City Council Hears Legality Opinion On Citizen's Association Contract
A special city council meeting chaired by Mayor Groves, with most aldermen present, reviewed City Attorney Morse's opinion on Ordinance No. 146 and the Citizen's association loan contract. The committee concluded the contract might be legal but is not yet binding, urging the council to refuse any further payments until a clearer ruling is obtained.
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Groves
Ald. Davidson
Morse
Citizen's Committee
Citiains
Estherville
Citizen's Association
Ordinanes
Phins
Bonda Man
Electric Light and Ater
Dalanes
Doree
Mmiphode
O Connell to Address Estherville Veterans Meeting
County Chairman Lough announces Hon. M. D. O Connell of Washington DC will speak to Estherville veterans on Monday Oct 19 about the political issue from the Republican view. O Connell, longtime solicitor of the treasury, was a famed Northern town lawyer and former Mort Dodge resident.
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Lough
M. D. O'Connell
Washington, D. C
Estherville
O'Connell
The
Treasury
Mort Dodge
Tows
Isi
Soatedee
Onea
O' Connell
Kinmet
Ty Republican
Ender
Rock Island Expansion Plan Stirs Iowa Rail Debate
A Rock Island expansion plan aims to extend lines from Dows to Port Dodge, with a bowl line project near Mohain and a 40 mile stretch paralleling existing routes through Eagle Grove and nearby towns. The move follows prior surveys and signals potential shifts in control of local freight and passenger traffic.
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Port Dodge
Loeb Deland Wis
Rpraatdin
Dinhee
Dade
Ph Mofius
Aisinila
Dioek Island
Des Moines
Towa
Nook Island
School Board Adjourns Meeting and Elections
An adjourned school board meeting was held Monday night with full attendance. George P. Schaad was elected secretary for the year. Bills were audited and allowed. Rent action for the opera house during 1902 and 1903 was taken. Treasurer Juo. P. Kirby's report was received and sent to the finance committee. Coal bills were approved and bids for coal were received from multiple suppliers including Estherville Lumber Co.
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Ceorge PF. Schaad
Opera House
Juo. P. Kirby
E. E. Johnston
A. D. Root
Estherville Lumber Co
Great
Ginn Comes Back as Pastor Returns for Another Year
The Northwest Town Conference of the Methodist church announced appointments after the Sunday session led by Bishop Fowler. Rev. F. W. Ginn is reappointed to Ratherville for another year, with Rev. R. A. Harwond to Thornton and Rev. Charles Altman to Dolliver. Ginn becomes missionary secretary for the Algona district. C. Stover joins the board of church extension. Algona district appointments include Meredonald presiding rider and numerous ministers listed for towns such as Bancroft, Britt, Clarion, Estherville, Fort Dodge, Livermore, and more, reflecting a broad reassignment of clergy across the district.
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Methodist Churet
Northwest Town
Methodist Harch
Fowler
F. W. Ginn
Ratherville
R. A. Harwond
Thornton
Charles Altman
Dolliver
Ginn
Algona
C. (. Stover
Board of
Church Extension
Meredonald
Algoma A Te Kippertte
Armstrong
L. Houghton Bancroft
U. W. Arta Beimond Cop Chyspher Britt
ROA
Ctive Clarion Rank
Mathis Clear Lake—Stenrge C. Fort Uoliver—Charlap Artman
Lrimet Pee 8Ee Beatty
Estherville
SODNOW TO QUIT The Reoektabs bated Ta ote Peqe Their Gener Manager
A telegram from Chivas to Chag A reports Gentow will resign as general manager of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway at month’s end. Fourth Vice President John Stevens will oversee operations and construction. BoP. Winehell is named third vice president and will oversee fleet management of the Mines system, with Winchell expected to move to Chicago. Goodwin’s general manager post ends with retirement.
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Chivas
Chag A
Gentow
Chicaun, Hook Island and Pacific Railway
John Stevens
Rock Island
Great Northern
Bop. Winehell
St. Louis
Legal notice and city politics clash over libel and franchises
A public notice cites a libel claim against a party for verbal slander in August and September 1903 with a possible filing by October 22. Mason City reports Alderman Higley battles mayor and council over electric and telephone franchises, amid protests and affidavits denying Higley’s claims. A separate editorial urges farmers and business leaders to push for good roads legislation in the coming winter session.
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Warren Elon
Tiskime
Road conditions in Emmet County urged for better graveling
A reader laments poor road conditions across Emmet County and nearby areas. He urges a town meeting to plan graveling a mile of road to demonstrate improvements and encourage public support. The 1902 Bureau tally shows over two thousand dollars spent on graveling, prompting calls to start a needed public works effort.
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Oth Island
Ticago
Cam
Emmet
Tan
Bureau Galaty Llinots
K, Hamhick
The Opera Course Becomes Midwestern Highlight
The coming of the Bevwar Prince Opera Co. excites theatergoers with a strong cast. Principal actors include FP A Wade Walters Brenti Huntington Burges Irene Palmer Gertie Hutcheson Addie Mumford Frieda Tittle. A 20-voice chorus and fresh wardrobe promise rich entertainment opening for two nights Out Ii and 5 with Girofio Girofla. Ticket holders advised to secure seats early at Klopp’s.
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Bevwrar Prince Opera Co
Middle’ West
Union revival services led by Munhall and Pug it
Church notes announce union revival meetings in Des Moines churches starting Sunday evening with a large chorus, solos by Mr. Pooh, and rehearsals Friday night at the Presbyterian church. Dr. L. W. Munhall and Mr. Pugit to conduct evening services. The ministerial association sends a greeting praising his work and urging attendance all week.
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Huw. la
We. Muntall
Pugh
Pooh
Presbyterian Church
Munhall
Pugit
Ministerial Association of
Des Moines
Dr. Munhall
L. W. Munhall
Ealing
Chriss Abell
Bros. Vanorn
A. Mb Tawe
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Wast
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Waris
Sean
J. B. Wigley
Mason City
Higley
Gale
A. J. van Valkenburg
Viking Thing Store
Lincoln St
Estherville, Iowa
P. G
J. S. White
Florsheim
Our Men’s Shoe Department
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Church Notes
Sanren Baptist Church
Sundiy
First Presbyterian
California
Lickéb
Jsbervilly
Los Angeles
Wrangisco
iHeturn
Land Selkers
Bengon
M Belch
St Paul
Minneapolis
Una Eres
Northern Pacific Railway
T'buae
W. Moroe
General “Nitration
St. Paul
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