Elevator Fire Destroys F M Jones Co Elevator
Fire swept through the F M Jones & Co elevator near the M & St L depot destroying a 90 000 bushel facility valued about 10000 with 8000 in its stock Jones and companions were in the cleaning room when smoke appeared and efforts to save the building failed The cause was blamed on a hot box Firemen aboard the hose wagon barely escaped when the wagon tongue dropped as they sped to the scene The owners listed were F M Jones and Jed Skewis Meantime obituaries note the death of Nicholas Albert born 1850 in Bavaria and died 1914 mentioning a move from Meadville to Brandon to Iowa and later to South Dakota with services held at the Methodist church
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F. M. Jones
Mr. Jones
Thia City
Jed Skewis
Minneapolis
Nicholas Albert
Smallanberg
Barvaria
Germany
America
Meadville
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Brandon
Amanda Fouta
UO. A. King
Chanses City
Michael Albert
Milford
Moerta Albert
Sioux Pally
South Dakota
Anna Albert
Ketherville
Eutherville
Stonx Falls
Filgabeth Einminge
Chicago
Peter Albert
Town Falls
Kate Schublin
Dubauque
Jacob Albert
Jennie Baacler
Beanden
Auto Struck by Freight Near City Limits
Wil West, resident four miles east, was hit when crossing the M and St. L track Saturday night. A freight car without a brakeman struck the rear of his auto, tearing the seat and causing damage as West narrowly escaped being run over. The incident happened in darkness. West sped away after the collision.
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Wil West
Lowe
Rivera Calif Picnic Host List and Unfolding Update
Rivera California July 7 1914 letter recalls a July 4 picnic at Hast Dake Park Los Angeles with many attendees including Dr Edward Campbell and family Mrs B Taylor notes fruit yields and a Korean visit by Corwin and spouse The narrative then shifts to a local automotive mishap near Spirit Lake and ends with a bold political pitch offering a 20000 vote radar for campaign headway.
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B. F. Taylor
Amy Benton
Hazel Woods Dale
Earnest Neville
Mra Hobein
Glen Dunham
Corwin
Wilson and Mather
Korea
Drain
Ore
Old Emmet
East Lake Park
Los Angeles Park
Campaign subscription offer to candidates in local paper
Candidates may submit a list to receive sample copies of the Vindicator and Republican. Subscriptions must be in by noon of the deadline week to determine print extras. A centerpiece offer promises extra vote ballots for top fundraisers and emphasizes starting campaigns now.
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Vindicator
Republican
Local reminiscences from West Spirit Lake notes
Twenty years back county Republican files recount Ridgeley and families at Spirit Lake cottages near Orleanina. Guests include Maude Maralema of La Forte and M M Knapp, with updates on Dr Bradleys and Dr Anderson families. Local residents, weddings, and travel chatter fill a snapshot of community life and rail delays.
Emmet County People Picnic Elects Leadership for Annual Gathering
A Des Moines era notes Emmet County exiles from Iowa held a reunion at Golden Prairie Hillsdale. Elected chairman G B Ridley and secretary Harry More, with plans for an annual second Saturday in July. 100 plus former residents attended, recalling Estherville and local growth as land values rise.
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Cheyenne
Eader
Wyoming
Highland Alony
Emon County
Methville
Kiminot County
Eathervil
Iowa
Emmet
Irwin
Wae
Estherville
G. B. Ridley
Harry More
Mae contest enters active phase with field gaps
Contest manager CO A Laurie urges contestants to act this week for a chance at 10000 votes and a 20000 vote ballot, promising full field details upon inquiry. He insists on urgency, calls for extra vetoes, and invites questions while promising success guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASSU
A. Laurie
Miraculous Escape From Death In Minnesota Car Crash
Two men were injured when a car driven at high speed south of Huntington on the Hastingsville road rolled over at a turn. Jurgenson and another man suffered arm, shoulder, and rib injuries while his wife and daughter escaped serious harm. A physician from Matherville attended the injuries. The car was towed to Ormesby for repair. A lost gold bracelet was reported near J. Y. Jobinster’s store.
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Varcow
Crandalls Lodge
Spirit Lake
Oon Bnd
Phia
Huntington
Hstherville Road
Jurgendan
Peutleman
Mr. Jorgenson
Mer. Jorgenson
Masthervills
Huckabee
Ryder and Kare
Geckers
Ormesby
Ibis
Ques Commandery Session Announcement Slips
In the upcoming Saturday session of the Ques Commandery a new program or event was not announced clearly. The note mentions a near term date without explicit details or participants.
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Hines
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F.M. Jones & CO
F.M. Jones
Will West Hag
White Crossing
Coum
Ryder Sud Kare
California
Eatharwilla Picnie
George Adama
Bowers
Middle West
Esthervius
Goud
Alripbt
Pfubeertber
Jnet
SER
R. F. D. Ant
Peruona
Inly Rand
Row
Ridley
J. M. Barker
Amour Thone
Intentea AR Spirit Lake
Hia
John Montgomery
M. J. Archer
A.O. Peterson
Boot. Rieder
Orlenina
Misa Maude Maraalema
la Forte
Tudiana
Mra
M. M. Knapp
Dr. Bradley
Rapid
John
Evan
Dr. Anderson
OC F
Howard Graves
James Eaposet
Mra. Fletcher
Emily
Migs Lawrence
Mra. C M. Brown
Mrs. Nichols
KE. Kk. Hartung
Misa Minnie Amman
Mra. Salisbury
Dolos Wells
Hoe
Frank VanVelser
Pontville
Mies Ida Kopp
City
Geo, Godden
H.C. Coon
Sixth Street
D. Kh. Alexander
Soper & Adlon
Soper, Allen & Pam
W. H. Foote
Alinda
Knights Templar
Templars Park
Grand Commandery of
Knights Templar of
Orleans
West Side
Newton Band
Remai
Keveilly
Grant Comandery
Be Wei
Emmet County
Hillsdale
E. Ridley
Harry Raymore
F. Converse
Dunné Mills
W. WH. Foote
J. W. Dolph
Page Templara Park
Peter Johnston
Webster
Te Park
Spirit
Lake
N. B. Egbert
W. Randolph
GA. Niébots
Sondrol
Tunllies
Knights
William Burk
Chalmers
Ormedy
Mnnesota
Park
J. Y. Jobinster
Phuie Ux
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