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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
10
A quiet wedding was celebrated at the Christian parsonage Monday evening with Mr John Kernen and Ethel Kernen uniting in marriage. Rev I J Young performed the ceremony. Both parties reside southwest of Estherville and will remain in the community as husband and wife. Friends extend wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Grant Griffen, a former Ringsted area resident known for Duroc hogs, is charged with lunacy by his father in law. He allegedly planned to kidnap his wife and children and drive them to Iowa. He is held in handcuffs and chains. a divorce suit by his wife is pending and he has sued his mother in law for 25000 dollars for alleged affront to his wife’s affection.
The Presbyterian church reports a strong contest with weekly progress and high service attendance. Total men attending across all services reached 1813, averaging 181 per Sunday, with 185 present at the morning service and a full house at the evening service. Grays are praised as gracious losers, and a banquet for winners is planned for next week.
The notice outlines a Friday musical service with East and West and South bands led by Mrs. Osgood, Mrs. Clark, and Mrs. Voorhies with assistants. Next Sunday honors Mother's Day with morning music and sermon, no evening service due to a union meeting at the Christian church. W. M. Parsons of Des Moines will speak. he is a former YMCA secretary and regarded as a strong speaker.
Frank M. Ely, longtime official court reporter in this district under Judges Thomas Helsell and Bailie, died recently in Pomona, California. He lived in Fort Dodge during his tenure, moved to the Pacific coast eight years ago, and was admitted to the bar after leaving the bench. His son Glen now practices in Los Angeles courts, and his daughter Mrs. George P. Whitney resides in Pomona.
Petersbur g area residents listed visiting, dinners, and club events. Members and families attend church services, sewing society gatherings, and neighborhood dinners. A musical production at the Grand theatre entertained the community with strong performances by Mike Norris and cast.
Message from Pastor W. H. Scalf invites all to attend an evening service at 7 30 with preaching at 11 followed by a class. A prayer meeting is announced for Thursday evening at 7 30 at the church on Mes Watalla Nancy. All are invited.
Real estate listing notes a five room cottage with fine lots, fenced yard, large garden, partly modern, city lights and water. Terms include $500 down with balance or monthly payments. price set at $4,000. Also mentions two furnished cottages on Spirit Lake and other farm listings by Packardt Coon. Estherville, Minnesota area references appear in the ad.
House and lot on south Tenth street, east front corner lot, priced right. Ideal for a new home when ready. Phone 673. For sale one small house in
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