Local notes on residents and town events
Ancient town news records a sweep of daily life including hotel painting, lumber deliveries for a new restaurant, visits from Whittemore Ruthven and Algona, arson birth, family travels to Algona, Sioux City excursion hints, moving residents to Estherville, thunderstorms hitting Ayrshire, street grading by locals, and upcoming Odd Fellows day in Emmetsburg with neighborhoods preparing decorations and welcome messages for visitors.
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O'Brien
EB. P. Barringer
Ruthvee
Tena Ketchén
James Gowans
Arson
Frank Kneer
Bostwick
Delice
Algona
Jensen
Geo
Om McWally
Austin
Walker
Frank Kendall
Arter
Oakley Hill
Grier
Guild
Ayrshire Chronicle
Charles Dubigg
O'Grady
Mabel Lowe
Minneapolis
Hampton Sau
Ayrshire Fourth Celebrations Draw Wide Attention
Ayrshire prepares for a big Fourth with neighboring towns skipping amusement. A home talent play netted about 50 dollars for the band. Local society events include the Lady Wosterters hosting a social and various residents moving, traveling, or changing jobs across Iowa and nearby states.
Packing house sale eyed for Emmetsburg likely operation
Indications point to the recently sold packing house in Emmetsburg being operated by a suitable company. The decision is under serious consideration and should be known by June 15. Local residents believe a capable business group can profit from the plant while supporting community goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Emmet Canton No. 46 Instituted at Estherville
Seventeen SirPherson No. 32 members traveled to Estherville Monday evening to establish Emmet Canton No. 46. The new lodge has 27 members with A. O. Peterson as captain, Mr. Williams as lieutenant, and A. Quillge as ensign. Delegates from here included M. L. Brown, W. J. Brown, F. L. Bostwick, W. P. Scott, P. B. A. Stedman, H. H. Jacobs, J. C. Paulson, L. H. Taylor, John Peters, A. L. Sprout, E. L. Hughes, J. S. Atkinson, H. Giddings, C. S. Wells, C. F. E. Taylor, and G. Durland. HA. J. Dawson greeted them in Estherville.
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Canton SirPherson No
Estherville
Emmet
Harris and Hovis to Wed at Cylinder Methodist Church
At noon today Mr Charlie W Harris and Miss Otie G C Hovis plan to wed at Cylinder Methodist church with a reception at the bride’s parents home. They will reside on a farm near Cylinder. Both are popular, respected. Miss Hovis has taught in county schools. The Democrat offers hearty congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie W. Harris
Otie GC. Hovis
Cylinder
Abs. Wu. E. Hovis
Hovis
Democrat
Bank Robbery Case Trial Involving Harry Gibbons
The trial of Harry Gibbons for complicity in the Graetlinger bank robbery has drawn witnesses since Monday. County Attorney Morning prosecutes, Attorney Menzies defends, with evidence largely circumstantial. The four defendants were seen in Wallingford and Graettinger the day of the robbery and southeast of town later, a handcar from Graettinger entering Medium lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gibbons
Graetlinger
Morning
Menzies
Wallingford
Graettinger
Emmetsbury
Medium Lake
Memorial Day Observed by Emmetsburg Groups
Memorial Day celebrations in Emmetsburg featured Army and G A R members marching to the cemetery despite muddy roads. The ceremony included W R C and W B C remembrances, a 1:30 p m program at Music Hall with Dr Jackson addressing the crowd, a memorial volume presentation, and a Lincoln poem by E Cohoon. The day ended with a well observed, memorable observance.
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Company E
G.A. Re
W. RU
H. J. Huskamp
Independence Township
Si. John’s
Evergreen
W.B.C
Company K
Charles Grout
C. R. H. Duncan
Charles King
Evergreen Cemetery
Music Hall
Y.M.C.A
Winnie Stuehmer
Glee Club
Jackson
Emmetsburg
W.r.cg
Revi L. G. Feor
Henry Ditton
Emnetsburg
Department of Town
E. Cohoon
Abraham Lincoln
Farmers Institute
L. E. Johnson Dead at Home Near Cylinder Creek
L E Johnson died at his home east of the city after a consumptive illness. Funeral services were held at Cylinder Creek church led by Rev Optsa of Seneca in English and Scandinavian. about 70 teams joined the procession. He leaves a wife, five sons and four daughters, and was 19 years old. Adam Hovenden died Sunday from injuries after being squeezed by a cow at a barn doorway. he had moved here last March from another county. He was a well regarded newcomer. Also notes a Sair sale of a 32x50 J I Cas chine with a low power threshing ma chine new 14 horse Jouw Warr Depew, Iowa.
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L. E. Johnson
C. C. Gustand
Cylinder Creek
Optsa
Seneca
Jrenswold, Jr
B. Crohnheim
Isaac Jacobsan
A. Gison
P. Haughstein
O. H. Anderson
Adam Hovenden
Oue
Ayrshire
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