Death Claims a Grand Old Man John Marker Barker
John M Barker, deputy county auditor, died suddenly Thursday at 7:30 p m in Betherville Iowa aged 72. Born May 8 1844 in Cambridge shire England he arrived in Iowa in 1869 after long service in public office. He served 36 37 years in county offices including clerk surveyor treasurer and deputy auditor. A Mason and Odd Fellow member and trustee at local churches he helped guide public affairs through decades of service. Funeral Sunday afternoon. survived by two daughters Mrs D C Doolittle and Mrs
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John M. Barker
Jobe M. Barker
Cambridgeshire
England
Betherville
Iowa
New York
Wisconsin
Towa
M. Barker
D.C. Doolittle
Matherville
Barker
Tate Baetherville
Teeter
Auc Trust
Beth
Bie Hase
Venes
Ts Ib
Etherville
Eit
RK. J. Ridley
Ridley
Chas. Root
Mr. Barker
Emet County
Extherville
Woodsman
Baptist Church
Sir Free Will Church
Asw Trust
Unio
Ars
Polia Moo
CG. Doolittle
Johu Doolittle
George
Phenry
Pom
Warren Pullen
He. McCoy
Qeo
Court House
North 7Th Street
Ata
Ken J. Frederic Catlin
Union Baptist Church
Odd Fellows and
Masons
Oak Hill
Dalaba
Heathman
Hardware merchant invites customers to visit store
A hardware dealer promotes a week of specials and a gift for visitors, urging customers to call at the shop to learn about merchandise and savings. The letter promises an electric tool sale and a cash incentive, noting the goal to build customer relationships and trust. The message ends with an upcoming announcement.
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Tam
J. O. Kasa
J Stitts Wilson Speech on Suffrage Draws Applause
A historic talk by J Stitts Wilson on women's suffrage drew strong applause as attendees, mostly men, reacted to arguments that education and religion shape voting rights. He urged progress through law and equal status, noting schools testifying to women's resilience and the need for better preparation before adulthood.
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Fred
Moller
Mint
Fouk Pene
Jim
Etre
Tna
Junior Banquet Honors Ha Foserville High School Class
Students and faculty gathered at Farewan Hotel for the Ha Foserville High School junior banquet. A program featured a reception, tunes by the orchestra, a three course banquet, and toasts by Miss Bemis Seeds and Edith Akre Sprouts. Performances included vocal numbers, dramatic readings, and a confetti finale followed by cake and song.
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Salpfeono
Parker House
Wotenie
Miss Bemis
Marguerite Brain
Lenior Boys
Hernias Flowers
George Pooth
Bavlyn Montgousery
Miss Moe Nuts
Adella Johnson
Nislit
Orestes Goraat Pyraninis
John Thayer Stone
Eros Lion x
Maver
Dillon
Navelia Mitchel
Robert Loy
Large graduating class and annual commencement plans
Estherville High School prepares for its largest senior class in history with forty nine graduates. Commencement exercises are set for June first at the Presbyterian Church, with the program listing many named seniors and a traditional health toast to the school as part of the ceremony.
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Estherville Hyh
Prasbyterian Church
Yrocadiatine Hiss
Tae Mather
Hylachy
Tarwest
Ehiss
Presbyterian
Vollowdng
Fenton
Lois Marguerite Trvan
Louise Soaan Borresen
Robert
Nanoe Hoxaird Marrs O
Brown Neil Dk
Crown
John Phirold Case
Leigh Castleman
Ilelen Lo Cole Derl Margaret
Lloyd Hildrith
Mastaan Winnifred
Leona Ellis Harold Chauncey Fox
Mary Evelyn Greig
Alexander Dewey
Coronstal
Kavenia
Groves Lulu Rath
Toleonil
Katherine Nellie Flowe
Gayle Millicent Hivtooret
Go Melvin Tinshaw
Adelina Goolin
Heleta Donsen
Ernest
Obiuisen
Chode
Tedobiston
den Wilpeare
Elaie
Margaret
Gertrudte
Elizabetin Ther Phalie Ch
Persea Theta
Leola Ley Mare Marshan
Gotch Wrestler Frank Goteh Sidelined by Circus Debts
Humboldt based wrestler Frank Gotch faced rumors of illness while the world champion light heavy diver was said to stay with the Selle- Floto circus in Waterloo. Mrs Gotch denied stomach cancer fears but noted travel strains could force a rest as Gotch and Jess Willard appeared at circus concerts, with Gotch wrestling and Willard sparring during the Fort Dodge Messenger report.
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Mroq
Barnum
Minneapolis
Dee
Drenry Grant
Frank Goteh
Humboldt
Selle- Floto Cireus
Waterloo
Uf le
Mir
Frank Gotch
Goteh
Jin
Gotel
Jess Willard
Gioreh
Willard
Walter Monahan
Fort Dodge Messen
Republicans Elect Delegates at AM Meeting
Republicans chose delegates to attend the presidential convention in Cedar Rapids this week. Selected were J. W. Whompson, G. H. Komssa, Howard Eypeset, RK. 8. Harrie, O. O. Qua sted, Wm. Washier, D. C Olson. Alternates named were I. J. Lerdall, R.o2. Ridley, J. H. still, J. W. Doughty, JG. McKean, Geo. Robb, and JM Wolden. A resolution endorsing equal suffrage and backing P. Woods for Congress was passed.
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Cedar Rapids
J. W. Whompson
G. H. Komssa
Howard Eypeset
Harrie
O. O. Quasted
Wm. Washier
D. C
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John Marker
Baan
Business House
Judge Coyle
DF Coyle
Galloway
Commercial Club
Chile
PR. Galloway
FM. Jlones
Alo. Pidersen
Ated Ben. Rhodes
Iilio- Waybaker
J. Stitts Wilson
California
Fudiaree
Draolo Po
Wil Ie
Maat Bello
Jill
Hbs Sasiar
Fotherville High Schoo
Farewan
Hotal Thurea
Pierpe
Letun
Eeloes
Old High
Pladness
Marthe
Emmet
Marky
Bo OM. Coon
C.D. Osgood
Huntington
Eld & Lectin
Armistrong
Mesdames
Binghai
Mbobingham
A. G. Metzgar
W. Bv. Galloway
Riverstde
Fara
Nes Maines
Republican Party
Asveral
LCO
George W. Clarke
Eaminet
LW. Whites
Obas
Rawson
Katzman
Gotch
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