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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
4
In a 1915 Emmetsburg Democrat discussion the Catholic bishop of Des Moines and other clergy oppose woman suffrage, while advocates claim duty to family and duty to country. The piece notes Italian and Austrian actions, U S war prep, and political commentary on gender, policy, and upcoming conventions.
Hans Cronholm born in Sweden in 1866 died November 14 1915 in Glendive Montana after a thumb injury led to lead poisoning. He moved with his family to Iowa then settled in Billings Montana working for Northern Pacific. He leaves a mother two sisters and two daughters Mildred 15 and Violet 12. Funeral held Thanksgiving day with many friends and flowers from Northern Pacific employees and several towns. Interment at Depew where his father rests.
Mr and Mrs Peter Jones marked 68 years of marriage with quiet observance in Palo Alto. Mrs Jones has been ill but appeared improved, with sons D and James and daughter Mrs Hopson present. If health holds, a holiday family reunion may occur. They were wed in Ireland and long residents of Al Jamakee before settling here.
Mr Adolph Figler and Miss Catharine Frye were united in marriage in this city Saturday morning with Rev M McNerney officiating. The bride has long resided here and the groom, a blacksmith, has many local friends and will reside here, as he owns a residence in the First Ward. The Democrat extends hearty wishes to the newlyweds.
District Court convened Monday with Judge Lee presiding. The F. W. Jackson vs Massachusetts Bondine company case opened, evolved to an equity matter by agreement. Peter Henderson of Ruthven fined $150 for illegal liquor sale. other attendees include Attorney Gilchrist of Laurens and M. M. Toree of Fort Dodge. Big local land trade noted: 1,440 acres near New Rockford, valued at $90,000, transferred to Guy Thirnside of Spirit Lake. overall deal valued around $159,000 with Antlers Hotel at Spirit Lake taken over by Antlers Fotel and Tand Co.
Mr Wai Moncrief and Miss Mae Stengu of Parker were united in marriage at Parker last Wednesday. The bride is a popular young lady. The groom is the youngest son of County Recorder John Moncriff. They moved to Enmneteturg and will reside here where Moncrief will work in L. Walker’s barber shop. The Democrat extends best wishes for a long, happy married life.
Editor Steiner reports Paul Bley longtime resident of Mallard died Monday. Funeral planned today or tomorrow with details to be published next week. Bley’s son and daughter, who were visiting Illinois relatives, were recalled home by the death.
A spoof of Iowa farm pride laments high auto spending while urging resilience and progress. Local items list visitors and events in Curlew and nearby towns, including Thanksgiving greetings, births, and church activities. Notable notes include a 40 pound birth, upcoming M E B Ladies Aid bazaar on December 3, and various residents’ visits to Fort Dodge, Emmetsburg, and Wesley.
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