Libel suit over war board libel damages sought
A. T. Lee and G. O. of Emmet township sue J. P. Kirby Andrew Smith F. H. Rhodes J. W. Morse Jas. Rainey Fred Jones and G. K. Allen claiming 10000 in damages each for being labeled slackers and having their names posted on a yellow board in Es therville during the 1918 liberty loan drive. They allege malice and say they always subscribed to liberty loans within their means. The suit, filed in district court, seeks 10000 actual and 10000 exemplary damages and promises further proof at the November term. Public sentiment backs the war board.
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District Court
This County
Follars
A. T. Lee
G. 0
Emmet Township
J. P. Kirby
Andrew Smith
F. H. Rhodes
J. W. Morse
Jas. Rainey
Fred Jones
G. K. Allen
War Board
Estherville
Liberty Loan
Lee Brothers
Emmet County
United States
Bright Lights Cause Another Auto Crash
On a Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Ray French and two children were returning from the lakes when a car driven by Walter Wilson collided with them. Bright high powered lights from an unknown car blinded both drivers near the McCullough cut north of the railroad crossing. Mrs French suffered injuries not thought serious. Wilson’s bumper and fenders were damaged. The other driver fled, identity unknown. Mrs French is recovering at the city hospital. the parties seek the identity of the lights’ owner.
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Ray French
the Lakes
Walter Wilson
Wilson
French
Estherville Town Team Dominates in Sunday Victory
The Estherville athletic club football team traveled to Hands Park and defeated the Fairmont American Legion team 30 to 0. A strong home crowd praised the local squad, which strengthened after its earlier 6 to 0 loss to Spirit Lake and plans to play Spirit Lake again next Sunday.
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Estherville Athletic Club
Hands Park
American Legion
Fairmont
Minn
Minnesota Huskies
Xical
Spirit Lake
Woodchuck on West Side Delights Editors and Eaters
Sunday morning editor Nichols spotted a slow woodchuck crossing the West Side street chased by W E Deming. The 13 pound animal was captured and cooked, said to be a delicate dish. Woodchucks are described as rare in local woods.
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Nichols
W. E. Deming
Notice to voters of Emmet Township voting place change
The voting place in Emmet Township is moved from Emmet Grove school house to the consolidated school house. Voters are asked to govern themselves accordingly. W. A. Schultz, Township Clerk. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for floral offerings and sympathy during bereavement for Mrs. Wm. Rathman and family.
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Emmet Township
Emmet Grove
Consolidated School House
W. A. Schultz
Wm. Rathman
Local and Personal News Briefs from the Week
Dr Stinsop traveled with a patient to Mankato and returns Tuesday. Mr George Shadle attended the dry goods dealers’ convention in Des Moines on Tuesday. Farmers husk corn though winds hurt the crop. C Linge enjoys a two week furlough with his parents, Mr and Mrs Nels Linge. Miss Mabel Allen of Graettinger had an appendectomy at a local hospital. Roy Merriot and family and Jim Merriot visited the Chas Rosenberger home. Harvey Solomonson and Oscar Wickens families joined Dr Stinson and daughters at Owen Wickens’s Sunday. Mrs Wm Oehriein went to St Paul Tuesday to visit relatives for a month with her daughter Mrs J N Ball.
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Stinsop
Mankato
George Shadle
Des Moines
C. Linge
Nels Linge
Mabel Allen
Graettinger
Roy Merriot
Jim Merriot
Chas. Rosenberger
Harvey Solomonson
Oscar Wickens
Stinson
Owen Wickens
Son Held for Giffen Murder in Ringsted Case
County authorities pursue leads in the Giffen murder at Ringsted. Grant Giffen, reported son of the victim, was arrested at Algona and held for investigation. The coroner’s inquest found the death violent, with wounds to the head and a gun nearby. Authorities question him as Ringsted residents cling to murder suspicions amid a fire and hidden money unaccounted for.
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Giffen
Ringsted
Grant
Algona
Minnesota
Iowa Lutherans Plan for Great Convention
The Lutheran men of Iowa schedule a state convention October 28 at the Savery hotel Des Moines with delegates from every congregation. Rev. P. O. Bersel of Ottumwa leads the program. H. L. Ekern will discuss church insurance plans. Des Moines Lutherans prepare headquarters at 404 Hippee and Savery hotel to host delegates.
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Lutheran Men of
Iowa
Savery Hotel
Des Moines
P. O. Bersel
Ottumwa
H. L. Ekern
Wisconsin
Rn oeSe
Lutheran Brotherhood
Hippee Building
Savery
Fourth and Locust Streets
Spirit Lake to visit Estherville in Sunday game
Estherville Athletic club to host Spirit Lake town team next Sunday afternoon. Spirit Lake defeated Estherville two weeks ago by a close score. locals have since strengthened and seek revenge in a fast, determined contest. Citizens anticipate an exciting start to finish as the team trains hard. Dell's Second Hand Store to move into Tracy Garage rooms November 1, 1920 for repairs and furniture services.
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Estherville Athletic Club
Spirit Lake
Dell
Tracy
J. K. Foshier Sr Dies in California at 84
J K Foshier Sr longtime local resident died in Long Beach California at 84 after a lifelong service record including Civil War service in the 39th Iowa He was born in Indiana in 1836 and lived in this state most of his life His wife Trythena Bare died years ago and three children survive Will Foshier of this city J E Foshier Jr of Long Beach and Mrs E O Willets of Ganon City Funeral services were held today with relatives from Pleasantville and the surrounding community attending
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Grandpa Foshier
Col Wm. Foshier
J. B. Foshier, Jr
Long Beach
Cal
Mr. Foshier
Indiana
California
Iowa
iBi
Trythena Bare
Andersonville
Amion
J. E. Jr
E. O. Willets
Ganon City
Colo
Will
Parcel Post Boom Hits Local Post Office
In the first half of October the local post office handled 4804 parcels, with 3315 received and 1289 sent through, across 13 workdays excluding Sundays. The article notes the surge in parcel post nationwide and pokes fun at the busy clerk.
Kendall to Speak in Grand Theatre Friday Night
Hon N E Kendall republican candidate for governor will address voters Friday evening at seven o'clock in the Grand theatre. He will speak in Armstrong in the afternoon and comes from that city. Emmet county is urged to attend both talks as the last speech before the election. Ladies are especially invited to be present.
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N. E. Kendall
Govenor
Grand Theatre
Kendall
Armstrong
Emmet
Yeoman Instal Officers For Year
The Yeoman installed their officers Wednesday October 13. Foreman Sarah Wolcott Master of Ceremonies Mr Tgou Correspondent Master of Account Mrs B Collins Chaplain Mrs French Overseer Mrs Neil Lady Rowena Miss Howe Lady Rebecca Mrs Dahlberg Watchman Miss Morrisey Guard Mrs Copeland Sentinel Mrs Igou.
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Sarah Wolcott
Tgou
B. Collins
French
Neil
Rowena
Miss Howe
Rebecca
Dahlberg
Miss Morrisey
Copeland
Igou
Good Attendance At Institute Inspires Teachers
A large turnout of 161 teachers attended the inspirational institute at the high school building over Thursday and Friday. Lectures by Dr. McBrian Miss Francis Dr. Meyerholtz Dr. Driver and Prof. Campbell were highly instructive and entertaining. A banquet at Gardston Thursday evening followed by a Grand Theatre guest session with the Commercial Club capped the week.
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Teachers’ Inspirational Institute
Tu Pll
McBrian
Francis
Meyerholtz
Driver
Campbell
Gardston
Commercial Club
Grand Theatre
Farm Bureau Campaign Shows Strong Gains in County
Farm Bureau drive reports indicate 17 percent increase with over 100 new members added from a 1929 list of 40 reports. Officials expect total county membership exceed 1,000 as remaining reports arrive, with many districts at 90 to 100 percent participation and all efforts led by local farmers, not professional salesmen.
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Farm Bureau
Giffen Arrested In Giffen Murder Case In Algona
Grant Giffen, son of E R Giffen of Ringsted, was arrested by Sheriff Nivison in Algona last Monday and jailed for a preliminary hearing next Tuesday. Coroner's jury found E R Giffen died by violent means and murder is suspected. Officers have damaging evidence but will reveal it at the hearing. Thirty new members joined the American Legion meeting and 150 applied for victory medals at Odd Fellows hall Friday, with social time and refreshments.
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Grant Giffen
E.R. Giffen
Ringsted
Nivison
Algona
E. R. Giffen
American Legion
Births and notices from Wallingford and Ringsted region
Births listed for October through June in Huntley Dow Yates Hansen Jensen Elbeck Flier Meiner with Ringsted ties. Additional note: A F Clark of Terris advertises a Duroc Jersey hog sale on November 4 at his farm. Mr and Mrs Ralph Rosseau return to Iowa Falls to stay with Mrs Rosseau's parents, Mr and Mrs George Nichol.
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Huntley
Lou
Bessie Trucks Huntley
Wallingford
Jean Marjorie Dow
Shirley
Selina Dybendahl Dow
Alice Viola Yates
Arthur L
Elva Mae Minor Yates
Estherville
Ervin Lawrence Hansen
Dellie E
Ladie Mabel Gangated
Ringsted
Earl Wilmer Jensen
Jens E
Nelsine Jensen
A. F. Clark
Terris
Ralph Rosveau
Iowa
Rosse
Geo. Nichol
Featherville High Loses to Fairmont in Tough Battle
Featherville High football fell 2 to 0 at home to Fairmont in a hard fought game marked by fumbles and strong Fairmont defense. Local players Brees, Dick, Gruwell, Dauber and Thompson stood out while Fairmont’s Allison starred for the visitors as Featherville prepares to travel to Emmetabure next Saturday hoping to rebound.
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Featherville
Fairmont
Minn
Fibherville
Brees
Gruwell
Dauber
Thompson
Ben Allison
Husky
Citizenship School Plans at Court House This Fall
Plans are complete for a Citizenship school to be held at the courthouse October 21 and 22. Mrs. Max Mayer will direct with local talent assisting. Sessions will be morning and evening with question periods. Topics include Political Parties, American Institutions, Primaries, Elections, Boards and Commissions in Iowa, Voting Demonstration, Municipal Government, and home ownership.
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Court House
Max Mayer
Mayer
Iowa
Paving Progress Report Amid Favorable Weather
V paving work advances rapidly as asphalt crew presses to finish before cold weather. West Side work to start soon. R M. Anderson, a business visitor in Swea City and Dolliver yesterday, broke his car in Dolliver and waited three hours for repairs. Er oie Mor Sion, Ase city Tuesday.
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M. H. Anderson
Swea City
Dolliver Yaterday
Dolliver
Er Oie Mor Sion
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Ralph Mahlum
Relief Corps
A. D. Anderson
Eastawn
Lhat
Estherville Town
North Third Avenue
Iowa Lutherans Plan For Great Convention
J. K. Foshier, SR
William
Institute
the Farm Bureau
Big Drive
Legion
Fitherville High
J. W. LaGrone
Jorgan Hanson
Isabella Tow
Gertie Tow
Ed Pape
Hanson
Miss Tow
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