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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
5
The Vindicator and Republican notes winter began on December 11 and forecasts more cold, with a hint of blizzardy weather to come. Local tidbits include births, deaths, and community happenings across Estherville Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns.
Estherville grade schools close Friday for two weeks of vacation, while the high school enjoys a week off due to late fall start. Students hope for a snowstorm to extend sledding and skiing time. Christmas exercises are held, post office hours shift on Christmas Day, and rural carriers resume regular trips. Frank Carpenter, Postmaster.
An afternoon matinee is scheduled at the Grand Christmas and New Years at 3 o clock with admission set at 10 cents. Warren Pullen suffered crushed fingers on his right hand when a car door closed on them while he rode with Frank Albro on Sixth Street. The incident occurred as the door swung shut while Pullen attempted to close it.
Last Sunday the official board of the Christian Church voted to extend Rev H CO Hurd’s call to remain minister for another year. His salary will be increased. Members praise his three years of pastorship and show full confidence in his abilities and work. The pastor and his wife are pleased by the decision and celebrate the church’s good fortune.
The First Church of Christ invites all to attend Sunday at 11 A M and Wednesday at 8 P M. The free public reading room, in cooperation with the church, is open Wednesday and Saturday afternoons between 2 and 6. Ladies Home Missionary Society met last Thursday at Mrs John Sutton Jr s on East Lincoln Street. Union Baptist Sunday School held its Christmas program Tuesday evening. Mrs H V Brady entertained Lakeshore country club Thursday afternoon. good attendance and refreshments served. Next meeting at Mrs Thoreson s January 7, 1914. The Women s Club met at Mrs Zeeman s Monday afternoon. Mrs Hemphill led season and Mrs Groves the parliamentary drill. Mrs Alexander read the revised constitution to be voted on next meeting. Full attendance desired. The Club will meet with Mrs Hendershot January 6. K of P met Thursday night and elected officers for the ensuing year: C W E Beymer, V C Horace Purlen, Prelate Frank Miden, M of W Daniel Philip, M of F Chas Dayton, M of K Carl Jeglum, M of W Chris Rosenberger, K of R and S John Lilly, Inner Guard Hans Lee, Outer Guard John Ostmoundseou. Trustees three years George Rugtiv. Mrs Clarence Ladd of Minneapolis visiting her parents, KE W Bachoian and other relatives. Mr Ladd arrived Tuesday. they will remain until after.
Last Sunday a collision at the corner of Linscol and Mighth streets involved Thomas Nevison driving a car and Ray and Lee Melalwain on a motorcycle. Ray escaped with no injuries while Lee suffered a dislocated thumb and bruises. The motorcycle was crushed and the auto damaged with a broken lamp and radiator. All were fortunate no serious injuries occurred.
The seriously ill C. H. Wiltsie of East Howard Street suffers blood poisoning from an ankle injury incurred while working on coal chutes for the M. and St. L. Two weeks of illness, diabetes, and medical efforts threaten his life. His sons H. D. Wiltsie of Grinswell and J. D. Wiltsie of Des Moines are at his side.
Free Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 A M and preaching at 11 A M on December 2 2018 followed by evening service at 7 80 P M Viola M Pollock pastor extends cordial invitation to all to attend the services
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