Ruthven Area Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Death
Monsignor Fowler visited Sheldon last week. Miss May Moan returned home from Rudd where she taught the past year. William McNary and wife of Verril spent Sunday with Ruthven relatives. Several residents from Emmetsburg and Dickens visited Ruthven. Mr. Sweeney died at his home, leaving two daughters and a son. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church. Other items note business visits, traveling doctors, visits to Britt and Mason City, and local social news. Gynettinger touts the town’s cement sidewalks as a point of pride.
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Monsignor Fowler
May Moan
Lome
Rudd
William McNary
Verrll
Kate Crowley
Emmetsburg
Lennard Wigdah
Carl Helgen
Minnesota
Guy McNary
Graceville
Jeffries
Lost Island
Dr. Bliss
Ruthven
Des Moines
Sweeney
Miller
Estherville
Dan Sweeney
Presbyterian Church
A.B. Carter
Ethel Colling
Meadow
Lizzie Phillips
Juliet Brown
Hirmetsburg
G. G. Fitz
Spirit Lake
P. P. Cuplin and
Iowa Falls
Curlew notes and local visits across town
Arthur Wilcox spent Sunday at home as Mrs. Gates visited his father. Jennie and Winnie Tressler left for Cedar Falls summer school. Eastons visited sisters at Mallard Convent. Curlew ball team hosted Ayrshire. Many locals traveled to Winnebago for commencement and visits. Dr. Beatty visited Mrs. Nels Anderson. Dr. Gilbert left for Des Moines and will marry Bessie Saunders in Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastons
Mallard Convent
Curlew
Ayrshire
Jennie
Winnie Tressler
Emmetsburg
Dr. Beatty
Nels Anderson
Chellstrom
Greenville
Walter Ferguson
Winnebago
Clara McCreary
Floyd
Norl
Clyde
Gus Cox
the Lakes
J. E. Williams
T. Rutledge
Ft. Dodge
Fisk
Carlisle
Bessie Saunders
Dr. Adams
Visitors and church notes from Emmetsburg area
Mrs Sit Howard from Des Moines visits her parents A L Sprint family. Children's day exercises at the M church drew a large crowd with baptismal service. Baptized and received included Olive and Neva Oleson Ethel and Wilma Richardson Mr B L Nutting auditor Reliance Elevator Co. in town Monday. F H O Halloran attended Emmetsburg on business. Mrs J C Darrah and children arrived from Waterloo for a visit. John Isch visited Emmetsburg on business. Mrs A E Anderson was at Emmetsborg between trains Thursday afternoon. Mrs E E Hughes spent Thursday here with relatives aid society Parsour age gathering this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sit’ Howard
Des Moines
A. L. Sprint
Olive
Neva Oleson
Ethel
Wilma Richardson
B. Lb. Nutting
Reliance Elevator Co
F. H. O’halloran
Emmetsburg
J.C. Darrah
Waterloo
John Isch
A. E. Anderson
Emmetsborg
E. E. Hughes
Relatives Aid Society
Hanley Draws Lutherans With Darwin Talk At Des Moines
Former Indiana governor Hanley spoke to a large Norwegian Lutheran convention in Des Moines on a Saturday evening. He defended Darwin's theory of evolution, saying denying evolution denies God and that he might have evolved from an ape. The remarks angered thousands of Lutherans, drawing sharp criticism, while Iowa Lutherans maintained faith in Adam and Eve as the first man and woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanley
Indiana
Des Moines
Starbuck
Iowa
Adan and
Eve
Apex and Monkeys
Redpath-Vawter Chautauqua to Visit Emmetsburg
Manager T F Graham of the Redpath-Vawter Chautauqua system arrived in Emmetsburg to prepare for the week starting July 12. The outfit will stage 105 Chautauquas this year, 70 in Iowa, making Emmetsburg part of the state’s largest Chautauqua circuit. Citizens are assured of an exceptional program in Kimmsersburg with possible tenting at City Park near the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Graham
Redpath-Vawter
City Park
Sherwood Block
Rock Island Depot
Chautauqua Park
A Well Conducted Farm in Mason City Iowa
A well managed poor farm near Mason City Iowa covers 203 acres with an appraised value of 312,180. It shows annual net income of 1,035 after expenses and food production totaling 1,?42. The farm raises meats eggs butter and garden produce worth 869.20, 74, 195, and 150 respectively. Grain value totals 2,605 while livestock including cattle horses hogs and poultry is 6,722.80, with buildings and furnishings adding to 18000. The institution houses 120 inmates, including 20 males and 10 females, of whom sixteen are in the insane hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa
Your Chautauqua Tickets Drive In Emmetsburg
A. L. Hawk, representative of the committee, visits Emmetsburg to distribute season tickets at 1.40 each. Subscribers from last July are urged to call at local banks within the week to secure tickets. Nearly 1,000 tickets remain to be delivered in the next ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hawk
Redpath-Vawter Chautauqua System
Emmetsburg
Mr. Hawk
Emmetsburg Park Opens With Civic Ceremony
Emmetsburg celebrated the formal opening of its city park on Monday evening with a parade from Broadway led by Company L Yo and the G A R followed by exercises presided over by D G McCarty. Mayor Duffy spoke at length, Supt Hicks David Starr and Wm Die Peddie offered brief remarks, and the crowd enjoyed an America singalong and a picnic supper. The park, outlined years ago, features mature trees and rich soil, with future improvements suggested including a bandstand walks fountains and floral figures. A small annual tax to maintain the grounds was proposed as Emmetsburg grows larger and more visitors are drawn to the healthful locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsbure City Park
D. G. McCarty
Duffy
Supt
Hicks
David Starr
Die Peddie
America
Green Sword
Emmetsburg
Dutiy
Democrat
Jones
Deserves the Appointment for State Drainage Post
The article lauds G. G. Wheat as a well qualified candidate whose friends across the state support his appointment as secretary of the Town State Drainage Waterways and Conservation commission. It notes his tireless work in securing the commission's passage and that the Democrat hopes to learn of his appointment.
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G. G
State Drainage, Waterways, and Conservation Commission
Rand and McNally Geography Adopted by County Board
At Monday's board of supervisors meeting Rand and McNally's advanced geography and Tarbels introductory geography were adapted for use in rural sections of the county. The text mirrors Hroth physiology from a Stawell publication, which has been in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Rand & McNally
Stawell
Married Yesterday at Assumption Church
Were married yesterday morning Mr Wr B Jackson and Miss Tenora Lurmmery at Assumption church with Father Lynch officiating. The couple will reside on the Jackson farm near Osgood after a brief wedding trip to Minneapolis and St Paul. The Democrat extends congratulations and wishes enduring happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr. B. Jackson
Tenora Lurmmery
Assumption Church
Father Lynch
Aliss Cora Hester
Joan Bough
George Summery
Mrs. Jackson
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Jackson
Osgood
Democrat
Ft Dodge Des Moines and Southern interurban earnings report
The Ft Dodge Des Moines and Southern interurban railway shows total gross earnings of 3205,051.60 for the past year with three-fourths from passengers. Net earnings total 41,039.99 on 56.13 miles, while operating expenses run 211,3H.76. The fleet includes ten passenger cars at 10,000, two at 4,000, three at 2,000, and ten fiat cars, marking a strong start for a little over one year of operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Dodge, Des Moines, and Southern Interurban Railway
Fiat
Grand Picnic At St Mary Academy Delights Pupils
Thursday the pupils of St Mary Academy enjoyed a grand picnic with splendid refreshments and good time. Such affairs are appreciated by school pupils. A girl to work in at oe who understands Calloon or address Restaurant, R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary Academy
Local notes sketch Iowa City visitors and July events
Supt Blackmar returns to Iowa City Saturday evening. Big celebration at Mailard July 3 with details later. J H Hinkley visited Waterloo, photographer Miss Johnson to Bode, Katherine Kane to Estherville for summer school. Melvin Fisk and J W Jackson attend Albert Lea races with horses. Mrs Markin of West Bend travels Emmetsburg to Wyoming to homestead. Supt F W Hicks visits parents in Tipton Cedar Rapids. Lutheran ladies market sale at Gylling’s store next Saturday. Bank deposits after July 4 earn 2 percent interest, boosting county earnings. A R Ruchle and Ed Murray join I N G shoot in Des Moines. Misses Baldwin Brereton Warnke go to Clarion for C E convention. Dr Cretzmeyer at Dubuque for St Joseph’s college commencement. brother graduates. W E Hefley returns from Manchester to visit family. Manchester has paving. Next week Mrs Shadbolt and daughter go to St Paul then St Louis by boat, joined in Davenport by Mrs HH Jacobs. trip praised in season.
Attendees From Local Area Plan Cedar Falls Study
A list of names including Mayme Flood Lizzie Flood Anna OConnor Jule Murphy Christine Murphy Anna Wollner Mary Hanifan Jasin Sherlock and Agnes Maguire among others who intend to attend Cedar Falls for summer and consider further study at a reputable institute. The article urges graduates to pursue additional training at Cedar Falls or similar colleges, noting the value of preparation for good positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme
Lizzie Flood
Anna O'Connor
Jule
Christine Murphy
Anna Wollner
Mary Hanifan
Jasin Sherlock
Anna
Agnes Maguire
Harry Oneill
Cedar
Scioe
Cedar Falls
FOR YOUR HEALTHS SAKE
The piece discusses tuberculosis origin transmission and treatment. It emphasizes funding and equipment for health bodies to continue education and prevention efforts based on physician and sanitarium consensus and statistical data. It underlines the need for public support to sustain progress.
Home Cheap Western Canada Homestead Offer
A sales pitch promises land in a Foawa colony with a half section per settler, preemption arranged, and land near a railway under construction. Total cost to settlers around eight dollars per acre. Limited window of about 40 days. Immediate action urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Rae
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Great Oak
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Dr. Cretzmeyer
Hmmelsburg
Ora Coinbr
Graettinger
Dr. Kane
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James Cullen
Keokuk County
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George Stamp
G. C. Coolidge
L. J. Hutching
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Mines Spies
Gynettinger
Curlew Arthur Wilcox
Emmmetsburg
The
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Armstrong
Merton
Payne
Royal Hungarian Orchestra
Commonwealth Quartetto
Chicago Boys’ Choir
Royal English
the Steele Entertainers
Redpath Musical Three Chalmers’ Concert Co
Gite Park
Supt. Blackmar
Iowa City
Mailard
J. H. Hinkley
Miss Johnson
Bode
Katherine Kane
Eshterville
Melvin Fisk
J. W. Jackson
Albert Lea
Whorses
F. W. Hicks
Tipton
Cedar Rapids
A. R. Ruchle
Ed Murray
Jessie Baldwin
Winifred Brereton
Alice Warnke
Clarion
Christian Endeavor
Dubuque
St. Joseph’s Callege
W. E. Hefley
Manchester
Peoples’ Meat Market
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