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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1912
Page
1
The Democrats claim five Iowa congressional seats and likely control of the statehouse as Wilson appears elected by a large margin. Roosevelt trails Taft closely. several districts are still in doubt while most other races lean Democratic. Sheriff Butler and J.D. Weir win county posts. C. J. Wilson departs the rail line for a prominent city position amid praise for his prior Rock Island service.
Divine services Sunday morn at 10 80 oclock Sunday School at 70 00 oclock Cordial invitation extended to all Pastor W C Furrscner leads the congregation
Obituary notes the death of Hattie R. Dickey Irwin, born October 16 1888 at Clinton County, Iowa, wife of John C. Irwin. She died November 4 1912 after tubercular peritonitis while visiting relatives in Missouri and Florida Springs. Funeral at Swan Lake with service and burial at Preston.
Sheriff Butler narrowly defeats Buckley by about two hundred votes as Frank Carpenter secures the Democratic nomination for state senator. Mrs. Amundean wins recorder over Zimmerman. In districts, J D Weir edges Henderson in Kinmet Fileworth and Iacaln townships, while independent Mitchell loses to Republican Reisinger. A tabulated vote view follows.
The district court, in session since last Saturday, adjourned to convene today with many important cases ready for trial. Indictments were filed by the grand jury but dismissed. numerous civil actions were continued, settled, or dismissed at various costs.
Misses Jouberg of Armstrong visit E C C. Miss Bessie Clark of Spencer former E C C student stays with Nellie Scott. Milford's Charlie Munson returns to continue studies at E C C. Commercial college hosts a musical and reception Friday. Roy McNeil returns home to husk corn. Mr Packard moves his family from Renwick. Hazel and Maefelt attend E C C.
Ageton Brothers announce Estherville will produce up-to-date electric signs and a wide range of electrical display fixtures. The local enterprise seeks fair opportunity alongside outside firms to grow and compete.
The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church will host a supper in the church basement on Thursday November 7. Menu includes roast wild duck, chicken casserole, cranberry jelly, cabbage salad, brown and white bread, apple and pumpkin pie, and coffee.
Jeptha Chapter R. A. M. No. 148 elected officers for the coming year on Monday night. High Priest KB Butler was chosen along with John Hanson as King Fletcher Howe as Scribe W H Foote as Treasurer and Ly Heffelfinger as Secretary.
Parish invites all to morning worship at 11:00 and evening prayer at 6:00 led by Rector MBE G Paulson.
Rock Island Railroad to spend $4 864 000 on new equipment and rolling stock, with delivery required by August 1. Purchases include 85 locomotives, 10 baggage wires, 12 smoking cars, 20 coaches, 18 chair cars, 8 dining cars, 1 000 box cars, 600 coal cars, 20 refrigerator cars and 50 cabooses, most to be steel constructed. Estherville a key delivery point. some cars to serve the St Paul and Kansas City line. Nauah Rense to entertain Estherville tonight at the Methodist church as the opening act of the Estherville Entertainment Course.
Kathryn Bagan and Roy F. Lynch were married at the Catholic Church this morning in a ceremony performed by Rev Father Murtagh. Only close relatives attended. The bride, youngest daughter of Mrs. Mary Bagan, works at the local telephone exchange. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Lynch, is employed at the Estherville garage. A brief honeymoon to the Twin Cities followed. The Vindicator and Republican offers congratulations.
Miss Ollie Stenerson and Mr Ole Tweet were married last Wednesday evening at Mrs Stenerson’s Dolliver home. A large gathering witnessed the ceremony and extended best wishes for a long, joyful life. The couple will settle on the groom’s farm northeast of Estherville.
Free Methodist Church announces Sunday services for November 10 1919 with Sunday School at 10 am, preaching at 1 pm and 7 30 pm. Evening meetings are evangelistic as a revival preparation. Pastor John Sutton invites all to attend and unite in prayer for an old time revival.
For sale or rent a well improved farm eight miles from Bathurst near Batherville. Owner John Montgomery offers this property with solid improvements and ample land. Inquiries welcomed by mail or at the farm.
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