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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1920
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text from GUR West Bend page shows garbled lines with scattered names and dates, making it hard to identify a clear event.Readable remnants suggest a Sunday visitor column and possible alms or civic item but no definite action or outcome.
Entries show cash on hand and amounts due on notes, with total demand deposits and time deposits listed. The document notes overdue items and interest earned but not collected, alongside parable totals and connections to the Federal Reserve figures.
A jumble of local notes mentions Mrs Tee Rie Chesta and the Ladies Aid Society facing expenses, church studies, and visitors including Led Munson. West Bend and Emmetsburg references appear with residents and social calls. Names like Morley, O Brook, and West Miller recur amid scattered town news and a planned event in January.
Community chatter includes moves and visits in Emmetsburg and surroundings. Postmaster Ethel Davidson upgrades the local office, and shipments to Chicago occur as John Cullen sends stockcars. A final report hearing in Palo Alto County is set for January 4 1921 with Michael Fleming as administrator.
Ernest Votteler and Lilian Drew wed at 2 20 PM with Rev. Frederick officiating. Afterward guests from the bridal party traveled to the bride’s grandparents home in Independence township for a reception. The couple will reside on a farm near Fenton and begin married life with the good wishes of the county.
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