California Electric Power Firm Draws Local Visitor
Edward Greenwald, longtime manager with Western Electric Telephone, visits Selma and local friends after years across Ammettsburg Imho and Utah. He works with the San Joaquin Valley Light and Power, describing four Sierra Nevada plants, 225 miles of transmission to Los Angeles, and extensive fruit farming profits. He notes Fresno’s growth, grape production and wine alternatives, and local grape juice use for government needs amid prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Greenwald
Western Electric Telephone Company
Selma
California
Monroe Johnson
Greenwald
Ammetsburg
Imho
Utah
Oregon
San Janiquian Light & Power Company
Seltia
Milar Mvesne
Sierra Navatiu Mountains
Los Angeles
San Jan Iquian Company
San Jan Iquian
State Railway Commission
San Iquian
Fresno
BOAC
China
Japan
Mr. Greenwild
San Jay Iquian Valley
Pierce Allen
Boise
Idano
Csilfernia
Local resident reflects on growth and community ties
The text notes population growth to about 40,000 from 15,000 and mentions Mr Greenwald planning visits to Lawler and New Hampton before returning to California. It praises his warmth, friendships in Emmetsburg and nearby areas, and regards him as a true gentleman always ready to help.
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Greenwald
Lawler
New Hampton
California
Chickasay Conty
Emmetsburg
Viernily
Lutheran Mission Festival in Ayrshire Grove
Lutherans of Ayrshire held their annual mission festival at Henry Hickle’s grove last Sunday. German morning services were led by Rev. Bory of Humboldt. in the afternoon Rev. William Kanning of Royal spoke in English. Dinner was served by the Ladies Aid Society. Large attendance. exercises highly interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayrshire
Henry Hickle
Building Boom In Chicago And Prices Soar
John Moncrief returns to Chicago for a visit and reports a historic construction surge with high union wages for bricklayers painters carpenters and plumbers. He notes widespread remodeling and scarce mechanics while common laborers earn only 25 to 80 cents per hour. The city grapples with unemployment crime police increases and shifts in liquor policy amid public opinion favoring Wilson over Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moancriel
Chiesea
Will
Chicago
Manu
Wilson
Young Folks Concert by Piney Woods Students in Emmetsburg
The 24 member troupe from Piney Woods Country Life School will perform next Saturday evening in the Congregational church. They have pleased Emmetsburg audiences before with folk songs and negro spirituals. Admission is free with a simple free will offering. The group is directed by Mrs. Lawrence C. Jones, wife of the school principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poloved Boys
Iuis
Piney Woods
Luses Mourn Mother in Oakland Oregon
D N Luse receives telegram announcing the death of his mother Mrs Sarah Lise in Oakland Oregon. Remains were brought to Ross for burial. Surviving are three sons John W Habart Alberta, SL, and D N of Ross and three daughters Mrs T F Burns Lamon Montana Mi FB J Badger Chanuk Saskatchewan Amna B Luse Oakland. The note extends sympathy to the bereaved. Minnesota highway commission urged more paving and less gravel amid rising costs for paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Luse
Ross
Sarah Lise
Oakland
Oregon
John W
Habart
Alberta
D. N
T. FF
Burns
Lamon
Montana
FB. J. Badger
Chanuk
Saskatchewan
Amna B. Luse
June
Obituary: Michael Conlon Sr Dies at 90 in Great Oak Township
Michael Conlon Sr. died last Friday at his son James Conlon’s home in Great Oak township after a long illness. The funeral Monday at Assumption church was conducted by Monsignor F. Warrelly with Father Arc Nerney and Father Savage. many relatives and friends attended from Whittemore Cylinder Graettinger Estherville Ayrshire Mallard and Ruthven. Conlon, born February 1832 near Athlone Ireland, immigrated in 1849, married Mary Jennings in 1861, and lived in Iowa until his death, survived by three sons and four daughters. He was remembered as thrifty, humble, and devoted to family and church.
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Michael Conlon
James Conlon
Great Oak Township
Assumption Church
Monsignor
F. Warrelly
Father ArcNerney
Father Savage
Whittemore
Cylinder
Graettinger
Estherville
Ayrshire Mallard
Ruthven
St. John’s Cemetery
Robert Langalin
John Burns
Alighthel Daily
Bernard Farrell
Michael Kennedy
Alex Cullen
Conion
Athlone
West Meath
Ireland
United States
Long Island
New York
Morris
Illinois
Mary Jennings
Conlon
Iowa
TP. E. Hand
Philip Cullen
James
Thomas H
Michael
Great Gul Township
Phil Cullen
F. E. Hand
Sity
John Waldron
Ibervilla
P. J. O'Connor
Wihapx
Montana
Tom. Miller
Demian
Mr. Gonion
Married at Ames Today For Des Moines Bride and Ames Groom
Today in Ames Mr. Philly Irwin of Des Moines will wed Misa Winfred Young of Ames. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Young, has worked in Emmetboro mercantile establishments and later moved to Des Moines where she held a position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philly Irwin
Des Moines
Misa Winfred Young
Ames
Thomas Young
Cresty
Emmetebora
Des Motar
Marriage Announcement Praises Pair From State Circles
A proud notice praises a worthy young lady in the State Highway Commission and her fiancé, a reputable local man engaged in insurance. The Democrat extends hearty wishes to Mr and Mrs Teva as the couple prepares to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Learty
Teva
Bishop Morrison to Confirm at Trinity Church Sunday
Bishop Morrison of Davenport will conduct confirmation at Trinity Church in Emmetsburg next Sunday at eleven oclock. He has visited Emmetshire for many years and succeeds Bishop Perry, a figure well remembered by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wishop Morrison
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Bishop Morrison
Davenport
Trinity Church
Big
LeGore Hospitalized After Cattle Drive Skull Fracture
G W LeGore of southeast of the city was thrown from a horse when a passing car startled his mount near the Wase. He suffered a skull fracture and was brought to Palo Alto hospital where he is listed as comfortable. Neighbors assisted and a recovery is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. LeGore
Orton
Dd Lawrenson
Lawrenson
LeGore
Orton Mwe
Palo Alto Hospital
Emmetsburg Wins Next Epworth League Meeting
The Epworth League district annual meeting was held in Algona with 260 delegates registered. Emmetsburg carried off the honors as Rev. F. W. Ormeyer was re elected president and Grace Hubbard named secretary. The next meeting in June 1923 will be in Boonsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Algona
Emmetspurg Wis
FW. W. Ormeyer
M. E. Church
Bounetsburg
Ortemeyer
Grace Flubbard
Emmetsburg
Clear Lake
Minnesota Line
Hunbaldt County
D. A. B. Observes Flag Day Fun for Civil War Vets
W A R ladies hosted a Flag Day picnic at Norrison park for Civil War veterans and wives. The event featured stories and jokes, with veterans inviting a repeat gathering. Spirit Lake residents purchase a lung meter for Ander’s hotel, with six to seven men trained to operate it.
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Norrison Park
Spirit Lake
Ander'a
Farm Bureau Picnic a Success in Palo Alto
The Palo Alto event drew a large crowd with 32 counties represented. Mayor Saunders welcomed attendees while L J Dickinson outlined farm concerns and policy views. Contests awarded multiple prizes in children and youth races, as locals reported a pleasant, well attended gathering.
Too Quick for Highwayman In Chicago Patrol Tale
Eugene Keegan of Chicago witnessed a bold morning robbery while on duty with the city police. He encountered a robber holding MD and paused near Moncrlet Brother of this flock during a winter visit last year, describing an intense close call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Keegan
Chicago
Store Owner Subdues Gunman During Intrusion
The proprietor confronted a highway van intruder inside the shop and wrestled the weapon away. The assailant was handcuffed, then offered an advance salary of $ X and placed in plainclothes. The merchantile association backed the owner with a $100 contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keegan
Mmercantile Association
Cylinder Methodist Chanel Service This Sunday at 11:30
The Congregational Brotherhood will lead the services at 11:30 next Sunday June 25 at Cylinder Methodist Chanel. The note invites all to attend and not miss the program. Russell Smith, formerly with Nolan and Nurvell, has been accepted as a student in the military training corps.
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Cylinder Methodist
Congregational Brotherhood
Fort Snelling
Russell Smith
Nolan & Nurvell Tox
Ume
Snelljusy
Cave A Fine Concert by Local Men s Glee Club
A Wednesday evening concert by the Men s Glee Club of our city drew large crowds, with most seats filled. The program featured On the Wield Whispering Hope When the Flag Goes By and Star Spangled Banner, plus a flag use and treatment reading by Charles Duhigz. Wilfred Foote, a leading tenor trained in New York and Chicago, gave The Vewmpeter and other numbers, earning hearty applause. Additional pieces included Anna Laurie Come Back to Erin Uncle Joe Moon Praise Ye the Father and Tenting on the Old Camp Ground. Mrs. L. T. Mitchell read Jim Fenton s Wedding during intermission and amused the crowd. Receipts were gratifying, the club earned praise, and they paid Foote out of pocket for rehearsals.
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Tts
Charles Duhigz
Wilfred Claire Oote
Foote
Oscar Saenger
New York
Chas. W. Clark
Chicago
Anna Laurie
Erin
Joe Moon
Father
Gounod
L. T. Mitchell
Jim
Married by Tydeanola at Indiannis hotel wedding
Mr Wil L Grey and Miss June Miller wed at the Tadianola Hotel Indiannis Town on Wednesday June 7 Rev FL Willis officiating. The bride wore white and bouquet roses. Bridesmaid in ivory satin. The couple will live in Des Moines. The bride, West Bend native, is the third daughter of Mr and Mrs West Miller. The groom, son of Mrs Anna Yout, works at the Des Moines fire department. The Democrat and Palo Alto friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil L, Grey
June Miller
Tadianola
Indiannls
Flw. Willis
Glen Kendall
Remus Bytel
Grey
Des Moines
West Bend
West Miller
Fmmereburg
Anna Yout
Democrat
Palo Alto
Graveling Graettinger Road Faces Long Wait
A petition by L. E. and J. P. Conway seeks graveling from Emmetsburg to Graettinger with a 24 percent assessment on adjacent land. The push faces highway commission funding limits and county policy, as leaders urge cooperation to avoid a decade of delays for improving the main east west route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E
J. P. Conway
Eg Fron Emmelsturg
Graettinger
Ed Anderson
F. J. Lambe
J. R. Brown
Jon C. Jertson
Pred Spies
Los Egesus
A. Ll. Herrem
Carl Spies
J. A. Spies
E. Ss. George
Bernard Smith
Fred Wolfe
Margaret Netstead
Thiothy Sullivan
Brink Meyer
Q. x. Nelson
0. R. Gardner
J.B. Late
Bradley Beothers
Pato Alto
Highway Commission Fund
Emmetsburg
Graeitinger
Iticutt
Mallard
Palo Attia Cin
Relatives of Clinton Car Crash Suffer Fatal Losses
Miss Sophus Ladd of Ringsted learned her sister was badly hurt when an automobile was struck by a train near Clinton. Her husband and one child were killed, leaving the other relatives to cope with the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Sophus Ladd Jot Ringsted
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Ed Greenwald
Chacaed Jeans
John Monecriel
Young Folks
Congregational Church
Minnesota
Highway Commission
Philip Irwin
Winifred Young
Emmetshure
George Legore
Epworth District League
D. A. BR
Morrison Grove
Farm Bureau
L.j.dickins
Mrs. Rob't Enge
Palo Alto Zale
Enuetsburg
Emmetshire Cleam
Memi
Saunders
Bureau
Lis
Robert Engiehardt
Gray County
Rsq
Engleluirdt
L. J. Dickinson
Dickngan
Congress
Booth Township
Melvin Mangager
Reichard Hersom
Paul Robinson
Tessie Ferguson
Olive Reasoner
Veronica Brew
Geraldine Salyen
Mary Hardender
Delphine Meyers
Bureau Phayrison Park
Merle McCarty
James Conway
Ortmer Fandel
Mr. Baker
Mr. Bradigan
Leo Jensvold
Cave
Tydeanola
Mary June Miler
Wroy
Graettinger Road
Krieger
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