Registration Day in Palo Alto County Report
Hundreds of young men registered for military service across Palo Alto County amid pro war decor and Wilson proclamation copies. Registrars report most precincts in but some delays due to night rain and downed routes. A bright meteor lit the night sky, seen from Emmetsburg to Forest City, described as the northwest’s largest in twenty years.
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Narguty
Wilson
Gylindér
Ellington
Emmetsbure
Nebraska
Emmetsburg
Stonx City
Daly Journal
Sioux City
Lingerman
Forest City
Estherville
Stedman and Miss Binner Wed in Dubuque
C G Stedman and Miss Hoctens Binnner both of Dubuque united in marriage last Saturday June 2 at the groom’s sister Mrs George Williams Cedar Rapids The groom a former Rock Island railroad engineer later entered business at Dubuque His father notes he recently sold out and will join a leading insurance company in Hella The Democrat extends Emmetsburg friends wishes for fear and happiness.
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G. Stedman
Hoctens Binnner
Dubuque
George Williams
Cedar Rapids
Emmetsburg
P. H. Stedman
Rock Island
Dubique
Democrat
Mrs. Slatman
Spencer Subscribes $1230 in Liberty Bonds
Spencer, Ia. June 4 At a patriotic meeting in the Grand para house this evening for the sale of liberty bonds about $125,000 was subscribed The meeting was enthusiastic. The amount will be increased.
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Spencer
Grand Para House
Liberty
Rural Route 4 staffing changes announced
New Rural Route Cackers tune first Port Wale ick charged at Rural Route No. 4 as successor to Frank DeMouth and W.7. O'Brien succeeds Mr. Mcallister on Route No. 4 though McAlister had led a city delivery unit for months.
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Tune
Port Wale
Memorial Day Parade Lands Honor in Emmetsburg Cemeteries
A Memorial Day parade despite poor roads and weather led by the Kelly Cooke Murray drum corps, with Henry Dillon post members and the WCG ladies carrying floral wreaths. Mayor Saunders and veterans attended as Grand Army of the Republic conducted exercises at Evergreen and Sir John’s cemeteries, followed by an afternoon program at the Court House. Father Farrelly delivered a scholarly speech praised for its heartfelt war causes, with readers directed to the issue for his full address. Also noted is the Rowley laundry business transition to Estherville and Sorenson securing a local laundry site.
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Vievendon
Court Mouse
Evergreen
Sir John's
Kelly-Cooke-Murray
Henry Dillon
W.cg
Carrie
Saunders
Couges
Hou
Emmetsburg
Graduation Exercises at State University of Iowa
The State University of Iowa will hold graduation exercises next Wednesday. Lloyd W Frost and Elizabeth Spies will receive diplomas in arts, Alfred L Peterson finishes dentistry, and John S Puffrer with Albert H Wigdahl also complete their courses. Rev Jol Ryan of Catholic University will deliver the baccalaureate address and Frederick C Howe will give the commencement address. Beebe views Santa Maria as highly prosperous due to oil wells and bean farming with contracts set at 11 cents per pound. Beebe’s wartime service may be expected.
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State University of
Traveling Salesman Faces Fine After Altercation
Hartley merchant Barney Dagel refused a Spencer traveling salesman who pressed for a sale. Dagel trounced the man in a dispute, leading to an arrest and a $75.00 fine plus costs. Mrs Korlossi visited a relative at Whillemere over Sunday.
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Spencer
Barney Dagel
Hartley
Tring
Dagel
Mrs. Korlossi
Relstive
Whillemere
Ten graduates honored at St Marys Academy ceremony
Ten graduates, eight girls and two boys, received diplomas at St Marys Academy in Assumption Church. The event featured elaborate decorations, notable medals for scholarship donated by local orders, and speeches by Rev P P Farreily and Father Veit on Christian education and duty.
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St. Mary's
Tle Assumption Church
Firesy
Oldmedal
Knights of Columbus
Leo McAvoy
Laure Joynt
Catherine Jickvns
Genevieve Joynt
Marie Murray
Laura Joynt
Laretta
Brady
Irene Carney
Kath
Leen
Deneen
Bernice McDonald
Catherine Miller
Leo Berger
Hussil Hennesser
Alice Flynn
Mary Hand
Colsetta O'Briek
Margaret Walsh
Fiorente Broiligan
Mary Bosuld
Helen Cullins
Margaret Boseld
Joseph Walsi
Selver
Leo McEvoy
Laura Joy
Genevieve Irene McMahen
Adelphine Il Berger
Catherine McEvoy
Berita Martini
Bernadette O'Brien
Loretta Brady
Mary Carney
Kathleen Dengen
Catherine Hanifan
Marie Laughlin
Tie Laughlin
Berenitée McDonald
Erene Carney
Edward Carney
Anna Easton
Josephine Jorut
Mary Lauwenthal
Bernadtette Neary
Its
Madeline Wollner
P.P. Farreily
Iute Sisters of Charity of the
Sher
Emmetsburg
Tobh
Nounesd Fant Pather Veit
Imiay
Father Veit
Gui
William O'Brien SH. Dies in Palo Alto County
William O'Brien a pioneer resident of the county and city died Mayday afternoon at his son Johns home after extended illness. Born in Cork Ireland 1833 he came to the United States at 13 and later settled in Braceville and Palo Alto county. Survived by four sons John Patrick Peter and William J and one daughter Mrs Hand. Funeral held at Assumption church with burial in St Johns cemetery. He was active in church and community, remembered as a loyal neighbor and family man.
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Chy
John O'Brien
Tig Assumption Church
BF. Farreby
St. John’s Cemetery
Wiliam O'Brien
Cork
Ireland
Murray
Bragham
O Brien
Pato Alto
Graduation Exercises Highlight Iowa Event at Clear Lake
The annual commencement exercises for Biomersiurg High School drew a large crowd in Iowa, boosted by Governor Harding’s planned address before he became delayed due to a medical matter. Rev J R Perkins of Siguxity delivered a strong America themed talk, praising national unity and civic duty. Miss Oliver presented graduates to C Davidson as the board noted district costs for 1917. The class of 1917 numbered 23, with remarks stressing reading and civic effort, and the students named include Gowans, DeMourh, Cullen, Chirk, Soper, Irvine, Weis, Olsen, Woodbridge, and more.
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Biomersiurg High School
Iowa
Covernor Harding
Vairy
Chicago
Clear Lake
Emmletsburg
J. R Perkins
Friaristien Church
Siguxity
America
Marge
Theos
Alan Gowans
John, Nin
Lester DeMourh
Lity
Ror Mextain
Melvin md
Vincent Cullen
Loraine Chirk
Bure Tews Soper
Rupert Irvine
Leland Reenan
Juanita Weis
Olive Olsen
Joan Woodbridge
Georgina Stett
Alison Gowans
Catherine Gows
Alice White
Winifred Young
Liveworth
Francesca Knablauch
Mabel Jackson
Fragmentary note on Chamberia and officials
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Chamberia, officials, and Bert Hughes with uncertain phrases about actions, calls for aid, and a unclear transmission about somers and men. The text lacks coherent details or a clear event to summarize.
Verner Julles Macris Wed at St Thomas Church
Verner Julles Macris wed Mr Juli Vediter of Miss Julia e Mien oo Motaty. The ceremony was at St Thomas Church with Rev M McNerney officiating. Bridesmaids included Miss Nelfie Millea as maid of honor and Sir William Itlea attended the groom. Following the ceremony, guests went to the bride's parents home for a wedding dinner. The couple will reside at Groverlows where Vedder has a tiling contract.
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Thomas Millen
Vedder Jett
Des Moines
Groverlows
Vedder
Visiralion Académy
Dubuque
J. O. Vedder
Ayrshire
Worried Saturday Me. Richard Lothian and Miss Bellard Akridge marriage
Richard Lothian and Miss Bellard Akridge of Cyfinder were married Saturday in Emmershire with Justice Suet mer officiating. The Democrat expresses hearty congratulations.
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Richard Lothian
Bellard Akridge
Cyfinder
Emmershire
Justice Suetmer
Democrat
Parish Gatherings urged patriotism and wartime duty
Father Farrelly addressed parishioners urging readiness to answer President Wilsons call to register and support the war effort. He spoke of the republic protecting rights on the seas, the duty of 100,000,000 citizens to defend civil and religious liberty, and the personal sacrifice parents face as sons go to the front.
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Pather Farrelly
Congressnion
Wilson
Father Farrelly
Marrisse Licenses Reported in Recent Days
Marriage licenses issued to E G Higbee and Mary E Gammon of Grasttinger Emil Bredian and Main Blearer of West Bend R P Crisman and Grace Williams of West Bend Howard Depue and Viola Tripp of Ruthven. We presume all are by his thine wedded end happy.
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E.G. Higbee
Mary E. Gammon
Grasttinger
Emil Bredian
Main Blearer
West Bend
R. P. Crisman
Grace Williams
Howard Depue
Viola Tripp
Ruthven
Tom Thumb Cab Polly of the Circus in Ermetsburg Parade
An all star cast in a big circus drama rehearses in Ermetsburg on Monday June 21. The company has acquired the original Tom Thumb cab used by Tom Thumb and his wife in the larger circus for two decades and will ride it in the noon street parade.
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Polly
Ermetsburg
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