Town Topics of a Week In Emmetsburg
Mrs. Frank Clark visited Spencer relatives Thursday. The Holy City at The Iowa Morrows evening. Company K held a successful Hop at the Armory Friday evening. Mrs. Fife of Emmetsburg township visiting in Toronto Canada. Church light plant plans discussed by M E citizens. Clem Schade to return from Saskatoon to West Bern. Sunday school convention at South Vernon MLRS church December 13. Many locals visiting relatives and attending events around town. Weather includes rain and poor husking conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Frank Clark
Spencer
Holy City
Lowa Homorrow
Company K
Armory
Fife
Emmetsburg Township
Torono
Canada
End of the World presented by Iowa home talent
The Monday evening show at The Iowa featured local performers in The End of the World. Farl Beebe and Clem McNally stood out in humorous roles while Mrs Ange Lee Burt and others gave strong performances in serious parts. The Harmonia orchestra provided music as a cold crowd enjoyed an entertaining, well-costumed program under Congregational church auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Farl Beebe
Clem McNally
Ange Lee Burt
Brereton
Bibyl Gibson
Ethel Brown
Geo. Baker
Jillian Wingworth
G. McCarty
Otto Elbert
Stueliner
Troyd Ressell
H. Dean Riley
Averse
Harmonia
Congregational Church
Women of Friday Club Hold Pioneer Themed Meeting
The Women of the Friday Club met at Mrs. J. E. Brereton's home on Friday afternoon for a program of readings talks and songs about pioneer life. Members invited guests as the loyalty and patriotism of attendees were celebrated with tea and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Brereton
Laws
H. A. Powers
Flaw. Hicks
HH. M. Case
Amana Society
Council Bluffs
Aus
W. B. McCarty
Henry van Dyke
Weiser Idaho Visitor Notes Local Bank Success
A. H. Keiser arrives from Weier Idaho and reports on Weiser a town of about 4,500 people near the Idaho Oregon line. He praises the First National Bank of Weiser and its solid consolidation, with deposits totaling 420,000. Relter, a enterprising man, is expected to capitalize local opportunities. Weiser remains a welcome stop for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Keiser
Wei Er
Weiser
Boise
Idaho and
Oreron
Keller
First National Bank
Emmetsburg Hosts Ft Dodge In Armory Basketball Showdown
Emmetsburg faces Ft Dodge military team Friday night at the Armory. Local lineup includes captain Earl Brown Geo Freeman John Wotan Ray McCarty Lee Shea and others. Doors open at eight with expected strong attendance and admission stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Ft. Dodge
Earl Brown
Geo
John
Thomas Wotan
Ray McCarty
Lee Shea
Wm. Ryan
John Young
John Warnke
Case to Be Tried Again Keller vs Harrison District Court
The noted land case Keller vs Harrison returns to the district court for re hearing after a prior two week trial ended with Keller’s land and damages award. Harrison appeals citing technical errors and tax and survey disputes involving KW and surrounding parcels from 1936. Attorneys Morling for Keller and McCarty McCar for Harrison prepare for a heated session this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
A. HI. Keller
C. W. Harrison
Keller
Imunetshore
Harrison
John Dovoyvan
George Harrison
Br. Treadgold
Bailie
Morling
Air
Ketler
McCarty & McCar
Haswell Case Clears Standring Forgery Accusations
In Algona a long legal dispute concluded with Judge Baile ruling Standring an agent and not liable for forged deeds tied to land held by J K Haswell of New York. Haswell won the suit to quiet title as other parties claimed partnership or responsibility. Attorneys Hart Thompson and others appeared for the plaintiff with several local and out-of-town firms listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Standring
J. K. Haswell
New York
Mr. Haswell
Staudring
Haswell
Mer. Haswell
Baile
Standering
Hart Thompson
Purest City
Kelleher & Conner
Fort Dodge
Sullivan & Meatahen
M. Nagle
Birdsall
Nagle & Ladd
Clation
Lane & Waera
Davenport
Senncif & Bliss
Tritt
Wood
Corwith
Obituary of J af Pisk from Hamilton to Curlew
J af Pisk born near Hamilton Canada October 2 1842 moved to Illinois as a youth. He married Mary Abell June 30 1801 served in Civil War from 1863 until end. He died November 20 1605 at 66 years 1 month 8 days, left a large family including wife and ten children with several grandchildren and siblings surviving. He was not a church member but held faith that all was well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Af. Pisk
Hamilton
Canada
Tice County
Illinois
Mary E H. Abell
Stury Varunty
Sid
Githers Station
Curlew
Flo
Eda Brannen
Steele
North Dakota
Wera Muetzel
Spencer
Ida Rambolt
Gilbert Station
Samuel
May Rayle
Poweshick County
Bune Lake
Flora Gilbert
Kavenry Jay
Roy
Curlewin
Kat
Earl
Hom
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. E
Clem Schade
Tuxford
Saskatchewan
West Bern
Mrs. Culbert
Tracy
Minnesota
Th. Reidsen
Nellie
May
Ant
Catherine Hannifan
Estherville
Bessie Flynn
Cedar Rapids
Idella Strickler
Rolfe
Katie McGuire
WS. Campbell
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Campbell
H. J. Raddy
Highland Township
Art Keller
St. Paul
Martin Ausland
Hazel Ochsner
Chamberlain, South Dakota
Joseph Schenk
Bella Fourche
South Dakota
Tom Larsen
Jamestown
Fargo
Charles Stedman
Gladden
J. E. Williams
Democrat
P.O. Resselli
Des Moines
Haseen
T. W. Harrison
Topeka
Kansas
James Gavan
Najid Gavan
Liverpool
England
Oxford WC University
L. Marsix
Jackan
O'Brien County
Palmer
Pocahontas County
Mr. Marsh
Palo Alto
Wh. Steiner
Armstrong
Phillips
Texas
Mary Donovan
Patrick Meehan
Josephine Steil
Haberville
Pender
Chicago
H.C. Shadholt
T. FB. Joyce
Ohir AU Seve
Muir
Oskaloosa
Mabel ‘Enworthy
Br. Lenecker
Tweedsdas
Ladies of Assumption Church
Charles Red
Lake Park
Schirmer
Hawarden
Harry
Mouorland
Joseph Restethsimer
Wm. Kohoe
K. GC
Hou
Thos. Kirby, Jr
al. MedMibber
Rock Rapids
Thelo
Thos. Burns
Iowa City
P. J. Murphy
I Rurnetsbure
Loverts Lane
Appelby
Maureater
The
Charles Mittham
Brookings
Charles
Tammidsburg
John Joynt
Patrick McNally
d.Tl. Hinkley
Milwaukee
Idaho
Tom Harrison
A. H. Keller
P. S
Clarence Bennett
New York Company
Mrs
Ides, Fors
D. Bergman & CO
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