Bank Robbers Loot Wallingford Bank Early Sunday
Gunmen attacked Farmers Savings Bank of Wallingford at 1 40 am. They blew open the vault with three explosions, stole 26000 in unregistered Liberty bonds and 4000 in cash, fired on a railroad agent and a local hunter, then escaped south. The bank building suffered minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Savings Bank of
Wallingford
Ageat
Sams
P. Tolman
L & Crim
Hunter
J. A. Nelson
Couth
Nivison
Estherville
Delegates Headed to Democratic National Convention
Fort Dodge residents Mr and Mrs M F Heay and son Kennet J R Files RF Mitchell and C B Murtaugh of Algona travel on the Meredith Special to San Francisco for the Democratic National Convention. W W Marsh chairs the state delegation with Meredith as vice chair. Emmet Tinley of Camnill Bluffs Iowa on resolutions and Dr J W Reynolds of Creston on credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
M. F. Heay
Kennet
J. R. Files
RF. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
C. B. Murtaugh
Algona
San Franrisco
Tate
W. W. Marsh
Meredith
Emmet Tinley
Camneil Bluffs
Iowa
Dn J. W. Reynolds
Creston
Homecoming at Estherville attracts large crowd
The Estherville homecoming drew about 15 000 attendees. The Farmers Bureau and Commercial Club held a joint celebration with addresses by Dr Wallace of Wallace's Farmer and Mr Hammil Wyatt. Visitors enjoyed a carnival program and local groups entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Famers Bureau
Commercial Cb
Wallace
Hammil Wyatt
Esherine
Swea Guy
Gage
Catherville West
Married Cedar Rapids Banker Weds Cedar Rapids Bride
Charles Johnson long a Rodman bank cashier married Wednesday to Miss Tturh Miller of Cedar Rapids. Johnson now serves as cashier at a Sibley bank with Frye Kulp and W J Brown as interests. He is described as a deserving promising young business man. The bride is highly esteemed in her hometown. Local friends join in congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Charles Johnson
Rodman
Migs Tturh Miller
Johnson
Sibley
Mesars, Frye, Kulp
W. J. Brown
Lride
Large cement mixer arrives for Mallard road work
Messrs Bauck and Brereton have received a large cement mixer for Mallard road use though most other machinery is not yet delivered. An industrial railway track to the gravel pit exists, with contractors filling the tow ground near McCoy bridge. A new wooden bridge east of the alone was built recently and ground cleared. Messrs Herkler and McNulty load wagons for dirt haul to make fills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Bauck
Brereton
Mallard Road
McCoy Bridge
Herkler and
McNulty
Combes Family Reunion Celebrates 79th Birthday in Cylinder
Mr and Mrs Henry Combes of Cylinder marked Mr Combes seventy ninth birthday with a large family reunion. Eight of ten children, eighteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren attended along with many relatives from Storm Lake Laurens Coon Rapids Cole South Dakota Dodge Center Emmetsburg and Palo Alto county. The couple married forty nine years ago this Christmas and their children all married. They remain active and healthy with a long pioneer history in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Combes
Cylinder
Combe
Yen
B. E. .Combes
Lloyd Hoburn
Storm Lake
Charles Ferguson
Laurens
G. W. Betts
Joseph Bectts
Coon Rapids
W. M. Crow
Cole
South Dakota
Ya G. Gaylord
Dodge Center
Minnesota
C. C. Covell
Emmetsbure
C. C. Combes
B. F. Combes
Group forms sand and gravel venture near Milford
Fred Spies of Graettinger with L. C. Bingham of Estherville Goodrich and McCullough of Humboldt J. S. Merriman and William Dewey of Milford organize a company with £200,000 capital to develop a sand and gravel pit near Milford. An eighty acre tract is bought and a pumping washing and grading plant will be installed. The gravel is reported eighty feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Spies
Graettinger
L. C. Bingham
Estherville
Goodrich & McCullough
Humboldt
J. 5
Merriman
William Dewey
Milford
Milwaukee Track Damaged by Washout in South Dakota
A twenty mile stretch of Milwaukee road track from Oneoma to Kennebec in western South Dakota was washed out last week. Five trains of workers with steam shovels and a pile driver are on site and repairs are expected to take nearly ten days to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneoma
Kennebec
Milwaukee Road
South Dakota
He Did Not Find Any Taken Ayrshire Visit Saturday
David Crabb visited Ayrshire on Saturday driving his speedy Ford. He attempted to organize a local race with sports from the area, but others feared he would mislead them or cause trouble. Mr. Grabb is noted as adept at handling notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Crabb
Ayrshire
Mr. Grabb
W. W. A. Camp Opened Near Fort Dodge For Girls
The W. W. A. of Fort Dodge opened a summer camp two miles south of the city on the Des Moines river bank. Experienced camp managers oversee the grounds during the summer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Ft. Dodge
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Dick Image County Farmers Held Big Picnic Attendance Reported
Benatee Benpen spoke last Saturday as farmers in Dick Image County enjoyed a large picnic with crowds present and a lively community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickimage County
Sprout Sustains Serious Arterial Injury During Farm Visit
Lester Sprout son of Mr and Mrs A L Sprout collapsed while conversing with a friend during corn cultivation. Dr Woodbridge treated him after an artery near the heart was found seriously affected. He remained weak for days but is slowly gaining strength and will be out of manual labor for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Sprout
Lester
A. L. Sprout
Bank Robbery Suspects Sighted Near Wallingford Car
Report notes a Buick driven to Wallingford on Saturday with two men seen near the bank and depot before the robbery. A small car carrying several passengers traveled south by Wallingford Sunday morning as robbers headed away. Sheriff Nivison asked readers who recall the trip to come forward with information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Allen
The
Enterprise
Hstherville
Wallingford
Estherville
the Lakes
Nivison
Nan
Iowa Athletes Set for Sectional Tryouts at Stagg Field
Des Moines competitors Roy Johnson Howard Drew and Maurice Patterson join Drake University duo Joe Butler and George Bretannal at Stagg Field Chicago for sectional Olympic trials. Johnson, coached by Harry Bell, aims to extend a spring season marked by a Missouri Valley record at Ames and multiple state and conference wins despite illness at the Big Ten meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Stage Field
Chicago
Roy Johnson
Des Moines College
Howard Drew
Maurice Patterson
Drake University
Joe Butler
Dubuque
George Bretnall
Cornell College
Johnson
Harry Bell
Emmetsburg
Staggfield
Ames
Drake Stadium
Ann Arbor
O'Neill to Take Charge of Keen Schoots at Green Indiana
Harry O Neill of Dallas Center will visit his mother Mrs John ONeill then travel to Marshalltown for a brief stay. He plans a summer study at Columbia University in New York City and will serve as superintendent of schools at Green Indiana during the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry O'Neill
Dallas Center
John O'Neill
Marshalltown
Ile
New York City
Columbia University
Green
Kossuth Farmers Plan Picnic at Algona Fair Grounds
Farmers from Kossuth county schedule a large picnic on June 30 at the Algona Fair Grounds. State officer BE Cunningham of the Iowa farm bureau will speak and Peter Pederson will entertain. The program features baseball races and a horse show tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Algona
BE. A. Cunningham
Iown Arm Bureau
Peter Pederson
Fall Festival At Ruthven Promises Fun Weekend
Ruthven residents announce a four day fall carnival September 14 15 and 16 at the old fair ground west of Ruthven. The event features exhibits races amusements and music with a promise of an enjoyable program for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven
Humboldt Plans $5,000 July Celebration
Humboldt residents say they have raised 5000 dollars to cover Fourth of July expenses. Nate Kendall, a Republican candidate for governor, will be the orator of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Humbold
Nate Kendall
Were Married in January
A surprise marriage announcement from Cedar Rapids confirms Lloyd W. Frost and Amber E. Harris of Mason City wed January 5 1920. The bride formerly taught in Emmetsburg and studied at Town City Liberal Arts College. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs W W Frost, recently completed law training and will practice with his brother Bert Frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd W. Frost
Amber E. Harris
Mason City
Cedar Rapids
Emmetsburg
Town City
A. IL
W. W. Frost
State University
Frost
Bert Frost
Democrat
Henry Leee Close and Andrew Dodge Escape Serious Car Crash
Henry Leee Close and Andrew Dodge escaped serious injury after their car veered off the road near Bancoft, rolled over, and damaged the tar only slightly. Both suffered minor facial cuts but were otherwise unharmed. The crash occurred at a moderate speed and did not cause extensive damage to the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Leee
Carl Henry Leee Dodge
Andrew
Bancoft
Bride and Groom Mike Shea and Trene Cassidy Wed in Wibaux
Mr Michael J Shea and Miss Trene Cassidy married at the Catholic church in Wibaux Montana last Thursday and arrived in Emmetsburg Tuesday. They will visit relatives here before settling in Wibaux. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Cassidy formerly of this vicinity. The groom, son of Mrs John Shea, lived near Emmetsburg before moving to Wibaux and served in France during the war. The Democrat extends best wishes for their health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Shea
Trene Cassidy
Wibaux
Montana
Emmetsburg
Joseph Cassidy
Shea
John Shea
Emmetshire
France
Emsetsburg
Bank Robbery Strikes Rossie Savings Bank in Iowa Town
Saturday around 1 am robbers blew the Rossie Savings Bank in Rossie Iowa ten miles south of Spencer stealing 11000 in Liberty bonds and 1000 in cash. A lone townwoman heard the explosion and alerted cashier CR Cate. three men were seen driving through Spencer afterward likely the bandits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossie Savings Bank
Rossie
Spencer
CR. Cate
Government to Hear Bridge Plan at Chamberlain
Government officials will visit Chamberlain on July 2 for a hearing on building a long high bridge over the Missouri River. The Milwaukee company’s bridge has failed each spring for years delaying traffic, and the secretary of war says the current bridge obstructs free river navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Missouri River
Milwaukee Company
Ditch Extension Planned by Three Counties
Three county supervisors and auditors Palo Alto Pocahontas and Humboldt met in Rolfe to extend the Des Moines river drainage ditch seven miles south and east. The contract will be let in Emmetsburg on July 14. The notice of the proposed setting is published in this week’s Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Pocahontas
Humboldt
Rolfe
Des Moiines River
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Firecracker ban notice for streets
A city order warns that children must not use fire crackers on streets except July 4 under special permission. Iowa law imposes a $25 fine for violations on other days. Parents should warn children. penalties apply if not observed. By order of the Mayor and City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Engineer Graves Freed Over Des Moines Slaying
A grand jury released M. and St. L. engineer Alex R. Graves, formerly of Fort Dodge, who fatally shot Clarence De Vault in Des Moines on May 5 after finding him with Graves’s wife. De Vault died soon after admission to hospital. Mrs. Graves testified in his favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex R. Graves
Fort Dodge
Clarence de Vault
Des Moines
de Vault
Graves
Hog breeders face heavy spring losses in state
Peter Hoelzner reports a poor spring for Duroc Jersey hogs with many pigs lost yet 75 to 80 quality animals remaining. He notes fully 60 percent of the thoroughbred pigs in the state died during spring due to unfavorable weather and other causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hoelzner
Baptists Convene at Spencer Wen Ane aan BRACO
Sioux valley Baptist Association met in convention at Spencer. Seventy seven delegates attended from Sicur ity Akron Hawarden LeMars Cherokee Storm Lake Mount Olive Linn Grove Sioux Rapids Welb Spirit Lake and Sibley. A number of very creditable addresses were delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agu Woe
Sioux Valley Baptist Association
Spencer
Sicurity
Akron
Hawarden
LeMars
Cherokee
Storm Lake
Mount Olive
Linn Grove
Sioux Rapids
Welb Spirit’ Lake
Sibley
Ruth O'Reilly Leaves Fort Dodge for Chautauqua Lake
Ruth O'Reilly departs Fort Dodge for Chautauqua Lake New York to enjoy vacation and study music. She holds a prominent post directing music in LeMars public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Ruth O'Reilly
New York
Misa Ruth O'Railly
Ft. Dodge
Chautauqua Lake
LeMarz
Sioux City Diocesan Clergy Changes Reported
Sioux City Biocesan changes list McCarty of Carrell named pastor at Epiphany cathedral in Sioux City and Father Costello of Lohrville assigned to Marcus. Additional changes expected. retreat notes show priest salaries to rise from 40 to 50 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
McCarty
Carrell
Epiphany Cathedral
George Costello
Lohrville
M. J. Costello
Livermore
Marcus
Austin and Osterhus Tie The Knot In Ruthven
Mr Fred Austin and Mrs Clara Osterhus were married at the M E parsonage in Ruthven with Rev Norman McCay officiating. The bride was well known locally and in Emmetsburg. the groom is regarded as a upright frugal citizen. The Democrat wishes the couple health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Austin
Clara ©. Osterhus
Tuthven
M. E. Parsonage
Norman McCay
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Austin
Mrs J S Atkinson Celebrates Seventy-Second Birthday
Mrs J S Atkinson of this city celebrated her seventy second birthday last Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J S Atkinson and family, Mr and Mrs Gerry Swanton, Mr and Mrs Roy Atkinson and son, Mr and Mrs Walter Mason of Dodge Center Minnesota, Mr and Mrs RB W Carlisle of Whittemore, Br and Mrs Peter Hoelzner and their daughter, Virgil A Reed of Velva North Dakota who recently graduated high school, and S J Reed of Delaware Ohio pursuing clergyman studies. The Atkinson and Swanton Mason Carlisle Hoelzner families shared a feast and a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Atkinson
J. S. Atkinson
Gerry Swanton
Roy Atkinson
Walter Mason
Dodge Center
Minnesota
RB. W. Carlisle
Whittemore
Peter Hoelzner
Miss Hoelzner
Virgil A. Reed
Velva
North Dakota
S. J. Reed
Delaware
Ohio
Messrs. Atkinson
Atkinson
Mesdames Swanton
Mason
Carlisle
Hoelzner
Made Good Buy in Minnesota
A. W. Jennett and Bert Hughes toured a Jeffries Minnesota quarter section near Jeffries, about eighty miles from Emmetsburg. They traveled three and a half hours, reached the farm at 8 30 a m, and paid under 165 dollars per acre. Real estate judges rate the land at about 225 dollars per acre. Jeffries lies near Windom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Jennett
Bert Hughes
Jeffries
Minnesota
Emmetsburg
Windom
Plank Repairs Urged for Emmetsburg Road Crossings
Residents complain of dangerous railroad crossings in Emmetsburg as neglect continues for months. They urge railways to follow local ordinances and spend a few dollars to fix the planks for safer daily car traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Grodland Addresses National Auctioneers at Kansas City
M O Grodland well known auctioneer addressed the National Association of Auctioneers in Kansas City on June 15 16 and 17 His talk focused on Advertising Palm Sales and drew on his extensive experience to offer practical information for the convention.
Fort Dodge Issues May Building Permits Totaling 30670
In May Fort Dodge granted 63 building permits totaling 30 760 dollars. High labor and material costs and wage demands led property owners to postpone improvements until conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Eye operation brings easing sight for Mr McNally
Myles McNally accompanied by J. K. Martin returned home from Milwaukee Monday night after a specialist removed a cataract from one eye. He had stayed in Emmetburg in a dark room before leaving. Prolonged improvement in his vision is reported and welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myles McNally
J. K. Martin
Milwaukee
Mr. McNally
Emmeteburg
Coal shortage warning prompts public pleas to officials
The Duluth and Superior coal market reports a severe shortage with April and May 1919 receipts totaling 1 592 147 tons versus 296 933 tons in the same period this year. Eight to nine million tons of soft coal and two million tons of hard coal may be needed in six weeks, sparking calls to Senators Kenyon and Gummins Congressmen Dickinson and Governor Harding to act to avert a fuel famine this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. GB. Taylor
Zenith Furnace Company
Duluth
Blay
Superior
Taylor
Kenyon and Gummins
Dickinson
Harding
Washington
Post Sture
Algona pair heads to Pomona on California trip
Miss Margaret Waterhouse and Miss Yeda Herbst of Algona depart by auto for Pomona California. They travel via the Lincoln highway to Denver then south along the Santa Fe trail. Waterhouse, Herbst and others from Kossuth county invest $21,000 in a billboard business expanding to 26 cities. Roy Waterhouse plans a California move in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Pomona
Margaret Waterhouse
Yeda Herbst
California
M Waterhouse
Miss Herbst
Denver
Miss Waterhouse
Roy Waterhouse
Stacy
Kossuth County
Roy Watlerhouse
Lone Rock
Dickinson County Paving Contract Awarded to Kess Construction
The Dickinson county supervisors awarded a paving contract to Kess Construction of Des Moines for a five mile road from Milford toward the Clay county line. The bid is 3.93 per square yard for reinforced concrete 18 feet wide and 8 to 7 inches thick. Work starts August 1 and aims for completion by September 1, 1921, at a cost about 40 000 per mile with funds on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson County
Kess Construction Company
Des Moines
Milford
Clay County
Licknocher & Davis
Corning
Henry Horst Construction Company
Rock Island
Whittemore Church Foundation Plans Amid Town Visit
Brother Cairy of the Whittemore Champion visited with Mrs. Cairy and daughter Alice June. He said the Catholic church foundation at Whittemore will be finished this summer but building may wait until next season. Professor Macy Campbell warns consolidation of rural schools could merge all state schools within six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Cairy
Whittemore
Cairy
Alice June
Elma Oliver
Macy Campbell
Iowa State Teachers’ College Rural Educational Department
Boy Struck in Temple by Rock Near Gilmore City
Thomas Martin son of Mr and Mrs J R Martin of Pocahontas was struck in the temple by a rock while playing with companions near Gilmore City. The wound bled freely but a Gilmore City physician dressed it and he is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore City
Thomas
Hirs
J. R. Martin
Pocahontas
New Potatoes Command Higher Prices In Markets
Market reports show new potatoes selling at higher prices amid limited supply. Vendors and buyers note steady demand as the seasonal crop arrives, with price spikes in multiple city stalls and grocers adjusting shelves accordingly.
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Spirit Lake
Matthews
Owen Golden
Car- Lee Hardware
Golden
Combes
Fred Spies Inn Big Company
Yy. W
Benatee Benpen
Peat
Stagg Field
Kossuth
District Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Clay
J. A. BE. Cunningham
Dx. Kulp
Blanche Kohler
West Bend
Superigvy
Hawkeye Overa House
F. A. Taylor
J’. KF. Rodgers
EO QO FP
Band of Superior
Rebekah
Michael F. Shea
Clay County Town
Baptists
Spencer Wen
Aan
Braco
Austin-Osterntus
Ruthven Tady
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