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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1925

Page

5

German man in Europe says Germans best situated in Europe

Attorney J. F. Brennan of San Francisco returning from Europe reports while visiting many nations that Germans are today the best situated people in Europe because many are at work. He notes Spain and Italy strict military regulations and promises future interviews.

Europe San Francisco Fin John Brennan High Seas M. J Montreal Quebec Detroit Chicago Brahnan Washington, D. C U. S. Supreme Court Tinyland Ireland Scotland France Spain Italy Switzerland Austria Germany Belgium Holland Brennen

Parish Circle Hosts Ice Cream Social and Chicken Supper

Murtagh invites parish members and others to visit his newly decorated home tomorrow afternoon or evening. Circle No. 5 plans an ice cream social and a 5 30 chicken supper on the grounds with pop and refreshments. Hugh MacLaughtin and Charles Duhige, with E J Higgins, traveled to Rochester Minnesota. Higgins stays to consult Mayo doctors.

Murtagh Circle No Hugh MacLaughtin Mason City Charles Duhige Ee. J. Higigns Rochester Minnesota Mr. Higgins Drs. Mayo

George E Saunders Appointed Receiver at Rayne Bank

George E Saunders of this city was appointed receiver for the State Savings Bank of Rayne, closed in June. He succeeds the prior appointee and begins work, with assets and liabilities awaiting his report. Rumors of forged notes ranging from 50 000 to 100 000 circulate among creditors and officials.

George FE. Saunders State Savings Bank of Rayne State Banking Department Barthers District Court Federal Regime Bank Chicago Klemme Paul Gheemer Saunders Ao Wenck Griesmer Baye’ Watt Bavedara

Bank failure hits Garner area and stockholders face losses

Reports indicate no dividends until late. stockholders and depositors face heavy losses. Wenek says he resigned in January but the resignation is not on file. Klemme is situated six miles south of Garner in Hancock county, a community of about 500, with the bank closure affecting the whole area.

Wenek Klemme Garner Hancock County

Rabid Dog Bite Prompts Medical Attention in Emmetsburg

A roaming dog bit a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McGrot in Emmetsburg. The dog was shot, its head sent to Iowa City for rabies tests, and a local doctor began serum treatment. Officials hope no other animals were exposed as stray dogs pose risk across the state. A Minnesota family, the Hand and family of Borup, visited for a Silver Lake picnic with local relatives including the Kane, Schaney, Higgins, and Golden families.

Silver Lake John Hand Borup Minnesota Emmetsburg Eugene Kane Maragene Leo Schaney Charles. Higgins John Higiins Andirs O'Brien Owen Golden Mr. Kane

Ringsted to host American Legion celebration Friday

Ringsted plans a big American Legion celebration featuring an address by Congressman L J Dickinson. The Sheldon and Jane Rock teams play baseball, with a band concert and several free acts and dances. The Ringsted folks prepare special treats for visitors.

Ringsted American Legion L. J. Dickinson Sheldon and Jane Rock

Farmer Sells Quarter-Section Near Danell Minnesota

Vernon township resident Louis Lippold sold a quarter section farm near Danell Minnesota to Boyd Crumrine of Wallingford for 176 dollars per acre. Lippold expects real estate to rise soon in price.

Dunanell Louis. Lippold Vernon Township Dannell Minnesota Boyd Crumrine Wallingford

Prediction of disaster prompts funeral urged

A Washington Madame Garcia allegedly forecasts a Friday disaster for Emimetsburg with no provided details. The piece ridicules her prophecies about Harding and Santa Barbara and notes readers should consider attending or delaying plans for a funeral to honor her forewarnings.

Madame Garcia Washington Emimetsburg Harding Santa Barbara California Ringsted American Legion

Law Firm of Kelly and Kelly Forms in City

Edward Kelly, fresh from the State University law department, becomes partner with his father Dan Kelly in the firm to be known as Kelly and Kelly. The Democrat lauds Edward as a top student with strong tact and judgment and predicts success in the new partnership. Mr and Mrs John Hund of Wideax Moelers arrived to visit relatives.

Edward Kelly State University of Town Dan Kelly Kelly &, Kelly Edward Prudent Firat Bonors Kelly Is State John Hund Wideax Moelers

Local booze raid nets 52 gallons at Lowman farm

Sheriff and officers searched Roy Lowman’s Well ingford area home finding 52 gallons of liquor but no still. Lowman and two employees faced grand jury action, with bail set at 2000 and 1250 and 750 dollars respectively. past prosecutions noted.

Marhal Mather Ville Roy Lowman Wellingford Lowman Arnolds Park Hatherville Hansone Fred Rudd Hanson Rudd Fort Dodge Timin Minnesota Supreme Court Fairmont

Ormsbys Celebrate 63rd Wedding Anniversary in Los Angeles

Colonel Edwin S. Ormsby and his wife Mrs. Ormsby mark sixty three years of marriage as they reside at 782 South Rampart Boulevard Los Angeles. The pair note they wed on July Fourth 1862 in Adrian Michigan, sharing a birthday proximity with Independence Day. They have three children passed away and two grandchildren living, the couple emphasizes patience and affection as their secret to happiness.

Ws" Denson Los Angeles Examiner Ormsby Edwin S. Ormsby Adrian Michigan South Rampart Boulevard Los Angeles Emmetsburg Col Mrs. Ormsby

Weekend Games At Silver Lake Park Ayrshire

Sunday events feature a Silver Fat ball club game and an Acrobatic Compas aerial act at Silver Lake Park. The Eam yortavitt Ball Leagues will stage a contest and invite visitors to enjoy the entertainment lineup for the day.

Silver Lake Park Ayrshire Iowa Silver Fat Ball Eamyortavitt Suhake Park

West of Steln: Teacher Attends Summer School Tragedy

Fragmented report notes Miss Marie Kanomingay knocked over and injured while at Sheldon. Funeral attendance planned. Palos Alto youths enrolled at Phat Place. Minnesota railroad commissioners pressured over Northwestern line trama. testimony requested.

Marie Kanomingay Sheldon Bayder Palos Alto Phat Place I Sho Ting Minnesota Rairoad Cinmissioners Sinpur Fe

Muzzle Your Dog at Once or Tie it Up

Mayor W. G. Middleton warns Enstseinburg residents to muzzle or tie up dogs to prevent rabies after a local bite incident. Police urge enforcement as unlicensed dogs run free, warning residents to take immediate action to protect public health.

Auto Collision Near Graettinger Injures Five

Sunday at 9 30 p m two Chevrolets collided in front of John Younker’s home west of the Jack Creek bridge. Vincent Kelly’s car and Younker’s car suffered extensive damage. Mrs Kelly was hurt with facial cuts and missing teeth. Dr Nane and Mr Younker suffered facial injuries. Three children escaped injury. Kelly cited blinded by a third car’s lights as cause.

John Younker Jack Creek Vincent Kelly Mr. Younkers Kelly Th. T. Nane Mr. Younker

City fathers plan refunding unpaid bonds to ease cash flow

Our city leaders seek to refinance large unpaid bond principal so only interest is paid for ten years. The move would relieve hardship for years of tight cash by allowing holders to pay any amount at any time. Full details await official announcement.

Proud Iowa welcome from Peter Daley after Asheville trip

Peter Daley returned to Iowa praising the state as the best in the union and noting Southern phrases he picked up while in Asheville. He disliked driving through large cities and relied on strangers’ courtesy during travel. He and his family enjoyed the trip and considered Iowans good fellows. Pancho Villa, world flyweight boxing champion, died in San Francisco from anesthesia complications during throat surgery.

Peter Daley Asheville N.C Iowa Union Palo Alto North Carolina Pancho Villa San Francisco Filipitin Timmy Melarnin Ulcaane Hess

Hammill to Speak at Emmetsburg Picnic Address

Governor Hammill will deliver the main address at the Emmetsburg township Farm Bureau annual picnic on Thursday July 2. Activities begin 10 30 a m with games including horse shoe pitching, Kitten Ball at 6 30 p m and a bowery dance in the evening.

Farm Bureau Pierre Emmetsburg Township M. W. Brennan Piess Emmetsburg Township Ommeteburg Township Iowa

State Department approves Emmetsburg hotel financing plan

The State Department under blue sky laws approved an additional 75000 stock sale for Emmetsburg Hotel Company raising total capital to 100000. The permit, posted Saturday in the Farmers Bank campaign office, confirms sound financing after vetting by the department and Mr Moore of Clarion.

Hotel Company Emmetsburg State Department Farmers Bank Moore Clarion Emmetsburg Hotel Emmetsburg Hotel Co Campaiy

Emmetsburg Butter Output and Local Travel Notes

Emmetsburg creamery produced 51 494 pounds of butter in June with total annual output for 1924 noted as strong despite dry weather. A washout delayed yesterday's eastbound passenger train to 1 p m between Marquette and Dubuque, and the Mississippi river bridge at Marquette is reported in poor condition. Local moves include Adama couple occupying a vacated home formerly of Merce and plans for Merce to visit Florida.

Emmetsburg Washouton Marquette Dubuque Mississippi River

Palo Alto Receives Gas Tax Warrant From State

County Treasurer Martin states Palo Alto's share of the gasoline tax totals 2953.98 with two thirds of the county tax sent to the town, one third kept by the state and one third shared by townships. The last half of April warrant was 845.48 and June figures are pending. Distribution across townships includes Booth, Billington, Emmetsburg, Fairfield, Freedom, Fern Valley, Great Oak, Highland, Independence, Nevada, Rush Lake, Silver Lake, Vernon, and Lost Island.

Martin Palo Alto Booth Billington - Emmetsburg Oe Fairfield Freedom Fern Valley Great Oak Highland Independence Nevada Rush Lake Silver Lake Vernon Lost Island

Widespread Wednesday Storm Causes Widespread Damage

A powerful midweek storm swept eastern Kossuth and Hancock counties damaging barns windmills and houses. Telegraph lines failed and rainfall reached four inches causing cellars to flood. Injuries were reported including four or five killed in Minneapolis and a Montana visitor’s relative injured in a separate incident.

Thisowa Kossuth Hancock Jacobsen W. EB. G. Saunders Vernon Township Bansent Bancroft Buffalo Center Laketa Getled Ft. Dodge Webster City Fort Dodge Sioux City Cherokee Quinby Minneapolis

R Stephenson in Spirit Lake Jail for Legging

The note reports 1D. R. Stephenson was caught at Arnolds Park with gallons of juice, pled guilty in mayor's court, fined $100 and cast, then turned over to county authorities. He has five months previous penalty and may receive a stiffer sentence. The piece also mentions local telephony, farm prospects, and Osage residents.

Arnold's Park D. Stephenson Arnolds Park Stephenson

Remodeling Hin Heme H. J. Hiskamp Incident

Hiskamp reports to the reporter that he has been remodeling his residence to evade being downtown. He claims his night was improved by the change as rain fell lightly in his neighborhood but was heavier further south on Monday evening.

H. J. Hiskamp Independence Towaphly

Farmers Seek Tax Equalization in Iowa State Tax Debate

After a hearing in Ames with Secretary Jardine Senator Breakenridge and Representative Saunders traveled to Des Moines to appear before the Iowa executive council. They urged a reduction in farm land taxes contending the per capita state tax is 8.83 for farmers versus 1.87 for city residents. The farmers seek equalization to lessen state expenses.

Jardine Ames Breakenridge Saunders Des Molines Iown Executive Council Towa

Military Band Passes Through Emmetsburg On Tour

A Rotz military band mainly of college students traveled by train through Emmetsburg on a concert tour to Estherville and Rolfe. The group of ten to twelve performed at Estherville Chautauqua and paused to visit Attorney Edward Kelly, a Towaiy alumnus, en route.

Rotz Emmetsburg Aeto Chautauqua Estherville Rolfe Redpath- Vawter Edward Kelly Towaiy

Ruthven Free Press Praised For Notable Week

The M. E. lading Ruthven paper excelled last week with epicy and newsy content and strong advertising. Editor Foy, just back from Minnesota, should feel proud of the management in his absence.

M. E. Lading Ruthven Free Press Foy Irom Minnesota

Too Much Kain in Minnesota Storm Dampens Crops

A gentleman, while in St. Thomas parkah, reports in Mankato Minnesota that the area has had too much rain. Crops have been damaged in several spots due to the wet weather.

Kain Minnesota St. Thomas Parkah Mankato

Emmetsburg Seeks Civic Pride and Modern Hotel

Emmetsburg calls on about 100 citizens to show deeds not words in boosting progress. The drive urges a strictly modern hotel and better welfare through special sacrifices, with emphasis on duty and community advancement for ten years or more.

Immetaburg Mortern Comumonky Smmectyburs

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. F. Brennan George E. Saunders Klemme Bank Mad Dog Emnetsburg Mowrner Law Firw Kelly & Kelly Brillant U. L FE. S. Ormsby Tay Steln W. G. Middleton Enstseinburg Graettinger Nane North Hammil Thamaged Southan AL Detas New Emmetsburg Han Young Hara West Joe O'Hara Fort Doage Toledo Chev Adama Rafael Merce Mr. Merce Florida Havre Montana John Brennan R. Stephenson Spirit Lake Osage J. P. Flood Tom James Flood Mood Bemmetsburg
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