Pioneer Charles Jarvis Dies in Spirit Lake at 87
Charles Jarvis, one of Emmet County’s earliest settlers, died May 6 at his daughter’s home in Spirit Lake at age 87. Born March 4, 1821 in North Salem New York, he moved to Iowa in 15 years later and settled in Emmet township in 1857 before moving to Spirit Lake seven years ago. He left three children Charles Willis, Francis Melville and Jennie. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, burial at Oak Hill Cemetery, with pallbearers Howard Graves A D Root W H Davis Henry Coon A O Peterson and W S Jones.
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Charion Jarvis
Lake
Ratherville
Methodist
Rev. Cole
Oak Hill Cemetery
Howard Graves
A. D., Root
W. H. Davis
Henry Coon
Father Jarvis
Jarvis
North Salem
New York
New York City
Iowa
Winneshiek County
Emmet Township
Emmet
Spirit Lake
Des Moines
Ketherville
Charles Jarvis
Bessie A. Hoyt
Connecticut
Childre
Charles Willis
Francis Melville
Jennie
Charles
Davenport
Washington
Keutherville
Town News Trails Commerce as Farmers Favor Home Trade
A Mississippi Valley segment reports small merchants facing mail order competition while a banking visit hints at local business concerns. An auto law update outlines speed limits, crossing rules, and penalties, urging safer driving and proper vehicle equipment after sunset.
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Eid
Teo
Aswell
Edo
Mississippi Valley Lumbernan
Eatherville
Arrest Report: Martin Schwab Suspected in Lake Benton Murder
Martin Schwab of Lake Benton Minnesota was arrested for the murder of Jon Lorensen at Lake Benton last Tuesday. Circumstantial evidence ties Schwab to the crime scene and to the victim, with details of the brutal ax attack and witnesses noting his behavior earlier in the evening. A $100 reward was offered for Schwab’s arrest and was awarded to officers White and Butler.
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Martin Schwab
Lake Benton
Minnesota
Loren White
Sherriff Butler
Jon Lorensen
Lorensen
Joe Brewer
Lake Benuton
Mankato
Bancroft
Motherville
Atake Benton
Sherritt Curtis
Lincoln County
Schwab
Rock Island
Elkton
Sehwab
Sbherrvid Bafler
Marshall White
Omerdered
Anan
Albert Kersebuer
Sorenson
Lorengou
Ashe
Ole Anderson
Martin Sehwab
A. Kerchner
F.C. van Vassell
John Sorenson
Van
Fashion types for summer dress in Woman's Home Companion
The May issue outlines two main dress styles for the season: a tailored coat suit with a cutaway coat and a narrow skirt, and the cut-in-one gown or princess jumper, highlighted as practical and versatile. Necklines vary from sleeveless to lightly trimmed shoulders, with emphasis on simple lines and minimal exaggeration.
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Woman's Home Companion
Smallpox Vaccination Tale and Laundry Worker Anecdote
A city doctor recounts a smallpox vaccination effort during an outbreak. He offers to vaccinate a laundry worker and her large family, but she resists, joking about spare limbs and seating. The tale includes another vignette about Mrs. Blank and a cook Matilda, with dialect humor and race notes, concluding with a line from Women’s Home. Compassion for May.
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Anderson
Aris
Wormen
My Friend from India Three Act Farce at Opera House
Estherville Talent stages My Friend from India a three act farce at the Opera House. Aimed to benefit the Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church the show features local professional and semi professional actors. The production promises witty lines clever situations and a socity satire on thinny foam and the latest society racket theosophy. Coming soon.
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India
Estherville
Ladies’ Guild of the
Episcopal, Church
New York City
Opera House
Improving The Incandescent Lamp
The piece notes that incandescent lamps, though the best electric light for now, still lack perfection. Inventors continually strive to improve efficiency and reduce heat, aiming for a light that provides all illumination without excess warmth, a goal echoed by the Electric News Service.
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Electric News Service
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Emmet County
Stanhope
the Automobile Law
Albert Lorrenson
Grace Margaret Gould
the Dregs
Adams Music Store
U. S. Express Office
East
Lincoln Street
L. M. Eldred
Cassie Guest
Guest
Armatrong
John L. Guest
Northern Lumber Company
Methodist Church
Order of the Eastern Star
Royal Neighbor
Rebekah
Shawnee
Ohio
Columbus
Quest
Armstrong Review
Sherburn Standard
Fiyure
Thia
Sherburn
Bis
Boat House
Shakespeare
Dr. Anderson
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