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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1901
Page
2
Advertising rates and subscription notes from early 1900s papers. Mentions one year and six month terms, increased yearly price, correspondents wanted, and a mix of local items including Cherry Sisters denial, a Lincoln/Lincoln era revival anecdote, Ignatius Donnelly’s death, McKinley’s election, and Cedar Rapids railroad liability ruling. Also covers Estherville reputation, Marshalltown Times- Republican reflection, and local horse trade dispute.
The self confessed wife murderer John Freeman is held in the county jail for the December 18, 1900 crime. A photograph used for the cut was found in a cellar album from the burned building and shows Freeman in Minneapolis about two years prior.
Des Moines reports on Geo E Delevan state fish and game warden whose term ends March 31 1901 The governor will appoint a successor and supporters urge reappointment noting his record of enforcement law and state wide organization He is opposed only by Geo A Lincoln of Cedar Rapids and calls to contact Gov Shaw rise. Also mentions roads in Darlington County and Iowa Central railroad talks with M and St L.
Des Moines reports Rev H H Abrams intends to sue the Times Republican for 10,000 damages over republishing an Estherville Republican libel suit, possibly seeking further papers. observers doubt the action will proceed, suspecting a bid for publicity while noting related libel cases in Emmet and Jasper counties and costs against prosecuting witnesses.
A festive Christmas gathering drew a large crowd though Sunday school numbers are discussed with hopes of increase in the new year. The superintendent mentions yearly prize incentives for attendance. Several families relocate while others share holiday visits and hometown news.
The item discusses a winter milk shortage forcing a creamery to close, plans to reopen in spring, and local concerns about selfish farming choices. It mentions Miss Jennie Howell receiving four shares at First National Bank, Mr. Glass visiting northern Minnesota, Howell Bros. feeding cattle, and various neighbors across Four Mile Lake area. It also advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure-all remedy.
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