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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
1
Alden newspapermen recall a historic day in 1866 when the Dubuque and Sioux railroad bridged prairie to reach Iowa Falls. After stops at Dyersville and Cedar Falls the line reached the town, making Hardin County’s first connection to the wider world with a regular train brought by the new line.
Washington report dated July 25 notes a new exam to fill the Whittemore Iowa postmaster vacancy of 1800 dollars after the death of Seth Cairy. Civil service rules require at least three eligible candidates, with July 15 set as the application deadline. It also notes a Des Moines wedding today for Mrs. William Walsh of Whittemore and Miss Grace Duffy of Des Moines.
Ruthven June 38 report states a large barn, double corn crib, and granary on the Fred Cook farm near Terdanke were burned Thursday. The fire began in the barn where alfalfa was stored. neighbors prevented spread to the house and other structures.
The Geo D Sweet tent show in Emmetsburg drew generous patronage from Thursday to Sunday. Productions were classy and appreciated by audiences each night. The cast was above average in ability and cleverness, with a creditable orchestra and strong Mr and Mrs Sweet lead.
The main street resurfacing project in Spencer has been awarded to National Construction of Omaha. The bid amount is 65,857.80 dollars, covering pavement work on the town’s central thoroughfare.
Hail struck the Martin Jensen farm north of Crippen last Friday causing damage. Jensen notified his insurance carrier and the extent of any adjustment remains unclear.
Chris Schroeder carved a fine walnut cradle for the infant child of Mr and Mrs Jake More of Harlan. The baby died after birth. The cradle is praised as a work of real art and can be folded to become a writing desk when unoccupied. The article notes Schroeder is surprisingly artistic.
Sisters of St Marys Academy with Mrs Jus Collins Mrs John O Brien and Miss Alice Neary enjoyed an auto trip to Fort Dodge last Wednesday. They picnicked in Olson Park and discussed Emmetsburg people and events with pleasing interest in the conversations.
Our barns have concrete floors, are kept clean, and cows are TB tested. Milk is collected in two machines into airtight pails, cooled to 50 F, bottled in an enclosed bottler, sterile washed with steam, and delivered morning and night. The dairy invested $5000 in upgrades and invites inspection to verify sanitary handling and 4 percent fat content.
Ayrshire guests visited Emmetsburg relatives on Sunday while families hosted visitors including Misses Dolores Brons and Margaret Seidensticker from Fort Dodge. Local farming activity notes four single hog cars and two double deck cars shipped by Decker Packing. The week saw family visits, a funeral, a wedding trip return, and weather spikes with rain and a 52 to 84 degree swing.
Local residents and guests are named in a column of social updates. Mrs T W Millen of Fort Dodge visits relatives in Emmetsburg and Graettinger, Ed McNally tours southeastern Minnesota, Geo Vedder from Estherville visits Emmetsburg, and Mr and Mrs H E Doyle of Sanborn attend relatives here. A Knights of Columbus and D A of E act picnic at Fort Defiance is noted, and a new ice making ad proclaims pay per meal with no down payment. Edna Lund and Jas Buchan wed at Sioux Falls June 18, with other locals visiting Jefferson and Fort Dodge. Rev Alpert Conlon travels from Bronx City to Emmetburg for Mrs Pred Thacker funeral.
P V Nolan of Emmetsburg recalls 1860s 1870s Iowa life to argue 1932 is not hard times. He describes barter wheat flour sugar sorghum butter loads to Fort Dodge and Boonsboro, credit risks, and frontier hunting before railroads changed the economy. He notes his long stay in Emmetsburg and watching midwest change.
Louis A Prayat, resident nine miles southeast of Pomeroy, ended his life with a shotgun in a case investigated as a local tragedy. Authorities reported the location and method of death, noting no immediate foul play suspected.
A Lake Mills graphic notes the municipal plant at Lake Pass is financially healthy after six months. Bills except 233 have been paid along with bonds 187.05 and 2790. over 1600 spent on miscellaneous start up items. Income covers debts and promises funds to retire bonds on due dates. Editors say municipal plants can pay out per L L Waggoner.
A large Masonic gathering occurred in Laurens with 150 attendees from Ruthven Spencer Royal Webb Merthon Sioux Rapids and Laurens represented by several neighboring lodges in a diverse program.
The state highway commission issued a call for bids on two paving projects. One would complete paving U S Highway 20 from the Mississippi River to Webster County west border, surfacing 16.62 miles west from Town Falls in Hamilton and Hardin counties. The other covers 14.42 miles on primary No 10 east from Gladfield in Wright County.
The Des Moines school board on Friday signed an eight five year contract with Des Moines Electric Light Co. at a rate of 3 percent per kilowatt hour for electricity used by Des Moines schools.
R H Porter of Iowa State College says chemicals can kill stubborn perennial weeds in Iowa now, including Canada thistle and quack grass, a method farmers have increasingly tried in recent years.
The new revenue taxes on different business types spark discussion as large payrolls draw claims of evasion. Experts warn that fair treatment of all mines of business may lead to significant trouble in collection.
Arthur Brevaard of Hartley received a 90 day county jail sentence in Jackson Minnesota for unlawfully entering a rural school in the county. Mervin Frank of Spirit Lake was also sentenced to 90 days for the same offense. Accompanying women Violet Williams and Helen Knox were each given 60 days. Offense occurred April 25.
Mrs. E K Knutson aged 60 of Petersburg ten miles north of Superior was found dead Friday night in a barn midway to her son Simon Knutson s farm. Coroner lists suicide after a partly used bottle of strychnine was found in the barn loft. She had died more than ten hours earlier.
Clara Mae Taylor daughter of Robert C. and Emily Taylor was born in New York October 25 1867. She came to Emmetsburg in 1829 and lived there. She married Peter G. Smith June 16 1897 and had four daughters and two sons born in infancy. The funeral was Monday at 4 PM in the M E church with Rev Edward Pruitt officiating. Interment in Evergreen cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Distances attendees from Loomis Fenton Algona Rodman attended. A prior notice appeared June 23 in the Democrat.
Authorities named Scott and John ta as claimants posing as mutes to solicit aid and secure subscriptions under false pretenses in Estherville. Attorney Francis J. Kennedy was appointed to defend them amid reports of similar travelers preying on the public.
The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday reversed the lower court in the case of Jas. H. Holub vs. John Fitzgerald from an April 1 accident in Mason City. The higher court found errors in the lower court instructions to the jury regarding damages.
Applicants contest the Moville postmaster appointment on the civil service list near Sioux City. The job pays $2,000 yearly. Congressman Campbell will recommend a candidate and the administration will approve.
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