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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1922

Page

5

Thanksgiving Football Game at Spencer Ends 19 to 0

Spencer high school lost to Emmetsburg 19 to 0 on a windy Thanksgiving day. Emmetsburg took an early lead and added another early in the second quarter, with Spencer unable to mount a sustained offense. The season closed with Spencer’s seniors reporting a strong campaign despite the defeat, and praise given to Gowans and Superintendent Johnson for their support.

Grea- Songe Chimmersburg High Sehool Spencer Rome Emmetsburg Spencer Lads Spence Spenser Hall Emanetsburg Hatiersburg Saway Emmetsbargain Hinger Aartind Emmetabare Kamlung Paty Altahaya Ratherville Algons Milford Take Park Fale Grave Britt Anc Pocahontas Clarion Em- Metaburg Mr. Gowans

Emmetsburg Couple Married Thanksgiving Day

Miss Grace McKinVie and John McNutt, both of Emmetsburg, wed at the First Methodist parsonage on Thanksgiving. Rev E N Tompking officiated. The couple plan to reside in Emmetsburg. Local relatives learned of the marriage when a Daily Messenger issue surfaced. The bride, who came from Scotland, has friends and a warm regard from the community, and the groom is described as upright and trusted. Congratulations are extended.

Grace MeKinvie John M eNutt Emmetsburg E. N. Tompking Shadbolt & Middleton

Corn Yield Memoir and Local School Changes

A mixed fragment reports corn crop details with 64 bushels per acre claimed by a farmer near Sibles and references Peddie. It also notes Mr. Alexander Peddie, neighbors, a jury summons, and changes in local school staff including Miss Pitcher and Miss Clara Mussen in seventh and eighth grades.

Tne Schoor Huthyenius

Ackinson County Pioneer Dies in California

Ackinson County pioneer P Hagerty died in Los Angeles California on November 1. He towed the inn t Hagerty was postmaster for several years and kept a store at that place. Flowana and Mrs Hagerty had longed to celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary on November 8. Me Save Copy of Tax Levy Thiet week we publish the tax levy for the coming year. All owners of property should cut it out and make a note of the assessments for various purposes so that when there are public discussions about high taxes and the officers who are responsible for them they may consider the matter intelligently.

Alexander Peddie Sibles Peddie Nis Lynn Haggerty Dickimson County Los Angeles California Hagerty Flowana

McMarty Passenger to Rochester for Witt Treatment

T J McMarty traveled to Rochester Tuesday where he received Witt treatment in a local hospital.

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Mulroney Bros Store 15 Robbed at Mallard

Thesday morning about 2 o'clock Mulroney Brothers store at Mallard was robbed. Seven suits of clothes and 150 to 200 dollars worth of silk goods were taken but recovered. John Mulroney fired at the robbers. no one hurt. Goods found within an hour, clothing located nearby. A farmer saw a headless horseman about 2 AM. Mallard vigilantes and armed townsfolk failed to trap the thieves.

Mulroney Brothers Mallard John Mullroney Ball Park Mulroney Sheri Jaeh- Sou Tiewever Mulrgney

Emmetsburg Commyunity Club Reorganizes at Court House

About 75 residents attended the adjourned meeting to reorganize the Ne Metsburg Commercial Club into the Emmetsburg Community club. Miss Anna Donoval presided, Walter Dick-Peddie was named secretary, and a new board of directors and officers were elected. A salaried secretary may be hired as the drive for members begins.

Ne- Metsburg Commercial Club Court House Anna Donoval Walter Dick- Peddie Gadden All Commercial Club Emmetsburg Community Club Hert Hughes W. J. Younus Anna Bounyan Warl Reehn D. c. MacCartyail Johnson Tollows Tfresideant W. Giddler Y. Larson B. Frea

Miss Ethel Doyle Weds Russell Jondraan at St Marys

Miss Nth ed Dole and Russell Jondraan of tia allied aml Miss Ethel A Doyle of Minnaa Bolis united in marriage Saturday morning at Son'dack St Mary's church with Reverend Father Schell officiating. The couple's attendees included Mr and Mrs Leonard Cook among local friends. The bride wore blue chiffon velvet with ermine trim and Ophelia rose corsage. a wedding breakfast followed at the Ward hotel.

Russell Jondraan Tia Ally Ethel A. Doyle Minnaabolis Mermning Son'dack St. Mary's Church Schell Mira Leonard Cook

Wedding Wish For Dove and Groom At 326 South Jackson

The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C P Dove and plans a short wedding trip before settling at 326 South Jackson Street. The groom works as a salesman for the Atnoal Coffer company with offices in this city. Local friends extend hearty congratulations and best wishes for a happy marriage.

Cial South Jackson Street Atnoal Coffer Company Aberdeen Daily News Palo Alto C. P. Dove Stort St. Mary's Academy St. Paul Democrat

Fire destroys Kendalls barn near town

A large barn on R. B. Kendalls farm, 60 by 36 feet and about 19 feet high, burned Tuesday afternoon. A chicken house and contents were lost. three horses and six cows were saved. Loss estimated at 3000 to 3500 dollars, with 1209 dollars insured. Firefighters saved nearby buildings despite intense heat and rushed water. Members of the Estherville Commercial Club seek to restore the evening train to Igsworth Minnesota.

R. BE. Wendall County Mutual Mt. Kendall Myrs- Kendall Estherville

National Education Week Visit Welcomed at Eminetsburg Schools

Education Week is marked by daily sessions on vital problems as Eminetsburg public schools invite patrons and friends to observe exhibits by grades and home economics students. Teachers welcome visitors any day with a focus Friday afternoon on student projects and a high school program in the A S assembly.

U.S. Bureau of Education American Legion Te Eminetsburg Little

Martin Frier Dies in Pomona California at Eleven

Obituary notes the death of Martin Frier in Pomona California a week ago. He was eleven years old and survived by his wife and two daughters. The Friers lived near Curlew about twenty years ago and had resided in California for about ten years.

Palo Alto Martin Frier Pomona California Frier Curlew Ghout Alvin Johnson Great Oak Township California

Mallard Girls Defeat Audubon In Close Pair

Mallard girls defeated Audubon 22 to 10 and 18 to 14 in a Thanksgiving weekend pair in Audubon High gym before about 300 spectators. Led by Dorothy Hutin and Viola Zech, Mallard showed strong shooting and discipline to upset the favored Audubon, with coach Iva Kuhn guiding the team. Two more games are slated at Mallard on December 28 and 2.

Dorothy Hutin Viola Zech Marie Ditech Lilian Dirtelyy Hazel Ridenowe Irma Trung Bernice Sends Alice Trung Luella Kress Iva. Kuhn

William Darling Died Thanksgiving Day in Illinois

William Darling born March 24 1861 in Richmond Hill Ontario came to the United States at 17. He married Minerva Sprear ing in Stark County Illinois January 12 1898 and had four children Earl Otis Ina Wille. He died last Thursday at his home southeast of Rundsbury aged 66 years. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Kinmetshurg. A theft report noted $20 worth of standard books stolen from Milford station later found near Hayward’s Ray.

William Darling Richmond Hill Ontario Canada United States Marrige Minerva Sprearingen Stark County Illinois Earl Otis Ina Wille Mr. Darling Eundshueryg Earth Kiryani Kinemetshurg Sumilay Gestar Reginald D. Acheson

Pine Musical Entertainment At St Mary's Academy

The program featured a Geper Dynce choir under the direction of DY Whe, with a duet by Bernice Joynt and Mildred Nethaiver. Selections included Aubade by Mina Mag and Ilene Philips, Love's Caprice by Margaret, and a Hungarian piece by Marie Jenélaga, Mary Gendert, and Mary Stell.

St. Mary's Agmy Mi Aan Bernice Joynt Mildred Nethaiver Aubade Mina Mag Ilene Phlips Mise Mary Selle Mary Malloy Miss Margaret Mibrie Minees Marie Jenélaga Mary Gendert Mary Stell Tie Gurts

Notable Cast Delivers Evening Program in Local Benefit

The event featured shun gaurian Dance No 7 and Arkutus with Aeoneach play, and She Bear Departed received praise. Cast included Ammet Jackman Marguerite Maguire Leone Jane Mery Duffy Maurice Jennings and Leonard Neary. Other pieces Joyful Peasant Waioresque Americaine Waterway of Venice and Hymn of Thanksgiving added to an enjoyable afternoon.

Roney Miss. Mariourns Arkutus M Mary Lawless Aeoneach Phoss Ammet Jackman Marguerite Maguire Leone Jane Mery Duffy Maurice Jennings Leonard Neary Mia Laughtin Margaret Brown Venice Lou Hennessey

Emmetsburg High to Host Local Basketball Practice

The Emmetsburg High School assembly room will host basketball practice two evenings weekly with seats arranged on four-seat sections. Standard baskets installed. high ceiling noted. Visiting teams cannot be accommodated. all games will be away. Scheduled opponents include Esther ville Spencer Armstrong and Ruth ven with potential games against Spirit Lake and Algona. Delphian Literary Society will present a December 72 program featuring piano, readings, debates and original poems by middle school students.

Emmetsburg H. S Estherville Spencer Armstrong Ruthven Spirit Lake Algona Delphian Boviety Delphian Literary Society of Junior High Clara Nelson Paddy Welly Ann Bray Eliza. Bray the Lady Mary Ruberg Ruth Willhite Wilhebuina Muroschele

We Cannot Publish Names of Prize Winners

The newspaper explains it cannot print prize winner names due to an attorney general of Iowa ruling and a statewide lottery publication policy. Readers are urged not to contact the paper about inserting names this week, as the policy is binding and to avoid risk.

Iowa Democrat

Water Front Stove Explosion Injures Mrs Downs

A stove front explosion caused a fire of the week injuring Mrs J oy Downs. She suffered arm injuries while water splashed through a crevice. Mrs Downs described a sudden burn and lingering pain as she awaited aid.

Kangaroo Court At Spencer Spares Few Defendants

Reportedly JW Neapy and Howard Stetn faced a kangaroo court several evenings ago. The event, described as a local show trial, involved Manipod and Viltt Brres amid rising tensions. Visitors from Berwick and Wool attended a Sunday gathering in Spamece.

Neapy Howard Stetn

Coldest Weather of the Season Hits Tuesday Morning

A brutal cold front left the city with a temperature at zero Tuesday morning. Monday night brought fierce winds and biting air as Ray Shiflete of Spencer profiles a challenge to Jeddy Thompson on December 11, a planned matchup on the mat.

Ray Shiflete Spencer Jeddy Thompson

American Legion Entertainment Recap and Speaker Address

Large crowd attended the American Legion event highlighting boxing bouts among local competitors Red Whitney Joe Crowley H L Smith Eddie Kieht George Beatty Slim Yeatsey and a close Harold Higgins John Ruddy match. Commander John Higley introduced State Commander C H Robbins who praised the Legion and urged strong membership and civic duty. Light luncheon followed and the program drew praise from local business leaders and Legion members.

American Legion Red Whitney Joe Crowley H. L. Smith Eddie Kieht Ayrshire George Beatty Slim Yeatsey Harold Higgins John Ruddy Higgins Republic Hot Klux Kien Robbins Lexion Boys

Mrs C W Crim Dies in Los Angeles En Route to Honolulu

Mrs C W Crim wife of the late Attorney Crim of Estherville died in Los Angeles while traveling by automobile from Estherville to join her son Harold in government service in Honolulu. She was a pioneer resident of Emmet and Dickinson counties and was accompanied by her daughter Miss Grace Crim. Harold arrived in Los Angeles to accompany the body back to Estherville.

C. W. Crim Attorney Crim Estherville Los Angeles California Honolulu Harold Grace Crim Emmet Dickinson Honolua Grim Ammetsburg

Basket Social at W H Brown Schoolhouse

There will be a basket social in the W H Brown schoolhouse in High Township four miles east and two miles north of Ruthven on Friday evening December 15. Ladies are requested to bring well filled baskets. Miss Mercedes Donahoe is the secretary.

W. H. Brown Schagi Ight Township Ruthven Mercedes Donahoe

Collision with telephone pole injures drivers in Haute

Friday morning collision involving James Ainsley in an Haute truck struck a telephone pole. Mrs Henry Beekman reported bystander injuries as bystanders described the wreck and damage to wires.

James Ainsley Henry Beekman

Ed Pepe and Tara Shine at Bort Thurge Taner Night

Fragmentary OCR reads about Oifara and DVeBean in a ring event at Bort Thurge Taner venue with Tara and Ed Pepe involved. Details are unclear, but mention of a youth and a night session appears central to the brief.

Oifara Dvebean Pepe Winneapolis Tara Bort Thurge Taner Aso

Brearley Plans Big Sale At New Hope Pavilion

R W Brearley of this city is constructing a new pavilion and preparing for another large sale later in the month at his property where Mr Wood also resides. The event builds on the ongoing development in the area.

Mr. Brearley Paulties R. W. Brearley Marth Hoe Wood

Rural water area reports near sixty four dollars

A late week charge report shows rural receipts around 64 dollars. The item notes a small gain from the water area as the latest figures come in.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Atutone Johnson L. Bo LL pAbbo Aloysings Kelly Gorden Pratt Andrew Vandervelte Donald Alen R. G. Orville Telford Wee Dodue John McNutt Miss Grace McKinzie Ackinson County Calfornia Mulroney Bros Mr. Mulroney Yemen Miss Nthed Dole Mr. Russell Kendall Audubon Champii Miallay Jeany Anuubon I Cobble Uateat Honiampions Audubon High Anduban Wmn. Darling Haywird K. OC. Hall Dirpes Ton St Mary's Conservatory of Music IGE Spencer Alien Berwick Viluze Spamece Mos Mr. Brown Kerwick Young American Legion Entertainment Mwa Owen
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