Mrs. F. L. Brown Dies After Long Illness
Grace A Bemis Brown, born Estherville September 3 1873, died November 21 at her East Lincoln street home after a long illness. A 1891 graduate of Estherville High School first class, she married Fred L. Brown April 14 1892 and raised five children in Estherville. She leaves her husband, five children, seven grandchildren, three sisters and a brother. Funeral services were held at the Bemis home with Rev. J Arthur Hurry and Rev. W F Huxford, interment East Side Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Brown
Brown
Estherville
Simeon E. Bemis
Bemis
Miss Pearl
Grace A. Bemis
Iowa
Lincoln Street
Harry L
le Mars
Perl E
C. C. Linnquist
Fort Dodge
Bessie A
Floyd Coon
Clyde S
Agnes G
J. Arthur Hurry
Storm Lake
W. F. Huxford
East Side
League of Women Voters Debate at Moose Hall
The League of Women Voters will hold a meeting at Moose Hall on Wednesday December 2 with a debate on Is profit essential to business. Two members will present affirmative and negative sides from Forum magazine. A covered dish lunch will be served and all residents are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of’ Women Voters
Moose Hall
Forum
Youngest Son Walter Wratten Dies in Spinal Meningitis
The body of John Wratten, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wratten Jr. of Fairbury Neb, was brought to Estherville for burial Sunday morning. Services were held at the Walter Wratten Sr. home with burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Rav Davies of the Presbyterian church, former family pastor at Fairbury, conducted the services. The deceased boy was past 6 years old. Death was caused by spinal meningitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wratten
Walter Wratten Jr
Fairbury
Neb
Estherville
Walter Wratten Sr
Oak Hill Cemetery
Rav. Davies
The
Presbyterian Church
Algona Bank Pays Dividend Under Receiver
The First National Bank at Algona now in receivership will pay a 15 percent dividend within a week or two. Checks have been prepared and sent to Washington for confirmation and signature.
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Eet Algona Bank
First National Bank
Algona
Washington
Bus Hits Poultry Truck Near Laurens Injures Woman
A southbound bus struck a poultry truck carrying A J Johnson and wife last Friday afternoon causing the load to scatter. Mrs. Johnson suffered a broken arm above the wrist and a shoulder injury while Mr. Johnson, unhurt, helped secure the poultry and continued to Laurens. Mrs. Johnson received medical aid in Emmettsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Johnson
Laurens
Creamery Not Controlled by City Stockholders Plan Explained
The Estherville Co-Operative Creamery adopts a Non-Stock Non-Profit system where producers govern. Voting members are only producers who deliver dairy products, not certificate holders. Membership is lifetime while producing, and ceasing production or delivery ends voting rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Co-Operative Creamery Co
Creamery Co
Osceola Creamery
Sibley
Peter Anderson of Lake Fremont Pioneer Dies at 58
Peter Anderson, longtime Lake Fremont Township resident near Minnesota line, died Friday from paralysis at age 58. Born in Germany, he came to America at 24 and lived on his farm for 34 years with wife, three children, and three stepchildren. Funeral Monday at Huntington Church with Rev. Heddle. burial at Lake Premont Cemetery.
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Peter Anderson
Lake Fremont Township
Minnesota
Anderson
Germany
America
Huntington Church
Heddle
Lake Premont
Weather Outlook November 23 to 28 period
The outlook shows rains or snows early in week 1 and again in the latter half. It notes moderately cold start followed by moderate temperatures with a shift to colder conditions toward the end of the week.
Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Coolidge 1925
The president proclaims Thanksgiving on November 26 1925 urging national gratitude and prayer. He notes prosperity peace and moral progress while urging attendance at worship and devout thanks for blessings and guidance from Almighty God. Secretary Kellogg signs the document in Washington marking the one hundred fiftieth year of independence.
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Calvin Coolidge
United States
Washington
Ambcn
Canute wins top pupil list in old files
A nostalgic list from the Northern Vindicator showcases forty year old top pupils with perfect and near perfect averages. Notables include Celinda Soper Mattie Lawrence Nelia Bartlett Ruth Ballard Ella Davis and many more. Canute stationary wins first in a novice swim and earns 100 WA A points and a silver medal while Miss Osgood a University of Iowa sophomore and niece of W E Deming counts her events toward the overall award.
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Iere
Celinda Soper
Mattie Lawrence
Nelia Bartlett
Ruth Ballard
Tillie Lillie
Ella Davis
Josie Jarvis
Della Miller
Etta Ridley
Herbert Perry
Emma Banks
Frank Barber
F. Culver
David Pingrey
Gracie Bemis
Emma Hoove
Tillie Singe
Winnie Fancher
Robbie Gould
Minnie Coon
Hattie Ketchum
Harry Coats
John Coats
Charley Eckles
Henry Graat
A. C.ong
Arthur Pelton
Frank Blow
Lena Johnek
May Stivers
Ethel Fancher
Roy Coates
B. C. Bartlett
Mabel Carter
Jessie Ridley
Lillie Cares
Catherine Osgood
Canute
Miss Osgood
College’ of Liberal Arts
University of Iowa
W. E. Deming
Fireman Benefit Dance in Orleans for Rescue Dept
Estherville Rescue Fire Department hosts an annual benefit dance on Thursday December 3 at the Orleans hotel. Funds from ticket sales support care for sick or injured volunteers as the department operates without city funding. Victorian musical group 2 Be Meanys will provide the music.
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Orleans
Estherville Rescue Fire Department
Meanys
Revival at First Christian Church Continues Strong
The revival proceeds with growing interest at the First Christian Church. Booster Night featured the Booster Band with boys and girls, and next Saturday boosters will preach. Sunday saw a busy day with thirty forward during the day and a baptismal service Tuesday evening following the sermon. Monday was high school night drawing a large student crowd and social hour. The Earleys lead a vibrant meeting, and nightly services continue with song and sermon inviting all to hear the old story of the cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Evergone
Earleys
Purchases Shoe Repairing Equipment by BE H Willey
BE H Willey has bought the late Jens Peterson shoe repair business and moved the shop to the Littell estate building north of the Standard Oil station. Willey comes from Arnold’s Park, has relocated his family, and will reside in the same building as the shop. Peterson’s business was earlier acquired by C B Miller, who faced failed backing and moved to Jitonkay last week.
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H. Willey
Jens Peterson
Standard Oil Station
Littell
Mr. Willey
Arnolds Park
Peterson
C. B. Miller
Miller
Baptist Christmas Bazaar by Baptist Ladies Aid
Baptist Ladies Aid will hold a Christmas bazaar on Dee 15. Dinner and supper will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid
Henry Wellendorf Narrow Escape in Ditch
Henry Wellendorf and his niece Ida Wellendorf escaped injury when their Ford overturned into a 20 foot ditch near Jackson while driving from Elbow Lake to Estherville. Light troubles and a gravel curve without a ditch fence contributed to the crash. they traveled on to Spragueville after spending time in Estherville.
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Henry Wellendorf
Jackson
Mr. Wellendorf
Estherville
Elbow Lake
Minn
Ida Wellendorf
Windom
Wellendorf
Estherville High to Play Emmetsburg in Season Finale
Estherville High School closes its football season on Thanksgiving Thursday November 26 with the big Estherville versus Emmetsburg game. Several seniors including captain Barklie Johnston known as B J depart. others like Fritz Case Arnie Anderson Skeet Albertson Ole Nelson and the Sidles brothers also leave. The second team shows bright prospects for 1926 while injuries and graduations thin the lineup. Mrs Meta Nell travels to Larabee for a niece's wedding and Thanksgiving with her daughter Doris Weise in Sutherland.
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Estherville High School
Estherville
Emmetsburg
Barklie Johnston
B. J
Barklie
Fritz" Case
Fritz
Arnie” Anderson
Arnie
Skeeter” Albertson
Skeet
Lawrence Ullenswang
Mike” Rokenbrodt
EF. H. S
Ole” Nelson
Ole
Sidles Brothers
Leslie
Harold Halleck
Sump
Mugs
Peterson
Pete” Peterson
Frank Westbrook
Fat
Pat
E.H. 8
Robert Olmstead
Bob
Meta Nell
Larabee
Doris Weise
Sutherland
Estherville Market Report Amid Rough OCR Listings
Today Estherville market reports list prices for corn oats cream spring fries hens ducks and geese with scattered numerals and illegible characters. The fragmentary data shows heavy and light spring Fries and various poultry items with uncertain values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Tisatearer
Iowa Savings Bank Closed Voluntarily at Noon
At noon Tuesday the Iowa Savings Bank officers voluntarily closed the doors to protect depositors from a morning run. Cashier Lloyd Stockdale said deposits totaling about 600,000 are secured by sufficient securities and a full payment is anticipated if given the chance. No receiver has been appointed and the state banking department will handle next steps with hopes of future reorganization and claim payments.
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Iowa Savings Bank
Lloyd Stockdale
Stockdale
State Banking Department
Dutch Dauber Ends football tenure with storied record
The Southern California Iowa grid clash marked the Hawks final season for seven seniors under Coach Ingwerson. Dutch Dauber class of 22, renowned for blocking and kickoff duties, missed midseason due to injury but returned to power the line and drive Iowa gains. Teammates Fry, Graham, Schirmer, Capt. Griffen, Romey, and Krasuski also highlighted a veteran backfield core across three seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Wilson
Ingwerson
Fighting Hawks
Fry
Dauber
Graham
Schirmer
Griffen
Romey
Krasuski
Dutch
Jones
8. C. US AL
Toter
South Dakota
Suilly Prospect Cagers Prepare Frosh For Varsity Tests
Rollie Williams trains a large 125 man Iowa Freshmen squad for workouts against the varsity crew this week. Select frosh players include Wilcox Twogood Sioux City Clark Kinan Stillman Robinson Talbert Erbe Moler Malone. Jim Williams leads the Maroon and White prospects, promising strong opposition to Janse’s team. Mrs McArdle hosted twenty five proficiency test members of the Eastern Star for a social with a two course lunch after.
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Rollie Williams
Wisconsin
Iowa Fresh
Stillman
Robinson
Talbert Erbe
Moler
Malone
Williams
Iowa
Jim
Wn. McArdle
Eastern Star
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F. L. Brown
League of Women Voters
Walter Wratten
Fred Rowe
Terril
Ford Tudor N Ear
Hansen
Ringsted
Ford
W Qlson
Wallingford
Buco
Lake Fremont
Dorothy 'S Katcher
Merwin Brown
Francis Dake
Katherine Rhodes
Iowa City
High School Press
Daily
Iowan
State University
P. H. Griffin
W. A. Tima
Mankato, Minn
Griffin
St. L
Emmet Rice
J. A. Price
Mason City
H. L. McCulla
St. Ansgar
Weather Outlook
United States of America
Frank B. Kellogg
Olggod
S.U.L Swim
A. A
High School
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