Fire destroys Coon block. Estherville recovers and rebuilds
Fire swept through the Coon block in Estherville late last night, costing an estimated 90 000 for the Coon buildings and 20 000 in Shadle stock plus numerous other losses totaling about 200 000. The blaze spread to nine nearby structures under a northwest wind, with firefighters saving some blocks and sustaining injuries such as Chief Ford Connelly's glass-cut arm. The Vindicator and Republican reports the disaster while noting a proposed temporary office setup and future press rebuild plans.
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Republican
Mra. I. Stanhope
South Ninth Street
Edith Stanhope
Earl B. Ford
Democrat
Attorney Coon
Graaf Block
Coon
Shadle Brothers Dry Goods
Davis, Sillge and Miller
Coon Block
H. C. Coon
F. M. Shadle & Sons
Bemis Bros
Bank of Estherville
I. J. Robinson
Vindicator & Republican
F. Albro
Dr. Galloway
Geo. Patterson
Geo. E. Stover
J. B. Binford
Kendall & Paulson
C. C. Doolittle
Modern Woodmen Lodge
Helen Knupe
Robert Foater
One Commission Co
John Ryes
W. H. Hodge
Delos Wells
W. H. Davis
Sillege
Nan -Brothers
Ford Connelly
Fred Parsons
Mason City
Carl Egbert
Rolfe
Ed Nelson
Germania
Elmer Bingham
Minneapolis
Herb Nichols
Des Moines
Ivan Cotant
Thirtieth Years Ago in Northern Vindicator Highlights
Local notes from January 3 1895 recount Pullen’s departure for San Francisco and hopes he might not settle there. Crop sale reports detail A McRae selling Timothy seed for 627.15 plus straw. Visitors include Maggie Donovan Katie Rogers and others while a New Year’s drumstick accident injured S J Cox’s son. Auditor Elect Allen resigns and will be installed county auditor. A Greene pioneer reunion at Montgomery home features A D Root G E Delevan and others.
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Pullen
San Francisco
A. McRae
Jos. Hardie
Timothy
Maggie Donovan
Mrs. Kirby
Katie Rogers
Marshalltown
Klopp
T. H. Simmons
Cedar Rapids
Knapp
S. J. Cox
Birney
A. O
QO. D. Barnum
J. P. Forrest
John Montgomery
E. I. Sondrol
Greene
Estherville Luth Church Watch Night Plans and Notes
Estherville Lutheran Church outlines New Year Eve Watch Night schedule with musical program by D Heresll and social hour hosted by Ladies Aid followed by devotional meeting. Congregation annual meeting Friday, Sunday services include Norse led devotion and Young People League. Notes on members and upcoming leadership training classes for four churches start January 7.
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Estherville Luth
Selmer A. Berge
D. Heresll
U. P
Young People’s League
L. A
M. S
Kenneth Bond
Cumberland
Wis
H. E. McGoy
Chicago
Corrine Post
Iowa City
St. Paul’s
Cedar Rapids
Carl Wilson
Whiting
Ind
Father and Son
Tigne
The Ole Grouch Sposes A Town’s Bad Habits
A clipped, misspelled excerpt depicts a town with children led astray by neglectful parents and indifferent neighbors. It suggests many youths face a lack of discipline, blaming teachers, friends, and officials while claiming a single boy’s innocence in a broader social failure.
That Motor Car of Yours Helps Starters Start In Winter
Winter strains on batteries demand care. Lubricate over running chains, oil bearings, and check brushes. Ensure clean tight battery posts and starter connections for quick current draw. Avoid radiator overflow by careful water filling and watch for sudden engine overheating from cold. Consider hood shading, quieter demonstrations, and safe hood closure methods.
Uncle Eben’s Witty Insight on Honest Friends
In a folksy remark Uncle Eben quips that when a friend points out your faults for your own good, you may gain self improvement but the friend also enjoys the moment of ribbing. The line captures rural humor and character-driven storytelling typical of the era.
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Eben
Uncle Eben
Heaters For Health In Car Warmth And Fresh Air
A heater in a closed car lets you open windows for fresh air and clean warmth. Without a heater you rely on engine radiation and exhaust fumes for body warmth.
Weaving Induces Natural Wave in Wensleydale Cloth
The process of keeping natural wave cloth from Wensleydale wool can be induced to retain the characteristic wave after weaving. This notes a method to fix the wool’s inherent wave pattern in produced fabric.
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Wensleydale
Christmas Service At Grover Presbyterian Church
The Christmas celebration Wednesday evening drew a large crowd despite the cold. The well arranged program was carried out smoothly by the committees in charge. Bible School at 10 a.m. with classes for all ages led by J. C. Irwin, superintendent. Preaching at 11 a.m. Edw. Loew pastor.
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J. C. Irwin
Church notices from Wallingford and Palestine area
A set of church announcements lists services on New Year’s Day at 11:00 by various pastors, weekly Sunday services at 11:00, and January meetings including yearly and annual congregational meetings. Devotional gatherings and children’s activities are noted at several churches with dates in early January. A Christ Scientist notice outlines Sunday services at 11:00, a 10:00 Sunday School, and a public reading room Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Prof. S. Strand
K. K. Skattebo
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Palestine Lutheran Church
Children's Mission Society
John Stanerson
Ladies Aid
FIRST
Church OF Christ, Scientist
Congregation Service At Mrs Knut Hanson Home
A congregation will be held at the home of Mrs Knut Hanson on Thursday January 8th as part of the community gathering.
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Knut Hanson
Gas on Stomach Won't Let You Sleep
An ad describing gas on the stomach causing restless sleep and pressure on the heart, claiming Adlerika relieves gas unless due to deep seated causes. It touts quick action as a powerful intestinal evacuant useful for constipation, often working in one hour without gripping. Jay Johnston & Co.
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Jay Johnston & Co
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St. James
Greig
South Dakota
Gruwell
Babe
Dunnell
Estherville
Clarence Ladd
Ut. Osher
Jones
Leonard Blakey
C. E. Fuller
Toledo
Iowa
Ida Ellerby
Lucile Peterson
Sioux City
Pingrey
Jennie Pingrey
Dows
Lois Davidson
Lloyd Anderson
Frank Dunham
Town City
Tillie,Johnson
Reba Jones
Perry Irwin
V. Oe
Union Baptist Church
W. F. Huxford
Ole Grouch
William Ullman
Grover Pres
Loew
Wallingford Luth
T. Hansen
Allen
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