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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
6
Ruthven enlarges residence while Rotuan visitor and Emmetsburg guests mingle with residents. Local politics feature J Barringer's candidacy in the Fifth district. Reports of accidents include a girl’s fatal injury on a Clarion bridge. Various visits, farming plans, school board interest, and transport projects unfold through the week.
Mr Sanford Dodge and his company visit Emmetsburg for a brief engagement on April 22 in preparation for touring John Cort circuits big summer engagements. He has just completed a twenty week Canada tour and his press notices praise the troupe. The company includes Louise Maraball Eleanor Maraball Cowlyn Carr Jose Pax and others with a large repertoire of popular plays. Prices are 25 35 50 and 75 cents.
A Corwith man named Oxt Smith deserted his wife and fled to Minnesota. He was captured by the sheriff last week and returned to Corwith to face the charge of wife desertion. The penalty ranges from one year in the penitentiary, per the Rothven Appeal, which endorses strict enforcement and wider reach to idle husbands.
A notice explains that any candidate may have their name printed on the primary election ballot by filing an affidavit with the county auditor who will provide the necessary blanks. The text emphasizes rights under the new primary law and township offices.
The cave exploration history notes that enslaved workers owned by the cave owner carried out most work. A major blockage at the Bottomless Pit hindered progress for decades until 1887 when Stephen and companions used a small tree trunk as a bridge to cross the abyss. This crossing opened extensive passages and chambers, later found to be 180 feet deep.
Pupils at a Philadelphia high school submitted a clever list of spoof book titles for a prize on a dummy shelf. The entries spoof real works with playful twists and author puns, featuring items like A New England Pass and Thoughts On My Bed.
Spencer mayor A E Wells launches reform, cracking down on drunks with a first case and heavy labor penalties as local papers report on harsh civic actions and mixed predictions for 1908 weather and trends.
Oscar Erickson, longtime resident near Marathon, died recently while feeding. Found dead in a load of ants with face downward, fainting spells suggest smothering to death. Spancer Reporter notes. Also, encampment dates for the 56th Infantry are set for July 17 to 24, with a probable Lake Okoboji destination. The last two years’ hard bikes will be removed and old close order drill reinstated.
The widow of Wm. Bistline sues Ney Bros. claiming liquor sold caused his death by own act in Oct 1904. Jury verdict favored defendants in Aug 1905, trial before Judge Quarton. Supreme Court reversed lower court on judge error according to Spencer Reporter. Spencer Improvements note planned building and growth in Spencer including Nicodemus block addition and new brick building by Leach & Thompson.
The Estherville area reports the city council weighing a move to buy and run a street sprinkling wagon. Private funds had financed prior work, but business leaders generally favor municipal control to continue street wetting and dust control.
Albert G. Bentley recounts how his collie Dick helped unravel the disappearance of Walter Rudd. A bank cashier Griffin concealed a large defalcation, murdered Rudd, then buried the body after learning a detective was on the case. Dick later shows lingering loyalty as the aged companion.
One line note lists low one way colonist fares on the C M St F to Seattle Tacoma Spokane Portland Victoria Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles and other Pacific coast points with $38 from Chicago and double berth tourist sleeper rates. Local agents will provide fare routes and train service details. Miller, Chicago. 42 Emmitsburg, Iowa. Death Was On His Heels. Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Va recalls nearly dying of pneumonia in 1906 and credits Dr King’s New Discovery for a full recovery after two and a half bottles. Sold under guarantee by druggists 50c and $1.00. Trial bottle free.
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