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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1925
Page
2
A letter to the Estherville newspaper urges dimmer vehicle lights to reduce night glare and accidents. It also notes city issues such as jail window use, municipal utilities, and telephone service, with commentary on local governance and crime sentencing. The piece references Estherville life and recent court actions including divorces and city wage cases.
The Fairmont Sentinel reports on a public dance where fights nearly break out, as spectators imitate wrestlers and dancers display acrobatic moves. Observers note aggressive embraces and strained poses, with warnings about parking signs and the chaotic floor atmosphere.
Mrs J J McMahan visits Emmetsburg. Engineers Kirk and Johnson inspect bridges north. Supt and Mrs H E Allen visit Arkansas City and Kaw Oklahoma. Mrs Herman Miller visits Cres ton. Heyman attends Chicago meeting with wife. Dempsey and Smith travel to Chicago for railroad engineers conference. Petersons and Dietrichs tour Wisconsin. Foran seeks arm treatment in Iowa City. Fuel meeting at Superintendent's office honors Walrath with purse. Loren White becomes depot janitor as crossing gates replace tower. Cameron family head to New York for business and visits in Washington and Chicago. Tweedy shows hospital improvement. Tony Miller named day caller. Chris Anderson moves to Tollerton office Chicago. J J Borreson promoted to M C D clerk post.
Hal S. Ray, director of personnel and public relations for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway, has accepted an invitation to act as toastmaster at the editors banquet in Spencer on October 1. He previously entertained at the legislators banquet here two years ago. A bake sale by West Band at Howard and Trevett's Store is scheduled for Saturday September 19.
The Estherville Lodge No 423 I C O F mourns the death of Brother W A Eisenhower a devoted member and provider for his lodge and family. A memorial note asks sympathy for the sorrowing family and to spread these resolutions in the minutes. M R McTiguer leaves for Birmingham Alabama then Florida as district agent for Rockford Life Insurance. Conductor Homer Denham is badly bruised in a Way car accident in Sioux Falls. A new building is planned by Thompson and Sweet replacing the old wooden structure near Hansen Creamery. Public notice outlines Emmet County drainage bond action of 9300 to fund cross county improvements with a hearing on October 7 1925.
Ray McNeal long time Estherville shoe shop manager departs with his family for Williston North Dakota where he has secured a position with the J C Penney store. Both he and wife have deep local roots and are recalled as popular young residents. A separate note reports a farmer bucket brigade near Cedran North Dakota saving a schoolhouse from a nearby fire.
The piece lists Sunday School and service times for First Church of Christ, Scientist with a reading room, and Union Baptist Church Rally Day on Sept 28 with committee roles and plans. It notes fall attendance, upcoming annual meeting Sept 25, and urges members to engage in church programs and the Christian Life initiative.
At the annual church meeting on Friday September 25 at 7 30 p m members will consider changing deacon and trustee terms from seven to eight years. W F Hushford is pastor with R J Ridley as chairman of the Ed Trustees and W E B Allen as secretary of the Board of Trustees.
A mixed set of short classified items listing sales and wants. Purit buff Orphing ston pullets, a nearly new three bottom Case tractor plow for 75 dollars, housekeeping and schoolgirl work inquiries, farm rental and sale notices, a lock box rental, lost spectacles, and local Hot Springs treatment offerings with brief contact details and locations such as Estherville Spirit Lake Lakefield and H. F. Origer phone numbers and Mrs Lucile Crumb contact.
Mrs Beck visits city and attends to affairs as Mrs Anna and Mrs EB Ly from Hartley plan a visit. Families from Ames, Minnesota, and Hartley gather for fairs and school events. Rev. Berge and colleagues attend services. many residents prepare for county fair and upcoming winter work.
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