Mind Reading and Telepathy Stuns Local Audience
The article describes a local science entertainment evening where Mr Germain and Mr Wheat showcase alleged mental telepathy. Blindfolded acts reveal names and numbers, with audience members concentrating on slips of paper. Skeptics question trickery, while promoters claim genuine telepathic ability and compare it to wireless telegraphy. The event drew a large crowd and solid attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Toe Gerrigg
Christenson
Anna
London
New York
Fbis
Discovery Day Observed by Emmetsburg Knights of Columbus
Discovery Day in Emmetsburg was observed by the Knights of Columbus with high Mass at St. Thomas church led by Father McNerney and a brief sermon by Father Halpin of Algona. A dinner served by the ladies raised funds, Dun delivered an engaging address at The Iowa about Americas Conception, praising Discovery’s impact and urging duty and loyalty, followed by music and a social hop at KCL hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Emmetsburg
St. Thomas Church
McNerney
Halpin
Algona
Iowa
E. F. Dun
America
Old World
Dunn
Mayor Duty
Teresa Vitaporald
Edna Kerwick
J. Berser
Porter Speaks at West Bend on Reform Platform
Claude Porter addressed a large West Bend audience amid a warm reception. He criticized floor leaders Cannon and Sherman, urged bank deposit guarantees, and advocated reforms like popular vote for senators and campaign finance purification. Porter's courteous, earnest talk captivated attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Donlon
D. Bickford
Ed Carney
West Bend
Claude R. Porter
West Benders
West Miller
Porter
Joe Cannon
House
iSanny Fin
Sherman
Senate
Roosevelt
U. S
Byoy
RuthVen Festival a Grand Success in Ruthven Rally
Ruthven fall festival drew large crowds on Wednesday and Thursday with an excellent display of grain vegetables fruit and more. Organizers called the event a grand success as attendees praised the variety and quality of exhibits and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven
Goeders-Kleigl wedding at St Michaels Whittemore
Mr Job Goeders and Miss Margaret Kleigl of Orlinder were married at St Michaels ennerch in Whittemore last Wednesday morning with Father Dullard officiating. A reception followed at the brides parents home, Mr and Mrs Joseph Kleigl. The couple will begin housekeeping on the Young farm in Free Som township. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs John Goeders, a respected farmer. The bride comes from a well regarded family and is praised for her kindness and activity. The Democrat extends hearty congratulations and wishes blessings on the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job J. Goeders
Margaret Kleigl
Orlinder
St. Michaels Ennerch
Whittemore
Father Dullard
Tallenchert Siary Kiley
Netter Piet
Joseph Kleigl
and Airs
Gonders J
Free
Som
Darral
Johu Gooders
The
Democrat
Great Music Offer For Schubert Quartet at The Town
A musical feature promises the Schubert Lady Quartet performing their Old Maid Song an encore to boost the matrimonial market. The old maids sing about the four maidens trials, with a date set for October 21 at The Town venue.
A Good Meeting at Cylinder
A Fansing democratic meeting was held at Cylinder Saturday evening. Speakers West Miller, BP Jr Donlon, and SD Rickford received praise for their addresses. The note from a reader mentions health pains and a testimonial to Dr Shallenberger, with a sign-off from John Williamson, Secretary, Emmetsburg Top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cylinder
Fansing Democratic
West Miller
Donlon
Rickford
Aopk
Matthew Ryan Dead After Prolonged Illness and Horse Incident
Matthew Ryan died at his home after a fifteen week struggle with illness. He had been thrown from a horse on June 24 and never regained consciousness. Mrs. Ryan kept vigil with patience as friends and neighbors offered support. Funeral services were held at Assumption Church with burial in St John’s Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Jane Arrigu, two sons John and William, and daughters Bliss Mary, Margaret, and Sarah. The family notes his Irish roots, long American residence, and reputation as a diligent, upright citizen.
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Yuesday
Matthew Ryan
St. John’s Cemetery
T. J. Dutty
Henry Balle
John Donovan
John J.steil
P. Joynt
Martin Ryan
Ryan
Kohala
Mayo
Ireland
United States
Pennsylvania
Louis
Johanna Finn
Matthew
Margaret
Sarah
Winona
Sinnesota
Jane Arrigu
John
William
Bliss Mary
Runnetsburg
Mrs Eliza Uriell Dies After Long Illness in Lakota
Mrs Eliza Uriell formerly of this city died at the home of her daughter Mrs Joseph Maroney in Dakota North Dakota on Sunday October 4 Her remains were brought to Whittemore for burial She was born in 1829 and lived in West Meath Ireland before emigrating to the United States She was married to Lawrence Uriell and lived in Elkader Amissi Endependence township later moving to Emmetsburg and Lakota Her children Edward Lawrence and James survive along with a daughter Ellen a Sister of Charity The funeral and community mourn her as a dutiful Christian wife and mother aged 78
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Eliza Uriell
Joseph Maroney
Dakota
North Dakota
Whittemore
West Meath
Ireland
Lawrence Uriell
Lafwrence - Uriell
Elkader Amissi
Endependence Township
Uriell
Emmetsburg
Lakota
Marphey
Edward
Lawrence
James
S J. Cloud
Minnesota
Ellen
Charity
Ames
Ariell
Death of Mrs I M Finnell of Algona
The Democrat reports the death of Mrs I M Finnell of Algona after a hospital operation for a tumor. She was a highly respected Christian lady known across the sister town. Mr Finnell, editor of the Courier, shares in the community sorrow as they had once adopted an orphan daughter who later died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
I. M. Finnell
Algona
Final
Marlin Bailey Loses Three Fingers at Mill
Wreodhesday Martin Bailes, brother of Frank and Miss Rose Riley, of this city, lost three fingers while taming a timber in a Spencer planing mill when his glove caught in the machine. He is about 20 years old. His Emmetsburg friends regret the misfortune. We understand W. dg. Dan has gone from Boise, Idaho, to Portland, Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Bailey
Wreodhesday
Martin Bailes
Frank
Rose Riley
Spencer
Emmetsburg
Teachers Meet at Palo Alto County Association Session
The Palo Alto County Teachers association held its annual meeting in the high school in this city. About 130 teachers attended including city teachers from West Bend Ruthven Graettinger and West Bend. The day featured business sessions and sectional discussions led by superintendents and Miss Patton. The gathering concluded with a consensus that it was one of the county’s best meetings and plans for a December meeting in West Bend.
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Palo Alto County Teachers Association
Hicks
Fimmersbore
Welty
Ruthven
Wright
West Bend
Redman
Whitford
Gorman
Fitzsimmons
Graettinger
Northwest Town Teachers Meet at Ft Dodge
The Northwest Town Teachers association will meet at Ft Dodge Friday and Saturday with Supt Lille Patton Supt Hicks and most city teachers attending The program features N C Schaeffer Pennsylvania public instruction President Van Cleave American Association of Manufacturers Bishop Lewis Bronx City and presidents of three state educational institutions Round tables will be led by educators of ability A very large attendance is expected The Emmetsburg school board decided to fire our superintendent principal and all teachers Thursday and Friday to allow attendance at the gathering.
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Northwest Town Teachers’ Association
Ft. Dodge
Lille Patton
Hicks
N.C. Schaeffer
Pennsylvania
van Cleave
American Association of Manufacturers
Bishop Lewis
Bronx City
Emmetsburg
Lake land offer to solve dispute with McFarland
L. McFarland writes to Emmetsburg citizens arguing lake improvement stalemate, proposing offers to dike or dredge land, selling land east of the lake including Fifth Island for 3500, plus 500 toward dredging. He claims land values, urges fair deal to preserve the fishing and duck shooting spot, and hints at legal action if declined.
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Arust
Emmetsburg
Fifth Island
Wagner & Trent
S&h
Mayne
McFarland
Democratic Meetings in Curlew Ayr Shire Ruthven
Hon T Z Lysicn of Pocahontas will address Curlew on Thursday October 2 from a democratic standpoint. He speaks at Ayrshire Friday October 3 and Ruthven the following evening. PL HW Bentenn and S P Bickford will also speak. Attendance hoped for. Lynch praised as a pleasing speaker. J W and Wm Jackson were Dows visitors Wednesday.
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T. Z. Lysicn
Pocahontas
Curlew
Ayrshire
Ruthven
HW. Bentenn
S. P. Bickford
Lynch
Interurban Rail Bid Depends on Local Subscriptions
Emmetsburg leaders outline a plan to secure funds for an interurban railroad from Fort Dodge to Emmetsburg. A bond company rep commits to 7 percent financing, with construction surveys to begin soon. Local towns must subscribe 25 percent of the roughly $500,000 cost to guarantee building, promising six to seven percent preferred stock and eventual earnings to cover expenses. Public meetings are planned to detail benefits and gather support as final survey work targets January.
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Noties
Ft. Dodge
Des Moines
Java
Win
G. Saunders
B. A. Morling
Emmetsburg
J. J. Ryan
4. R. Loomis
M. H. Miller
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Saunders
Hirsch
Bond Company
Emimetsburg
Emmetsimey
Sap
Dodge
Lakes
Musical Recital at Congregational Church November 1905
Miss Ruby Stones pupil and assistants present a musical and literary recital at the Congregational church. The program includes serenas, duets, violin solos, readings, and quartettes featuring Winnie Wilmers, Lloyd Ressell, and others. Pageantry and selections reflect an early 20th century community concert with local performers and varied acts.
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Ruby Stone
Winnie Wilmers
Lloyd Ressell
Reg
She Baldwin
Irish Patel
Ain Alice Ran -Sanford Ver Pragzoh
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