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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1921
Page
5
The passage recalls the republic's founders and wartime aid to allied forces, praising initiative, energy, and popular governance. It warns of unrest and the risk of other thrones falling, urging vigilance against weakness and social theorizing that could undermine the nation.
Mack Oakes aged 24 of Graettinger was killed instantly when a lightning arrestor broke and struck him on the neck while checking a fault on the electric light line near Swea City. He was married with no children, leaving his wife and parents in grief. Martin Ausland and his son returned from Excelsior Springs, reporting his finger healed and that his son is recovering as well.
W J Brown sells the greater part of his Rodman State Bank stock to R A Hoskins S A Hoskins C J Bonstetter J A Walker and C M Barber while remaining with the bank for a time and keeping a small interest He will shift to wholesale flour business and Mer Scott will devote his time to soliciting Stronghout Iowa and nearby states The move is welcomed as stabilizing for the bank and community sentiment remains warm toward Brown
Basil Godden arrived from Claremore Oklahoma to spend summer with his parents in this city. He is an officer of a military institution in that place. The governor of Oklahoma pressed for a special session to obtain funding for state institutions. Ruthven defeated Laurens in a recent baseball game.
The text outlines the life of Reverend Monsignor Korn of Anpinivas Leitrim in the Ireland Dublin area. It traces his early education in Ireland and Montreal, studies at Kenrick Seminary Missouri, his ordination in Bubstne Iowa, and his priestly service in Dubuque Diocese. It notes multiple parishes and appointments from 1871 onward including Wallstown Lawler St Rose Winona Sheldon Carroll Emmetsburg and final roles at Assumption church. The narrative ends with his death details and papal confirmation.
Thursday evening storm caused widespread destruction from Clear Lake to Manly and Greene with two drownings, a fatal lightning strike, and multiple injuries. Wires down and rail service disrupted. losses tallied in the thousands with many buildings damaged. Local notices also detail parish positions, local merchants praised for Memorial Day displays, and preparations for the Algona chautauque and Redpath-Vawter theater programs.
Newsrooms report a three day celebration set for July 4 5 and 6 in Ernartsburg with plans for a county view of events. Committees meet tonight to organize fundraising and the program. Details to follow in the Democrat next week.
Sanborn youth Giu es wrong W. W. Daliigon son of banker John arrested at Eagle Grove for forging multiple checks. His father posted bail and later funded his start in Cedar Rapids before depleting his assets. Community benefit programs planned in Emmetsburg by local women's and veterans groups.
County wide Red Cross officer and committee meeting set for Tuesday June 7 at 6 30 p m in the Assembly Hall Court House Emmetsburg. W F Condy Chicago field representative to attend. county chairman W Eagan urges full attendance. Also notes Red Cross life saving and learn to swim campaigns with extensive local involvement. Cobbs Bootery reported strong sales and patronage in Emmetsburg.
The Free Press notes the relocation of the Gates isle Sele Tire factory from Bethven to Terri raising local economic and employment questions for both communities.
The text notes a past year sale by FP M Fitzgerald to FL EB McNary of Terri with machinery moved to the new owner. Frank Me of Ruthven travels to Tergil for the new owner. A Farm Bureau Picnic is planned in Emmetsburg on June 10 with Mr Cunningham, Iowa Farm Bureau secretary, addressing the gathering and broad township representation expected.
The wife of the Oscenla County Tribune editor, Jo Bahne, died this morning at 11 o clock at her home from angina pectoris after years of poor health and a serious three months.
Miss Gertrude M. Thornvall principal of Emmetsburg High School was chosen county superintendent after a board meeting on Wednesday. She has served three years as Emmetsburg principal and previously led Valley Junction and What Cheer high schools. She will assume duty September 1 and plans a post election western trip.
A party of 125 Minneapolis business men visited Kimetsburg on Friday. The group toured many stores, distributed souvenirs, and enjoyed their band’s selections. They praised the town’s streets parks and business facades and encouraged local merchants to cultivate long-distance customers. The piece notes a missed opportunity to welcome them warmly and urges better reception next time.
Practically all Western Passenger association lines agree to cut round trip interstate, district and county fair travel rates to one and one half fares for the current season. The move aims to boost attendance at regional fairs and ease transport costs for fairgoers.
In Forenoon at 10 a m the investiture of Rt Rev Monsignor P F Farrelly at Assumption Church will be held. A solemn high mass will be celebrated by Monsignor Farrelly with about one hundred priests from the region attending. Bishop Derman of Des Moines will preach. A grand banquet follows in the parish hall with a lengthy menu and toasts. A community reception will be held the next evening at KK C hall with a diverse program and public invitation.
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