Memorial Exercises in Estherville Memorial Weekend
Memorial day observances planned in Estherville with Edward Kirbye to deliver address. parade forms on North Sixth Street at 9:30 A M includes G A R Post, veterans groups, school children, fire department and civic organizations. program features music, invocations, roll of honor, Lincoln Gettysburg address, and cemetery decoration. Karl Burnside to return from France. community chorus practice announced. War Mothers activities noted.
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H. C. Coon
C. J. Haynes
Marshall
Hazel Bemis
North Sixth Street
G. A. R. Pogt
W. AB. C
Sixth
Lincoln
Seventh
Main
Presbyterian Church
Ghorus
Doctor Voorhies
Walter Torbet Wening
W. FE. Deming
Pearl Bemia
Gettysburg
Snyder
T. Edward Kirby
Des Moines
America
C. F
G. A
Oak Hill Cemetery
Ralph Frizzell
Emmet Floyd
Bernard Borreson
Gardston
Edward Broms
C. D. Osgoo
Emmett County
War -Mothers “of America
Halvor Solberg Dies Near Pierre South Dakota
Halvor P Bolberg brother of Mrs. Oliver Myhre of Emmet county died on his ranch near Pierre South Dakota on the 20th. Body brought to Estherville and funeral held from the Oliver Myhre home in Twelve Mile Lake township. Interment in township cemetery. Born April 7 1863 in Winneshiek county Iowa. Moved with parents to Emmet county at age eight. Worked as timer's trader in Estherville then Ledgerwood North Dakota, later hardware store in Lake City South Dakota. Five years ago moved to Pierre to a ranch. Death sudden. Also note Herman Rossberg discharged from army after service in France and prisoner of war.
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Halvor P. Bolberg
Oliver Myhre
Emmet County
Pierre
South Dakota
Estherville
Twelve Mile Lake Township
Berge
Halvor Sélberg
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Ledgerwood
North Dakota
Lake City
Play Ball Elks vs Merchants Thursday Evening Game
The Elks and Merchants will clash in an interest ing baseball game Thursday at 6 30 pm with free admission. Promote attendance and support for the national game. bring flags for Decoration Day parade participation. Death of Allen Sharp reported at 62, a survivor linked to Spirit Lakes Massacre era, with local relics and historical notes.
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Elks and Merchants
Elks
Merchants
Child with Backward View Causes Shakespeare Interest Gap
A four year old child shows no interest in Shakespeare. The observation notes backward thinking and lack of engagement with classic literature. The report mentions Jacob and Preenaes City Journal in a local context.
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Bacob
City Journal
Commercial Club Reforms Into Chamber Of Commerce In Estherville
At a May 28 meeting in the courthouse, Estherville’s Commercial Club disbanded and a Chamber of Commerce formed. J W Griest of Chicago and C A Barton spoke on merchandising initiatives. a Retail Merchants Institute was set for June. Directors were elected, dues raised to 10 yearly, and plans laid for paving studies and Memorial Day observances.
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Commercial Club
Court House
Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Griest
Chicago
Frank Stockdale
C. A. Barton
Mason City Chamber of Commerce
Griest
Pryor Irwin
Retail Merchants’ Institute
J. W. Morse
L. R. Buckingham
J. J. Harker
F. J. White
L. M.christensen
F. H. Rhodes
L. L. Bingham
Ed Strube
Fred B. Odell
Isaac Coleman
James Raineys
e@ Chamber of Commerce
le. R. Buckingham
L. M. Christensen
A. O. Peterson
Anderson
F.H. Rhodes
J. E. Stockdale
W. A. Beymer
F. M. Jones
Murray Sells Country Side Farm Near Estherville
The Country-Side farm of 320 acres owned by George Murray near Estherville on Armstrong road sold last week to Jax Scolhorn and Frank Drey of Early for 325 dollars an acre. The property features a modern residence, a substantial concrete barn and complete outbuildings, and is considered one of Emmet county’s most desirable farms.
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George Murray
Estherville
Armstrong Road
Jax. Scolhorn
Frank Drey
Early
Emmet County
Methodist Episcopal Church W H M S Sunday Worship
The W H M S will lead morning worship next Sabbath with the pastor giving the address and directing the annual bank offering. The Centenary Campaign across Methodism progresses, with strong local support as Estherville pursues budget and Centenary targets. The pastor’s morning theme centers on the W H M S and its work. evening sermon titled The More Excellent Way.
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Methodist” Episcopal Church
Norwegian Lutheran Church Sunday Communion and Services
Norwegian services with Communion conduct Sunday morning with Communion at 10 16 A M and regular services at 10 30 A M English services at 8 00 P M BP L will meet at 7 15 The meeting includes Hannah Stromer reporting on the National Y P Li Convention at Red Wing Minnesota L A and M S to be entertained Thursday at 3 00 by Mrs Tendal and Mrs Amdal at the Tendal home Supper served P L meets Friday at 8 30 P M pastor to speak briefly on Prophecies Fulfilled Social time and refreshments S A Berge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah
Stromer
Red Wing
Minnesota
L.A. and. M. S
Mers
James Sten Tendal
S. Amdal
S. A. Berge
Gruver and Maple Hill Churches Weekly Services
Gruver and Maple Hill churches announce Sunday schedules with Gruver at 10:30 for Sunday School and 11:30 morning worship plus 8:30 evening service. Cradle roll notes seven promotions and new babies. Next Sunday marks service flag celebration with Estherville visitor Mr Morae. Maple Hill adjusts service times to 10:00 worship and 11:00 Sunday School for three months. Ladies Aid meets Thursday with bring-a-dish lunch. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gruver holds June 1 service at 10:30 with a German American sermon and 11:45 Sunday School led by Pastor E Andreas.
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Gruver
Morae
Estherville
Maple Hill
Ladies Aid
Evangelical Lutheran Church
E. Andreas
Revival Meetings Schedule At Free Methodist Church
Revival services continued this week with Sabbath School at 10 and class meeting at 11. Prayer meeting scheduled for 8 PM. Saalt, Pastor.
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Saalt
Fragmentary Reflection on Heroism and Neighbors
A fragmented sojourn on heroism notes how attire changes with time and hints every hero resembles many neighbors. The text likens truthful portrayal of locals to the poet George W. Curtis, offering a reflective, ambiguous view of virtue and likeness.
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Poeter
George W. Curtis
Be Kind Always Note on Thoughts and Utterance
A brief reflective item urges kindness in speech and thoughts, noting that unkind thoughts burden expression and warning that inner faults will eventually manifest as spoken words. The piece emphasizes self-control and moral restraint in daily conduct.
Thousands on Public Payroll in Washington After War
A reading of government clerical staffing shows a persistent rise in civil service in Washington post armistice. War Department clerks reached 26,692 in April, with a net weekly gain of 802, while the Treasury added 288. Navy fell slightly by 28, and civilian census figures inflate overall payroll.
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Washington
France
Baker
Daniels
Glass
Treasury Departments
Clerka
Washington. W
House
Senate
War Department
Treasury
Bureau of Wisk Insurance
Union Station
Uncle Sam
Civil Services
Evan
Navy Department
Potomac Park
Elan
Ernie
Seer
Sty
Bank Purchase Transforms Dolliver Institution
The Farmers Savings Bank of Dolliver was taken over by the State Bank of This City last week, with Clair Post named cashier. Post, praised as highly competent, steps into a promising role as the new financial officer, promising strong service for Dolliver customers.
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Savings Bank
Eea Clair Post
Farmer Savings Bank of
Dolliver
Clair Post
State Bank
My. Post
Ee Oie
Gossip and Farm Notices From Wallingford Area
Local items report farm purchases near Me gon City at 180 per acre and land sales, along with residents traveling to Waterloo and Minnesota. A wagon axle mishap near Wallingford injuries occupants lightly. School board reporting requirements and county fair notices dominate public notices in this chunk.
October Pleasantness in Nature Inspires Hawthorne
The fragment notes the charm of October with lighted spots and a genial mood despite shattered places near a bank or barn. It comments on Hawthorne's view of grass strewn with withered jonquils, making the scene more green and beautiful.
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Hawthorne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward Kirbye
Brother
Hood
Landers
Karl Burnside
States
Karl Hadeen
United States
homer—Bedgon
Grandpa Ae
Apt
Halvor Solberg
Pierre, South Dakota
Mia
Herman Rossberg
Estherville High School
Marie Ahrens
Stephan Andreae
Alice Bingham
Priscilla Booth
Dunlap Brees
George Butler
Harry Cus Heman
Elizabeth Clarey
Evelyn Crawford
Theodore Dick
Erret Dunham
Iva Eastman
Leona ‘Ellis
Frederick Graaf
Merna’ Hansen
Muriel Hansen
Opal Harcourt
Ralph Hausner
Blanche Harper
Lizzie Herem
Claire Jeglum
Florence Kilgore
Coral Larson
Iva Larson
Emerald Lough
Ethel Mathews
Lillian Moore
Chauncy Morse
Mildred Nurse
Hilda Olson
Claude Perkins
Anna Peterson
Opal Quinn
Luella Ralston
Sigward Sevatson
Paul Sharar
Esth Sheldon
Leta Stone
Evelyn Strait Hazel
Thompson
Leo Waters
Whites
Verna
Wickens
Ethel Yeager
Blanche Young
Wood
Frank ‘Wood
Iowa City
Allen Sharp
Cherokee
Abbie Gardner Sharp
Spirit Lakes
Mra. Sharp
Misa Gardner
Sharp Famale
Pillabury Point
Lake Okahoji
Sharp
New Ulm
Kirkwood
Amos N. Pingrey
James W. Bradshaw
Decatur
Nebraska
BB. Anderson
A. D
B. Anderson
VR —V
A. Anderson
Effie Anderson
Katherin Town
Watrtoe Towith
Elstang Toe Watartown
Jas. Scolhorn
Ly Lucky Purchasers
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Gruver and
Maple Hill Churches
Free Methodist Church
Home Army
Wallingford
Nike Loeffing
Gus
Berts
Mike
Albert Lippert
Edaton
Moore
H. E Sear Rm
Frank “Irwin
Miss ‘Mickelson
Miss. Rokenbrodt
Bimil Hanson
Chais, Robernus
Megon City
J.C. Largon
Waterloo
Nels Ore
Jon, Bluth, & Brother
John R
Idaho
Peerie Gut
Shige Miani
Minnie
Attebo
LE Crim
Sarah Gunderson
Yepor J.bo
Geriously
Lodi
Wisconsin
Amily Cherer
Viola
Gilbert
Forest City
Gracttinger
Chas
Dis- Rie el Churesiffer
Foskett
Sante
Gunderson
Measeh
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