Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa March 7, 1920 Dan McNally has thrown away his crutches and is now moving about on a leg that can scarcely be detected from the real article. He will soon learn how to use it skillfully. March 17, 1920 Thomas Nally, who was in the employ of F.T. Osborn for 13 years will hereafter be stationed in the Rock Island yards at this place and will shovel coal on incoming engines so as to make it more conventional for the firemen to reach it when the train is no its way to other stations. Mr. Nally is an industrious, faithful man and will give close attention to the work required of him.

I would be interested in any descendants for Patrick Nelly / Nally and Margaret Joynt-the both died in Beagh Parish, Galway, Ireland; however some of the children came to Iowa. The surname was always spelled Nelly in Ireland church registers and the census; however after coming to U.S. the surname was always spelled Nally. Margaret Joynt was my great grandfather's sister and the only child of David Joynt and Bridget McDermott to remain in Ireland. I have Perril descendants still in Beagh; however he shows no interest in family. Margaret "Baby" Geoghan Nelly was still living in Beagh a couple of years ago, but died last year. McManus descendants live in Wexford and we visited with them in Dublin a few years back. Also trying to find descendants of those from Beagh parish: http://home.att.net/~labaths/beaghparish.htm has further info on Beagh parish, Galway http://home.att.net/~labaths/births.htm has baptisms from Beagh RC parish 1855-56 http://home.att.net/~labaths/griffith.htm Heads of household from Beagh-griffiths. Descendants of Patrick Nelly 1 Patrick Nelly b: Abt. 1831 d: 03/27/1913 in Ireland src: Emmetsburg Democrat, 26 Mar 1913 . +Margaret Joynt b: Abt. 1843 m: in Gort, Galway Ireland d: Abt. 03/13/1913 in Ireland src: Emmetsburg Democrat, 26 Mar 1913 ........ 2 Edward Nelly ........ 2 James Nelly b: 11/15/1857 in Ireland d: 02/10/1939 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Obit Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa Source: Obit ............ +Annie Hester b: 01/1861 in English Canada src: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co. m: 10/18/1895 in Emmetsburg,Iowa src: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co. d: 1945 ................... 3 [1] Anna Marie Nelly b: 09/1896 src: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co. ....................... +John Crawmer ................... *2nd Husband of [1] Anna Marie Nelly: ....................... +Hugh Carney b: Bet. 1894 - 1895 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-Great Oak Twp m: 01/12/1915 in Emmetsburg,Iowa ........ 2 Martin Nelly b: 09/11/1858 d: 01/01/1943 in Ashfield Demesne, Galway, Ireland src: Tombstone Photo Burial: Shananglish Cemetery/Galway, Ireland ............ +Bridget Fahy b: Abt. 1870 d: 02/12/1949 in Ashfield Demesne, Galway, Ireland src: Tombstone Photo Burial: Shananglish Cemetery/Galway, Ireland ................... 3 Patrick Nelly ................... 3 Christopher Nelly aka: Christy b: Abt. 1899 d: 05/14/1973 in Ashfield Demesne, Galway, Ireland src: Tombstone Photo Burial: Shananglish Cemetery/Galway, Ireland ....................... +Mary b: Abt. 1902 d: 11/27/1955 in Ashfield Demesne, Galway, Ireland src: Tombstone Photo Burial: Shananglish Cemetery/Galway, Ireland ................... 3 Peter Nelly b: Abt. 1905 d: 09/30/1990 in Ashfield Demesne, Galway, Ireland Burial: Shananglish Cemetery/Galway, Ireland ....................... +Margaret Geoghan aka: Babe b: Abt. 1910 ................... 3 Bridget Nelly d: 1975 ....................... +Jimmy Hutchinson ................... 3 Kathleen Nelly d: 1945 ....................... +Michael Egan ................... 3 May Nelly b: Abt. 1898 d: 1962 ....................... +Michael Perril ................... 3 Annie Nelly b: Abt. 1908 d: 05/21/1994 ................... 3 Theresa Nelly b: Abt. 1911 d: 04/03/1997 in Dublin,Ireland ....................... +Christopher McManus m: 1945 ................... 3 Greta Nelly ........ 2 John Nelly b: 05/05/1860 ........ 2 Catherine Nelly b: 02/11/1861 d: 1945 src: St. John's Cemetery Records ............ +Peter Collins b: Bet. 1860 - 1861 in England src1: St. John's Cemetery Records, src2: 1895 Iowa Census-City of Emmetsburg m: 01/12/1886 in Emmetsburg Iowa src: Palo Alto County Marriage Records-Book 2 d: 1939 src: St. John's Cemetery Records ................... 3 Margaret Collins b: 11/25/1886 in Emmetsburg,Iowa src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 4 ....................... +William Thomas McNally aka: Thomas b: 08/03/1878 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: Pension Papers of Myles McNally m: 10/30/1906 in West Bend, Iowa ................... 3 Edward J Collins b: 03/25/1888 in Emmetsburg Iowa src: Palo Alto County Death Records-Book 3 d: 01/03/1918 in Emmetsburg Iowa src: Palo Alto County Death Records-Book 3 ....................... +Christina Ramsdell m: 06/30/1910 in Portal, North Dakota ................... 3 Mary A Collins b: Bet. 1889 - 1890 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-City of Emmetsburg ................... 3 William Collins b: Bet. 1890 - 1891 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-City of Emmetsburg ................... 3 Katie Collins b: 1893 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-City of Emmetsburg ....................... +John Welch b: Bet. 1874 - 1875 in Kossuth Co, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-City of Emmetsburg ................... 3 John M. Collins b: 08/09/1901 in West Bend,Iowa src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 1 ................... 3 Agnes Collins b: 03/07/1903 src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 1 ................... 3 Helen Collins ................... 3 Loretta Collins ....................... +John Conners ................... 3 Michael Collins ....................... +Helen Nelson m: 10/11/1920 in Minneapolis, Minnesota src: Newspaper ................... 3 Peter Collins ....................... +Mabel Spurr m: 11/08/1918 in Spencer, Iowa ................... 3 James Collins ....................... +Mary Trunnel m: 04/18/1922 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Newspaper ........ 2 Patrick J Nelly b: 03/1864 in Ireland src: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co. d: 04/29/1928 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Obit Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa ............ +Jennie Nicholson b: 04/17/1868 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania src1: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co., src2: Obit m: 08/14/1888 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa src: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co. d: 03/17/1926 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa ................... 3 William Harold Nelly b: Abt. 1898 ................... 3 Raymond J Nelly b: 11/1896 in Iowa src: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co. ....................... +Anna Sheehan m: Abt. 12/12/1917 ................... 3 Mamie Nelly ................... 3 Veronica Nelly b: 12/1893 in Iowa src: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co. ....................... +Unknown Hillebusch m: 07/16/1938 in Omaha, Nebraska ................... 3 Nellie Nelly b: Bet. 1889 - 1890 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-City of Emmetsburg ................... 3 Mary Nelly ....................... +Martin T Anderson m: 06/08/1920 in Omaha, Nebraska ........ 2 Thomas Nelly b: 02/14/1871 in Ashfield Demesne, Galway,Ireland d: 08/05/1947 in Emmetsburg,Iowa ............ +Anna Nancy Collins b: 11/11/1875 in Norwood, St Lawrence Co, New York. m: 11/02/1891 in Emmetsburg,Iowa d: 07/17/1908 in Spencer, Iowa ................... 3 Michael John Nelly b: Abt. 1891 in Palo Alto County, Iowa ....................... +Mary Jane Doyle aka: Jennie m: 11/15/1921 in Estherville, Emmet, Iowa ................... 3 John Nelly ................... 3 Catherine Nelly b: 10/21/1894 in Emmetsburg,Iowa d: 02/23/1986 in Minneapolis, Minnesota Burial: St Mary's Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN ....................... +William Welch b: 04/08/1886 in Bancroft, Iowa d: 03/13/1955 in Minneapolis, Minnesota Burial: St Mary's Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN ................... 3 Margaret Nelly ....................... +Fred Campbell ................... 3 [2] Mary Magdaline Nelly b: 01/08/1900 d: 04/28/1988 in Minneapolis, Minnesota ....................... +Harvey Bricker m: in Minneapolis, Minnesota ................... *2nd Husband of [2] Mary Magdaline Nelly: ....................... +Meryl Sandvig ................... 3 Anna Nelly ....................... +Al Brothers ........ 2 Michael Nelly b: 01/25/1871

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wed., Nov 29, 1918 Married at Spencer Mr Peter E Collins, son of Mr and Mrs Peter Collins of this city, was married at Spencer Friday, Nov. 8 to Miss Mabel Spurr of Sanborn, Rev. Father Hunt officiating. The bride is a daughter of conductor and Mrs. Spurr. She is a trained nurse having taken her course in one of the leading hospitals of Chicago. Mr Collins is well known to our many local readers. He is at present an operator in the Milwaukee depot at Sanborn. He is upright and deserving and has a wide circle of friends. All will be glad to learn of his marriage and will join with the Democrat in extending hearty congratulations.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa News of Twenty Years Ago >From Files of the Democrat of Nov 20, 1895 Mr and Mrs Peter COLLINS have moved to Superior where they will make their future home. News of Twenty Years Ago >From Files of the Democrat of Feb 12, 1896 Mr. J.B. HIGGINS and Miss Mary McCORMICK were united in marriage at the Assumption church, this city, yesterday morning. News of Twenty Years Ago >From Files of the Democrat of March 18, 1896 At Monday evenings meeting of the city council P.O. REFSELL was elected clerk, John McNALLY, marshall,and O.O. WILLIAMS street commissioner. They were appointed by Mayor STUEHMER. News Notes of Twenty Years Ago >From the Files of the Democrat of March 17, 1897 Dr. R.J. NESTOR, formerly of this place, has been chosen mayor of Hudson, Iowa. News Notes of Twenty Years Ago >From the Files of the Democrat of Nov 17, 1897 -Mr. Lawrence MURPHY and Miss Anna McNALLY were married in the Assumption church Tuesday. -John J KANE says he has been court baliff for twelve years and that he is anxious to step down and out and make room for another good veteran. News Notes of Twenty Years Ago >From the Files of the Democrat of Dec 1, 1897 Three of Mrs. P.J. McNALLY's children are recovering from typhoid fever and a fourth child is just taking the disease. News Notes of Twenty Years Ago >From the Files of the Democrat of Nov 5, 1899 Mrs. T.J. McGOEY and Miss Agnes KELLY were married in this city Thursday. News Notes of Twenty Years Ago >From the Files of the Democrat of Nov 29, 1899 Yesterday morning David JOYNT had one of his legs badly crushed while putting up a windmill on the Geo. J. CONSIGNEY farm.

Builders of the Hawkeye State >From "The Palimpsest; The Irish in Iowa", State Historical Society of Iowa, February 1964 ...J.M. MULRONEY was born in Ireland on November 11, 1832. He came to Williamsburg, New York, when he was thirteen. He was a student and an employee in a blacksmith shop while there. Then he went to Connecticut to work at farming, railroading and in the woods. In 1849 he migrated to Mineral Point, Wisconsin. For years he operated a flatboat on the Mississippi, selling cedar posts and pickets. The gold rush attracted him in 1851. He mined for gold and ran a mercantile business in California until 1857 when he returned to Iowa and settled in Palo Alto County. During the election in 1858, MULRONEY was elected county treasurer and recorder. Later he served as justice of the peace and was named the first postmaster at Soda Bar in Palo Alto County on July 22, 1865. That same year John MULRONEY traded the cattle ranch he had operated for eight years for a mercantile business in Fort Dodge. There he became interested in building the Minnesota and St. Louis Railroad and in the construction of the Mason City and Fort Dodge Railroad. He contracted to do some of the work on the latter line. For more on Mulroneys my Palo Alto Co, Iowa page has 42 matches for the Mulroney surname. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm The Irish in Iowa http://www.rootsweb.com/~iarecrds/

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, 19 July 1916 James NALLY went to West Bend Monday to visit his daughter, Mrs. Hugh CARNEY, for a few days. Mr and Mrs. Peter COLLINS spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Matt KIRSCHBAUM, of Garner. Arthur FAHY of Saskatchewan, Canada arrived in Emmetsburg the first of the week for a visit with his grandmother, Mrs. Margaret HICKEY. Myles McNALLY, M.J. CONWAY, Michael JOYNT, Leo McEVOY, C.F. WALDRON, and James P JONES will represent the local division of the A.O.H. in the state convention to be held at Keokuk the second week of August. An invitation will be extended to the organization to hold its next state convention in Emmetsburg. Robert McNALLY went to Arthur, Iowa Monday to commence work on an elevator. He is in the employ of a construction company.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10679 Surname: Guenivere Olive Murphy ------------------------- I am looking for the obituary of Mrs. Daniel Earl Murphy(Guenivere Olive Telford) of Bethesda, Maryland, formerly of Emmetsburg, Iowa. I believe she died in 1953. I am her niece, Barbara Telford Ernst. I'm compiling a family record and wish to add her obit to the other material I have.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, 31 Dec 1913 Had An Enjoyable Family Reunion Chirstmas day there was a most enjoyable family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Michael JOYNT of Emmetsburg township. Among the members who came from a distance were Dr. and Mrs. Martin JOYNT and daughter of Jesup, Dr. Robert JOYNT of Lemars, Dr and Mrs. Michael JOYNT of Marcus, Dr. Bert JOYNT, who recently returned from Des Moines, and Miss Gertie JOYNT, who is taking a course for a professional nurse in Mercy Hospital at Des Moines. All of the local members of the family were in attendance. This is the first occasion in eight years that Mr and Mrs JOYNT have had all of their sons and daughters at home at the same time. It is needless to say taht the day was one of the most enjoyable of their lives and that it will often be recalled with pleasure. A family reunion was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry AGNEW on Christmas day. In addition to members of the family those present were Mr and Mrs E.M. HUGHES and little daughter of Charles City, Mr and Mrs. GALAGAN of Buffalo Center, Mr and Mrs Harry HUGHES and son of Emmetsburg, Miss Carena HUGHES and Messrs. Bert, Howard, John and Ed HUGHES, all of this place. The gathering was a most enjoyable one and the many invited guests returned to their homes with feelings of gratitude towards Mr and Mrs AGNEW. The case of Ole WILLIAMSON against his seven-year-old daughter for the recovery of 80 acres of land which he deeded her in 1912 has been decided by Judge LEE in favor of the daughter. Attorney C.C. COYLE of Humboldt appeared in the case for Mr. WILLIAMSON and Attorney Thomas O'CONNOR for the daughter. Judge LEE took the matter under advisement for a short time and has finally given his decision. The land is valued at $150 per acre. We understand that Mr. OWEN, the gentleman who was brought back to Emmetsburg from Oklahoma a short time ago, charged with defrauding Mr. OELFKE, was indicted during the past term of court. He is at present out on bail. His trial will not take place until the March term of court. Mr and Mrs Maltby PARRISH of Charles City were Christmas guests at the home of Mrs. PARRISH's parents, Mr and Mrs. Thomas YOUNG. Will Take Trip to Oregon Knut IVERSON was down from Lost Island township yesterday. He is figuring on taking a trip to Davenport, Oregon, to visit for a short time with his son Ed, who was married a couple of months ago. The son owns 1,200 acres of land in that locality. The Democrat hopes that Mr. IVERSON will have a pleasant trip. Bancroft Man Has Feet Taken Off Christmas day Raymond WILHEM of Bancroft had both of his feet taken off by a passing freight train. He was loading a car with baled hay and attemped to jump into a car while it was in motion. He missed his footing and fell beneath it. It is thought he will recover. F.G. BARBER Meets With Accident Saturday afternoon while loading some grain at the Rock Island elevator, Frank BARBER fell into the grain pit, injuring himself quite badly. He ws brought home soon after the accident and it was discovered by Dr MORTON and Dr. POWERS both of whom were called to attend him, that several of his ribs were broken and that he was injured internally. We understand he is some better. We hope to learn of his early recovery. Mr. YAEGER of Whittemore was in Emmetsburg yesterday. Albert LUKE was down from North Vernon last evening. Miss Bridgie MARTIN went to Ayrshire to visit friends for a few days. C.A. ROUSE, Carl WIGEN, and Levi DEIHL of Curlew were visiting in Emmetsburg yesterday. The many local friends of Mr and Mrs Chester BRAGG of Chicago will be pleased to learn that a daughter was born to them on Monday of last week. L.H. ARMSTRONG, who is hopelessly ill, requests the Democrat to thank the many friends who were so kind as to remember him in a substantial manner on Christmas morning. Thoughtfulness and assistance under such circumstances are, as a rule fully appreciated. The Democrat is in receipt of a can of Italian prunes sent us from Boise, Idaho, by our former townsman, W.H. INNIS. They are delicious. We presume Mr INNIS is interested in fruit growing. We are informed that he has prospered since locating at Boise. The Democrat is very grateful to him for this kind Christmas remembrance.

Date and newspaper not listed (I hate it when that happens!) -probably 1976 (because that is the yr ours became a century farm) To Cite 24 Century Farms at Palo Alto County Fair Century Farm certificates of recognition will be presented to twenty-four farm families in Palo Alto County during a ceremony to be held Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Palo Alto County Fair Grounds. The certificates will be presented by Joseph Conlon of Ruthven who will represent the Iowa Department of Agriculture. To qualify for the Century Farm Designation, a farm must have been owned by the same family for at least 100 years as of July 4, 1976, with the present owner having been related to the original owner. The farm must also be approximately 80 acres. About 5,000 farms in Iowa have qualified for recognition in 1976. The Century Farm recognition program is being sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, and is endorsed by the Iowa Bicentennial Commission. Iowans who have qualified for recognition will receive a certificate from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and a marker from the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Century Farms in Palo Alto County include: Myry ANDREASEN, Emmetsburg; Eddie and Ruth BRENNAN, Emmetsburg; Rex BROWN, West Bend; James BURNS, Emmetsburg; Benton CARTER, West Bend; James CONLON, Emmetsburg; Matt CONLON, Curlew; Keyron CURRANS, Emmetsburg; Mrs. Anna DOYLE, Graettinger; John and Irene FLANNEGAN, Emmetsburg; Mrs. A.L. HARVEY, Emmetsburg; Donald JACOBS, West Bend; Russell JOHNSON, Cylinder; Leo JOYNT, Marie KLAFFKE, Betty PRESTON, Elsie ATTEL and Mike JOYNT, Emmetsburg; Charles KRIEG, Mallard; Leroy LEUER, Mallard; Norman and Jeanette NAMER, Curlew; Joseph NEARY, Emmetsburg; Donald PETERSON, Graettinger; Harry SEELY, Whittemore; Merle SUSS, Ruthven; Clarissa SWANSON, Emmetsburg; Elmer SWANSON, Ayrshire and Vernon WHITE, Mallard. The Benton Carter farm at West Bend has been in that family longer than any other family farm in Palo Alto County. The Carter farm has been owned by the same family since 1855.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, 11 Sep 1912 H.H. SANDVIG was down from Graettinger Monday. He reports that there is not much shock threshing to be done in his locality. Miss Eileen McBRIDE arrived home from St. Louis the last of the week. She spent some time visiting an aunt who lives in that city. E.J. MITCHELL was down from Graettinger Saturday afternoon attending the adjourned meeting of the Democrat county convention. Frank SULLIVAN, son of Mr and Mrs. T. SULLIVAN, of Graettinger, was quite badly injured at Hunter, North Dakota, a few days ago. He will be laid up for several weeks. He is in the employ of the Great Northern Railway company. Miss Josie McEVOY arrived home the last of the week after an absence of a month. While away she visited relatives at Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, and Muscatine. She enjoyed her trip very much. Lowell KELLER, son of Mr and Mrs A.H. KELLER of Weiser, Idaho, is visiting relatives and friends in this city. He will leave for Iowa City this week to take a course in the State University of Iowa. The Rock Island people are we understand, painting their depot at this place. They ought to tear the old shack down and replace it with a building that would be suitable for a town the size of Emmetsburg. The waiting room is a disgrace to the company. Emmetsburg will send a large delegation of students to Iowa City tomorrow and Friday. Among the number are Ernie STILLMAN, Clifford MAYNE, Earl GODDEN, Lloyd WHITE, Robert POWERS, Bert FROST, Joy CROSE, John PFIFFNER, Alice RANDALL, Will KERWICK, Will COONAN, and Alfred PETERSON. All will attend the State University of Iowa. The Chronicle says that Mr and Mrs Henry FINNEGAN of Cincinnati are guests at the Joseph FINNEGAN and Wm EGAN home near Ayrshire. Dr. McGRUDER was an over Sunday visitor at Britt. He goes to that place and to Mason City two or three times a week. Conditions must be coming serious. Mr. UNDERWOOD of Illinois has rented the J M KELLY farm near Ayrshire for the coming year. The Chronicle says that he lived in that locality a few years ago. Joseph SEARS of Watertown, South Dakota, who had been visiting his sister, Mrs. J.K. MARTIN of this city, returned home the last of the week. He has been engaged in business at that place for several years. Miss Lucille LAMBE accompanied her mother, Mrs. J.B. LAMBE, came down from Graettinger Sunday evening. Miss LAMBE left Emmetsburg Monday morning for Dubuque to enter Mt St. Joseph's College. Of late Wm D DONOVAN has had five of his teams hired out. He furnished drivers and has been receiving $5 per day for each man and team. When a teamster can secure such wages he should not complain about hard times. Glen and Wade EGAN and Wm T BRANAGAN left for Dubuque yesterday to begin for the coming year their studies in St. Joseph's college. They were accompanied by Mrs. BRANAGAN who will spend a few days with relatives in that city. Wade EGAN arrived home from Sioux Falls last Wednesday. He spent a couple of months working in that city. Two fine hotels are in course of erection at that place. One will be six stories in height and the other eight stories. Both will be finely equipped. We understand that Miss Theresa FITZGERALD entered Mt Caramel September 8 to become a Sister of Charity. She is a most estimable young lady and is an accomplished musician. The organization will, we are sure, prize her for her true worth as well as for her ability. H. Leslie WILDEY has built an addition to his store at Graettinger. The new part is the same size as the old one. Hence he has twice the room to display his large stock of goods. He is, as usual, offering promising bargains. He is an attentive business man and is a hustler. Miss Winifred BRERTON went to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, a short time ago. From there she will go to Grinnell to take up her studies at Iowa college. Miss Kathleen, daughter of Mr and Mrs W.J. O'BRIEN, of Whittemore, has gone to Dubuque to begin a course in Mt. St Joseph's college. Mrs. Anna SHIELDS and Misses Teresa and Mary JOYCE of Harper's Ferry, Iowa, are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Edward JOYCE of Emmetsburg township and other local relatives. Edward SWANTON has the new set of buildings on his small farm northeast of this city nearly completed. John McDONALD has the contract. Mr. SWANTON recently bought the place from Mart and Will COONAN. Mrs. Frank ILLINGWORTH and her daughter, Miss Gertrude, arrived home from Chicago the last of the week. We are pleased to report that Miss ILLINGWORTH, who was in a hospital at that place for some time, is able to be about again. A dance was given at the home of Mr and Mrs J.P. CLAER of Emmetsburg township Friday evening. There was a large attendance and it is needless to say that all present had an enjoyable time. The JOYNT orchestra furnished music for the occasion. Miss Gertrude JOYNT, who has been ill for some time, arrived home from Des Moines a few evenings ago and will spend a few weeks with her parents in Emmetsburg township. She was accompanied by her brother, Dr. JOYNT, who has a position in Mercy hospital at Des Moines. Miss JOYNT has been taking a course for a trained nurse. A sociable will be given at the home of Mr and Mrs John O'BRIEN of Great Oak township next Friday evening for the benefit of Assumption parish. It will be in charge of Mesdames John O'BRIEN, J.J. HAND, T.J. MILLER, and Wm MOLLOY. Preparations are being made for a most enjoyable time. Refreshments will be served during the evening. All are invited. It is hoped that the sociable will be as largely attended as possible. Editor COOKINHAM and John T MAGUIRE were over from Ayrshire Saturday afternoon. Mr MAGUIRE attended the county convention and gave the delegates quite an interesting account of the big doings in Baltimore in June. We are under the impression that Bro. COOKINHAM would have something to say about the Bull Mooses while in town, but he seemed to be very reticent on the subject. Like many of the other progressives of our county, he hardly knows where he belongs. The dailies report that from four to five thousand horses have died in Kansas and Nebraska during the past few weeks from some strange disease. There have not been any loses in Iowa. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, June 3, 1914 CURLEW A.A. WHITMER is suffering with inflammatory rheumatism in every joint in his body. He is perfectly helpless. He has secured a nurse to care for him. School closed Friday. The teachers left for their respective homes Saturday. Miss MASON, the primary teacher, will not teach the coming year. Miss YOUNG has the primary room for next year. George EDWARDS and family were down from Ayrshire Sunday. Jim WHITMER was an Algona visitor Sunday. He returned with a new Maxwell car. He has secured the agency for the Oakland and Maxwell cars. Oran DROWN has purchased a Maxwell car from Jim WHITMER. Miss Eva GRAFF came up from Mallard Friday evening and is visiting at the A.A. WHITMER home. Mrs. V.W. FISK and children, Avery and Florence, will leave for Aurora, Illinois, this week to visit her parents. Memorial Day Observed in Emmetsburg A Large Attendance and a Splendid Address by Rev. C.E. Maltas The Memorial day exercises held in Emmetsburg Saturday were in every way creditable and they brought out a large attendance from our little city and the surrounding country. The day was bright, pleasant, and warm and the streets were lined with people during the greater part of the day. Early in the forenoon the parade formed on Broadway and hundreds visited the cemeteries and decorated the graves of those who many years ago defended our nation in its hour of peril. The afternoon program was held in The Iowa. The lower floor and balcony were filled with spectators. After the invocation by Rev. Herbert CLEGG, and the singing of a selection by the male quartette, Bernard SCHROEDER delivered Lincoln's celebrated Gettysburg speech. He deserves much credit for the manner in which he acquitted himself. A flag drill, by a large number of school children was received with enthusiastic applause. It was exceptionally good. The address, by Rev. C.E. MALTAS, was thoughtful, scholarly and impressive. It was one of the best discourses that has been given in Emmetsburg on an occasion of this kind for several years. All who heard it were enthusiastic in their praise of it. The program was brought to a close by the singing of "America" by the audience. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Dec 11, 1912 John HERRON of the firm MENTON & HERRON, who have published the Boone Democrat during the past fifteen years or more, spent Saturday and Sunday with numerous relatives in this locality. He is a cousin of M.F. BRENNAN, T.B. and W.H. WALSH, and ohter members of the families named. Mr HERRON visited Emmetsburg about sixteen years ago. He has built up a good busines at Boone and finds it difficult to be away from home for any length of time. He favored the Democrat with a fraternal call while in town. The Boone Democrat is one of the best weekly newspapers in the Tenth district. A few days ago 21 of the neighbors of Mrs. Lewis WAGNER of Ellington township arranged for a bee and husked her corn. They cribbed 1,100 bushels during the day. They deserve much credit for their generosity. Wednesday evening quite a number of the G.A.R. of this city surprised Mr and Mrs David STARR before their departure for Los Angeles, California, where they will spend the winter. The occasion proved a most enjoyable one and will be happily remembered by the many who were in attendance. A.N. JENSEN, who lives west of this city, has secured a patent on a switch for an overhead carrier. He says that all the tests have proven satisfactory. The switch can be placed on the market for about $2.50. The Democrat hopes Mr. JENSEN will make money out of his useful invention. Peter PETERSON, who lives southwest of Graettinger, was an Emmetsburg visitor Saturday. He reports that a new boy arrived at his home Thursday morning. Of course he was elated over the addition to his family. He built a fine farm during the summer. He reports that practically all of the farmers in his neighborhood are through husking. We are in receipt of a copy of The Evidence, published at Lemburg, Saskatchewan. It is quite newsy. From its columns we learn that John O'CONNELL, formerly of Emmetsburg, is president of the Lemburg Liberal Association and president of the Board of Trade. He is also owner of the Colonial elevator at that place. Miss Nell LAUGHLIN is principal of separate school No. 52. Emmetsburg is creditably represented at Lemburg. Mrs. Frank MEADE received word Monday announcing the death of her mother at Salem, Oregon. We have not learned her name. Mrs. MEADE has the sympathy of our many citizens in her sorrow. N.C. ANDERSON, who lives on section 31 at Walnut township, will have a public sale next Tuesday, December 17. He sold his farm some time ago and intends moving to Spencer. Giles INMAN, the little son of Conductor and Mrs. INMAN of Mason City, was accidentally shot and killed Saturday afternoon by his companion, Charles McCONNELL. They were playing cowboy. The bullet passed through the INMAN boy's heart. Monroe JOHNSON has provided his auto with electric lights and switches so that he can throw on the front, rear, or side lights at any time. He uses storage batteries. The equipment is as good as any that can be found on $4,000 machines. Mr. JOHNSON is an ingenious electrician. 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/10678 Surname: McCormick, Gannon, Gammon, Higgins ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 8 Apr 1908 John McCormick is Dead Passed Away at His Home in This City Last Friday Friday our citizens learned of the death of John McCormick of this city, who had been a patient sufferer for several months and who had been more or less of an invalid for several years. The funeral was held Sunday and was very largely attended. Many came from a distance to be present at the last sad obsequies. The remains were taken to Assumption church immediately after the last mass where the brief burial ceremonies were performed by the Very Rev. J.J. Smith. Monday morning there was a requiem high mass for the deceased. The burial was in St. John's Cemetery. Mr. McCormick was born in the county of Sligo, Ireland in 1836. He came over to the United States in 1859. November 1, 1862, he was married to Miss Ellen Gammon [Gannon] at Canandauga, New York. Mr and Mrs McCormick moved to Waterloo, Iowa, October 20, 1866. There they resided on a farm until 1887 when they came to Palo Alto county and located southeast of town. In 1899 they came to Emmetsburg to spend their remaining days. Seven children were born to them-four sons and three daughters. They are Frank and John and Mrs. J.D. Higgins, all of this vicinity. Mr. McCormick was a man of exceptionally good habits. Morally, his career was in every sense above criticism. Though not a total abstainer, he always practiced and counseled moderation. He would not dethrone his reason by the abuse of intoxicants. He was upright in his dealings with others. He was decidedly economical and he wanted that which justly belonged to him, but he would not knowingly wrong any man. He was a tireless worker and he made his efforts count. He accumulated considerable property and he took care of his premises. He was tasty. About his farm home there was every evidence of prudential supervision, order and arrangement. He was genial and neighborly. He could give an take. He reciprocated the kindness and the assistance of friends and he tenaciously clung to those in whom he had reason to confide. He was a home man. He never neglected his family. The high esteem in which the surviving members are held bear testimony to his sincerity and his zeal as a husband and father. For twenty-two years the writer knew Mr. McCormick as one of the staunchest and most substantial of friends and it is with genuine regret that we learned of his death. The sympathy of all is extended to his afflicted wife and to his family. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, March 30, 1904 Additional Local News J.J. WATSON has sold the old E.D. MORRIS farm in Vernon township to some Illinois party for $55 per acre. Mr. CROWLEY, who had the place rented, will move onto the FERGUSON farm in the same neighborhood. The demand for telephones among the farmers of the county is constantly and rapidly growing. One farmer who was in town yesterday said the if improvements in phones continued that it would not be long until the tillers of the soil would have them attached to their plows, corn planters, binders and mowers. They are truly time savers. J.K. MARTIN returned from Montana Thursday evening. He reports his sister, Mrs. P.J. NOLAN, much better. He is highly elated over their good fortune in their mining deal. He found deep snow in parts of Montana and across North Dakota but not so much in Minnesota. He says Montana is now passing very stringent laws against crime. A man was hung a short time ago for killing his wife. Such a penalty was not imposed several years ago for a tivial offense of this kind. Mr and Mrs Robert WARREN, formerly of the Algona Upper Des Moines, are the guests of Mr and Mrs J.C. BENNETT, of this city. They spent the past year in Des Moines. Mr .WARREN having been engaged in the Register-Leader office. They will start for Deadwood, South Dakota in a few days where they intend spending the summer. The newspaper boys are always glad to meet Mr. WARREN, who has for thirty years or more been one of the leading men in the profession in this section of Iowa. The LUND estate at Algona is not paying a very large percentage of the claims of its creditors. The Courier says: "Clerk of Courts DEWEL has on hand for distribution $3385.80, or about two per cent of the claims against the LUND estate, but the fund cannot yet be distributed until the court gives further directions.The sum of the claims filed against the LUND estate is $148,179.20 and interest amounting to $9,000 a year has been accumulating on that for nearly eight years. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, June 14, 1916 B.F. McFARLAND of West Bend has been in Manitoba during the past week looking after real estate interests in that section. He has of late years made good money on Canadian lands. The Journal reporst that Irwin SHELLMYER has returned from Graceville, Minnesota, and will take charge of the telephone exchange at West Bend. Mr. BALGEMAN is the owner of it. Miss PLAGREY, who taught the Graettinger schools for some time has been chosen superintendant of a consolidated district in Pocahontas county. She was for a year or more employed in the Spencer schools. Mr and Mrs SIFERT of Whittemore left in a Ford car a few days ago for a summer's trip through the Dakotas and Montana. Mr. SIFERT will represent the American Bible Society. He was superintendent of the Whittemore schools during the past year. Montague HAKES, the well known Laurens merchant, who is one of the leading Democrats of Pocahontas county, took in the big republican convention in Chicago a few days last week. If he secured a ticket he was exceedingly fortunate. C.P. COLGRAVE, who taught the teachers' institute in Emmetsburg when Mr DONLON was county superintendent, has been elected president of the Upper Iowa University of Fayette. Its buildings are valued at $200,000 and it has an endowment fund of $265,000. Mr. COLGROVE [Note: spelled differently from first reference] has for several years been vice-president of the Iowa State Teachers' College at Cedar Falls. Mrs. John CROWDER is enjoying a visit from her sister, Miss Mary Anderson of Sioux City. Mrs. Robt. WILSON and children went to Orange City Wednesday to visit relatives for a short time. Miss Mayme McCARTY of Graettinger spent Friday with her father, J.D. McCARTY and family of this city. Rev. and Mrs. CUTHBERT of Graettinger spent Wednesday with Mrs. CUTHBERT's brother, J.E. SCHOOLEY, of this city. Asa BROWN came to Emmetsburg from Minneapolis Thursday for a visit with his parents, Mr and Mrs W.J. BROWN. Miss Margaret FLOOD went to Sanborn Wednesday to visit her sister, Mrs. Clifford LONG and family for a short time. Miss Edna OLIVER of Ruthven attended the commencement exercises of the high school in this city Wednesday evening. Mrs. E.B. SOPER, Jr., went to Mount Vernon the last of the week to attend the commencement exercises of Cornell college. Mrs. Loretta MART and Miss Alice McNALLY spent Friday with their sister, Mrs. Joe CLENNON of West Bend. Wm. R. THOMPSON arrived home from McCloud, Oklahoma, Thursday. He spent the past six months with relatives and friends at that place. Postmaster STEINER of Mallard ws in Emmetsburg Saturday. he was seeing about having some improvements made in the Mrs. CONLON property in the Fourth Ward. W.D. MATT nd Miss Girlie DONOVAN and Chas. and Miss Lottie JOYNT went to Fort Dodge Wednesday and drove home a fine new Overland auto which Chas. Joynt has purchased. Miss Mary DUHIGG arrived from Dubuque Thursday evening to spend her vacation at her home in this city. She attended Mount St. Joseph's college at that place during the past year. High weeds on the edges of narrow road grades should be cut. A little care in this matter would prevent auto accidents. When there is a thick growth of grass or weeds it is a difficult matter for a driver to locate the edge of the grade. Thomas SCOTT recently received a letter from a sister who lives in London, England, stating that workingmen are having a serious time of it in that country. Business is upset and conditions are very unfavorable especially for the laborers who are poor. The commencement exercises of the Whittemore Catholic school were held last evening. There were six graduates-Misses Zeta and Beatrice DUFFY, Timothy O'BRIEN, Hildred ELBERT, Nicholas GENGLER and Francis REILLY. The commencement address was delivered by Father SLATTERY who is temporarily in charge of the Whittemore parish. Barney EISENBAST and family of Graettinger were in Emmetsburg Saturday. They drove down by auto. Mr EISENBAST gave considerable attention to road building, while he lived in Germany and he thinks our people should first provide for the draining and grading of the highways. Gravel is all right when there is good road bed but it should not be used where the roads are not in first class condition. Friday evening Mrs. J.W. BRENNAN of this city was taken violently ill. Dr. O'BRIEN wsa called and pronounced her ailment an abdominal tumor. Dr. TAYLOR of the Algona hospital and Dr. BALDWIN of Ruthven were called in consultation and his diagnosis of the case was verified by them. She was taken to Sioux City Saturday to undergo an operation. She is quite advanced in years. Her many local friends sincerely hope she will, in a short time, be ble to return home fully restored to health and strength. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

And what ever happened to all those good old reunions??? I am looking for any and all descendants of anyone listed here! Cathy Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Thursday, Aug 26, 1937 Family Reunion A reunon of the Joynt family was held in the home of Mr and Mrs Louis T Laughlin in this city Sunday. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. Martin Joynt and son John, Dr and Mrs. Robert Joynt, son Robert and daughters, Patricia and Margaret, all of LeMars; Dr. Michael Joynt, Marcus; Dr. and Mrs. A.J. Joynt and daughter Mary Helen of Waterloo; Mrs. L.E. Dawson and daughters, Dorothy and Mary of Des Moines; Mr and Mrs Vincent Southworth and son James, of Laurens; Mr and Mrs William Joynt, sons Leo and Michael and daughters, Marie, Betty and Elsie; Mr and Mrs. Jos. Joynt, sons Earl, Frank,Louis, Lloyd and Hugh, and daughters Ruth, Blanche, Vera, Venita and Evelyn, and Mr and Mrs. Louis T. Laughlin, son Jack and daughter Mary Ann, all of this place. Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Thursday, Sept. 9, 1937 Family Reunion A family reunion and picnic was held at Harrison Park, this city, Sunday afternoon. The affair was arranged in honor of Sisters Mary Ambroe of LaGrange, Ill. and Mary Josephine of Eureka, Ill., and Mary Josephine of Eureka, Calif. Those present at the festivities were Father Leo Berger, Lake City, Iowa; Mother Aloysius, La Grange, Ill.; Sister Mary Ambrose Joynt, LaGrange, Ill; Sister Mary Josephine Joynt, Eureka, Calif., daughters of the late Mr and Mrs Patrick Joynt; John Joynt, Mallard; Mr and Mrs Henry Reinders and daughters Betty and Jean; Mallard; Mr and Mrs Melvin Burtness and daughter Patricia, Santa Cruz, Calif.; Mr and Mrs Bob Engle and son Thomas, Laurens; Mr and Mrs David Joynt, Emmetsburg; Robert Joynt, St. Louis, Mo.; Mr and Mrs T.P. Joynt, Emmetsburg; Sister Mary Patrice, Eureka, Calif.; Vincent, Eugene and Alice Joynt, Emmetsburg; Edwin and Paul Joynt, Mason City; Mr and Mrs. Irvin Joynt, Mason City; Robert Kinsella and sons, Norbert and Francis and daughters Mary and Jean, Emmetsburg; Richard Kinsella, Langhorne, Pa., Joe Joynt, Spencer; Mrs Joe Heisler, and daughter Mary Irene, Dyersville; Mr and Mrs C.A. Joynt and daughter Helen and son Billy, Emmetsburg; Mr and Mrs A.W. Heisler and daughters, Dorothy, Frances and Colette, Farley, Iowa; Nellie Kane, Jud Joynt, Paul Kane, Agnes and Dorothy Kane, Emmetsburg; Mrand Mrs. Charles Slagle and daughters....[rest of article gone] Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg Palo Alto, Iowa Friday, July 12, 1940 Family Reunion A family reunion was held Sunday at the T.P. Joynt farm home near Clear Lake. Among the relatives attending were Sister Josephine and Sister Patrice of Eureka, Calif., Mr and Mrs Jos. Heisler and family of Dyersville, Mr and Mrs. Gus Heisler and family of Farley, Mr and Mrs. Henry Reinders and family and John Joynt of Mallard, Jos. Joynt of Spencer, Mr and Mrs. George Kliegl and family of Cylinder, Mr and Mrs. Francis Slagle and family of Seneca, Mrs. Ray Sherman and family of Minneapolis, and Mr and Mrs David Joynt, Robert Kinsella and family, Richard Kinsella of Washington, D.C., Mr and Mrs. R.F. McNally and family, Mrs. Nellie Kane and family and Mr and Mrs. Chas. Joynt and family, all of Emmetsburg. Sister Josephine, who is a sister of Chas. Joynt of this city, Sister Patrice, who is a daughter of Mr and Mrs. T.P. Joynt, Mr and Mrs. Gus Heisler and family spent a few days the first part of the week visiting at the Chas. Joynt home in this city. The Heisler families left for their respective homes Tuesday while Sister Josephine and Sister Patrice will spend a month visiting relatives in the Emmetsburg and Clear Lake vicinities. Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Friday Sept. 6, 1940 Joynt Family Reunion Sunday The Annual family reunion was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Laughlin in this city Sunday. Among those present were Dr and Mrs. M.J. Joynt of LeMars; Dr and Mrs R.J. Joynt and family of LeMars; Dr and Mrs A.J. Joynt and family of Waterloo; Dr. M.F. Joynt of Marcus; Mrs. L.E. Dawson and family of Des Moines; Mrs Earl Mason and family of Des Moines; Mr and Mrs Vincent Southworth, Laurens; John Satterly, Marcus; Ruth Joynt, LeMars; Mr and Mrs Jos. Joynt and family, Emmetsburg; Mr and Mrs Will Joynt and family of Emmetsburg and Mr and Mr Earl Joynt of Emmetsburg.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10677 Surname: Hickey, McNally, Joynt, Doerning, Grethen, Clennon, Mart, Frederick, Conway, Ruddy, Ferguson ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Thursday, March 12, 1932 Death of First White Child in County Mrs. Patrick McNally, Who Passed Away Near Mallard Thursday. Burial Saturday in Emmetsburg. Her Father, James Hickey, First County Judge. Had Powers of Dictator. THE EARLY HISTORY Of Family Very Interesting at This Time. Ten Sons and Daughters Survive Mrs. McNally. Devoted Wife, Affectionate Mother, Loyal Friend. Large Attendance at Funeral. Mrs. Margaret Hickey McNally, daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. James Hickey, who was the first white child born in Palo Alto county, passed away Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ben Doerning, who lives southwest of Mallard. She had been bedfast for about a year and a half. She received the best of medical and other care but her condition was hopeless. She waited patiently but hopefully for the final summons. The funeral was held Saturday forenoon. Services were conducted in the Assumption church to which she belonged from early childhood until her last fatal illness. Very Rev. J.T. Finnegan officiated. At the close, he spoke briefly and in a highly complimentary manner of her long and useful life and her admirable traits as a wife and mother. The burial was in the family lot in St. John's cemetery. Six grandsons were the pall bearers. They were Ralph Grethen, Harold Clennon, Gerald McNally, Irvin Joynt, and Arnold and Herman Doerning. A large number of relatives and old neighbors were present at the funeral. Margaret Hickey was, as stated, the first white child born in this county. The date was October 14, 1856. Hence she was almost 76. Her parents came to Palo Alto a few months after the arrival of the members of the Irish colony from Kane county, Illinois. Mr and Mrs Hickey spent the late fall and winter months with the colony. The following year they located on Section 35 in Great Oak township. Later it was known as the Chas. Gibbs place. It is now the home of Mrs. P. Jennings. It is situated a short distance northwest of the old Burns bridge. A large oak tree stood a short distance from the old cabin. Hence the name of the post office and township. When the first stage route thru this county was established, Mr. Hickey was named postmaster of Great Oak. Postoffices had also been established at Soda Bar in Nevada township and on the John Nolan farm on the southwest shore of Medium Lake. Mr Hickey, in the first annual election held December 20, 1858, was chosen county judge. The position carried many and unusual responsibilities and he had to make frequent trips to Ft. Dodge. The daughter, Miss Margaret, attended the first local schools in the county and she also attended school at Fort Dodge for some time. The trip to and from that place was made by stage. When she grew up she assisted her father in handling the mail and her mother in caring for the younger brothers and sisters. November 24, 1879, she was married in the old town of Emmetsburg to Patrick McNally. Mr and Mrs. McNally lived on a farm for five years when they located in Emmetsburg. In 1888, they built a home in the southwest part of this city where they subsequently resided. Mr. McNally passed away July 5, 1923. Mrs. McNally continued to reside in the family home and provided as best she could for her growing up boys and girls until September, 1930, when her condition became such that she had to be given the constant care of her daughter, Mrs. J.B. Doerning, who lives near Mallard. She is survived by ten sons and daughters. They are Mrs. T.P. Joynt [Mary Theresa], W.P.[William Patrick], R.F.[Robert Francis] and Miss Sara McNally of Emmetsburg, Mrs. J.B. [Rosa Ellen] Doerning and Mrs. P.J. Grethen [Annie Josephine] of Mallard, Mrs. J.J. Clennon [Margaret] of Sioux Falls, Mrs. N.W. Mart [Agnes Loretta] of Fairmont, Minnesota, Mrs. E.J. Frederick [Alice Cecelia] of Osgood and James J McNally of Sibley. All were present at the funeral. There are 39 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, four sisters, and four brothers. The brothers and sisters are Mrs. L.E. Conway, Mrs. A.D. Ruddy, Mrs. H.E. Ferguson, Miss Alice Hickey, Thomas, Dan, and John Hickey, all of Vernon township, and P.J. Hickey of Oran, Iowa. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

I know there are people on these lists from areas other than the U.S., but I thought it would be a good time to remember that Memorial Day, celebrated in U.S. on Monday, should be more than a day off from work... On May 5, 1868, General John A Logan, Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, issued Gereral Orders No 11 from his headquarters in Washington, D.C. It read as follows: I. The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defence of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet church-yard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but Posts and Comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonals of respect as circumstances may permit. We are ogranized, Comrades, as our Regulations tell us, for the purpose, among other things, "of preserving and strengthening those kind and fraternal feelings which have bound together the soldiers, sailors and marines who united to supress the late rebellion." What can aid more to assure this result than by cherishing tenderly the memory of our heroic dead, who made their breasts a barricade between our country and our foes. Their soldier lives were the reveille of freedom to a race in chains,and their deaths the tattoo of rebellious tyranny in arms. We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. All that the consecrated wealth and taste of the nation can add to their adornment and security, is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders. Let no wanton foot tread rudely on such hallowed grounds. Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided Republic. If other eyes grow dull, and other hands slack, and other hearts cold in the solemn trust, ours shall keep it well as long as the light and warmth of life remain to us. Let us, then, at the time appointed gather around their sacred remains and garland the passionless mounds above them with the choicest of flowers of spring; let us raise above them the dear old flag they saved from dishonor; let us in this solemn presence renew our pledges to aid and assist those whom they have left among us a sacred charge upon a nation's gratitude, the soldier's and sailor's widow and orphan. II. It is the purpose of the Commander-in-Chief to inaugurate this observance with the hope that it will be kept up from year to year while a survivor of the war remains to honor the memory of his departed Comrades. He earnestly desires the public press to call attention to this Order, and lend its friendly aid in bringing to the notice of Comrades in all parts of the country in time for simultaneous compliance therewith. III. Department Commanders will use every effort to make this Order effective.

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Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Jan 3, 1917 Short Items of Local Interest J.M. BANWART of West Bend was in Emmetsburg Friday. Matt DONOVAN visited relatives at Estherville Saturday. Miss Lewine HAND went to Spirit Lake Friday to visit with friends. Miss Edith DARG of Humboldt visited relatives in this city last week. The Spencer people are figuring on installing a city heating system. Robert MULRONEY was on the sick list for several days last week. Miss Josephine DEALY went to Isabel, South Dakota, yesterday on business. District Court will convene at Spencer January 15. Judge LEE will preside. Sam ROSEN and Wm. EARLY were business visitors at Wallingford Saturday. Mr and Mrs. E.M. THOMPSON spent the first of the week with Graettinger relatives. Mr and Mrs. C.J. FRYE and children spent New Year's with West Bend relatives. Mr and Mr. Richard COOKLIN have moved into the Fred AUSTIN residence in this city. Miss Florence MAGUIRE of Waterloo is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph MULRONEY. Miss Idella MURPHY spent the first of the week with her father, Edward MURPHY, at Graettinger. Miss Anna DONOVAN was on the sick list last week, but is, we are pleased to report, able to be about again. Roy ATKINSON went to Spirit Lake Friday to visit relatives. His wife and son have been there for some time. Master George SCHRIEBER returned to Rodman Monday after a few days visit at the C.J. FRYE home in this city. Mr and Mrs. E.H. McNALLY and baby of Ayrshire spent New Year's with Mr and Mrs John McNALLY of this place. Mr and Mrs Dan BURNS went to Sioux Falls Saturday morning to visit for a couple of days. They have relatives at that place. James O'CONNELL of Lemberg, Sask., who was visiting in this city for a few days, left for Waterloo Tuesday. From there he will go to Canada. F.L. EATON of Charter Oak arrived in Emmetsburg this morning on a business trip. He moved to that place from Ruthven a few weeks ago. Master Eden SCHENDEL, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Paul SCHENDEL, was a pretty sick boy Tuesday. At present, however, he is feeling much better. Francis, son of Mr and Mrs. Thos. CULLEN, will leave for Dubuque tomorrow to attend St. Joseph's college. He was a student at that institution some time ago. Father S.P. SWEENEY came down from Spirit Lake Monday. His sister, Miss Esther, accompanied him and was the guest of local friends during the evening. Supt. Margaret RYAN, accompanied by Miss Joann MULRONEY, arrived home from Peoria, Illinois, Saturday, where they spent the Christmas holidays with Dr. and Mrs. HESSION. A.E. FRINK writes us to change his Democrat from Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Cylinder. He moved to Ladysmith about a year ago. We are always glad to learn of Iowans coming back. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm