Earl Smith Found Dead In His Bed In Fort Smith
Fort Smith residents shock as former businessman and gift-store proprietor Earl Smith dies in a Topeka hotel his wife’s Kansas trip delays funeral services held in Mt Pleasant Iowa. He was traveling salesman with Topeka headquarters, found lifeless in his room after a night reading. death likely peaceful in sleep. Family dispatches body to former home. mourners extend condolences to widow and relatives.
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Fort Smith
Topeka
Kansas
la Cooke
Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Ray
P Qin Smith
Smith & Brenneman
Emmet County Inter-Church World Conference Planned
The Emmet county conference of the Inter-church World Movement will be held April 4 at the M. E. church in Estherville. Representatives from all evangelical churches are expected, with a team of speakers outlining movement plans and a stereoptical lecture in the evening. Mass attendance urged. bed and breakfast entertainment offered for those needing housing.
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Emmet County
The
Inter-church World Movement
M. E
Estherville
Emmet
Harvard
Gibbert
Easter Services Observed by Esdraeton Commandery
Esdraeton Commandery invites Easter Sunday worship with Rev. J. W. LaGrone at 7 30 p m April 4 at Methodist Episcopal Church The Knights Templar meet at 7 00 p m in full uniform at the asylum and march to the church
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Esdraeton Commandery
J. W. la Grone
Methodiat Episcopal Church
Venes Orchestra
Andrew Smith
Charles Eg
J. W. LaGrone
Knights Templar
Ocheyedan Couples Wed at Es istherville Minister
A March 25 double wedding in Estherville united four adults from Ocheyedan. Harry O Noshren and Ellen L Nutting wed first followed by George Burris and J L Nephren. The men run hardware shops in Ocheyedan. all are prominent local figures.
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Estherville
Sidney E. Bemis
J. W. LeGrone
Harry 0. Noshren
Ellen L. Nutting
George Burris
JL. Nephren
Qcheyedan
Ocheyedan
Mrs Joy Horswell Entertained for Son Birthday
A spring birthday party was given for Mrs Joy Horswell's two year old son Just. Seven mothers and their children attended and reported an enjoyable time. Many pretty gifts were left for the little one.
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Joy Horswell
New Electric Company to Open on South Sixth Street
The Enterprise Electric Company plans to open once its building is finished on the lot between Johnson and Laveride shoe store and Thomas Olson paint shop on South Sixth Street. Materials are being hauled now and work will start as soon as possible. The firm’s members are well recommended and their future looks assured.
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NEW Electric Company
Enterprise Electric Company
Johnson & Laveride
Thomas Olson
South Sixth Street
Fort Dodge Area Hails Returning resident and Local News
West Emmet notes Misa Kittie Anderson returns from Fort Dodge after a month with sister Mrs J H Larson. Mrs William Gage hosts birthday dinner with Wheatley family present. Three Lawyer children start school in district No 6. Sticktail club reports eleven families at A H Smith home. Chas Gage and spouse now occupy Gage home farm after Estherville wedding. Keith Cockburn and Lawrence Gage work for J E Herbandson. Miss Martie Sorum makes official call in West Emmet Friday. Mail routes hindered by thaw and rains. culverts exposed, ditches need filling. road superintendent to perform repairs.
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Misa Kittie Anderson
Fort Dodge
J. H. Larson
William Gage
Stick Tail Club
A. H. Smith
Chas. Gage
Gage
Estherville
Keith Cockburn
Lawrence Gage
J. E. Herbandson
Martie Sorum
Calla
Weat Emmet
Maniece
Aroun
John Smith Resigns as City Clerk
John Smith, city clerk, resigns to take effect in April after serving since last fall’s replacement of Alex Johnston. Rumor links A Peterson as likely successor. Smith seeks outdoor work and has several offers, while city administration cites salary limits.
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John Smith
Smith
Alex Johnston
A. QO. Peterson
Peterson
Oer
Thackrey Ranney wed in Estherville ceremony
In Estherville on Wednesday afternoon March 24 Rev J W La Grone united Viestal Thackrey and Viva Rafney of the Armstrong area in a ring service wedding at the minister’s home attended by family. Both are from farming families and plan to live on their own farm. The ceremony used full ritualistic rites. Dr A Ivey leaves tonight for Lancaster Wisconsin to visit his elderly father.
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J. W. la Grone
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. Ivey
Lancaster
Wis
Republican County Convention Here in Emmet Iowa
Official call for the Republican County Convention of Emmet County Iowa. Precinct caucuses are set for April 14 1920 at usual voting places to elect delegates. County convention convenes April 17 1920 in Estherville at 1 PM to select delegates to the State Convention in Des Moines April 22 1920 and to transact other business. C E Person and J W Morse sign. Birth reports through March 2 list Gladys Marie Nelson and Dorothy Edith Fielding among others.
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Emmet
Iowa
Republican State Central Committee of
Emmet County
Estherville
Des Moines
Gladys Marie Nelson
Alfred and
Carrie Alice Trwin Nelson
Swan Lalke Township
Dorothy Edith Fielding
W. H. and
Elsie Sprague Pielding—Gruver
Morrison Hurt At Cedar Rapids In Streetcar Accident
John Morrison veteran Rock Island Dakota division conductor was seriously injured near Rock Island depot after a rear-end collision with an automobile. He survived the impact, was hospitalized, and while recovering, will miss his regular run for some time. Community condolences and wishes for a speedy recovery poured in from Estherville and others.
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John Morrison
Rock Island
Morrison
Reguilar
M&n
Dakota
Estherville
Liberty bonds exchange free of charge to holders
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago announced that exchanging Seventh Liberty bonds into permanent bonds costs nothing for holders. About 502 million in fourth liberty issues remain outstanding in the district, with 3.45 million individual subscribers. From April 1, supply of permanent bonds will be available. first and second 4s plus 4s carry original maturity dates and interest adjustments on exchange.
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UN Sam
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
United States
Fed Reserve Bank of Chicago
Seventh
Federal Reserve
Reserve Bank
Chamber of Commerce Plans for a Busy Year
Local council outlines budget fund system to replace public subscriptions, endorses a $10 annual dues, and supports employing a salaried secretary. A mass meeting will announce budget allocations, with published financial statements and contributor lists to boost transparency.
Hardwood Milling Co Erecting New Building
The Estherville Hardwood Milling Company advances a 24 by 80 foot new building near the Rock Island tracks to house saw operations. They rush construction to begin sawing logs into lumber for other projects and anticipate strong prospects with current lumber prices. Local financing and officers back the venture as winter log hauling continues.
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Estherville Hardwood Milling Company
Rock Island Tracks
More Housing Needed In Estherville City
Estherville faces severe housing shortages hindering growth as families seek homes, and rents rise sharply. Local Chamber of Commerce committee has not yet produced solutions, leaving movers unable to settle locally and prompting concern the city may stagnate.
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Estherville
Chamber of Commerce
Eatherville
Angus cattle sale draws modest crowd at dairy farm offering
The AAU 8A dairy farm sale north of Hugo drew a fair attendance as cattle failed to meet expectations. Ed Maniece bought the top pair, a Blackbird female with bull calf, for 675 dollars. The 50 head average was about 175 dollars. Hornwell vows a stronger future sale with better Angus for breeders.
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Hvedmoors
Testa
Hugo
Deen Angus Dattie Ree
Ed Maniece
Hornwell
Horswell
A Car Load of Electric Washers Arrives at Estherville
The Estherville Furniture Company opens a special offer after unloading a car load of Automatic Electric washing machines. Longtime agent for the model, they report strong business growth and advertise the deal in this issue of your Vindicator and Republican.
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Estherville Furniture Company
Republican
Tag Day Nets 128 For Armenian Relief Fund
One hundred twenty eight dollars was raised this week through the sale of tags for the Armenian relief fund. The money was sent to J. E. Kirby, state chairman. A larger fund could be collected if more girls could sell tags as many are employed in business houses. James Zach and Nadena Jenkins quietly married in Spirit Lake on Saturday March 27. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Zach. The bride is a stranger to us but will be a home maker. congratulations are extended. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Odell moved early in the week. their former North 6th Street house is now occupied by the Wm. Watson family. Odells are staying in Byron run peak fence rooms. Among Tuesday shoppers are Sylvie Brekke and Mrs. Frank Ahecan of Wise Town, S. Dak., visiting Sherman home in Gracttinger.
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Albert Brunswold
Chicago
Lind
Pete Benson
L. A. Bringwold
Wesley Dunham
Dean
St. Paul
R. J.ridley
Spirit Lake
Big Spring
West
Re‘lief
J. E. Kirby
Zoch.jenkins
James Zach
Nadena Jenkins
A.zach
Sam
New Hall
F. B. Odell
North 6Th St
Wm. Watson
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March
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Ida McIlwain
Hayward
Minn
Harry Anderson
M. E. Church
Malek Hausner
Pierre
Oak
West Emmet
A. C. Peterson
Thackrey
Ranney
C. E. Person
J. W. Morse
Sec. Co. Central Committee
Aarry
Dopevoien
Cedar Rapids
H. W. Thompson
LeRoy Turner
Walt Chapman
Samuel Brees
A. M. Mason
Detroit
Dodge
Rhodes Auto Company
Otto Berkleson
Ringsted
Petersburg
Otis Jortsted
Estherpille
Faveral
Sys_tem
Chamber of Commerce -V-h
Spencer
Algona
Ralph Borreson
Raymond Johnston
LaMontain
Eviv
Ruth Gorton
Beulah Davis
Eva Dalbey
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