Nomination fight over Dickinson Emmet seat turns on state officials
Nominating papers for Dickinson Emmet district candidate Robinsin and Puller trigger a decision by the secretary of state auditor and attorney general. Objections from Dickinson county prompt a state level review, with parties hopeful Robinson gains a spot on the ticket. Death of Cal Hubbard noted with funeral and community tributes. Real estate transfers and church matter also listed.
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Dickinson-Emmet
B. F. Robinson
Dea Moines
Dickinson County
G.C. Puller
Milford
Robinson
Dickinson Carity
Tate
Short Aug District Court Term Ends After Three Days
The August term of district court was the shortest in a long time, lasting just three days with proceedings limited to defaults and settlements. WT F. Bunt obtained a divorce from Daisy Punt and was awarded custody of their child.
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F. Bunt
Daisy Punt
Inebriate Law Case Seeks Reform After Escapes
Gibbs was returned to Cherokee under the inebriate law for a second time but escaped to Estherville then bowled up in right royal style. He now serves a thirty day county jail sentence in Ward Jabor. Citizens regret his failure to reform and call for changes to limit escapes from the asylum. Superintendent Crumbacker notes twenty‑one escapes from ninety‑eight sent there and urges a separate medical institution and compulsory labor for suitable patients to prevent escapes and improve care.
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Cotton" Gibbs
Estherville
Ward Jabor
Crumbacker
Independence Asylum
Labor day picnic at Griettinger a large success
The fifth annual Labor day picnic at Griettinger Monday drew the largest attendance yet. Speakers H. M. Dennison of Clarion and B. L. Wick of Cedar Rapids drew interest, with music and a basket dinner adding to the day. A ball game between Jack Creek and Graettinger ended in a win for Jack Creek.
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Griettinger Picnie
Griettinger
C. Dennison
Clarion
B. L. Wick
Cedar Rapids
Jack Creek
Graettinger
Sioux Falls Passenger Collides With Freight Train at Sibley
The Sioux Falls passenger on the Rock Island collided with a stationary Des Moines Valley freight near Sibley Monday morning. No one was injured. Only two engines were washed up and minor damage occurred. An additional engine was sent after the wrecked train arrived an hour and a half late.
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Awrkeck Aqt
Sibley
Sioux Falla
Rock Island
Des Moines
Agit
Happy wedding of Miss Esther Hoover and Vance Noe
Miss Esther Hoover wed Vance KR Noe at the Ridley home with Rev A C Church of the Free Baptist church officiating. Few relatives attended, followed by a wedding cupper. The couple will reside in a cottage behind the Ridley home. Noe works at the Enterprise office. the bride is a longtime local resident beloved for fine traits.
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Ine Marriga
Mr. Ang
J. E. Ridley
L. Esther Hoover
Vance KR. Noe
A.C. Church
Free Baptist Church
Ridley
Noe
Enterprise Office
City council splits over coal supply for light plant
A Monday night city council meeting in which Mayor Groves and all aldermen attended became heated over coal supply for the electric light and water plant. The Smith Lowe Coal Co. bid prompted debate on delivery reliability via several rail lines. Votes fluctuated as they tested options, with an initial order, then a demand for a one month trial to assess supply capability. Adjournment followed, amid ongoing questions about coal accessibility and bid acceptability.
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Comci
Groves
Electric Light and
Smith, Lowe Coal Co
Des Moines
Des Moines Union
Ghicago & Northwestern
David Conway
Anderson
Atwood
Galloway
Holtshouser
Davidson
Smith, Lowe-Coal Co
Aaid Company
Brown
Nays
Holtshouger
Smith, Lowe Company
Public Improvement Committee
Itis
Salyers
Pleasant
Walnut
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Cal Hubbard
Hubbard
Cat Hubbard
Presbyterian Church
Ruthven
Woodmen
Chompson L. BE
J.B. Cook
Wallingford
Holand Caerte R
Wat G. Cheek
Jarvis Walter
Ora Brigus Aw
Weavenag Lathrop FP. H
Trarvey Stewarke
Lutheran Church
Jens Jeosou
Ayer
Cash
Esther Hoover and
Viraer
Red
Sioux City Journal
Omaha
John Sundberg
Mr. Plagter of
Paria
The
Opera
Wien
Autuisin
Viking Clothing Store
NAU Brothers
Lincoln St
Estherville Town
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