West Bend Socials and College News Briefs
West Bend residents note visits from Sioux City and Iowa City students. Miss Anna Hofstadter returns from Iowa City where she studied. Mrs G A Every and children visit Goldfield relatives. Miss Clare Sloan visits from Rodman. Vivian McFarland returns from Rockford Illinois. Grace Williams Mac Williams and Cora Hester visit Emmetsburg. Will Hell of Rolfe visits for business. Clyde Bourret arrives from State University to spend vacation with sister Mrs F B Border. Chas Ballard from Emmetsburg stops by. Edna Martin arrives from Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McFarland
Sioux City
Anna Hofstadter
Iowa City
G. A. Every
Goldfield
Clare Sloan
Rodman
B. Jd. Martin
Vivian McFarland
Rockford Tll
Grace
Mac Williams
Cora Hester
Eametsburg
Will Hell
Rolfe
Clyde Bourret
State University At
F. B. Border
Chas, Ballard
Emmetsburg
Edna Martin
Des Moines
Emmetsburg Visitors Attend Cylinder July 3 Celebration
Local social notes report Mrs Qleson and Miss Maine visiting Cylinder from Emmetsburg, Gus Gordon in Emmetsburg, Yeoman Lodge social time, dancing and ice cream served, and plans for a July 3 celebration with ball games, street sports, and Isch orchestra. Whittemore and Rodman visits noted. a new birth announced at the McArty home. continued community news and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aire
Cylinder
Isch Orchestra
Wlan
Edith McGangile
Rodman
Emmetsburg Residents Travel and Visits
Graettinger P H Donlon visited Emmetsburg Wednesday evening. Mrs Orcutt and Miss Lena left for Maquoketa on vacation. Mrs Soren Peterson and daughter departed for Seattle. John Gremmels in Des Moines visiting his daughter. Bradley spent days in Emmetsburg with relatives. Josie Guerdet returned from Faribault where she studied. Jackman was here Monday for business. Mayme McCarty attended Estherville Institute two weeks. Wildey couple left for Chicago. Alicea Nolan visiting sister Mrs Laughlin. Brekke went to Estherville on business. Larson visiting Chicago School of Dentistry for vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Donlon
Emmetsburg
Mrs. Orcutt
Miss Lena
Maquoketa
John Gremmels
Des Moines
Hisaughter
Bradley
Josie Guerdet
Faribault
P.G. Jackman
Mayme McCarty
Estherville
H. J. Wildey
Chicago
Alicea Nolan
M. J. Laughlin
T. J. Brekke
J. P. Larson
Chicago School of Dentistry
Ruthven and Emmetsburg Visitors and Local Lightning Event
Ruthven residents hosted visitors from Emmetsburg and Gregory South Dakota. Local families include Mrs Crilley from Gregory who visited M A Maher in Highland, Mrs Foley visiting Emmetsburg, and Perry Baldwin from Des Moines in town. The John Nolan home was struck by lightning Sunday but caused little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Cullen
Emmetsbug
Ruthven
Lee
Emmetsburg
Crilley
Gregory
South Dakota
M. AT. Maher
Highland
Foley
John Nolan
Perry Baldwin
Des Moines
J. McXeary
Minnesota
McFarland Proposes to Defend Land by Lake Dam Fight
A wild letter from CL Meffsruanp attacks Mayne and town leaders over a lake dam project. He denounces public ownership of land, claims land damage, and vows to fight with his own funds. He asserts his land under water, accuses graft, and asserts the town should pay if they want the battle. He backs patriotism and personal property rights amid a heated dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Mayne
Medium Lake
Tan
CL. MeFfsruanp
Women's Civic Association Meets Seek Rest Room and Inspections
The Women s Civic Association held two enthusiastic meetings addressing a proposed ladies rest room for shoppers in town. A committee will report next meeting. Discussion covered enforcement of existing laws including the anti spitting ordinance and food inspection rules for fruit vegetables milk and butter and cattle. Monsignor Fowler treated altar boys and choir to Emmetsburg trip for St Mary Academy exercises. Mrs P Mulroney s death noted with others called to Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Civic Association
Civic Association
Dewiazniel
Monsignor Fowler
Emmetsburg
St. Mary Academy
Mary Crowler
Dilia
P. Mulroney
Mallard Couple Wed at Catholic Church This Morning
Mr Thomas Dawson and Miss Mary Lodes united in marriage at the Catholic church in Mallard at seven o clock Rev F N Roessler officiating The bride was attended by Miss Margaret Mulkoney and the groom by Mr Julian Seger After a brief ceremony they hosted a wedding breakfast at the bride’s father Wenzel Lodes home Only a few relatives attended They will spend a few days in the Twin Cities and Chicago before returning Home to Mallard after July 1 The couple are well known across the county with the bride from a pioneer Mallard family and the groom a respected longtime resident of Nevada township The Democrat offers hearty congratulations to the newlyweds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dawsean
Mary Lodes
Ehurch
Mallard
Odlark
Twin Cities
Chicago
Dasyson
Nevada Township
Ars
Dawson
Former Emmetsburg Girl Weds Mr Robert McGill and Miss Nellie Jones
A former Emmetsburg girl married Robert McGill at the Catholic church in Oakes North Dakota this morning. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Win Jones formerly of the county is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Jones and Mr and Mrs James Dungan of this city. The groom is a thrifty young farmer and many friends of the bride in the county extend hearty congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McGill
Nellie Jones
Oakes
North Dakota
Win Th Jones
Peter Jones
James Dungan
Godden and Ballard Plan Foundation For Marble Factory Expansion
Godden and Ballard begin laying the foundation for enlarging their marble factory building, signaling a planned expansion to increase production capacity and workspace. The move follows earlier renovations and targets improved efficiency and capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godden & Ballard
Rare July Fourth Celebration at Arnolds Park
A big celebration is planned at Arnolds Park on July 4. Start from Estherville on July 3 for those seeking a high old time and sober up at the Park on July 6 morning. Such an opportunity comes only once in four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnolds Park
Estherville
the Park
Bid Rejected For High School Heating Project
At Friday school board meeting only one bid emerged for upgrading the High School heating and ventilating plant from Lewis and Ketchen of Chicago for 1778 dollars. The board deemed the price too high and rejected the bid. Cylinder plans a big July 3 celebration with entertainment for all. Additional local items note various residents visiting, births, and a funeral procession from multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis & Ketchen
Chicago
A Visit From BF Reed to Emmetburg Office
BF Reed publisher of the Algona Advance visited Emmetburg on Wednesday after attending an Estherville revival. He has lived in Kossuth County over 40 years and held roles from school superintendent to lawyer. Reed owns several large farms and remains active in local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. FP. Reed
Algona Advance
Emmetelurg
Estherville
Evangelist Fyov
Algona
Major Smith Denies Umbrella Procession Claim at Ft. Dodge
Major Smith denies being the man who kept Brother Mayne company in the umbrella procession at Ft. Dodge. He claims Mr. Rogers was the companion of the postmaster. The Democrat will not settle the dispute between the Major and his comrade from the First ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Smith
Bro. Mayne
Ft. Dodge
Rogers
Blacksmiths Convene at Spirit Lake Convention
The Blacksmiths of Towa hold their annual convention at Spirit Lake from July 3 to 5. Senator Francis will address the gathering. A ball game, a wrestling match, and a full sports program are planned. Several hundred attendees are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksmiths of
Towa
Spirit Lake
Francis
Frost Up to Date on Foster Book Criticism
W. W. Frost reports he has secured a copy of Prof. Foster's new book. He notes Baptist clergy in Chicago have criticized it harshly. Frost says the Professor is a very able man and not an atheist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Frost
Prof. Foster
Chicago
Mr. Frost
Lightning Strikes Dr Powers Home Damages Roof
Lightning struck the Powers residence Wednesday evening, tearing shingles and splitting a roof rafter. No family members were harmed by the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Powers
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