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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
6
Judge Davidson left for Spence Saturday to hold court. Numerous residents visited relatives and attended events across Livermore, Pocahontas, and surrounding towns. Local happenings include school commencements, business visits, travel plans, and ongoing efforts to curb flies and boost trade.
McLaughlin company of Council Bluffs secured the paving contract for about forty blocks in Ackley at a total of 10166. The work will use first class asphalt and the higher bid of 940,000 for a cheaper grade was rejected. Price per yard stands at 2.42, with Emmitsburg previously paying 2.82. The report notes paving has become less costly recently and workmanship is described as first class.
At Palo Alto hospital in Bimmelsburg on a Saturday morning May date in an earlier year, Reymond E. Hartsock of Havelock wed Miss Tia Truog of Mallard in a brief ceremony led by Rev. H.R. Arhesos. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Ulrich Truog, is described as charming and accomplished. The couple planned to leave the hospital soon and settle on a farm near Havelock.
Mason City residents prepare for the state G A R encampment to be held there from June 9 to 11. Attendance is expected to be smaller than in prior years as the ranks of the G A R have significantly diminished in recent years.
Priday W. J. Eagan observed many blackbirds in his garden and stepped outside to investigate. He found two long rows of corn uprooted from the ground and pecked, leaving only the sprouting ears behind. The birds carried out a full, organized plunder of the crop.
Geo Stodman, a Spirit Lake merchant for 44 years, died at an advanced age. He established his business before the B. & N. line was built in Spirit Lake, leaving a long local commercial legacy.
Standard Oil in Mason City started selling ethyl gasoline described as economical. Last week reports stated the site would be discontinued. Some government officials warn users may suffer health effects and urge a thorough investigation.
The Beacon of Spirit Lake reports Amos Alonzo Stage of the University of Chicago and his son A A Stags Jr Freshman track coach will visit the Iowa Great Lakes season. They join Coach Brarg and son to direct camp athletic contests at the De Molay Leaders Training camp in Templar Park Spirit Lake from August 29 to September 6 as part of four central states camps with about five hundred attendees across sites in Ohio Missouri Colorado and Colorado Bear Lake 1 Bates Park
Peter Jones of this city celebrated her 97th birthday last Friday. Friends offered congratulations as Mrs. Jones, once a Bronger of eastern Iowa, remains hearty with good health for her years. She lived in Emmetsburg for many years after moving from Palo Alto where she and Mr. Jones settled almost 75 years ago. Mr. Jones died a few years ago. The Democrat wishes her continued health and strength.
Thursday morning west bound Milwaukee passenger with four or five company officials carried three passengers from Mason City to Emmetsburg. Miss Myrlie Williams returned home from Whittemore. Five passengers boarded at the local depot from Ruthven to Spencer and two to Sheldon. Officials praised Emmetsburg for patronage during distressing business times.
Governor Hammil af Kossuth will address the Farm Bureau picnic at Algéna on Wednesday, June 17, aiming to make the gathering a big affair. Rock Rapids Sees Selectry Day at May School Play Following Emmetsburg success, Rock Rapids plans a similar event to leave a lasting impression on the community. Mason City Band Enlarged with 16 New Players The Mason City municipal band leader has added 16 new members, promising numerous summer concerts in the stand. Ruth Whorley Becomes a Nurse Former local resident Ruth Whorley graduates as a nurse from Park Hospital in Mason City, joining five others in the class.
Poppy Week runs from May 28 to 30 with national observance to revive World War memories. The event aims to honor veterans and renew public remembrance across communities.
The third and fourth class postmasters will gather in Des Moines on Thursday and Wednesday for a convention. Leaders from post office operations plan discussions on policy and service improvements at the event.
In Mason City last Tuesday a trial of Ed Olson on hootlegging charges ended with dismissal after attorney J C Williams argued Olson had not appeared. Witnesses Grove and Ditell testified for the state as County Attorney Butler prepared to hear the defense. Olson had arrived the night before proposing a spree, but the judge ruled the defendant not yet appeared.
The Mason City Globe-Gazette reports most of the Clear Jakes had their legal strings filled o clock last Friday morning.
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