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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1918

Page

4

Local News From Emmetsburg and Surroundings

Local notes report social visits and travel through Emmetsburg with residents from Algona Spencer and Yale visiting. Mrs. Dansven left for Lone Beach California to care for her ill mother as relatives in the city hosted visitors. A town dance featured the Welly orchestra of Mason City, despite warm weather, and Miss Anna Rutledge demonstrated new work under the guidance of Tawa State college.

Estherville Resteresy Kanneville Pote Tawa City Inwa College Edward Dansven Eberville Lone Beach California Mistes Margaret Irene Shaden Algona Margaret Gertrude Kane Emburg William Evert Spencer Cie A.D. Brilde. Brand Anna Rutledge Yale Oklahoma Emmetsburg Monroe Johnson

Framed Award Drawn From Fratee to Irish History Prizes

NUST OWA BUYS AT FRONT reports prize awards at St Ellen's with a roster of donors and recipients including Lucille Hoelzer Julia Carmody Cecelia Kelly and Loyola Joynt. Draws credited to Lovela Inynt and Corena Jackman reflect local participation in an Ancient Order of Hibernian event.

St. Ellen's Frink Dany Donald Jackman Rank MY Halloran Geer Brown John Louehtin Joan Martin Columbus Spatrick Margaret Lars Viola Murrey Mary Joint Ralph Joynt Corena Jackman Frances McNat Wasoldinew Loyola Joynt Frank O'Hallorea Lucille Hoelzner Julia Carmody Cecelia Kelly Anna Kelsh Gertrude Jackman Old Agnew Andrew Adams Frank Y Malloran Richard Dunphy Marie Nack Lovela Inynt

Sohe Casey Moves to Second Floor Showrooms

Sohe Casey announces his relocation to neatly arranged rooms on the second floor of a high store room he rents to A. J. Wolfgang. Friends may visit to view his latest suit samples. an ad in the Democrat notes the change and his public access. He previously secured the building years ago.

Casey A. J. Wolfgang Mr. Casey the Democrat

Auto Crash Near Town Leaves Basil McEvoy Alive

Basil McEvoy narrowly escaped death after a Monday evening car crash returning from a K J hall dance. The auto ran off the road near the gate to the presidens and slid into trees, top crushed, McEvoy crawling out. Glass from the windshield lodged in his hat, with reports of bystanders uncertain about others aboard. McEvoy, a steady Sourgx man, was fortunate to avoid serious injury.

K.J. Hall Basil’ McEvoy Pesidenes McEvoy Mikn Mir MedEvoy

Seed Corn Visitors From Pocahontas Trek to Emmetburg

Heeelyes Giod Reporte About Seed It, W Keeche and W Soper visited Pocahontas last week. They collected seed corn for shipment to citizens. buyers praised quality, few complaints about crops failing to grow. Mr Heebe reports minimal failures. Mm J Foy and son Howard of Ruthven also visited Emmetburg.

W. Keeche W. Soper Pocahontas Heebe

West Bend Week in Review and War Time Facts

Local notes report social visits at Mrs Shackelford and Mrs Wosking, a pool hall issue, and school events. War time health facts compare disease and combat mortality, with figures on chances of survival, wounds, and limb loss, reflecting home front discussions.

Paul Noor Gilmore FP. J. Wosking Emmotsbirg Emmetsburery F.C Giass

Local social notes from Mason City and surrounding towns

Mrs Clinrehuill of Mason City spent Sunday visiting her sister Miss Mary Dunton. Private George Washington returned to his Rome Monday from Camp Battge. Mrs Art Jeffries and daughter Miss Helen visited relatives at Spencer Saturday. Mr and Mrs J A Gott of Dickens visited relatives Friday. John Redden was an Ayrshire visitor Saturday. Mrs Wil McNary and Mrs Morris returned Friday from Rochester Minnesota. Miss Nina Hanson returned from Des Moines where she attended college. Miss Dorothy Hume of Dickens visited Alice Rhinehart Sunday. Myron Dewey visited from Spencer Saturday. Miss Margaret Washington visited Spencer Saturday. Bernard Fredrickson arrived late week from Northfield Minnesota for a visit. Mrs Clinton Redden arrived Monday night from Des Moines. Mrs John Andersen and daughter Ruth were Spencer visitors Friday night. Mrs Dwain Barringer returned Saturday from Des Moines. Miss Histe Walters and Alice Rhineham visited Spencer Saturday.

Des Moines Dorothy Hume Dickens Alice Rhinehart Myron Dewey Spencer Ed Dewey

Car Sales Reported by Local Dealers

Sales from Cary Richardson Bros report a gate for an Overland Six sold to John Hand. Emmetsburg Auto Co reports a Dodge touring car sale to a Mr. Conlon of Mallard and Chevro Jet to Mr. Miller of Lost Inland township.

Cary Richardson Bros John Hand Emmetsburg Auto Company Conlon Mr. Miller Lost Inland Township

Rainy Night Meeting Sparks A Romance At A Village Station

Ralph Allen meets a woman at a deserted station during a heavy rain. She seeks directions to town and they share a carriage via walking through the rain, rekindling memories of a past England meeting and a missed address. Tensions mix with lingering questions about missed correspondence and possible romance.

Brise We Ore Union Ralph Allen Frain Carlinsville Junction Ville Tie Ralph Linyst Hee Yalise Esscort Wes Fy London New York Paris Europe Mr. Allen England Ashe Mabel

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