a remand on bigamy charges as the saga spans Redhead Foster Barrett and a web of relatives. The piece also notes a harsh North West January cold spell forty years ago and a social gathering at Mrs Richman and Hartung's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Florence Redhead
London
Vlorence
Florence
Redhead
Foster
Barrett
R. A. Smith
Northwest
Minneapolis
Free Baptist Church
Lutheran Church
P. G. Ostby
Emmons, Mann
Buildings for the Tie Factory Under Construction
Work has begun on the tie factory as several acres near the M. and St. railroad are developed. J. F. Griffith sold land where the plant rises with a force of men at work. Superintendent Herrick has moved his family to oversee the operation, using local clay for high grade tile and aiming for rapid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Griffith
Herrick
Public Library Report and Local Notices
Librarian Davidson presents the third annual report for the Free Public Library ending December 31, 1908. Details include volumes added and bound periodicals, reading room use, and finances from taxes. The notice also covers local meetings, licenses, and community events including a Fourth of July fund and organizational gatherings. Notable items mention Bert and Hessie Merrill’s divorce and marriage license applications, county assessor and mutual insurance meetings, and officers elected for a savings bank board. George K. Allen is recovering from mumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Davidson
The
Free Public Library
Libraryecco
Angua
Price of Coffee Shortage Drives Market Upswing
The article notes a global coffee shortage from Mexico to Brazil raising green bean prices by about 3d per pound over sixty days. Analysts predict further gains within the year as crops lag, with 12 to 15 million bags typical in recent years and late deliveries shaping prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Mexico
Central Americas
Brazil
Central American
New York Petra
Itia
Telephone Rent Proposals Stir Local Debate in Estherville
Unclear plans from Western Electric on telephone rentals spark resident opposition and talk of a possible new exchange. City council may grant a permit for another company. locals favor independent county control and direct connections with nearby towns. Ben Miller, a noted railroad man, has arrived to resume duties, and social news notes a polite gathering hosted by Hazel Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Electric Telephone Company
Estherville
George
Irie
Thas
Deg Tairly Wits
Western Electric
Sony Pany
Ben E. Miller
Soday
Mr. Miller
Miasea
Adelaide Nicholy Gmk. Ak
Hazel Dean
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Geo. Allen
Ruthven Appeal
B. Groyholm
Fairville
Mr. Cronholm
Bornlunda
Sweden
Sweden. In 1832, Mrs. Cronholm Was Born In Hoxerod
Brooklyn
Plo Alto County
Daughuthren
Oscar Cronholm
Cronholm
Wmittees
Board of ‘Supervisors
Hipson
B. C
Storm Lake
Fred Richman
EB. E. Hartung
Coburg
State Department
Washington
Pocshontas Democrat
the Public Library
Davidson
Seputor Allison
Mra. Maxwell
Oc. Galloway
E.b.doper
D. W. Reed
Book Co
J.O. Lilley
Leeee M. Il
Archer
Anife
Estherville Woman's Club
Elerston
K. K.K
A. Y.P
A. F. Lough
Save M. Davidson
Emmet County
Bert
Hessie Merrill
Amundsoesod
Emma J. Skog
Carl. Peterson
Ridley
Emmet: County Mutual Insurance Assovtation
Court of Columbian Circle
Woodmen Hall
E. 4. Breen
M. J. Groves
F. P. Woods
F. W. Converse
M. J Groves
E. J. Breen
R. Woods
C. M. Brown
C. C. Sto. Johp Amundagg
Converae
Hartung
W — Atte
George K. Allen
Viking
Lincoln Street
Nau Brothers
Merleo
South America
Presbyterian Church
Broderick
Spirit Lake
Tagantah ‘Co
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