Obituary of Michael Hester Mourns Emmetsburg Area
The community mourns Michael Hester who died after diabetes complications at his daughter Mrs. Thompson’s home. Born in 184 (April 16) in Mayo Ireland, he later moved to Canada and the United States, settling near Pondville Wisconsin and Butler County Iowa. Survived by many relatives including two sons A C and Leo A, and five daughters Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Reitz, Mrs. Kelly, plus others. Funeral services were held at St Thomas Church with burial in St John’s Cemetery. He was a thrifty, generous Christian, respected for his integrity and homebuilding.
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Moarm
Micheal Hester
Rome
Hir
EM. Thoewpeon
Thin City
St. Thomas Church
McNerner
Witching
St John’s Cemetery
Dickmel Hester
Louisberg
County of Mayo
Ireland
Canada
Cumming
United States
Pondwine
J. R. Reitr
Davenport
Martin Kelly
Jamestown
North Dakota
P. J. Hester
Sherwood
James Nelly
Emmetsburg
Geo. Lumery
Hutchingon
Minnesota
John
Wil
Edward Ryan
Bester
Our
Bia
Wide Awake Club Hosts Session At Emmetsburg Home
The Wide Awake Club met at Mrs Edward Regan s home in Emmetsburg Friday December 11 education in cutting and fitting a warmer one dress was cut and fitted a suit remodeled into a one piece dress delegates from the training school led the lesson Mrs W Gress and Mrs Henry Beck reported on Farm Bureau leaders meeting in the court house November 1 Christmas seals were distributed and a health bond became club property A signed letter to absent member Mrs M W Brennan in Chicago was prepared next meeting set for January 24 at Mrs V Creas home with several dresses to be cut and fitted twenty five ladies attended including guests from Emmetsburg and Walnut townships and Mrs Jas Kane memories of hospitality lingered.
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Emmetsburg
Inez
Edward Rea-gan
W. ¥. Gress
Henry Beck
Farm Bureau
Fenee
Court House Nober 1
M. W. Brennan
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
T. Miller
V. ¥. Creas
John Fitzpatrick
Jackman
B. Phelan
Walnut Township
Jas. Kane
Emmetsburg Township
Hea Gan
Prime 42 Acre City Northeast Plot For Sale
For Sale 42 acres located in the northeast part of the city wall tiled and fenced under high cultivation with good black soil. Every acre plowed. Ideal for a grand home for one seeking location near city schools churches and other amenities.
Christmas Church Services and Programs Notice
Community church notices list multiple services and activities including Sunday schools at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Morning worship, catechism and Luther League programs, and Christmas tree rehearsals. The Ladies Aid Society, choir practices, and midweek services are scheduled with hostesses named and dates provided. Pastors MLC Thompson and Marion L. Sunderlin invite parishioners to attend. December events highlight Advent sermons and a Christmas program.
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Gundey
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lorem Wright
Frank Weight
North Church
Bethany Lutheran Charth
Luther League
Aastone
H. M. Helgen
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Valendar
Epworth League
Marion L. Sunderlin
Pioneer James O Connor of Pocahontas Dies at Home
James O Connor of Pocahontas aged many years died at his farm in Grant township after a period of decline. Born in Ireland he came to the U S in 1865 and married Margaret Durigan in 1872. Survived by eleven children and many grandchildren, funeral at Sacred Heart church with Rev A J Wagener.
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Pocahontas
James O'Connor
Bounty
Art
Mr.Connor
Ireland
America
Illngis
Bes Moines
Margaret Jane Durigan
Mary
Cecelia
Jaman O'Connor
Grant Township
Oary
Fort Dodge Tent and Awning Co Advertisement
An old Fort Dodge Iowa ad offers tent and awning services at 323 Central Avenue. It promotes corn protection and open cribs with a small cost for service and invites readers to write for prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge Tent & Awning CO
Central Avenue
Fort. Dodge
Iowa
Head Brothers Close Big Bank in Jefferson County
The First National Bank at Jefferson and the Green County Savings bank closed after deposits drained about 300000 over the year and 500000 in three years. M M Head and Nescue Head offered 300000 of their holdings for creditors. they are said to be nearly penniless. Examiner French now oversees the failed institutions after a run damaged the Jefferson Savings bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Jefferson
Green County Savings Bank
Iast
M. M. Head
Nescue
Examiner French
Jefferson Savings Bank
School Social at Vernon Central on December 22
A sociable dance will be held at the central school house District No 6 Vernon township on Tuesday evening December 22. Ladies please bring baskets Nellie Kane is in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Township
Nellie Kane
Eachey
Wae
Des Moines Attorney Visits City With Melvin Wisk
Melvin Wisk of Des Moines and attorney J. B. Williams of Mason City were visitors in the city on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Wisk
Des Moines
J. BE. Williams
Mason City
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Edward Regan
Gall
George J. Conbighy
Churéti
AK. Geard
Trinty Episcopal Church
Girls’ Friendly Society
Buith Grier
Harry Pfiffer
Mlc Thompson
L. BB. Potter
Soferinarian
Mike
Bebt. Laughlin
First Nations’ Bank
Lester B. Grace
Emmeisburg
James O’ Connor
Tha
J. J. O'Conner
Curlew
Aun Wil
Alice
Nison Margaret
Sacred Heart
A. J. Wagener
David Lynch
Horace Larson
Tom Reilly
Peter Anderson
Henry Rhode
Pat Murphy
R. Culligan
Paris
Mont
Will
M. E. Arganbrightland
Patrick
Wibaux
Joba Pot Emametsaburg
W. Patterson
Parla
Mary Benita Arthur
W. Branigan
Mr. O'Conner
W. H. Vaughn
Mason City Hospital
Head Brothers Close
Big Bank
Patrome
Urwi
FBI
Ayrshire
Japan
Dixie
Euyone
KMAS
Kraft-Beebe Co
Harry Pfifiner
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