Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10661 Surname: Nally, Hester, Crawmer, Collins ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Friday, Feb 17, 1939 Jas. Nally Died in City Friday Aged Citizen. Funeral Held Monday. Was Born in Ireland 82 Years Ago. James Nally, 82, well known aged Emmetsburg citizen, died at his home in this city Friday following an illness of some duration. Due to his advanced years little could be done to restore the failing man to his usual good health. The funeral was held Monday at 9:00 a.m. A requiem Mass was celebrated in the St. Thomas Catholic church by the assistant pastor, Father Kavine. The remains were interred in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were David Joynt, Thos. Kerwick, Wm. Collins, Joe Joynt, Alfred Muir and James Collins. The Foy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. James Nally was born in Ireland on April 15, 1856. He was 82 years of age at the time of his passing. He came to America at a comparatively early age. Mr. Nally was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Nally of [Galway] Ireland. He was united in marriage October 18, 1894, to Miss Annie Hester. Mr and Mrs. Nally made their home on a farm northwest of Emmetsburg for many years. They moved to Emmetsburg perhaps a quarter of a century ago. Mrs. Nally passed away a number of years ago. The deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. J.H. Crawmer of Emmetsburg and three grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Peter Collins, of this city, and by two brothers-Thos. Nally of Emmetsburg and Edward Nally of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Nally enjoyed the sincere friendship of a large number of friends in Emmetsburg and among other folks in Palo Alto County who will be saddened to learn of his death. He was a genial, law-abiding citizen. He was a faithful member of his church and did all within his power to further its mission among mankind. His family knew him as a fond husband and father who provided everything within his means for their comfort and well being. Sincere sympathy is extended to those who mourn his passing. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

Anyone related??? Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, July 27, 1927 FOUR GENERATIONS Go to Springfield, Minnesota to Enjoy Family Picnic Four generations were represented at the family reunion held at Springfield, Minnesota, Sunday, when several members of the Mrs. Mary T JOYCE family autoed to that place where they were met by Mr. and Mrs. Richard AYLWARD and family of DeGraff, that state, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BLOM of Butterfield. All enjoyed a fine picnic dinner together. Perhaps 53 were present. Among those from Emmetsburg and nearby who went to attend the gathering were Mrs. M.T. JOYCE, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. JOYCE, Mr. and Mrs. M.W. BRENNAN, Mr. and Mrs. T.A. HOBEN, Mr and Mrs. Chas KANE, Mr and Mrs. Joe JOYCE and all of their families, Mr and Mrs. John BOUGH, Mrs. J.T. JOYNT, all of Emmetsburg, Mr. and Mrs. T.F. MILLER, Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. MAGUIRE, Ringsted, Mr and Mrs. B.J. FANDEL and family of Whittemore, Mrs. Henry BRASCH, Des Moines and Miss Anna O'CONNOR, Chicago. They had a grand day of it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Four Generations of Mary Theresa Kelly Joyce Descendants of Edward T Joyce 1 Edward T Joyce b: Abt. 1843 in Ireland d: Bef. 1894 . +Mary Theresa Kelly b: 03/1855 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src1: 1900 Census Palo Alto County, Iowa, src2: 1895 Iowa Census-Emmetsburg Township ........ 2 John T Joyce b: 11/1872 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1900 Census Palo Alto County, Iowa ........ 2 James W Joyce b: 07/1874 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1900 Census Palo Alto County, Iowa ........ 2 Catherine Celia Joyce aka: Katie b: 03/05/1876 in Harper's Ferry,Iowa src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 2 d: 06/27/1957 in Emmetsburg Iowa ............ +Martin William Brennan b: 11/1873 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-Emmetsburg Township m: 11/16/1898 in Emmetsburg Iowa src: Obit of Catherine Cecelia Joyce Brennan d: 1966 src: St. John's Cemetery Records ................... 3 Mary Vivian Brennan b: 1900 in Emmetsburg Iowa d: 1960 ....................... +Thomas Francis Miller b: 1891 in Palo Alto County, Iowa m: 06/27/1923 in Emmetsburg Iowa src: Palo Alto County Marriage Records-Book 10 d: 1954 ................... 3 Monica Caroline Brennan b: 1902 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa d: Abt. 11/07/1963 in North Hollywood, California ....................... +Jack Maguire b: 1903 in Palo Alto County, Iowa m: 11/03/1925 in Emmetsburg,Iowa ................... 3 Madeline Cecelia Brennan b: Abt. 1904 src: Palo Alto County Marriage Records-Book 10 ....................... +HermanJoseph Fandel b: in Lourds,Illinois m: 06/02/1925 in Emmetsburg Iowa src: Palo Alto County Marriage Records-Book 10 ................... 3 Douglas Brennan ....................... +Emma Duhn ................... 3 [1] Mary Catherine Brennan b: 03/30/1908 in Emmetsburg Iowa src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 1 ....................... +Fandel ................... *2nd Husband of [1] Mary Catherine Brennan: ....................... +Duffy ................... 3 Clara Joyce Brennan aka: Joyce b: 08/22/1910 src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 2 ....................... +Lyle W Giles ................... 3 Edward Brennan ....................... +Ruth Jensen ................... 3 Joseph Stewart Brennan b: 10/09/1914 src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 2 ....................... +Virginia Davis ........ 2 Thomas P Joyce b: 01/1878 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1900 Census Palo Alto County, Iowa ........ 2 Edward F Joyce b: 03/1880 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-Emmetsburg Township ........ 2 Mary Virginia Joyce b: 01/1882 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1900 Census Palo Alto County, Iowa ............ +Austin Hoben b: Bet. 1875 - 1876 in Boone Co, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-City of Emmetsburg m: 01/24/1905 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Newspaper ........ 2 Margaret Gertrude Joyce b: 03/1884 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1900 Census Palo Alto County, Iowa ............ +Michael Richard Aylward b: 1884 ................... 3 Herschel Raymond Aylward b: 1908 ................... 3 Mary Claretta Aylward b: 1909 ................... 3 Joseph Satalia Aylward b: 1912 ................... 3 Margaret Anna Aylward b: 1915 ................... 3 Faye Loyola Aylward b: 1918 ................... 3 Richard Michael Aylward b: 1920 ................... 3 Walter Eugene Aylward b: 1923 ................... 3 Gertrude Lucille Aylward b: 1925 ........ 2 Julia Ann Joyce b: 03/11/1886 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-Emmetsburg Township d: 05/1964 src: St. John's Cemetery Records ............ +Joseph T. Joynt b: 05/1880 src: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co. m: 11/09/1910 in Emmetsburg,Iowa d: 1944 src: St. John's Cemetery Records ................... 3 Ruth Mary Joynt b: 09/08/1911 ....................... +John Gregory Kehr b: 05/25/1914 in Blue Earth, Minnesota src: Ancestry.com d: 12/21/1978 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Ancestry.com ................... 3 Earl Joynt b: 12/25/1912 in Emmetsburg Iowa d: 05/27/1997 in Emmetsburg Iowa ....................... +Rosella Bisenius m: 03/25/1940 in Whittemore, Iowa ................... 3 Grace Julia Joynt b: 12/25/1912 d: 12/1919 ................... 3 Francis E Joynt b: 10/19/1914 d: 05/21/1996 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa ....................... +Marion Myers ................... 3 Venita Catherine Joynt b: 07/30/1918 ....................... +Richard Willits ................... 3 Veronica Bridget Joynt aka: Vera b: 07/30/1918 d: Bef. 1998 ....................... +Vernon Heithoff m: 11/11/1943 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa ................... 3 Louis Robert Joynt b: 11/18/1919 ....................... +Jenny Wayehoff ................... 3 Lloyd Michael Joynt b: 11/18/1919 d: 08/01/1998 ....................... +Arlene Elbert ................... 3 Evelyn Joynt ....................... +Leo Heibeler ................... 3 Hugh Joynt b: 07/25/1923 d: 07/19/1998 ....................... +Ellen Elbert b: 01/15/1929 d: 04/01/1991 ................... 3 Blanche Cecilia Joynt b: 08/27/1916 in Emmetsburg Iowa src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 3 ....................... +Louis Hanrahan ................... 3 Clem Joynt ........ 2 Clara Ellen Joyce b: 11/12/1887 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: St. John's Cemetery Records d: 07/09/1928 src: St. John's Cemetery Records ............ +Charles Raymond Kane b: 03/1884 in Iowa src: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co. m: Abt. 02/14/1912 in Emmetsburg,Iowa d: 1935 src: St. John's Cemetery Records ................... 3 Mary Edwardina Kane b: 05/26/1913 in Emmetsburg Iowa src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 3 ................... 3 John Kane ................... 3 Agnes Catherine Kane b: 1921 ................... 3 Paul Edward Kane b: 01/15/1919 in Emmetsburg Iowa src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 4 ................... 3 Dorothy Ellen Kane b: 1925 ........ 2 Joseph A Joyce b: 02/1889 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1900 Census Palo Alto County, Iowa

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Jan 18, 1911 Joe ANTELL was at Bode a few evenings ago to witness the TELFORD-HOLDEN wrestling match. Mrs. E.P. CONWAY of Gillett Grove was an Emmetsburg visitor several days during the past week. Alex EKLUND, who lives on the O.J. GATES farm near Curlew, will have a sale next Wednesday. P.H. BACH, who lives three and one half miles northwest of Mallard, will have a sale tomorrow. Thos. CLAER will have a sale on his farm a half mile north of Ayrshire Thursday, January 26. Dr. HARRIS of Chicago recently assisted Dr. BALDWIN in some surgical work at the Ruthven hospital. The old school building and contents at Mallard were sold to various parties a short time ago for $834.75 Wm. LANCASTER of Whittemore is out soliciting for the St. Paul Dispatch. His territory is northern Iowa. Mrs. James MASTERS of Whittemore was a guest at the George SEELEY home several days during the past week. Miss Nellie HARTMAN of Fairmont, Minnesota visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Monroe JOHNSON last week. J.F. TEMPLE of Reinbeck has bought the Bode Bugle. The former editor, J.C. BING, has not announced what he intends doing. Mrs. Gus COX came up from Ft. Dodge Thursday for a visit with her parents, Mr .and Mrs. O.O. WILLIAMS, and other Emmetsburg relatives. Dennis McCARTY arrived from North Dakota Friday. He is visiting his mother and other relatives at Graettinger. He says the winter has not been so severe at Fargo. Mr. and Mrs. Walter MASON returned to Dodge Center, Minnesota, Thursday evening. They had been visiting for a short time with the latter's parents, Mr and Mrs. J.S. ATKINSON. The next meeting of the W.A. of Trinity church will be held at the home of Mrs. A.T. HORTON, assisted by Mrs. M.A. SCOTT, Wednesday, January 25, beginning at three o'clock. All are cordially invited. M.C. PETERSON of Walnut township has rented his farm to Thos. NOTTERSTED of Forest City and will move to Estherville. He will have a big sale Thursday, January 26. Ole T KNUDTSON was over from Cylinder Monday. He has just had his home connected up with the Cylinder phone exchange. He has never before had a phone. It is needless to say that he appreciates the advantages it gives him. John E BRENNAN left for Algona Saturday evening to spend a few days with his sister, Mrs. Chris J MILLER. Mr and Mrs. Miller sold their 120 acre farm last fall for $16,200. Mr .MILLER bought it ten years ago for $3,500. They are planning on locating elsewhere. Miss Genevieve GARGEN, who had been visiting during the holidays with her parents at Flandreau, South Dakota, recently returned to Emmetsburg to resume her studies at St. Mary's Academy. Sim STEDMAN was a passenger to Algona yesterday. The hotel at Ringstead was destroyed by fire a short time ago. Harlan SOPER attended a bank meeting at Titonka yesterday. J.P. MAHAN and Martin STYE were down from Graettinger Monday. O.O. WILLIAMS has not been in the best of health for several weeks. He is suffering from erysipelas. Frank METZ was at Ft. Dodge last week to see Company K do up the crack basket ball team of that place. Mr. and Mrs. L.P. STILMAN of Dolliver were the guests of Emmetsburg relatives last week. Mr. STILLMAN still conducts the bank at that place. Mr. W.D. McEWEN, president of the Rolfe State Savings bank, was married in Chicago last Wednesday to __WHITE of Rolfe. They will spend a couple of months in California. Mr. and Mrs. Frank DORRIS and little boy of Kimball, South Dakota, visited Emmetsburg relatives and friends for a week or ten days. They were accompanied home yesterday by Miss ___ MANNING, who will remain with them for some time. We notice by the newspapers of Waurika, Oklahoma, that R.J. DOOLEY belongs to a dramatic company at that place and that he is participating regularly in the local entertainments. Emmetsburg talent is evidently doing creditable work in the great southwest. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/10204 Surname: McMURRAY, LITTEBRANT, LITTLEBRANT ------------------------- Thanks so much Vickie for checking the Palo Alto Cem. Listings for Addie (LITTEBRANT/LITTLEBRANT) McMURRAY! I just cannot figure out where she has gotten to, nor just where my grandmother Vivian Irene McMURRAY was born, though all material we have to date says Emmetsburg. The Wm. McMURRAY you found marrying on 24 Dec 1878 cannot be my William Barton McMURRAY, since William B. was born 1874. But thanks again for checking and pls. post if you run across anything more. I am working on collateral lines and have gained some family info that way, so hope to break through this wall soon.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10660 Surname: Jackman, Brennan, Schaney, Conlon, Kane, Laughlin, Sherlock, Joynt, Leahy, Mugan ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, March 31, 1909 DIED LAST SUNDAY EVENING Mrs. P. R. Jackman, One of Our County's Pioneer Ladies. Mrs. Patrick R. Jackman died at her home in Walnut township Sunday evening, at 9:15, after a serious illness of four weeks, though she had not been rugged for about seven years. The funeral will be held this morning. There will be a solemn high mass at Assumption church at 10 o'clock. Father Kelly, pastor of the deceased, will officiate. The burial will be in St. John's cemetery. Margaret Brennan was born at West Stratford, Ontario, August 8, 1848. Something over 40 years ago her parents moved to Iowa, living for a short time in Boone county. She was married at Boonsboro, September 18, 1868, to Patrick R. Jackman, Father Delaney officiating. Soon after they became residents of this county, living on the present homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Jackman were the parents of fourteen children, ten of whom are living. The sons are Joseph, P. C., John and Francis. The daughters are Mesdames Paul Schaney, P. F. Conlon, Eugene Kane, and Robert Laughlin and Misses Anna and Alice Jackman. The husband is still living. There are two brother of the deceased in this locality - M. F. and Edward Brennan. There are also four sisters - Mrs. D. Sherlock, Mrs. M. Joynt, Mrs. P. Leahy and Mrs. Mugan, the latter residing at Jefferson, Iowa. The deceased was widely known throughout the county, Mr. Jackman having been a member of the original Irish colony. He is one of the three survivors. Hence their home was one that was frequently visited by pioneers and by those who, in later years, came to make there abode in this county. It is needless to say they ever found Mrs. Jackman among the most cheerful and open hearted of the hospitable, neighborly women of her race. The tired and perhaps forlorn stranger who found his way to the Jackman fireside at nightfall was never turned away but, on the contrary, was given the best that the time or the occasion afforded. Mrs. Jackman was particularly good-natured and she was lively and witty. Unless the circumstance required solemnity, there was no gloom when she was about. She made others mirthful by her hearty laughter and others happy by the spirit of contentment that characterized her words and her actions. She made sunshine in the lives of others, often those who needed the solace of hopefulness and good cheer. Still, she never neglected serious duties, never lost sight of the important responsibilities of the exemplary Christian wife and mother. How watchfully and zealously she provided for the many necessities, both temporal and spiritual, of her several sons and daughters, is well manifested in their commendable industry and in their meritorious lives. She was tenaciously loyal to her religious professions, regarding humble obedience to divine authority and precepts as her first and most essential obligation as a member of society. Providence was generous to her and she truly appreciated the many blessings she received. Many years were given to her and she used them to manifest, in her own edifying career and, in the lives of others, as far as her influence could be felt, the graces and the blessings that are so generously given by the bounteous bestower of all good gifts to those who need them and are worthy of them. She has passed from the midst of those who knew her so long and who loved her so tenderly and so fondly. The lips are motionless, the sweet, familiar voice has been hushed, and the solicitous, motherly heart has been stilled, but her prudent counsel, her edifying and enabling example, her spirit of self-sacrifice for the weal of others will, during the years that are to come, be felt in the aspirations, the purposes, and the actions of many who knew her and respected her. The aged husband, whose head is bowed in grief and the several sons, daughters and other relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/10203 Surname: ------------------------- I did not find "Addie" Adeline McMURRAY listed in the WPA Palo Alto Co. Cemetery listing. I did check the marriage records index for Palo Alto co. and found a Wm. McMURRAY married on Dec 24, 1878 to a Fanny LYONS (ref. 143). Could this be a previous marriage of William's? I do not know if it is of help or not.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Jan 18, 1911 Hugh METZ returned from O'Keene, Oklahoma, last week. He reports that the cold weather was quite severe in that locality. Knute IVERSON spent Sunday with his family near Graettinger. He had a busy week assisting in checking up the county officers. A.M. FISH left for Beresford, South Dakota, Monday morning to attend the funeral of one of his sister's children, who died at that place. Miss Kate MAGUIRE is now attending a business college at Marshalltown. She spent the fall term at the State Normal school at Cedar Falls. One of Thos. NALLY's sons is very ill with typhoid-pneumonia at the home of Mr. KELSH in Nevada township. Dr. HENNESSY reports him in a serious condition. Charles MAGUIRE left for Omaha Monday. He will travel in South Dakota for the Cudahy packing house. The Democrat wishes him success in his new undertaking. A few days ago Mrs. J.H. HINKLEY lost her nose glasses between her home and the Congregational church. The finder will please leave at this office or Mr. HINKLEY's store. Patrick McNALLY is having his ice house moved from the Milwaukee track to the rear end of his lunch counter. He will have it filled with ice for use next summer. Dr. KULP's picture was given the best position on the front page of Sunday's Daily Capital. Lafe YOUNG is apparently trying to get on the good side of our Palo Alto representative. There will be a basket sociable in the school house in district No. 8 in Emmetsburg township Friday evening, January 27. All are invited. Miss Essie SHERLOCK is the teacher. The corner stone of the new country high school building was laid at Sterling, Colorado, Friday. It is a large, finely finished structure. Miss Anna RUTLEDGE is one of the teachers in mathematics. Mr. and Mrs. F.J. STEINER, Mrs. Mayme MAGUIRE, and Mrs. Jennie ANDERSON, all of Armstrong, were in Emmetsburg Wednesday attending the STEINER-CONLON wedding. Mr. and Mrs. C.J. SHAUGER went to Sioux Falls Friday. H.J. SIMONSON and Peter BOYSEN were down from Graettinger Saturday afternoon on business. Mr. and Mrs. Peter JONES have been quite ill during the past ten days and their son James is also ill. Miss SMITH, the daughter of Wm SMITH of Great Oak township, went to Chicago Tuesday of last week. George HINKLEY returned to Chicago a few days ago. He had been visiting his parents for several days. Miss Alice DONOVAN is working in a department store at St. Paul. She is in the millinery department. Mrs. C.F. DICKEY arrived from Broadhead, Wisconsin Saturday morning to visit her son, F.H. DICKEY. Miss Ruth MORLING recently returned to Evanston, Illinois, to resume her studies at the university at that place. S.W. BALLARD and daughter, who had been visiting Emmetsburg friends for several days, went to Sioux Falls Saturday. Wm. MILLER returned to Saylor Thursday. He had been visiting his parents in this city. He is an operator for the Northwestern at that place. There will be a basket social in District No. 5 in Emmetsburg township Friday evening, January 20. Miss Nellie MILLEA is teacher. All are invited. W.W. McKILTRICK, formerly of Humboldt, will be a cripple for life as the result of an automobile accident which occurred near Linton, North Dakota. J.H. DOTY of Spencer has been appointed assistant door keeper of the Iowa house of representatives. Those Spencer fellows usually get a job or tow at the state house during a meeting of the legislature. Mr. and Mrs. KITZMAN went to Faribault, Minnesota, the early part of last week. They will make their future home at that place. Mr. KITZMAN conducted a steam laundry at this place for several months. Jack SCOTT has rented the McCARTY building to be vacated by H.J. WILSON and will conduct a livery business during the coming year. He will put in a full line of new cars for sale and he will also do a repairing business. Wm. KELLY, the C.M.& St. P. operator at Clear Lake, who was reported missing, has been located in Chicago. He had been transferred to McGregor but he did not like his new location and decided to go elsewhere. Mrs. E.P. BARRINGER has returned to her home at Ruthven. She recently underwent a severe surgical operation in St. Joseph's hospital at Sioux City. Her many friends throughout the county will be pleased to learn of her improvement. Cathy Joynt Labath Henry, Scott, Palo Alto Cos, IA News Coordinator http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/IA/

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10658 Surname: Kane, Cain, Carlyle, Campasino, Mehan, Randa, Frederick, Henry, Lorig, Montgomery ------------------------- Emmetsburg Thursday Reporter, January 6, 1938 James Kane James Kane, a prominent farmer of northwest of Emmetsburg, passed away on his farm Tuesday evening of last week. Death came suddenly while he was assisting with the chores, and is said to have been caused by a heart attack. Son, Matthew, was a short distance from his father when the latter slumped to the ground, lifeless. Funeral services were held in St. Thomas church here Friday morning, with Father McNerney officiating. The pallbearers were James Mehan, Pete Randa, Harley Frederick, Will Henry, Fred Lorig and Bert Montgomery. Burial was made in St. John's cemetery here. The Foy Funeral home was in charge. The deceased was born in Wisconsin June 10, 1866. Thus he was 71 years of age at the time of death. He came to Palo Alto county 45 years ago and engaged in agriculture, and through hard work and thrift became one of the successful farmers of this locality, winning the respect and confidence of all with whom he came in contact. Two years ago he suffered a paralytic stroke from which he never fully recovered. However, in late months he was able to do light work around the farm, and he was engaged in helping his son in the barnyard when death came. He is survived by his widow and the following sons and daughters, Gene, Mathew and James, Emmetsburg farmers. Margaret of Grinnell, Mrs. J. H. Cain of Ashville, N.C., Mrs. Leona Carlyle of Des Moines and Mrs. Frank Campasino of Estherville. To them sincere sympathy is extended in the loss they have been called upon to bear.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/10202 Surname: Palmer ------------------------- Looking for descendants, if any, or information on D.M. Palmer, lived in Emmetsburg 1905-? Believe mother was Winnie Pfifer Palmer Briggs Beebe. Had brother Charles who lived in MN, and sister known only as Mrs John Wean of Chicago. Related via the Beebe line, have family information to share. Thank you. timmy161@yahoo.com

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, May 28, 1914 Mr. AUSLAND reports that Mrs. AUSLAND is able to be out again as usual although she has not yet fully recovered her strength. W.D. DONOVAN and Leo MULRONEY recently returned from Minneapolis where Mr. DONOVAN bought a Buick car. They made the trip by auto in a day. Oscar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred JENSEN, formerly of West Bend, died at Pocahontas Tuesday of last week from the result of an operation for appendicitis. O.B. ANDERSON of Graettinger was in Emmetsburg Friday. He was on his way home from Booth township where he had been touching up his farm buildings. J.J. McEVOY of Fort Dodge was in Emmetsburg several days during the past week soliciting for the Royal Union Life Insurance company of Des Moines. F.L. DORRIS is the local agent. Miss Anna DONOVAN arrived home from Estherville Thursday where she was called by the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. J.P. KIRBY. Mrs. KIRBY is still very week but is improving some. Mr. and Mrs. William GALLEGER of Burt arrived in Emmetsburg last week for a few days' visit with relatives. Mr. GALLEGER recently sold out his barber shop at Burt. He intends locating at Clear Lake. There will be an eclipse of the sun August 21, but it will not be visible in this locality. It is claimed that the people of northwest Iowa will not have another opportunity of seeing an eclipse of the sun until 1918. John FINN was in Emmetsburg Friday. He had just returned from Wellsburg, Iowa, where he had been building an elevator. He was accompanied by his friend, Charles DRESSLE. They went to Whittemore Friday evening to work on the new elevator at that place. Mr. and Mrs. Olaf ANDERSON of Cylinder moved into their new home in the Fourth ward Tuesday of last week. Daniel HICKEY, whose father died a few days ago, informs us that the members of the family were never all at home at the same time. There were eleven sons and daughters and some of the older members of the family left home and were doing for themselves before one or two of the younger members were born. This is something that can not be said of very many families. Marshal BRENNAN has arrested three or four different parties during the past week for driving their autos faster than is allowed by the ordinance governing the speed limit. He wishes to warn other drivers and owners of machines that the ordinance will be strictly enforced and for them to be on their guard. There is entirely too much reckless driving. Drivers who booze should also be taught a lesson. They jeopardize their own lives and the lives of others. Sim ROBINSON of West Bend was greeting Emmetsburg friends Saturday. Mr and Mrs. John SYKES, Jr. and little baby left for Ottumwa Sunday evening. Rev. C.E. MALTAS was a passenger to Faribault, Minnesota Sunday evening. Mrs. T. SULLIVAN of Graettinger visited Emmetsburg relatives over Sunday. John and Patrick MILLER are home from the west visiting their parents, Mr and Mrs. P. MILLER. Joe WOLLNER came up from south Great Oak Saturday and took the south-bound Rock Island passenger train to Rodman. Lyle SCOTT returned last week from Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended the Indianapolis Dental college during the past year. P.J. CALLIGAN of West Bend mourns the death of his brother, John L CALLIGAN, who was buried at Rolfe Tuesday of last week. J.H. RUBY, who has been principal of the Sanborn schools for some time, has been elected superintendent of the Sutherland school. Mrs. McQUEEN, who lives in the fourth ward, has been very ill for the past couple of weeks. Her many friends hope to learn of her early recovery. Superintendent MEREDITH of Boone is now receiving $2,200 per year. He has the supervision of sixty-five teachers. One of his teachers is receiving $1,500 per year and two are given $1,000 each. Mr. and Mrs. Emmet MOORE were down from Swan Lake neighborhood Thursday. They came on business but visited Mr.and Mrs. M.F. COONAN a short time while in town. Mr. MOORE informs us that he is milking 80 cows this spring. He keeps six hired men. He is working over 700 acres of land. His foreman, Jacob JENSEN, left for New York Thursday evening where he intended to meet a young lady who came from Germany to become his wife. They were married at that place soon after her arrival. Mr. and Mrs. JENSEN will live in one of Mr. MOORE's houses and will board the hired men. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR SALE: 1,000 pound road mare and good size refrigerator. A snap. Enquire of F.L. DORRIS 17-tf. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ White Plymouth Rock Eggs for hatching purposes. Price 75 cents for 15 or $4 per hundred-Mrs. P.F. CONLON 14-tf. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cement Work I am prepared to do foundation, cistern, and other cement work.-James P. JONES. 14-12t. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOY & WILCOX have made arrangements with SHAFER & Son of Dows for a sale of flowers on Friday, May 29, for Memorial day. Those desiring flowers should call early and see the assortment. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To Farmers. My full blooded Shire stallion St. Blaze, Reg. No. 3354-weight 2030, will stand for service during the year 1914 at the P.E. SHUGART place on-half mile west of Rodman. Service fee $12.50 to insure colt to stand and suck and $10 for the season. R.A. JOHNSTON, owner. 16-Stx. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, May 28, 1914 Thos McDONOUGH spent the last of the week in the Twin Cities. Henry HELGEN was a business visitor to Joliet, Illinois, Thursday. Miss Mildred FRYE of Rodman visited in Emmetsburg township. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph SCHUMACHER were up from Mallard Thursday. Mrs. Earl BROWN visited her parents at Columbus Junction last week. P.H. DONLON was a passenger to Cedar Rapids Saturday morning. Mrs. John SULLIVAN visited the last of the week with relatives in Ellington township. Rev. O.M. BOND of Spencer will deliver on the Memorial address at Ruthven tomorrow. Rev. J.E. BRERTON and P.O. REFSELL were passengers to Marshalltown Tuesday of last week. Walter ALLEN is now taking contracts for fencing. His ad appears elsewhere in this issue. Mesdames IVEY, BOOKMAN, and FISHER of West Bend were Emmetsburg visitors Tuesday evening of last week. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John ADAMS Thursday. Their many friends extend congratulations. The Sentinel says that Thomas BERNE of Hartley has bought a motor hearse. This will be quite a novelty at funerals. John PFIFFNER arrived home from Iowa City Saturday morning. He had been attending the State University of Iowa. A few of our citizens were wearing straw hats last week, but custom holds that they should not be worn until June 1. Mrs. WARDLE and little daughter of Cylinder went to Hardy, Iowa, Saturday morning to visit relatives for a few days. Ewart SAUNDERS arrived home from California Saturday morning. He had been attending Leland Stanford university. It is claimed that over 500 soldiers died in Iowa during the past year. The old veterans are gradually passing to the great beyond. The Estherville Democrat says that Conductor M.B. MILLER has been in the employ of the Rock Island company for thirty years. Miss Gail EGAN arrived home from Cedar Rapids Saturday morning. She will become the stenographer and bookkeeper in the Democrat office. B.J. BRADLEY, who has been principal of the Algona high school for some time, has been chosen superintendant of the Armstrong public schools. Miss DUFFY who had been visiting her sister, Mrs. J.P. STEBBINS for several weeks, returned Wednesday to her home at Erie, Pennsylvania. W.E.G. SAUNDERS, Robert LAUGHLIN, H.W. BEEBE, and Mr. PFIFFER of Waterloo were trying their luck at fishing at Spirit Lake Tuesday of last week. The commencement exercises of the Ruthven public schools will be held this evening. Dean W.F. BARR of Drake university will deliver the address. The Journal reports a new girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John DENINGER of West Bend. This will be good news to the local friends of Mr. and Mrs. DENINGER. 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/

Well, I think I have the beginnings of the THE IRISH IN IOWA page up now. So far I have most of the Irish born "A" surnames from the 1880 IA Soundex and the Irish born from the 1875 Patron's Index of the Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of IA. I have lots more...but I'm not retired yet so time is limited... Your contributions to the page also gratefully accepted no matter how small. Ideas are also always welcome. The Irish in Iowa http://www.rootsweb.com/~iarecrds/ IA-IRISH list IA-IRISH-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com Cathy

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10657 Surname: Sherlock, Hartnett, Joyce, Bough, Eagan, Burke ------------------------- Emmetsburg Thursday Reporter, December 10, 1936 Aged Ayrshire Woman Passes Away Miss Mary Sherlock died at her Ayrshire home Monday night. Funeral services were held in Sacred Heart church in Ayrshire this (Thursday) morning, with the pastor, Father McCoy, in charge. The pallbearers, all grandnephews, were: Sherlock Hartnett, Edward and John Joyce, Gene Bough, Robert Eagan and Bernard Burke. Burial was made at Ayrshire, with the Martin Funeral Home in charge. The deceased was born in Ontario, Canada, December 8, 1856. Thus she was 80 years of age. She came to Silver Lake township, this county in 1871, and resided on a farm until 1925 during which year she moved to the town of Ayrshire, where she continued to keep house for her brother. She was one of the early schoool teachers of this county. Surviving are two brothers, P. H. of Emmetsburg and James, of Ayrshire. Lack of space forbids fitting eulogy to the worthy life of Miss Sherlock in this week's issue. Suffice to say she was an admirable Christian character, who died richly deserving eternal happiness.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10656 Surname: Sherlock, Lynch, Hartnett, Joyce, Bough ------------------------- Emmetsburg Thursday Reporter, Jan, 21, 1937 Patrick H. Sherlock Patrick H. Sherlock, respected pioneer of Palo Alto county, died at his home here Sunday afternoon after a lingering illness of various complications. Funeral services were held Wednesday forenoon in St. Thomas church here, with Father McEvoy, of Ruthven, officiating. The pallbearers, all grandsons of the deceased, were: George and Sherlock Hartnett, Edward and John Joyce, Gene Bough and Patrick Sherlock. Burial was made in St. John's cemetery. The Foy Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. Sherlock was born November 29, 1848, in Lucan, Ontario. Thus he attained the ripe old age of 88 years. He came to Iowa in 1867, and was engaged in railroad consruction work near Fort Dodge, for two years before coming to Palo Alto county. In 1869, he took up a homestead in Silver Lake township where he resided until moving to Emmetsburg in 1917 to enjoy well-earned retirement from his farming labors. He was married in the old town of Emmetsburg to Miss Ellen Lynch in 1879. Seven children were born, as follows; Len and Joe, of Emmetsburg, Henry, of South Sioux City, Neb., Gene, of Jackson, Mich., Mrs. John Joyce of Ayshire, Mrs. George Hartnett, of West Bend and Mrs. John Bough, of Emmetsburg. Also, he is survived by one brother, James Sherlock, of Ayshire. There are 19 grandchildren. To chronicle the interesting incidents of Mr. Sherlock's life would require much more space than is available in this issue of the Reporter. His pioneer experiences in Iowa were filled with adventure and hardship that required the strongest kind of endurance. Of keen memory until his final days, he could relate with accurate detail historical facts following the Civil War, and many other early day happenings that went into the development of the state and the nation. To men of Mr. Sherlock's courage and foresight, Palo Alto county citizens are greatly indebted, as their strength of character overcame great obstacles in order to conquer and build a wilderness into the comfortable community now enjoyed here.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10654 Surname: Brennan, Breene, Currans, Hughes, Neibauer, Jackman, O'Brien, Rutledge, Mulroney, Coakley, Kliegl, Hammes, Phillips, Branagan, Thompson ------------------------- Emmetsburg Thursday Reporter, January 21, 1937 Martin Brennan, Sr. Martin F. Brennan, prominent Palo Alto county pioneer, was taken by death at his home in fourth ward Sunday morning following an illness with which he had been confined for several weeks. Funeral services were held in the Assumption church Wednesday morning, with Father Cassidy as celebrant at a solemn requiem mass, assisted by Father Finnegan, of Salix, as deacon, Father Kellly, of Graettinger, as sub-deacon, and Father McEvoy, of Ruthven, as master of ceremonies. Burial was made in St. John's cemetey. The honorary pallbearers were: Peter O'Brien, T. F. Rutledge, Joe Mulroney, Tim Coakley, P. C. Jackman and Robert Mulroney. The active pallbearers were George Kliegl, John Hammes, Lou Phillips, W. T. Brannagan, Mart Thompson and P. T. O'Brien. The local Knights of Columbus council, of which Mr. Brennan was a member for many years, attended the services in a body. The Foy Funeral Home was in charge. The deceased was born in Canada 83 years ago. Ten years later he came to Palo Alto county, and lived here continuously since that time. He was prominently identified with the first Irish settlers of this locality and continued to be an influence for the betterment of the commmunity during his 73 years of residence here. After locating in the town of Emmetsburg Mr. Brennan was for several years employed at the brick and tile factory located southeast of this city. His employers placed great confidence in his work, trusted him with complete charge of kiln firing, and sought and followed his advice in matters of labor problems and mangement policies. Later he was appointed day policeman here and his efficiency was recognized throughout the 20 years he held the position. He always enforced the law with courage and justice. During the last several years he owned the Emmetsburg Floral Company, and assisted in its operation which was under the management of his daughter, Mrs. Alice Currans. The two of them developed the establishment into one of the most successful of its kind in this part of Iowa. Through hard work and conscientious management Mr. Brennan prospered from the time he took up farming in the pioneer days here. Mrs. Brennan preceded him in death a few years ago. Surviving are: two sons, Martin Jr., and James, highly successful attorneys, the former of Milwaukee, Wis., and the latter of San Francisco, and three daughters, Mrs. Wm. Hughes, of Havre, Mont., and Mrs. Mike Neibauer and Mrs. Alice Currans, of Emmetsburg. In the death of Mr. Brennan there passes a unique character who will be greatly missed form the city of Emmetsburg. His long, useful life has come to an end after he had several weeks to peacefully contemplate eternity and what it holds in the way of reward for an honest soul such as his.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/10200 Surname: Pettibone, Hoeck ------------------------- I am looking for any information on the wife of Charles (Charlie) J. Pettibone. Her name was Anna (Hettie) Hoeck, daughter of Paul and Katherine Hoeck. Charles' parents were Guy and Clara Morgan Pettibone. In 1913 Charles was 1/2 owner in the Pettibone & McDonald farm implement dealership in Algona, Iowa. I would like to know if this couple had any children, when did they pass away and where they are buried.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10652 Surname: Brennan, Higley, Stewart, Joynt, Godden, Martin, Meade, Papadakes, Murray, Tatro, Pratt ------------------------- Emmetsburg Thursday Reporter, August 11, 1938 Frank Brennan Taken by Death Frank Brennan, 50, died at his home in third ward in this city at 6 o'clock Monday morning. He had been ill for three weeks with a heart attack and complications brought on by high blood pressure. Funerl services were held in the Assumption church here Wednesday morning. Father Robert Joynt of Fort Dodge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Joynt of this city and nephew of the deceased, officiated at the requiem mass. The pallbearers were Percy Godden, Ray Martin, Frank Meade, Charles Papadakes, Ed Murray and Ira Tatro. The remains were interred in the St. John's cemetery. The Foy Funeral home was in charge. The deceased was born November 15, 1889, on a farm in Emmetsburg township, Palo Alto county. He attended rural schools and was graduated from Emmetsburg High school. He was married May 20, 1913, to Miss Josephine Higley, who with one son, Patrick, 11, survive. He is also survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Caroline Brennan, two brothers, M.W. of Emmetsburg township and Mike of Des Moines, and two sisters, Mrs. Dave Joynt and Mrs. Wm. Pratt, both of Emmetsburg. Mr. Brennan was a talented musician, his instrument being the cornet. He successfully followed orchestra playing and directing for a number of years. Later he took up painting and decorating, and his skill along this line is well known here. For the last 10 years he was connected with the state highway department. Mr. Brennan took a prominent part in band work in Emmetsburg over a long period and did an immense share in providing the concerts enjoyed by the public here. The deceased was deeply devoted to his wife and son and always provided a comfortable and happy home for them from which he will be greatly missed. Mrs. Brennan and Pat, the aged mother and the brothers and sisters have the sincere sympathy of the community.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10650 Surname: Jackman, Main, Fowler, Campagna, Litsey ------------------------- Rockwell City Advocate (Calhoun Co.,Iowa), Thursday, November 12, 1953 Rites At Farnhamville For Mrs. Katherine Main FARNHAMVILLE - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Congregational church here for Mrs. Katherine Main, 88, who died Nov. 4 at the Painter Nursing Home in Lake City. Rev. Charles Nettleton officiated and burial was in Reading township cemetery. Pallbearers were Lloyd Rushton, Lyle Board, Dan Whitney, Leonard Larson, Alex Larson and Lawrence Skinner. Mrs. Wendall Adam was soloist, accompanied by Rudy Kail. Flowers were arranged by Mrs. R. E. Drake, Mrs. Elza Gallentine and Mrs. Melvin Johnson. Katherine Jackman was born Jan. 2, 1865 near Emmetsburg. She came to Farnhamville at an early age and was a teacher in the rural schools near here and married Lewis Fowler of Farnhamville. To this union four children were born, two of which are living; Harry of Decatur, Ill. and Roy of Sioux City. Mr. Fowler passed away in 1918. She later married W. H. Main and to this union one daughter was born, Eugenia Royer of Springfield, Ohio. Mrs. Main was a member of the Congregational church. Besides her children, she is survived by four brothers, Allen, William, Robert and Mike Jackman of San Diego, Calif., two sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Campagna of Cedar Rapids and Libby Litsey of Marshalltown; 13 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Note: Catherine/Katherine R. Jackman was the eldest child of William Jackman and Mary Francis Castalino.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, January 13, 1917 LOCAL NEWS C.W. MONSELL of Ruthven was an Emmetsburg visitor Thursday. C.H. GIDDINGS of Osgood was an Emmetsburg visitor last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John NAMER of Mallard spent Monday in Emmetsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Roy DONOVAN spent Sunday with relatives at Estherville. M.F. KERWICK was on the sick list several days during the past week but is able to be about again. John BRENNAN of Nevada township has been visiting relatives in Greene county during the past few days. John TOUR of Humboldt was an Emmetsburg visitor Thursday. He is the leading merchant tailor of that place. D. FOLEY of Ruthven was calling on Emmetsburg friends Friday. He looks as fresh and hearty as he did twenty years ago. W.H. GAYLORD informs us that he will have a sale Tuesday, January 26. C.J. MERSCH of West Bend was an Emmetsburg visitor Friday. While in town he favored the Democrat with a brief call. There will be a basket social in the Osgood school house on Friday January 16. Everybody invited. Miss Rose CARMODY is the teacher. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. MYERS of this place last Wednesday. Their many friends extend hearty good wishes. Bert SALVEN arrived home from Chicago Saturday. He had been taking a five weeks course in the Jones National School of Auctioneering. Mr. McDERMOTT of Lohrville was in Emmetsburg Friday. He is engaged in the banking business at that place and is a large real estate owner. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry PFIFFNER Wednesday, January 6. It is needless to say that their many friends extend hearty congratulations. Mrs. Dan BURNS arrived home from Eagle Grove Saturday evening. She remained there for several days to visit friends when she was returning from Excelsior Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce ROOT of Arnolds Park visited Emmetsburg relatives the last of the week. P.H. DONLON Appointed Postmaster of Emmetsburg Friday P.H. DONLON was appointed postmaster of Emmetsburg. His many friends in this city and throughout the state will be pleased to learn of his success. Mr. DONLON served as chairman of the democratic county central committee for twelve or fourteen years and he made many sacrifices for the welfare of the party. He is one of the most capable and deserving gentlemen in Iowa and will, we are sure, as postmaster, give our citizens first class service. He is familiar with the duties of the office, having served as deputy postmaster under W.I. BRANAGAN from 1896 to 1898. All who know Mr. DONLON are confident that he will more than make good as the representative of Uncle Sam in Emmetsburg during the coming four years. W.E.G. SAUNDERS Emmetsburg's New Mayor At the special meeting of the city council held Wednesday evening W.E.G. SAUNDERS was elected mayor to succeed S.D. BICKFORD, who resigned a short time ago. Mr. SAUNDERS is a gentleman of large business experience, has traveled extensively in the United States and Europe and is familiar with the municipal needs of cities as well as of smaller towns. He is enterprising and public spirited and will, we are confident, do his best to give our citizens faithful and satisfactory service. The Democrat extends hearty congratulations and hopes that all of the members of the council will cooperate with him in promoting the welfare of our community. P.G. HOLDEN Sued for $100,000 Damages We notice that P.G. HOLDEN, well known to many of our citizens, and a couple of other parties have been made defendants in a law suit for $100,000 damages. The action has been commenced in the district court at Des Moines by F.W. HICKS, assignee of the Grand View Investment company and the Grand View Land Irrigation Company. Mr. HOLDEN and his friends are charged with mismanagement of the affairs of both companies, of which they were officers. This is one of the reasons it seems that Mr. HOLDEN was defeated for the republican nomination for governor two years ago last June. Dr. A.J. JOYNT Locates At Waterloo Dr. A.J. JOYNT and Dr. W.B. SMALL have opened an office at Waterloo. They will give special attention to ear, eye, nose and throat ailments. Dr. JOYNT, after graduating from the medical department of the State University of Iowa, spent several months as intern in Mercy hospital in Des Moines, after which he left on a trip to Europe and took special training in the treatment of eye, ear, throat and nose ailments in the leading surgical institutions of Austria and Germany. He is a member of one of the oldest, best known and most substantial families of our county and is a tactful, clever young gentleman. The Democrat bespeaks for him a successful career as a practitioner. RUTHVEN Lewis JOHNSON of Emmetsburg was a business visitor in this city Friday. Mrs. H.E. SHARTIS and son Carroll were visiting at Spencer Thursday. Miss Elizabeth McNALLY returned to her home at Emmetsburg Saturday night. She has been assisting in the First National Bank for a few days. Mrs. SPONG of Spirit Lake arrived in this city Saturday for a visit at the Jas. F. NOLAN home. F.C. PARROT shipped three car loads of cattle from this city on Saturday to St. Joseph, Missouri. Mr and Mrs. Wade HARRIS will leave the first of the week for California where they will attend the Panama Pacific Exposition. They will be accompanied by Mrs. Fred SMITH who will visit relatives at Laton, California. Ray LeCLAIR was a business visitor at Spencer Friday. Miss Agnes JOYNT of Emmetsburg spent Sunday visiting at the Chas. SLAGLE home in this city. Word was received here Saturday that Mrs. Joseph F. NOLAN was appointed postmaster in this city. Mrs. HIGHER returned Saturday night from Spencer where she has been visiting with her brother. Mrs. Martin BRENNAN of Emmetsburg spent Sunday visiting at the home of her daughter Mrs. Thomas CURRANS. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Dec 11, 1912 Notice To Absentee In the District Court of Iowa, in and for Palo Alto County, In the matter of the Estate of William A SHEA, absentee. To William A SHEA, and to whom it may concern: You are hereby notified, that application for letters of Administration on your estate, has been made by R. Leo SHEA, alleging that you have property within this state; that you hve absented yourself from the state for a period of more than ten years last past and that your whereabouts are unknown to your family. And unless you appear on or before noon of the second day of the regular March 1913 term of the District Court, which will begin on the 24th day of March 1913, at the Court House in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, and show cause why such letters of administration should not be granted, the application of the said R. Leo SHEA will be granted and letters of administration issued the same as though you were known to be dead. Attest, T.F. RUTLEDGE, Clerk of the District Court. Daniel KELLY, Attorney for the Petitioner. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm