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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1923
Page
5
A retrospective portrait of Emmetsburg and Estherville figures centering on the notorious “Nigger” Brown. The piece recounts his railroad ambitions, wit when facing rivals, and alleged political and legal troubles, including a controversial vote, jail rumors in Bon Homme and a noted trip with journalist D. Pike.
The Midland Chautauqua starts a seven day program in Emmetsburg on July 5 offering entertainment, music, plays and lectures. Ticket sales begin June 25 with adult tickets at $2.50 and children’s season tickets at $1.00. The lineup features magicians, comedies Friendly Enemies and Cappy Ricks, concerts by Cartwright Quartet, Ford family Orchestra, light opera The Gypsy Rover, and performers Penwick Newell Marjorie Smith and Vernon Sheffield. Notable speakers include Congressman Momer Hoch and Od T. Franks. All proceeds go to Palo Alto County hospital. surplus tickets will be donated.</S>
A prisoner brought from Spencer to Emmetsburg and later to Mallard, with alias Fred Weber, escaped jail by tying quilts into a rope and sliding down eighty feet. He stole a Ford with Kansas plate 147280, offered $250 for it, and was recaptured after a Spencer tip. Bail was set at $1000. He is 29, previously served 3½ years at the penitentiary. Also, Pocahontas game canceled? Hmmetsburg team to play Pocahontas Sunday at 3.
Mr. Robert Carney and Miss Mabel Jackson, both of this city, wed in Assumption church at 6 30 Monday morning with Monsignor P F Farrelly officiating. The bride’s sister Miss Mary Carney served as bridesmaid, and Mr. Francis Carney was best man. After a breakfast at the bride’s parents, the couple and many guests visited the groom’s parents where a reception followed. They left for Minneapolis and will be away several days before starting housekeeping here. The bride, raised locally, taught in Ayrshire schools and is regarded as a popular, capable young woman. The groom, from a pioneer family, has long resided here, attended St Mary’s Academy, and worked in local stores, then became a successful salesman and will soon manage the grocery department at Winders & Arm. The Democrat extends best wishes to the Carneys.
An Unfortunate former attorney EH Morling appeared in Des Moines Monday to press a rehearing appeal in the supreme court. He represented a Sioux county client who bought a section farm during local lands sales at 416 dollars per acre and contributed his own quarter section at the same price. The claim against him totals 262,008 dollars, and the court has not yet ruled on the merits of the application.
Mr and Mrs Walter Middleton arrived home from New York City last week. Middleton consulted a specialist about his health and then planned a trip to the lakes to inspect the summer cottage opening. Local friends are glad to see him out and about again.
Jennie Louise Brown Frederick born April 25 1858 New York became Mrs Francis Vinton Frederick in 1885 later moved to Freedom township Palo Alto. Survived by husband Matthew James son and daughter in Estherville three grandchildren and siblings. She died after a stroke lead to fall and death. funeral held at M E Church with Rev Acheson. buried Evergreen.
George Wage, a Ruthven agent for M and St L, was caught stealing goods from freight cars. After a stakeout with detectives J Gordon and Spoor, Wage admitted thefts and pled guilty. He paid a fine and costs and was released. His wife was released due to illness.
Spirit Lake guests defeated Himmelsburg players with a 70 to 0 score in a Spirit Lake Sunday match. The Democrat congratulates Emmetsburg on their victory and reports the Miller Bell wedding at the Methodist church with Hazel Bell and Wills W. Miller tied in Rodman.
Mr and Mrs Chris Sehroeder and Mr and Mrs W R Sehroeder depart for Montvides Minnesota to visit Ernest Wilsons home and call on relatives in Herman Minnesota They will return via Minneapolis for a four day or two stop and will be away about two weeks
William Jones, formerly with Fred Myerly near Rodman, was fatally injured last Saturday when a wagon team caused him to fall, breaking a vertebra. He received surgical care at Palo Alto hospital but never recovered movement and died Tuesday morning. Born at Traders Point, Indiana, he is survived by four brothers and two sisters. He worked on farms and was a loyal, genial worker known across the county. Sincere sympathy is offered to the family.
Mrs J J Hobson arrived home from Santa Monica California on Thursday called there by the serious illness of her mother Mrs Howe She notes her mother was greatly improved upon her departure a bit of good news for local friends and neighbors Howie from California was mentioned as a passer or narrator within the text but not tied to a formal event or title.
An old resident named Mr Johnson visited relatives in Delta Minnesota last week. He traveled by auto from Madelia to St James with his family and noted city improvements over the past eight to nine years. He owns a 180 acre farm five miles from Madelia and commented on crops in southern Minnesota.
Last week Judge Coyle in Algona fined John Firestead 587.15 for selling liquor. Matt W. Bannari south of Whitte mers faced a 395.41 penalty. Bootleggers and gamblers fines total 1,165.30 for the county treasurer. Joel Ball returned from Warren, Illinois after completing a year at Columbia College. he plans to attend next year. Joe Joyal likely to be represented on the committee next term.
The Democrat notes W G Reinders of Gamore City, son of Mr and Mrs W P Ri Ellington township, recovered from weeks on the sick list and resumed his telegraph operator post in the M and St L line. He served in World War I and was visiting Shelby last Wednesday with Mr Sullivan and Mr Kane.
A fragment reports a federal court hearing involving a party named McCeee af Cngued. The text is incomplete, but indicates action in a federal venue and a named individual. Additional context or complete names are needed to confirm details and outcome.
Joe Jackson of Hathyon Westen Horhnod was arrested on a charge of stripping a Frank Gox automobile at Silver Lake park last summer. Nearly everything that could be taken was removed during the robbery. Jackson, twenty one, a slugger, was given a preliminary hearing and remanded to await the Bellan 45 days during the motor trial.
F. F. Clark reports the fourth annual Palo Alto County Farm Bureau picnic drew about six thousand attendees. Highlights include the horse slide pitching contest won by J. W. Bell and son, Emmetsburg Community Club serving free lemonade, and speeches by Attorney Dan Kelly and W. J. Breakenridge. The Lost Island string band performed, and events ranged from women’s talks to youth races, with Fern Valley defeating Lost Island 11 to 4 in a baseball game. Weather affected attendance and field work, but the program was praised as the best yet.
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