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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1925
Page
2
Local notice lists Wednesday publication by Vindicator and Republican Company with editors H A Nichols and G A Nichols. Includes postal information, subscription and ad details and a reference to Athenian American Association.
City records show total funds at 84888.14 with debts and obligations leaving a surplus of about 18700. The piece urges transparency as books are public and accessible for inspection. It also lightly mocks local merchants and notes a cryptic aside about William J. Bryan's will not benefiting G. K. Allen.
Harmony Center offers thanks as Harvest ends. Paul Martyr moves to Chicago for a machinist job. Mr and Mrs Walter Cavin of California plan a vacation through Iowa visiting Estherville. Clark Lingenfelter and family join Cockburns for a southern Minnesota gathering with Geo Lingenfelter kin. Farmers report better small grain yields than last year and hope corn will follow if frost delays. An appeal calls for volunteers to scatter seeds of happiness along life’s highway for a strong harvest.
Petersburg residents report visits from O B Opheim and family of Northfield Minnesota. Mrs Knutson and Brunsvold women hosted Ladies Aid at church. The Brunsvolds and related families traveled to Worth County for the funeral of Verni Brunsvold Hanlontown. Edwin Benson’s family visited Cylinder Iowa. Opheim family departed for Northfield Monday. A child burn incident and community sympathy are noted.
Mr and Mrs Sharar extend condolences to friends in sad bereavement. The Silcox and Adelaide accompany the Larson family of Huntington to a Mankato reunion and picnic. Woods family hosted by Raymond Woods and children from St Paul, with follow up visits at Arnolds Park and Estherville. Mrs Iva Barthheimer ill in Iowa City hospital. Twins born to Mr and Mrs Reimer two weeks ago both died. Mrs Reimer slowly improving. Chas Cross and Silenx family hosted Rev Walker at Ceylon for Sunday dinner. Fuss and grandchildren of Estherville visiting Headley households. Muriel also visiting. Walter Karl of Boone spent weekend with E Nutt family. Ed Erickson at west county line moved to Cass county. Mrs Erickson to stay through hay fever season. Threshing active amid dry spell. oats and barley yields reported excellent. Homer Sharar’s mother and sister from Mankato arrived. sister returned, mother staying. Rheinhart entertained daughter and family from East Chain. another East Chain family now visiting Lake Fremont. Camp meetings at Spirit Lake drew local attendance.
A refreshing rain moved through northern Jack Creek township Tuesday afternoon, halting several threshing crews at busy work. The rainfall eased drought concerns as pastures browning and corn and pardens needed moisture. Local residents and visitors, including Mrs. Martin Olson, Harold Lowman, Miss Eliza Welsh, and others, were noted in daily activities and gatherings around Ringsted, Estherville, and nearby towns.
Three Estherville youths competed for the Orleans team at the Inn swimming meet last week. John Osgood won the 100 yard swim and placed second in back stroke and breast stroke. Russell Peterson won the plunge and placed third in the 100 yard. Catharine Osgood won breast stroke and placed second in the 50 yard freestyle and third in fancy diving. The Inn won most events and the relay team of Russell and John took second while Inn claimed first. A banquet followed with ribbons awarded.
Many Estherville residents and Emmetsburg Democrats report that Dr LeRoy T Weeks will depart Emmetsburg to join the Episcopal College in Tabor. He recently traveled to Chicago to prepare for the move and will leave as a respected spiritual leader and active community worker.
J. W. Burkhead of Armstrong was elected to membership in the Born Tailors' Guild, a national association of master tailors. The guild, based in Chicago, carries the slogan Tailors are born and not made and seeks to elevate the tailoring craft and educate men on style, fabric, and workmanship.
Reports from Washington state mention ballot box stuffing in a ward of Estherville in the Brookhart Steck campaign. The Emmetsburg Democrat doubts Estherville politicians are guilty but says the truth will likely be determined during the recount.
ARMSTRONG Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Doocy are the parents of a baby boy born Tuesday, August 4. Mrs. Clifford Dundas and children of Ault, Colorado, are visiting in the Harry Anderson home. G. A. Heinrich of Waterloo came Wednesday for a visit at the home of his son, L. F. Heinrich. Mrs. Inez Ericson and son Howard arrived Wednesday from Forest City where they have been visiting relatives during the summer. James Carroll went to Huron, South Dakota, to attend the funeral of a sister in law. Miss Dorothy Anderson of Des Moines is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Anderson. Mrs. Jas. Bunt and daughters Violet, Vivian and Mae, returned Saturday from a ten weeks visit in the Eastern part of the state.
Mrs H Inthlocow hosts a ladies event on Main Street while the German Lutheran Ladies Aid meets at 3 pm with Mrs Theo Neimoth. Entertainments include bridge parties for Mrs Lewis Lyman of Mandan and Mrs Forest Ralston of Ottawa. Four Mile Lake Club decorates childhood spots and Iowa scenes amid a July 29 meeting. Farewell for Mrs Fritz marked by a silver spoon for the traveler to Florida. Laura Ziemer wed Irv Martin in Cedar Rapids. Rev Hock visits Estherville with his family and preaches at the Episcopal church. Carpenter family reunion enjoyed at Clear Lake with picnics and boating. Mrs Dan Clump of Los Angeles visits Superior and Estherville. Elmer Jackson hosts old Sunday school friends. Emmet township country club gathers at Mrs Herbrandson’s. Mr QO Neville, age 83, celebrated with family at home. Arnolds Park trip for a bridal party. Estherville visits and future Walnut home plans noted.
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