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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
7
Barry Wilson visits Algona. Jess Sprout from Cylinder. many residents and visitors from Ruthven Emmetsburg Laurens Spencer and San various towns. Field updates include house additions, barn construction, business improvements, and local social events. A court adjourned quickly with four divorces. politics dominated as state convention attendees. community markets and church fundraisers planned.
Mrs. Arcelia Mariatte Wright died suddenly Saturday afternoon while being taken home after a brief shopping trip. She collapsed after a fall in town, one lung rupture cited, funeral held at M E church with Rev. A B Gilbert, burial Evergreen Cemetery. Survived by husband William N Wright and five sons and three daughters. longtime community leader and active in local women’s work.
The community awaits Colonel Saunders from Toronto who will report on possible work and costs to improve the south end of Medium Iska. A public meeting will be held for interested citizens to learn facts and ask questions. The project aims for a lasting beautified area for current and future generations.
Colonel and Mrs. W. Smith returned from Mason City after a week with friends. Smith owns property there and notes a syndicate are building 100 new houses for cement factory workers and another firm is constructing residences. He predicts Mason City will become a large, thriving Iowa city.
From Graettinger reports Bro Larsen notes sister towns back law and order as Mayor Cameron enforces night and Sunday closings. Monday election returns show Cameron as mayor with Bomgartner and Christopher as councilmen, Graettinger as treasurer, and Mabana as club or official in line with the ticket.
The Pew City Economil plans to organize next Monday evening. Concrete work by importers is slated for the current year. The city councilman position is under review, with actions expected soon.
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