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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1911
Page
1
The pamphlet issued by the Commercial club of Hannibal Missouri criticizes citizens who ignore community interests and rely on others to boost the town. It frames the issue around local apathy in Mark Twain's hometown and urges civic involvement.
John Patterson, eighteen, of Halfa, died by self inflicted gunshot in the tool house at his family home after a night out. Coroner Wilson ruled death by own hand. Funeral held at Halfa church with large attendance as the community extends sympathy to the bereaved family. The report appears in Ringsted Dispatch.
A call to honor mothers on Sunday May 14 by wearing a flower. If mother lives at home, give a bouquet. nearby, visit with flowers. far away, send flowers with a letter. if deceased, place a wreath on her grave. Everyone is urged to wear a flower Sunday.
Spencer May 8 Eddie Johnson about twenty, son of a local laundryman, seriously injured in an auto crash on the Hartley route returning to the city. The barge driver swerved into the auto, tearing the rear seat and fracturing Johnson’s skull. he remains unconscious. Community efforts rally for a soon starting Monument unveiling in June and a homecoming day honoring old Fort Defiance participants. D A R descendants honor pioneers amid local school support.
Moravian Falls North Carolina newspaper the Yellow Jackets details a girl bound hand and foot gagged shoved into a gunnysack in a horrifying abduction incident. The report underscores dangers faced by young women in small towns and calls for vigilance and safety measures.
Mr Charles Martinson and Miss Dena Hoffman wed at the bride's sister's home in Omaha Nebraska on May 1 They paused for a short pleasure trip and then returned to Eatherville Now they reside in the Emil Hoffman residence northeast of town planning to stay this summer or until Mr and Mrs Hollman finish their trip to Germany
Two workers Rufus Soper and Clifford Rierson suffered broken left legs when a cement culvert cave-in occurred at a Rock Island railroad job near Wilmont Minnesota. Rosas Cole was bruised. a separate violent kidnapping scene follows with dramatic dialogue but no verifiable context.
Paul H Stillman former speaker of the Iowa house announces candidacy for Congress from the tenth district to replace Frank P Woods Greene county Republicans see a real chance for nomination Senator Joseph Allen of Pocahontas county may also run It is uncertain whether incumbent Wood will seek renomination but assumption favors yes
Mr. R. B. Callwell returned from St. Paul last week with his son in law Jay Johnston and now rests at his North Seventh Street home under a nurse’s care. He is somewhat improved but remains in a critical state with paralysis of the entire right side and an inability to speak.
Mrs Warner Hoppers died at her Armstrong area home two miles southwest of Armstrong Saturday evening from heart trouble while seated. She was forty eight, survived by a husband and two children, and had lived in Emmet county fifteen years. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at her residence conducted by Rev Ed N Sands of the Armstrong MKE church. Interment followed in Armstrong cemetery.
A wrestling match Thursday night in Estherville showcased Jessa Reimer Westegard of Des Moines against M. Pecoy of the city. Westegard dominated the two falls, lasting 37 and 26 minutes, with Pecoy earning praise for his plucky effort as crowds from nearby towns attended.
Des Moines May 8 Governor Carroll vetoed the Dunlap bill that would require teams to turn out to the left when both carts and automobiles travel in the same direction on public highways. He said the measure was too drastic.
Weather summary for Des Moines Iowa covers the week ending May 8 1911. Heavy showers April 30 froze May 1 and 2 then cold snap delayed corn planting but later week brought warm temperatures and active planting. Rains early boosted growth of grain crops while soil remains excellent for plowing with corn to be planted next week. Frosts caused little damage to fruit and prospects for a bountiful crop remain strong. Governor Crapprin serves as section director.
Notice to owners and occupants of lands within extension of Ditch 43 in Emmet County. Report of commissioners filed showing land descriptions and apportioned special assessments. objections must be written and filed with the county auditor by the hearing date set for June 3. Hearing to be held at the county auditor's office in Hatherville.
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