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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1918

Page

5

Terrific Fighting On Western Front Rages Across Fronts

Allied and German forces clash as American troops push near Thierry and in the Dellau wood capturing prisoners and guns. French counter attacks drive back Germans along a seven mile front north of Margetlise and near Noyon, with heavy losses for the attackers. French resistance reshapes the battle, and German attempt to split Allied lines continues as battles surge from Montdidier to the Oise.

Washington Chileant Thierry Dellau Wood Pershing Nirs Paris Wtmlowe Jen Margetlise Aronde Yiver Noyon Mont London Ottawa Oise Reuter Montdidier von Hindenburg Pavis Merry

Palo Alto Boys Leave Madison for Camp in North Carolina

Mr and Mrs Peter O'Brien visited their son who served in the aviation section at Madison Wisconsin for weeks. About 400 Palo Alto boys and others left yesterday for a camp in North Carolina. Mrs O'Brien and Mrs W J O'Brien stayed to see their sons off. Madison residents treated the young men kindly, hosting meals and easing their stay. The duties were light aside from occasional long bike rides.

Peter O'Brien Madison Wisconsin Palo Alto North Carolina the Ory

WHL Beem Opens New Bank Under Ark Plan

Beem and Harry VanGorden prepare to open a new bank in Matera as fixtures arrive signaling readiness. Local officials confirmed the project details and anticipated services.

Beem Open New Bank Ark Harry VanGorden Matera

Dr Ray Potter Marries Former Ames Classmate At Home

The wedding of Dr L Potter of Emmetsburg to Miss Lilah Harris of Joplin Mo was held Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs L Be Potter with Rev W W J Todé officiating. Guests included the bride’s mother and brother from Joplin and a cousin from Ames. Vivian Lotter was the ring bearer and Hazel and Martha Potter the flower girls. The couple met as students in Ames and will reside in Emmetsburg where Dr Potter practices veterinary medicine.

Ray Potter Ames L. Be Potter Delock Dr. L. Potter Emmetsburg Lilah Harris Joplin Ww. J. Todé Anorge Miss McCleskin Vivian Lotter Hazel Martha Potter Croom Stuents Potter Dr. Potter Emamuetsburg Algona Advance

Arthur Baker Weds Mary Morgan at Spencer

Mr. Arthur Baker of this city and Mrs. Mary Morgan of Lytton Iowa united in marriage at Spencer last Saturday with the M E pastor officiating. Bride praised as esteemed in Lytton and welcomed to Emmetaburg. Baker described as genial and upright with many well wishers. The couple resides north of the Tribune office. Richard McNally injured Monday evening in a car accident crossing Burns bridge into the river but escaped serious harm as water was shallow and rescuers aided him. Loretta Ruddy of Mallard reportedly broken arm in auto ride near Ayraklre Opera House event advertised for June 18 Kaiser the Beast of Berlin at Ayrstice Opera House one day only with matinee showings.

Arthur Baker Mary Morgan Lytton Iowa Spencer M. E Emmetaburg Baker Democrat Mrs. Baker Tribune Richard McNally Fmmersburg Ayrshire Curlew Burns Bridge James Burns Michael Daily Bmcnally Miss Ruddy W. H. J. Steiner Misa Loretta Ruddy Mr. Ruddy Mallard Ayraklre Opera House Berlin Ayrstice Opera House

Over 100 Young Men Registered for Minor Minnetsburg Listing

A long list of names and addresses from Ruthven Ruthven and surrounding Iowa towns appears in a district notice. The compiled roster includes Oliver Corbetius Morgan and Carl August Miller among many others, with box numbers and parishes noted in a registration event staged in Emmetsburg and nearby communities.

Naine P.O Oliver Corbetius Ivargan Ruthven Towa Carl August Miller Lowit Harly Natiinietose Iowa Wars Mathews Dale Rolle Jown Gison GyHnder Iowe Janes Edmond Higeins Km. Wiens Fowa Roy Welnon Norman Station Tud Georgee Leonard Johigson Gure Jew Vert Moy Lyon Carlaw Wawarad George Kollasech West Bend Lowa Dwinitt Edward Gross Curt Lew Tol Brest Schurg Wese Tseiul Otis Lee Jacob Lloyd Garl Medelland Rodman Alvin Douglas Brown Rolfe Wertin Prank Montuz Harold Vincenk Cook Emmelsburg Ervin James Wright Rolte Selmer Benjamin Sampson Minneo Graettinger Raymond S&s Wikers Chales Lowell Clark Emmetsburg Albert Arnold Tisele Chaley Evieh Hinz William Lawrence Korleski Box Josep Roland Pratt Mallard August Nicholas Kunz Johny Daniel Westergerd Wigeo Jacceen Arthur Chrietengen Greettin- Sooney Tows

Crowley Farms Use 1600 Acres In Emmet County

J W Crowley rents and crops over 1600 acres this year. One farm is the old John Gibaon place spanning nearly 700 acres in Emmet county with four building sets on the property.

J. W. Crowley John Gibaon Emmet Crowley

Knights of Columbus Initiation in Emmetsburg Event

Emmetsburg hosts a warm Sunday Knights of Columbus initiation at St. Peters church and armory. New Pocahontas county members join, with Father Dobberstein of West Bend praising civilian support and urging food conservation. Speakers Morse Lennan Fay and Doherty highlight patriotism, unity, and sacrifice as Wells orchestra provides music and local talent shines in a memorable post–ceremony banquet.

Knights of Golumbos Eiametsiaig Muntins Sovepitsyo Pocahontas County St. Poeines Church Wella Unis Bouights Knights of Columbus Father Dobberstein West Bend J. W. Morse Estherville Efis Mr. Morse Morse Northwest Town Emmetsburgers W. Lennan Pocahontas Lennan Emmetsburg Knights

Mr Fain An Improver Plans Large Hog House this Summer

Mr Fain An Improver Harry Pain will build a fine large hog house during the summer. It will be one of the best in this section. He has secured J Nason the architect to prepare the planks. Mr Fain is a great improver and is finishing one of the finest farm homes in the county.

Harry Pain J. @. Nason Fain

Captain Woodbridge Receives Local Medical Reserve Commission

Local friends announce that Dr J W Woodbridge of Cylinder has earned a captaincy in the United States Medical Reserve Corps. He has not yet been assigned and will serve wherever stationed, a pioneering honor for the county. A respected physician, he built a large Cylinder practice after studying at Keokuk and practicing in Ja Moille before returning home.

J. W. Woodbridge Cylinder T.S. Medical Reserve Corps Woodbridge Ile College of Physicians and Surgeons Keokuk Iowa JaMoille Marshall County France Belgium Holland England Ireland The Democrat

Change Location of Telephone Building

Monday contracts were set for the new telephone building at the old Dimler corner on Main Street. John J. McDonald will do the carpentry, Show Brothers the brick laying and plastering. Royal Lumber will furnish lumber and brick, a St Paul house the steel. Total costs 35997 dollars.

Dimler Johnson

Madigan to Transfer from Emmetsburg to Rock Rapids

George Madigan who supervised Western Electric rural lines at Emmetsburg since February has been given charge of the Rock Rapids exchange and will move there soon. When he arrived in Emmetsburg the local office ranked seventeenth in collections and he raised it to sixth while in charge. Citizens regret the Madigans forthcoming departure for Rock Rapids.

George Madigan Western Electric Coupiny Weah Rock Rapids Madigan Emmetsburg Mrs. Madigan

Brick Paving Blows Up on Busy Corner in Warm Weather

In exceptionally warm conditions on Monday two sections of brick paving on Freeman and Young corner and near the Tribune office exploded. The incidents occurred at the Freeman and Young corner and the corner near the Tribune office, causing damage but no reported injuries.

Freeman & Young Tribune

Land Buyers Seek Farms at Right Prices

Property prompts buyers for good farms at fair values. Join Fagan Agshire Lows as listings are gathered to match sellers with buyers in a proactive real estate network.

Fagan Agsrshire

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