West Bend socials and visitors noted this week
Over the county updates record Mr and Mrs Hoover from Bradgate visiting Saturday. Michael Carroll of Curlew in town the past week. Miss Edna Martin visited Rodman relatives Saturday and Sunday. Local attendees include Blegsre Wier and Ebert of Whittemore at Friday’s dance. Edna Cobb of Whittemore spent Sunday with her parents. Gearmont of Humboldt spent Sunday with relatives. Ernest Dick returned from Rodman Friday evening. Josie Latgen of Rodman visited the McGinty home. Wim Reardos visited Bumetaburg Monday. Mrs Ben Schade Jr. visited Ruthven this week. Claude Shriver of Redman was a West Bend visitor Sunday. Sam Criemen was at Emmetsburg Monday. Rev Poppenheimer held meetings at McKnight this week. Benny Johinston visited Emmetsburg Monday. Mrs Dan Yaberg and children of Graettinger visited the Minner home area last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bend
Mr. Hoover
Bradgate
Michael Carroll
Curlew
Edna Martin
Rodman
Blegsre, Wier and Ebert
Whittetore
Ethel Cobb
Whittemore
Mrs. Gearmont
Humboldt
Ernest Dick
Josie Latgen
McGinty
Bern
Wim
Reardos
Ben Schade
Mat Ruthven
Claude Shriver
Redman
Sam Criemen
Emmetsburg
Poppenheimer
McKnight
Benny Johinston
Emmetsburs
Dan Yaberg
Graetiinger
F. A. Minner Bojxe
Local Moves and Visits Reported Across Emmetsburg
CORLEW and Mrs Williams of Emmetsburg hosted a Sendayed at the Fisk home. Mrs Bert Butcher returned from Ohio after visiting her parents. John Tressler went to Montana following a weeks visit with his parents here. Mr Marker resigned ad material. his successor not yet appointed. Miss Vera Matthieen and Bruno Matthieen visited Voight home Spirit Lake. Mrs Turner and son of Laurens visited the Turner home in Carlow over Sunday. Mrs F was quite sick Saturday. Miss Ethel Easton visited Saturday. Jennie Treesler Sundayed at a6. A gathering was held at Geo Edwarde home Thursday night for Mr and Mrs L Breckler. Floyd McCresry is improving. Misses Marker and Lizzie Carroll Sundayed at West Bend. Miss Marker was called by her sister. Mrs Griffin visiting Graettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mig. Williams
Emmetsburg
Fisk
Bert Butcher
Ohio
John Tressler
Montana
Marker
Vera
Brono Matthieen
Voight
Spirit Lake
Geo. Edwarde
L. Breckler
Floyd McCresry
Misses Marker
Lizzie Carroll
West Bend
Miss Marker
Mrs. Griffin
Graettinger
Graettinger Notes Share Local Happenings and Travel
Nellie Laughlin from Emmeteborg visited Graettinger Sunday. John Montgomery plans a February public sale as he moves to Graettinger. Several residents travel, visit family, or attend events. a son is born to Mr and Mrs D L Johnson, and condolences go to Mrs Doyle and family after the funeral of D G Langerac.
Entertained at Oskwood by Col and Mrs Saunders
Col and Mrs Saunders hosted a social evening at their fine home Saturday with many young city residents in comic costumes. Prizes went to Earl Beebe and Miss Godden for the most novel outfits. The couple previously hosted an Indian party called Saunders camp with dances and entertainment. Citizens praise their social recreation efforts and hope they remain permanent residents after a quarter century of local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel
Mrs. Saunders
Fina
Earl Beebe
Miss Godden
Towa
Col
Mrs Maguire Wins Case Against Great Northern Railway
Mrs Maguire secured a verdict for 14982 08 in Pipestone Minnesota after a week long trial. She had sued over property loss and personal injuries from a freight car incident in North Dakota two years earlier. Lawyers included B. Kelly Morling and John Jenewold with Duluth ties. company lawyers from nearby states defended the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Company
Pipestone
Minnesota
Pfl Maguire
North Dakota
B. & Kelly
A. Morling
John Jenewold
Duluth
Emmetsburg
Towr
South Dakota
Minnegota
Maguire
Beebe Buys the Hub Clothing Store
H W Beebe has purchased the Hub clothing store in Emmereburg, where he has served as manager for about 25 years since starting under Taub and later after Kaufman left. The Democrat congratulates him and wishes continued success as he runs the business independently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W . Beebe
Hich
Taub
Henry Kaufman
Kimmersberg
Bitteelf
Mr. Beebe
Emmereburg
Democrat
Sold a Fine Bunch of Cattle Alleges Good Market
The Chicago Syensong Post notes Marbin Clennon of Emmeraberg Iowa in camp with a cattle shipment to his credit. Clennon, formerly of Illinois, says he would not return there. Cattle were fed 88 days and pronounced fine by an expert. Clennon and his son Eugene returned home Friday reporting a strong market for the cattle and for the hope they shipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Syensong Post
Marbin Clennon
Emmeraberg
Iowa
Clennon
Illinois
Iswa
Farma
Eugene
Feenay Bros to buy horses for Chicago and Dakota markets
Feenay Bros of Chicago will be AE to a Starr Richardson livery barn next Saturday January 18 to buy horses for Chicago and Dakota markets. Bring in your horses. Mr and Mrs Biram Millarke visited Mr and Mrs August Sweeelnger of Ellington. Millarke stayed briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feenay Bros
Chicago
Starr & Richardson
Dakota
Biram Millarke
August Sweeelnger
Ellington
Millarke
Alarmed Oval Disease Spreads Prompt Action At Wapello
Outbreaks of spinal meningitis alarm residents in Wapello and other points. Doctors A C Moerke and E J Webman of Burlington were called to Wapello to consult about cages there. Local and state authorities push efforts to stamp out the disease. Prominent attorney J F Meaker, a pioneer settler and noted Central Iowa lawyer, died by his own hand at Marshalltown. His body found by his son at lunch time. temporary insanity given as cause. Dr Thomas plans management changes at Cylinder drug store. he hires B J Higgins Jr to invoice stock. J E Schopley opens a real estate and insurance park in former Charles McCormick space. The Democrat wishes him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
A. C. Moerke
E. J. Webman
Burlington
J. F. Meaker
Iowa
Marshalltown
Thomas
Cylinder
B.J. Higgins, Jr
Emmetsburg National Bank Elects Directors and Officers
The Emmetsburg National Bank held its annual stockholders meeting January 8 1908 electing directors Alex Peddie W I Branagan E P Ma Evoy Thomas Kirby Hull Boagland Geo B McCarty W J Brown and B L Brown Re elected officers include M L Brown president W J Brown cashier P S Brown assistant cashier P J F Danton teller E J McEvoy bookkeeper An inquiry found the bank financially strong with substantial deposits and reserves The semi annual dividend of five percent was declared and the bank’s cash assets and reserves were described as very creditable indicating cautious management and good preparedness during money stringency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg National Bank
Alex Peddie
W I. Branagan
Ma Evoy
Thomas Kirby
Hull Boagland
Geo. B. McCarty
W. J. Brown
BL L. Brown
M. L Brown
P S. Brown
P. Jf. Danton
E. J. McEvoy
Assessors of Palo Alto county meet in 1908 court house hall
Assessors of Palo Alto county join in Emmetsburg Iowa on January 13 1908 for a county meeting. County Auditor Sim R Stedman calls the session. T F Rutledge elected temporary chairman and A C Sands temporary secretary, then made permanent. Minutes read from June 32 1907 and attendance listed from many townships. Board of Supervisors minutes cited and assessed values for livestock and cattle for 1905 to 1907 remarks included with adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Palo Alto
Court House Hall
Sim R. Stedman
Mation
T. F. Rutledge
A. C. Sands
Booth Rudolph Peterson Ellington
TY. C. Treag Emmenburg
J.F. Joyce Fairchild N. J
Novena
Fern Valley
J-M. Glasice Freedom
Nick Startin
Great Oak Win Hamilton Independence
A. L Johnson Lost Island
A.C. Christainsen
Nevada Bd, & Murphy Rusk Lake
Jobo Bengston
Silver Lake
WJ. Abglam
Vernon
A. A. Adams
Walnut
Highland CW. Gait West Bead Henry Dung
Ayrshire
Carles
Geo. W
High School Contest Between Franklin and Lincoln Societies
A Friday evening rivalry in the High School room features representatives from the Franklin and Lincoln societies in an excellent program. The winner will represent Huimersburg in the state contest pending the date, with hopes for strong local attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thore
Franklin and Lincoln
Huimersburg
Secretary McEvoy's Annual Report to Palo Alto Mutual Insurance
Secretary McEvoy reviews growth from 61 members and 73 000 in force in 1886 to about 1200 members and over two million dollars in risks in force by 1907. He notes losses, net gains, assessments, and efforts to build reserves, with guidance and personal reflections from Emmetsburg, January 1908. The document includes committee expenses, a few practical safety tips, and mentions Pearl Harbor bid delays and a couple’s death in Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEvoy
Palo Alto County Mutual Insurance Association
Rick
Wea
Viska
Mercting
Brief Bits Of News From The Nation
William Faflard a private of the Thirteenth Infantry is killed in a Leavenworth rooming house fire. The Northern Manufacturing building in Minneapolis is destroyed with an estimated loss around 165000 dollars. Gillian Chouteau aged seventy two, descendant of the Founder of St Louis, dies. Rabbi Bernhard Felsenthal, famed Hebrew scholar and oldest US Jewish theologian, dies in Chicago. Emmet R Olivett, sixty two, noted international lawyer, dies after collapsing on a New York City sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Faflard
Thirteenth Infantry
Leavenworth
Kan
Northern Manufacturing Company
Minneapolis
Gillian Chouteau
St Louis
Bernhard Felsenthal
United States
Chicago
Emmet R. Olivett
New York City
Medical Aa
Market Quotations from Minneapolis and St Paul Yards
Wheat prices at Minneapolis show May at 1.12 14 and July at 1.11. Northern grades quoted with minor variations. St Paul yard cattle ranges include best steers 5.00 to 5.75, cows and heifers 3.00 to 3.75, veals 3.75 to 6.00. Hogs 4.00 to 4.15 and sheep Weathers 4.75 to 5.25 with lambs 4.50 to 6.86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Northern
St. Paul Union
St Paul
Palo Alto county board names 1908 committees and salaries
Palo Alto county Iowa board of supervisors meets January 2 1908 at Auditor's office with all members present. H Emrich named temporary then permanent chairman. 1908 committees appointed covering districts bridges and grades, courthouse supplies, poor farm care, and labor warrants with district limits. 25 percent of bridge funds set aside under board supervision. 1908 salaries fixed: Superintendent of Schools 1250, County Auditor 1400, Clerk of District Court 1200, Sheriff 1200, Deputy roles 600 each. Auditor authorized to issue monthly warrants and pay school books. Bids to be sought for janitor and for bridge materials. River bridges committee named. Official newspapers selected: Palo Alto Reporter, Emmetsburg Democrat, Emmetsburg Tribune. Claims approved for listed individuals. Adjourned to January 6 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Palo Alto County
Board of Supervisors
Auditor’s
H. Emrich
Towa
Henry Emrich
Sim R. Stedman
Joseph Martini
Knut Iverson
Wm. Reardon
Chas. Bleckwenn
Palo Alto
Iowa
Court House
Bell
Chas
Bleck- Wenn
Bridge Fund and County Expenses From Local Ledger
The ledger lists numerous workers and contractors including Dan Burns Geo Pugsiey Frank Kirhn and John Pool for bridge and repair work. It covers Standard Bridge Co materials and repairs, lumber hauling, office supplies, printing, and various county fund payments with names such as Wim cookiey Linderman LeMurs Printing Matt Parrott & Sons and West Bend Hardware among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Burns
Geo Pugsiey
Frank Kirhn
John Pool
Fred Foun
Marion Debolt
Geo Bel
Abarter
Boo Roscoe Bel
Kenry Fister
Jim Sundanl
Tom McGoey
Ercceeere 10Th Bridge Fund
Elle
Paulo Alte
Wim Cookiey
Uo Records
LeMurs
Boone Blank Book Co
H_ ab
Matt Parrott & Sons
Sim R Stedman
Thyle & Pilffner
Afica
FC Smith
Fred Booth
Sigurd Lykke
N John
Johnson
George Suss
SE Stedman
FH Fordyce
Eng
IR Martin
DB So
Wm Goatley
Erik
Palo Alto
Wim Coakley
Sheriff
Guy Rcampbell
FC Davidson
Ence Baxter & Werson
Guy
Cimpbeil
Fordyce
OH Bleckwenn
Pour F
Baldwin & Huston
Grarland
Bee
JL Walker
Kennedy
Bert Hughes
BU E
Ourg Hdw
Pt. Ae i
Frank McMahon
Guy H Campbell
JR Moore
Notice Proof of Will in State of Iawa District Court
Notice is given that a written instrument claiming to be the last will of Nicholas Martins, deceased, was produced read and signed. The court fixes March 25, 1908, for hearing proof of the will and relation. Witness the official signature and seal of the court. Deputy clerk T. F. Rutledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iawa
Palo Alto County
Coutl
Nicholas Martins
Seid Court
Camey
T. F. Rutledge
Prominent Horseman Attempts Suicide In Thornton
Frank Hrock, fifty, a noted horseman, drank carbolic acid at his Thornton home and was rushed to Mason City County Hospital. He had been in ill health and told his landlady he was tired of life and where to find money to bury him. Help arrived and the acid was removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hrock
Mason City
Thornton
Brocky
Student Kitla Himself Remains in Charles City
Anton Heintrichs, a Charles City college student, died by his own hand in his rooms at the Mettler boarding house after leaving supper. A healthy young man, he faced financial hardship and repeated disheartening mail from his Oregon-based parents, whom he relied on for schooling funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Heintrichs
Charles City College
Mettler
Charles City
Heintrichs
Oregon
Free Lunch Law Held Valid In Bronx Saloon Case
Judge Mutchinson of the circuit court ruled the Bronx free lunch ordinance passed by city council three months ago is valid. For the past month several saloonkeepers defied the order by offering free lunch to test the legality amid city enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronx City
Mutchinson
Wholesale Arrests Expected for Northwestern Railway Crew
Widespread warrants issued for about a dozen Clinton area Northwestern Railway workers. Accused of siphoning shelled corn and oats from a Northwestern cart in Clinton yards by boring holes in the cart and letting grain spill into sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Northwestern Railway Company
Siesl Ag
Northwestern Cart
Clinton Yards
Injury From Fall to Fatality at Soldiers' Home
Jeremiah W. McCune of Marshalltown soldiers' home died after a hip injury followed by blood poisoning. He fell a week earlier and condition worsened rapidly as infection spread. He was a former resident of Ayr ten county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah W. McCune
Marshalltown
McCune
Ayrten County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Corlew
Ethel Easton
Jennie Treesler
Nellie Laughlin
Emmeteborg
A. J. Johpson
Father Kelly
Mrs. Ryan
Agrabire
Nannia Michbeil
John Montgomery
Mr. Scott
Emmatsburg
Bia Graettinger
T. A. Baldwin
Texas
W. H. Barlow
Ruthven
Bre
P. Nolagara
Hot Springs
Arkansas
D. L. Johnson
Martin Ausland
Osage
St. Pac
Dng
Mise Kats Wernert
Algona
James Kellam Sanday Morning
The
QO. P. Doyle
St. Paul
D.G. Langerac
Doyle
Ingay Cuiseng
Oskwood
Mrs. Maguire
H. W. Beebe
J. E. Schopley
Charles McCormick
U.S
Hankin House & Fixtures
Cegh
Bks
Depodita Eee
Eese Ee
A. 8. Sand
Y. &. Rutledge
Advica
E. P. McEvoy
Emmetsbure
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
War Department
Providence
A. 1
Jonathan King
Abby
Mr. King
HK. Emrich
Palo, Alto County
Ewricn
Jos. Martini
Reardon
Sterson
Board of Aupervisora
Dir Downs
Condh
Henry Dungy
Rersse
Yohn Olson
Sessor
Kitla
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