Tragedy at Ringsted Leaves Body Unidentified
Early morning fire at E. R. Giffin farm home near Ringsted destroys residence. The burned corpse found in the basement is unidentifiable. neighbors report Mr. Giffin lived alone and was seen as secretive. County officials take charge. rumors circulate about motive and feud in the community. A fuller report is promised in the next issue.
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Ringsted
E. R. Giffin
Armstrong
Mr. Giffin
Giffin
Grant Giffin
Illinois
Wero
Armstrong-Ringsted Road
Potter and Gertrude Turnbaugh Wed in Emmetsburg
Ralph Potter married Tuesday at Emmetsburg to Miss Gertrude Turnbaugh. Potter, a Birney drug store pharmacist and Star athlete, will reside here. His bride is well known locally and admired for her charming personality. Friends extend cordial wishes for joy in life.
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Ralph Potter
Emmetsburg
Gertrude Turnbaugh
Potter
Birney Drug Store
Combe
Fred Ehlers Sees World Series Games in Cleveland
Mr and Mrs Fred Ehlers traveled to Cleveland Ohio to visit relatives and attend World Series games between Cleveland and Brooklyn They witnessed their favorite team win three straight games in as many days One of Mr Ehlers friends plays for Cleveland and he rooted hardest for the home nine Booths Grocery to add fresh meat department in Estherville under Lawrence Bowman The appreciation note from W F Rankin and children follows the obituaries section
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Fred Ehlers
Cleveland
Ohio
Ehlers
Brookn
Mr. Ehlers
Booth
Lawrence Bowman
Estherville
Estherville High Tops Jackson In 13 To 0 Victory
Estherville High School defeated Jackson High 13 to 0 in Jackson Minnesota last Saturday. The Minnesota Huskies were outmatched as Estherville showcased recent training and plans a home game against Fairmont next Saturday. Season tickets for home games are being sold and supporters are urged to attend to motivate the team.
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Fatherville High School
Jackson
Minn
Lhst
Estherville
Minnesota Huskies
Fairmont
Farmont
Mystic Workers Install Officers in City Lodge Dance
The Mystic Workers held an installation on October 5 with Erma French as Perfect and Bertha Peterson Monitoring officers. Others installed include Charles Crommer Secretary J J Burkley Banker Mary Sullivan Warder Epheara Crammer Sentinel Rosenberger Supervisor. Afterward a musical program and supper followed. A social for Mystics on October 19 with Moore’s Orchestra was announced.
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Mystic Workers
Istallaton
Moore
Farewell Party for Mrs. C. D. Osgood Held
A farewell gathering for Mrs. C. D. Osgood took place Friday afternoon at Mrs. M. J. Groves’s home with the new D. A. Ro chapter ladies in attendance. Autumn decorations framed the event as Mrs. Osgood prepared to depart for California. She received an ancestral bar and a vote of thanks for her loyal service as Registrar before the group accompanied her to Rock Island station to bid her family God speed.
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M. J. Groves
D. A Ro
C. D. Ossgood
California
Robbins Catches 15-Pound Channel Cat in Des Moines River
Jas Robbins, Estherville’s leading fisherman this season, landed a channel catfish weighing just over 15 pounds and 31 inches long last Sunday in the Des Moines River. The impressive catch drew excitement when the head of the fish was shown Monday morning, recalling the era of Isaac Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Robbins
Estherville
Des Moines
Mr. Robbins
Isaac Walton
Emmet Ranks Fourth in Population Gain in Ten Years
A historical list shows the five counties with the largest percent population increase over the past decade. Emmet stands fourth after Polk Cerro Gordo and Woodbury, with Emmet recording a gain of about 28.6 percent. Other figures include Black Hawk and Dickinson counties also climbing, reflecting broad regional growth.
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Emmet
Polk
Cerro Gordo
Woodbury
Blackhawk
Dickinson
Wlat
V-R
Eckley Sale Brings Good Prices for Hogs
The W. O. Eckley sale of Poland China hogs near Terri yesterday drew a large crowd of buyers and averaged about $92 per head. It ranks among his best sales, and conditions were not as strong as last year. Complete sale list to appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Eckley
Poland
Terri
Mr. Eckley
Mr William Rathman Dies After Illness At 70
William Rathman died Tuesday morning at his home on South Lith Street from cancer. He was 70 years old. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM at the German Lutheran Church with Rev. Fliescher of Dunnell officiating.
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Wm. Rathman
South Lith Street
German Lutheran Church
Fliescher
Dunnell
Official Census Returns for Emmet County
Official Census Returns for Emmet County details the countywide data collection and submission status. It notes Emmet County figures, filing status, and compliance with census deadlines, including any irregularities or corrections required by local authorities.
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Emmet County
Senator Clapp Wel Received In This City
Ex Senator Clapp spoke to a fair sized audience at the courthouse on the League of Nations. He criticized US participation in the world league and the Democratic war spending, praising Republican prospects this fall. Mrs Byron introduced him, and the meeting drew a respectable turnout of women voters.
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Clapp
Court House
League of Nations
Ile
Cummins
Senate
United States
Democratic Party
Minnesota
Virginia
Republican Party
Soeth
Byron
Shower for Bride Gertrude Turnbaugh at Copeland Home
A Friday gathering at the W. E. Copeland residence honored Miss Gertrude Turnbaugh of Kimmetsbury on the occasion of her wedding to Ralph Potter earlier in the week. About twenty guests attended and presented many useful gifts and good wishes for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Copeland
Gertrude Turnbaugh
Kimmets-bury
Ralph Potter
Body of Merle Kerr Brought Back From Overseas
Merle Kerr, among the first local World War volunteers from Es themailie, was returned to Burt Iowa for military burial last week. A large delegation from this city attended including Mr and Mrs W A Kerr and children Ralph Miller W E Deming Ralph McKay Ober Kent George Booth Chas Fuss D M Pullen and C P Smith. Miller and Deming served as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Kerr
Esthemailie
Burt
Iowa
W. A. Kerr
Ralph Miller
W. E. Deming
Ralph McKay
Ober Kent
George Booth
Chas. Fuss
D. M. Pullen
C. P. Smith
Me. Miller
Mr. Deming
Clerk and Carriers Examination Postponed
The clerk carriers examination previously set for October 9 1920 at the post office is postponed to October 23 1920. Applicants should send their applications to Mr J Shoe maker district secretary civil service commission St Paul Minn.
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J. H. Shoemaker
Civil Service Commission
St. Paul
Minn
Weather notes on unseasonably high temps and rain needs
The past week brought unusually warm weather with near ninety degree days and no need for coats. A light rain Monday evening cooled things briefly, then warmth returned. a soaking rain is needed for pastures and late fall plowing.
American Legion to Secure Victory Medals
The American Legion announces victory medals for World War service personnel are ready for distribution. Maurice Boyle Post will host an info session at Odd Fellows hall Esbherville on Friday October 16 at 7 30 PM to help veterans file applications, requiring only discharge papers. Stenographers will assist, and meals will be provided. all ex servicemen invited regardless of Legion membership.
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Maurice Boyle Post
American Legion 1
Odd Fellows Hall
Esbherville
American Legion
Maurice Doyle
Shower for Miss Blanch Bunt of Maple Hile Saturday
Mesdames Ernest Stokes Nels Se vold and Pred Ruef host a home shower for Miss Blanch Bunt of Maple Hile this Saturday. She plans December marriage to Mr Arthur Schmitke of Maynard Minnesota. Guests will give checks toward furnishing a new home.
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Ernest Stokes
Nels Sevold
Pred Ruef
Blanch Bunt
Ruef
Miss Bunt
Arthur Schmitke
Maynard
Minnesota
Maple Hall
Two Weddings at the Presbyterian Manse
Two weddings took place at the Presbyterian manse on Tuesday afternoon October 12. John H. Lowenberg of Ringsted and Catherine S. Neilson of Graettinger wed, as did George C. Lowenberg and Lulu M. Gilbertson. An impressive ring ceremony united each couple, with James Gubertsen and Odelia Lowenberg as witnesses. The couples plan farm life near Ringsted.
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John H. Lowenberg
Ringsted
Catherine S. Neilson
Graettinger
George C. Lowenberg
Lulu M. Gilbertson
James Gubertsen
Odelia Lowenberg
Service Star Legion to Hold Special Meeting
The Service Star Legion of War Mothers will meet at the court house on Saturday at 2 30 p m. Important business will be discussed and the delegates report given. All members are urged to attend.
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Service Star Legion of War Mothers
Court House
Cleveland Wins World Series Crown in Straight Sweep
The Cleveland baseball team clinched the world championship by winning four straight at home after taking one in Brooklyn. The series thrilled fans with sensational play. Baseball returns flowed daily to the Simon Day office.
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Cleveland
Brooklyn
Simon Day
Spirit Lake Defeats Town Team In Clean Sunday Game
Spirit Lake defeated the town team on Sunday in a hard fought exhibition in Estherville. Spirit Lake scored early in the second quarter while Estherville added three points on a late quarter drop kick. The locals showed potential but lacked running interference and cohesion, with Merritt Brown watched closely and the back field limited.
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Spit Lake
Ericiion Warriors
Spirit Lake
Jackson
Minnesota
Estherville
Webb
Ilolland
Merritt Brown
Jesse Barker
Eric Johnson
Hans” Robb
John Webb
Amber of Commerce Financial Report September 1920
Financial report from the Amber of Commerce shows the September balance on hand 2392.00 dollars. Receipts from the budget fund amount to 1140.26. Disbursements for September total 1664.17, matching August bills. Balance on hand October 1 stands at 806.37.
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Amber OF Commerce Financial Report
K& K
Sec Eangry
Sherburn
Teachers Spend Week End At The Lakes
Mir and Mrs Hans Peterson hosted high school teachers for a weekend at their Spit Lake cottage. Thirteen teachers attended a royal outing, with community notices and a funeral obituary for Elnora Francis Duncan McNeal detailing her life from Petersburg to DeSmet. The notice lists surviving children, grandchildren, and church affiliations, and mentions a Pythian Sisters fundraiser at the K P hall on Oct 19.
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Mir
Hans Peterson
Spit Lake
Elnora Francis Duncan
W.G. Neal
Petersburg
Menard County
Aliuin
Smet
Lowa
Superior
DeSmet
Mes
J. D. Schnapp
W. G. McNeal
Alice M. Dodds
Guthrie
Okla
Mary Ann Schnapp
DeStmet
S. 1
C. G. Me, Neal
Rock Creek
Minn
Kendall to Speak in Armstrong and Estherville
Hon. N. E. Kendall, Republican candidate for governor, to address Armstrong in the afternoon and Estherville at night on Friday October 22. The former House speaker is described as a top state orator with long public service and a strong statewide following. Citizens are urged to attend and hear the veteran speaker discuss current political issues.
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Armstrong
Estherville
N. E. Kendall
Kendall
Republican Party
Court House
House of Representatives
House
Cedar Rapids Bakeries Plan Bread Price Cuts
A leading Cedar Rapids bakery announced a cut of two to three cents per loaf on bread on Saturday with other bakeries expected to follow by Monday. A larger cut is promised November 1 as new wheat enters the market. no cuts are planned for pies and other delicacies while sugar and lard stay high.
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Cedar Rapids
VRE
Ralph Mahlum Injured by Roving Auto Collision
Ralph Mahlum fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Mahlum was struck by an auto driven by Mr Gullickson a traveling salesman of Sioux City around noon today The extent of his injuries awaits X ray examination The boy uses a cappled tinh on a brace which hinders his movement
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Ralph Mahlum
Henry Mahlum
Gullickson
Sioux City
Maquoketa Challenge to College Attendance Record
Des Moines Register dispatch notes Maquoketa high school claims 50 graduates attending college. Algona high school asserts a higher total this year, counting 31 graduates from last year's class of 20 and a larger number enrolled overall, reaching a county record.
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Des Mines Register
Maquoketa High School
Maquoketa
Algona High School
Algona
Kossuth County
Ad- Valet
Rural Mail Carrier Examination Set for Nov. 13
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam in Emmet County Iowa to fill rural carrier vacancies in Armstrong and Estherville post offices. Open to citizens domiciled in the county with form 1977 requirements. Men and women may apply. sex preference may be stated by appointing officers. Women limited to widows or wives of fallen or disabled service members. Obtain Form 1977 from listed offices or the Civil Service Commission.
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United States Civil Service Comission
Emmet
Iowa
Estherville
Armstrong
U S
U. S
Civil Geen Commission
Aive Zones
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Booth's Grocery
Quy
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Rankin
Estherville High
Mystic
C. D. Osgood
Rjm Robbins
William Rathman
Owa
ORIG
Armstrong Grove
Armatong
Center Township
Gruver
Tecade
Bae
Denmark
Hioadred
Mey
Ellsworth
Tetera
Wey
High Lake
Tee Tiene
Dolliver
Grover Town
Wallingford
Clapp Wel
Maple Hile
Presbyterian
THE
Service Star’ Legion
K. P. Hall
Estherville Furniture Co
Ralph Mahlium
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