Estherville's oldest woman dies at 94 in home
Elizabeth Ann Michels 94 mother of Mrs. R. O. Clark died Thursday morning at seven after monthlong infirmities. Funeral at home Saturday nine with Rev. A G Bailey. body moved to Ogden Iowa for burial in family lot after services by German Lutheran pastor. Born London May 8 1838 she came to America 1849. Survived by seven children including Mrs Clark and others in Iowa Minnesota and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ann Michels
R. O. Clark
Clark
A. G. Bailey
Fred Sternberg
Ogden
Iowa
Michels
London
Germany
America
Old Country
New Orleans
Peoria
Ill
Joseph W. Michels
Chaska
Minn
Beaver
Boone County
Estherville
Merriott Colgrove
Armstrong
Ed Kelser
Spencer
Amandna Matlack
Fairport
Frank Michels
Pipestone
W. A. Michels
Excelsior Springs, Mo
Robert Norell Dies Tuesday at 16
Robert Joel Norell, 16, died Tuesday after a two month battle with a ruptured appendix. Born April 13, 1916 in Sac City, he is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Norell, two brothers Lawrence and Ralph, and a sister Ann. Funeral services were held at the family home and burial followed in Albert City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Joel Norrell
Tigny
John Norell
North Third Avenue
Robert
Sac City
Lawrence
Ralph
Ann
Albert City
Ice Cream Dipper Patent Granted to Hutchinson Manager
Leo Sanders, Hutchinson ice cream company local manager, has patented a novel ice cream dipper for dispensing small quantities. The device fills cones, serves beverages with ice cream balls, and accepts a stick for the dipped ball. Simple design promises economical manufacture and was secured with patent lawyer Clarence A. O'Brien and Atty's Bedell and Bedell of Spirit Lake.
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Leo Sanders
Hutchinson Ice Cream Company
Clarence A. O'Brien
Washington
Atty
Bedell
Spirit Lake
Pet Marjorie Fleming A Child Prodigy and Scott's Companion
Pet Marjorie Fleming, called little Majorie by Sir Walter Scott, was a Edinburgh child writer who began at age six and died before age nine in 1811. A statue was erected in Kircaldy last year, and she is noted in the Dictionary of National Biography for her brief, charming life and literary works.
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Pet Marjorie
Walter Scott
Majorie Fleming
Edinburgh
Kircaldy
Scotland
Dictionary of National Biography
Marjorie Fleming
Marjorie
Scott
Waverly
Mary Queen of Scots
Mfe Ana
Former Dunnell Man Dies at St Paul Hospital
F Oscar Flygare formerly of Dunnell Minnesota died Monday afternoon at a St Paul hospital after suffering creeping paralysis for a year. He spent most of his life in Lake Fremont and Lake Belt townships as a farmer and rural carrier. Survived by wife four children five brothers and two sisters.
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F. Oscar Flygare
Dunnell
Minn
St. Paul
Flygare
Lake Fremont
Lake Belt Township
Hanska
Estherville
Albert
J. C. Flygare
Sherburn
Emil
Winthop
Edward R
Fairmont
Gustaf A
Washington
C. J. Applequist
Swea City
Henry Scheurich
Funeral Friday for Peter H. Brown 66
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at nine o'clock at Sternberg funeral chapel for Peter H. Brown 66 who died by suicide Sunday. Burial at Oak Hill cemetery. No relatives located. Attendees included friends and former employees. Also note visiting Booth family members and a newborn seven pound son born to Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith. Virginia Lyon visiting from University of Iowa for Thanksgiving weekend. Fred Parsons Jr of this city initiated into Creighton university Knights of the Bluejay. he is son of Fred Parsons and Mrs Parsons of Esterville.
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Sternberg
Peter H. Brown
Oak Hill Cemetery
George
Charles Booth
Rose Booth
Priscilla Booth
Ernest Smith
Virginia Lyon
University of Iowa
Geo. Lyon
Fred Parsons, Jr
Knights of the Bluejay
Creighton University
Fred Parsons
Esterville
Merril Meadows
C. E. Meadows
Margaret Meadows
Galva
Iowa City
University
Mrs
Nettie EB. D. Tedrow
Cedar Rapids
Estherville All Stars Triumph In Charity Game
The Estherville All Stars defeated Ft. Dodge Brews 19 to 6 on the local field Thursday despite weak attendance. standouts included Quisenberry Ragan and John Dillon for Estherville with solid line play from Case Turner Palmer and Wiesman. for Ft. Dodge Findlay Jennison and Timmons stood out.
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Estherville All Stars
Ft. Dodge Brews
Quisenberry
Ragan
John Dillon
Case
Turner
Palmer
Wiesman
Ft. Dodge
Findlay
Jennison
Timmons
L. E
Warner
L. T
C. Jordan
L. G
Scheldman
Hall
R. G
Porter
R. T
Schultz
R. E. Findlay
Q. B
L. H
Benedict
R. H
Powers
F. Timmons
Estherville
Bixby
L. T, Wiesman
Thanksgiving visitors fill Estherville homes
A long list of local residents hosted and visited across Thanksgiving. Journal entries name Ce dar Rapids, Emmetsburg, Brighton, Minneapolis, Estherville, Spencer, Spirit Lake, Britt, Rolfe, Sibley, Omaha, Guthrie Center, Des Moines, Oskaloosa, Winterset, Algona and other towns as relatives and friends gathered for dinners and weekend visits.
Four men to be tried for larceny in the night time
Four men face charges of larceny in the night time and conspiracy for allegedly stealing 187 gallons of alcohol from the county courthouse on May 26. Bonds set at $1806 each. two held at Spirit Lake, two in Estherville. Trial could occur before year’s end with bail arrangements noted and local counsel yet to be secured.
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District Court
Court House
Spirit Lake
Estherville
Wm. S. John. Ston
F. J. Kennedy
Roy Lowman
Wallingford
William Nock
Granettinger
Freed
O'Neil
Atty Fisher
Emmetsburg
Johnston
Nock
Ringsted Dinner Celebrates Democratic Victory
Ringsted Nov 23 a Democratic victory dinner was held at the Ringsted opera house. A pheasant dinner was served free to all. Following the meal guests enjoyed cards and dancing. The hunting committee included Dr Darnell and Dr Krikegaara. Various committees listed with local residents and officials.
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Ringsted
Ringsted Opera House
Harry Johnson
Wendell Jensen
Temp Wiley
Dr. Brown
L. A. Peterson
Henry Schroeder
Ringling Family Replaces Leader With Gumpertz at Ringling Interests
John Ringling, last survivor among the Ringling brothers, is replaced as boss of all Ringling circus interests by Sam F. Gumpertz who becomes general manager and vice president while Ringling retains the presidency. The move follows lower earnings across the Ringling and related circuses and aims to cut operating costs. The group plans the Ringling Golden Jubilee in the coming season.
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John Ringling
Ringling
John
Ringling-Barnum
Robert
Sarasota
Florida
Ringlings
Barnum and Bailey
Gumpertz
American Circus Corporation
Sells
Floto
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Sparks
John Robinson
A. G. Barnes
Ringling Brothers
Charles
Aubrey Ringling
Richard
Af ‘S
T. Ringling
Gum
Four men arrested in courthouse alcohol vault theft
Police say four men were arrested after a lengthy investigation into the courthouse alcohol theft. The case traced movements and cash spending, leading to arrests with state justice help. Local officers and County Attorney Johnston coordinated the inquiry, crediting hard evidence and surveillance.
N J Origer 86 Dies Sud denly at Rutland
Micolis John Oriver 86 an early respected citizen died suddenly Thursday at the home of his daughter Mrs Frank Cook in Rutland. He was born in 106 at Ospern Luxembourg and came to Town in 1864. A thrifty progressive farmer, he retired about ten years ago. He married Kate Raeder January 9 178 in Caledonia Minnesota. Nine children and the widow survive with numerous relatives attending the funeral at St Patrick's Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery with pallbearers.
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Micolis John Oriver
Frank Creek
Rutland
Mr. Oliver
Ospern
Luxemberg
Germany
My Morirer
Kate Raeder
Caledonia
Minn
A. J
Herman
Estherville
Frank Cook
Thos. BE
Duluth
L. EB. Juhl
Crookston
Joseph
Charles
Boulder
Col
Juhl
Peter Origer
Whittemore
Joh Origer
Bode
Anna Raeder
Sullivan
Frank Kennedy
Dan Morarity
Dan Coughlin
Lincoln, Neb
Kirsh
Zeller
John Faber
John Vonbank
Armstrong
Robbers Loot 11 Cars Near Ceylon School
Thieves looted 11 automobiles parked near Ceylon high school during a Junior class play. About 25 to 30 cars were in the lot, with many entries. Stolen items included robes, blankets, quilts, groceries, and in some cases gas and oil were drained from tanks. The Fairmont Sentinel reports the incident occurred last Friday night.
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Ceylon High School
Fairmont Sentinel
Farm Sales Advertised in This Issue of V. and R.
Farmers planning fall or winter sales should hire a food auctioneer and advertise thoroughly. The Vindicator and Republican has promoted farm sales for sixty years with affordable rates, complete livestock cuts, and a unique three way advertising service. This issue lists sales including Adolph Mortensen near Dolliver with multiple horses cattle calves hogs and machinery. Rinder Knecht and Hansen coordinate with Iowa Trust and Savings Bank clerking. Mr. and Mrs. C W Pickett welcome a daughter born Thanksgiving Day.
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Republican
Adolph Mortensen
Dolliver
Rinder, Knecht and Hansen
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
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