Spirit Lake Banker and Wife Killed by Interurban Train
Spirit Lake residents John W. Craven and his wife died when their automobile was struck on an interurban track near Summitville Indiana while traveling to New York. Craven led Fiest National Bank in Spirit Lake and served in local financial and civic roles. The couple, about forty, were returning home after a weeklong trip plans, their bodies brought back for funeral. Also noted is a remark on a cornet player rumored dead and a cautionary tale about a fake advertiser preying on local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
John W. Craven
Summitville
Indiana
Craven
Fiest National Bank
Lake Park
Miss Grace M. Clancy Weds Frank H. Burgert in Greene
Miss Grace M. Clancy and Frank H. Burgert were married at the Catholic church at nine in the morning with Rev. Fr. Sheehy officiating. The ceremony was followed by a wedding breakfast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McClure. The bride, long a Greene resident and millinery worker, will reside with the groom in Sioux City after September 1. He is a traveling salesman for a Des Moines wholesale millinery house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace M. Clancy
Frank H. Burgert
Fr. Sheehy
W. A. McClure
Eatherville
Greene
Des Moines
Burgert
Sioux City
Greene Prega
Appearances Count In Town Living Standards
The piece argues that a town’s curb appeal determines its livability. It contrasts weed filled vacant lots and neglected streets with well kept walks, sprinkling, and tidy lawns to argue that appearance signals vitality. It asserts residents are responsible for improvement and cannot blame government or big companies.
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Lotsa
Standard Oil Company
Asa Taylor Writes Home From San Francisco Navy Station
Asa R Taylor, recently enlisted at the San Francisco training school, writes his parents detailing Navy life. He describes shore leave, discipline for “jumping ship,” touring Golden Gate Park and City Hall, and the Portola Festival with Taft invited. He notes ships at Mare Island and changes since the Spanish‑American War, mentions the chaplain, Admiral, and cooks, and ends with a homeward prayer and a subnote about local prize winners and a new Knights of Pythias lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa R.taylor
United States Training School
San Francisco
B. F. Taylor
Near
Grover
Navy
Golde Gate Park
Taft
Germany
Albany
Cheyenne
Maryland
West Virginia
South Dakota
Mare Island
Frisco
Oregon
Extra Inducement Votes For Subscriptions Contest
The Vindicator and Republican offer 10 000 extra votes for each 10 dollars paid on subscriptions bringing a total of 18 000 votes per 10 dollars for new subscriptions through August Sixth at six o clock. The neck and neck race continues as contestants work hard, with some names listed among participants. The notice urges daily effort to win a $400 piano and notes depot plans and advertisements for Foley’s Kidney Remedy and tire sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Jacobson
Heasle Jacobson
Grover
Miss Jacobson
Miss Ball
Dolliver
Milas Ball
Bessie McKibben
Vindicator
Republican
Rock Taland
Ladie’s
Gent
Doan’s Kidney Pills Benefit Estherville Patient
Doan’s Kidney Pills helped W G Sterzbach of Algona Iowa recover from three years of kidney pain bladder inflammation and backache. He reports rapid improvement after using the remedy and credits it with restoring health and strength. Ad claims other Estherville residents endorse the product with testimonials. Sold by local drugstores at 60 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Johnston & Co
Bright
Doan
W. G. Sterzbach
EK. McGregor
Bt Algona
Towa
Dean
Dolan
Estherville
Ss. H. Williams Drug Store
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo New York
United States
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Wife
Mra. Craven
Lestie E. Frantle
New York
Allva and Dolay
W. L.'Floyd
Canada
Minneapolis Journal
Emmeraturg
Emmetsburg
Grace Clancy
Nau Brothers
Asa Taylor
Navy Training Station
San Francisco, California
Vindicator & Republican
Blue Jackets
Samual King
R. Taylor
U.S. N
Cal
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Knights of Pythias
P.lodge No. 14
Gold Lodge
Foley
Kila Elilon
Elle Hoffman
Asna Turner
Besula Jacobson Hattle Ball
Bessie MaKibben
Thelma Kennedy
Eda Osher
Mankato Commercial College
Mankato
Minn
Chmunr Propuvre Co
Esthervilla
J. Bowen
Wayne
W. Va
A. W. Ghase
A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
The
First National Bank
JNO
Kirby
Deabter
Estherville, Jowa
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