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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1914
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text references Estharville and Fermat County officials with mentions of official paper and yearly center. Details are illegible. cannot determine concrete action, date, or entities beyond scattered place names and generic references.
A series of 1880s style political notices from candidates in Marine, Emmet and Kiimeat counties Iowa. HB McCoy announces sheriff bid in Marine County for Republican primary. Trevett and another candidate in Emmet County declare sheriff candidacy. Wm Butler extolls tenure and seeks support for Kiimeat County sheriff in the upcoming Republican primary on June 2. Each letter urges voters to support in the June primaries and states commitment to public service.
The local printing and newspaper shop in Custar Ex presents itself as a home institution, smaller than big city shops but reliable and ready to grow with community support and patronage. It emphasizes constant work for residents and pride in serving as a trusted local merchant.
Excitement grows in southwestern Humboldt county after drillers find two gold-bearing layers on the farm of Rolf Wangen one mile west of Poor. One layer 160 feet down in hard rock and another in black sand. A driller, while washing, found the shining metal and samples have been sent for analysis.
A reader describes a man who criticizes his town and local business while failing in most efforts, dependent on public favors, and full of complaints. The remark portrays him as peevish jealous and unreliable, claiming vast but unfounded entitlement.
A letter discusses Britt building sixteen new houses this spring to attract residents, with seven five new homes expected ready by April. It praises the Y M C A movement as unifying for modern times, urging non equipment plans using church and school buildings, eventual building of a northwest Iowa pride project, and aims to boost community growth and Christian outreach led by Rev. Hurd.
Des Moines dealers announce the fifth annual auto show at the Coliseum running March 14 with 75 exhibitors and at least 100 car models. Space is filled with autos motorcycles and accessories, plus factory displays and eight corps of demonstrators. Special nightly programs and decorations mark the event as a premier western show with extensive media coverage and a record expected audience. Virginia Kaiki is scheduled for daytime and evening appearances amid club and society nights.
Twenty years ago reports list farm activity with spring sowing and upcoming constructions. Local officials set salaries, marriages occurred, and a severe spring storm disrupted life. Notable deaths include Ole Refsell and J D Rutan, while market prices for wheat and other commodities are recorded. Local festivities include a reception for a marriage and a mill fire nearby.
Rev J Frederic Catlin announced a series of Sunday evening sermons on the Prodigal Son at Union Baptist Church with March dates including The Prodigal Son March 8 The Prodigal Son s Father March 16 and The Prodigal Son s Brothers March 22 The Prodigal Sons of Millville Plan to hear the first sermon and attend Sunday school attendance was strong with a Mission Study class at 3 PM and BYP U at 6:30 PM.
A grand Sartal event at the Green Room featured a Colonial era theme with flags, pennants, and portraits of George and Martha Washington. About two hundred attendees enjoyed a program of songs, readings, a ceremonial Camp Fire Girls meeting, a First Wrap ceremony, and a ball led by A. O. Peterson and Mrs. H. Rhodes. The Okamanpada Chapter regent presided. sixty six couples danced while Maare's orchestra played as Home Sweet Home closed the evening.
In Lake Township, John Vanbuskirk takes over the Deming home followed by Arthur Baldwin on the Vanbuskirk site. Griese Bros on Baldwins land and Clem Kerr moves near Dol liver. Eckhart, Hardicapp, Webb, Lauser, and Payne related shifts follow in a chain of three miles. Fisher Bros and Hocket also relocate, all part of a clustered farmer resettlement.
Free Methodist Church revival services proceed this week with strong congregational interest. Evangelist Mrs Marion appears to conclude her work as the effort is valued. Meetings are at 2:30 daily as part of the outreach, inviting Christians to accept Christ and bring friends. Pastor Swan Olson promotes the Swanville event at Motherville corner.
Estherville marks the Union Baptist church anniversary Friday night with letters from former pastors and non resident members. A roll call will be taken, and residents respond to their names. A decision on building a parsonage may be made, space allowing for a pastor’s address on “The Call for an Advance Movement.” Congregation, church members and guests are invited.
GO A Briggs of the Des Moines Edison branch spent several days in this city and persuaded J I Johnston of this city to handle a high grade machine. Johnston sold his clock rushing to the Gardsten dated here. The instrument is a 9260 model, described as very different from the average talking machine.
Ryder and Karr have rented the Armory for a garage. This ideal building suits their growing business as their current location cannot handle the trade. The Armory proves a handy city asset and the two men are competent workers.
Eva Lillian Beckjarden wed Raymond Whitney of Fairmont Minnesota in a ceremony led by Rev. MacLeod of Armstrong. Guests celebrated with a blue and white decorated hall and red and white carnations. The bride wore a white messaline dress with embroidered net. A five course dinner followed. The couple will honeymoon in Fairmont before establishing a home on Mr Whitney’s newly purchased farm near the city.
Matt Woolcutt and his spirited team broke loose from a buggy. He was found unconscious, with a fractured left hip bone and other injuries. He is in pain but recovering slowly at home after the incident near a rural county.
Violet Hrower and F. H. Harkviuil were married at the Congregational parsonage in Fairmont on February 26, with Rev Barbour Coulson of Armstrong officiating. They plan to suitable housekeeping near Grover. Mrs Lauren White arrived from Cedar Rapids to manage local business matters for several days.
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