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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
6
An advertisement offers a free confidential consultation for nervous debility and related ailments. It promises a positive cure for blood poison and states it can heal neglected or improperly treated cases without medicines or operations. The ad lists Dr. D. F. Shallenberger in Chicago as the contact.
Ayrshire visitors and residents are mentioned with illnesses hopes healing and studies in Cedar Rapids. West Bend musical duties by Mable Lora Carr, Emmetsburg events at the Armory, and a Kennedy Cady orchestra. Local moves include cable piano agency by Herman Marks, Watt’s job change to Ft Dodge, and Whaat addressing Minnesota manufacturers. Also notes on postal rates Canada and free delivery talks plus Alguna Advance urging delivery.
L B Marsh of Minneapolis a North Star Shoe salesman died at Fenton yesterday forenoon about 2 PM. He arrived Tuesday on business and felt fine overnight. While hurrying to catch a freight train he collapsed on the depot platform after dropping his grip. Arthur Fronk assisted and a doctor was summoned but life ended despite aid. report.
The Clarion Clipper presents January 1908 weather by J. B. Parmelea with mean 22.6 degrees, highs and lows including 3 below zero, 3.5 inches of melted snow, 2 clear days, 8 cloudy days, 3 partly cloudy days, 2 storm days, and 4 zero days. The 15 year period notes the warmest January. the coldest January reached 3.3 degrees mean.
Notice is given that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Nicholas Martini, deceased, was produced opened and read. The court set Monday the 3th day of March, 14, for hearing probate relations. official signature and seal follow.
Notice is given that an instrument purporting to be the will of Michael Eavan, deceased, was filed in Pato Aliso County District Court. The hearing for proof is set for Tuesday, March 4, 10s. Clerk’s seal and deputy notation confirm filing and date.
In district court Palo Alto County multiple plaintiffs including Mary G Slathis and Amelia G Howard file petition with Le Mars Savings Bank as mortgage holder. They seek decree confirming shares of undivided four fifths interests in described lands and appointsale to divide proceeds. Defendants Ida Dement James E Dement Olive Putnam Maud Fisher and others are named with mortgage ties and ownership claims. Court set to hear March term at Emmet County courthouse with attorneys Courtright Arhackle and W J Bryans representing plaintiffs.
D A Goff bought land four miles north of Ottown for 11600 then bought 6 acres of Lorin Clarke land near Dickens. Fort Dodge directory lists population at 17700, about six hundred fifty more than five years ago. Drainage assessment disputes move to courts. Dr Geo W Ingham travels to Europe to study medicine in Vienna.
The Emmetsburg Democrat notes Editor Mayne of the Reporter preached last Sunday evening at the Methodist pulpit in Mayne's absence. He is praised as versatile and has previously won over 100 bushels of corn in a day as a wager. News items also mention a farm option near Spencer and a move by G W Gould to Wayne Illinois.
Judge Coyle ordered Emmet county to notify the Gruggists to file liquor reports as required by law. The grand jury had flagged past laxity and discussed the matter at the last court term, per Democrat reporting.
The marriage of Mr. Wm. Manz and Miss Martha Newman was solemnized at the bride’s home east of Ayrshire on February 12 with Rev. reenow of Mallard officiating. A large crowd attended and shared in the celebration. Also noted are plans to repurpose the old Methodist church into a multipurpose room pending favorable arrangements. In Bode, a special election approved $34,000 to fund a steel tower and waterworks improvements in Rolfe.
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