Memorial Bazaar Raises Over 3500 For Memorial Fund
The War Mothers of Emmet county report over 3500 raised at the three day Memorial Bazaar with final totals not yet in. Crowds in Estherville and countywide supported the effort, with plans discussed for a community center and future memorial building features. Officers for the War Mothers were elected, and thanks were extended to sponsors, auctioneers, and donors across churches, lodges, schools, and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Court House
Estherville
Elictire County
Gruwell
Wright
Gardston Hotel
Fashier, Erb and Burks
Knights of Columbus
War Mothers
F. H. Rhodes
Ed Smith
M. B. Miller
H. H. Tosdal
C. W. Crim
Heneman Auto opens Chandler branch in Spencer
The Heneman Auto Company has opened a Spencer branch agency for the Chandler car with Stephanson Bros. garage as headquarters. One carload of Chandlers is on the showroom floor and another is due soon, serving Emmet Clay and Dickinson counties. R. J. Heneman will manage counts between Estherville and Spencer offices, aiming to push Chandler sales in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heneman Auto Company
Chandler
Spencer
Stephanson Bros
Emmet
Clay
Dickinson
R. J. Heneman
Estherville
Fred Himebauch Sells Pure Bred Hogs At Private Sale
A small but business like crowd attended Fred Himebauch’s first pure bred hog sale at his residence. Twenty Chester White boars and twenty sows were offered, selling solidly with average prices around 67.50 dollars per hog and totals near two hundred dollars per lot. Col Evans led the sale with assistance from Foshier and Erb, praising the quality of the stock and the strong results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Himebauch
Mr.Himebauch
Col. C. Co. Evana
Foshier & Erb
Fred
High School Basketball Schedule Preview in City
The town awaits a strong basketball season with Coach Kerley shaping a talented squad. The schedule lists December 19 open at Graettinger, January 9 Milford, January 16 Lake Park, January 23 Armstrong, January 30 Emmetsburg, February 6 Swea City, February 14 Spencer, February 20 Spirit Lake, February 27 open likely Storm Lake, with several home games noted. Conde Osgood Returns from Overseas to Civilian Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerley
Graettinger
Milford
Lake Park
Armstrong
Emmetsburg
Swea City
Spencer
Spirit Lake
Mexican Shack Goes Up In Smoke In Rock Island Yard
Firemen answered Thursday evening to a blaze in a Mexican domicile long a box car home. Origin traced to an overheated stave. residence destroyed but spread stopped by quick action. Sparks fear and excitement among residents. Also noted a dancing party at the Great Dutch Room by Misses Margaret Liddle Marguerite Bryan and Mary Carey last Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Margaret Liddle
Marguerite Bryan
Mary Carey
Foote Family Honored With Esteemed Funeral in Es _____
Wallace Henry Foote died November 6 1919 at Es t herville after six years of declining health. Born June 29 1868 in River Junction Michigan he lived much of his life in Emmet County Iowa and Es t herville. He married Aetna Green in 1876 and had four children Arthur C Foote Jack Cain Wallace C Foote and Claire Foote. A lifelong businessman Foote worked in livestock farming and real estate and held active roles in Grace Episcopal church and multiple fraternal orders. His passing followed his wife’s death and years of illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Alvin Seollay Hock with music by Fred Albertson. He left a legacy of courage to stand by convictions and support his community.
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Wallace Henry Foote
Wallace Foote
River Junction
Michigan
Horace
Delia Foote
Port Henry
New York
St. Mary's College
Montreal
Canada
Viola
Iowa
Aetna Green
Philadelphia
Emmet County
Center Township
Estherville
Arthur C. Foote
San Francisco
California
China Mail Steamship’ Company
Jack Cain
Seattle
Washington
Wallace C. Foote
Early
Claire Foote
Arthur
K. of P
M. K. Whelan
Episcopal Church
Alvin Seollay Hock
Fred Albertson
Lloyd Stockdale
Civie
War Mothers Parade to Armstrong on Armistice Day
War Mothers of the city rode a Rock Island special train to Armstrong to help celebrate Armistice Day. Ninety five attended, were greeted by Armstrong War Mothers, sang patriotic songs, enjoyed a big picnic, and heard brief addresses by Lt. Gov. Moore and Tom Doughty. The day closed with a band encore and expressions of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Rock Island
Opera House
Wm. Stuart
Moore
Cedar Rapids
Tom Doughty
Stuart
Tom
Burial follows service for local figure at Oak Hill
Honorary pallbearers listed for the funeral include M. Knapp N. B. Egbert G. C. Allen J. J. Klopp G. A. Nichols James Rainey A. J. Case G. P. Cave F. H. Graat F. J. White and G. A. Lyons. The body was laid to rest in the family lot at Oak Hill cemetery after rites.
Estherville Football Team Dominate Garner In Big Win
Estherville routed Garner 67 to 0 in a practice clash at the Armistice celebration. The win follows a strong showing against Spencer as the locals hit their stride and look like a top team. Next up is Emmetburg on November 18 with a close 7 to 6 result against Spirit Lake cited for context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Garner
Emmeteburg
Spirit Lake
Nike
Origi
Local Halfa Defeats Pickup Basketball Team 18 to 8
A makeshift group of local players faced Halfa yesterday in Armstrong and were defeated 18 to 8. The squad included Prof. Kerley, Ernie Johnson, Hans Robb, Jess Barker, Bill Harcourt, and Claude Perkina. They lacked practice but promise a rematch later in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braket
Ely
Armstrong
Sarely
Prof. Kerley
Ernie Johnson
Hans Robb
Jess Barker
Bill Harcourt
Claude Perkina
Sibley Young People Married in City
A quiet but beautiful wedding took place at Rev J W LaGrone's home on Wednesday November 5 with Carl McKee and Molly Klatt both of Sibley uniting in marriage. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. LaGrone
Methodist Episcopal Church
Carl McKee
Molly Klatt
Sibley
Halfa General Merchandise Store Sold to Leonard Tornell
Leonard Tornell bought the general merchandise store at Halfa last week of Soren Neilson and is now in charge. Tornell is an overseas boy and regarded as a worthy, pleasant man to do business with. Neilson provided splendid service and many regrets are expressed at his sale, though he may remain in town in another line of business.
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Conde Osgood
Army of Occupation
Europe
Sida
Signal Corps
Argonne
Tom Nivison
Realife Lome 2
Leonard Tornell
Halfa
Soren Neilson
Mr. Tornell
Neilson
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Fred Raymond Nichols
Ed Sawyer
Iowa Falls
U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Mississippi
Missouri
B. Lawrence
Minneapolia
Chandler Car
W. H. Foote
Eathervillery
Foote
Grace Episcopal Church
Ite
J. P. Kirby
Jay Johnston
D. R. Alexander
Hugh Greig
R. J. Ridley
G. W. Crim
The
T. W. Kerley
Sutherland
V-R
John Murray
Clinite
Donaldson Bros
Grant Donaldson
Wake Halfa
Eeven Sibley
Boys General Merchandise Store
Lambert Sells
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