Curlew Narrowly Beats Havelock in Local Match
Curlew defeated Havelock 22 to 5 on Sunday at home. Several residents traveled to nearby towns including Emmetsburg, Estherville, and Mallard, while Miss Mamie Greer was reported ill with measles.
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
4
Local Visitors and Births Highlight Spencer News
Fred Caldwell and Coburn visited Spencer on Monday and Friday respectively. Mrs H E Shartle rode westbound Saturday while DeGroff of Michigan visits relatives here. Harold Barber’s daughter was born Thursday. Spirit Lake’s Andrew Olson visited over Sunday. Morhoorver traveled to Staceyville for a visit. J Cook of Ft Dodge spent days here visiting his mother. Miles McNally and M M Maher of Emmetsburg were visitors Monday. Father Stork attended the annual retreat in Sioux City Monday. John Churchill and wife of Mason City stayed with Miss Mary Donion Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lesses of Fairmont arrived for a visit. Frank Henderson and wife go to Hawarden to run a variety store. Miss Kate Donlon of Medina and Adrian Gleason visit friends here. William McNary lies gravely ill. Chas Hastings died in Canada. his sons Jos. and Fred attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupthven Fred Caldwell
Spencer
Mr. Coburn
H. E. Shartle
DeGroff
Michigan
Harold Barber
Andrew Olson
Spirit Lake
Miss Morhoorver
Staceyville
J. Cook
Ft. Dodge
Miles McNally
Maher
Emmetsburg
Ruthven
Father Stork
Sioux City
John Churchhill
Mason Guy
Hawarden
Kate Donlon
Medina
North Dakota
Adrian Gleason
William McNary
McNary
Chas. Hastings
Canada
Jos
Fred
Local residents and travelers visit Emmetsburg and nearby towns
Graettinger PB McCarty was at the county seat Friday. E J Foy of Emmetsburg was in town Sunday. Fred Spies visited Spencer Monday. Rev Cuthbert sailed south Monday forenoon. J P Mahan traveled to Emmetsburg Sunday. A number of citizens were at Emmetsburg Monday. John Paulson went to the Capital City Monday evening. Vincent Kelly was visiting Emmetsburg Sunday. Nora Westergard visited Estherville Tuesday. Bob Schaeler of Emmetsburg spent Sunday with friends here. Mrs Matters rode to Estherville Sunday morning. Conrad Fudge returned from Sherburn Minnesota Saturday. Mrs Dess Fleming traveled to Kansas Saturday. Father Kelly left Monday for Sioux City for a retreat. T J Brekle attended to business at Emmetsburg Thursday. Miss Godell Kasa and Miss Larson of Wallingford attended the Friday dance. Mayme Sullivan came from Emmetsburg Sunday to visit. Mrs Dalen and daughter Verna arrived from Hinkley Minnesota for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PB. F. McCarty
E. J. Foy
Emmetsburg
Suodar
Fred Spies
Spencer
Rev. Cuthbert
J.P. Mahan
John Paulson
Capital City
Vincent Kelly
Nora Westergard
Es Therville
Bob Schaeler
Matters
Estherville
Conrad Fudge
Sherburn
Minnesota
Dess Fleming
Kansas
Father Kelly
Sioux City
T. J. Brekle
Gdell Kasa
Larson
Wallingford
Mayme Sullivan
Local Notes From Cylnder and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Clifber has been very sick for several days. Miss Harriet Weir visited from Whittemore to the P F Little home. Percy Letson greatly improved from illness. Mr Meyers of Royal elected to run the Farmer's Elevator here starting July 1 as Mr Littleton moves to Emmetsburg. Geo Freeman was an overnight guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifber
Harriet Weir
Whittemore
P. F. Littleton
Percy Letson
Mr. Meyers
Royal
Littleton
Emmetsburg
Geo. Freeman
Emmetsburg Social Roundup and Visits
Friday visitors in Emmetsburg include Mrs Jos Yanke and Mrs D C Jones. Fred Andersen from Algona, and Mrs Gus Wilkins from Wisconsin spent time with local residents. Orville Oleson bought a Buick at the Emmetsburg Motor Inn. Mrs E W Reid hosted guests and planned Ladies Aid events with Mrs Yanke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Jos. Yanke
Fred Andersen
Algona
D. C. Jones
Gus Wilkins
Wisconsin
A. A. Jones
Orville Oleson
Motor Inn
E. W. Carpenter
Geo, Freeman
Nettie Munch
Whittemore
E. W. Reid
Marcella Reid
Theo Demouth
Hattie Jones
Mason City
Jos, Yanke
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
E.W. Reid
Mabernacle Notes Call to weeklong meetings and street gatherings
The note urges continued meetings all week with nightly street meetings at 7 30 PM. Reverend Whiteside wins community confidence with clear earnest speaking that even the youngest understand. Attendees include E A Ingvall Estherville Mrs E M Honts and son Estherville and Rev W S Seals Ruth von attending tent meetings. Edsitors Have their Wisfortunes reports W O Payne Nevada Representative injured in a car crash near Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabernacle
Whiteside
E. A. Ingvall
Estherville
Tabernacle
E. 3M
Honts
Emmetshere Defeats Mallard 3 to 1 in South Side Game
Emmetsburg defeated Mallard 3 1 at the South Side ballpark. Mallard led early after scoring first, but Emmetsburg tied in the sixth and pulled ahead in the eighth with precise hits. The Emmetsburg lineup featured Meade, McMahon, Knight, Kerwick Mulroney Morrissey Laughlin and Miler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetshere
Mallard
South Side
Emmetshburg
Emmetsburg
Meade McMahon
Knight
W. Kerwick
Mulroney
Morrissey
Kerwick
Laughlin
Miler
Ruthven preacher praises Emmetsburg beauty in visit
Bro Nelson of the Ruthven Appeal visits Emmetsburg this summer and declares the town has more beauty than any in northern Town. He plans to call at the Democrat office when in town and asks readers to visit the paper’s staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Nelson
Emmetsburg
The
Ruthven Appeal
Democrat Force
Nelson
Loss of Caulkins' Seven Year Old Boy
The seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Caulkins, taken to Estherville for an arm amputation, died and was brought home for burial. Funeral services were at the Congregational church with Rev. J. E. Brereton officiating and interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Citizens extend sympathy to the grieving family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin
Larson Death and Pelton Fire Reported in Emmetsburg
Mrs Ole A Larson died at her Emmetsburg home after a lingering illness with funeral held at Loutheran church. Olie Enger, born in Norway, later moved with family to Humboldt county and Emmetsburg. Fire at Mr Peltons residence north of Trinity church caused minor damage and was suspected incendiary with insurance on items and home. State fire marshal investigated. no arrests yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole A. Larson
Loutheran Church
Ll. O. Wigdahi
Evergreen Cemetery
Olie Enger
Norway
United States
Humboldt County
Miss Enger
Ole O. Larson
Boe
Tawa
Larson
Emmetsburg
H. OL Larson
G. W. Bean
Grant
Iowa
Cora Larson
Clifford Phelps
Mr. Pelton
Trinity Church
Pelton
Married Monday Morning in Assumption Church
Were Married Monday Morning Mr. Joseph Sherlock and Miss Mary Donahue united in marriage at Assumption church. The couple will reside on a farm in Emmetsburg township after a brief wedding trip. The bride is from the Donahue family and entertained by Miss Anna Sherlock. the groom by Abr. Jas. Donahue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sherlock
Mary Donahue
Assumption Church
FP. Farrelly
Anna Sherlock
Abr
Jas. Donahue
Chris Donahue
Trimmed Trees Improve Emmetsburg’s Streets
Citizens urged to support trimming efforts already begun in several town areas. Large trees shade streets and delay drainage after rains, while removing unsightly or unnecessary trees will enhance the city’s appearance. views toward mayor and aldermen requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Disappearance of Gridley Agent Cochran Attributed Theft
Gridley agent Geo D Cochran relief agent for Northwestern company in Gridley Emmet county vanished with about 32000 owned by the company and several firms. He and a companion hired a section man to take them toward Ceylon and then moved on to unknown parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gridley
Skipstat Geo. D. Cochran
Northwestern Company
Emmet County
Ceylon
Sunday School Picnic Slated at Schroeder's Point
The M. E. Sunday School picnic is set for Thursday at Schroeder's Point. Those without transport should meet at the church at 9 30 a m. Parents and friends are invited and Mrs W R Schroeder should be phoned about contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Schroeder
Estherville Surgeon Recovers From Severe Poisoning
Dr C B Birney of Estherville who operating on Irwin Caulkins became afflicted with poison and lockjaw after the procedure. Five doctors and four nurses cared for him one night until a Des Moines specialist took charge. He is recovering and thought to be out of danger. Mrs Patrick Lynch Wead of Ayrshire died unexpectedly Sunday night. funeral was in Ayrshire Catholic church with Rev I Carroll officiating. burial in parochial cemetery. She is survived by her husband and several children. Sincere sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Jas Leckdaw
Irwin Caulkins
C. BE. Birney
Irwin
Des Moines
Birney
Patrick Lynch
Patrick Bynch
Ayrshire
Rev. I. Carroll
Dinner Benefit at Congregational Church Camps
The Mondamin Camp Fire Girls will host a 25 cent supper in the parlors of the Congregational church on Wednesday evening June 23. An invitation extends to all. Menu includes hot roast beef and mashed potatoes with brown gravy, lettuce salad, hot coleslaw, radishes, stewed fruit and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Mondamin Camp
Death of Wm. Temby In Ogden Iowa
Wm. Temby formerly of this place died at Ogden Iowa a few days ago. He is survived by seven sons and daughters. Mrs. Temby died three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Temby
Ogden
Iowa
Mrs. Temby
Denison Moves Toward Paving Principal Streets
The Denison city council, after a lengthy debate with a Denison Commercial Club committee, voted to begin preliminary work for paving major streets. About twenty to twenty-two blocks will be paved, with construction planned for early next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Denison Commercial Club
Tornado Hits Morningside in Sioux City No Fatalities
A violent tornado swept Morningside near Sioux City last night, downing several buildings, uprooting trees, and felling wires. No lives were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Morningside
Wind Destroys Floyd County Home in Iowa Farm Tragedy
A tornado near Packard Floyd county destroys Will Nordman farm buildings. Nordman his wife and six month old baby flee to the cellar and escape injury as debris collapses around them. The storm comes as damage reports roll in across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd County
Rockwell
Packard
Will Nordman
Nordman
Young Inn Electrocuted at Mason City
Mason City reports Lee Blair was electrocuted when he touched a 2300 volt wire this morning. Resuscitation with a pulmotor failed to restart circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Inn
Mason City
Lee Blair
Omaha Firm to Build O'Brien County Court House
Omaha Bankers Realty Investment company, lowest bidder at 114,995 dollars, is expected to win the contract for the O'Brien county court house. Clifton company won the plumbing and heating contract at 5,100 dollars from twelve bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
O'Brien County Court House
Sheldon
Banker Realty Investment _ company
O'Brien County Court
Clifton Company
Webster City Boy Seriously Injured by Auto
Webster City Iowa June 15 Wel don Haney 12 year old son of Mr Mrs W A Haney may die from injuries after being run over by an automobile. He was riding the running board of the car and got off as a second car driven by Harold Murphy of Huron South Dakota passed. The impact broke his shoulder and fractured his skull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Weldon
W. A. Haney
Harold Murphy
Huron, &. D
Webster City Superintendent Heads to Beresford Chautauqua Open
Supt. D. M. Kelly of Webster City leaves Northwest Iowa for Beresford South Carolina to begin a season of chautauqua work on the Redpath Vacher circuit. He will conduct programs and promote the circuit in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Iowa
Eagle Grove
D. M. Kelly
Webster City
Beresford, S. C
Gas Engine Patent Sells For Big Royalty In Iowa News
Mason City Iowa report states Walter W Conners son of Mr Mrs Wm Conners sold a gasoline engine patent on a royalty of 86250 annually The engine uses a double piston claiming twice the power with half the fuel and less shock Parents have not yet received sale details The lecture mentioned covers work ethics and spans North and South Dakota Minnesota and Montana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Walter W. Conners
Wm. Conners
Smooth Young Man Sells Furniture Polish in Canny Scheme
A broke but ambitious young man, starting with a dollar, hires a printer to label a furniture polish made from machine oil. He polishes items for ladies, sells oil at four dollars a gallon, and spreads his trade through town until exposed by local merchants.
Clason City Races Feature Fast Heat Times
Races in Clason City last week produced strong times with heats at 2 minutes 11 seconds and 2 minutes 12 seconds. Spectators saw competitive runs and notable effort from local competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clason City
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Charles Miller
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Gene Mulroney
Harry Johnson
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Ohio
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Chicago
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Elma
Late Northwest
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Mr. Culver
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Iowa State College
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