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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1904
Page
1
The Vindicator and Republican will award one Putnam school organ to a township’s top voting school in Em snset county. Voting runs Aug 1 to Dec 20. prizes awarded Dec 25. Only rural schools eligible. each township gets one organ. five octaves, 43 by 47 by 21 inches, guaranteed ten years. exhibited in a music room soon.
Charles Jarvis Telly recounts the Awful Indian Massacre of 1862 and early Emmet County days up to 1803. The Vindicator and Republican presents the concluding chapter of his reminiscences, noting the vivid, readable account and inviting other pioneers to share recollections for future issues.
An 1862 narrative recalls mass killings along the river from Belmont to Spirit Lake, with settlers abandoning homes, thirteen buried at Belmont, one boy wounded, and eighteen total deaths. A Spirit Lake rescue effort followed, a man with two wounded children carried them to safety, while later reports described chaotic recovery and the event shaping a legislative delegation.
The piece recounts Iowa border defense measures around Sioux City and Iowa Lake amid 1860s Indian raids, noting troop deployments and the failed effectiveness. It also surveys postwar settlement, then shifts to fashion, praising conservative corsets by C. B. Sprite and urging healthful attire, led by Helen Adair.
Helen Adair offers fashion thoughts and a breezy travel note from a cool Evangeline retreat. A letter from New York describes leaving aboard the Palatial steamer Prince Arthur for Arcadian shores, with fashion tips tied to a summer trip and leisure travel.
The funeral drew family and friends including his wife and six children George Ida Tillie Joe Charles and Willie. Out of town visitors included A A Veterson of Koea ter Minnesota Mr and Mrs Frederickson of Lamberton Minnesota and Mrs C T Anderson of Sioux Falls.
Loreal team Joe plays Armstrong and Emmetburg on the local diamond with manager Jackain arranging four games. The opener Friday at 3 and 6 30 against Armstrong, followed by two at 3 and 6 30 against Emmetsburg next Monday. Both visitors shown strong form. locals promise fine play. The Fate of the Des Moines and Fort Dodge Line remains in doubt as Edward Hawley and F H Davis arrive in Des Moines. Davis says a decision is not yet made while noting public interest and ongoing road reviews.
The report notes possession and policy considerations for railroad expansion in Iowa. It mentions Des Moines Fort Dodge and connections to other major lines, with expectations that growth will require several years to support existing railroads. Local lines, including Iowa Central and other regional routes, are discussed as part of a broader transport strategy.
Subordinate lodge of the International Association of Letter Carriers organized with officers: President J M Hale Vice president Arlando Lough Secretary Chas Martinsen The Correctionville News urges school boards to hire early for good teachers and offers advice on contracts and budgeting. Get typewriter ribbons and carbon paper from Vindicator and Republican.
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