Rock Island Train Derails Near Grover
The Rock Island passenger train en route to Albert Lea derailed four miles east of Grover this morning. Baggageman Frank Ash suffered severe external injuries. traveling man A. H. Harold was bruised. No cars overturned. they ran about 1200 feet on the ties. Conductor Warren Dillon and Engineer Chase Kilgore led the train. Supt. Rosser dispatched a relief train. track repairs planned this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Estherville
Frank Ash
A. H. Harald
Ash
Warren Dillon
Chase Kilgore
Supt. Rosser
Hatherville
Silver Wedding Celebration for Mr and Mrs J L Brown
Mr and Mrs J L Brown marked twenty five years of marriage with a large reception at their Ryan Lake home attended by about two hundred guests from nearby towns. Clergy members led a vow renewal, gifts were exchanged, and a five course banquet followed a formal ceremony. The couple, married in Clarion Iowa, moved to Emmet County fourteen years ago and now live on a farm in Center Township with eight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Brown
Ryan Lake
Prof
Strand
Madison
Minnesota
Moe
Heron Lake
M. J. Groves
Grover
Chautauqua Ticket Subscriptions Urgently Limited
Notice from the local manager Branzpzy warns that only 700 tickets are available this year and subscribed tickets cannot be held longer. Patrons must come or phone to claim their tickets. The Christian church ladies plan a market and sale of supplies in the church basement during Chautauqua week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Branzpzy
Mgr
Ladies of the Christian Church
Man from Dolliver held to grand jury on forgery charge
Barney Morrison of Dolliver Iowa was arraigned in Fairmont before Judge Everett on a forgery warrant. He was held to the grand jury with bonds set at 3800 dollars, unable to secure bail. Morrison allegedly passed a 26 dollar check at Riditor Stewart’s office and failed to cover it at the Dolliver and Ceylon banks, prompting arrest and transfer to Fairmont for hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Morrison
Dolliver
Fairmont
Everett
Farmers Savings Bank of
Riditor Stewart
Justice of Peace
Stewart
Ceylon Bank
Dolliver Bank
Morrison
C. KB. Follett Af Cayton
Death of I. J. Abernathy in Ruthven
I J Abernathy formerly of this city died at Ruthven last Sunday. He was taken to Rochester Minnesota for burial. He was a member of Vandenburg Post G A R of Ratherville and was one of its most highly respected members. A wife daughter and three sons are left to mourn his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Abernathy
Ruthven
Rochester
Minnesota
Vandenburg Foat
Ratherville
Jinx Has Fun With Estherville Young People
Four Estherville youths trying to reach Spirit Lake by auto over three days faced repeated mechanical woes and weather misfortune attributed to a mischievous jinx. After auto troubles, a rail plan prevailed, and a late Rock Island departure finally sent them toward Spirit Lake rather than abandoning the trip.
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Estherville
Spirit Lake
Jinx
Roc Island
Rock I Sland
Rock Island
the Lakes
City Hall Project Aimed By Voters For Fire Dept And Officials
City officials seek voter approval to issue bonds or warrants to finance a new two story 28 by 90 foot stone and brick city hall with fire station and council chambers. The plan includes offices for city clerks, scales, and electric room, and emphasizes savings on rents and improved safety, with bids already opened and lowest offer at 9415 excluding plumbing and heating. The building would be funded by a current levy and would not raise taxes, while preventing further rental costs and creating a permanent public facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea
Fire Company
Eustable
Jan
Lson
Sudden Death Shocks Estherville Family
Obituary reports Mrs. Gertrude Peterson died suddenly in McKinley Illinois while visiting. She was sixty two, mother of Bessie Frank Clem Charles Ernest and Joe of Estherville after thirty years’ residence. Funeral from Catholic church Saturday at one, interment in Catholic cemetery beside her husband. Obituary to follow next week. Also noted are Knight Templars officers elected at Templar’s Park and a for sale threading machine with blower by D Qagoon Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Peterson
McKinley
Bessie
Frank
Clem
Charles
Ernest
Joe
Peterson
Estherville
Extherville
Lowa
Knight Templars
Templar's' Park
P.L. Seevers
Stuart
Samuel J. Hull
Waterloo
L. H. Moore
Des Moines
J. E. Bromwell
Marlon
Charles ©. Clarke
Burlington
A. E. Homer
Muscatine
T. H. Whitney
Atlanta
David Brownlee
Sioux City
1914 County Convention Sessions Ended in Oskaloosa
The 1914 convention concluded Friday in Oskaloosa with sheriffs and clerks touring Estherville, a rain ruined Spirit Lake auto trip, and discussions on a new expert accountant system. Sheriff Wheatley explained fee interpretations, noting counties may reclaim foreign fees. Des Moines official Griffin shared related practices.
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Spirit Lake
Estherville
Spiritlake
Oxsealovusa
W. Heed
BK. Cronkhite
Knoxville
al Hutler
KF. Griffin
Des Moines
Fedevills
Commercial Club
Elk'’s Club
Gardeton
Ratherville
New Apspera
Emmet County
Sheriff's Association
Joe Wheatley
J. F. Griffin
Des Moinga
Wheatley
Griffin
Baskade
Sharif
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albert Lea
Baggageman
Carriea
Center Township
Garney Morrison
T. J. Abernathy
City Hall
Komis
Hazel
Perl Sud
Grace ‘Arner
Ruth Sperry
Emmetsburg
Robert Neville
Port Angeles
Wash
Mary Margne
Hans Kobb
Laura
Harold Crim
Crleaus
Robb
Guo. A
Illinois
Templars Park
Stevens
D. Qagoon
Oskaloosa
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