Despondent traveling entertainer ends life in Estherville
Ross Hendricks a contortionist from Superior, traveling with a dentist, arrived in Estherville with companions. After failed pleas to a woman to join his show, he drank whiskey and poison, leaving a note to a Mrs. Neal. He died within minutes at a butcher shop, with a coroner's inquest attributing death to a self-administered strychnine overdose. He was about 27 or 28, weighed roughly 160 pounds, and had limited funds.
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Ross Hendricks
Heine Hendricks Ross
A. Barber
Estherville
Superior
Gus Marcott
George Martin
Chas
Ballard
Carl Presley
Webster City
Emmet House
Martha Quandahl
Geo. Martin
Harry Buckman
Coon &Son
Mr. Martin
Dr. Bradley
Martin
Chas. Coon
Aira
M. BE. Neal
Gran
Ant
Carl Brealey
T. J. Miller
Hendricks
Main Street
Carnival Company
Miller
Wilson
J. PB. Littell
N. H. White
John H. Wilson M. E
Wixtson
Chas. Ballard
Weather Crop Sutletin Sept 16 1907 Des Moines Iowa
Cool weather dominated early week with warmer spells later and ample sunshine. Rainfall was light and scattered with some areas needing rain to sustain pasturage and late vegetables. corn progress is favorable with early planted fields near harvest while central and northern ears harden and show brown maturing colors. four fifths of the crop may be safe if normal weather continues. forage yields remain fair.
Roads Prosper Under New Rates In Des Moines Rail Traffic
Des Moines area rail lines report rising passenger and freight activity in late 1907. A 2 cent fare law boosted Iowa division traffic, with August passenger receipts up by 20 000 to 25 000 dollars on one road and about 18 000 on another. Seven months of 1907 show freight carloads up 860 and gains over 21 million pounds, while freight revenue climbs roughly 40 000 dollars year over year. Officials note crowded trains despite added cars and anticipate more service to handle demand.
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Register & Leader
Des Moines
Iowa
Rock Island
Death of Thomas A. Levi a Civil War veteran in Ketherville
Thomas A. Levi died at his home Wednesday aged 77 years 11 months and 6 days. Born in Skaanevik Norway October 18 1829 he immigrated to America in 1864 and lived in Lisbon Roland Estherville and finally this city. He married Helen Tungesvig in 1856 producing four children and after her death married Christina Engebretson with nine more children. He served in Company K 82nd Iowa Volunteers from October 1862 to war's end and is survived by a wife and nine children. The funeral was held Friday at the Norwegian Lutheran church with Civil War veterans Coates Haynes Coon Ketchum Severson and Nelson as pallbearers.
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Thomas A. Lien
Ketherville
Estherville
Helen Tungesvig
Mr. Levi
Christina Engebretson
United States Service
82Nd Regiment
Iowa Volunteers
George S. Pierce
Leonard Smith
Julia Levi
Denver
Colo
Louisa Goaseland
Bellingham
Wash
Amos T., Levi
Isabella Metcalfe
Des Moines
Mary Olson
Jewell
J. B. Levi
Minneapolis
Minne
Mra. K. K. Nan
Bessie
Gertrude Levi
Messrs
Coates
Haynes
Coon
Ketchum
Severson
Nelson
Milford Eyes Electric Line From Ft Dodge to Spirit Lake
Milford residents show enthusiasm as surveyors complete a routing from Ft Dodge to Milford via Terrill and Arnold’s Park. Secretary P O Refsel and M H Miller of Detroit visited, with Miller staying to assess local aid and prospects for the Emmetsburg line reaching Milford along the old narrow gauge grade to Spirit Lake.
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Milford
Ft. Dodge
Lakes
la Corps of Surveyors and Engineers
Terrill
P.O. Refsel
Emmetsburg
M. H. Miller
Detroit
Michigan
Refsel
Arnold's Park
Spirit Lake
Finger Lost in Farm Gear Accident Near Estherville
A. R. Espeset suffered the loss of part of the first finger on his left hand when corn cobs piled against gearing on a belt carrier at the Hudick farm, three miles southeast of Estherville. Dr. Wilson amputated the injured finger at the first joint after he was brought to town.
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A. R. Espeset
Hudick
Estherville
Egb
Rural Carriers Ask Farmers to Cut Weeds to Save Roads
Emmet county rural carriers express thanks for road work and request patrons on Rural Routes to cut weeds along adjoining highways to prevent snow buildup that spoils roads in spring. Signed by the BR. F. D. Society of Emmet County.
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Emmet County
BR. F. D. Society of
Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Waterman
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Waterman express gratitude to the lodges school children and friends for their kindness during their recent bereavement.
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W. H. Waterman
Mas. W. H. Watmeman
Rev Thompson to accept pastorate in Chicago church
Rev T C Thompson of the Norwegian Lutheran Church plans to move to Chicago to lead a prominent Scandinavian church. He is noted for ability and zeal and will likely make a strong impact in his chosen field. He left for Chicago Friday and will return this week before taking charge in a few weeks.
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T. C. Thompson
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Chicago
Thompson
Hess
Hia Church
Extherville
Miempson
Rev. Thompson
Grand Parade Plans and Local Political News
A grand illuminated parade in Estherville is outlined with floats from local businesses and eleven floral entrants representing county towns. Torchbearers will line the street edges, floats in the center lanes, and white decorated chariots drawn by white horses will lead the procession. Automobiles with decorated exteriors will also participate. Also noted is a political update stating Nate Kendall, former speaker of the 32nd General Assembly, will run for Congress, while Major Lacey will not seek the seat. A marriage announcement follows for Miss Ora Eliza Scales of Ackley to William Alfred Winter of Minneapolis, with details of their wedding at the Scales home on September 12.
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St. Paul
A. O. Peterson
Peterson
Nate Kendall
Albion
Congress
Major Lacey
Ora Eliza Scales
Ackley
Iowa
William Alfred Winter
J. H. Scales
Miss Scales
Winter
John Lestie Paper Company
Minneapolis
Real Estate Transfers Noted in Local Listings
Real estate transfers include Anders O to Aguter Townslip Behouti at Plarce's Add. Allen Land & Loan Co. transfers to BL Aven BK at Aspera and NWA.
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Aguter Townslip
Behouti 3Hik Il Plarce
Add
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Aven BK Eee
Aspera
NWA Vee
Quincy Adams Sawyer Comes to Opera House
The famous Quency Adams Sawyer novel is adapted for the stage as Quincy Adams Sawyer, a one night show at the Opera House on Tuesday Oct 26. The production promises a bright breezy Yankee tale with homespun charm and a strong love story, featuring the same cast as New York’s Academy of Music run.
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New England
Quincy Adams
Sawyer
Mason's
Play Fame
T Hat
Massachusetts
New York
Academy of Music
New York City
County Board Adopts Ditch 24 Public Utility Find
Emmet County Iowa Board of Supervisors meets September 10 1907 and declares Drainage District No 24 public necessity and establishes Ditch No 24 per engineer report All members vote aye and contractors notice to publish by Armstrong Journal October 15 1907 6 9 oclock Ditch 94 divided into sections with completion target December 1908 Engineer Caldwell appointed with bond $1000
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Board of Supervisors
Emmet County
Iowa
Mitchell
Morton
Jehu
Hanson
Gibbs
Armstrong Journal
B. B. Caldwell
Iust Construction
Diteh No
B. B. Caldwall
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