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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1917
Page
4
Oklahoma reports its first cyclone a tornado that razed a schoolhouse, killing fifteen or more children and maiming many others. Twisters head into the region, foreshadowing continued danger until summer solstice.
Sealed bids for material and labor to construct Drainage District No. 109 Emmet County Iowa are due February 12 1917 at Estherville Auditor's Office. Specifications include line lengths and diameters for conduits two 12 inch twelve 3 inch and two 6 inch intakes concrete bulkhead and tiled joints. Bonds or cash 26 percent required. right to reject bids reserved. 22w January 8 1917.
Mr Oransky becomes sole owner by purchasing partner Leibsohn interest in the Boston Store Cedar Rapids. New plan will include only ladies misses and children's wear and dry goods. Men clothing and grocery departments to be dropped to create a up to date mercantile establishment. Francis Cosson form law partnership in Des Moines. Francis plans to spend time in Spirit Lake area while remaining largely in Spirit Lake and not moving.
Mrs. Claude Cobb hosts a visit from Mrs. Anderson of Correctionville and various locals gather for dinners luncheons and social events in Grover Estherville and nearby towns. Updates include visits from Raymond Ralston and Edith Troy many entries on neighbors and families and a piano social with the Ladies League plus a Masonic lodge event and church lectures.
Des Moines Iowa January 8 1917 the State Board of Health issues a biennial report by Guilford H Sumner urging a new vital statistics law higher funding for the health board water protection a school building law and broader inspection funding amid fears of another infantile paralysis epidemic in summer months The proposed vital statistics reform would make counties the reporting unit with court clerks as registrars and physicians or undertakers reporting births and deaths to compile state records with county volumes kept for estates.
Henry Thiel will hold a closing out public sale on February 1 1917 featuring 120 head of cattle 40 head of horses and a full line of machinery Watch for the ad in this paper later Grodland Jergyold Auctioneers
The year begins with prosperity as Bible school shows growth and strong church attendance. Junior church and Endeavorers report good participation while a Thursday Bible study focuses on Christ's Miracles. The minister will discuss The Reward of Service and The Hands of Esau next Sunday. Officers to be elected. public urged to attend.
The Thursday prayer meeting will be led by Mrs F C Trevett under Sunday School auspices. On Sunday Rev W R Robinson of Humboldt will preach at both services as this is his last Sunday with us. The pastor assists at Humboldt and reports a hopeful revival start. A Hard Time Social, Ladies League meetings, and various Sunday School activities are planned with invitations to all.
The First Church of Christ Scientist conducts Sunday morning services at 1 o'clock with a January 14th subject Sacrement and Wednesday evening meetings at 8 o'clock. Reading rooms at the church are open to the public each weekday except holidays, featuring Mys Eddy's writings in a lending library. The public is cordially invited to attend services and visit the reading room.
Presbyterian church sets next Sunday's program with Morning Worship at 10 45 AM Sunday School at noon Junior Endeavor at 3 00 and Senior Endeavor at 6 30 followed by Evening Worship.
The public is cordially invited to attend these services. At the Communion service last Sunday, six new members were received into the church. A travel meeting is planned Thursday evening at 7 30 with the next Church Question Series topic Missions. Every member should take part in the Great Commission. The Bands meet Friday afternoon: East Band with Mrs F Godfrey and others. West Band with Mrs B Osher. North Band with Mrs A Haldeman and Mrs Boggess. South Band with Mrs F H Rhodes and Mrs Rh Mitchell.
Local news notes Emmetsburg now has city mail delivery by two carriers at a cost under three cents a week. A large batch of social updates follows, including births, visits, and festivities in Estherville and nearby towns.
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