Odd Fellows Convene in Palo Alto County Convention
The first annual I. O. O. F. convention in Palo Alto County drew about 100 delegates in West Bend. Highlights included a Welcome by J Th Mayne, reflections by Rev. Henry L. Blair, and an eloquent address on Fraternal Friendship by Rev. F. C. Taylor. Officers from West Bend led followings, with next year planned for West Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto County
Odd Fellow
Sidney Arthur
Curlew
J. TH. Mayne
Henry L. Blair
Cylinder
F. C. Taylor
Williams
D. E. Kulp
A. ER. Kuyper
West Bend
S. D. Bickford
Arthur Anderson
E. &. Hughes
Odd Fellowa
West Bend Order
Highland Lodge of
Ruthven
Emmetaburg
Algona
Fred Charles Taylor
W. Hopkins
J. H. Peterson
Ayrshire
Eric Andersen
John Sobkoweak
J. E. Whitmer
D. E. Marker
C. 8. Thompson
Peter Spittal
Fred Kassel
Sydney Arthur
Art Brown
BE. O. Matthiesen
A. A. Hateh
J. A. Seagren
Gust Hall
C. P. Johnson
Wr. Johnson
Ed Johnson
J. W. Woodbridge
H. L. Blair
L. N. Sprout
George Pugsley
A. Dreesch
Jay Letson
G. F. Hughes
C. E. Myers
A. E. Anderson
S. Salven
Dickens
E. A. Roberds
Bavelock
S. W. Biederbeck
Ottosen
H.M. Staecker
Peter Mersch
G. I. Vohs
Pocahontas
Chas. C. Lucas
N. W Clark
Rodman
H. MM. Mantz
Martin Bonnstetter
Paul Bonnstetter
F. M. Foley
Charles Webster
J. J. Williams
H. M. Peck
Chas Dewitt
Victor B. Demares
A. J. Soldow
J. W. Williams
I. K. Panley
G. J. Strothers
A. E. Wilderman
W. A W. Crippen
A. E. Kuyper
Whittemore
Baldwin
Curt Beck Named Rock Island Agent at Local Depot
Curt Beck was appointed agent of the Rock Island company at this place succeeding C. J. Shauger who moved to Faribault Minnesota last spring. Beck has served as depot operator for years and is praised for patient courteous attentive service and trustworthy conduct. Citizens commend Given for the decision and express gratitude for merit recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt Beck
Rock Island Company
C. J. Shauger
Faribault
Minnesota
Mr. Beck
Rock Island
Given
The New Vaudeville Theater Opens in Steil Building
E R Ayers has remodeled the Steil building with a meat entrance and a sloping floor to a substantial stage. About 300 first class opera chairs installed. Moving picture entertainments to be shown regularly and high class vaudeville attractions secured regularly. The Democrat wishes Mr Ayers success.
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E.R. Ayers
Steil
the Democrat
Ayers
Interesting Contests At Local Ball Game And Races
The Sars field team won the ball game 7 to 3. Win O Brien Char Grace John Brennan and Andrew Grace won the boys relay. Vincent Hand won the free for all running race with Jack Brennan second. James McNally won the boys under 12 race. Loy Hand was close second. James Fay won the under 16 running race. Girls under 10 relay won by Josephine Joynt Loretta Martin Monica Brennan and Mildred Joynt. Vivian Brennan won girls under 12 running race. Jack Brannan won the high jump Frank Meade ran the running jump Tack Brennan the standing jump.
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Sarsfield
O' Brien
Chas
Grace
John
Brennan
Andrew Grace
Nen
Vincent Hand
Jack Brennan
James McNally
Loy Hand
James Fay
Josephine Joynt
Loretta Martin
Monica Brennan
Mildred Joynt
Vivian Brennan
Jack Brannan
Frank Meade
Tack Brennan
Burglary at Emmetsburg Drug Store
A burglar entered Bert Hughes drug store in Emmetsburg on Sunday night and stole about $15 from the cash register. The thief broke a window at the rear of the room. No arrest has been made.
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Bert Hughes
Summer School Opens in Emmetsburg High School
Emmetsburg Summer school opened at the high school Monday with 55 enrolled. A list of instructors and classes appeared in the prior issue. Sessions run daily from a.m. to noon, with afternoons set aside for study. The term is expected to be very successful.
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Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg vs Mason City Opens Season At KC Park
A much anticipated afternoon game at K C park features Emmetsburg facing Mason City in the season opener. The local park, five blocks from the courthouse, offers a covered grandstand and beachers for 500 spectators, promising an excellent baseball showcase.
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K. C. Park
Emmetsburg
Mason City
Court House Square
Notice on Publication Deadlines for Notices and Programs
Please bring in programs and long notices Saturdays if possible but not later than Monday morning. Occasionally when handed in on Tuesday we may have time to set them up but usually we have too much other copy to handle. We publish on time and prioritize paid ads over free inserts and refuse lengthy items if late.
A Creditable Piano Recital at the K of LP Hall
The Monday recital by Misa Lottia Walsh's music pupils drew a large audience. The program, well arranged and rendered with pleasing effect, featured many named participants including Muriel and Kathleen Pender and Ev elyn Kidder, with praise for all performers and the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of
Misa Lottia Walsh
Muriel
Kathleen Pender
Clarence Oelfke
Evelyn Kidder
Joseph Kelly
Edward Maguire
Clarence Slater
Myrtle Wagner
Elvene
Leland Coonan
Carl Sweeley
Marie Murray
Arlene Scott
Mildred Glenn
Genevieve Daley
Mary McGuire
Rose Carmody
Kathleen O'Brien
Opal Pender
Evan Rowe
Josie Twiggs
Anna MelGuire
Regina Murray
Mamie Pratt
Emma Johnson
Miss Walsh
Mayor's Notice on Tethering of Animals in City Streets
The city declares the practice of tethering horses cows and other animals on public streets and alleys illegal under city ordinances. Hereafter any animal found tethered or at large will be removed by the city marshal and charges taxed to the owner. T J Duffy Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Duffy
Pat
Mrs Edward Ryans Death
Mrs Edward Ryan died early Tuesday after a long life in Iowa and Canada. The funeral was held Friday at Assumption Church with Very Rev J D Smith officiating and interment at St Johns cemetery. The obituary notes her nine children and her devoted, cheerful home life.
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Democras
Edward Ryn
Jobin
Vial
4Th Assumption Church
J. d. Smith
St John's Cemetery
Wis
Owen McNulty
J. KK. Martin
Shoman Kirby
Joseph Mulroney
W. J .Branagan
Henry Hughes
Bridget Hester
Westport
Bayo
Ireland
Morristown
Canada
Butler County
Edward Ryan
Ryan
Palo Alto County
Walnut Township
Emmetsburg
John P
Utah
Chas." McCoy
Win
Oregon
Ulisses Anna T
Birdie E
Edward M
Thomas J
Ryan Wn
Democrat
Jfaratly
Sullivan Brennan nuptials at Ruthven Sacred Heart Church
Frank G. Sullivan and Mary A. Brennan wed at Ruthven Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday June 7 with Father Schaffer officiating. Immediate relatives attended. a reception followed at the bride’s sister Mrs B J Ruddy’s home. The couple will make Estherville their home.
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Frank G. Sullivan
Mary A. Brennan
Ruthven
Sacred Heart Church
Father Schaffer
B. J. Ruddy
Sullivan
John K. Brennan
Hishland Township
Wrighland Township
Estherville
Relative of Mrs Grace dies at sixteen
Miss Maria Florence Mahoney of Ft. Dodge, a close relative of Mrs. W. H., died recently at age 16. She attended Corpus Christi Academy and her funeral was well attended with Mon signor Saunders officiating and Father Shannahan preaching. Academy pupils joined the funeral procession, and the Ft. Dodge Messenger lauded her. Mahoney had planned to visit Emmetsburg this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Florence Mahoney
Ft. Dodge
W. H
Corpus Christi Academy
Monsignor Saunders
Father Shannahan
Miss Mahoney
Local News Highlights From Emmetsburg Area
Mrs Horton Jackson visited Mrs Monroe Johnson at the start of the week. Whittemore second team defeated Ruthven 9 to 6 on Giam and Sunday. Western Union opens Spirit Lake office at Antlers hotel for summer guests. M V Score Spirit Lake was struck by an M and 86 L train near Forest City. one sash was crushed. Mrs Hughitt escaped. Tibler left Ayrshire for Emmetsburg then Rodman to visit a sister. Gordon and Stuart Saunders, at Upper Canada College, will return with eight athletic medals. J H Knoblauch bought dry goods in the Twin Cities. Tibbs Hutchings Co. failed with assets of 4 million. Lindeke Warner & Sons bought assets and sell cheap to retailers. Knoblauch expects bargains soon. Two local youths were fined for disturbing the Rock Island northbound train. names withheld for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton Jackson
Oasburg
Wisconsin
Monroe Johnson
Whittemore
Ruthven
Giam
Western Union Telegraph Company
Antlers
Spirit Lake
M. V
Forest City
Torona
Emmetsburg
Twin Cities
J. H. Knoblauch
Tibbs, Hutchings & Co
Lindeke, Warner & Sons
Knoblauch
Rock Island
Duitty
Shorthorn Bull for Sale by Thoroughbred Yearling
Shorthorn bull for sale a thoroughbred yearling. Enquire of R McAllister Wx.
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R. McAllister
Emmetsburg to Have a Postal Savings Bank
The postal department has established a postal savings bank in the Emmetsburg post office. Citizens will have a chance to show support for this institution, though it will be some time before it begins business. Full details will follow. The True Voice of Omaha lauds a Prairie du Chien Jesuit college band concert, especially Eugene Clepnon’s rich baritone. Also a notice requests return of Val Blatz Brewing property stored in Emmetsburg, with delivery required by July 1, 1911, or property will be collected without compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Department
Emmetsburg
Prairie du Chien
True Voice of
Omaha
Eugene Clepnon
Val Blatz Brewing Company
M. L. Brady
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ODD Fellows
Emmettsburg
Vaudeville Theater
L. Reihsen
LeMars
Catholic Order of Foresters
One Price Clothiers
H. W. Beebe
Sduxaodaxo Nolstvy
Harriet J. Black
Exometsburg
Postal Savings Bank
Eugene Clennan
Emmetsburge Telephone Company
Ave
Emmetsburg Telephone Company
Board of Preferred Stock
Board of Directors
Stanall
Aso Minke
H.W. Deere
Emonetsburg Telephone Co
W. J. Flanagan
Cae
Clerk of
Use District Court
Iowa
J. O. Clark
L. C. Hodge
Olor
Tare
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