Death of prominent contractor Knutson at Seventh Street
Henry Martin Knutson a longtime contractor and city builder died Sunday at his home on Seventh Street after a prolonged illness. Born November 9 1885 in the city he spent most of his life here except five years in North Dakota. He married May 9 1915 to Alma Finestad of Fenton Iowa and they had one son Amos William. Survived by his brother Barney and five other siblings, funeral services were held with burial at Palestina cemetery. His death leaves a void in local business and civic circles as the firm he helped run will be carried on by his brother.
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Hi. M. Knutson
Forth Seventh Street
Knutson
Arfay
Mr. Knutson
Barney
Cty
Estherville
Thame
Henry Martin Knutson
Hich
North Dakota
Alu Finestad
Fenton
Jaws
Amos William
Dolliver
Ole
Kenneth
Silas
Plliver
W. M
Ees
Mude
Palestina
H. Worra
South Dakota
Claratt
P. Johnson
Holmes
Iowa
Amos Wora
Holmes, Iowa
Herman
Boone, Lows
Jake
Isarr
Frank Eddy Now Locating in City for Auto Agency
Frank Eddy plans to locate in the John Sandren residence area on North Sixth Street to operate as the local distributor for Overland and Packard cars. He states Overland will offer four and other models, with Willys Knight as a stable, dependable line, and Packard will stand on its strong reputation. Eddy intends to display and demonstrate vehicles once a salesroom is secured, with a limited early supply available for around town showcases.
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Frank Eddy
Fudge
John Sandren
North Sixth Street
Eddy
Overland
Packard Schoracliny
Overland Company
Willys Knight
Packard
Death of Lemmer Delling Prominent Local Poet
Lemmer Delling a noted local poet of Eatherville died near Superior on Tuesday of last week at sixty five. Born in Germany he came to the country at age eleven and lived here many years. Survived by wife and two children, his funeral was at the Lutheran church with burial in the west cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Lemmer Delling
Eatherville
John
Superior
Delling
Germany
Eir
Baregvement
JO Delling
Templar Park to Open Season for Knights of Iowa 1921
Spirit Lake Beacon reports that the Summer Home of the Knights in Templar Park will open June 25 1921 with 147 rooms and single to five partits per room. W Schneider of West Union District named Superintendent overseeing reservations. 4H Christopherson of Cedar Falls will run dining. Grand Commandery meets the week of July 4 with Spirit Lake band providing drill music and Des Moines orchestra aiding dances. New attractions include a motion picture machine in the Asylum to enrich programs all season.
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Knights‘ Semplar of
Iowa
Templar Park
Templar
Spirit Lake
Des Moines
New
Bir Knightred W. Schneider
West Union
Town
Christopherson
Cédar Falls
Spirit Lake Beacon
Benns Buys Estherville Tire Station in Iowa
Mr C C Benns of Sheldon purchased the Estherville Tire Station last Friday, including all stock and bus, meal, and five years building rent. The buyer is described as well qualified in the tire business and comes with a strong recommendation.
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C. C. Benns
Estherville
T. Johnston
Sheldon
Mr. Benns Comen
Iowa
Homecoming Celeb Draws Largest Crowd Yet
Estimating about 18,000 people attended the homecoming celebration featuring a famed celebrity host in a packed event. Attendees reported strong turnout across sections and crowds gathered at the main venue for the parade and associated activities.
Estherville Home Coming Day Parade Tops State
Crowds crowded Estherville for the third annual Home Coming Day on June 17 1921 as a grand parade showcased flower floats bands and veteran contingents The Memorial Float and Ex-Service men drew praise while visiting towns and local groups contributed to a festival of civic pride A water fight between Rock Island boys and the fire department and a keynote address by Sheriff Robb capped the day in memorable fashion
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Estherville
Esthervile
city _ offic heralds
Menton
Guard of Honor
Fairmont
Emmetaby
Wallingford
Dolliver
Prase
de Hee
Strube Music Houses
Emmetsburg
Sheriff Nivison
Alawne
Rock Island
Sixth Street
Rob
Robb
Sangent Au
Samaroneose
Enoug
Rainbow Division
Bove
Digarmanien
Dar. Y
Blue Devils blank Armstrong in junior baseball clash
Estherville's Junior baseball team the Blue Devils defeated Armstrong 9 to 0 in a tight Sunday game. The team now eyes a match with the Legion of their town, buoyed by recent strong performances and confidence.
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Estherville “Blue Devils
Armstrong
Estherville
Blue Devils
Legion
Arnold Park Page Of Park Boosters
A Vindicator and Republican issue highlights Arnold’s Park boosters and local businesses as organizers of a grand Fourth of July celebration. The Arnold Park page invites readers to visit, enjoy new attractions, and join the festivities with area firms advertising their services.
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Arnold’ Park
Park
Republican
Arnold's Park
Arnold Park
Estherville Alumni Banquet Brings Class of 1921 Together
One hundred and fifty alumni of Estherville High School gathered for the annual banquet at the city hall dining room. The event featured remarks by Orlando Lough and Prof. Walter Cavin, musical numbers by Miss Florence Marge and Miss Bemis, and readings by Miss Florence Jorgenson. Officers elected for next year include Miss Per Bemis as president, Edwin Rhodes as secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Lou Wanamaker as recorder. attendees included graduates from Spirit Lake, Sioux City, and Farmington among others.
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Estherville
Orlando Lough
Walter Cavin
Florence Marge
Pere Bemis
Frederick Graaf
Misa
Bemis
Florence Jorgenson
Romaine Collins
Per Bemis
Kirt Allen
Edwin Rhodes
Lou Wanamaker
Motherville
Geo. Braley
Sioux City
Vera Reisenger
Farmington
Minn
Arthur
Peterson
Mandan
N. D
Marion Silcox
Dunnell
Princobs
Humboldt
Peter Christensen
Spirit Lake
Harald
Lillian Thompson
Ringsted
Mia
John Goldsberry
Grover
Wallace Richmond
Armstrong
Elizabeth Spies
Mies Blanch Young
Graettinger
Misa Eva Dalby
Gruver Savings Bank to Host Fall Corn Show
Gruver Savings Bank cashier C P Diggles plans a corn show this fall to attract attention. A loving cup prize already exists for the best ten ears, with additional prizes to follow. The event aims to draw a broad audience and boost interest in the bank and local agriculture.
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Gruver Savings Bank
C. P. Diggles
Oggles
Aera
Cates
Jealousy Sheds Light On Tragedy Near Ceylon
A man, George W. Boye, killed Mrs. Bessie Schneider and wounded himself in a farm home near Ceylon Minnesota last Saturday. He wrote a note to Bessie explaining heartbreak and jealousy. The defense of the house showed multiple gunshot wounds and a grim scene as authorities investigated the fatal shooting and self-inflicted injuries.
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Ceylon
Minnesota
Boye
Fairmont Daily Sentinel
John Schneider
Meblartey
George W. Boye
Section 14
Lake Belt
Alice
Lyt
John Brandt
Wilda K. Boye
George
H. B. Bailey
Stewart
Cooper
Lyn
Bessie
Bailey
John Alligon
William Bond
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HH. M. Knutson
Packard Automobiles
Milford
Okoboji
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