19 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
1
A young man named Gust Carlson was instantly killed when struck by lightning while inside a barn near Dunnell. The tragedy underscores the sudden danger during severe weather with no warning.
Gust Garlaon, 28, single, lived with his parents on a farm east of Dunnell Minnesota. He had stepped from the house to the barn when a thunderbolt struck Saturday morning during a storm, killing him. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. Linger.
Des Moines Iowa reports week opened cool and wet with excessive moisture then cleared with rising temperatures and sunshine. Field work favored. corn weeds cleaner, crops improving color. Grass and small grain thrived, pastures and meadows promise a better hay crop though overall yield below recent years. Fruit condition in Iowa 24 percent below last June. apples likely half a crop.
Thomas J. Bikins 20, corporal in the Fourteenth Infantry of Des Moines, died by drowning in West Okoboji lake at Arnold's Park Saturday. Conflicting accounts say he fell from a towed boat amid high waves or overturned a boat during a squall while with his brother J C Briggs. the rescuers recovered the brother, and the body was taken to Des Moines for burial.
Rural life braces as city visitors descend for a holiday rush. A jovial but crowded scene unfolds, with farmers noticing the influx and hoping the crowd stays orderly and respectful of countryside customs.
Eight lodges represented at a Pythian Sisters district meeting in the K of P hall. Mrs BR B Anderson welcomed guests, and Mrs M L Brown replied. Grand Chef Frankie E Palmer of Des Moines addressed attendees. degree work by Estherville Lodge. delegates listed. banquet by M E church society. Cedar Rapids grand lodge meeting invited for August 18.
Editor Elbert Bede recalls a rare rich country newspaper man who earned $200,000 from labor and frugality. An aunt’s death provided most of the fortune, leaving $199,998.75, while the remaining $1.25 came from diligent saving.
A Forest City post office received over a thousand Sears Roebuck catalogues directed to local residents. The Humboldt Independent notes the town’s papers lack merchant representation, while Sears advertises broadly, suggesting they gain regional trade by extensive advertising.
Washington June 11 Acting Secretary of War Oliver urged governors to align militia organizations with the regular and volunteer armies by January 21 next year under the Dick militia act. He warned noncompliance could bar states from $2 million annual militia funds. Also noted death of Mrs. Henristta Garton in Chicago and local funeral details. Fremont Tribune column reflects on life in large cities vs small towns, noting social dynamics and perceived anonymity.
A washout on the Rock Island line near Graettinger forced rerouting over the M. and St. L. and Milwaukee routes from Hammersburg to Graettinger. Sunday morning service arrived late, with trains three to five hours behind schedule until repairs were completed.
A quarrel over a calf pits neighbors Chas Pooch and David Baker in Roseuth county. Baker picked a calf he believed his, returning one to Pooch, leading to a replevin suit and sheriff standoff. Pooch sought possession, while Baker faced criminal claims amid heated accusations of threats. Local counties lag behind in calf lawsuits.
A Kossuth county man applied pantry liniment twice daily for weeks to treat pimples on his nose. His nose swelled dramatically, prompting a wife’s realization that the bottle was actually bust developer Mary Ann had sent to Minneapolis.
In Des Moines on June 18 Merle Shadle married Miss Misa Clara Solomonson to surprise their friends. The couple planned a Pleasantville visit with Shadle’s parents and likely return Friday evening by the M. and St. L. line.
In Dubuque on June 10, union teamsters resolved to continue tasks until ordered to haul materials to or from the mill amid a strike. Owners stated Tuesday that workers must deliver goods everywhere starting today despite the boycott.
A Minneapolis and St Louis excursion to Des Moines departs Estherville at 8 00 a m Sunday June 28 and reaches Des Moines at 10 00 a m Moketa also offers service on the regular train Saturday June 22 from Hathoerville at 7 30 a m arriving Des Moines at 2346 p m Return departs Des Moines at 7 00 p m Round trip fare is 3 50
In Atlantic a man claimed clairvoyant power for a fee and swindled several townsfolk. Businessmen paid up to 400 dollars and a farmer 60 dollars for supposed fortunes and treasure locations. The episode questions credulity and the ease of money through deception.
Real estate transfer list references Graves Howard trustes Amy Hewey 24-2 Bradford Cathivine Clyde HK Brenton W rights 46 Wy Henry dry et al to Henry mites 46 bike RS Rid add Wallingford 1-33 bik Wallingford Larson's add to Wallingford Esther White John Murphy Ridley's add to Esther White multiple transfers cited with parcel blocks and addresses unnamed due to fragmented OCR.
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