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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
1
Emmetsburg Iowa law firm McCarty and McCarty specializes in probate estate settlements and land title work including examination perfection and quieting title for clients. The practice emphasizes real estate and property disputes within the county.
Christina Pederson's home and all belongings burned after a kerosene stove attempt. Martin Pederson suffered very serious burns jumping from a burning pool. the elder son also burned as fire spread through the stove and oil. The family, reliant on the home earned by a daughter, lost nearly all their possessions.
A three-vehicle accident occurred Monday evening at the Thorington and Hal streets railroad crossing in Algona. Bert Garrison, Donald O'Brien, and Horace Schenck were involved. none were hurt, but vehicle damage was significant. County Attorney Van Ness ruled it an accident with no criminality and suggested civil suits for damages if pursued.
The editor and family plan a two state trip in a Studebaker Six to Wisconsin roots, visiting swimming holes and old friends while joking about a playful search for bygone days. The Fenton Reporter notes mischief as O D Johnson’s hired man plants twenty rows in the wrong field, a joke on FL A Huskamp. Members attend St Louis Democratic convention. Cuba Guy stage show praised. Marie Branagan visits Emmetsburg.
neighbors hosted a large surprise party Sunday evening for Mr and Mrs J J Mahan as they prepare to move to Graettinger. guests brought a fine set of silverware to honor the couple noted long neighbors and friends.
Advertising by Wim C. Fl eckwenn praises newspaper reach in Fairfield township. Knights of Columbus award $5 prizes for Christian doctrine in St Marys Academy and Catholic schools. Ayrshire farmers plan to form a lumber and tile company with $20,000 capital, linked to the local elevator. current Ayrshire yard belongs to the Royal company.
Rates for Estherville telephone service have risen to 21 and 32 dollars per year. Counterfeit ten dollar bills were passed in Milford and Arnolds Park. Lee Hemphill, latest in Rathven and now in Houston, Texas, sought Mayo Clinic advice in Rochester, Minnesota, after stomach ulcer concerns. Stomach troubles and constipation get relief claims from Chamberlain’s Tablets by local Wellsburg druggist. Frost reports with no damage and Ayrshire visitors noted.
A special election is set for next Friday to decide forming a consolidated school district at Mallard. The plan would absorb eight Ellington township sections and about nine in Fuish Lake township, guiding local education in the region.
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