Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 1 May 1912 Local Happenings Mr. and Mrs. COLBURN of Ruthven were Rolfe visitors last week. Beef was the highest in New York last week that it had been in twenty years. Mr. MOLISON of Graettinger has bought the auto of Dr. BARNEY of Estherville. Miss McKENNA of Park Rapids, Minnesota, is the guest of Miss Margaret MULRONEY. Two Britt druggists have been indicted for selling intoxicating liquors contrary to law. Do not fail to hear Father DOUGHERTY ata the K.C. hall next Sunday evening. Admission free. Mrs. FAIRBACK of St. Louis is visiting her sister, Mrs. Thomas McBRIDE and other local relatives. John BRENNAN, son of Marshal BRENNAN, is now a member of the police force in San Francisco. Edward McNALLY, son of Mr. and Mrs. John McNALLY has secured a position with Sconberg & Kilgore of Estherville. Roy BARTLEMAN was in Emmetsburg Thursday evening. He has been playing first violin in one of the MOORE orchestras for some time. A.B. CARTER has almost decided to become a resident of Emmetsburg. He finds it inconvenient to come so far to attend to his office work. The GUNDERSON farm near Wallingford was destroyed by lightning a few nights ago. The renter, Mr. MONSEKA, lost his horses, cattle, and hay. The total loss is $1,500. The big ice house at Clear Lake was destroyed by fire a few days ago. Loss $10,000. The building was insured for $5,000 and the ice, singular as it may seem, for $3,000. Mr. and Mrs. LEACH have given a small tract of land to the Congregational church at Spencer to be used as a play ground. This is thoughtful and generous on their part. Dr. McGREGOR left for Des Moines last evening to attend the Iowa State Dental association. The Chronicle of Fort Dodge reports that P.O. MALIA, of Ayrshire, was a business visitor at that place Wednesday. Several parties put in phones during the past week. The new terms are so reasonable that several have taken advantage of them. Every one who can afford the price should have one. Father COSTELLO was up from Livermore Friday evening. He left on the south bound train on the Rock Island where he delivered a short address at an entertainment given under the auspices of the Sisters' school. Father CONWAY was the guest of Father DOBBERSTEIN of West Bend Wednesday. He reports that Father DOBBERSTEIN is setting out 150 trees on Sts. Peter and Paul park this spring. He is making it one of the beauty spots of Iowa. Prof. SUNDERLAIN formerly of New Hampton now of Garner has been elected superintendent of the Estherville public schools. Prof. REHN will retire from school work and engage in business at Estherville. He taught in Ruthven before going to Estherville. Attorney S.E. McMAHON of Algona has been secured by Supt. McCOMB and the Emmetsburg board of education to deliver an address at the graduating exercises. Mr. McMAHON is one of the real orators of Iowa. He will deliver an address that will be well worth hearing. I.T. CARTER left for Des Moines Friday. From there he will go to Chicago to make arrangements for the manufacture of the new knife that he has invented for skinning cattle and horses. It is a very convenient little tool. Mr. Carter has every confidence that it will make him money. Mr. and Mrs. John McBRIDE were Emmetsburg visitors Thursday. Miss Grace NOLAN of Ruthven, who is teaching at Estherville, has been elected for another year. F.L. WILTSE arrived home from Excelsior springs Tuesday of last week. He is satisfied that the trip benefited him. Geo. THEILE of Everly died in the Sheldon hospital a few days ago after undergoing an operation for appendicitis. The Rock Island comapny has left Foreman COLLINS only one section man for the spring and summer. A railroad bed can not be kept in proper condition without sufficient help. Mr. McCARD of Spencer is one of the Eleventh district delegates to the national republican convention at Chicago. He is not a TAFT man. Mr. and Mrs. T.F. LOWE of Mallard visited Mr. and Mrs. J.P. DOWNS of this place Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. LOWE is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. DOWNS. Patrick HOWE, who was the Rock Island road master for several years is a candidate for the republican nomination for supervisor in the Estherville district. Ray McNALLY, who was called home by his mother's sickness and death, returned to Garner the last of the week. he has charge of A.E. LIEN's drug store at that place. Dr. Daniel PEARSONS, an uncle of Mrs. J.P. DOLLIVER, recently died in Chicago. He was once worth several million dollars but he died penniless. He left practically all of his money to educational institutions. He ws nearly 95 when he passed away. He frequently expressed the wish that he would live to be a centenarian. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 6 Nov 1912 Mrs. and Mrs. Donald FRANKLIN of Ayrshire were the guests of their son, County Recorder FRANKLIN, of this city Saturday. Mr. FRANKLIN, accompanied them home and remained until Sunday evening. Hon. A.M. DEYOE, state superintendent in company with Rev. HOLMES of Algona, made an auto tour of the county last Friday. He was out in the interests of his candidacy for re-election. J.W. SMITH of Vernon was in Emmetsburg Monday soliciting aid to go to Iowa City to have his only eye treated. His left eye has been blind for some time and he is losing the sight of the other member. He found many willing to assist him. Yesterday's Des Moines Register and Leader contained a fine cut of Mr. and Mrs. THATCHER of West Bend who recently celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. They deserve well the recognition which the press of our county and the state have given them. Seth SMITH is, we understand, building a fine residence on his farm in Lost Island township. It will be one of the most substantial and well equipped in that part of the county. Mr. and Mrs. SMITH are excellent people. They well deserve the comforts they propose to enjoy. Mrs. M.E. JOYCE entertained a number of ladies Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Sarah E. McDONNELL who has been visiting friends and relatives in this city for some time. Delicious refreshments were served and a very pleasant afternoon is reported by those who were in attendance. Miss Winnie WILMERS has been chosen supervisor of music and drawing in the West Bend schools as successor to Miss Lottie WALSH, who has been forced to take a vacation on account of the condition of her health. Miss WILMERS is quite an accomplished musician. The Democrat wishes her success in her new line of work. George B. McCLELLAND, son of the noted general Geo. B. McCLELLAND, made a bull moose speech at Spirit Lake Thursday evening. He served as the democratic mayor of New York City a few years ago. His election, it will be remembered, was contested by Wm. Randolph HEARST. A great many disappointed office seekers are seeking political shelter in the new party. The many local friends of Ray McNALLY were pleased to meet him on our streets Saturday and Monday. A few days ago while at Garner we visited the drug store of which he is manager. He has a fine large room and a most complete stock. One does not have to be in Garner very long to learn that he is decidedly popular among the business men of that place and that he enjoys their confidence. He is a promising young business man. Sim R. STEADMAN of Ft. Dodge was in Emmetsburg last evening and was among the many who were interested in the local election news. The Levi Dean Music Company reports a sale of 14 pianos during the past few days. The manager is highly pleased with his business in Emmetsburg. Miss Lottie WALSH who has been teaching in West Bend schools has been advised by her physician to take a vacation. She has decided to do so. P.J. WAGNER and his sister, Mrs. A.P. MEYERS, were called to Ellington township Sunday by the serious illness and death of their brother, Louis WAGNER. The Assumption league ladies served oysters in the jury room last evening to those who were in the Court House waiting for the election returns. They were liberally patronized. Mrs. KEEGAN of Chicago has been visiting her sister, Mrs. John MONCRIEF, for two or three weeks. She will return home in a few days. Mrs. MONCRIEF's health has not been very good for some time. Ross MOSES, Chris SCHROEDER, Wm. YOUNG and Alexander YOUNG came down from Lake Park Monday evening. They have been seining in the lakes in that locality. They have been compensated fairly well for their time and efforts. James Francis O'DONNELL at the K.C. hall next Sunday evening. Mr. O'DONNELL is exceptionally clever as an interpreter of character. He is deserving of a splendid house and shall be given one. Admission 15 and 25 cents. All are invited. Chas. AUSTIN recently came up from Shell Rock by auto and visited his brother, Wm. AUSTIN, of this place. He was accompanied by his wife, his son George and the latter's wife. They spent a day or two in Emmetsburg. They are among the well-to-do people of Shell Rock. Jess SPROUT came down from Rothsay, Minnesota, Sunday morning. He will spend two or three weeks with his parents and many local friends. He reports Mr. MOSNESS quite hearty but suffering from some rheumatism. As usual, he was very much interested in the presidential campaign. John P. WAGNER was down from Graettinger yesterday. He went from here to Ellington township to attend the funeral of his brother, Louis WAGNER, which will be held today. Mr.WAGNER was postmaster of Mallard about twenty years ago. He has, since last May, been conducting a pool hall at Graettinger. He followed carpentering for a number of years. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 6 Nov 1912 Miss Nettie SUNDERMEYER and Miss Clare HAUGHSTEIN were Emmetsburg visitors one day last week. Miss SUNDERMEYER is a guest at the HAUGHENSTEIN home. Hugh MEADE was home from Lansing Saturday and Sunday. He reports times quite brisk in eastern Iowa. He has a position in a marble factory at Lansing. Coal is becoming scare in many of the local markets and prices are steadily advancing. Dealers in various places find it difficult to secure cars for making shipments. T. H. CALVY of White Lake, South Dakota, was the guest of his cousin, Mrs. Lillie PATTON HIGGINS of this place Sunday. He was on his way to Chicago to visit relatives. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. George WILLIAMS of Cedar Rapids Sunday. They have named her Dorothy Lavonne. Their many Emmetsburg friends extend congratulations. The Journal of West Bend reports the sale by J.L. REID of a Maxwell auto to Thomas VANDICAR and a Reo five passenger machine, with electric light equipments, to George HUGHES of Cylinder. Miss Madalene COONAN gave a halloween party Wednesday evening in honor of a large number of her many young friends. Teh affair was one that will be happily remembered by all who were in attendance. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John GALLEGER quietly observed the 25th anniversary of their marriage. A number of their relatives and friends called on them and the day was pleasantly spent. The Democrat hopes they will have the pleasure of celebrating the 50th anniversary of their marriage. Mrs. Will HUGHES and children of Osakis, Minnesota, have been visiting for some time at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.F. BRENNAN and family. Mr. HUGHES recently movedto Havre, Montana where he has secured a homestead. He will be employed by a railway bridging gany on the Great Northern road until such time as it is necessary for him to begin work on his homestead. Mrs. HUGHES and children will remain in Emmetsburg for some time. George GRACE was home last week. He has been making runs as postal clerk from Dubuque to Algona and also from Galesburg, Illinois to Fort Dodge. He likes the work and hopes in a short time to secure a position on one of the local lines. P.J. LAUGHLIN left for Davenport Friday evening to spend a day with his sister, Miss Rose, who is taking a course for a trained nurse in Mercy Hospital at that place. From Davenport he went to Chicago to visit friends, after which he will return to Denver. The Free Press says that S.O. SANDVIG is suffering from a broken arm as a result of a runaway which occurred a week ago Sunday evening. In attempting to turn out for an auto, his horse stepped too close to the edge of the frade and the buggy tipped over. Hence the accident. A few days ago Mr. HOLBROOK, the M. & St. L. agent at Gilmore, resigned. He will engage in farming. There was no one present to take his place when he quit but we understand that some gentleman who used to be at Ayrshire will temporarily succeed him. The Democrat is pleased to learn that George LONG, who was recently operated on for cancer at Rochester, Minnesota, is steadily improving and will soon be able to be about again. He and his brother have published the Manson Journal for many years. He stands high in his profession and enjoys the good will of his fellow publishers. Hog cholera recently broke out in the vicinity of Webster City. The state veterinary surgeon recommends vaccination with cholera serum in order to check the spread of the contagion. He estimates the losses in Iowa this year to date will aggregate $12,000,000. As hogs are very valuable this fall it would be well for farmers to give timely suggestion. Animals that are vaccinated in time will not die of the disease. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 13 Mar 1912 SKOW-ASHMORE Mr. James N. SKOW , the second oldest son of Mrs. and Mrs. N. SKOW of Graettinger, and Miss Mirtie B. ASHMORE of Lake Park, were united in marriage at the M.E. parsonage at that place Monday., March 11, Rev. GERKINS officiating. The young couple are at present visiting the groom's parents at Graettinger. They will make their future home on a farm near Lake Park. The bride is said to be one of the estimable young ladies of Lake Park and is, we understand, deservedly popular among those who know her. The groom is energetic, industrious, frugal and upright. He is a member of one of the pioneer families of our county. Scores of local friends who join with the Democrat in extending hearty good wishes to him and his worthy bride. THE SCHOOL ELECTION J.H. KNOBLAUCH and C.J. BERGER Chosen Directors The school caucus held at the Court House Friday evening was very largely attended. There were perhaps 200 voters present. There had apparently been some quiet, effective work done in getting out so many. T.J. DUFFY was chosen chairman and L.H. MAYNE secretary. Mr. HOELZNER nominated J.H. KNOBLAUCH for director and John DOOLEY suggested the name of C.J. BERGER. There were no other nominations, and the gentlemen named were, by acclamation, declared the choice of the gathering. Robert LAUGHLIN was nominated for school treasurer, L.H. MAYNE and W.I. BRANAGAN were appointed to call the school caucus next year, after which the meeting adjourned. The election was held Monday. During hte forenoon it was learned that there was an independent candidate, although there was not a very spirited contest. Only 175 votes were cast. The result showed 154 for Mr. BERGER, 121 for Mr. KNOBLAUCH, 76 for Mr. GODDEN and a few scattering. Messrs. BERGER and KNOBLAUCH were declared elected. Mr. LAUGHLIN had no opposition for treasurer. The proposition to sell the old site of the East Side school building carried by a large majority. THORESON-BONSTEAD Mr. Albert THORESON and Miss Edith BONSTEAD of Lost Island township were united in marriage at the Norwegian Lutheran church Wednesday, March 6. The brief ceremony that united the young people for life was performed by the pastor, Rev. S.O. SANDE. Messrs. John and Gerald THORESON acted as groomsmen. The bride was attended by Misses Dora BONDHUS and Mable THORESON. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Theo. THORESON. Mr. and Mrs. THORESON will immediately begin housekeeping on a farm in Lost Island township. The Democrat extends hearty congratulations to this estimable young couple. Mrs. Thomas CONLON is reported quite ill. Lot LAUGHLIN, Jr. arrived from Oklahoma last evening for a short visit with his parents and other relatives. Frank KELLY was called ot Colfax the last of the week by the death of his mother. The funeral was held at Hartley Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. KELLY has the sympathy of our many citizens in their bereavement. Capt. J.E. WILLIAMS of Mason City was in Emmetsburg Saturday night attending a meeting of the local Elks. Edward TAYLOR of Curlew was an Emmetsburg visitor Tuesday. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Thursday, April 21, 1921 LAMMERS-LE DUC On Saturday April 16th at the Catholic parsonage in Graettinger occurred the marriage of Mr. William LAMMERS and Miss Agnes LE DUC. Father KELLY performed the ceremony which made them man and wife. The groom is a prosperous young farmer of the Graettinger vicinity and is well known and as well liked and respected by all in that community. He is industrious and energetic and will do his share toward making the home. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. LE DUC and is one of the popular young ladies of the Graettinger community. She has made many warm friends in the community all of whom admire her for true womanliness and kindly spirit. She is in every way fitted to preside over the home with dignity. The young couple will make their home on a farm near Graettinger. To them the Reporter extends its best wishes for a long and prosperous married life. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, Iowa 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/466 Surname: McEvoy, Conway, Bradley, O'Connor, Finn ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 13 Mar 1912 E.P. McEVOY PASSES AWAY He Had Been Ill Only Four Days-Was Victim of Pneumonia LIVED IN COUNTY 41 YEARS He Served as Secretary of the County Mutual Insurance Company for 20 Years. Tuesday evening of last week, at 10:15 o'clock, E.P. McEVOY of this city, whose dangerous illness was reported in last week's Democrat passed away. The previous Friday he was able to be about as usual. He called at several business houses in town and attended to his usual duties. He feldt hearty and was happy and in excellent houmor. However, he caught cold during the day. Soon after returning home he went to bed. In a short time he was the victim of a well developed attack of pneumonia. Medical assistance was promptly summoned, but hsi heart was weak and his condition soon became hopeless. his advanced years had told on his once rugged constitution. Making careful spiritual and temporal preparation for the final summons, he sank into the slumber that knows no waking. The funeral was held Saturday forenoon. His brother, John McEVOY, of Ottawa, Canada, had wired that he was coming and the family decided to wait for him. The exercises were held at Assumption church. A requiem high mass was celebrated by Father CONWAY. The Knights of Columbus of which Mr. McEVOY was a member, attended in a body. The sacred edifice was filled, many coming from a distance to attend the funeral. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. The active pall bearers were six nephews of the deceased-L.E., J.P., M.J., John E., John J., and Thomas CONWAY. The honorary pall bearers were representing the K.C. organization were M.F. KERWICK, P.H. DONLON, E.J. HIGGINS, M.F. BRENNAN, T.J. DUFFY, and W.I. BRANAGAN. The various business organizations to which Mr. McEVOY belonged, the K.C. council and relatives and friends sent beautiful floral offerings as tokens of friendship and the esteem in which they held him. Mr. McEVOY was born in St. Scholastique, Quebec, July 1, 1835. Hence he was in his 77th year. His education was received in the schools of his native country. He spent his early life on a farm. January 16, 1861, he was married at Osgood, Ontario, to Miss Catherine Conway. Mrs. McEVOY died March 17, 1909. In March 1871, Mr. and Mrs. McEVOY came to Palo Alto county and settled on a farm about five miles northwest of Emmetsburg. In 1881 Mr. McEVOY was appointed to fill a vacancy as a member of the board of supervisors, serving the remainder of the term. In 1887 he was nominated by the democrats for county treasurer, but was defeated by Mr. HARTSHORN by a few votes. In 1880 he was nominated again and elected. He served for four years. In his official capacity he was prompt, courteous and faithful and the hundreds of new acquaintances whom he made during his term of office became his lasting friends. Mr. McEVOY was however, best known as secretary of the Farmers' Mutual Insurance company of Palo Alto county. April 3, 1886, he and J.C. BAKER formed the association. He remained secretary until he was called by death. To his industry, judgment, nad careful management the organization is largely indebted for the prosperous condition in which it is today. The surviving members of the family are two sons and two daughters. One son, James Jr. lives at Ft. Dodge. The other son, Edward J. and the two daughters Mrs. M.R. BRADLEY and Miss Josie McEVOY, reside in this community. There are two sisters and one brother living. The brother, John M. McEVOY, and one sister, Mrs. P. O'CONNOR, reside at Ottawa, Canada. The other sister, Mrs. Anthony FINN, lives at Gilmore. Mr. McEVOY was one of the best know [sic] citizens of our county and we are sure there is no exaggeration in saying that no man in northern Iowa stood higher in the estimation of his fellow men. He was exemplary in his habits. His conduct was at all times above criticism. However, he was not narrow in his views, but was willing to allow others a reasonable degree of latitude in their social customs so long as they did not trespass on the ordinary rules of decorum. He was humble. He never made a display for the purpose of attracting attention. He was willing to let others seek wordly honors for he well knew that they are in reality of little value. He was even tempered. He very seldom lost his self control. He was genial and pleasant and he had the faculty of making those about him feel at ease. He was industrious to a degree that was noticeable. until his last illness he was constantly at some thing that was useful to himself or others. He was prompt, painstaking and obliging. He took pleasure in being accommodating. He was a man of strong religious faith and fervor. He would never neglect what he considered a duty to his God or to his church. Though steadfast on his devotion to his obligations as a Catholic, he would not say anything unkind of those who might not agree with him. He was one of the best husbands, a loving, provident father, and a loyal friend. As a neighbor he was never too interested in his own affairs to lend a helping hand to others or to sympathize with those in misfortune, for he had a heart as tender as that of a child. For forty years he was an active, prominent, influential worker in Palo Alto county. He has passed from the midst of those who knew him so long, so intimately, and so favorably, but the influences of his ennobling, his truly Christian character will have a lasting effect with him and who had occasion to prize him for his many virtues. The sons, daughters and other relatives have the sympathy of our many citizens in their sorrow. Attended Mr. McEvoy's Funeral Among the relatives who came from a distance to attend the funeral of the late E.P. McEVOY were: M.T. McEVOY of Mondamin, Iowa Dr. Richard McEVOY of Missouri Valley Wm. KELLY of Blair, Nebraska Mrs. M. DUGGAN , of Dubuque, Iowa Mr. and Mrs. A. FINN of Gilmore J.M. McEVOY of Ottawa, Canada Miss Catherine O'Brien of Letts, Iowa Mr. nad Mrs. J.F. BIGGINS of Livermore Mrs. LACEY of Livermore.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 7 Aug 1912 The Women's Missionary Society of the Congregational church will meet at the home of Mrs. MIDDLETON, Sr. this afternoon. Mrs. and Mrs. DAVIDSON of New Virginia, Iowa, have been visiting for several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.C. DAVIDSON of Emmetsburg. Some people claim that prairie chickens are numerous this year. There is usually a fair crop of them when there is an abundance of small grain. Father CARROLL came over from Ayrshire by auto Sunday evening. He is pretty clever with his machine but he occassionally gets into trouble with it the same as other people. Joy CROSE is home to remain until the end of summer vacation. He has been assisting the Redpath Chautauqua people for several weeks in Michigan and in other states. C.A. ANDERSON, who has been chief dispatcher at Mitchell, South Dakota, for some time, has been appointed assistant superintendent of the Iowa and Dakota division of the Milwaukee railroad. James PENDER was up from Waterloo over Sunday. He is already an enthusiastic booster of that place. He says it is the most enterprising city in Iowa today. Waterloo is alright. Charles DUHIGG informs us taht a farmer living six miles east of Gilmore City refused $60,000 for his half section farm a few days ago. The place is well improved. This is a trifle over $187 per acre. The city authorities wish to notify the public that all dues for water must be paid on or before August 20 or service will be discontinued without further notice. Payments should be made at the Farmer's Savings bank. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. GODDEN have moved back to Emmetsburg. They found it impossible to secure a suitable residence at Estherville. Knut THOMPSON will take charge of the GODDEN & BALLARD factory at that place. About a year ago John GALLEGER bought the T.W. HARRISON quarter section farm east of this city for $70 per acre. A couple of days ago he refused $120 per acre for it. This is enough to make the average man feel pretty chesty. We notice that a number of restaurant owners and druggists in Minnesota have been fined for violating the state law, which requires that ice cream shall contain 12 per cent of butter fat. So far as we know there is no such requirement in this state. Henry SHERLOCK, who was home visiting his parents for several days, returned to Bancroft, Nebraska, Wednesday. He is operator for the Minneapolis & Omaha company at that place. He reports that crop conditions are fair in northeastern Nebraska but they are not so good as they are in this locality. Mr. SHERLOCK is a son of Mr. and Mrs. P.H. SHERLOCK of Emmetsburg township. Mrs. Ella McFADDEN of Valley City, North Dakota, moved to Algona six months ago and now she applies for a divorce. She left her husband last October. A colored man who was cook at the new Durdall hotel at Algona, was arrested a few days ago for attempted rape, but he was discharged. However, he had to fly. Mr. and Mrs. A. FIGLER and little son arrived from Grundy Center Friday to visit Mr. Figler's mother for a few days. Conditions in the vicinity of Grundy Center are very satisfactory this year. Mr. and Mrs. John McNULTY, who had been visiting their many relatives in this locality, returned to St. Paul last Friday. Mr. McNULTY has a good position in one of the railway yards at that place. Dr. WOODBRIDGE was over from Cylinder Thursday. He intended leaving yesterday for North Dakota to see about the harvesting of his crops. From there he will go to Geyser, Montana, where he also owns land. Leo O'CONNOR has bought an 80 acre farm east of Michael MURPHY's place. He paid $75 per acre for it. It is unimproved. Mr. O'CONNOR will begin at once the erection of a neat bungalow on it and will in other ways improve it. B.F. REED, formerly editor of the Algona Advance, is writing a history of Kossuth county. His parents were among the first residents of northwest Iowa. He should be able to write a very interesting account of pioneer experience. Edwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. P.P. SCHMIDT, of Graettinger, recently went to Cass county, Minnesota, where he will remain for some time. he has been troubled for several years with hay fever. It does not affect him in northern Minnesota. John D. ROCKEFELLER has advanced the price of gasoline oil about 25 per cent during the past two years. Our citizens are doubtless assisting him in making up the large amount that he gave to the Chicago University and other institutions during the last year or more. John NAMER was up from Mallard Wednesday. He threshed his early oats a few days ago. They averaged 48 bushels per acre. Michael SCHULLER's crop yielded 55 bushels per acre. The average for six fields in the same neighborhood is 50 bushels per acre. The quality, of course, is excellent. Mr. and Mrs. R.H. STRATEMEYER were Algona visitors Wednesday. They spent the day with friends at that place and they also took in the circus. Ray SKINNER, John FRAKES, Joe MILLETTE and Glen BROWN were at Estherville Saturday taking in the carnival and witnessing the base ball game. Mrs. Geo HELGEN left Hammond, Indiana a few days ago. Mr. HELGEN having decided to locate at that place for the practice of his profession. He is a brother of M. HELGEN of this city. Miss Kate BURKE of Woonsocket, South Dakota, who had been visiting in Emmetsburg for a few days, returned home Saturday evening. She makes her home with Mr. and Mrs. E.B. SOPER, Jr. The State bank of Dunsmuir, California, charges B.O. TUPPER, formerly of Spencer, with embezzling $7,000. Mr. TUPPER was at one time assistant cashier of the Citizen's National Bank of Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. J.R. BUTLER of Fort Dodge passed through this city Thursday on their way to the lakes. They stopped for a few moments at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John P. BIGLEY. Mr. Butler is an uncle of Mr. BIGLEY. Mrs. J.M. DAVIS, who had been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. MAYNE for some time, returned to Sioux City a few days ago. Seh was accompanied by Miss Hortense MAYNE, who will remain with her for some time. The latest drink in Iowa saloons is the Bull Moose cock tail. Our third party citizens know how it is made. When a second drink of it is taken it is said that the Bull Moose is willing to butt into the first stand patter or democrat who comes along. Miss Lizzie McNALLY arrived home from Red Wing, Minnesota, the last of the week. She spent several weeks with relatives at that place, Caledonia and Houston. She had a most delightful time. She reports that crops are not quite so good in southeastern Minnesota as they are in north western Iowa. Representative KULP of West Bend was in Emmetsburg Tuesday evening of last week while on his way home from Ayrshire. He owns five farms in this county. He reports that Mr. Williams, who lives near West Bend, threshed a field of barley a few days ago that averaged 50 bushels per acre. He sold it for 65 cents per bushel. A crop of this kind every year would soon pay for Iowa land even at present high prices. Julia McCARTY returned home from Monona, Iowa Saturday evening. They had been visiting relatives at that place for a week or ten days. C.A. BISHOP of Charles City was an over Sunday visitor with Emmetsburg friends. His wife had been here for several days. Mr. BISHOP is employed in the Hart Parr factory. Capt. J.E. WILLIAMS came over from Mason City Saturday evening to visit relatives for a short time. He is president of the Iowa State league and is quite an ardent base ball fan. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. F.W. HICKS of Ames July 28. They have named him Francis Arnold. Their many Emmetsburg friends extend congratulations. Mr. HICKS says the boy is a progressive republican. It is claimed that the prohibitionists will have to tear down the silos before they will be able to stamp out intemperance. Those who have made the test say that the fermentation the silage makes is an excellent quality of alcohol. John BURKE was over from Ruthven Monday. His sisters, Misses Mary and Anna have been home for some time visiting. They are professional nurses and have good positions in the Minnesota hospital for the insane at Faribault. His sister, Miss Lizzie, who teaches in the Rolfe school, is also home spending her vacation. Fred SPIES of Graettinger was an Emmetsburg visitor Friday evening. He has been in the meat market business at Graettinger and is enjoying a substantial patronage and is prospering. He is an officer for the telephone company at that place and is manager of the Graettinger Tile works. His various outside duties take up considerable of his time. Hereafter people who visit Des Moines should bring their own towels and drinking cups with them. A new ordinance which goes into effect at once in the Capital city does away with all public drinking cups and also with towels in toilet rooms in hotels. The ordinance also requires a sleeping room containing 400 cubic foot of air space for each person. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

OOPS! Pardon me. I transcribe for Scott Co, Iowa also and got a little confused and sent to wrong list!! Cathy : Davenport Daily Times : Davenport, Scott Co, Iowa : : : : Feb. 19, 1872 : Died.

Davenport Daily Times Davenport, Scott Co, Iowa Feb. 19, 1872 Died. On the afternoon of Sunday, the 18th inst., J.Alpha, son of John W. and Fannie DAVIS, aged four years and two months. Funeral will take place at Gilruth Chapel, on Tuesday, at 3 p.m. Friends of the family are invited to attend. How much we miss the good night kiss That ever on us smiled. But joy dwelleth with the one we miss- Our darling, blue-eyed child. In this city, this morning, Roscoe C., only son of the late Warren P. and Maggie HERRICK, aged 13 months and ? days. Funeral from residence of F.W. WATSON, corner 4th and Main, at 3 o'clock, tomorrow. Friends and family invited. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~ Feb. 26, 1872 Died. William B., youngest son of Augustus W. and E.C. WESTFIELD, Feb. 23rd, 1872, aged 16 mos. and 28 days. Funeral Saturday , Feb. 24th, at 2 o'clock, P.M. from the residence on draw pier of old bridge across the Mississippi- The above was the first birth and the first death in the house since the bridge was built. Pall bearers Messrs. E.H. MACK, Thos. SMITH, D. DONNELEY, John SAINT. [Washington, D.C. papers please copy] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Feb. 28, 1872 Married. This morning, in West Davenport, at the residence of the officiating clergyman, the Rev. J.A. RUSSELL, Mr. J.S. HALDEMAN and Miss Mara SHURTLAFF, both of Clinton, Illinois. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Scott County, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iascott/scott.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, IA 15 Mar 1911 John O'CONNOR of Graettinger was doing business in Emmetsburg Monday. Mrs. D. CARROLL Sr. went to Graettinger Saturday to visit her daughter, Mrs. NEARY. Clint SMITH and Mr. CAMPBELL are planning on opening a second electric theater in Emmetsburg. M.J. WRIGHT, who lives near Cylinder, will have a sale next Wednesday. Read his ad in this issue. JACKMAN, KIRBY and RICHARDSON will have a sale next Saturday afternoon. Read their ad in this issue. Sim R. STEADMAN has resigned as alderman from the Fourth ward. The council will choose some one to succeed him. James JOYCE and Arthur JOHNSON left for Des Moines Monday evening to attend a convention of the threshers of Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. M.C. KIRBY of Estherville have been spending several days with their daughter, Mrs. B.E. KELLY and family. Supt. Lillie PATTON was at Sioux City last week attending the Northwest Iowa Teachers' meeting. The gathering was largely attended. Dr. HARRIS of Chicago who came to perform some operations at the Baldwin hospital at Ruthven returned Sunday evening. Attorney Matt JOYCE, who practiced at Missoula, Montana, for several years, has located at Ft. Dodge. He lived in Emmetsburg when a small boy. Mr. Theodore ENGLER and Miss May GUNN were married in this city Wednesday, Mayor DUFFY officiating. The Democrat extends congratulations. Frank HOGAN, who has been living on the Spoor farm in Ellington, has rented the old BOTTIMORE place in Great Oak, now the property of J.J. WATSON. A gentleman named COX, from Johnson county, has moved onto the John WOOLY farm in Great Oak township. MORRIS Bros. of this city own the place. Mr. and Mrs. H.J. WILSON and daughter were Emmetsburg visitors Sunday. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. BEEBE. Mrs. WILSON was on her way home from Humboldt. M.S. MAXIM of Lone Tree, Iowa, recently moved onto the James DUNGAN farm in Great Oak township. The place is a good one and Mr. MAXIM is said to be an excellent farmer. A short time ago, Thomas McNALLY of Gary, Indiana, a brother of the several McNALLY gentlemen in this locality, lost two of his sons. One son, Alex, died February 26, and another son, Wilie, fell off a truck wagon about the same time and was killed. M.J. NOLAN has accepted a position in T.A. BALDWIN's implement establishment. Capt. J.E. WILLIAMS has received orders to have Company K ready to go to Texas on a day's notice. Joe KERWICK arrived home from Dubuque last evening. He will play with Company K tonight. J. PHELPS of Great Oak township has moved onto the Mrs. J.R. CLARKE farm in Emmetsburg township. Mrs. E.A. BRANAGAN and Master John returned to Colman, South Dakota, Wednesday morning. Local Markets-Hogs $6.25, corn 34 to 36c, oats 23 1/2c, barley 60c, butter 26c, eggs 13c, potatoes 50 to 60c. Mr. Robert E. ELLIS and Miss Mary VALEZ were married in this city Thursday, Rev. J.E. BRERETON officiating. We understand the ARCHER case from Ruthven has been settled. Mrs. ARCHER will return from California. Miss Rose McNALLY has for some time been holding a good position in a wholesale millinery establishment in Sioux Falls. She likes the place. There was a big prairie fire on Miss SCHROEDER's farm north of Emmetsburg Monday night. It took hard effort to check it. Several stacks of hay were destroyed. The district oratorial contest will be held at Jefferson instead of at Denison. Denison has a number of cases of scarlet fever. Hence the change. The date is March 24. Bring home the laurels, Mr. VAN GORDEN. Keep up Emmetsburg's reputation for winning. Filo POARCH was at Algona Sunday. His friend BOWYER was defeated for mayor in the republican city caucus Satruday evening by a vote of three to one, by Mr. WADSWORTH, the present incumbent. Mr. BOWYER, it seems was anxious to have all the restaurants closed on Sunday in case he won at the polls. The Algona people decided that they did not care to carry the Sunday law to this extreme so they defeated him in the caucus. Lost Their Infant Boy. Mr. and Mrs. Henry KOPEL mourn the loss of their infant boy, aged one month who died Monday. The funeral was held yesterday. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. They have the sympathy of their many friends. A Black Hand Fiend in Emmetsburg. Ask A.W. WAGNER about the Italian Black Hand fiends. He can tell you a tale that will make you shudder. Marshals FRIES and DRUMMY can also tell you about the treacherous assassins. Result of School Election The school caucus was held at the Court House Friday evening. There were less than 50 in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Secretary ATKINSON. Mayor DUFFY was chosen to preside and L.H. MAYNE was selected as secretary. The names of P.V. NOLAN, T.J. DAVIDSON, and J.C. BENNET were placed in nomination for directors. It is understood that Dr. POWERS did not wish to serve any longer and that P.O. REFSELL could not legally act as postmaster and director. A formal ballot was taken. P.V. NOLAN received 36 votes, T.C. DAVIDSON 22, and J.C. BENNET 21. Messrs. NOLAN and DAVIDSON were declared the nominees of the caucus. The election was held Monday. Only 208 votes were cast. There was no opposition to the regular nominees. The new board will consist of J.H. KNAUBLAUCH, Dr. J.L. VAN GORDEN, J.H. GODDEN, P.V. NOLAN and T.C. DAVIDSON. All are intelligent, experienced representative gentlemen. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/pa95emc4.txt I have just added the 1895 Iowa State Census for the City of Emmetsburg, Ward 4! Cathy

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/164 Surname: ADAMS, WETZEL, HOLLANDER, BOOTH, MEITZNER ------------------------- ADAMS & WETZELS Posted by Nancy W. Hicks on Mon, 30 Oct 2000 Surname: ADAMS, WETZEL Nicholas Adams,b.1841 in Germany, married Lucinda Wetzel, b.1852 in IA, at Chickasaw County, IA in 1870. Nicholas d. in 1904 and Lucinda d. 1933, both buried in St. Jacobs cemetery, Graettinger, Palo Alto County, IA. Children: Mary, Franklin, Lucy, Andrew, Emma, Lena, John, Matthew, Annie, Josie. Lucy married John Hollander, Matthew married Kate Burke, John married Inez Booth, Josie married William Meitzner. Would like to find Lucinda parents. Think they might have been Frank and Mary We(i)tzel from Prussia to Ia, but don't know...any help is appreciated.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, Iowa June 1950 Edward (E) McNally, one of Emmetsburg's oldest active businessmen, marked his 86th birthday Sunday, June 11. One of the real old timers in this vicinity he came here with his parents via the covered wagon trails 75 years ago. The McNally family upon arrival in town settled just west of the Des Moines river and began farming operations. Ed worked with his parents on the farm. Schools were few and far between and formal education ended with the third grade. Not being one to quit he built on this education until he was quite versed in buiness and financial matters. He is head of the McNally real estate and abstract business here. Mr. McNally was 23 when he met Miss Jennie Griffen in Emmetsburg and after a year of courtship the couple married. They had eight children, three boys and five girls, six of whom are living. All of the children live in or near Emmetsburg with the exception of one daughter Sister Mary Edwardetta who is teaching at Holy Angels convent in Milwaukee, Wis. Mrs. McNally passed away 28 years ago and the children describe their father as having been both mother and father to them. A long career of business and public service is pleasant to look back on. He has not only been prominent in the real estate and loan business but also served as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, school board member, deputy sheriff, and has held other responsible posts. He still actively supervises his office in Emmetsburg. In addition to Sister Mary Edwardetta, his children are Ray and Maurice McNally, Mrs. Floyd McCain, Mrs. Paul Kerber and Mrs. D.W. Joynt all of the Emmetsburg vicinity. [Note: this was my great grandfather. I believe the abstract business he started is still in the family and is run by a great grandson,Tim McCain. Edward McNally died 6 months after his 86th birthday on 12/11/1950.]

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg,Palo Alto Co, Iowa 8 Mar 1911 Father MARKS left for Early, Sac county, Monday morning to spend a few days with friends. KIRBY, JACKMAN & RICHARDSON had a very successful sale of horses in this city Saturday. They disposed of 21 head. Prices were good. Thos. J. KIRBY and W.E. JACKMAN left for South Dakota Monday evening to purchase another carload of horses, which they will sell on the local market. T.J. McGOEY has moved onto the F.C. DAVIDSON farm west of Mr. FIFE's. Patrick O'BRIEN has rented the W.I. BRANAGAN residence vacated by Mr. McGOEY. The Epworth League and the church choir of the Methodist church were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. MAYNE last Friday evening. A few delightful hours were enjoyed by those who were fortunate enough to be present. Saturday evening about sixty of the neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. HARRISON gave them a pleasant surprise. The evening was most enjoyably spent and all returned to their homes with many happy memories of the affair. Joseph M. PLAISTER, manager of the Ft. Dodge phone company, was in Emmetsburg Monday. He was examining our local exchange and will make a report to the board of directors regarding the improvements that should be made and he will also refere to other matters of importance. The teachers of the primary department of the Congregational Sunday school will hold a tea at the home of Eliza BRYCE Wednesday afternoon, March 15. The object of this tea is to raise money for the Easter collection for missions. Everybody is cordially invited. Married, at the Methodist parsonage on Monday afternoon, Mr. Thomas OLTESVIG and Miss Elsie HOPKINS of Ayrshire. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Herbert CLEGG and was witnessed by Mr. William KIEHL and Misses Ida VANHORSEN. The Democrat extends congratulations. Farmer BURNS recently celebrated his 50th birthday. During his career he has wrestled with 6,000 different men and he is still very clever on the mat. He does not smoke, chew, drink or swear. He is an exceptionally well preserved man. How necessary is it for young men to take proper care of their health and strength. One of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. DOOLEY's little children has been very ill for several days. Mrs. T.F. RUTLEDGE enjoyed a visit from her friend, Miss CARR of Clarion Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan O'NEILL and little son spent Sunday with relatives in Graettinger. Mrs. J.H. KNOBLAUCH was quite ill several days last week but is able to be about again. Mr. and Mrs. Peter HOELZNER spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ray CARLISLE of Whittemore. Supervisor CARTER of West Bend was in Emmetsburg yesterday. He was on his way to Pocahontas. Harold BRERTON returned from Chicago Monday. He has been ill and comes home to recuperate. J.J. HIGGINS of Great Oak township will have a sale next Wednesday. See his add elsewhere in this issue. Mrs. John DINEEN and two little children visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe BIGLEY and family at Graettinger last week. Edward McNALLY came down from Worthington, Minnesota, Monday evening to remain for a few days. Mrs. Frank FICKEL was over from Spencer Monday. She went to Graettinger in the afternoon to visit friends. Lester JACKSON of Toulon, Illinois, who was in Emmetsburg several days last week, went to Davenport Thursday. A pocketbook was found near the BURNS bridge a few days ago. The owner can have same by proving property. Miss Birdie RYAN is very ill in a hospital in Salt Lake City. She has had to undergo two trying surgical operations. H.M. HELGEN left for Jacksonville, Florida last evening to remain for a few days looking after business interests. J.W. NEARY was at Whittemore Sunday evening for the first time in several months. It is needless to say that he had a good time. The St. Joseph college basketball five defeated the Iowa State Normal team Wednesday. Joe and Will KERWICK played with the St. Joe's bunch. Dr. BABCOCK of Rock Island called on John McNAMARA Monday morning between trains. He was on his way to Charles, Mix county, South Dakota, where he owns several thousand acres of land. L.D. MITCHELLTREE of Rodman has moved onto H.M. HELGEN's half section farm in Twelve Mile Lake township, Emmet county. It is finely improved. Mr. MITCHELLTREE is regared as a capable, successful farmer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. SHAUGER GOES TO FARIBAULT C.J. SHAUGER has been appointed Rock Island agent at Faribault, Minnesota, a place of about 9,000. There is no better railway agent in Iowa than Mr. SHAUGER. He is capable and obliging and our citizens regret very much to lose him. He will get a nice advance in salary and of course is acting wisely in accepting. Our business men and other citizens are very anxious to have Curt W. BECK appointed as his successor. He has been operator at the Rock Island depot for nearly thirteen years and it is doubtful if there is a more punctual, obliging, or faithful man in the employ of the company. The Rock Island could not make a more judicious move locally than to appoint him. He is very strong with our citizens in general and as agent he would add greatly to the popularity and strength of the company in this city. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bert HUGHES Takes a Long Trip Bert HUGHES left Sunday on a trip through western Canada and along the Pacific coast. He will visit Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, Seattle and Tacoma. He will spend some time with his brother, E.M. HUGHES at The Dallas, Oregon. From there he will go to San Francisco, Los Angeles, and other California points. He will return home by way of Ogden, Salt Lake City and Denver. He will be absent at least a couple of months. He will certainly have a delightful trip. He has been confined very closely to business for several years and the change will do him good. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Elected Colonel ORMSBY Vice-President We notice by the Los Angeles Daily Examiner that more than 80,000 Iowa people attended the big picnic at Eastlake Park near that city February 22. Ninety-nine counties were represented. The speakers were distinguished citizens of our state. The officers of the year are as follows: Honorary president, ex-Governor H.E. BOIES; active president, P.S. RISHEL; vice president, E.S. ORMSBY; treasurer, T.H. NICHOLS, who is cashier of the Southern California Savings Bank; and secretary C.H. PARSONS. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto County, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm Palo Alto County, IA Newspaper Abstracts Project http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/IA/PaloAlto/

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, Iowa 30 Aug 1911 Frank GOTCH will leave Humboldt for Chicago this evening to meet George HACKENSCHMIDT. The wrestling contest will take place Monday. Sister Mary Emilita arrived from Ft. Dodge Saturday to visit her parents and other relatives. She will be remembered as Miss Genevieve BRENNAN. A. LUDINGTON returned to Gilmore City yesterday. He had been spending three weeks at the LUDINGTON and WINEGARDEN homes in this vicinity. The vaudeville acts that have been put on at the Majestic theater for several weeks are very good. Mr. AYERS is enjoying a substantial patronage. T.A. BALDWIN, Harry FAIN, M.J. ROSE, and "Judge" WHITTAKER left for Des Moines Monday evening, over the Rock Island, to attend the state fair. James McDONALD was up from Marshalltown last week visiting numerous friends. He and his brother are well pleased with their position at that place. Joe and Miss Nell M. KERWICK and their mother went to Sioux City Monday to remain for a short time. Mrs. KERWICK will consult Dr. JEPPESON again before returning home. The Emmetsburg schools will open next Monday. The first boy who attempts anything course or rough in hazing should be brought before Mayor DUFFY and fined. The Algona people treat their hazers in this way. Monday evening we enjoyed a pleasant call from W.C. SUNDERMEYER, editor of the Rake Register. He was on his way home from Hartley. He had not been in Emmetsburg before for several years. Though he is a diligent worker, he is looking hearty. The Iowa Falls Sentinel says that Bert CUPLIN and wife returned to North Dakota yesterday. Mr. CUPLIN will look after threshing on his land near Portal, while Mr. CUPLIN visits at Sawyer. Mr. CUPLIN expects to engage in the drug business at Portal some time this fall.. Mr. and Mrs. CUPLIN formerly lived at West Bend. Miss Mabel SIMONSON was at Minneapolis last week. Mrs. Joe MARTINI was a passenger to Ayrshire yesterday. Father SWEENEY of Sheldon was an Emmetsburg visitor Monday. Miss Ruth REILLY was a passenger to Mitchell, South Dakota, yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. WALDRON went to Ayrshire Tuesday to visit relatives. Misses Agatha HAND and Veronica JENNINGS returned to Sioux City Tuesday. Miss Mary WALDRON of Ayrshire visited Emmetsburg friends the last of the week. Mrs. CHADWICK of Fostoria was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T.A. BALDWIN of this city over Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. JACKSON of Mt. Pleasant are visiting their numerous friends in this city. Both are looking hearty. Mrs. Dan O'BRIEN of Booth township is enjoying a visit from her mother Mrs. GRIFFIN, of Goodhue, Minnesota. Rev. CLEGG and E.B. SOPER were at Wesley yesterday attending the district M.E. conference. Both were on the program. Mrs. Thos JENNINGS, Mrs. Frank MURRAY, Francis MURRAY, and Miss Loretta HILDEBRAND returned to Sioux City Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. M.E. CONLON were called home from Dubuque Sunday morning by the serious illness of Mr. CONLON's father. Mr. and Mrs. George OSGERBY went to Madrid, Iowa, yesterday to visit their son. They will go from there to Des Moines to take in the state fair. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Lutheran church will hold a market next Saturday at Mrs. GYLLING's store. All kinds of baked goods will be on sale. D.E. CLYDE, dean of the Normal department of the Highland Park Normal school, addressed the teachers' institute Friday morning. All present were highly pleased with his remarks. Saturday evening in a moving picture theater at Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, a film exploded and started a blaze. In the jam to get out 25 people lost their lives and 60 were injured. Misses Alice and Catherine KANE went to Marengo Wednesday evening to visit their sister who resides at that place. From there they will go to Davenport to take courses as nurses. Saturday Angelo LOVELLO, an Italian, married Miss Mabel COCHRAN at Fort Dodge, but after the ceremony was performed she refused to go with him. Soon after she left for Omaha. The following day the irate husband applied for a divorce. Mrs. Fred WARD was a Green visitor Sunday. Miss Cora THEILE teturned from Sibley Thursday. Two of Loren WRIGHT's children, near Cylinder, are reported very ill. Miss Constance MYERS of Cylinder visited Emmetsburg friends yesterday. Raymond BECK of Waterstown, South Dakota, is visiting Emmetsburg relatives. Miss Mary LAUGHLIN will return to Sterling, Colorado Friday to resume teaching. Mrs. Dan DONAHUE, who has been very ill for several weeks, is able to be out again. Harry O'NEILL is at Spirit Lake this week. He furnishes supplies for teachers' institutes. Miss Mabel CARR and sister of Redfield, South Dakota, are visiting T.F. RUTLEDGE. Miss Jennie KELLY left for Seattle Saturday where she will teach again during the coming year. Miss Nellie MILLEA has gone to St. Paul to visit her cousin, Miss Rowena STEELE, for a few days. Mrs. Fred McCARTY was a Mason City visitor Sunday. Mr. McCARTY has been there for some time. Father McNALLY of Morris, Iowa, will umpire the base ball games in this city today and tomorrow between Emmetsburg and Hull. He was quite a player before he was ordained. Miss Gertrude JOYNT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. JOYNT, has gone to Des Moines to enter Mercy hospital. She intends to become a professional nurse. She is a very deserving young lady. Drs. Robert JOYNT of Le Mars and Michael of Marcus arrived in an auto Sunday morning and remained with their parents, brothers and sisters until Monday. Their brother Bert returned with them to remain until he leaves for Iowa City to resume his studies. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Posted on: PaloAlto County Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoBios/10 Surname: Joynt, Brennan, Teefey ------------------------- >From "History of Plymouth County, Iowa". W.S. Freeman 1917. B.F. Bowen & Co., Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana Note: information in brackets was added by me to biography for clarification or correction. R.J.[Robert J.] Joynt, a native of Palo Alto county, Iowa, and now one of the leading professional men of LeMars, Plymouth county, was born on February 15, 1884, and is the son of M.[Michael] and Bridget (Brennan) Joynt. These parents are well-known residents of Plymouth county, [Note: this is incorrect. Michael and Bridget Joynt, R.J.'s parents were residents of Palo Alto county]where Mr. Joynt is recognized as one of the substantial and successful farmers and stock men. He is progressive and believes in intensive farming, the most thorough cultivation of the soil and the keeping of the best of stock. Mr. and Mrs. Joynt are active members of the Catholic church and have long been prominent in the social and religious life of the community, where they are held in the highest regard and esteem by all who know them. They are the parents of the following children: M.J.[Martin J.], M.F.[Michael Francis], A.J.[Albert J.], R.J.[Robert J.], J.T.[Joseph T.] and D.W.[David William]. M.J. is an eye,nose and ear specialist of Le Mars; M.F. is a well-known physician of Marcus, Iowa; A.J. is an eye,ear and nose specialist of Waterloo, Iowa and J.T. and D.W. are farmers in the county [Palo Alto]. R.J. Joynt received his primary education in the public schools of his home district and later attended the State University at Iowa City. After having graduated from this institution in the dental department in 1907, he at once located at Le Mars, where he has since engaged in his profession. On February 4, 1913, R.J. Joynt was united in marriage to Mamie Teefey and to this union one child, Mary Ellen, has been born. Mr. and Mrs. Joynt have an ideal home and are prominent in the social and religious life of the community. They take much interest in the moral and the social development of their home town and are recognized as among the earnest workers for the betterment of the district. They are devout members of the Catholic church and take much interest in all church work. Mr. Joynt is a member of the Elk's lodge and the Knight's of Columbus and has had much to do with the success of the local orders. R.J. Joynt has devoted his best efforts to the mastery of his profession and is recognized as one of the most proficient workmen in his line in this part of the state. He has been most successful in his profession and, in addition to his extensive practice, he is the owner of eighty acres of land in Palo Alto county, Iowa, as well as owning one-half interest in one hundred and sixty acres of land in South Dakota. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

Posted on: PaloAlto County Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoBios/9 Surname: Joynt, McLaughlin, Luken ------------------------- >From Doctors of Marcus, Cherokee Co. Iowa Dr. Michael F. JOYNT Dr. M. F. Joynt was born November 10, 1882 at Emmetsburg, IA. He taught school at Emmetsburg for four years before entering medical school at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, from which he graduated in 1910. He came directly to Marcus, and practiced here until he retired. On November 15, 1948, he married Lucille LUKEN in Washington, DC. The Marcus community honored Dr. Joynt on August 14, 1960, on the 50th anniversary of his practice here. Friends, relatives, and doctors (a number of them his classmates formed a big crowd that gathered to pay him honor. Dr. Joynt was in every way the honored and revered country doctor. He made many calls with help of a horse and buggy, and lived to take a number of trips by jet plane. Dr. Joynt's only extended absence from Marcus was during WWI. On his return, he helped organize the Marcus Post of the American Legion, and was its first commander. He ushered 3,300 babies into the world during his long practice. Also to be counted are an untold number of people who found him always ready to respond to calls for help in the traditional manner of the country doctor. ------------------------------------------------------ Descendants of Michael Francis Joynt 1 [1] Michael Francis Joynt b: 11/10/1883 src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 1 d: 06/1965/ . +Mary McLaughlin m: 11/28/1911 in Chicago, Illinois *2nd Wife of [1] Michael Francis Joynt: / . +Lucille Luken m: 11/15/1948 in Washington, D.C. ---------------------------------------- On 9-7-1945 Michael was living in Marcus,Cherokee Co., Iowa. He filed an amendment of birth certificate stating his birth date was 11-10-1883 and his middle name was spelled Francis, not Frances. Source: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 1. 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/163 Surname: Martin Stewart ------------------------- I am a descendant of Martin Stewart,,

In the 1895 census of Emmetsburg, my grandfather and his parents were listed as Baptists. Can anyone tell me what Baptist churches in the area would have been in operation at that time, and give me some phone numbers of people to contact? I live in Illinois, so I have no access to phone books and such. They lived in Freedom Township. I'd appreciate any help. Mary Vivian Freeport, IL __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Messenger - Talk while you surf! It's FREE. http://im.yahoo.com/

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/162 Surname: Stewarts, Brennan, Smith, Jones, Solberg ------------------------- We are looking for information on the Stewarts from Graettinger, Palo Alto Co.,IA. Isaac Stewart married Catherine "Kate" Brennan. Their children were: Charles, John, Margaret Ann, James, Joseph, Edward, Henry(m. 1.Carolyn Solberg, 2.Addie Stewart), Martin, Mary (m.George Smith), Anna (m.Henry Jones) and Michael. Would like to contact descendants.