Pioneer Lady Passes Away After Long Life of Fortitude
Mrs. Sophia Frederick Lehmann Leo died Sunday at age sixty nine in Emmet township Minnesota born in Mecklenburg Germany November 24 1847 she and her husband August Leo settled in the area in 1883 later moving to Emmet county She is survived by three sons Emil August Carl and a son in Des Moines and two daughters Mrs Joy Horswell and Miss Wilhelmina Funeral from her home Wednesday at two o clock conducted by Rev Fleischer of Dunnell interment Oak Hill Cemetery She was a devoted Christian and beloved neighbor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Leo
Fleischer
Dunnell
Oak Hill
Sophia Frederick Lehmann
Mecklenburg
Germany
Augusta Leo
Lainsboro
Minnesota
Emmet County
Emmet
Emil
August
Joy Horswell
Carl
Sluntington
Wilhelmina
Des Moines
Ife
Matt, Archer
North Seventh Street
Mia
Leo Owas
Petersburg Community Notes Hold Christmas Greetings
Mr and Mrs Otto Ophiem of Dallas Wisconsin visited relatives in the Petersburg area last week. Ben Brunsvold begins commercial studies at Mankato Commercial College. Mr and Mrs Albert Brunsvold and Mr and Mrs Lee Caverty’s families spent last Sunday with friends. Jens Paulson near Petersburg has been ill. Services will be held at Union State Line Church next Sunday December 24 at 10 oclock a m. Ro Mulenaars host Luther League at Ashley Benson home December 28 with semi annual business meeting to follow. Ophiems and Nasbys shared a Christmas visit. Merry Christmas to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi. McMilliam
Lee Caverty
Jens Paulson
Petersburg
Union State Line
IL O
Ro Mulénaar
Luther League
Ashley Benson
Otto Ophiem
Sophia
Alfred
Conrad Ophiem
A. H. Nasby
Advertising praise for Vindicator and Republican paper
A Chicago wholesale clothing firm lauds the Vindicator and Republican in a letter to Hugh B. Lawrane of Earthville noting the ad’s strong reproduction and ample white space. The firm offers to prepare special layouts or personalized letters and extends holiday success wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hugh Lawrence
Vindicator
Republican
Vindicator and Republican
Knights Templar Elect Officers At Regular Meeting
Fidrae lon Commandery K T elects officers for the ensuing year at the Tuesday evening gathering Names listed include W O E O G pounders H C Brees T J Lerdall General C Go C J Wilson Lloyd Stockdale J W Jain Ross prelate Ralph Miller treasurer A M Jefferis recorder.
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Knights Templar
Fidraelon
K. T
W.oeog. Pounders
KCL
H.C. Brees
T. J. Lerdall
C. Go
C.J. Wilson
Lloyd Stockdale
Jain Ross
Ralph Miller
A. M. Jefferis
New Auto Delivery Booth Cars Serves City Better
A sanitary grocery introduces an up to date auto delivery car this week. The new vehicle is handsome equipment and will be a credit to the city and to the firm it represents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth’s Sanitary Grocery
Santa Claus Headquarters Seeks Donations For Needy Families
Good Fellows committee of the Commercial Club rents a room in the A. M. Cole building as Santa Claus headquarters to collect baskets of food and clothing next Saturday. Donations may be left all day Saturday for distribution Sunday by auto to needy families. Committee members Kreck Jones Jon Strube and Ira Stanley urge help and notification of those in need. The King Theatre advertises Chaplin matinees and a Diamond From The Sky sequel closing December 1 with a $10 000 prize winner shown.
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Good Fellows Committee
Commercial Club
A. M. Cole
Coach House Square
Santa Claus
Kreck Jones
Jon Strube
Ira] Stanley
Charlie Chaplin
Christinan
Walker
Frank G. King
Mer. King Theatre
Knights of Pythias elect officers at Estherville lodge
At the regular meeting of Esther ville Lodge No. 14 K of P the following officers were elected for the ensuing year last Thursday Kid Manetee C A M Jones V C Vanes Noe Pre Frank Wing M of Av Frank Elden K Roof 8 and M F J Lilly W of W Carl Johnson I G Horace Patten C G The installation will be held the first meeting in January Thursday the 4th Mr S8 Sigman of this city and Miss Annie Meyers of Brunswick Georgia were united in marriage at the home of Mr and Mrs Ruberstein In Fort Dodge last Sunday morning at seven o'clock The couple will reside on South Sixth street in Estherville The Vindicator and Republican extends congratulations and best wishes
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Estherville Lodge No
K. of
Kid Manetee
C . A. M. Jones
V. C
Vanes Noe
Frank Wing
Frank Elden
K. Roof
M. F
Sigman
Annie Meyers
Brunswick
Georgia
Eastman’s big auction set for Wednesday sale
The notice corrects a previous error and confirms the big sale will occur Wednesday December 20 at a site about two miles southwest of Egherville. The piece notes a past misprint and asserts strong confidence in the county’s largest sale, while describing recent cold weather and wind that affected outdoor tasks.
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C. E. Eastman
Egherville
Iowa Defeats Minnesota in annual debate at Minneapolis
In the December 8 debate at Minneapolis Iowa defeated Minnesota on the topic that government should own and operate railroads. The strong Illinois team beat the Minnesota affirmative side on the same proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Illinois
Fire destroys Ringsted post office and Dispatch plant
A forenoon fire in Ringsted completely destroyed the Dispatch printing plant and the post office building and equipment. Very little contents survived and the loss is nearly total. Editor Anderson reportedly had some insurance on the newspaper plant, amount not learned.
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Dispatch
Ringsted
Anderson
The Short Course At High School A Success
The short Course and Corn Show at the high school building this week is a success despite extremely cold weather. Meetings are well attended and the program runs on schedule with participants enthusiastic about the work. More details and prize winners will be published next week.
Union Baptist Church Christmas Party and Program
The Union Baptist Sunday School invites all members and families to a Christmas party this Friday in the basement of the church. The program, mostly by the primary department, includes carols, recitations, solos, and a Home Mission Day program titled The First Christmas. The pastor will preach a Christmas sermon Sunday morning, with various performances scheduled for Sunday night including a souvenir picture for each child and a mission address by J Frederico Catlin.
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Basertfengiol
Annie Koehler
J. M. Hale
Christ
Old Judea
Alma Burkett
Hirth
Déria Hemphill
Glenn Catlin
Frances Osgood
Ruth Nourse
Helen Harber
Lucy Colt
the Shepherds
Birdie Spracklin
Migs Pearl Bemis
North America
Sunday School
KH. Y. PP
Edos Barker
G. P. Mitchell
Des Moines
Mary Pickford at the Grand in Less Than the Dust
Mary Pickford stars in Less Than the Dust at the Grand Theatre. The tale follows a castaway of English birth raised among India’s lowest caste, with scenes across India and England, vivid street and temple imagery, and a mix of dramatic force and playful charm. Performances on Thursday December 28 both matinee and night. seats on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford
India
England
Tim Etery
Grand Theatre
Hirth and Dundas Wed in Early Morning Ceremony
Wilhelm Hirth of Armstrong and Dora B Dundas of Estherville were married last Saturday at eight o clock in the morning at Shestians arconage with Rev J S Coftin officiating. Miss Nellie Dundas and Knut Hirth witnessed. The bride, daughter of Mrs Lane R Dundas, has taught in Emmet county and will live with her mother in Estherville before moving to the groom's farm near Armstrong. The couple will spend a few days in Minneapolis then reside near Armstrong starting March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm Hirth
Armstrong
Dora B. Dundas
Shestians Arconage
J. 8. Coftin
Nellie Dundas
Knut Hirth
Dundas
Lane R. Dundas
Weehatde
Hstherville
Emmet
Hirth
Estherville
Nee man lodge elects officers at regular meeting
At the Nee man lodge regular meeting the following officers were elected E H Koop foreman Chas Kline taster of ceremonials Goulas Koop correspondent Christiana Michelson master of accounts KE D Norse chaplain
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Neeman Lodge
The
Thinst
E. H. Koop
Chas. Kline
Ceremontea
Goulas Koop
Christiana Michelson
KE. D. Norse
Chamberlain's Tablets for Constipation Sold Local
Constipation remedy noted as gentle and pleasant to take. Sold by Jay Johnston & Co at Bowman's Meat Market, priced 2c per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Johnston & Co
Bowman's Meat Market
Weathered Week and Local Visits Weave Busy Weekend
The report notes a cold week with thick gales and a busy social scene. Clyde Wilder visited his brother at Eatherville over Sunday while neighbors and families, including Mrs. John Auuougon and P. A. Fouts, stopped by various homes. Santa questions loom as residents discuss plans and shopping amid local business ads.
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Chas, Fouts
Ak Certis Dundas
Eatherville
Clyde Wilder
John Auuougon
Ole Auuouson
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Mra. W. Hi
Himsbaugh
Neating
Mre
Joe Malera
Hook Island
Hatherville
Dallas
Wisconsin
Ben Brunsvold
Mankato
Hugh B. Lawranes
Hart Schaffner & Marx
D.M.P. Advertising
COLE
Square
Knights OF Pythias
Iowa
Merry Christmas
F. M. Shadle & Sons
Kingsted
Dispatch and Post Office
Union Baptist Chur
Yeeman
P. A. Fouts
John Miller
Chas. Kusauberger
Duniver
Weill
Santa
Clements
Batherville
EU Maneie
George West
Bowman's
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