Purity Lectures at Church Urge Parity and Anti Slavery Speakings
The World's Parity Federation seeks a Sunday of parity promotion to curb vice and white slave traffic. Dr. F H Essert of Denver, a noted national lecturer, will address women at Union Baptist Church Saturday 8 p.m. Then men at Methodist Church Sunday 8 p.m. on A National Peril Taxpayer's Burden and Its Effect. A union meeting at Christian Church Sunday 4 p.m. on The World's Black oat Crime White Slavery. Admission free. ministers urge attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parity Federation
Churches
F. H. Kesert
Denver
Federation
Estherville
Suanday
Essert
Christian Church
Preas
Iowa
Minnesota
Tmainistera
Hatherzile
F. F. Case
Ministerial Association
J. Frederic Catlin
Moving Bullet Photography Breaks Speed Barriers
Ancient camera feats described as electric flash exposures capture a moving revolver bullet at extreme speed. Pictures mounted on a wheel and spun rapidly to avoid overlap reveal the bullet passing through wood with no splintering, then later signs of fracture as it clears. Also noted are a Spirit Lake outing for Eartherville High School graduates and a Shand Commandery meeting report.
Andrew Leake Newton Dies in St Paul at 1000 Hours
Andrew Leake Newton born in Pennsylvania Anguast. died in St Paul Minnesota at 1 a m on May 27, 1915. He taught school, moved with family to southern Minnesota, married Mary Pingrey in 1886, lived in Iowa briefly, then in St Paul for 28 years. He was a devoted churchgoer, Sunday school teacher, and choir member. He worked over 25 years in express companies, later at Great Northern Railway in St Paul. Survived by wife two daughters one sister and five brothers. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery after services at Union Baptist Church conducted by Rev J Frederic Catlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Leake Newton
Pennsylvania
St. Paul
Minnesota
Mary Pingrey
Eatherville
Iowa
State University of
First Baptist Church
Express
Great Northern K. R
Katherville
Newton
A. A. Pingrey
North 8Th Street
Union Baptist Church
J. Frederic Catlin
Pingrey
Oak Hil
Batherville
David Pingrey
Wisconsin
Equal Suffrage Lecture At City Library Estherville
Miss Elizabeth Perkins of Des Moines presented the equal suffrage opening lecture in Estherville under the Woman's Club auspices. The talk covered district work for the 47th district chaired by Mrs. W E G Saunders of Emmetsburg with eight start-up locations. Perkins had already spoken in Algona Peterson Emmetsburg Graettinger Lake Park and Ruthven as Saunders mobilizes local volunteers for the campaign year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Perkins
Des Moines
Woman's Club of
Estherville
Misa Perkins
W. E. G. Saunders
Emmetsburg
Local notes from Sioux Falls include visitors and events
Twenty years ago Mr and Mrs Jo Carberry and the baby Joe Jr visit Sioux Falls. Mrs M M Kivapp and mother and daughter were guests Saturday. Dr Anderson consulted with Dr Pontman on a case. Diapateher Kutzht moves to Kartlett addition this week. High school commencement at the opera house Friday June Tth with Carl Ballard Clarence Ford Laura Kropp Lydia Doolittle Edythe Eagar in the class. Episco pal church Ladies Guild meets Friday afternoon May BL with Mrs G A Nichola. Arm strong Journal editors Fal tanson and Reagan say Bloomer bicycle costumes fail largely due to form. Mayor Dawson proclaims Decoration Day, closing places 1 to 2 pm. A J Wilder of Swan Lake replants frost killed corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Carberry
Joe Jr
M. M. Kivapp
Moter
Sioux Falle
Dr. Anderson
Jackson
Pontman
Diapateher Kutzht
Kartlett
Opera House
Carl H. Ballard
Clarence Ford
Laura Kropp
Lydia Doolittle
Edythe Eagar
Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church
A. Nichola
Armatrong Journal
Faltinson
Reagan
Dawson
A. J. Wilder
Swan Lake Township
Community Pride and the Power of a Clean Town
Community pride stands as a key asset guiding towns to improve streets alleys and homes. Cleanliness and progress attract visitors and spark word of mouth, boosting reputation and drawing new residents. Personal pride paired with communal effort drives prosperity and broad success over time.
Iowa Weather and Crop Report Week Ending May 31 1916
Des Moines Iowa reports a wet cool week with daily temperature deficits around 6 degrees Rain fell daily from the 85th to the BOth with many areas receiving over two inches. Union County logged 10.28 inches All streams were out of banks in places flooding bottom land causing upland washing No field work done and much corn remains to be planted some replanting needed Beneficial rainfall supported pastures meadows fruit and truck Small grain stands well though Hessian fly damage noted in southern counties Alfalfa cut before rank growth remains in awath uncured Two days of clear warm weather end the week Director Geo M Chappel and Vig Gen Ev Knight noted readings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Union County
Rivera
Awath
Geo. M. Chappel
Resolutions Favoring Peace by Local Odd Fellows Lodge
The Odd Fellows lodge approves resolutions urging world peace. They call for arbitration to settle disputes, oppose naval and military buildup, and ask leaders to pursue a universal peace agreement. The document appeals to churches and fraternal groups to foster a global peace sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Lodge
Europe
Odd Fellows
Congress of
United States
Seve Tates
E. Turner
Trains Change Time For M. and St. L. Schedule
The M and St L line will adjust passenger train times improving trips for Estherville salesmen. The 11 08 departure moves to 9 27 and the 3 08 arrival shifts to 4 45. The change takes effect Monday June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
The Merchant Prince Quietly Builds a Boom Town Store
An aging entrepreneur starts with a dollar eighty cents and a few stocks. He uses aggressive advertising and smart window displays to attract customers. His steady investments in stock and shopfronts turn a small venture into a thriving local store, earning him the nickname Merchant Prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regelar
Aluce
Merchant Prince
Tent and Awning Agents Wanted in Mason County
Small caps quilting note seeks an agent in Mason City County to sell and install tents and awnings. Advertisement from Mason City Tarrant and Awning Co. invites immediate response with emphasis on local representation and rapid start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Wasgent and Awning Co
Delinquent Personal Property Taxes Targeted by County
County Attorney Fred Jennon began action against individuals owing delinquent personal property taxes. He sent papers on fifty cases to Sheriff John Lidman for service. The total due amounts to nearly $1600. The delinquent tax list stretches to a book over six inches thick with about three names per page, indicating a substantial impact on county finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jennon
John Lidman
Spencer Harald
Young Helen M Elllie Dies After Foot Injury
Helen M Ellie ten years old daughter of Mr and Mrs F L Ellie of the city died at home in the southwest part last Sunday after a week long illness caused by a rusty nail wound on the foot. She leaves parents two sisters Marie Midthun and Clara E Ellis and one brother Fred A Ellis. funeral conducted at home Tuesday at 3 30 by Rev J S Coffin of the Christian church. The family has community sympathy in this great bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Ellie
F. L. Ellie
Helen
Marie Midthun
Clara E. Ellis
Fred A. Ellis
Christian Sunday School
J. S. Coffin
The
Christian Church
Union Baptist Church Weekly Admonitions and Events
Three were baptized last Sunday night and one joined by Christian experience. The Ladies Miss Ella Circle meets this afternoon at Dr. and Mrs. F. A. Barber residence on West Lincoln. The monthly covenant and business meeting moves to Wednesday evening. Senator Kenyon may speak at graduating exercises Thursday night. Welcome Sunday School class held a party at the parsonage last Wednesday afternoon. Children’s Day program planned for June 1 during the evening service. There will be no evening service. a union service at the Christian Church will feature Dr. Besert of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Misella Circle
F. A. Barber
West Lincoln Street
Covenant
Senator Kenyon
Christian Church
Dr. Besert
Denver
Advertised Letters at Eatherville Post Office
Weekly list of unclaimed mail for May 29 2015 includes Hy P Anderson John McNulty Del Balty Chan Engabrit Chas Montgomery C O Fuller Mra Carrig Nelaon Mre G Powell James Garvey Willeon Rogere Mra C E Little M L Shafer. Unclaimed items after two weeks will go to Dead Letter Office in Washington DC. Postmaster Frank Carpenter notes to call and say advertised with date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatherville
Hy, P. Anderson
John McNulty
del Balty Chan
Engabrit
Chas. Montgomery C. O. Fuller
Mra Carrig Nelaon
Mre
G Powell
James Garvey Willeon
Rogere
C. E. Little
M. L. Shafer
Washington, D. C
Frank Carpenter
Decoration Day Observances Amid Rain and Remembrances
Rain disrupted Saturday decoration services as parades formed while Mr. Coon and Mr. Ketchum decorated graves of fallen comrades at cemeteries. The M E Church program featured music by the High School Orchestra and choir, Rev Cattin and Rev Mitchell, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and congregational singing. In the afternoon old soldiers and Relief Corps ladies were invited to a King show hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank G King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon
Ketchum
M. E
Cattin
Mitchell Lincoln
Orchestra America
Casreeee
Relief Corps
Mire
Frank G. King
James Cox Makes Race for Life
James Cox, architect, suffering from stomach cancer, travels to New York for specialist treatment after a vegetable serum cited in newspapers and medical journals prompts hope of saving his life. He sails with his wife and relatives, reaching Chicago and then New York where an ambulance awaits at PolyClinica Hospital. The latest news from Cox is hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaiies Cox
New York City
Jesse Cox
James Cox
Dr. Anderson
Mr. Cox
New York
Cox
Chicago
Fox
Walter Cavia
Polyclinica Hospital
Clean-Up War Rhetoric and Local Social Notes
Walt Masons call for a spring clean up parades alongside short notices of Sunday visits at Spirit Lake and local social updates. The letter critiques Germanys response to Wilsons maritime policy while the rest of the page lists names and brief community happenings from Oohey edan and nearby areas.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eatherville High School
Spirit Lake
Laurence Gronstal
Mias
Hazel Bemla
Joe Yeager
Kate Kennedy
Charles Origer
Florence Overholt
Alfred Anderson
Marie Aker
Rose Blagg
Clara Bresso
Grace Byfield
Emmet Floyd
Mr. A. RB. Butler
Peyton ‘Fusedey Evening
Shand the Commandery Meeting
Landa
Consolidated Land
Se Cane Co
Washlngton
Emo
Emmet County
Iowa Weather and Crop Report
Genevieve Knight
St L
Clay County
Helen M. Ellis
Ecoration Services
Beebe
Walt Mason
Logan
Clyde Balter
Misa Vivetta Thorndyke
Roy Arnett
Chas. Woodworth
Ooheyedan
H. M. Ireland
Chas. Bixby
Germany
Wilson
Gam
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