Iowa Guards Ready in Day for Mobilization
Des Moines officers await Washington orders to mobilize the Iowa National Guard. Strength rises from 3,500 to about 7,000 with troops assigned to Des Moines and a mobilization camp. Brig. Gen. Allen will command the field force with officers Bartley Hyatt Bennett Howell Whitley leading infantry cavalry artillery and engineers. The guard units span many Iowa cities and will be fully equipped and ready within hours of orders.
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Sugdaengeht
Wilitia
Associated Press
Doeethart
Wales Ted
Ayvetinm
Towa Regimenta Tiferining
Gevan
Can Dodie
Des Moines
Lowe
Tto
Neu
Qous
Mexico
Towa Guard
H. A. Allen
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Colt
John E. Bartley
Tipton
Lowa
Norman BP. Hyatt
Webster City
Col
E.R. Bennett
Third Infantry
Maj
KR. P. Howell
Lows City
Whitley
Clinton
Lawa Guard
Alames
Boone
Burlington
Cedar Falls
Centerville
Charles City
Cherokee
Clarinda
Corning
Council Blufts
Davenport
Dubuque
Eagle Grove
Fairfield
Fort Dodge
Glenwood
Grinnell
Ida Grove
Iowa City
Keokuk
le Mars
Lone Tree
Manchester
Mason City
Muscatine
North English
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Oxford
Red Oak
Riverside
Sheldon
Shenandvat
Sioux City
Villisca
Washington
Card of Appreciation for local assistance and travel notes
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for support during the dire time and to the Estherville Fire Company for prompt response. Peter Hanson Henry Hanson and Mrs Enns G Allen visited Spencer to see her sister and later Marshalltown to visit her son Donald and family.
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Estherville Fire Company
Enns G. Allen
Spencer
Marshalltown
Donald
Sud
New Grocery Store Opens After Davidson Purchase
Roudebish buys the Davidson store and takes possession on the seventeenth of the month. The store near the State Bank building will have a new front and refreshed interior. The proprietors promise exclusive services and a modernized layout, with plans for an expanded display and improved customer experience.
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Roudebish
AH Davidson
Daly
Acton
State Bank
Ab & Tt
Cherville
Iavery
Toa
Barn Fire Destroys Hansen Barn and Contents
Henry Hanson suffered a heavy loss Monday afternoon when his large barn burned to ashes from an unknown cause. The blaze destroyed grain, machinery, and sleds, with the garage spared. Insurance losses estimated around 6000 dollars. Local notices mention a piano for sale, a Woman's Relief Corps meeting on June 22, and residents moving to Sleepy Hollow on Spirit Lake.
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Henry Hanson
Atv
Hansen
Hanson
District League Meeting Opens at Weather College
A district league gathering at Weather College in Berekt City discussed postings and resignations. County official Clas Root stepped down as County Assessor, with Ron Ridley named to complete the term and Deab Klopp named deputy auditor.
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Clas Root
Ron Ridley
Deab Klopp
Wy Poditrd Des Puty
Miraculous Escape From 40 Foot Windmill Tower Fall
Pater Peterson of Ringsted narrowly survived a 40 foot fall while working on a windmill tower. He struck iron braces and other objects on the way down, suffering a broken collar bone and about 100 minor bruises. He received medical care at home and is recovering. Community notices follow about church services, chautauqua visits, and local gatherings including Mae Burkholder visiting Elsa Peterson, Maple Hill events, and Presbyterian church activities with planned prayer meeting and missionary Society meetings.
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Pater Peterson
Petersou
Ratpsted
Tepouf
Armatrong Journal
Leonard Anderson Dies After Sunday Illness at Home
Leonard Anderson, longtime resident of Fetherville, died near Duroel Sunday June 18 after a lingering illness. He leaves a wife and several children, plus four brothers and two sisters. The family names include Mrs Mina Hetnip and Mrs Olive Blatchles, among others, with surviving children Bert, Trene, and Oliver. Memorial details and funeral arrangements are to be announced by the relatives.
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Cee
Erie
Ty Heath
Hennaiderkon
Lake
Boosiat
Martin
Narrea
Arita A Andere
Berides
County Examinations Set Under New Law Schedule
County superintendent note authorized to add classes of persons to all regular examinations for county certificates. Applicants must renew certificates before testing if still in force. New law requires first exam in agriculture and domestic science for those not writing since July 1, 1916. Exam dates June 28 29 30 with detailed schedule for each subject across Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Ida A. Davis.
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Educational Board of Examiners
Ueaw
Penmanalip Ida A. Davis
Schoola
Emmet County Fair Organizing Meeting Endorsed
The Marta Association Organization executive committee endorsed organizing a “Bair” for Emmet County. President Horswell was directed to notify at the picnic on dune 16. A countywide meeting is set for July Sth at the courthouse. The state plan for fair incorporations will be explained. Free discussion will be allowed to unite the county and spur Fairy Improvement Association efforts. Interested individuals urged to attend and participate.
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Emmet County
Marta Association
Horswell
Court House
Fairy Improvement Association
Hours of Church Services Altered for Summer
The church announces summer hours of worship at eight and ten o'clock to accommodate attendees before excursions to the lakes. This change aids those planning visits to the lakes after services.
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Murtagh
Campbell Hayilen Wedding Details At Lake Cottage Event
The ceremony was performed at a lakeside setting witnessed by several families. Nearby residents include the Olson, Myhre, and Cox households along with other locals visiting cottages on the weekend. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Myhre, Mrs Carlson and Florence Bites, and multiple families from Dolliver Estherville Ridgeway and Armestrooy, with guests at the Deming cottage.
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Mra
Carl Olson
Mra Mybre
Lake Cottage
Goodman Lee
Fra Ayrahire
Chris Naw
Florence
Epent
Desea Cox
Deming Cottage
AO. Peterson
Mra. Cox
Mra. Cavin
Roy Ridheya
Guy Fielilk
Ceylon
Janes Fields
Dolliver
Blaine Scott
Estherville
Joly Powers
Ridgeway
A.J. Bonworth
Fants
Armestrooy
Marcia Thompson
A. PB. Deming
O. D. Barnum Dies With Funeral Planned Friday
Telegram to F. H. Chaaf from Minneapolis reports the death of O. D. Barnum, longtime Estherville resident. Funeral services are set for Friday. Barnum was a highly respected figure in the community for nearly twenty years. Obituary to follow next week.
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F. H. Chaaf
Minneapolis
Anvonnethpy
O. D. Barnum
Barnum
Estherville
Call For Republican County Convention Held in Estherville
As provided by law the Republican County Convention will be held at Estherville Iowa July 1 1916 at 11 a m at the Court House. J H Wilson Chairman W W Walker Secretary Rep County Central Committee.
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Estherville
Iowa
Court House
J. H. Wilson
W. W. Walker
Rep. County Central Committee
Judge Arthur Heads Masons Annual Meeting in Waterloo
Special Judge Thomas A. Arthur of Logan was chosen Master of the Grand Lodge of Iowa Masons as the annual meeting closed in Waterloo. Waterloo won the 1917 meeting. Dues rose from 75 to 1, with charity funds up to 8500. Officers elected included Garton, Schaeffer, Parvin, Civerly, and Benes. Appointments listed for deputy grand master Treat and others. Masonic Veterans elected Fidlar president and Baker secretary treasurer. Mr and Mrs Harry Bengon of St Louis visited Davenport guests of the Oranaky family.
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Davenport
Thomas A. Arthur
Logan
Grand Lodge of Lows Masons
Waterloo
Grand Lodge
George L. Garton
Des Moines
P. H. Schaeffer
Chas. Dallemand
Des Metnes
Louis M. Whitehead
Council Bluffs
W. KE. Dow
Greeley
David Tripp
Colfax
Anos N. Alberson
Washington, la
Masonic Veterans Association
Wilburn&. Fidlar
W. Baker
Railroad Workers Refuse Arbitration Demand Likely Strike
New York workers reject arbitration and any Interstate Commerce Commission ruling as illegal, signaling a possible strike after two weeks of talks. Garretson says railroad managers deem the arbitration proposal unacceptable and the IPC option impracticable due to lack of authority. Meanwhile, in Raleigh, Harry Woodyard and Rosa Carpenter wed at the Christian parsonage with families in attendance.
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New York
Interstate Commerce Compmissiotn
Whia
A. BR. Garretson
Conductora’ Organization
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mr. Garretson
Harry Woodyard
Rosa Carpenter
Raleigh
Christian Parsonage
Coffin
Woodyard
W. H. Woodyard
Ambrose Carpenter
Estherville
New Auto Hearse For Mahlum & Anderson Firm
Henry Mahlum of Mahlum & Anderson brought home a new auto hearse from Minneapolis. The Buick built vehicle features a 66 horsepower six cylinder engine, modern offstage design, and robust gearing for steep hills and rough roads. The entire funeral equip is praised as top quality and the partners are congratulated on the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mahlum
Minneapolis
Mahlum & Anderson
First Church of Omrist Acientist Services Listing
South Eighth street between Lincoln and Howard streets hosts the First Church of Omrist Acientist with Sunday services and Sunday School at 10 am A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 4 pm The Reading Room on site offers Bible and Christian Science Literature for sale or free use and a free circulating library Open daily from ? to ? pm except Sundays and holidays All are invited to attend services and visit the reading room
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Presbyterian Chukom
Presbyterian Church
Galloway
Sherin
South Eighth Street
Lincolly
Howard Atreete
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