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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
1
Local American Legion baseball scene turned chaotic as a misplayed game against Bode ended with a defeat. Fans packed Hand’s Park for Sunday’s three game series opener, while Buffalo Center travelers planned a special train arrival for the anticipated rematch.
A group of long time residents and friends gathered at Orleans today for a picnic honoring Mr and Mrs John Barnhart of Spencer Rapids. Guests traveled from local areas to reminisce about past decades and share news of old acquaintances. The gathering included many names from the community, all looking forward to a grand reunion.
A letter from the administrator states C C Duffy clerk of the appellate courts of the northern district of Illinois died at his Ottawa home last February of paralysis. Duffy was a prominent Emmet county figure with a large Center township farm. He was active in Republican politics and admired Theodore Roosevelt. He began as Kendall County schools superintendent and taught at Yorkville.
A proclamation invites Iowans to attend the 1920 Iowa State Fair from August 25 to September 3. It highlights the fair as a broader education showing state farm and factory products and urges both exhibitors and spectators to participate in developing the exposition.
John Hemmingson sells Palace meat market at Lincoln and Fifth to W H Oehrlein who has worked there recently. Hemmingson will stay on for a time, after selling Bauman Bros. last winter. Oehrlein plans extensive improvements and is poised to run one of the state’s better markets.
The Free Methodists have repaired and decorated church and parsonage rooms for the annual conference to be held September 15 to 19. Ministers and wives, delegates from circuits, visiting brothers, and nearby circuits members are expected. Bishop Walter A. Sellen of Jamestown NY will preside.
At a recent meeting of the Hardwood Milling Company the board elected for the ensuing year includes F Jones Dr L Schloeman L J Bennett George Groves and N Maine. Officers chosen are President L J Bennett vice president F M Jones and secretary treasurer M H Schloeman. The mill is operating and filling orders for furniture lumber and kitchen tables and nursery chairs.
Three local young men from Freeport Illinois plan to start an insurance agency in northern Illinois after August 15. F W Grumb Henry Long and Frank Olson have long worked at the law Savings and will move into agency work, with J W Ghoslin moving to a position in Iowa. The community wishes them success as they begin this new field. Also noted is the change of pastors with Father Schleier arriving from Manila to lead Saint Patricks Church and Father Murtagh continuing years of service locally.
Nora Mable Emery wed Fidelis Martin of Huntington Ind at noon July 22 at the Emery home. Ceremony by Rev Voorhies featured a ring ritual and sweet pea decor as guests enjoyed a four course luncheon. Bride, a resident of Estherville since fall, will live in Huntington with her husband who runs an auto business.
Mrs Warren of Dillon visited relatives here over Sunday with her sister in Sioux Falls. Mr and Mrs George Robb started a central and southern state trip by car today. Mr and Mrs Emil Boehmke of Renison Iowa arrived Monday to visit daughter Mrs 8 G Bammer and husband. Sarah Greenhalgh the county public health nurse is on vacation and will spend Sunday in Des Moines before a Lake Okoboji camp with overseas nurses. Mrs Chas Pratt of Minneapolis plans a visit next week at Mrs Henry Riley’s home. Ruth Gould who trimmed hats for Mrs Riley in past seasons is remembered. Mr and Mrs Ben Sorum of Cedar Rapids are visiting relatives here this week.
A concert last evening drew unusually large attendance, with many praising the performances. The event ran smoothly, though some notes of the crowd’s enthusiasm were difficult to parse in the report.
A Fort Dodge observer led a group including John F. Ford of the State Board of Conservation on an inspection of wooded west-side river areas near the city. They praised the site as Iowa’s rare untouched landscape with Indian burial mounds, springs, ferns, and broad oaks, urging preservation as a State Park for public access and future generations.
J C Olson a well known farmer living about four miles northwest of the city died early this morning after a stroke of paralysis that occurred last evening He had been in usual health until stricken Funeral services will be held from the home Friday morning arrangements incomplete obituary to follow in next issue
Aulger Brothers return Thursday with a yearly festival featuring a play by the company, live band performances, an orchestra, and a tented area for amusements. A town event note invites all residents to attend the seasonal showcase.
Eight skeletons found at Teetonkah Park on the Harry Poli farm by H. E. Weaver and crew. Seven skeletons were in one grave about two feet deep and one lone skeleton about 18 inches deep. Bones are well preserved and stored. Local lore and history tie to Spirit Lake region and Marble Place with references to early settlers, Indian legends, and a 1867 massacre. Some accounts mention Marble, Mead, and Ink-pa-de-te relationships with the area.
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