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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
1
A morning blaze in Bar m's drag store, Lake Park News office, and Blair's billiard hall caused $10,000 to $12,000 damage. Barmore's drug store suffered about $7,500 loss, the News office $2,000, and Blair's billiard hall $1,250, with all insured.
The suspense over the appointment ends as Congressman recommends C. Allen for postmaster. Several candidates express disappointment while Allen appears favored. The selection process has stirred political maneuvering among contenders.
A fragment suggests a Commercial Club for Betherville to organize properly. It hints at action by capable men before a forthcoming event and notes such an organization could bring benefits to the city. The text remains incomplete but signals interest in forming a city improving body.
Frank G. King Jr., a four year old actor in A Homespun Heart at the New Grand theatre, vanished during his father’s jewelry store errand. After half an hour, he was found peering from a stock yards window, having wandered to observe Sioux City’s enterprises, replying to a streetcar conductor with I’m from New York.
J T Johnston traded his south sixth arrest business property to P S Converse for a farm and exchanged the farm with the Northern Iowa Grocers Co for the wholesale grocery house on east Lincoln street. The deal totals about 10000 dollars plus two thousand dollars in stock. Johnston plans moving the stock soon and may start a catalogue house. He gains a prime business property with strong prospects for growth at the location.
Mrs Geo Scoville of Jack Creek died at her home Sunday afternoon from apoplexy after a period of poor health and a partial stroke. Funeral services will be held at the home today with interment later at the old Scoville home in Vinton.
The Emmet County Poultry Association opens its first show at Wholeeala Grocery House with hundreds of entries by Wed morning. Birds include Plymouth Rocks, barred and white cochins, bantams, leghorns, geese and ducks. Exhibitors from Spencer, Rolfe and nearby towns attend. birds are weighed, listed, and coops arranged for display.
Estherville retailers report strong holiday business despite bad roads. A larger display of goods and a finer, more attractively priced selection draws shoppers from a wide area. Sale day attracted a large crowd and another big turnout is expected if weather cooperates. Cold weather has spurred clothing and dry goods purchases, with merchants aiming to lure customers from farther away.
Frank G. King and his son Frank G. King Jr. headlined a delightful stage rendition at the New Grane theater last evening with strong supporting turns. King Sr. played Andy Markoe while King Jr. impressed as Little Tom, aided by Fred B. Sawyer and Marilyn Fink in key roles. the cast delivered a lively performance with several crowd-pleasing numbers.
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