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Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Sep 15, 1915 CURLEW Mrs. Charles GORDEN was a Spencer visitor last week. John CULLEN shipped a carload of cattle to Aurora, ill. George SWENDSEN was a southbound passenger Friday. Mrs. George TRESSLER's cousin from Chicago arrived last week. John CULLEN made his weekly shipment of cattle and hogs Saturday. Albert and Edgar EASTON are building a cement garage for Will Rouse. W.H. DEMPSEY sold John CULLEN a car of prime heavy hogs averaging 406 pounds. Mrs. Ed McNALLY and Mrs. Chris THOMPSON were Curlew visitors Thursday. A.A. WHITMER has been absent for a week buying goods at Cedar Rapids and other points. Mrs. FOSTER was a south-bound passenger Saturday. She had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. O.B. FISK the past two months. Dr. KEENEY was called Sunday to attend Mrs. GRIFFEN, who is quite ill at present writing. Her friends hope for her speedy recovery. The school board has decided to have a teacher for the tenth grade and procured the services of Mrs. CARROLL, wife of Professor CARROLL, who, with Gladys WOLROD as intermediate and Margaret YOUNG as primary teacher, make four teachers. Mrs. CARROLL will teach domestic science. RUTHVEN Miss Margaret GRADY was a visitor at Spencer Friday. Luther STORK purchased a fine new auto during the past week. Mr and Mrs. John CALLAHAN were Emmetsburg visitors Thursday. Frank RYDER of Estherville visited old friends in this city Monday. William BRENNAN left Tuesday for Dubuque, where he will attend Dubuque college. Arthur KING left Saturday for Ames, where he will attend college during the coming year. Mr JEFFRIES returned to his home at Hot Springs, S.D. after a visit at the Art JEFFRIES home. Charles METZ returned from Minneapolis Saturday, where he will attend the Minnesota State fair. Clement REDDEN returned to Spirit Lake Monday after spending a week with his father, John REDDEN. Adams SIMINGTON, John REDDEN, and Legrand HOFF autoed to Algona Friday to attend the races at that place. Mr and Mrs. HARMAN arrived in this city Saturday from Chicago for a visit with Mr and Mrs. Hanley MEEK. Mrs. GRAY returned Friday to her home at Red Oak, Iowa, after a couple of weeks' sojourn in this city with relatives. Mr and Mrs. John STORK and Mrs. F VONAHUSE of Breda, Iowa, were over-Sunday visitors in this city with Mr. STORK. Visited Several Localities Patrick JOYNT and his daughter, Miss Lottie, arrived home from eastern Iowa last Wednesday. They left Emmetsburg several weeks ago. They spent some time at the home of Drs. Robert and Martin JOYNT of LeMars. Dr. Robert JOYNT has one of the finest dental offices in northern Iowa and Dr. Martin JOYNT is equipping a fine office adjoining his brother's quarters. Both have good practices. From LeMars Mr JOYNT and his daughter went to Marcus, the home of Dr. Michael JOYNT. He was finishing a fine new residence and was about to move into it. He likes his location and is kept very busy. Later Mr. JOYNT and his daughter visited Mr and Mrs. L.J. MURPHY and other relatives at Sioux City. They were royally entertained and it was with great reluctance that they took their departure. They next enjoyed a trip across the state to see relatives and friends in Dubuque county. They spent a couple of weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs. Thomas DUNN. Mr DUNN is a brother-in-law of Mr JOYNT. Mr JOYNT does not think that eastern Iowa land is as good as the soil of this section. In the vicinity of Farley and Dyersville and at neighboring places the frost of a short time ago did a great deal of damage to the corn crip. The losses between New Hampton and Charles City were also quite numerous. Mr. JOYNT says he would like to tell the Democrat about the many interesting things he saw while away, but fears our space would not allow him to go into detail. Balloonist Drowned in Clay County Became Tangled in Parachute Rope in Little Sioux River Ralph LAWSON, a balloonist, aged 23, was drowned in the Little Sioux River at Peterson, Clay County, last Thursday. The parachute in which he was making a landing swerved in its course to the earth and landed the aviator in the river. He became entangled in the parachute and before he could free himself he had drowned. He had been secured to form a part of the entertainment for a farmers' picnic being held there, and had made one flight before the one in which he had met his death... Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Oct 27, 1915 Mr and Mrs. Geo HENDERSON of Osgood visited at the John HENDERSON home between Emmetsburg and Rodman last Sunday. The VANGORDEN residence east of the Tribune residence, occupied by Mrs. THOMPSON, was slightly damaged by fire yesterday morning. W.E. JACKMAN made a shipment of livestock to Sioux City Sunday. He was accompanied on the trip by Dr. GIBBONS and Phil KIRBY. Miss Josie McEVOY and Miss Margaret MULRONEY left for Park Rapids, Minnesota, last evening to visit friends for a couple of weeks. Mr and Mrs. S.C. IRVINE, Mr and Mrs. J.N. BRISBOIS and Mr and Mrs. C.C. QUINN autoed to Fonda Sunday to witness a football game. Mrs. T.J. MULRY [Mary NESTOR] of Chicago is visiting her daughter, Mrs. O.P. DOYLE, Jr. of this city. Mrs. MULRY resided in this locality about thirty years ago. Mr and Mrs. Edward McNALLY of the Curlew neighborhood spent Sunday with Mrs. McNALLY's parents, Mr and Mrs. Myles McNALLY of this place. Miss Alice KANE was called to Curlew the first of the week to take charge of the case of Mrs. EASTON, who is reported quite ill with pneumonia. Ed McNALLY has his new bungalow on the Sherwood block south of the Milwaukee depot under headway and hopes to have it completed before the holidays. W.H. COONAN reports that half of the threshing in Minnesota is yet to be done. Plowing is also very backward. The average Minnesota farm is large. The Ladies' Guild will mett at the home of Mrs. Geo. FREDERICK northeast of town Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 27, beginning at 2 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all to go. Dr. J.E. MURPHY has rented Mrs. RUTLEDGE's residence just north of her home. Michael MALLOY, who has been living in the house, has rented Mr. CALLAHAN's home, which was formerly the property of James DUNGAN. The M.M. ROGERS team of horses stolen by Fred HANSON was found in a livery barn at West Bend. Mr. HANSON evidently took the train from that place. Mr. ROGERS was very fortunate in securing his horses without very much of an outlay. J.A. HENDERSON who lives between Emmetsburg and Rodman, will have a sale Wednesday, November 10. His ad will appear in next week's Democrat. Mr. HENDERSON bought a farm in Itaska county, Minnesota, last spring. He intends to move to Minnesota in March. A few days ago Mr. WILLHITE, who lives near Curlew, bought a quarter section farm three miles south of Lucan, Redwood county, Minnesota. He paid $105 per acre for it. The place is well improved. Mr. WILLHITE made the deal through J.B. SHERLOCK of the Iowq Realty Co. The Whittemore Champion says that Mr. and Mrs. Fred WEGENER and Mr and Mrs. Louis WEGENER, who were accompanied by Mr and Mrs. Robert VOTTLER, left a few days ago for a trip through the west. They will attend the expositions in California and will also visit Seattle, Portland, and other Pacific coast places of interest. Frank KNEER was a passenger to Germania Wednesday. The citizens of that town are figuring on a waterworks system. Mrs. Martin KUNERT and son Charles returned the first of the week from a visit with a daughter who resides at St James, Minnesota. Mrs. M.L. BROWN, Mrs. Herbert CLEGG, Miss Margaret MULRONEY and Mrs. CARROLL of Laurens autoed to Laurens Thursday. Joseph BAILEY is still living at Pocahontas, but we notice that he has been at Britt during the past week assisting the Tribune during a rush. H.S. DeGRAW has rented the State bank's empty storeroom at Whittemore and will put in a moving picture show outfit. We glean from the Champion. Patrick JOYNT has been very low during the past week and is not likely to recover. He is quite advanced in years and his physical condition is against him. Mr .GORDON, who was landlord of the Royce Hotel at Sheldon, has moved to Everly where he will take charge of a hotel. He is succeeded at Sheldon by Mr. SCHILDGREN. There will be a basket social in the Franklin EATON school in District No. 5, in Highland township, Friday, November 29. Miss Mercedes DONAHUE is the teacher. Everybody invited. Mr and Mrs. J.W. CROWLEY left Tuesday evening for Taylorville, Ill. They were called to that place by the illness of Mrs. CROWLEY's mother. Wm. CANHAM accompanied them. Mrs. J.N. JOHNSON and her niece, Miss Fren DARG, who has been assisting in the Johnson photograph gallery for some time, were passengers to Humboldt Friday where they will visit Miss DARG's parents. Last week Charles BLECKWENN of Fairfield township bought a fine new Buick auto. He made the purchase at Fenton. Mr. BLECKWENN is a very prosperous farmer and can well afford one of the best machines on the market. W.B. PATTON, the well-known actor, appeared at the Hawkeye opera house at Graettinger Monday evening. The smaller towns are now getting their share of the better class attractions. They have the cash and provide good houses. A few nights ago Wm. O'BRIEN, Sr. became very ill while preparing to go to bed and has since been in a very serious condition. His relatives think that he received a slight stroke of paralysis. Owing to his advanced years his recovery is very doubtful. Karl EGAN was a passenger to Des Moines last evening. Mr. and Mrs. L.A. SCHUMACHER were Emmetsburg visitors Sunday. Mrs. John W JOHNSON of Mallard was shopping in this city Friday. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John MURPHY of Sioux City October 14. Mrs. A.J. MATHEWS, who lives near Medium Lake, has been ill for several days. We understand that Wm. RUEHLE has sold his residence but we have not learned the name of the new purchaser. M.J. RYAN arrived from Houston, Texas, Saturday to visit his son, Bert RYAN, and numerous friends and relatives. Dr. J.E. MURPHY has bought from J.K. MARTIN the residence lot between his place and Mrs. O.P. DOYLE's home. He intends building on it next year.. Rev. P.J. MURPHY, who was assistant pastor of the Assumption church a number of years ago, is now pastor of the church at Alvord, Lyon county. Miss Nellie SAMMIN will accompany her sister, Mrs. BRODIGAN, of Danbury and will remain with her for some time. Her health has for some time been poor. During the past term of court divorces were granted to Mrs. Anna GREENE from Lyle GREENE, to Mrs. Clara OSTERSON from John OSTERSON and to Catherine BUSHMAN from John BUSHMAN. The Misses CRETZMEYER, who were visiting their brother, Dr. CRETZMEYER, of this place, for a week or more, left the last of the week for Algona to visit their brother, Dr. CRETZMEYER, of that place. They live at Waverly. Mr and Mrs. Chas. DUHIGG spent Sunday with friends at Spencer. Mrs. T.A. O'BRIEN went to Merrill Friday to visit her daughter, Miss Mary, who teaches at that place. Mrs. Mary JOYCE and Supt Margaret RYAN were at Estherville Sunday attending the closing of the mission at the Catholic church at that place. Mr and Mrs. J.W. DUNNIGAN went to Graettinger last evening. Mr. DUNNIGAN sang a couple of selections at the lecture given by Father Charles. He has marked ability as a vocalist. Mrs. J.G. McNAMARA arrived in Emmetsburg Friday from Vancouver, British Columbia. She is accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. C.R. SULT, of Marmouth, North Dakota. Mrs. McNAMARA reports that the European war has made conditions in Canada very unpleasant. Hundreds are mourning for their relatives who were killed in battle and there is a very bitter feeling against the German residents of Canada. Some of them at Vancouver had to quit business. Mrs. McNAMARA still thinks Emmetsburg is on of the best towns on the map. 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Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10667 Surname: Rogers, McManus ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Palo Alto Co, IA, Wed., April 25, 1917 JOHN ROGERS PASSES AWAY Was For Many Years a Resident of West Bend Township John Rogers, formerly a resident of West Bend township, died at the Iowa Soldiers' Home at Marshalltown the last of the week. The remains were brought to this city and were taken to the home of his brother, Patrick Rogers, to await interment. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon. Services were conducted at St. Thomas church, Father McNerney officiating. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. The local members of the G.A.R. attended. The pall bearers were members of Henry Dillon Post. They were J.K. and J.L. Martin, J.J. Kane, Myles McNally, David Starr and D.L. Randall. Mr. Rogers was born in the county of Clare, Ireland, in 1842. He died in his 76th year. He was married in 1866 to Ann McManus of Henry, Illinois. Mr and Mrs. Rogers moved to Fort Dodge in 1867. Mr .Rogers helped to build the Illinois Central railroad west from that place to Sioux City. They were among the early settlers of West Bend township. Mrs. Rogers died quite a number of years ago. Some time later Mr Rogers sold his interests in this county and being rather advanced in age, entered the Iowa Soldiers' Home at Marshalltown. He frequently visited his brother Patrick of this city and he enjoyed meeting his old friends in this locality. He is survived by his sons James of Adams, Minnesota, Ted of Wilton, North Dakota, as well as by his brother of that place to whom he was very much attached. When the Civil War broke out he joined the 184th Illinois Cavalry and later he was a member of the 52nd Iowa Infantry. He was a loyal and plucky soldier and he served his country with the fervor and the determination of a most devoted citizen. He was a man of good habits and was ardent and sincere in his friendships. He was genial and obliging and those who knew him were always glad to speak highly of his motives and conduct as a citizen. His Palo Alto friends will learn with profound sorrow of his death. The Democrat extends sympathy to the sons and to the aged brother. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wed., Dec 29, 1915 EMMETSBURG'S IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1915 They Foot Up $308,775-The Season a Record Breaker D.P. MURPHY, new residence...$3,100.00 J.K. McELROY, new residence and garage...4,300.00 E.J. HIGGINS, new residence and garage...3,800.00 Mrs. P.V. HAND, new residence...3,600.00 Frank KOCH, new residence...2,700.00 Julius SKOW, new residence...4,000.00 F.H. O'HALLORAN, new residence and garage...4,300.00 W.E. LOSEY, new residence...4,000.00 Thos. MURRAY, new residence...3,000.00 Thos. McBRIDE, new residence...2,800.00 RICHARDSON Sisters, new residence...3,000.00 Ralph MOSES, new residence...2,500.00 E.W. CARPENTER, new residence...2,900.00 E.M. THOMPSON, new residence...4,500.00 P. JENNINGS, new residence...3,000.00 M. JOYNT, new residence...3,500.00 P.J. CLAUSEN, new residence and garage...4,500.00 J.A. HAMILTON, new residence...2,500.00 John FORDYCE, new residence...2,500.00 A.C. THOMPSON, new residence...2,500.00 Guy E BUTTS, new residence...2,500.00 Edward McNALLY, new residence...2,500.00 M. JOYNT, new residence...3,500.00 S. SALVEN, new residence...2,500.00 Geo. SAUNDERS, new residence...2,500.00 J.E. LEONARD, new residence...2,000.00 J.H. WILSON, new residence and garage...12,000.00 C.A. YEUTTER, new brick building, fixtures, etc...9,000.00 Wm. WRIGHT, complete cafe fixtures...2,800.00 Western Electric Telephone Co., Improving system...3,000.00 Air Dome...1,500.00 W.L. PUCKETT, antiseptic tonsorial equipment...1,000.00 Monroe JOHNSON, residence remodeled...2,000.00 Wm. EAGAN, new residence...2,550.00 M.F. BRENNAN, residence remodeled...1,200.00 J.J. McDONALD, shop remodeled, residence remodeled...1,700.00 Chas. POTTS, residence remodeled...700.00 Assumption Church, new roof...700.00 Chas. DUHIGG, residence remodeled...400.00 Dan BURNS, residence remodeled and garage...2,000.00 Frank BRADY, residence remodeled...800.00 P. McNALLY, remodeled business building...400.00 Palace Cafe, remodeled...500.00 Western Union Telegraph Company, improvements...2,000.00 Hub Clothing store, new front...3,000.00 COONAN & MULRONEY, new fixtures...3,000.00 M.L. BROWN, remodeling THYLE and PFIFFNER jewelry store...350.00 Mrs. J.G. CROWDER, residence remodeled...600.00 Walter KEATING, residence remodeled...350.00 E.B. STEENSON, residence remodeled...500.00 Geo. WRIGHT, residence remodeled...500.00 M.A. PETERSON, repair on residence...500.00 First National Bank, remodeled and fixtures...15,000.00 Emmetsburg National Bank, remodeled and new fixtures...15,000.00 Emmetsburg Electric Company, Electric light plant remodeled...15,000.00 Emmetsburg Telephone Co., improvements...6,000.00 New Electrolier system for streets...7,000.00 City paving...107,225.00 Waterworks extension...4,000.00 Sewerage extension...4,000.00 Sidewalks extension...5,000.00 -------------------------------- Total...............$308,775.00

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, March 28, 1917 Ray M'Nally is a Tama Booster The News Says He Has the Neatest, Best Drug Store at That Place In order to be a real booster one must not only do his share in supporting public enterprises and give his time for work for the community, but must also keep improving his store. R.B. McNally, Tama's popular young pharmacist fills the bill in every detail. He is not only a very live wire, but has one of the finest and best kept drug stores in Iowa. McNally, or Mac as they call him familiarly, came to Tama two years ago and purchased the Sperry Bros. pharmacy which was then known as the Tama Drug Company. Since his step into the store every day has been a day of activity for McNally both in his private business and in his work for the community. He is a booster in every sense of the word, in fact, is so well known as an enthusiast for Christmas decorations, work for the city and all public undertakings, that it is not necessary to dwell on this feature of his activity in Tama. It is McNally's store that one wants to write about. For artistic appearance, order and completeness of stock the McNally pharmacy cannot be excelled. McNally is the progressive merchant. Since he has had the store he greatly increased the stock of drugs, stationery, and supplies and Victrolas, and added a complete line of Ansco cameras and San Tox preparations. During the Christmas trading season McNally specially leads with a most up-to-date line of fancy goods and high class articles that go as specialties with a pharmacy business. He is most prompt in arranging his store artistically and keeping things in order. It is a pleasure to visit his pharmacy for hte appearance of the store makes shopping delightful, the great stock gives satisfaction an the courtesy and prompt attention given by Mr. McNally and Mr. R.J. Schneider, his clerk, add to the pleasure of shopping. Tama can take pride in her young booster, R.B. McNally, for as a public spirited business man he does much for the community and as a merchant he has a store which attracts buyers from near and far and gives the satisfaction which causes shoppers to come to Tama often. The young men do things in the business world today, and McNally is one of them. --Tama, Iowa, News. 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/10666 Surname: Grady, Weir ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, Iowa Wednesday, July 2, 1913 Mrs. Patrick Weir Was a Resident of Fairfield Township for 22 Years. It is with a feeling of profound regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Patrick Weir, which occurred very suddenly at the farm home northwest of this town Monday afternoon at three o'clock p.m. Mrs. Weir had apparently been in her usual good physical condition and was up and about with the other members of her family until half an hour before her death. The first intimation her people had of her being sick was when she complained of feeling poorly and so rapid was her decline that in half an hour she was cold in death. The probable cause of her death was heart failure. The funeral was held at 10:30 o'clock today from the Catholic church in Whittemore and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery northwest of town. Rev. Father Dullard, pastor of the church, celebrated a requiem mass and preached a fitting sermon on the occasion. Bridget Grady was born November 10, 1864 [Note error-probably c. 1849] in Ballahanus, county Mayo, Ireland. Her parents died when she was a child and she came to the United States, landing in New York in 1859. She remained in the east a couple of years and in 1861 came west and settled in Peotone, Illinois. At this place on June 7, 1864, she was united in marriage to Patrick Weir, who survives her. To this happy union nine children were born, eight sons and one daughter: Michael C. of Whittemore, Thomas H., who died in infancy, John M. of Mason City, James F. Peterson, Patrick E and George A and William M who reside at home, Julia who died in 1903 and Thomas who died in infancy in 1880. Mr and Mrs. Weir made their home on the farm all their married life. They farmed near Peotone, Illinois, until 1891 when they moved to Palo Alto county and began building up their present beautiful home where, with her family and loving consort, she lived a happy and contented life until death claimed her. In the death of Mrs. Weir the community loses a truly good woman and her family loses its most valued member, a kind and loving mother. She lived a good Christian life and was devoted in a remarkable way to her family, her neighbors and to her church. Under her hospitable management the Weir home was one in which neighbors and friends always found a hearty welcome and only those who had the pleasure of being a guest at her home can fully appreciate how sadly that home will miss the lovely little mother with her cheery smile and hearty greeting. Her life was a busy and useful one and we sincerely hope and trust that her sleep may be a peaceful one. May her soul rest in peace. The following relatives from a distance were in attendance at the funeral: James Weir and wife of Peterson, John Weir and wife of Chicago, and Mamie Weir of Chicago.--Whittemore Champion. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, June 12, 1912 TOWN TOPICS OF A WEEK W.J. O'BRIEN was over from Whittemore Friday. Fred SPIES of Graettinger has purchased a new automobile. John RUPPERT drove up from Mallard in his auto Wednesday afternoon. Mr. WILLIAMS of Hawarden was the guest of W.E. LOSEY of this city Wednesday. Mrs. Dora DOWD and sister Miss Ellen PUGSLEY, were over from Cylinder Thursday. W.J. LULL of Fenton has secured the contract for the erection of the new opera house at Ringstead. P.F. LITTLETON was over from Cylinder Wednesday evening attending the bazaar at the Armory. Mrs. C.S. WELLS of Walnut township is visiting her sister, Mrs. McFARLAND at Whitewater, Wisconsin. J.E. WILLIAMS was over from Mason City Sunday visiting local relatives and friends. He was also interested in the trimming Mason City gave Emmetsburg at the ball park in the afternoon. Miss Effie SMITH of West Bend was an Emmetsburg visitor Monday. A ten pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O'BRIEN Monday. Miss Mildred DALEY arrived from Cedar Falls Monday for her summer's vacation. Mr. Herman BOETTCHER and Miss Emma DREYER will be married at Fenton tomorrow. Mrs. Alice KOHL of Minneapolis is visiting Mrs. John McNALLY and other local relatives. Ed BERRIER of Curlew had one of his eyes quite badly injured Sunday by being hit with a piece of steel. Mrs. W.E. DUNKELBARGER of Rock Rapids, arrived in Emmetsburg Thursday for a visit with local relatives. Mrs. H.D. CLARK of Colony, Kansas arrived this morning for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McNALLY. Mrs. B. BRADLEY [Mary QUINN] left Sunday evening for Milwaukee to attend the funeral of her sister. Mrs. BRADLEY was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. John [Margaret Jane] BRENNAN. A birthday party was held at the home of Major and Mrs. S.W. SMITH a few evenings ago in honor of their daughter, Miss Eleanor. A good time was enjoyed by those present. Major and Mrs. S.W. SMITH went to Mason City Monday evening to attend a Department Encampment. Mrs. SMITH was selected as one of the color bearers in the exemplification exercises of the W.R.C. Mrs and Mr. Joseph P. JOYCE have been enjoying an outing in the vicinity of Pine City, Minnesota. There is an abundance of fish in the lakes of that vicinity and it is needless to say that J.P. caught a few of them. A reception was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. CROWLEY Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Wm. O'CONNELL of Redfield, South Dakota. A number of the old neighbors and acquaintances of Mr. O'CONNELL were in attendance. An enjoyable afternoon was spent. Mr and Mrs. Dwight McCARTY left for Grinell Monday to be present at the annual commencement exercises. Mr. McCARTY will also be initiated into the order of the Phi Beta Kappa. This is a national honor society. W.H. MORLING left for Burlington yesterday. Dennis Martin of Ayrshire is visiting local relatives. M.W. FANDEL was over from Whittemore Tuesday. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. TROTTER Monday. Mrs. F.H. FORDYCE is visiting local relatives at Washington, Iowa. Miss Nellie CARMODY left for Keokuk, Iowa, Sunday evening. Martin BRENNAN will graduate from Marquette university June 21. Miss Leah CAMERON is enjoying a visit from her sister from St. Paul. Mr. IRVINE and John YOUNG were Chicago visitors the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. P. MILLER's daughter, who has been visiting them, returned to Chicago Saturday evening. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat, Palo Alto, Iowa, Aug 24, 1927 Came to Palo Alto in '56 at Age of 3 Worthy Pioneer John J Mahan of Graettinger. He Knows History of County Like a Book A few days ago, by hard effort, our reporter managed to secure a photograph of our worthy, highly honored fellow-citizen, John J Mahan, of Graettinger, one of the seven surviving younger members, who came from Kane county, Illinois, with the original Irish colony in July, 1856. Mr Mahan was three years old at the time his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mahan, driving an ox team, headed the historic covered wagon caravan on the long journey which has so often furnished subjects for sketches during the eventful history of our county. The other surviving members of the party, practically all of whom were mere children at the time are James F Nolan of Ruthven, Chas T Nolan, P.R. Jackman and Mrs. Mary A (Neary) Murphy of Emmetsburg. Mrs. Ann (Mahan) Graettinger of Graettinger and Mrs. Ellen (Mahan) Guerdet of Crookston, Minnesota. The first few months, including the winter of 1856-1857, were spent on what was first named "The Patch", situated northwest of this city, now known as Riverdale. John J Mahan's parents, in 1862, bought land on section 27, Walnut township, for $1.25 per acre, which was the government price before the homestead bill became a law. John became the successive owner of the place after the death of his father who passed away in 1895. He lived 60 years on the farm and still owns it. He moved to Graettinger 11 years ago. He was married in Emmetsburg January 14, 1890, to Miss Julia Doran. They have a neat comfortable home at Graettinger. They enjoy the confidence and the hearty good will of their fellow citizens and many others throughout the county and other parts of northwest Iowa. Mr. Mahan is one of the best posted gentlemen in our county on details of pioneer events. He attended the first school taught in the county in 1861 by the late James P. White. This was in a log house in P.R. Jackman's grove. He says as near as he can recollect the other pupils were James F Nolan, John Nolan, his sister, Miss Marie Nolan, J.P. Crowley, H.M. Crowley, Mrs. Kate (Martin) Crowley, Patrick Laughlin, J.T. Laughlin, P.R. Jackman, M.P. Mahan, Ann (Mahan) Graettinger and M.E. Mahan. The log house was, as he recalls, occupied for some time by a Mr. Cahill before it was fixed up for a school house. One morning Mrs. James Nolan noticed an elk in the yard close to her home. She had a long rope and managed to throw it about the animal's head tying it to a post. All of the pupils attending the newly opened school were given permission to leave school and come in a body to look at the strange animal. The elk remained about the Nolan place for a long time but an Illinois buyer of furs or live stock, who was traveling through the country, paid a nice sum for it one day and took it away with him. Mr. Mahan says he remembers riding a horse to Fort Defiance on the present location of Estherville when several soldiers from this county-J.P. Crowley, Lott Laughlin, Joseph and Kern Mulroney and P.R. Jackman - were stationed at that place. He remembers driving cattle to Fort Dodge in 1873 that had been sold by his father to Mr. Blackshire, a buyer. There was in 1873 only a sort of a trail from Emmetsburg to Fort Dodge. He occasionally accompanied his father to Spirit Lake where there was a grist mill. It was built on a mill race between the south end of Spirit Lake and the north end of East Okoboji. The channel was as he recalls, dug by the Fort Defiance soldiers. A state fish hatchery now occupies the old location. The fall of the water thru the mill race was about eight feet. In early days a mill was also built at Estherville. Some of the rock used in the dam can yet be seen along the river bank. Some time after the mill was built at Spirit Lake two other mills were opened near the present town of Milford. They were about a mile apart. The Palo Alto pioneers often secured their flour and cornmeal at the Dickinson County mills. Mr. Mahan says that Indians used to come to his parents place in Walnut township during early days. The local settlers bought furs from them. However, the Redmen were never troublesome. They seemed to like the Irish. During the winter of 1873-1874 they remained during the greater part of the winter. Many of them had tents near the home of Ned Mulroney at Mud Lake. Mr. Mahan hauled the lumber from Algona in 1872 that was used in building his father's new house. He borrowed Martin Laughlin's team in making some of his trips. July 4, 1872, a large celebration was held at the Edward Mahan grove. Perhaps 75 families from different parts of the county were in attendance. It was a stirring affair. Frank Davey, who some time ago served as speaker of the Oregon house of representatives, managed the dance and sold the tickets. He came from Ireland a few years before. He was a bright, jolly, lively young fellow and became a great favorite with all present. Wm. O'Connell, father of the late Jack O'Connell, was the fiddler for the dance. He was a snappy player. Mr. Mahan's eyes brightened up and his features put on a broad smile when he told our reporter how artistically the boys and girls of 1872 could step to the right kind of quick music. "Talk about your present day old time fiddlers." said Mr. Mahan, "but Bill O'Connell was the fellow who could warm the hearts of the lads and the lassies when he struck up "Turkey in the Straw," "Mrs. McCleod's Reel' or "The Fisher's Horn Pipe."" During the celebration Mrs. James Hickey gave $5 to parties in charge of the refreshment stand to treat all of the little children at the celebration to lemonade and stick candy. The little folks were faithful customers during the entire day and evening. The Mahan celebration was not, however, the first held in the old Irish settlement. One took place at the Martin Laughlin home in 1870. Mr. Mahan says that his parents and most of the other older settlers attended the first mass celebrated in the county at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Laughlin by Father Marsh of Fort Dodge in 1858 or 1859. Some years later other priests visited the colony. Finally a church was built in the old town and the late Father Smith was named as the first pastor. The names of Mr. Mahan's father and those of John Nolan and James Hickey can be found on the Spirit Lake monument. They were members of the rescuing party following the great massacre in March, 1857. The members of the colony were always ready to do their part when danger confronted the early settlers. Accounts of the trip of the members of the Irish colony from Illinois to Emmetsburg in 1856 have often appeared in our county publications. There were seven families consisting of 31 persons. They came in six covered wagons drawn by ox teams. Mr. Mahan's father drove the head team. The Mississippi river was crossed in a ferry at Davenport. While the journey was long and wearisome, they did not have any serious difficulty. The group consisted of- Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mahan and two sons John and Myles and their two daughters Ann and Ellen. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Laughlin their three sons Lott Patrick and John and their daughter Ellen. Mr and Mrs. James Nolan, their two sons James F and John F and their daughter Marie. Mr. and Mrs. John Nolan and their son Charles. Mr and Mrs. Orrin Sylvester. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Downey and their daughter Ellen. Mr and Mrs. John Neary and their son John and their daughter Mary A. Patrick Jackman and Thos. Laughlin, both single. There were nine boys and three girls in the party besides the grown members. Mrs. Downey was a sister of the father of M.M. Maher, well known in this vicinity, now of Geneva, Nebraska.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10665 Surname: Doty, Kuhn, Wickman, Whitehouse ------------------------- My Greatgrand parents were John M. and Nancy (Kemper) Doty My Grand parents were John W. and Minnie Francis (Doty) Wickman from Rodman,Iowa Palo Alto Co. My Dad Lives in Rodman,Ia. Lyle Bryant Kuhn, my mother was Wilma Jane (Wickman) Kuhn. My Grandmothers sister was Irene Mayte (Doty) Whitehouse. Her Brother was Roy Doty. Be nice to hear from you Barbara K. (Kuhn) Diveney

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/10209 Surname: Doty, Whitehouse ------------------------- My Grandmother was a sister to Mayte Whitehouse her name was Minnie Francis (Doty) Wickman from Rodman,Iowa Palo Alto Co. She was born Nov.5,1888 and died Sept 11,1968 is buried at the Rodman Riverside Cemetery. I have alot of information, funeral listings etc. of John M. Doty and Nancy (Kemper) Doty my Greatgrand parents. Would like to get with you on how we are related

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/10208 Surname: Gaskins, Kirkham, Branson ------------------------- Came across an old obituary without dates for Hosea Elbert Kirkham. It mentions he was buried at Emmetsburg, Iowa, wife was Rae and daughter Velva Hill. Would anybody know what cemetery he is buried in and birth and death dates?

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/10207 Surname: Palmer ------------------------- D.M. Palmer's mother is acutally Mary W Beebe Palmer, not Winnie as noted. Her first husband was Hiram. Thank you.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10664 Surname: BAKER, STARR, GROAT ------------------------- David G. BAKER was my great grandfather. As per the obituary above, he lived a good part of his life in Palo Alto County. At this point, I am trying to find out who his parents were. I also have some other information about the family, mostly about his only son George Arthur and his descendants, and am willing to share what little I do have. Mary Vivian Freeport, IL

http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/pa95lost.txt I have added the 1895 State Census for Lost Island Township at the above URL. Cathy

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10663 Surname: Baker, Starr, Groat ------------------------- [Please note that I am not related to the persons in this obit.-anyone related feel free to post that information in a response to this obit.] Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, June 19, 1912 DEATH OF DAVID BAKER Was a Resident of Palo Alto County for 42 years. Last week, owing to our absence from Emmetsburg, the Democrat had only a very brief notice concerning the death of David Baker, who passed away at his home in this city Tuesday, June 6. He had been an invalid for a very long time. He spent several months at San Antonio, Texas, hoping that the change of climate and surroundings would benefit him, but there was not improvement in his condition. He was brought home and for several weeks he quietly, patiently awaited the last sad summers. The funeral services were held the following Thursday. They were conducted by the Rev. Herbert Clegg, pastor of the M.E. church, assisted by Rev. J.E. Brerton, pastor of the Congregational church. The burial was in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Baker was born at Stanbridge, Quebec, Canada, December 12, 1843. Hence he was 69 years of age. He grew to manhood in the locality in which he was known as a child. In 1870 he came to this county and located on a farm in Vernon township. Six years later he moved to Jones county, this state, remaining there until 1882 when he came back to Palo Alto. He remained on his Vernon farm until a few years ago when he became a resident of Emmetsburg. He was married to Miss Eliza Starr at Monticello, Iowa, March 21, 1871. One son, Arthur Baker, was born to them. He lives on the old homestead. Mrs. Baker died October 2, 1880. October 5, 1882, Mr. Baker was united in marriage to Miss Lottie Groat of Whitby, Ontario, who, with the son named survives him. Mr. Baker was an industrious, thrifty farmer, and an upright dutiful citizen. He was kind and obliging and he enjoyed the confidence and the good will of those among whom he lived and mingled in his business dealings and in social affairs. He gave good example and is life was edifying. He fully appreciated the motives and the efforts of those who did not agree with him when he knew that they represented the promptings of an earnest sense of duty. He was loyal in his friendship and would not knowingly make little of the attachments of those who confided in him. The community is deeply indebted to him for his many and helpful services and for the elevating influence of his long and useful career. 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/10206 Surname: Groat, Baker ------------------------- According to David Baker's obit-Lottie Baker's maiden name was Groat and she was of Whitby, Ontario. I will post the obit of David Baker to the Obit board. I am not related to this family. 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/10205 Surname: GROWT, GROAT, STONE ------------------------- I am looking for information on Mrs. L.J. Henry. In 1914 she was listed as living in West Bend, Palo Alto County, IA. Her sister was Lottie (David) Baker and I am wondering if her name might be Sarah Ann (Groat). Lottie lived in Emmetsburg, IA.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, June 19, 1918 Miss Irene MAGUIRE returned to Waterloo Saturday. She has accepted a position as a stenographer in an office at that place. Edward NOLAN of Des Moines was the guest of his mother, Mrs. P.C. NOLAN of this city several days during the past week. Mr and Mrs Ralph KING and chidren motored to Atlantic, Iowa, Saturday, where they spent the day with relatives and friends. Mrs. Arthur JOHNSON has returned from Cylinder. She was visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. PHELPS, several days during the past week. Mr and Mrs Peter DALEY and daughters, Misses Mildred and Genevieve, autoed to Fort Dodge, Friday. They have friends at that place. Mrs. Otto CONKLIN and sister, Mrs. William THOMPSON, and Miss Helen MAGUIRE of Ayrshire were the guests of relatives in this city. Mr and Mrs. Ben CATTELL and daughter, Miss Jessie and William McNAMARA, autoed to Clarion Sunday where they spent the day with relatives. Mr and Mrs. John HESTER and children of Graettinger were Emmetsburg visitors Thursday. They have relatives and friends in this city. Mrs. CARMODY and her granddaughter, Miss Jessie and William McNAMARA autoed to Clarion Sunday where they spent the day with relatives. Mrs. CARMODY and her granddaughter, Miss Rose, arrived in Emmetsburg from Chicago, the latter part of the week for a visit at the James CARMODY home. Mrs. Eugene KANE and her sister, Miss Alice JACKMAN, were passengers to Sioux City Thursday. They will visit at the Thomas KIRBY home at that place for several days. Mrs. William FISHER and children, Miss Helen BARBER and George GUNDERSON went to Spirit Lake Saturday for a couple of days' visit with relatives. They made the trip by auto. John McBRIDE and John MEYERS are both cooking for separate divisions of working men on the Milwaukee road. They will be located at different points along the line during the season. Miss Gladys ROGERS was a passenger to Marshalltown Saturday for a short visit with relatives. From there she will go to Des Moines. Her brother Roy accompanied her on the trip. Mrs. H.H. COHEN went to Marion, Iowa, Wednesday for a week's visit at the C.D. STICKNEY home. She made the trip by auto. Mr. COHEN accompanied her as far as Mason City. Mr. and Mrs. L.E. BOWYER and children of Canton, South Dakota, were in Emmetsburg Saturday. They were on their way to Rodman to spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph TURNER. L.J. JACKSON, who enlisted in the radio corps some time ago, was called to duty the first of the week. He left Wednesday for West Liberty for a few days' visit at that place before going to Iowa City where he will attend training school. Martin CLENNON and son Joseph of West Bend were the guests of friends in this city Saturday. Mrs. Thomas LEE was a passenger to Ruthven Tuesday evening. She formerly lived in that vicinity. Mrs. J.F. SMITH arrived home from West Bend Saturday evening where she was the guest of friends. Ray NEARY, who enlisted a couple of weeks ago, is now stationed at Paris Island,South Carolina. He is on duty in the marines. Charles STEDMAN of this city has gone to Arnolds Park whre he will conduct a roller skating rink during the summer months. Mrs. Jack KNIGHT and baby returned to Webster City Wednesday after several days' visit at the H.W. KNIGHT home in this city. Mr and Mrs. T.R. MARTIN and children autoed to Pocahontas Sunday, and spent the day with Mr and Mrs J.R. MARTIN and family. Mrs. Mary CAHILL and son John and family and Mr. BALDWIN autoed to Interlaken Lake, Minnesota Sunday. They have relatives at that place. Martin KNUDSON and Andrew SANDANGER and son of Graettinger were passengers to Iowa City Thursday for a short visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. L.M. SHALER arrived in Emmetsburg last evening from Concord, Minnesota to visit her mother, Mrs. Margaret THOMPSON. She was accompanied by her friend, Mrs. EVARTS. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph KNAPP arrived in Emmetsburg from Parker, South Dakota last evening to spend a few days with local relatives. Mrs. KANPP is a sister of Wm. E.G. SAUNDERS. A few days ago Charles NOLAN received a card stating that his son James had arrived in France. He spent most of the winter and spring months in the vicinity of Washington, D.C. Miss Agnes KINSELLA of Chicago, arrived in Emmetsburg Wednesday. They came from Iowa City where she spent two weeks taking care of her brother, Robert KINSELLA. He was in a hospital at that place. The Burnette Motor Company reports the sale of a seven-passenger Buick to Martin AUSLAND, a Buick Six to Bert HUGHES, a Buick Four to Geo. SAUNDERS, a Ford sedan to Joseph J SCHUMACHER and a Ford touring car to Frank NEEDHAM. The Democrat is pleased to report that George WASHINGTON of Highland township is feeling much better. He was ill most of the time since leaving Emmetsburg in February. He tells his friends that he was given the best of treatment while in the base hospital. Leo SHEA arrived home from Detroit a few days ago. He was employed in one of the leading auto factories at that place. He registered in Montana before leaving that state but when he came to Iowa in the fall he could not enlist. >From here he went to Michigan. He reports that his brother Joe was also in Detroit for some time but went to Minnesota a few days ago. Frank MEADE was home from Camp Dodge over Sunday. He is a member of the John EPPEL military band. Mr and Mrs Thos. GEBHART and daughter of Whittemore were visiting at the Mrs. LAWLESS home last evening. Howard HUGHES is home from Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He is spending a few days with his brother, Bert Hughes, of this place. Mrs. Thomas McBRIDE and childen and Mrs. E.R. WALKER and daughter, Miss Frances, were Sunday visitors at Lost Island lake. Mr and Mrs. C.R. BOGGS of Fort Dodge spent several days during the first of the week with Mr and Mrs. C.C. QUINN of this city. James ANGLUM arrived home from Colorado Springs a few days ago. He was taking treatment for rheumatism at the Woodman sanitarium at that place. The Richardson Bros. Auto company has sold Overlands to Dan GUNN, Supt. VONKROG of this city and Joseph LEUER of Mallard and a Ford to Chas. SEWELL. The Gazette reports that Ed ZIGRANG of Livermore is now assisting in driving a government train of motor trucks to the coast. They will be shipped to France. C.F. LEONARD and Iver CHRISTENSEN of the Graettinger neighborhood were Emmetsburg visitors yesterday. Both favored the Democrat office with a short call while in town. B.E. GAYLORD of Davenport, who had been visiting local friends, left for Des Moines Tuesday evening. He is traveling for the Gordan Van Tine Lumber company. The Vernon branch of the Red Cross will meet at the home of Mrs. E.H. URRY on Friday, June 21 at 1:00 p.m. All members are requested to be present. --Mrs. F.L. LAMB, secretary. John J MARTIN fell from a telephone pole a few days ago and was quite badly shaken up. He is fortunate that his injuries were not serious. We glean from the Chronicle. The Emmetsburg Auto company has disposed of a Velie to Sheriff J.W. JACKSON, a Brisco to E. GARRETT of Rodman, a Dodge to O.B. FISK of Curlew and a Ford to Frank FORDYCE. Mr. and Mrs. Matt ANDERSON and family of Ruthven were in this city Tuesday. Their son Chester of Camp Dodge, who is spending a few days with them, was on his way back to Camp Dodge. Dr. LeRoy T WEEKS will leave June 23rd for Milwaukee to take special training for home service work for the Red Cross. He will enter a regular training school. He will be absent for a couple of weeks. Miss Maude ST JOHN, who is acting as relief operator in the Western Union office in the absence of Miss BROWN, will leave for Estherville Tuesday. She will have charge of the office at that place for a short time. Miss Lena SCHENDEL has been on the sick list the past week. Jess CROOK of Rodman was an Emmetsburg visitor Tuesday. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Reports Crops Good in Canada. Will NOLAN of Lemberg, Sask., was visiting his many Emmetsburg friends the last of the week. He left for St. Paul Monday to enlist. He registered in Palo Alto. He reports that crops in Canada are very promising this year. The acreage is exceptionally large and grain was sown in first-class condition. There has been an abundance of moisture since the seeding season. Mr. NOLAN tells our reporter that next Saturday every man and woman in Canada from the ages of 16 to 60 will be required to register to perform manual labor during the continuance of the war. In Canada as well as in the United States, those who remain at home will be obliged to do their bit in producing for our government, and in this way, helping to win the war. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Attended Mason City Initiation Twelve or fourteen from ths county attended the K.C. initiation at Mason City Sunday. The day was extremely warm but the rooms in which the exercises were held are high and airy and the atmosphere was not oppressive. At the banquet Father Doherty was toastmaster. The speaking program was very creditable but Emmesburgers think we had a better program at each of the local meetings. Dr. F.B. McTIGUE, who resides near Cylinder, sang a couple of selections at the banquet and his efforst were greeted with a sincere and encouraging applause. He is in great demand as a vocalist. A large number of ladies attended the banquet. Among those from Palo Alto who were present at the exercises during the day and evening were District Deputy P.H. DONLON, Dr. B.F. McTIGUE, Vincent FITZPATRICK, C.J. McNALLY, Ben DOERNING, Peter MART, Joseph KLIEGL, P.O'LEARY, Mr. KAJEWSKI and Mr. FREDERICK. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10662 Surname: McNally, McCarty, Frederick, Grethen, Joynt ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Friday, Sept. 27, 1940 Miss C. McNally Miss Carmeline McNally, 28, daughter of Mr and Mrs. W.P. McNally of Emmetsburg, died at her home in this city Sunday following a long illness. Miss McNally had been failing in health for many years. The funeral was held Tuesday morning. Services were conducted at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Thomas Catholic church. The pastor, Rev. M. McNerney, officiated. Burial was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were six cousins; Richard McCarty, Robert Frederick, Robert Joe McNally, all of Emmetsburg; Ralph Grethen, Mallard and Ervin Joynt, Mason City. The Foy Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements. The deceased was born in this city on February 16, 1912. She spent her entire life in this community. She attended school at St. Ellen's Academy. She was a devoted daughter to her parents and a loving, helpful sister to her two brothers, all of whom will mourn her loss. She is survived by her parents and two brothers, Francis D. and Gerald T McNally, of this city. Out-of-town relatives who were present at the funeral were Mrs. H.F. Stockey, Columbus, Mo.; Mrs. J.J. Clennon and Mrs. B.J. Woods of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Mr and Mrs H.J. Deacon, daugher Josephine and Mrs. Margaret Deacon, Varina; Mrs. T.P. Joynt and Mr and Mrs. Ervin Joynt, Mason City; Mr and Mrs. N.W. Mart and family, Armstrong; Mr and Mrs Art Weishaar, Palmer; Mrs. Kate D Beck, Omaha, Nebr.; Mrs. Margaret Crahan, West Bend; Mrs. Leo Hanish, Laurens; Mr and Mrs. James McNally, Sibley; Mrs. Tessie Hickey and daughter of Oran, Iowa; Mr and Mrs James J Devine and daughters, Algona; Mrs. Pat Pendergast and son of Laurens; Miss Grace Mackey, Mr and Mrs. Art Murphy and family, Mr and Mrs. Wm. Murphy, Mr and Mrs. Leon Murphy, Mr and Mrs Charles McLaughlin and Mr and Mrs Jos. McLaughlin and families, all of Fonda. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>