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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1921
Page
2
The Vindicator and Republican at the city post office in Town notes editorial corrections about a Sibley Tribune family health update. It discusses tax payments, high freight and passenger rates hurting railroads, and a shift to automobiles for travel and freight.
Four new members were elected to the county board of education at the annual meeting Tuesday. They are Jorgen Anderson of Twelve Mile Lake township Dr J B Knipe of Armstrong Andrew Balmer of Maple Hill L P Stillman of Dolliver L L Bing ham of this city and J C Jensen of Ringsted hold over for another term.
The Woman's Club City Beautiful Committee asks Estherville property owners to plant spirea lilacs and hydrangeas around premises foundations and other suitable spots not already well planted. The initiative aims to beautify the city and enhance curb appeal.
County treasurer H. F. Wood and assistants faced high demand last month with daily receipts reaching 64,000 on one day while another day saw 5,500 paid over the counter. Meanwhile Mrs Eldred hosted eight guests Tuesday evening, hosting card games with a five hundred luncheon to conclude.
The county spelling contest will be held at the consolidated school Maple Hill Friday afternoon starting at 1 15. Delegates come from fourteen districts and consolidated schools with Extherville and Armstrong not sending representatives. Esther Club to meet for supper and regular meeting Friday at six. Harvey Miller and Lena Vestrem wed Tuesday at Jackson Minnesota. They will reside in this city. Archie Cule left Tuesday for OXian where he begins work as an auto mechanic. Regular meals at Ralphs.
Splendid Sunday service invites all to attend Union Baptist church events. Sunday School at 10 a.m. sermon at 11 a.m. Young peoples meeting at 6 30 p.m. sermon at 7 20 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. Reading room open daily 3 to 5 p.m. at 214 South Street, Bible literature available.
Norwegian services will be conducted Sunday at 1:30 a.m. English services at 7 p.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 4 p.m. at Henry Olsens. Social gathering Friday evening in church parlors. Misses Caroline Myhre, Cora Olsen, Evelyn Olsen and Pearl Anderson to entertain. Confirmants meet Saturday. L. A. and M. 8 to meet Thursday, April 14.
Grover Presbyterian church holds Sabbath school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m on April 10 with subject The resurrection of Jesus Christ. Bible study at Mr and Mrs J Merriot home Thursday at 8. Maple Hill church invites April 10 services at 2 p m Sabbath and 3 p m preaching with two more Sundays before closure. Pastor L T Hughes expects to resume next Sunday.
Spring brings life to the church as it urges stronger effort for noble service. Morning worship and Sunday School attendance was good with Children’s Day ahead. The vesper was sparsely attended though solos by Mrs Gyldenvand were praised. choir rehearsal will be Thursday. congregational annual meeting set for April 5 with more announcements next Sunday.
The Men a Bible Class led attendance with 48 present and the Bartlett cantata was repeated at the evening service by request. Most original singers returned and the performance drew a large attentive crowd, praised for its interpretative power. Next Sunday services will resume usual times.
A crowded Estherville page advertises Doan's Kidney Pills with local endorsement from Miss M. C. Hyrup of 2219 Third St. The notice claims relief from dull back pain and tiredness due to kidney issues, suggesting purchase at Johnston's Drug Store and noting 60 cent price.
Twenty years ago Frank Ellis sold his residence to Ed Liddell for 600 dollars. Ed Ellis and family moved into the new home on the west side this week. R B Cain sold his drug business to Dr C E Birney.
Archie Pierce and family return from California. Mr Pierce plans to start a bank in Graver at 7 E Cotant and sells west side property to H N Rohde. M L Archer leaves for western Minnesota on land business. Fay Woodhouse retires from Davenport Episcopal school. Anna Knowlton to return next Tuesday from St Marys Academy Fairbault. Mrs F E Allen and sons Ed and Donald return from Colfax Springs after a month away. H Greenberg leaves for Chicago to buy goods for his firm. H Swale sells the Ideal restaurant to Wm Quinn who may lease or move to New Ulm and run it. Loubie Binford wins declamatory contest at Eldora Friday. A R Coata moves back to Estherville from Armstrong to live near George Brown family.
At the Methodist Episcopal church last Sunday a large enthusiastic crowd heard Rev J J Brahnell District Superintendent preach a fine sermon. The Sunday School was lively with about 401 in classes and a larger offering.
Thirty years ago Mr and Mrs Joseph Patten welcomed an eight pound girl born Saturday the 21st ThePatten couple reside on the Snyder farm four miles south of town shaping a rural family milestone for the community.
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