M. B. Miller Called to Last Rest
Myron Burton Miller a longtime Estherville railroad man and pioneer died at home Monday night at age 64 He rose from modest beginnings in New York and Wisconsin to help bring steam service to Estherville later serving as brakeman and conductor on Rock Island He was married to Fidella Snyder and had two sons He was active in churches banks and fraternal orders and remembered for his industry integrity and courtesy.
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M. B. Miller
Estherville
Miller
Mr. Miller
Igaton
Tes Villes
Charles
Mada
Daniela
Phat City
Wisconsin
Rock Island
Myron Burton Miller
New York State
Pierpont
Fidella A. Snyder
Iowa
Des Moines
LeRoy
Charles O
Earl F
Lex
Kentucky
Esdraelon Commandery Entertains Emmetsburg Guests
Ninteen members of Esdraelon Commandery with their ladies were guests of Emmetsburg Commandery on Ascension Day at the Masonic headquarters. A Temple ceremony impressed visitors while a social banquet for about 150 followed, with wreaths of apple blossoms and evening dancing. Local attendees from Emmetsburg and Emmet County included Fred Jones and wife, Roy Bucking, T. J. Lerdall, L. P. Stillman, W. M. Knutson and others.
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Ninteen
Esdraelon Commandry
Emmetsburg
Masonic
Eastern Star
Order of the Temple
Iowa
Saunders
Emmetsburg Commandery
Eastern Stars
Emare
Fred Jones
May
Roy
Bucking
J. Wis
Lamgtone
H. C. Brees
T. J. Lerdall
Estherville
L. P. Stillman
Dolliver
W. M. Knutson
Huntington
Houseman
Geo. Stewart
Armstrong
Homecoming Day Plans Take Shape in Es’therville
Committees plan the annual homecoming celebrations for Es’therville with early traction and attractions. June 17 was set as the date to avoid a Saturday clash, inviting all residents to mark the day and join the city in a larger than ever homecoming observance.
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Es ‘Thervills
Blanche Jackson wins declamatory contest at Ruthven
Miss Blanche Jackson of this city won first place in the declamatory contest held at Ruthven last Thursday evening in connection with the upper Des Moines track meet. She entered the oratorical class and won over four bays. She received a handsome gold medal.
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Blanche Jackson
Ruthven
Des Moines
Fishing season opens next Sunday in Iowa and Minnesota
The fishing season for game fish officially opens on May 16 in Iowa and Minnesota. Outlook suggests it may be one of the best seasons in years as water levels are unusually low. Estherville reports substantial interest among local anglers despite the conditions.
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Iowa
Minnesota
Esthervil Af Iz
Splendid Ghambed of Commerce Band Concert Impresses Town
A Ghambed of Commerce Band concert at the Grand Theatre drew praise for G Fyz weld and soloists Harold Fox and Edith Gruinn. The program featured a cornet solo, a male quartet, and readings, with speakers urging greater local support as new uniforms were expected soon.
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Ghambed of Commerce
Grand Theatre
Nanigation 3
G. Fyz
Soldier
Aceama
O. Town
Focal
Harold Fox
O. F. Manthe
Selby Broms
Misa Thelma Delbner
Spirit Lake
Johnny
Geome
Arrial Exhibition Staged Last Sunday Winds Halt Crowds
An aviation stunt show by WW Murray faced strong winds and light crowds last Sunday. The Avro display included daring maneuvers and a possible near-accident with Jack Lewis, but performers adapted as conditions worsened. Ragsdale to leave athletics post. board confirms repairs and no lasting injuries to a student.
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Murray
Avro
Jack Lewis
Littell The $100000 Club Member Named
J P Littell of Estherville Iowa is highlighted as a general agent recognized for steady service. The note praises his dedication to local insurance needs and reliable work ethic valued by neighbors and office officials.
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National News
Chicago
de Tspiel Ia
Littell
Estherville
Good Blacksmith at Maple Hill Opens Up Shop
Fred Goodge a Map le Hill blacksmith with over thirty years in Emmet county has installed a Universal wood working machine and new tools enabling prompt repair work. He runs a well equipped blacksmith and wagon shop in the northwest and invites friends and patrons to visit.
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Maple Hill
Fred Goodge
Woman's Club Elects Officers for Coming Year
At the regular annual meeting Tuesday afternoon the Woman's Club elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs J B Tedrow first vice president Mrs Gev Letchford second vice president Mrs Ben Klein Recording Secretary Miss Edna Barker Corresponding secretary Mrs Lew Wanamaker Treasurer Mrs J M Fredericksen Auditor Mrs H O Billge.
Prizes in rat contest announced by local groups
The Chamber of Commerce the Farm Bureau and the Woman's Club each contributed ten dollars for prizes in Emmet county Iowa rat contest. Winners will be chosen from records in the farm bureau office under state contest rules. Prizes: first fifteen dollars second ten dollars third five dollars.
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Chamber of Commerce
The
Farm Bureau
Woman’s Club
Emmet
Birth announced for Ray Sperbeck’s daughter Jeanne Alice
District Court Clerk and Mrs J A Fred announce the birth of a daughter to Editor and Mrs Ray Sperbeck of Swea City The baby Jeanne Alice was born last Thursday They have had other children but lost them New Town plans arise in southeast Hebron township as local farm lore notes potential settlement
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Sperbecks
J. A Fred
Ray Sperbeck
Swea City
Jeanne Alice
Koasguth County
Mr Andrea Seriously Injured In Barn Accident
Mr Andrea, well known in the community, was seriously injured at his west of the city home last Monday when a horse reared and struck him with a front hoof, bruising the forehead. He is unconscious in a local hospital. doctors hold little hope of immediate recovery. He had just returned from a Florida trip and has many friends hoping for the best.
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W. H. Andrea
Andrea
Florida
Ap Ema
Estherville Track Team Competes at Ruthven Meet
Estherville high school sent eleven runners and Coach Ragsdale to the Upper Des Moines Valley track meet in Ruthven last Friday. Dauber won three golds including the five foot five inch high jump joint record, while Gruwell pushed the leaders in all events. Ruthven hosted well with strong turnout and local hospitality. Six athletes may go to Sheldon May 20 to represent Estherville.
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Estherville
Ruthven
Des Moines
Ragsdale
Dauber
Gruwell
Cere
Sheldon
Twenty Second Pythian State Convention Held in Sora
Friday, May 13, the twentieth annual Pythian state convention meets in Sora with delegates from Spencer, Rolfe, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Sheldon, Spirit Lake and others. Morning enrollment and afternoon sessions feature grand officers, honors, and a varied program. Evening rituals include initiation and degree work, with a social hour and a Dandelion Contest highlighting local teachers.
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Pythian
Sora
Spencer
Rolferaattinger
Sutherland
Gilmore City
Mil
Sheldon
Emmetaburg
Elville
Spirit Lake
Laurens
Lake Park
Teing
Loont ‘Inféteeu
Ormal
Laneheon
Mary E. Knoblaggh
Esther
Hatherville
Edna
Estherville
Binity
Grand Temple
D.bs
Temple
Estherville Temple
P. C
Wilhite
Emmetsburg
Lucy Corlett
Sheldon E
Miss Pearl Kinsley
Spencer E J
Edith Smith
Emme
Anne Wiley
Omr
Bertha R. Gruver
P. GC
Breckerbaumer
American Legion Circus Arrives for Week in City
The American Legion has arranged for a circus company to play in the city all next week. The Wolf Shows will perform with high recommendations. Money received will go toward local expenses. It has been years since a carnival company visited, likely drawing patrons. Octavia Devittaville, Michigan Lady, is mentioned in notices.
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V.R
American Legion
American Legion of
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Gal Company
Hera
Carni Company
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