Carpenter gets post office appointment expected in April
Despatches from Washington report Frank Carpenter editor of the Demokrat of this city recommended for postmaster at Estherville along with twenty seven other town applicants for federal positions. The paper endorses Carpenter, noting his competence and fit to maintain the office's high standard, with confirmation anticipated by April 1. Also mentions university honors and a large funeral for Mrs. J. P. Kennedy, with many relatives and friends in attendance.
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Washington
Frank Carpenter
The
Democrat
Estherville
Tillman
Utz
J. P. Kennedy
Atricken
Mary Lawler
de Kalb
Lizzie Lawler
Chicago
Alice Rowe
Henry Hickey
Thos. Maley
Malta
Thos. Rantion
Elburn
Tlinois
Kennedy
Peices
Mable Donlon
Jas. Donlon
Clinton
Towa
The Small House Ideal Versus Grand Mansions
In this reflection from H N, the author argues against oversized homes that burden owners with upkeep and social pressure. He notes many wives and families suffer from large houses, recommending smaller, efficient homes with shared spaces, affordable furnishings, and simpler lives to maintain health, dignity, and domestic harmony.
Will Have Streets Oiled Effort Starts This Spring
Commercial club aims to oil city streets to end sprinkling methods. Needs about 1000 dollars with over 500 subscribed in one day and twenty four business men remaining to be seen. Early reports praise oiled streets for reduced washing, smoother surface, and pavement-like durability with gravel subsoil as foundation. City makeup involves preparing streets and spreading gravel after oil to prevent sticking to wheels and horses. Highest prices paid for butter and eggs at Golden Rule store.
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Estherville
Two Happy Marriages In Dolliver And Nearby
Lawrence Harness and Anna Greise wed at the Dolliver Christian parsonage by Minister Hurd. W H McClune and Ethel Adams also married at the parsonage with Rev H C Hurd officiating. Debou is back at school after illness as Ratherville lodge plans an inspection. Stockdale seeks re election for mayor opposing B B Anderson. Easter music and services planned at First Methodist and Presbyterian churches with sermons and choir performances.
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Lawrence Harness
Anna Greise
Dolliver
Hurd
W. H. McClune
Ethel Adams
van Wert
Christian Parsonage
H. C. Hurd
Ratherville
B. P. O. Ellis
J. E. Stockdale
Sty
B. B. Anderson
First Methodist Episcopal Church
J. W. Morse
Presbyterian
Twenty Years Ago In The Northern Vindicator March 14 1893
Read notes from 1893 including Mra Delaway expected home Saturday, Conductor William Francis back on the Chicago fast express after six weeks, a farmer Crawford sowing ten acres of wheat, Mrs W A Ladd recovering from illness, Spirit Lake Chautauqua Assembly organized with 60000 capital, James Espeset at the meeting, Estherville school election results with F L Trapp and others, a Grundy Center funeral note for Mrs Stuart, and local names Fox May Coon Georgie Delavan tied to militia duties.
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Mra. Delaway
William Francis
Chicago Fast Express
Crawford
W. A. Ladd
Spirit Lake
James Espeset
Stuart
Armstrong’ ‘Bank
Grundy Center
Fernie
Fox
May, Coon
Georgie Delavan
Pean
Kennedy Family Thanks for Kindness After Loss
The Kennedy family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and passing of our beloved wife and mother. P. Kennedy and Children.
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P. Kennedy
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Honorell
Tows, City
West Band Journal
Robert
Mary
H.N
State Bank
Iowa
the House of Kuppesheimer
Mias Debou Is
Northern Vindicator
Independent School District
F. L. Trapp
Henry Pullen
I. N. Salyers
Ronemus
John Stark
J. Hansen
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