Edward Burt Dies at 82 in Emmetsburg
Edward Burt, a longtime Emmetsburg greenhouse operator and prominent local figure, died last Saturday after a period of declining health. Born September 25, 1841 in Horley England, he immigrated with Mary Olsey Burt in 1868 and settled in Dodge county Wisconsin before moving to Emmetsburg in 1879. He leaves two sons and two daughters, a granddaughter, and was active in Trinity Episcopal church and the Masons. Funeral Monday at 2:30 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
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Edwin Burt
Ovenits
Trinity Episcopal Church
LeRoy T. Weeks
Evergreen Cemetery
Mr. Burt
Horley
Surrey
England
Marrie
All Saints Church
Norwood
Croydon
Mary Olsey
Burt
United State
Dodge County
Wisconsin
Emmetsburg
Thomas E. Burt
Spirit Lake
Florence Burt
M. C. Grier
A.J. Burt
Mary Iegina Burt
Blue Lodge
Ernest
Palo Alto County
Homecoming at Estherville honors World War veterans
Maurice Poyle of the American Legion in Estherville organizes a June 1 homecoming celebration, an annual event since World War I, featuring concessions, side shows, rides, free acts, fireworks, athletic shows, sports, and a forenoon parade. George Young, Clarion bank president, died in Los Angeles aged 65. remains brought home for burial.
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Maurice Poyle
American Legion
Estherville
Eorge Young
Clarion
Los Angeles
California
Peterson Wins Court Case Over County Real Estate Interest
Mr. Peterson of Ringsted won a case in Emmet county court before Judge Davidson. Represented by Attorney George Saunders, the matter involved an interest in Emmet county real estate and the decision favored Mr. Peterson.
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Peterson
Ringsted
Davidson
George Saunders
Emmet County
Ghand May Carnival at St Marys Academy
The St Marys Academy carnival on Thursday May 21 on the school campus features an old time parade Ball town band music candy ice cream and soft drinks stalls with prizes rounds of contests hall games and a marine and mineral exhibit. Supper served cafeteria style from 5 to 7 with free bus service to the grounds. At 7 the children perform a program then a dance from 8:30 with the DeLuxe Melody Orchestra continuing until late. Admission 25c.
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St. Mary's Academy
Great White Way
White Bank
Homecoming notes and road work report in Booth township
Miss Elizabeth Lawless returned from Chicago after ten to eleven days at Mercy Hospital where she underwent a sabereal operation. She visited Pontiac Singie and will depart for Fonda to resume duties at Fairborn State Bank. D D Johnson reports graveled road east of his Booth township farm connects to the Mallard highway, with neighbors grading to standard specs.
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Chicago
Elizabeth Lawless
Mercy Hospital
City
Kittie McCarty
Vivian O'Halloran
Edmund Had
Emmet Maguire
Leo McNulty
Booth
D. D. Johnson
Booth Township
Mallard
Subscriptions Drive for Gold Star Highway Fund
Palo Alto county is believed to raise the full amount requested for the Gold Star Highway fund. Local volunteers from the Service Star Legion conducted solicitation efforts last week, with several days of activity and positive results. Reminders of Covered Wagon Days note many travelers from the east moving westward, some stopping overnight in the city park, echoing early westward migration.
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Uucle
Service Star Legion
Laws Gold Star Highway Fund
Palo Alto County
Spencer Boxer Fined for Auto Theft Action at Algona
Spencer boxer Leaked $000 Ben Wrank was fined $600 by Judge Coyle after being caught at Algona with a car belonging to a Spencer area woman. A second man was present, and the auto was taken from a local lady.
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Spencer Boxer
Ben Wrank
Algona
Yoote
Judge Coyle
Spencer
List of 1925 Class Members in Area High Schools
Several Iowa towns publish class rosters for 1925. West Bend lists Emma Bonstetter and peers, Mallard includes Hazel M. Wessar and many others, Ruthven and Ayrshire show multiple graduates, Curlew and Rodman list several students, and Graetteger combines names for June commencements. Baccalaureate and commencement dates are noted for several schools.
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Emmetsburg High School
St. Mary’s Academy
Graettinger
Ruthven
Ayrshire
Curlew
Mallard
West
Bend
Rodman
Cylinder
West Bend
Emma Bonstetter
Andrew Alborn
Verle Perkins
Clara Frieden
Arthur Frieden
Verne Miller
Mabel Sloan
Catherine Dording
Peter Larsen
Mary Hastings
Velma Rice
Esther Rasmussen
Harold Berg
Tver Holmgren
Velma Johnson
Bernice Stephs
Lawrence Currans
Hila Meyers
Mma Fiesler
Max McMillan
Ruth Horn
Norma Joyce
Bernice Rouse
Archie Umbrell
Marvin VanHorgsen
Vera Reynolds
Frances Conry
Irene Carrigan
Fred, Scott
Leon Hossack
Gladys Smith
Harold Spittal
Harold Hill
Will Closing
Bessie Treat
I9gylinder
Anna
Taition
Moréence Larson
Agnes McGovern
Ida Sharp
Russell Olson
Glenn Debolt
Reota ‘Turner
Dale Miller
Lloyd Naue
Carl Spies
Clara Herke
Clifford Pierson
Haakon Thoreson
Anna Lunde
Joseph McCarty
Anna Nolan
Orville Klinge
Daniel Stoltz
George Leary
Leroy Thompson
Harold Ward
Lois Hitler
Edmond Higgins Weds Miss Amerita Murray at Bancroft Catholic Church
Edmond Higgins of this city and Miss Amerita Agnes Murray were married Monday morning May 11 at Bancroft Catholic Church. Best man was Ambrose McGarraban of Rockwell. bridesmaid was the groom's cousin. They will reside in Detroit after a brief wedding breakfast at the bride's sister's home. The bride's parents are deceased. she lived with her brother Arythir Murray and worked for Dr. J. A. Devine. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Higgins and formerly attended St Mary's Academy and Marquette University, with Navy service and government work in Washington.
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Edmond Higgins
Amerita Agnes Murray
Bancroft
Ambrose McGarraban
Rockwell
Iowa
J. A. Devine
Higgins
T. J. Higgins
St.Mary's Academy
Marquette University
Milwaukee
U. S. Navy
Government Garvice
Washington, D. C
Prominent Detroit Builder Honored by Community
The text praises a man recently in the Internal Revenue Service and now active in Detroit’s building industry. Described as exceptionally deserving and well prepared for life, he receives hearty congratulations from the Democrat. Additionally notes mention McWhorter arranging summer concerts with the Ralfe band and a hopeful spelling contest participant from Hoping, Ruth Wick, representing during the Omaha event.
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McWhorter
Emmetsburg
Graveling Contract Awarded for Emmetsburg Road
County supervisors named Brereton and Bauck to gravel the Emmetsburg to Kossuth line route at 38.07 per yard and to extend work to the Brennan Garner Madard road, Emmetsburg-Graettinger corridor, and near Fallow. The pair plan to begin next week using twelve Ford bodies, cranes, and extra teams to speed loading, aiming for strong public service.
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Brereton & Bauck
Cny
Emmetsburg
Kossuth County
Brennan Garner
Madard Road
Rodman
James Corner
Emmetsburg-Graettinger Road
Depew
Fairville
Kossuth
Eling
Fallow
The
Democrat
Bauck
Graettinger
Ruthven
Lask
Diamond Ball Season Opens With Weekday Games
Diamond ball opens next week at Super Park with Court House Rats facing Higley Balloons Friday at 6 30. Weekly gates set for Monday Wednesday and Friday. officers are E M Thompson and Jack Higley. Schedule lists May 18 Kerwick's Rangers vs R Moses All Stars May 20 Cheervers Jowans vs Doc Heise Vets May 22 O Briens Shamrocks vs Buster Meades Ford.
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Super Park
Court House Rats
Higley
E. M. Thompson
Jack Higley
Kerwick
Rangers
R. Moses
All Stars
Cheevers Jowans
Doc Heise
Vets
O'Brien
Shamrocks
Buster Meade
Ford
Norse American celebration urged for Palo Alto
Palo Alto should send over 300 citizens to Minneapolis June 18 and 19 for the Norse American centennial. The event will honor Norwegian immigration, with President Coolidge and governors expected to address the gathering. Special trains and accommodations are arranged, and exhibits will highlight Norwegian American contributions.
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Palo Alto County
The
Demerat
Minneapolis
Norway
Coolidge
St. Paul
Palo Alto
Vance
Graettinger High School Class Play Delights Hawkeye Theatre
The Graettinger high school senior class play pleasedcapacity audiences at the Hawkeye theatre Friday and Monday evenings. Cast led by Emmetsburg Markets Tony Wheat and Mildred Truesdell drew laughter while Catherine Foster supported the female roles. The production earned praise for its cast and director with strong performances across the ensemble.
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Graettinger High School
Hawkeye Theatre
Hmuel Lambe
Tony Wheat
Mildred Truesdell
Catherine Foster
Coadhes
Emmetsburg
Emmet Wambe Hoge
Burks
Lloyd Nase
Marjorie Barbara Thorson
Croa Nichtern
Barbara Catherine Foster
Moobey - Mildred
Triesded
Willie Peabody
Carl Spies
Doran
Tohn
Bondhus Oats
Gran
Alice Conway Butter
Louise Bye
Hervlcs Nybors Creag
Bundy
Albert Thompson
Mary Murphy
Akedleayy
Ebenezer Whittle
Carl Elsenbast
Olson
Gun Gilbert of
Wallingford
Cattle and Hogs Die After Eating Paint Laced Feed
D N Luse of three miles south reports four cattle and three hogs killed in a week by eating paint from a can found last fall. Cattle may have ingested the paint after licking the can, workmen previously used. Mr Helgen returns from Florida noting a continued state boom and ongoing business matters.
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D. N. Luse
Mr. Helgen
Florida
H. M. Welgen
Multaley
Ruthven Community Club Chorus Delights Town
Ruthven's High School auditorium fills as the Ruthven Community club chorus presented the Sniggles Family to a hearty crowd. The cast included Widow Sniggles and Jerushy Sniggles with ensemble numbers and a closing chorus. D D Johnson reports 225 calves on feed in Booth township with hopes for Denver and international shows. Arnold’s Park gambler Clarence Porter convicted, fined 150 dollars and three months jail, suspended on good behavior.
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Huaiven
Ruthven Community Club
Sniggles
Tor Dickens
Dickens
Snigles
D. D. Johnson
Booth Township
Denver
Colorado
Chicago
Johnson
Arnolds Park
Clarence Porter
Davidson
County Track Meet Set for Emmetsburg Saturday
The Alto county track meet is scheduled in Emmetsburg next Saturday afternoon with expected large attendance. J Jeppeson returns to town for medical treatment and remains weak. Percy Warnke has captured several young wolves and will receive bounty. Ringsted beat Lone Rock 13 to 8 in a high school baseball game.
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Pain Alto
Emmetsburg
J. Jeppeson
Town City
J Jeppeson
Percy Warnke
Ringsted
Lone Rockng
Lone Rock
Donlon tribute to Herbert Quick in Iowa obituary
P H Donlon recalls Herbert Quick who died in Columbia Missouri. The Iowa author and teacher wrote novels on northern Iowa pioneers and the farm life era. His books include Vanderdoom’s Folly and The Invisible Woman.
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P. H. Donlon
Herbert Quick
Columbia
Missouri
Towa
Hawkeye
Iowa
Herbert, Quick
Wesley
Fossyth County
Sioux City
Donne
Farm, Field and Wireside
Dubuane
Blackhawk County
Iowa Falls
Ft. Dodge
Iown
Hamlin Garland
Middle Border
Garland
Quirk
Ure
Mason City Bank Closure Drops Local Confidence
Mason City’s City Commercial Bank closed its doors Monday morning. The state banking department began asset checks, with no sure assessment of condition yet. The bank held frozen assets and officials warned a full report would take time. A separate Spirit Lake case against Rock Island system was set for a special court session in June.
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City Commercial Bank
Mason City
State Banking Department
Hock Island
Tex
Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake Va
Rock Island
Wat
Nas
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Ruth Wick
Hoping
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Milwaukee Company
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Father Smith
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Jemina
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Widow and Chprus Ensemble
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Pimina
Wm. Brennan
Jennie
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Donlon
Mason City Bank
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