1916 Estherville Festival After Rainy Weather
The 1916 fall festival adapted to cold drizzle and wind, yet largely succeeded with strong exhibitor turnout. Cattle hogs poultry and a grain tent showcased goods on Main Street. auto parades and aeroplane flights drew crowds. Farmers parade led by Wm. Ralston won first prize. illuminated parade dazzled on Friday evening. Local banks and merchants contributed to a well publicized event despite poor weather.
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Main Street
Rock Island Tracks
Gee, Murray
G.E. Moore
G. R. Godfruy
Andrew Wolcott
Hugo Hornwell
Moenry Hanssen
G. A. Nichola
Adelaide Nichols
Geo. Murray
Chas. Weir
Court House
Wm. Ralston
Estherville State Bank
Bank of Estherville
Town Savings Bank
Nichols-Deming Auto Salon Co
KR. I. Morse Jewelry
Atadles Mercantile Co. L. M. Christensen Dry Goods Co
Eatherville Laundry
The
Elks Lodge
Planing Mill
Gardston Hotel
Straube Bros. Music Co
Gardston Variety Store
Gardston Barber Shop
Gardston Drug Store
Gardston Mill
Warden Robert Chilcotte Marries Miss Mataline Mackenzie
Warden Robert Chilcotte of this entity and Miss Mataline Mackenzie of Fair Hinth wed Wednesday October 14 at Noiscapat cathedral Patricoult in a ceremony attended by close relatives and friends. After a brief honeymoon the couple returned to this city and will establish a home once quarters are found. The groom is a popular Rock Island conductor from this city and the bride is portrayed as accomplished and graceful. Friends and local papers extend congratulations and best wishes.
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Robert Chilcotte
Enty
Mataline Mackenzie
Fair Hinth
Noiscapat
Patricoult
Rock Island
Estherville
Surprise farewell event honors J M Wolken at Walden home
A social gathering at the Walden residence in Tigh Lake township drew about 200 guests and over 40 automobiles last Sunday afternoon. Rev T J Severtson presented Mr Wolken with a purse of money amid speeches, and Wolken plans to buy an office desk set. The event featured a large dinner on the lawn, games, and tours of nearby lakes before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Severtson
Grover
Mr. Walden
Wolden
Mr. Wolden
House of a Thousand Candles at Grand theatre Friday
The five reel Selig Red Seal Play The House of a Thousand Candles adapted from Meredith Nicholson's novel will be feature at the Grand theatre on Friday evening October 15. Star Harry Mestayer leads a cast including Grace Diamond John Charles George Backus Mary Robson Forrest Robinson and Edgar Nelson in a tale of an old squire's death a will that traps his grandson on his estate for a year and a masked ball reveal that leads to forfeiture. An unscrupulous lawyer schemes to claim the fortune but the squire unexpectedly comes to life to explain his ruse.
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Meredith Nicholson
Grand Theatre
Harry Mestayer
Grace Darmond
John Charles
George Backus
Mary Robson
Forrest Robinson
Edgar Nelson
Iowa Factory to Make Shells in Charles City
A. W. Hart, president of the Hart- Part company, announced a lower order from Great Britain totaling 1.6 million dollars for the manufacture of shells. The order will not affect oil tractor production.
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Iowa
Charles City
Towa
A. W. Hart
Hart- Part Company
Pieds Fepredonatetive
Great Britain
Town Seeks Royal Entertainers for Visitors
A local effort aims to provide grand entertainment for visitors with the goal that pleasing performances benefit the town overall, rather than any single individual, and elevate the community image.
Free sugar policy alarm as tariff debate intensifies
Claus Spreckels argues against repeal of the free sugar clause and urges a protective beet sugar tariff to sustain domestic production. He contends free sugar would wipe out U S beet sugar, raise prices for consumers, and harm government revenue while refiners gain.
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Claus A. Spreckels
Federal Sugar Refining Company
Spreckels
Demestia
Seaboard
United States
Robert Oxnard
American Beet Sugar Company
Wilson
Uydab
Emmet County Guests at Iowa Building Panama Exposition
Emmet county visitors list for the Iowa Building at the Panama Pacific International Exposition. Names and dates of registrants from June to September, along with notes on Alaska trip and a Third Annual Short Course at Ringsted October 15 18 1916. Open call for attendance and helpers with judges from Iowa State College.
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Emmet
Iowa
Mare Taland
California
Estherville
Alaska
Kiska Island
Seward
Asa R. Taylor
U.S. N
U.S. 8
Stewart
San Francisco
Cal
Ringsted
Proix
Dorchester
Hart
Bittenbender
Miller
Iowa State College
Alge
Ren. Jos Allen
Spencer Masons Award Contract for Spencer Masonic Temple
The Spencer Masons have awarded a contract for the Masonic Temple at Spencer, estimated near $30,000, to C. E. Wierschke of St. Paul, who previously built the new high school. The piece criticizes treasury issues and calls for a revenue tariff to fund government, urging lawmakers to act.
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Spencer
C. E. Wierschke
St. Paul
Des Moines man seeks dates of historic buildings
A Des Moines newspaper man curious about when a historic Marion structure was built learns 1853. He plans to visit Marion ruins then travel to Waverly to study Bramer county courthouse. He may continue to Estherville to inspect more ancient edifices and ruins.
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Des Moines
Marion
Waverly
Bramer County Court House
Hampton Chronicle
Estherville
Atudente
Estherville Triumphs 6 to 0 at Sherburn in Rough Defense
Estherville traveled to Sherburn and won 6 to 0 as a blocked punt set up the lone touchdown. George Booth’s 60 yard end run sparked the offense while the line and ends led a rugged defensive effort. Seventeen players saw action and Spencer visits next Saturday for a 2:00 pm game with admission 20 cents.
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Sherburn
Estherville
George Booth
Isterville
Gordon
Cotant
Max
Castleman
Fox
Teal
Pullen
Bagan
Booth
Robb
Brown
Barker
Johnson
Tl Case
BR. G.— Lucas
R. Y
Motherville
Fatal accident near Terril claims Lamont in prairie hunt
A hunting party three miles south of Terril loses member M Lamont of Worcester Massachusetts after Dr A I Peck accidentally discharges a gun while walking on plowed ground. Lamont, 82, dies at Milford hospital three hours later despite first aid. Peck bears deep sorrow and sympathy from acquaintances.
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Terrill
M. Lamont
Worcester
Massachusetts
A. I. Peck
Mr. Lamont
Milford
L. P. Babcock
Spencer
West Okoboji
Eternal City on screen at Studebaker theatre
A Chicago Strand show spotlights a dramatic lighting effect simulating a night scene over Rome’s Eternal City. Edwin Porter and Hugh Ford are praised for Hall Caine’s novel adaptation with interior Colison and Vatican garden shots. Rome’s ecclesiastical imagery is staged with historic flair. Show runs Thursday October 21 with matinee and evening performances.
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Chicago
Studebaker
Castle of
St. Angelo
Vielon
Edwin Porter
Hugh Ford
Hall Caine
Lin
Nous
Colison
Vatican
Rome
Sing Theatre
Laws Official Register and Election Details Released
The official register for the biennial period is ready for distribution detailing state government departments executive vowu oil primaries general elections and related procedures. L L Bing ball, Foul-bail Saturday, Estherville speech and auto parking arrangements highlighted. Denver base strong team noted as delivering good value.
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Estherville
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W. E. Bradley
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Mildred Stephens
F. M. Jarvis
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E. W. VanDorston
E. D. Swartout
Huldah Peterson
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Sam D. Sprangue
Harry DuBois
Leona DuBois
Jennie Ellerston
G. P. Woodcock
J.V. Burkhead
J. V. Burkhead
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A.M. Jefferis
H. C. Paylor
Clara Robinson
Frazier
Jay Johnston
Wred Boyer
Cratty
RK. I. Cratty
Mable Murray Maher
Katharine Murray Breen
C. W. Stockwell
L. J. Bigelow
Ty. J. Bigelowith
Bam H. Langstead
Sam Langstead
H. L. Shutts
J. C. Stanley
Edwin J. Rhodes
Frank EH. Allen
Aga It. Taylor
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Bree
Terril
DM. Lamont
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Arnolds Park
Dr. Stumbted
Crnacing
Bing Ball
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