Former resident dies by suicide at Triumph Minnesota
James Maoney a former resident of Estherville Iowa died by self inflicted hanging at his Triumph Minnesota home last Saturday morning. He had been in poor health for years and family say illness led to the rash act. He was born January 25 1860 in Orangeville Canada and moved with his parents to Johnson county Iowa at age nine. He married Lillia Bishop on March 24 1886 and leaves a wife five children and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Estherville with L R Phillips in charge. interment East Side Cemetery.
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James Maoney
Triumph
Minneston
Johnson County
Iowa
Green County
Lillia Bishop
Viola
Ora
James Jr
Ivan Clark
Estherville
James Spencer
Fairmont
Minn
Maloney
George
Jefferson
William F
Grand Island
Nebraska
Fred Bishop
Pocahontas
Owa
Anson Jackson
Toledo
Wesley Snyder
Perry Owa
Ross
Ceylon
Church of Christ
Tuesay
L. R. Philips
East Side
Dauber Shines for Estherville at Sheldon Meet
Estherville High School athlete Raymond Dauber scored seven points for the team at the Sheldon invitation meet last Saturday. He tied for first in the high jump, placed second in pole vault and high jump, and took third in the shot put. Ellis Gruwell competed in several events but did not medal. The event, postponed from Friday due to heavy rain, showcased Dauber as one of the meet’s best athletes and a source of school pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JD Pauber
Sheldon
Raymond Auber
Estherville High School
Dauben
Ellis Gruwell
Cadera
Soceed
Dauber
Rat
Ruthven
Herrick Joins First National Bank in City
Attorney A A Herrick leaves the law firm Fores Kennedy to accept a post with First National Bank of this Felia. He arrives after more than a year in practice and takes on secretary and managerial duties.
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A. Herrick
First National Bank
Jevers
Morse & Kennedy
Secretary of
Trust Co
A. A. Herrick
Fores & Kennedy
Harvick
G. Porretary
Aed
Big Fire Works for Estherville Homecoming Night
The Estherville committee plans a $1000 fireworks display for June 17 featuring aerial bombs rockets Roman candles and set pieces spanning two city blocks. The event promises a full day into night with rides stands a featured speaker and other attractions making it the era’s largest celebration in town history. Memorial Day office hours note no mail delivery with limited window service 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and full closure rest of the day.
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Hugh
Esthervile
Estherville
First Band Concert Set For Next Monday Night
The opening band concert of the season will be held in this city next Monday evening after Decoration Day services. New uniforms arrive and will be worn Memorial Day. A portable band stand is being built by Thompson and Sweet, with early placement near the dancing pole in the park to aid parking. Cars should remain parked and engines silent during performances. if not staying for the whole concert, park elsewhere and use park benches. The band expects strong attendance for a fine musical outing for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson & Sweet
Odd Fellows Memorial at Gruver May 29th
Gruver Odd Fellows plan Memorial Day observance in Gruver on Sunday afternoon May 29 with Rev. Marsh of Dolliver as speaker and Rev. Hughes of Gruver assisting. Topic is Odd Fellowship in Action. Public invited. Members meet at the hall at two and proceed to the church. Visitors welcomed.
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ODD Fellows Memorial
Gruver
Odd Fellows
Marsh of
Grover
Marah
Howard Gordon Joins Dare Devils Aerial Circus
Howard Gordon son of Hon and Mrs W G Gordon of this city will pilot an airplane with an aerial circus based in Iowa City. Karl Fischer is among the pilots and a wingwalker hangs by teeth from the plane. The troupe is in rehearsal in Iowa City and booking dates for death defying exhibitions.
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Howard Gordon
Dare Devils
W. G. Gordon
Iowa City
Karl Fischer
Howard
Patton
Graduation Day for Estherville Class of 1921
The Estherville school year ends with 54 seniors graduating. A week of events includes a Junior Senior banquet at Gardston hotel, a balldaleureate sermon by Rev J W La Grone, class day in the high school auditorium, and commencement at the Presbyterian church with Hon James Bramwell as speaker. The class list features Pearl Anderson through Alice Weigand, highlighting a record of achievement and a strong future in local life.
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Estherville
Gardston
Methodist
J. W. la Grone
Presbyterian Church
James E. Bramwell
Elks Flag Day Services Planned in City
The Elks lodge will observe Flag Day on June 14 at the Elks club rooms with a long standing annual program. Tipton of Belle-Plame will speak, and the event is open to the public with expected large attendance if the weather cooperates. Plan to attend.
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Elks Lodge
Elks Club Rooms
Elks
Tipton of
Belle -Plame
Ayres
Birthday Surprise For Hon Gordon From Old Friends
Old neighbors and friends gathered Sunday at Mr and Mrs W G Gordons home to celebrate his birthday with baskets of food and a day of visiting. They were entertained by the host and presented a smoking stand by Mr M L Soeth on behalf of the men.
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W. G. Gordon
Will
Iowa
M. L. Soeth
Miles Bib
Alene
G. C. Haust
Henry Hoganson
Ed Rogers
Emmet Moore
Norman Inman
Rex
Alfred van Hyson
Chicago
American Legion Reports Carnival Proceeds
The American Legion Mays cleared a little over $250 from last week’s carnival. The proceeds will pay down some indebtedness of the Legion. A meeting this week will review the carnival and present the report. crowds attended when weather permitted.
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American Legion
Sany
Death of H E Scoby at daughter's home in Emmett, Iowa
H E Scoby died last Saturday evening at his daughter's home in Emmett, Iowa after a long illness. Hubert Deloss Scoby, born July 27, 1842 in Springvale New York, lived in Kansas Chicago and Superior before settling with his daughter Estherville area. Funeral services were held at the Superior M E Church with Rev Kruweil officiating. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family. In a separate note W Kohler, Estherville Grocer Co. treasurer, reportedly fell into the Des Moines River while fishing, receiving a light ducking but escaping unharmed. friends retell alternate tale of a line snag and plunge.
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H. D. Scoby
Claus Martens
Emmettov Ip
Scoby
Hubert Deloss Scoby
Springvale
N. Y
Sophia Bremly
Kansas
Chicago
Superior
Mr. Scoby
M. FE
Kruweil
M. C. Cooley
W. R. McNeal
Dunnel
Roy McNeal
Estherville
F. Cooper
Harris
W. Koehler
W. Kohler
Estherville Grocer Co
Mr. Kohler
Monstrous bass spotted in School Section Creek by anglers
J Mathieson reports that while Jack Valentine and companions were out Sunday afternoon they saw a monstrous bass moving up School Section Creek. The narrow stream and shoals hindered passage, prompting them to block the fish in shallow water and secure it with a tackle and net effort.
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J. Mathieson
Jack Valentine
Mr. Base
Felan
Local boy builds racing car at Ryder garage
Schloeman, a seasoned driver, nearly completes a custom Ford speedster designed to exceed 190 mph on tracks. The 800 pound car features a Craig-Hunt sixteen valve head and 90 gear, slated for Donnellson Iowa on Decoration Day with a $1,000 purse, before a summer of races across the middle west.
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Ford Motor
Craig-Hunt
Schloeman
Ryder's Garage
Bad Road In Emmet County Needs Immediate Repair
Reports describe the Huntington to state line road along the M and St. L tracks as the worst in Emmet county. Heavy rains last week made it nearly impassable and the gravel surface has been torn up all spring. Holes fill by dragging but remain deceptive and dangerous, with several cars stalled after the rain.
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Emmet
Huntington
Jhe
Large still seized on Monday morning in Robb pasture
Deputy Wes Robb and a force led by Tom Nivigon recovered a fifty gallon still on Mr Robb's land northwest of the city. Authorities found nearly one hundred gallons of mash and described operators as running a wholesale operation. The plant was out of use and no arrests were made.
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Tom Nivigon
Wes Robb
Mr. Robb
Comune
Den
Glee Club Concert Enjoyed at Methodist Church
The high school glee club concert at the Methodist church last Thursday drew fewer attendees than hoped but earned strong praise from those present. Miss Mathieson, music director, earned praise for a polished recital with the boys at ease and fully engaged, signaling plans for an annual event and expected higher future attendance.
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Methodist Church
Mathieson
Gold Strike Sparks Big Excitement in Graettinger
Reports from Graettinger say a gold mine has been found on a local farm, yielding about 27 dollars in gold per ton and seven dollars in silver. The landowner reportedly refused one thousand dollars per acre as crowds visit daily.
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Graettinger
Everett Logue Baby Found Dead in Crib
The Everett Logue infant Clyde Austin Logue born January 24 died May 23 at four months. He was put to bed Sunday night and found cold in the morning. Weather heat may have affected a weak heart. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Logue home. Rev J W LaGrone led the service with selections by Mrs C P Mauck and Mrs R R Allison. The community offered condolences to the bereaved parents and grandparents.
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Clyde Austin Logue
Everett Logue
Ayatpan Antly
Logue
J. W. LaGrone
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. P. Mauck
R. R. Allison
God
Jesus
Car collision narrowly avoids serious injury at Sixth and Lincoln
Harold Thompson driving east on Lincoln collided with N. B. Novacoin’s Ford five miles west of Dolliver as the Ford crossed the intersection. Major damage to the Ford fenders running board and steering rods. Thompson’s car suffered a radiator hole and bent front fenders. The crash occurred shortly after nine o clock. speed could have caused serious injuries.
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Sixth
Lincoln
Harold Thompson
Ford
N. 8
Novacoin
Dolliver
Thompson
Frederick Graaf Emerges as Young Track Talent
Wretland’s Frederick Graaf, son of Mr and Mrs J H Graaf, excelled at Washington University St Louis. He placed second in the two mile race with a time near 11 minutes 80 seconds, following an earlier third in the nine mile event, signaling rising athletic prowess.
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Frederick Graaf
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BIG Fire
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Martha Louise Andreae
Don Fancher Beatrice Rebecca French Ray Edison Ghosl
Florence
Mary Golla Verda
Lucille Halleck Maude
Mildred Hamilton
Laura Agnes Harland Pearl H. Hatlestad
Doris Dean Hemphill
Nora Helen Hindel
Blanche Byers Jackson Selma Emelia Johnson
Florence L. Jorgensen
Charles B. Keeler
Orlo Theola Lambert
Thea Elida Larson
Flave A, Logue Wayne Irving Logue
Frances E. Long
Ralph Deichel Lough Hazel Lighty
Kenneth E. Meadows
Leroy A. Miller Irene A. Oehrlein
Ralph A. Packard Charles Everett Ridley
Irene E. Rogers
Florence M. Rose
Homer P. Smith
Mary Elizabeth Staggs
Jennie June Sutton
Mildred Grace Taylor
Harold M. Thompson
Wilton W. Thompson
Violla Mary Towsley
George Trevett
John I, Wasserman
Grace E. Weasel Fern E. Whitman Mae Jeanette Wold
Alice M. Weigand
Gordon
H. E. Scoby
Worth Schloeman
Ryder Garage
J. Frank Wray
Webster City
Robb Pasture
City
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