Judge Morling on M E Conference Held During May
Judge B A Morling notes the Methodist Episcopal church operates as a general conference governed by a written constitution. The last conference, held in Kansas City in May, included 864 delegates from 133 annual conferences across multiple regions. Delegates are split evenly between ministers and lay members, with bishops presiding in rotation.
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B.A
Methodist Eyscopal Church
Whith
Kansas City
United States
South America
Europe
Asia
Africa
General Coherence Ag
Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference Actions
The General Conference over four years in session four weeks adopts a broad code of laws via standing committees. It approved constitutional amendments for lay conferences and foreign field governance, seeks greater unity with Methodist Episcopal Church South, and supports new churches in Mexico Korea and Japan. A bishop was deposed, with the minister and four laymen reinstated after civil charges.
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General Conference
Kansas City
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Denmark
Tingsted Hosts Noted Chautauqua Attendance
Tingsted and Ringsted held multiple Chautauqua sessions this week with sizable crowds. Community programs drew large attendance though Chautauquas are less common than in past years. Mrs John Gunther of Terril died suddenly and was mourned by friends. she was a Lutheran.
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John Gunther
John Gunther of
Terril
Yemains
T Hat Place
Lutheran Church
Odd Fellows Home Band Boys Shine In Mason City Concert
The kit band from the Odd Fellows home at Mason City entertained citizens last evening in a splendid concert. They played exceptionally well for boys their age and showed ability to join regular concert bands. The baritone player impressed as the standout.
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Odd Fellows
Mason City
Oecasio
Unclear fragment about travel and funeral attendance
Fragmentary report notes travel by Mr McCormick and Mrs Genevieve to Wideclaw for a funeral for Dr Rab ert Nestor. They visit Sister Tromimican at T Davenport then plan to Dibmgie to fetch Wilken and Marlo Higgins, with unclear outcomes.
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Frank McCormick
Genevieve Aval Lilene Hire Vine
Wideclaw
Rabert Nestor
Sister Tromimican
T Davenport
Fiere
Dibmgie
Wilken
Marlo Higgins
Wind Upsets Boat Drowns Local Student at Lake Near Fairmont
A high school senior and future Naval Academy entrant, 17, died when his boat capsized in a windy lake near Fairmont Friday afternoon. Three companions swam to safety after four hours, while the drowned student was president of his class for four years and his commencement followed his body being found. In Emmetsburg only two Civil War veterans remain.
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Clydebyistlanson
Fairmont
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Emmetsburg
David Starr
Myles McNally
Charles Jones
Starr
Jones
Lown
Mr. McNally
Miss Marie Burns Graduates at Mt St Joseph
Miss Marie Burns returns to Mt St Joseph's college in Dubuque on Wednesday to receive her A B degree. She taught at St Mary's Academy in this city this past year and is a daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Burns. The note praises her as a splendid school worker and fine young lady with hearty congratulations offered.
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Marie Burns
St. Joseph's
Mt St. Joseph's College
Dubuque
St. Maary’s Academy
J. F. Burns
Peterson Named General Agent for Des Moines Life Company
Joseph Peterson of Ringsted son of pioneer James Peterson is appointed general agent of the Des Moines Life and Annuity company after a consolidation with Conservative Life of Sioux City. The new firm carries over 32 million dollars in risks with a 249000 dollar surplus and 600000 dollar paid-up capital.
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Joseph
Peterson
Ringsted
James Peterson
Des Moines Life and Annuity Company
Des Moines
Sioux City
Paterson
Resurfacing No 17 North Moves Forward in County Plan
The contract for graveling 17 miles north from the Emmet county line near Graettinger was awarded to Brereton & Bauck. Crippen-Graettinger segment resurfacing already completed, with plans for an underground crossing later. The Bauek Construction Co won the contract to resurface a nine mile stretch from Crippen to Graettinger, with work to start next season.
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Emmet County
Griettinger
Brereton & Bauck
Crippen-Graettinger
Rock Island
Crippen Corner
Graettinger
Estherville
State Highway Commission
Palo Alto
Ustherville
Old Wall Park
Lincoln Street
South Second Street
Weigand & Wilder Auto Laundry
South Tenth
Soea Mer
Bauek Construction Company
Crippen
Fan
Coaty Nhe
Allenden District Meet of Rural Carriers Attend Algona
J Walsh attended the Allenden District Meet of Rural Carriers in Algona on Saturday. The event was held at the fair grounds with an attendance estimated between 400 and 560, featuring five or six counties including Palo Alto and Emmet.
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J. Walsh
Algona
Fair Grounds
Palo Alto
Emmet
The Democrat Leader in News Service
The Democrat continues as the county’s real newspaper, covering the field thoroughly with many items not appearing promptly in other publications.
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Democrat
Chicago Couple Guests at Wm Walsh Home
Mr and Mrs John Sullivan of Chicago visit the Walsh home in this city by car. Mrs Sullivan is a niece of the Walsh family and the couple were married at St Marys of the Lake in Chicago shortly before Tent. Mrs Sullivan was formerly Miss Melen OConnell.
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Chicago
John Sullivan
Wm. Walsh
Sullivan
Walsh
St. Mary’s of the Lake
Sullvan
Melen O'Connell
Emmetsburg Welcomes George Dawson A World Traveler
George Dawson of Buenos Aires Argentina visits Emmetsburg chatting with T. F. Rutledge and Dan Kelly about pioneer days. He is a Fort Dodge Spanish American War veteran, once with International Harvester, now living in Buenos Aires. He plans a return visit after a round trip through Africa and many countries. He is linked to Estherville and Hammond Nebraska families.
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T. F. Rutledge
Dan Kelly
George Dawson
Mr. Dawson
Chas. Taylor
Weir Implement Company
Our City
Emmetsburg
Schoouls
St. Mary's Academy
Our County
Fort Dodge
International Harvester Company
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Africa
Worton Injures While Replacing Screens at Home
A. T. Worton fell from a ladder while installing screens on the second story of his home. He suffered bruises and will remain home for a few days. No bones were broken.
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A. T. Horton
Horton
Estherville Wins DeMolay Meet at Des Moines
John Warrington of Estherville Junior College led the chapter to victory at the state DeMolay meet in Des Moines on Tuesday with 87 points. Grinnell finished second with 27 points, while eight chapters competed and Hatherville totaled 67 points.
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Des Moines
John Warrington
Estherville
Grinnell
Hatherville
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Meet In City
The Emmetsburg news reports a jail convention of Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges from Paly Alley and City on duties in Emmetshurs with about 15 Rebekahs and several Odd Fellows attending. A 300 strong parade along Broadway featured a cornet band from Mason City. Local M E L ladies served meals, and addresses by Bickford of Owatonna and Grand Ware Dorothea Dierch highlighted the event. The day closed with dancing and praise for the hosts and attendees.
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Rebekah and
Odd Fellows
Paly Alley
Emmetshurs
Aittendiames
EL Church
Odd Fellows Home
Mason City
Broadway
Gor
Berhaps
M. EL
S. P. Bickford
Owatonna
Minnesota
Emmetsburg
Grand Ware
den Dorothea Dierch
Rebekahs
Geraldine Rife
Chaies
Ruthven
Odd Fellows Hall
Pearl Jensyon
Mmersburg Rebekahs
Goldie Kushner
Ida Sorenson
Lewis Strelmer
Odd Fellows Organization
B. S. Wallace
DB. Kulp
Col Lantry warns of broad war risk in the Far East
Col Lantry speaking at Algona Memorial Day warned that China’s current crisis could spark a larger eastern war. He noted his WWI service and urged awareness of conditions in China for American citizens.
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Col. Lantry
Far East
Lantry
Algona Memorial Day
China
Via
Bette
Miss Van Gordan Sails for Paris to Study Opera
Martha Van Gordan daughter of Mr and Mrs D R Van Gordan of this place sails from New York for Paris to study French opera this summer or longer. She has trained in Des Moines Minneapolis and is regarded by musicians as a fine soprano. A rain today aided local crops. Prof H A Thompson plans to move to Park City Utah in August to teach music at $7700 yearly.
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Martha van Gordan
D. R. van Gordan
New York
Paris
Miss van Gordon
New York City
Martha
Des Moines
Genevieve Wheat Dail
George Frederick Ogden
Minneapolis
Franz Proshowsky
Sopratos
Middle West
McPhail School of Music
The
Democrat
H. A. Thompson
Trah
Enteisburg
Park City
Uta
Salt Lake City
Patrick Higgins Plans Trip from Chicago to Ireland
Patrick Higgins travels from Chicago to New York where a June 14 voyage to Ireland is planned. The journey is set to span several months.
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Patrick Higgins
Ireland
Chicago
New York
Wal
Alward
May Dairy Records Highlight Nelson Herd in Highland Township
Olaf Nelson in Highland township reports a promising dairy record from the Binet county cow testing association. May yields show 92 test rows with an average 3.4 pounds of butter per cow, indicating potential profitability for local farmers in the Emmet county area.
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Olaf Nelson
Highland Township
Binet County
Neko
Nelson
Emmet
Mrs Lambe Receives Insurance Draft From Foresters
Mrs J B Lambe of Greetinger received a draft for $2 from the Catholic Order of Foresters. Lambe had carried a policy with the company for about 80 years.
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Reeveives Snart
J. B. Lambe
Greettinger
Catholic Order of Foresters
Lambe
Fle
Emmetsburg High Commencement Sees 38 Seniors Graduating
Emmetsburg High School held commencement in the Iowa Theatre with near full attendance. W. H. Marling presented diplomas in the absence of the board president. Thirty eight graduates listed include Nicholas Adams Mildred Beatty Ann Brown Margaret Brown Fern Campbell Vivian Carpenter Dorothy Goultas Bernadine Dotorvan John Duhigg Tessie Ferguson Lyndora Fisher Facille Fordyce Freda Gommels Helen Hall Lucllie Hantelman Carl Johnson Harold Johnson Ronald Johnson Vivian Johnson Carla Kandson Kuute Lee Dorothy Martinson Loretta Murphy Ernest Kandsen Gertrude Nelson Harry Pendlebury Louise Rhodes Gladys Salven Ruby Sandanger Ella Skow Muhle Wiener Dorothy Wilhite Helen Wilson Irené Zahrudt Glenn Zeigler Eldon Wallace Curtis Randa Fred Thacker. Class Day exercises followed Monday evening in the high school assembly room. Will McNamara spoke by phone to friends in Los Angeles.
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Board of Education
W. H. Marling
Nicholas Adams
Mildred Beatty
Ann Brown
Margaret Brown
Fern Campbell
Vivian Carpenter
Dorothy Goultas
Bernadine Dotorvan
John Duhigg
Tessie Ferguson
Lyndora Fisher
Facille Fordyce
Freda Gommels
Helen Hall
Lucllie Hantelman
Carl Johnson
Editor LeRoy J. Johnson Dies on Coast
The Democrat reports the death in California in late May of LeRoy J. Johnson former Ruthven Free Press publisher. He sold the paper in 1916 to W. J. Lyons and moved south within the state. He remained unmarried. his mother and sister lived with him.
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the Democrat
California
LeRoy J. Johnson
Ruthven Free Press
W. J. Lyons
South
Our State
W Wetecall
Cine
Royal Neighbors District Convention in Emelsborg
Royal Neighbors of District set to hold a district convention in Emelsborg on Tuesday June 12. The all day session will be led by president Mrs Mayne Wessar with treasurer Mrs Elfen Foy. Also noted is a recovery update on Cheruly Shy who remains under care but is slowly improving.
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Royal Neighbors
Mayne Wessar
Elfen Foy
Patterson Court House Loser Reflects On Election Night
The piece records a candidate's concession after a senatorial contest, noting official canvass pending and apologies to supporters. It mentions margins, neighbor ballots, and a sentiment of offering future assistance to the victor. The text also reports local primary results and county office counts with names and vote totals.
Magnus Johnson to Speak Saturday at Cylinder
Farmers Elevator company manager i d Brakke says Magnus Johnson Minnesota’s renowned orator will speak Saturday after noon at 1 o clock in Cylinder. Senator Breakenridge will also address and A P Glenn of Fort Dodge will sing. Stockholders hold the event and read the organization’s annual report. all are invited.
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I. d. Brakke
Farmers Elevator Company
Cylinder
Magnus Johnson
Minnesota
Cyinder
Senator Breakenridge
A. P. Glenn
Ft. Dodge
Occident
Farmers’ Elevator’ Company
New School House Contract Let for Depew
Yesterday the contract for a new Depew school house was let to B Benson of Randall Iowa for a 26 by 32 foot one story building with a furnace and modern toilets. The price is 2075 with the old school house allowance. bid was 2176 without it. Information credited to Ludwig Johnson who owns a fine county farm just south of Depew.
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B. Benson
Randall
Iowa
Depew
Ludwig Johnson
Johnson
Rock Island Introduces Gas Engine Train Equipment
An article notes Rock Island plans to deploy gas and electric engine equipment including a Mack 24h model for trains 417 and 418 between Ellsworth and Watertown, with a delivery expected August or September. It mentions an Estherville to Cuular Thipils route and a Banks township driver reporting a heavier train, amid garbled details.
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Rock Island Road
Ratherville News
Ellswortham Watertown
Senator Brakenridge Claims Lead in District Race
The piece reports vote totals for Breakenridge across Clay, Emmet, Dickinson, Palo Alto, and Kossuth counties and Patterson in the same counties. An auditor found 131 Patterson votes miscounted in Breakenridge’s column, with more errors later, pending official count due next Monday.
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Brakenridge
Patterson
Breakenridge
Clay County
Emmet
Dickinson
Palo Alto
Kossuth
Clay
Algona
Kennedy Wins Emmet County Recorder Race in Nomination
Ray Kennedy, a World War veteran who lost a leg in combat and received bravery awards, won the Emmet county recorder nomination by a majority of 67 over opponent Olive Rustiv, who had defeated him previously in a close margin.
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Ray Kennedy
le City
Emmet
Olive Rustiv
Kennedy
Ss. Rugby
Kiton Ball Tomorrow Evening Big Kitten Hall Game At Lower Park
Tomorrow evening at seven o'clock a season opening game will be played at Lower Park. Two teams will compete, with Montie Willingham as captain and Ed Atm involved. Several local residents noted attendance and business matters related to the event.
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Lower Park
Wil Ne
Montie Willingham
Ed Atm
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M.E
Jilee
E. A. Wurling
Tingsted
Odd Fellows Home Band
Boys
Ving Weil
Bauck Construction Company
GU. Johnson
Havre
Montag
B. Johnson
Duke Suelmeyer
William Wilson
West Beni
Allenden
Frank Maguire
Ioeal
Milwaukee
Ellsworth
Silver Lake
Ayrshire
Hewitt
Harry Morrison
Spencer Cink
Sioax City
Spencer
A. T. Worton
Bernice Brennan
and Rebekahs
City
Miss van Gordan
Butiay
Crean
Mul Nelson
Thieldand
M. F., Healy
Lon. M. F. Healy
Wl McNamara
Los Angeles
Will McNamara
Emelsborg
Latte
Denver
Vel
Emily
Geo. W. Patterson Court House
Warners
Yam
Fado
Davidson
Arizona
Frances Davidson
Hayden
Chicago University
Hammill
Bowman
Skromme
Anderson
Holmgren
McCarty
Givng Holmgren
DB. K. Johnson
Krieger
Mr. Jonson
J. J. Martin
George Baker
Martin
F. M. Thompson
Wm H. J. Steiner
Mr. Thompson
Smith
Carmichael
Sorenson
Berdin
Mualroney
Wag
Halvor Larsen
Arthur Williams
A. Tod
Mx. Larson
T. G. Truog Hed
Joe Bet
John Truog
T. G. Truog
Joe Dorweiler
M. M. Weis
Dorweiler
J. A. Suss
Mr. Christensep
Mr. Rueltinger
Jon Wagner
Matt High
Estherville News
US Maguire
Banks Township
Bimetshiare
Kiiton
Geo. Hil
Bode
Amiestes
Phursilay
Tey
Wigdahl
Pyiday
Baton
Jehvey
Rampetsburg
Wm. Marpahek
Avery
Rile
Sali Hay
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