Ladies Appeal to Mayor Over Night Police Shortage
At Estherville a group of concerned ladies urged Mayor Myol and the council to add another patrolman to the night force to enforce the curfew. They cited ignored laws and lack of enforcement during Independence Day events. Local youths disrupted Fourth of July celebrations, tossed crackers, and caused unrest until police and onlookers calmed the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrnehl
Estheretne
Myol
Giriye
Haynes
Estherville
Mil t E llis Arrested in Estherville Break-in
Mil t Ellis, long absent from Estherville, returned to the area and broke into a North Sixth street residence at about 4 am. Mrs. Gale Collins awakened, confronted the intruder, who claimed he would hide in the coal shed. Ellis was arrested, arraigned, refused to plead guilty, and bound over to the grand jury with $2000 bail. He posted no bond and remains in the county jail. Attorney Bammer was appointed to defend him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Els
Estherville
Gale Collins
North Sixth Street
Collins
Charles Anderson
Ellis
Marshall Brown
Tom Nivison
Lee
Atty, Bammer
Advertised Letters at Eatherville Post Office
Week ending June 26 1016 list unclaimed letters includes Ike James Chae Bonnie Motz Edna Sutherland Northwestern Cigar Co Mise Wolla Fargo Ex Co and Harry Williama Notices say unclaimed items move to Dead Letter Office in Washington DC after two weeks. Frank Carpenter postmaster. Mrs Frank Peterson hosted a party for Ma Marie Daum of Albert Lea. For sale Good Waterloo refrigerator Telepone No 21 News
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Eatherville
Ike James Chae
Miller Bonnie Motz
Northwestern Cigar Co
Edna M. Sutherland Lare
Table
Local notices and community updates from Estherville era
Twenty years ago Armstrong voted to fund water works though town growth was slow. East Kiev obojs quip shows low water in area hampering teams. Democrat contest for silver medal features Anna Davis Maggie Neville Stella Jewell Maud Walls May Davis Lulu Williams Filth Elgar Florence Haynes Edith Williams. Salary readjustments raise journeyman clerks to Al gon a 1800 Estherville 1700 Spirit Lake 1400 Mason City 4400 B Shéidon 1800. Maggie Barnum visits Minneapolis. Mrs Downs and two daughters of Vinton visit Byfield families. FE Allen P P Barron E F Wilson start new homes. Mrs Fullenwider and Mrs Roberta return from Minnesota. Mrs J P Kirby and Mrs F H Allen host ladies this afternoon. Maud Barker returns from Algona for high school exercises and union Christian endeavor. Mr and Mrs J S Cox arrive. benedicts improve romance. Elleworth Nova notes Cora Rhodes visited Estherville. new home occupancy. Delegates named for state Republican convention: C A Williams B J Breen OC W Crim G A Nichols F E Allen J A Reagan. Alternates: Mat Archer A O Peterson Geo Allen E S Stanhope O Q Barnum David Fitzgerald. Mrs Harvey Miller learns pension increase to 12 with back pay about 460. Brown Thompson now a hotel landlord after Estherville stint. We can stand considerable rain in this vicinity. Nine coaches and a galloprous excursion on Rock Island to Spirit Lake carried nearly 700. W J Pollen in Wallingford between trains. Yesterday at 4 o'clock wedding of W A Davison and Miss Pearl Gaylord.
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Cox
Benedict
Elleworth Nova
Cora Rhodes
Estherville
C. A. Williama
B. J. Breen
OC. W. Crim
G. A. Nichols
F. E. Allen
J. A. Reagan
Mat Archer
A. O. Peterson
Geo. Allen
E. S. Stanhope
O. Q. Barnum
David Fitzgerald
Harvey Miller
Brown Thompson
Bur- Hmogton Ia
Dows
Rock Island Road
Spirit Lake
W. J. Pollen
Wallingford
O’glock
W. A. Davidaan
Misa Pearl Gaylord
Burns Xasa Nuptials at Christian Parsonage
Burns of Estherville and Miss Melvina Kaan of this city wed May 17 at six o'clock in Spencer Christian parsonage. Rev Blair officiated. Couple then traveled to Ratherville then Fatherville before returning to Estherville. Bride's family noted. groom works as brakeman for Rock Island.
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Wot. Burns
Esthearvile
Melvina Kaan
Thia City
Wavdage
Christan Parsonage
Spencer
Blair
Dutton Atwood Nuptials in Estherville
A pretty wedding united Miss Alice Dutton and Harold Atwood of Armstrong in Estherville at three o clock Thursday. The Presbyterian parsonage hosted the ceremony. The groom, oldest son of Mr and Mrs P H Atwood, works at Armstrong Cement. The couple left for a short honeymoon and plan to reside in Armstrong after July 16.
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Estherville
Alice Dutton
Harold Atwood
Armstrong
Presbyterian Parsonage
P. H. Atwood
Armatrong Cement Works
Mey
Armatrong
Auto turns somersault injures Wallingford driver
Thomas Tracy owner of an automobile livery and drag line was injured Sunday morning while returning from a drive to Wallingford. His car crossed the south river bridge, lost control, plunged down a thirty foot embankment after crashing through a highway fence, rolled twice, and landed upright. Tracy was thrown clear with only minor cuts and bruises despite the car being badly demolished.
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Thomas ‘Racy
Wallingford
South River Bridge
Tracy
Wedding Held At North Sixth Street Home
A solemn ceremony was conducted at the bride’s parents home on North Sixth Street by Rev Vandohign of the Christian church. The quiet offair wedding drew only close relatives and intimate friends from the oc on tracking parties. The Wallingford creamery paid per carting after seats per pound fat during the month.
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North Sixth Street
Vandohign
The
Christian Church
Wallingford Creamery
Spirit Lake to Open Third Bank Spirit Lake State Bank
News from Spirit Lake reports the organization of a new bank to be named Spirit Lake State Bank. Principal stockholders include Geo Murray of Countryside stock farm and Col Geno H Wheelock, with W.K. Wilson of Minneapolis involved. Opening planned before September 1 with capital stock around 60000. Moessra Wheelock and Murray are prominent locals backing the venture, described as a sure thing rather than mere talk.
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Lake Henacean
Geo. Murray
Geno. H. Wheelock
North Hill Street
Estherville
Arthur
Usw
W.K. Wilson
Minneapolis
Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake State Bank
Moessra
Wheelock
Murray
Iowa Population Forecast Signals Small Growth This Year
Des Moines reports that Iowa's population is unlikely to rise more than five percent over government returns once all state reports are compiled. Des Moines Sioux City Davenport Waterloo Cedar Rapids Dubuque and Mason City show gains though rural areas lag. The final census data will take months to print as officers check for errors and incomplete returns. A county by county alphabetical card index will follow the census, listing every citizen and census details.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Liu
A. A. Swan
Citiea
Sioux City
Davenport
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Mason City
Heturna
Thouganda
Swan
Couple and Injured Woman in Runaway Accident
Mr W O Blake and Mrs Blake spent Sunday at Minnespolia. Mrs Gust Erickson of Armstrong suffered a runaway accident where a buggy tipped over pinning Mr Erickson. She remains in critical condition and is paralyzed from the shoulders down due to injuries.
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W.O. Blake
Minnespolia
Gust Erickson
Armstrong
Mr. Erickson
No Tipping Allowed in New Law Across State
June 21 report details a sweeping anti tipping act targeting hotel restaurant barber shop and transit workers who solicit or accept gratuities. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines up to 26 and possible jail time while tip givers risk penalties. The measure aims to curb easy income from tips and requires posted notices in workplaces.
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Chicago
Tilinola
Iowa
Lowa
Ridleys to Transact Business at Germania Monday
Mr and Mrs Chas Ridley to transact business Monday at Germania. W M Kester returned home Tuesday after a few days viest at the home of his daughter Mrs J M Kilmer. W B E Deming. Fred Trevett and son Frank traveled by Tre vets car Saturday to Huntington Dunpel and Maher barn.
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Mrs. Chas. Ridley
Germania
W. M. Kester
J. M. Kilmer
W. BE. Deming
Fred Trevett
Frank
Trevets
Hantington
Dunpell
Mherbarn
Prosecution Urged for Weeds and Glass on Roads
State highway commission publicizes revised weed cutting window from July 1 to August 1, replacing earlier dates. Landowners and occupants bear responsibility. officials may face misdemeanor charges. Joy riders who leave bottles on highways face fines and potential prosecutions, while dragging country roads is mandated with funds from the automobile tax.
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State Highway Commission
Thirty-Sixth General Assembly
Commission
Acta
Thirty-fifth General Assembly
The
Highway Commission
Mission festival of By Therville and Spirit Lake Lutheran churches
The mission festival will be held next Sunday in the grove on the Harry Beaman place. Services will be in German and in English with Rev. B Fiene of Oohoyedan delivering a sermon. A free dinner will be served.
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Bytherville
Spirit Lake
Harry Beaman
Getwad
Fee
B. Fiene
Oohoyedan
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