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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
7
Numerous items detail residents and visitors in Emmetsburg and surrounding towns. Frank Trout travels, J K Deneen returns from New York, skating on Aledium Lake praised, social visits noted, and church and school events announced including an AOH meeting, operetta plans, and a box rent rule change for the post office.
The Blatz case against J G McNamara over beer sales concluded with a verdict for the defendant after more than a week of trial. The dispute centered on whether sales occurred in Milwaukee or Emmeremerg, a point the jury faced as the key issue.
The forthcoming Iowa legislature will include 5 farmers, 26 bankers, 31 lawyers, eight physicians, eight editors, 13 merchants, one contractor, three manufacturers, two teachers, two clergymen, two real estate dealers, one insurance man, one teamster, and two citizens. Farmers lead with 48 members in the house and may push farm favorable bills, though bankers may also wield influence.
The piece argues all households should receive mail with a box at the post office to speed mail delivery and stamp purchases. It notes delays in Emmetsburg when people without boxes must wait while others with boxes search for letters, causing frustrating delays that could be avoided.
A local man named Jack Bos, indicted by a grand jury last week, pleaded guilty at arraignment. His case was continued for judgment with bail set at 300 cash, which was posted. He has returned home and reportedly begun to turn over a new leaf.
An error in the first run listed Dan Wynia's sale for Monday December 17. the correct date is Wednesday December 19. The notice clarifies the schedule to avoid confusion for bidders and patrons.
John Larsen of Ruthven died in a New Hampton Lund hotel fire last Wednesday. John Laan, son of Hang Larsen, living between Ruthven and Dickens, perished. his body was found charred and later identified by gold-filled teeth and a sister’s watch. He worked for Harry Morie House of Ft Dodge and had been staying at the hotel the night of the blaze.
The Holy City presented at The Iowa Fridays evening earns strong praise for its powerful portrayal of Christ's passion. Performances are described as heavy and impressive, with best talent delivering realism. some actors surpass amateurs. Every person interested in great tragedies should see it if staged again in Emmetsbury.
At Monday’s meeting the resignation of Miss Lille Pattan is accepted effective January 1. Miss Sellia Laughne is elected to the teaching corps for the rest of the year. The framuar Steps in English was adopted for the coming five years, with phased implementation across rooms and a two week holiday vacation planned.
The primary Wednesday charity ball drew a good crowd and raised FH775 for Adrian who seeks eye treatment with family in North Dakota. Legal action between Mr. Cohoon and Jut Box ends as Morris withdraws a 110,000 claim, seen as vindication for Cohoon. A county road atlas was sold by the Iowa Publishing Co for 25 cents in stamps.
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