Clara Hanson Wins Overland in Subscription Contest
Clara Hanson of Estherville won the No. 83 Overland touring car in the Vindicator and Republican subscription contest after six weeks of active work. Mrs. Chas Schmidt of Superior took the $100 Victrola as second prize. Other prizes included scholarships and gold watches for several contestants, with a count confirming the final standings and a note that no misrepresentation or tips occurred during the campaign. The article also reports church services and upcoming topics at the Omaristian Church with minister J. S. Coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Haneen
Estherville
Chas. Schmidt
Superior
Wade
Stherville
Fall festival and farm sale notes in Graver area
The report mentions a fall festival planned for October 5 6 and 7 near Graver with local event notes. It also records W Zimmerman selling eighty acres to neighbor Will Harvey for 150 per acre and notes excellent local prape crop and hopes dealers will handle home grown produce. The Vindicator and Republican criticizes patronizing foreign concerns and urges supporting local firms for goods and printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Zimmerman
Near Graver
Will Harvey
Briday
Bava
Fire Prevention Day Urged by Iowa Governor in 1915
Governor G W Clarke proclaims Saturday October 9 1915 as Fire Prevention Day urging observance in schools and public meetings to alert communities to dangers from defective wiring flues and gasoline storage. The 1914 fire losses rose compared with 1913 with more barns stores and factories damaged and calls for city cleanups and inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyes
Beeaure Conte
Iowa
Des Moines
G. W. Clarke
Young Men Rescue After Water Hazard At Withervilla
A Sunday evening incident near Withervilla saw two young men slip from a high grade into three feet of water while visiting a local lady. A passerby pulled them from the water. both were soaked but unharmed. One note mentions Ley but no board, and the boat of Bord Tt was undamaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withervilla
Frisude
Ley
Lanmersbury Democrat
Murder Near Ellsworth Shocks Minnesota Town
Chas Dallahay of Ellsworth Minnesota was found murdered near his home on a Thursday night. A fractured skull and evidence of assault indicate blunt force trauma and robbery as the possible motive. Dallahay had interests in the local motion picture theatre and often carried large sums, up to three thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Dellahay
Wilaeorth
Minnesota
Mae
Loriperty
Ellsworth
Seven new Epworth League members unite in service
Seven new members joined the Epworth League at a Sunday evening gathering. Miss Ruth Thornton leads the group and a Laague devotional will meet at 6730 next Sunday. The article notes a primary class graduation, church programs, and notices for Sunday services and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Ruth Thornton
Egent Cecared
Henry Mabtum
Greast
Fire destroys J. Q. Adams home and two cottages at Lake Okohoji
Fire originated in the J Q Adams home at Lake Okohoji and spread to the Spaulding and Mitch ell cottages. Total loss estimated at twenty thousand dollars. Adams home described as a costly residence. Cottage owners identified as Mrs J D Spaulding of Sioux City, Mrs M P Charles of Fort Dodge, Mrs Fred White of the city, with other owners from Des Moines. Local residents aided in extinguishing the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Adams
Spaulding
Mitchell
Lake Okohoji
Adams
Iake
Teachers Meeting Draws City and Rural Educators
A successful gathering for city and rural teachers occurred Saturday at the high school. Mr Walters and Miss Buce of Sioux Falls led sessions on didactics and English. Miss Tuce demonstrated with fifth grade pupils enhancing practical instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walters
Mise Buce
Sioux Falla
Didactios
Mise Loee
Estherville Team Shows Promise After Defeat by Mametsburg
Estherville high school football lost to Mametsburg cy clone but displayed strong material and potential. Players need more practice and a bit more speed to challenge Cameron in future games. Also, Estherville reels of moving pictures, 1000 feet, will replace vaudeville at King Theatre Thursday through Saturday September 30 to October 1 with matinees at 3 and 4 and evening shows at 7. Matinee prices are 5 and 10 cents, night prices 10 and 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. King
King Theatre
Mametsburg Cyclone
Estherville
Cameron
Family visits and westward trip noted in Lake Park news
Mrs. Mary Lawler of DeKalb Illinois visits the J P Kennedy home while Mr and Mrs Chester Jones of Estherville and family travel via North Dakota with the Wm Tow family. Dewitt Osgood and Conde Osgood return from a two week western journey including the exposition and Leland Stanford University. Dewitt, among twelve of five hundred agents earning a merit trip, earned a special reward and a guest trip for his brother Conde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lawler
DeKalb
Ilinois
J. P. Kennedy
Chester Jones
Estherville
North Dakota
Wm. Tow
Dewitt
Conde Osgood
West
Leland Stanford University
Motherville
Conde
Death of Aged Pioneer Lars Ingebritson Nostegaarn
Lars Ingebritson Nostegaard aged 91 years 8 months days died at his daughter Mrs Ressell Wallingford home. Born in Hvel Hallingadal Norway June 1 1824 he served as an army officer 1846 1870. Emigrated to United States 1886 settled High Lake township Itxa county. Funeral Monday interment Wallingford cemetery. Survived by five sons three daughters twenty eight grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lara Ingebritson Nostegaard
Ressell
Wallingford
Hvel Hallingadel
Norway
United States
High Lake Township
Ihta County
Alhes
Nogregaard
Master Dick Thiele Visit in Emmetsburg
Master Dick Thiele of Emmetsburg visits at his aunt Mrs. BF. BE. Griffiths home during his mother’s absence while she undergoes an operation at Evanston hospital in Chicago Tuesday Milford correspondent to Spirit Lake Beacon. Mrs. Thiele will be remembered here as Harriet Patterson sister of George Patterson of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Thiele
Emmetsburg
BF. BE. Griffith
Evanston Hospital
Chicago
Milford
Spirit Lake
Ownership Statement for Vindicator and Republican
The document lists owners managers and holders of one percent or more of stock for Vindicator and Republican of Matherville Iowa dated October 1 1915 with names including A Nichols Estherville IA T Nichols Eastville IA W Deming Estherville IA F P Woods Estherville IA J P Kirby Estherville IA M Breen Fort Dodge IA and others. It also notes bondholders and other security holders meeting the one percent threshold and is sworn before the district court clerk EL Hetrottinger on October 1 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goo
A. Nichols
Kollter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clara Hanson
Miss Hanson Gest
Chas Schmint
Atandeing
Clara Hansen
Chas. Schillidt
Victrola Meyernee
Ted Als Wee
Novella Mitchell
Uepecks Gag Des Beges
Anearell Henneman
Mary Fustica
Bill Merchandine
Miks Bahel Elia
Aneshac
Kathryn Kelly Gold
Iva Barth Gold Wateh
Adavhsite
Uhel Miseuer Commission
C. D. Tedrow
Sever
I’. Egertson
L. E. Stockdale
Omaristian Chumch
Paul
Bible School
Coffin
Allen
Ford
RED Wave
Bath
Pisae
Willys Naight
Nigitols Demag Shud Sales Co
Janes S. Cox
West Lineum
Chas. Dallahay
Ford Care
Tam
Dell
Blake
Nichola- Deming Auto Sales Co
Gardston
Metimodist Episcopal Church
John Siunti
Ghana
Bumety
Adilome Society
House Society
Wihdley
Wiedmoneh
Foreign Society
D. J. Alexander
Alis
Warren Morse
Areistrong
Second View
Meadow
Biets Be
Wiebe
Our
Beu
Harry Bow
Treag
J. Q. McAdams
Okohoji
Robt
Hamilton
Germania
Luesday
Wim. Walstrom
Lars Ingebritson Nostegaarn
Repsell
Emmat County
EL. Hetrottinger, Clark
The
District Court
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