Many June Weddings as Mildred Lowe Weds Wm Young Jr
Mildred Lowe of Marshalltown and William Young Jr of Freeman and Young were married at the bride’s home near Marshalltown on Monday. Best man was Mark Irvine. The couple plan a trip to Chicago before settling at home after September 1. Young is a respected local grocer. the Young family has long resided in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm.Young, Jr
Freeman & Young
Mildred
Lowe
Marshalltown
Mark Irvine
Young
Chicago
W. B. Young
Marshall
Emmetsburg couple wed at M E Church ceremony
Yesterday at high noon Tuesday June 27 Mr B E Gaylord and Miss Rhetts Fish were married in the M E S church parlors. Rev Evans of Cedar Rapids performed the ceremony. A small group of relatives and friends attended and a wedding dinner followed. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Fish, grew up here and became a teacher in Cedar Rapids schools. The groom, son of W H Gaylord, is finishing studies at Iowa State College and has a job with a Davenport lumber firm. The community offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Gaylord
Rhetts Fish
Clinton Gaylord
Evans
Cedar Rapids
We Redding
A. M.fish
Resi 5
Childred
Coe College
Sourse
Emmets
Miss Fish
Emmetsburg
Iowa State College
Ames
Davenport
Gaylord
Marriel Wednesday and Alvelda Hanson Wed in City
Were Marriel Wednesday Mr James Christiansen and Miss Alvelda Hanson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Nels Hanson, united in marriage in this city last Wednesday Rev J Brereton performed the ceremony. The bride is a highly esteemed young lady with many friends. the groom is a frugal, industrious young man loved by all who know him. We wish the couple health and happiness.
Marriage at West Bend Whitmore and Pertl Wed
Mr. Leo Thos Whitmore and Miss Caroline Tressa Pertl were married in West Bend on Wednesday June 21 with Rev. Rambo of the M E church officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A Pertl, longtime West Bend residents. The groom works as a farmer near Tavia, Iowa. Well wishers praise the groom and extend wishes for a happy married life to the couple and Jane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bend
Leo Thos. Whitmore
Caroline Tressa Pertl
Est Bend
Rambo
M. E
Pertl
Tavia
Iowa
Whitmore
Jane
Wedding in Ayrshire Unites Mr J Givingston and Lena Miller
Mr J Givingston of Germania wed Miss Lena Miller of Ayrshire last Wednesday in Ayrshire with Rev D R Davies of the Baptist church officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Panis Miller, has long resided in the county. The groom is a vauler and has been employed nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayrshire
J. ¥. Givingston
Germania
Lena Miller
D. R. Davies
The
Baptist Church
Panis Miller
Our County
Yisauler
Emmetsburg Couple Wed as Justice Officiates
Ayrshire for some time The Democrat extends congratulations. They come to Emmetsburg to wed Hugh Woodford of Webb Clay county and Maudieriggs of Ruthven were married in Emmetsburg Wednesday Justice Stueliner officiating. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Triggs and stands high in her home community. The Broom is a prosperous young farmer. We extend hearty congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Hugh Woodford
Webb
Clay County
Maudieriggs
Ruthven
Emmmmetwsburg
Justice Stueliner
Geo. Triggs
Miss Winifred Hannel Weds Mr W H Cornell Editor
Miss Winifred Hannel daughter of Mr and Mrs Jon Hannel of this place married recently Mr W H Cornell editor of the Haveluck Review. Local well wishers offer hearty congratulations to the happy couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Hannel
Winifred
Jon. Hannel
W. H. Cornell
Resolutions of Sympathy for D G McCarty's Loss
A fraternal group expresses deep sympathy on the death of Stanton McCarty, noting the family’s loss and hoping for divine guidance. The resolutions order recording copies, newspaper publication, and forwarding to the bereaved family, signed by Jacob Rubel, Henry Hilton, and Mrs. C. M. Vohs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rubel
Henry Hilton
C. M. Vohs
Rebecca
Resolutions of Sympathy for Edna Rogers
The lodge offers heartfelt condolence to Mr. and Mrs. Rogers on the death of their daughter Edna. The resolutions pledge prayers for speedy comfort, faith in God, and hope for future relief, with a copy engrossed and presented to the deceased’s family and published in local papers and lodge minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhs
Rogers
Edna
Jacob Rubel
Henry Hilton
Mes
C. M. Voqhs
Rebecca
Emmetsburg Social Roundup Sees Local Visitors Remain Busy
Mrs P J Nally and Mrs J Bichalen visited Ruthven friends on Friday while Miss Wernert of Algona came to Emmetsburg to care for ill Stanton McCarty noted elsewhere. P J Walsh traveled to the Twin Cities. Emmet Moore family and Ruby of Wallington joined at the M F Coonan home. Bough of Stockton Illinois spent time with brother Peter Bough. Mrs J H Knoblauch left for Pasadena to visit her mother. O A Brownlee of Mallard shopped in Emmetsburg. P B E Malia of Ayrshire visited. S D Bickford returned from Minnesota trip. noted land near Ada and a stop with S J Guerdet in Crookston. Gusland and sister Mrs T J Hughes journeyed to Minneapolis to see mother Mrs Inger Gusland before her passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Knoblauch
Pasadena
California
Chas. McCormick
O. A. Brownlee
Mallard
Emmetsburg
P. BE. Malia
Ayrshire
S. D. Bickford
Minnesota
Ada
S. J. Guerdet
Crookston
Bickford
L. O. Gusland
T. J. Hughes
Ruthven
Minneapolis
Inger Gusland
Democratic County Convention in Palo Alto Iowa July 1
The Democrats of Palo Alto county Iowa will meet at the Armory on Saturday July 1 at 1 a.m. to elect seven delegates to the state convention in Des Moines July 12 and to nominate county officers if not filled at primaries plus other lawful business. Delegates were elected at the June primaries. All Democrats invited. By order of the democratic county central committee. J P Downs Chairman Paul Zahrndt Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Iowa
Armory
Des Moines
Mary
Democratic County Central
Remarkable European record by Palo Alto man in 1914 15
Special resolution from Haakon VII of Norway and the government educational board enabled Halfden Bagen Richards of Mallard to study at Kristiania University without exams. Nearly blind, he completed three years of work in three months with tutors and five specialists, choosing the Lingo Historical course. He has lived in Palo Alto county since 1892 and has long been connected with northern European scientists. The Democrat joins friends in congratulating him on this high scholarly achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Palo Alto
Haakon Ith
Norway
Government Educational Board
Halfden Bagen Richards
Mallard
Laws
Rizsts
Royal University
Kristiania
Richards
Democrat
Petroleum As Locomotive Fuel Use Rises in 1918 Railroads
US Geological Survey data show railroads consumed 36,645,486 barrels of oil as fuel in 1918, up 18 percent from 1914. Low fuel prices from Gulf Coast and Mexico crude, plus refinery residuals, boosted demand. Oil locomotives traveled 124,255,525 miles, averaging 3.389 miles per barrel, across 21 states and about 40 railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
United States
Hang
Gulf Coast States
Mexico
Oklahoma
Kansas
Sherlock to Lead Jewel Nursery as General Agent
J B Sherlock named general agent of Jewel Nursery Company and will depart for Lake City Minnesota to assume duties with a salary of 3200 per month. He brings extensive experience and plans field work using his auto this summer visiting several states. The Democrat notes his proven ability and expects a successful tenure for the Jewel organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Nursery Company
J.B. Sherlock
Lake City
Minnesota
Sherlock
Democrat
Jewel People
Neat Electric Barber Sign Installed by C. E. Waldron
C E B Waldron unveils a stylish revolving red and white barber sign. The device is described as one of the neatest electric signs seen, reflecting taste and enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Waldron
Mr. Waldron
Man Struck in Face by Engine Crank Incident
While starting a gas engine, a crank flew from David Joynt and struck his partner Mr. Zahradt in the face, slicing it badly. The injury caused great pain but Mr. Zahradt was able to be about as usual afterwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Joynt
Mr. Zahradt
Algona Sports Day Planned at Fair Grounds
The Park Benefit association of Algona will stage a Sports Day at the fair grounds on June 20 with bicycle, motorcycle and horse races, ball games, and various athletic events. Attendees are expected to enjoy a day of events. Loretta Nolan of Ruthven is visiting the Democrat this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Park Benefit Association of
Fair Grounds
Loretta Nolan
Ruthven
Mrs Boyle of Ayrshire Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Jus Boyle known as Grandma Boyle dies after a prolonged illness at nine p.m. Saturday. Funeral Mass held at Sac Heart church with Rev Father Hunt and burial at Calvary cemetery. Born Elizabeth Smith in 1840 in England, she married James Boyle and lived in Pittsburg Milwaukee before moving to Ayrshire in 1881. Eight children, four survive: Mrs L McCreary of Malta Mont, George of Glendive Mont, Joe of Belt Mont, and James of Ayrshire. The Chronicle extends sympathy to relatives and notes many mourners from nearby towns attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayrshire
Jus Boyie
Grandma Boyle
Sac Heart Church
Calvary Cemetery
Farther Carroll
Father Hunt
Spencer
William
Frank
Henry
Ed Hagan
Florold Nally
Emmetsburg
Richard McEvoy
James Anglum
Knox
W. P. O’connor
William Thompson
Elizabeth Smith
Spennymoor
England
James Boyle
New Castle
United States
Pittsburg
Milwaukee
William Hillmer
Boyle
L. McCreary
Malta
Mont
George
Glendive
Joe
Belt, Moent
James
Mrs. McCreary
Curlew News Briefs Highlight Local Travel and Events
Ed Cullen and families autoed from Stuart and West Bend to Curlew for visits while the Armstrong show troop performed Sunday. Baptists hold tent revival meetings this week. The Rush Lake trustees hired Prohaska to mow and fence the cemetery, greatly improving it. Mrs. Harold Breckier and Miss Alice Ferguson visit Kin, and local residents report illness and travel amid a winter storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curlew
Ed Cullen
Stuart
Baptists
Taylor and Family
Gus Thompson
Mr. Coats
V. We Fisk
Emmetsburg
Armstrong
John Cullen
Misses Nethie
Ethel Saston
West Bend
Melvin Fisk
Olof Beckstrom
Joe Jfotnsen
Rush Lake
Prohaska
Alice Ferguson
Pioneer
Wm. Breckier
Harold Breckier
Mallard
Jim O’brien
Hatch
Notable Visits and Local Happenings in Spencer Area
Karl and Miss Ruth Egan visited Spencer friends Sundar. J. T. Maguire and his daughter Miss Ruth of Slayton Minnesota were in Emmetsburg yesterday while visiting Ayrshire. J H Shertock of Minneapolis improves. his mother returns home this week. D of I hosted an entertainment for Miss Agnes Spies of Graettinger. Sylvester Hand, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Hand, arrived from Atchison Kansas after graduating from a Catholic college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Ruth Egan
Spencer
Sundar
Percy Godden
J. T. Maguire
Miss Ruth
Slayton
Minn
Emmetsburg
Ayrshire
J. H. Shertock
Minneapolis
HH. Fish
Agnes Spies
Grachtinger
Sylvester
F. E. Hand
Atelison
Kan
Catholic College
Democrat
Stanton Eliot DeCarty Dies After Infection at Mason City
Stanton Eliot DeCarty, youngest son of Mr and Mrs McCarty of this city, died Thursday after an infection treated at Mason City hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Congregational church in Emmetsburg with Rev J E Brereton presiding. Burial followed at Evergreen cemetery. The family and community extend heartfelt sympathy amid the loss. A resolution condemning the Iowa State Fair for catalog display space was sent by the Vinton Commercial Club, urging support for local Iowa products and opposition to West Coast firms with out-of-state influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aml
Mg. DeCarty
Bey
Stanton Blot
Aly
McCarty
Mason City
Cretameyer
Brs
Chapman and Starr
Lis
Democrat
Vinton Commercial Club
Nas
Iowa State Fair Association
Iowa
Chicago
Westy
Conscience Money Letter About A Loan From Gilchrist
The Laurens Sun reports a man in Baltimore claims a debt owed by Prof James C. Gilchrist’s family. He sent $26 arguing interest on $10 exceeded the original $20, and seeks reimbursement. Gilchrist recalls no memory of the man but notes many similar past acts of generosity during school days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Gilchrist
Baltimore
Maryland
Gilchrist
James C. Gilchrist
Mr. Gilchrist
Prof
Laurens Sun
Mrs. Inger Gusland Dead in Minneapolis Visit
Mrs. Inger Gusland mother of C. C. Gusland and L. O. Gusland died Monday at her daughter Mrs. A. A. Stone in Minneapolis. Remains will be brought to Emmetsburg today for burial in Evergreen Cemetery. further particulars will be given in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inger Gusland
C. C. Gusland
L. O. Gusland
A. A. Stone
Minneapolis
Emmetsburg
Evergreen Cemetery
Tragedy Near Sheldon as Freight Train Strikes Man
A man about 35, 120 pounds with sandy hair and mustache was severely harmed in Sheldon Iowa when a southbound Omaha freight at thirty miles an hour struck him as he tried to catch the train. His neck was severed, with the head on one side of the rail and the body on the other. The incident occurred on June 22 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldo
Sheldon
Omaha
Shower Honors Miss Agnes Spies Ahead of Wedding
A large turnout of Emmetsburg ladies gathered yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Falinestack in Graettinger to honor their niece Miss Agnes Spies, whose marriage to Mr. John Jackman is set for tomorrow. Miss Spies received many lovely and useful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Spies
Emmetsburg
Preston Falinestack
Graettinger
Agnes Spies
John Jackman
Independent Candidate Seeks Support for County Supervisor
J J Deneen announces candidacy for county supervisor in the Second district. The statement invites support from voters and taxpayers subject to the November election and notes the action of the voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Deneen
Ghosts of Dear Soldiers Haunt Reporter Office
In Emmetsburg rumors swirl after spectral calls to inspect nearby poles and street beats. Officials and citizens, including Supt voniog and Mayor Saunders, trace eerie voices to the Reporter office causing a brief investigation. The mystery deepens as claims about a key and late-night spirits surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne
Ceylon
Sherburne
Bro
Maybe
Mrs Franks Conszemus Deni S D Bickford
Mrs Frank Conszemus who was in Ada Minnesota last week reports that Mrs Frank Conszemus formerly of this county died at her Ada home three weeks ago. She leaves a husband a married daughter and three younger children at home. The family lived near Obylnder then Emmetsburg township before moving to Minnesota about three years ago. They raised crops after moving and were becoming prosperous. Palo Alto friends regret the loss of this estimable lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conszemus
Deni S. D. Bickford
Ada
Minnesota
Conszemug
Oylinder
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
Severe Hail Storm Ravages Bruce South Dakota
Bro Merriman reports a severe hail storm near Bruce South Dakota last Saturday causing thousands of dollars in damage. Sailsized hailstones as large as eggs shattered windows and destroyed flowers and vegetables. Pioneers deem it the most sudden and severe storm in their recollection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimrn
Merriman
Redfield
S. D
Journal-Observer
Grasttinger
South Dakota
Bruce
Ruthven Methodists Build Parsonage
Ruthven Iowa June 26 the Methodists are building a new 1000 dollar modern parsonage to be finished by September 1 occupying the site of the old church. a 25000 dollar church was erected last summer. Rev F P Quick left for Mr Pleasant where he will help in a 500000 Iowa Wesleyan endowment drive. Dr A B Craig of Morning Side college will occupy the Ruthven pulpit in the pastor's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven Methodists
Ruthven
F. P. Quick
Mr. Pleasant, Jr
Iowa Wesleyan College
A. B. Craig
Morning Side College
Files to Speak at Whittemore Fourth of July Program
Attorney J. R. Files of Ft. Dodge democratic nominee for congressman in this district will deliver the oration at Whittemore on July 4. He is described as thoughtful, ready and eloquent, and should receive a large attentive audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Files
Whittemore
Ft. Dodge
Waving Warmer Weather Brings Crops Forward
Summer weather improves as crops show fair progress. Corn lags due to cool conditions, but overall outlook is more encouraging than last year. Farmer reports note better prospects and steady growth across fields.
Becomes Grandmother at Age of 36 in Havelock
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Blake Hunnel of Havelock on Thursday. Friends in Emmetsburg are pleased, especially Mrs. T. D. Trickel, who becomes a grandmother at age 26. L. H. Mayne visited friends in Algona Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake Hunnel
Havelock
Emmetsburg
Leara
T. D. Trickel
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Emmetsourg
Wanshadl County
Mildred Lowe
Mr. Wm. Young, Jr
Rhetta Fish
Mr. B. E. Guy
Aord
D. G. McCarty
Stanton
P. J. Nally
J. P. Downs
Paul Zahrndt
Phe Gate
Frs
L. H. Mayne
Algona Sunday
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