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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1920

Page

5

Cummins Wins Nomination in Statewide Races

The article reports Senator Cummins winning renomination over Colonel Brookhert with a Safe majority. It notes light Democratic turnout, county results with BE. Thompson defeating J. Mollison for clerk, Nefstead top county attorney with 618 votes over Bert Frost, and district and local race tallies across Palo Alto Silver Lake and Highland areas.

Cuumins Colonel Brookhert Govper BE. M. Thompson J. & Mollison Clark Nefstead Pla Palo Alto Moore Deems Havner Kendall

Minneapolis architect Nason oversees Emmetsburg projects

Dull In Twin Cities too Nason, the Minneapolis architect, supervised the new $40,000 Baptist church at Estherville 50 by 81 feet with brick like Emmetsburg Court House remodeling. He also oversees remodeling Citizens State Bank at Fostoria and the Paul Waid store at Terris 650 by 110 feet with a 20 foot high basement. Nason notes steel prices down but lumber cheaper and says Minneapolis and St Paul have adopted Open Shop labor policy with many workers idle.

Twin Cities Nason Minneapolis Emmetsburg Estherville Emmetsburg Court House Citizens State Bank Fostoria Paul Waid Terris Julius Skow iMr. Nason St. Paul

Marriage in Emmetsburg Gens H. Lockie Weds Frances Swanson

Mr Gens H. Lockie of Emmetsburg marries Miss Frances Swanson of Whittemore in Emmetsburg last Wednesday. Rev J. E. Brereton officiates at the Congregational church. Attendants are Mr and Mrs D Swanson, brother of the bride. The couple are praised by locals and await a happy future.

Gens H. Lockie Emmetsburg Frances Swanson Whittemore J. E. Brereton Congregationa Church D. Swanson Swanson J. I. Hobson

Will Rest and Recuperate Miss Anna Donovan Trip Plans

Miss Anna Donovan plans a trip to Rochester Minnesota to seek treatment from Dr Maye and later intends to stay at Fit Springs Arkansas. The Trib editor notes ongoing work and Mary McKay will replace Donovan at The Democrat Tribune while she recovers and hopes for her full return to health and strength.

Anna Donovan Rochester Minn Drs. Maye Fit Springs Arkansas Mary McKay Donovan The Tribune of the Democrat Miss Donovan

Local Sales Offer From Jenswold Family in Colorado

G Jenswold offers for sale the Democrat house and furniture in Colorado. Mrs Jenswold and Ms Jenswold are arranging a sale and likely moving plans. This notice notes near new furniture and a household listing.

Colorado G. Jenswold Bale The Democrat Jenswold Jonswold

Giles-Iait Mr Vance Giles and Miss Mabel Bahl Unite in Marriage

Giles of Rodin and Miss Mabel Bahl of Emihetsburg were united in marriage Tuesday of last week with Justice Staekmer officiating. The bride, daughter of Charles and Mrs Bahl, grew up locally and was class of 1920. The groom is son of Henry and Mrs Giles of Rodman. After a short wedding trip they will reside in Rodman.

Giles Vance G. Giles Rodin Mabel R. Bahl Emihetsburg Justice Staekmer Charles Bahl Flenry Giles Rodman Myr

Pinkerton’s Role in Early Algona Arrests and Trials

The article recalls John M. Pinkerton, Algona’s pioneer sheriff, who died at Hot Springs South Dakota, for aiding in the arrest and conviction of Hiram and Will Millerke and John Treloar. It notes Pinkerton’s pursuit of fugitives, a jail transfer, an escape incident, and a later Milwaukee train-indicted trial.

J. C. Bennett John M. Pinkerton Algona Hot Springs South Dakota Hiram Will Millerke John Treloar Milwaukee Company Frost Hotel Fannie Estman E. &. Ormsby J. B. Martin West Bend Martino Millerke Lewis Nelson Fero Milwaukee Fero Kossuth W. G. Henry Pinkerton J. J. Kane Colorado

Assumption Ladies Host Tea at Mrs Conlon Home

The Assumption church ladies announce a tea tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thomas Conlon in the city. A light supper will be served in the evening until eight o clock to accommodate rural guests arriving late. A meeting of the ladies will be held at 3 o'clock at Mrs Conlon's home.

Assumption the Assumption Church Thomas Conlon

Children’s Day at the Congregational Church Service

The Congregational Church in this city will observe Children’s Day next Sunday with a special service for children at 11 09 a m. Bax Meade, a young Des Moines robber arrested recently, was convicted and sentenced to ten years at the asylum.

Congregational Church America Bax Meade Tex Raz Meade Spottt Lake Youngsman Des Moines Asamom Weormstery

Rutledge sisters return from Houston with coastal notes

Hiome From Texas reports Misses Anna and Vera Rutledge arrived home from Houston Texas last Sunday morning. They hold public school positions in Houston and note Gulf of Mexico shipping growth while Galveston dock workers strike and foreign vessels avoid Galveston. The Rutledges plan a summer in their city.

Hiome Texas Misses Anna Vera Rutledge Houston Gulf of Mexico Galveston Misses Rutledge

Marriage Unites Roy Johnson and Grace Wolfgang in Algona

Roy Johnson and Grace Wolfgang wed in Algona as onlookers watched in secret. The couple, soon to return to Emmetsburg, gain praise for Grace’s charm and courage, while Johnson, a former Des Moines College student and World War II veteran, is noted for athletic promise and local ties.

Johnson to skip Big Ten meet for Olympic prep

Des Moines college runner Roy Johnson, who set a Missouri Valley record for the mile distance at Ames last Saturday, will not compete in the Big Ten meet at Ann Arbor this weekend. Coach Harris Bell says Johnson is resting up for Olympic tryouts in Chicago later this month after a short illness. He plans to resume training later this week and aims to be fit for departure to Chicago.

Daily Register Roy Johnson Des Moines College Ames Ann Arbor Harris Bell Tigers Johnson Chicago Fotal Bell Des Moines Star

Caddock Defeats Lewis Twice in Des Moines Coliseum

The match saw Harl Caddock throw Strangler Lewis twice in Des Moines at the Coliseum. Details remain unclear while Lewis, renowned as a great wrestler, carried a significant weight advantage. Caddock praised as a superb period on the mat.

Harl Caddock Strangler Lewis Des Moines Lewis Caddock

Industrial railroad completed to south town road

The industrial railroad from the Burns grade to the road running south of town has been completed. The train will have eraval to ballast the road bed. A pumping plant at the gravel pit has not yet been installed.

Death by Own Action Shocks County Resident

Thomas Scott, life at the county house for years, drank carbolic acid Sunday. His body was found near the cemetery and taken to Foy's undertaking home for burial at Evergreen Cemetery. He was about sixty five, single, Scottish born, with a cousin in Toulon Illinois and a surviving clergyman brother near Edinburgh. He was despondent and had hinted at self harm in past conversations. Funeral arrangements were announced.

Thomas Scott Fyerereen Melvin Church Mr. Foy Undertaking Establishment Tony Evergreen Cemetery William Young Gray Gowang James Hamilton Gibson David Wait John Scott Scott Scotland Edinburgh Margaret Marchland Toulon Tllinois Are Democrat Spencer Sheldon

Banquet for Veterans Planned in Emmetsburg Armory

Soldiers sailors and marines who served in the late war are invited to a joint banquet by the Service Star Legion and the Women's Relief corps at the Emmetsburg Armory on Flag Day Monday June 14 at 7 00 p m. No invitations will be sent to avoid anyone being overlooked.

Service Star Legion Women’s Relief Corps Emmetsburg

Miss Brereton A Bride In Town Falls Ceremony

Miss Winifred Brereton daughter of Mrs J E Brereton married Harold D Hall of Iowa Falls at her parents home. The service conducted by Rev J E Breret on featured a heart ring carried by three year old Master Jimmie Brereton beneath a floral bell arch. A five course dinner followed. The couple plan a home in Town Falls after a short honeymoon. Distinguishing guests included H B Hall and Lydia Evans from Iowa Falls and Loeve family from Webster City.

Harold D. Hall Iowa Falls Winifred Brereton J. E. Brereton Katherine Ausland Olive Whitty Mary Regina Burt Leve Ruth Hall Lydia Evans Mrs. Loeve Webster City

Young Iowa Woman Set for Bright Community Role

In Emmersburg Algona and Iowa Falls a young woman of ability and energy is praised for quiet prudent tact. North Iowa communities say she is highly respected in religious and social circles and as a community worker. The groom is a real estate man in his hometown noted for business integrity.

Emmersburg Algona Iowa Falls Iowa Io Falls

Rice and Coftsrofitable Farm Report From Texas Fields

William Connor of Morris Illinois reports on farm ventures in El Campo Texas including 1000 acres of rice land. Investors sunk two wells at 3500 each to boost water for rice and yield ranges from 15 to 25 sacks per acre sold at 10.50 to 12.50 per sack. Connor notes rice near the Gulf suffers from saltwater proximity and mentions cotton on his land yielding about 200 per acre.

William Connor Morris Ilinois Burthvem Texas el Campo Conner Itlinois Goahar Connor Mr. Connor Palo Alto South Dakota

Married Today at Omaha Dr Hagaman Weds Miss Kibbie

Dr. George Hagaman of Omaha Nebraska and Miss Ethel Kibbie daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kibbie were united in marriage in Omaha this morning. They will attend Loretta Kibbies graduation at St Josephs academy in Des Moines tomorrow evening and Mrs Kibbie will meet them in Des Moines.

George Hagaman Omaha Nebraska Ethel Kibbie Joseph Kibbie Hagaman Des Moines Kibbie Loretta Kibbie St. Joseph's Academy Booth Township Cedar Rapids Business College Emmetsburg Sioux City Hagamaa

Trinity Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule and Bishop Morrison Visit

The church lists morning prayer and sermon at 10 40, church school at noon, choir rehearsal Friday at 7 30, and a Bishop Morrison visitation Tuesday evening June 15. Confirmation class Friday at 4 00 pm, annual church school picnic at Schroeder’s Point Friday, depart 10 from the church. Rector LeRoy Titus Weeks notes Morrison cannot attend Emmetsburg on the named date.

Triiity Episcopal Church Syutey Jane Bishop Morrison Schroeder LeRoy Titus Weeks Morrison Emmetsburg

Slater Hanks Marriage A Des Moines St Joseph Nuptials

Two weddings mark the social calendar with Virginia Tanks choosing Trinity Methods church Des Moines for the Slater Hanks nuptials. Clarence J A Slater son of Mr and Mrs J A Slater of Newlawn apartments and Miss Hanks daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Hanks of Minneapolis will wed in Des Moines. The ceremony features maid of honor Miss Iona Hanks and attendants, floral girls, and a reception at the bride’s home. Honeymoon to Chicago with home to Des Moines after July 1. Out-of-town guests include Misses May Frances Maroney Edna Biddle and Mrs Thomas Slater among others. Music includes a solo and Mendelssohn processional.

Des Moines St. Joseph Trinity Methods Church Virginia Tanks C. L. Hanks Clarence J. A. Slater J. A. Slater Newlawn Apartments J. Lewis Gillies Miss Hanks Iona Hanks Harrold Nelson Virginia Genevieve Malm Mendelssohn Slater Plumb Jewelry Des Moines Daily Register

Laurens Couple United in Sacred Heart Ceremony

Alexander Anglam and Miss Margie Anglam wed at Sacred Heart church last Monday morning with Father Lynch officiating. The bride, daughter of John Anglem, worked ten years at the local telephone exchange and is praised by patrons. They plan to settle in Alabama. Emmetsburg friends extend hearty congratulations.

H. P. Alexander Laurens Margie Anglam Ayrshire Sacred Heart Parsonage Lynch Heide John Anglem Alexander Alabama Emmetsburg

Rivals Meet in Court for House Case

Attorney Dan Kelly of this place and Attorney F Nefstead of Graettinger tried M Weinholzer versus E F Murphy over possession of a house Weinholzer had sold. Murphy won the case. Kelly is the Democratic nominee for county attorney and Nefstead a Republican. It was their first courtroom meeting.

Dan Kelly F. Nefstead Graettinger M. Weinholzer E. F. Murphy Weinholzer Kelly Nefstead Murphy Mr. Nefstead

Art Wilson Injured in Meat Market Accident

Art Wilson of Britt, employed at Winders Arm in this city, suffered a severe arm injury when a machine cut him while at work. He was taken to Algona hospital for treatment. His condition will determine his prospects in a day or two and friends in Keamersburg regret the misfortune.

Art Wilson Britt Winders & Arm Algona Hospital Pangis Keamersburg

Judge Reed Rules Midland Packing Case for Federal Courts

The federal court will hear the Midland Packing company case after Judge Reed of Sioux City ruled the matter belongs in federal jurisdiction. The decision shifts the case from the local district to the federal system.

Havner Reed Soux City Midland Packing Company

Brown returns home as California drought cited by locals

Brown reports California rainfall only nine inches in the past year, far below the usual eighteen to twenty eight inches, and notes irrigation shortages. He explains scarce freight cars and government pressure to move grain west, praising Senator Johnson and criticizing cheap politicians while praising Hoover era factions.

Ml, Brown California The Democrat Brown Los Angeles Drenth Central West Mr. Brown Towa F Johnson Chicago Hoover Johnson Charles B. Hughes Senator Johnson Hughes Mrs. Brown Pato Alto County

Commencement Exercises At Assumption Church

St Mary's academy holds commencement at Assumption church next Friday evening. Bishop Edmund Heelan of Sioux City will deliver the address and attract many listeners. Emmetaburg extends a hearty welcome to the new bishop on his grand visit.

St Muary’s Academy Assumption Church Edmund Heelan Sioux City Dovitless Emmetaburg The Dioceas Grar

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Cummins U. S M. Thompson Rehm Adams John Rehm Silver Lake Barringer Mr. Smith Smith Booth Sherif Mr. Roy Johnston Miss Grace Wolfgang Hos Sealea Grace Wolfgang A. J. Wolfgang Miss Wolfgang Fort Dodge Wolfgang Emmetshire H. B. Johnston United States Johnston Wadge C. Cook Bend Tom Scott Deas Miss Brereton Town Falls Tad Wiakes de. George Hagaman Slater-Hanks Summershire Alexander Anglam Eocom
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