Frank Phillips Killed by Auto Sunday Evening
Frank Phillips, a farmer from near Mallard, was killed when a Cadillac driven by W S Merryman of Fort Dodge struck him on a gravel road five miles south of Mallard. The accident happened while Phillips, his wife, and Theodore Billings were returning from southern Iowa. Phillips had been attempting to replace a wheel rim with help from a passing driver. The Cadillac carried Mrs Phillips and baggage, and Merryman could not bring Phillips to Mallard. Phillips died en route. funeral held in Mallard with Rev M L Sanderlin officiating. Phillips, born in Nebraska, left a large family including Art Phillips in Valentine, N E Phillips in Lehigh, and others across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Phillips
Des Moines
Mallard
Phillips
Pocahontas
Billings
Death of E. J. Higgins in City Home
E J Higgins died Tuesday evening at his city home at ten o clock after months of failing health. A longtime prominent business man he formerly owned and ran a fine drug store. His wife Mrs Higgins fell ill and recently returned from Rochester to care for him. Details of his life will be published in next week’s Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Higgins
Democrat
Notable visit links Algona lawyer to local judge friendship
Attorney J. W. Sullivan of Algona stayed with Judge Morling in Hummoetsburg as a guest. They have been intimate friends for about 31 years. Sullivan praised Morling’s integrity and ability, mentioning his son Wile, a promising football student at Notre Dame, who plays but has not yet earned a first team spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sullivan
Algona
Hummoetsburg
Morling
Sullivan
Homie
Sullivan Della
Wile
Algoma High School
Notre Dame
Knute Rockne
Hounds Good Rabbits Poor At Milford Greyhound Meet
Sunday afternoon the Democrat publishers attended Milford greyhound races in a fenced thirty acre area. About 4,000 spectators watched 12 to 15 races from noon to 4 20. Rabbits were released, each was killed, and hounds pursued with swift chases ending in quick captures. Hounds came from Iowa and nearby states, were well bred, and many had records as chasers. A horseback official kept race records, judges made decisions, and the day was pleasant with cheering crowds. The story notes some rabbits in prime condition and comments on the fast hounds’ tactics and the overall amusement of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Democrat
Milford
Towa
Mission Ends After Successful Parish Mission
The Assumation church mission closed Sunday evening with record attendance at the six thirty Masses. Father McIntyre lauded participants, blessed the congregation, and organized a Holy Name society for all parish men over sixteen. He urged modest, sober conduct and praised the Dominican efforts to foster devotion and spirituality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assumation
McIntyre
Holy Name Society
Lfe
Father Murtagh
Whittemore Pioneer T F McGovern of Clear Lake
Whittemore pioneer T F McGovern of Clear Lake attended the town play in the evening and is described as exceptionally well. He helped circulate the subscription list for the first Catholic church at Whittemore and notes his son in law, Mr Crowley, is a Chicago steel company representative. He has 41 years on the Democrats' subscription list and always pays in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemore
T. F. McGovern
Clear Lake
Emmetsburg
Crowley
Chicago
New York
San Francisco
McGovern
Democrats
Trinity Church Welcomes New Pastor Rev Joseph Snowden
Rev Joseph Snowden arrived from Shenandoah to lead Trinity Episcopal Church. The experienced pastor, noted as pleasant and tall, officiated on Sunday after visiting Huron South Dakota and parts of Nebraska. Local residents welcome him and wish success in his new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Snowden
Shenandoah
Trinity Episcopal Church
Huron
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kossuth Farmers Oppose Free Hunting Days at Alma
Kossuth county farmers in Alma oppose the planned free hunting pheasant days later this month. They warn gun owners to stay off their properties. Palo Alto is not on the large list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Palo _Alto
Irge
Five Men Escaped Bridge Collision Near Algona
On a Sunday eve near Algona, William Fisher Charles Sheets George Orsborn Blaine McAllister and Wim Donovan were returning from David Iowa when their Ford collided on a bridge with a young woman's coupe. Fisher's car toppled down an embankment but stayed upright. all men escaped injury though repair costs loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fisher
Charles Sheets
George Orsborn
Blaine McAllister
Wim. Donovan
David
Iowa
Charles Cuty
Algona
Mr. Fisher
Fisher
DeHarty
Spear Ford Desler
Bill
Attorney Dolliver Loses Wife
Attorney Jamies Dolliver of Fort Dodge mourns the death of his wife who died recently. She lived at Kangas City before marriage. Her death is mourned by her husband and by four children under one year old. Dolliver serves as Webster County attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
Jamies Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Kanga City
Webster County
Slagle of Algona Dies. Cylinder Mourns Loss
W J L Slagle of Algona dies, described as a brother of C H Slagle of Cylinder. Slagle of Cylinder mourns with many friends as the community offers sympathy in the bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. JL. Slagle
Algons
Cylinder
W. Hy, Slagi
Algona
C. H. Slagle
Mr. Slagle
Red Cross National Convention Attendee From Fort Dodge
Ed McNally attends the Red Cross national convention in St. Louis this week where he serves as president of the county organization and has long been a devoted worker for the society. Fort Dodge secures an $18 000 vinduct contract awarded to Larson Construction for a new vinduct at Fort Dodge with a bid of 48 763. News reaches of the funeral for B J Higgins in this city, to be held at St Thomas church Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nated Cross
St. Louis
Ed McNally
Red Cross Organization
Count
Fort Dodge
Larson Construction Company
Home Concern
B. J. Higgins
St. Thomas Church
Lake Conference Formed To Promote High School Sports
The Lake3 conference formed in Emmetsburg includes Spencer Spirit Lake and Estherville. A dinner at the Waverly hotel followed the organizer meeting. The plan covers track and field football and basketball with round robin play and trophies for each sport on a three year cycle. Emmetsburg will present a silver football and Spencer a silver basketball. Spirit Lake offers relay cups. a one year trophy per sport is donated. Anton Johnson presides as president and William Gibson serves as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsbum
Spencer
Spirit Lake
Estherville
Waverly
Em- Metsburs
Witherville
Antone Johnson
Emmetsburg
William Gibson
Corn Growers Meet in Palo Alto County Court House
A county corn growers meeting in Palo Alto held at the court house featured D N Luse urging strong organization to secure fair corn prices. P T Vaughan of Fort Dodge argued farmers earn less than industrial workers, urging township-based co operatives to better market grain and livestock and influence lawmakers before Washington visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Growers Association
Palo Alto County
D.N. Luse
Steel Trust
Fuel Kings
P. T. Vaughan
Fort Dodge
Mr. Vaughan
United States
Iowa
Chicago
Vaughan
P. H. Donlon
Chas. Duhigg
Saunders
van Alstine
Gilmore City
Grain Growers' Association
Washington
Large Attendance Expected at Town State Teachers Meeting
More than 2,590 teachers plan to attend the annual meeting of the Town State Teachers association November 5 to 8. Secretary Charles Pye expects about 4,000 to 5,000 teachers earlier projected. Towns likely sending all their teachers include Lowden, Pocaontas, Boone Ames, Grinnell, Red Oak, Terrili, and Walnut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers’ Association
Charles ¥. Pye
Lowden
Pacahontas
Boone Ames
Grin
Mildred Sallee Convicted of Manslaughter in Cedar Rapids
Mrs Mildred Sallee of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Emmetsburg was convicted of manslaughter for the death of her husband after a dispute. The 25 year old, identified as a former Waverly hotel cook, faced trial last week following their departure from Emmetsburg last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Sallee
Cedar Rapids
Emmetsburg
Waverly Hotel
My. Sallee
Legion Drive Seeks American Legion Endowment Funds
Dr. F B McTigue county drive chairman reports the fund has not yet been raised. The appeal urges citizens to contribute generously with small and large gifts, noting strong support in Ruthven Graettinger and West Bend and hoping for a favorable Emmetsburg update next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. McTigue
American Legion
Emmetsburg
Knights of Columbus Ball Tonight Highlights
State Deputy Mullaney of the city and Secretary Joe McCormick of Cedar Rapids will preside and speak at the Knights of Columbus ball this evening. An athletic program will be presented, followed by refreshments. Local members urged to attend, with visitors from several neighboring councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Mullaney
We City
Joe McCormick
Cedar Rapids
Sugar Beet Harvest In Full Swing At Dinested
A Ringsted report notes the sugar beet harvest in Dinested is in full swing with a very good crop and high sugar tests. Dry conditions are aiding maturity and Ringsted residents are shipping beets to Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringsted
Masin
Sibley Fowerman Paralyzed in Stroke at Home
John Vollend, veteran towerman for the Omaha and Rock Island railroads, suffered a stroke Sunday morning and is cared for at his sister’s home. Also notes stock sales in Wales Florida where Hackenbury System sold 4550 stock to 453 citizens during a hotel drive led by Mr. Graat. Wales has about 3000 residents with forty percent enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley Fowerman
John Vollend
Omaha
Rock Island
A. W. Ellers
Sibler Tribune
Wales
Fla
Hackenbury System
Florida
Graat
Emmersburg
Unclear report of a man fined for pheasant shooting
A brief, unclear note describes a man who claimed to have sent a high car to friends, mentioned importing data, and shooting pheasants, resulting in a 31e fine and a pointed comment on expense. The fragment lacks coherent details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AM Apa
Spencer paper cites 75000 fair attendance record
The Spencer paper states total fair attendance this year reached 75,000, aiming for comparison with last season’s figure. It notes an anticipated net profit around 3,400 dollars, and mentions that weather conditions were very unfavorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aricer
Spencer Papera
Sé.um
St Thomas Play Was First Class Community Theater
An audience packed Iowa Theatre for the St Thomas parish benefit production of Nothing But the Truth a three act comedy. George Flood led a strong home talent cast with Eunice Lynch Frank Meade and Emmet Jackman delivering standout performances. Director Mrs Walter Middleton earned praise as the show drew crowds and reports noted solid acting and an enjoyable program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Theatre
St. Thom
George Flood
Mr. Flood
Ralston
Miss Eunice Lynch
Gwendolyn Ralston
Miss Lynch
Frank Meade
Bob Bennet
Mr. Meade
Emmet Jackman
Dick Donnelly
Dennis McTigue, Jr
Clarence van Dusen
Gene Mulroney
Bishop
Doran
Genevieve Daugherty
M. Ralston
Vivian O’halloran
Ethel Clark
Miss O'Halloran
Walter Middleton
Suicide of Dennis Shea a Pioneer in Surcounty
Dennis Shea, 71, a longtime resident born in Virginia, died Friday after hanging himself near his sister Mrs. Nolan’s home in Palo Alto county. He moved to the Ruthven area in 1871, lived there for over four decades, never married, and left three brothers Patrick of Crandon Wisconsin James and William of Sioux City and a sister Mrs M J Nolan. Funeral services were held at St Thomas Church with burial in St Johns cemetery amid many neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Shea
Sur Vounty
M. J. Nolan
Nolan
St. Thomas Church
Father McNerney
St. John’s Cemetery
Mr .Shea
Virginia
Palo Alto County
Ruthyex Ani
Eome
Patrick
Crandon
Wisconsin
James
William
Sioux City
Slater
M. J. Notua
Wilda
Aisster
Brothers
Emmetsburg Beats Fairmont 20 to 6 in State Grid Match
Emmetsburg High overwhelmed Fairmont with a strong second half to win 20 to 6 after trailing 6 to 1. Jenswold brothers led the attack with substantial gains as the locals tightened defense and used passes to stay on offense late. The lineup featured Laughlin Taylor Brennan Heigen Allen Lloyd Jenswold Leo Jenswold Ryan Fordyce with substitutes Rennja Richardson Dryder Atkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg High School
Jers
Fairmont High School
Fairmont
Fordyce
Pairmont
Emmetsburg
Jenswold
Jenswold Brothers
Enmetsburg
elocals_ nari
Packhonian
Roskwell’ City
Eametsburg
Knights of Columbus initiation at Sheldon honors District Deputy
District Deputy James Fay attended the Knights of Columbus initiation at Sheldon last Sunday. Tie o was on the banquet program even in the evening. His subject was Guard Ye the Portals. John W. Carey of Rock Rapids Review served as toastmaster. Addresses by L. J. McGivern of Marcus and R. P. Larkin of Sioux City. Father Sweeney of Whittemore spoke briefly. Sheldon home town familiarity eased the talk. P. H. Donlow of Ruthven represented Palo Alto county. The day’s exercises were very creditable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fay
Knights of Columbus
Sheldon
Tie O
John W. Carey
Rock Rapids Review
Tesstmaster
L. 3
Shower Benefits Sisters At Ayrshire In Emmetsburg Visit
Mr and Mrs M B None of Ayrshire attended St Thomas church dinner and The Iowa play in Emmetsburg Monday. Catholic ladies of Ayrshire hosted a charity shower for Sisters who ran the local school, yielding surprising gifts. Father Smith appealed and was impressed by parishioner support as autumn weather sets in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B
Ayreshire
Emmetsburg
Iowa
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Frank Phillips
Fudge Morling
Supreme Court
Congress
Trinity Church
Kossuth
Alma
THER
Wm. Fisher
Emmetsbore
Lake Conference
Spirit
Lake
Ft. Dodge
Mildred S Sallee
Manson
Peter Otto Johnson
Harnest
the Legion Drive
C. Smoker
Hsark
St. Thomas
Donald Joynt
Pete Hammen
Trinity
College
Yankton
South Takata
J Palo Alto Gounty
Will Duart
Schailer
K.C
James W. Fay
Emmetshburg
Father Sweeney
Ayrshire
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