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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1920
Page
3
A brief report from Nov 23 describes an attempted theft at a local store in a small town. Three men allegedly robbed the fecal store but the trio escaped. further details are scarce and no injuries are noted.
Dr J F Shallenberger announces office hours from 10:00 a m to 4:00 p m. Held on one day only with rotary events occurring every OS days.
Fragmented report covers a 继续 series of local incidents. An ex grocer was found not guilty of illegal liquor disposal. A farmer near Primghar was arrested for possessing homebrewed whiskey. Algona routed Munson City 49 to 0 in a Thanksgiving game. A Pioneer youth died from a gasoline explosion after mishandling gasoline, causing severe burns.
Ruthven defeats Terris consolidated on Terris floor by 18 to 16 in a tightly contested Thanksgiving afternoon game. Rough play and football tactics sparked efforts by managers coaches captains to stop the tactics as about 75 Ruthven supporters watched their third straight victory.
West Bend Ia November notes report Mrs. O M AfecCollough’s improving health after hospital treatment in Worthington Minnesota. Local residents attend visits to Des Moines Manson and Chicago while others plan travels to Livermore Wasped and Wisconsin. The Catholic Ladies Aid plans an Opera House banquet with oysters five to seven and church construction progress with basement complete and ground preparations. Also noted are an anniversary sale by Ennore Minger in Iowa Falls and several residents relocating or visiting, including Deninger joining Pocahontas First National Bank after wartime service, and Father Stork’s illness affecting Sunday services.
A Sunday notice in the Daily Register reports lumber prices in Des Moines reduced by 30 percent since April 1. No 2 dimension boards drop from 75 to 54 dollars per thousand, boards and fencing from 78 to 62, ship lap from 75 to 54, shingles from 12 to 8.50, best fir from 23 to 12. The rise began in May 1917 with a peak last January, after which prices have generally declined.
Notice in Palo Alto County Iowa that Harriet Comer a deceased is believed to have left a will. The court fixed January 4 1924 for hearing proof. Official clerk BH Thompson signs and declares the notice. Deputy G A Carmichael assists in the district court.
Notice announces Josephine McCormick appointed and qualified as Executrix of John J McCormick’s estate in Palo Alto County Iowa. Beneficiaries and debtors urged to pay promptly and file claims with the District Court Clerk as required by law.
Henery Miller received memorial Pilgrim half dollars issued by the U S mint to mark the tercentenary of the Pilgrims landing. 300,000 coins were minted and sold for $1 each, with half the proceeds supporting a memorial to the Pilgrims. One side shows the Mayflower under sail. the other features Governor Bradford.
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