Passing of a Noble Woman in Estherville
Mrs. Charles C. Carpenter aged 85 died March 1 in Estherville after a pneumonia illness. She resided in Estherville since 1884 and was a charter member of the Presbyterian church. Surviving children include W. G. Carpenter Cedar Rapids and Frank Carpenter Estherville. Funeral held March 2 at her home with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Charles C. Carpenter
North Sixth Street
Oscar Sillge
A. E. Gaylord
Corydon
R. C. Mitchell
Presbyterian Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Carpenter
Estherville
Frank
Louise P. Miller
Martinsburgh
New York
Fondulac
Wisconsin
Charley C. Carpenter
Spirit Lake
W. G. Carpenter
Cedar Rapids
H. O. Si
Emmet County
Fishherville
Graves’ Hall
Milford Man Frozen in Blizzard Found After Seven Weeks
Milford Iowa February 28 A Montana rancher Emil Anderson formerly of Milford perished in a historic winter blizzard after venturing to Havre. He built shelter in his buggy with robes and blankets, died of exposure, and a missing body was found weeks later with his face gnawed by animals. Funeral held at Milford Methodist church.
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Milford
Iowa
Emil Anderson
Havre
Montana
Mr. Anderson
Walter Anderson
Jude Tuel
Mr. Ingersogg
Mr. Tuel
Anderson
Mae Eisen-hower
Elmer Jackson
Superior
M. E
Seney
Bertie Swanson
Jessie Watson
R. A. Hawkins
Be Itherville
Superior Methodist Church
Epworth League
Jackson
Retrenchment at Public Cost Sparks Petitions in Iowa
An order from Washington ends mail clerks on passenger trains between Estherville Albert Lea and the Estherville Town Falk line The switch to pouch service on March 14 draws citywide petitions to rescind the measure Citizens sign in banks urging prompt action Also noted is a closed hunting season across several states and a Spencer Estherville basketball result plus a freshmen seniors basketball reception
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Post Office Department
Washington
Estherville
Albert Lea
Town Falk
Forest City
Washington, D. C
United States
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri Ia
Martin Plath Loses Left Eye in Horse Injury
Martin Plath, son of Mr and Mrs William Plath of Emmet County Iowa, suffered a severe accident while tending a corked horse. The creature struck his left eye gouging it from the socket. doctors amputated the eye and treated the eyelid. He remains under care at the Kramer home with the remaining eye injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Plath
William Plath
Emmet
Iowa
Martin
Baily
H. Kramer
Mazhoad
Millions of fish perish as ice seals upper Mississippi waters
Reports from McGregor and Waukon Junc tion describe thousands of pounds of dead fish found in ice bound backwaters and harbors along the upper Mississippi. Fishermen across Iowa Minnesota Illinois and Wisconsin warn the loss will total millions and push spring prices higher.
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McGregor
Mc-Gregor
Waukon Junction
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Mississippi
United States Bureau of Fisheries
The
Fish Commissions of
Flag
Hamer
LaCrosse
North McGregor
Bellevue
Fairport
State Fish Department
Sabula
Britt Tribune
Grand theatre to be rebuilt after fire in Estherville
Plans and specifications for rebuilding the Grand theatre and cafeteria are in progress with bids expected next week. Completion targeted by September first, including a new larger stage, greater seating, improved interior, and fireproof construction. A temporary cafe and moving picture building will open by April 1. Also notes school elections and residents planning returns from the West. High price paid for sweet cream at Brulph's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Estherville
Grant
Kattertile
Iowa
Sconberg & Kilgore
Graat
Winter of 1842 1848 remembered in Iowa history
The article recounts an Iowa pioneer account of the brutal winter 1842 1848 with deep snow two to four feet high and temperatures about twenty below zero. The Mississippi River froze to Fort Madison allowing crossings by teams on the ice until April.
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State Historical Society of
Iowa
Mississippi
Fort Madison
Walla
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Lake Center District
Mason
Extherville
Lake Township
Moss
Relph
Terril Tribune
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Po Ray
Grover
Wee Bor
Hiks
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Estherville Lodge
H. J. Anderson
Gus Anderson
J. B. Burns
Ed Liddle
Ed Smith
Geo. H. Lucas
Geo. A. Case
Chas. Fuss
J. W. Crumb
Steve Howe
Carl Jeglum
Otto Bischel
Joe Harland
Carl Olson
Ralph's
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Albert
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Spencer
Spencer High School
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Floyd Funderburk
Ethel Work
Union Baptist
Harley
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Swea City
Asxt
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Edger
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Kentland
Fred Hepp
Thomas Conlen
Ayershire
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Rendina Sando
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Frank Gienitz
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J. W. Thompson
M. H. Schloeman
Famo Ps
P. S. Harris
Pocatello
Idaho
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Weg
Mc Wek Ray
Romaine Martinson
Charles Martinson
Romaine
Old Lowa
Des Moines
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Brulph’s
Toney
Emmetsburg
Grundy Center
Estherville Athletic Club
Ia Waterloo
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Wistherville
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Lilie Wee
Tuberculogis
A. E. Higlow
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KK. Hogell
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