Des Moines Short Line wreck claims noted railroad man
Town Falls March 10 Joe Keenan a well known northern railroad veteran was killed in a Des Moines Short Line wreck south of town. Keenan formerly ran engines on the BCR&N and Rock Island and had just resumed work after a layoff. He owned a Dickinson county farm and planned to quit railroading this spring. The crash near Racine involved two freight engines and a caboose. Keenan died after being trapped in his cab and cookingly burned. Powell the fireman was injured but survived. Coroner Burgess ordered an inquest. Fireman Powell and other crew escaped with injuries as wreck blocks traffic and forces special trains to reroute passengers. The report notes a prior fatality at Four Mile Creek and hints at ongoing warden politics in Dickinson County.
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Town Falls
Joe Keenan
Des Moines
Rock Island
Astherville
Ehe
Dickinson County
Estherville
Billy Keenan
Illinois Central
Keenan
Racine
Here
Cambridge
Simes
Johnson
Powell
Marks & Huber
Waterloo
J. A. W. Burgess
Four Mile Creek
Long
Skinner and Waggoner wed in city nuptials
Harry Dike skinner and Ma bel Mac Waggoner were married by Rev. Benjamin Franklin at the bride’s parents home on March 9. They will start housekeeping at South 9th Street, carrying best wishes from friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dikéman Skinner
Mabel
Mac Waggoner
Benjamin Franklin
BR. Woll
Church Notices and Sermon Schedule This Week
The Free Methodist church offers Sunday school at 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. preaching on Our Service Rendered to God with a 7:30 p.m. sermon titled Preparation to Meet God. Grace church Ladies Guild meets with Mrs Metzger on Thursday March 17. Moore's orchestra accompanies both services at the Baptist church at 10:45 a.m. with The Time of The Singing of The Birds is Come and Home Authority The Need of the Ape as the tenth sermon in the series.
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Free Methodist
Ladies Guild of Grace Church
Metzger
Moore
the Baptist Church
Death of Edward Kennedy of Wallingford
Edward Kennedy 27 died March 9 at home after three weeks illness from pneumonia. Funeral at Catholic church with pallbearers from Wallingford and the city. He was a student at Easterville high school and a favored local youth. Born December 27, 1891 in De Kalb Illinois, he moved to the Wallingford area as an infant. He leaves a brother Francis and five sisters Clara Mae Katie Rose Bessie, plus his parents. School election results noted, Peter Klein elected director and Jas Espeset re-elected treasurer. Also reports Holden corn seed tester findings and St Elmo curtain time at the armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kennedy
J. P. Kennedy
Wallingford
Father Coffey
Jas. Howe
Francis Cain
Will Dorsey
Chas. Jackson
Will Geinitz
Frank Dorsey
de Kalb
Illinois
Francis
Clara
Mae
Katie
Rose
Bessie
Eddie
Peter Klein
Satheeed
E. E. Hartung
Jas ‘Espeset
Mr. Klein
C. H E. Eastman
Easter Clothes For Men and Boys
Easter clothing for men and boys described as ready for spring and caps and furnishings for all ages. The note suggests an early spring and readiness for seasonal attire.
Marriages at Estherville and Superior Iowa in 1910
Two weddings are reported. Boyd Crumrine and Marguerite Penn wed at the Penn home with Rev. Emmons officiating. Nellie Elnora Clump and Joseph J. Prochaska married at the Clump home with Rev. Coats. reception followed with elaborate dining and gifts. Guests traveled from Hampton, Freeport, Cedar Falls, St. Paul and Des Moines.
Vettes Town Lady and Two Brothers Named
Maines, Mrs. Clark and her two brothers Joseph and Frank Shema of Spirit Lake are listed as residents or involved in a local item. The fragment notes a family group linked to Vettes Town with Spirit Lake reference.
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Maines
Clark
Joseph
Frank Shema
Vettes
Spirit Lake
Herald
McIlwain Newville wedding at Center township Estherville
In Center township near Estherville the marriage of Earl McIlwain and Olive Newville occurred at the bride's parents home with Rev. John Sutton officiating. Best man was John Newville and bridesmaid Miss Fae McIlwain. A generous supper followed with about thirty relatives and friends attending and many valuable gifts given.
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Estherville
Iowa
Boyd Crumrine
Marguerite Penn
Robert Penn
Emmons
John Swift
Flora Penn
Wm. Penn
Center Township
Earl Mclalwain
Olive Newville
John Sutton
John Newville
Fae Mclalwain
Iowa Cement Users Association Elects Officers at Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Cement Users Association concluded its four day session in Cedar Rapids on Friday by electing officers. President L. Su Bingham Estherville was chosen along with first vice president C. Morillat Winfield, second vice president A A Anderson Lake City, secretary J A Williams Ames, and treasurer G B E Tathwell Cedar Rapids.
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Iowa Cement Users’ Association
Cedar Rapids
L. Su. Bingham
Estherville
C. Morillat
Winfield
A.A. Anderson
Lake City
J. A.-. Williams
Ames
G. BE. Tathwell
Residence For Sale Near Easy Terms Offer
High room modern house advertised for sale with favorable terms. Claimed to be well located with simple payment options. Contact listed under names Prison and Pitcher at 44tf.
Toris of Dead Fish
Fishermen pulled their seine in Buffalo lake and brought in about six tons of fish of various kinds but only a few Holes remain, most perished for lack of air. Thick ice and deep snow smothered the catch. live fish may be scarce. Black bass and crap pies were common with some four pounders. The article suggests hiring winter fishermen for lake work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Lake
Sea holes cut to save lives of splen did fish
Fragment discusses holes cut by them in the sea intended to save the lives of many splen did fish. The note reflects a Fairmont Sentinel context, implying a maritime or fishing safety effort.
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Fairmont Sentinel
Card of Thanks for Kind Help and Flowers
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Kennedy express gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during their son and brother's illness and death plus the beautiful floral offerings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lincoln
George A. Lincoln
Carroll
Fish and Game
Lake Park News
Skinner- Waggoner
Church and Society Notices
Klein and Espeset
St. Elmo
Armory
United States
Royal Wilton
Wilton
Body Brussels
Henry Mahlum
Hosea R
Chicago
Crumrine
Penn
F. J. Clump
Superior
Nellie Elnora
Joseph J. Prochaska
G. L. Atkins
Coats of Sibley
Calais
Joseph Prochaska
Iaa Clamp
Hampton
L. Bingham
Toris
Mr. and
Mrs
S A
Vince You
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