New Rock Island depot opens to public in Estherville
The new Rock Island depot in Estherville formally opened Monday afternoon with a large crowd, band music, and photo opportunities. Officials move into offices on the second floor, and the brick and tile building is praised as modern and substantial with heated, well-lighted rooms. Meanwhile Audubon Society appeals to feed birds during winter crusts, urging schools to scatter crumbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Stone
Cox
Western Union
Mwiet Audubon Society
Chicago
Eula Flage Young
Young
William Dutcher
National Association of Audubon Societies
New York
Chicago Record Herald
Rankin Gets Thirty Years in County Court
The Rankin case concludes with a thirty year sentence for Rankin in county court. Judge Coyle urges reform while detailing the case facts, including Rankin’s age, Wisconsin ties, and prior references. Parents are urged to supervise youths and provide wholesome activities to curb delinquency. The trial cost the county about 2,500 dollars beyond care for three prisoners. jury costs totaled 1,050 dollars.
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Jack Reankin
Goyle
Rey
Board of
Jacks Rankin
Wisconsin
Judga Coyle
Aly
Jaat Jane
Squitlake
To Quit Eating Meat Movement Expands In Illinois
The executive board of the state federation of Women’s Clubs will meet in Chicago to launch a pledge campaign urging Illinois households to abstain from meat for a month to drive prices down. Englewood groups and the Chicago federation of labor back similar actions as packers’ prices are challenged. Editor George Patterson hires land business partner Vance Noe to manage operations while continuing editorial duties.
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Chicago
State Fedoration of Women’s Clubs
Alate & Meat
Illinois
Englewood
Chicago Federation of Labor
Wih
George Patterns
Coon Block
Vance Noe
Patterson
Marriage Licenses Issued By Clerk Hoffelfinger
The past week the clerk issued licenses including O W Barringer and Hazel M VanDike of Ruthven with January 1 date, Sid Nelson and Marie L M Peterson of Ringsted on January 24, Ottis D Addison and Edith M Noble of Palo Alto County on January 22, C L Munson and Bessie K Beatiohapayst of Esthaville on January 2, Tundt Bonnickson and Gina Toft of Ringsted on January 21.
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Hoffelfinger
O. W. Barringer
Hazel M. VanDike
Ruthven
Sid Nelson
Marie L. M Peterson
Ringsted
Ottis D. Addison
Edith M. Noble
Palo Alto Conty
C. L. Munson
Bessie K. Beatiohapayst
Estherville
Tundt Bonnickson
Gina Toft
Charity exemption upheld by Supreme Court in inheritance case
The Supreme Court ruled the Masonic Ottumwa lodge No 16 tax exemption valid under the invariants of charitable institutions. The decision addressed a challenge by State Treasurer Morrow over a $10,000 real estate bequest from James F. Wilson. Also noted are local items: Pendleton and Barker sprint, Mrs. Allan ill, Senator Allison reelected, liquor law prosecutions, and industry ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Order
Supreme Court
Morrow
Ottumwa Lodge No. 16
Ottumwa Lodge
James FE
Special Inspector to Examine Company D 66th Infantry
Major Elza Johnson of 53rd Infantry will conduct a special inspection of Company D, 66th Infantry at their armory on January 31, 1910. The officer will review enlistment strength, attendance, organization, and equipment, and advise on adequacy of armory provisions and possible muster out actions. The note references local theatre synopses and various unrelated items from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hthloeman
Estherville
A. V._ Weidel
Sioux Ciy
L.J. Edison
Brana
Council Bluffs
Fatherville
Od Fellows Hall
Elza E Johnson
53Rd. ‘Infantry
Atst
Apt. Woods
G. EB. Logan
66Th Infantry
Elza
Johnson
Gcredit
Arzid Wey
Forlompany
Sienna
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The
Rock Island Railroad Company
Emmet
Dickinson County
Geo. E. Patterson Land Co
Hatherville
Iowa
Rankin
Ian
Hendershot
Binney Sr
U. G. 7. Association
Pendleton
John Barker
I’. HB
Ailen
Gillet
Clay County
U.S
W. B. Allison
Assembly
BR. E. Bunt
Joe Burt
Armstrong
R. Fawsanblot
Jalfesry & Compacerny
Rambler
Arrato
Ayertisinwin
Thersles
Amanomobile
Natuacbeggers
Dows
Darinzgue St & Vo
B. Lasefo
Hmezge
Dasty
T& Cently
PS Jyscope Co
Sted
Rose Greinitz
Pictyre Theatres
Tekel
Iua
Thompson
Armstraig
G. Antiller
Buff Orpingmiles
Casstot Wigford
Samuel S. Ander
Spirit Lake
Towa
Harlvar
Rugtiv
LEE
J. B. Jewell
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