Davidson Defends Emmetsburg Superintendent in Four-Column Series
F. C. Davidson president of the Emmetsburg board of education publishes a four column defense of Superintendent T. M. Prall against serious charges brought by Dan Kelly. The piece questions motives, cites witness testimony, and argues for Prall’s fitness while contrasting past leaders and local moral standards.
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F. CG. Davidson
Emmetsburg
Davidson
Morling
Prall
Waverly
Pratt
Miss Frye
Miss Downs
Enmetsburg
Knights of Columbus Initiate Large New Membership in Emmetsburg
Knights of Columbus held exercises in Emmetsburg last Sunday drawing 325 to 400 attendees from Mason City Sheldon Oelwein Algona Milford and nearby towns. About sixty to seventy new members from Mallard West Bend Ruthven Spencer Ayrshire Emmetsburg and other places joined the order with degree work by teams from Mason City and Eagle Grove. A banquet at the Armory by St Thomas parish ladies followed, with remarks by Father Myers Milford and songs by T. J. Coonan.
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Knights of Columbus
Emmetsburg
Masoo City
Sheldon
Oelwein
Algona
Milford
St. Thomas Church
Father Myers
K. CG
Mallard
West Bend
Ruthven
Spencer
Estherville
Graettinger
Ayrshire
Mason City
Eagle Grove
St. Thomas Parish
S. E. McMahon
E. R. O’brien
Pather Myers
E. G. Dunn
Father Farrelly
T. J. Coonan
Basas
Letter From Miss Mabel Macomber's Father
Ida Grove Iowa June 13 1914 Emmetsburg Democrat prints a father letter defending Miss Mabel Macomber amid school board dispute. He rails at Palo Alto Reporter for false charges and recounts uncle Judge Macomber's role and resignations letters. Includes critique of board actions and a light note on a drugstore prank by John P Bigley with a broken safe.
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Ida Grove
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Byometsburg
Towa
Palo Alto
Mabel
Omaha
Quita
Macomber
Dudge
Graettinger
Davidson
Miss Mabel
Ign
Tsay
Judge Macomber
Trip from Emmetsburg to Manchester by Auto
Editor Dem reads like a travel diary detailing a Saturday Emmetsburg to Manchester trip via Mason City and Waterloo, with stops at Britt, Rockford, Clarksville, and Edgewood. It notes a 215 mile distance, nine hours fifteen minutes travel, rough early road, one tire blowout four miles east of Algona, and a return Monday rain storm.
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Democrat
Manchester
Iowa
Emmetsburg
Mason City
Britt
Rockford
Clarkaville
Waterloo
Hawkeye Highway
Blanchester
Edgewood
Sea Cave
Seattle
Washington
Charles City
Algona
Palo Alto
Marriage at Ayrshire Unites Thompson and Maguire
Mr James Thompson and Miss Alica Maguire wed at Sacred Heart church Ayrshire on Sunday morning with Rev L Carrol officiating. Attendants were Miss Belen Maguire and Mr John Thompson. The reception followed at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs B L Staguire, near Ayrshire. The couple left for a wedding trip unknown to the reporter. The bride, noted as accomplished and well regarded, has many relatives locally. The groom, son of GC Thompson of Silver Lake township, is described as frugal and energetic. The newlyweds will reside on the groom’s family farm at Ayrshire. The Democrat extends best wishes.
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James Thompson
Alica Maguire
Sacred Heart Church
Ayrshire
Rev. L. Carrol
Belen Maguire
John Thompson
B. L. Staguire
Tha Broom
Thompson
Silver Lake Township
Maguire
Democrat
Sanders Fights Fort Madison Council Over Convict Labor
Warden J G Sanders, ex-Emmetsburg, clashes with Fort Madison City Council over permitting trusty convicts to work for outside parties for pay equal to regular workers. Labor unions protested. city passed an ordinance restricting the practice. State Board of Control approved Sanders action. Iowa Supreme Court likely to decide later.
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J. G. Sanders
Emmetsburg
Fort Madison
State Board of Control
Sindera
Iowa Supreme Court
Memorial Exercises by Canton and I O C F
Held Sunday the Canton and I O C F of this city observed their annual memorial exercises. L A Mayne delivered an address and selections followed at the Odd Fellows hall. An automobile parade to Evergreen Cemetery concluded with floral wreaths on the graves of departed brothers. members were in uniform and presented a creditable appearance with visitors from nearby towns in attendance.
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Canton
L. A. Mayne
Odd Fellows Hall
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg Chautauqua gains strong local backing
Over one hundred Emmetsburg and area citizens sign a guarantee list pledging financial and moral support for the Emmetsburg Chautauqua. The association, incorporated under the Inn of Iowa, sets August 4 to 10 for this season’s assembly and has engaged a notable talent lineup. Folders with program details will be issued soon.
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Emmetsburg
Chautaugua
Emmmmetsburg
Inn of Iowa
Workwag Begins on Main Street Motor Inn Garage
Workwag started yesterday on the Motor Inn garage located on Main street. A local ad offers guidance from Man kato Commercial College in Mankato Minnesota, inviting readers to write for a free catalogue.
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Motor Inn
Main Street
Mankato Commercial College
Mankato, Mian
Dry Pine Kindling Sale At Royal Lumber Co
Dry pine kindling advertised at 6.90 per unit with shingles and pine boards also sold. The Royal Lumber Company urges quick ordering before supplies run out, promising a large pile from a ton of dry material.
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Tomate
The
Royal Lumber Company
Notice of Sheriffs Sale in Curlew Iowa
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Special execution from the District Court of Palo Alto County Iowa a judgment in favor of Savings and Trust Company Curlew Iowa against M Wau corporation for debt and costs. Property described as part of a story frame building with concrete foundation Lab Number nine Block three original Curlew plat, including upper story joists stairway and access and necessary lower story fixtures. Sale to be held at the courthouse Emmetsburg on July 7 1914 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm with sale starting 7:00 pm. Dated Emmetsburg Iowa June 10 1914. ALEX COLLEX, in Palo Alto County Iowa. By John J Mouerief Deputy.
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District Court of
Pata Atta
Towa
Vous Savings Ant
Curlex
Glarn MT
M. Wau
Curlew
Pala al
Towit
Fsu
Emmetsburg
Lows
Beereen
Teowa
Jue
Alex Collex
Palo Alto Counts
John J. Mouerief
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van Gorden
Sow
McCombe
Meredith
Yvlicks
Pral
Miss Mabel Macomber
Orune
F. C. Davidson
Mabel Macomber
Chas. Berger
J. H. Knoblauch
Edward McNally
J. L. van Gorden
ER. C. Davidson
Board of Education
Thad
van Gordens
Scotts
Sam
Chas
Mariel
John P. Bigley
United Drug Company
Seventeenth Street
Woodland Ave
Bigley
Des Moines Daily News
Monroe Johnson
D G. Sanders
Emmetsburg Chautauqua
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