Iowa Old Press
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
11 June 1913
A Mr. BAKER who lives in the northeast part of the county was a
passenger to
Minneapolis Thursday.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. JOYCE of Long Beach,
California,
Thursday. Their many Emmetsburg friends extend congratulations.
O. NELSON and W.H. PHELPS were at Orleans Thursday trying their
luck at
fishing. Both are conservative gentlemen and we have no report to
make on
their catch.
Eugene MULRONEY recently sold a quarter section of land close to
Worthington, Minnesota to Archie BRYCE of this city. Land in the
vicinity of
Worthington is selling at a pretty high figure.
We are requested to announce that a barn dance will be given on
the BUCHAN
farm some distance from Cylinder on the evening of Saturday, June
14. Music
will be furnished by the Star Orchestra.
John FLOODY of Pipestone, Minnesota, visited at the home of Mr.
and Mrs.
John GALLEGER in this city Sunday evening. He was on his way home
from
Castalia, Iowa, where he had been looking after business matters.
Miss Emma JOHNSON is now in charge of music classes at Rodman,
Graettinger,
and Estherville. She makes regular trips to the places named. She
has taken
the pupils of Miss STONE who recently moved to Minneapolis. The
Democrat
wishes her success in her efforts.
Mr. and Mrs. W.I. BRANAGAN left for Dubuque Saturday evening.
They attended
the commencement exercises at St. Joseph's college yesterday
morning. Their
son, William T. BRANAGAN, and their nephews, Glenn and Wade EGAN
were
members of the academic class of 1913.
August STUDOR of Mallard was looking after business matters in
Emmetsburg
Monday.
Mrs. Michael MAHER of Ruthven visited her parents in this city
the first of
the week.
James SLATER and Frank J. HAND were at Borup, Minnesota last week
looking at
real estate.
Major S.W. SMITH and David STARR left for Des Moines yesterday to
attend the
G.A.R. encampment.
Miss Elizabeth KENNEDY, who had been teaching in the local
schools, has gone
to Armstrong to spend her summer vacation.
Yesterday Editor Frank CARPENTER of the Estherville Democrat was
appointed
postmaster of his home town. We extend congratulations.
Mrs. Richard McNALLY of Silver Lake township visited her parents,
Mr. and
Mrs. Myles McNALLY, in this city the first of the week.
Mrs. Paul SCHENDEL returned to Iowa City Sunday morning. She
underwent an
operation in the hospital at that place and is feeling quite
hearty again.
A change in the Rock Island time table recently went into effect.
The north
bound passenger in the afternoon is now due out of Emmetsburg at
3:16 and
the southbound morning passenger at 11:04.
Miss Katherine DRISCOLL went to Ackley Saturday evening to attend
the
funeral of a friend. From there she left for Dubuque to be
present at the
commencement exercises of St. Joseph's college, which were held
yesterday
morning. Her nephew, Earl McMAHON, was a member of the academic
class.
A picnic will be held in the city park on Flag Day, Saturday,
June 14. The
members of the W.R.C. have prepared various exercises for the
occasion, such
as songs, flag drills, readings, games, etc. Every one is invited
to attend
and to bring a well filled basket. It is hoped that there will be
a large
attendance.
W.P. REINDERS of Mallard was in Emmetsburg Monday. Mrs. REINDERS
and her
sister, Mrs. M. NAMER left for Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the early
train. One
of Mrs. NAMER's sons will be treated by a specialist in that
city. Mesdames
REINDERS and NAMER were also present in that city yesterday at
the marriage
of Mr. REINDER's nephew, John SIMON.
Mrs. Daniel HIGGINS is spending a few weeks with her daughter,
Mrs. Frank
McCORMICK, and her sons, J.D. and J.J. HIGGINS, of Great Oak
township.
Thos. SLATER was at Des Moines the first of the week attending
the Old
Soldiers' reunion. While there he will also visit a number of his
old
acquaintances.
Charles BERGER is a delegate to the C.O.F. convention at Waterloo
this week.
His son Carl accompanied him and will spend the week visiting
relatives at
that place.
The Union Graders defeated the Fallow nine Sunday, 8 to 5.
PETERSON Brothers
of Ruthven were the battery for Fallow. John DOYLE was on the
mound for
Union Graders.
Mrs. STILLMAN and Mrs. W.H. MORLING of this city were at Iowa
City the first
of this week attending the graduating exercises. Ernest STILLMAN
is a member
of the class.
Mrs. J.A. CADY of Rock Rapids visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
P.O.
REFSELL in this city Monday. Mr. CADY was an operator for the
Burlington
company in this city 25 years ago.
The fire company was called out yesterday afternoon. An alarm was
given for
the Second ward but the fire was extinguished before the company
arrived.
The blaze was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matt HENCHE. Little
damage was
done.
A recent issue of the Minneapolis Journal contained a double
column
photograph of Miss Ruby STONE formerly of this city. Miss STONE
was to be
the pianist at a concert given by the women of one of the
churches of that
city. The many local friends of Miss STONE will be pleased to
learn that her
ability as a musician is so well appreciated at Minneapolis.
At a meeting of the board of education held Friday evening T.M.
PRALL of
Avoca, Iowa, was elected superintendent of the Emmetsburg
schools. Miss
Vietta BAKEWELL of Lansing, Iowa, was hired to teach music and
drawing and
Miss Blanche V. TOOHEY of Manning, Iowa, will have charge of the
sixth grade
work during the coming year. A number of other teachers are yet
to be
elected.
Tuesday evening of last week we enjoyed a pleasant call from
Postmaster J.B.
MARTIN of West Bend. Mr. MARTIN has for some time been anxious to
be
relieved of his official duties but the new administration does
not seem to
be particularly anxious to dispense with his services. He and
Mrs. MARTIN
intend spending the coming fall and winter at Seattle. Their son
is employed
in the printing ??? at that place.
Mr. McFATE, the liveryman, left for Flagler, Colorado, Monday. He
will be
absent for some time.
Chas. STILLMAN went to Iowa City Monday. His brother is a member
of the
graduating class at the Iowa University.
Mr. KERBER, who had been living near Canada for some time, is
home visiting
his mother and other local relatives.
Mrs. John KERWICK, who had been here from Mitchell, South Dakota,
visiting
her mother and numerous local friends, went to Humboldt Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. George BEATTY and family have returned from Canada.
They have
also moved their household goods to this city and will, we
understand, make
their future home in Emmetsburg.
The graduating exercises at Iowa City began Monday. Among those
from this
city who will complete their courses this year are Bert FROST in
the Liberal
Arts and Ernest STILLMAN from the law department. The other
students who are
in attendance are Alfred PETERSON, Earl GODDEN, Joy CROSE, John
PFIFINER,
Wm. COONAN, Clifford MAYNE, Robert POWERS and Misses Alice
RANDALL of
Emmetsburg, Catherine MULRONEY of Rodman and Lydia OSHER of
Graettinger.
Lowell KELLER, son of A.H. KELLER of Weiser, Idaho, and a son of
T.J. HUGHES
of Ruthven have also been attending school at Iowa City during
the past
year. Clifford MAYNE and Joy CROSE arrived home the first of the
week. The
other students are expected home this week.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, 18 June 1913
We notice by the Whittemore Champion that Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Russell have
gone to Snohomish, Washington to reside. Mr. Russell's father
lives at that
place.
M.D. Littleton of Cylinder was an Emmetsburg visitor Saturday. He
is the
third son of Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Littleton. He has been teaching
during the
past few months in the vicinity of Fenton.
Miss Margaret Sullivan, sister of John Sullivan, of this office,
will
graduate at St. Gabriel's academy in Chicago Friday. Her mother,
who lives
at Graettinger, attended the commencement excercises.
Miss Adelaide Thompson of Belmond visited last week at the home
of Mr. and
Mrs. John L. Sullivan in this city. She was a classmate of Misses
Leota and
Leona Sullivan at Belmond. She was on her way to Canton, South
Dakota.
Misses Lucile Lambe and Ruth Reilly graduated from the academic
department
of St. Joseph's college at Dubuque last Wednesday. Both are most
deserving
young ladies. Their many friends in this locality will learn with
pleasure
of their success in their studies.
Lloyd McGovern of Whittemore graduated from the law department of
Notre Dame
last week. He is a very deserving young man. The Democrat wishes
him success
in his chosen calling. Notre Dame ranks among the great
educational
institutions of the west.
The Champion reports taht nine cars of live stock were sent to
Chicago from
Whittemore one day last week. The shipments were: A.J. Simpson,
four cars of
hogs; L.H. Wegener, two cars of steers; Farmers' Elevator
Company, two cars
of hogs and Wegener & Higgins, a car of hogs.
George Beatty, who arrived home from Lacombe a few days ago,
informs us that
the season is very backward in that locality. The weather has
been cool and
small grain did not get a good start. Mr. Beatty says he would
have remained
at Lacombe but his oldest son did not like the country and Mr.
Beatty says
he would have remained at Lacombe byt hsi oldest son did not like
the
country and Mrs. Beatty and other members of the family did not
care to stay
there without him. It cost him about $1,000 to make the round
trip with his
family. He will remain in Emmetsburg during the summer. He has
not yet made
any arrangements for the future.
A few days ago Joe J. Steil moved a large barn from his residence
property
onto his farm in Vernon township. Frank Kneer had the contract.
Mr. and Mrs. P. Calligan and family and Mr. and Mrs. John Collins
and family
drove up from West Bend in their auto Sunday and spent the day at
the John
O'Brien home in Great Oak township.
Saturday John J. Steil sold his brother Albert's 80 acre farm in
Vernon
township to Morris Bros of this place for $125 per acre. He took
in part
payment their business lot and building in this city occupied by
Mr.
Maloney.
Mr. Clennon was up from West Bend Wednesday evening greeting
numerous
friends. He informs us that he has one of the finest fields of
corn in the
south part of the county. He has for many years been very
successful as a
corn grower.
The Democrat hopes that Joe Kerwick will not give serious
consideration to
the suggestion that he start another newspaper at Ayrshire. We
need him in
Emmetsburg for more purposes than one. Besides, Bro. Cookinham
has at the
present time trouble enough.
Miss Oliver was over from Ruthven Monday and signed her contract
to serve as
principal of the Emmetsburg High School during the coming year.
She is
capable and painstaking and she will no doubt give our citizens
as good
service during the coming year as she has since she first
commenced her
labors in our public schools. Those who know her ability and her
zeal
appreciate her efforts.
Miss Catherine McEvoy, daughter of Mrs. M.T. McEvoy, has won the
scholarship
offered by the state A.O.H. organization for the best examination
in Irish
history in any Catholic school in Iowa. This entitles her to a
year's
tuition and all expenses in any academy or college in our state.
The
questions were, we understand, anything but easy. Miss McEvoy is
deserving
of high praise for the showing she has made. This is also a great
honor for
St. Mary's academy.
Alexander Scott arrived from Paulina Monday evening to spend a
few days with
his nephews, John Scott and John S. Gibson. He comes to
Emmetsburg about
once a year to make them a visit. He is 85 years of age.
Yesterday we enjoyed the ride to the Daniel Johnson farm in Booth
township
in Dan Doyle's Mighty Michigan auto. T.J. Mulry and Oscar Doyle
were the
other members of our party. The trip was one of the most
delightful that we
have had in years. The Michigan is a speedy, smooth machine and
Mr. Doyle is
a careful driver.
Editors Clark of the Pocahontas Democrat and Caswell of the
Denison Bulletin
were Emmetsburg visitors Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Caswell came to
Pocahontas
Saturday to visit Mr. and Mrs Clark and the Messrs. Clark and
Caswell
decided that they would spend Sunday in the best town in
northwest Iowa, so
they came to Emmetsburg by auto. While in town they called at the
home of
the writer and they also spent a few moments observing the
improvements that
are being made in Medium Lake. They were surprised to learn that
our
citizens had engaged in such a laborious and expensive
undertaking. The
Pocahontas Democrat and the Denison Bulletin are two of the
leading
democratic newspapers in the Tenth district.
Drinking Cup Lessens Use of Water
Railroad men inform us that the quantity
of drinking water on passenger
trains has been reduced 75 per cent since the use of private
drinking cups
were ordered a year or so ago. It is possible of course that some
travelers
take a few glasses of milk with them when they are leaving home
and also a
tea spoon or two of brandy to give it life and flavor.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
26 June 1913
FOUR AWARDED DIPLOMAS
Commencement Exercises of St. Mary's Academy Very Creditable.
The St. Mary Academy commencement exercises held at the Iowa
Tuesday evening
of last week brought out a large audience, and they were of such
a pleasing
and elevating character that all who were in attendance returned
to their
home with only words of praise for the general excellence of the
program and
those who participated in it. The selections, "Better Be
Good," by the
minims; "Beautiful Roses with Tableaux," by the
intermediate grades; "The
Old Minstrel," by the High School girls; and the
"Cymbal Drill," by the
seventh grade girls, would, from a spectacular standpoint, have
won applause
from the most critical audiences. The opening march and chorus
and the
various instrumental selections were very creditable. The three
part song,
"My Mother," would merit favorable mention on any
musical program.
The scene, "A Conspiracy in Court" and the two scenes
from "King Richard
III" and the readings from Shakespeare by Misses Edna
KERWICK and Mary
McNALLY showed the high character of the literature to which the
members of
the class had been giving attention and the careful training that
had been
given them both in elecutionary and dramatic art. The piano
selection
"Erl-King," from Schubert-Liszt, by Miss Edna KERWICK,
sustained well her
reputation as a pianist.
At the close of the exercises graduating honors were conferred on
Misses
Edna KERWICK, Mary McNALLY, Veronica NALLY and Esther WALDRON.
Miss Edna
KERWICK was awarded a diploma for completing her course in music.
Diplomas
for completing the eighth grade were awarded to Carl BERGER,
Robert CARNEY,
George FLOOD, Basil McEVOY, John NORRIS, Joseph O'BRIEN, Cecilia
AGNEW,
Mabel DALY, Laura JOYNT, Genevieve JOYNT, Florence KELLY, Teresa
KELLY,
Florence KIBBIE, Mary McCABE, Marie MURRAY, Irene McMAHON, Eileen
MURPHY,
Catherine McEVOY, Bernadette O'BRIEN and Georgina STEIL. The gold
medal
donated by the Ancient Order of Hibernians for proficiency in
Christian
doctrine was awarded to Margaret WALDRON. The gold medal for
application and
deportment in the high school, donated by the Knights of Columbus
was
awarded to Mary McNALLY. The gold medal donated by the Knights of
Columbus
for application and deportment in the grades was awarded to Mary
KNOER. The
$250 scholarship given by the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Iowa
for the
best examination in Irish history was awarded to Catherine
McEVOY. This is
good in any Catholic academy or college in Iowa.
At the close Father HUNT of Spencer addressed the class briefly
on the
subject of Christian education. He congratulated Father FARRELLY,
the
Sisters, and the Catholic people of Emmetsburg on the great zeal
they had
show for the spiritual welfare of the children of the community
and the
success that had crowned their efforts. Oweing to the lateness of
the hour,
he did not speak very long but his remarks were to the point. He
has a
pleasing personality and an excellent voice. The people of
Emmetsburg will,
we are sure, be anxious to hear him on some other occasion.
Marriage at Ayrshire on Monday.
Mr. Thos. J DUFFY and Miss Mary O'BRIEN were united in marriage
at the
Sacred Heart church at Ayrshire on Monday, Rev. L.J. CARROLL
officiating.
miss Anna DUFFY was bridesmaid and Mr James O'BRIEN was best man.
A
sumptuous wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's
parents, Mr
and Mrs Daniel O'BRIEN, of Booth township. The bride has for some
time
taught in one of the intermediate departments of the Ayrshire
schools. She
is bright, energetic and painstaking and easily won her way to
success in
her chosen calling. Her parents gave her excellent opportunities
and she
made timely and helpful use of them. The groom is a son of
Patrick DUFFY,
one of the sturdy pioneers of Great Oak township. He ranks among
the best
young men of our county and he has made staunch friends of
all who know him
intimately. The Democrat wishes Mr and Mrs DUFFY health and
happiness.
SKINNER-GAYLORD
Mr Earl SKINNER and Miss Calla Ethel GAYLORD Married Wednesday.
The home of Mr and Mrs W.H. GAYLORD at Prairie View farm was the
scene of a
quiet and pretty home wedding last Wednesday evening, June 18,
when Miss
Calla Ethel GAYLORD was given in marriage to Mr Earl SKINNER. The
parlor was
festooned with green and white secured to the center of the
ceiling with a
bunch of similax. The circle was wound with white and entwined
with similax.
large white roses peeped out about the edges. The dining room was
pink and
white with similax. Beautiful roses graced the table. The bride
was gowned
in white voile with Irish crocheted lace, very simple and dainty.
She
carried a shower boquet of beautiful lillies of the valley. She
wore a few
of the blossoms in her hair. The wedding was very informal. The
guests were
received by the bride and groom. Unattended they took their
places under the
arch as the clock was striking twelve. Rev. Herbert CLEGG of
Emmetsburg
presided, having been the bride's pastor in her childhood. Only
the
immediate relatives were present. Four friends of the couple
served the
bounteous course dinner.
The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W.H. GAYLORD. She
graduated
from the Emmetsburg High School a few years ago. She has been
teaching in
the schools of our county for some time and she has been
successful in her
chosen line. She is held in general and high esteem. Our citizens
one and
all will regret to learn that she is not to remain with us. Seh
will be
especially missed by her Sunday school class in the M.E. church
in which she
has been a tireless and zealous worker. Mr SKINNER formerly
resided in
Wisconsin. Some time ago he located at Conrad, Montana. Those who
know him
have learned to place a high estimate on his worth as a gentleman
and a
citizen. Mr and Mrs SKINNER will reside at Conrad. Teh best
wishes of their
many Palo Alto friends will accompany them to their new home.
Ed AYLWARD was at Rochester, Minnesota, last week consulting the
Drs. MAYO.
Dr. A.M. WRIGHT was visiting friends at Worthington, Minnesota,
Friday.
Mr and Mrs KLOTZ of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, are visiting Mr
and Mrs
Thos. McBRIDE.
We are pleased to report that Father COSTELLO's voice is
improving some.
However, he is not yet able to preach.
Mrs. Thomas EATON and daughter left for Morristown, New Jersey,
Tuesday of
last week to visit relatives.
Miss Cora LOUGHRAN and Misses Florence and Marion CLARK of St.
Paul are
visiting Mrs. O.P. DOYLE and family.
John LAMBE of Indiana is said to be slated for ambassador to
Mexico. A
rather mild name for a very troublesome place.
A.C. BROWN of Estherville was in Emmetsburg yesterday. He is busy
improving
his farm property in Ellington township.
Edward McNALLY is painting his residence. He recently remodeled
the interior
of it. It has now all the modern conveniences.
The E.M.A.'s gave a seven o'clock dinner, complimentary to Miss
Josephine
PATTON, at the J.F. DEALY home Wednesday evening. The color
scheme of pink
and white was carried out in festoons of roses and ribbons and in
table
appointments.
The Civics club gave a sociable at the W.E.G. SAUNDERS home
Monday evening.
All who were present report a most enjoyable time. Delicious
refreshments
were served during the evening.
Mrs.KELLY came over from Ayrshire about a week ago to visit her
daughter,
Mrs. T.B. WALSH, and other local relatives. She was very ill some
time ago
but she seems quite hearty at present.
Miss Vera RUTLEDGE will leave for San Francisco to visit her
brother, John
RUTLEDGE. From there she will go to Houston, Texas to spend some
time with
her sister, Mrs. Thos. NEEDHAM. She will also visit at Denver and
Salt Lake.
Wm. HOUGH was up from Mallard Saturday. He came in his Ford auto.
Mr. HOUGH
served as a soldier in the Union army and had one of his legs
taken off by a
shell in Mississippi. However, he is enjoying the best of health
and has no
complaint.
Rev. Herbert CLEGG left for England last evening. He goes by the
way of
Montreal. He will take the trip through the Thousand Islands and
"shoot the
rapids" of the St. Lawrence. He will be absent about six
weeks. The Democrat
wishes him a pleasant voyage and safe return.
Mrs. J.W. BRENNAN is painting her residence.
Mrs. W.F. SCHIRMER of Spencer was in Emmetsburg Saturday. She had
been
visiting for some time with her parents at Mallard.
Edward McNALLY and Miss Lizzie and Mr and Mrs D.G. McCARTY were
Sunday
visitors at the lakes. They made the trip by auto.
There are excellent crops of white clover on all the lawns of
Emmetsburg
this summer. Can anyone explain its unexpected appearance?
Mrs. Arthur BAKER and Mrs. Howard HEAD returned from Streator,
Illinois,
Tuesday morning. They had been visiting relatives in that
locality for a
couple of weeks.
Mr and Mrs Charles H COOKINHAM were among the many who came from
Ayrshire
Tuesday evening of last week to attend the St. Mary's Academy
commencement
exercises.
There will be dancing at the pavillion at Orleans hotel on
Monday, Wednesday
and Saturday evenings during the summer season. The J.G. MANNING
orchestra
of Kansas City wil play.
Dr. VANGORDEN arrived home Monday morning after an extended visit
in the
Twin Cities, Chicago and other points. he reports that crops are
not so good
in Illinois as they are in this section of Iowa.
All the Catholic priests of this section of the state with the
exception of
Very Rev. P.F. FARRELLY, left for LeMars Monday morning to attend
the annual
diocesan retreat. It will be conducted by Bishop TIHEN (or TIBEN)
of
Lincoln, Nebraska.
J.C. BENNETT has raised some of the finest strawberries this
season that we
have ever seen in the Emmetsburg market.
Miss MEANS of this vicinity is visiting relatives at Kentland,
Indiana. She
lived at that place before coming to this county.
Wilcher SCHROEDER, who has been quite ill for some time, is
reported better,
although he is not gaining in strength very fast.
The Whittemore Champion reports that Miss Agnes KINSLEY graduated
from a
Chicago hospital a few days ago as a professional nurse.
Mr. CHAPMAN, the noted prohibitionist, was billed for a lecture
at the Court
House Friday evening but only one or two came out to hear him.
Mrs. D.H. DELANEY and daughter Loretta returned to Belmond
Tuesday morning.
She had been here for a short time visiting her brother, John L.
SULLIVAN.
John DRUMMY has opened a restaurant and confectionery store in
the building
north of E.J. SCOTT's. He invites the patronage of the public.
The Democrat
wishes him success in his venture.
James P. SHERMAN and three of his sisters recently visited at the
home of Mr
and Mrs DEALY. They had been at Bancroft attending a family
reunion. Mr.
SHERMAN is now living at Sioux Falls.
Charles DUHIGG arrived home Friday from an extended trip through
North and
South Dakota and Minnesota. There have of late been good rains in
the
sections he visited and crops are looking fine.
T.F. McCATARN and two sons were up from Pocahontas Wednesday.
They came by
auto.
Mr and Mrs Eugene KANE arrived home from their Wisconsin and
Illinois trip
last week.
Dancing at the Armory July 2,3, and 4. Excellent orchestra. P.J.
ZAHRNDT,
manager.
Miss Josie McEVOY was called to Livermore last evening to attend
the funeral
of a friend.
Mr and Mrs BICKFORD were at Gilmore Tuesday attending the
marriage of Mrs.
BICKFORD's brother, John RICHARDS to Miss Leah SMITH.
Big bowery dance on Main Street July 2,3,4. Excellent orchestra.
Tickets for
dance ten cents each or three for 25 cents. Refreshment stand in
connection.
LAUGHLIN & RYAN, managers.
J.F. DEALY returned from Ft. Dodge Thursday where he had been for
several
days looking after business interests. The town is growing
rapidly. The
packing house, however, is closed down.
E.A. MORLING, F.C. DAVIDSON, Dr. KULP, L.H. MAYNE, Charles
DUHIGG, E.B.
SOPER, Jr., Walter G. MIDDLETON, and W.E.G. SAUNDERS were at Des
Moines
Monday appearing before the executive council asking that State
Game Warden
HINSHAW's recommendation regarding the improvement of Medium Lake
be
approved. They were given a very friendly reception. The decision
of the
council will be announced later.
Miss Agnes EARL Dead.
Miss Agnes EARL, sister of Mrs. H. P. JOHNSON, died in a Chicago
hospital
Friday. The funeral was held at Waterloo Sunday. Mrs. JOHNSON
attended it.
Miss EARL lived with Mr. and Mrs. JOHNSON two years after they
moved to
Emmetsburg. She taught a bible class in the Congregational church
for some
time....[rest of article cut off]
Saved From the Pen by a Shadow
When C.J. McNALLY was at Omaha Frank ERDMAN was arrested for
placing an
infernal machine on the porch of Tom DENISON at 2:50 one
afternoon. Two
young ladies swore positively that they saw him carrying the
machine twenty
minutes before. Three other witnesses corroborated their
testimony. All
EARDMAN could do was deny guilt. The pastor of the church in
which the two
girls were confirmed on the date the machine was found had
induced them to
stand with the other members and have their picture taken. The
date was
written on the picture- May 22, 1910. ERDMAN's lawyer procured
the picture
and showed it to Rev. Wm. RIGGS, the Creighton university
astronomer. A
shadow of the steeple showed clearly on the picture. Father RIGGS
proved to
the court scientifically by the location of the shadow that the
picture was
taken at 3:21 afternoon, May 22, 1910. ERDMAN was acquitted. He
did not
belong to the same religious faith as Father RIGGS.