Death summons two well known men Tuesday
Arthur Eugene Ammon dies at fifty three after long illness from Bright's disease. Born Feb 25, 1872 Decorah, Iowa, he worked for B C R N and CRI P railroads, retired 1928, pensioned 1923. Survived by widow and daughter Nina Harris of Portland. Funeral Friday 2:30 pm from West Main Street residence, Oak Hill Cemetery. North Star Lodge A F and A M to conduct. Reverend La Grone of Sheldon to deliver address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Eugene Ammon
West Side
Ammon
Bright
Decorah
Iowa
Estherville
Nina
Percy Harris
Portland
Oregon
West Main Street
Oak Hill Cemetery
North Star Lodge No
A. F
A. M
J. W. la. Grone
Sheldon
Remembering Estherville Pioneer Frank M. Van Velzer
Frank M. Van Velzer longtime Estherville resident and court house custodian died in his sleep from heart failure on Tuesday morning after Monday on duty. Born January 20 1852 in La Porte Indiana he was 72. Survived by wife Celia three children Myrtle Amy May Sampson Addie Galbraith and siblings in California. Funeral Thursday at home with Rev Voorhies and Rev Olmstead officiating interment Oak Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Frank M. van Velzer
van Velzer
van Velter
Myrtle
la Porte
Ind
Celia A. Sizer
Milwaukee Railroad
Omaha Road
St. James
Minn
Rock Island
Court House
Amy May Sampson
Myrtle van Velzer
Addie Galbraith
Balaton
California
Voorhies
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Olmstead
Church of Christ
Oak Hill Cemetery
Farmers Union Fourth of July Picnic Draws Large Crowd
The Farmers Union held its annual Fourth of July picnic in the city park by Lincoln Street, with ideal weather and a big turnout. Races, contests, a noon dinner, band concerts, speeches by C. E. Wood and E. B. Ferguson, and evening dances filled the day, chaired by John Utz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Lincoln Street
R. Stevens
Fay Higgins
Robert Lee
Everett Reed
George Erickson
Giles Reed
Ethel Gustafson
Opal Reed
Miss Edwards
W. E. Reed
Irlwin Whitish
Clifford Rice
Mel
Mina Heath
Irma McMullen
J. 0. Kasa
Ira Swartz
Hattie Bringle
Fred Goodge
L. E. Swartz
William Coggenjoht
Geo. Frank
R. 5. Clark
C. E. Wood
Nebraska
E. B. Ferguson
Chicago
Geo D. Baker
The
Union
Bowery
Moore’s
Orchetra
Farmers Union
John Utz
Lydia Jacobsen
Shepherdstown
W. VA
Say Johnston Home Theft Reported In Early Evening
A party known as V. BR WARNIN allegedly took money from Say Johnston's home on Tuesday between 7:30 and 8:30 PM. The individuals are identified, and authorities warn prosecution if the money is not returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Say Johnston
Jay Johns
Modern Advertising Methods Promoted by The Vindicator
The Vindicator and Republican launches a national style advertising service through Bonnet-Brown of Chicago to offer advertisers current cuts borders and ideas. The August file contains ready-to-use options. merchants should visit the office to preview selections and switch to modern, feature rich ads at the same price as old methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Vindicator
Republican
Bonnet-Brown
Chicago
United States
Alma Fossum Home Missionary Returns from Persia
Miss Alma Fossum, born in High Lake township near Wallingford, returns after three years in Persia as a home missionary and nurse. She previously did World War work in Armenia with her late brother Rev. L. C. Fossum, who died while serving there. She plans to settle in the county where her sister Mrs. Oliver Larson and brother Arthur Fossum reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Fossum
High Lake Township
Wallingford
Persia
Armenia
Rev
L. C. Fossum
Emmet County
Miss Fossum
Oliver Larson
Estherville
Arthur Fossum
Ray Kennedy Injured Playing Golf
County Recorder Ray Kennedy suffered a serious accident Sunday while playing golf. He slipped while going to the first hole and twisted his leg hip and back. It will be several weeks before he can be out again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Ray Kennedy
Ke to Nominate District Judge in 14th District Convention
Tomorrow July 16 the 14th district judicial convention will nominate a successor to Judge F C Davidson who fills the vacancy from Judge Lee's resignation. Davidson is expected to succeed himself without opposition and has proven worthy of the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
14Th District Judicial
Nominaton
F. C. Davidson
Lee
Davidson
Summer School Hosts Noted Educators And Activities
Prominent educators visited Estherville on July 8 to address students on education goals at the Summer School. Des Moines Y M C A leader W M Parsona spoke at 10 30 assembly on education levels. Cedar Falls educator E J Cable visited to study geography agriculture and physiology teaching methods. Nearly all students bought Chautauqua season tickets, and faculty joined in a unit. A patriotic Fourth program followed, with remarks by Supt F H Chandler and songs led by students. School closed for the Fourth with over 96 percent returning home for celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Parsona
Des Moines
Estherville
E. 3. Cable
Cedar ‘Alls
Lakes
Cruise
Hickman
Jordan
Mr. Hersey
Mr. Cram
Farley
Davis
Sioux Falls
Reinertsen
P. J. Reinertsen
Blair, Nebr
McAnelley and
Chandler
Spencer
Mrs McFarland Visits Extension School For Talks
Mrs Marian McFarland Walker made her annual official visit to the Extension School this week. She attended a breakfast served by the Domestic Science Class and spoke to the girls assembly at 10 30 on both Tuesday and Wednesday. She also consulted with Mrs Gruize local Advisor of Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian McFarland, Walker
Extension School
Walker
Girls’ Assembly
Gruize
E D Darling Dies Suddenly in Boulder Colorado
News from Boulder Colorado reports the death of Eugene D Darling at age thirty nine after a throat tuberculosis development following a flu. Survived by wife four sons Charles Paul Hugh and Robert, parents and siblings, with interment planned in Boulder. Darling had farmed near Estherville after leaving Graettinger and was noted as a progressive community member and former county treasurer candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Colorado
Eugene D. Darling
John D. Darling
Mr. Darling
Denver
Darling
Lytton
Charles
Paul Hugh
Robert
Das. W
John D
The
Presbyterian Church
Public Installation of DeMolay Officers at Masonic Hall
Estherville Chapter DeMolay will hold a public installation at the Masonic Hall Thursday at eight o'clock EST. District Master Councillor John Menor of Spirit Lake will serve as installing officer, assisted by Estherville Past Master Councelors. Master Masons Eastern Stars parents and guardians are invited.
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Estherville
DeMolay
Masonic Hall
John Menor
Spirit Lake
de Molay
V. R
Sunday School Institute at Estherville Lutheran Church
A Sunday School Institute will be held at the Estherville Lutheran Church on Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings, July 10 and 11. Prof. P. M. Glasoe of St. Olaf College and Prof. Karl Hanson of Tama will lecture in popular talks for teachers and the public. Sessions are scheduled for 12 30 p m and 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Journalism
University of Town
Cedar Rapids Republican
George W. Brisbin
Estherville
College of Liberal Arts
Fred Lazell
The
Otis Shull
Estherville Lutheran
P. M. Glasoe
St. Olaf College
Karl Hanson
Chautauqua Draws Crowds With Varied Programs
Crowds gathered as the Red path-Vawter system showcased a packed program. May Valentine’s Concert Company performed a rich contralto solo and sacred classics, followed by pigeon lecture by Frank Hollman. The Davis Sisters, Selma Lenhard, and the Sammies Sisters entertained with brass, piano and lively interludes. Carl D. Thompson spoke on Super Power and city electric policy received praise. The event closed with Walter Eccles & Bilk and continued with more preludes and audience participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Valentine
Betty Bickel
Gedar Rapids
Miss May Valentine
Supt. Williams
Mary Jane Casey
Davis Sisters
Miss Lenehart
Susan
Estherville
Samming Sixters
Walter Eccles & Bilk
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A. E. Ammon
Frank van Velter
Frank van Velzer
Atts Alt
Bionx
Gity
Lydia Jacobson
Lewis Jacobson
Iowa State College
Ames
West Virginia
Jacobson
Washington, D. C
Coshocton
Ohio
Antietam
BR Warnin
V. Ke
F. H. Chandler
Voauhies
Rosabel Ven Raden
Jerde
Flanders
E. D. Darling
GEO. Brisbin
Birney Hospital
Wss
Shull
R.democrats
New York City
Smith
McAdoo
McAdoodledoo
Luth
Taree
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