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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1923
Page
1
In Estherville locals debate bank liquidation and public interest as depositors and stockholders face the process. The piece notes autumn’s arrival, the fading summer of 1923, and hints at concerns over governance and timing, with the phrase one damn thing, and then another reflecting fatigue with seasonal and economic upheavals.
The Amboy Herald reports the Big County Fair at Spencer on September 25, 26, 27, and 28. Entries rise in livestock, new Agricultural Hall hosts exhibits and an auto show. Racing program praised and top vaudeville acts promised. Reserved seats go on sale September 15, with Les W Emery, Secretary, handling reservations.
Violinist Prof Lattin delighted a small but appreciative crowd at West Lutheran church last Tuesday. Accompanied by Mrs Cramer of Estherville Iowa, he showed exceptional technique and depth of feeling. The report notes his varied training in Dixon College Shenandoah and Chicago and mentions his current unemployment in Estherville. Other local items include Mrs B H Smith leaving for Fairbury, J W Petersons return from Minnesota, and staff movements related to Cedar Rapids and Rock Island lines.
Mrs Elmer C Osher of Wallingford dies September 7 1923 in Tuscon Arizona following a short illness and postnatal complications She was born January 7 1899 in this city and survived by husband parents Carl and Reglum and siblings A Lutheran funeral was held at Es t herville church Interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
Norma Talmadge stars as Mary Turner in First National’s With in the Law at the Grand Theatre Sunday and Monday September 16 and 17. Lew Cody plays Joe Garson the forger vying for her love while Jack Mullan portrays Dick Gilder the wealthy husband. Mary seeks vengeance on his father, yet loves her husband, adding tension to the plot.
Mr and Mrs C F Long plan to move to Sioux City March first after purchasing a modern home there They have long resided nearby and will be greatly missed Their daughter and her husband reside in Sioux City.
Miss Mayme Tangen a Boulder physical training teacher directed the Rocky Mountain Climbers Club on summer trips to Mt Evans and Longs Peak. The letters describe preparations, a 4:30 start, high altitude ascent to Mt Evans top at 14 260 feet, a hail storm on descent, and a Lookout Mountain return with a stop at Buffalo Bill’s grave.
The H. S. football season tickets will go on sale next week with the 1923 schedule the largest in years. Home games include Terris and Jackson on Sept 29, Lake Park Oct 5, Algona Oct 27, Emmetsburg Nov 10 Armistice Day, and Sibley Nov 23, plus two additional local games. A practice game with the Independents on Sept 22 and a Des Moines Catholics game either Oct 19 or Thanksgiving are noted, with the Catholic game too costly for a season-ticket allowance. Away games at Worthington Oct 6, Spirit Lake Oct 12, Spencer Nov 17, and possibly another out-of-town game if the Catholic game is played on Thanksgiving.
Manager Ed Strube announces the Eppel Orchestra of Boone will perform at Fox Lake Park on Friday the 14th and Sunday the 16th. It is one of the premier dance orchestras in the region.
Petition circulations by Es Ne State Bank depositors seek liquidation of bank affairs by a five member committee, three chosen from depositors. Proposals aim to save depositor costs by trimming receiver fees, with plans to reopen for general banking and adjust capital and asset quality. Outcomes depend on asset-liability balance and how much of the bank’s paper is good.
Mrs H Hjermstad, mother of Mrs A O Myhre, died Saturday at her Balaton Minnesota home at ninety three. She had cared for her daughter during her last illness. Funeral services are planned for Thursday with Mr and Mrs Theo Myhre and Mrs Harvey Cox traveling to Balaton to attend.
Before effect, the Albert Lea Branch schedule was altered last Sunday. The morning departure from here is 8:00 with a 6:10 return arrival, lengthening Albert Lea wait times for Twin City passengers but improving southbound connections via Albert Lea and Lakota branch links. The southbound morning departure shifts to 9:00 from 9:15, aiding Lakota connections. Gardston Hat Shop promotes a new fall model as summer hats are retired.
County district schools are in session under County Superintendent Marie Sorum with fifty nine schools holding an organization meeting Saturday. A full teacher roster for the year lists staff across Center Iowa Lake Swan Lake Twelve Mile Lake communities and includes Anna Anderson Dorothy Juhl Vera Fisher Ruth Hanson Grace Wensel Hazel J. Waters Nellie Verbrugge Ruby Foye and many others.
Emmet Rice joins Schanke & Co in Mason City as salesman starting today and will spend the week in Estherville before territory shifts to Cedar Rapids. His family remains in Estherville, with Rice able to be here frequently. The piece lists Estherville employment counts, wage totals, and Rock Island property taxes, under the Rock Island Lines banner promising over seventy years of service.
Rose Mary Bagan 3 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William E Bagan died Sunday after a week of enteritis She was born March 14 1920 the youngest child Survived by one brother and four sisters Funeral from St Patrick s Church and burial in Catholic cemetery Attendees from Jasper Albert Lea Chester Waterloo included George Ray Mrs Albert Bock Mrs Fritz Shed P J Bagan and David Bagan
Leonard Junior son of Mr and Mrs L Brood of Grover Iowa born November 27 1921 died September 8 1923 at age one year nine months ten days. Brother John Calvin died eleven weeks earlier. Survived by father mother three brothers two sisters and many relatives. Funeral at home Rev Dirks officiating interment East Side Cemetery Estherville Iowa beside his brother. Mr and Mrs F M Jones trip to Waterloo for business.
A clear day hosted the ninth annual Farmers Union Picnic with a strong crowd and contests for hog and chicken callers, child callers, and an old fiddlers contest won by Geo Holmes. Prizes covered bread baked with Farm Union flour, cakes, and kitchen items donated by Sandven Grocery, plus junior essay awards to Geo Erickson, Belva Ross, and Darwin Erickson.
Estherville students head to universities and colleges across the country as campuses reopen. Names and destinations include University of Iowa liberal arts and law tracks, Ames engineering and forestry students, Grinnell and Coe College attendees, plus openings at Morningside, Penn Wharton, and others.
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