Town Topics of a Week Briefly Told in Emmetsburg
A weekly digest reports visits by Dartand to Marble, and various local outings. July 4 Chautauqua events feature the Intes band and Spencer guest speakers including Indiana’s Congressman Lardis. Weather notes mention a Sunday eclipse and a severe Irvington storm with a barn struck by lightning. Local sports cover Emmetsburg and Great Oak clubs playing Ayrshire, and a dam update at Spirit Lake Okoboji.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R Davis
Pocahontas
Emmetsboro
Terril
Milford
Congressman Lardis
Indiana
Spencer
Mrs John Walsh Is Dead After Long Illness
Elizabeth McDermott Walsh died at her Emmetsburg home after a lengthy illness. Born in Kilkenny Ireland on March 17 1834 she married John Walsh in Stratford Ontario in 1845 and moved across Iowa to Palo Alto and Great Oak township then Emmetsburg. Funeral services were held at Assumption church with a large procession and burial at St Johns cemetery. Survived by four sons John of Audubon Richard of Red Wing Terence B and William H and six daughters Mrs A M Davenport Humboldt Mrs P Rowells and Mrs W A Doty of this county and Misses Margaret Bridget and Agnes. A grandson John Walsty and a granddaughter Mrs Murphy attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walsh
Assumption Church
J. Smith
St. John’s Cemetery
Patrick Mulroney
Daniel Sherlock
Michael Conlon
Michael Soyat
Thomas Kirby
M. F. Brennan
Elizabeth McDermott
Kilkenny
Ireland
Canada
Stratford
Ontario
Boone County
Iowa
Palo Alto
Great Oak
Emmetsborg
Walsh
John
Audubon
Richard
Red Wing
Minnesota
Terence B
William H
A.M. Davenport
Humboldt
P. RoWells
W. A. Doty
Margaret
Bridget
Agnes
John Walsty
3Lurphy
Eanne
Enmetsbarz
Mrs M L Weibel Dies in Sioux City
Mrs M J Weibel died Saturday night at Sioux City after a long illness at her Milford area home. Her funeral was held yesterday at the local church. She leaves a husband and two children. Citizens extend sympathy. Mrs Frank Clark returned from Redfield with her mother Mrs Chapin who will live with Mr Clark. Mr Chapin, formerly of Algona, died at Redlight recently.
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D. R. Alexander
Estherville
B. B. Soper
H. H. Jacobs
Lakota
North Dakota
John P. Ghoalstram
Ayrshire
Sweden
M.T. Washington
Ruthven
Excelsior Springs
Patrick Carroll
Sioux City
M. L. Weibel
Junghlute
LeMars
M. J. Weibel
Milford
Frank Clark
Redfield
South Dakota
Chapin
As? Mes. Clark
Enmetsburg
Redlight
Algona
Boy’s Foot Crushed By Threshing Machine
Saturday evening Ewert Kotehen, son of Mr and Mrs Roburt Kotehen aged 11, had one of his feet badly crushed when he tried to climb onto a threshing machine. Dr Powers reports he is doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewert
Frank Dealy Returns From Month Long Western Trip
Frank Dealy came back a few days ago from a month long trip through western Iowa and Nebraska. He spent time at Ft. Dodge and Omaha and enjoyed the journey though he has not been feeling well since returning to Emmetsburg. Miss Denaly is presently visiting in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dealy
Western
Iown
Nebraska
Ft. Dodge
Omaha
Emmetsburg
Miss Denaly
Death of Edward McNally at 27 in this city
Edward McNally died at his parents home after a brief illness. He was born March 28 1881 and spent his life on the family farm west of town. The funeral was held at Assumption church with a high mass and interment at St Johns cemetery. Pallbearers included Clem Ray Win P Edward and Robert McNally and M W Joynt. The community mourns a conscientious and devout young man who valued Christian citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McNally
Myles McNally
West Bend
Ayrshire
Ruthven
Graettinger
St. Johns
Clem
Ray
Win. P
Edward
Robert McNally
M. W. Joynt
Issi
Bert
Big Pickerel Reported From Medium Lake
Andrew Young and Pat Rick McNally caught an eighteen pound pickerel at Medium lake. The large fish was described as a monster with a mouth big enough to swallow a small dog. The report suggests Nolan’s tale of a large northern end fish may be accurate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Young
Pat
Rick McNally
Medium Lake
M.N. Nolan
Miss Wolfgang Dies After Illness at Home
Miss Louie Wolfgang of this city died Saturday after a period of serious illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Trinity church with Dr. Jackson officiating and burial at Evergreen. Born November 11, 1860 in Newah Wisconsin, she moved with her parents to Bannetsburg decades ago. She ran a photography studio, was artistic and popular, and supported by a large patronage. Survived by one brother and four sisters living in Emmetsburg Sheboygan Chicago and Milwaukee. She was a member of the Episcopal Church Trinity Guild and the Eastern Star. Her life showed industry and unselfish care for family and neighbors, leaving a substantial impact on the community. The community offers sympathy to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Wolfgang
Sergioas
Trinity Church
Jackson
Evergreen
Shadbolt
Woon Vaughan
A. 5. Burt
Oo Branagan
Emmetsburg
Mesdames John and
Jacob Leieht
Shebosean
Antonette Kattell
Chicago
Edgin Wall
Alenasha
Wisconsin
Episcopal Church
Trinity Guild
Eastern Star
Ler
Farge
J. Brown
Mike
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Intes
Superior
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Jos Laughlin
D. Ferguson
Ermmetsburg
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Arnolds Park
BE. B. Merriman
E. Hughes
A.R. Ruehle
Wim, Conlon
Master Vincent
Terris
Ruppert
Mallard
Irvington
Kossuth County
Hiawatha
West Okoboji
Des Moines
Margaret Mart
Father Muriah
Catherine
Spirit Lake
Hanley
Win
Wally
Okohojis
Gery
Ladies of the Congregational Church
Florence Crittenden
F. H. Wells
Everly
L. N. Sprout
Nevada Township
Fred Wegner
Whittemore
J. H. Godden
Louie Laughlin
Christen Larsen
Teachers' Institute
Clay County
Supe. Clifford
Palo Alto Institute
Geo. H. Jacobs
Twin Falls
Idaho
Rome
New York
J. W. Morse
Emmet County
Hell
E. 3. Nolan
Iowa Grain Dealers’ Association
Burton Seeley
Veterinary Department
Tawa Agricultural College
Cuba
Hans Lauritzen
Armstrong
Paul Bonnstetter
Bonnstetter
Mississippi
Missouri
Brown
Barringer
Nels
Waterloo
Towa
Hart
Hissers
Kossuth
Kannet
Karl Brown
Denver
Cora Theile
TL. Stuehmer
Davenport
Ted Maynard
St. Joseph's College
Richard Beebe
Watertown
Thomas O'Connor
Toledo
Hisother
Asshayer and Baby
Mrs. Hoskin
City
Martin Ausland
Chamberlain
Father Daily
Rolfe
Robert Wilson
Sac County
W. E. Jackman
James F. Conway
Mrs
Frank Powel
Rochester, New York
Frank Meade
R.J. Dooley
St. James
Witherville
Baldwin
Doetor
Shannon
Mrs. Young
Young and
Wallace Circus
Emmetsbure
Rebekah Lode
Osgood Creamery Company
Osgood School ‘House
Wim. Fisher
le McEvoy
Iowa State Mutual
Georg Mahoney
Joliet
Illinois
M T. Glennon
Emmerstre
Mr. Mahoney
Palo Alto County
D. J. Partello
Berlin
Germany
Bnuet County
Coutests
JA d. Rhodes
Stin
Hargrave
Kyron M. Coon
Mr. Woods
Congress
J.P. Conner
Redfield, So
Dak
Knoblauch’s
J. H. Knoblauch
Miss Wolfgang
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