Open pheasant hunting accident injures farmer and bystander
Albert Sternberg, a 38 year old farmer near Estherville, was severely injured when a shell exploded while he demonstrated a gun to a friend. His left hand was amputated at the wrist, with possible saving of the arm. He remains weak, recovering in Birney hospital. A stray shot also hit Wilbur Thorndyke in the eye area as two hunters fired in nearby fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sternberg
Estherville
Sternberg
Birney
Sternborg
Fred Sternborg
Wilbur Thorndyke
Joe Hoye
Mr. Hoye
Mr. Thorndyke
Township Teachers Meetings in Emmet County
Emmet County will hold township teachers meetings on November 12 to 15. Miss Marie Sorum, county superintendent, organized an educational program with Miss Ida Huglin of Iowa State Teachers College attending as critic teacher. Groups include Iowa Lake, Jack Creek, Denmark, Ellsworth, Estherville, West Emmet, High Lake, Twelve Mile Lake, Center and Swan Lake with meetings at local schools. Demonstration teaching in mornings. afternoons for critic reports and discussions. All schools except hosting ones will be dismissed. Estherville High School normal training classes will attend at least one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Marie Sorum
Ida Huglin
Iowa State Teachers College
Iowa Lake
Jack Creek
Denmark
Ellsworth
Estherville
West
High Lake
Arid
Twelve Mile Lake
Center
Swan Lake
Estherville High School
Emmetsburg Man Killed in Auto Crash
Carl Olson, 35, of Emmetsburg, was fatally injured in an automobile collision eight miles south of Pocahontas on highway No 17Sunday evening. He died a few hours after being taken to the Emmetsburg hospital. The truck driver involved did not stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Olson
Emmetsburg
Pocahontas
Olson
Methodist District Conference at West Bend
The Algona district meeting was held in West Bend with Rev. W. A. Winterstein and R. H. Green in attendance. Morning devotions were led by Rev. G. J. Eppenheimer and Rev. M. L. Carver presided in the afternoon. Carel Hamill spoke on missionary obligation and gave the evening address. Other participants included L. H. Minkel, Dr. N. F. Forsyth, Dr. M. D. Bush, Dr. I. F. Mossman, Dr. W. T. MacDonald, Dr. G. T. Netson, Supt. of Hospital at Sioux City, Dr. C. H. Kamphoefner, and Rev. J. H. Edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Winterstein
Methodist Episcopal
R. H. Green
Algona
West Bend
Rev Winterstein
G. J.eppenheimer
M. L. Carver
Dolliver
Huntington
Carel Hamill
Sumatra
Todia
L. H. Minkel
Ft. Dodge
N. F. Forsyth
Chicago
M. D. Bush
Forest City
IF. E. Mossman
Morningside College
W. T. MacDonald
Ames
G.T. Netson
Sioux City
C. H. Kamphoefner
J. H. Edge
Sheldon
Stores to Close on Armistice Day in the Afternoon
All stores of ghtnevelle will be closed during the afternoon on Armistice Day Monday November 11 from one o clock until six.
Sale Dates Announced for Farm Stock and Machinery Near Superior and Dolliver
Troy C Fisher near Superior schedules a closing out sale on November 25 with 26 cattle 0 horses 70 hogs and a full line of farm machinery. W Berg and H G Dillon hold sales the first week of December. Olson and Bondlwas two miles west of Dolliver plan a public sale around December 10 watch for Ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Berg
H. G. Dillon
Olson
Bondlwus
Dolliver
Lutherans Pastors Convene at Forest City Nov 1921
The Iowa District Pastoral Conference will meet at Forest City Iowa November 19 to 21 at Rev J A M Hinderlie's church. Rev C J Naglestad of Ellsworth opens with a sermon and Bible hours on Colossians are led by Rev S A Berge of Fort Dodge. The program lists talks on sermon preparation creation versus evolution foreign field in China church status and outlook mission in China and other theological topics with several named speakers from Luther College Decorah Luther Theological Seminary St Paul and local pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Forest City
Osage
W. L. Strunk
Luther College
Decorah
China
J. J. Lee
Callender
N. Astrup Larsen
G. M. Bruce
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul
D. C. Jordahl
Ridgeway
Luther
J. M. Rohne
M. C. Thompson
Emmetsburg
Hans Oppedahl
Jewel
J. H. Lunde
Huxley
Business firms to new quarters in town move
Milo Brown, local dealer for Dodge and Plymouth cars and Dodge Brothers trucks, rents display rooms in the new Tracy Garage at Main and Fitch streets and moves there today to be ready for visitors tomorrow. The Young brothers buy Bemis store building on the east side of the square for 1500 dollars and will convert it into a combined radiotelephone and electric shop with a new delivery truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Brown
Deaser
Dodge
Plymouth
Dodge Brothers
New Tracy
Main and
Fitch Streets
Pioneer
Young Brothers
Rom L. C. Doolittle
Bemis
Service Star Legion
Youngs
Wdel
Theix Rad
Ote Xp
Fisher Farm Closing Sale Near Superior Iowa
Troy Fisher plans a closing out sale on his farm one mile west and one and a half miles north of Superior on Monday Nov 25 before moving to Estherville Albert Scott rents the vacated farm for the coming year. Fisher offers 26 cattle 6 horses 70 hogs and a full line of machinery. Reports from Estherville and area describe cattle and hog sales at local auctions with strong prices and noted bidders including Wm Stewart Blue Earth Minn and various buyers from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy C. Fisher
Superior
Troy Fisher
Estherville
Albert
Scott
Fisher
Pitcher-Christensen
Andrew Christensen-Art
Henry Hageman
Iowa
Minnesota
Col. W. B. Duncan
Duncan
Foshier & Erb
Grodland & Reeves
Rinderknecht & Hanson
Sanborn
Robert West
Fogde Bros
Graettinger
Klaus Waukeisen
Sheldon
Wm. Stewart
Herb Vetter
Reuben Knudson
Clarence Juhl
Geo. Haar
Joe Nepps
MI4
Kkk. Thompson
Chris
Court in Session Opens as Judge Deland Sits One Day
Judge Jas DeLand presides in Storm Lake for a single day as Judge Davidson is recalled to New Virginia after a brother’s death. The docket features mainly liquor cases from September plus three divorces and numerous civil suits including several mortgage foreclosures, writs of attachment, and quieting title actions. Mary Kathryn Donovan sues A W Buck over injuries from an auto collision. Attorneys F J Kennedy and J W Morse represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. DeLand
Storm Lake
F. C. Davidson
New Virginia
Iowa
Claribelle L. E
P. J. Bradbury
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
E. Ernest Bemis
Jones and Company
C. H. Miller
Emma Ressell
Olive Beucus
Frank Ellis
William B. Jordan
Willo Mr. Fritz
Albert Hardicopf
Mutual Trust Life Insurance Company
H. L. Johnson
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
Gertrude H. Mosher
Fawcett Investment Company
L. B. Williams
E. B. Besaw
Oscar Levi
Jie A. Olsen
Hutchinson Ice Cream Company
F. H. Graaf
J. P. Spalla
R. E. Mixell
A. N. Hansen
Roy D. Carson
J. W. Marsch
Eva M Ladd
W. A. Hendricksen
H. M. Lambert
J. C. Killarney
A. W. Knowles
William Fahey
Sam Tangen
Nellie O'Connell
J. W. Lucas
P. H. Atwood
Mary Kathryn Donovan
A. W. Buck
A ‘M. Donovan
W. Buck
Buck
F. J. Kennedy
J. W. Morse
Service Star Legion Armistice Day Program Promised
The Service Star legion plans a Armistice Day program at the K of P hall on Monday afternoon November 11 starting at 2:30. Readings and songs include Star Spangled Banner, Hospitals as I Knew Them, Community singing led by Dr. Mann, and musical items by Rev Davies Rev Kennedy Mrs Maybelle Harris Mrs George Trevell and Mrs C P Mauck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Star Legion
Ladies of the Service Star Legion
K. of P. Hall
Davies Solo
Mann
Reid
Reading
Maybelle Harris
Kennedy
George Trevell
C. P. Mauck
Wooye
Legion Auxiliary
Golden Wedding Celebration of Forest City Couples
Mr and Mrs J E Howard mark 60 years in Forest City with their golden wedding as family gathers. Seven children attend including Mr and Mrs Dan Howard and Mr and Mrs Jay Howard. The event features a purse of gold from the children, flowers and warm congratulations from local and extended friends. Mrs Howard’s Mason City sister, one of the two still living from the 50 year ago wedding, was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Howard
Dan Howard
Forest City
J. E. Howard
Howard
Rock Island Train Kills Auto Driver at Dysart
Homer Patton was killed Monday morning when the Rock Island passenger 464 struck his auto at Dysart. He died en route to the hospital. Dr. L. V. Andrews of Algona attended Patton. the shock and death followed as he returned to the train. Conductor Bert Walters led the train with engineer Harvey Hipple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Patton
Dysart
Rock Island
Patton
L. V. Andrews
Algona
Iowa Osteopathic Association
Bert Walters
Harvey Hipple
Estherville Tops Spencer for Lakes Conference Lead
Estherville High School stayed atop the Lake Conference with a 9 to 0 victory over Spencer on Spencer’s field. Potter scored the touchdown in the third quarter with Torrence adding the extra point, while Beauman and Potter starred in the backfield and Dickerson and Fransdal held the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville High School
Spencer
Estherville
Potter
Beauman
Dickerson
Fransdal
All Stars Lose to White Line in Off Day
The Estherville All Stars lost 6 to 0 to White Line Transfer Co. of Des Moines in a game marked by blocked punts and turnovers. Stevenson and Case were standout players for Estherville, while White Line capitalized on breaks to secure the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Stars
Estherville All Stars
Iowa
White Line Transfer Co
Des Moines
Estherville
Peterson
Stevenson
White Line
Estheerville
Aagin
Brown
Alberston
Esthervile
White
Case
Altars
Local Shopmen Gather for Topeka Meeting Saturday
A Rock Island group plans a Saturday evening trip to Topeka Kansas for a shop craft meeting. Estherville system committee members attending include A H Kately Howard Reed Walter Schildknecht John Lewis Ed Hubbard M E Dowd and Riley E wood Mrs G W Heymen will accompany. Other Rock Island items note home visits Armis tice Day, staff and out of town members, and a Grand Theatre diamond club event on November 11 with Blos som Plumly sponsoring a 4 30 PM show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Topeka
Kansas
Estherville
A. H. Kately
Howard Reed
Walter Schildknecht
John Lewis
Ed Hubbard
M. E. Dowd
Riley Ewood
G. W. Heymen
John Warrington
Town City
T. J. Conway
Geo. Howe
Homer’ Denham
California
Fred Larson
Watertown
J. R. Perkins
Sibley
J. Colles
Dows
J. W. Busman
Pipestone
R. F. Wright
Iowa Falls
Hugh Dempsey
Chicago
Foy Takes First In Firestone Sales Contest
Foy Super Service Inc of Estherville led the American League in a nine week Firestone Dealers and Salesmen contest defeated over ten thousand dealers and salesmen. The Estherville firm posted a $17,000 value against a $5950 quota and will have J. J. Foy and guest Harvey Firestone visit industrial centers of the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Foy Super Service Inc
Estherville
J. J. Foy
Foy Super Service
Mr. Foy Will Bbe
Harvey Firestone
East
Midnight Show at Grand Opens New Feature
Henry Hower manager announces a midnight show at the Grand Theatre starting Saturday night at 11 15 with a preview of the all color singing and dancing film Gold Diggers. The picture continues Sunday Monday and Tuesday. The Great Divide, a western all talkie, screens Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hower
Grand Theatre
Chamber of Commerce Fellowship Dinner Planned
The Chamber of Commerce will enjoy a fellowship dinner on Thursday evening November 14 at the Garden Hotel. Serving begins at 6 45 PM. A program of entertainment is being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Gardston Hotel
Emmet County Poultry Show Set for December 10 11 12
The Emmet County Poultry association plans a larger show in Estherville December 10 11 and 12 with 700 to 800 birds and many rabbits. New Edwards building will host the event. L C Doolittle hosts a hatchery school on December 10 with an expert to teach laying flock care. Ed Maniece is president and Glenn Walter chairs the show committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County Powtry Association
Estherville
Edwards
L. C. Doolittle
Doolittle
Ed Maniece
Emmet County Association
Glenn Walter
Oransky Store Marks 39 Years With Big Sale
Oransky store in Estherville celebrates 39 years since opening in a small shop now housed in a department store building owned by the firm. A birthday sale offers the public numerous mercantile bargains as part of the commemorative event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oransky
BIG Sale
Estherville
Service Star Legion to Sell Forget-Me-Nots
The Service Star Legion will sell Forget-Me-Nots on Saturday and on Armistice Day. Money raised supports disabled World War veterans. Ladies urge friends to wear the flowers both days to avoid double solicitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Star Legion
Forget-Me-Nots
Estherville Teachers Attend Des Moines State Meeting
Estherville sent Supt. and Mrs. J. S. Hilliard Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cresap Miss Margaret Ma niece Miss Gertrude Tyler Miss Henrietta Miller Miss Boyam Miss Grace McClure and Mr. Josten band leader plus three high school students Betty Parsons Donald Hall and John Hanson to join the State Teachers Association gathering in Des Moines They will sing at the meeting Thursday and Friday possibly broadcasting over WHO Saturday Rural teachers also attending include Elizabeth West Ida Squier Ethel Parnell Helen Brockway Leontine Katley Wylma Staggs Wilma Gronstal Zelda Logue Ida Bairel Elsie Thorson Pearl L Selvig Armella Sturm Adrid Svenson Mrs Dave Thomas Leslie Waldee and Frances Kloss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
State Teachers Association
Des Moines
J. S. Hilliard
W. A. Cresap
Margaret Maniece
Gertrude Tyler
Henrietta Miller
Boyam
Grace McClure
Josten
Betty Parsons
Donald Hall
John Hanson
Elizabeth West
Ida Squier
Ethel Parnell
Helen Brockway
Leontine Katley
Wylma Staggs
Wilma Gronstal
Zelda Logue
Ida Bairel
Elsie Thorson
Pearl L. Selvig
Armella Sturm
Adrid Svenson
Dave Thomas
Leslie Waldee
Frances Kloss
Install Officers for C. D. of A. Chapter
The newly elected officers of the C. D. of A. will be installed Tuesday evening November 12 at the club rooms. Mrs John McNamar of Emmetsburg will serve as installing officer. Officers listed include Grand Regent Anna Bagan Vice Grand Regent Katherine O Rourke Monitor Ruth Kane Prophetess Anna Kennedy Financial Secretary Bess Larson Historian Kathleen Miller Treasurer Alice Ellis Sentinel Margaret Sullivan Lecturer Beth Stavros Organist Anna Dooley Trustees Margaret Foran Katherine Donovan Mary Kane Myrtle Haffey Margaret Doyle Marjorie Paul Social hour and refreshments to follow. Hosts include Margaret Sullivan Marjorie Paul Eben Maine Beth Stavros Marie Grover and Mary Waldron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. of
A.’s
John McNamar
Emmetsburg
Anna Bagan
Katherine O'Rourke
Monitor
Ruth Kane
Anna Kennedy
Bess Larson
Kathleen Miller
Alice Ellis
Margaret Sullivan
Beth Stavros
Anna Dooley
Margaret Foran
Katherine Donovan
Mary Kane
Myrtle Haffey
Margaret Doyle
Marjorie Paul
Eben Maine
Marie Grover
Mary Waldron
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Methodist
Tracy Garage
Marion Orvis
Madison
Wis
Lila Verne Broms
Judge Deland
Davidson
Brother
J. H. Buseman
W. V. Sweet
Lars Jacobson
Head OF Lakes
V. Peterson L. EF
Erickson Case LT
Oldes Meecher LG
Denite
Foy
Heads Firestone Tire
Aan
R. Peterson
Anderson Arnold
Omar R.T Spears Helrason
RE Howe
Tns
Harvey Dick
Kernahan Stevenson
Veo Kennedy Cook
Swift
Albertson
Allensyang
Frederickton
Stout
Wav
Guillet
Thomas
Hold Emmet CO
A.’s S
Dickinson County
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