Norway Trip Chronicle From Emmetsburg to Stavanger
A letter from S J Quam describes a May 1914 voyage from Emmetsburg aboard a Norwegian American liner with 1200 passengers, sea sickness at first, wireless messages, and arrival in Bargen and Stavanger. The piece notes Norway’s centennial celebration on May 17, ship salutes, flags, bands, and reunions with relatives. It ends with greetings to readers of the Democrat.
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Tow
Norway
Jimes
Democrat
Emmetsburg
Sam & Poor
Rock Island
Chicago
New York
Jersey City
Peto Attel
Sharka
Ole
Norland
Cylinder
Bargen
Stavenger
Scavenger
Freedom of
Letter from F G C Davidson on Miss Macomber case
Des Moines, June 20 1914. F G C Davidson rebuts criticism from last week. He details charges against Miss Macomber, their dismissal by board agreement, and Macomber's contract and resignation. He defends his actions, discusses Judge Macomber and Miss Macomber, and notes community rumors and the moral evaluation for teaching staff. A Minnesota border land sale near Bigelow is mentioned.
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Branagan
Democrat
Shylock
Daniel
Miss Macomber
Macomber
Mr. Macomber
Mayne
Pratt
Prall
Kelly
Mr. McNally
Mrs Chas C Larsen Dead in Graettinger Area
Mrs Charles C Larsen wife of Ex Supervisor Larsen died at her Graettinger home after an illness of over a year. Funeral held at Danish Lutheran church in Fallow with burial in the parochial cemetery. Born Anna Regina Peterson December 13 1869 in Sonder Jylland Denmark she came to the United States in 1884. Survived by husband three sons Alvin Peter Carl and three daughters Clara Josephine Lacey Esther and Mrs Frank Stevens of Geneseo. Three sisters also survive. The community mourns her loss and the Democrat extends sympathy to the family.
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Charles C. Larsen
Larsen
Graettinger
Grachtinger
Fallow
Anna Regina Peterson
Sonder Jylland
Denmack
United States
C. C. Larson
Larson
Walnut Township
Marriage Unites Ray McCullum and Coletta Kelly
Mr Ray McCullum and Miss Coletta Kelly were married at Assumption church in a Monday dawn ceremony officiated by Very Rev P F Farrelly. Bridesmaid Miss Florence Kelly and groomsman Daniel Donovan attended. vocal solos by Miss Bernette McNally and Miss Agnes Kelly. Bride wore chiffon over white silk. groom in black. Wedding dinner hosted by bride’s father W H Kelly. The couple plans a short honeymoon city trip and will reside in the Ganley cottage west of Pp W Nolan’s residence. The bride, longtime Emmetsburg resident, is noted as bright and friendly. groom described as prudent and promising.
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Ray McCullum
Coletta Kelly
Coletta
Kelly
Assumption Church
P. F. Farrelly
Florence Kelly
Daniel Donovan
Bernette McNally
Agnes Kelly
Joseph Kelly
W. H. Kelly
McCullum
Twin Cities
Ganley
Pp. W. Nolan
Emmetsburg
St Mary's Academy
Thetroma
Mr. Luddington
The
Democrat’s Congrats To The Happy Couple
A Democrat extends hearty congratulations to the happy couple and sincerely hopes the future brings health and happiness.
Hughes and Laughlin Wed in Glenwood Minnesota
Walter Hughes of Glenwood and Renee Laughlin were married last Wednesday at St. Thomas church. Rev. M McNerney officiated with a small assembly. They plan to reside in Glenwood after a brief wedding trip, and she is noted for community involvement and sales work at J H Knobyauch.
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Walter Hughes
Glenwood
Minnesota
Renna Laughlin
St. Thomas Church
M. McNerney
J. T. Laughlin
Hughes
Milwaukee
Charles City
E. M. Hughes
Bnife
Robert Laughlin
First National Bank
J. H. Knob- Yauch
Mr. Hughes
Bert
Harry Hughes
The
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Lester
S.J. Quam
America
Kongs Gard
King’s Place
B. L. Belesen
Jewel Junction
Stavengers
Stavenger League
J. Quam
F. GC
Davidson
Mr. Pratt
Des Moines
Iowa
F. C. Davidson
Bigelow
Sibley
Minnesota Line
Palm Beach
Chas. C. Larsen
Renee Laughlin
F. W. Bear
Geo.b. McCarty
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