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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1913

Page

3

Shallenberger Chronic Disease Specialist in Chicago

Dr. I F Shallenberger, with a long-established practice and hospital experience, offers treatment for chronic diseases and private ailments in Chicago. Consultation and examination are free and confidential. He treats eye ear nose throat lungs heart kidneys and more, with emphasis on non surgical methods for piles and rectal diseases. References include Drexel State Bank, Chicago.

Shallenberger Drexel State Bank Chicago F_ SUALLENBERGER Oakwood Blvd Ile

Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Train Schedule Fragments

Fragmentary timetable notes show passenger and freight times for Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul lines including a 6:06 am and 4:35 pm passenger pattern and a 12:05 pm freight slot with an unclear 1:35 reference to freight or return.

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific North South

Alfalfa Excursion and Lightning Tales Across Iowa

Reports from Estherville to Mallard note officials seeking removals under a new law for neglect or incompetence, a Spencer alfalfa excursion, and a string of weather and lightning events. Highlights include an Estherville stone hammer find, a Whittemore barn fire with five horses killed, Havelock farm land sales, Greene County road improvements, and repeated lightning strikes on engineer Walcott Dana.

Estherville Spirit Lake Esthervills Democrat Michael Kollasch Kol‘lasch Adam Elbert Whittemore

Boyle Will Miss Drinks Visit To Paducah With Farleys

Geo Boyle's Column notes plans for a trip to Paducah Kentucky with J M Farley and a Lyons Wisconsin brother joining en route. Illness derailed the journey leaving the writer disappointed and only able to dream of the visit with his boyhood chums. A Wescon shooting accident injured ten year old W W Finn, struck by a loaded revolver as two brothers aged 14 recited President McKinney. The bullet missed vital organs and is expected to heal. a warning to ban revolvers is issued by the Algona Courier.

J. M. Farley Paducah Milwaukee Racine Lyons Wis Kentucky Farley Geo. Boyle Wesson W. W. Finn McKinney Algona Courier

County Treasurer's Report for Palo Alto County Iowa

County Treasurer W D McCarty submits the seven months ending December 31 1912 report to the Board of Supervisors. It shows receipts and disbursements in several funds, balances on hand and amounts overpaid as per county records. Dated Emmetsburg Iowa February 18 1913. Deputy John Moncrief signs.

Board of Supervisors Palo Alto County Iowa Emmetsburg W.d. McCarty John Moncrief

News of Twenty Years Ago Highlights Curlew Transfers

James Hand sells his Curlew house and block to William Christy. Ayrshire creamery now receives 19,000 pounds of milk daily. An air pump valued at 200 dollars bought for Emmetsburg high school. M F Coonan ships Bancroft runner to Chicago for fall training. Moore leaves Model Mill head miller post. Smith resigns as engineer to move to Spencer. Dell Hubbard of Estherville jailed six months for counterfeiting. Mrs J F Reardon of Chicago visiting Emmetsburg. Ruthven plans big Fourth of July celebration. Thermometer hits 93. St Marys academy to hold commencement June 27-28. John Menizes at the World’s Fair. Mrs Nancy Golf obituary at Ruthven. W R Fleming named Armstrong postmaster. A T Langergon buys farm near Alden. Godden Ballard report 75000 in monument sales May. Professor Peasaly to lead McGregor public schools. D J Partello named U S consul to Sonnaberg, Germany. Special election June 24 at Superior on Rock Island line to Rathven Jackson MN. W E G Saunders gifted land in Vernon township by employer Mrs. Adamson. Mr BR Potts dies in city. W H Tenis sells billiard and barbering interests to Harry Cook. Marriage licenses issued.

jShost Worths Park Street Ayrshire Corp. & Ind Grad- Walt Aes Curlew Corp Ind. D Rylinder Line Emmetsburg Corp Ind Gracttinger Corp. & Ind W. School Mallard Corp. & Ind. Dist Aduicers Rodman Corp Ind. Dist Ruthven Corp & Hid. Dist Carper County School West Read Corp. & Ind. Dist. Terporlation Road House sLax Bly Inkertst Township & Corporation James Hand Curlew William Christy Ayrshire Emmetsburg M. F Model Milla Spencer Dell Hubbard Estherville Panimentiary J. 4. Reardon Chicago Ruthven Superior Rock Island Company Rathven Jackson Minnesota W. E. G. Saunders Vernon Township

Local Notes on Frequent Movers and Births

Julius Dexheimer and Lizzia Uuer Mr and Mrs P Hester plan to leave for Chicago Sunday evening to attend the World's fair W L Fitkin is ill with mumps Frank Albro of Estherville bought the Rhody elevator at Estherville Georges Knihel sold to West Bend buyers for 22 per acre the farm he recently bought from James P Dayna A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Al Ralph June 3

Julius Dexheimer Lizzia ‘Uuer P. Hester Chicago W. L. Fitkin Frank Albro Estherville Georges Knihel West Bend James P. Dayna al Ralph

Death notice for Evan E. Hughes at Palo Alto Rebekah Lodge

Palo Alto Rebekah Lodge No 151 mourns the death of brother Evan E Hughes. The lodge notes his loyalty and counsel, extends sympathy to his wife and children, and resolves to drape the charter for 30 days and publish the resolution in Emmetsburg papers and to Mrs Hughes.

Palo Alto Rebekah Lodge No. 151 Evan E. Hughes Rebekah Emmetsburg Hughes

Warnke Urges Emmetsburg Gentries to Exercise More

Frank Warnke, after a two year hiatus, has assisted E. P. Bragg in recent days urging Emmetsburg men who have retired to exercise through farm chores. He advocates inviting him to speak to the Free From Gare Club on the health benefits of outdoor labor and activity.

Frank Warnke E. P. Bragg Emmetsburg the Democrat Warnke

Laurens Consolidated School Movement Falls in Vote

Laurens Consolidated School's plan to build a consolidated school building failed by five votes. The proposal sought to absorb most of the township where Laurens sits, but the territory will be reduced and another effort is planned to carry the measure.

Laurens

Conditions in New Zealand Reported by Visitors

Two New Zealand gentlemen visiting Rock Rapids describe rail service under government supervision as highly satisfactory with fares of one cent per mile for adults and half a cent for children. They note perpetual 100 year yearly tickets and 10 cent monthly passes, plus the Henry George single tax system taxing only land. Land taxes rise with estate size, government land is sold in small plots, and loans at low rates fund improvements. land values range from 75 to 300 dollars per acre depending on productivity.

New Zealand Wm. Nagle F. A. Swarmweber Rock Rapids Henry George

St Mary's Academy Juniors Hold Banquet At Marurray Home

Last week the junior class of St Marys Academy held a banquet at the home of Mr and Mrs James Maurray. The seniors were warmly entertained and the class of 1914 is said to be well prepared for social duties.

St. Mary’s Academy James Maurray

Flynn to Washington Iowa New Rock Island Division Chief

Charles Flynn will move from Cedar Rapids to Washington Iowa to take charge of a Rock Island division from Washington to a Missouri point. Washington is the county seat of Washington county with about 57000 residents. The Democrat hopes Mr and Mrs Flynn will enjoy their new home.

Charles Flynn Cedar Rapids Wasington Iowa Rock Island Missouri Washington Washington County Toe Democrat

Trip By Auto To Minnesota From Emmetsburg

Mr. and Mrs. Monica Johnson drove to Fairmont Minnesota returning the same day. They left Emmetsburg at five in the morning reached Fairmont before 9 a m and spent the day with Mr and Mrs Hartman. They were joined by Mrs Z F Iowa and Miss Eva. They noted fair roads until the state line and urged better roads in Minnesota. On return they left Fairmont at five and arrived home at nine. The 66 mile round trip used 20 gallons of gasoline.

Monica Johnson Fairmont Minnesota Auto Emmetsburg Hartman Z. F Iowa Misa Eva

J J Higgins Buys a Hudson in Bre mersburg

J J Higgins visited Bre mersburg on Saturday and returned with a $1,000 Hudson car from Brown Brothers. The Higgins family, six sons and three daughters, count the purchase as a step up for their large household and future mobility.

J. J. Higgins Bremersburg Brown Brothers

Graattinger Edges Emmeraburg in 6 4 Sunday Match

Graattinger defeated Emmeraburg 6 to 4 in a Sunday hall game at Graattinger. Despite the loss, Emmeraburg players showed notable effort and pride in their performance.

Stell Buys a Home at Dubuque

Jon J. Steil has bought a brick residence at Dubuque. It is prominently located and has fourteen or fifteen rooms. It originally cost about $10,000 but Mr. Stell did not pay that price.

Stell Dubuque Jon J. Steil Dubqune

Algonahuainesa Fund Raises for Summer Concerts

The Algonahuainesa men have raised about $300 to pay for beach concerts during the summer months. Emmetsburg residents should arrange a concert at least one evening each week to provide ongoing entertainment.

Emmetsburg

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