Two Popular Couples Wed in Estherville Area
In Estherville two prominent unions took place as Jule Metzgar married James Cummings at the Metzgar home on South Ninth street. The ceremony featured an Episcopal ring rite, white charmeuse attire, and a formal reception. The newlyweds plan a two week wedding trip to Chicago before settling in a city flat above a local grocery.
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North Eighth Street
Bertham
Davia
John Edwin Goldsberry
Qraver
Whitield
Gretchen Smith
Mae Eisenhower
Emma Reno
Terris
Iowa
DeSmett
8. D
Minneapolis
Minn
Grover
Misa Jule Metzgar
James Cummings
A. G. Metzgar
South Ninth Street
Rev. C. Maline
Episcopal Church
Emmeteburg
Batberville High School
Emmet County
Spectoula
Arkansas University
Jay Johnston Drug Co
Chicago
Thompson Grocery
Local notices and society items from Estherville area
Twenty years ago Mrs L Bixby attracts attention in home of Mr and Mrs A G Metagar. Mrs Lew Lyman receives $1000 life policy payout. Mrs T F Bowen and child arrive in England August 38th after a seven day voyage. Mrs W C Barber goes to Malone for winter care of her ill mother. Local men announce candidacies for county superintendent and sheriff. Miss May Williams returns from Chicago. John Montgomery family moves to town. Mrs Lorenzo Lough injured in horse mishap. Mare Annie Rooney places fourth at Albert Lea race. Marriage in Eshterville unites Chris Ekckhart and Miss Lens Bloss. School board plans vs new classroom space. Stanhope Bros relocate Palals Grocery stock. Riders to Chicago for meetings. Rural carrier speed debate and pay considerations.
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A. G. Metagar
Yeterday
Lew Lyman
Des Moines Life Insurance Company
T. F. Bowen
England
W. C. Barber
Malone
N. Y
Frank Barber
Emmet Township
Geo. W. Adama
Estherville
Allen
Des Moines
Tol. N
Salyers
Will Zimmerman
Metzgar & Urdahl
New York
Niagara Falls
Nels Egbert
May Wiliams
Chicago
Hattie Barnum
Mason City
Rockford and
Greene
John Montgomery
Green
Henry Riley
Milwaukee Track
Lorenzo Lough
Minnie Neville
Ed. Mulroney
Albert Lea
Annie Rooney
Eatherville
Justice A. O. Salisbury
Chris. Ekckhart
Lincoln Township
Misa Lens Bloss
Everly
Iowa
Emmet County
August term of district court in Emmet Co Iowa opened
The August term of the district court, under Judge N J Lee, opened with a large calendar. The grand jury met two days and returned one indictment. Many cases were disposed of to press time, and numerous continuances and assignments of decrees followed.
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N. J. Lee
Coyle
Judge Lee
Beardslee Chandelier Mfg. Co
Ageton Bros
Ageton
J. B. Ageton
Minenoa Hubbard
William Hubbard
Wallingford
Emmet Co
State of Iowa
Harriet C
J. B. Lindeeva
A. H. Wh'tman
Ua Whitman
Peterson
P. A. Gaarde
H. A. Catlin
Adelaide C. Catlin
A. L. Dennis
C. D. Osgood
Gus Anderson
Nettle Sehaad
M. K. Whelan
Geo. F. Leland
S. T. VanEman
Fred A. Robinson
Walter Crowell
C. KE. Eastman
J. Peterson
W. E H. Turner
R. A. Bornard
D. D. No. 60
Board of Supervisors of Emmet Co
Iowa
Christie Cale
H. A. Carson
Katie G. Williams
C. A. Wil- Name
N. J. Criger
A. A. Crim
Ole Myhre
I. N. Sweet
J. C. Irwin, Jr
Oliver Rierson
Ye. I. N. Salyers
Grover Farmers’ Elevator Co
Laura A. Moran
Viola Crother
The
Merchants’ Loan & Trust Co
Henry Belhars
John J. Jensen
Mary Jensen
Henry Gray
Maggie Gray
L. A. Salyers Vn
Grover Farwers
J. R. Harewell
A. H
D. D
Lowa
Catherine Ries
C. EB. Lucas
D. Osgood
A. RK. Butler
Benton County Savings Bank
First National Bank of
Estherville
Benton Co. Savings Bank
Legal Notices and Civil Actions Summary
Case updates show B D Igoy vs A F Martineck settled with costs paid. National Bank of the Republic vs W H Hodge continued and related actions continued. City of Estherville v I N Sal y dere continued. State of Iowa v Harry Malmin and v Cleve Miller involve support payments of 26 dollars monthly. State of Iowa v Harry Bixbie order assigned. J R Horswell v Estherville Superior Horse Co dismissed.
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B. D. Igoy
A. F. Martineck
National Bank of the Republic
W. H. Hodge
City of Estherville
I. N. Salyere
State of Iowa
Harry Malmin
Cleve Miller
Harry Bixbie
J. R. Horswell
Estherville Superior Horse Co
Keokuk 70 Years Ago Described By Traveler Diary
Keokuk Iowa in 1878 was a rough frontier town with steep bluffs close to the river. A diary by James Harlan later U S Senator recalls a narrow muddy business street, a single brick house, log and frame structures, and residents living on the bluffs in a stark early scene.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Mississippi
James Harlan
United States
Indiana
Territory of
Harlan
State Historical Society of Iowa
Bluffa
Big Land Deal in Jackson County Sealed
On Tuesday Otto Vagt sold his Middleton farm of 640 acres to the Jackson Land and Credit Co for 86 dollars per acre. The Boston Block brought 16000 dollars as part payment of the total 65040 dollars. The sale was arranged through J. A. Balyarde agency, newly located in town. This is likely the county’s largest land deal for years.
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Jackson County
Otto Vagt
Jackson Land and Credit Co
Boston
J. A. Balyarde
Jackson Republic
Schools Open Monday September 8 in Washington District
Schools open Monday September 8 for grades 7 and 8 to attend Washington or former High School. 6th grades shift to the new building as in prior arrangements. Grades 1 to 4 switch among Jackson South Lincoln and McKinley buildings to balance enrollment. The High School will start later. beginners should enroll early, age requirements noted. The compulsory attendance law mandates 24 weeks of schooling for ages 7 to 16, with fines for violations. H. SUNDERLIN, Supt.
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Argu
Washington
Jackson and Bank
Jackson
South
Lincoln
North
McKinley
West
Papila
I T
Bept
Tesphere
Board of School Directors
City views on Oklahoma and Iowa trip and school picnic in Rondebush area
Ed Sager and Louis Stark visited Oklahoma and Iowa towns, reporting a booming Rondebush and noting a nearby ice cream parlor linked to a motion picture house. Last Wednesday the First Methodist Episcopal Sunday School held a picnic at Kettleston Springs with 200 plus attendees, autos shuttling families to and from the grounds for a hearty meal and praise for the organizing superintendent. Canton’s J. J. Holloway & Son plan an up to date org goods store, renting the Masonic hall’s south room for a future venture. local businessmen praised for leadership.
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Ed Sager
Rondebush Brothers
Appleton Cres
Louis Stark
T. J. Stark
Oklahoma
Iowa
Eatherville
William Roudebush
First Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Kettleston Springs
Gil
J. J. Holloway & Son
Canton
South Dakota
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John Goldsberry
Bertha Davis
Life Partners
Cummings
Metzgar
Jule Metzgar
Janes Cummings
Cummings Metzgar
Caurene Propvers Co
RH. J. Breen
Misa Nellie Ligcomb Tas
Stanhope Bros
Palaos
Wilson Block
Lincoln Street
Fletcher
Lawrence
Uncle Samuel
I. G
Sam
Tremely
H. Sunderlin
Estharville
Masonia Black
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