Runaway Rock Island Train Wreck in Yards Causes Heavy Damage
A runaway freight train at 6 45 this morning crashed into a switch engine and cars in the Rock Island yards, tearing up two engines and several cars but injuring no one. The derailed lead engine 384 toppled, the second engine 404 pushed it along, and the switch engine 1110 plus crew escaped as the wreck drew crowds. Fireman Potter was hailed for saving Engineer Ammon, Will Hollenbeck kept brakes set, and cleanup moved fast while spectators watched. Separately a high school plan to admit students twice yearly was debated, aiming to balance class loads with teacher and room availability while preserving individual progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weet
Rock Island
Mike Howe
Charles Keeler
Art Ammon
Potter
Coxe
Harvey Hipple
Young Hipple
George Wiley
Matn
Cate
Ammon
Will Hollenbeck
Cory
Board of Education
Dorothy at Estherville Friday Oct 7 by Columb ia Comic Opera Co
Bob Martin of the Columbia Comic Opera Company arranged with Manager Krupp for a Friday evening performance in Estherville on October 7. Dorothy will be sung, promising a rich musical treat as subscriptions approached 200 seats sold. Subscriptions available, seats priced 35 50 and 75 cents.
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Bob Martin
Columbia Comic Opera Co
Krupp
Dorothy
Estherville
Menara Martin
Klopp
Estherville Wins Defeats Superior 6 to 0 in Football
Estherville high school upset Superior last Saturday with a 6 to 0 football victory. The game was close throughout as Superior’s Olsen broke for a 30 yard run on a fake play. Stars Catalina and Williams stood out as Estherville showed improving teamwork and offense. Next week Armstong hosts Estherville, then Emmetsburg visits.
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Superior
Estherville
Catlina
Williams
Kevherville
Armstrong
Emmetsburg High School
Boyg
Walter Jarvis Dies After Brief Illness at 67
Walter Jarvis died last Sunday after a brief illness of Brights disease and complications at age 67. Remains were taken to Muquoketa, his former home, for burial. A son from California, a brother and a sister from New York, and a daughter and son-in-law from Jews City joined the wife and mourners. He was highly respected by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Jarvis
Bright
Muquoketa
Mr. Jervis
California
Elater
New York
Jews City
Repair on Ammon and Brown Water Dam Underway
Ammon and Brown, owners of the water power, are placing stone and preparing to repair the dam after a serious break during high water. Work is expected to finish before year’s end. The Vindicator and Republican note an earlier error in Samuel Collings votes, with 120 votes missing, and anticipate a larger tally in the November election.
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Ammon & Brown
Samuel Collings
Collins
Sheep Shipment Arrives for Jack Creek Farm
G W Scoville of Jack Creek received fourteen hundred sheep last Saturday evening and another lot of two war loads that evening. He expects to feed about four thousand head on his farm this winter and will receive the balance again.
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Kingsred
G. W. Scoville
Jack Creek
Sowene
Early History of Emmet County Chronicle
The narration recalls frontier hardship as war disrupts immigration and settlement. Sioux raids devastate northern frontiers while residents defend, using the schoolhouse as barracks and hospital. Fort Detoce rises from improvised quarters, guarding homes and grain, with Lt. Col. Sawyer scrutinizing provisioning and quelling meat shortages for soldiers. The account ends with a promise to continue next week.
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Great Britain
Hstherville
Aight
Lowa
Detoce
L. H. Smith
Capt. Ingham
Col. Sawyer
Sioux City
Parsonage project raised in Ringsted church group
The OD W I C society of the Ringsted Presbyterian church met at Mrs O N Young’s home and reorganized a Watch-word parsonage plan. They aim to build a new parsonage at Ringsted once funds and arrangements are in place, for the charge comprising Depew Hoping and Ringsted. Also note local grocery ordering offer from Dun A rachey’s Tea and Coffee. Real estate transfers listed include several parcels and ownership changes with values noted.
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Ringsted
Od, W. I.C. Society of the Presbyterian Church
O. N. Young
Depew
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Garde
Trafic
The
Columbua Comic Opera Company
Boot
Dukes
Wilk
Billy Byfield
Billy
Emmet County
Northern Vindicator
Cal. Sawyer
Quartermaster Smith
Eagle Lake
Florsheim” Shoe
J.S. White & Co., Proprietors
Dun A
Rachey
Ein Et A
Morten Mortensen
OpRa McDonell
Williams & Anderson
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