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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1919
Page
6
Navy officialshipments described for a Roacuplave appearance with two Gillibsons daily, aimed at towns with lalas. The note mentions Emmet sby It The Wig sunpeewe and a naval officer in charge, scheduling a large express car for shipment and public display.
Snesilord Deneen Says These Appetites Were Insatiable Saturday evening Sarsfield Denese arrived home from Mraiee He is somef Chinner ethan when he entisted Wit he says he is feeling fine and is over the effects of the injury. He sits on some Lime as o Le came! There were Trish and Scotch sailors on the host. The Trish were devoted to the newly Trish republic and spoke in favor of Ireland’s right to determine its own future. Deven was at Canty Deven before sailing to Iowa. He served in Verdun and Sedan showing courage at every post. The armistice was signed. he remained in the Sedan to Claremont section. The Americas were improving highways and restoring order. They held 10,000 German prisoners, who faced hard labor. Germans craved white bread and treated American prisoners comparatively well. Russian soldiers freed from German camps faced poverty and uncertainty. Mr. Deneen found Luxemburg prosperous and spent time in Belgium and France. Spring was dry, with not much rain or thunder in northern France. French youths lost many lives in the war. British soldiers were disciplined, but some tension with Americans existed. Dr C. H. Van Metre, a former Emmetsburg chaplain, aided American troops and remained in service. John Dooley moved the old school building at Bade Wednesday to make way for a new structure. Harger returned to Emmetsburg as supervising engineer on the paying contract after marriage. M. J. Coury discussed a hail storm with our reporter, though farms with losses were not visited. Mrs. B. F. Bradley will host the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Friday at 2 o’clock. Miss Roth Harrison traveled to Manchester, Jews, Thursday.
Frank Boies arrived home from Germany and visited the Democrat office, recounting service from Fort Riley to the Meuse Argonne, St Mihiel and Meuse sectors. He notes harsh winters, German life, and the kindness of Rhine residents while praising American logistics and the armistice. Seaplane exhibition planned for July 4 in Emmetsburg by Mayor Saunders after trip to California and Chicago arrangements.
Kathryn Kennedy and Matt Donovan were married Thursday at the Estherville Catholic church. Falher Murtagh officiated. The bride is sister to Attorney Francis Kennedy and the groom is well known in the county with many friends. They will reside in Motherville. The Democrat offers congratulations.
Fred Wood of Redmirtz neighborhood arose Sunday morning to milk cows, dropped dead after entering his house. He was about fifty and survived by wife and several children. Neighbors recall him as upright and steady. Partial local notes include Cerro Gordo county road-paving results and Rock Island washouts affecting traffic.
In Bruncesburg a grand Fourth of July festival features the Hippodrome Circus with a seaplane display and Victory and Peace fireworks. The program on July 4 and 5 includes extensive aerial acts, ball games, foot races, and a massive night firework sequence on Broadway in front of Court House Square. The event touts famous acts such as Prince Taketa and the Graber’s Oriental Novelty show, with a parade of dramatic pyrotechnics and a grand finale of Old Glory.
Reports from Ayrshita area describe a Saturday evening storm that swept through Boath township damaging crops and breaking widows. Several named residents report losses while most crops show damage. Mrs J Z Wiggins also passes away with funeral plans to follow in the next issue.
Saturday afternoon Ben Kirchner of Silver Lake had three horses killed by lightning and Leo Fitzpatrick reported a cow killed. Six children and Mrs. Matt Faber were burned to death near Bode after a Sunday fire. the origin is unknown. A man, Mr. Woodhouse of Hatherville, died in Fergus Falls in the Cand hotel blaze. The report covers local incidents, hospital news, land purchases, drought notes, and a family tragedy with sparse details.
Mrs. Lot Laughlin widely known in the county died at her home after years of illness. Born in Kilkenny Ireland May 19 1847 she emigrated to the United States in 1872 and married Lot Laughlin in 1874. Survived by four sons and three daughters the family mourns a devoted mother and neighbor whose civic and church work left a lasting imprint on the community. Funeral with high mass at Assumption church drew many from surrounding towns and burial was at St Solin's cemetery.
Knight, recently back from France, rejoined H. M. Helgen in the office. Citizens express relief and praise his service and public spirit as a trusted figure in Emmete Borg.
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