Hotel Kermore Is Completed
The article details the completed Hotel Kermore with antique furnishings, a heated roof, and a large laundry. It notes ventilation from the kitchen and toilets, a basement vegetable room, a cistern draining into the sewer, and a pump system. Substantial staff and contractor roles are highlighted, including John J. Stell for subscriptions, Park for building, Mozart for heating and plumbing, Bert Deal for painting, and Central Iowa Eight & Power for electrical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beliding
Yale
Wtackheldere
John J. Stell
Emmetsburg
Park
W. F. Park
Storm Lake
Moore
Do. A. Mozart
Decorah
Bert Deal
Algona
Central Iowa Eight & Powerompany
Agams Furniture
Hotel Kermere Building Plans and Stock Drive Summary
The three story Hotel Kermere measures 72 by 112 feet with heights of 12 feet 3 inches on the first floor and 9 feet 1 inch on the second and third floors. A brick facade, treproof structure with minor third floor changes, pressed steel stairways, and a separate boiler room are noted. Total cost of structure and lots is about 108,080 dollars. Officers include J H Godden as president, D G McCarty as secretary, and 31 F L Berwick as treasurer, with a board of directors named. A stock drive conducted by the Hockenbury System in Garrisbure, Pennsylvania, raised about 106,000 dollars after six weeks ending August 1, 1535, with nearly 400 subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermere Hotel
J. H. Godden
Note
D. G. McCarty
Berwick
M. F. Berwick
W E.G. Saunders
J. H God
Convicts Sentenced in Fort Madison After Emmetsburg Visit
Sheriff Lidman and Deputy Snyder of Spencer transported G. Barris to Fort Madison for bootlegging, where he received a three year term. Louis Thompson, accused of wife desertion, was sentenced to one year at Fort Madison and linked to a mortgaged car sale case. Siewildte faced trial on return from Fort Madison. The officers also went to Iowa City to arrest Chas Van Vanden, wanted in Clay County for check forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lidman
David Snyder
Spencer
Emmetsburg
G. Barris
Davidson
Fort Madison
Louis Thompson
Siewildte
Lidman
Emmetsborg
Iowa City
Chas. van Vanden
Clay County
Fire at Farmers Savings Bank Building Controlled Quickly
A morning blaze erupted in the basement of Farmers Trust and Savings Dark building. Firefighters contained the fire with little damage. Officers deny any deliberate act to destroy currency surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Savings Bank
Farmers Trust and Savings Dark
Farmer Gerald Ferguson Ships 160 Chickens to Chicago Markets
Gerald Ferguson, residing south across the Pocahontas county line from Booth township, was in Emmetsburg Friday. He shipped 160 chickens to Chicago markets and typically keeps about 100 head of hogs. His ad appears in this week’s Democrat.
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Gerald Ferguson
Pocahontas County
Booth Township
Emmetsburg
Chicago
Democrat
Generous Joynt makes eight advance subscriptions
Joseph T. Joynt of Finn-Mersburg township ordered eight paid in advance subscriptions for his family. His late father Michael Joynt supported this for years. The note praises Joe as a fine citizen and prudent with money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Joynt
Finn- Mersburg
Michael Joynt
Joe
Soyat
St Olaf Choir Tours United States with Miss Helgen
Miss Irene Helgen, daughter of Mr and Mrs H M Helgen, will tour with the St Olaf College Choir of Northfield Minnesota. The group will perform in La Crosse Chicago Dubuque Ames Fort Dodge and Sioux City then visit Boston New York and Washington four days in New York City before continuing to the Pacific coast on a lengthy visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene
H. M. Helgen
St. Olafa College Choir
Northfield
Minnesota
LaCrosse
Chicago Dubuque
Ames
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Boston
New York
Washington, D.C
New York City
Pacific Coast
Helgen
Doctors Woodbridge Move To Emmetsburg Home On East Main
Dr and Mrs JW Woodbridge have moved into their new residence at 170 East Main Street in Emmetsburg. Formerly residents of Cylinder, the doctor plans to answer calls day or night and is adjusting his card. Community readers welcome the couple as they settle in.
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JW. Woodbridge
East Main Street
Cylinder
Laurens Surprise Couple Wed in Secret Ceremony
Laurens Iowa December 26 special. Geo A Coldren and Anna Laura Ferguson surprised friends by announcing their marriage, kept hidden since last July in Albert Lea Minnesota. Bride is daughter of C C Ferguson, groom son of Chas Coldren. They plan to visit relatives on the coast after a trip to Los Angeles via Phoenix.
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Laurens
Der
Geo. A. Coldren
Anna Laura Ferguson
Albert Lea
Minnesota
C. C. Ferguson
Chas Coldren
Los Angeles
California
Phoenix
Arizona
Good Increase in Business for Emmetsburg Association
The Emmetsburg Shipping Association reports higher annual business than in 1925 and expects nearby associations, except Graettinger, to follow with gains. Officials urge continued organization and cooperation to promote regional agricultural welfare. A trip through central Illinois notes widespread grain loss due to wet weather, with Kankakee and surrounding areas seeing hundreds of acres of small grain ruined. Corn yields are light in that region. A Dubuque reader, Susie Root, sends a check for her Democrat subscription, saying she cannot get along without the hometown news.
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Emmetsburg Shipping Association
Graettinger
Illinois
Jake Snyder
Kankakee
Democrat
Susie Root
Dubuque
The
New Bowling Alley Opens in Opera House Basement
HL L. Chum rents basement rooms of the Opera House once used by the American Legion boys and plans a bowling alley. James Jennings travels from Corwith to spend Christmas day with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Jennings.
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HL L. Chum
Opera House
Ty the
American Legion Boys
James Jennings
Corwith
Mrs
J. P. Jennings
County Dads Busy This Week Board to Organize
County supervisors start the year in session this week and will remain in session until Friday. The new board will organize early in January. Mr. Larson will succeed Leo Mulroney as the only new member.
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Larson
Leo Mulroney
Mentzer Guilty Before Judge Coyle in Nuisance Case
O. J. Mentzer pled guilty before Judge Coyle in Humboldt to maintaining a nuisance and to selling intoxicating liquor. He was fined $600 and costs for the nuisance offense and $400 and costs for the liquor charge. Attorney James Fay and Sheriff Shea were involved in the case. Mentzer is said to have ample cash to cover the penalties and possible attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Mentzer
James Fay
Shea
Humboldt
Amiple
Vedder Vandersteep Nuptials In Luverne Minnesota
George C Vedder and Kathryn Vandersteep wed in Luverne Minnesota on October 30. The bride taught in Ringsted schools and trained at Northwestern Classical Academy Orange City and Town State Teachers college. Vedder, long employed in newspapers, was a longtime reporter and editor and remains a valued, loyal colleague. well wishes are offered for health and happiness.
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George C. Vedder
Kathryn Vandersteep
Luverne
Minnesota
Ringsted
Northwestern Classical Academy
Orange City
Town State Teachers' College
Br. Vedder
Democrat
Reporter
Estherville
Vedder
Ruthner County Supervisor Smith Watches Local Matters
County supervisor Smith of Ruthner, though unwell and with a sling, stays engaged in business matters Tuesday. He remains optimistic, in good spirits, and is described as a splendid member of the community.
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Smith
Ruthner
Audubon Holiday Trip Ends Quietly for Palmer Couple
Mr and Mrs D M Palmer returned from Audubon after a holiday visit. They noted rough muddy roads and a ditch mishap but reported no damage to their car. The trip highlighted the bad road conditions during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Palmer
Audubon
Heating expert Fenton visits town amid old records
In town Monday Mr. Fenton, who installed a heater in Emmetshurs nearly thirty years ago, appeared again. His current residence is not known, but his return follows remarks that conditions have worsened since the Rocky Road to Dublin era.
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Fenton
Emmetshurs
Makes & Desirable Present 8
T. Bampoon of Ruthven was a caller at this office yesterday seeking a copy for his Democrat, and for his father T. N. Sampson of Terris. He sends it to his father every year as a Christmas present, and the gesture is very much appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theske
McTiges
D. B. McTigue
Northwestern Life Insurance Company of
Milwaukee
McTigue
T. Bampoon
Ruthven
Nettle
T. N. Sampson
Terris
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Hilkee Carteca
Susdat
America
Trpa
Xena Kool
Hewday
Jen
Rangee
Richard Vix
Felix
Jan
Jack Sipes
Port Madison
Thurrday
Archar Ki Eenrich
Emmetsturg
Groeviera
St. Olaf Choir
Irene Helgen
Bing
Emmetsbure
Mrs. Woodbridge New
Annna Laura Ferguson
Bo Wollotta
Mr. Farmer
Nick Martini
Mgr
Mentzer
Coyle
Dublin
Trons and Friends
Kermore Hotel
Royale Mazarine China
DelMonte
Carl J. Berger
W.J. Branagan & Son, Publishers
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