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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1912
Page
1
Yegemen robbed the Citizens' State Bank in Goldfield Ta December 11 taking about 4000 in currency gold and silver. They blew the time lock off the safe and worked the inner combination. A team was driven westward and later found abandoned near three miles out of town. Bank president B J Melthenny named.
In Ratherville Tuesday night two citizens fought. The smaller man, in self defense, drew a knife and wounded his opponent, severing an artery in the arm. Blood loss required medical aid and stitches. The injured man was faint but expected to recover without serious results.
Clerk Heifelfinger issued a marriage license this morning to Mr. Lloyd Smith of Halfa and Miss Josephine Iveradu of this city.
Old Margaret Peterson, niece of the groom, served as ring bearer under a white ribbon arch while Miss Blossom Lang stood as bridesmaid and George F. Wilson as best man. The bride wore white chiffon, diamonds and a bouquet of roses. the groom wore black. A chainty lunch followed. The bride, Mandan native and former Mandan High School graduate, has been a bookkeeper at the paper. the groom is assistant postmaster at Mandan post office. Many gifts were given as wishes for a long, happy marriage.
Nora Keenan and John J. Dwyer of Seattle were wed Thursday evening at a city Catholic church by Rev J G Murtagh with only close relatives present. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s sister Mrs F W Converse’s home before the couple departed for Seattle.
The local post office will observe Christmas Day as a legal holiday. On that date general delivery and carrier windows will be open from 8:30 to 9:40 p.m. and 6:16 to 6:15 p.m. Regular mail collection occurs at 4:15 p.m. Rural carriers will make their usual deliveries. G C Allen Postmaster.
The Banily appears at the Grand Theatre for a Wednesday evening performance on December 18.
Dr Buxton of Vinton outlines hog cholera serum and simultaneous treatment as permanent immunity. He cites $12 million to $6 million annual losses in Iowa and argues immunized hogs show no outbreaks. He demonstrates in Benton County with 17,600 hogs over eight months. multiple farmers report no cholera deaths after immunization. He stresses treating hogs while healthy and urges broader adoption among swine raisers and veterinarians.
The following officers were elected December 14 1912 Mrs Georgia Allen W M Chas Fuller W P Mrs Josephine Butler Associate M Mrs G Zeeman Treas Mrs Lulu Brown Sec Sirs Lyda Anderson Cond Mrs Sadie Roas Associate Cond
Sundsay School Christmas exercises will be held at the Presbyterian church next Sunday evening at 6:30. The program includes vocal and instrumental music songs recitations and an address. The church will be decorated. All are cordially invited. Also note to buy typewriter supplies at this office.
Twenty years ago in Republi can Files December 22 1892 reports on visited young lady in the city, Dr C B Little a candidate for Nebraska state insane asylum superintendent, coal prospectors at Mr Bingham's land, a conductor fined for obstructing a crossing, and a town mill starting with flax straw stock. Christmas church celebrations include Methodist ship Christanga house gifts for poor Episcopals plan $50 presents. Remarks on drinking, race mixing, and American self control amid election night crowds.
The New Garduton hotel in Estherville, three stories with 70 rooms and 20 baths, cost $69,000 plus $12,600 for furniture. It features oak lobby, asbestos floors, second and third floor rooms, basement billiard hall and barber shop. Principal stockholders G G Gardner and Alex Johnston have leased the property, named from Gardner Johnston. The official opening is planned for next Sunday.
In a clipped Indianapolis News fragment, the focus shifts to internal revenue statistics suggesting little comfort for sobriety. The piece notes growing steady consumption of liquor and strong drink despite claims of a saloonless country, reflecting rising alcohol use.
Local ad notes hard coal heaters offered at very low prices. The rest of the item lists social notes from Estherville area including Mrs Fletcher Howe visiting Emmetsburg, Francis Kennedy in Wallingford, and other residents visiting relatives or attending events. Also mentions James Meat Market offering turkeys and beef for Christmas.
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