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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1925
Page
2
Merriman of Redfield South Dakota spent Labor Day in Graettinger with his mother and friends. He noted a brief stay before returning to Redfield Tuesday morning. He recently moved his hardware store into a new brick building he had purchased.
A fragment from Laurens Sun reports a deadly crash last Saturday involving young drivers and racing cars. It notes two minors and unnamed drivers, stressing that those involved are dangerous and should be jailed, while calling for accountability in a dangerous activity.
Emmetsburg High School gathers 35 players the largest turnout in school history as it prepares for a Sept. 25 opener at home against Pocahontas under coaches Bailey and Ketchen. With eight lettermen returning and many new players, the squad features Captain Leo Jensvold and a broad group vying for backfield, wing, and line spots as seven or eight games lie ahead including eight in the first team schedule.
Mrs John Donovan died in Milwaukee prompting Miss Anna Donovan to travel there from Emmetsburg where the family lived forty years ago. Descriptions praise the deceased as a most estimable lady and note her maiden name was Miss How ard.
Early reports say J. J. Walker defeats Hylan for the Democratic nomination in New York City mayoral race by an overwhelming majority. On the Republican ticket F. D. Waterman leads. In Wisconsin Rob Le Follette Jr. appears poised to win the U S Senate nomination, drawing strong support from his father's backers.
Fourteen bootleggers are jailed at Ewtherville led by a man named Gilbert who resides near Graettinger. Sixteen others are imprisoned at Fort Dodge as authorities tighten enforcement of illicit liquor laws.
Emmetsburg pioneer Charles Terwilliger visits San Diego and praises its climate as almost perfect. He notes San Diego’s outdoor amphitheatre, year round temperatures around 68 to 64, and the city’s growth since his last stay. He recalls old friends in Emmetsburg and mentions cross border traffic curbs for security.
West Bend News reports visitors from Emmetsburg and Algona, plus family updates. A granddaughter welcomes the Bradigans, with trips to Tan tha and Cedar Rapids noted. Local illnesses, porch work, and travels to Fort Dodge, Manining, and Portland are mentioned amid community events and a spring calf show.
A group from Emmetsburg spent the day with Mrs Mary Jordan including her mother Mrs J J Fitzpatrick sister Mrs J L Neary and Clement J Fitzpatrick with wife and E T Fitzpatrick. They visited Eagle Lake State Park in the afternoon and Maurice Jordan returned home with them after a summer in Emmetsburg.
John J Banwart died at his farm near Anoka Minnesota on September 5 after a stroke and a later decline. He was born June 20 1856 in Elgin Iowa and married Regula Luchsinger March 20 1822. Survived by his wife six sons one daughter twenty five grandchildren and many siblings and relatives. Burial at Champlin cemetery following services at Shanton Chapel led by Rev Hartig of Minneapolis.
Mr LeRoy J Lever and Miss Mary Evelyn Kunz were married at six oclock this morning in the Catholic church at Mallard with Father Neppe officiating. The bride wore a family breakfast at the Kunz home. They plan a start on a farm in Ellington township after a trip to the Twin Cities and will be welcomed by a wide circle of well wishers.
Miss Augusta Biederbeck of Austin Minnesota and her Mt Hope Wisconsin nephew recently travelled hundreds of miles through South Dakota as far west as Hettinger. She praised corn and livestock in Hettinger and nearby towns and noted the family land near Hettinger. Miss Biederbeck formerly lived in this county. Mr and Mrs W A Vaughan hosted their niece Mrs John Parr of Flint Michigan visiting from Emmetsburg, a hometown she hadn’t seen since childhood. Mrs Parr works as an engineer for the Michigan highway commission.
M W Brennan came back from Chicago on Tuesday. His daughter Mrs T J Miller of Spencer remains in a Chicago hospital in critical condition awaiting her operation. Her mother and husband stay with her and Dr Collester of Spencer also returned home with Mr Brennan.
About 30 St Marys boys are trying out for places on the football team. Father O Brien sees promising material and Lorraine Clark, recently trained under Knute Rockne, will coach. He hopes to develop a strong team though the schedule is not yet finished. St Marys has maintained a fine record in recent years.
Miss Jean Kelly has gone to New York to take a special course in music at Columbia University. M. J. Flemming and his sister Miss Hridgie attended the fair at Algona last Tuesday, reporting a large crowd and an interesting program. Mr. Lewis Tubel of Webb and Miss Zola Parka of Laurens were married. Miss Louise Hennessy will soon leave for Iowa City to attend the US program. They will live on a farm near Webb.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Swanton and family returned from a Pennevania trip last week enjoying a delightful time. They noted the car’s registered number matched on return and bought a gallon more gasoline. Traveling from Chicago, they followed the lake shore road to Erie Indiana, with many properties tidied by owners. Corn looked fair in Indiana and Ohio but lacked moisture. Ohio farms appeared well kept and homes neat and inviting. A fruit scene along the road, Pennsylvania crops on steep slopes showed potential though wind could endanger small fields. Butter meat and vegetables priced higher in the East with stronger demand and less supply. Meadville and the Swan- family outlook mentioned.
Swanton notes traffic volumes east of the Mississippi are high while tourists complain fewer cars. Korver estate land near Orange City sold Wednesday: Farm 1 eight acres at 260 dollars per acre to Joseph Dokter for 26 800 dollars. Farm 2 eighty acres to heirs George and Martin Korver at 156 dollars per acre totaling 12 480. Farm 3 forty six acres of pasture along Floyd river bottom at 113 dollars per acre totaling 5 308.
Leo Jennings and Vera Taylor were married in Des Moines on Tuesday of last week. The bride formerly lived in Spencer. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Jennings. Further details are not available. Congratulations are offered.
Judge Tudge Lee and Mrs. N J Lee returned Saturday from Rochester Minnesota where they consulted specialists on Mr Lees health.
A Milwaukee company’s bridge on the Des Moines River near the city caught fire Monday morning when a passing engine sparked flames. The rendering plant manager quickly aided, helping to save the structure by alerting Mr Losey, sending the engine back with a helper, and assisting with flames from his car. The bridge was saved. Losey expressed gratitude for the timely help.
Mrs Zinger of Renwick was driving from Goldfield to Renwick last week with her child in a basket between the seats. While lowering a curtain, the Ford sedan ran into a ditch and rolled over. Mrs Zinger was badly shaken and bruised. the child sustained a severe head blow.
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