January thaw talk and local town notes
News notes from Midway and nearby areas recount weather quibbles, sleighing praised, and a long list of residents moving, visiting, or ill. Mr Widdow shifts to Norby farm. Elmer Herbranson attends a funeral then leaves for his wife’s illness. Bringle attends grandmother’s death. hog marketing by Cornell Olson family. Maytag agent Roy Weir showcases appliances. schoolchildren return from holidays. Ames Farmers Week short course urged for January 29 to February 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Widdow
Superior
W. A. Norby
Widdow
Down State
Norby
Elmer Herbranson
Minot
S. Oak
Herbranson
Mgr
Arthur Bringle
Mutelerville
Tolaf Herbranson
Chas
Wm. Gage
Cornell Olson
Claus Martens
Mr. Olson
Roy Weir
Huntington
Emmet County
Lars I
Alice Martens
Superior School
D. M. Clump
G. M. Price
J. I. Meikle
Estherville
Ames
Local Social Roundup Highlights Family Visits And Illness
Mrs Garling and daughter were passengers for Estherville Saturday morning. Mrs A T Tarris remembered with the sick several days the past week. Nettie Yochesine spent Thursday morning with her parents. Misa Eisenhower and Kilmer Tackae spent Saturday evening at the Prien home. Mrs 7 6 Smith was in Matherville last week. C G Swisson children have been sick the past week. Walter Johnsons little boy fell and broke his leg last Thursday morning. The little one is recovering well. Henry Willman was in Estherville on business last Wednesday evening. Mrs R Fwing and daughter spent Thursday evening with Mrs G M Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Willman
Estherville
Prairie Pick Ups and Local Visits Highlight Prairie News
Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Husby and neighbors shared greetings. Visitors including Jorgen Peterson from Fallo and Rendina Sando from Ames stopped by, while the county attorney called at Wallingford. Updates on T. L. Gunderson improving and Grandma Ellifson’s grippe illness were shared. A pupil’s Lincoln anecdote prompted by midyear exams sparked laughs. Firewatchers witnessed the Estherville Grand theatre blaze from the crowds gathered nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
M. G. Husby
John Plath
Dentists
Esthervville
Jorgen Peterson
Fallo
Natterstad Boys
Rendina Sando
Ames
Wallingford
T. L. Gunderson
Grandma Ellifson
Dr. Anderson
Anton Storey
Estherville
Abraham Lincoln
Grand Theatre
Death in Jackson Minnesota Reverberates Through Community
Reports from Jackson Minnesota last week note the death of Yar row Urban after a week of illness from pneumonia. The passing on Monday shocked many friends who extend sympathy to bereaved relatives. Local residents report visits and travel by neighbors including Mr and Mrs John Vosa and Amy and Lewis Vaulkner. Multiple small incidents and social visits are listed, with cattle and hog shipments from Gruver and community events such as Odd Fellows installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Minnesota
Yarrow Urban
John Vosa
Lows
Cangull
Cangull.apesciulists In Regard To Mr. Vogs’s Health. Amy and Lewis Vaulkner
Swea
Nels Anderson
Loia Wertzbaugher
Lois Klett
Mae Carey
Larry Taylor
Anna
Alfred
Emmetsburg
Lomena Christian
Owen Mullen
Missouri
Will Zimmerman
Altes
Brown
Wetherville
Marjorie
Ladies League
Jan
Local residents visit and events fill week in Estherville area
A string of social calls and community happenings fills last week in Estherville and nearby towns. Mrs Nathon and son visited Peter Paulson, Charlie Nehring stayed with uncle DP Veake, and Mrs Tmella Reid hosted an overnight with relatives. Miss Mabel Bergeson returned from Armstrong, a large youth dance occurred in Munson store, and music was provided by Emmetsburg talent. Larry Taylor is building an ice house, Vera Reisinger stayed with Wesley Reisinger, Floyd Valley heads to Klemme for lumber yard duty, and Ben Roache visited his sister in Moline. John Johnson and family visited Estherville, Louis Russ goes to Des Moines for winter work, and the Lake Shore telephone company held its annual meeting in Grover. Mr and Mrs Davis plan a move to Kildare North Dakota, with best wishes from friends. E Renshaw returns from Colfax after rheumatism treatment, Guy Godfrey bought Fred Metzlar’s workshop to use as a hog house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jostavank
Mra. Nathon
Mininetebure
Peter Paulson
Charlie Nehring
Hig
DP. Veake
Tmella Reid
Fatherville
Nels Bihy
Estherville
Mabel Bergeson
Armstrong
Munson Stote
Taylor
Emmetsburg
Larry Taylor
John
Louis Russ
Des Moines
Lake Shore Telephone Company
Grover
Wm. Davis
Bridgewater
Iowa
Kildare
N. Dak
E. Renshaw
Colfax
Guy Godfrey
Fred Metzlar
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Estherville State Bank
J, Hansen Tee Tales
Superion
Meigis
Motherville Saturdhe Y
Superiva Peveral Superios
Prairie Pick Ups
Gruver
Swan Lake
Uruver
Ubartes Rusenberger
Bueciple
Huga
Jehu Hausut
Alberta Dundas
Weaukie Wilder
Shelusa
Mae Wyld
Hstherville
Larry ‘Waylor
Spirit Lake
Odd Fellows Lodge
Tily
Sunkist
Booth’s Sanitary Grocery
Nau Brothers
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