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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
3
The piece urges widespread religious awakening in Spencer and nationwide, contending many children have no church instruction. It argues parents must attend services, promote moral training, and resist materialism, with Luther Burbank’s cactus as a contrasting example and various political notes.
Knights of Columbus from Emmetsburg, 120 strong and led by local business figures, sought a free ride to Algona on Milwaukee lines for Sunday. Milwaukee declined, despite earlier special trains for other groups. Team K departs Des Moines for games versus Y M M G A in Des Moines with Captain Williams and Ed Murray as trainer. schedule includes Ft. Dodge Ida Grove and Webster City with hopes of winning the pennant.
Mrs C Pr Lange of Mason City received 1700 in damages after a collision where Mrs Jr BE Bryce hid in the ante and was injured. The case settled out of court. Bryce serves as president of the inter urban line between Clear Lake and Mason City. Also St Mary Academy senior music class announces a recital in K C hall on Thursday December 17 at 7 40 pm with 5 cent admission and a 2 30 matinee for daytime attendees.
A debate will be held Friday evening December 18 in the high school assembly hall. The debating team has earned praise for their preparation and aims to win or force strong rebuttal from Algona. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for school pupils. Tickets are urged.
In grateful thanks for the sympathy and services offered during our time of bereavement. The fraternal orders and those who sent flowers are sincerely appreciated by Mrs. H C Shadbolt, and by Mr. and Mrs. W W Middleton, H L F Shadbolt and E Shadbolt.
Curlew reports Mrs Benjamin Galloway hosting a reception for the Cottington family before their Montana departure. D. D. Johnson remains ill, with friends hoping for a speedy recovery. Ethel and Hattie Easton visited Emmetsburg. other locals include Oo B Volanders Fisk and Cora Williams. Sheriff Coaktey and W. J. McCarty also stopped by Curlew. G. P. McBride bought a dray line from Gus Thompson. possession to be given in January.
Ruthven’s Father Fowler returned home from Sheldon after visiting Father Aaron. The Hand Brothers orchestra from Sheldon played in town for a pane the Woddmen. Mr and Mrs John Currans traveled to West Bend to visit relatives. Daly left for Cedar Rapids for a new position. Tom’s friends will miss his senial smile. Mr Colipriest of Enmetsburg visited Saturday. Thursday event hosted by Mr and Mrs Joe Hastings. they returned Sunday from Everly after visiting relatives.
Miss Mary Crowley arrived Monday to work at Farmers Savings Bank during Mr. Hanna's absence. Eleven cars of stock were shipped from here to Chicago Saturday evening. FE Ruddy held a food sale last Wednesday. Stock sold well. Edward Washington left Tuesday for Haswell Colorado to visit cousins Mr and Mrs LeGrand Goff and other friends in the west.
John Dooley Graettinger visited Monday for business. Tom Larson traveled to Kimnetsburg forenoon. Mr. Avery bought Craven Sarny east of town. Citizens Tee Co hired J A Fleming for building erection. Jacob Brekke moved to his farm east of town last week. Dr B T Osher returned from Garland Wyoming after business matters. Merchants stocked Christmas goods. Graettinger pizes to do Christmas chapping.
The West Bend high school plans a can drive titled The Pioneers on Thursday to raise funds for a school piano. Miss Evangeline Stone was shopping in Emmetsburg Saturday. J E Stone and Geo Lehreiver attended Mr Shadbolt's funeral in Emmetsburg Sunday. Mr and Mrs Keightley of Aububon Iowa visited their son Gene Keightley and family this week. Mrs G A Ivey has been ill the past week. W Schmidt and family moved to Waseca Minnesota last Thursday. Mrs West Miller visits her parents in Clark SD this week.
Koch of Ruthven won two falls against LeRoy Billings in a wrestling match held at the Armory last evening.
M Skowbo sells his flour and feed business to D J Johnson. Possession to be given January 1.
Fine modern residence with hot water electric light and latest improvements. Half block from Imietsburg High School with a fine barn. Enquire at this office.
Notice lists Calves and Horses found at Great Oak township with owners named James Hand and Thomas Eaton. Warns owners to prove property pay for keeping and settle notice. Also advertises stoves for sale, household goods, and local shop promotions from Foy Wilcox Higgins Pharmacy Co M W Kerwick's and Regina Pharmacy with cash offers for hides furs poultry.
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