School of Operators Planned for Mason City and Ratherville
The Iowa State College engineering extension will hold a two day telephone operators school in Mason City and Ratherville during March or April as part of sixteen statewide sessions. Officials from Independent and Bell companies supported locating these centers, with local arrangements to be coordinated by Mason City and Ratherville contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Iowa State College
Department of Engineering Extension
Keatherville
Maron City
B. OC. Way
Western Electric Telephone Exchange
J. Wii Parry
Kh. GC. Way
Mason City
Jows
Way
Eatherville
Independent
Bell Companies
Deering
Bell Company
Ratherville
J. Will Parry
Dept. of Engineering Extension
Groves Family Ties Noted Across Adair County History
Mayne in Emmetburg Reporter notes the passing of the mayor of Estherville's mother and recalls Richland township Groves farm nearby. The writer grew up near the Groves place, mentions old housing on the farm and brother George Groves, dating back about forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatherville
Mack Groves
Groves
Richland Township
Adair County
Mr. Groves
George Groves
Estherville
Mayne
Emmetaburg Reporter
Watch Out For Gobblems In Estherville Streets
A Mary Marshalltown Times Republican clipping warns of an elderly driver Jehu, 73, in Estherville. The note recalls a family history of fast driving from Nimshi’s speed mania and urges caution to avoid gobblems and danger on roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehu
Estherville
Nimshi
Mia
Jebu
Eothervilly
Marahalltown
Times Republican
Tabernacle Meetings Draw Huge Crowds for Dr Bulgin Sermons
The Tabernacle host nightly sermons by Dr Bulgin drawing crowds of about 140 converts Sunday and 100 plus more Monday. He spoke on The Unpardonable Sin and The Man of Galilee praised as clear and fearless. Offerings of 956 dollars and 300 dollars funded building expenses and women's meeting proceeds. Noon lunches for men at 26 cents boost fellowship at the Presbyterian basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Banera of Various Descriptions and Slage. At the Tabernacle
Balgin
Presbyterian Church
Advertised Letters at Eatherville Post Office
The week ending November 18 1915 unclaimed letters include W A Fellows Henry Webster Bert Lowk H B Whiting Miga Doria Hawk II J Spencer Clem Mayer George Grant Miss Elva Davenbaugh 4d H Curry. Unclaimed items after two weeks will be sent to the Dead Letter Office Washington D C. Please say advertised and date when calling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatherville
W. A. Fellows
Henry Webster
Bert Lowk
H. B. Whiting
Miga Doria Hawk II
J. Spencer Clem Mayer
George Grant
Elva Davenbaugh
H. Curry
Washington, D. C
Frank Carpenter
Prospective officers named in Armstr ong Journal notes
Last week's Armstr ong Journal lists Deputy Treasurer Peter sen and Supervisor J J Kropp as potential fits to fill Charles Root's offices, with an auditor candidate and Wm Stuart as representative to succeed L A Bingham. The Dispatch questions who will receive the rents of the offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armatrong Journal
Petersen
J.J. Kropp
Chas. Root
Wm. Stuart
L. A. Bingham
Hasaing
Dispatch
Tabernacle Meetings Foster Character Growth in Estherville
Estherville residents attend tabernacle sessions led by Dr Balgin focusing on honest living and personal virtue. The campaign urges kindness patience generosity and self control alongside town improvements and education. Local finances cover Dr Balgin’s visit with a final offering on the last day.
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Tha Caneus
Linite
Bhetherville
Optomlum
John
Susan
Tabernacle
Balgin
Hls
Kyberville
Fragmented North Dakota editor notes cross country goods scene
A North Dakota editor recounts a rambling travelogue of American goods and places from California to New Jersey, intertwining brands, foods, and factories. The piece mentions a Des Moines police case freeing D. R. Roberts over taillight issues and an upcoming Christian Science sermon at a tabernacle with Dr. Bulgin Ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Pacific Coast
California
Connecticut
Chicago
Detroit
Wales
Pennsylvania
Grand Rapids
Kansas City
Minnesota
Indiana
St. Louia
New York
Wyoming
Iowa
Ohio
Boston
Jerusalem
New Jersey
Rural Mail Route Chaos Prompts Farmer Critique
Iowa farmer writer laments chaos in rural mail routes across Hardin and surrounding counties. He notes misdirected deliveries, extended travel for mail, and roads degraded by route changes. The piece argues changes hurt service and economies, urging better planning.
Estherville Editor Praises Prize Guernsey at Expo
Estherville Vindicator editor Nichols hails a two year old Guernsey bull from Jefferson Ore, entered by D. L. Looney, winning first prize at the San Francisco exposition. The animal, bred and raised in Estherville Vinita area, reflects well on local stock and on Nichols as editor.
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Nichols
Estherville
Republican
Ratalny
Fermain
D. L. Looney
Jefferson
Orewon
Eatherville City
Vinita
Brother Nichols
Nhe
Grasttioger Ilines
Overholt resigns from International Harvester for new post at Fer gus Falls Acine Harvester
Mr Overholt resigns his IH post to join the Acine Harvester Company with headquarters at Fergus Falls. The move prompts disappointment as his family must leave Fergus Falls, but local sentiment notes Eastville’s loss is Fergus Falls gain.
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Tra Overholt
Hia
International Harvester Company
Acine Harvester Company
Fergus Falls
Overholt
Fergua Falla Waillain
Eatherville
Hansen Home Damaged By Fire On North Eighth Street
Fire fighters were called to the J. Haugen residence on North Eighth Street Monday after a basement blaze started from a defective flue. The fire was restrained before gaining headway but caused substantial damage to the home from flames and chemical. Loss is covered by insurance. Florence Dean traveled to Spirit Lake last Saturday morning and returned Sunday evening.
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Nowi
J. Haugen
North Eighth Street
Florence Dean
Spirit Lake
mayor vetoes gas franchise prompts vote in special election
City officials clash over gas franchise after Mayor M J Groven vetoes the council approved measure. The council overrode the veto and parishioners are urged to vote yes at a forthcoming election. Church notices and local events follow, including Sunday services at First Church of Christ Scientist and Maple Hill apostol meetings.
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M. J. Groven
Pas
Hansen Accepts Cashier Post At Crystal Lake Bank
J K Hansen leaves as assistant cashier in Ringated State Bank to join Farmers National Bank at Crystal Lake Iowa. He is praised for diligence and courtesy. succeeds Chas Nelson who resigns due to ill health. Crystal Lake, a town of about 200 in Hancock County, has two banks with combined capital stock of $25,000.
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J. K. Hansen
Farmere National Bank
Crystal Lake
Towa
Hansen
John
Lilm
Chas. Nelson
N. H. Nelson
South of
Ringsted
Nelson
Bancroft Bank
Mr. Hannen
Hancock County
Be Provident Bull Shipped From Exposition to Oregon Owner
Editor G A Nighole of the Rotherville Vindicator and Republican valued the best bull at the San Francisco exposition. The animal shipped to its current owner in Jefferson Oregon last fall, the Bode Bugle reports.
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G. A. Nighole
Rotherville Vindicator
Republican
Jefferson
Oregon
Bode
Benefit of the Fire Boys musical comedy at Grand Whanukagiving
Henry Graat stages a twenty performer musical comedy for the Fire Boys’ benefit at the Grand Whanukagiving with a dance in the evening. George Anderson traveled to Hajitl South Dakota with guns and dogs last week for a hunting trip and to visit the Montgomery boys. Residents note moves and visits including Mr. and Mrs. A. Swale returning to Estherville from Spirit Lake and Mrs. I Turner of Minneapolis visiting her son Kenneth Turner’s family. Cold weather prompts clothing donations, asking old clothes to be left at the reat! room or arranged pickups by Mrs. J. P. Littell for deserv ing cases.
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Henry Graat
George Anderson
Hajitl
South Dakota
Montgomery
A. Swale
Estherville
Spirit Lake
I. Turner
Minneapolis
Kenneth Turner Sod
Fred Hoege
Ira Overholt
Perry
Social Circles Luncheon Honors and Bridge Parties
Mrs. Andrew Smith hosted a lunch in honor of Mrs. J Montgomery on Wednesday. Mrs. Walter Crowell entertained many ladies at lunch and bridge last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. G A Lyona held a bridge event on Tuesday for several lady friends. Mrs. F W Rosser returned Monday from Ohio after a two week visit. Mrs. Fred White hosted Bridge Monday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Altman of Connecticut. The Fayetteville Woman's Club visited Armstrong Wednesday to spend the day with the Armstrong Woman's Club.
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Maple Hill
Pro. Pestke
Indianapolis
Ind
Ladies League
Chas. Voba
Walter A. Creason
Andrew Smith
J. Montgomery
Walter Crowell
G. A. Lyona
F. W. Rosser
Ohio
Fred White
Bridge
Altmane
Connecticut
Fatherville
Armstrong
Twin daughters born to Estherville couple Rhodeathia
Watch Estherville Grow notes two twin births in three months in the neighborhood with the Rhodeathia birth on Wednesday morning, following the Browns twins. Also reports A J Rhodeathia's sister city. Mr and Mrs A R Markley welcome a son born on the 16th of the month. Henry Benson and Mina Blangha Norman wed at the Methodist parsonage Sunday night with Rev. Case officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs A Abramson, is from Estherville. the groom, son of Mrs Fred Benson, is a carpenter with Thompson and Sweet. The couple will live in Estherville.
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A.J. Rhodeathia
Thia Ia
Joy Brown
Henry Benson
Mina Blangha Norman
Methodiat Parsonage
BF. F. Case
A. Abramson
Groous
Fred Benson
Eatherville
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Floral Offerings
The family of Mrs. Jane Haneen and Emily express heartfelt thanks for the sympathy and comforting words received during the illness and death of their beloved husband and father. They gratefully acknowledge the floral offerings and kindness shown by Pelgh bore and friends.
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Jane Haneen
Emily
Vaudeville Star Hamlin Cancelled Late Week Engagement
Due to illness Richard Hamlin could not appear at the King theatre this week and will be rescheduled. Mr and Mrs Frank G King announce a vaudeville continuation with the comedy play Phuraday Friday and Saturday November 16 at 10 30 matinee and night. Also listings for apples and a stock sale appear in the notice.
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Richard Hamlin
King Theatre
Vaudevilla
Frank G. King
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Gobblems
Tabernacle Meetings
Tabernacle Wii
Bulgin
Meyer
Des Moines
Supreme Court
D. R. Roberts
Thirtyfirat Street
Roberts
Friends Church
Q. KF. Wilson
Daily
Timor Republican
Marshalltown
Anit
Piblia
Towa Farmera
Changea
Rirat
Hardin County
Luwa Falla Sentidel
SUT Council
Grover Presbyterian Church
First Church. OF Christ Scientist
South Eighth Street
Lincoln
Howard A
J. E. Hansen
Jowa Flaleen
A. R. Markley
Barre
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