Pay Last Tribute to War Hero at Estherville Funeral
A vast crowd gathered Sunday in Estherville for the funeral of Maurice Doyle, the first local World War casualty. The Maurice Doyle American Legion Post led services with 120 ex-service members in uniform, a record turnout. Maurice, a local clerk before enlisting, died after severe injuries at Chauteau Thierry and was returned home for burial with full military honors.
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Estherville
Maurice Doyle
American Legion
St. Paul
Father Conway
Catholic Church
Maurice
France
Chauteau Thierry
H. B. Lawrence Clothing
Chamber of Commerce
Aleeps
United States
Thia
Heffelfinger to Lead Cedar Rapids Grocery Next Week
JAY HEFFELFINGER, manager of the Bs Community store in Estherville, will leave for Cedar Rapids next Monday to assume charge of the grocery department at Mr. Oransky’s store. His promotion is welcomed by many, though his departure leaves Estherville without its current manager. A new manager for the Community store will be chosen, with managers from the chain visiting Saturday to decide, while ensuring a capable replacement.
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Heffelfinger
Herman Oransky
Cedar Rapids
Tim
Oransky
Herselfinger
Estherville
Oden Wee
Fort Snelling
Wee
United States
Oden
V R
Memorial Exercises By Knights of Pything at Episcopal Church
The Knights of Pything will hold memorial exercises at the Episcopal church Sunday July dist at eleven o'clock. Rev. A. S. Hock to deliver the memorial address. Knights to meet at the K. P. home at ten o'clock and march as a body to the church. Graves of departed members will be decorated with ceremonies in the afternoon.
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Knights of Pything
A. S. Hock
Knights
K. P
Gardston Variety Store to Move to New Location
The Gardston Variety Store will relocate this fall to the former Herman Oransky Store building after securing the lease. The new site will provide more space and better fit for Mr. Wilder’s business. occupancy of the present building is unsettled, with several parties considering options. The move follows the completion of the Oransky home.
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Gardston
Herman Oransky
Wilder
Oransky
Variety Store
Mater
Boy Scouts Enjoy Camp Foster Activities At State YMCA
Correspondent reports the State YMCA Camp Foster on East Okoboji Lake hosts about 160 boys aged 12 to 16 from thirty localities. Beginners learn swimming, life saving, and long distance swimming while older scouts dive and boat. Leaders include Ray D. Shoemaker and James Tate Greenfield among others. daily schedule features Bible readings, swimming, games, and campfire events.
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Foster
State Committee of the U
East Okoboji Lake
Estherville
Paul
Heavy
Miller James
Jim Tate
T. Greenfield Orlando
Bob
Martyr Louis
Sunbeam
Wasserman Elmer
Dumplings
Sumter Keith
Skeeter
Albertson George
Shoes
Jim Tale
Skeeter” Albertson
Jud” Bale
Bob” Martyr
Dalby
Greeny
Greenfield
East Riverside Country Club Social at Mrs Clark Home
The East Riverside Country Club held a Wednesday gathering at Mrs. Chas Clark’s residence. Teen members attended with five visitors including Mrs. Chas Lovell, Mrs. Clark’s friends, and Mrs. Blogg of Muscatine visiting the Blogg home.
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Chas. Clark
Chas. Lovell
Rages
Clark
B. Clark
Estherville
Geo. Blogg
Muscatine
Towa
Doh Blogg
Mra
A. A. Crim
Big Wrestling Match at Sioux Rapids in August
Wrestling fans plan to travel to Sioux Rapids on August fourth to see Ralph Parcant defend his middleweight world title against Chris Jordan. Farmer Burns stated Jordan is among the two men who could beat Parcant, promising a tough, worthwhile show. The card includes preliminaries like a five round bout between Everett Strawn and Jesse Barker, plus a battle royal featuring negro wrestlers and other boxing bouts. many locals intend to attend for the event.
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Sioux Rapids
Ralph Parcant
Chris Jordan
Farmer Burns
Pareaut
Jordan
Parcaut
Everett Strawn
Fosterly
Jesse Barker
Worth Schloeman Racing at South Bend Indiana
Estherville speed king Worth Schloeman entered in an auto race at South Bend Indiana last Sunday with his Schloeman Special. No word has been received yet on the race result as he stays in Indianapolis for hearters and bookings near the city.
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Schloeman
South Bend
Indiana
Estherville
Indianapolis
Clibver forger caught in Gardston hotel Sunday
A Clibver forger from Peoria was captured in Gardston Sunday evening by Sheriff Nivison as he left the Gardston hotel. He had forged checks in multiple states including Webb and Spencer, totaling 183.78 at one point. He was jailed overnight and to be transported to Webb, Iowa for further charges. A pal remains at large and an attempted jail break occurred around midnight.
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Peoria
Iinois
Nivison
Pinkerton
Gardston Hotel
Webb
Iowa
Sioux Rapids
Omaha
Ottawa
Creston
Kankakee
Spencer
Sherburn
F. H. Graat
al Smedler
Beggs
American Legion Ice Cream Social Next Tuesday
The American Legion Post plans a large ice cream social next Tuesday evening in the park's southwest corner. Ex service men are asked to bring cakes, the band will play, and attendees can enjoy comedy performances, songs, and dances as Legion members provide treats.
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American Legion
Aiward Squad
Legion
City Park Needs Water for Grass Drought
City officials report grass at the courthouse park has dried out due to no rainfall and no water being turned on since January. A remedy proposed is to flood the base area with a heavy watering to revive the lawn while the grounds committee oversees the situation.
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City Park
Court House Park
Sousci
Obituary of M. M. Markley of Estherville Iowa
M. M. Markley a longtime Estherville resident dies at his son A R Markley home after a stroke. Born 1846 in Ontario he lived in Iowa over fifty years and leaves three children and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev J W LaGrone officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Mr. Markley
Iowa
Emmet
A. R. Markley
Grim Reaper
Earl Markley
Walter Schultz
Storm Lake
Schaller
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. W. LaGrone
Oak Hill Cemetery
Obituary of Hartwig Claussen. longtime Bancroft area resident dies
Hartwig Claussen born February 15 1851 in Hama Schles wig Holstein died July 18 1921 at his son's Germantown Minnesota home at age 70 years 5 months Survived by wife Lena and two spouses of his children Maggie Neuman Battle Lake Dora Claussen Heath Coats Ger mantown J H Claussen Estherville Theody laid to rest July 22 at Bancroft cemetery All children and wife attended funeral.
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M. M. Markley
Mr. Markley
Estherville
A. M
Williamsburg
Dundas County
Ontario
A. R. Markley
Iowa
Hartwig Claussen
Hama
Schleswig
Holstein
Germany
Germantown
Minn
Helen Groop
Maggie Neuman
Battle Lake
Misa Dora Claussen
Odd Fellows Picnic Brightens Turtle Lake Day
The Grover Lodge of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held their annual picnic at Turtle Lake Park. A good crowd attended, enjoying a noon dinner and afternoon sports including a baseball game between married and single men, ending 9 to 4. Evening entertainment capped a pleasant, growing event.
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Grover Lodge of
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Turtle Lake Park
A Man For The Ages begins in The Vindicator
The Vindicator and Republican launches a new serial story this week titled A Man For The Ages about Abraham Lincoln. Irving Bachellor presents a intimate, charming life portrait of America's great figure in story form. Readers are urged to subscribe to follow the tale through all chapters.
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Abraham Lincoln
Irving Bachellor
Republican
Irving Bachellors
America
Vindicator
Life Insurance Payout Promised by National
J. P. Littell settled the life policy for the late Samuel H. Wasser man this Wednesday morning. The National emphasizes rapid payment of its claims and directs Seg Littell or his assistant Mr. Woodard to explain the Double Indemnity Policy.
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J. P. Littell
Samuel H. Wasserman
National
Littell
Mr. Woodard
Dolliver Day to Feature Big Celebration on August 6
Estherville learns Dolliver plans a large August 6 celebration with two baseball games Dolliver vs Burt in the morning and afternoon league contest included A world champion wrestler Ralph Parcaut will box Cyclone’s Ben Reeves in a best two of three finish match Preliminaries will precede the main events Airplane flights street sports a big bowery dance and a Ceylon band will perform People are urged to attend and show neighborly spirit
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Estherville
Terest
Dolliver
Burt
Ralph Parcaut
Cyclone
Ben Reeves
Graettinger
Northwest
Boxing Show at Arnolds Park Delivers Strong Contests
A crowd attended Ernie Johnsons boxing event at Arnolds Park last Sunday afternoon. The main bout pitted Mat Smith against Rich Kennelly with Kennelly from Des Moines winning the decision. Strawn of Fostoria defeated Clarke of Milford, while Jesse Barker beat the Sioux City Jew by margin. Two other bouts ended in draws. The event reportedly drew poor gate take, but Johnson earned praise for running a clean show and may stage another in the future.
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Arnolds Park
Ernie Johnson
Betwen Mat Smith
Rich Kennelly
Des Moines
Strawn
Fostoria
Clarke
Milford
Jesse Barker
Sioux City
Death of Seth Hanchett Linked to Rock Island Service
The body of Seth Hanchett was brought to Estherville from Des Moines where he died at his home. He had long served as train master for the Rock Island with Estherville headquarters and his family, once residing there, moved to Des Moines five years ago. Illness persisted for years but he continued some duties until his death, shocking friends in the community.
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M. M. Knapp
Rock Island
Estherville
Knapp
Newport
Washington
Joe’ Cannon
Swea City Herald
Seth Hanchett
Des Moines
Hanchett
Rock Island Road
Mr. Hanchett
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