Death of John J Hagan at Des Moines
The Ayr shire Chronicle details the death of John Joseph Hagan a bridge carpenter with the M and St. L Co in Des Moines He died after a derrick rope broke causing a fall from about twenty five feet His funeral was held at Sacred Heart church with interment in Calvary cemetery He was born October 25 1877 at Ft Dodge and leaves parents five brothers and a sister with many friends expressing sympathy. The Milwaukee company notes coal traffic remains heavy and Whittemore Champion reports coal chute workers handled 3550 buckets in November compared with 1892 a year earlier indicating improved business.
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John J. Hagan
Des Moines
Ayrshire Chronicle
John Hagan
Snacred Heart Church
Father Carroll
Calvary Cemetery
John Joseph Hagan
Ft. Dodge
Milwaukee Company
Whittemore
James Hickey Of Ver non County Pioneer Dies
James Hickey, an early settler and former county judge, clerk of the court, and justice of the peace, died after a long life in the locality. Survived by John Weary Let Laughlin and P R Jackman, Hickey was once master of Great Oak and lived where Mrs Gibbs now resides. He remained hearty and fond of recalling pioneer days.
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James Hickey
Vernon Monday
John Weary
Laughlin
P. R. Jackman
Hickey
Great Oak
Sonny
Marriage of Misa A Goff to William Spaulding Noted
The column recalls the previous notice of Misa Melisaa A Goff of Ruthven marrying William A Spaulding. They reside in South Dakota and Mrs Spaulding is now a grandmother, with six generations in the family. Mrs Spaulding is Dwight Goff’s sister of Ruthven.
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Democrat
Misa Melisaa A. Goff
Ruthven
William A. Spaulding
South Dakotas
Spaulding
Sioux City Journal
United States
Dwight Goff
River Lana investor buys 1400 acres south of Rodman
Chicago businessman Mr. Cummings, partner of Patton the wheat king, bought 1400 acres south of Rodman from Mesars, Rannart, Hallard and Graham. He paid about 45 per acre and believes the Des Moines river will shorten, boosting land value.
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Mr. Cummings
Chicago
Patton
Wheat King
Rodman
Mesars, Rannart, Hallard
Graham
Des Moises
Ruthven Catholics Bazaar Schedule Sets December Events
The Catholics of Ruthven announce a bazaar on December 24 30 31 with four evenings of supper lectures dances and performances. St Thomas Dramatic Company of Emmetsburg will present A Jolly Night on the third evening. Proceeds support the share fund and patronage is anticipated.
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Ruthven
St. Thomas Dramatic Company of
Emmetsburg
Pious Friends Celebrate New Democrat Subscribers
Layal and Pious Friends Merman Marks W J Fisher and Dan ONeill cheered a large influx of new Democrat subscribers after a Saturday voting contest. They stayed up until six in the morning then attended divine services and enjoyed time with friends.
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Layal
Merman Marks
W. J. Fisher
Dan O'Neill
Democrat
Traveling man fired after fall in city warns others
Mr. Whelpton, the Ft. Dodge traveling man known as Jon, was dismissed by the International Harvester company after a fall in this city last fall. He had valuables stolen while sleeping in a barn near the St. James hotel and faced several difficulties elsewhere. He held a good job and earned a fine salary, and his misfortune is presented as a caution about imprudent choices.
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Mr. Whelpton
Ft. Dodge
St. James Hotel
International Harvester Company
Contest entries arrive late for local girls
Were Interested in Contest Monday Hepvty Becker of Egan South Dakota sent a subscription for Miss Gremmels and J J Gill of Stanberry sent emittance tha votes to be credited to Miss Bough J H Munch of Whitte more also sends us one for Miss Hahn All three came too late to be entered in our popular division contest but we are grateful and know the young ladies will receive credit for their good intentions.
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Hepvty Becker
Egan
Sant UN Amite
Gremmels
J. J. Gill
Stanberry
Bough
J. H. Munch
Whittemore
Hahn
Subscriber list corrections urged for new enrollments
The notice requests patience as the paper processes hundreds of new subscribers and may mail errors. Readers who were overlooked should notify the office to correct mistakes and update mailing lists.
Opera house to install tungsten lamps in Iowa venue
Monroe Johnson secured the contract to furnish the tungsten lamps for the Iowa opera house. The new lighting aims to improve illumination and reduce electric current costs, with Johnson working after his regular hours as telephone manager to install the equipment.
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Iowa Opera House
Monroe Johnson
Basketball Game at Armory Tomorrow Evening
An Estherville versus independent team basketball game is set for tomorrow night at the Armory. A previous Estherville win over Emmetaburg with a score of 11 to 16 is noted. Admission is 2 percent and 14 cents.
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Armory
Estherville
Emmetaburg
Local in the Democrat for Classifieds
Advertisers urged to place items for sale such as pigs cows horses or machinery in the Democrat. Rates are five cents per line per issue with broad weekly reach and dependable service.
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Democrat
Joan
Corn Show Praised By C. J. Seymour At Omaha
C J Seymour attended the Omaha corn show on Saturday and Sunday. He called the event the finest he ever saw with numerous displays and extensive decorations.
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C.J. Saymour
Omaha
Snowy Contrast Between Regions Reported
Jerry Flynn of Rock Valley notes heavier snowfall in western Iowa than in this area. He says half the corn in his neighborhood is still in the field.
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Jerry Flynn
Rock Valley
Towa
Poland China Boars for Sale by Robert Carney
Poland China boars for sale advertised by Robert Carney with details and contact for buyers seeking quality breeding stock.
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Poland
China
Sala
Peter
Robert Carney
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Oeskley
John J
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Col
E. D. Smith
Ayrshire
J. J. Kane
James McNamara
Edward McNally
Albert Harrison
A. W. Wagner
First National Bank of Ayrshire
Hmmetsburg National Bank
Iowa
River Lana
At. Ruthven
the Democrat
Iowa Realty Company
T. J. Duffy
P.es
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Higgins Pharmacy CO
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Royal Lumber Company
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