Lost fast game last Sunday at Buffalo Center
Estherville fans traveled to Buffalo Center for a fast semi pro baseball game. Beil pitched well for Estherville but the locals fell 2,000 spectators saw orderly play, sharp fielding, and a heartbreaking ninth inning rally that fizzled after a string of hard luck hits and errors.
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Tall Sticks
Buffalo Center
Estherville
Habherville
Umps
Iowa
Beil
Hanson
Leamer
Roderick
Potter
Handsome Eddie Moore
Bell
Moore
Hangon
Asfely
Dunbar
Lemar
Joy
Pioneer Resident John Lucas Called by Death
John Lucas of Estherville Iowa born Kane County Illinois October 29 1953 died in Estherville July 1920 at age 66 years eight months ten days part of a large pioneer family entwined with Emmet county history his wife Viola D Wilbur preceded him in life and their nine children six sons and three daughters survive with eleven grandchildren and multiple siblings Funeral services were held at the Methodist church July 13 with Rev LaGrone officiating. The Lucas family endured hardships during Indian outbreaks and settlers fled to Estherville for fortifications. Mrs Lucas a Baptist influenced her township and both parents contributed to local pioneer life.
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Ohn Lucas
Kane County
Estherville
Lucas
Emmet County
Esthervile
Iowa
Ann Lucas
Emmet Township
England
Chas
Betsey (Taswell) Heal
América
Ill
John A. Lucas
Winneshiek County
John Lucas
Mr. Lucas
Viola’ D. Wilbur
Jackson County
Minn
William
Sheridan, Wy
Charles
Roy
Eatherville
Bart
Cedar Rapids
Percy
Austin
Ray van Valkenburgh
Great Northwest
Methodist Church
LaGrone
East Side
Arthur M Smith Dies After Illness at 51
Arthur M Smith a well known farmer from Almyra and longtime Dickinson county resident, died at his home after a brief illness of congestive chills. Born in Masonville Iowa in 1899, he moved with his parents to Dickinson county as a boy, married Hattie Wylde, and leaves two children Essie and Art. The community offers its sympathy.
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Arthur M. Smith
Masonville
Iowa
Almyra
Dickinson
Superior
Dan Smith
Hattie Wylde
Essie
Thompson
Art
Knight Templar Conclave Attends Park at Spirit Lake
The Knights Templar hold a weeklong conclave at Spirit Lake Park drawing strong local and statewide attendance. Daily meetings continue through the week as the park fills with participants and visitors seeking the event’s ceremonial activities.
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Knight Templar
Spirit Lake
Booster Edition For Estherville Area Publicity
A booster edition highlights Emmet County and Northwest Iowa, praising Estherville's lake resort privileges and agricultural resources. Authored by A C Gant, the piece credits local business support and urges commercial clubs to back positive regional publicity to attract new residents and investors.
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Estherville
A. C. Gant
Iowa
Emmet County cattle make good records and sales rise
Miller Bros of Britt Iowa bought five head from Fred Schaefer for 2100 in the fall. At a recent sale those same animals brought 7125, a gain of 5000. Schaefer, a longtime Shortorn breeder, reports strong demand and praises his Raleigh farm herd. Lincoln Street paving progresses toward the river bridge, with crews finishing west from Sixth and riverward ready for traffic.
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Miller Bros
Britt
Iowa
Fred. Schaefer
Schaefer
Lockbaugh Brothers
Oklahoma
Raleigh
Lincoln Street
River Bridge
Armatrong Road
Spencer Boosters Bring Big Welcome To Our City
Spencer boosters arrived in the city with fifty cars carrying the Terris band and Round-Up stars for the week long celebration. A rifle shooting exhibition by a contestant from Eastherville drew a large crowd at City Park and the Terris band received a warm reception. Weather permitting, Eastherville residents plan to attend the big show, and locals promised a hearty welcome if they return.
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Spencer
Boosters
Terris
Iowa
Eastherville
Luther League Convention Set for Ames Iowa Se
Iowa District Young People's Luther League plans annual convention in Ames September 9 10 11 12 with last year’s Story City turnout noted as a record breaking 15000. Choral Union to sing selections from Choruses and Choral for the Second National Convention. Kilgore family to visit Illinois for ten days to two weeks by car with relatives.
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Luther League
James
Iowa District of Young People’s
Luther League and Choral Union
Ames
Iowa
Story City
Choral Union
Well Known Lady Dies in Watertown
Mrs Joseph S Houge of Clear Lake South Dakota sister of Wm Hendrickson dies in Watertown July 2 from lockjaw after stepping on a rusty nail She visited this city often and is mourned by many Born September 18 1887 married July 13 1908 in Humboldt Iowa Survived by husband four children parents and siblings Funeral held July 5 in St Paul remains buried at Rose Lawn Cemetery Relative attendance noted Judge Lawrence DeGraff visiting today candidacy for supreme court judge in the state confidently seeking support
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Joseph S. Houge
Clear Lake
South Dakota
Wm. Hendrickson
Watertown
Houge
John Wilson
St. Paul
William
Cliff
Mason City
Ethwell
Fargo
North Dakota
Wilson
Portland Avenue
Rose Lawn Cemetery
Como Park
Mm. J. D. Weir
Huntington
Judge Nels J. Lee Again Nominated for District Judge
In Fourteenth Iowa District Republican convention at Farmersburg Judge Nels J. Lee received strong endorsement to succeed himself as district judge. The committee nominated W. H. Morling for chairman and Ray D. Shoemaker for secretary, with resolutions favoring F. F. Faville for Iowa Supreme Court. The convention adjourned after approving the resolutions and publication steps.
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Nels J. Lee
Fmmersburg
Lee
Geo. Heald
W. H. Morling
Ray D. Shoemaker
N. J Lee
Fourteenth Judicial District of Iowa
Mortion
J. W. Morse
Harry Narey
S. D. Quarton
F. F. Faville
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Supreme Court of Iowa
L. H. Mayne
Committee On
Faville
Ray. D. Shoemaker
14Th Judicial District
Supreme Bench
Supreme Bench of
Estherville Milling Co. Now In Operation
The Estherville Hardwood Milling Company is now operating their plant in the south part of the city. The first run of sawing occurred Monday and today the regular run will continue throughout the summer. Work should have started weeks ago but delays in power and other issues slowed progress. with the machinery in place, work will proceed rapidly now.
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Estherville Milling CO
Estherville Hardwood Milling Company
Forty Years of Service in Estherville Harness Shop
Thirty nine years ago a Wisconsin harness maker arrived in Estherville and started a shop. Oscar Sillge has served the town with square deals and honest values, earning broad local support while running the only harness store. He remains active six days a week, a steady booster for community growth and civic projects. Extension head Mr Irving H Hart visited for the normal summer school and praised Estherville’s school program and summer session standing.
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Matt
Estherville
Wisconsin
Oscar Sillge
Sillge
Harneas
Singe
Hatherville
Irving H. Hart
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
T. Hart
Depa
Chamber of Commerce plans Summer School auto tour
The Chamber of Commerce will take summer school students and instructors on an automobile tour of the lake region Thursday evening July 22. Departing at five o'clock, the event requires many cars to transport almost two hundred students and teachers. Owners willing to participate should report to the Chamber secretary.
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Chamber OF Commerce
AMS
Aml
Kiddies Parade Shines At Estherville Chautauqua
Estherville children led a lively junior chautauqua parade around the public square with clowns gypsies Indians and Red Cross nurses. The afternoon featured a cheerful program in a large tent that drew a large enthusiastic crowd and was praised as a highlight of the event.
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Kiddies
Estherville
Esth
Red Cross
Entertain for the Chautauqua Proba Mrs. L L Bingham
Mrs L L Bingham hosted a tea for a few friends with Superintendent and local Chautauqua manager Ms Graham and Miss Wright at the box office, plus her visiting mother. Mrs W Galloway honored the same guests with a tea and a Sunday buffet at Mrs Bingham's home. Notice Ladies day at Biks Thursday and Wednesday night.
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L. L. Bingham
Chautauqua
Ms. Graham
Mies Wright
Cty
W. Galloway
Bingham
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Arthur M Smith
Vike
Fred Schaefer
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Spencer Boosters
Lawrence Degraff
Ugge
Desarga Ee
Supreme Court
Judge Lee
Weber
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