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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1925
Page
8
A report from Hartley notes fines issued after an on road gambling incident involving three parties from Spencer Laurens and Hartley. The Hartley Sentinel quotes that bets were seized and penalties imposed for participation in the sport under local justice. The sheriff of the neighboring county aided in retrieving items and apprehending the players.
A memorial day address by Judge Quarton drew pushback for suggesting that ex servicemen might desert in a future conflict. Critics, arguing from nine years of wartime peace, assert the rank and file of veterans would not desert and demand peace with honor, not peace at any price.
Storm Lake hosts a major De Molay gathering next Friday with a strong program. Representing towns include Algona Emmetsburg Estherville Spirit Lake Sheldon Sib ley Spencer and Storm Lake. An Estherville party recently spent days in Florida to help place Estherville on the map. A windstorm last week partially displaced a Consolidated School House in Emmet county. Ringsted man George Taft, 44, died by hanging in a barn last week.
An advertisement touts C F Redd lich as a rupture specialist offering personal, by appointment fitting of high grade sanitary appliances. It warns against mail or over the counter devices and promises relief, with improvements in weeks and the potential for full recovery, especially when treated early.
Levi Grobe of Spirit Lake won opening week in the merchants fishing contest with the largest pike. The farmer's catch measured 25 inches and weighed five pounds ten ounces, beating a close second from Mrs. A. A. Grove of Des Moines who showed a 25 inch pike at five pounds and 10 ounces. Grobe's fish was landed in Big Spirit Lake and Grove's on Chalgtrom's beach near Okabojl.
A Humboldt event schedule outlines a multi day legal education program with judges and lawyers delivering lectures on pleading evidence and civil procedure. Key speakers include Judge D F Coyle of Humboldt Judge I G Albert of the Supreme Court and A A Herrick of Estherville. sessions cover automobile accidents war risk insurance and character evidence with preludes by Our Best Band and Humboldt Artists.
Worthington high school coach Coxet Martin J. Kruse, noted for strong teams over several years, will coach at Sioux Valley consolidated school next year. He faced a charge for violating association rules by ignoring age limits in organizing his Worthington squad, drawing complaints about fairness in high school and college circles and sparking calls for clean sports and merit.
Harold Higgins from Fort Dodge visited his brothers and sisters and works as a carpenter for Dinoe Central. Most carpenters are laid off until July while masons and bricklayers earn $1.50 an hour. Higgins notes many idle workers in Chicago and several mammoth hotels under construction.
Te Molays at Storm Lake plan a district conclave on June 12 with representation from district towns. A track meet will be held at the college field in the morning, an initiation ceremony in the afternoon, and a banquet followed by a dance in the evening. A Washington report notes the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad, under receivership, valued by the Interstate Commerce Commission at 46.8 million dollars.
An election likely June 15 in Steam Lake will decide a $7,500 bond issue to build a memorial on the lake shore drive honoring Buena Vista county gold star sailors. Wm Shattuck, 85, formerly of Garner, died in California last Wednesday after serving as Hancock county officer for years.
Several Storm Lake powderers were arrested the last of the week. The town seems to have its share of them. They keep Judge Deland busy imposing penalties on them.
Rev. T. Hanson of Wallingford will travel to Norway to stay for a period, following his visit to Minneapolis for the major Scandinavian celebration.
A Sunday fire destroyed a barn on the W. N. Beip farm near Spencer. Two horses inside the barn were killed in the blaze.
F Schroeder notes Long View Washington has grown in the past year with paving and sidewalks limited earlier. The town is tied to Amber resources, with a major lumber company owning and operating much of the wood industry. Location is strong and future looks promising, with relatives of Schroeder and T W Harrison connected to its development.
Report from western South Dakota notes unusually large flax acreage this spring as good prices persist. Area's rich soil and ample moisture support strong yields, with growers optimistic about the season's prospects.
Onnie E. Sheckler, 23, of Mason City, remained by his radio all night and reportedly killed himself at 4:00 a m Thursday morning after leaving a note to his mother saying he was tired of life.
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