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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1904
Page
1
A historic weather note forecasts alternating storm periods for October with storms from the 8th to 9th, 16th to 18th, and the 21st to 24th, followed by a late-October warm spell and a general cooler close. Separately, Postmaster General Henry C. Payne dies at 6:10 p.m. at the Arlington Hotel, aged 68.
William C. Walker longtime pioneer of the area died last Thursday at his city home from Bright's disease at age 67. He was born in Peru Maine on April 24 1897 married Sarah M. Ciley on March 22 1863 and leaves six children with his widow. The funeral was held Sunday led by Rev F W Ginn with a large turnout. Interment was in the west side cemetery. He joined the Methodist church in 1866 and remained faithful until death.
The column urges voting for the Temple amendment shaping Iowa county representation, naming specific counties and arguing for parity. It also records the death of Walter S. Jarvis of Maquoketa and Tama County, with family details and funeral notes, followed by railroad and church appointment updates and a note about subscription offers.
The Ladies Guild will be entertained by Mrs Nichols Thursday afternoon Oct 6 at Mrs Eller’s home. The early history article continues next week. An Estherville excursion to Minneapolis on Sunday may be well attended if weather stays good. Methodist services next Sunday will be led by Rev Gina. A new Child Study Department is praised and will meet with Mrs Lewis Bingham next Saturday at 3. Several personnel moves and local events are noted including railroad shop activity, Rev Steward’s potential pastorate, Mr Dean selling his Sioux Falls drug business, and Duxbery occupying the Randolph residence. Reports cover accidents, new trains, and local official appointments. The compulsory education law may fine parents for nonattendance. A farmer, Will Daily, reports tall corn that may not mature this year.
The Vindicator and Republican urge subscriptions to fund a free organ for each township’s rural school, offering 7500 in prizes and joint club offers with Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean and Farm and Fireside. Votes awarded for new and renewed subs, with one organ per township and a December 20 deadline.
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