Masons Aid New Fraternity Chapter For Boys
Estherville residents learn of forming a local Chapter of the Order of De Molay a boys fraternity. North Star Lodge sponsors an advisory council of nine merchants and professionals to oversee activities. The order promotes reverence patriotism filial love and clean living aiming to develop better boys and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ghoulin
Estherville
Order of de- Molay
United States
North Star Lodge No
Jacques de Molay
Order
F. M. Jones
J. W. Ghoslin
L. R. Buckingham
J. H. Cramerthus
Keeler
N. J. Lee
J. W. Morse
M. T. Morton
Henry Mahlum
Teachers to Attend Iowa Association Session in Fort Dodge
The North Central Division of the Iowa State Teachers Association will hold its first annual session in Fort Dodge on March 16 to 18. Esther ville will be well represented with several participants including Miss Schnack leading the Grammar Grade and Junior High round table, Miss Marie giving a paper in the County Superintendents section, and Miss Sorum serving as Vice President. Other expected attendees include Miss Stearn, Miss Schnack, Miss Margaret Maniece, Miss Susie Peterson, Miss Rose Blagg, and Miss Ruth Smith.
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Iowa State Teachers Association
Fort Dodge
Estherville
Margaret ‘Maniece
Susie Peterson
Rose Blagg
Ruth Smith
Sondharland Lag To Meet In Estherville 1922 Convention
Estherville will host the Sondharland Society of America annual convention in 1922. Two to three thousand attendees expected for a three day event with two programs daily and a major musical concert. Norway’s Sondharland province residents form the society. Story City finance committee to assist with planning. timing likely late August or early September.
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Estherville
Sondharland Society of America
Chamber of Commerce
America
Sondharland
Norway
Story City
Iowa's Second Annual Rat Killing Contest
The Des Moines Register offers two hundred dollars in state prizes to Iowa's champion rat killers. County bureaus and local clubs plan prizes to stimulate rat destruction in Estherville and Emmet County. Endorsed by Governor Kendall and Agriculture Secretary Wallace, the drive aims to cut grain and poultry losses totaling about 120 million dollars annually and curb disease spread from rats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Iowa
Estherville
Emmet County
N. E. Kendall
Wallace
Close Call With Lone Engine Wrecks Car Near Raleigh
Dahlman and Son section men at Raleigh escaped injury when their gas car hit a lone engine in a sharp curve between Raleigh and Estherville. They leaped to safety as the engine demolished the car. The wrecked car was later loaded onto a wagon for Raleigh repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahlman and Son
Raleigh
Estherville
Lewis Jacobson Sale Draws Good Attendance On Poor Roads
The Lewis Jacobson sale opened on time with solid bidding. Prices for offerings were near typical levels, horses and hogs slightly lower, but the Holstein cows brought good figures around eighty to one hundred dollars, leaving Mr. Jacobson pleased with the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Jacobson
Jacobson
Fireman C. H. Zarr Restored to Service in Rock Island Lines
Fireman C. H. Zarr of Rock Island has been reinstated in Rock Island service after a year of dispute. He returned to duty last week on the freight run between Sibley and Gowrie and completed his first run last Thursday with a clear record and full rights as if in continuous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Zarr
Rock ‘Island
Rock Island
Sibley
Gowrie
Mayor Lilley May Not Resign From City Post
Reports of Mayor John Lilley's resignation were premature as he did not file a written notice. He suggested stepping down by April, but the council and citizens favor his continued leadership through his current term, praising his administration and utility knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lilley
Friends of the City
Lilley
Estherville
Lake Beds For Sale Remain Unsold In Iowa Offer
Secretary of State Walter Ramsey toured Ryan Lake and East Swan Lake lands totaling 1260 acres on Tuesday. High 1919 appraised valuations deterred buyers. Ramsey offered only small tracts and left major portions unsold. He will propose lowering valuations to match nearby land prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ramsey
Ryan Lake
East Swan Lake
Des Moines
Iowa Forestry Meeting Recap by Local Ladies
Mrs F H Rhodes and Mrs Geo Letchford attended the Iowa Conservation Association Convention in Ames last week and plan a write up for next week's Vindicator and Republican. Speakers included W F Bickley president of the organization and Mrs Gertrude E Dixon urging bird law changes. Rev Leroy Weeks spoke on Birds and Bird Nesting with calls of birds and a note of a later talk in Estherville. State Game Warden W F Albert outlined conservation aims and Iowa game laws. Open seasons listed for squirrels ruffled grouse pheasant wild turkey and waterfowl with license rules and penalties. Mr Albert spoke on wildlife sanctuaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Rhodes
Geo. Letchford
Iowa Conservation Association
Ames
Rhodes
W. F. Bickley
McGregor
Gertrude E. Dixon
Oskaloosa
Leroy Titus
Emmetsburg
Estherville
K. P. Hall
W. EF. Albert
Des Moines
Fish and Game Department
Iowa
Albert
Doctor Galloway Leaves for Excellsior Springs for Treatments
Dr. W. P. Galloway departed Tuesday evening for Excellsior Springs Missouri to take baths and seek medical treatment for about six weeks. Dr. Clinite will manage his dental practice during the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Galloway
Excellsior Spring
Missouri
Clinite
Galloway
Dunnell Creamery A Going Institution
A visit to the Dunnell creamery shows a flourishing operation under butter-maker Roy Register with 150 patrons, a new 500 gallon Wizard pasteurizer, and ongoing equipment upgrades. Butter output runs 50 boxes weekly, shipping to Philadelphia for favorable pricing. Dunnell, Sherburn, Alpha, and Welcome form a steady eastern market. Patrons receive monthly checks from $50 to $150, supporting local farmers during tough times. W R Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fields left for Liscomb due to a sister’s illness.
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Dunnell Creamery
Roy Register
Philadelphia
New York
Cereameries
Dunnell
Sherburn
Alpha
Welcome
County Play Day Highlighted for Emmet County
Emmet County schools plan a county play day in late May to celebrate a year of cooperative sport and games. Activities include flag drills, rural and city contests, and athletic tests with awards in each class. The program features running events for boys and girls, a basketball throw, and age or weight classifications, with final township winners advancing to a May final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
In &Silie
Accident at South 9th Street injures none seriously
Wednesday evening at about eight at the corner of South 9th Street a collision occurred at the Nelson Bros. wagon driven by L. A. Tow and a car. The occupants of the car escaped with slight bruises while the wagon sustained minor damage. The car struck the wagon after Tow swerved to avoid a head on crash. Nelson blamed sleet on the windshield for not seeing the team earlier. All involved escaped serious harm.
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South 9Th St
Nelson Bros
L. A. Tow
Ford
Tow
Nelson
Maurice Doyle Post Builds Cozy New Legion Club Room
The Maurice Doyle American Legion Post has started furnishing its new club room with a reading lamp, library table, rugs, three leather rocking chairs, a pool table, and newspapers. More items are on order to create a home like space. A radiophone project is considered to provide nationwide audio access and events. Post Commander Thorndyke seeks ex-service member support to realize these plans and grow the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Doyle
Legion
United States
Thorndyke
Anderson III in Florida after illness during trip
Mr. B B Anderson left for Eustis Florida, fell ill before Chicago and stayed over a week in Eustis. He is now improving rapidly and will return home. Mrs Anderson accompanies him.
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B. B. Anderson
Eustis
Florida
Chicago
Mrs. Anderson
Estherville Finances in Strong Shape with Debt Drop
City of Estherville reports a reduced bonded indebtedness of 82000 after paying 8500 of old M and St. L bonds and 30000 gas extension bonds. Improvements totaling 50000 over two years, including a new Dietzel engine and gas generator, cut debt and boosted operations. Plan for water mains and potential dam rebuild discussed. officials expect further liquidation and long term power gains.
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Estherville
St. L
Electric Light Department
Dietzel
Lilley
Iowa
Building Prospects Looking Much Better
Weather permitting Oscar Fagre plans a modern residence on his North Seventh street lot near the D. R. Alexander home. Although contracts are not let, prospects for extensive building in Estherville this year are favorable with an architect estimating rebuilding or major additions to a local important institution.
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Oscar Fagre
North Seventh Street
D. R. Alexander
Estherville
Kinnard Resigns as Shipping Clerk at Gamble Robinson
Mr Kinnard resigns from his post due to health. Dick Ihland will assume the shipping duties. Frank Myers will take Ihland’s former ware house position.
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Kinnard
Gamble Robinson Company
Dick Ihland
Frank Myers
Ihland
Elks Elect Officers and Initiate Two Candidates
At the regular Elks meeting Jas Rainey is Exalted Ruler and Romaine Sondrol Leading Knight. P D Pullen Loyal Knight and R S McNeil Lecturing Knight. Sever Egertson Treasurer. N B Egbert Secretary. Chas Fuss Tyler. Ed Stockdale re elected on Board of Trustees. W A Beymer elected delegate to Grand Lodge in Atlantic City. Fred Albertson alternate. W E Allen and Charles Holmquist initiated. Seven o'clock dinner served before ceremonies.
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Elks Organization
Jas. Rainey
Romaine. Sondrol
P. D. Pullen
R. S. McNeil
Sever Egertson
N .B. Egbert
Chas. Fuss
Tyler
Ed. Stockdale
Board of
W. A. Beymer
Grand Lodge
Atlantic City
Fred Albertson
W. E. Allen
Charles Holmquist
Estherville Golf and Country Club appoints committees
At a recent Estherville Golf and Country Club meeting the Greens And Grounds, Entertainment And Sports, and Membership committees were named with chairs James Rainey F M Jones and D A Bagan respectively. The club plans season activity with grounds improvements and a membership drive, aiming to cap at 150 members before closing applications until vacancies appear.
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Estherville Golf and Country Club
Obituary of W. A. Stone a Kansas City photographer
W A Stone born October 22 1862 in Rochester Minnesota grew up on a Minnesota claim, married Emma Rust in 1884, had three children Almon Nicold and Verna McCabe. His first wife died in 1904. he married Frieda Ingvall in 1905, had Esther Irene Stone. he died March 6 in Kansas City after health decline. Services held at Free Methodist church on March 9 with Rev J E Rice. Remains brought home for burial.
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W. A. Stone
Rochester
Minnesota
Minnesotta
Emma Rust
Almon and
Nicold Stone
Verna McCabe
Kansan City
Kansas
Oak Hill
Stone
Frieda Ingvall
Esther Irene Stone
Kansas City
Free Methodist Church
J. E. Rice
Gruver Town Sale A Big Success
The annual Gruver town sale on Friday March 10 drew bidders despite poorer road conditions. Horses sold well with a team reaching 305 dollars and another 250 dollars. Local preparations included Davis Cafe and a large Presbyterian church meal which fed the crowd. Residents are pleased and look forward to next year.
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Gruver
Grover
Davis’ Cafe
Presbyterian Church
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Masons
NEW
Sons of Master Masons
John Lilly
THE
Iowa Forestry Meeting
Excelsior Springs
J. W. Fields
Liscomb
Cou
American Legion
MR. Anderson III
ELKS
Golf and Country Club
Greens and Grounds Committee
James Rainey
J. BE. Stockdale
G. H. Raife
Entertainment and Sports
Roy Brown
John Greig
H. M. Lambert
L. M. Christensen
F H. Sanderlin
D. A. Bagan
Chris Anderson
Ike Coleman
F. J. White
F. A. Robinson
Alex. Ivey
Geo. H. Anderson
W. F. Wood
K. K. Nau
Agill
W. G Gordon
Algona
Gruver Town
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