Torch light processions recall Estherville politics in 19th century
Estherville residents reminisce about torch light parades from the Blaine era to McKinley Bryan campaigns. The author chronicles the pole raisings, speeches, and beer fueled celebrations, noting leaders like Mart Whelan and the end of such events after 1884. The piece contrasts past fervor with modern voter indifference and local economic notes including county fair coverage and community investments.
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Estherville
Dérek Visht
Krosyntas
Eladers
Thal
Grover Cleveland
Mart Whelan
Sherif
Emmet
Walker Fort
James G. Blaine
The Musical Comedy Comes to Town
Manager Grant of the Grand Theatre touts My China Doll as a must see extravaganza with praise from Quincy Herald Ottumwa Courier and Kokuk Gate City while cautioning buyers to be wary and noting its national Broadway heading potential.
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Grant
Grand Theatre
Quincy Ilinois Herald
Ottumwa Courier
Chinatown
eKokuk
Iowa
Broadway
Jensen Family Moves to Audubon in Community Sendoff
The H W Jensen family relocates to Audubon with neighbors noting their long service and booster role in Ringster. Monday delivery of their household goods marks departure as friends wish prosperity and future visits, while Mrs Jensen’s board service and school construction efforts are highlighted by the Ringster dispatch.
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H.W. Tenen
Audahet
Jensen
Ringster’ S
M Jensen
Overholt Returns to Tow A From Pex As Hot
Overholt ore from his tiwee months stay in Texas the last of the week and while he expected to move his family to that place has de.
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Texas
Appraisement Notice in Meins Hackerson Estate
In Emmet County Iowa probate records a notice of time and place for appraisement of the Meins Hackerson estate for inheritance tax is given. Appraisers will meet October 15 1924 at 2 pm at W A Ladd’s office Estherville to appraise real and personal property for tax assessment. Creditors and heirs may attend to be heard.
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Seeton
Emmet Moore
Henry Petersen
Spear
Wallmeford
Ste. & Township 98
Range 33
Emmet County
Iowa
State of
Emmet
Meins Hackerson
W. J. Burbank
James Hackerson
Morse & Lee
Joseph T. Hackerson
Elizabeth Anderson
Reuben F. Hackerson
Alice Still
Ernest Hackerson
Phoebe J. Johnson
Herman A. Peterson
Nina Lunney
Frank
Peerson
James Meins Peterson
Bernard A. Peterson
Beatrice Findell
May Christina Crites
Charles Edward Johnson
Emma Ellen Rockwood
Helen Mae Paulson
Howard Paulson
W. A. Ladd
Town Savings Bank
Estherville
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