Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, June 6, 1912

Martin-Mikes
Popular West Bend Young Couple Married Wednesday Morning

Mr. Jordan MIKES and Miss Edna Mary MARTIN were united in marriage at the
home of the bride's parents, Mr and Mrs. J.B. MARTIN at 9:00 o'clock
Wednesday morning, Rev. F. L. KRUWEL of the M.E. church spoke the words that
united th happy couple for life. Miss Josie MIKES, sister of the groom,
played the soft refrain on the piano during the ceremony. Only a few of the
immediate relatives and friends were in attendance. After the ceremony a
three-course wedding breakfast was served, the Misses Minta McFARLAND and
Fern CLARKE waited tables. Mr and Mrs MIKES immediately left for a few days
visit at Minneapolis, and will be home to their many friends in West Bend
after July 1.
The bride is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs. J.B. MARTIN, she was born and
raised here, she is a winsome, popular, and most worthy young lady. She has
been given the very best opportunity to an education that will tend to make
her views broader in making home happy, we congratulate the groom on his
choice.
The groom is the eldest son of M and Mrs. Jos. MIKES and has been raised to
manhood here. He had the best opportunities that solicitous parents of means
could provide and has proven himself in every way worthy of them. He is
genial, tactful, exemplary and energetic and enjoys the friendship of all
who know him. He is in partnership with his uncle in the meat market. The
Journal joins the many friends of the happy couple in wishing them health,
happiness, and success as they journey through life---West Bend Journal.

Watson-Grisell

Mr Stephen Winfred WATSON of Rock Rapids and Miss Vera Inez GRISELL of this
city were united in marriage at the M.E. church Wednesday, Rev. Herbert
CLEGG officiating. Miss Gladys M IRELAND was bridesmaid and Mr Z.C.
WILKINSON of Hawarden was best man. Immediately after the ceremony a
reception was held at the home of Mr and Mrs W.E. LOSEY. Mr and Mrs WATSON
left during hte day for a brief wedding trip. They will make their future
home at Rock Rapids where the groom is engaged in the automobile business.
The bride is a most excellent young lady and has made many friends since
coming to Emmetsburg. During the past year she has taught domestic science
in the local high school. She is a niece of Mr and Mrs W.E. LOSEY. The groom
is a stranger to Emmetsburg people, but has impressed favorably all who have
met him. The Democrat joins the many friends of the newly wedded couple in
wishing them health and happiness.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
12 June 1912

CYLINDER SAVINGS BANK ROBBED
Safe Blowers Secure About $1,000 in Friday Night's Robbery.
Use Seven Charges of Nitro-Glycerine.
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ALEX CULLEN CAPTURES TWO
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Sheriff and Deputy Clearly Outwitted Two of the Robbers and Land Them Safely
in County Jail

Quite a sensation was caused in this county Saturday morning by the news
that the Cylinder Savings bank had been robbed by safe blowers, who secured
about $1,000 in cash and had made good their escape. Sheriff CULLEN was
called by 'phone about 2 o'clock Saturday morning. In company with Deputy
McNALLY, Dan. HICKEY and Glenn BROWN they immediately started for Cylinder,
by auto, making the trip in a little over ten minutes. After turning on the
road south leading into the town they shut off the lights on the auto. They
were informed by citizens that the robbers were still in the bank. Sheriff
CULLEN placed a guard in the rear of the building and he started through the
front window. However, no trace of them could be found. No one saw them
enter the bank or leave it. The sheriff and his party traveled through the
country for several hours but could not find any clew [sic] as to the
whereabouts of the safe blowers. Entrance to the bank was made through a
window in the rear of the building. Seven charges of nitro-glycerine were
used before the money could be secured. The safe and the front of the
building was blown to pieces. Charles McCARTY, one of the citizens of
Cylinder, sat in a room in the hotel, about 30 or 40 feet from where the
safe blowers were at work. He saw two men working on the safe and one man
standing guard in front. It is his opinion that there were four men in the
gang. One may have been watching the rear entrance. Mr. McCARTY was too
frightened to make any attempt to scare the thieves away. We are informed he
had a loaded 44 revolver close at hand. The seven explosions aroused all the
citizens of the town, but no effort was made to stop the men at work in the
bank. Saturday Sheriff CULLEN spent most of the day in the timber along the
Des Moines river in the south part of the county, but no trace of the
thieves could be found. Sunday afternoon a telephone call was received here
that two suspicious looking men had stopped at the farm home of Peter
HEARRITY and had asked for something to eat. Sheriff CULLEN and Deputy
McNALLY immediately went out there. After leaving the HEARRITY home the men
were seen going west on a cross road. The sheriff took a hay road leading
across a field and got in ahead of the two men. The latter did not see the
auto until it came over a hill close to them. Mr. CULLEN jumped out of the
auto and covered the men with two revolvers, ordering them to throw up their
hands. They were a little slow abut doing it and the sheriff shot close to
the head of the older one of the two. He immediately dropped to the ground
as if wounded. The younger man surrendered. The man on the ground put up one
hand, but kept the other on the ground. Mr. CULLEN ordered him to put up
both hands or to suffer the consequences. He finally yielded. When he stood
up it was seen that the hand that rested on the ground was clasping an ugly
looking revolver. They were immediately searched and taken to the county
jail. They had about $326 in silver, gold and paper money with them. They
admitted robbing the bank. They said that the night of the robbery they saw
the sheriff and his party turning off the lights on the auto some distance
to the north of Cylinder. They also said that the sheriff was within a mile
of them Saturday. They were hiding in the timber near the Geo. CROOK farm.
When night fell the two men that were captured started west, the other two
going south. It appears that they had some kind of a quarrel over the
division of the money. The men that started west got lost on the prairie and
when morning came they were practically at the same place from where they
started. They were hungry and stopped at the HEARRITY home and asked for
something to eat, offering to pay for it.
One man gave his name as Jim GLEASON. He is five feet, nine inches tall and
weighs 140 pounds. The name of the other is Frank COLLINS. He is six feet
tall and weighs 190 pounds. He is about 47 years of age. He has a slight
scar on the right cheek and one hand is partly crippled. GLEASON is about 21
years old.
A detective from the BURNS agency is here working on the case but he was not
with the sheriff when the two robbers were captured. So far no trace of the
other two members of the gang can be found. They may, however, be
apprehended in a day or two.

TOWN TOPICS OF A WEEK
W.J. O'BRIEN was over from Whittemore Friday.

Fred SPIES of Graettinger has purchased a new automobile.

John RUPPERT drove up from Mallard in his auto Wednesday afternoon.

Mr. WILLIAMS of Hawarden was the guest of W.E. LOSEY of this city Wednesday.

Mrs. Dora DOWD and sister Miss Ellen PUGSLEY, were over from Cylinder
Thursday.

W.J. LULL of Fenton has secured the contract for the erection of the new
opera house at Ringstead.

P.F. LITTLETON was over from Cylinder Wednesday evening attending the bazaar
at the Armory.

Mrs. C.S. WELLS of Walnut township is visiting her sister, Mrs. McFARLAND at
Whitewater, Wisconsin.

J.E. WILLIAMS was over from Mason City Sunday visiting local relatives and
friends. He was also interested in the trimming Mason City gave Emmetsburg
at the ball park in the afternoon.

Miss Effie SMITH of West Bend was an Emmetsburg visitor Monday.

A ten pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O'BRIEN Monday.

Miss Mildred DALEY arrived from Cedar Falls Monday for her summer's
vacation.

Mr. Herman BOETTCHER and Miss Emma DREYER will be married at Fenton
tomorrow.

Mrs. Alice KOHL of Minneapolis is visiting Mrs. John McNALLY and other local
relatives.

Ed BERRIER of Curlew had one of his eyes quite badly injured Sunday by being
hit with a piece of steel.

Mrs. W.E. DUNKELBARGER of Rock Rapids, arrived in Emmetsburg Thursday for a
visit with local relatives.

Mrs. H.D. CLARK of Colony, Kansas arrived this morning for a visit with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McNALLY.

Mrs. B. BRADLEY [Mary QUINN] left Sunday evening for Milwaukee to attend the
funeral of her sister. Mrs. BRADLEY was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs.
John [Margaret Jane] BRENNAN.

A birthday party was held at the home of Major and Mrs. S.W. SMITH a few
evenings ago in honor of their daughter, Miss Eleanor. A good time was
enjoyed by those present.

Major and Mrs. S.W. SMITH went to Mason City Monday evening to attend a
Department Encampment. Mrs. SMITH was selected as one of the color bearers
in the exemplification exercises of the W.R.C.

Mrs and Mr. Joseph P. JOYCE have been enjoying an outing in the vicinity of
Pine City, Minnesota. There is an abundance of fish in the lakes of that
vicinity and it is needless to say that J.P. caught a few of them.

A reception was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. CROWLEY Friday
afternoon in honor of Mrs. Wm. O'CONNELL of Redfield, South Dakota. A number
of the old neighbors and acquaintances of Mr. O'CONNELL were in attendance.
An enjoyable afternoon was spent.

Mr and Mrs. Dwight McCARTY left for Grinell Monday to be present at the
annual commencement exercises. Mr. McCARTY will also be initiated into the
order of the Phi Beta Kappa. This is a national honor society.

W.H. MORLING left for Burlington yesterday.

Dennis Martin of Ayrshire is visiting local relatives.

M.W. FANDEL was over from Whittemore Tuesday.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. TROTTER Monday.

Mrs. F.H. FORDYCE is visiting local relatives at Washington, Iowa.

Miss Nellie CARMODY left for Keokuk, Iowa, Sunday evening.

Martin BRENNAN will graduate from Marquette university June 21.

Miss Leah CAMERON is enjoying a visit from her sister from St. Paul.

Mr. IRVINE and John YOUNG were Chicago visitors the first of the week.

Mr. and Mrs. P. MILLER's daughter, who has been visiting them, returned to
Chicago Saturday evening.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
19 June 1912

BANK ROBBERS SENTENCED
Judge COYLE Gives Them Ten Years Each in Penitentiary

The two bank robbers who gave their names as Frank COLLINS and Jimmie
GLEASON, appeared before Justice DUFFY Wednesday forenoon. They waived
examination although they were willing to plead guilty. They were informed
by County Attorney BURT that it would be best for them to make their plea
before Judge COYLE, as court was in session at that time. In the evening
they were arraigned in court under the new statute which allows criminals to
plead guilty and be sentenced for offenses without being indicted by the
grand jury. The Judge asked them if either of them desired the services of
an attorney as all who are charged with a crime are entitled to this
privilege. They told him that they did not care for a lawyer. He then asked
them if they wished to make any plea to the charge against them for the
robbery of the Cylinder Savings bank. GLEASON, the younger of the two,
replied that they both wished to plead guilty. Judge COYLE next asked them
if they wished to make any reference to the motives that prompted them in
the commission of the crime. GLEASON said that they did not care to make any
explanations and gave his honor to understand that they were prepared to
take their medicine, as they would not have any pull on the outside to
assist them. Judge COYLE then enquired if they wished to make any reference
to their past record as such information might, in the future, be of service
to them, should they ask the board of parole to take up their cases. GLEASON
stated that their records were against them. He thanked the Judge for his
kindness and interest in them, but gave him to understand that the realized
it was hopeless for them to offer anything in extenuation of their actions
in committing the offense with which they were charged. The Judge finally
pronounced sentence on them imposing a penalty of then years each at hard
labor in the Ft. Madison penitentiary. The prisoners were apparently the
coolest men in the court room. Both are undoubtedly hardened criminals. They
were taken to Ft. Madison Friday evening by Sheriff CULLEN, assisted by W.H.
CROWLEY and James AYLWARD.

CURLEW
     Melvin Fisk left Wednesday with his trotters for Sac City.
     Mrs. Dr. Adams and son James of Wesley visited at the J.W. Ferguson home last week.
     Chris Breckler and son Bill and daughter Erine, were Humboldt visitors Tuesday. They were called there by the illness of Mrs. Ora Morgan.
     Mrs. G.P. McBride entertained the Ladies Aid Thursday.
     Willie Bley was laid to rest in the cemetery south of town Thursday.
     Blanch Christesen returned home Sunday evening. She was called there by the illness of her mother.
     John Coakley, Sr., is employed in the meat market for the summer.

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     John Conlon, Jr., of Watertown, Sough Dakota, has been visiting friends in this city during the past ten days.
     Prof. Harry O'Neill has gone to Cedar Falls to attend the Iowa State Teachers' college during the summer term.
     Mrs. M.W. Joynt arrived home from West Bend Wednesday. She had been visiting her mother, Mrs. Felhauer.
     Lloyd White arrived home from Iowa City Saturday morning. He was a student at the State University of Iowa during the past year.
     Dr. Robert Joynt of LeMars spent Sunday with Emmetsburg relatives and friends. He came to participate in the K.C. doings. He enjoys a good practice at that place.
     Cards are out announcing the coming marriage of Mr. William F. Eagan and Miss Josephine Marie Sherlock, which will take place at the Sacred Heart church at Ayrshire Monday, June 24.
     Vincent Riordan of Charles city was the guest of Emmetsburg friends over Sunday. He was a student at St. Joseph's college during the past year. He was a member of the K.C. class Sunday afternoon.
     Miss Imelda McGovern of Whittemore spent Monday evening with Emmetsburg friends. She recently returned from Dubuque where she graduated from Mt. St. Joseph college. Her many local friends congratulate her on her graduation.
     Wm. Coonan, Jr., graduated from the academic department of St. Joseph's college at Dubuque last Wednesday. His mother and his sister Madeline were present to witness his graduation. The Democrat congratulates him and hopes that he will take up a higher course in some institution of learning. He was a member of the veted choir while attending college.
     Thursday afternoon Mrs. Walter G. Middleton gave a miscellaneous shower for Misses Alice Brugg and Dell Bowden. There were 24 young ladies in attendance. The guests hemmed some dusting cloths during the afternoon. A two course luncheon was served in the evening. Misses Bragg and Bwoden were the recipients of many presents from kitchen utensils to silverware.
     R.J. Dooley arrived in this city from Waurika, Oklahoma, a few days ago, accompanied by his mother. He will remain for a short time. Crops were rather light in southern Oklahoma last year, but they promise to be good this season. Waurkia is more than holding its own. P.F. Dawson has invested in some more property at that place. He has apparently confidence in its future.

Thomas Murray Married.
     Mr. Thomas A. Murray and Mrs. Frances Murray were united in marriage at St. Thomas church Tuesday morning. Mrs. Rose McNamara, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid, and Mr. E.F. Murray was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Murray will, we understand, make their future home in Emmetsburg. The Democrat wishes them many years of health and happiness.

L.E. Feckner Taken to Penitentiary
     L.E. Feckner was taken to Des Moines Tuesday by Sheriff Cullen to appear before the state board of parole, but his application was denied. He was immediately taken to the penitentiary. When George Goemans was brought back to Emmetsburg from Anamosa for he Antel trial, the prison authorities did not believe that Feckner would be paroled. It appears that he had trouble before he came to Graettinger.

Great Western Company Settles With Mrs. Mayer
     Mrs. Mayer of Humboldt county, whose husband was killed by the Great Western train at Ft. Dodge a year or two ago, while he and another party were coming home in an auto, has finally settled with the company for $3,050. She sued for a large amount soon after the accident. The case was tried in federal court and she was defeated. She brought another action in the district court and the company came to terms.

Death of Willie Bley
     Monday, of last week, at 12:30, the friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bley were pained to learn of the sudden death of their son, William Bley. He was taken ill with pneumonia the Thursday before. All that loving hearts could suggest was done to relieve him and restore him to health but without success. God knows what is best for all of us. His will, not ours, is done. After four days of suffering, Willie passed away to his heavenly home. The funeral was held Thursday at 10 a.m. Rev. Snidker of Mallard was officiating clergyman. The burial was in the cemetery near Curlew. There was a large attendance of old friends and neighbors of the family.

Graduation from St. Mary's
Commencement Exercises Held Thursday Evening.

     The St. Mary Academy commencement exercises, held at the Iowa Thursday evening, were largely attended. The program was a most creditable one and it was rendered in a manner that was pleasing as well as edifying to the large audience. The state was beautifully decorated with large bouquets of yellow roses and peonies.
     The various musical numbers consisting of the opening chorus and the several instrumental and vocal selections showed taste in choosing and they were well executed. All present appreciated them highly.
     The number, "Hide Behind the Door When Papa Comes" by the minims, and "The Magnolia of Tennessee" by the small boys, were decidedly popular with the audience. Such selections add greatly to the pleasing effect of an evening's program. It takes pains and patience to prepare so many little children for work that is so exacting, but the good Sisters are unusually equal to any demand that may be made on them in this line.
     The class greeting was given by Miss Mary Neary, the class poem, "Arcady" by Miss Mary O'Brien, and a satire on "The Suffragette," by Miss Mary Dunigan. They were comparatively short, but they were good and they were all delivered with distinctness and self possession. We are sure that all present enjoyed the "Dance of the Sunbeams" by a number of small girls, the "Star Spangled Banner" which was given with spectacular and impressive effect by the intermediate class of girls, the "Harvest of Wisdom" and the club drill by the Eighth grade girls.
     At the close of exercises diplomas for the completion of the four years' high school course were awarded to Misses Mary Dunnigan, Mary Neary and Mary O'Brien.
     Certificates in Eighth grade were awarded to Eugene Carney, Shermare Deneen, John Gallager, John Hanifan, Edmond Higgins, Sylvester Hand, Ora Bough, Catherine Corcoran, Margaret Carney, Helen Duhigg, Margaret Eagain, Loretta Flemming, Clarisse Lynch, Vera McNally, Loretta McNally and Coletta Kelly.
     Palmer certificates in penmanship were awarded to Edmond Higgins, Catherine Corcoran, Margaret Carney and Lorena Neary.
     The gold medal for Christian doctrine in the high school, donated by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, was won by Miss Mary Neary.
     Gold medal for excellence in high school donated by the Knights of Columbus was merited by Miss Mary Neary.
     The gold medal for application and deportment of grades, the gift of the Knights of Columbus, was won by Carena Steil.
     The $5 gold piece for essay on Irish history in the Eighth grade, the gift of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, was won by Leo McEvoy.
   

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, Iowa
26 June 1912

NEWS OF TWENTY YEARS AGO
A Few Items Taken From the Files of the Democrat of June 22, 1892
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Will GODFREY of Britt is visiting Emmetsburg friends.

Mr. and Mrs. J.J. KNOER will move to Whittemore tomorrow.

Miss SOPER of this city will graduate from Cornell college today.

Miss A STONE will give a musical at Music hall Friday evening.

Twins were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. LONG of Ayrshire June 7.

Professor and Mrs. GEMMIL arrived home from the east Sunday evening.

Miss Kate HERLEY of Rockwell is visiting her brother George of this place.

Monday of last week was the warmest day ever reported in New York City.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank DEALY left for Chicago Monday to remain for several days.

Saturday evening the M.& St. L. passenger train was ditched near Livermore.

A.R. KENNY of West Bend served as U.S.grand juror at Ft. Dodge last week.

James EGAN is home from Highland Park whre he had been attending school.

Miss CORCORAN of Wisconsin is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dennis FLYNN of this
place.

The old KENNEDY restaurant building has been moved on to a lot near the
standpipe.

Wm. HERLEY of St. Paul has been visiting friends in this city during the
past week.

CARNEY's string band will furnish the music for the Fourth of July dance at
JOYCE's hall.

J.C. JOHNSON of Ayrshire was thrown from his wagon a few days ago and badly
injured.

Michael EGAN will deliver the Fourth of July oration at the Fairfield
township celebration.

Supervisors McNALLY and STAFFORD are busy this week settling with the county
treasurer.

Mr. Joseph HANSON of Clay county and Miss Letta FOLGER were married in this
city Thursday.

Lumber is being hauled for the new Lutheran church in the north part of
Fairfield township.

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CURRENT NEWS
Editor Peter JOHNSON of the Estherville Democrat was in Emmetsburg Monday.
He was on his way to attend the democratic national convention at Chicago.

Among the ladies who accompanied the Hibernian division to Des Moines last
week were Mesdames JOYCE, McEVOY, and McNULTY and the Misses KELLY, DOYLE,
and CORLEY.

Ruthven will celebrate July 4. B.E. KELLY of this place will be orator of the
day and the Juvenile Band will furnish the music. Brother TEED will be
marshal of the day.

T.L. CROSE, C.I. REIGARD, Dr. BACHMAN, W.A. CRISTY, F.H. TEED, and A.H.
KELLER wil represent the republicans of this county in the state convention
at Des Moines June 29.

A triple wedding took place at the West Bend Catholic church one day last
week. The contracting parties were Joseph DORWEILER and Mary MILLER,
Valentine MILLER and Catherine DORWEILER, Gerland PUNKE nad Margaret
DORWEILER.

The republicans of Kossuth county held a demonstration at Algona a few
evenings ago to ratify the nomination of Benjamin HARRISON for president. It
is said that most of those in attendance refused to enthuse. James G. BLAINE
seems to the the idol of western republicans.

Mrs. Fred ENGLER of Mitchell, South Dakota, recently visited friends in this
city. She went to Whittemore Tuesday evening to spend some time with
relatives.

Rev. John McNAMARA of Key West has been appointed Catholic pastor at Iowa
Falls and Eldora as successor to Father CONVERY who has been transferred to
Charles City.

Miss Lulu WILCOX left for Denver Tuesday of last week where she will visit
her sister, Miss Alice WILCOX. From there she will go to Montana to spend
some time with friends.

Mr. and Mrs. P.V. NOLAN will leave early in July for Tacoma, Washington,
where they will visit relatives for a short time. From there they intend
going to California to remain until early next summer.

Farmer COFFIN of Fort Dodge recently gave a donation of $10,000 to the
Y.M.C.A. organization of his home town. He is quite a philanthropist, having
given generously to various charitable and other institutions during the
past thirty years of his life.

T.G. McDERMOTT, formerly of Kossuth county, is the democratic nominee for
county attorney in Cerro Gordo. He is an excellent lawyer and is a most
deserving gentleman. He has for several years enjoyed a good practice at
Mason City. The Democrat hopes to learn of his election.

The Democrat says that James CLAYTON of Estherville slipped and fell while
boarding a freight train a few days ago at Wacoma, Minnesota, and had his
left foot crushed under the wheels. He was taken to a hospital at
Minneapolis where he had his leg amputated just below the knee.

A few days ago Miss Myrtle SEIFERT of Rolfe was married to L.S. ANDERSON of
Fort Dodge four hours after she received the degree of B.A. from Morningside
college. She was apparently in a hurry. Most young ladies are when it comes
to taking advantage of matrimonal opportunities that they consider favorable
to them.

Mrs. R.M. J. McFARLAND, Sr., and her daughter, Mrs. BEDIER, have gone to
some point in Oklahoma, where they intend to make their future home. Mrs.
McFARLAND was one of the pioneer ladies of West Bend township...

Mrs. Wm. MOLLOY and Miss Ellen MOLLOY went to Dubuque Monday evening to
visit Miss Nellie BRENNAN, sister of Mrs. MOLLOY, who has been at that place
for some time.

Miss Lola OLIVER of Ruthven was an Emmetsburg visitor several days during
the past week. She came to meet Miss Laura LYNCH, who taught in the
Emmetsburg public schools last year.

B.F. McFARLAND of West Bend was a pleasant caller Thursday morning. He has
not been in Canada this spring though he gets good reports from that
section. Lands are, as a rule, increasing in value.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. MIDDLETON were at Bode Thursday evening. They took
Mr. and Mrs. Chester BRAGG and Mr. and Mrs. Guy R. CAMPBELL to meet the
south-bound Rock Island passenger at that place.

Mrs. and Mrs. George B. McCARTY, Mrs. and Mrs. W.J. BROWN, Mrs. and Mrs. Asa
BROWN, Mrs. T.W. HARRISON, Miss Mary HARRISON and Gaylord McCARTY are
spending the week at the McCarty cottage at Lake Okoboji.

Mrs. and Mrs.J.W. SHELBY passed through Emmetsburg Monday evening on their
way to Charles City to visit friends. Thy are still living at Mitchell,
South Dakota. Mr. Shelby reports that crops are excellent in sourthern South
Dakota and that business in general is very satisfactory.

Emmetsburg will shortly enjoy another musical treat. The ladies of Trinity
guild will shortly present a beautiful operetta under the direction of Miss
Winnie WILMERS. Miss WILMERS will have charge of the training of the
children and the preparation of the operetta. A delightful evening is
assured. The date will be given later.

Mrs. M.F. KERWICK arrived home from Sioux City Monday evening, having spent
several weeks in St. John's hospital at that place, where she underwent a
surgical operation. It was performed by Dr. JEPPESON, the well known
specialist. Although she is somewhat reduced in flesh, she feels quite
strong and is greatly encouraged. Her many friends are pleased to have her
back in Emmetsburg again and to know that she is steadily improving.

A.L. SPROUT arrived home from Chokio, Minnesota, Saturday. He owns a large
farm in that locality. He spent several days fishing with his son, Jess
SPROUT, and Mr. MOSSNESS, who live near Rothsay. Mr. SPROUT says that land
seekers are very numerous in Stevens county. One firm sold 2,100 acres of
real estate in that county last week. Values have increased from $10 to $15
per acre during the past year or two. At Benson he noticed six autoes filled
with real estate buyers. Crops are looking fine in southwestern Minnesota.

The barn and corn crib on the MOSHER farm on section 8, Great Oak township,
was destroyed by fire Monday forenoon. The origin of the blaze in unknown.
The barn was insured but we understand the policy did not cover the corn
crib. Mr. MOSHER will rebuild at once.

W.P. REINDERS was up from Mallard Monday afternoon.

Mrs. E.J. BRADLEY of Ruthven visited Emmesburg relatives yesterday.

Dr. McGRUDER and Dr. MACLEAN were West Bend visitors Monday evening.

Mrs. J.J. MARTIN of Ayrshire visited her mother and sister in this city
Monday.

P.J. CLAER and Mrs. Thomas CLAER of Ayrshire were Emmetsburg visitors
yesterday.

Misses Julia DRUMMY and Alice BRENNAN spent Monday evening with friends at
West Bend.

Edward FORD of Cedar Rapids arrived in Emmetsburg Sunday morning for a short
visit with his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. J.P. DOWNS.

F.A. CALLISON and R. BOOTH of Carroll passed through Emmetsburg in an auto
Tuesday morning. They called to see Father FARRELLY and enoyed a pleasant
half hour with him.

Michael DRISCOLL arrived home from Ackley Thursday. He was called to that
place to attend the funeral of a friend. He said he enjoyed an excellent
meal of new potatoes while at Ackley.

Eugene CLENNON arrived in this city from Prairie de Chien, Wisconsin, Monday
evening. He was a student at Sacred Heart College during the past year. His
sister, Miss Josie, who has been visiting local friends for a week,
accompanied him home Monday evening.

Among those who came from a distance to attend the funeral of Mrs. Patrick
CLAER, which was held at Ayrshire Sunday, were Sister Mary Ignatius of
Independence, Iowa, Mrs. Thomas CONNOLY of Minneapolis, Mrs. O'TOOLE, of
Dubuque, and Miss Mary DORAN of Grand Junction, Iowa.

M.J. BRENNAN graduated from the law department of Marquette university of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a few days ago. He will remain in that city for some
time. His many local friends extend hearty congratulations to him on his
graduation. He is an exemplary, energetic young man. He is a worker and
should succeed in his chosen profession.

Leonard JOHNSON left for Annawan, Illinois, on Monday. He will remain there
for some time. He has secured a position with Frank STEVENS of that place.

DISSOLUTION NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the partnership between E.J. HIGGINS and E.M.
CARNEY under the firm name of the Higgins Pharmacy company, has been
dissolved by mutual consent. E.M. CARNEY retiring and E.J. HIGGINS
continuing the business. All accounts due to this firm must be settled
promptly.
E.J. HIGGINS
E.M. CARNEY

Brick Laying and Mason Work
We, the undersigned, are prepared to do all kinds of mason work, brick
laying, etc. on short notice on short notice. Will work by day or take
contracts. First class work guaranteed.
Julias A SKOW, Emmetsburg, Iowa.

WANTED- 6 yearling Holstein Bulls and a few heifers. D.H. GLENN.

Attorney General COSSON has ruled that owners or drivers must have the
lights in the front and rear ends of their autos lit at night in order to
prevent collisions.

E.E. GREEN, who lives northwest of this city, was called to Denison a few
days ago to attend the funeral of his mother, who died at Rolfe. He had to
drive to Rolfe during the night.

Donald HUNTER has become a partner of Earl BRONSON in the publication of the
Spencer Herald. Mr. HUNTER was employed in the Spencer Reporter office for
some time. The Democrat wishes the new firm success.

Mrs. Edith SMITH, who had been calling on Emmetsburg friends for some time,
returned to Sioux Falls Tuesday evening of last week. She was accompanied by
Miss Celia KELLY who will visit her for a short time.

John CROWDER and Robert WILSON were at Primghar Wednesday attending the
district picnic of the Modern Woodmen of America. There were a large number
present and the gathering was both successful and enjoyable.

Miss Mayme KNIGHT of Woonsocket, South Dakota, was a guest a few evenings
ago at the home of Capt. and Mrs. E.B. SOPER. She graduated a few days ago
from Northwestern university at Evanston, Illinois, and was on her way home.

The Times reports that Mrs. and Mrs. Ole P. SORENSON, who lives west of
Graettinger, celebrated the fortieth  anniversary of their marriage Friday
of last week. They were the recipients of many valuable presents. The
Democrat hopes that they will live to celebrate their golden wedding.

The citizens of Mallard will observe the Fourth of July in grand style. The
program appears elsewhere in this issue. Hon. F.C. DAVIDSON of this city
will be orator of the day. He will give them an excellent address. The
Mallard people usually have very creditable celebrations.

Sheriff CULLEN, who recently visited Anamosa, informs us that young STONE of
West Bend, who had been a convict at tht place for some time, has been set
back a year in his sentence and that young BAILIE, the stranger who robbed
an old man in Independence  township about the time that STONE was convicted
will be required to serve out his full sentence. The penalties in both cases
were imposed because of disregard for the prison rules.

Mrs. MITCHELL of Fort Dodge fell down stairs a few days ago and broke one of
her hips. She is quite advanced in years. Her son, E.J. MITCHELL, resides at
Graettinger.

J.R. JONES, who was engaged in business at Algona from 1870 until a few
years ago, died Tuesday of last week. He was well and favorably known
throughout Kossuth and adjoining counties.

Thursday evening an unknown man about fifty years of age shot and killed
himself in a room in a cafe at Sibley. There were no papers in his pockets
giving his name or anything that would identify him.

John P. BIGLEY has rented the E.M. CARNEY residence. Our reporter asked him
if he intended keeping bachelor's hall, but he refused to make any
statements for publication. He simply looked wise and smiled.

Tuesday evening of last week a number of the local friends of Laura LYNCH
gave her a pleasant surprise at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. KELLER. The
occasion was happily spent and all in attendance enjoyed the affair.

Melvin MUCKEY of Algona, who participated in a debating contest with members
of the Emmetsburg high school in this city three years ago, won the $50 cash
prize donated by Judge WADE for excellence in debating at the State
University of Iowa. Mr. MUCKEY was one of the best debaters in the contest
of this city.

We understand that "Wick" McNally, son of Mr. and Mrs. John McNALLY, is now
traveling with the Sells-Floto circus. He has charge of a number of ring
horses. The circus recently visited Weiser, Idaho. Mr. McNALLY writes home
that he met A.H. KELLER and family while there. The circus car in which the
21 horses in his charge were shipped to a neighboring town took fire. He
succeeded in saving 16 of the animals

Paul STILLMAN of Jefferson reports that his canvas for the republican
nomination for congressman in this district against Frank P. WOODS cost him
$2,232.59. He evidently did not care for expenses. We do not understand that
he peddled either beer or cigars. We venture the statement that Bro. MAYNE
did not spend one third of this amount when he made the canvas two years
ago. Still, he made almost as good a showing as Mr. STILLMAN.

Misses Nora PHILLIPS, Iva EMERSON, and Alva MOREY of West Bend spent
Saturday in Emmetsburg.

Peter HOELZNER and F.L. WILTON have bought the A.G. MILLER 120 acre farm two
miles south of Cylinder.

Lester LITTLE of Lincoln, Nebraska, is a guest at the home of Mrs. J.S.
ATKINSON. He is one of the professors in the Nebraska State university.

Mr. and Mrs. Sac KELLOGG of Lawn Ridge, Illinois, are visting at the home of
Mrs. J.S. ATKINSON. Mrs. KELLOGG is a sister of Mrs. ATKINSON.

Mrs .and Mrs. F.L. WILTSE and Mr. and Mrs. Peter HOELZNER drove to Spirit
Lake and Okoboji Sunday in Mr. WILTSE's fine E.M.F. car. They had a most
delightful day of it.

Thomas McCORMICK writes us from Washburn, North Dakota, that crops are the
best in that locality than they have been for many years. There is a large
acreage of small grain and there has been an abundance of rain.


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