Martha Collins widow of pioneer records man dies
Martha Collins widow of Samuel Collins a pioneer county recorder died yesterday morning after a short illness at about seven forty five. She had cared for him during long months after his fall and hip injury but he died May 28 this year. She was active in the Baptist church since pioneer days and known for humor at gatherings. She was born in Wisconsin and came to Estherville in 1868 with her family. Four children were born to them Hazel Gaylord Claude and Jay with Jay preceded by death. Surviving are Mrs Albert Barber and Mrs Gaylord Collins and two grandsons Romaine and Gaylord, all of Estherville. Funeral services Friday at 2:00 at Mahlum and Anderson funeral home and 2:30 at the Baptist church. Pallbearers named N. J. Lee I. Coleman H. O. Silge Vance Noe Sam Bammer Theo Flindt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Collins
Samuel Collins
Pioneer County Recorder
Sway
Collins
Ies
Wisconei
Estherville
Hopkins
St. Valentine's Day
Canada
Hazel
Gaylord
Claude
Jay
Albert
Barber
Ein Claw
Romaine
Eatherville
Mahlum and Anderson Funeral
Baptist Church
J. Albert Riggs
N. J. Lee
I. Coleman
H. 0. Silge
Vance Noe
Sam Bammer
Theo. Flindt
Officers elected at Emmet county meeting
Scheel heads elect officers at the Emmet county school superintendents meeting held Thursday night. Grand cafe dinner followed. Gruver’s H O Miller named president Reed Jordan Maple Hill vice president and F G Stith Estherville secretary treasurer. Retiring officers include Miss Mario Sorum Reed Jordan and M O M Klebuat. Next meeting planned in Estherville October 20 with Stith chairing arrangements. Athletic discussions and tentative event dates were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ore Gral
Emmet
Miller
Gruver
Reed’ Jordon
Maple Hill
F. G. ‘Stith
Estherville
Mario Sorum
Reed Jordon
M. O. McKlebuat
Dolliver
Treas
A.J. Steffey
Des. Moines
Iowa
Ara
Tia
Athletica
Stith
Gibbons Open New Dry Goods Store at Charles City
Gibbons opens a new dry goods store in Charles City showcasing a broad assortment of fabrics, notions, and household supplies. The opening marks a addition to local commerce with residents invited to browse the stock and enjoy introductory offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbons
Charles Citys
Adams Electric Shop Moves to Hoggett Building
The Adams Electric company relocates its downtown office from the John Martyr building at the corner of Fifth and Lincoln to the Hoggett building east of the Elks lodge. The Hoggett building, formerly the ABB cigar factory, will house an office and display room with living quarters in part. Mr. Hoggett will continue cigar production in part of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams’ Electric Company
John ‘Martyr
Lincoln
Hoggett
Elks Lodge
ABB
Sone Day
Aiscord
D A R S Promote and Fund Washington Trip for Seniors
The Daughters of the American Revolution fund and promote a Washington trip for one high school senior girl from each state during the April congress. Selection uses four character qualities, with judges including classmates and teachers, and the trip aims to foster patriotism and citizenship.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington, D. C
Continental Congress
J. B. Tedrow
Pilgrimage Committee of
Okamanpado
Emmet
Iowa
Washington,d. C
Marie Sorum
Sehool
Sehol
Emmet County Estherville Named for Unemployment Census
The Chamber of Commerce urged a nationwide unemployment census to assess the thoroughness of results from blank forms sent to 80 million families. Estherville in Emmet County is designated as a typical county and city for the check up, with blanks to be mailed November 16 and 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Emmet
United States
Wm. Sykes
Chamber of Commerce
John D
Emmet County
Week's News In Pictures Miss Mildred Willis in Diana
Miss Mildred Willis of Orwell Indiana has spent 13 years bedridden yet attends Sunday school via a two way sound system donated by Tabernacle members. The Tabernacle lies about a quarter mile distant from her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Willis
Orwell
Indiana
The
Tabernacle
Roosevelt greets crowds in Casper Wyoming
President Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke from the rear platform of his special train to large western crowds in Casper after arriving in Cheyenne. Senator Joseph C. O Mahoney of Wyoming, a leading Democrat opponent of the president's Supreme Court proposal, greeted Roosevelt and accompanied the train to Casper. The meeting drew comment as O Mahoney said greetings were brief and time limited. The photo shows Roosevelt addressing assembled crowds with O Mahoney nearby.
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Casper
Wyo
Roosevelt
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Supreme Court
Cheyenne
Zhatoe O'Mahoney
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joseph C. O’mahoney
New National Commander Faces Repertorial Barrage
New national commander Doherty, a Boston lawyer and American Legion member, appears stymied by a barrage of questions in a panoramic photo spread. He regains composure in later frames, offering a calm, confident countenance to the inquisitive camera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City
Doherty
Boston
American Legion
Estherville hosts multi group education celebration
Local Estherville attendees join a broad educational gathering marking a community celebration. The event highlights educational achievements and community involvement.
Mrs Woodrow Wilson to Attend Formal Gathering
Mrs Woodrow Wilson will be the guest of honor at a formal gathering hosted by Mrs de B. W. Wilson. The event details are sparse but indicate a high society social engagement in a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow. Wilson
Session of Presbytery closes after Centennial observance
The 81st Ft. Dodge Presbytery fall meeting concluded with an address by Dr. Wharton of the Board of Foreign Missions. A $600,000 goal for foreign missions was announced as part of a Centennial observance. Reports highlighted missionary work in China and Africa, with officials from Iowa and regional churches attending and thirty-odd overtures discussed. Fifty installations, contemplating retirements, and re elections occurred amid 46 churches and about 200 participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Dodge
Wharton
Board of Foreign Missions
Valpariso
Indiana
China
Africa
W. O. Harless
Synod of Iowa
Harless
Central Presbyterian Church of
Paul B. Shedd
Rockwell City
Centennial of Foreign Missions
T. Cuyler Young
Iran
Persia
Robert E. Speer
Board of Foreign Missins
New York City
Thos. Smart
Logansport
Ind
Henry A. Sinning
Wayne Overholser
Boone
W. E. Ruston
Grand Junction
E. L. Marousek
Jefferson
Cold Rainy Weather Extends Through Equinox Week
The past week brought cold and rainy weather though slightly warmer conditions are forecast. Observed rainfall totals reached 2.71 inches. Officials list names including Bert Peterson, Gertude Rasmussen, John Questad, and V L Eckholm among residents noted in Estherville and Ringsted areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert. O.peterson
Armstrong
Dodge
A. Byg
Estherville
Ford
Gertrude Rasmussen
Esthervile
Chevrolet
John Frank
John Questad
Buick
Skau
Ringsted
V. L
Eckholm
Esthgpville
Qhevrolet- Truck
Minnesota Couples Tie The Knot In September Marriages
Several Minnesota couples received marriage licenses and were wed in September. Cecil F. Stade of Fairmont and Mabel A. Bauermeister wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. W. Ortmeyer officiating. Other illed licenses united H. Bowler and Mae Miller. Christopher Torkleson and Ethyl Evenson. Merle Lacey and Esther Peterson. Gerhardt Satre and Esther Bergman. Henry Elsing and Irman Sterke. Denzil Cotten and Kathryn Eckmann. Harold Hansen and Zella Hansen. Witnesses included Mrs. Lavell, Mrs. Murphy, Dorothy Evans, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil F. Stade
Fairmont
Minn
Herman Stade
Mabel
A. Bauermeister
W. Ortmeyer
L. L.lavell
Esim H.bowler
Amboy
X Oy
M. HH. Sehloeman
Frank Murphy
Dorothy Evans
Christopher T. Torkleson
Sioux Rapids
Benjamin Torkleson
Ethyl L. Evenson
Chris Evanson
Armstrong
John Drake Wolcott
Edna Leonard
J. B. Cleveland
Merle A. Lacey
Mankato
Frank Lacey
Esther E. Peterson
St. Peters
Charles Peterson
Fred Ortmeyer
Mildred Ortmeyer
Eleanor Ortmeyer
Gerhardt Q. Satre
Stanhope
Eather E. Bergman
Dayton
Henry Elsing
Comfrey
Irman H. Sterke
Mountain Lake
Henry Willman
Ida Elsing
St. James
Iram Sterke
Denzil "L.cotten
Kathryn C. Eckmann
M. H. Schloeman
Gladyse Secliger
Dorothy Tate
Harold E. Hansen
Zella K. Hansen
Estherville Chamber to discuss new census plan
The Estherville Chamber of Commerce directors meet Monday evening at City Hall committee room to discuss methods for a new census and other business. They will decide on printing a 6000 copy city guide 80 pages long prepared by federal writers project with sections on The City history facilities tours recreation transport and accommodations. A committee will be appointed to approve printing of the guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Writers Project
Scientist to Demonstrate at High School
A North West Assembly program will be held Tuesday October 6 at 8 pm at the high school and junior college. Harry C. White a scientist from Bound Brook New Jersey will present a demonstration using about 60000 dollars worth of GE equipment. White a former GE public relations director has lectured worldwide and will showcase costly instruments not usually seen at such events.
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Harry C. White
Mr. White
Bound Brook
New Jersey
General Electric
Thomas A. Edison
Steinmery
White
Editor Freed John W Tilton After Clemency
John W Tilton of Rochelle Illinois, a former editor, was released from prison by order of President Roosevelt after a clemency petition. He had served six months for probation violation connected to a prior Dyernet conviction, and the president remitted a $2000 fine.
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John W. Tilton
Rochele
Roosevelt
Young Tilton
Style Show At Grand Theatre Featured Local Models
A fashion event at the New Grand Theatre showcased contestants from local stores. Participants included Evalyn Norby Ivy Hepp Margaret Ross Vaunita Brown for R C Browns Ready to Wear and Mary Henaman Bonnie Rousseau Louise Mathanson for Gift Garden among others representing Silverbergs L and L L M Christiansen Co and Loraine Christiansen Co.
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New Grand Theatre
Evalyn Norby
Ivy Hepp
Margaret Ross
Vaunita Brown
R. C. Brown
Mary Henaman
Bonnie Rousseau
Louise Mathanson
Gift Garden
Byrilie Andahl
Bernice Waldee
Helen Anderson
Silverbergs
Thelma Christinesen
Maria Smith
Jeanne Harrison
Marian Kennedy
Lavonne Anderson
Mildred Lorimer
Rosemary Ewen
L. M. Christensen Co
Estherville Man Held as Short Change Artist
Albert Moulton of Estherville waived preliminary hearing in Justice of the Peace court, was held under $1000 bond, and planned to plead guilty in district court to escape arraignment before the grand jury. He and his wife were arrested in Sioux City on charges of shortchanging Linus Wilberding at Oak Hill service station in Cherokee. Moulton was released for lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Moulton
Justice of the Peace
Albert Hard
W. C. Guiberson
Moulton
Estherville
Sioux City
A. N. Tilton
Linus Wilberding
Oak Hill
Cherokee
Mra
Justice Hurd
Local Teams to Clash Friday on Sunderlin Field
Bath and Estherville football teams set Friday games. Junior college Wolves host Ft. Dodge at Sunderlin field in the evening while the high school midgets travel to Spirit Lake for an afternoon contest. The high school team has scored.
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Ft. Dodge
Sunderlin Field
Spirit Lake
Bath
Estherville
Junior College Wolves
At & P.m
All Set For Fire School in Estherville
Estherville firemen prepare for a district fire school Tuesday October 12 with 26 nearby towns invited. J Vincent Pyle leads demonstrations with J P Koster and others guiding hose handling ladders and firefighting tactics. Attending towns span Ida Grove Algona Britt Clear Lake Emmetsburg and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
J. Vincent Pyle
Mr. Pyle
J. P. Koster
Estherville Fire Department
Lindon J. Murphy
Iowa State College
Ames
Harry J. Corcoran
Iowa Insurance Service Bureau
Des Moines
FP. F. Park
E. F. Parx
Ida Grove
Algona
Britt
Clear Lake
Emmetsburg
de Mars
Marcus
Milford
Pocahontas Sanborn
Sibley
Sioux Center
Spencer
Spirit Lake
West Bend
Whittemore
Cherokee
Forest City
Paullina
Rock Rapids
Sheldon Primghar
Storm Lake
Ruthven
Plover
Armstrong
Grover
Walling
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Adams - ‘Electric Shop
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Hi Ao AT. Armstrong
Overholser
V.ik
Apensepee
Peterson
Hi Lo Pree
Minnesota
Chas, G
Moon
Grand
Fire School
Henry Brinlanan
Minneapolis
Miss Eva
Albin
Lake Park
Sheldon
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