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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1920
Page
1
Merchants across the city unite for a two day event promoting fall and winter merchandise. Stores will be dressed in their best with demonstrations, music from the band, and light entertainment to introduce visitors to local businesses.
The Chamber of Commerce band closes a strong season with twelve concerts and invites all residents to attend a Sunday September 12 event at Hand's Park. Eighteen bands compete for best band title. Estherville aims to win, urging full local support and booster turnout to back their performance of a standard overture a standard waltz and a standard march.
The Chamber of Commerce urges registration of available rooms to relieve a high demand from teachers students and others. Report or register rooms to the Secretary by phone at 98 to assist in matching supply with demand during this peak period.
Johan A Olson born July 24 1896 in Jack Creek township Emmet County enlisted February 26 1918. He served with brother Andrew in Camp Dodge Camp Upton and France. He died February 16 1919 in Hospital 52 Le Mans France of bronchial pneumonia at 22. Three sisters and five brothers mourn him. Funeral held August 29 1920 at Immanuel church Estherville. The American Legion led the procession to High Lake cemetery in Lutheran ritual.
John Westrem and Lottie Pickell united in marriage at the bride’s Dolliver home with Rev. Allen Bishop officiating. The couple will reside on North Fifth Street. The bride, a Dolliver native and Dotliver High School graduate, was praised as pretty and well-regarded. The groom is a Rock Island railroad fireman. Out of town guests included Mrs. Mable Born of Milford and Mrs. Anna Westrem of Witherville.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Estherville Iowa dedicated a new building last Sunday after a decade of planning and growth. Pioneering members funded the project through patient work and giving, aiming to heal through Christian Science and raise the community.
A break in at Wrank Fiden's confectionery Tuesday night nets the cash register funds totaling about seventeen dollars and some cigars. Entrance gained via the back window and the thief is believed to be familiar with the premises. Also notes on Eastern Star meeting and local bond dispute with Bethhel Bonding Co. plus news of a new 150 horsepower oil burner engine arriving for city use.
Spirit Lake resident known as Skunk Scheuneman crawled on hands and knees from the flagpole at Spirit Lake to Arnold's Park Sunday in a little under nine hours. The stunt, tied to a bet, began with a $50 stake and grew to about $85 after donations. Knees padded, hands bandaged, and wooden blocks fixed to the gait. Also note: Munday September 6 marks the start of Moundville school term and teacher lists will follow.
A county roster lists Emmett County teachers by school and grade from Ringsted to Consolidated and Rural districts, naming administrators and staff including Sunderlin, Gould, Kerley, Maxson, Hammond, Brees, Ragsdale, and many others. On Sunday afternoon William Clair Burge and Nellie Helena Dahna of Estherville were married at the Methodist church with witness N T Jones and Lottie Dahna present. neighbors praise the couple.
A quiet but beautiful wedding took place August 19 at the Methodist Episcopal ministers home. Ralph Miller a young resident of Estherville and Gladys Wensel, longtime local, were married by Rev. J. W. LaGrone. The ceremony featured a full ring service and ritualistic elements. Witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sefa, friends of the couple. The couple have no definite future plans beyond possibly settling in Estherville.
Estherville aims to organize a gulf club this afternoon to seduce enough members for a country club. The effort is meeting with strong success and a bright outlook for the movement as other cities have recently formed similar clubs.
A local baseball team endured a rough week with losses at Hand's Park to professional Lam berton Minnesota 5 1 and a slow 12 9 home defeat. They also beat Mallard in a distant game, then suffered a close loss to Swea City and faced a 10 2 defeat by Laka Park. Rumors say the squad may have disbanded for the season.
Senator Harding spoke to railway employees in Galton on Friday, praising and defending the Cummins Esch railway act as a national service measure. He urged a just government for all and warned against Plumb plan critics, predicting rail workers will hail the act as a historic forward step in railway legislation.
One of the season’s major events for local oldtimers, the Swan Lake townsite hosts a gathering to discuss Exumet County’s early days. Forty years since Swan Lake was county seat, the Hierting will be held there, promising an engaging day for pioneers.
Between forty and fifty residents gathered in Sherburn Minn Thursday to celebrate watermelon day. The event featured lively entertainment and park gatherings. The note mentions Labor Day holiday closings with limited postal hours and no deliveries.
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