Death of John McCormick At Emmetsburg
John McCormick of Emmetsburg dies after months of illness. Born in 1836 in Sligo Ireland he came to the United States in 1859. He married Ellen Gammon in 1862 and lived in Waterloo Lews and Palo Alto before settling in Emmetsburg. Survived by wife and three children, he was praised as a prudent, industrious, and loyal family man. Funeral services were held at St. John’s Cemetery with honors from Very Rev J Smith
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John McGoroyick
J Smith
St. Johin'a
Mr. McCormick
Sligo
Ireland
United States
Ellen Gammon
Canundauga
New York
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McCormick
Waterloo
Lews
Palo Altacoouto
Jocatad
Emmetaburg
Ana
Frank
John
J. D. Sigeing
Alia
Democratic Faction and Freight Rates Debate in Iowa City
Senator Dolliver criticizes the currency bill while urging informed voting. Freight-rate issues loom as costs from northern Illinois to Mason City rise. Ft Dodge overcharges and city real estate is contested. M. F. Healy declines a congressional run citing concerns. Citizens urged to fund Lake Medium improvements and support local projects. Seymour travels to Jonesboro to testify in a land dispute case involving a meandered St Francis lake and timber land.
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Fr. Dodge
Northern Illinois
Mason City
Ft. Dodge
Seymour
Jonesboro
Arkansas
St. Francis River
Mississippi
St. Francie
Ente Eford
Ianthering Company
Oratory and Booze Stir Spencer Town Controversy
Spencer condemns a Friday evening State oratorical contest episode as undisciplined. Reported imports of intoxicants by delegations and at least one contestant under the influence sparked public outrage. A local high school case centers on A D Ewing who supplied beer to boys, with the school board pressing charges and a grand jury set to review after a $500 bond.
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Speccer
Waolly Opti
Spencer High School
A. D. Ewing
Ewing
Justica McConnell
Herald
Barnhart
Ewing Ceemy
Minora
Rousing Meeting On Lake Madinm Improvement Plans
Emmetsburg residents filled the court house to hear Sunphera report on improving Median lake. Mr Segmede and Mr Saunder spoke on benefits, funding needs from local and distant donors, and the interurban rail idea. A committee was formed to raise funds, organize, and legally incorporate for installment subscriptions.
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Izana
Seymour
Sagodara
Aia
Vurjaga
Atu Prich
Emmetsburg
Madinm Lake
Los Angeles
E. A. Morling
Dr. Powers
Arthur Gibson
Eg, Kelly
Treagerer
Ten More Shopping Days Till Easter Fashion Picks
As spring advances, fashion shifts toward tailored suits and skirts for Easter. The season emphasizes polished, coordinated outfits suitable for church and gatherings, with store displays highlighting refined silhouettes and light fabrics.
Ringling Brothers Cut Out Freaks Move Sparks Change
A historical note claims Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey will remove traveling freaks from shows, with other tented entertainments expected to follow. It argues public sentiment shifts away from freak exhibitions, citing declining receipts and a view of Barnum era curiosities as outdated relics.
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Ringling Bros
Indy
Giant
Lilliputions
P. T. Barnum
Tom Thumb
England
Rbiy
Dickens
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Mr. Meytsman
Althoudh Barnum
Gotch Wins World Wrestling Title in Largest Chicago Crowd
Friday at Dexter Park Pavilion Chicago Frank Gotch defeated George Hackenschmidt to claim the world championship. The two hour match ended with Hackenschmidt quitting as Gotch showed unmatched strength and endurance. Gotch becomes wrestling’s idol as crowds set a record for attendance. Also note attorney Morse sold a home on South Tenth Street for 2060 and bought the Osgood house on South Seventh Street for the same price.
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Dexter Park Pavilion
Chicago
United States
Frank Gotch
George Hackenschmidt
Hackenschmidt
Attroney
W. Morse
South Tenth Street
H. K. Groth
Osgood
South Seventh Street
Estherville
Dexacorat
Accident Injures Elderly Man Near Here
The Spencer News reports a crash days ago when Jay Campbell and A. Zenor journeyed for hay. Zenor fell from the high road as the team lurched near a gate, fracturing his collar bone and breaking two ribs. He was brought home and cared for, in much pain but improving. The man is well past seventy.
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Spencer News
Jay Campbell
A. Zenor
Mr. Zenor
Pates
Mr. Yenor
Mayor Wadework Sees Cheaper Electric Lights Here
Mayor Wadework notes electric lights cost less for this custowera than in nearly any city of this size in the state. Yet there is a tendency to use gas or other light to cut expenses. The situation is not very encouraging for the council.
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