Emmetsburg Happenings and Regional Visits
Local residents from Fairville Ayrshire Ayrshire and Spencer report social visits and business in Emmetsburg Graettinger Mason City Estherville and Decorah. Notable items include Barnan Bailey circus coming to Spencer, Prof Huber's recent Morning Side College graduation, and the Rock Island settlement over a fatal Rodman wreck claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnan & Bailey’s
Spencer
Prof. Huber
Morningside College
Geo. Baxter
Ayrehira
Emmetsburg
Barnum and Bailey to Exhibit in Spencer Daly
The Barnum & Bailey Great Show will exhibit in Spencer on the 16th with the Auto Belide Dip of Death and other sensational acts headed by Mille Mauricia de Tiera. The parade will be abandoned this year, and a free exhibition before doors opens will showcase daring feats and a grand menagerie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum & Bailey
Spencer Daly
Korg
Reinew
Steels
America
Mauricia de Tiera
Madison Square Garden
New York
Tosey
Woodmen Biennial at Bradgate Draws Crowd
The Woodmen Biennial at Bradgate drew strong attendance with many disappointed at not hearing Senator Dolliver. The Reveille notes it was not the paper’s fault that the senator wasn’t present and criticizes the town for advertising his speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen Bienic
Bradgate
Rolfe
Dolliver
Reveille
Rolte Reveille
Injured by Mad Bull in Ash County Pasture Attack
Aryshire Chronicle reports Augnat Strom was attacked while walking through a pasture one half mile south of town. The bull gored his rib and chest, breaking bones. he had no weapon to defend himself. Help arrived timely, preventing instant death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Collins
A. G. Collins
Clare Giants
Emmetsburg
Burgers
Hugh
Clare Tribune
Augnat Strom
Sin
Obama
Ilman
Daniel
Pocaho County
Japane Tago
Marshal H
Tonic medicine for weak kidneys and organs
A historic advertisement touts a tonic for kidney and liver ailments and stomach issues. It promises rapid restoration of health and lists druggists guaranteeing the product for a price of 50. The fragmentary copy reflects early 20th century patent medicine advertising.
A Poor Marksman and Other Local Wraps
A string of brief items from Pocahontas and neighboring towns. A man in RNY McComb’s area blames a trey dog for cherry tree damage and fires his revolver but misses. Other notes report court fines totaling 61.70 and 295.50 in two counties, plus assorted local incidents and a drunken incident near Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RNY McComb
Mac
Laarens Sun
Pocahantas
Justice Court
Terry
Pattee
Pocahontas
Were Just a Second Late in Catching the Daggen Ger Train
The account describes J. N. Phillips and F. B. Carter attempting to catch an eastbound Daggen ger train Thursday morning. They paused on the depot platform for refreshments and chatter, then rushed toward the crossing as the train pulled away. Phillips led Carter trailed, both missing the final coach. The piece notes Carter’s companionship and humor about dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Phillips
4. B. Carter
Daggenger
Mr. Britt
Phillips
Carter
M. Phillips
Celebrate Wedding Anniversary in Northeast Town
Alex Pert and wife celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary last evening at their residence in the northeast part of town. Baston Star members and many friends attended this local observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Pert
The
Baston Star
West Beng Advance
Laundry and home goods ads mix in town notices
A mixed, OCR style notice lists services and products including curtain stretchers to wash lace curtains and carpets, Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, painting and papering, a residence for sale, rental notices, and hardware offerings. It mentions Palo Alto Hardware and Im plement Co and Emmetsburg hotel rental details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto Hardware & Implement Co
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
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Sonndermayer
Fairville
Thomas Claer
Ayrshire
Banker O'Grady
F. C. Davidson
New Castle
Pennsylvania
Guyda Larsen
Graettinger
Alice Nolan
T. A. Baldwin
Britt
Mason City
Dr. Baldwin
Ruthven
Benjamin Millex
Estherville
Emmitsburg
W. B. Freeman
A. Wells
Dane County
Wisconsin
Oscar Hodgkinson
Brandon
Canada
S. Ormsby
Pearl Barker
Chicago
Elss Ormsby
J. J. Watson
Grace
Clear Lake
Mr. Watson
Dr. Ivey
Mazon City
Father Costello
Livermore
WJ. Black
Mra Smith
Town Falls
Louie Brown
Evanston
Winois
Northwestern University
Mr. Turner
Clarion
H.C. Shadbolt
P. O. Refeell
Ormaby
Knights Templar Commandery
Eatherville
B.A. Blanchard
F. 5. Hughes
Misa Mildred Hughes
Milwaukee
P.O. Ressell
John H. Hester
Our City
Hester
Abe
Thomas
Chas. Siegele
Aarden
Mrs. Siegele
Rock Island
Morton
Des Moines
E.R. Acers
Mr. Saunders
Decorah
Mr. Acers
California
Charles McCormick
Robinson
Sim
Bucklen
Gregory
Hope
J.B. Morris
Charles
Mr. Shelter
Elkhorn Iownship
Dodge
Sibley
Algona
Re Publican
Fourth
Main Streets
A. G. Glover
Mad Bull
Song
Ayer
Ayers
Ayer Co
Arail, Maes
Spenenare
Spen Rosenbarger
Cer News
Drayine
John Orres
Henry Kane
Reither
D. B. Warr
Mopel Laundry
Tam
H-swo
R. J. Doorey
Santa
Sea
James Marashek
Jor
Ste
Eit
Ae Rag Alto Hardware & Tax
Emmetsburz Hotel
N. A. Steil
Eumetsburg
DR. McCarty
Town
IMLER
Palo Alto Hardware & Iupplement Co
Palo Alto Hardware Lnplement Co
J. B. Morris
Elite Cafe
John W. Treadgold
Charles Treadgold
Treadgold Bros
Blackhawk & Sattiey
Emerson
Readgologros
Iowa
H. 6, Shadboly
Bickford & Stedman District Agents
WM. Kee tosBaccos
Kee
South Broadway
T. L
J.P. Crose
Brestway
Leader
Broadway
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