Emmetsburg reminiscences recount Walter H. Brown “Nigger Brown”
Frank Dever profiles Walter H. Brown a controversial Emmetsburg figure. From a former Minnesota resident he recalls Brown’s early Iowa life, bold political moves as Emmet County Supervisor, alleged robberies, and later schemes in Dakota and Minnesota. Brown’s life features dramatic escapes, shifting loyalties, and a final reported end in New Mexico as a wandering figure.
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Frank Dever
Estherville
Benett Dekota
Mali
Mi Ronsciente
Wirate
Towa
Homestead
Oka- Mminpada Lake
Des Moines
Ematt Rae
Walter
Emmet
Assof
Wes Occapion
Tragedy in Ellington Township Claims Young Cress
Eight year old V V Cress Jr. of the Earl Brown farm west of Crippen elevator died Friday from blood poisoning after a glass cut. He stepped on glass while playing, received medical care, but infection set in. Funeral held Sunday at Evergreen cemetery with Rev. Acheson officiating. Survived by parents V V Cress and Mrs. V Cress, two brothers Harold 14, and many relatives. The death follows the loss of his maternal grandmother earlier this year. The community extends sympathy to the family. neighbors Joan Arkfeld and Mrs. J Kelley visited West Bend Friday.
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Evergreen Cemetery
Acheson
Loeg M
V. V. Cress
Stover
Minnesota
Ellington Township
Earl Brown
Crippen
V.cress
Harold
Goi
Hill
Oort
Sweet Tent Show Coming to Emmetsburg June 25 26 and 27
A recap notes the Sweet tent show visited Emmetsburg last summer to general praise and returns on June 25 26 and 27. It highlights Geo Sweet and his cast as top performers with a strong Storm Lake run cited for its acclaimed plays including Up in Mabel’s Room and Nothing But the Truth. The piece lauds clean selections and the talent of Mr and Dr Sweet. It also mentions home arrival of Mr and Mrs Mark Irvine from Calgary and an accident to Charles Jones at the Palmer Co operative Creamery plant with a mild head injury and quick recovery.
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Sweet
Emmetsburg
Smeets
Storm Lake
Geo. Sweet
Mabel’s
Mr. Sweet
Drs. Sweet
Calgary
Mark Irvine
Alberta
Irvine
Banf
Leake Louise
Charles Jones
Palmer Co-operative Creamery Company
Chad
Tomorow
Return of Egan Family to Cleveland Home
Mrs K J Egan and son Karl Jett return to their Cleveland home after being summoned two weeks ago by the death of Mr Egan. Mrs Bean holds a position in the Pearl Street Savings and Trust Co office.
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Theveland
K. J. Egan
Karl Jett
Cleveland
Ohio
Egan
Bean
Pearl Street Savings and Trust
Unclear OCR note on staff moves and new department
The fragment describes moves within a company or institution, mentioning Pat, Stock of Creerrion Winders, and Alm inforta uA. It references a new department tasked with Rowert Garnty and implies mixed outcomes for staff. Additional lines note Mrs. Mart Murphy and Mrs. James Galliger relocating to a residence near Dessel Borns.
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Creerrion Winders & Alm Inforta
Brvetcf
Mart Murphy
Mra
James Galliger
Dessel Borns
Branagan Wins Federal Court Case Over Geyerman’s Shop
W L Branagan of Brewster defeats P F Geyerman & Sons at Fort Dodge in a brief federal court ruling that took about twenty minutes. Branagan, Don Kelly, E A Morling and the Donahoe sisters left for the trial with Kelly and Morling representing Branagan. Luther Chiarelli announcements and a convention report follow, noting Wilder elected president and Roy Smith secretary in Dubuque.
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P. F. Geyerman & Sons
Fort Dodge
Brewster
Branagan
Ciy
Jedge
Geyerman
Don Kelly
E. A. Morling
Gladis
Mercedes Donahoe
Atorneys Kelly
Morling
Mr. Branagan
Eberhart
St. Paul
Et Dubuque
Hi. Wilder
Humboldt
Roy Smith
Burlington
Mr. Wilder
A. E. McAuley
Mason City
County League Opens with Big Mallard Win and Mixed Results
The Palo Alto County Base Ball League opened with Mallard defeating Emmetsburg 14 to 0 after a second inning surge aided by wild throws. Ayrshire beat Mallard 3 to 1 at Ayrshire. Ruthven defeated Graettinger 17 to 0. Emmetsburg shows flashes but needs practice. County standings follow Thursday’s games as teams prepare for upcoming matchups. Foreclosure-like note on law testing constitutionality of plea-without-trial authority for county attorneys.
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Palo Alto County
Mallard
Emmetsburg
Steue
Ayrshire
Ayrshire. Grayrtinger
Ruthven
Ea Graettinger
West Bend
Free Methodist services and a postponed execution
The Free Methodist Church announces Sunday services at 9 20 a m and Sunday school at 11 00 a m with a close meeting. Midweek prayer meeting is set for Wednesday evening. Pastor Geo H Whiteaker presides. The page notes another postponement of the execution of Bill Olander of Fort Dodge, with attorney Robert Heaty mentioned.
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Free Methodist Church
Geo. H. Whiteaker
Si Glander
Bill] Olander
Fort Dodge
Robert Heaty
Emmetsburg Nuptials Tie Dietzel and Kennedy
Mr Henry Dietzel of Graettinger and Miss Merle M Kennedy of Cyl ader were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage in Emmetsburg last Tuesday with Rev Acheson officiating. The couple will reside on a farm eight miles east as friends extend hearty congratulations.
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Emmetsburg
Henry Dietzel
Graettinger
Merle M. Kennedy
Cylader
BR. D. Acheson
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Walter Brown
Upper Perasco
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Mrs. Y .V. Cress
Joan Arkfeld
J. Kelley
Rhoda
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Princess Pat Wardrobe
Panama
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W. L Branagan
Lutheran Chiarelli
Luther League
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E.W. Hayes
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