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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1927

Page

2

Ayrshire Still Causes Trouble For B Kenedy

Ayrshire resident E Kennedy was arrested by state officers Wilson of Fort Dodge and Day of Des Moines in Ayrshire last Saturday on charges of producing and selling intoxicating liquor. Five gallons were seized along with a small still. Kennedy waived examination at a hearing before Justice Pilfner and was bound over to the August grand jury with a $500 bail, promptly furnished. He has lived near Ayrshire for several years.

E. Kennedy Ayreshire Ayrshire

Park Mancher and Jeanne Horner wed in Cedar Falls union

Benedict Mr. atk Hanener, son of C. B. Hancher, married Jeanne Horner of Osage a few days ago. They met at Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls and plan to resume studies there in September. Groom graduated from Plover high school earlier.

Atk Hanener C. B. Hancher Jeanne Horner Osage State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls Aso Plover High School

Silver Comes Through Showings and Comedy Featuring Thompson

Thursday listings announce Fred Thompson and Silver King in the best horse in pictures. Matinee at 1 5 p m and evening shows at 7 30 and 11 p m present this noted film with a comedy titled Whats Up.

Fred Thompson Silver King Silver Kivening

4-H Club Schedules White Uniforms for Emmetsburg Event

Fern Valley township 4-H Club met at Kern and Dorothy Wells. Members and the leader discussed attire and voted to wear white uniforms for the Emmetsburg celebration on June 15. Gladys Kuhn is publicity chair.

Siris Fern Valley Township Kern Dorothy Wells Everex Emmetsburg

Body of Fort Dodge man exhumed for court examination

Monday the body of Frank Hecler, a county charge who died last November, was taken up by court order for examination by R. Q. Scott. The remains were removed from the grave after funeral services and placed in a casket. Over 200 people attended the opening and examination.

Frank Hecler Fort Dodge R. Q. Scott Laufersweiler Tas County A. H. Dunean Oakland Cemetery Keeler Ther

South Dakota Crop Outlook Praised By Will Ballard

Will Ballard of Sioux Falls reports a bright crop outlook for eastern South Dakota the best in ten years. He notes business is fair but could use more rain and mentions his long involvement in the monument trade in Sioux Falls.

Will Ballard South Dakota Sioux Falls Ballhard

Paving Bond Wins in Woodbury County Vote

Woodbury County voters approved bonding to pave primary roads in a close to two to one margin, with a light turnout and limited opposition noted in the election held last Wednesday.

Woodbury

Rocky Adame Returns Home After Chicago Stay

Rocky Adame arrived in Emmetsburg from Chicago this morning after a six month stay. He had a few bouts but offered few details to the reporter and remains in training. It is reported he lost a bout in the Twin Cities a couple of weeks ago.

Rocky Adame Emmetsburg Chicago Twin Cites

Estherville Woman Fined for Bootlegging Busy Bee Lunch

Estherville mother Mrs Nelli Coffman was fined 700 dollars plus costs for bootlegging at the Busy Bee lunch counter. Judge Davidson jailed her for ninety days to reflect on the offense after she pledged to quit. She is cited as the second Emmet County woman in similar trouble.

Nelli Coffman Estherville Davidson Emmet

Township Emplotes Shet Out Attorney General Opinion

Iowa Attorney General John W. Pleteker holds township road employees fall outside the Iowa Workmen's Compensation Act. The law covers municipal corporations and counties, not townships. He cites Hansen v. Cresco to note townships are mere county subdivisions without corporate power. The opinion followed a claim by an injured township road superintendent.

John W Pleteker Towa Towa Workingmen’s Compensation Fletcher Hansen

Fort Madison Midget Band to Play Here June 10

Fort Madison Iowa June 1 Emmetsburg Democrat reports the Fort Madison Midget Band of thirty grammar school boys ages ten to thirteen, directed by Carl Nelson, will visit the city June 10 for an open air concert. They seek publicity to help cover travel expenses.

Fort Madison Carl Nelson Blanche McBroom

Car Ditch Near Humboldt Sends Family Members Hurt

A Fort Dodge family, Mr and Mrs L E Armstrong and their son Junior, were returning from Faribault Minnesota when their car went over a six foot embankment nine miles north of Humboldt. The car landed upright. Mrs Armstrong suffered bruises and cuts from glass. Mr Armstrong and Junior escaped with shock. the car was damaged but the engine intact. One door was torn off and found in a corn field. Junior attends a college in Faribault.

L. E. Armstrong Junior Armstrong Fort Dodge Faribault Minnesota Humboldt Armstrong Junior

Opera House Company Has Done Well

The Emmetsburg Opera House company held its annual board meeting on Thursday. Former executives were re-elected as the firm reports 26000 in stock and debt reduced to 6000, signaling a flourishing condition and potential dividends soon. Genevieve Gusland will teach eighth grade at Ringsted schools next year. Malinda apples stored well. one spoiled from last fall’s harvest.

Emmetsburg Opera House Company Genevieve Gusland Forest City Ringsted Airs Charles Gusland J. A. Spies Times Office Gracttinger

Local Youth Arrested for Auto Forging Shocks

Saturday Earl Lyman of southeast Cylinder was arrested in Whittemore for forging shocks. Deputy Hilton and Dan McNally escorted the 16 year old to the city jail. He wrecked a car at Whittemore a week earlier and borrowed another auto to go home, which he did not return. The borrowed car was recovered by officers.

Earl Lyman Cylinder Whittemore Hilton Dan McNally

Farrelly Cousin of Monsignor to Be Ordained Next Saturday

Clarence B. Farrelly nephew of the late Monsignor P F Farrelly will be ordained a Catholic priest next Saturday forenoon. He and classmate Leo McEvoy, who will celebrate his first sollemn mass in Emmetsburg next Sunday at 11 o'clock, are Sulpician Seminary alumni in Washington. They plan to remain in the Sioux City diocese.

Clarence B. Farrelly P. F. Farrelly Leo McEvoy Emmetsburg Clarence Farrelly Corpus‘ Christi Chica Sulpician Washington Sioux City

Norland and Bergeson wed in February ceremony at Spencer

Mr. Melvin Norland of near Fenton married Miss Evelyn Bergeson who lives northeast of Cylinder. The ceremony was conducted in Spencer by Rev. Ryerson. The couple plan a home in Fairfield township and will celebrate their new life after a premature public announcement. Neighbors praise both families and extend hearty congratulations.

Melvin, Norland Fenton Evelyn Bergeson Cylinder Spencer Ryerson

Albert Conlon Graduates at Columbia College Dubuque

Mr and Mrs Thos Con ilon and their son Matt attended Albert Conlon's graduation at Columbia College Dubuque early this week. He earned a good student record. Emmetsburg beat Graettinger 19 to 15 in Kittenball at Graettinger with both teams committing several errors.

Wale Thos Conilon Matt Albert Conlon Columbia, College, Dubuque Emmetsburg Graettinger the Times

Miss Wobbe Awarded Chillicothe Scholarship

The Times reports Miss Wilma Wobbe, honor member of Graettinger 1927 high school class, has received a business college scholarship at Chillicothe Missouri.

Pocahontas Well Casing Leaks Prompt Repairs

Pocahontas residents faced well trouble last week as the new well 280 feet deep began leaking from 50 feet below the ground. The crew pulled and replaced the casing and J. B. Moore arranged a large electric sign for the Kermore building to be mounted on the northwest corner, mid height.

Pocahontas Deep Pocahontas J. 8. Moore

Third Doctor Powers to Practice in Emmetsburg

Harold Powers son of Dr and Mrs H A Powers of this city is a member of the medical class of 1927. It seems only a few years ago as a small boy he often called at the Democrat office for job printing scraps. He will not commence practice for some time and will spend a year or two in a hospital. Emmetsburg to have a third Dr Powers.

Powers Harold Powers H. A. Powers Democrat Emmetsburg Powers

No Paved Roads for Osage in Mitchell County

Osage in Mitchell county, near Havelock, will not pursue paving as money remains scarce. A wind damaged Ware public school building near Havelock, with losses around 4000 dollars. Mrs. S A Whitfield property west of Pocahontas also suffered heavy damage. Insurance largely covered both losses.

Mitchell County Osage Ware Havelock S. A. Whitfield Pocahontas

American Legion Band Delivers First Thursday Evening

The American Legion band of the city presents its first Thursday evening performance, offering a concise concert showcasing local musical talent and community support.

American Legion Band of

Concert of the Season on the Court House Square

A high class program on Court House square promises entertainment from one of northern Iowas best bands. Citizens urged to attend concert evenings and avoid driving, aiming for a pleasant, safe event.

Court House Square Iowa

Stel relatives attend grandma N Stell funeral in Manka area

Harold and William Stel traveled from Manka to attend the funeral of their grandmother Mrs. N Stell last Tuesday. Harold had long served as manager of Anoka Oil in Anoka. William is a student. Henry Brask, longtime Deadwood South Dakota resident, spent the first of the week with his nephews Michael and Auelin Hohen southwest of the city.

Harold William Stel Manka N. Stell Anoka Oil Company Henry Brask Deadwood South Dakota Michael Auellin Hohen

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