Memorial Services For Five Railway Brotherhoods
Memorial services for departed members of five railway brotherhoods will be held Sunday morning June 16 at Union Baptist church. Members and auxiliaries will meet at the a a p hall at ten thirty and march to the church, with Rev. Frank Yearnd delivering the sermon. Afternoon gatherings at the a of p hall will start at two and attendees will proceed by auto to city cemeteries to decorate graves. A committee including J. G. Wilson and others organized arrangements. List of deceased engineers conductors firemen and switchmen provided.
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Railway Brotherhoods
Union Baptist Church
L. F
R. T
N. A
A. A. P. Hall
J. H. Dunham
W. C. Dillon
John Bixby
L. H. Stammer
M. H. Kelly
Will Kane
A. H. Anderson
Ed Koop
Bert Potter
Five Brotherhoods
Engineers
Ankrum
Almos
E. O
Ammon
A. E
Brown
J. D
Bryan
C. v
Chambers
Coxe
A. J
Dillon
Dunham
H. A
Fox
C. J
Halter
B. F
Howe
S. T
Jackson
C. F
Treenan
Joe
Kester
C. E
Ketchum
Mz. d
Kirchner
J. E
Mahlum
Johnson
C. S
Knoll
C. H
Milter
M. B
Misner
George
Mudge
C. L
Munson
RB. F
Page
A. H
McGarry
van Velter
Frank
Bagan
J. P
Brennan
L. L. Campbell
Richard
Chamberlain
Fahey
Earl
Gerstner
A. L
Haber
Keenan
Kiley
Roger
Kirby
Wm. J
Moats
J. L
Paul
Michael
Pollock
Goo
Robinson
Robt
Stanley
B. C
Wetherell
A. N
Young
Ash
Leo
Will
Campbell
Fritz
Henry
Hollebeck
Axel
McCollough
Roy
Nurss
Mead
Peterson
Phelan
Tierney
Switchmen
Nell
R. H
Rasmussen
All
Estherville Wins First Season Tourney on Local Course
Estherville defeats Emmetsburg 24 to 12 in the season opener golf tournament held at the local course. Match play scoring awarded points across the first nine holes, second nine, and total holes, with several players named and scores listed for both towns. Ladies from Emmetsburg and Estherville participated, including Mrs Warner and Miss Crowley from Emmetsburg and Mrs Albertson and Miss Mary White from Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Emmetsburg
Mulroney
Albertson
Martin
Lee
Brown
Johnson
Ryan
Goeche
Branagan
Ewen
S. G
Hossack
Worington
Alexander
Norris
White and Post
Eulis
Lee, N. J
Warner
Sconberg
Bradley
Anderson
Higgins
Spies
K. D. Warner
Crowley
Mary White
Class Confirmed at Episcopal Church
A class of four was confirmed Tuesday evening at Grace Episcopal Church by Bishop Rt Rev Harry S Lonley. They were Miss Dessie Hepp Miss Bernie Conklin Mrs Russell Peterson and Robert Ivill. Similar services were held at Sporter on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church
Harry S. Lon‘ley
Dessie Hepp
Bernie Conklin
Russell Peterson
Robert Ivill
Sporter
Memorial Day Service in Estherville Observes Remembrance
Memorial Day observance in Estherville featured Rev Sanderlin delivering the address at the grave of the unknown soldier. A parade of veterans from multiple wars, the American Legion, auxiliary, and municipal bands followed, with poems, songs, wreaths, and a rifle salute marking the solemn occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Sanderlin
Estherville
Maurice Day
Teport American Legion
Tront
Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
American Legion Auxiliary
Rock Island
Rev. Sunderlin
Fmmetsburg
F. H. Sunderlin
W. E. Deming
Legion
Sunderlin
Oran Mauthe
L. E. Stockdale
W. G. Gordon
Service Star Legion
Irving Ellersten
Legion Ring Squad Iead
A J Special Through Estherville on Decoration Day
A special Rock Island train, with E M Brown of New York City and Chicago officials, made a brief stop in Estherville on Decoration Day. The entourage included J E Gorman, L C Fritch, L A Richardson, H L Reed, and H E Allen. Engine No 833 pulled two official cars and a passenger coach. Crew: P M Brubaker engineer, Herman Weise fireman, Bert Walters conductor, Wm Hunt brakeman, H T Dempsey division equipment foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Estherville
O.n
E. M. Brown
New York City
J. E. Gorman
Chicago
L. C. Fritch
L. A. Richardson
H. L. Reed
Des Moines
H. E. Allen
Dakota Division
P. M. Brubaker
Herman Weise
Bert Walters
Wm. Hunt
H. T. Dempsey
Town Falls
Watertown
Great Northern
Sioux Falls
Sibley and Gowrie
Mr. Brown
Terriory
Maytag Office Moves to Gardston Hotel Lobby
Inting Smith moved the Smith Maytag company office into the Gardston hotel lobby near the clerk’s desk. Storrs room for machines will be kept as salesmen’s can rooms. Smith recently relocated from the hotel when the Gardstan bridge was enlarged and moved to the Brooks building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inting Smith
Smith Maytag Company
Gardston Hotel
Storrs
Mr. Smith
Gardstan Diynidge
Hag Beech
Broos
Emmet County urged to vote on Primary Road bonds
Petition circulates seeking a primary road bond election in Emmet County to pave roads without tax increases. Advocates cite state gasoline tax proceeds and county allotments to fund maintenance and bond interest, while opponents worry about debt and intercounty payments. Representative Helgason now supports bonding after review, arguing the state highway commission will allocate funds to service bonds, with no new taxes for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Ringsted
E. O. Helgason
State Highway Commission
Emmet
Emmet County
42Nd
General Assembly
The
Highway Commission
Helgasca
Annual Clinic Week at Coleman Hospital June 17
The fifth annual Coleman hospital clinic runs six days the week of June 17. Free operations offered with hospital expenses only for patients. Contact Drs. Coleman Morton or Bradley to participate. Last year 155 major and minor operations were performed.
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Coleman Hospital
Rock Island Buys Monster Freight Gas Electric Cars
Rock Island system purchases three 800 horsepower distillate burst ing gas electric freight motor cars. They are the most powerful in the world, capable of hauling 800 gross tons up a one per cent grade at eight miles per hour or 37 mph on level ground, with 260 tons for passenger service and four trailing cars in fast traffic. Each has two 300 gallon fuel tanks and hot water heating. One is in service on the Missouri division. plans for the other two undecided. Dance Pavilion Completed at Templar Park opens June 22 for conclave. The fireproof pavilion features Spanish architecture, a lobby, dance floor, stage, basement band rooms, and overflow space. Cost around $30,000, with furnishings. lavishly finished and unmatched in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Missouri
Templar Park
Iowa
Green Lantern Cafe Sold to Margaret Francis
L. F. Clark sold the Green Lantern hamburger shop to Miss Margaret Francis who arrives from Pomeroy. Francis is an experienced restaur ant woman and has immediate possession. The Clarks have no new location decided yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Clark
Green Lantern
Margaret Francs
Pomeroy
Francis
Funeral notices for Aunt Mary Conner Brooks
Mr and Mrs Arthur Beatty attended the funeral of Mrs Mary F Comner Brooks last Monday in Iowa Falls She was born June 19 1863 at Betherville and lived in Forest City before marriage Her family later moved to Town Malls in 1919 The notice reflects local concerns about bonds and tax increases amid the period context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Beatty
Iowa Falls
C. G. Brooks
Beatty
Brooks
Iowa City
Mary F. Comner
Kai
Rock Island Notes Reach Adites Strung Across Events
Mrs. Frank Grant travels to St Paul to be with sister during gallstone operation and will return later. Supt H E B Allen attends funeral of A T Abbot in Des Moines. Mr and Mrs F B Martin and E B Callendar at Mexico City for railroad convention. Mrs Knieht plans Chicago visit with daughter Margaret and Alaska trip details. Anna Gertende Childs of Long Beach to join in Seattle for Alaska tour. Preak Kirk silver wedding at Town Falls. Families of H E Allen visit from Wenrika Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grant
St. Paw
Clarence Petersen
Grant
H. EB. Allen
Des Moines
A. T. Abbot
St. John's Catholic Church
Abbot
F. X. For
Alaska
Canadian Rockies
Seattle
Anna Gertende Childs
Long Beach
Calif
Seatle
Preak Kirk
Town Falls
R. Ferguson Wright
Lloyd Allen
Wenrika
Okla
Luther League D'Venes Convention At Estherville
Estherville hosts Luther League convention and Pilote Conference June 16 to 18. Upper Des Moines Valleys League and Forest City Estherville circuit discuss amalgamation after 25 years of the former. Rev. A B Anderson of Lutheran Bible Institute will speak. Events run at Presbyterian church and Estherville Lutheran church ending with Riverside Park picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Luther League
Upper
Presbyterian Church
Anderson
Estheville Lutheran Church
Riverside Park
Dickinson County Legion Hosts Dance for Junior Baseball Fund
Estherville residents attended a Rock Garden Arnolds Park dance Tuesday benefiting Dickinson County American Legion. Proceeds help cover junior baseball league expenses as several county teams organize into competitive squads. Music provided by Cato and his Vagabonds at the Roof Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Rock Garden
Arnolds Park
Dickinson County American Legion
The
Legion
Cato
Vagabonds
Like New Home in Wisconsin Letter from Roy Van Dorston
Roy Van Dorston writes from Merrill Wisconsin to the Vindicator and Republican praising a new home and sturdy construction. He notes warm weather reaching 88 degrees and mentions farm ties and local details as part of a routine correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Roy van Dorston
Merrill
Wts
Mr. van Dorston
Graber
Yasture
Early Estherville settler Neville dies at 86
Neville an Estherville merchant and long time resident died at his home on Decoration Day morning at nearly 86. Born August 10 1843 near Sullivan he moved to Floyd County and Osage area before settling in Estherville in 1882. Survived by his wife Mary Felkey Neville and six children with three daughters and one son in California and Iowa. funeral held at home with Oak Hill cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville
Estherville
Mr. Neville
Sullivan
Floyd County
Osage
Mary Felkey
George
Ernie
Ja. Lough
G. H. Morse
K. V Turner
Robert
Los Angeles
Oak Hill Cemetery
Speaker at C of C Luncheon Praises City Improvements
A large audience attended the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. New president Chas D. Bixby chaired the internal gathering. County Attorney Wm. S. Johnston lauded the city council for park beautification and other town improvements. Guests voted for Johnston to present the talk to the council as the chamber’s sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chas. D. Bixby
Wm. S. Johnston
Johnston
Chamber of “Commerce
Knights Templar Conclave Opens in Iowa June 22
The Grand Commandery of Iowa opens its conclave on Saturday June 22 and adjourns Friday June 28 with installation of new officers. events include room assignments, Sunday services at 1 PM, daily drills receptions dancing and social activities with dress parades Tuesday and subsequent evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Grand Commandery of
Iowa
Grand Commandery
Edward Osten to Represent County in Edison Contest
Edward Osten will represent Emmet county for state honors in the Edison scholarship contest held in Des Moines on June 18. Clifford Harkison of Ringsted and Robert Hansen of Estherville tied for second and Marica C. Johnson placed third. The county award followed careful reading of the examination papers written by the young men last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Osten
Emmet
Edison
Des Moines
Clifford Harkison
Ringsted
Robert Hansen
Estherville
Marica C. Johnson
Death notice for Mrs. E. M. Richards in Pocahontas
Mrs R V Maloney and her husband were called to Pocahontas by the death of Mrs E M Richards, the mother of Mrs Maloney. Funeral services were held Friday, attended by Mrs J L Maloney and Mrs Vera Paceon. Richards had been ill for years, with a recent fast decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Maloney
Pocahontas
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Brotherhoods
SUN
Eshterville
Eburg
Mauser
Episcopal Church
Milo Brown
Godden & Ballard Bldg
Godden and Ballard Monument
Dodge
reRe Maytag Agency
Gardston Lobby
Jimne
Methodist Church
Jessie Parker
Stata Inspector Oo
Standard
Ore. Manthe
R. T. Chipperfield
Europe
Christine
Nilsine Nasby
New York
Bergen
Norway
Kathryn Ciihson
Elsie
Olympic
London
Edinburg
Dollar
Scotland
Kathsyn
University of Edinburgh
Monster Freight Gas
Green Lantern Cafe
Rev. Anderson of
St. Paul
Dickinson County Legion
O. F E. Neville
C. OF C
Edward Oston
Chipperfield
Armstrong Pipe
Tsien
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