Estherville Prepares For March City Election
The Estherville city election is set for March 28 to choose a Mayor and council members from three wards plus two at large. Citizens discuss potential candidates led by alderman at large John Lilly, with supporters naming rivals in wards one through three and at large hopefuls E. Calendar and Jo Peterson. The Vindicator and Republican urge consent from proposed candidates. Also notes on illuminating show windows to attract shoppers and a social in honor of Mrs Cass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Rhodes
Anderson
Joh Lilly
Guy A. Noel
Henry Klocow
Appeas
Estherville
M. J. Groves
Wesley Robb
Myx
Lorenzo Lough
Henry Mahlum
Groves
John Kee
Christensen
Chet Ryder House Fire Damages Home
Fire crews battled a blaze on the roof of the C. W. Ryder home on South North Street this morning. The top story was ruined and re roofing, replastering, and rewiring were needed. Mrs. and Mrs. Ryder removed valuables. loss largely covered by $4,000 insurance. Repairs to begin soon.
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C. W. Ryder
South North Street
Ryder
Declam Contest Results Highlight Local High School
The sub-district declamatory contest in our city produced satisfying results with Viola Towsley winning dramatic first and earning a chance to advance to the Emmetsburg state contest. Judges awarded top honors to several students across oratory and humorous classes, while Friday night debates at the high school featured a works council plan topic with local teams from our school, Algona, and Spencer.
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Viola Towsley
Emmetsburg
Northwest Iowa
George Butler
Our High School
Corry
Belva Timmons
Ocheydan
Paul Manor
Burt
Mission of America
Jack Bender
Spencer
St. Place
Fisherville
Betty Hodge
Spirit Lake
Belshazar
Harold Fletcher
Swea City
Irma Lindt
Lake Park
Circus
Arlene Myhre
Gruettinger
Anne’s Confession
Ors
Pha Atwood
Armatrong
B. L. France
Iowa
Willis Bradley
Grant Consolidated Schools
Wright
Buffalo Center
Algona and
Works Council
Shop Committee
Labor Organization
Mary Louise Osgood
Evelyn Olsen
Helen Robinson
Arena
Ralph Packard
Everett Ridley
John Wasserman
Poppy Tag Day Drive For French Orphans Plans Made
Mrs Lois Wilson Jellies of Sioux Falls organized a Poppy Tag Day Sale in the city to raise funds for French war orphans cared for by the government. Fifty girls will carry out the drive led by Beatrice French, a senior and president of the Queen Esther girls of the Methodist church.
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Lois Wilson Jellies
Sioux Falls
Mises
Beatrice French
Queen Esther Girls
Methodist Church
Emmetsburg National Bank Closed Last Week
Emmetsburg National Bank was closed this morning to protect depositors. National Bank Examiner R C Williams takes charge as Starr G Wilson president and L H Jackson cashier are praised for their efforts. No fund misuse. depositors expected to be paid in full. Stockholders face heavy losses under liability laws. officers’ statements pending.
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Emmetsburg National Bank
National Bank
R. C. Williams
Starr G. Wilson
L. H. Jackson
Enmimetsburg Denwwerat
Lawrence Bowman Improves After Illness
Lawrence Bowman, recently seriously ill with pneumonia, shows notable improvement this morning. The young city figure is well liked and has many friends hoping for his full recovery.
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Lawrence Bowman
Park acreage votes near to form regional state park
Estherville citizens are urged to buy from one to two acres each to reach a proposed eighty acre park tract, with fraternal and benevolent groups already purchasing plots. State park funding hinges on local purchases. several organizations have committed small parcels and others pledge support to secure the park. Spirit Lake Commercial Club holds annual meeting praising local effort and community spirit with Judge Deland as main speaker.
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Bistsville
Eatherville
Womans Club
D. A. R. Organizatio
Chamber of Commerécies
Knights of Columbuss
Elks Lodge
Estherville
Spirit Lake Club Weld
Repockdale 1
M. Christesen
Byd Biederman
Eree
Hit Lake Commercial Club
Ing Ot Good Fellowship
Spirit Lake
Banqliét
Milford Orchestra
Ig Club
Judge Deland
Storm Lake
Wallingford Club Holds Regular Shoot
The Wallingford Club held its regular shoot last week with strong turnout. Oscar Loeffing won the Adame trophy by beating his brother Albert in a shoot-off after a tie. Chris Anderson led in the National Sjtaman cup and shares the lead with N. O. Osher and Albert Loeffinz after three wins. George Caple shot well on a 125 target course, while Fred Albertson and George Anderson posted notable scores. Morrice had an off day yet enjoyed the event, as about 1200 targets were thrown. A study center for Emmet County teachers will be held on Saturday March 12 in Hotherville as part of a program by Iowa State Teachers College. Professors H L Eells and W H Ries will direct the Emmet study center with agriculture and nature study instruction.
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Farmers Club
Lake Fremont
L. J. Anderson
Roy Thrush
Ed Langford
C. R. Silcox
Bertha Woods
Wallingford
George Caple
Latheark
Emmet County
Hotherville
Iowa State Teachers College
H.L. Eells
W. H. Ries
Hla
J. É. TC
Rios
Emmet
A. C. Anderson
Augustine
C. Anderson
Mawort
Anderson
Henry
South Dakota
Julia Christianson
Kenneth
Everette
Ellen
Robert
Edward
Carl Anderson
Estherville
S. A. Berge
Farm Bureau to Meet Soon Across County Townships
The Farm Bureau outlines a series of meetings across multiple townships starting March 10 with talks by Dr K W Stouder on livestock disease and prevention. State Farm Bureau speaker Pederson will join March 17 to 18, drawing crowds and highlighting the bureau’s work.
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Farmer County Fanny Bureau
Armatrong
Iowa Lake Township
Twelve Mile Lake Township
Grover
Wallingford
Emmet Township Consolidated School
Ringsted
Jack Creek
Center School
Armatront
Dolliver School House
K. W. Stouder
Stouder
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Peder Pederson
State Farm Bureau
Sorum Brothers Kill Nine Foot Florida Alligator
H T Sorum and E T Sorum of Frost Proof Florida killed a nine foot alligator while fishing at night using a gun then club and knife. The big gator fought after being shot and was skinned. the brothers plan to bring the hide to Estherville as a trophy of their Florida fishing.
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Sorum
Frost Proof
Florida
H. T. Sorum
E. T. Sorum
Seenia
Sorum Brothers
Estherville
Quin O'Brien to headline chautauqua season
Redpath Vanter offices announce Quin O'Brien of Chicago as a forthcoming chautauqua attraction. Noted as a brilliant lawyer, he has drawn strong praise from Elbert Hubbard and Chicago papers for eloquence and wit. A current topic for his address is pending announcement.
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Redpath Vanter
Quin O'Brien
Chicago
O'Brien
Middle West
America
Chautauqua
Elbert Hubbard
Mr. O’brien
Mr. O'Brien
Covenant Club
Henry Ford
Q'Ellen
Washington
Lincoln
Weir and Schultz Nuptials at Estherville Home
The Rev J W LaGrone officiated a March 6 wedding uniting Lynn G Weir and Eunice May Schultz in a full ritual service with ring ceremony. Weir, son of George A Weir, served in WWI and is from Estherville. Schultz, an Iowa girl, will join him at their north of Estherville home.
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V.R. ——— Olsen-Mcintire
Ed McIintire
Halfa
Estherville
Elsie
Alfred M. Olsen
Sidney E. Bemis
Olsen
Miss McIntire
la ‘Girone
Mehutire
Ilinois
Ray Roberts
East Howard Street
L. R. Philips
J. O. Puritan
Floérette Wheat
de Smet
South Dakota
Serge
Nice
Purintun
Dg Smet
Weir-Shultz
J. W. LaGrone
Lynn G. Weir
Eunice May Schultz
Mr. Weir
George A. Weir
Missa Schultz
Weir
Informal party planned by Mrs Larimore friends
A group of Mrs George Larimore's lady friends plan an informal party for Thursday evening with baskets containing deli treats.
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George Larimore
Bes
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