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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1911
Page
1
A successful booster club gathering took place in the court house on Wednesday night. Attendees described the meeting as a rousing session with spirited discussions and strong support for upcoming events.
The booster club held a large meeting at the courthouse praising unity and town uplift. Committees were named for Goop Roaps, New Enterprises, Trade Enterprises, City Improvement, Entertainment and Social, Railways and Transportation, Publicity, Decorations, Membership, and more with officers announced as A C Brown president and F H Rhodes vice president. Mrs. W E Milburn died of tuberculosis at age thirty, funeral held at M E Church, interment Oak Hill Cemetery. husband and three children mourn her loss.
Miss Carrie Hauge formerly of Estherville wins first prize in an oratorical contest at Concordia College. Olaf Kolstoe takes second with Thou Shalt Subdue the Harth. J. E. Noble wins silver for The Spirit of Conquest. The event honors Hagen and Dosland for prizes and features a large audience and strong performances.
Wealthy property holders who refused to share expenses are singled out by a proposed bill. It is predicted that if passed by the house, many Iowa towns will be ablaze with lights. Also notes a modern furnished room for rent at 606 South Highth street.
The Armstrong census recount tallies 667 residents, up 71 from last summer, amid calls to boost the town like Swea City. Special Easter program planned at M E church features a cantata and enhanced organ with a new electric blower. Local delegates to the M W A and state health board actions are noted, including a push to ban non sprung go carts for children.
Mrs. W E Seelye died April 3 from blood poisoning. Funeral was held at her home fourteen miles northwest of the city on April 7. Born February 23 1887 in Jackson County Minnesota she later moved with her parents to Emmet County. She married Walter Seelye September 7 1906 and left behind three children Marjie Rose Blanche Lucile and Walter Beyrs plus her husband three sisters and her parents and in laws.
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