Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/169 Surname: Beebe ------------------------- Searching for descendants of Hiram Wilbur Beebe of Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co. Was a business man who sold clothing at A. Taub and later owned Beebe's. Children were Edna, Earl and Richard W. I'm related to Hirams Uncle. Trying to piece together missing family. Lived in Emmetsburg from about 1895 (on census) until 1934. Thank you.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 25 Dec 1912 NEWS OF TWENTY YEARS AGO A Few Items Taken From the Files of the Democrat of December 7, 1892 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Friday a number of farmers were plowing. Butter is at present selling for 25 cents per pound. This is higher than it was at any time last season. Mrs. Lucinda MOORE left for Lawler yesterday to visit relatives. John McCORMICK, Jr., left for Waterloo last week to attend school during the winter. Charles J. BERGER has rented the building just west of J.C. PAULSON's harness shop and will put in a stock of groceries. Mr. and Mrs. T.B. WALSH have moved to Ayrshire. H. MILLERKE has traded his farm for the GOETSCH property of Whittemore. Ole DALEN, who lives northeast of this place, will build at Graettinger and will engage in the general mercantile business. R.K. SOPER was recently elected auditor of Emmet county. Yesterday hogs were selling in this city for $5.65 per hundred. Monday Treasurer McEVOY sold 175 pieces of land for taxes. Father KELLY has ordered a new altar for the Catholic church at Graettinger. M.M. KLIEN has sold his restaurant to B.H. SMITH of Estherville. He intends leaving for California soon. A Few Items Taken From the Files of the Democrat of December 14, 1892 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Last year the creameries of Palo Alto county made 641,000 pounds of butter. A marriage license has been issued to John LYNN and Louise POWERS. DOWNS Brothers are feeding 40 head of steers this winter. A son is reported at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. KNOER. J.R. PHOENIX has opened a restaurant at Ruthven. J.E. BEATTY, a Whittemore merchant, has been forced to make an assignment for the benefit of the creditors. P.F. VANGORDEN is now traveling for Model Mills. M.F. RYAN arrived home from West Superior, Wisconsin, Tuesday. He had been working in his uncle's hardware store for two years. Mr. PHINNEY, the Iowa State band leader, appeared before the city council Wednesday evening and asked to have one Palo Alto county boy made a member of his band during the World's fair. He asked only $500 for the privilege of having our county represented. There is nothing small about PHINNEY. Patrick JACKMAN has built a nice residence at Armstrong. L.H. TAYLOR has bought the farm of his brother, T.H. TAYLOR. Mr. and Mrs. C.J. MIKESH have gone to Conover to visit relatives. A girl is reported at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.T. WASHINGTON of Highland township. Thirty-one trains passed through Emmetsburg last Sunday. James EGAN has accepted a position in a drug store at Sibley. T.J. RYAN & Co. are having a large number of cars painted and arranged especially for their own shipping purposes. Arrangements are being made to build a creamery at Crippen. Ambrose CONWAY has gone to Ames to take a course of instruction in butter making. N.E. MASON has been elected commander of Henry Dillon Post. Mrs. William G. REID died December 12. W.H. and J.J. ROBINS are enjoying a visit from their sister, Mrs. ABBEY, of Mitchell, South Dakota. VAUGHAN Brothers and FITKIN have built a mammoth skating rink at the south end of Medium lake. It is reported that Geo. and Henry GREMMELS will open a meat market at Armstrong. W.S. FROST has sold his milk wagon to Matt RYAN. Dennis FLYNN has secured a position as yard foreman in the Minneapolis and Omaha yards at Sioux City. Tuesday while working on a building at Daniel KANE's, M.N. NOLAN fell fifteen feet and fractured one of his wrists badly. Monday a Whittemore man named STRAIGHT was found dead in the woods at Algona. Last Wednesday A.W. LEWIS of Inwood and Miss Emma ACERS of this place were married at Decorah. Friday the packing house was opened for the slaughtering of beef. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Descendants of Patrick Maguire who was mentioned in the previous post from Emmetsburg Democrat 1912. Descendants of Patrick Maguire 1 Patrick Maguire b: 01/22/1830 in Limerick, Ireland src: Obituary of Patrick Maguire, E'Burg Democrat, 12/11/1912 d: 12/04/1912 in Ayrshire, Palo Alto, Iowa . +Mary O'Regan m: 09/13/1851 in Ansonia, Connecticut src: Obituary of Patrick Maguire, E'Burg Democrat, 12/11/1912 d: Abt. 1901 in Ayrshire, Palo Alto, Iowa ........ 2 John Thomas Maguire b: 07/20/1860 in Allamakee County, Iowa d: 05/29/1930 in Ayrshire, Iowa ............ +Elizabeth Kelly b: 11/21/1862 in Elgin,Illinois src: 1870 Census m: 10/18/1885 in Emmetsburg,Iowa d: 07/07/1957 in St James, Minnesota ................... 3 Loretta Maguire b: Bet. 1886 - 1887 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-Booth Twp d: Bef. 03/1939 ................... 3 Anna Maguire b: Bet. 1887 - 1888 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-Booth Twp ................... 3 Maggie Maguire b: Bet. 1889 - 1890 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-Booth Twp ................... 3 Agnes Maguire b: Bet. 1891 - 1892 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-Booth Twp ................... 3 Mary Maguire b: 1894 in Palo Alto County, Iowa d: Bef. 03/1939 ................... 3 Ruth Maguire b: 11/03/1896 in Near Ayrshire, Iowa d: 03/1939 in Booth Township, Palo Alto, Iowa ................... 3 Edward Maguire ................... 3 Gertrude Maguire d: Bef. 03/1939 ................... 3 Maurice Maguire ........ 2 Pat Maguire ........ 2 Lou Maguire ........ 2 Brian Lewis Maguire b: 05/05/1865 in Allamakee County, Iowa ............ +Ellen Eve Kelly b: Abt. 1867 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa src: 1870 Census m: 11/18/1890 in Emmetsburg,Iowa ................... 3 Hugh Edward Maguire b: 08/1891 in Palo Alto County, Iowa d: 02/05/1940 ....................... +Bridget Cahill b: 06/22/1896 in Ruthven, Iowa ................... 3 Alice Maguire b: 12/1893 in Palo Alto County, Iowa d: 02/04/1969 ....................... +James S Thompson b: 06/14/1888 in Ayrshire, Iowa m: 06/15/1914 d: 04/09/1943 ................... 3 Ellen Maguire ................... 3 Louisa Maguire ................... 3 Harold Thomas Maguire ................... 3 Mary Maguire ................... 3 James Maguire ................... 3 Eugene Maguire ................... 3 Jack Maguire b: 1903 in Palo Alto County, Iowa ....................... +Monica Caroline Brennan b: 1902 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa m: 11/03/1925 in Emmetsburg,Iowa d: Abt. 11/07/1963 in North Hollywood, California ........ 2 Margaret Julia Maguire b: Abt. 1863 in Allamakee Co, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-Booth Twp ............ +Joseph Henry Kibbie b: Abt. 1857 in Allamakee Co, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-Booth Twp ................... 3 Alice Johanna Kibbie b: Abt. 1885 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-Booth Twp ................... 3 James Harrison Kibbie b: Abt. 1887 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-Booth Twp ................... 3 Joseph Emmet Kibbie b: Abt. 1889 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-Booth Twp ................... 3 Ethel Irena Kibbie b: Abt. 1892 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-Booth Twp ........ 2 Alice Maguire ............ +Peter Waldron m: 11/17/1890 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Newspaper ........ 2 Mary Maguire ............ +Michael P Carrigan m: 01/13/1890 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Newspaper

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/470 Surname: Maguire, O'Reagan, Kibby, Carrigan, Waldron ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 11 Dec 1912 PATRICK MAGUIRE DEAD Was a Pioneer of Allamakee County, Located in Booth Township, This County, 26 Years Ago. Patrick Maguire died at the home of his son, John T. Maguire, of Ayrshire last Wednesday after an illness of three weeks. His ailment was stomach trouble brought on by old age. The funeral took place Friday. Services were held at the Sacred Heart church, Father Carroll celebrating a requiem high mass. The burial was in the parochial cemetery. There was a large attendance at the funeral. The pall bearers were P.Duffy, J.P. Fitzpatrick, Daniel O'Brien, Daniel Sherlock, J.W. Johnston, and J.J. Brown. Mr. Maguire was born in the county of Limerick, Ireland, January 22, 1830. Hence he had almost completed his 83rd year. He left his native country when 19 years of age and came to the United States, landing in New York in October, 1849. Soon after he went to Oxford, Connecticut, whre he worked on a farm for some time. September 13, 1851,he was married at Arsonia, Connecticut to Miss Mary O'Reagan of that place. They located on a farm at Pisgah Hill, Connecticut whre they remained until 1855, when they moved to Union City township, Allamakee county, Iowa. They lived eight years on a farm, which was located in the valley of the Little Iowa river. It was eighteen miles to the nearest market. In 1863 they sold out and bought a farm four miles north of Lansing. In 1883 they moved to French Creek township, that county and in March, 1866, they came to Palo Alto. They settled in Booth township. In 1894 Mrs. Maguire's health failed and they subsequently made their home with their son, John T. Maguire. Mrs. Maguire passed away eleven years ago. Mr. Maguire was a staunch member of the Catholic church and died fully fortified by the blessings it gives to departing souls. He is survived by his two sons, John T. and B.L. [Transcriber note:Brian Lewis] Maguire and his three daughters, Mesdames Joseph Kibby, M. Carrigan, and Peter Waldron. Mr. and Mrs. Maguire were the parents of twelve children, seven of whom are dead. There are 55 grandchildren, 40 of whom were at the funeral. Mr. Maguire was among the hardy, rugged pioneers of eastern Iowa. He came to Allamakee county when the country was comparatively wild. Advantages were few and personal comforts such as we enjoy at the present time were practically unknown. But he was a man of strong faith in the possibilities of our republic and our state and he toiled energetically and patiently and he succeeded in winning his way to the front among the successful farmers of his community. When his sons and daughters reached the ages of maturity he came to this county in order that they might have the advantages that a new and developing country would offer to them. That he acted wisely is fully shown by the success that they have attained as substantial and useful citizens of our county. Mr. Maguire was a man of enobling purposes. In his conversations with others, he showed that he was a keen observer and a close, studious reader and that he had a proper regard for the motives and the convictions of all. He was self-willed and he was tenacious in his adherence to his ideals and to his purposes. He had the highest consideration for all that contributes to make the pure, hospitable, happy home and his life was in harmony with his professions. He lived to a ripe old age and he had the satisfaction of knowing that he had been generously rewarded for his many earnest and laborious efforts to do justice to his station in life and to make the members of his family worthy of the respect and confidence of society. The writer knew Mr. Maguire intimately for many years and had the most sincere regard for his candor, his integrity and his native ability. It is with genuine sorrow that we learn of his death. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/167 Surname: Stowell, Moodie ------------------------- I am looking for information on the Stowell family and the Moodie (Moody) family that settled in Palo Alto in 1885 - 1905. I am particularily interested in finding grave sites in the area, probably near Emmetsburg or the southern regions near Plover.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 26 June 1912 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. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Posted on: Palo Alto Co. Ia Deeds Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoDeed/3 Surname: NEER ------------------------- We have a will that states that after the death of George Neer, Priscilla's husband, that she bought land in Pals Alto county in 1907. Does anyone connect to her or him? We have other information and would like to connect. Marianne mefish3@aol.com

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 3 Sep 1913 The Waverly Hotel Has New Landlord Mr. and Mrs. McCLURE and Mr. and Mrs. HARRIS have gone to St. Paul where they will remain for some time. They have not yet made any arrangements for the future but they will doubtless engage in the hotel business at some other place. S. BARCO, the new landlord of the Waverly hotel, arrived in Emmetsburg a few days ago and is already in possession. He conducted the Ballard hotel at Fairmount for some time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ A Blaze Monday Night. Mondya night about 10:15 the barn on E.J. McEVOY's lot a short distance south of Joe MULRONEY's was destroyed by fire. Herman ESSER, who lives in the house, lost a fine $400 team of horses together with the harness and some hay and grain. He does not know how the blaze started. The building was in flames when he awoke. John McCORMICK, who had just returned from Graettinger, gave the alarm but the building was almost destroyed before the fire company could reach it. We understand Mr. McEVOY had the barn insured but we have not learned the amount of the policy. Mr. ESSER had $300 insurance on his team. The losers have the sympathy of our citizens in their misfortune. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RUTHVEN Mrs. Frank FITZGERALD arrived in this city Thursday from Hannibal, Missouri for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McNARY. Jas. F. NOLAN returned Friday night from a visit at Des Moines. Jerry KELLY and wife left Monday morning for N. Dakota where they will visit for some time. Legrand GOFF was a visitor at Dickens on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Duer DELANEY of Winthrope, Washington, arrived in this city during the past week for a visit with old friends and relatives in this city. Frank SULLIVAN and wife of Estherville spent Sunday in this city visiting at the T.J. BRENNAN home. Mrs. Mary RUPP returned on Sunday to Emmetsburg after a visit in this city with her mother, Mrs. LEE. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CYLINDER Ralph BUTLER and wife attended the dance at Whittemore Friday evening. Roy PETERSON has purchased a Ford runabout. Wm. LITTLETON and Mrs. P.F. LITTLETON were Greattinger visitors Labor Day. Geo. HUGHES and wife left in their auto for Annadale, Minnesota, Friday morning. They will also go to Dakota before returning. Mrs. Frank JONES accompanied them to Annadale. Clarence DEMOUTH and Fred STREIT were Graettinger visitors Monday evening. School will open Monday September 8. Miss GRANZO of Algona and Miss MARTIN of Emmetsburg will have charge of the school this year. Mrs. Theo. DEMOUTH, Mrs. A.A. JONES and Mrs. A.H. GARD autoed to West Bend Saturday and visited friends. Ralph BUTLER and wife took an auto trip to Dolliver Sunday. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Terry SHIELDS was over from Ayrshire Thursday. J.J. WATSON was a passenger to Peoria Sunday evening. Herman MARKS was in Chicago this week taking in the sites. Mrs. J.D. HIGGINS of Ayrshire is visiting Ms. J.J. McCORMICK of this place. Miss Marie WOODS of St. Paul is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joseph MULRONEY. Mrs. Mary CUMMINGS of Iowa Falls is visiting her sister, Mrs. O.O. WILLIAMS of this city. Mesdames KRIEG and BARRETT of Mallard were guests of Miss Margaret MULRONEY a few days ago. Miss Nell LAUGHLIN will not return to Lemburg, Canada, this fall where she has been teaching. She will take a year's rest. Mrs. Wm. DONAHUE of Independence township visited Mr. and Mrs. Joseph MULRONEY of this place several days during the past week. Mr. Hugh McLAUGHLIN, Jr., and Miss Nell M. KERWICK are to be married this morning at St. Thomas church. Particulars will be given next week. Dr. THOMAS is sight seeing at the Minnesota fair this week. He will go to North Dakota before returning to see about the threshing of the crop on his big Dakota farm. Michael DOOLEY of Fort Worth, Texas, arrived in Emmetsburg Monday to visit her mother and other relatives for some time. His wife and family came several weeks ago. J.F. NOLAN and son Cornelius and Mrs. Anna NOLAN and son Bernard were Emmetsburg visitors Monday. They went from here to Graettinger to attend the Labor day celebration. Wm. TIPP of Toronto, Canada, is visiting his uncle D.C. TIPP of Graettinger. He will also spend some time wieht the WOLFGANG and ALLUM families of this place, he being a nephew of Mrs. ALLUM. George H. BAKER informs us that the took in the K.P. doings at Denver in August. He was absent twelve or fourteen days. He had a most delightful trip. He took several side trips from Denver including the famous Cripple Creek route. He thinks Denver is a beautiful city, but he found Kansas City a more stirring and wide awake place. Crops in western Nebraska and western Kansas are as dry as they usually are in this locality in November. The only green spots to be seen are the alfalfa fields. H.G. OELFKE is at the Twin Cities this week seeing the wonders of the big Minnesota fair. Wm. PENDER returned to Dubuque Tuesday evening. Mrs. PENDER and the children will remain for some time. E. MORTLAND started for the Minnesota fair yesterday with 13 of his fine Shetland ponies. He will have them on exhibition during the week. After the fair he will drive to Mason City and then to Algona. He intends participating in county fairs at both places. Mr. MORTLAND raises a large number of fine Shetland ponies and finds a ready market for his little horses. Mr. and Mrs. Harry GMELIN came up from Mason City Sunday and spent the day with local relatives. The San Francisco people will own their own street railway system. Will they, when completed, allow the Japs to ride on it. Earl BROWN arrived home from California last week. He reports a pleasant trip, although the weather was very warm. However, he does not think the people of California suffered much more from the heat than people did in other parts of the country. Real estate is rather quiet on the coast this summer on account of the unsatisfactory condition of the money market. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 13 Apr 1910 John NOLAN returned from the southwest the first of last week. He had been in a number of Texas and Oklahoma towns during the past three months. He does not like that country. He saw all the Emmetsburgers at Waureka, Oklahoma, and reports them doing well. He says that at Port Arthur, Texas, a short time ago a large whale was captured. It is 92 feet long. It weighs 100 tons. It came in too close when the tide was high and when the water went out the mammoth whale was captured. It is 92 feet long. It weighs 100 tons. It came in too close when the tide was high and when the water went out the mammoth whale was left stranded on the shore. A traction engine was used in dragging it away from the water. Excursions were run for several hundred miles to Port Arthur to allow people to get a glimpse of the captive. J.K. MARTIN who is in that vicinity, went down to take a look at it. We can assure our readers taht Mr. MARTIN will come home with a fish story that will make our local fish boasters feel ashamed of themselves. W.J. TYSON is suffering from a lame back. He injured it a few days ago while shipping A. Scott ORMSBY's household goods to California. Mrs. T.J. MILLER and Mrs. F.E. HAND were Whittemore visitors Monday. Their sister, Mrs. Phil CULLEN underwent a difficult operation. Capt. J.G. HUTCHINSON who spoke in Emmetsburg, when he ran against Horace BOIES for governor of Iowa, died a few days ago at Ottumwa. Miss Mary CROWLEY came over from Ruthven Saturday and filled Mr. DONLON's place in the Emmetsburg National bank. He was absent at Des Moines. Mrs. O.P. DOYLE has placed an order with W.J. TYSON for a fine $750 family monument. It will not be erected until fall. It wil be one of the best in Emmetsburg. The daughters of Mr. and Mrs. P. JOYNT, who had been here visiting them, returned to LaGrange, Illinois, Thursday. They are Sisters in an academy at that place. The Ladies' Aid society of the M.E. church will serve a tea at the home of Mrs. HICKS Wednesday afternoon., April 18. At supper time a 15c meal will be served. All are invited to either or both. A few days ago Michael DWYER had a couple of his fingers badly crushed beneath a care in the tile factory. He was fortunate in not having his hand taken off. He will be forced to give up work for some time. Mr. and Mrs. John CAVANAUGH of Fairmont, North Dakota, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.J. DENEEN. They were recently married and are on their wedding trip. Mr. CAVANAUGH is a brother of Mesdames DENEEN and QUINN. N.H. FALB will leave for West Union the last of the week to accept a position in the Argo office. He has been in our employ since October and we have found him a very faithful and willing worker. We wish him success in the Argo office. Dr. J.W. KINE of Fort Dodge will lecture in our city April 29, on tuberculosis. Dr. KINE is state lecturer to physicians, but he has kindly consented to give his illustrated lecture free under the auspices of the Friday club. All our people should turn out and hear him. M.C. LARSEN of Graettinger was an Emmetsburg visitor Monday. His announcement for county supervisor appears elsewhere in this issue. He is an old resident of our county and a most exemplary citizen in every way. He would, if elected, make a capable and conscientious supervisor. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/pa95groa.txt 1895 State Census, Palo Alto Co, IA Great Oak Township has now been transcribed and uploaded. Cathy

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 13 Apr 1910 We understand that Bro. JOHNSON of the Free Press is a candidate for postmaster of Ruthven. He was a supporter of Mr. WOODS two years ago. Market Reports- Hogs $9.25, oats 32 1/2, corn 38 to 42, spring chickens 11, old hens 11, old roosters 6, turkeys 10, ducks 10, geese 7, butter 30, eggs 19, potatoes 50. The interstate commerce commission has fixed the price of a Pullman sleeping car berth at $2 for riding twelve hours. The charge is $1.50 for upper berth. Wm. COAKELY will build a large barn on his farm this year. He is living on his farm but his nephews have it rented. He will imporve his premises in other ways. Dr. HENNESSY reports that a daughter was born to Mr.and Mrs. Ross FRIES Saturday. Is it any wonder that Ross has been stepping about quickly for several days? Miss Mayme and Frank SULLIVAN of Graettinger went to Mason City Friday morning to receive treatment from Dr. MURPHY. They were accompanied by their mother, Mrs. T. SULLIVAN. A few days ago John D. McCARTY sold his quarter section fram in South Dakota for $7,200. He bought it eight years ago for $1,800. This is the way to make money. Congratulations, John. Miss Anna DONOVAN has been so ill during the past ten days that she has decided to take a rest for a few weeks and recuperate. The Democrat hopes she may soon be able to be about again. Geo SAUNDERS, who has been home since Easter visiting his parents, will return to Cornell college at Ithaca, New York, tomorrow. He likes the institution. In athletics, rowing and track work are given special attention. The total attendance is about 5,000. In this issue T.F. RUTLEDGE announces himself as a candidate for clerk of the district court. There is no man in the county who is better qualified for his position than Mr. RUTLEDGE. He will prove an exceptional strong candidate as developments during the campaign will clearly show. Sisters M. Octavia and M. Prisca are guests at St. Mary's Academy. The former is directress and visitor of all the schools maintained by the order including those in California, Montana, and other western states. She visits each of the missions every two years. She was busy in the Emmetsburg school Monday and Tuesday by examining its pupils. She will leave for other points today. James GOWANS reports that he wrapped up more goods Saturday than on any other day since he has lived in Emmetsburg and he has been in business 25 years. His special sale began Saturday. It will continue for ten days. R.E. JONES of Fargo, North Dakota is visiting his parents in this city. He has resigned his position with the firm that he has represented for many years. He will locate at Stanley where he has considerable property. He reports the season far advanced in North Dakota. Bro. HINCHON of the Courier has addressed several gatherings at Algona on the Panama canal subject since coming home. He is an exceptionally intelligent gentleman and understands the subject thoroughly. He really ought to take the lecture platform, but he is entirely too modest to think of doing so. C.J. BERGER and Master Carl were called to Dyersville Thursday evening by the death of Mr. BERGER's mother. She was quite advanced in years and had been ill most of the winter. Her husband died during the past year. Our esteemed fellow townsman has the sympathy of his many friends and patrons in his sorrow. Attorney W.A. O'DONNELL of Napoleon, North Dakota, formerly of Ruthven, visited Emmetsburg friends yesterday. He has done well since going to North Dakota eight years ago. He has the best law and abstracting business in the county in which he lives and he owns several good farms. He is a splendid fellow. We are pleased to learn of his good fortune. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 1 Oct 1913 T.J. HOOD was up from Ellington township Monday. He moved to that locality from Clare a couple of years ago. Last year he erected a new set of buildings. This fall he is putting up a fine corn crib. David A McCONNELL, who lives near Osgood, will have a sale Tuesday, October 14. His quarter page ad will appear in next week's Democrat. Mr. McCONNELL has rented his plow land and will take life easy. Last Friday while out with their wheels tow of Mr. REIHSEN's sons had a collision. Gerald was thrown to the ground and had one of his legs broken. His many young friends will regret to learn of his misfortune. Dr. Robert JOYNT of LeMars spent Sunday with his parents in Emmetsburg township. He had his eye on a piece of real estate in this locality. He says that average farm lands in the vicinity of LeMars are selling for $175 to $275 per acre. He thinks there is good money in Palo Alto lands at the present prices. Messrs. SAUNDERS and SOPER have a machine on their big tract of land near Britt that lays a mile of tile every day. They have a large traction plowing outfit and it turns over the land as soon as it is tiled. They are making a very fine showing in that locality. They are also making fully as substantial and as expensive improvements on their large farm near Thompson in Winnebago county. James PENDER of Waterloo is visiting relatives in this city. The saloons were closed at that place some time ago. However, there is an abundance of the exhilirating beverage at Waverly, Denver, and neighboring places and hundreds go away on trains and interurban lines every day and bring home well filled suit cases. The merchants of Denver, which is but a short distance from Waterloo, are enjoying as large a patronage as the saloons in their town. Frank MORRIS, who resides southwest of this city, has rented the Michael FLEMING farm in Highland township. Edward BRADLEY, who lives on the place, has rented a farm in Walnut township. James GEELAN of Silver Lake township was in Emmetsburg Friday. He reports the sale of the Tory KNUDTSON 200 acre farm north of this place for $100 per acre. It is situated a short distance from Ruthven. Monday a sister of C.S. and E.S. GEORGE of Graettinger bought a half section farm six miles northeast of that place. She paid $90 per acre for it. We have not learned the name of the man who owned the farm. M.L. BROWN was at Des Moines several days during the past week. He reports that the financial situation is considered by the bankers of that city to be much more satisfactory than it was during the summer months. Mrs. M.R. BRADLEY and Miss Josie McEVOY arrived home from Muscatine county Saturday morning. They had been attending the marriage of their brother, E.J. McEVOY, and remained for a few days to visit their new relatives. Robert KETCHEN of this city hands us a smal box of heather selected from a quantity that was picked on the hills of Peebleshire, Scotland. He will be glad to give a sprig of it to any Scotchman who may desire it. The sample received by us is covered with small purple bulbs resembling blossoms. It is dry and hard. Mrs. Wm. SHEA left last evening for Deer Lodge, Montana, where she will make her future home with her sons Leo and Joe, who live at that place. They recently built a fine new house and it seems that good looking housekeepers are very scarce in Montana. T.F. also resides at Deer Lodge. The many friends of Mrs. SHEA in this locality will regret to learn of her departure. All will, we are confident, join the Democrat in wishing her health and happiness in her western home. Miss Belle McBRIDE left Tuesday morning for Rochester, Minnesota, to consult Drs. MAYO regarding the condition of her health. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. George STEIL. Elmer E. HINSHAW, the state game warden, has received his new 40,000 capacity fish car and leaves this week for Sabula, St. Louis, and other points to fill it. He will be busy during the present month distributing bass, croppy and other fish in the lakes and rivers of our state. Mrs. George WILLIAMS returned to Cedar Rapids yesterday after a pleasant visit with her parents and numerous local friends. She was accompanied as far as Livermore by her mother, Mrs. P.H. STEDMAN. The latter went to Fort Dodge to visit her son, Sim STEDMAN, and family for a short time. We notice that Governor CLARKE has appointed Emory ENGLISH of Valley Junction as his private secretary. Mr. ENGLISH has been engaged in newspaper work for many years and has served several terms in the legislature from Polk County. He was in business at Mason City for some time. He is bright and clever and is a good republican. The state railway commissioners will inspect the Great Western and the M. & St. L. depots at Mason City. Complaint is made that they are not much better than cattle barns. While out on the trip the commissioners should be asked to come to Emmetsburg and examine the Rock Island depot. The waiting room is not large enough for a town the size of Osgood. Mr. and Mrs. J.J. DOOLEY intend moving to Algona in about three weeks. Mrs. DOOLEY's mother has a fine home at that place and she is alone. As Mr. and Mrs. DOOLEY's family are small, she insists that they must come to live with her. Mr. and Mrs. DOOLEY have made many warm friends since coming to Emmetsburg and all will regret to hear of their contemplated departure. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 17 Dec 1913 It is claimed that more crimes are committed on bright days than during bad weather. It is also said that school children are not so troublesome on dark days as they are when the air is clear and the sun is shining. Miss Bridgie MARTIN arrived from Cedar Rapids Monday morning to remain until after the holidays. She has been attending the Cedar Rapids Business college. Cedar Rapids air and victuals are very wholesome judging from her appearance. Friday afternoon John O'BRIEN and Mr. BAILEY, who lives on the Allen farm south of the Burns bridge, had six stacks of hay destroyed by fire. The blaze was started by a tiler who was working close by. An army of neighbors were kept busy an hour or more fighting the flames. Had bere been a high wind, dozens of stacks would doubtless have been burned. Herbert BETHEW, the leading man with "The Sweetest Girl in Dixie," which comes to The Iowa, December 19, is well known and has been featured with several city attractions. His fine stage presence, brilliant acting and careful attention to the dressing of the different characters that he impersonates gains many friends for him in every city in which he appears. Mr. and Mrs. N. SCHUMACHER of Ellington township have moved into their new home at Mallard. They have been engaged in farming in the south part of the county for 30 years or more and they have decided to retire. The Democrat hopes they will enjoy the rest they propose to take. Mr. SCHUMACHER's place will be farmed during the coming year by his son Joseph. Mr. and Mrs. Ed WISHER left for Algona Monday morning. They will visit relatives south of that place for a few days before returning to their home near Iona. They had spent a couple of weeks in Emmetsburg visiting their aunt, Mrs. N. ADAMS, and other local relatives. During the past week they had been guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. SCHUMACHER of Ellington township. Charles JOYNT arrived home from Pittsburg Monday morning. He spent a week visiting relatives in that locality. One of his aunts is a Sister in Mercy hospital in Pittsburg. He stopped in Chicago for afew days on his way home. His sister, Miss Lottie, will remain at Davenport until Christmas, when she will be accompanied home by Miss Agnes, who is taking a course in Mercy hospital for a professional nurse. Adolph FIGLER came up from Grundy Center Sunday morning for a brief visit with local friends. He reports that his wife, who has been ill for some time, is not improving very rapidly. She recently underwent a surgical operation in the Rochester hospital. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wanted To Carve Some One Wednesday evening L. WEISS of Tara, loaded up on Minnesota whiskey and ran through the streets with a razor in one hand and a big knife in the other shouting at the top of his voice for some one to murder. A number of young men lassoed him, tied him and sent to Ft. Dodge for the sheriff. When he came to, he asked to be allowed to be sent home. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/469 Surname: Foy, Pendergast ------------------------- My g-g-grandmother was Bridget Pendergast until she married my g-g-grandfather Dominick Foy. They had 4 Children Mary, James, Agnes, and Raymond. James Foy was my g-grandfather who had 17 children one of which is my grandfather Leo Foy. Could this be the mother of my g-g-grandmother? Please if it is could you give me any information you may have. Thank you so much.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 3 June 1914 TOWN TOPICS OF A WEEK -Gus WEIDEKIND was a Superior visitor Monday. -J.D. McCARTY was a Graettinger visitor Sunday. -Attorney F.C. DAVIDSON spent Sunday at Graettinger. -Arthur HAMERY left for Garden City, Iowa Thursday. -Mrs. H.H. FISH spent Monday with friends at Estherville. -James ALYWARD visited his brother at Graettinger Sunday. -Vincent KELLY was a passenger to Estherville Monday morning. -J.B. LAMBE of Graettinger spent Saturday with friends in this city. -Art HALSTEAD made a trip to Huntington, Minnesota, Monday morning. -Mrs. D.P. MURPHY went to Marcus Saturday to visit relatives for a short time. -Mrs. Thomas CARMODY of Whittemore visited Emmetsburg friends Saturday. -Mr. and Mrs. Wm. STEINER of Mallard were Emmetsburg visitors Monday evening. -Dr. J.L. VAN GORDEN, J.H. KNOBLAUCH and Judge MACOMBER autoed to Graettinger Monday. -P.J. McCARTY of Graettinger was looking after business interests in Emmetsburg Wednesday. -J.M. Resh of the Ringstead neighborhood was looking after business interests in Emmetsburg Saturday. -Carl HOFFMAN was home from Sibley over Sunday. He bought a laundry at that place about a month ago. -Mrs. Julia STOOKEY of Kirksville, Missouri, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John DRUMMY, and other relatives. -Mr. and Mrs. BEAUDRY, who had been visiting relatives in this locality for a month returned to Grand Forks, North Dakota, Monday morning. -D. REIDY of Graettinger was an Emmetsburg visitor Saturday afternoon. He likes his new location and reports a very encouraging practice. -H.J. PFIFFNER, who was home from Sioux City over Sunday, returned to that place Monday evening. He is serving as U.S. juror in the MURPHY case. -George GODDEN, James SCOTT, George FREEMAN, Harry HORTON, and D.P. MURPHY went to Spirit Lake Saturday to see how much pike they could hall in. -J.J. WATSON was a passenger east Sunday evening. -L.C. HAHN of Mallard was an Emmetsburg visitor Monday. -Gus WHITTAKER was a passenger to Dover, Minnesota, last week. -M.M. MAHER of Ruthven was the guest of local relatives yesterday. -Roy BROWN of Estherville spent Sunday with Emmetsburg friends. -Miss Carrie KOCH, of Whittemore, is spending the week at the Frank KOCH home. -Clifford PHELPS was an Algona visitor Saturday evening. He made the trip by auto. -W.C. RICHARDSON has been at Sioux City during the past week serving as a U.S. juror. -Leo MAGUIRE and Earl MORRIS of Spencer were visiting friends in this city Sunday. -A.B. COVINGTON and daughter Edna of Curlew were in Emmetsburg Monday evening. -H.W. BEEBE was on the sick list a couple of days during the early part of the week. -Mrs. BRISBOIS and son Oscar will leave today for Dubuque and Chicago to visit friends. -Miss Beth IRVINE left Tuesday morning for Stanley, Iowa, to visit relatives for a short time. -Elmer MORTLAND recently sold a Shetland pony to a gentleman living in Plymouth county. -A marriage license has been issued to Mr. Arthur PUHRMAN and Miss JENNIE E. LONG of Ayrshire. -Mr. and Mrs. William KIRBY and little child of Valentine, Nebraska are visiting local relatives. -Frank STILLER and his sister, Miss Pearl, of Havelock, were visiting friends in this city Monday. -Lloyd REFSELL was home from Des Moines over Sunday visting his parents and numerous friends. -John PFIFFNER was home from Iowa City a couple of days during the past week. He attends the State University of Iowa. -Mr. and Mrs. PFIFER, who were visiting their daughter, Mrs. H.W. BEEBE, returned to Waterloo Tuesday of last week. -Peter PETERSON was down from Walnut township yesterday. He reports the ground rather wet in his neighborhood. -Ewart SAUNDERS arrived home from California a few days ago. He has been a student at Stanford university during the past year. -Willie YOUNG went to Eagle Grove Wednesday to visit his brother, Andrew YOUNG, who is an engineer on the northwestern line. -Carl WIGEN was over from Ayrshire last evening. -A.F. HOLDER, who is now living south of Ruthven, was in Emmetsburg Monday. -Mr. and Mrs. W.H. MORLING attended the graduating exercises at Ruthven Wednesday evening. -Mr. and Mrs. Joseph NOLAN and W.A. MOAN were among the Ruthven visitors to Emmetsburg yesterday. -Mr. VAN SCOTER, who was a guest at the JENNETT home for a few days, returned to Minneapolis Tuesday. -Mr. and Mrs. George PUGSLEY and Miss PUGSLEY of Fairfield township were Emmetsburg visitors Saturday. -J.F. NOLAN, Cornelius, and Miss Loretta came over from Ruthven yesterday to attend the funeral of Mrs. P. JOYNT. They made the trip by auto. -Mr. and Mrs. C.J. FRYE and family came up from Rodman Thursday evening to attend the graduation exercises at The Iowa. Their daughter, Miss Mildred, was one of the graduates. -L.P. DUHN was down from Walnut township Tuesday for the first time in several months. He was under the weather during the early part of the spring but he is feeling some better. -Mrs. E.B. SOPER, Jr., arrived home from Chicago Wednesday. She was in a hospital at that place for some time. We are pleased to note that there is a marked improvement in her condition. -M.W. CALLAHAN was over from Ruthven Tuesday attending the funeral of Mrs. P. JOYNT, whom he knew as a neighbor in Dubuque county over 40 years ago. A large number of other Ruthven people came to be present at the obsequies. -J.R. MOORE of Greeley, Colorado, visited Emmetsburg friends Tuesday evening of last week. He had some business in this part of the state and could not go home without seeing Emmetsburg again. We understand he is doing well at Greeley. -Monday John GALLEGER broke his water wagon and it cannot be repaired. He has ordered a new one. It will probably be here in a week. The past few days have been very dusty. Our people will have to be patient until the new sprinkler can be put on the streets again. -Among those who came from a distance to attend the funeral of Mrs. P.JOYNT, were D.M. JOYNT of Marcus, Dr. R.J. JOYNT of LeMars, Thomas DUNN of Dubuque county, Mrs. L.J. MURPHY and Mrs. SHANE of Sioux City and Miss Marie MULRY of Chicago. -Mrs. and Mrs. F.W. BEARMAN of New Hampton have bought the BARNES cafe. They will paint it, paper it and add to its equipment. They propose to run a first class restaurant. Their house is well located, has a fine large dining room and has quite a number of good bed rooms. The Democrat is glad to welcome them to Emmetsburg and wishes them success in their undertaking. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/468 Surname: Sykes, Smith, Thomas ------------------------- I am beginning my family history search. My Great Grandfather was Charles Clark Sykes married to Evan Sykes. My Grandfather was John George Sykes born in Emmetsburg Iowa, Palo Alto County, on July 31, 1891.

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. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http:/www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/166 Surname: WARD, ASHCRAFT ------------------------- Searching in Palo alto county, Graettinger area for James A. WARD, lived and worked on a farm. approximately 1900 for a farmer named ASHCRAFT, his uncle. James WARD married the girl next door , Mattie FISH, moved to Mallard. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Lee Ann

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/165 Surname: WARD, FISH, FOWLER, EMERICK ------------------------- Searching for any family in Palo Alto County in the Mallard area. James A. WARD, Mattie FISH, George Sherman EMERICK, Lucinda FOWLER. All are buried in the Mallard area, these are ggrandparents. My mother is an Emerick, my grandmother is a Ward. Thanks for any info. Lee Ann

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/467 Surname: Marsh ------------------------- Elison D. Marsh buried in Old Palo Cemetery, 1863. Any more information available would be appreciated. History of the cemetery. Also called Dickenson Cemetery.