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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
4
The report praises Mr. Lyon sermons on the Ten Commandments during the first week, praising his bold critique of modern sins and urging parental oversight. It notes his calls for moral reform, stronger support for teachers, and predicts better singing in schools and churches after the meetings.
The closing meeting of the Lyon Parden evangelistic campaign drew about three thousand people, with evening crowds larger than the morning. Seating capacity will rise from 1000 to 1200 using chairs, and the week’s chorus earned praise. Soloist Pardun, a 100 voice choir, two pianos and orchestra enriched the service, while E J Scott, Lloyd, Ressell, P O Ressell and Herbert Gregg formed a noted male quartet. Reverend Lyon preached from Jonah stressing reason over emotion, urging moral and religious reflection. The afternoon sermon followed suit, appealing to rational consideration of life and conduct.
A large audience listened to Mr. Lyon urging acceptance of the Christian life during a revival in Curlew. The schedule lists nightly meetings with special musicales and a Flag Day GA R service for veterans. Upcoming events include a men’s meeting, a boys and girls session, and a Curlew Ruthven baseball game next Sunday.
The church announces a Tuesday evening sermon finale with a special musical program. Mr. Lyon speaks each afternoon 2 30 from Tuesday through Friday. Wednesday is Flag Day. The Grand army and Relief Corps attend the evening service. Friday 2 30 features a Boys and Girls meeting. Next Sunday afternoon includes a special address to men on The Great Fight by Mr. Pardon with wale chorus. The basement of the Methodist church next door stays open as a rest room for mothers and children.
Episcopal organizers announce a local talent show The Toast Master a college comedy with songs and dances will be staged in Emmetsburg on July 3. The production follows the success of 450 Minutes of Comedy and Insic with Norman Lee Swarthout as writer and Wellington directing in the lead role Maggie a cook of the higher class will star with about thirty local actors in support.
Aseptazone is advertised as a cure for cholera bowel trouble roup colds and canker. Instructions say mix one ounce in one gallon of warm water then give a tablespoon per quart in drinking water. Item number 24110.
Ruthven residents Agnes and Anna Dodge traveled from Wisconsin to settle near the city. Mrs. Legrand Golf came from Emmetsburg for a relatives visit. Miss Barret returned to McGrevor to live after visiting kin. Mrs. Albertson went home to Canada after trips here. Mrs. John Torpey and Miss Josie plan a Chicago visit. Miss Carroll of McGreagor visited Rose Geelen. Miss Marie Sherlock and Catherine Corcoran visited from Emmetsburg. Miss Nora Hansen left for Des Moines for a Drake University teaching course. Mrs. Casey and Mrs. Ed Keenan went to Rochester Minnesota. Orin Goff returned from Canada at week’s end.
Cylinder Items ii W Reid traveled to Des Moines on a business trip Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs F O Halloran spent Sunday in Emmetsburg. Mr and Mrs A H E Anderson attended Whittemore events Friday evening. J E Hughes visited from Emmetsburg Friday. Mr and Mrs Geo Hughes moved to the Frank Marrison home Saturday. Mr and Mrs Butler moved into the Nelse Jacobson residence. Miss Constance Meyers visiting Stuthven relatives this week. Miss Marie Oleson visited Emmetsburg on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Harry Gmelin left Monday for a month long coast trip. Mr and Mrs Kidd of Dolliver stayed with their daughter Mrs Butler for several days.
Graettinger Loyd Crim made his usual Sunday visit to Estherville. Miss Myrtle Franklin has gone to Austin Minn to attend summer school. Mrs Jenswold arrived from Chicago Monday. Geo. B. McCarty was here on professional business Thursday. Mr Fahnestock made a business visit to Cylinder last week. Miss Nellie Galleger was a guest of Graettinger friends Sunday. B Elsenhart went to LeMars Monday to attend the state convention of Foresters. Misses Anna and Maggie Donovan were guests of Mrs H K Wildey over Sunday. Mrs E C Kent and daughter Edna have been visiting here the past week. E Swift came down from Esther ville Sunday to visit relatives.
The Dispatch lauds Prof H S Dickinson for six years at Moline's Manual Arts School. He built the current building, developed cooperative factory training, and expanded the staff to ten teachers while keeping costs under 2.50 per pupil yearly. Dickinson plans to remain in Moline, with many local friends praising his contributions and character.
The Gollmar Brothers show, one of America’s largest amusements, will visit Emmetsburg with two performances under immense waterproof tents. The circus promises varied acts to suit all tastes, a two hour program, and strong patronage anticipated from lovers of innocent amusements.
Celebrated couple Mr and Mrs P OGrady observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise gathering by K C friends. The couple has long lived in Ayrshire and their neighbors thank them for shared blessings. A silver present was given to mark the occasion.
Spirit Lake Mills shipped Dakota Blue Stern seed wheat to Emmetsburg dealer BE J Scott. Last year's crop yielded 25 to 40 bushels per acre. The ad touts honest value and fair dealing for farmers.
Myles McNally, back home, recounts a lengthy tour through Missouri Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana visiting Ex celsior Springs Gary Chicago Milwaukee and Oconomowoc. He notes good winter wheat in Missouri and Illinois dry conditions. Gary as a booming city with iron mills big future. Milwaukee social scenes and Celtic hospitality. Wisconsin crops average and Spirit Lake flour promotion closes the piece.
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