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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
4
Emmet county farmers plan a July 3 picnic at Ryan Lake with residents from Estherville and surrounding towns. The event follows a season of local activity including dances, visits, and farm projects as residents resume after seasonal work and announce various social gatherings.
A reception honoring the St. Mary's Academy class of Isla was hosted by Mr and Mrs Chas at their home last Wednesday evening. The event featured elaborate decorations and a high quality menu reflecting skill and generosity. The seniors enjoyed one of the year s most pleasant gatherings.
A summary from the Democrat dated June 19, 1895 notes Lars Dubn had a neck tumor removed in Chicago. Local businessmen funded improvements on fair grounds. Pocahontas County population is estimated at 12,560. Dr Flynn of Mallard moved to Spring Green. Ruthven school board elected J C Bennett as superintendent successor to Run dell. The Peoples Bank at Ayrshire was in the hands of an assignee.
The Commencement Exercises of St Marys Academy occur at the Opera House on Thursday evening June 17 at 7 45. The program includes dramatic cantata scenes with Mary Duhigg Madeline Coonan Irene Maguire and Bernadette Schaney among performers, a chorus and tableaux ending with graduates and honors conferred by Very Rev Farrelly and Rev Costello.
Community notes list ongoing gatherings and changes in Emmetsburg and surrounding towns. Graduations at area institutions include Mabel L. Henry and A. J. Burt from the University course with others in English. Plans include a St Marys academy commencement, a new city hall, extended telephone lines to Emmetsburg, and various visits, travels, and illnesses among residents.
Graettinger S R Stedman called on the trade Thursday. John P Bigley visited from Sioux Falls last week. Postmaster Donion of Emmetsburg was here Friday morning. Supervisor Joe Kleigi stayed with Graettinger friends Thursday night. E G Sands and daughter from Estherville came Friday. Russell George, home from Grinnell College for vacation. J D Smith of Emmetsburg here Monday on business. Elizabeth Spies home from Town State University for vacation. L E Richardson left Tuesday for Moorhead Minnesota to look after real estate matters.
Miss Lena Mooré traveled to Mason City on Monday to visit relatives for a few days. Mrs. Dwight Jones arrived from an unspecified location to join the visit.
Sunday baseball game attendance noted at Mallard. St Paul visitor Art Greer and Curlew visitor Clifford Ferguson seen in town. Roy and Edward Johnson visited Evelyn Johnson at Cedar Falls. Miss Euelah McBride from Mallard arranged a music class. Rev. Campbell covers carrier duties during Kling’s vacation. Jennie Jensen and Ellen Gerry returned to Nebraska after a month here. Caren & Brown shipped horses to Bronx City. Ben Rouse’s barn suffered wind damage Saturday.
Ruthven residents and visitors are listed with travels to Sioux City Emmetsburg Battle Creek Minneapolis and Minnesota. The pool hall owned by Frank Henderson was sold to Leonard Miller this past week. Mrs Darby Foley fell stairs and suffered injuries with friends hoping for recovery. Rex Hubbard Spencer and Aliss Florence Gaven Allis Florence Gaven from Emmetsburg and other locals are noted in brief city highlights.
Fragment reports visits and travel notes with names such as Helgen and places like Herrot Lake Minnesota. The readable text shows a person named Burg planning to visit his sisters in a city, and Q Helgen traveling on Monday on business.
A new tabernacle across from the Methodist church hosts ongoing revival services led by Rev. W Whiteside with Mrs. Viola M Pollock in charge. Evangelist Whiteside delivers simple gospel messages as area residents attend nightly street meetings and singing by J Marriott.
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