Mystery still surrounds Kibbie home robbery case
County Attorney A J Burt reports Mrs Joseph Sweet was attacked at the Kibbie home in Booth Township on a Tuesday afternoon. Two unknown barefoot assailants bound her hands and feet and demanded money while threatening to burn her. They took a wedding ring and 26 cents, but left most belongings. No suspects have been convicted though strong suspicions exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kibbie
John Kibbie
Booth Township
A. J. Burt
Joseph Sweet
Joseph Kibbie, Jr
Jom Kibbie
Kibbin
Kibbie
Sweet
Ayrshire
Mgr
Ribcbie
B. L. Maguire
James Degnan
Mrs. Sweet
Mr. Sweet
United States
Messrs
Humboldt Teacher Resigns for Missionary Work in China
Humboldt public schools teacher of agriculture W Overholt will depart for Hoo Chow China to engage in missionary work and teach agriculture. An alumnus of Amen College he previously coached Humboldt Schools last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Overholt
Humboldt Public Schools
Hoo Chow
China
Ehaage
Humboldt
St Mary's Academy Players Hosted by Miss Donovan
St Mary's Academy football team and Father Savage were guests of Miss Anna Donovan at Ru Theatre Party. They enjoyed refreshments in Papadakes parlors and praised her thoughtfulness and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Boys
St. Mary's Academy
Father Savage
Anna Donovan
Fire destroys Benda store in Jows City blaze
A fire severely damaged the Odd Fellows building housing the J J Benda store in Jows City. Initial estimates place losses at around an unspecified amount, with the blaze allegedly starting in or near the Benda property and spreading through the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benda
Odd Fellowa
Jows City
Hom
J. J. Benda
Groom Clement Neary Weds Edna Riston at Long Beach
Neary of this city married Edna Riston on November 23 in Long Beach California. He is the second son of Mr and Mrs Matt Neary. The couple plan to reside in California and friends extend congratulations as local gossip notes potential changes in financial prospects and cash flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement J. Neary
Clement JF. Neary
Edna FE. Riston
Long Beach
California
Mr. Neary
Mrv
Matt Neary
Gardner Caskey of Sioux Rapids Dies on Curlew Farm
Gardner Caskey of Sioux Rapids died November 11 on his Curlew area farm after a short illness. He was born January 18 1867 in West Liberty Kentucky and married June 26 1889. Survived by wife three sons Claude Roy and Glenn and daughter Vivian. Funeral conducted by Rev John Peterson at Curlew and interment in Sioux Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GH. Caskey
Slour Rapids
Jammersburg
Garner Caskey
Curlew
John Peterson
Sioux Rapids
Gardner Caskey
West Liberty
Kentucky
Caskey
Ilinois
Iowa
Claude
Roy
Plymouth
Town
Glenn
Milford
Vivian
Casky
M BE
Armstrong Reys Ida Welk Clark Armstrong Family News
Britt banker Armstrong notes his siblings’ careers. Ray is a civil engineer with Idaho state highway department. Bert works at a Donnelly bank. Curt in Boise with the U S survey office. Frank leads Northwest Fire and Marine Insurance in Spokane. Mrs Armstrong and Helen live in Boise. The Democrat praises the family’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Reys
Ida Welk
Clark Armstrong
Htmelsburg
Ray
Opinmon
Idaho
Bert
Donnelly
Curt
Boise
Prank
Northwest Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Spokane
Washington
Armstrong
Helen
Democrat
Ship Nine Cars of Live Stock to Chinage
Shippers listed include Chris Wogen with hogs John Murray with hogs and cattle Ernest Fisher Ayrshire with cattle and hogs William Jackman with cattle Whorley Bros with cattle and cattle and hogs Joseph Marini with hogs and cattle George Orsborn with hogs plus John Murray and Mr Whorley accompanying the shipments.
Cut Them Into Stove Lengths Emmetsburg Urges Immediate Wood Cure
Citizens of Emmetsburg advocate cutting down ugly old trees now in the present cold spell and converting them to stove wood. They call for swift action to outwit eastern coal barons and reduce tree stock without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Auto Drops 80 Feet Kills Man in Embankment Plunge
A car driven by Claude Jolson of Fort Doige plunged over a 30 foot embankment Saturday morning. Jolson, 0, died in the crash. Two companions were injured in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Johmson
Fort Doige
Mr. Jolson
Governor Allen to speak at Algona address
Governor Allen of Kansas will deliver an address at Algona. The event details imply a formal speaking engagement, with emphasis on the governor presenting views during a public appearance at a local venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Algona
Kansas
Algona Bis Oven
New Cobb Shoe Store To Open In Emmetsburg
J W Cobb secretary and A J Knudtson treasurer of Cobb's Bootery Spencer leased the W B Freeman building near Geyerman store for a large footwear line with an early January opening. The remodeled front and tinted interior promise up to date furnishings and strong backing of 75 000 to 100 000. The Cobbs, sons of L V Cobb, have spread from Spencer to Rolfe and later bought Walk Over line. L V Cobb served in WWI and A J Kaudtson joined the firm in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cobb
A. J. Knudtson
Cobb's Bootery
Spencer
W. B. Freeman
Geyerman
Cobb Bootery Company
A. A. Cobb
L. V. Cobb
Cobbs
Rolfe
T the Calers
A. J. Kaudtson
The
Democrat
Hungry for Office Roiling Iowa Postmasters Seek Jobs
Four years of resignations in Ruthven Laurens Sibley Pomeroy Poeyhontas West Bend Cylinder Whittemore and nearby towns due to low salaries. A Washington dispatch notes Senate House debate with Senator Harding on patronage and postmasters amid growing applicant demand and possible changes to executive order affecting civil service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven
Laurens
Sibley
Pomeroy
Poeyhontas
West Bend
Cylinder
Whittemore
Iowa
Washington
Thorsihiy
Harding
Freight car shortage delays granite shipment in Vermont
J H Godden received seven cars of granite after months tied up in Vermont quarries due to car scarcity. Freight rate hikes followed, and he bears the loss while railways face criticism for car shortages. The public laments government traffic supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Gorden
Vermont
Ames Mare Takes First Prize and Junior World Championship
The two year old Clydesdale mare Peer’s Lady owned by Iowa State College at Ames won first prize in the International Livestock Show in Chicago and the junior world championship. Grand championship went to Rosalind from Scotland. Valued at $20,900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
Chiago
Rosalind
Scotland
Will Cut Income Tax Receipts This Winter
The coming winter should see fewer farmers required to pay income taxes as low crop prices depress farm revenue and reduce government tax intake.
Hampton Supervisors Award Gravel Contracts for County Roads
Hampton Tennessee board of supervisors awarded three gravel contracts to improve roads in the county. The action sets up preparations for better routes next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Board of Supervisors
Florida Democrat Seeks Address Change for Whittemore Member
T F McGovern requests updating a Democrat’s address from Whittemore to St. Petersburg Florida after a move. The note is sent to the paper for record and follower notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
T. F. McGovern
Whittemore
St. Petersburg
Pia
Tims
Growth in St Petersbu r Florida As Winter Set in
For over thirty five years the weather remains fine in St. Petersburg with daily temperatures between seventy and eighty. The town is expanding rapidly as residents report more homes and twice as many residences since a visit in 1917. Ten new hotels have appeared and rents have doubled. Notable visitors include John and Philip Weisbrad and their wives from the Penton neighborhood, while many from Fort Dodge Boone Mason City and Des Moines are wintering in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
MeGavern
McGovern
John
Philip Weisbrad
Penton
Fort Dodge
Boone
Masom City
Des Minnes
Florida
Emmetsburg High Declamatory Contest Friday
The annual Emmetsburg High School declamatory contest is set for Friday at 7 30 p m. in the school auditorium with many students performing speeches scenes and musical numbers. Admission is 45 cents for adults and 35 cents for school children and the community is urged to attend and support the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Harlay Soperereees
Theodore Runsevvelt
Everett le Bolshevism
Mdges
Camis
Lare Chambers
Therm
Redpath Orchestra Presents Edward Marrow in Town Concert
The Redpath Concert orchestra and tenor Edward Marrow perform next Wednesday evening December 1 under the Ha Renh Ol the Tours Tycoth course. Marrow has sung in New York London operas and concerts and studied at the Royal Academy of Music winning a gold pedal award. Citizens urged to attend and reserve seats at the Iowa office box on Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redpath
Edward Marrow
Wil
Ha Renh
Tours Tycoth
Rchestra
Striafly Shi Ces Mir Barrow
Lehionannteink
Kyvan Williams
David Tispham
Hillian Novica
Royal Academy of Music
London
Ife Haa
New York
Iowa
Waterloo visitor notes idle Waterloo factories
Mrs. Culligan arrived in Emmitsburg from Waterloo to visit her daughter Mrs. M. W. Callahan and see her song Simon and Francis. She reports several leading Waterloo factories are running only a few days each week and many workers are idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
The Daly Family Struck by Typhia Fever Illness
The M. Daly family and seven of his children are ill with typhia fever. Earlier reports noted a son and daughter affected. Authorities and family hope for swift recovery with no serious outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Daly
Michael Daily
The
Democrat
Robert Potage Dies Sudde
Obituary notes the sudden death of Robert Potage at his home near News Berry Virginia on November 25. He emigrated from Scotland as a youth and owned a farm before moving to News Porty area about eighteen years ago. He was married to Melon Jane and leaves twelve children and a widow.
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Pendence
la. Paringe
Niws Berry
Virginia
Wattage
Scotland
Buth
John Light
Tod
Win
Jie
Melon Jane Ad
Len
Senuine Gore
Man Sentenced Five Years for Goldfield Grip Theft
Charvis Moore, a colored man, was sent to the state penitentiary for five years after being convicted of stealing a grip at Goldfield a few weeks ago. He was tried at Clarion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charvis Moore
Goldfield
Clarion
Brown Slugghins Nuptials Marry in Cleveland Ceremony
Miss Margaret Brown of Sibley Iowa wed Thomas Wuggins of Wymare Avenue Cleveland in a Sunday Cathedral ceremony followed by a wedding supper. The bride's family hosted a reception and a postnuptial visit by relatives.
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Aston
Denwe
Sibley
Mir
Furmertys
Wosging
Lot Gleyeimed
Mays
Margaret Brown
Towa
Thos
Wuggins
Wyiere Ave
Cleveland
Margaret M. Brown
Ashley
Town
Mes
J. Dall
Englid Meights Blvd
Thomas Hugsis
Martel Clevelind
Mundeshbl
Wilgel
Wilzel
Alps
Dahl
Wilewick
Ghoatha
Mars
Dauail Mtr
Tie Tate
Amd
APS
Mass Isviggins
Huggins
Sildey
Pay Your Income and Express Beats Taxes December Deadline
Last day for the fourth installment of income and excess profits taxes is December. Payments must reach the Internal Revenue or branch offices by midnight to avoid penalties. The notices clarify no ten day grace exists as per the 1917 act. Allen Gowans earns a place on the town football team after notable college performances. George W. Evan Bays Daly and Goo W. Egan are named in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. McIntosh
Dubuque
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Medily Awards At Local Contest Signaled
At the upcoming contest close next Friday the top overall winner receives a medal and will represent the team in the state contest The second place speaker earns a medal and will represent the high school in the Upper Des Moines field meet Ten more selected contestants receive prizes and will join the group in the Big Four with Beatherville Algonm and Spencer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wome
Allyer
Des Moines
Beatherville
Algonm
Spencer
Foreign Trade Meeting In Chicago Plans $100 Million Financing
Businessmen from across the United States gather in Chicago to discuss establishing a foreign trade financing corporation with capital of 100 million dollars. The meeting targets creating a new vehicle to boost exports and loans for international trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
OGrady Family Leaves Ayrshire for Des Moines Home
Me and Mrs P O Grady depart Ayrshire for their new Des Moines residence on Whankagiving Day. The O Grady family, long prominent in local business and civic life, are moving after forty years of community service and ownership of a bank and farms. Their departure is a loss to Ayrshire but a gain for their new community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayrshire Chronicle
P. O'Grady
Des Moines
Harry
Emmett
Ayrshire
Ruthven
Tle
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Siuny Buvga
Cheral
O'Grady
Knot Tied at Wrong Place in Cedar Rapids Ceremony
Mr Philip Baillie of Masonity and Miss Josephine Rolling of Cutlay obtained a marriage license and traveled to Cedar Rapids for the ceremony. The pastor discovered a procedural error after the rite and ordered the marriage redone. The incident reflects a common youthful mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Baillie
Masonity
Josephine Rolling
Cutlay Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Butter price drop noted in Stans City market
The report notes an eight cent per pound butter decline in Monday trading in Stans City, seen as consumer friendly but harmful to farmers. November prices show drops across crops with wheat from 2.09 to 2.58 per bushel, oats 25, corn 18, rye 28, and pork at 2 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vattar
Stans
Exonerated Cecil Easton cleared in Fort Dodge accident
Cecil Easton formerly of Curlew is exonerated after the Fort Dodge incident. The coroner and county attorney find no blame on him for the accidental death of 11 year old Harold Granston. Easton rushed the boy to a doctor and helped as best he could.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Easton
Curlew
Fort Dodge
Easton
Sid
Dodge
Harold Granston
Fred Grundon
First Avenue North
Ncil
Sandy" Easton
Witteenth Street
Third
Fourth Avenue
Huston
Wittecut Street
Williams
Euston
Susan Hawley
North Fifteenth St
Dorothy Morrison
Third Avente North
Hawley
Morrison
Willan
Williams Fraye
Snell
Hoy
de Alte
McCreight
Ile
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Strong Spencer
W .B. Freeman
Senator Harding
Ueon Driggs
New South
Thomas Kelly
Marion Jolson
Irina Sykes
Gaylord McCarty de Coppah
H. R. Shelley
Wilson Boys
Covilla Welly
Connor
Dorothy Menahor
Marion Brisger
Blanche Johnson
Toé Woodson
Patsieadys Gordon
Lucile Hoalsner
Meta Jeppeson
Laddié
Naughty Zell
Laurene Driggs
Matitech
Custance
Peggy
Lo Ralph Cox
Gretta
Brailly Trissell Hennessy
Cleo Quien
Redpath Concert Orchestra
Wand
Edward Borroyw
Robert Pottage Dies
Sudde
Bethe
Fred Frown
Thig City
al Town
Mel
James Gowans
Theall Town
Carnell Cclege
Geo
W. Evan Bays Daly
W. Egan
Tha Sioux
Ogrady
Engle Grave
Skartwed
Gale
Devonsile
Jhig
Elver Noi
Th Bas
Hacctad
Benson
Adware Oly
Skartwink
Eiligens
Mis. Skartwell
Legion
FH. W. Stawe
American Legion
Haston
Edmund Higgins
Washington, D. C
Thomas Higgins
Claim Department of the War Office
Emmetsbure
Pmmersburg
Siae
Rockwell
Jean Mexes
Walter Henderson
Krugger
Anamosa
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