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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1923

Page

5

Drowning Fatality at Medium Lake Claims Roland Chaim

A 11 year old Roland Chaim son of Mr and Mrs J A Chaim drowned last Friday afternoon at the Sith end of Medium lake. He waded into about six feet of water and could not swim. Rescuers brought him to shore but revival efforts failed after forty five minutes. Funeral held Monday at Congregational church with large attendance. burial at Evergreen cemetery.

Sith Medium Lake Roland J. A. Chaim Bath House Harlan Boies Harlan Soper Congregational Church J. B. Brereton Evergreen Cemetery DeMolay Society Primiowa Uly Hisparenta Manson Emmetsbirge Io 189 Reland Roland Chaim Stewart Lent A. E. Johnson Munson Jessie Byers Primghar R. W. Langley Langley Chaim Elizabeth Chaim Minneapolis B. J. Stubberfield

Weather Storms Hit Toronto and Minnesota Monday Afternoon

A damaging wind and hail storm swept the southern part of Toronto and southeastern Minnesota Monday afternoon. Temperatures plunged from 93 to 54 within an hour before the weather moderated.

Toronto Minnesota

Attended State Bar Meeting Highlights in Iowa

Attorney Dan Kelly attended the state bar meeting in Mason City, one of Iowa’s best. Speakers included J Hamilton Lewis of Chicago on international law. Mason City hosted a banquet at Clear Lake with royal entertainment. next meeting to be held in Des Moines. A separate note reports John Simon of Fetherville had his Ford coupe stolen from near Gardston hotel. the car found later in Mason City with Sher Neyvison linked to the recovery. Federal Judge Scott of Sioux City opened the first term in Mason City, with few equity cases and several criminal cases. future terms planned there.

Dan Kelly Mason City Iowa Clear Lake J. Hamilton Lewis Chicago Kelly Des Moines John Simon Fetherville Gardston Hotel Sher Neyvison Maann Scott

Father Smith of Ayrshire Widowed Last Evening

Father Smith of Ayrshire was widowed last evening. The local church and parishioners mourn with his family as neighbors note a quiet, steady life of service and faith in the community.

Father Smith Ayrshire Wid

Clea Lakes Bath House Opens to Public at $25,000

Clear Lake unveils a new bath house costing 25000 dollars. It is among the north’s most complete facilities with 385 by 118 feet and capacity for nearly one thousand bathers. The structure features 2910 bathing suits and outside amusements including toboggans shoot the chutes and surf boats. Guards keep watch as attendants operate the site near the old Oakes hotel, finished in white stucco.

Clear Lake New Path House Oakes

D A R Ladies Host G A R Picnic in Harrison Park

The Daughters of Betty Alden chapter entertained the Grand Army of the Republic at a Harrison park picnic last Thursday June 21 with about thirty five at a soggy long table. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Cowman Drs Pigdman and Sir Dows of Mallard. M Starr thanked the DAR for the dinner and entertainment expressing respect for Revolutionary War veterans and ancestors.

Betty Alden Grand Army of the Republic Harrison Park Iowa D. L. Randall J. 7. Kane J. K. Martin Cowman Betty Algenth Ter Barrison Park

High Class Baseball At Silver Lake Park

Morrison leases Silver Lake base ball park and promises high class Sunday entertainment. Silver Lake nine features players from Albert City Marathon Emmetsburg and Havelock while paying top wages. Recent 13 to 6 win over Sanborn Hine attracts 600 plus fans with aims for 1,000. Upcoming games with Pocahontas Mallard Gilmore City Storm Lake Linn Grove Lone Rock and more announced by the Democrat.

A. Morrison Silver Lake Geesen Silver Lake Nine Albert City Marathon Emmetsburg Havelock Supi Morrison Sanborn Hine Pocahontas Mallard Gilmore City Storm Lake Linn Grove Lone’ Hock Democrat

Taxpayers to get refunds on Emmetsburg road costs

With 50 to 60 days, about 54665 will be paid back to taxpayers along the Emmetsburg Mallard road after a law cuts assessments from 25 percent to 12 4 percent of road cost. Total road cost was 109532 55. 29332 17 paid in full. 21091 49 collected on installments. County Auditor Krieger's office begins refunds, subject to State Highway Commission approval. funds from the county paying bond fund. Taxpayers entitled to refunds will be notified to claim money. The new law limits county road improvements due to scarce funds.

Emmetsburg-Mallard Orlieth General Assembly Alaim County Auistor Krieger State Highway Commission

Masons Celebrate 60 Years in Garner

Garner observes Bethel lodge No 319 40th anniversary on the night of June 22 with Eastern Star cooperation. About 175 members joined in the event as a religious three course banquet was served.

Masons Garner Bethel Lodge No. 319 Masonic Fraternity Eastern Star

Allan Dawson Dies Ex-Editor of Des Moines Register

Pioneer readers mourn Allan Dawson a former editor of the Des Moines Register and other Iowa papers died of pneumonia at his New York home after a brief illness. He had recently visited Europe to study labor conditions for Secretary Hoover and had been associate editor at the New York Evening Mail.

Pioneer People of Iowa Allan Dawson Des Moines Register Laader Sioux City Tribune Jeter New York Globe New York Tribune New York Ims Dawson Europe England Germany Hoover Mr. Dawson New York Evening Mail

New Poultry Business Opens in South Broadway Building

Saturday, J. 7. Deneen opened a poultry business in the former OMFL Kerwick building on South Broadway renting the space. He will buy eggs and poultry of all kinds and cream. Deneen has 24 years of experience and reports satisfactory patronage and loyal acquaintances. He asks old friends and customers to visit. An ad runs in this week's Democrat.

Deneen Omfl Kerwick South Broadway Democrat Denees

Hinshaw Case Appeals State Supreme Court Bid

The state seeks to appeal the Hinshaw case in Spirit Lake involving a former state game warden. Hinshaw is asked to render an account of about 96,000 claimed from fish sales during his term. The district court in Spirit Lake ruled against the state, and Hinshaw won the case.

Hinshaw Sovreig Supreme Court B.C. Hinshaw Spirit Lake Spi Lake Ago Mr. Hinshaw

BEN CATTELLS BARN BURNS IN DAWN FIRE

The Bunat tell residence barn of Ben Cattell burned Wednesday afternoon, a 4 by 30 foot structure destroyed in under half an hour. Origin unknown, Minmetsburg hose company arrived too late. Loss includes hay, harness, feed, tools, and implements. insurance valued at 1,100 with total loss near 2,000. Cattell plans a new barn soon. He is noted as a hardworking community member with many friends learning of the loss.

Bunattell Minmetsburg Cattell

Emmet County Men Released After Embezzlement Cases

Earl Barfoot former postmaster at Dolliver and John C Lorenz a mail carrier at Armstrong were released after the federal grand jury at Fort Dodge learned funds were restored and no indictments were returned Barfoot posted 1000 bail while Lorenz had four months in Webster County jail The Mercy hospital addition fund has reached 35000 with sisters contributing 50000 toward a local matching subscription effort while Fort Dodge residents seek more hospital space.

Democrat Earl Barfoot Dolliver John C. Lorenz Armstrong Federal Grand Jury Fort Dodge Larent Webster County Burfout Wei Ao

Married This Morning in Fort Dodge and Emmetsburg

Thomas Miller of Fort Dodge and Mary Vivien Brennan of Emmetsburg wed at St Thomas church officiated by Rev M McNerney. Bride's sister Monica Brennan attended. Edward Joyce best man. After a wedding breakfast at the Brennan home the couple left for an extended trip and will reside in Fort Dodge.

Thomas Miller Fort Dodge Mary Vivien Brennan Emmetsburg St. Thomes Church M McNerney Monica Brennan Edward Joyce M. Ww. Brennan Thomas Mil Jer Great Oak Township Montana Democrat

Tragedy Strikes Sullivan Family Near Pomeroy

Mrs. T. H. Sullivan and four children of Fort Dodge were in a car that rolled over after a passing maneuver east of Pomeroy. Mrs. Sullivan died instantly. son Mansfield Sullivan and two other children were injured and hospitalized in Fort Dodge. The party had visited relatives at Cherokee. funeral arrangements set in Fort Dodge.

Jer Storm Lake T. H. Sullivan Fort Dodge Daugneers Sullivan Cherokee Pomeroy Marton Mansfield Sullivan

Court Reporter Notes Lost in Drainage Case Retrial

Forest City attorney Morling represented clients in a drainage dispute retrial. Taxpayers claimed excess payments funded by the contractor and supervisor actions. After a long dispute, shorthand notes were missing, leading to a compromise submission to the higher court to avoid a second trial.

BL AL Morling Forest City Nusahor Clietts Supreme Court

Five Ladies Plunge Near Fort Dodge Dam Rescue

Five ladies on a raft near the Fort Dodge dam escaped drowning when one fell into the river. Mrs Etta Cox, unable to swim, became hysterical and was saved by three young men in a motor boat. The party included Schubacker Slaters and a Miss Grunewald. Mrs Cox was taken to Merry hospital.

Fort Dodge Etta Cox Schubacker Slaters Grunewald Cox Merry Hospital

Spirit Lake Camp Fos ter session highlights rebuilding Woodcraft

Spirit Lake last week hosted ninety boys for Camp Foster with Woodcraft rebuilding as a key feature. William Cunningham, a State University of Iowa student, is named Big Chief while camp director Mr. Ford from Milwaukee, Wis. led thirteen Spirit Lake attendees.

Spirit Lake Foster

Land deeded to state park near Lost Island Lake

Ed Anderson and J H Bale of Ruthven traveled from Gilmore City to Enmetsbore to finalize turning over 27 acres of their 107 acre tract east of Lost Island lake to state park commissioners. The land has a half mile lake shore and previously cost $300 per acre in a deal two to three years ago. They plan to reserve 50 or more prime lake view lots for cottage development by private parties. State money will not fund immediate park improvements this year due to other priorities. Ruthven residents intend a $1,000 pavilion and township road upgrades to access the park. Father Neppel of Mallard was a visitor in Huinisisburg Friday.

Ed Anderson J. H. Bale Ruthven Enmetsbore Tey Gilmore City State Park Commissioners Last Island Lake Lost Island Park

Iowa youths to stage largest farm exposition at State Fair

Open to Iowa boys and girls with over 1005 junior farmers exhibiting from every county. About 807 head of beef cattle and more than 1700 calves on feed. Prizes total 10000 with live stock grain and dairy demon strations daily. Entries via Secretary of the State Pair.

Towa Iowa Larry Blanks

Saunders Speech At Ruthven ME Church Addresses Home Training

Representative W. G. Saunders spoke at Ruthven Michigan in the ME church Sunday evening to a large audience. He stressed the importance of proper training in homes churches and schools for the youth, drawing warm praise from many attendees and from Rev. Fillebrown who opposed him in the last campaign.

G. Saunders Ruthven Saunders Ty Iminy Fillebrown Mr. Saunders

Military Training School at Fort Snelling Gathers 1100 Staff

Davin H. Scott leads a delegation at Fort Snelling Minnesota as about 1,100 staff members from twenty colleges and preparatory schools attend the event. The gathering occurs in the middle ram.

Davin H. Scott la Ate Fort Snelling Minnesota

Epworth League Convention Held in Emmetsburg

The Algona District Epworth League convention met in Emmetsburg on Wednesday and Thursday with 130 delegates. The event featured sermons, songs, and leadership talks led by Dr. Frank E. Mossman and Rev. Corwin Taylor. Delegates, hosts, and local merchants received high praise for hospitality and arrangements.

Dy Rey RD. Acheson Algona District Epworth League Emmetsburg John Peterson Sone Ballor Wm. & G. Saunders Frank E. Mossman Morningside College Sioux City Corwin Taylor Korea Fred Ortmeyer Emmetsbure Cumunity Emmetshuns Emometsburg League

High marks awarded to students in patriotism contest

Aud ry Goranson Vern on 9¢ per sent Gertrude Bale Ruthven 95 Salome Antoine Silver Lake 95 Evelyn Anderson Silver Lake 94 Mary Noonan Silver Lake 94 Wilma Wobbe Walnut 2 Alton Moffitt Walnut 93 Hazel Mishler Silver Lake 92 Myrtle Mileham Great Oak 92 Jan Antoine Silver Lake 1 Marvin Jacobsen Cylinder 91 Lyle Willis Ruthven 91 Willard Rooker Walnut St Louis Rigg Ruthven 0 Lea Goeders Cylinder 90 Buford Henry won $5 for best all around patriotic booklet. second prize went to Willard Booker and Wilma Webbe took third. Booklets included essays, posters, quotations and health rules. G A R prize noted for best essay, worn by dee hide Simonsen or Graettinger. There were 160 county graduates this year.

Audrey Goranson Vernon Gertrude Bale Ruthven Sa Lome Antoine Silver Lake Evelyn Anderson Mary Noonan Wilma Wobbe Alton Moffitt Walnut Hazel Mishler Myrtle Mileham Great Oak Jan. Antoine Marvin Jacobsen Cylinder Lyle Willis Willard, Rooker Walnut St Louis Rigg Lea Goeders Buford Henry Service Star Legion Willard Booker Wilma Webbe Dee Hide Simonsen Graettinger Allison Gowans

Citywide Teacher Examinations Continue Through Friday

A partially garbled note reports teachers taking examinations today in the city with continued testing through Friday. Likely a school district event affecting staff scheduling and local education administration.

Braminath

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs State Bar Meeting Clea Lakes Bath House The H. E. Mortleon Silver Lake Ball Park Whitmer Tahor Alberta Sam Ayres Tabor Calgary Benf Lake Uouise Eathervtile Des Maines Moody Stone City Cretemeyer NEW Poultry Business J. J. Deneen Kerwick Ben Cattelvs Hix Emmet County Mercy Hospital Fort Dodgers Mr. Thomas Miller Conrat Soma South America International Harvester Company Fr. Eaton Storr Winnebago County He Sion Sir Henry Kentucky Spir Neppel of Huinisisburg Towa State Fair Seghe E Church W. E.G. Saunders Aise Waits David Scott Pe Snelling
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