25 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1914
Page
1
A half million capitalized company probes a new gas vein found forty seven feet deep on a farm. Investigators keep to themselves as word spreads of a potentially commercial gas supply. Emmetsburg vs Milford game looms Friday at the Armory with 25 cent admission and promises a tense matchup as both teams seek a strong start.
Mrs Newel of Fenton died a few days ago after a lengthy life. She left several sons in business there including a cashier at the State Bank of Fenton. She had long resided with her daughter Mrs Frank Bailey. News from Robert Vottler of Fairfield township who visited town Saturday.
In the Rolfe Arrow P J Stacy warns church members to stop using their buildings for suppora card parties and amusements or the Lord will visit and drive them out as he did money changers in Jerusalem nearly 2000 years ago. Stacy is described as a standpatter in religious matters.
Friday night markets saw buyer Frank Hanley and Mr. Krieger purchase 23 horses at 100 to 206 dollars each and ship to Chicago by express. The same evening Thomas Crocker shipped 28 horses to Boston with several days of purchases, averaging 175 to 200 dollars per head.
The Democrat notes 83 farm sales advertised over the last three months, ranging from a quarter page to a full page. The number is more than twice any similar period in recent years, driven by a strong land movement across the past year.
Iowa is praised as a great dairy state while Wisconsin surpasses it in dairy output. Last year Wisconsin’s dairy business reached 90 million dollars, 16 million more than the combined gold yields of California, Colorado, Nevada, and Alaska. The piece notes “there are gold mines on all sides of us,” but credits the diggats, the people who win, for results. Kossuth Newspaper reports local journalists organizing an association with Tom J White as president, J Backus as vice president, and Frank Clark as secretary.
Emmetsburg and nearby residents praised Madame Louisa Tetrazzini after a Des Moines church concert at University Place last Tuesday evening. Reported attendees included T F Kerwick Miss O Grady Ayrshire Miss Bernice Briggs Mr and Mrs RR Van Gorden and Dr and Mrs J L Van Gorden who called her the greatest singer they have heard. The article notes Des Moines hosted several leading artists recently. A state auditor statement reports Iowa bank deposits rose by 16 million dollars in the past year and over 9 million since November, framed as prosperity under the current administration amid farmers concerns about foreign shipments. A Roosevelt-era remark about restrictions on accessing own funds is also referenced.
Edward Landers a leading Gillette Grove businessman 12 miles west of Ayrshire shot himself after a night of worry over finances. He leaves a wife and six children and was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Ayrshire and the Masons in Spencer.
The secretary of state issued 46,000 new automobile numbers last Friday. About 24,000 old autos remain unregistered. An estimated 80,000 numbers will be sent out this year. In 1918 the average coat parumber was 10.03 dollars. this year it will be between 9 and 10 dollars due to more affordable cars.
Mrs. Dewell wife of Brother Dewell of the Algona Advance mourns the death of her father Francia A Patton of Duverne Iowa whose funeral occurred Wednesday. She has the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in her bereavement.
Leading stage beauties such as Ethel Barrymore Elsie Ferguson and Laurette Taylor acclaim Harmony Hair Beautifier for making hair glossier easier to manage and keep in place. Harmony Shampoo accompanies the product line and is sold by Rexall stores with local availability through Bert Hughes Enmetsburg Iowa.
The Kopen case arising from a brutal street brawl near Germania, where Ferdinand Kopen cut Mayor Robert Hamilton during a dispute, was settled in court. Kopen pleaded guilty to assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury, was fined 500 dollars plus costs, and later set fire to the jail while a fellow prisoner narrowly escaped.
The piece discusses upcoming express rate changes affecting shipments. It notes reductions for small short distance packages and increases for larger or long distance shipments, with four and five piece Chicago to Emmetsburg shipments rising from 75–80 cents to 1.24–1.28. The shifts affect many items previously classified as special, signaling a general rate rise.
The Iowa third party agrees to recognize the state’s election and election judges only from the precincts that existed in 1912 Eschewing changes, they demand the same judges and clerks and uphold the exact balloting rules from that year Attorneys from all parties concur that the stance is clear and unlikely to be misread.
The Democrat notes Hon. B. J. Bergeson has been elected manager of the Lee Live Stock Commission company in Sioux City. He has been very successful since moving there and will be glad to connect with his many local friends across the state.
Mrs George Huffman of Minburn and her brothers Ira Wills and an Oklahoma kin are named heirs to a $100000 estate of O Walla a rich bachelor who died in Pittsburgh. The discovery surprised the trio after a 45 year lapse and a police search. Each heir stands to gain over $30000.
In three days the fleet harvested 190000 pounds of buffalo in an acre of water yielding about 13000 dollars. Adolph Largon and Fred Worth, two McGregor fishermen, stored 30000 pounds more under ice while a 1913 haul of 77000 pounds netted 6200 dollars. The fish price runs 9 to 10 cents per pound live weight. Meanwhile Charley Clinton plans to convert an abandoned Methodist church into a public dances hall, triggering protests from local Methodists.
The president nominated Iowa postmasters to the Senate including Arthur C. Reinhart Van Horn Henry S. Rose Cran s Oskaloosa Jacon H. Hane Sib ley HE F. Douglas Dysart J WW Can non Elma P W Shipman Holstein John R Mattes Odebolt wm A Keithley Springville Chas Lynch Yaucama all as listed, covering several towns and counties across the state.
Centerville based Gyp company plans to hire solicitors to raise forty thousand dollars to fund a new mill and provide working capital. The project includes a shaft already completed with a thirteen foot deposit at about five hundred feet depth.
Garrett C. Van Werden marks forty three years as a local post office clerk in Keokuk. He recalls early days when the town had no carriers and residents had to call at the general delivery window for mail.
Keokuk police arrest Charles Frakes and Clarence Thrasher on indictment charges for stealing hogs. Frakes is reported to be married to a Centerville girl.
One of Allamakee county’s largest farm deals sees John Hart of the Q T Conway farm sell 466 acres to John Logadon of Decorah for $40,000.
The Chickasaw County Farmers Institute will meet in Fredericksburg from February 24 through 27. A program featuring agriculture and domestic science is being arranged for attendees and the community.
A new insurance company promises to defend physicians against malpractice damages. A doctor purchases a policy and the firm hires a lawyer for defense. The organization is not yet recognized by state authorities. Saturday started damp and foggy but ended cool in the afternoon and evening.
The Waukon city council awarded the contract for payment services to Western Construction Company of Iowa City, the winning bid totaling $49,849.50.
A fast passenger train east of Avoca struck and killed a deer. Two tramps seized the carcass, skinned it, and planned a feast until Game Warden Delahord stopped them and confiscated the venison. Separately, Union Telephone HQ moved from Birmingham to Keasquua.
London reports that ex King Manuel of Portugal and Princess Augusta Victoria of Hohenzollern may separate. Rumors say the princess, once treated in a Munich hospital, is under medical care again and the royal couple, living near Twickenham, face renewed marital discord despite prior assurances from German Emperor and Empress.
Count Matthias Brudzewo Mielczynski of Meseritz stood trial in Grasiz for killing his wife and her nephew on December 20. He pleaded guilty in a closed session, facing a manslaughter charge rather than murder as prosecutors argued jealousy and lack of premeditation. The nobleman, member of the Reichstag, waived parliamentary immunity.
Chicago February 21 a receiver is sought for the American Banking Association as stockholder Joseph Stout accuses the bank of fraud in a bill. Stout says he bought fifty shares based on misrepresentations that the bank was incorporated for 506000 with 200000 paid in cash. Joan W Worthington, bank president, is named as chief defendant. Greyhound wins British Derby at London February 21 Pope's Dilwyn takes the cup for 3390 pounds in prize money amid large turnout.
New York February 21 a donor provided the Board of Foreign Missions with 175000 dollars the largest single contribution ever received by the board The gift supports overseas missions and church work through the Methodist Episcopal church endeavor.
Mrs Ellen Jenkinson aged 105 dies at her Waukegan home after recently celebrating a long birthday anniversary. She was reputed the oldest woman in Milneis and served as maid in the community for many years.
Several real estate notices list multiple parcels for sale near Emmetsburg including three rasidanos lots with abate and fruit trees and cement walk. a seven room house with barn near the High School. a half section south of Bamersburg and a quarter section north of Wallingford plus a house and barn in Emmetsburg. Also a used piano for sale with installment option offered by Olney Music Co. in St Joseph Missouri. Enquiries directed to Mrs J Reade Clarke and M A Billings.
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