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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1910
Page
2
The Emmetsburg Democrat reports on circus agents pressuring towns for licenses and water, warns against exploitation by promoters, and notes local officials facing lobbyist influence. It also discusses Iowa political figures, party maneuvering, and upcoming elections.
Funeral services for James Foy, a longtime Emmetsburg resident born in Morris Illinois on August 7 1858, were held Thursday at Assumption church with Very Rev J J Smith celebrating a requiem high mass. Burial followed at St Johns cemetery. Survivors include wife Marcella Lowery and six children Edward James Joseph Mary Loretta Marcellia. Community members expressed deep sympathy for the family.
The Twin Cities event will feature Glenn Curtiss Barney Oldfield and Minor Heir testing speed on June 22 28 24 and 23 at the Minnesota State Fair grounds. It’s billed as one of the greatest sporting spectacles in U.S. history drawing thousands from across the country.
Local items report a Rock Island morning train time change, residents visiting from Ayrshire and Lost Island townships, and letters from Anthony Stone to appear next week. Estherville expands water mains, funds a hill reduction project, and Hagenbeck Wallace circus visits area in June 1939 alongside other regional events and travels. Municipal lighting plants in Spirit Lake, Forest City, and Clarion sold to private parties spark debate on city administration and municipal ownership.
J S Atkinson tends potatoes in blossom while corn lags under a knee high July 4. Fort Dodge grand juror Thyle. Miss Julien visits Chicago. Weis travels to Reinbeck. Olive Hayman to California to stay with her sister. Conways of Emmet attend James Foy funeral. Des Moines Commercial Club to tour Northwestern rail points June 21 24. AOH picnic planned July 10 in Jackman Grove. Rolfe pickerel catch reported by Geo Hauck. Sopers arrive en route to Cornell commencement with Capt. E B Soper. Jim Sanders attacked near Fort Madison penitentiary. horse exchange over dispute. Kerwick family to Dubuque for St Joseph’s college exercises. Ray Jackson and George Hardie report $1200 breaking, large acreage remaining. equipment details. New millinery showroom features seasonable hats. sales urged. Doctors Maguire and Father Junghiut visit. Harry Tyson returns to Ames from home visit. Jackman family attends Foy funeral. Dunigan initiated as Elk. Ruthven trader Brennan calls on Emmetsburg. Knoblauch to Indianapolis for Court of Honor. Chicago stop for bargains. Tillie Days returns from Charles City. teaches science and earns raises. daughter of John Duus of Lost Island Township.
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