Bank Safe Cracked in Dunnell Minnesota Bank Heist
The First National Bank of Dunnell Minnesota was blown open last Tuesday at about 1 AM. Two bandits escaped with around 8000 dollars including 1158 in cash and the rest in Liberty bonds and War Savings Stamps. Insurance covers the loss. no patrons lose money. The explosion wrecked the interior and front, with about 2500 in damage to the building and fixtures, total loss near 10600 dollars. Authorities found car footprints and tire impressions, suspecting an amateur gang just beginning in crime.
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First National Bank
Dunnell
Minnesota
Levi Swanson
Ank
al Ronner
Otel
P. GC. Roth
Heriff Carver
Martin County
Heriff Nivison
Emmet County
Alehough
Mr. Roth
Sheriff Carver
Rueben Swenberg
Swenberg
Worth Schloeman in Speedster Accident Near Winchester
Reports say Worth Schloeman's speedster crashed in Winchester Indiana Monday afternoon at fifty mile pace. A telegram stated he escaped injury though the car was badly damaged. details of the accident were not given. Local friends express relief at his safety and note the car’s condition.
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W. E
Schloeman Eathervilles
Winchester
Indiana
Worth
Ana
Schloeman
Warren
Lapa
Emmet County Wins at the State Fair
Emmet County shows its pride at the Iowa State Fair with top placings in livestock and poultry. Warrior the two year old Chester White boar owned by Fred Himebauch earned third in a strong aged class of twenty two. Ruth Williams won second prize for a White Plymouth Rock cockeral. The Junior Poultry Club exhibit drew the largest crowd yet, while the Emmet Horseshoe team placed ninth in the statewide tournament. Next year the county aims to climb higher with more experience.
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Chester
Fred Himebauch
Warrior
Himebauch
Clay County
Peoria
Ruth Williams
Maple Hill Poultry Club
Ruth
Farm Bureau
Emmet County
Wm. Green
J. L. Anderson
Grover
P. C. Paulson
Halfa
State Fair Grounds
John Rolfe Home Struck by Lightning
John Rolfe’s residence was struck by a bolt during a severe storm causing a large roof hole, power loss, and scarred walls. The family escaped injury as Rolfe remained stunned in bed for minutes before learning of the damage. He vows not to repeat the experience soon.
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John Rolfe
Mr. Rolfe
John
Grieg Hurt In Auto Crash North Of City
Grieg was severely bruised and suffered a fractured collar bone when the car he drove collided head on with a car driven by Tom Sundae near the Emmet township consolidated school north of Estherville. Sundae and Chas Root were uninjured, Greig was rushed to a hospital and later returned home in good condition.
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HS. Grieg
Tom Sundae
Emmet Township Consolidated School
Mr. Greig
Chas. Root
Estherville
Dunnell
Mr. Sundae
Greig
Big athletic show draws fair crowd at Arnolds Park
Ernie Johnson staged an athletic event at Arnolds Park last Saturday evening drawing a fair crowd. Jesse Barker knocked out his opponent in the first round and impressed locals. Joe Denny substituted for a injured Kid Pearce of Sioux City. Pareaut won the wrestling, taking the first fall in 31 minutes and the second in 22.
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Ernie
Johnson
Arnolds Park
Jesse Barker
Ocal
Kid Pearce
Sioux City
Pierce
Joe Denny
Des Moines
Jesse
Pareaut
Burns
Fatherville
Graettinger
Cyclone Ben Reeves
Jepson
Reeves
Tragic death of respected resident Mrs J H Wilson
Mrs J H Wilson, longtime Emmet County resident and devout church member, died by her own action in her home after a period of ill health. The obituary notes her pioneer roots, marriage to Jack Wilson, and the community’s sorrow. Funeral and Eastern Star rites followed at her home with Rev J W LaGrone officiating.
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J. H. Wilson
Carrie McCulla
Howard County
Iowa
Emmet County
Marane
Jack Wilson
Order of the Esotern Star
J. W. LaGrone
J. H. Cramer
Co. P. Maugh
R. Allison
Order of the Eastern Star
New Clothing Firm Takes Over H. B. Lawrence Store
The Syndicate Clothing Co has assumed possession of the Hugh B Lawrence store with invoicing completed yesterday and ownership changes finalized today J Holmquist of Cedar Rapids the new manager arrives in Estherville He has nine years with the company in Cedar Rapids store Clerks retained A closing out sale will begin to clear current stock for new lines promising a sensational bargain event in the city.
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Syndicate Clothing Co
Hugh B. Lawrence
J. Holmquist
Cedar Rapids
Estherville
Family tragedy in Ormsby Minnesota ends in five suicides
A father Frank Klocow killed his wife and five children in Ormsby before shooting himself. Authorities say the murders occurred between midnight and 1 AM. chloroform was used to numb victims. Coroner reports indicate seven deaths in the home, with a note for Henry Klocow and a bank cashier past. Neighbors recall bills paid in cash and odd behavior before the tragedy.
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Ormsby
Minn
Frank Klocow
Thompson
Watonwan County
Mra. Klocow
Fred Klocow
Myrtle
Glen
Oliver
Leland
Klocow
J. L. Lébben
Antil
Farmers State Bank of
Obituary of Ren Peterson and Last Band Concert
Benedick Andreas Peterson born in Norway in 1853 died September 1 after a lengthy illness in Estherville Iowa. Survived by six children and his wife Sophia Engebretson, funeral at Lutheran church with interment in Lutheran cemetery. The last band concert of the season drew a large crowd under Elmer Moore, as director Wilder was absent, with the band delivering an extended performance.
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R. H. Weir
Otis
Colorado
Weir
W. J
George Weir
Estherville
Benedick Peterson
Mr. Peterson
Rade
Jesus Christ
Benedick Andreas Peterson
Mosjoen
Helgeland
Norway
America
Iowa
Sophia Margaret Engebretson
Elmer Moore
Wilder
High School Football Squad Artistry and Hopes for season
Thirty eight players reported for practice as coach Sauerman begins shaping the squad. Assistant Kerley has drilled fifteen men nightly for two weeks, building fundamentals. The team looks promising with returning players and new leadership, with key games set including September 16 at home, October 1 Lake Park at home on October 29 Emmetsburg at home, and a Turkey Day match with Milford. The community pledges support to forge a strong, competitive Estherville squad for northwest Iowa.
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Kerley
Sauerman
Pirst Lake
Lake Park
Emmetsburg
Milford
Freight by Auto Truck Expands Rural Shipping
Estherville and Fort Dodge wholesale houses push auto truck freighting to Emmetsburg, claiming quicker, cheaper service amid high railroad rates. The Emmetsburg Democrat notes growing business opportunities and asks for more reliable routes and pricing.
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Estherville
Fort Dodge
Emmetsburg
Rchants
Autoc
Democrat
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Emmet Consolidated School House
Morey
New Wo York
Financial Report OF
Chamber OF Commerce
Treeeesbursements General Fund
Dee Heehee
New State Line
Norwegian Lutheran Church
H. B. Lawrence
C.J. Holmquist
Eatherville
Klean
Farmers Union
Emmet Aneet
Argeles
Utz
County Pres
Onda
Apie Jing
Henry Klocow
Minneapolis Tribune
Northwest
A. C. Brown
Al‘bert Stretow
Fred
Mrs. Klocow
Klocows
Ren Peterson
Gould Np
Pomeinie
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