22 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Estherville Democrat
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
1
A public notice extends the vote period and urges timely casting of ballots before nine o'clock. John P. Kirby, F. W. Converse, Howard Espeset, and W. T. Rhodes will judge and make the final count.
Marguerite Hanchett Estherville Blanche Johnston Estherville Norma Haller Estherville Josie Hanson Maple Hill Anna Stammer Estherville Emma Sando Wallingford Nina Ammon Estherville Margaret Maniece Estherville Ethel Guest Armstrong Rosella McCormick Estherville contains list of local candidates standings and affiliations from Estherville area with multiple names recorded.
The notice outlines subscription prices and vote counts from one to twenty thousand plus. It urges readers to recruit new subscribers before nine o'clock Thursday night, explains double vote rights for new subscriptions, and warns against rumors while praising organizers and local businessmen as judges.
Clara Boyd remains in serious condition after a Tuesday night shooting by Fred Chriss alias Fred Peterson. Chriss reconciled with his former wife Mrs Chriss, while Miss Boyd may wed her former lover from Goodell if she recovers. Chriss was 37. Miss Boyd under 20. Mrs Chriss and her two daughters traveled to Sioux City with Chriss's father to visit.
The Estherville boys led 11 to 2 at halftime against Meteors, then Meteors held firm as Estherville pressed. A rough, fast second half drew few complaints, with both teams earning hard knocks. Also notes on the Democrat contest closing Dec 23, with impartial judges named from local banks to ensure a fair count. Other items report a $1000 life insurance draft to Patrick Duffy, a Graver shooting match on Dec 24, visits, a new baby girl, Christmas dinner invites, a marriage, a shooting match trip, a $250 death settlement for Paul Campbell, railroad updates, and obituary-like mentions of local workers and events.
Local notes report Auxiliaries and town visitants, Christmas preparations, and a broad court ruling. Supreme Court confirms L Heffelfinger as district court clerk after lengthy dispute following John Amundson’s death. Also coverage of upcoming basketball game, a Rock Island case appeal, and holiday notices.
Miss Blanche Johnston of this city wins the gold watch offered as a special prize for the most new subscribers to the Democrat between Dec 7 and 18. The award was certified by contest records and noted by bank official TOLQvest IT MAY Concern and praise from the recipient BLANCHE JOHNS PON.
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