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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1908

Page

4

Curlew Picnic Attendees and Town News

The Curlew community notes a Curlew Curlew picnic at Mallard with attendees. Clyde McCreary, Floyd McCreary, and Walter Ferguson left for Winnebago City to attend school. Mrs. Ward and children visit Algona. A. Whitmer returned from Minnesota. Mr. Buttrell screened a moving picture show Saturday. News arrives of Mr. Wiley’s death on a Montana ranch. widow and five sons, all in western states, mourn his loss. Postmaster A. A. Easton previously filled vacancy until moving west. Community sympathy offered to relatives. Gus Cox visits from Ft. Dodge. School opens with Mr. Anderson as principal. Cora Williams teaches. Various locals departed or visited Ayrshire, Mediac Rapids, and surrounding areas.

gsAllmuiber Custer County Wideaux Montana Custer County Clarence Spirit Eake Pliny Caldwell Idaho Wiley Curlew Clay

Graettinger Social Notes From Friday to Monday

Kane visited his daughter Mrs E J Bradley as a guest Friday. Pat Galtiger came from Emmetsburg on business Friday. Paulson was a business visitor to Wallingford late week. E J Mitchell and John Gremmels returned from St Paul Friday evening. E E Reed came up from Emmetsburg Saturday. Mrs Lockwood and children left for McGregor Thursday evening. Perry Lamborn from Green Island visited Graettinger. Graettinger friends met Monday. Mrs H A Powers and Ian Harold with Miss Cahalan of St Louis were guests of Graettinger friends Monday.

Pat Galtiger Emmetsburrz Paulson Wallingford E. J. Mitchell John Gremmels St. Paul E.E. Reed Emmetsburg Lockwood and Children McGregor Perry Lamborn Green Island Graettinger Friends H. A. Powers Ian Harold Miss Cahalan St. Louis Munday

Racine Jury Opinions on Domestic Tragedy and Justice

The Derive Journal notes the Saine house dispute over rightful ownership and indicates no evidence the wife harmed her elder spouse or was armed. It condemns the killer’s act and urges punishment under the law, reflecting a heated civil and criminal context in the case.

Mansan Journal

Home of Daniel O Connell remembered in memory and travel

In Derranyane the worn Daniel O Connell hurries to press public works and bread requests as his strength fails. The House of Commons and public tears mark sympathy from foes. O Connell dies en route to Rome after a long European farewell. His funeral in Rome draws Cardinal Ventura and messages of condolence pour from Christian nations. The present O Connell’s farmers and inn keepers praise his family’s charity and humor, as Dan’s daughters ride miles and visit the sick with quiet grace.

Derranyane House of Commons House of Gam Mons Staning United States France Oconnell Ireland Italy Genoa Rome Cardinal Ventura Europe Daniel O’connell Derrayane Dan AT. J. Costetts

Notice in district court action Palo Alto County Iowa

In Palo Alto County Iowa district court John Lane and wife sue for 250 dollars claimed for goods sold and not paid Hank Brothers credit and attached property. The case notes attachment on land the west half of the southwest quarter section 28 township 9 north of range 35. Defendants must appear by October next term. failure to do so will lead to default and judgment.

John Lane Joi Lane Jo Juho Lane District Court Palo Alte County vWaros Anc Werchandiss Hank Rothers Tle Clatk Tewit Iduke Rimetsburg Palo Alto County Towa Ostober

Final Settlement Notice in Estate of Jane Ann Daugherty

In the District Court of Lowe County Palo Alto, executors E. P. Mekyoy and Felix Hagan announce final report and distribution application for the estate of Jane Ann Daugherty deceased. Hearings set for October 1 108, with objections due by September 25 16, in the court’s regular order. Attorneys Tom McCarty and McCarty & McCarty firm for the heirs.

District Court Lowe Palo Altoecanty Ann Danguerty Aseets John Loper Hey J. S. Smith Ter L. Stanian Anthony Daugherty Hanash Laugherty Rebecca Daugherty Bridgetaughore Catherine Daugherty Maggie Daugherty Ellen Daugherty Dauherty Ann (Nicholson) Bradaga Maggie Nicholson Dane (Nicholson Nally Elizabeth Nicholson Wheslon James Bovie Hugh Daugherty Mary Nicholson Hagan Ann Loner Margaret Daugherty Kate Daugherty Catherine Mice Geagon Stergatt Sarah McGeagon) Wood Pato Alto Lown Yan McEvay Felix Ragan Jane Ann Daugherty McCarty & McCarty Astiair

Woman's Wit and a Long Distance Mixup

A husband jokes about relying on a wife's wit as he recounts letters and a telegram that foreshadow a confusing mix of tears. A wife’s voice over a long distance call leads to surprise and relief as he learns she misread his words as a life ending action.

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New Zealand's White Island in Australia described

White Island measures about 800 acres with a 380 foot height. It resembles a reposing camel and features perilous gray cliffs like Rome's Coliseum. A sentinel-like rock column guards the southern landing. Sulphur fumes are persistent and waters turn red brick when dipped. Moonlit lake views from open boats allure visitors. An immense 50 acre carbon heap vents poisonous steam, trapping all exit.

White Island Australia Rome Cook

Order for shoes for a large French Canadian family

A written demand to a Quebec shoe store requests shoes for many family members listed with ages from 1 to 42 years. The reader notes the extensive family group and that the head, Jameson, asks how much for the barefoot provisioning.

Quebec Jameson Jean Sophie St-Jean Hermedes Leo Honore Ce- Tina Narcisse Octavia Phyllis Olivia Philippa Alexandre Rosina Bruno Pierre Eugene We Los Hima Edouard Eliza Adrien Camille Zoel Joseph Boise Muriel Hilaire Zo Berefoot

Hartwig Langmann Dies. Widow and Four Children Announce

A German death notice from Hartwig Langmann's family announces his passing with a faith filled tribute. The widow and four children request no funeral oration and ask mourners to honor him by giving to the poor instead of flowers. The message expresses gratitude and comfort in his goodness.

Evies Hartwig Langmann

Church Tower Sermon Draws Large Crowd of Coliiers

The vicar of Session Rev. c. Harrison preached from the church tower on Feast Sunday. His text was The Builders and the Tower. A large crowd of colliers and others gathered, with the fine weather aiding visibility as many sat along the highway to hear the sermon.

Church Tower C. Harrison London Evening Standard

Unique cat Horace Elliott owns a curious pet

The Rockland Me Opinion notes Horace Elliott keeps a handsome shag cat unlikely to be sold. The animal never catches mice and, after discovery of the reason, is described as cross eyed to a comical extreme. When trying to strike prey the cat jumps the opposite way.

Horace Elliott Mr. Eliott Rockland

Diffusing the Annoyance in a Farmhouse Exchange

Farmer Countessel defends boarding strangers saying money is not the motive. A neighbour questions the idea as TV touted. The response notes bringing townsfolk to keep mosquitoes from focusing on their home circle.

Worthy of Nation Washington as World's Most Beautiful City

An English observer in the New York Sun discusses Washington as a city of grand plans and rising beauty. He notes Dickens wrongfully doubted its future and praises the capitol’s river setting, planned avenues, and monumental structures guiding a future skyline rivaling Paris and Rome. He foresees tourists, wealth, and progress making Washington stagger humanity.

New York Sun Washington Bervades Dickens Capitol Paris Pennsylvania Avenue Union Cation Seine Meudon St Cloud Library of Congress St. Peter's Rome

Attracting Capitol Interest Four Trumbull Paintings

A visitor hails the Capitol as richly satisfying inside and out and notes four Trumbull canvases in the rotunda. The article highlights the artist’s life like a self made historiographer who journeys to Paris and perseveres over more than twenty years to gain the commission and fulfill his aim.

Capitol Rotunda Paris

Washington Emerges as Great City and Capital of Wealth

A census shows Jinglon population at 339403 with 241526 whites and 97482 colored residents. Washington rises among historic capitals like Alexandria and Edinburgh, rivaling Cincinnati and Detroit in size and prosperity while expanding wealth, architecture, and public monuments.

Jinglon Atrica Bégro United States Alexandria Frankfurt-on-Main Turin Stockholm Bezico Edinburg Lisbon Washington Cincinnati Pittsburg New Orleans Detroit Milwaukee Treasury

Senator Kean Questions Bill Title During Senate Session

The scene opens as Senator Kean of New Jersey voices doubt about a bill read aloud by the clerk. Senator Gatlinger urges to let the clerk finish, then both comment on the absurd lengthy title of a measure amending acts to authorize the receipt of U S gold coin in exchange for gold bars. The bill is eventually passed.

Tele Senate Kean New Jereer Gatlinger United States Mr. Kean

Filibuster and Fame Versus Newsroom Gaffes

A clipped reminiscence centers on William Sulzer of New York. The speaker recalls Sulzer’s bold public persona, the joke of his newspaper notoriety, and sultry exchanges about mentions in print. Sulzer urges inclusion of his name in coverage despite the ribbing.

Wiliam Suizer New York Blade Mén Mr. Suizé Mr. Suizer Onis William Bill Sulzer

Fragments of a Washington correspondence tease Iowa politics

A Washington correspondent reports Representative Walter Smith of Iowa and a humorous jab at his district. The piece recalls the judge's self praise and a reader's quip about the agriculture department testing seedless fruits and requesting seeds.

Agricultural Department Walter Smith Iowa Smith

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