Iowa Old Press
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
7 May 1913
TOWN TOPICS OF A WEEK
Hugh METZ was a Minneapolis visitor last week.
John BIGLEY was down from Graettinger Monday.
Miss Loretta MAHAN spent Sunday with relatives at Graettinger.
Mrs. Frank KELLY was over from Cylinder Friday visiting friends.
One of the BRUNDIDGE boys left for Moline, Illinois, Sunday
evening.
Misses Pearl and Cora RICHARDSON were Estherville visitors
Monday.
The Star orchestra went to Whittemore Friday evening to play for
a dance.
Miss Hazel LINDERMAN spent the last of the week with friends at
Cedar
Rapids.
Fred VOORHEES and Ira ERICKSON were business visitors at
Graettinger Monday.
The American people are great banana eaters. The annual
consumption is 60
per capita.
George APPLEBY, Jr., went to Mason City Friday evening to visit
friends for
a couple of days.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred PARKS Monday. The
Democrat extends
congratulations.
Mrs. T. SULLIVAN and little niece were down from Graettinger
Monday visiting
relatives and friends.
Miss Rose LAUGHLIN came home from Davenport Saturday to attend
the marriage
of her sister, Miss Mary.
Miss OLIVER, principal of the high school, went to Ruthven Friday
evening
for an over Sunday visit with relatives.
Henry HELGEN was in Illinois the first of the week looking after
business
matters. He visited Galesburg and other points.
Hereafter clairvoyants and fortune tellers will have to stay away
from
Wisconsin. A new state law penalizes fakirs of this class.
Mr. nad Mrs. BLACKETEN returned to Estherville Monday afternoon.
They had
been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. MILLER.
When one looks over the monthly bills on his desk he has reason
to question
the truth of the statement that all men are honest.
Dr. E.M. LYONS of Jackson, Minnesota, a veterinary surgeon, has
opened an
office at Spirit Lake. He recently graduated from a Chicago
veterinary
institution.
Mrs. James CURRANS of Ruthven was an Emmetsburg visitor Thursday.
She is one
of the old residents of that locality. her sons and daughters all
live in
the vicinity of Ruthven.
J.H. JEFFERS the well known architect, was quite badly injured a
few days
ago at Lake Mills while inspecting a building. he lost his
balance and fell
from the scaffolding.
Mr. HERSOM of Mallard was an Emmetsburg visitor Monday.
Mrs. Geo. OGERSBY left for Colfax Monday to remain for a short
time.
Dr. F.W. LOGAN of Spencer has located at Fenton. He is an Iowa
University
man.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. F.W. GILCHRIST Saturday.
Their many
friends congratulate.
Mrs. DOWS, vice-president of the Ladies' auxiliary, will give an
address at
the M.E. church next Saturday morning.
There will be a rummage sale next Saturday at Miss CARMODY's
millinery
rooms. Choice articles for sale at your own figures.
John MENZIES went to Janesville, Wisconsin, Monday evening where
he will
remain for a few days looking after business interests.
Mrs. FRAZEE and Mrs. ROBERTSON were over from Laurens Saturday.
The former
purchased a fine tomb stone from GODDEN & BALLARD's.
Mr. and Mrs. A. SCHWINDT and daughter were up from Mallard
yesterday. Mr.
SCHWINDT informs us that he saw a few parties planting corn as he
was coming
to town.
"Queen Elizabeth", a four reel moving picture film will
be presented at the
Crystal Theater Thursday afternoon and evening. This is the play
in which
Sarah BERNHARDT starred.
An addition is being built to the rear of the ZAHRNDT & JOYNT
hardware
store. Tile blocks are used in the construction. A great deal of
work has
been done on the main building since the fire in February.
Harry GODDEN was appointed postmaster at Hayward's Bay a couple
of years ago
and he would like to get rid of the position but the department
seems
reluctant to part with his services. He ought to take a civil
service
examination to see if it will not do the business.
The members of the Emmetsburg school board are figuring on
installing new
toilet rooms in the basement of the high school building. The new
rules of
the state board of health will doubtless require a change from
the dry
closet system to the water system. The improvement will probably
cost in the
neighborhood of $500.
Mrs. RUPP was a passenger to Ruthven Friday evening.
James and Hugh MULRONEY were business visitors at Chicago the
first of the
week.
Mrs. Clark ARMSTRONG came from Titonka yesterday to see her
father who lost
his home Sunday night.
A few days ago while moving a large safe Dr. EASTMAN of Havelock
had two of
his fingers taken off.
Dr. GALLOWAY of Estherville intends moving to Excelsior Springs
in a short
time. He will make his home at that place.
Miss O'GRADY returned to Ayrshire Friday evening. She had been
visiting at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.F. KERWICK.
A.J. WOLFGANG has now one of the neatest drug stores to be found
in this
section of the state. It is needless to say he is very proud of
it.
Fred SPIES of Graettinger was an Emmetsburg visitor Friday. He
was on his
way home from Algona where he had been looking after business
matters.
The suffragettes have declared war on the British government.
They are
injuring their cause in this country as well as in England.
Indiscreet
leadership will ruin any movement.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene KANE will move into the GODDEN residence just
south of
Dell MURPHY's next week. They will not secure possession of their
farm south
of town until next spring.
The Ladies Guild will hold a tea at the home of Mrs. S. SCHIRMER,
assisted
by Mrs. WILHITE, on Wednesday afternoon, May 14th, beginning at
three
o'clock. All are cordially invited to come.
Mrs. H.C. RICE and her daughter, Doctor Carrie RICE, returned to
Wilton, New
Hampshire, Thursday evening. They had been visiting for several
weeks at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. WATSON. Mrs. RICE is Mrs. WATSON's
mother.
Leo HASSARD, a small boy, had his nose broken and one of his eyes
badly
injured at Arnolds Park a few days ago. He was watching a ball
game and was
standing within a few feet of the batter. The ball struck him in
the face
with a terrible force. he has been in a very serious condition.
A.L. SPROUT, who was up from Nevada township Saturday, is stongly
in favor
of the proposed electrification of the Rock Island line. He owns
a fine farm
near Rodman which he bought a short time ago. He says he does not
understand
how any farmer who lives close to the road can afford to oppose
the proposed
improvement even though a small tax is asked.
WERE MARRIED TUESDAY.
Mr. Wm. KANE of Walnut Township and Miss Mary LAUGHLIN of
Emmetsburg.
Mr. William KANE and Miss Mary LAUGHLIN were untied in marriage
at
Assumption church Tuesday morning, May 6, Very Rev. P.F. FARRELLY
officiating. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Rose
LAUGHLIN and
the groom by his friend, Mr. John JACKMAN. Immediately after the
marriage
the contracting parties repaired to the home of the bride's
parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Lot LAUGHLIN, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was
served. Only the
immediate relatives were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. KANE left
during the
day for a wedding trip but they refused to tell our reporter of
their
contemplated destination. On their return home they will commence
housekeeping on their fine farm in Walnut township.
The bride is one of the most worthy young ladies in our county.
She has
resided in this vicinity since childhood and her acquaintances
are her loyal
friends. Her parents are among the old residents of our
community. They gave
her excellent advantages and she made good use of them. All are,
we are
sure, glad to know that she will remain in this vicinity. The
groom is a
prosperous, substantial, level headed young man. To know him is
to respect
him for his industry, his courtesy, and his integrity. The
Democrat extends
hearty congratulations to the newly wedded couple.
GAME WARDEN NABBED THEM
Joe GLEASON and Robert AYERS of Arnolds Park were arrested the
first of the
week for fishing with a gill net on East Okoboji. The trial was
held before
Justice PRICE Monday afternoon and in response to the threat that
the
defendants would never pay a fine were sentenced to fifteen days
in the
county jail. GLEASON later got cold feet and paid his fine of $15
and $7.90
costs.--Spirit Lake Beacon.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
14 May 1913
Their Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
Sunday the relatives of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. BERGER gave them a most
agreeable
surprise the occasion being the 25th anniversary of their
marriage. The
afternoon and evening were spent in social recreation and it is
needless to
say that many treasured memories were recalled. Mr. and Mrs.
BERGER were the
recipients of many fine articles of silverware and also an
elegant dining
room table. Among those who were present from a distance were Mr.
and Mrs.
M.B. KANE, Mr and Mrs. J.D. HIGGINS, Mr and Mrs. J.J. HIGGINS,
Mr. and Mrs.
Frank McCORMICK of the Ayrshire parish and Mr. and Mrs. SLAGLE of
Ruthven.
The other guests were from the local parishes.