Short Items of Local Interest from Emmetsburg
Mrs Lottie Hendricks of Gravttin ner visited relatives in this city on Saturday. J. Johnemi and son Vine git of Mallard were Emmersburg visitors Monday. Lou Maguire of Ayrshire attended the Assumption church carnival here last week. Bramersbare youths attended a dance at Lost Island lake Monday evening. Rabb Orhda, Fort Dodge trombone Mayer, left Ringling circus and returned home. St Mary’s baseball players planned to visit Bancraft but weather kept them home. Printing ad emphasizes office and personal stationery at The Democrat with reasonable service. Miss Francis Heidricks of Graetlinger was in Emmetsburg en route home from Dubuque. Wm. Beck replaced by Frank Duffy at Community Service. Farmers shipping association sent hogs to Waterloo and cattle to Chicago. Emmet Downs in charge. Miss Edna Martini returned from Rock Rapids for summer vacation, joined by Miss Grace Kutish of Grinnell. Fred Harris of Gractinger pled guilty to bootlegging. fined $255, costs, and 90 days in county jail already begun. Mr and Mrs H Le Chinn, sister Mrs Sam Kuhn and Helen of Algona left for Canton Ohio to visit ill brother and other relatives before returning to Emmetsburg.
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Lottie Hendricks
Gravttinner
Soi Vinegit
Mallard
Emmersburg Vise Flors
Lou Maguire
Ayrshire
Assumption Church
Lost Island Lake
Rabb Orhda
Fort Dodge Trombone Mayer
Ringling Circus
St. Mary's
Bancraft
Reniais
the Democrat
Francis Heidricks
Graetlinger
Emmetsburg
Dubuque
Wm. Beck
Frank Duffy
Farmers’ Shipping Association
Waterloo
Chicago
Emmet Downs
Edna Martini
Rock Rapids
Nick Martis
Grace Kutish
Grinnel
Fred Harris
Gracttinger
Davidson
H. le Chinn
Ciay
Chinn
Sam Kuhn
Helen
Algona
Canton
Ohio
Clum
Femmersburg
Lou Moses
Marshal Fundel and
Dawehlers
Whittemore
Art Schlummeyer
Waverly
Loretta Mood
Des
James Ploud
Charles Stillman
M. H. Murray
Iowa
Ohn Dolan
Matilda Burkett
Thomas Murray
Mabel Nelson
Cherokee
Ehner Cogsdal
Donald Ketchen
Tables
Madeline
Brennan
Gus Burkett
Plumer
Hiue
Potosi
Wisconsin
Elias Kilroy
Mason City
Sanborn
Wilroy
Peter Jones
Kilroy
Col
Edward Timmons
Jefferson
Mr. Hilton
Tom J. White
Frank 0. Satter
Jefferson Herald
Thomas M. Brown
Mr. White
Mr. Satter
Towa
Local notes mix of visitors and happenings in Emmetsburg
Messages show scattered arrivals and short visits from Des Moines Dubuque Dubuque and Mason City residents. Loretta Mood, Matilda Burkett and Mabel Nelson are among visitors. a newborn joy for Cogsdal family. marriages licenses issued for Vorster Fox and Fandel Brennan. Col Edward Timmons eyes future land deals. Jefferson Herald sale to Brown and Son surprises White and Satter.
Doxov Park On Broadway Parade Parking Restriction
City authorities request car owners not to park on Memorial Day from 9 to 11 am on Broadway from the First National Bank corner to the Milwaukee railroad crossing. The street must be clear for the parade from business district to the cemeteries. Please note so marshals need not request car movement.
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First National Bank
Milwaukee Railroad
Jou
Commencement at Ruthven High School Honors Eleven Graduates
Commencement exercises for the graduating class of eleven at Ruthven High School were held in the high school auditorium. President Hilman of Simpson College delivered a discourse titled Bridges, praising educational support for growing generations. Diplomas went to Iver Holmgran Harold Berg Lawrence Currans Max McMillan Bernice Stephas Merv Hastings Yelm Johnson Esther Rasmussen Delma Rice Elia Myers and Emma Fieseler. Scholastic and athletic honors were awarded to top seniors and athletes from the school teams.
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High Treal
Hilman
Simpson College
Tridges
Hillman
Lfe
Mr. Hillman
Iver Holmgran
Harold Berg
Lawrence Currans
Max McMillan
Bernice Stephas
Merv Hastings
Yelm Johnson
Esther Rasmussen
Delma Rice
Elia Myers
Emma Fieseler
Raymond Whitman
Helen i Nelson
Arden Christianseyy
Why Smith Left Home Senior Class Play at Ruthven High
Ruthven High School presents Why Smith Left Home, a class play performed Wednesday and Thursday evenings to capacity audiences. Harold Berg Iver Holmgren lead a strong cast including Mary Hastings Delma Rice with praise for overall effort and acting, coach Olver and the ensemble earning notable honors.
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Smith
Ruthven High School
Harold Berg
Iver Holmren
Mary Hastings
Delma Rice
Ss Olver
Solin Smlith
Billetdoux
Lawrence Currans
von Guggenheim
Iver Holmgren
Duncombe
Haymond Whitman
Robert Walton
Max
McMillan
John Smith
Stolen 1925 Ford Touring Car In Ruthven
A 1925 Ford touring car owned by Chris Nelson of Ruthven was stolen from Electric Park Monday night. The car was found Tuesday morning five miles north of Lost Island lake, with tires wheels motor radiator top and other accessories removed. Thieves blamed on two cars stripped to Spencer last week.
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Ruthven
Chris Nelson
Electric Park
Harry Nelson
Rye Crop Heads Out Near Algona on Des Moines River Bottom
Report from Algona notes rye and wheat beginning to head out along the Des Moines River bottom near Algona. Straw stands under twelve inches high due to a very dry season retarding growth. Harvest prospects for rye appear uncertain.
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Des Moines
Algona
Death of West Bend Lady Mrs John Bauman
Mrs John Bauman of West Bend died at her home at 10:00 o’clock on May 14 at age 57 years 7 months and 16 days after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church Sunday morning with Father P M Dobberstein officiating. Interment was in Catholic cemetery beside her husband who died January 28 1907. Pallbearers were H M Peck Wm Monarch J J McCaffrey John Primaging Chris Honnateties and Al Meyers-Johnal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bend
John Bauman
Pert
Pather
P.M. Dobberstein
H. M. Peck
Wm. Monarch
J. J. McCaffrey
John Primaging
Chris Honnateties
al Mevers-Jonroal
Des Moines Catholic Cathedral Wedding Ends Early Morning
R J Martin and Miss Irene McMahon married in Des Moines Catholic cathedral at 7 am. Laura Joynt served as bridesmaid and Leroy Lawless was best man. The couple plans a home on the second floor of the new post office building. The bride, educated at St Marys Academy, is praised as a musician and refined young lady. The groom is deputy county auditor and well regarded in War county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Martin
Irene McMahon
Des Moines
Laura Joynt
Leroy Lawless
Emmetsburg
Martin
St. Mary's Academy
Gsroou
Seven Skulls Found at Port Dodge Work Site
Workmen plowing near Port Dodge uncovered seven distinct skulls and masses of bones in a freshly-turned grave area. Local speculation links the remains to early settlers or vanished pioneers. Indians’ artifacts were not found. The site lies near the old Humboldt stage rail, raising questions about connections to Palo Alto’s early trails.
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Port Dodge
Humboldt
Palo Alto
Fort Dodge
Rail mergers reshape American rail system says editorials
General discussion notes consolidation of railroads with Northwestern and Minneapolis & Omaha merging the Santa Fe absorbing Great Western. Mentions Milwaukee system placed in receivership and criticizes President Coolidge for not challenging big corporations. Critics argue financiers control policy and farmers are misled.
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Milwaukee
Northwestern
Minneapolis & Omaha
Santa Fe
Great, Western
Coolidge
Snodgrass Applauded as Crime Narrative Grows
The public cheers Marty Snodgrass amid criticism of criminal notoriety. The piece argues applause fuels sensationalism and crime, noting theatre crowds rush to greet him and the wide attention increases wrongdoing rather than discouraging it.
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Marty Snodgrass
Ress
Ely's Cream advertised as a soothing antiseptic for colds
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream as a proven remedy for colds and catarrh. It claims the antiseptic cream relieves nasal swelling and throat irritation, opens clogged nostrils, stops hawking and coughing, and provides instant relief. The pitch notes the product has been a trusted remedy for more than fifty years.
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Ely
Night force teams push gravel road work forward
Bauck and Brereton led a night patrol of tractors along the Kosquidy security line eastward, adding four more tracks after using twelve during the day. Citizens of Emmetsburg Cylinder and Whittemore welcome the accelerated project, hoping full completion by July 3rd as praise for the workers’ efforts.
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Bauck & Brereton
Kosquidy
Ull 3
Emmetsburg
Cylinder
Whittemore
Carnival success at St Mary's Academy festival
The St Mary's Academy festival last Thursday drew large crowds for day and evening events. A parade, play and drills complemented a fine cafeteria supper. Receipts neared $800 with net over $500, despite tight times. Fr. Murtagh thanks all helpers and attendees.
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St. "Mary’s Academy
Pather Murtagh
Death by own action near Storm Lake found in car
A man about 30 was found dead on a scarcely used road near Storm Lake with an inner tube gagging his mouth and nose and a car exhaust pipe. The Minnesota car bore a number but no further identification. authorities say the tank was near empty and Minnesota officials were notified.
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Storm Lake
Minnesota
Minnesota Automobile Bureau
Strange ruling in bank case in Cherokee district
District Judge C Bradley upheld the Farmers State Bank officers in a suit brought by state bank examiner Robert L Leach. The judge ruled the officers acted legally by withdrawing funds and collateral while the bank was not yet insolvent, with Beasley Beasley and Miller named as defendants.
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Cherokee. Ja
C. Bradley
Farmers State Bank
Robert L. Leach
State Bank Examiner
Bradley
J. M. Beasley
L. M. Beasley
J. A. Miller
Dan Booth Dies Proudly Noted Farmer in Jack Creek Township
Dan Booth, longtime farmer of Jack Creek and Armstrong townships, died recently. He owned 700 acres, owed no debt, and was a lifelong Democrat and respected citizen. Funeral services were planned for today.
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Bro. Carpenter
Fabherville
Dan Booth
Jack Creek
Armstrong
Hiw
Observed Ascension Day by Knights Templars in Emmetshire
Knights Templars of Emmetship and Estherville held Ascension Day services at the Congregational church with a large attendance and a highly appreciated program. An evening banquet followed, but details could not be secured. The event reflected credit on the organization.
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Knights Templars
Emmetship
Estherville
Physicians Can Not Insure Against Vole Vaulting
The first of the week Mrs. W. E. Shickman came to town to have a still neck treated. In the afternoon she tried pole vaulting with some of her young folks and was quite badly injured. Her condition is not serious. We are sorry o leary of her misfortune.
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W. E.shickman
For Rent Goal Hose After May MM
Rental notice indicating a goal hose available after May. Inquiries directed to James Jones in Fay Meteburn, 28.
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James Jones
Fay Meteburn
Farm Bureau Meet Tonight in Walnut Township
Walnut township Farm Bureau hosts an interesting meeting at Walnut school this evening with music singing and speaking. Election of officers will take place and County Agent Fred Clark will attend.
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Fine Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau of
Walnut Township
Walnut School
Tuuae
Fred Clark
Pigs Missing After Carlew Purchase
J Kelley reports that Charles Weiner bought several pigs from Qouml Fig in Carlew last week. On return trip one pig collapsed fatally and vanished. Anyone knowing its whereabouts should inform Mr Weiner.
Titoxka banker V. J. Martin linked to missing funds
V. J. Martin once president of Ute Plymouth Savings bank is described as acting bookkeeper in Ft. Madison while being interviewed about a large missing money case. Herman Schultze reports Martin is not serving a ten year sentence. Local fishermen report no notable catches yet this season.
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Herman Sehulwe
LeMars
Ft. Madison
Titoxka
V. J. Martin
Ute Plymouth Savings Bank
Schultze
Bin
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