Passing of C Mudge A Railroad Conductor
Charles Lester Mudge a veteran railroad man born June sixth eighteen fifty six in Spring Creek Pennsylvania died November sixteen nineteen eighteen after an appendicitis operation. Funeral conducted at Estherville Methodist Church by Rev Dungan with strong tributes noting his loyalty kindness and faith. He leaves wife Ella Russell five children Ruth Mudge and others, three daughters and one son, plus siblings and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mudge
City
Charles Lester Mudge
Spring Creek
Blue Earth
Minnesota
Ella Russell
Anion
Zena Morehead
Oregon Short Line
St. James
Therville
Rock Island
Christian Church
Estherville
Ysia Flindt
Talma Ryder
Mies Ruth Mudge
Freean
Mudge
M.E
Fizz
Cramer
Theo. Myhre
Ed Broms
Oorhiés
Fred Albertson
Dungan
Itou
Hother
Kirchter
Henry Kirchner
Saxon-Weimer
Germany
Kennere
North Dakota
Pearl
Harry Frice
Ashton
Illinois
Jake Shatler
Ellendale
Will
Gerge
Dolliver
Oak Hill Cemetery
Myron Slessor
Ryan Lake
Myron Buran Slessor
Tama County
Iowa
Myron
Amity United Presbyterian Church
Reinbeck
Cedar Falls
Wayne
Jas. Slessor
Toledo
James
Charles
David
Alex
J. N. McGowan
Gladbrook
Rosalie
Victoria
Rebbeck
W. A. Slessor
Ife
Quiet Wedding at Lyman Home in Mandan
On Thursday evening October 17 at seven at the home of Mr and Mrs Lewis F Lyman, Louise C Nichols sister of Mrs Lyman married Tevin G Wright of Estherville Iowa. Rev Hugh H Owen officiated in a quiet home ceremony with immediate relatives present. The bride wore silver shaded patin and autumn decor graced the home. A three course dinner followed. The couple will live in Mandan for a short time before moving to Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis F. Lyman
Louise C. Nichols
Lyman
Estherville
Mandan
Northwest
Newton, Baker & Co
Detroit
Michigan
Minneapolis
Mandan News
Wheel with broken ape sculpture found in Og Hill Cemetery
A damaged fragment reports a wheel bearing a broken ape figure and a partial description of a museum relic connected to a RhOR dat. The item was allegedly rest in Og Hill Cemetery, with sparse details on provenance or current location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akly
No Decrease in Railroad Wages and Rates
The railroad administration states no wage cuts for employees under peace conditions and no material drop in freight or passenger rates. Wages are not as high as in war industries, and rates will be lowered only when revenues cover wage increases and material costs. Also notes a wave of workers moving from war industries to railroads seeking steady employment.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Private Sam Allison to speak at the Grand Theatre
Private Sam Allison a wounded Scot back from the Front will appear at the Grand Theater to recount his experiences on the battlefields of France. He is billed as an unusually fine speaker and has previously thrilled Chautauqua audiences with his entertaining talk. All who can should hear him on the slated date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stember
Sam Allison
France
Liberty Loan A Test of American Sincerity
A wartime appeal urges citizens to buy the fourth Liberty Bond, stressing sacrifice and national duty. It claims soldiers in France, Italy, and Belgium monitor home support and demands households buy twice as many bonds to back the war effort. The piece stresses unity and moral obligation for both men and women to contribute financially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkhardt
Camp Custer
Michigan
France
Italy
Belgium
Back the Boys With Bonds by Geraldine Farrar
Famous operatic star hosts box party honoring six heroes from Chateau Thierry fight. Many disabled or wounded, spirits high, audience moved to tears. Calls for continued support and final victory through war bonds. Dewitt Errol visited West Bend. Government controls all telegraph companies to consolidate by December first. For sale near Ever two miles out, contact W A Ladd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Farrar
Chateau Thierry
Red Cross Elects Emmet County Board and Committees
The Emmet County Chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual meeting electing Lee as Chairman and a full board for the ensuing year. Officers include N. J. Lee as Chairman and H. S. Greig as Vice Chairman with C. E. Tedrow as Treasurer. An executive committee chose multiple standing committees covering seCerments, refugee garments, general supplies, surgical dressings, instruction for women, purchasing and disbursement, civilian relief, finance, membership, school committees, publicity, canteen service, warehousing, auditing, and patrons. Members span Estherville, Dolliver, Ringsted, Armstrong, and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet County
American Red Cross
Lee
M. J. Groves
H. 5. Greig
C. D. Tedrow
Andrew Smith
A. 0. Peterson
J. E. Stockdale
J. P. Kirby
H. 0. Sillge
K. K. Nau
Perl Bemis
W. E. Bradley
C. E. Tedrow
N. J. Lee
H.S. Greig
H. O. Sillge
Fred Odell
Ed Strube
Lucille Peterson
Estherville
Town
Edna Barker
H. O. Sillie
Smith
Estherviloy Horswell
Ike Coleman
Fred Albertson
John Strube
W. P. Galloway
George Robb
J. P. Stillman
Dolliver
J. M. Walden
Wallingford
H. M. Jensen
Ringsted
R. J. Bradley
Armstrong Fred Ruef
Maple Hill
Joe Oakes
Hoping Max Miller
Grover
Marie Sorum
F. H. Sanderlin
Church Notes and Community Events Early Estherville
Church notes list regular choir practice at Rev Dungan’s church, social and Sunday services at Grover Maple Hill churches, and Methodist events. Festivities include a Holy Communion, baptism opportunities, and a "Win My Chum Week" closing service with a sermon on deciding for Christ. Also details on Christmas parcel extensions and Red Cross label procedures for overseas parcels with locations in Estherville and surrounding branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Rev. Dungan
Grover
Maple Hill
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mothers Club
Richard P. Hobson
Methodist Church
Hobson
Chris
American Red Cross
War and Post Office Departments
War Department
Red Cross
Cevcucance Organization
American Expeditionary Forces
United States
Court House
Estherville
Huntington
Dolliver
Armstrong
Ringsted
Hoping
Wallingford
Gyuver
Halfa
N. J
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C. Mudge
Rock Island Railroad
Louize C. Nichols
Irvin G. Wright
Vienna
Copenhagen
Metz
Paris
Rhine
Laurenburg
Thienville
W. A. Lada
R.R
Saga
Jud Lyman
Carrie Stine
Spirit Lake
W. G. Nichols
Second Avenue West
Vindicator
Republican
Eatherville
Hanvich
England
Tyrwhitt
Werping
Fwenty
Mare
Stirs
Solprie
Europe
Estherville State Bank
Bmerenee
Liberty Loan
Dewitt Errol
West Bend
Washington, D. C
Aalea
Ever
W. A. Ladd
E. Town
Emmet
Miss Roberts
Esthervile
Wm. Post
Edward Smith
J. W. Thompson
Committee On Purchasing and Dispepation
Greig
Committee On
Hock
J. G. Murtagh
H. S. Greig
A. Q. Peterson
G. K. Allen
Home Service
Hugh Lawrence
Roy Brown
Selmer Berge Gee
R. W. Buckingham
J. W. Morse
Lou Wanamaker
Nellie Merriott
J. 1
Ctinite
C. E. Person
Gen
Bale
Shedie _ peaniy Baga
Mra
White
Robi
Central Division
Kitchener
Joe S. Peterson
Rin Jno
Nelson
Walingford
Committee On First Aid
W. Bachman
M. E. Wilson
C.D. Tedrow
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