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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1925
Page
2
Announcement of a new shoe store by Hammes and Sons legal proprietors listing brands and stock from prior outlets. A sales plan aims to clear inventory at low prices and attract customers with a forthcoming sale. Also notes new Fort Dodge medical and local windstorm damage reports with brief regional details and local visits.
The water board of control purchased Holstein cows and four heifers from L. E. Ferguson near Laurens. The animals were moved to the Barnes at the state hospital in Independence. California Attorney J. F. Brennan departed for San Francisco Sunday evening, and notes of his European impressions may appear in next week's Democrat.
Dr H A Ozanne of Des Moines wed Miss Alison Gowans of Emmetsburg in a Des Moines home ceremony. The bride wore pale blue crepe du chene with lace, carried roses and thistles, and a wedding cake draped in Scottish lace featured at the reception. After a breakfast and formal toasts, the couple departed for a wedding trip and will live in Des Moines. Groom was a longtime dentist in Emmetsburg and recently established practice in Des Moines. Guests included maid of honor Miss Hor sfemse Mayne and best man Mr Alan Gowans. The event was followed by golf tournament coverage noting six to seven local players at Spencer.
In Mallard the predicted maplike destruction by Madame Garcia failed to materialize as residents carried on with duties. Some locals moved with their children to safer towns, while local papers noted sensational reporting elsewhere. Trinity Lutheran Church announced a baptism and confirmation day and reaffirmed its gospel as central, inviting belief and salvation. Pastor A Cagaan urged faith despite skeptics, stressing the Bible’s message.
In Estherville the business community raised 12000 toward establishing a cooperative creamery. Emmet county farmers aim to raise 19000 more. total investment estimated at 24000 including site and modern brick building. The split originally pledged half by local business and half by nearby farmers.
Mr and Mrs Peter Daley their daughter Mme Genevieve and Mr and Mrs Mark Irvine were visitors at Ringsted Friday Mr Daley who owns a farm in the locality states he did not leave town due to Madam Garcia's prediction Lutheran Church notes indicate a ladies aid market next Saturday at Mrs P L Gytling's store Choir practice Friday evening August 2 Rev Thompson will be installed by Rev Holm of Eagle Grove Town District president Everybody welcome to attend these services
The Emmetsburg Independent School district census, completed by Supt. Johnson, tallies 804 individuals aged five to twenty as of July 1, 1925, up 44 percent from 741 in 1924. Of the total, 403 are female and 401 male, with 411 aged seven to fourteen, including 205 boys and 206 girls, confirming no local declines while nearby Sheldon reports population losses due to families moving.
James Gowans reports his son Allan Gowans has been appointed deputy sheriff in Dickinson County with charge of a large water swing at Ter race Park a novelty for amusement lovers. In August Gowans plans to travel to Ottawa Kansas to prepare for the 1925 26 college coaching duties.
C M and St Paul carpenters are leveling and painting the local depot floors. A large supply tank will be moved from Nora Springs to the city and connected to mains to supply water to passing engines. About 10 000 people visited Clear Lake for Sunday excursions and the American Legion band gave a well received concert on the Court House square last Thursday.
Many people plan to visit Interlaken Park on Sunday July 26. A Pathe News Weekly representative will shoot special pictures in the park during the day and a special movie dance will be held in the evening. The event offers a chance to get into the movies and the footage may be shown in neighboring towns later. A baseball game and other attractions are arranged.
National Ben Franklin Insurance Company of Pittsburg announces loss or theft of tornado policies numbers 49781 to 49750 previously held by J A Dutty in Emmetsburg Iowa. Policies declared null and void and company not responsible for claims. Notify Waite Bliven in Chicago or A G Westerberg in Omaha with any information.
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