Prominent Man of This City Dies in Estherville
Estherville mourns the loss of a prominent local figure, Charles Isaiah Haynes, aged 80, a Civil War veteran and former city marshal. He served in the Union army, owned land in Jack Creek township, and was active in Congregational and later Presbyterian church life. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church with G A R and American Legion attendees, and a salute at Oak Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
G. A. R. Post
J. Haynes
Haynes
Charles Isiah Haynes
Iowa City
Iowa
George Washington
Tacy Inehee Haynes
Louisa Crisler
Charles Herbert
Halbert Andrew
Berlin
Germany
Benja. Hubert
St. James
Lucile Cecil
Frank Crumb
Gordon
Wallace
Jack Creek
Congregational Church
Presbyterian Church
Voorhies
American Legion
Legion
Oak Hill Cemetery
B. H. Haynes
Russell
St. James, Minn
F. F. Frazee
Sheridan
C. ¥. Haynes
Resolutions of Condolence Honor Comrade Haynes
The committee of the Grand Army unit expresses heartfelt sympathy to the wife and family of C. I. Haynes. Resolutions drape the altar in memory for thirty days, noting faithfulness in war and peace, and a copy is sent to the family, local papers, and minutes of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argel
C .I. Haynes
Grand Army
W. R. GC
Amily
W. R
Hemphill
Wratten
Gallagher
La Plaza Spirit Lake Opens New Orient Dining Room
The La Plaza Hotel at Spirit Lake announces an informal opening of their new oriental dining room designed for private parties this winter. An all you can eat four course dinner will be served for 7 cents with music by a good orchestra from 12 to 2 p.m. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Plaza
Spirit Lake
Accidents Near Wallingford Ford During Past Week
Two automobile wrecks occurred on the Wallingford Estherville road last week. Halvor Egertson of Wallingford in a Ford swung into his drive and hit Clay Stephens of Wallingford in an Essex, damaging the Ford and causing minor bruises. Later, P G Johnson of Graettinger in a Ford, with Mr and Mrs Sandvig and two children, was struck by a Maxwell attempting to pass near a concrete bridge, wrecking the Ford and forcing the occupants to avoid a fall into the creek. The Maxwell drivers fled. identities are being sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
Estherville
Halvorbertson
Essex
Clay Stephens
Egertson
P. G. Johnson
Graettinger
Johnson
Sandvng
Maxwell
Maxwei
Uncle Dick Ramsey Dies at 82 in Iowa Home
Richard Andrews, known as Uncle Dick, born January 10 1841 in Devonshire England, died at his niece Mrs James Ramsey’s home near Gruver Iowa at age 82. He came to Canada then Illinois thirty-five years ago, moved to Iowa in 1915, leaves three sisters in England and four brothers in America. Funeral by Rev Gilbert Voorhies at Ramsey home, songs by Mr and Mrs LeRoy Hills, body later sent to Farm Ridge Illinois for burial.
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Richard Andrews
Uncle Dick
Devonshire
England
James. Ramsey
Ggruver
Iowa
British Columbia
Illinois
John
Ramsey
America
Gilbert Voorhies
LeRoy Hills
Farm Ridge
Father of Geo Shadle Dies in Pleasantville
F M Shadle father of Estherville resident George Shadle died suddenly at his Pleasantville home Saturday evening after a year long illness. At seventy seven he remained active in business with son Merle in Pleasantville. A motor ride to the funeral was reported as his family attended the service Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Shadle
George Shadle
Pleasantville
Estherville
George
Merle
Estherville man narrowly escapes serious injury
On Wednesday afternoon at the Estherville furniture store, J. T. Johnston tried to move a piano alone. The instrument slipped from a tilted position and fell sideways, striking his legs but leaving him with minor injuries instead of a crushed trunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Johnston
Estherville
Mr. Johnston
Veritable Fox Farm Expands Pens On West Emery Street
The Fort Wayne inspired report describes Floy Coats's Fox Farm on West Emery Street. The first shipment includes two pairs of foxes valued at $3,000 per pair with plans for seven more pairs. Mink pens and raccoons are noted, along with secure multi level housing and a viewing tower. The operation is financed by local capital and expansion is planned behind the existing property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Fox
Floy Coats
Emery Street
My. Coats
Coats
Canada
Wisconsin
VR Killed Four Deer and One Moose
Gene Keplar and three Minnesota companions hunted north of Fort Francis Ontario across the river from International Falls. They killed four deer and one moose left the moose head in Canada for mounting. The four year old buck weighed about 175 pounds and they all had a fine time roughing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Keplar
Ontario
Canada
Minnesota
Mr. Kepler
Fort Francis
International Falls
Kepler
Rock Island Notes Traveling Engineer in Chicago Visit
Traveling Engineer H T Dempsey was in Chicago last week due to his mother's illness. Miss Mildred Nurss visits Sioux Falls with Miss Bertha. Mrs E B Callendar visits Cedar Rapids. A general transportation meeting will be in Kansas City on the tenth with division officials present. An inspection trip will start around the tenth. the president, VP, board members, and stockholders will join. Master Mechanic B H Smith and Mrs Smith were in Fairbury over the weekend. A A Halleck and wife were in Sioux City last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Dempsey
Chicago
Mildred Nurss
Soux Falls
Bertha Au
E. B.callendar
Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
B. H. Smith
Willian i Falketo
Smilin' Through to Be Shown at Grand Theatre Estherville
A Broadway company presents Smilin' Through in Estherville at the Grand Theatre on Wednesday night May 14 at 8:15. Jane Cowl made famous the New York drama about John Carteret Moonyeen and Kathleen, with Kenneth Wayne and Dr Harding. Reserved seats go on sale at Graaf's Monday morning.
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Jane ‘Cowl
Estherville
Grand Theatre
Lyceum Committee
New York
Janet Cowl
John Carteret
Moonyeen
Claire
Jeremiah Wayne
Carteret
Wayne Esc Paves
Cateret
Wayne
Jain
Hece
Kathleen
Owen Harding
Kenneth Wayne
Kenneth
Dover
Dr. Harding
Kenneth Re
Maonyeeh
Cartexet
Harding
Graaf’s
Armistice Day Union Services at Christian Church
Protestant churches hold union service Sunday evening November 11 at 7 30 at the Christian Church with music and speaking. The American Legion will meet at the hall at 7 p m prior to the service.
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Christian Church
American Legion
Huntington Depot Burns To Ground In Fire
Wednesday morning the M and St L depot at Huntington burned to the ground. Fire started likely from spontaneous combustion in slack coal in the freight house. Discovered at 8 15, it had gained headway with little fire fighting. Three freight cars nearby were destroyed. Agent L W Alexander did not live in the depot. A temporary station has been improvised from freight cars until a new station is built.
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Huntington
L. W. Alexander
Brady Railroad Veteran Placed on Pension
William P Brady a Des Moines Rock Island right of way agent and former Cedar Rapids B C R N executive has been added to the company pension list. He began as a Chicago freight clerk, came to Cedar Rapids in 1878 as B C R N general agent, served through consolidation, and has worked ten years in Des Moines. He is nearly 74 and plans no active work. Meanwhile M C Kirby lies ill at his daughter's home in Emmetsburg per a Hale Alto item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Brady
Des Moines
Rock Island Lines
Cedar Rapids
Estherville
Mr. Brady
Chicago
Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad
Rock Island
Brady
Battle Friday Sparks Emmetsburg Estherville Clash
Fr iday at two forty five Emmetsburg High meets Estherville High in a sought after rivalry. Emmetsburg holds a six and one record this season with wins over Terris Jackson Lake Park Worthington Des Moines and Algona, while losing to Spirit Lake. Estherville also touts strong results with wins over Clarion Spirit Lake Pocahontas Milford and draws with Sioux City and Eagle Grove. The game features balanced teams and large local support as players fill most positions and crowds flood the town.
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Terris
Jackson
Lake Park
Worthington
Des Moines
Algona
Spirit Lake
Emmetsburg
Clarion
Pocahontas
Milford
Femes
Sori City
Eagle Grove
Ling Sy Emmets
Sburg
Anhoo
Evening charity event at Masonic hall Saturday
An invitation notes a benefit event at the Masonic hall on Saturday November 10 for crippled children at the Shrine hospital in Minneapolis. The fundraiser will use receipts to aid the hospital and invites all to attend.
Emmetsburg Bank Sale Surprises Community
Commercial Bank sells its business to First National Bank of Emmetsburg effective November 1 1928. Wm E G Saunders joins the board and will focus on land interests. C J Frye and George E Saunders hold real estate and farm properties. Emmetsburg now has two reliable banks and expects continued cordial patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Commercial Bank
First National Bank
First National
Emmetsburg National
Wm. E. G. Saunders
Wm. E. G. Saundess
C. J. Frye
George E. Saunders
Emmet County Chamber Adjusts Farm Bureau Course Dates
The Emmet County Farmeroy Course Association met with Chamber of Commerce officials to reschedule the short courses to December 12 and 18 due to lack of qualified judges amid the Brock Show in Chicago. The group finalized details, promising higher premiums and improved exhibits for county reports and horse trotting events.
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Emmet
Chamber of Commerce
Suent
Local Man Visits Sisters in City Before Homeward Trip
A Montana man named Ryan, visiting Falls residents Mrs George Lyman and Mrs George Anderson, arrived last Tuesday evening for several days. He plans to leave Friday for Minneapolis to handle business before returning home to Montana.
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Ryan
Soimenty
American Legion to Meet at Union Axes Services
All members of the American Legion are called to meet at the club rooms at 7 00 Sunday November 11 to attend the Union Axis services at the Christian church.
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Gion
Christian Church
Chas Giddings Dies in Osgood Sunday
Chas Giddings pioneer merchant of Osgood and long time post master died at his home Sunday from a stroke. He was brother in law of Elmer Crumb of this city and a member of Patriarchs Militant and Elks lodge. Peterson, Silgé, Anderson and Lerdahl joined Emmetsburg lodge to give him a Patriarchs Militant funeral. Elmer Crumb attended.
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Chas. Giddings
Osgood
Elmer Crumb
Patriarchs Militant
Elks Lodge
Tax-Exempt Securities Drive Bond Sales Soar
State and municipal tax exempt bonds sold in the past year exceed one billion dollars with $644 million in seven months ending July 31. Bankers say these issues ease financing for public projects but push up taxes and tighten credit, hindering taxable property holders and raising government losses.
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C. I. Haynes
V. R.la’ Plaza
Wal . Ford
Mrs. Ramsey
Buve
V. KB
Geo. Shadle
Son Mercantile
Rock Island Notes
Jane Cowl
Ven
WM. P. Brady
M.C. Kirby
B. E. Kelly
Hale Alto
V. Ri
Thin City
Miltant and Elks Lodge
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