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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1925

Page

5

Hazel Dickason In Auto Accident Had Arm Broken

Miss Hazel Dickeson, a Chicago nurse visiting Emmetsburg to see her grandmother Mrs. Scott Dickason, suffered a broken arm when two men fleeing officers crashed her car. The assailants escaped, and Dickeson avoided serious injury. Nearby Whittemore mourns Alma Myer, 7, from Wichita influenza? Waitic. The jail sentence and fine for Bir Broaten of Mason City for drunk driving caps a busy docket. Wayne Bradley and companions head to Florida for a likely trip.

Hazel Dickeson Chicago Emmetsburg Scott Dickason Cedar Falls Dicksson Bir, Broaten Mason Guy

Brennan and Brennans Return After Funeral

Mrs M J Brennan and hurrled home to Milwaukee after attending the funeral of John Brennan in Emmetsburg. Max Brennan plans two damage suits for 50000 each, while Julius Kunz grows a bumper crop on 68 acres of tiled land and 40000 bushels of corn stored from last year. Vivian Wolfe of Graettinger is jailed in Ringsted on bootlegging charges.

Big Sultson M. J. Brennan John Brennan Milwaukee Plant Brennan Milwaukee Immetsburg Julius Kuz Westey Vorn Mr. Kunz

City Marshal Kills Mad Dog

The city marshal shot a rabid dog owned by John Lundeen of the Third ward after the animal became troublesome for one or two days. The lead was sent to the State University of Iowa for examination. This is the second mad dog killed in the area, following a similar incident in Humboldt last week. residents are urged to tie up or muzzle dogs until danger passes.

John Lundeen Marshal Brennan State University of Iowa Humboldt

Emmetsburg launches big hotel stock drive campaign

Nearly 100 volunteers plus the executive committee lead a one week sales push for Emmetsburg's new hotel. At noon daily they report progress at Knights of Columbus Hall, with early totals surpassing 50,000 and top groups earning divisional honors. Major subscriptions include Central Iowa Power & Light Co. at 5,000 and others at 4,000, 2,200 and 2,000 respectively.

Emnetsburg Emmmetsbure Thor Emmetsbure Knights of Columbus Hall Executive Committee T. Y. Larson Dvvision Wm. Kerwick Gene Mulroney R. F B. Greengo Division D Emmetsburg Central Iowa Power & Light Co

Farm Women Save 1984 Funds Across Projects

Farm women saved 26367323 dollars in 1984 through home economics extension projects led by Iowa State College. Project totals include cannel meats fruits and vegetables 39204.25 making dress forms 34114 dresses and coats 175296 undergarments 8 Wid hats 25750 treless cookers 2950 and rugs 3960. Last night the mercury dropped to 4h the weatherman warns of extremes this July 22.

Avisa Talcott Iowa State College

Lowman Guilty Jail Sentences And $1300 Fines

Roy Lowman was found guilty on three counts after a hearing before Judge Davidson Sora. He received three months in jail and $500 fines on two counts, with the third count also three months and a $300 fine. all jail terms suspended on good behavior. The total potential penalties amount to $800 in fines and three months in jail. Several parties connected to the case attended the Emmetsburg session.

Roy Lowman Wallingford Davidson Sor Lochlan Emmetshburg

Didnt Come Back Frog Grave Visits Old Comrade

Michael Duggan, a former Company K member reported dead in Cuba 25 years ago, arrived in Emmnetsburg to visit Nels Nelson and 1898 comrades. He is being moved from the Soldiers Home in Kansas to Marshalltown. Duggan joined Company K at Des Moines before Campaigned in Cuba. He later served 21 years in the British army and in Spanish-American War era forces in Cuba. The group recalls him as a humorist and retains close regard for his visit.

Michael Duggan Company K Cuba Emmnetsburg Nels Nelson Kansas Marshalltown Duggan Des Moines Chicamauga Mr. Duggan

Land values rise in Northwest Iowa sales figures listed

Land values in a northwest Iowa stretch show recovery with Sioux county selling 800 acres in four parcels from 157 to 189 dollars per acre and a separate Sioux county transfer at 170 dollars. Osceola two parcels at 200 and 207 dollars. O'Brien county seven sales from 135 to 165 dollars. Carroll county three sales 233 to 310 dollars. Rev Verne Giere, newly stationed at Boxelder Montana, narrowly escaped a rock-attack during a recent earthquake. his car radiator was crushed but he was uninjured.

Iowa Sioux County Osce~pla O'Brien County Carroll County Gieré Verne Giere Boxzeman Montana Palo Alto

Struck It Rich in Montana and Local Mentions

A Montana land grab tale notes a Cory once in Bowhells North Dakota now earning royalties from sixteen oil wells on a quarter section in Montana. He visits Mr and Mrs Peter Peterson near town and is said to be in high style. Also listed is a teachers examination schedule for July 29 to 31 at the Court House. Mr and Mrs Bert Shifflet of Eagle Grove visit town, with Shifflet aiding Central Town Power and Light.

Cory Bowhells North Dakota Peter Peterson Gory Montana Ugy Peterson Court House Bert Shifflet Eagle Grove Shifflet Central Town Power & Light Company Idkes Shiffflet Eagle Groyt Theevening

County Seat Rivalry and Grain Firm News

Does Not Get Our County Seat Brother John Sullivan of the Rimes suggested in his last issue that to escape destruction on Friday citizens might go to Ringsted for a celebration via Gradtin or where they could locate tv county seat. Opens Grain Commission Islee A. K. Emrich has opened an office in the White Front Building. He is capable and attentive, with many friends predicting a successful future.

John Sullivan the Rimes Ringsted Come Hone Gradtinnor Sullivan

Mending Profitable To Frank Jolliffee

Jacobian note outlines Frank Jolliffee’s shift from self made tinkerer to prosperous farmer. Since 1905 he bought eighty acres southwest of Ol tusen, built modern farm structures, ran a thriving repair and carpentry workshop, and served neighbors up to fifty to seventy miles away. Mrs Jolliffee fosters poultry and the family supports local music lessons for neighborhood children.

Ery Jolliffee Jolliffe Farm Jolliffe Jessons

Graettinger residents share crime and business notes

In town today J o M Resh reports Ray Gilbert and Vivian Wolfe of Graettinger faced preliminary hearing in Estherville on selling liquor at Ringsted Friday and were bound over to the grand jury. Mrs Wolfe posted bail for her son. Wolfe previously served a jail term in Emmetsburg. Roy Lowman remains in Estherville jail. L Brown nears lease for a store south of Wiltse to attract new tenants, possibly the Golden Rules, with operations in Estherville and Pipestone Minnesota.

J.om. Resh Graettinger Ray Gilbert Vivian Wolfe Estherville Ringsted Emetsbore L. Brown Wiltse Golden Pipestone Minnesota

Mary Duffy Resigns for New Grain Office Post

Miss Mary Duffy has resigned as a reporter in the Tribune Star office and accepted a stenographer position at the A. K. Emrich Grain company. She is described as a capable young lady. Several locals attended Father Dobberstein's picnic at West Bend yesterday and more were expected today. the event promises to be lively.

Mary Duffy Triune A. K West Bend Plevic Father Dobberstein We Bend

Emmetsburg School Staff Set To Return Early

Emmetsburg Public Schools announce an early return for teachers ahead of August opening week. The list includes primary instructors Genevieve Daley Margaret Devine Catherine Crowley and Nellie Crowley, with staff across East Side South Side and various grades plus special supervisors Penmanship and Music. Nights have cooled recently after a warm spell, signaling shifts in seasonal weather.

Ic Emmetsburg Public Genevieve Daley Margaret Devine East Side Catherine Crowley South Side Nellie Crowley Nellie Ellis Kathleen McMahon Funinr Wiel Leota Hand Alela Vedder Genergieve Dohert Katherine Ausland Emmetsbure Allan Bailey Cedar Falls Hortense Fineh Ane Davenport Dan Glennon Emmetsburg William Ketthen Hunice Lynch Mason City Winifred Mayneau Janette McMwen Prinicpal

Marriage of Herbert C Baker and Mary E Brereton

This evening at the Brereton home in Emmetsburg a marriage will take place between Herbert C Baker and Mary E Brereton. The ceremony will be performed by the bride’s father Rev J E Brereton with Katherine Ausland as bridesmaid and Allan Gowgns as groomsman. after the ceremony the couple will reside in Lake Worth Florida. Both families are prominent locally and the bride is a Grinnell College graduate well regarded in the community.

Herbert C. Baker l Mary E. Brereton Rey J. E. Brereton Katherine Ausland Allan Gowgns Geo. H. Baker Emmetsbyre High School Grinnell College Martin Ausland Katherine Willian James Gitronelle Alabama Miss Ausland Beaufort North Carolina Emmetsburg Mrs. Ausland Ostronelle Mobile Lone Rock Wisconsin Himit South Citronelle Ausland Macbile Gulf Porf Will U. S

Farmers Buy Hotel Stock Boosts Small City

Farmers James Hand Win Jensen Joe Mc Namara FP McGeehan and Jane Reimers from Great Oak township plus Fred Felton of Emmetsburg township each bought two shares in our hotel company. They call the investment good and express confidence in the city’s progress. Enmets residents urged others to join the effort in supporting this essential enterprise. Yellowstone Park trip noted for Mr. and Mrs. A J Burt and daughter Emaretsbure Marketster by train. Also local notes on visits and greetings from Spirit Lake and Mankato.

James Hand Win. Jensen Joe McNamara FP. McGeehan Jane Reimers Great Oak Township Fred Felton Emmetsburg Enmetsarg Yellowstone Park A.J. Burt S&e Louis Stuehmer Mankato Minnesota Sande Harold Stuehammer M Sande Mie City Man Tickato Spirit Lake Banawane SC Motsburg Benatera

Emmetsburg to Welcome Southland Shoe Firm in Brown Building

Hammes and Sohy of Pocahontas plan to open a new shoe store in Emmetsburg's Brown building, moving stock from Fairmont, Minnesota. They expect a Friday opening, bring years of experience, and anticipate strong local demand. The town bulletin also notes local arrivals, weather, and community observations about the south and regional farming.

Hammes & Sohy Ptahootus Brown Fairmont Minnesota Pocahontas Messrs Hammes Emmietzburg Fim The Democrat

Vernon Workers Busy Despite Warm Season

Vernon area social notes summarize July meetings across local clubs in Osgood and Des Moines township communities. Reports cover a Vernon Workers gathering, leadership changes, and upcoming events. Happy Go Luckys, Farm Bureau activities with Senator Breakenridge. planned picnics and August meetings. a Des Moines township fatality from a recent auto accident. town plans add three sanitary engineers and Des Moines streetcar fare changes. and a Kansas City visitor arriving at the Carney home.

Happy Go Luckys Leona Sloniker Nellie Collin Tine Tureau Breakenridge Congress Giffen Reasoner Independence Township Independence Fae Held Vernon Bute Buvreau Wit Center

Auto and Train Clash at South Broadway Crossing

A man and his wife narrowly escaped tragedy when their auto stalled on the South Broadway crossing as a westbound passenger train approached slowly. The engine halted on the spot the car had just vacated, saving the couple from a likely fatal collision. Reporters learned the couple may live in Humboldt county.

South Broadway Milwaukee Humboldt County

In Honor of Mx Maury Wilkie Dinner Honors Mrs Wilkie

A Sunday dinner in Harrison Fark honored Mrs Mary Wilkie with surprise guests including Mr and Mrs Frank Rice and families, Mr and Mrs Jasper Shover, Otis Ray Greenland and family of Pioneer, Mr and Mrs J Wo Miles and families, Mr and Mrs Clarence Molison and families, Mr and Mrs Harold Wilkie and daughter, and Mrs Ray Lakey and son. Mrs Wilkie received many gifts. The following morning James Gowans learned his son Keith is seriously ill in a Pennsylvania hospital, likely Pittsburgh, after finishing a large contract nearby and arranging a future assignment.

Mx. Maury Wilkie Mary Wilkie Harrison Fark Frank Rice Jasper Shover Otis Ray Greenland Pioneer J. Wo Miles Clarence Molison Harold Wilkie Ray Lakey Marion Phillips Airs Wilkie Gowans Very James Gowans Keith Very Pennsylvania Pittsburg

Cream shipments from Iowa creameries rise toward spring

Authorities report that eastern markets received an average amount of sweet cream from northeastern Iowa creameries each week during May and June. The output corresponds to about 28,009 Iowa cows supplying the cream weekly.

Iowa

No Hand Concert Thursday Elvenlog at Emmetsburg Farm

An Elvenlog notice outlines a Thursday evening event at the Emmetsburg Township Farm Bureau picnic. The message lists a sand concert and details remain unclear due to garbled OCR but confirms a local civic gathering on the upcoming Thursday.

Ely Emmetsburg

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Hazel Dickason Whittemore George Myer Alma Brosien Glyen Stift Sentance Mave Florida Wayne Bradley Howard Stall Howard Hughes Russell Pierce Gorn Mad Dog I. WH Koore Clarion le Ot Emmetsbure Lowman Michael Yuggan Frank Jolliffee Narbey Mary Duffy Resiens Tribune Star Johnson Qtr Herbert C. Baker Auslands Southland Hammes & Sons Roy Bitker iMy O.T. Nock Done Igan Rirs S.J. Torkelson Dewey Wibons Dewey Sbhhons Des Moines Township Mercy Hospital Fort Dofze State Department of Hearth State Board of Heal Pex Moines Dup Tdix Anta Eden Smith Kansas City 7. P. Carney Milwaukee Depot
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