Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/10221 Surname: BAIRD ------------------------- Looking for information on the following family who were in the 1900 Census for Ruthven, Highland Township, Palo Alto County, Iowa: Byron D. Baird, age 46, born April 1854 in Ohio (retired from the railroad) Sultana(?) B. Baird, age 47, born Sept. 1852 in Indiana, Lulu M. Baird, age 18, born Sept. 1881 in Iowa, Ernest R. Baird, age 16, born Jan 1884 in Iowa Gracie E. Baird, age 12, born Oct. 1887 in Iowa, Charles C. Baird, age 8, born July 1891 in Iowa. I'm trying to find out if they died and are buried in this county.
Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10671 Surname: Jackman, Fallon, Litsey, Campagna, Webb ------------------------- Des Moines Register, Wednesday, August 3, 1966 Mrs. Litsey Dies At Marshalltown Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Litsey, 93, formerly of Des Moines, died Tuesday at Evangelical Hospital in Marshalltown. She was ill a month. Mrs. Litsey was born Mary Elizabeth Jackman in Emmetsburg. She lived in Fort Dodge, then in Des Moines from 1910 to 1951, when she moved to the Iowa Soldiers Home at Marshalltown. Mrs. Litsey was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and its Rosary Society, the Degree of Honor, Marshall County Spanish-American Ladies Auxiliary and was a former president of the Des Moines Spanish American Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Webb, Marshalltown; son, Vincent Fallon, Bossier City, La; two brothers, Michael Jackman and Robert Jackman both of Escondido, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Charlotte Campagna, Cedar Rapids; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Church here, with burial at Glendale Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today at the Caldwell-Brien Funeral Home there. Marshalltown Time-Republican, Thursday, August 4, 1966 Mrs. Litsey Dies At ISH Services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Litsey, 93 ,of the Iowa Soldiers Home, were held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Catholic Church in Des Moines. Burial was at Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines. Mrs. Litsey died Tuesday at the Evangelical Hospital. Born in Emmetsburg, Mrs. Litsey lived in Fort Dodge and Des Moines before moving to the ISH in 1951. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, the Degree of Honor, Marshall County Spanish-American Ladies Auxiliary, and a former president ot the Des Moines Spanish-American Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Webb of Marshalltown, a son, two brothers, a sister and four grandchildren.
Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/10219 Surname: Barringer, Root, Eaton ------------------------- My great uncle Lyman Barringer kept a diary in the late 1800s. This diary includes many names and local history of Palo Alto County, Iowa, and Adams County, Wisconsin. I have recently put online a website dedicated to Lyman and the diaries that may be of interest to researchers. The website address is: http://lymanbarringer.homestead.com/enter.html. Link: Lyman Barringer Diary URL: <http://lymanbarringer.homestead.com/enter.html>
Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/10218 Surname: Heddinger ------------------------- Looking for any help finding Heddinger family in Palo Alto County.
Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Jan 15, 1913 Friday Mr and Mrs W.J. TYSON received word that a son was born to Mr and Mrs Paul CASE a few days ago. This is good news to their many local friends. They reside at some point in California. Charles ELLIOTT is the new editor of the Carroll Times. He succeeds C.H. REESE, who has gone to York, Nebraska, to take charge of a paper. The former editor, W.H. WAHL, has been temporarily in charge of the paper. Wm. J STEINER of the Mallard Independent was a pleasant caller Saturday. As usual, he was full of business. He reports that the people of Mallard are according him generous patronage. He is an upright, deserving young man. John HENNINGS, who lives three miles east of Mallard, will have a public sale tomorrow. Mr. HENNINGS has a good list of property. The ladies of the Congregational church will serve a Scotch supper in their church parlors Thursday, January 23rd. The supper begins at 5:30 and will consist of roast beef and brown gravy, baked mutton, cranberry mold, mixed pickles, mashed rutabagas, baked beans, mashed potatoes, white bread, currant loaf, soda scones, oat meal bannocks and cheese, Scotch short bread, light and dark cake, tea and coffee. Everybody please come. Price, 35 cents. Mr and Mrs Patrick JOYNT moved to this city about ten days ago and are now comfortably located in one of the McLAUGHLIN residences, which they bought during the fall. It is situated south of the residence occupied by Mr and Mrs AGNEW. Mr. and Mrs. JOYNT were pioneers in Emmetsburg township and they well deserve a rest from many years of hard and patient toil. The Democrat wishes them many years of health and happiness as residents of Emmetsburg. Mrs. Paul SCHENDEL was called to Wilmot, South Dakota, Friday by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. HOYER. Capt. and Mrs E SOPER left Saturday evening for Tampa, Florida, to spend the winter. They will also spend some time at Hot Springs, Arkansas. Miss Lucile LAMBE of Graettinger returned to Dubuque last Thursday to resume her studies at Mt St Joseph Academy. R.H. MILLER and A.E. FRINK of the Cylinder neighborhood were business visitors in Emmetsburg Monday. Both were pleasant callers at the Democrat office. Mr .TISHENBANNER, the well known good road booster, has been appointed postmaster of Gilmore City. He seems to know something about politics as well as good roads. The Democrat is pleased to learn that George E LONG, editor of the Manson Journal, who recently underwent a surgical operation for cancer, is doing nicely and that his chances for recovery are considered reasonably hopeful. Two brothers of young BURKE, who was killed near Graettinger last week, arrived Monday morning to take their mother's remains home with them. The funeral will be held at St. Mary's, Kansas. The news of the accident must have been a rather sudden blow to the brothers and other members of the family. The annual meeting of the shareholders of the American Savings bank of Graettinger was held January 7, 1913. The directors elected for the ensuing year are J.A. SPIES, E.A. BAUMGARTNER, John GRAETTINGER, Preston FUHNESTOCK, Fred SPIES, C.C. LARSON and J.B. LAMBE. It was decided to increase the capital stock to $20,000. Mr. B.A. FUNK, son of Hon. A.B. FUNK, of Spirit Lake was married a few days ago to Miss Gertrude JENKS, daughter of a Presbyterian minister of Omaha, Nebraska. Mr FUNK has for some time been assistant cashier of the Spirit Lake National bank, but he has given up the position and will leave in a short time for western Canada to take charge of his father's large real estate interests. The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Emmetsburg Creamery company will be held at teh office of Secretary L. STUEHMER in this city January 20. I.T. CARTER returned from Clinton, Iowa, the first of the week. He visited Lyons and Fulton, Illinois, while away. He is selling a large number of his skinning knives. Geo. BEATTY, who lives on one of A.W. WAGNER's farms, will have a sale next Tuesday, January 21. He lives four miles north of Emmetsburg on the east side of Medium Lake. An excellent cut of Mr CARROLL, formerly of Curlew now of Marshall, Minnesota, appeared in Sunday's Register and Leader. Mr CARROLL has for sale about 10,000 acres of choice land in the vicinity of Marshall and he is doing a fine business. The Democrat is pleased to learn of his prosperity. Wednesday evening the Spencer basket ball five defeated the Company K team at the Armory by a score of 22 to 21. Teh game was a fast and interesting one. The members of the Company K club apparently did not make a very good showing until the close of the contest. With only ten minutes left to play, Spencer was leading by a score of 22 to 5, but the local players gingered up and almost overcame the visitors' lead. The members of the Spencer quintette were gentlemanly fellows and play good basketball. BROWN and FOY played forwards for the Emmetsburg team, with KETCHEN and NOLAN at center and BEEBE and DENEEN as guards. Lloyd REFSELL arrived in Des Moines Monday from New London, Ohio, where he had been visiting friends for two weeks. There has been considerable snow in Ohio during the present winter. Mr REFSELL spent a couple of days at Cleveland. He says it has become a very large and decidedly prosperous city. Many of its leading business houses are as good as can be found in Chicago. The new Statler hotel can not be surpassed by any house west of New York. Mr. REFSELL visited his brother at Grinell for a day before coming to Des Moines. He has been promised a good position in the lower house of the legislature and will doubtless remain there until the close of the session. Dr. KULP has been quite successful in securing positions for our Palo Alto citizens. Friday L. REIHSEN received a telegram from Mr. HALBACH of Milwaukee stating that his white Plymouth Rock cockerels and hens had won most of the better class of prizes at the International Poultry show at Springfield, Illinois. Mr. HALBACH is a wholesome hardware merchant at Milwaukee. He owns a small poultry farm near that place. Mr. REIHSEN bought his eggs of Mr HALBACH when he first commenced to raise white Plymouth Rocks. Over 255 birds were exhibited in the several classes at the Springfield show. Father NUGENT of Des Moines left for Europe Sunday evening in company with his brother, Attorney NUGENT, and Father ROMANELLI. They will remain abroad for several months. Jacob HENG, who has been visiting relatives in Fairfield township since Christmas, will leave Friday for Barnesville, Minnesota. He and his brother John own a big farm seven miles from that place. They had good crops this year. Land sells in that locality for $35 to $50 per acre. Mr and Mrs M.L. BROWN will leave for Los Angeles, California, to-morrow where they will remain until May. Mrs. H.C. SHADBOLT will accompany them as far as Deming, New Mexico, where she will spend several months with Mrs JACOBS. The Democrat hopes they all have a pleasant trip. Mrs. John McCORMICK, Sr. is still very ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.D. HIGGINS of Great Oak. No hopes are entertained for her recovery. WERE MARRIED WEDNESDAY Mr James Blaine McALLISTER and Miss Manda A KERBER Mr James Blaine McALLISTER and Miss Manda A KERBER were united in marriage at the Congregational parsonage in this city last Wednesday evening at four o'clock, Rev. J.E. BRERTON officiating. They were unattended. They left on the evening passenger for Sherlock and Waverly where they spent a few days visiting relatives and friends. They arrived home Monday evening. The bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs John KERBER, who live a short distance east of this city. She is a young lady whose pleasing personality and many excellent qualities of mind and heart have endeared her to those who know her. All will, we are confident, be delighted to learn that she is able to remain permanently in our community. The groom is a son of Mrs and Mrs E.R. McALLISTER, who are among the well known and worthy pioneer residents of our locality. He is a young man of decision, industry, and true worth and will no doubt, in due time, win his way to the front. Mr and Mrs McALLISTER will commence housekeeping on one of the A.W. WAGNER farms in Great Oak township. The Democrat wishes them the many and substantial blessings they so well deserve. 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Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/10217 Surname: LUND, BROWN ------------------------- Wanted: information on the death and/ or burial of Jesse and Ellen M. LUND. Last seen living alone in the 1895 Iowa State census of West Bend, Palo Alto Co. Jesse L. was 77 years old and Ellen listed as 69 years old. They are not on the 1900 Federal census Soundex for either IA or MN where their known son lived. No death record found in the Palo Alto Co. records(there was a gap August 1904 - August 1906). No burial found in the WPA transripts of gravestones of Palo Alto Co. Does anyone have funeral home references for the West Bend or Emmetsburg areas?
Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/10216 Surname: Cookinham ------------------------- GGU lived in Pal Alto, Co. in Ayshire from 1910 +/- until death on Dec 7, 1929. Civil War Vet 117th NY Inf. Looking for any family history including burial places. Married Elizabeth McDonald December 23, 1870; children: Charles, John, Edna, Guy, Glenn, Ivo and Leo. (Correct as of 1909 when lived in Primghar in O'Brien Co. Glenn died in WW1 in 1918. Trying to find out what happened to wife and other children.
Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/10215 Surname: McCormick, Gannon ------------------------- Maybe this will help. Only one I think directly related to me of this bunch was Joseph D Higgins-1st cousin twice removed- and his family! Descendants of John McCormick 1 John McCormick b: 01/1836 in Ireland src: 1900 Census Palo Alto County, Iowa d: 04/03/1908 / . +Ellen Gannon b: 11/1832 in Roscommon, Ireland src: 1900 Census Palo Alto County, Iowa m: 11/03/1862 in Cannandagus, New York d: 01/24/1913 in Great Oak Township, Palo Alto, Iowa Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa/ ........ 2 John J McCormick b: 01/23/1873 in LaPorte, Blackhawk, Iowa src1: Obit, src2: 1895 Iowa Census-Nevada Twp d: 10/11/1920 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa/ ............ +Josephine McNulty m: 01/23/1901 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Obit / ................... 3 Vincent McCormick / ........ 2 Frank McCormick b: 1865 src: St. John's Cemetery Records d: 1935 src: St. John's Cemetery Records / ............ +Maggie Higgins b: 1865 in Dubuque Co, Iowa src1: St. John's Cemetery Records, src2: 1895 Iowa Census-Great Oak Twp d: 1948 src: St. John's Cemetery Records / ................... 3 Mary McCormick / ................... 3 John McCormick / ........ 2 Mary Bridget McCormick b: 10/1870 in Blackhawk Co, Iowa src1: 1900 Census Palo Alto County, Iowa, src2: 1895 Iowa Census-Nevada Twp d: 1959 / ............ +Joseph D. Higgins b: 07/1868 in Dubuque Co, Iowa src1: 1895 Iowa Census-Great Oak Twp, src2: 1900 Census Palo Alto County, Iowa m: 02/11/1896 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Newspaper d: 1958 / ................... 3 Ellen Higgins aka: Sister Mary Domina, B.V.M. or Nellie b: 07/1899 in Iowa src: 1900 Census Palo Alto County, Iowa / ................... 3 Daniel Higgins b: 11/26/1900 in Great Oak Township,Iowa src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 1 d: 05/03/1977 / ....................... +Anastasia Donovan aka: Stacia / ................... 3 Alice Aileen Higgins b: 01/06/1902 src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 1 / ................... 3 Genevieve Ruth Higgins b: 05/19/1903 in Great Oak Township, Palo Alto County, Iowa src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 1 d: 04/19/1991 in Emmetsburg,Iowa / ....................... +Vernes Farrell m: 09/06/1934 in Ayrshire, Iowa d: 11/15/1986 / ................... 3 William F Higgins b: 1904 d: 1942 / ................... 3 Agnes Lucille Higgins b: 09/01/1906 src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 1 / ....................... +Norbert O'Niell m: Abt. 1940 / ................... 3 Marie Gertrude Higgins b: 07/12/1908 src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 1 / ....................... +Donald Murphy / ................... 3 Gerald Higgins b: 01/01/1911 d: 04/30/1971 / ....................... +Mary Elizabeth Farrell / ................... 3 Walter Higgins b: 06/05/1905 d: 03/03/1977 / ....................... +Catherine J Molloy aka: Kate b: 09/15/1908 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/10214 Surname: MCCORMICK, GANNON, MCNULTY, DALEY ------------------------- My great-gandparents, John and Ellen (GANNON)MCCORMICK and Owen and Mary A (DALEY) MCNULTY; Grandparents, John J. and Josephine (MCNULTY) MCCORMICK and my father John Vincent MCCORMICK lived in Palo Alto County, Ia. I am searching for the birthplace of my great-grandparents. I know at least three of them came from Ireland. I think Mary A. Daley was born somewhere in Wisconsin. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, June 26, 1913 Marriage at Ayrshire on Monday. Mr. Thos. J DUFFY and Miss Mary O'BRIEN were united in marriage at the Sacred Heart church at Ayrshire on Monday, Rev. L.J. CARROLL officiating. miss Anna DUFFY was bridesmaid and Mr James O'BRIEN was best man. A sumptuous wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr and Mrs Daniel O'BRIEN, of Booth township. The bride has for some time taught in one of the intermediate departments of the Ayrshire schools. She is bright, energetic and painstaking and easily won her way to success in her chosen calling. Her parents gave her excellent opportunities and she made timely and helpful use of them. The groom is a son of Patrick DUFFY, one of the sturdy pioneers of Great Oak township. He ranks among the best young men of our county and he has made staunch friends of all who know him intimately. The Democrat wishes Mr and Mrs DUFFY health and happiness. SKINNER-GAYLORD Mr Earl SKINNER and Miss Calla Ethel GAYLORD Married Wednesday. The home of Mr and Mrs W.H. GAYLORD at Prairie View farm was the scene of a quiet and pretty home wedding last Wednesday evening, June 18, when Miss Calla Ethel GAYLORD was given in marriage to Mr Earl SKINNER. The parlor was festooned with green and white secured to the center of the ceiling with a bunch of similax. The circle was wound with white and entwined with similax. large white roses peeped out about the edges. The dining room was pink and white with similax. Beautiful roses graced the table. The bride was gowned in white voile with Irish crocheted lace, very simple and dainty. She carried a shower boquet of beautiful lillies of the valley. She wore a few of the blossoms in her hair. The wedding was very informal. The guests were received by the bride and groom. Unattended they took their places under the arch as the clock was striking twelve. Rev. Herbert CLEGG of Emmetsburg presided, having been the bride's pastor in her childhood. Only the immediate relatives were present. Four friends of the couple served the bounteous course dinner. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W.H. GAYLORD. She graduated from the Emmetsburg High School a few years ago. She has been teaching in the schools of our county for some time and she has been successful in her chosen line. She is held in general and high esteem. Our citizens one and all will regret to learn that she is not to remain with us. Seh will be especially missed by her Sunday school class in the M.E. church in which she has been a tireless and zealous worker. Mr SKINNER formerly resided in Wisconsin. Some time ago he located at Conrad, Montana. Those who know him have learned to place a high estimate on his worth as a gentleman and a citizen. Mr and Mrs SKINNER will reside at Conrad. Teh best wishes of their many Palo Alto friends will accompany them to their new home. 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, Mar 1, 1916 FITZPATRICK-KELLY Mr. D.J. FITZPATRICK and Miss Mary KELLY were united in marriage at the Catholic church in this city Wednesday morning, at eight o'clock, Rev. J.J. KELLY officiating. Miss marle MAHAN and Mr .V.L. O'CONNOR acted as bridesmaid and groomsman. Immediately after the ceremony the contracting parties repaired to the home of the bride's parents where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served. Mr and Mrs FITZPATRICK left during the day for Vail and Denison, Iowa, on a wedding trip. They will also spend a short time with relatives at Omaha and Des Moines. Mr and Mrs FITZPATRICK will occupy the old Ned MAHAN farm during the coming year. The bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs James KELLY of this locality. She is one of the popular and highly esteemed young ladies of our community, and is a member of a prominent and influential family. She has a host of friends and acquaintances who prize her for her many lady like qualities. The groom came to this county a number of years ago. He is a young man of sterling integrity, is industrious and honest and is in every way worthy of the young lady he has chosen as his companion for life. The Times joins their many friends in extending congratulations.---Graettinger Times. Married at Havre, Montana, Today Mr Edward BOUGH and Miss Anna O'CONNOR, well known to our county readers, were married this morning at the Catholic church at Havre, Mont. Father EAGLETON of that place officiating. The wedding dinner will be given at the home of Mr and Mrs D.E. LAMBE of that place, formerly of this county. Mrs. LAMBE is a sister to the bride. Mr and Mrs BOUGH will make their future home on a ranch in that locality. The bride is a daughter of the late Thomas O'CONNOR of Graettinger, who was one of the old settlers of that locality. She grew to womanhood in this county and ws esteemed for her many admirable qualities. Some time ago she went to Havre and has since lived at that place. The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs Peter BOUGH of this city. He is a genial, courteous, upright most worthy young man. He has a wide circle of friends who join the Democrat in wishing him and his chosen companion health and happiness for life. Were Married Wednesday Mr M.T. THOMPSON of Ruthven and Miss Lillie Viola HANSEN were married at the home of the bride in Emmetsburg township last Wednesday. Rev. S.A. SANDOW of Graettinger officiating. We extend hearty good wishes to the happy couple. Married in Emmetsburg Thursday. Mr. Frank TRUNNEL of Galva, Iowa, and Miss Gertrude HARRIS of Graettinger were married in this city Thursday, Rev. C.H. VANMETRE officiating. Much joy to the happy couple. Interesting School Trial at Graettinger. Saturday a very interesting school trial was commenced at Graettinger and it continued for two or three days. Mr .WILDEY charged one of hte teachers- Miss Inez CROSS- with incompentency, untruthfulness, vindictiveness and discourtesy towards a patron of the school. The case was tried before Supt. Margaret RYAN. Attorney J.W. MORSE of Estherville appeared for plaintiff and Attorney Dan KELLY of this city for defendant. There were a large number of witnesses. Miss RYAN will not, we understand, give her decision until March 7. Public Sale Dates Mrs. Mary A GIBBS, three and one-half miles southwest of Emmetsburg, Tuesday, March 7. F.D. HURLBURT, five miles east and one mile south of Graettinger, Wednesday, March 15. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm The Irish in Iowa http://www.rootsweb.com/~iarecrds/
Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, IA Thurs., June 21, 1928 Hayes-Steil Nuptials Bride and Groom Leave for Tacoma, Washington, Where They Will Reside At seven o'clock Monday morning Mr Sylvester HAYES and Miss Anna STEIL were united in marriage in the Assumption church by Very Rev. J. G. MURTAGH. Miss Bessie STEIL of this place and Mr Harold STEIL of Mankato, Minnesota, sister and brother of the bride, were the attendants. Following the nuptials, the bridal couple repaired to the home of the bride's parents where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served to the immediate relatives. During the day Mr and Mrs HAYES left for Fort Dodge, returning to Emmetsburg on Wednesday. Today they started for Tacoma, Washington, where they will make their home. They will go by way of the Black Hills. The bride is a daughter of M and Mrs John J STEIL of this city. She lived in this community since childhood. She graduated from St Mary's Academy and was after that time employed in various business places in Emmetsburg as a stenographer and bookkeeper. She proved herself very efficient in this line of work. She is a young lady of charming personality and is popular in social circles. She has numerous and devoted friends. The groom is a son of Mrs. Neil HAYES, formerly of Whittemore, now of Tacoma, Washington. He was for several years employed in a garage at Whittemore. He is a young man of business ability and of integrity. He is esteemed by all who know him. The Democrat unites with hosts of friends in wishing Mr and Mrs HAYES health and happiness. Wedded Tuesday Morning Miss Kathleen HICKEY is Bride of P.E. TOOLE of Clarion Mr Peter Edwin TOOLE of Clarion and Miss Kathleen Alice HICKEY of this place were united in marriage in St. Thomas church Tuesday morning at five o'clock, the pastor Rev. M. McNERNEY, officiating. Miss Loretta BRADY attended the bride and Mr Lawrence HICKEY, a brother of the bride, was best man. The newly married couple left on the early morning passenger train for Mason City. After attending the 75th anniversary celebration at that place, they left for Dubuque to remain a short time. They will, we understand, make their home at Clarion where Mr TOOLE is in business. The bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs. J.W. HICKEY of Vernon township, who are among the respected pioneers of our county. She graduated from the Emmetsburg High School a few years ago and some time later accepted a position in the telephone office. She proved herself tactful, careful, courteous and obliging and she made many devoted friends. She is held in very high esteem by all who know her. The groom is a grandson of Mr Matt GAPPA, who lives northeast of this city. Those who have met him speak of him in terms of praise. Numerous friends of the contracting parties offer hearty congratulations and wish them health and happiness. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm
Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wed., May 4, 1910 Higgins-Flemming At St Mary's Catholic church in Sioux City on Wednesday morning, April 23rd, occurred the marriage of Michael HIGGINS to Lizzie FLEMMING. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father McCARTY and Joe FLEMMING of Ruthven and Miss Agnes HIGGINS of Whittemore acted as best man and bridesmaid. The young people will take a wedding trip through the west before settling down to married life. The groom is well known to our readers all of whom will be pleased to learn of his marriage. He is a young man of exceptional worth and is financially wel to do. The bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael FLEMMING of Ruthven, one of the prominent families of Highland township, and is an exceptionally fine lady. The Champion joins in wishing them every blessing of a happy married life--Whittemore Champion. They have gone to Billings, Montana, and from there will go to the coast. They have not yet decided where they will live. The Democrat joins their many friends in extending hearty congratulations. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm
Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Jan 13, 1915 A Pleasant Surprise Occasion 25th Anniversary of the Marriage of Mr and Mrs John HAND Thursday evening, January 7, Mr and Mrs John HAND, who live near Ayrshire were happily surprised by their many friends, the occasion being the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage, which took place in Allamakee county. Mr and Mrs HAND received an invitation after supper to visit one of the neighbors. They were about to leave when a large number dropped in to see them. There were about forty-five couples in attendance during the evening. A few hours were spent at cards and in dancing Irish reels, jigs and hornpipes. HAMILTON Bros. Orchestra furnished the music. At eleven o'clock supper was served by the ladies who bought an abundance of choice eatables. The wedding cake was decorated with large artificial strawberries and twenty-five lighted candles of various shades and colors were tastily arranged on the table in front of Mr and Mrs HAND. On behalf of the donors, John J HAND presented the bride and groom with two large rocking chairs. Mrs HAND responed with a few well chosen words, saying that she could not find the language to express the kindness and generosity of their neighbors. At the close John J HAND rendered a few choice songs, after which the large gathering dispersed, all wishing Mr and Mrs HAND health and happiness. It is needless to say that the many in attendance enjoyed the occasion. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm
Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1912 Were Married Thursday Mr Edward Joseph HIGGINS and Miss Lillie PATTON Mr Edward Joseph HIGGINS and Miss Lillie PATTON, both of whom are well known to our many citizens, were united in marriage last Thursday morning in St. Xavier's church at La Grange, Illinois, Rev. Charles CASSIDY, cousin of the bride, officiating. Miss Josie PATTON was bridesmaid and Mr Hugh McLAUGHLIN of Rockwell, Iowa, was best man. The wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. W.D. FERGUSON. Only a few relatives and friends were in attendance. Mr and Mrs HIGGINS spent several days in sight seeing in Chicago and vicinity. They were expected in this city last evening. They will, we understand, soon commence housekeeping in a cottage a short distance north of Trinity church where they will, in a short time, be at home to their many friends. No young lady in northwest Iowa is better or more favorably known than the bride. She is serving her sixth year as county superintendent, and we doubt very much if there would have been a candidate against her, had she been willing to accept a nomination for another term. She grew to womanhood in this city and taught in the schools of Emmetsburg for several years before she was elected superintendent. Her ability and success as a teacher as as superintendent of the schools of our county are fully recognized by all who know her. Miss PATTON's pleasing personality, her tact, her true zeal for al lthat is elevating in the life of our community, and her sterling worth as a lady have endeared her to all who know her. All will, we are sure, be delighted to learn that she is to make her future home in Emmetsburg. Mr HIGGINS is one of the leading businessmen of our city, having conducted the HIGGINs pharmacy for several years. He is a scholar and a gentleman in the truest sense of the word. He enjoys a large patronage and has won the confidence and esteem of his business associates. We are glad to know that he is to remain in the upbuilding of our business and social life, and to perform cheerfully and creditably his pat in the progress of his community. The Democrat joins a wide circle of friends in extending hearty congratulations to Mr and Mrs HIGGINS. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm
Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, June 21, 1911 Were Married Monday Morning Mr. John F BOUGH of this city and Miss Esther F SHERLOCK were married at the Ayrshire Catholic church Monday, Rev. J. CARROLL officiating. Miss Alberta BOUGH was bridesmaid and Mr. Joseph SHERLOCK was best man. The wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents. Mr and Mrs. P.H. SHERLOCK. Only a few relatives and friends were in attendance. Mr and Mrs BOUGH left on the south bound passenger train for a short wedding trip. On their return they will commence housekeeping in their farm residence in Great Oak township. The bride has taught school in this county for a number of years and has been very successful. She is personally charming, is one of our community's best ladies. All who know her have only words of praise for her. The groom is bright, genial, exemplary, popular and trustworthy. The Democrat joins a wide circle of relatives and well wishers in wishing Mr and Mrs BOUGH health and happiness. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm
Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, June 6, 1912 Martin-Mikes Popular West Bend Young Couple Married Wednesday Morning Mr. Jordan MIKES and Miss Edna Mary MARTIN were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr and Mrs. J.B. MARTIN at 9:00 o'clock Wednesday morning, Rev. F. L. KRUWEL of the M.E. church spoke the words that united th happy couple for life. Miss Josie MIKES, sister of the groom, played the soft refrain on the piano during the ceremony. Only a few of the immediate relatives and friends were in attendance. After the ceremony a three-course wedding breakfast was served, the Misses Minta McFARLAND and Fern CLARKE waited tables. Mr and Mrs MIKES immediately left for a few days visit at Minneapolis, and will be home to their many friends in West Bend after July 1. The bride is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs. J.B. MARTIN, she was born and raised here, she is a winsome, popular, and most worthy young lady. She has been given the very best opportunity to an education that will tend to make her views broader in making home happy, we congratulate the groom on his choice. The groom is the eldest son of M and Mrs. Jos. MIKES and has been raised to manhood here. He had the best opportunities that solicitous parents of means could provide and has proven himself in every way worthy of them. He is genial, tactful, exemplary and energetic and enjoys the friendship of all who know him. He is in partnership with his uncle in the meat market. The Journal joins the many friends of the happy couple in wishing them health, happiness, and success as they journey through life---West Bend Journal. Watson-Grisell Mr Stephen Winfred WATSON of Rock Rapids and Miss Vera Inez GRISELL of this city were united in marriage at the M.E. church Wednesday, Rev. Herbert CLEGG officiating. Miss Gladys M IRELAND was bridesmaid and Mr Z.C. WILKINSON of Hawarden was best man. Immediately after the ceremony a reception was held at the home of Mr and Mrs W.E. LOSEY. Mr and Mrs WATSON left during hte day for a brief wedding trip. They will make their future home at Rock Rapids where the groom is engaged in the automobile business. The bride is a most excellent young lady and has made many friends since coming to Emmetsburg. During the past year she has taught domestic science in the local high school. She is a niece of Mr and Mrs W.E. LOSEY. The groom is a stranger to Emmetsburg people, but has impressed favorably all who have met him. The Democrat joins the many friends of the newly wedded couple in wishing them health and happiness. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm
http://www.montanaweb.com/bayside/personal/lyman/diary1.html Diary of Lyman Barringer. Interesting read.
Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, March 1, 1916 INITIATION AND BANQUET Members of A.O.H. Have One of the Most Successful Days in Local History of Order. Sunday was an important day in the local history of Ancient Order of Hibernians. During the afternoon a class of thirteen was initiated by the officers of the Emmetsburg division. The work was exceptionally well done. The division officers had charge of the giving of the three degrees. Those who became members are Michael FLEMING, Charles DUHIGG, Vincent FITZPATRICK, Leo J CORLEY, P.DWYER, Ray NALLY, Basil HAND, Wm. NOLAN, John J MONCRIEF, Jos P HAND, Wm J SHELLY, Lawrence BRENNAN, Wm GAHAN. In the evening a sumptuous banquet was enjoyed by the members and their ladies at the K.C. hall. The total attendance was about 160. The spread was served by Mr and Mrs WRIGHT, who for proficiency in this line, need no introduction to the people of Emmetsburg. The napkins, flags and ice cream were emblematic of the colors of the organization. The service was elegant, prompt, and in every way satisfactory. All who were in attendance complemented Mr and Mrs WRIGHT on their taste and efficiency. The feast of reason and flow of soul followed. The program was one of the best that has ever been given in Emmetsburg. P.H. DONLON, who has served several terms as secretary of the organization, was honored in the selection of toastmaster. He is ready and genial and is at all times at home with his listeners. His introduction of the various parties who were listed on the program showed that he has special tact and judgment for work of this kind. The blessing was asked by Father VEIT. The opening number on the program was a vocal solo by C.J. BERGER. He sustained his reputation as a delightful singer. He always takes part creditably on a program of this kind. Miss Anna DONOVAN was assigned the subject, "The Hibernian as Seen by Outsiders". She was clever, witty, and fluent and from the first, had a hearty good will of the large audience. Her address of perhaps fifteen minutes was indeed a gem and was a subject of warm and generous praise by many who had the privilege of hearing her. Her description of the typical Irish character was that of one who knows his energy, snap, humor, integrity, magnanimity and deep seated reverence for things that are sacred. Her effort would have been a credit to any banquet program here in Iowa. Charles DUHIGG spoke on his impressions of the day. After a few humorous remarks concerning the initiatory exercises and his new civic associates, he referred at some length to the strong tendency of the young people of our time towards frivolity and extravagance. His suggestions were timely and they met with the warm approval of all serious minded people who heard him. The speech was one of the best Mr DUHIGG has ever delivered in Emmetsburg. He is earnest as well as pleasing and is cool headed and practical. He is always a favorite with an Emmetsburg audience. M.F. KERWICK was, as usual, the humorist of the evening. He was given to understand by the program committee that he would not have to say much and he didn't, but he kept the audience in an uproar while he had the floor. Mr KERWICK is becoming very popular as an after dinner talker. He has original Irish humor and it must be conceded that the supply he had on hand Sunday evening was of a superiour quality. His place on the program could not have been handled by any other member of the organization. W.I. BRANAGAN spoke of Celtic achievement in religion, oratory, literature, law, medicine, music, drama, comedy, art and science, and in the industrial, commercial, and transportation development of our country. Miss Bernadette BOUGH sang a couple of her best selections. She has excellent ability and for one of her years,is showing marked progress as a vocalist. She is undoubtedly one of the most promising singers of our county. She filled a very important place on the program. T.J. COONAN sang three of his best Irish songs and he was repeatedly greeted with enthusiastic applause. He is always popular before Emmetsburg audiences, but Sunday evening he was at his best. Mr COONAN's charming personality, his cheery nature and his anxiety to do his part creditably add greatly to his success as a popular entertainer. The committee on general arrangements, C.J. McNALLY, W.P. KERWICK, M.J. CONWAY, M.F. BRENNAN and Chas. WALDRON, deserve great praise for the success of the day's exercises. Cathy Joynt Labath The Irish in Iowa http://www.rootsweb.com/~iarecrds/
Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/10213 Surname: Koenck, Langfitt ------------------------- My dad is Marvin Koenck who at one time lived in Palo Alto County.One sister was married to a Langfitt.