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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1906
Page
1
Thieves broke into the Bucknam billiard hall Tuesday night and opened the unlatched safe taking between twenty eight and thirty dollars. Entry was through a window left prepared for the act with a toothpick plug. Manager Sam Fritz suspects known individuals but will disclose names only after more evidence is gathered.
Bailey of Britt extols babies as monarchs of the home in a humorous piece, then records Emmet County supervisors, ditch notices, bridge and road actions, and 1906 financial and drainage matters including assessments and contractor notices.
Red Gauntlet Lodges and Rathbone Sisters hosted a farewell reception for Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Lathrop as they prepare to move to Portland Oregon. The event featured music, dancing, and supper with gifts from the K P and Rathbone orders. Also notes local political candidate N J Lee and sheriff candidate W Pullen, outlining careers and campaigns in Emmet county.
Dr Albert Anderson announces his candidacy for representative in the next general assembly, subject to Republican primary voters September 15. Born in Linn county Iowa near Cedar Rapids December 1801, he trained as a teacher, then telegraph operator, then physician. He practiced in Estherville since 1891, co-founded Williams and Anderson drug firm, and helped establish the Anderson hospital. He is well known in Kammet county and urged as best fit for the legislature.
Herman Oransky will enlarge and remodel the Estherville dry goods business. He will fit the second floor for cloaks and suits and expand the dress goods, silks, and school department, keeping the business in Estherville after plans to move to Des Moines were dropped.
Mr Weir of Emmet township announces his bid for the office of Supervisor in the first district covering Emmet Binworth and Lincoln townships. A resident of Emmet for 25 years he is described as an excellent businessman and scrupulous public servant suitable for county leadership. An exchange notes a reporter’s survey of 30 successful men and 30 loafers suggesting strict boyhood discipline influences.
A report from Armstrong Journal recounts an incident at the home of A. Pindas where M. Schrai berg, with his family, was about to depart when a faulty stock prompted a retreat. He had placed a girl in the buggy. while his back was turned the team moved off toward town, the buggy struck a tree and post, hard on the vehicle but likely saving the lives of the young occupants.
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