Pioneer s Joey Miller and Knut Answer Summons in 1877
Esther Miller 81 years four months died November 23 1922 at her home in Clay Ridgeway died at her home on North Seventh Street Funeral services were conducted by Revs George Baker and J W Tingle in the Free Methodist Church with interment at Oak Hill cemetery Survivors include her mother Mrs W H Neling and a niece Mrs Shaw of Inwood and many friends and neighbors
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Harvey Miller
Jack
Penn
Esther
Clay Wa
Iy Dem
North Seventh St
George Aker
Free Methodist
J. W. Tg
Methodist Episcopal
Shlum
Oak Hill
Sandven Family Rites Mark Life of NUT T. Sandven
NUT T. Sandven born August 8 in Bandven Hardanger emigrated to Winneshiek county Iowa with Lena Johanesen married September 15 61. Four children three boys and one girl survived. Moved to Dickinson county then to Winneshiek Ridge and later Sigrid Anderson. He suffered a stroke. death occurred November 21. Survived by daughter Caroline Sandven son Adolph and wife, Johan Theodore, and grandson Norman Vey. Funeral at Wallingford Lutheran church conducted by Rev. Hansen with pallbearers James Refsell O Refsell Halvo Egertson T O Sando and L L Gunderson. He was a kind person who lived in peace and devotion.
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Nut T. Sandven
Smmet
Elind Wallingford
Ven
Winneshiek County
Ridge
Sigrid Anderson
Adolph
Adolph and Wife, ‘With Him and Took Care of Athe Death Occurred Nov. 21, Aiend
Sigrid ‘Sanven
Johan Theodore
Ville
Adolph Sandven
Apeloten Carolins
Norman Véy
Estherville
Albert Sand
Svent Maage
Wal
Notes from The American Legion Dinner and Missing Soldier
At a Legion dinner a guest urged members to recruit non members by showing value of the Legion. Relatives seek Fred Hanniford of 456 East Market Street Indianapolis missing since Oct 28, 31, 145 pounds, 5 9, light brown hair blue eyes. John Thomas Taylor says broad support for a soldiers bonus bill.Senate support shows potential passage barring a presidential veto.
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American Legion
Fred Hanniford
Goodwin
East Market Street
Indianapolis
150Th Field Artillery
Congress
John Thomas Taylor
New House
Taylor
Senate
American Education Week Stakes Next Dec 8 9
Alvin M Owsley National Commander of The American Legion leads Education Week with National Education Association backing. Education Month goal remains to deepen American zeal for learning. This year December 3 to 9 will see extra emphasis and activity nationwide.
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American Legion
Alvin M. Owsley
Americansm
The
Legion
National Education Association
Owsley
Education Week Aims to Spark Zest for Better Schools
The object of Education Week is to instill in Americans zeal for education and to raise the nation’s awareness of the need for improved facilities and educational problems. Maurice Doyle post should have speakers ready to answer the call of the educational program.
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Maurice Doyle Post
Service Star Legion Notice Meeting at Legion Room
Regular meeting of the Service Star Legion Emmet county chapter on Thursday Dec 7 at 230 pm in the American Legion Room Gardston Block. Election of officers for the coming year. All members urged to attend and discuss a Memorial. Committe e 48-w2 T
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Star Legion
Emmet County
American Legion
Gardston Block
Farewell Prayer for Beloved Family in Faith
A devotional tribute recalls a departed soul signed to God and Savior Jesus Christ. The message prays for the deceased to rest in a heavenly mansion and asks divine blessing for the surviving wife, children, and sister to stay faithful until the great reunion in the heavenly home.
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Jesus Christ
Pgator
Proclamation for American Education Week by President Harding
President Harding proclaims December 3 to 9 as American Education Week and urges governors and educational authorities to promote renewed public interest in education. He emphasizes the need for a vision through learning, the role of teachers, and the nation’s strength through an educated citizenry.
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Commonwealths
Impressive Service at Estherville Lutheran Church
Confirmation services were held at Estherville Lutheran Church last Sunday as seven teens, after a year of instruction with Pastor S. A. Berge, renewed their baptismal covenants by confessing faith in the Triune God. The class included Hig Henson, Biter Dark, Greasy tal, Robert Lee, Alice, Laila Ellen Kinnard, Mabel Amdahl, Elsie Neimoth, Stella Peterson, Myrtle Anderson, Eliza Amdahl, Ruth Herbrandson, Alma Stueland, Olga Handeland, and Slats Handeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Lutheran ‘Church
S. A. Berge
Hig ‘Henson
Biter
Tal
Robert Lee
Alice
Laila
Ellen Kinnard
Mabel Amdahl
Elsie Neimoth
Stella Peterson
Myrtle Anderson
Eliza Amdahl
Ruth Herbrandson
Alma Stueland
Olga Handeland
Slats Handeland
Post Office Hours on Thanksgiving Day November 30
The post office will be closed for Thanksgiving Day on November 30 with no mail delivery. Window service will operate 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. A business collection is scheduled for 3:45 p.m.
Regulators Seek Bus Ban Downtown and State Rules
The Cedar Falls Record reports a commercial club discussion urging motorbusses to be kept off Main street and rerouted to lessen downtown traffic impact. They favor state legislation to curb four competing lines, many operating at a loss, and some members questioned the need for buses while agreeing current street wear and costs fall on the public. Also noted: local visits, upcoming treasurer training, and efforts to improve school and home cooperation. The piece includes a formal government proclamation ending with the Harding signature and seal.
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Cedar Falls
Commercial Club
Main Street
Pan-American Four Male Quartette to Play Grand Theatre
The Pan-American Four, a mixed national quartet, comes to the Grand Theatre for Nov 30 to Dec 2. Bass John W. Turner from the United States, baritone Charles H. Downz from Brazil, first tenor Geo H. Day from Honduras, and second tenor Walter Hillard from Canada form the group. All four boast extensive concert and lyceum experience with diverse vaudeville and minstrel backgrounds. Local musical authorities are invited to evaluate the quartet on merit and harmony.
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Grand Theatre
United States
Brazil
Honduras
Canada
John W. Turner
Dunbar
Old Time Darkies
Charles H. Downz
Downz & Gomez
Geo. H. Day
Howard & Day
Walter Hillard
Ponceanna
Reisthweiber’s
New York City
England
Lyceum
America
Iowa sorority member shines in national honor work
Miss Elida Larson P2 of Estherville belongs to Kappa Epsilon a national honorary pharmacy sorority at the University of Iowa. The chapter started in 1921 and was praised for its high scholastic standing reflecting well on Miss Larson and Iowa University as a whole.
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Elida Larson
Estherville
Iowa University
Larsori
Jowae
Jowa
Frivol
Yceier Riesewa City
Yale
Iowa
Religious Census Of Estherville Ready For Friday
A religious census will be conducted in Estherville and surrounding areas on Friday December 1 from 9 AM to noon. Forty districts will each have two volunteers, totaling eighty to one hundred workers from several churches. Families will provide heads of households names addresses ages church affiliation attendance and Sunday School participation.
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Estherville
Chamber of Commerce General Meeting at Graaf's Dutch Room
The Chamber of Commerce will hold a general meeting for all members at Graaf's Dutch Room on Tuesday evening December 5. A dinner will be served at 6 30 PM before the meeting opens to member discussion and a special feature will be taken up.
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Chamber of Commerce
Graaf
State Meeting Declamatory Contest Set for December 15
High school students will compete in declamatory and dramatic events to select three representatives per class for state and county contests. The Big Four events, including music and orchestra, are scheduled with judges to award medals. Judges include Mrs. Bert France, Emmetsburg, Supt. Hartness Taylor, Terrill, and Supt. John R. Lang, Lake Park.
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Churel
Sono
la Orchestra
Bert France
Emmetsburg
Hartness Taylor
Terrill
John R. Lang
Lake Park
Dinner Set for Big Meeting with Music
At that time there will be music while the dinner is being served and everything will be set for a big meeting.
Organization strengthens resolve and sets dues at five dollars
The board of directors fixed annual dues at five dollars with a fiscal year starting May 1 and launched a January membership drive to boost numbers, stressing that the group needs both numerical and financial strength to grow.
Lincoln Street Crossing Repaired on M and St L Tracks
Estherville reports a week of repairs on the Lincoln Street crossing over the M and St L lines. Officials state the smooth crossing aims to temper speed and showcase the corporation’s commitment. By next year all approaches and side streets are planned to be in fine shape.
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Corporation of
Estherville
Thanksgiving Day Business Hours Noted for City Stores
The hours of observances for Thanksgiving include closures for Women’s Ready to Wear and Goods Shoe Stores and Banks all day. Clothing Tailor Shops Lumber Yards Feed and Coal closed at noon for the balance of the day. Hardware closed all day Grocery stores closed at 10 o’clock meat markets at noon. We wish all a pleasant Thanksgiving.
Funeral Notice for Niece in Fairmont and Emmetsburg Kin
Mrs Nate Rose attended the funeral of her niece Mrs Allen Simon daughter of Fairmont the first of the week. Her sister Mire Nels Simon daughter of Emmetsburg accompanied, having visited for the day of their return.
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Nate Rose
Allen Simonson
Fairmont
Mire
Nels Simonson
Emmetsburg
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Travis
A. R. Eckhart
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Drum Stick
Home Sweet Home
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