Rock Island Rail Road Employes Picnic Set for July 17
Rock Island workers plan the first annual company picnic next Sunday with train service at 10 am and return at 10 pm from Orleans. A big crowd, food from donors, ice cream, coffee, cigars, and entertainment including a possible Rock Island ball game are planned as a community event to grow yearly.
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Rock Island
Orleans
Planty
Bf Ranana
Riverville Grocer Co
Havana i
Farm to be Sold at Public Auction Near Es Herville
A 282 acre farm owned by G. G. Erickson will be sold at public auction Saturday July 16. The property lies four miles southwest of Es Herville, half a mile off the gravel road, with improvements noted. One eighth of the mineral rights are reserved. Terms described as manageable for most buyers.
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G. G.’ Erickson
Esherville
Ravel Road
Anle
Fight News Spay Eeht Al Seiaht Pack Is Eh a
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Osnakiine
Graettinger Triumphs Over Opponents In Narrow Victory
Graettinger beat a local team 11 to 4 at Rock Island base with Paulsen the standout, driving in three hits and showcasing his prowess. The crowd packed the stands as Graettinger’s batting supported a shaky start by the home club, while the visitors capitalized on timely hits and strong defense.
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Rock Island
Guaeringer
Paar
Cher Hevet
Paulson
Graettinger
Mbr Ae
Ne Ball Club
Ower
Fire guts large barn at Delling farm in North country
A lantern upset in a barn at the Yarn on 4K Orphan Hore farm caused a spectacular blaze that destroyed 10 000 bushels of corn 5 000 bushels of oats and 80 tons of hay along with new machinery. No livestock were lost and an estimated crowd watched from miles away as Dunnell and nearby cars joined in the effort. Insurance coverage was reported sufficient but unlikely to fully offset the thousands of dollars in loss.
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John Delling
Delling
Dunnell
Chautauqua Program Pleases Crowd Despite Doubt About Next Year
The 1921 Estherville chautauqua drew strong crowds with a line up led by Jens Pugh and featured Dr McGowan O Brien Troubadors violin and piano. Broadway Dames drew the week’s largest audience. Despite praise ticket sales were weak and organizers fear deficits unless new arrangements are made to bring the event back next season.
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Jens Pugh
Dr. McGowan
O’brien
Broadway Dénes
Farmer Burns
Estherville
Revered Hock Conducts Hero's Funeral in Harlan
Rev. Hock from this city preached at the funeral service in Harlan for Helmer Revelt, a World War hero who sacrificed his life in France. The service at Durant Street included Rev. A Hock of Estherville and Rev. la R. Chambers, with Harlan Boy Scout leaders and members in attendance. Organ music opened the rite as Hock paid tribute to his late friend and former Scout companion.
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Hock
Harlan
Iowa
Helmer
France
Boy Scouts
Perpen
Harlan Tribune
Durant Street
Episco
A Hock
Estherville
la R. Chambers
Beethoven
Mary A. Davis
Hoek
Near Wallingford collision damages county cars
Candy Preasurer Wooda and Salyers were in an accident near Wallingford last Friday. Both vehicles suffered extensive damage. the Woods car, a recently purchased brand, had a broken running board and radiator damage, while the Salyers car sustained similar harm. No injuries were reported, but both vehicles were taken to the hospital for repairs.
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County Treasurs
Wéots
I. N. Salyers
Skatteba
AE Wallingford
Wods
NSEH
Sayles T
Woods
Salyers
Estherville
Injured man in front of hotel seeks early recovery
A man riding a bicycle suffered a severe foot cut when his heel became caught on the front wheel in front of a hotel last Thursday. He remains under doctor care but shows hope of improvement as visits from Reho J. White to Sioux City conclude.
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Sel Strait
Wasserman Couple Married Here In City Ceremony
BL Wasserman and bride Esther Wasserman were married Sunday night at seven thirty in this city. Rabbi J Kapatein of Sioux City officiated with Miss Esther Wasserman as bridesmaid and Simon Wasserman of Minneapolis as best man. Fifty guests attended a canopy ceremony followed by a wedding dinner. The couple will travel to the Inn on Lake Okoboji, then Sioux City to visit the groom’s parents, before an extended visit to Japan this fall. The bride recently moved from Minneapolis and has many local friends. the groom is a young Sioux City businessman with a bright future.
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B. Wasserman
J. Kapatein
Sioux City
Misa Esther Wasserman
Simon Wasserman
Minneapolis
Lake Okoboji
Japan
Fined Man Tangles With Law After Night Out
A man identified as R. aCe faced a magistrate after an evening of drinking. He pleaded guilty to charges of intoxicated liquor and related offenses, with costs set. Attorney Bammer helped secure the guilty plea and sentencing appeared in court Thursday near eight o'clock.
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T. R. aCe
Devo
Drun
Durance Vile
Ation
Bammer
Ee Gems
Hicks
Schloeman Drives To Near Win In Macomb Race
A crowded Macomb Illinois crowd witnessed a 76 mile auto race at the fair grounds. Dutch Conger won after a late surge and strategic driving while Pearce led early but faded. Schloeman in a white car competed fiercely, with Conger passing and gaining through the laps to claim victory amid wet, slippery turns.
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Macomb
Llinois
Conger
Sato
Runkle
Pearce
Mdest Daprdevil
Schloerhan
Generi
Schloeman
Rostigg
Moter
Torrence Home Destroyed By Fire On South First
The dwelling of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Torrence on South First Street burned at 3:45 AM after an oil stove exploded while Mrs. Torrence lit it for breakfast. The fire mainly destroyed the lower floor. much personal property was saved barely. Insurance reportedly not sufficient to cover the loss.
Flying Circus at Maywood Next Sunday
The American Legion Post of Milford hosts a big aviation meet at Terrace Park and Maywood on the south end of Okoboji lake next Sunday afternoon. Ten planes will exhibit, with Donaldson Bros. arranging stunts and a speedboat swap to a plane followed by another return. A large crowd is expected for the season’s major event. Mrs Ray Kennedy and her babe visited Gractinger this morning.
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Maywood
American Legion Post of
Milford
Terrace Park
Okoboji Lake
Donaldson Bros
Mrs C F Smith Dies After Diptheria At Hayward Bay
Mrs C F Smith died last Friday noon at Hayward Bay after diphtheria claimed the family, followed by the loss of her little son days earlier. The body was taken to Emmetsburg for burial beside the child. Mr Smith was in quarantine and could not attend. The death shatters a once happy family. relatives from Montezuma and Forest City aided in plans, while Smith's health improves after an operation and he hopes to make Estherville home.
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C. F. Smith
Hayward Bay
C. FL Smith
Cottage Lake Okoboji
Moon
Eméretsbuarg
Smith
Mr. Smith
Heelty
Metsburg
Estherville
Emmetsburg
Ae Towa
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