Crossings Tragedy Ends Graettinger Man’s Life
Graettinger resident John Jackman died in a hospital after a car crash at a railroad crossing east of Armstrong. A Guerette, an Armstrong farmer, was injured and listed as serious. The Ford-remodeled vehicle struck train No 435 as it neared Armstrong, with view obstructed by oak and walnut trees. The train crew reported no chance to stop. Jackman, a prominent local figure and Graettinger ball club sponsor, had been buying livestock and promoting Labor Day events. The accident occurred just before noon. further details were unavailable at press time.
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John Jackman
Graettinger
Armstrong
Guerette
Swea City
Pat Sullivan
Baske
O'Neil
Jackman
Jake Spies
Graettingen
Arow
Morse Greig Wedding in Essterville Featured Couple
Miss Florence Morse and Mr John Greig wed at the west side home of the bride's parents in a simple ceremony attended by relatives and close friends. Rev Robert Mitchell officiated as the couple began housekeeping on East Main Street. Both are longtime locals with strong town esteem. he is linked to the State Bank network and she studied music in Minneapolis. Out of town guests included Miss Ethel Neville and the Winterbles from Wis.
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Ethel Neville
Milford
Wm. Greig
St. Paul
C. W. Winterble
Primghar
Will F. Winterble
Richland Center
Wis
H. S Greig
East Main Street
Minneapoli School of Music
Pittsburg
Mason City Semipro Clash Next Sunday
Mason City semipro football stars travel to meet the local athletic club next Sunday afternoon in a top season clash. The visiting team is reputed fast and the game carries heavy transport costs, so local support is urged for the big season finale.
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Mason City
Athetic
Spencer
Flavius Donaldson Wins Larsen Trophy at Aero Congress
Flavius Donaldson of Milford brother of Mrs. J. J. Clinite won the Larsen Junior trophy prize of 1500 dollars at the International Aero Congress in Omaha last week. He carried an 850 pound load on a 150 mile circuit, averaging seventy miles an hour with minimal fuel use aboard a Curtis Oriole. The race was won by C. B. Jones of New York.
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Flavius Donaldson
Milford
J. J. Clinite
Omaha
Donaldson
C. 8. Jones
New York
Homer Denham Called By Mother's Illness
Homer Denham received a telegram last Thursday reporting his mother in Los Angeles, California, gravely ill after a paralytic stroke. He and his wife left Friday on the Rock Island to be with her, as friends hope for her recovery.
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Homer Denham
Los Angeles
Calfornia
Home Town Movies Shown At Grand Theatre Estherville
Estherville residents packed the Grand Theatre for a two reel hometown film showing last night. The program featured local industry scenes and a fire sequence with the royal department and town football teams. Stars Edwin Rhodes and Livonia Grassing head the lighthearted story, praised for its local flavor and lasting value for future generations. Benns buys King Theatre plans upgrades and brighter releases to revive the venue.
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Estherville
Grand Theatre
Mary Pickford
Mae Allison
Armistice Day Reverence and Rededication Urged
Citizens reflect on veterans day as flags wave and memories of hardship resurface. The piece urges stronger reverence for the banner of stars and stripes symbolizing the young men who defend it and hints at Mr. Greig's anticipated prominence in regional finance with his wife as a home maker and support.
Bixby recalls pioneer times and journalism beginnings
Lincoln Nebraska November 11 1921 a letter to the editor recounts early Emmet county Iowa Lake farm origins from 1865 66 including the Alfred Bixby family landing June 24 1866 log homes blizzards and pioneer hardships. The author recalls livestock forage hay land early roads and the shift to printing work in 1874 at Estherville and Rochester Minnesota with Day Jenkins and Northern Vindicator under Henry Jenkins.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Vindicator and Republican
Emmet County
Howell
Iowa Lake
Alfred Bixby
Fairview
Congressional
John Law
Sylvester Ford
Dan Perry
Armstrong Grove
Lake Shetch
Hopkins
Estherville
Jerry Ray
David Coleman
Dora
Henry Jenkins
Landecker
Pressler
Nature
Day & Jenkins
John
Fairmount
W. Jarvis
Estheyville
Rochester
Minn
Record and Union
Prendergast Home Damaged by Flames in Evening Fire
The Prendergast residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Prendergast suffered heavy damage when a furnace fire spread to the roof. Firemen battled the blaze for over an hour as smoke filled the home soon after the couple returned from a show. Estimated losses run to several hundred dollars. Vaudeville at the Grand Theatre features Saxa Rimba Four over the next four nights with violin and saxophone acts plus specials like Singing River and The Sky Pilot. Nel Shipman in The Girl From Gods Country also screens.
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Joe Prendergast
F. H. Grant
Grand Theatre
Sky
Jimi
Nel Shipman
God’s Country
Estherville Firemen to Visit Spirit Lake Meeting
Estherville Fire Department members look forward to visiting Spirit Lake next Monday night November 21. Most of the local crew will attend a joint meeting with other area fire departments. They were hosted by Spirit Lake two weeks ago and expect hospitality in return. Firefighting discussion and related matters will be on the agenda.
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Estherville
Spirit Lake
Estherville Fire Department
Worth Schloeman wins 30 mile auto race in Indiana
Estherville speed king Worth E. Schloeman defeated east speed merchants at Elkhart Indiana in a 30 mile race on Sunday November 6. He rebuilt his car and plans another race in the city next Friday. The finish saw Schloeman first driving a Fronty Ford Special with Lawnell of Columbus Ohio second after a punctured tire delay. Jon Cutter placed third driving Monroe. Seven entries competed.
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Estherville
Worth E. Schloeman
Elkhart
Indiana
Schloeman
East
Worth Schloeman
Iowa
Benjamin Lawnell
Columbus
Ohio
Tawnell
Beautiful Armistice Day Window Displays
Armistice Day window displays drew praise across the city with the Graaf Confectionery earning top marks for design under Mrs. Grant. The Estherville Drug Co showcased rare relics from over there, praised for its educational edge. Other merchants lit fire windows, collectively beautifying Mothervilly.
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Graaf
Grant
Estherville Drug Co
Gene O'Brien Awarded Nine Thousand Injury Verdict
Gene O'Brien of Exumetablig suffered severe injuries in a railroad accident last year in Hindmetsbury that cost Gene Kane his life. He received a verdict of 9000 despite the railroad company appealing. O'Brien remains a helpless invalid, with many local railroad workers and eyewitnesses testifying in Emmetsburg.
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Gene O'Brien
Gene O’brien
Exumetablig
Gene Kane
Wade
Hind ‘Metsburg
O’brien
Emmetsburg
Terril Season Ends with Loss at Estherville
Estherville dominates Terril 61 0 in a snowbound game while Milford exits schedule on Sept 23. Oct 1 Lake Park visits Estherville losing 28 0 and Oct 8 Jackson falls 64 0. Other results include Oct 14 Ribley 34 Sibley 3 and Oct 28 Emmetsburg 32 0. Nov 5 Fairmont blanks Estherville 26 0 plus November 11 Spencer visit remains listed.
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Terril
Estherville
Lake Park
Estherville Beaten At Spencer In Snow Covered Game
Estherville high school fell to Spencer on a snow and ice field in their first defeat of the season. The game featured a valiant effort amid frost bitten fingers and a late second half Spencer score. The defeat ends Estherville’s best season yet, with praise for the coach and players despite the loss.
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Estherville High School
Spencer
Brees
Goa
Titus
Finderson
Jocal
Estherville
Jimmy Ritchie
Motherville
Bee
Dauber
Reynolds Died at Estherville After Long Illness
Reynolds born July 17 1849 in New York state died November 10 1921 in Estherville at 62 3 24. He lived in Corwith then Estherville from 1903 except a year in Charles City in the second hand furniture business. Survived by sister from Britt Iowa brother uncle step relatives in Superior and California. Funeral at Methodist Episcopal church November 12 with music by Mrs J H Cramer and Mr Roscoe Allison. burial Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Estherville
West Side
Britt
Iowa
Superior
Rufus
Hattie Rudd
Harry L. Morris
San Francisco
Cal
Mrs. Houts
J. H. Cramer
Roscoe Allison
J. W. la Grone
Oak Hill Cemetery
Moosa Lodge
Reynolds
Former business man Heyer dies after yearlong illness
The city mourns Ernest Carl Ludwig Heyer who died Monday at home after a lingering illness. A former shoe store operator now in real estate, Heyer was born in Stolpt Germany on January 10 1870 and immigrated at age ten. He married Katherine Claussen in 1889 and left six children and his wife surviving him. A Spanish American War veteran, he will be buried with services at his home church Norwegian Lutheran Rev Berge officiating. a fuller obituary will follow next week.
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E. (. Heyer
Heyer
Bringle Bros
Berge
Ernest Carl Ludwig Heyer
Stolpt
Germany
Katherine Margaret Claussen
Childrere
Mr. Heyer
Mail Pouch Robbed on Milwaukee Road at Algona
A mail pouch on the Milwaukee road near Algona was robbed last week, with valuables taken. The pouch contained a letter to Mr. S. W. Crowell, bankruptcy referee, including affidavits of publication for three bankruptcy notices. Delays in receiving these notices caused agitation between Estherville and Algona until Crowell confirmed today that the original proofs and slips were in the pouch and torn by robbers but nothing else was removed.
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Milwaukee Road
Thanksgiving Holiday Office Window Service Notice
The post office will offer window service from 8:30 to 9:80 for all patrons. There will be no mail deliveries during the holiday. Office operations will pause around 1:30 p m. on Thanksgiving Day.
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Cc. C. Benns
King Theatre Co
C. Benns
Mr. Greig
Thaity
County
Doc Bixby
Doc Bixby Sage of
The
Lincoln Journal
NOE Prendergast
Bard
Spencer Friday
Thin City
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