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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1921
Page
7
A bold burglary last Thursday night or Friday morning at W A Beymer clothing store netted about 1500 dollars in shirts coats suits sweaters and luggage. Thieves entered via the rear cellar gained access with hammer and pick and left no clue. Weather and stormy night aided their escape and insurance covers the loss. Authorities have no trace of suspects.
Worth E Schloeman of Estherville Iowa won the 25 mile race at Warren in 28 minutes 58 seconds earning high praise from the local paper for his exceptional time and skill. He later faced crashes at Winchester but remained regarded as one of the country's top dirt track racers and a key promoter of Estherville in the racing world.
A telegram to Mr and Mrs EF M Munson announced that their son Homer and Jess Barker arrived safely at Arcadia Florida to enter the government aviation school. The pair spent time at Fort Des Moines before moving on to Arcadia.
Annie Hilda Olson born October 17 1900 in Estherville Iowa grew up in the Lutheran church. She trained as a nurse at Yale New Haven and worked in the east before caring for an elderly woman in Holderness New Hampshire. She died September 12 at Plymouth New Hampshire at age 20 years 11 months and 26 days. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Lutheran church conducted by Pastor S A Berge. Interment was in the Lutheran cemetery. She leaves her parents Mr and Mrs H C Olson brothers Ebner and Martin and sisters Evelyn and Dorothy. The sympathy of the community goes out to the sorrow stricken family.
The Anderson Shoe Store filed for bankruptcy with owner M. H. Anderson seeking a petition. The store, opened three years ago after he moved from Humboldt, Iowa, closed to the public Tuesday. Rumor says a receiver may be appointed as assets and liabilities remain unclear amid a hard year and high stock costs. Friends note his business ability despite capital不足 and current decline.
Estherville football prospects look bright as coaches Sauerman Kerley and Lytle drill two teams in fundamentals. Captain Jimmie Ritchie chosen. schedule lists games with Terrill, Lake Park, Jackson, Sibley, Emmetsburg, Fairmont, Spencer, Milford and Milford’s date open. A separate obituary notes Mariam M Chesmore Stanhope born 1844 died 1921 with family details and funeral arrangements.
Harmony reports Colfax Day celebration by the Rebekahs at the Odd Fellows hall with a large crowd. Initiations, a program honoring Schuyler Colfax, speeches by Mrs Pullen and Mrs Anderson, vocal numbers, supper, and dancing followed a spirited social evening. Albert Gordon of Elkhart and Alexander Gordon of Richmond arrived to visit their brother, Hon. W. G. Gordon.
Work on the new Oransky building in the city is progressing rapidly with a planned October move date. The remaining terra cotta shipment for the front has arrived and is being installed, a project the city may be proud of reflecting Mr Odell and Mr Oransky's progressiveness.
A city note urges appreciation of our splendid schools and proposes a tourist camp at Estherville. The piece cites Iowa Educational Directory data for 1920 21 and argues the town should attract travelers with better facilities and advertisements. The Women’s Club Civics Department offers support for boosting Estherville as a stopping place.
A well known Estherville couple joined their daughter Hazel Thompson in marriage to Ralph Miller of Anita Iowa at a home ceremony on North Seventh Street. The groom, former First National Bank cashier, led in legion circles and now oversees a new bank in Anita. Family and friends attended as the couple planned homes in Anita and Minneapolis area with travel to several cities for their honeymoon.
The Halfa Consolidated School opened on Monday of last week with Supt. Frank P. Moore of Charlton Iowa, principal Mrs. Kruse, and teachers Miss Warcourt Miss Miles Miss Kaldenbeck Miss Nelson. The district boasts a strong teaching corps and aims for a successful year as Halfa’s teams strive to keep the school in Emmet County’s top ranks.
Gail Shoemaker, once in serious condition, is reported improved as of press time. His aunt from Des Moines and his mother from Glasgow, Montana, are with him, with his father hoping for full recovery soon. W. Re Spencer announces a next year chautauqua following a new agreement between the chautauqua company, Tidepenent, and Chautauqua.
Van Fields, instigator of the tire robbery at Willard Battery station, pleaded guilty and appeared before Judge Lee. He was fined one hundred dollars and given the maximum penitentiary sentence suspended if he behaves. Fields defended Laffey who claimed innocence, while Judge Lee admonished the offender and expressed hope he has learned his lesson.
Duck season opened last Friday amid cannonading at lakes and streams. The daily bag was smaller than usual as weather stayed mild, with teal being the main local catch. One Estherville man paid 26 dollars plus costs for hunting without a license, making the day costly. Mrs. Robert Lund arrived from Wanamingo, Minn., to visit her parents, with her brother Harry Tosdal returning home with her.
Mrs James Robinson died at her home on North Fourth Street last Monday after a nine month illness. A pioneer colored resident since 1898, she was born February 16, 1869 in Howard County Missouri and married James Robinson in 1886. She leaves twelve children, eight living with spouses and others at home, plus siblings and a sister already deceased. Funeral services will be Thursday at two at the home with Rev. J. Arthur Hurley, burial in West Side Cemetery. She converted to the Baptist faith about thirty years ago and led a devout life. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family. MENNON WON CASE AGAINST LEW MATWIIG in a historic case, Mennon defeated Matwig. jury awarded $100 for personal property seized under a landlord lien, plus $1150 rent claim cancelled due to misrepresentation of the farm. The decision drew regional attention and framed the lawyer’s closing. LOCAL CATTLE WIN PRIZES George Nichols sold a calf to a young girl in Altoona who showed it to win first in Calf Club at the Iowa State Fair and two seconds in Iowa divisions. another junior bull placed second in its class.
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