West pleads guilty to charge in long case
F L West pleads guilty to receiving stolen property and conspiracy in a high profile case. Judge Coyle imposes fines of 500 dollars on each count and one year on each count, with jail time suspended and West on parole. Local officers spent large sums gathering evidence, with two inmates from Anamosa testifying but not taking the stand.
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F. L. West
Coyle
Sur
Towa
Anamosy
West
Quaity
Estherville Progresses in Paving and City Improvements
Estherville advances toward a fully paved city. 1919 contracts cover 35 blocks and 54 000 square yards, with February bids adding 80 blocks and 146 000 square yards. Second contract mainly residential blocks remains incomplete. cement shortages delay progress amid transport issues. The city expands storm sewers, sewer and water mains, and adds power plant capacity. A bond sale failed. city watches Emmetsburg suit for similar work. Next year should see more miles paved in surrounding roads.
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Estherville
Des Moines Asphalt Paving Company
Mason City
Bechtel & Co
Davenport
Emmetsburg
Bemis and Sehlick
Armstrong
Board of Supervisors
Emmet County
Estherville High Debuts Large Football Turnout
Estherville high school reports over thirty players out for first practice under Coach Ragsdale. Uniforms filled. equipment limited turnout, but growth expected as five players from last year provide experience. The squad trains nightly with strict rules, aiming for a strong, spirited season despite being green and inexperienced.
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Estherville High School
Ragsdale
Estherville
Hawkeye Restaurant Changes Hands in Es terville
Will Conklin and Chas Taylor purchased the Hawkeye restaurant last Saturday and took possession Monday. The new owners are experienced restaurateurs and plan to maintain the high standard of the establishment. John Martyr and wife, former owners, will rest briefly before resuming business elsewhere in Es terville.
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Hawkeye Restaurant
Conklin
Chas, Taylor
Algona
John Martyr
Estherville
Disorderly house raid yields mixed group of performers
Marshal Case raided a northeast town house last week and found several couples including married men and women listed as star performers. Those with clothing escaped through windows and back door, hindering a full roundup. Case commented it was a great setup for a moving picture man.
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Marshal Case
Case
Mr. Case
George Case Appointed Night Watchman
George Case was appointed night watchman last week and began duty Thursday night. He is a hustler after evil-doers and warns that if culprits do not behave themselves they will end up in the lock up.
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George Case
Case
Kappes and Lamkin Wed in Es terville Ceremony
Reverend J W LaGrone officiated as Leo Kappes of Sheldon and Mabell Lamkin of Archer were united in marriage at the Kappes Lamkin home in Estherville on Saturday morning September 4. Harold Lamkin and Esther Kappes attended. The couple left for Minneapolis and other points before returning to their Sheldon home.
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J. W. LaGrone
Methodist Episcopal Church
Leo Kappes
Sheldon
Mabell Lamkin
Archer
Estherville
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Esther Kappes
Minneapolis
Var Anton Story
Anton Story
Aitkin Minn
Miss Bellin
Colerain Hospital
Pacific Coast
North Sixth Street
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Rock Island Railroad
Mysterious Smith and Olga at the Grand
Mysterious Smith and Olga the mind reader headline a weeklong engagement at the Grand theater drawing crowds with magic illusion and audience participation The show promises clean comedy elaborate stage settings and unprecedented feats in this city Mrs W L Tate travels to Cedar Rapids to visit her daughter in Postville and takes in the performance
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Olga
Sumie Yew
Veom
W. L. Tate
Cedar Hapids
G. W. Kublhavy
Postville
Looking Backward Over Forty Years at Swan Lake
A retrospective on Swan Lake City in Emmet County recounts its rise as a county seat, the C N W and other rail rumors, key residents, a 1920 reunion, and letters from former residents detailing life years later in Oregon and Iowa, with memories of local schools, churches, and community life.
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Emmet
Milwaukee
Dr. Knapp
Peter Johnston
Stewart & Darling
Eva McMath
Will Jenkins
C. W. Jarvis
G. N. Lucrock
R. A. Paden
Harvey Mathers
The
Mercury
Grover
Va McMath Paden
Waterloo
Iowa
Harry L. Shaw
Plainwell
Michigan
L. L. Bingham
Estherville
Community Stores Secure New Office In Town
The Community Stores of Towa, after moving their main office from Spencer, will relocate to rooms above the Estherville Furniture company store recently used by the county farm bureau. The Johnston family is redecorating the space, and it will be ready for occupancy soon as the chain expands.
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Towa
Spencer
Towa Savitzs Bank
Estherville Furniture Company
County Farm Bureau
Johnston
Pigeon Derby Aims for National Rexall Race
Two carrier pigeons will depart Estherville at 10 a m on September 25 bound for St Louis in a nationwide pigeon derby staged by Rexall stores. Five thousand birds will be released at the same hour across the country as a new advertising stunt. Mr Cummings will display the birds at his store a few days before the race.
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Estherville
St. Louis
Rexall
Cummings
John S Sandven Buys Business at Pipestone
John T. Sandven purchased a Pipestone Minnesota grocery store and will leave next month to take charge. A successful merchant, he disposed of his Estherville interests last spring and spent summer at rest. Friends wish him great success in his new venture.
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Pipestone
John T. Sandven
Minn
Mr. Sandven
Estherville
Auto Accident East of Estherville Sees Two Cars Wrecked
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Croissant of Ringsted were in a serious, Wednesday night auto incident six miles east of Estherville. Both vehicles a Ford and a Dodge sedan crashed. occupants sustained a bad shaking and a few bruises, but no lives were lost. A. M. Johnson of Spirit Lake drove the other car.
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Estherville
Harry Croissant
Ringsted
Sy Auto
Pncident
Boland to Sell Poland China Hogs Next Week
El Boland of Arm strong district announces his first sale of Poland China hogs scheduled one week from today. Boland, a progressive young breeder, boasts quality stock led by a son of The Pilot. Read the advertisement in this issue and plan to attend.
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T. EL. Boland
Poland
Boland
Armstrong
the Vindicator
Estherville Baseball Team Disbands For Season
The Estherville baseball team blew up last week and decided to disband for the season due to lack of management. Most players remain in town playing games with surrounding teams, marking a sad end to an auspicious start.
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Estherville
Estherville Man Seeks Release From Stock Subscription
Des Moines reports A Davis of Estherville, director of Associated Packing, subscribed to 100 shares for 20000 dollars a year ago. He claims the salesman promised buyback if he could not fulfill, bank notes of 15000 dollars remain, no stock certificates, and a waived pledge to keep all shares. Davis says he misread an upladial agreement about 16 shares. Adjournment set for Monday afternoon.
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Des Moines
A. Davis
Estherville
Te Associated Packing Company
Davis
Linden Bank
Rumala
Lau Ty'cluck
Large enrollment reported at city school this year
The city opened Monday with the high school record enrollment and a normal junior high start. First four grades in Jackson building, next five in McKinley and Lincoln, sixth in Washington building, with lower grades also there. High school 326. first grade 139, second 127, third 107, fourth 115, fifth 108, sixth 124, seventh 104, eighth 93.
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Jackson
McKinley
Lincoln
Washington
Henry Hageman Fall Sale Set for September 16
Grover farmer Henry Hageman announces a fall sale at his South Side farm featuring twenty five springe boars and fifteen gilts. The event occurs week from tomorrow, September 14, with ads urging readers to read details and attend.
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Henry Hageman
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