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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
7
Emmetsburg and surrounding towns report a busy week with moves and visits by Estherville, Mal lard, Boise, and Whittemore residents. Fires destroy Story Lake Casino resort. many travel to Des Moines, Chicago, and California for fairs and holidays.
The Democrat reports the death of PBS Randall, a Spencer patlister, at 62 after paralysis and a brief illness. A pioneer resident near Spencer Fears, he served as postmaster in 85 and for years as city treasurer, First National Bank’s first cashier, and later helped found Exchange Bank at Dickens. He also contributed to the city council, school board, and newspaper publishing, earning high esteem in journalism.
James Adamson longtime janitor of the Emmetsburg High School died at his home after a brief illness of typhoid pneumonia. Born in Scotland on June 18, 1562, he came to the United States sixteen years ago and married Jessie Wilson in 1895. Survived by his wife and five children, his funeral was held at the Congregational church with interment in Evergreen cemetery. He was described as a frugal, conscientious man and a worthy citizen.
The text warns readers to be careful with documents handed by Stranvers and to keep names off papers amid an age of fraud. It notes that once people are known as responsible, they may act alone, but advises extreme caution and discretion.
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