Memorial Day Observed With Graves Decorated at M E Church
Memorial day plans in the city include a 9:30 morning parade from North Sixth Street led by U S colors G A R post W R C flower girls marines and veterans, a program at the Methodist church, and a 2:30 pm drive to Oak Hill Cemetery for grave decoration. Residents Ralph Frizzell Emmet Floyd and Berhard Borenson are named among those resting in Oak Hill.
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G. A. BR
W. R. CG
North Sixth Street
U. S
G. A. R. Post
Flower Girls
Service Star Legion
American Legion
Hazel Bemis
Lincoln Street
Eight Street
Methodist
Methodist Church
High Belivere
Hurley
Voorhies
Lattin Reading
Aby Avai
Sven Deat
Boa T. Haynes
Albertson
de Tees
Maine ‘ Collins Bolo
Frank Woods
J. W. Lusgrone
AML
Ivan Young
Alk
K. P
Fink Thors
W. R
Oak Tilt Cemetery
Des Moines
America
Rankin and Jickson Wed in Forest City
Fred Rankin and Ellen Jickson were married Friday in Forest City on a quiet trip. They returned on the afternoon train Saturday and were greeted by a reception committee of friends. Rankin, a Gardston barber shop proprietor, served in the army and was wounded overseas. Jickson Erickson, daughter of farmer Bii Erickson, worked as assistant cashier at Herman Cranaky’s and studied at Waldorf college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin-Erickson
Fred Rankin
Ellen Jickson
Forest City
Rankin
Gardston
Our City
Bii Erickson
Huntington
Herman Cranaky
Waldorf College
Grand Lodge Session Set in Gruver for June 8
Gruver prepares for a Grand Lodge of Town I O O F session on June 8 with Grand Master and several officers expected. Local Gruver Odd Fellows anticipate a big gathering after two earlier postponements, and many residents plan to attend.
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Gruver
Grand Lodge of
Town
Ringsted Creamery A Model Institution
A visiting reporter tours Ringsted's creamery led by manager J C Jensen. The facility is spotless and well kept with white machinery and brass trim. The butter room churns 1200 pounds per batch, cooling vats operate efficiently, and the ice storage uses ventilation. Jensen, famed for prize winning butter, drives a demand that outstrips supply. March cream purchases exceed $10,000 and annual business tops six figures.
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Ringsted
J. C. Jensen
Jensen
Iowa
Popular Colored Lady Mrs Walden Died After Operation
Mrs G W Walden of this city died at a local hospital early Saturday morning from complications after an operation performed two weeks earlier. She was a highly regarded member of the colored community with many friends. The body was taken to Meridian Mississippi for burial. funeral services were held there. The obituary for this week is incomplete.
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G. W. Walden
Walden
Luncheon Courtesy to Moore Drafts Governor Bid
Lieutenant governor E R Moore of Cedar Rapids spoke to a fair sized audience at the courthouse, outlining a practical business approach to Iowa’s conditions. Senator Haskell and editor Cyrenoug Cole accompanied him, with Shyinger and FW Orsé also taking part. Moore’s visit and luncheon at Gardston hotel left attendees optimistic he could bring a steady business administration to Iowa.
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E. R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Great
Commonwealth of Town
Court House
Iowa
Gardston
Senator Haskell
Fanny
Stories
Guste Shyinger
FW ‘Orsé
Commencement Exercises Held Friday Evening at Esther School
Large class of forty-one graduates received diplomas at the Esther school commencement in the Methodist church Friday evening May 20 at 8:16. Hon. F. F. Faville of Fort Dodge gave the main address on graduates duties. The ceremony included music by primary children and a vocal solo by Fred Albertson. Pres. G. L. Gorton presented the diploma amid chorus and benediction.
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Esther School
Methodist Episcopal Church
Marte J
J. A. Hurley
Fred Albertson
F. F. Faville
Fort Dodge
Clare Moe
G. L. Gorton
Cirpein Ad
Marriage Licenses Reported Up To May Twenty Fifth
The report lists marriage licenses issued to Harry Kono of Newton and Anna Nelson of Ringsted. Peter B. Lunden and Barbara Zeimer of Extherville. Bert G. Warner of Extherville and Phoebe Alice Nelson of Minneapolis. Joseph F. Smith and Alfie Gadd of Spirit Lake. Banker H W Jensen of Ringsted was in Emmet county’s metropolis for banking business earlier this week. He notes crop conditions are excellent with seeding and planting complete and some corn already up with a good stand.
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Harry Kono
Newton
Anna Nelson
Ringsted
Peter B. Lunden
Barbara Zeimer
Extherville
Bert G. Warner
Phoebe Alice Nelson
Minneapolis
Joseph F. Smith
Alfie Gadd
Spirit Lake
H. W. Jensen
Ringated State Bank
Emmet
Nominating Hiram Jabnyon Seen as Calamity
The speaker argues that nominating Hiram Jabnyon for president would be a calamity for the Republican party and the country, comparing it to the election of another Democratic president and suggesting severe political peril.
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Hiram Jabnyon
Annual Meeting of Estherville Chamber of Commerce
The Estherville Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting at the Orleans hotel with a 6:30 pm banquet and 8:30 pm business session. Judge Wilson of the University of Minnesota Extension speaks on community work as officers are elected and funds are directed to benefit Estherville and surrounding territory.
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Chamber of Commerce
Orleans
Judge Wilson
University of Minnesota
Estherville
Chamber of Commercé
Open Air Concerts Begin Next Tuesday by Estherville Band
Estherville's new band announces the first open air concert of the season next Tuesday evening. They have worked through winter to reach a high level of organization and promise to be the crack musical group in the area this season. The public is invited to attend and support the ensemble.
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Estherville
Smith-Gadd Wedding In Spirit Lake Denotes Quiet Ceremony
Mr Joseph T Smith and Miss Alfie Gadd both of Spirit Lake wed Monday afternoon May 24 after visiting Estherville where Reverend J W LaGrone united them. Smith a former government serviceman from San Francisco now in Spirit Lake restaurant business and Miss Gadd a popular Spirit Lake youth.
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Mr. Smith
San Francisco
Spirit Lake
Miss Gadd
Lake Resort
Martin Whelan Forgiven by Emmetsburg Democrats
The Emmetsburg Democrat reports that Martin Whelan has been active in Mexico for some time, and his influence may have helped bring down Carranza. Whelan, over twenty five years a leading figure in Emmet county politics, is trusted to leverage his cleverness to back strong opposition against the brutal Mexican president.
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Martin Whelan
Estherville
Mexico
Carranza
Whelan
Em‘met
Republic
Emmetsburg
Rear End Collision Near Estherville Injures Two Men
Albert Johnston and Bernard Morrisey were driving home from the lakes when they rear ended a wagon on the hillside west of Estherville. Both were thrown from the car and disfigured but not seriously hurt. The wagon was driven by L. A. Tow, who had been delivering a load of household goods for John Sandren. Yow was driving on the wrong side in darkness and did not stop in time. assistance from R. L. Blue of Perry was present for a big sale arrangements.
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Albert Johnston
Bernard Morrisey
the Lakes
Estherville
L. A. Tow
John Sandren
Yow
Estherville High School Alumni Banquet Recap
One hundred three alumni gathered at the Christian church in Estherville to reconnect since 1909. The 1891 class members attended, the 1920 class spoke, and Kirt Allen was elected president with Edwin Rhodes secretary and Elizabeth Andreae treasurer. A registrar post was created to record names and addresses.
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Estherville High School
Christian Church
Minnie Belle Neville Lough
Davidson
Lisle Druley
Prescott
Wits
Kirt Allen
Ralph Borreson
Marguerite Bryan Ellerston
Marguerite
Edwin Rhodes
Elizabeth Andreae
Mattie Barnes Wanamaker
Wana
Memorial Services To Honor Soldiers At Presbyterian Church
Next Sunday at 8 p m memorial services will be held in the Presbyterian church to honor soldiers who defended the nation. Rev Young of the Christian church will preach a forceful sermon with special music. Patriotic groups including G A R W S C Spanish American Veterans and the American Legion are urged to attend in a body and notify Rev Voorhies of member counts for reservations.
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Presbyterian Church
Young
Christian Church
The
American Legion
Voorhies
Schultz reports move to Fenelon with prosperous farm
F W Schultz formerly of this county now in Pennsylvania writes from Fenelon about his fifty acre property near an oil well gas and coal free gas fruit trees on site. He paid 3700 and could sell for double butwill not. He notes a backward spring sowing oats and upcoming corn planting. Labor scarce wages high city housing tight. Schultz praises country life and sends best wishes to friends.
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F. W. Schultz
Pennsylvania
Butler
Fenelton
Schultz
Summer school begins in Estherville next week
The Iowa State Teacher's College summer program starts Tuesday June 2 in Estherville with an anticipated 250 to 400 attendees. E. W. Goeth leads locally with state educators assisting. Twelve weeks of varied courses aim to improve teaching and credits may be earned for Estherville High School students. Enrollment days are June 2 and July 14 with a $5 tuition and a $1.25 domestic science fee.
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Iowa State Teacher's College
Estherville
E. W. Goeth
Estherville High School
Iowa
County Spelling Contest Chooses Emmet Rep and Alternate
The county spelling contest in this city drew sixteen schools into a tight, friendly competition to select the Emmet county representative for the Iowa State fair week. Alice Taylor of Swan Lake township won first place with Oswald Gorman of Emmet township as the alternate. Helen Jamison Wynona Richards and Effie Olson from High Lake Township finished highly. Judges were Miss F Perl Bemis Mrs O Sillge and Supt P M Farchett. County Supt Miss Marie Sorum hosted a post contest gathering at Graaf confectionary to boost educational interest.
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Emmet
Alice Taylor
Swan
Lake Township
Oswald Gorman
Emmet Township
Swan Lake Township
Helen Jamison
Wynona Richards
Effie Olson
High Lake Township
F. Perl Bemis
O. Sillge
P.M. Farchett
Dolliver
Marie Sorum
Graaf Confectionary
Current Events Club Holds Final Meeting
The Current Event club concluded its season with a Monday afternoon gathering at Mrs. W. B. Flindt’s East Lincoln Street home. Nearly all members attended as they planned a banquet and elected officers: Mrs. Wm. Tweedy president, Mrs. D. R. Alexander vice president, Mrs. HE. Sondrol secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Robert Clasby corresponding secretary. No summer meetings will be held.
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W. B. Flindt
East Lincoln Street
Wm. Tweedy
D. R. Alexander
HE. ¥. Sondrol
Robert Clasby
Kono Nelson Wedding Unites Iowa Couple at Parsonage
A simple yet impressive ceremony united Harry Kono of Newton and Anna Nelson of Ringsted on Wednesday afternoon May 19 at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. J Arthur Hurley officiating. The couple, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Kono, will reside on a farm seven miles from Estherville and welcome friends. vows held in a warm community setting.
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Estherville
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Ringsted Creamery
T. C. Tensen
Old Home
John Sandven
Orpaps Baturda Lay
Spirite
Moore
Gov. of
Annual Meeting
Orleans Hotel
Esthervile Band
Blue
Perry
Raife
Swan Lake
Tomine Walter
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