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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1907
Page
18
Local items recount social events births and visits in Estherville and surrounding townships. Mentioned are new babies in the Brown and other families, visits by relatives, plans for socials at Sharp School, a dance by Moore's Orchestra, a township meeting, and community notices about farms, roads, and local workers. Notable entries include a veterans' reminiscence and a long family piece about pioneer life and a forty year anniversary.
The children of Mr and Mrs Geo West surprised them Tuesday evening with invitations sent to former neighbors and friends for their fortieth wedding anniversary. Geo West of Ohio was married on March 12, 1987, and the couple welcomed guests to celebrate the milestone, reflecting on their long marriage.
Several residents from Armstrong and nearby towns report travel delays due to a car shortage. Kenedy and Miss Johnson of Armstrong called Friday evening. Ruth Murray visited relatives. Judge Falinson and others from Armstrong were in town. The judge seeks Dr. Curry for a thumb boil. Bank cashier Bert L. Clark of Dolliver transacted business there this week. Wm Dunn and wife visited Dr. Bossingham’s home last Monday. J C Hansen elected District No. 5 director at last week’s school election. A Friday dance was canceled for low attendance. Dr. Phil Baird of Fort Dodge will lecture on Gumption at Nelson’s hall March 12 under the Presbyterian Ladies League. Peter E K Shaw leaves for Glenburn N Dakota for the summer.
Area residents report several family milestones and moves. Ira Swartz and family moved west of Wallingford while Sven Berg welcomed a baby girl and rented the High Lake farm. J Hansen sold the Strong farm near Ryan Lake and an Advance agent loaded an Inman machine for shipment. Multiple locals announce twin births and relocations, with residents visiting relatives, starting new work, or easing health recoveries in nearby towns.
At 8 o clock this afternoon a stock pavilion project is urged with a large turnout. The Huntington column reports visits, farm chores, illness, revival attendance, a stock shipment to Chicago, and social events including dances and guest calls across several households.
A lost pocket book containing money and receipt was left at Vindicates & Republican office in Mrs. Wm. Merrill. A meeting held at G W Crim's office Thursday evening discussed sending a delegation to Washington to influence officials regarding the post office location on Crim Rhodes Garner.
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