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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
5
A crowded page of brief items from Estherville details a new baby born May 26, hotel renovations, cottages rented on Spirit Lake, and local clubs concerts and drives. It covers local entertainments, public notices, garden pests, sport outings, a cyclone near Spirit Lake, and civic notes including park benches and a bank being placed in receivership.
Mrs. Mina Lough arrived from Minneapolis to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. J. J. Klopp is home from Tyler Minnesota where she visited her daughter. Mrs. K. E. Sandrel is home from Rochester and improving after an operation. C. Duffy is here from Ottawa Illinois to tend his farm and fish. Wm. Post and sons fished at Spirit Lake for wall eyed pike and pickerel Saturday. Emma and Adelaide Nichols return from Minnesota State University next week. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Binford of Los Angeles are visiting Estherville friends. Mrs. Henry Dunham of Sioux Falls visited her sons and families here last week. Mrs. J. Smith and son of Emery South Dakota visit G. Zeeman’s family. Mrs. Walter Wilson of Cedar Rapids visited her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Harris from Superior plan to stay this summer. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bien of Fort Dodge were guests of Estherville friends. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martinson and Mr. and Mrs. Brown drove to Spirit Lake Sunday. Mrs. G. K. Kilgore and son Vern of Albert Lea visited the Fred Kilgore home. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bersford of Fort Dodge were here last week visiting J. W. Randolph.
A long list of residents and visitors frequent Estherville and nearby lakes. People travel to Watertown Town Falls Motley Hawarden Spirit Lake and Cedar Rapids while attending Ascension Day events and fishing trips. Several locals and guests including families and siblings are noted across multiple towns with health updates and domestic visits.
Chicago officials report a record hot day with temperatures reaching 95 degrees at 3 PM, surpassing the 1895 May 31 high of 93. Forecasters warn of continued heat with no rain in sight. Two deaths and numerous heat prostrations are being investigated by police.
A London exchange remarks that attempting suicide is not punishable under the German code, but if the act succeeds, the person must face consequences. The quote underscores controversy over legal treatment and accountability.
The saying urges happiness as a personal duty to spread cheer to others. It frames happiness as contagious and beneficial to communities, noting that one's mood can lift many people around them.
The Royal Neighbors of Emmet county invite neighboring camps to observance on Memorial Day Sunday June 1 with details to be announced later. The Ladies League of the Presbyterian church plans a September flower festival with prizes for flower and plant entries. Graver's Ladies Aid meets June 8 with Mrs. Gilbert Sweet for dinner. Grace Episcopal Church holds services June 4 at 10 45 with C W E M meeting June 7 at 3 for a quarterly tea. First Church of Christ Scientist hosts services June 4 at 10 45 with Sunday school at 10 and midweek meeting. reading room open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8 to 5. Corner Des Moines J and Seventh Streets.
Lavina Berg and Geo. Gronstal were married at 6 PM last Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gilbertson with Rev. J J Akre officiating. A sumptuous supper followed and the couple will reside in Sioux City. Congratulations from friends.
A fragment hints at Mr Darley’s reaction to a newborn girl named Mehetabal. Gazzam comments that he was not pleased, while Truth notes the chosen name. The passage centers on parental naming and character exchange without further context.
A reflective line attributing humor to inner harmony, quoted as a saying by Douglas Jerrold. The note frames humor as an intrinsic balance between emotion and wit.
A jumble of names and parcel references shows several real estate transfers including L R Wonds to L M Taars son and a Dahlke parcel. Other entries mention Lewis Dobbie and Jas. Stedman with life insurance involvement and multiple lot and block descriptions.
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