Fiftieth Anniversary of Church Brings Pastors Together
The Cangre Church at Gunge marked 50 years with a gathering of all past pastors and their former wives. Since its organization on November 15, 1858, seven pastors have served, averaging about seven years each. Charter members Mrs Stella Wiggins and Mrs Mary A Lower survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunge
Gpy
T. O. Douglass
R. G. Woodbridge
G. W. Reynolds
C. W. Moody
W. Weist
B. C. Preston
H. A. Allen
Stella Wiggins
Mary A. Lower
Voice Returns With Laugh Restores Campbell's Speech
In Titania, W. L. Campbell, long silent since an unexplained loss of voice, regained speech after William Nelson's humorous tale during a country-work trip. The story, told by Nelson, triggered a convulsion of laughter that brought Campbell back to fluent speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Campbell
Titania
Mason City
Mr. Campbell
Mr Campbell
William Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Campbell
First Aid To The Injured By An Amateur Doctor
Mrs. Winner, wife of a local druggist, performed an emergency amputation after Will Boman trapped his hand in a taw mill machine at Grafton. With no doctor available, she amputated five fingers and treated the wound until a surgeon praised the work as expert level.
Bank fraud suspect shot after escape at Waterloo
John Lawrence alias John Brown was arrested in Waterloo on charges of defrauding banks in Corydon and other states. He fled en route to Security Savings Bank and was shot in the lungs by City Detective Houston as he escaped. His condition is precarious and further indictments involve Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lawrence
John Brown
Waterloo
Corydon
Ind
Security Savings Bank
Lawrence
Houston
Les
Brown
Uinois
Indiana
Iowa
Attack by Son's Wife in Dunnell Woman Slashed
James Sandine, in Dunnell Emmett County, attacked Mrs Ed Sanding with a knife after going violently insane. The woman fought him off briefly but he overpowered her and slashed her throat. She remains alive but not expected to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunnell
Emmett County
James Sandine
Ed Sanding
Black man with mental illness runs amuck in Buxton incident
Macy Flanley, described as Black and with mental illness, used a public safety item to strike and fatally injure Vernie Watkins in Buxton. He fired at a woman and struck a man in the legs before being overpowered. A separate tragedy occurred when Nicholas Swanis died after a large clay pit incident near Mason City, leaving four brothers, four wives, and six children in the old country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macy Flanley
Buxton
Vernie Watkins
Mason City
Nicholas Swanis
Old Country
Resolution of Sympathy for Mrs Bertha Bradt Lambley
The Esther Chapter No 1 Order of the eastern Star records heartfelt sympathy on the death of sister Bertha Bradt Lambley. The committee extends condolences to her husband and parents and requests publication and transmission of these words to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Bradt Lambley
Esther
M. 0. Grier
WV. E. Losey
Notice of Assessment for Construction of Sidewalks in Emmetsburg IA
Notice states that properties in Emmetsburg Iowa including blocks 81 129 Corbin Lawler plat will be assessed for permanent sidewalk construction. A schedule of assessments is on file with the city clerk and district court. The council will meet January 4 1906 to hear objections filed in writing before that date or rights waived. Dated December 1 1905 City Clerk T F Rutledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbin & Lawler
Emmetsburg
Iowa
District Court
Court House
A. D
T. F. Rutledge
Christmas Services at Trinity Church
Christmas observances announced with Sunday School and a Christmas tree on Thursday at 2:5 p m. Holy communion at 9 a m. Christmas Day morning service followed by a sermon at 10 a m. All are invited.
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Trinity Church
Sa. m
Fine Residence for Sale Near Emmetsburg High School
Large, modern residence with hot water, heat, electric light and latest improvements. Includes a half block property and a fine barn. Located two and a half blocks from Emmetsburg High School. Enquire at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg High School
Poland China Boars For Sale Notice
LT have for sale several choice Poland China tear pigs. AN are full bloods, are extra heavy boned, and are eligible to registry. 524 John McAllister, Emmetsburg, Iowa, Whose Calves? A short time ago some calves came to my place in Great Oak township. Owner can have same by proving property, paying for keep ing and settling for this notice. 313 James Hand,
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Poland
China
John McAllister
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Great Oak Township
James Hand
Thomas Eaton
Whose Horses Bring Notice to Santa Clausville
Short notice states several horses arrived at a residence and the finder owner must prove property, pay damages, and settle to claim them. The notice is signed by Thomas Eaton of Santa Clausville on December 23. Also mentions purchases and a lost Kodak in Emmetsburg and a buyer’s endorsement of an antiseptic corn care product at Square Deal Shoe Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Clausville
Emmetsburg
Square Deal
Santa Claus
Kodak
Finder
Thule & Pfifiner’s
Alfred Jensen
Christmas gifts at Higgins Pharmacy and Morris Bros candy
A small amount of money buys many gifts at Higgins Pharmacy and Morris Bros candy. The Candy Kitchen is now a permanent business, offering Christmas boxes and a wide range of candy for holiday shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins’ Pharmacy
Curlew Notes: Weddings and Local Visits
In Esmond on December 10 Miss Glenn McCreary wed Claude Phelps. The couple will reside on Attoney Morling's farm northeast of town. Also in Curlew, John Calhoun wed Ada Vedder with Rev. Sidney Arthur officiating. Local social notices include visitors, lodge news, and shoppers at the Square Deal Shoe store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esmond
S. C
Glenn McCreary
Claude Phelps
Attoney Morling
John Calhoun
Plover
Ada Vedder
Mallard
Sidney Arthur
Kathryn Cartigan
Mary Winesettter
Sophia Schuller
Fancy Gift Stationery at Special Prices This Week
Local ads promote box stationery at discounted prices with window display Thursday. Christmas gift items include stationery sets, candy boxes, and a Guon Sectional Book Case. Local vendors Higgins Pharmacy Co Morria Bros Thule Pfiffner and Fay and Wilcox advertise goods and prices including sewing machines and home furniture. Andrew Christianson dies west of Walnut township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Kerwick’s
Goodfish
Tully
Fay and Wilcox
Perils of Our Dwelling Houses in FPuchow Essay
A London Telegraph note discusses FPuchow students debating whether Chinese or foreign houses are healthier. A student argues Chinese buildings stay cooler in summer and warmer in winter, while foreigners’ tall, top‑heavy homes trap sun and cold, risking fires and heat loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fpuchow
Mim “Spoak
London Telegraph
Whitman’s Quaker Pride and Trinity Church Outburst
The narrative recalls Walt Whitman’s Quaker habits and a dramatic incident at Trinity Church in New York. A verger asked him to remove his hat. Whitman swiftly struck the verger with his hat and left, while the sexton threatened legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Whitman
Whitman
Trinity Church
New York
Watt
Walt
Sexton
Mozart Skull Sparks Debate in Salzburg Museum
A Hamburg writer ponders reverence at Mozart museum in Salzburg noting the skull on display as a controversial souvenir. The piece questions authenticity and public acceptance, suggesting some visitors view the exhibit as disrespectful to the composer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart
Hamfet
Hamburg
Mozart Museum
Salzburg
Smaster
Salat
Local Family News and Holiday Visits Reported
Ruthven residents George Craft and wife returned home after visiting relatives in Everly. Grace Nolan came home from Fayette for the holidays. Mrs Nolan and son Bernard plan Christmas in Sioux City. Mrs McElhaney returned from Emmetsburg. Oliver Wigdahl came home from Northfield Minnesota where he studied. Charles Hughes returned from Vermillion to visit. Joe Kerwick came back from Dubuque. Morris Bras reports selling fine Xmas box candies. The Welty school board hearing will be carried over until next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Craft
Everly
Mrs. Hoover
Grace Nolan
Fayette
W. C. Nolan
Bernard
Sioux City
Prof. Welty
McElhaney
Emmetsburg
Oliver Wigdahl
Northfield
Minnesota
Charles Hughes
Vermillion
Fwditele Island and Peninsula Riddle and Local News Snapshots
A schoolboy explains islands and peninsulas with a fly in water and milk. Robert Fulton’s sharp thinking and study in multiple languages are noted. Miscellaneous quips follow about Led and wedding, plus local items: Miss Elizabeth Means heads to Indiana, George Keightley expands his house, Nicholas Chipar dies in Mason City, Tim Sullivan Jr. returns from Minot, and Morris Bros. advertises Christmas candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Chipar
Mason City
Tim Sullivan, Jr
Graettinger
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James Moore
James Roach
Anamosa
Sheri Morrison
Grundy County
Theoy
Misa Rose Jurgens
Davenport
Insane Department of Mercy Hospital
Morris Bros
Curlew
Joe Lienert
Odd Fellows Lodge
Ned Brown
Herbie Barrett
Will Johnson
Des Moines
James Anglum
Michael Flaherty
Pocahontas
Patrick
Wim, Breckler
Kimmelsburg
Jr. A
Will Tressier
Malta
Montana
Wdegar Easton
Otto Wilhite
James Whitmer
Michael Brennan
Jennie Fisk
Emmetsbureg
Alva Johnson
West Bend
Higgins’ Pharmacy Co
Grabttinger
Ole Knudson
Emmietsburg
J.C. Allen
W.H. Morling
Chris Morris
Bibbetsburg
Joe Hession
Cedar Rapids
J.B. Jackson
Wm. Currans
Andrew Christianson
Walnut Township
Thule & Pfiffner’s
Morria Brosbaye
House of Representatives
Morris Bras
Joe Kerwick
Dubuque
Fulton
Robert Fulton
Blue
London
Elizabeth Means
Kentland
Geo. Keightley
R. J. Dooley
Crystal Theatre
A. M. Peterson Shere
M. W. Brennan
Our Ladies Home
St. James Hotel
Mrs. Maloney
Burt Stone
Thyle & Pilffner
Thyle & Pfldner
S. We
Thyle & Pfiffner’s
Thyle & Pfifner’s
Wm. Reardon
F. G. McMahon
T.L
J.P
Cross
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