Big Fourth of July Celebration Planned in Ratherville
Mayor Mack J Groves calls a 8 oclock meeting at the court house for Ratherville business men to decide on holding a large city Fourth of July celebration. Sentiment is reported as nearly unanimous with most merchants ready to subscribe funds and form committees to push preparations tonight.
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Mack J. Groves
Court House
Groves
Marshal White
Estherville
Omabs Bee
German Railroad Exhibit at World’s Fair Demonstrates Block System
The German Government Railroad display at the World’s Fair draws crowds with its block system and switch signals. Over 1500 feet of track with iron and wooden ties showcase a station, two switch towers, and an intermediate block signal post. Mechanical and electric signaling guard switches, locking all but the chosen track and ensuring trains do not collide, with automatic lever locks and posts every seven miles. All construction material was imported from Germany.
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Germany
William Owen Company Shines In The Lady of Lyona
William Owen and his company performed The Lady of Lyona at the opera house Monday evening with splendid costuming and fitting stage settings. The reading of the lines showed careful study, the audience was large and pleased, though not as impressed as some prior local performances. Owen plans more romantic roles, expecting greater success, yet he and his supporting company will always be welcomed enthusiastically here.
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William Owen
Opera House
Lyona
Iinea
Owen
Young Man Henry Snyder Foils Poultry Thief Raid
Henry Snyder, north of town near the Norwegian cemetery, awakened by sounds at his barn shoots at a prowler. The thief flees, dropping one trouser leg on barbed wire. The thief carries live and dead chickens. bloodhounds track to the public highway where a buggy awaited.
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Henry Snyder
Iso
A. C. Snyder
Snyder
Theodore Myhre
Snyder Place
Graduating Exercises At Opera House Draw A Packed Crowd
Thursday evening at WITNESSED BY MANY the Graduating Exercises of two high school seniors at Lough's Opera House. Sue Ardel Lawrence Mabel Grace Titue and Christopher M. Gron received honors. The reading included music, an address by Rev. Everett Lesher and farewell by Miss Lawrence. The crowd celebrated the event as graduates prepared for business or higher education.
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Opera House
Lough
Alors
Sue Ardel Lawrence
Mabel Grace Titue
Christopher M. Gronbt al
Mra. A. J. Sanders
Mame Hamrick
C. W. Heady
Everett Lesher
Misa Helen Miles
Misa Sue Lawrence
Person
Fragmentary report on a shooting incident and pursuit
A fragment describes a shooting where a man was hit in the legs. The shooter’s position marks indicate the shot likely struck the legs. The thief escaped, with a possibility he may still be found.
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Snyder
Palace of Damascus Re-erected at World's Fair
An ancient Syrian edifice named the Palace of Damascus, once lost in antiquity, is being re erected for the World’s Fair. The structure, relocated from Syria in nineteen sections, will occupy the north terrace.
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Italy
Thme
Colora
Alhambra
Mordeosi Benguiat
San Francisco
Cal
H. E. Bengutiat
Damascus
Syria
Library Benefit Entertainment Schedule and Auction Notice
The Library Benefit Entertainment starts at 8 o'clock Friday evening. Reserved seats may be secured at Klopp's Drug Store after 9 o'clock Thursday morning. No reservations before that time. The Boxes will be auctioned Thursday at 10 o'clock a.m.
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Klopp’s Drug Store
Decoration Day Observed By G A R Post 1904
Henry Johnson post commander extends thanks to Mayor Mack J Groves for his Decoration Day proclamation the Women's Relief Corps and school teachers and children fire department and citizens for a memorable observance praising patriotism and appreciation for the boys in blue.
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G. A. R. Post
Mack J. Groves
Women’s Relief Corps
Fire Department
Boys In Blue
Henry Johnson
Real Estate Transfers From Estherville Area
A scanned list details numerous property transfers in Estherville and environs. Names include Brown AO, Webtby Gillet, Dee ee Lane, Lough J W, A B Lough, Stover William, Daniel Kelly, Sorenson J P, Fink Jens Henrikson IV, Breeneck Frank, P K Kayver, Burling H J, Edith Bussmg, Ellsworth EL, Coyle, Hawkins B B, J M Walden, Lewis BN Nelson, Harkies ada Wallingford, Howland Carrie B, Madeline Conklin, Ridley BR B, John P Littella, Ridley R E, Quinn Win Win, Ange Norby, Osiound B, Ketherville, Bowland Cerra BN, A Andrews, Koobloe, V Buoy, Jagan VoeReer, Rudolph Kuoer, Armstrong OreyTigaas EM, among others.
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Brown AO
A. Gillet Ptaw Se
Dee Ee Lane
Lough J. W
A.B. Lough
Stover William
Daniel Kelly
Ts Ik
Bartlett Ar
Estherville
Hoo Sorenson
Nelson Bie
Ada Wallingford
Howland
Carrie B
A B. Binford
Li-Boba
Pullen Ide J
E. K. Erichwon
Lough
Estruja
Ridley BR. B
John P. Littella
Ridley R. E
Madeline Conklin
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Davidson
Dolliver
L. J. Bigelow
Webber
Ott
Young Webber
Costa
John Webber
Je Otta
Swan Lake
Board of Supervisors
B. F. Robinson
Tipe Armstrong
Frank Peterson
Opera
Hjort
Conservatory of Music of the
Lutheran Ladies’ ‘Seminary
Red Wing
Mina
Dave Fitzgerald
Seasion of
Ladies League of the Presbyterian Church
Mra J. Barnhart Sr
Asa
County Recorder
Aix
Ab & Wotty
Troy
Graettinger Times
W.E. McLeod
Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Guild
F. Hi
White
E. W. Lanham
Mankato
Huntington
Free Public Library
H. A. Jehu
Forest City
F. H. Graat
New Oxfords
June Roth and
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