Fire damages Wasserman store in Estherville blaze
A late night fire at B. Wasserman’s Lincoln Street store caused heavy water and smoke damage to the building and disrupted nearby shops including Bixby Meat Market and Anderson Shoe. Firefighters contained the blaze to a back area, with insurers and residents assessing losses as Wasserman plans to resume business soon.
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Estherville
B. Wasserman
Lincoln Street
Photograph Gallery
Mr. Wasserman
Wasserman
Bixby
Armoke
Anderson Shoe
Peterson resigns as deputy county treasurer
A. C. Peterson of this city resigns from the deputy treasurer post effective December 1. After years in the office, he sought a raise from 900 to 1200 dollars but the raise was rejected. Jacob Anderson will succeed him, and Peterson leaves with broad good wishes from friends and colleagues.
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A. C. Peterson
A. QO. Peterson
Peterson
Hanson
Jacob Anderson
Ole B. Anderson
Advertising Rates To Rise In Vindicator
Advertising rates are expected to increase though the exact figures have not yet been decided. The higher charges will be announced next week according to the newspaper’s notice.
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Republicann
Death of Pioneer Mrs Matthew Richmond Remains Honored Citizen
Mrs Matthew Richmond a pioneer settler in the eastern county and a highly respected resident died Sunday afternoon at age 87. Funeral services are set for Wednesday afternoon in Armstrong. Obituary to follow next week.
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Matthew Richmond
Armstrong
Enthusiastic Band Meeting Promises City Band Hope
A meeting of men interested in forming a city band discussed abundant local talent and the need for community enthusiasm. They plan to approach the city council and Chamber of Commerce, naming Wilder of Gardston Variety Store as leader, hoping for a first class band if support is secured.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wilder
Gardston Variety Store
Estherville Needy
W G Gordon Sale Will Draw Local Shoppers
The Vindicator and Republican promotes the W G Gordon sale dispersal of his farm. The event features fine hogs cattle and mostly new farm machinery in top condition. Gordon a noted local grower brings first class articles to market and readers are urged to note the date and location planned in Kathurville.
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W. G. Gordon
Prince of Wales to Decorate Ray Kennedy in New York
Ray Kennedy, long known in Estherville, leaves Fort Sheridan for New York to receive the Victoria Cross from the Prince of Wales. The ceremony will be witnessed by thousands, adding to Kennedy’s already extensive wartime decorations. Kennedy is a cousin of county attorney Francis Kennedy and is praised for his service and bravery. John Nelson of Wal ingford reports eye trouble from a blood clot, likely permanently affecting one eye, though the other remains sound. well wishes pour in from Estherville.
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Ray Kennedy
Estherville
New York City
Prince of Wales
Kennedy
New York
Fort Sheridan
United States
Francis Kennedy
Empiet County
Pila
John Nelson
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Waliingford
Town City
John
The Chocolate Soldier Pleased Small Crowd
The Chocolate Soldier performance at the Grand Thursday night drew a small crowd. The production was a high class comic opera with a clean, creditable company led by Mr. Grant whose publicity failed to attract wider attendance in Estherville. Mr. Graef should be encouraged to book more such standing companies. The note ends with a legal line about a strict law against setting.
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Estherville
Graef
Holdups Kill Sheriff's Son In Desperate Escape Flash
A gang that robbed a poker game in 18th Sterville killed the sheriff’s son William Maxwell during a jailbreak from LeMara jail. The escape triggered a manhunt. bandits fled after wounding a woman and con cealed by blood tracks. Recaptured, the fugitives face trial as the sheriff recovers.
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LeMara
Andrew F. Krantz Dead in Estherville
Andrew F Krantz died at his daughter Mrs L Heidecker s home last Friday after a lingering illness He was born July 25 1845 in Jonkopings Lan Sweden and came to America in 1872 He lived in Illinois Minnesota and Emmet county Iowa He leaves five children twelve grandchildren two sisters and other relatives Funeral services were held Monday at Estherville Lutheran Church He is buried in Oak Hill cemetery In 1903 he moved with family to Emmet county and later lived with his daughter in Estherville The article also notes a separate verdict for the plaintiff in a personal damage case Spencer vs Echternacht awarding $800.
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Andrew F. Krantz
Marshall County
Illinois
Mathilda Peterson
Emmet County
Iowa
Dunnell
Minnesota
L. Heidecker
Chas. F
John I
City
Elmer I
Wenona
Ilinois
Hulda Peterson
A. Hagar
Football game drama overshadows Friday showdown
Local high school awaits a postponed football clash with Emmetsburg, rescheduled to Friday for a decisive contest. Spirit Lake’s hopes hinge on a strong win to redeem a prior 7 to 6 setback, and Northwest Iowa eyes the result as the season’s turning point.
Greater Iowa Meeting Set For Monday Evening At Court House
A Greater Iowa meeting will be held at the court house in this city next Monday evening inviting all organizations to participate. Speakers will attend and a solid program is planned as the association continues strong statewide work. The event aims to unite the community behind local efforts. The Ladies Aid of Maple Hill will host a bazaar and dinner at the Maple Hill school on Thanksgiving Day starting at 11:30 AM offering chicken pie, dressing, potatoes, cranberries, jellied salad, beans, cabbage, bread and butter, doughnuts, Rickon coffee. prices 26c for children, 40c for adults. A Thanksgiving matinee is also listed at the Grand.
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Greater Iowa
Great‘er Iowa Association
Ladies Aid
Maple ‘Hu
Maple Hill
Pretty home wedding in this city today
A social society wedding took place at the bride’s parents’ home in the afternoon. Miss Blanche Johnston married Henry Thompson of Birmingham Alabama in a ceremony attended by twenty four guests. The couple will travel to Charleston and Philadelphia before settling elsewhere after he returns to his ship in service overseas.
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Blanche Johnston
Henry ‘Thompson
Birmingham
Alabama
Sam Johnston
Harry Johnston
Gretchen Johnton
Romaine Sondrol
Charleston
South Carolinia
Philadelphia
Lehigh
Forecast for the Period November 17 to 22 Inclusive
The article provides a forecast for the period November 17 through November 22 issued by the designated meteorological authority. It outlines expected weather patterns, temperatures, and conditions for the specified days.
Plumbing firm opens in Clarion by Anton Fisher
Ham of Clarion has leased property west of the Rock Island depot to establish a new plumbing business in the city. He brings up-to-date equipment and will employ only first class workmen, with strong recommendations.
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Ham
Clarion
Anton Fisher
Rock Island Depot
Evangelist Lindgren to Speak on Spiritualism at Methodist Church
Evangelist Lindgren announces a Sunday 3 30 p m address on Spiritualism at the Methodist church with a week of themed events. High school night Thursday adult Bible class Friday and Farmers Night Saturday precede the campaign closing Sunday morning and night. The speaker’s next campaign will begin in Clear Sage Tuesday night.
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Evangelist Lindgren
Methodist Church
Soldiers Sailors and Marines of Emmet County Dance Night
A local event by the American Legion invites soldiers sailors and Marines of Emmet County and their wives and sisters to an eight o clock November 25 gathering. Legionettes promise a good time with a focus on interested business and community service topics.
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Emmet
Amprigan
Sax
Intereas
Exenervica
Deming
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le Mara
Sweden
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Net Koen
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