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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
7
County fair highlights include updates from Cedar Rapids visitors J Higgins Jr and local figures such as M L Brown W J Brown P S Brown and J G Bennett. Miss Miria Teidemanson returns from Rembrandt while Rythven riders and Emmetsburg residents travel for real estate and farm news. Elections loom with Lil Patton and Ry Carney praised for public service and local parties organizing Bryan clubs across Ayshire Ruthven and Ruthven areas.
Miss Dora Hilmer, 75, living with her Ayrshire area family, was shot dead at Frank Fisher’s home in Lagrange Illinois by Louis Tollmer, who then killed himself. Hilmer had been engaged to Tollmer, who reportedly opposed breaking the arrangement. The funeral was held in Ayrshire after the tragedy.
The author recounts a voyage from Kilkee in Clare to Limerick City via the Shannon, praising Kilkee as a healthful seaside retreat despite poor rail and hotel facilities. Observations cover Kilkee cliffs, bathing, river traffic, and German and British craft, then describe Limerick’s population, industries, religious orders, temperance movement, landmarks, notable figures, and local commerce.
Peter Hoelzner, longtime Republican, now backs W J Bryan this year after meeting five traveling men in Sibley who switch from McKinley in 1886. The shift by Mr Healaney signals a broader Western tilt toward the Nebraskan.
Father Costello plans to depart Ireland September 29 for his return from Europe and has reached Livermore by this time. He has visited Ireland England France Italy Switzerland and Belgium and promises letters about each country. This week prints his first letter from Ireland with next week’s note on his audience with Pope Pius X. His friends in this county await his several letters with interest.
Democratic U S senator candidate Claude R Parter will address citizens of Grach tinger and vicinity on Wednesday afternoon and speak at West Bend in the evening October 7. Dr Kulp visited West Bend last Tuesday returning old acquaintances. Miss Blanche Black attended her sister’s wedding in Cedar Falls last Wednesday.
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