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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1925

Page

2

Death of A D Carnahan at Palo Alto hospital

A D Carnahan died last Sunday at Palo Alto hospital after years of illness from Albitite. Funeral will be held this afternoon at two o clock, with Rev Cole and Rev Kiime conducting services. Burial at Evergreen cemetery. Carnahan, born January 14, 1870 in Reasoner Iowa, was 55. Survived by wife Flora, son Wm R Carnahan, four daughters, two sisters, three brothers, and several grandchildren. Known as a quiet, courteous man active in community and state affairs. He endured years of health problems and underwent four major operations.

Carnishas Palo Albo Hospital Cole Kiime Congregational Church Evergreen Cemetery Asses Daris Carazhan Reasoner Jasper County Iowa Reagoner Adair Leols South Dakota Heameteburg Gils Flora McKenzie Carmahan Sintore Emma Pentice Ella Andre Saskatchewan Canada A. G Paulina J. A LaFayette Colorado Sevral Carnzhan

Obituary Notice of a Family-Oriented Community Member

A Palo Alto obituary honors a devoted husband father and friend who lived a life of virtue and service. He leaves a heritage of a well spent life and sincere sympathy is extended to Mrs Carnahan and family from many local friends. Joe Joynt plans to enter Marquette University after completing studies at Columbia College and the institution stands among the central west’s high class.

Joe Joynt Marquethe Columbia College Marquette University Nar- Quette Central West

Golden Rule to Open Saturday

The Golden Rule will have its grand opening Saturday September 5 in the former C. G. Stedman room. A large stock of goods will be carried with prices within reach of the average buyer. The public is invited to call next Saturday and inspect the complete line offered by local manager Mr. Cook.

Golden Rule C. G. Stedman the Democrat Cook

Husband Fatally Shoots Wife Then Takes His Own Life

John Salee a former Waverly hotel cook, was shot and killed by his wife Mildred Salee in their Cedar Rapids apartment after a violent quarrel occur. The incident occurred Saturday evening ending in the couple's deaths.

John Salee Waverly Emmetsburg Mildred Salee Cedar Rapids

Move to Newark Illinois prompts farm paper request

A Davenport letter from Mrs J D Hill dated August 27 requests mail for Newark Illinois as she and family relocate September 1. They plan extensive farm improvements and state they cannot live without their home paper. Uncle Ralph Richardson visited Davenport in July after fifty years and recalled places from his youth.

D. Hill Newark Ilinois Davenport Ion J. TD. Hill Cylinder Democrat Mlinois Ralph Richardson

Telephone Folks Enjoy Large Picn ic at Terrace Park

Western Electric Telephone Company employees held a big picnic at Terrace Park last Sunday with a fine afternoon program. Miss Lelia Cagler and local office staff attended and praised the day. Sioux City’s August drought record stands as the driest month in 36 years with 0.71 inches of rain, surpassing the prior 0.85 inch mark in August 1896.

Western Electric Telephone Company Terrace Park Lelia Cagler Sioux City

Izaak Walton League Picnic at Electric Park

The Izaak Walton League picnic at Electric Park drew a fair showing with a noon dinner and several speeches urging cooperation. Spencer beat Cherokee 7 to 6 in a baseball game. a shooting contest result was not learned. A lively dance closed the event, and coverage highlighted the soldiers memorial Father Derstein is erecting in West Bend. Trinity College football calls Donald Jornt to Sioux City. Thomas Donton will join him at Trinity. Farm Bureau hosts September 4 meeting at Brennan school for Fall Festival preparations.

Izaak Walton League Electric Park Spencer Cherokee Deb Derstein West Bend Father Dob Herstein Trinity Donald Jornt Sioux City Trinity College St Thomas College St. Paul Mint Thomas Donton Peter Donton Graettinger Jornt Farm Bureau Emmetsburg Township Brennan Wide Awake Club Moving Pictures Wm. Harvey

Clay County Plans Grading of Seven Mile Road Segment

Supervisors awarded contract to grade about seven miles from Lost Island dake north along Trumbull Lake east shore. Work to start this week with completion by November 1. Local fishermen are invited to view the improving route and the scenic potential if graveled.

Kew East Mée Clay County Lost Trumbull Lake Tsa

Commencement Exercises At Ames College

Iowa State College awarded degrees to eighty two graduates including professionals doctors of philosophy and masters and bachelor levels. Judge Utter delivered the commencement address yesterday, underscoring a study of achievement and future aims.

Ames Iowa State College

Horse Kicks Boy in Face Near Ayrshire

Albert Swanson 13, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Swanson living near Ayrshire, was kicked in the face by a horse. The animal struck with both heels, crushing the side of his face and leaving him frightfully disfigured. He was taken to Estherville hospital for treatment. initial hopes faded but later reports suggested a chance of recovery if no complications arise.

Albert Elmer Swanson Ayrshire Estherville

Farm Sales by Louis Lippold in Graettinger Area

Louis Lippold of Graettinger reports multiple farm sales in southern Iowa and Minnesota. He sold a 170 acre farm near Sherburn Minnesota to Carl Spies of Graettinger and Spies meat market and Graettinger building to a Pipestane resident. Possession set for March 1. Also sold a half section near Dunnell and a 24 acre farm near Huntington Iowa to Southern Iowa buyers. A 120 acre Anderson farm between Ringsted and Halfa sold for 175 per acre to another southern Iowa buyer. Lippold notes strong demand for farms for rent and calls this a strong fall start.

Louis Lippold Graettinger Sherburn Minnesota Carl Spies Mr. Spies Pipestané Iowa Anderson Ringsted Halfa Lippold

Injured Girl Hurt When Sedan Collided On Silver Lake Road

Five year old Ida Lawcen was severely cut by flying glass after a sedan collided with a coupe on Silver Lake road Sunday afternoon. Authorities described the incident as a serious injury accident and she was attended at the scene.

Webb Flying Glass Ida Lawcen Suver Lake

Sunday Morning and Evening Services at the Church

Sunday morning Sunday school at 10 o'clock and divine service with Holy Communion at 11 o'clock. The pastor's theme will be The New Commandment. Luther League Sunday evening program led by Mrs. J. N. Johnson includes Euphemia Gusland reading, Kay Listergy Quartette, a reading on The Topic, duet Thelma Anderson and father, sermonette by M. Thompson, and closing exercises. The Lagnes Aid meets Thursday afternoon at church parlors hosted by Mrs. L. O. Gusland and Mrs. W. A Rasmussen. Confirmation class meets Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Worship God and come to sermons. welcome from Pastor M. C. Thompson.

Luther League J. N. Johnson Euphemia Gusland Kay Listergy Ella Peterson Florence Berdin Theodore Norman Barkve Johnson Thelma Anderson Thompson Lagnes' Aid Gusland W. A Rasmussen God M. C. Thompson

Emmetsburg Social Notes and Local Ventures

Visited by former Emmetsburgers includes Bert Moore and Sylvia May from Kansas and Mrs Shadbolt of Emmetsburg stopping during summer study of farming. Will Connel builds a new bungalow with Delco lighting on his place near his father’s home. Qus Cherry hosts a large bowery dance September 4 at Hamilton schoolhouse with a four piece orchestra. Ed Dubo threshes in York North Dakota, Glen Kennett in charge of shipment. Road improvement proposal for Ongond to Emmetsburg Stadtinger highway urged by Quaker Oats.

Will Connel Delco Will Ketchen Cherry Emmetsburg Hamilton George Cherry Threst North Dakota Ed Dubo Graettinger York Glen Kennett Ongond Emmetsbure-Stadtinger Quaker Oats Company

Henry Selle Sr Died Yesterday

Henry Selle Sr a long time respected citizen died at his home in this city after a prolonged illness. He was born in Germany on September 9 1849 and came to the United States at 17. Survived by two sons and a daughter with a burial at St Johns cemetery. He was a steady farmer and active church supporter with a life of good standing. Funeral will be held tomorrow at Assumption church led by Very Reverend J G Murtagh.

Henry Selle, Sr Assumption Church J. G. Murtagh St. John's Cemetery Mr. Selle Oldenberg Germany United States Iowa Dyersville Mary Barrington Sefle Palo Alto Great Oak Township Selle Mary Greehy Wm. Conlon Mary Margaret Selle Wm. H. Greehy

Obituary notices and church schedule update

Pleasing harmony marked his life in favored environments and he died peacefully at a ripe old age. Sympathy is expressed to his son daughter and survivors. Announcement of Sunday school at 10 and worship services at 11 and 7. Election of a delegate to the lay conference at LeMars next month and the Fourth Quarterly conference next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.

Sond LeMars

James W. Fay Is Doubly Honored

James W. Fay of this city is appointed district deputy of the Knights of Columbus with jurisdictions over Emmetsburg Milford Estherville and Algona. He is named a member of the State Bar association for the Emmet Dickinson Clay Palo Alto Kossuth Humboldt Pocahontas and Buena Vista district, reflecting a rising professional career and strong local support. Miss Lila McAllister heads to Spencer for a visit. school resumes next week. Mrs John Maloney and granddaughter visit Estherville briefly while Izetta Bradley departs for Clarkdale Arizona to teach next year.

J. W. Fay Knights of Columbus Emmetsburg Milford Estherville Algona Fay State Bar Association Emmet Dickinson Clay Palo Alto Kossuth Humboldt Pocahontas Buena Vista Lila McAllister Spencer John Maloney Izetta Bradley Claridale Arizona

Adams Furniture Co Big Sale Opens Saturday

Adams Furniture Co of Emametsburg announces a mammoth stock sale lasting seven days starting Saturday at 9 a m. All furniture and floor coverings are marked for quick sale with old prices shown for comparison. Factory reps will be present opening day to offer samples and selections at great savings. The sale is under Geo L Burp who promises bone cutting discounts and urges customers to attend.

Adams Furniture Company Emametsburg Adams Geo. L Burp Iowa Earp Cest Big Hill

Emmet County to Erect Steel Fence Around Courthouse Jail

County supervisors plan a steel fence around the courthouse to keep strangers from prisoners in the jail located in the building’s basement. The move targets security and confinement within Emmet County facilities.

Court House Emmet County

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A. D Carnahan Palo Alto County Exmetsburg, Iowa S Lome Rock Cherokes Spencer Spencer Lone Rock Enching L. J. Dickinson Senator Magnus Johnson W. KF. Senving M. L. Brown North Broadway St. John’s Lutheran Church North Church Men's Mission Society Ihe Geelock A. K. Gaard Father Phelan Victor Brown Izaak Waltons Ed Lilly Washington St. Mary's Academy Sulpician Seminary Washington, D. C Emmersburg Mallard Mallard Consolidated School Riley Winegarden Fonda Storm Lake Tom H., Chapman M. ‘Hw Des Moines Manson Des B. F. Young Manson Zor Carl J. Berger Silver Lake Bethany Lutheran Church James W. Fay The Knights of Columbus and State Bar Association Hammes & Sons Home OF Good Shoes Palo Alto Co Freeman’s the Standard Store
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