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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
5
The dispatch surveys assorted town items including train service delays and restorations, a blizzard aftermath on the M and St. L line, court actions, a farmers institute report, and local society notes. It mentions the Christian Church Ladies Aid meeting, a new book typewriter purchase, a large Armstong Tile payroll and dividend figures, and community events at the Orleans Hotel and various churches.
A long list of brief notes records visits and travel by residents and visitors in Estherville and nearby towns. Names include KB H White, Mrs Woods, Mrs Barton, Widitor Lesson, Geo Shade, John McRae, W E Turner, Judge Faltinson, N J Lea, Mrs Fred Marshall, Mrs I Stanhope, J G Myerly, Mrs G E Moore, Jas A Rake, Mrs E W Bachman, Mrs Clarence Ladd, As Dillon, Congressman F P Woods, John Osborne, Frank Irwin, P H Atwood, Mrs Jay Mitchell, Mrs E S Gaughian, Mrs Bertha Lee, Miss Denager Veen, Miss Susan White, James Montgomery, Mike Howe, N B Peterson, Cc K Nau, Ella Miller, Win Foshier, Mrs J C Smith, Emma G Allen, M M Knapp, Mrs F W Converse, Dr and Mrs Spaulding. also notices urging no premium soaps and a question about an old dead horse on city streets.
A fragment notes items including township road district order and receipt books township school warrant books and horse books. The readable portion lists records and ledgers likely to be cataloged or inventoried for archival purposes.
High Lake Township in Wallingford Iowa itemizes bridge and ditch work by Samuel Amundson Armstrong Cement Works and N J Lee plus several engineers and suppliers. Receipts total 988.67 with disbursements for labor, bridge material, tools, and health funds. clerk certified as correct.
Washington January 81 Senator Cummins delays the confirmation of W H Gibbs named postmaster at Armstrong on Judge Conner’s recommendation. Woods will arrive soon to decide on Gibbs fate. Conner says no other candidate is known. The piece mentions Montaville Flowers and an upcoming event plus an ad for the Pull Fastener by Vindicator and Republican Co.
Residents and visitors from Maple Hill and surrounding towns attend events and conduct business. Mrs James Welsh and Elisa Helen Jennie travel to Estherville for the Farmers Institute while John Miller brings a bride home from Dakota. Local concerts and lodge installations draw regional attendees.
Joe Madden attended the Institute in Estherville on Wednesday as the community mourns the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Tuttle who died Monday afternoon. The baby was remembered as the prize infant of the Ladies Union and will be laid to rest at Maple Hill church. The family receives condolences from friends in their bereavement.
The blizzard Friday caused cattle losses with Mr F H Housthan reporting fifty three head and Mr Houseman near Maple Hill losing 44 head. Wind damage included chimneys blown from post office and a barber shop front while windmills suffered in many areas. Community news notes visits, institute attendance, and a February birthday social are also recorded.
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