Remodeling Plans For Catholic Church In City
The plans for remodeling the city’s Catholic church are complete and a contract will be let soon. Architect W F Keefe of St Paul prepared the designs, including raising the building a foot and a half and adding a dome, with a brick veneer interior finish. The west end will be widened to form an octagon with new chapels and vestry rooms, bringing total length to 120 feet at an estimated cost near $12,000. Father Kelly is praised for driving the project.
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W. F. Keefe
St. Paul
Emmetsburg
Father Kelly
Observance of Mothers Day May 11 Observance Time
Observing Mothers Day next Sunday May 11 honors mothers with white carnations for the deceased and red for the living. Absent children should write to their mothers to show appreciation for kindness and love.
Kane Laughlin Nuptials Honor Miss Laughlin and Kane
Miss Mary Laughlin married Win Kane of South Walnut at Assumption church Emmetsburg Tuesday. Father Fartally officiated after which a wedding breakfast was served at the bride’s parents home. The couple will visit Chicago then go to Oconomowoc Wisconsin before settling on the groom’s farm in South Walnut with relatives of the Kane family. The bride, daughter of Lot and Mrs Laughlin, moved to the city recently and was well regarded. The groom resides Walnut and is respected by many friends.
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Mary Laughin
Wis
South Walnut
Eugene Kane
Lot Laughlin
Hirmetsbury
Martin
Eaby
Walnut
Bank settles after sale of famed John Carr auto in swindle case
The Car Auto sold by F C Henningsen of the First National Bank of Ceylon reports the famous John Carr automobile was disposed of at a satisfactory price, recouping bank losses from the Carr swindle. The dispute between the bank and B H Ward over the Carr transactions has been amicably settled to everyone's satisfaction.
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F.C. Henningsen
First National Bank of Ceylon
John Carr
B. H. Ward
Fairmont Sentinel
Injured by a Stallion in Roadside Mauling
Roy Fawcett, leading a stallion from Bradgate, was knocked down as the animal mauled him and nearly stamped him to death. He crawled to safety after the horse paused, telephoned for help, and was treated by Harry Powers. Fawcett remains with bruised legs and lower body, using a cane, glad to be alive.
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Roy Fawcett
Bradgate
Fawcett
Harry Powers
Mr. Fawcett
Humeboldt
M. and St. L. Line to Rebuild Between Albert Lea and Des Moines
The Des Moines Register notes the M. and St. L. will employ many men to rebuild the road bed between Albert Lea Minnesota and Des Moines Iowa. Sections will get new ties, heavier rail, and entirely new steel on the Ruthven line with a possible Ruthven to Terril cut off shortening the route to Estherville by about fifteen miles. The project may take at least two months and aims to open Lost Island lake and Trumbull lake as summer resorts with direct access for fishing and camping.
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Des Moines Register
Albert Lea Minn
Ruthven
Terril
Estherville
Lost Island Lake
Trumbul Lake
Cis
A.t
Farm Extension plans field tour in Palo Alto county
Iowa State College Department of Agricultural Extension completes June itinerary for a five instructor field tour of Palo Alto county farms in Emmetsburg. About 60 to 75 farmers and 15 autos likely join. A June 17 meeting will outline tour findings, with weather contingencies and details available from Ames Extension or local organizer H. P. Johnson.
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Department of Agriculural Extension
Iowa State College
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
Department of Agricultural Extension
Ames
H. P. Johnson
Farmers Demand Accounting From Independent Harvester
A Chicago backed committee of stockholders, led by H. M. Theblay of Eagle Grove, plans to file a suit demanding an accounting from Independent Harvester, Plano, Illinois. They represent 27,000 farmers owning over 6 million dollars in stock, alleging overpayment, lack of voice, and mismanagement under president W. C. Thompson who controls most voting stock.
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Iown
Independent Harvester Company
Plano, IL
Chicago
H. M. Theblay
Eagle Grove
Buck the Harvester Trust
W. C. Thompson
Thompson
Will Attend Fiftieth Anniversary Trip for Gettysburg Vets
The state allocates funds for a July 3 observance trip to Gettysburg for veterans who fought there. Named Algonians include Alonzo Kennedy Charles Maner and Hol Young. Georges Dunning travels from Livermore Contiers.
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Gettysburg
Alonzo Kennedy
Charles, Maner
Hol Young
Georges
Dunning Goen
Livermore
Contiers
Danish Bank Clerk Seeks Correspondence With Ringsted Youth
A Ringsted Denmark bank clerk named J Grue Jepsen, age twenty, writes in American seeking letters from Ringsted Iowa youths. His address is bank assistant in Ringsted, Denmark, Europe, and the Ringsted Dispatch notes several local youths have already been given his address for penpals.
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Ringsted
Denmark
Iowa
Ringsted Folketidende
J. Grue Jepsen
Europe
Ringsted Dispatch
Breaks Collar Bone of Young Harold Jensen
Harold Jensen, four, son of Mr and Mrs Hans C Jensen, broke his collar bone last Saturday after falling from a barn hay loft while his parents attended a funeral. Dr Bossingham reduced the fracture and the boy is progressing as expected.
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Harold Jensen
Hans C. Jensen
Bossingham
Ringsted
Tired of Prison Life Hawks Plotting Escape
A Spencer Herald report says R A Hawks weary of prison life expects to escape soon. Sheriff Lidman found a chloroform bottle in his cell, likely from court area used for cleaning clothes, suggesting planned concealment after court day.
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R. A. Hawks
Lidman
Mr. Hawk
Missing Prof Rundell Leaves for Oregon
Principal of Hespers School, Prof Rundell, disappeared last week. A letter arrived directing his belongings be sent to Oregon. No reason given for his abrupt departure, but he disliked criticism and reportedly chose to leave quietly to avoid trouble.
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Hespers
Oregon
Onan Pies
Prevaricators Questioned by Ringsted Dispatch
The Ringsted Dispatch notes claims from subscribers promising payment by various vague dates and expressions. Many statements are labeled as unreliable or improbable with references to promises about paying debts or settling accounts. The piece humorously questions the truthfulness and timing of these assurances.
Elopement of Swalve and Schuler Roils Jarrabea County
A local elopement case from German township dominates reports in Jarrabea County. Theodore Swalve, 55, and Mrs. Peter Schuler, about 40, fled together after conflicts with the Schuler family. They were pursued via Buffalo Center, Elmore, Blue Earth, and Austin, finally arrested by Deputy Sheriff Sampson in Austin and sent to Algona. Swalve sold his farm to conceal funds, and sent letters of apology with money offers, while Mrs. Schuler spoke little English. The case hinges on a complex motive and lingering estrangement, with court action pending.
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Jarrabea
Theodore Swalve
Peter Schuler
German Township
Theodore
Bach
Schuler
Swale
Schulers
Lit
Mr. Schuler
Mr. Swalve
Algona
Spraying Apples and the Value of a Dollar
A neighborly barter pits a sprayer against a banker as a tanker owner offers one dollar per tree to spray two apple trees. The piece argues farmers undervalue orchard care, noting Iowa’s potential to produce top apples with proper cultivation and timely spraying. It compares spraying to oiling a car and urges farmers to spray rather than rely on distant markets for winter fruit.
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Jowa
Iowa
Union
Antel Located in St Paul Jail Pending Emmetsburg Trial
Antel, who jumped bail in Emmetsburg on a perjury charge, has been found in St Paul where he runs a tailor shop and is said to be doing good business. He was held on $800 bond, fled to Pennsylvania then Des Moines, later moving to St Paul. Awaiting extradition, Sheriff Cullen retrieved him and Antel is now in the county jail awaiting transport back to Emmetsburg for trial.
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Foe Antel
Emmetsburg
St. Paul
Anttel
Pmmersburg
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Des Moines
Curehill Drug Company
Autel
Cullen
Antel
Centenarian Alozo Franklin Celebrates 101st Birthday
Algona marks a milestone for Alozo Franklin who recently turned 101. Despite age, he tends a two acre garden and maintains a vigorous life, serving as a model for productive living in retirement.
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Algona
Alozo Pranklin
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Boamersburg
Prof
Rundell
Qurey
Husband
Griesy
Belmond
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