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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1916
Page
1
A basket social will be held at Larson School eight miles north and forty seven miles east of Estherville on Friday evening November 24. Hot coffee served free. Ladies bring lunch for two. Hawkegiving program promised. Carol Eastman, teacher.
J J Harker of Naahuahaa pur purchased a majority of the stock of the A D Root Lumber Company and is now in charge of the business. The deal, completed Saturday, keeps Frans Swartz employed and preserves the firm name A D Root Lumber Company. Harker plans to relocate his family after spring break.
Firefighters respond early Monday to a blaze at the J. C. Barker residence on North Second Street. The fire confined to a closet but destroyed all clothing inside before it was extinguished.
Mrs Foley died at her daughter Mrs Walter Crowell's home Friday night after long illness. The body was taken to Fort Dodge, her former home, for funeral services and burial in Catholic cemetery. Surviving relatives include Mr and Mrs Walter Crowell and Mrs Earl Fahey of this city and Dr Walter Crowell of Lamberton Minnesota, who accompanied the remains from Estherville to their final resting place.
Chas Lyons sells his interest to the Birney Drug Co with Dr C K Birney as partner and possession transferred. Future business will run as The Birney Drug Co. Lyons plans to keep his residence and likely resume business activity in the city.
A wedding was held Wednesday afternoon November 16 at the bride’s parents’ home on the Weert Side. Harry FE Alle and Gladys M Reed were married by Rev. J S Coffin with Ruth Coady playing the wedding march. Guests included relatives from Lake Park and Estherville. The couple will reside on South Eleventh Street.
Washington November 21 The president outlines unprecedented postwar trade conditions and urges better employer employee understanding. He plans measures to render strikes of all kinds impossible and backs a plan similar to his last message for handling strikes, with December 6 set to address Congress.
The Sioux City Deanery of the Episcopal church met at Grace church November 16 and 17 with about fifteen parishes. Clergy gathered for spiritual benefit. Bishop led hours, discussed religious education, and covered General Convention topics. A major note was the proposed church pension fund of five million dollars to take effect March 1, 1917, aimed at supporting clergy and widows with structured pensions and child benefits.
The business men of Fathervilles and Wallingford donated $200 to the vives as premitotes. The conference will promote exchange of ideas between veteran and younger farmers and housekeepers, emphasizing economy and efficiency. Dates and programs will be announced. attendees can learn from experienced experts.
Mr Coleman sold his 3944 acre farm east of town last week to Mr Lyman Frazier of Pioneer Iowa for 176 per acre with possession March first This is believed to be the highest price paid for such a farm in the county The property is described as splendid and well worth the price paid by Mr Frazier
A high school football game produced one of the year’s fastest skirmishes as Spirit Lake defeated Estherville 19 to 0. Spirit Lake leveraged early line plunges and end runs to dominate the first quarter while Estherville yielded on defense with key plays including a John Barker recovery and a long run by Pat Kagan.
Two men named Robert Levelle and Frank Hanna were killed when an earthbank caved in on a trench on North Sixth Street near Warren Pollee. Both were about 25, one newly married, and left families in shock as rescuers found them still upright and lifeless.
E R Perrigo representing Elston Co of Chicago investigates acquiring a local electric light and water works plant. The firm, already owning plants at Spirit Lake and other towns, plans to extend service to Graver, Wallingford, Huntington and Superior if purchase proceeds. Prospective deals include water, sewer and flood control operations in connection with the water plant. Public submission expected after consultation with local officials.
Miss Dora Larson died after a second operation for stomach cancer at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. She passed away at her sister’s home in Kirkman, Iowa, on the 14th. Larson taught physics and mathematics at Estherville High School for three years and was highly regarded as a teacher. Her funeral drew many mourners from distant towns.
A brief ad invites customers to order Vietrolas Edison Diamond Disc Phonographs and records for home delivery. It notes limited quantities and a cost to the buyer to help entertain at home during Thanksgiving season.
Mrs J W Hipple a former resident of Big Dley died at her home in Oxford Pennsylvania in November. Funeral was held at Oak Hill Cemetery and interment made in Kainville Crawford County Virginia in 1864. She married AD Hipple in Stoux Rapid Iowa. Seven children were born four sons and three daughters. Her church membership was with the Methodist Church for 27 years. She died in faith after a vision of heaven and singing of redeeming love.
Emmet County Sunday School reports show Estherville Baptist 90 Free Methodist 10 Methodist 138 Presbyterian 187 with Episcopal efforts starting this week. Notes on membership growth, teen involvement, and personal responsibility in evangelism are included, plus a sick list for Mrs. A. N. Brady.
The Diamond from the Sky sequel in four chapters opens Thanksgiving Day November 30 at the King Theatre. The original serial ran 30 weeks and drew a large crowd. A 310000 prize for best sequel scenario was awarded. the winner’s name will be shown at the King. The sequel premieres November 27 with nightly showings and a Bowman Meat Market sale advertised nearby.
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