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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
7
Otto Elbert visits Whittemore as Supt Hicks plans to move to Emmetsburg by July 1. A big Ayrshire celebration is planned for July 4. Wind and hail damage, weather notes, school trips, marriages, retirements, and local commerce are reported with multiple residents named.
A reader questions why we give space to socialistic critics while defending fair play and free speech. We argue that criticism should be allowed unless abused, urging socialists to prove their system better than private ownership.
Severe storms lashed northeastern Iowa and adjacent Wisconsin and Minnesota on a Saturday evening. Hail and rain caused widespread destruction with buildings livestock and crops ruined across McGregor and Waukon and nearby areas. Losses run into millions though fatalities were few.
Edward M Hughes and Miss Miee Elizabeth A Rowe wed at the Catholic church in Stockton Illinois officiated by Father Heinzler. The couple will visit Milwaukee Chicago and the Twin Cities before settling in Emmetsburg Iowa later this year.
Tuesday at five in the morning Joseph Mulroney and Rona Danigg were quietly married at Assumption church with Rev. J J Smith officiating. The couple plans a brief northward trip then establish a home south of Assumption church. Neighbors praise the bride and groom as respected local families extend warm congratulations.
George T. Baster and Alice M. Hutchison were married last Wednesday in Ayrshire with Rev. Pelton of Estherville officiating. The couple, highly esteemed, are cheered by friends and well wishers across the county for a hopeful married life. The Democrat extends hearty greetings.
Mr W OL Barras of this city and Miss Fern Gorden of Winterset were united in marriage at the bride's home Tuesday with Rev Atwood officiating. The couple arrived back in town Wednesday evening and will reside in their Entnré home, where the groom is in business. The Democrat extends congratulations.
Palo Alto farmers learn large central creameries reduced Nebraska local creameries from 16 to about 20. Railways cut milk rates then raised them after home creameries were driven out, cutting patron profits. Stand by local enterprises and cooperate with neighbors.
The St Mary Academy juniors and minis staged Cinderella in Flowerland in Emeryntown. The performance featured leading roles by Myrtle Wagner Borne Bee Agnes LeCarty and Loretta Maban among about seventy five participants. Awards by fraternal orders celebrated academic and musical achievement with medals for top averages and attendance.
The Democratic county convention at the Armory drew a large gathering with delegates from all townships. D. W. Cameron presided, J. Moncrief was secretary, and Witte of Independence spoke warmly. Afternoon session named delegates to the Sioux City state convention and set committee roles. county committee later elected Donlon chairman with Bickford secretary and McWally treasurer.
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