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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1901
Page
7
Local Field notes a wave of holiday shopping ahead two weeks before Christmas. Residents and visitors travel among Whittemore Oelwein Emmetsburg and Algona for business sales and social visits. Observers report community activity including repairs, auctions, and moving plans as winter approaches.
Mr. Jens Nielson and Miss Christine Larson wed in Emmetsburg with Justice Peter Reither officiating. Various residents travel, visit relatives, and attend events. license issued to Meyer Potter and Gregory Potter. Beggar Prince company to perform Mascot at Music Hall. temperance society organized by Father Carolan. multiple local moves, illnesses, and civic notices across town.
Mrs John Nolan an early Palo Alto County settler and mother of P V and Charles Nolan died at her home one mile north of Emmetsburg. Funeral was held at Assumption church with Rev Costello officiating and she was buried at St John cemetery. She helped pioneer the county and welcomed settlers with hospitality and aid. Her passing marks the loss of a long lived, devout Catholic and beloved mother.
Judge Quarton opened the Storm Lake court in the absence of Judge Bailie. Divorces granted include Adna Williamson from Ole Williamson Rosa Hostetter from John Hostetter and Cynthia Wilcox from Sherman Wilcox. A jury trial for Warder Bushvell Glassner Co. versus James Henen was set. grand jury still in session with witnesses examined.
The Greenville bank robbers were convicted of first degree murder. Judge Kaihe sentenced them to death, with confinement at Amamosa penitentiary for a year before execution. Some regional death sentences lingered without warrants, but state law requires execution within a year. Henry Dillon Post G. ALBR announce a December 1 1901 basket social to aid the GAR and friends, with auctions and a program.
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