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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
7
Mrs Monrca Johagan returned from Cosburg Wisconsin Sunday morning. Numerous local visitors and relocations noted, including Mr and Mrs Patrick Weir from Whithamore and Frank Betts from Sarinam. Debates, sales, marriages, and a broad roundup of community activity fill the week.
Mr Patrick Jennings and Miss Elia Gibbs wed at Assumption church with Rev J J Smith officiating. Bride attended by sister Miss Mary Gibbs and groom by Mr Thomas Kirby Jr. Ceremony held at the bride’s mother Mrs Charles Gibbs home. They plan a wedding trip to Dobogge and Chicago before settling in the city.
Frank W. Hicks of Clear Lake was elected superintendent of Emmetsburg public schools for the coming year at a board meeting on Thursday evening. Salary set at 1250 dollars. Hicks, Cornell College graduate with Chicago University study, has twelve years teaching experience and has led Clear Lake schools the past four years.
The Friday Club banquet, held Wednesday evening April 22, drew praise for its successful, elegant program. Mrs C Starr welcomed guests while Mrs Willis McCarty and reader Mrs Dwight McCarty contributed to a refined evening. Harmonia orchestra played softly as a progressive dinner and witty toasts entertained guests.
The funeral of B. J. Kelly was held Friday with a large procession. Eighteen lawyers attended, the district bar led by Judge Bailie. Members of the Eles and Woodmen, plus about twenty Elks from Easterville, filled the services at St. Thomas church. Interment followed at St. John’s cemetery as business houses closed for the occasion.
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