First World War Hero Body Home in Estherville
The first body of Emmet County's World War I hero, Par Amundson of the 149th Company Aero Squadron, arrived in Estherville and will be buried in Swan Lake cemetery. A full military funeral with Spirit Lake provisioned runs will be held at 12:30 PM with ex servicemen meeting in uniform to accompany the body. Amundson died of septic meningitis in England on June 39, 1918.
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Estherville
Mahlum and Anderson
Swan Lake Cemetery
Spirit Lake
Par Amundson
England
149Th
Aero Squadron
Amun Amundson
Emmet
Silent City of the Dead
Grand Lodge Session Planned in Graver June 8
The Odd Fellows Graver lodge announces a special Grand Lodge session on Tuesday evening June 8 with Grand Master and officers attending. The program includes degree contortions, instruction, initiatory and first degrees, refreshments, and speeches by state leaders. Mrs. Frank Van Veledy visiting Balaton, Minn.
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Odd Fellows
Graver
Gruver Lodge
Grand Lodge
Knantersburg
Graver Lodge
Estherville Opens Season With Defeat and Resolve
Estherville American Legion baseball opened the season at Rock Island Park last Wednesday losing 2 to 1 to Sibley despite solid pitching by Haggerty and a strong showing by local players. A Sunday rematch at Sibley ended 14 to 4 in favor of Sibley as a subpar St Paul pitcher hampered Estherville. The team heads to Turtle Lake Park to face Swea City as Haggerty again takes the mound. The Estherville band will attend to cheer the players. U R Happily Wedded Mr Lloyd L Weaver and Miss Keda Weis of Superior wed in Estherville at Rev J W LaGrone’s church with few witnesses.
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Motherville
Estherville
Rock Island Park
American Legion
Sibley
Haggerty
Lutz
St. Paul
Turtle Lake Park
Swea
Lloyd L. Weaver
Keda Weis
Superior
J. W. LaGrone
Stethodiat Episcopal Church
Ife
Big Political Meeting in Park in This City
Arrangements are made for a large political meeting in the city park tomorrow evening to present candidates in a fair light. Citizens are urged to attend and listen to speakers to judge which candidate best suits the office. Mrs. B. M. Coon will attend the Republican National Convention in Chicago beginning June 8, having been chosen as a national delegate for the county.
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Park
BM. Coon
B. M. Coon
Chicago
Soil Survey Begins in Emmet County by Ames College
The Sons department of the college at Ames in cooperation with the U S Department of Agriculture will conduct a soil survey in Emmet County during the coming summer. D S Gray is in charge with assistance from Reich of Ames. Field work starts this week as soil is classified mapped and tested including chemical analyses and cropping trials.
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Emmet County
Sons Department
College At
Ames
U. S. Department of Agriculture
D. S. Gray
Reich
Enrollment Push For Summer School At Regional District
As we go to press, teachers in the region enroll for a twelve week summer school. One hundred forty three have enrolled, and officials estimate that is not half the expected turnout. Delays in the train schedule caused many to miss connections, but evening trains should bring in more attendees. Attendance is expected to set a record, with strong readiness for the sessions and a profitable meeting ahead.
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Wight
Tiany Tmre
Estherville Hosts County Wide Homecoming Event June 18
Estherville prepares for a countywide homecoming day honoring World War soldiers with a free dinner, sports program, and a county advertising tour led by Ed Strube. Five hundred cars are sought for the tour traveling through southern Minnesota and Iowa, ending with a flying exhibition by John Murray.
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Ed Strube
Iowa
Minnesota
Emmet
Interlaken Park
Fairmont
Minn
Sherburne
Jackson
John Murray
Estherville
Memorial Day Observed With Large Crowd in Estherville
Memorial day was observed in Estherville with a large crowd at the morning parade and church address by Rev. J. W. LaGrone at the Methodist church. The afternoon featured graveside decoration and a well received program guided by the G A R and W R C, with the American Legion aiding and planning for future veterans’ activities.
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J. W. LaGrone
Estherville
American Legion
NK Baptist Church Plans Big Service Sunday
NK Baptist Church in our city will lay the cornerstone of its new church on Sunday June 6 as a large program is arranged with participation from all denominations. An afternoon service is planned and a full history of the church will be published in the next issue.
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Baptist Church
Passing of Dr HW A Carson Former Estherville Resident
Dr HW A Carson, a former Estherville resident and brother of Mrs G A Nichols, died May 27 near Chicago after more than two years of illness. He practiced dentistry in Estherville over two decades ago, later in Chicago New Orleans and Minneapolis. Survived by wife son four sisters and one brother. Funeral held at Port Andrew Wis with Masonic and Knights Templar escort. Burial beside his parents. Also notes a May concert by the Chamber of Commerce band in the city park and upcoming performances at Tuttle Lake Park.
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T. A. Carson
Estherville
G. A. Nichols
Rockefeller
Chicago
Port Andrew
Wis
Chicago Dental College
C. C. Galloway
New Orleans
Minneapolis
Shrine Temple
Wallingford Hosts Cummins Meeting Endorsing Senator’s Re‑Election
Local residents attended a Wallingford political meeting endorsing United States Senator A. B. Cummins for re-election. Speakers J. W. Morse Byron M. Coon and M. L. Sweth outlined railroad issues and Cummins’ ties to them, urging voter turnout and informed choice. Additional county meetings are planned with notices from Des Moines headquarters.
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Wallingford
A. B. Cummins
United States
J. W. Morse
Byron M. Coon
M. L. Soeth
John Negan
Cummins
Byron Coon
Des Moines
Estherville
Armstrong
Estherville Chamber Plans Year With Big Meeting
The Estherville Chamber of Commerce held its annual gathering with a social evening. Judge Wilson urged unity between farmers and business to boost the community. A name change to Community Service Club was recommended. Plans for a June 18 homecoming, an automobile tour, and a fall festival were discussed. A paid secretary will start July 1 as the new board begins its year.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Estherville
Orleans Hotel
Wright
Gardston
Chamber of Commerce
State University
Iowa City
Mrs Lauren Wheeler Dies From Burns in Orleans
Mrs Lauren Wheeler of Orleans dies from burns sustained while attempting to clean a stove with ker osene. Gas from the oil blew back lighting her clothing and causing severe burns. She died in the hospital after being brought on a stretcher. Her husband suffered serious burns on his arms and hands. Wheeler was a nineteen year old, unmarried woman. Her husband is a nephew of Harry Wheelig of Spirit Lake.
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Lauren Wheeles
Lauren Wheeler
Orleans
Giles
Wheeler
Harry Wheelig
Spirit Lake
Tuttle Lake Park a popular resort
Tuttle Lake park north of Dolliver grows into a leading resort with efficient management. Next Sunday features Estherville Legion baseball against Swea City on the diary. Estherville band supplies music and dances draw crowds. Metropolitan orchestra from Mason City will play for the dances starting June 12, after a Fairmont Minnesota orchestra provides earlier music. Regular attendees praise the park’s beauty and management.
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Tuttle Lake Park
Dolliver
Fatherville
Estherville American Legion
Estherville
Metropolitan Orchestra
Mason City
Fairmont
Prosecutions for retaining small fish target local lake anglers
A wave of prosecutions arises after fishermen from several lakes kept substandard pike under twelve inches. Justice C W Price imposed the minimum five dollar fine plus costs per fish, with totals from eight to thirty eight hundred dollars. The piece also recalls state fish and game rules on license fees, gear, daily limits, and minimum lengths for bass catfish pike croppies and other species. It notes shipments allowed only with affidavits and that non residents face a two dollar license.
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C. W. Price
Im Wa Fish and Game
W. E. Albert
Citizens urged to vote in Iowa June primary race
The piece calls on all Iowans to vote next Monday June 1 in the state affairs election. It notes polls open all day and urges farm families to participate despite chores. It frames the vote as a civic duty during a national crisis and presidential primary year. It also reports the marriage of Pred Van Valkenburg and Huth Hita on May 27 at a Methodist church home ceremony.
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Atute
Iowa
van Valkenburg-Hite
Pred van Valkenburg
Huth Hita
LaGroue
Methodist Church
Bir
Rizzello Eugene Miller
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Hero Body Home
Orin
Ataundson
Swan Lake
Oh- Mes
Frank van Velédy
Balaton, Minn
Eraudown
Miss Klopp
Dorothy Klopp
Court House
Emma Deming
HW. A. Carson
Coffert
I Dill
H. A. Spiller
Maple Hill Mercantie Cov
Forreston
Hill Grain Cou
Chamber OF Commerce Meeting
Rose Eglund
Miss Rose
A. R. Kendrickson
Mr.fendrickson
Kytherville
Frank van Velzer
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