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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1925

Page

2

Sells His Bank in North Dakota and Williams Visit

North Dakota banker Williams visits Gate City and Adams residents. Williams, former cashier of the United States Bank at that place, notes banks in the northeast carry excess cash and lending is tight. He discusses banking conditions, local real estate holdings, and possible relocation while praising North Dakota’s strong development and Grain and other industries.

Wiliams North Dakota Willams Willars North Ladd Otsisot Meorteares Williams Adams Aad

Methodist Episcopal Conference Deliberations Report

The quarterly conference gathered with strong attendance and praise for the Yeprotas and Ladies Aid work. Delegates elected to attend the Le Mars conference and the Jet association, while the district superintendent commended the orderly progress of business and community effort.

Methodist Episcopal Church Smead Westery Alec the Wwe Belles FC Davidson le Mars

Fort Dodge group flees a cheap excursion

A rough OCR note reports about a large Fort Dodge crowd and nearby towns who bought cheap excursion tickets to Chicago and the Twin Cities. The items mention traveling over the weekend and a Sunday return privilege.

Fort Dodge Desticines Chicago Twin Cities Sundar

Burial Held For Mrs. J Hillagerald In Gilmore City

Funeral services were held Friday for Mrs. J Hillagerald of West Bend. She died as reported last week and was buried in Gilmore City, her former home. Survived by three sons and several daughters, she was remembered as a devoted Christian wife and mother.

J. Hillagerald West Bend Democrat Dobbermieiz Gilmare Snc Thor Trang Aire Fitegerald Ricksni Gaushan Detn Marshall Chicaro Mia Fitgerald

Death of Mrs. Egeleston Saddens Des Moines Area

Trathren reports the death of Mrs. Egeleston of California, mother of Mrs. Petrees, with burial planned in Des Moines. Grandson Baward Petrees will accompany the remains. Mrs. Petrees is currently in Des Moines after a stay in Ruthven.

Trathren Petrees Egeleston California Des Moines Baward Petrees

Mosquitoes Bite Detroiters Miss Dealy Returns

Josephine Dealy, returning as director of music for Detroit public schools, describes a sudden flood and mosquitos after rain. City swelled with water, cellars ruined, and oil and chemical sprays used. Church notices follow with events at St Johns Lutheran and local gatherings.

Josephine Dealy Deroit Detroit

Unclear Furnishings Sale Page Promises Local Deals

Fragmented text advertises a furniture sale by a local company for surrounding communities including Buchve Pocabomias Mallierd Wert Beal Crusder Graci ng Alguna ius City. It mentions patrons and bargains but names and details are garbled, providing only a general sense of a regional sale event with reduced prices and featured items.

Buchve Mallierd Algunaius Keek Feyoises

John M Walsh Killed in Montana

John M Walsh of Livingston Montana was accidentally killed yesterday The message reached John F Nolan of this city Walsh was the oldest son of Thos Walsh county recorder forty years ago He was a Worner by trade and worked at Laughlin hardware Algona later moving to Livingston He married Miss Wernert and was active in military circles with marksman records He had many friends in Palo Alto and Boone counties and more details are awaited

W. I Mr. Walsh Livingston Montana B. J. McEvoy John F. Nolan Mr. I Walsh Theate Thos, Walsh M. J P. V Chas. Nolan Emmetsburg J. T. Laughlin Algona Wernert Katherine Wernert Meir Walsh Palo Alto Bosstth

Wenger Picnic At Elgin Draws Wide Wenger Family Presence

The Wenger relatives gathered at the country home of Mrs. Caro line Wenger in Elgin for a Sunday picnic. A noon dinner followed by radio listening and music. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred Wenger and daughter Emmetsburg. Mr and Mrs Milton Morgan South Bend Indiana. Mr and Mrs Will Wenger Volga City. Miss Ida Wenger Elkader. Mr and Mrs Henry McMillan and family. Mr and Mrs Alfred Wenger and family. Mr and Mrs Charles Wenger and family. Mr and Mrs Harry Wenger and Lew Ed Lena Walter and Martin Wenger. 3 Ina Roberts. Mrs Andrew Cook, all of Elgin.

Elgin Echo Wenger Lovel Caroline Wenger Fred Wenger Emmetsburg

Iowa State Fair Feats Record Attendance and Revenue

The Iowa State fair drew 408,220 visitors last week, the largest ever, surpassing the 1919 record. Secretary A R Corey notes receipts of 32285771 dollars and a projected maintenance fund of 60000 dollars. Exhibits, attractions, and races were praised as high quality and unusually numerous.

A. R. Corey

Former Humboldt Man Aboard Shenandoah Survivor

Frank L. Peckham of Humboldt was the only town resident aboard the Shenandoah, which was destroyed last Thursday. He was a son of Clarence and Mrs. Peckham, now of Missouri Valley, and reported crew members logged eight hours aloft daily for two months before the disaster.

Frank L. Peckham Humboldt Shenandoah Clarence Peckham Missouri Valley Mr. Peckham West

Spencer Wrestler Triumphs Over Kugel in Dew Mothex Mothey

Ralph Parcaut of Spencer pinned Helnie Kugel of Duque twice in a Dew Mothex Moray evening match. Hagel complained of ill health and said he wrestled to satisfy the crowd. Sunday Mine Oladine Lawler, who had lived with Owen and Eva Donahue in Emmetsburg, died after nine weeks of illness. Her remains go to Joliet Illinois for interment. Her mother and sister live there. The body was taken to Joliet with Mrs. Lawler, her sister, Miss Rachel, Joseph Sherlock and Chris Donahue. Oladine was a bright, promising girl who loved her foster parents. Friends extend sympathy to the mother, sister, and family.

Oladine Lawler Owen Eva Donahue Emmetsburg Joseph Sherlock Joliet Illinois Hachel Lawler Rachel Chris Donahue Oladane Sid Miss Donahue

Misses Lynch Struck by Car in Waterloo

A car struck Miss Clarice Lynch and Miss Florence Lynch in Waterloo injuring them with uncertain seriousness. Clarice teaches at Waterloo and Florence attends Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls.

Clarice Florence Lynch Waterloo Florence Iowa State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls

Jonna Banwart Dies at Anoka

Obituary noting Jonna Banwart of Anoka Minnesota died at home with burial planned there. Survived by many sons and daughters and relatives. Local friends and family traveled for the funeral as intense rains affected the area and crops during the week.

Jonna Banwart Anoka West Bend Join Banwart Minnesota Banwart Rodman John Banwart August Frank Aug, Fisher Joe Banwart W. R. Banwart Sam Banwart Jack Banwart Matt Banwart

Fort Dodge Rail Carrier Seeks Passenger Service Certificate

The Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern Transportation Company files with the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners for a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate as a motor carrier of passengers serving multiple towns in Palo Alto and surrounding counties. A hearing is set for September 22, 1925, at 9:30 a.m. in Fort Dodge Chamber of Commerce.

Palo Alto Fort Dodge Des Moines & Southern Transportation Company Boone Iowa Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners Fonty First General Assembly Algona Hobart Whittemore Cylinder Emmetsburg Crippen Siding Ruthven, Dickens Spencer Fostoria Milford Arnolds Perk Okoboji Spirit Lake Kossuth Clay Dickinson Board of Railroad Commissioners Chamber of Commerce State of Iowa Geo. L. McCaughan

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