Two Pioneers Are Called to Last Reward
Obituary roundup notes deaths of William Caspire of Graettinger and Mrs. Andrew Ledahl, longtime residents of Wallingford and Noonan. Caspire, born 1843 in Braeland Germany, died January 16 at 81, survived by wife Elizabeth and stepchildren, funeral in Graettinger. Ledahl, pioneer resident, died January 3 in North Dakota after long illness, remembered as devoted mother and neighbor, with surviving Ledahl children and extended kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Ledahl
North Dakota
Anna Himle Ledah
Odd Himle
Mary
Wosserway
Spring Prairie
Columbia County
Iat Deforest
Wis
Andréw Ledahl
H. A. Preus
Eicehie
Wisconsin
Estherville
Towa
Lake Preston
Noonan
West
Henry Ledahl
Minneapolis
Minn
Louis ‘Ledahl
South Dakota
KNAPP FAMILY ENJOYING CALIFORNIA WINTER VISIT
A letter from M. M. Knapp in Los Angeles describes warm California weather, real estate chatter, and holiday greetings. The note references local officials, weather patterns, and a pastor-turned-real estate agent in Culver City, with mentions of T. J. Clark, Rev. Edward Campbell, and Wean Conductor L. R. Benton visiting Indiana relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. M. Knapp
Los Angeles
Mary Old
Knapp
Third Ave
Calif
G. A. Nichols
Times
Weather Bureau
St. Paul
Huron
California
Jane Park
T. J. Clark
Edward Campbell
Yakima
Culver City
Estherville
Family mourns as Ledahl Winters Nelson mourners gather
Jensen of Pasadena Judith now Mrs Perry Smithberg B M Ledahl Carl Ledahl Estern now Mrs Chas Winters of Pasadena Cal Arthur Ledahl and Emma now Mrs Louis Nelson funeral services held at Bethlehem and Zion churches Rev G W Tole assisted by Rev J W Rosholt of Crosby two songs rendered by a male quartet vocal solo by Miss Margaret H last remains laid to rest at Zion Lutheran cemetery south of Noonan The Noonan Miner offers deepest sympathy to the family in this irreparable bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Margareth
Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Noonan
N. D
Compliments Pour In For Special Edition
The Vindicator and Republican-Herald received many compliments on the special edition last week. Respondents praised the effort, noting the significance beyond monetary reward and urging more time and broader coverage for future issues.
Ten Churches In Estherville Listed Amid City Denominations
A special Estherville issue lists ten city churches across denominations such as Presbyterian Roman Catholic Norwegian Lutheran German Lutheran Methodist Episcopal Protestant Episcopal Christian Science Church of Christ and Baptists with two names omitted by a typographical error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Church of Christ
Silver Wedding Honor for Mr. and Mrs. Anderson
Friends gathered Saturday evening January 19 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Anderson on their silver wedding anniversary. Rev. S. A. Berge spoke for guests as they presented money and silverware. The couple, married November 19, 1898 in Estherville, have resided here since. Mr. Anderson has been a Rock Island bridge gang foreman since 1895, and they have four children: Elmer, John, Alice, and Lloyd. V. R. Mrs. Lowell Cox left for Harris to visit her parents. Train Master F. E. Martin attended A. B. Ramsdall’s funeral in Chicago after his death Friday night in a Northwestern train incident. Ramsdall had been assistant general manager of the First District, based in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Anderson
Sadie Tho Ae
S.A. Berge
V.-R
F. E. Martin
Chicago
A. B. Ramsdall
Personelle
Northwestern
Ramsdell
First District
Des Moines
Harold Trone Severely Injured Coasting
Harold Trone nineteen year old son of Gardston manager was thrown from a bob on a West Des Moines street hill. A steep icy descent, light load, and loss of control caused the coaster to turn over, hurling the riders. Harold struck a telephone pole in the stomach, was unconscious at home, and remained ill though doctors saw no internal injury. Parents called the doctor multiple times. he is resting more easily and expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Trone
Trone
Gardston
Des Moines
Harold
Ektherville Chamber of Commerce Holds Joint Dinner Meeting
Ektherville Chamber of Commerce plans a Tuesday dinner meeting at the Gardston Hotel with all members and their clerks. Dr. S C Sonnichsen of Des Moines will address the gathering as a vocational education director, delivering a talk valuable to both employers and employees. Dinner starts at 7 PM followed by the program and speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ektherville Chamber of Commerce
Gardston Hotel
S.C. Sonnichsen
Des Moines
Gardston
Entry at Estherville Station Tapped Safe For Small Amounts
A break in at the Estherville 07 Station on Howard and South Sixth street left about five dollars in pennies and some postage stamps missing from the office. The door appeared locked with a Yale lock, and manager Lucas suspects a duplicate key was used. Mrs Geo Cogswell traveled west to visit her hospitalized husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Howard and
South Sixth Street
Wnalthough
Yale
Lucas
Fine Duroc Jersey sows brought to county shows
During the past week three Duroc Jersey sows were purchased and brought into the county. John Graff of southwest of the city bought two gilts at the Fain sale in Emmetsburg. The Harvester owned boat won champion at the State Fair and World’s Grand Champion at the International Swine Show. Graff paid 90 for one gilt and 140 for the other. Both sows are bred to the Fain boar Supreme, first in his class at the Iowa State Fair. W A Schultz north of Estherville bought a gilt bred to Harvester from the Williams sale. They plan big fall shows with their own hogs and latest purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graff
Emmetsborg
Harvester
Graff
Potigts Cage
W. A. Schultz
Estherville
Williams
Great Harvester
Coasting Hill Free From Traffic In Des Moines Area
The steep city hill on West Des Moines street is now closed to traffic to protect children. Warning signs mark the area from Fifth avenue north to the river, about four blocks, with only the bold venturing toward the far west end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fifth Avenue
Galloway Enjoying Florida Visit From Jacksonville Journal
Dr W P Galloway writes from Jacksonville Florida that he is spending weeks there with his brother Dr C C Galloway of Washington. He plans to visit Estherville Iowa area around February 5 and hopes to see friends. He reports good health and Florida weather like June with temperatures around the low 40s yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Galloway
Florida
C. C. Galloway
Washington
Jacksonville
Fla
Estherville
Iowa
Nichols
American Legion Dance Set for February 18
The American Legion will hold a dance at the Brees building on February 18 with Latcher's Trio providing music. The program includes new and old fashioned dances to ensure a good time for all attendees. Dr M R Sathe was confined to bed recently with an attack of pleurisy. Mr and Mrs M K Whelan departed Friday for San Diego to stay for nine months or six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Brees Building
Latcher
M. R
County Legion Meeting Draws Large Crowds at Gardston Hotel
An all county American Legion meeting held Monday evening attracted about eighty Legion members from Lingford Armstrong and Ringates along with many city attendees. Frank Wenig of Spencer spoke on labor union and Legion cooperation including the Bok peace plan. County Commander Max Soeth and Post Commander Art Bringlé opened the event with remarks, followed by a dinner in the Gardston Hotel dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Aew
Gardston
Frank Wenig
Spencer
Legion
Wenng’ Isgineer
Milwaukee. A
Soda
County
Max Soeth
Art Bringlé
Lingford
Godden Monument Co. Wins Aberdeen Contract For Public Obelisk
The Godden Monument Company secured the Aberdeen contract to erect a large public monument featuring a life size bronze portrait of Father Robert W. Haire, with a bronze inscription plate below. The project, to be built of white granite from South Carolina, has spurred a year long local dispute over bids between Aberdeen granite dealers and the Godden firm led by Clint Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldement Co
Aberdeen
Robert W. Haire
Horhanity
South ‘Carolina
Haire
Aso
Godden Onument Company
Godden Monument’ Co
Clint Smith
Smith
Estherville
Vor
Correction on Hospital Status of Mrs Clifford Nurss
A correction clarifies that Mrs Clifford Nurss remains in the city while the baby receives medical treatment in Iowa City. Doctors state the baby's condition is not related to medicines given to the mother at birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statin
Clifford Nurss
Iowa City
Okey
Graff sale of Durocs yields $30 per hog
John Graff was disappointed in his sale of Duroc Jersey hogs last Tuesday until he averaged the purchase prices and learned they brought him $30 each. This exceeded his expectations given the financial stringency of the times. His gifts this year were strong though mainly spring gifts, and receivers should see a good return on their investment. Mr and Mrs Harry Wheeler, visiting Mrs Rugtmi's parents, returned home. Forest Guy the first of the week. Mr Wheeler has recently reentered motion and is now in an Electric Light plant in Forest.
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John Graff
Considerig
The
Harry. Wheeler
Wheeler
George Rugtmi
Guy
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Wm. Caspire
Wallingford
A. Ledaht
William Caspire
Braeland
Germany
Town County
Elizabeth Pegum
Caspire
Twelve Mile Lake Township
Elizabeth Caspire
Roy Rosburg
John Pegum
Ferdinand Pegum
Graettinger Town
Cnspire
J. H. Morrice
Gus , Kries
Chris Larson
J. D. Kasa
Joe Rokenbrode
John Jackson
T. Hanson
Graet‘tingér
Coleman Hospital
R. C. Coleman
Lillian Davis
Florenc
Coleman
North Sixth Street
Stinger
M.R. Sathe Pital
M. M. Knapp
M. Knapp
Wean
L. R. Benton
Indiana
Mae Compton
Bathérvnte
Ong
V. R
Lowell Cox
Harris
Chamber OF Commerce
Geo. Cogswell West
Towaigo
IFINE
Wrought
W. P. Gallowa
County Legion Mt
Fighty
Brank Wenig
Godden
Mbrumen
Santas Ssi Ag
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