Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Mar 19, 1913 O.L. BECK Promoted. O.L. BECK, who was the Rock Island agent at this place for a number of years, has been promoted from traveling auditor to a position in the auditor's office at the headquarters in Chicago. He will move his family to that city. He is a brother of Curt and Art BECK of this city. He is a very capable railroad man. His many Emmetsburg friends will be pleased to learn of his success. ADDITIONAL LOCALS Mrs. C.R. VANGORDEN spent Sunday at Des Moines. B PRATT was a passenger to Grinnell Monday evening. P.E. JONES was a business visitor at the Twin Cities the first of the week. Supt. Margaret RYAN was at Ayrshire the last of the week visiting schools. W.E.G. Saunders and son George were passengers to Des Moines Monday evening. Miss Claudie LAUGHLIN will leave for Cedar Falls today to take a short course in the Iowa State Teachers' College. Miss Mildred DALY will leave for Cedar Falls today to resume her studies at the Iowa State Teachers' College. She was home for a short vacation. Arthur ANDERSON went to Jewell Junction Monday morning to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. STOCKDALE, who was killed in the wreck on the Union Pacific near Gothenberg, Nebraska on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph WOLLNER and family and one of Mr .WOLLNER's nieces left for Portland, Oregon, Monday where they will make their future home. They lived in this locality for many years, during which time they made many warm friends. They are upright and most deserving people and will soon be recognized for their worth in any community in which they decide to locate. The best wishes of all our citizens will accompany them to their new home. 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/10648 Surname: Dugan, McNamara ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Mar 19, 1913 PATRICK DUGAN DEAD Passed Away Early Tuesday Morning of This Week Tuesday morning our citizens were pained to learn of the death of Mr. Patrick Dugan of Great Oak township. it seems that he had been ailing more or less for several years with appendicitis, though he was usually able to be about at his work and was apparently strong and hearty. During the past few days, however, he was a very sick man, though his relatives could scarcely believe taht death was so close at hand. He passed away Tuesday morning at seven o'clock. The funeral will probably be held tomorrow. Mr. Dugan was a member of the Catholic parish at Ayrshire. Hence the services will most likely be held in Sacred Heart church at that place. Mr. Dugan came to this county perhaps 26 years ago. He was born in Illinois in 1869. He and his father lived on a farm in Great Oak township until a few years ago when the old gentleman died. Mr Dugan was married November 27, 1909 to Miss Nellie McNamara, of the Ayrshire neighborhood. He is survived by his wife and two children, a boy and a girl. The youngest is a mere infant. Mr. Dugan was one of the most industrious upright and respected citizens of our county. He was a man of exemplary habits, was an obliging friend and neighbor, and he was frank, sincere, and unassuming. He was thrifty and economical and he became prosperous. His death in manhood's prime is sad indeed and is a severe blow to his young wife and little children. The writer knew Mr. Dugan intimately, has a very high regard for him, and it is with sincere regret that we chronicle his death. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Jan 1, 1913 NEWS OF TWENTY YEARS AGO A Few Items Taken from the Files of the Democrat of December 21, 1892 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. McCREARY of Curlew broke one of his legs a few days ago while operating a hay press. L.H. MAYNE will begin his duties as publisher of the Algona Republican January 1. K.A. ERSLAND has sold his farm in Vernon township. He talks of moving to Oregon. Do not forget the New Year's Ball at JOYCE's hall. Miss Maggie DONOVAN returned from Minneapolis after an absence of three months. Rev. H.J. BROWN, pastor of Free Baptist church at Spencer, is dead. W.S. FROST will keep 60 cows on his farm in Vernon township next year. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward CAHILL Monday of last week. C.D. PRICE of Ruthven and D.C. TIPP of Vernon townhip are at Humboldt attending the Northern Iowa Horticultural convention. Thomas CARMODY was over from Whittemore Sunday visiting friends. Charles BAHLS of Independence township will have an auction sale December 27. Misses Grace GROUT and Celia ROCHE are assisting in Val WAGNER's store during the holiday rush. George KEINE, Whittemore's grain dealer, was in Emmetsburg Tuesday. Mr. Sam DYER and Miss Mary B. EDWARDS were married at Ayrshire Thursday. Mrs. Charles GALLIGER of Elma spent Saturday with her sister, Mrs. M. MORRISSEY, of this place. M. GANNON of Keokuk is visiting his brother-in-law, John McCORMICK, of this place. A Few Items Taken From the Files of the Democrat of December 28, 1892 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. and Mrs. J.J. SHAW and Mrs. H.W. KENT spent Christmas with relatives at West Union. Mrs. J.M. MAHAN is spending the holidays with relatives at Lawler. Mrs. Alta TURNER is visiting relatives at Odebolt. Miss Anna STONE is a holiday guest with relatives at Broadhead, Wisconsin. Henry BECKMAN is spending the week at Garnavillo. Will CONLON is home from Nora Springs for the holidays. Dan KELLY and M.L. WEIBEL are home from Des Moines where they are attending school. E.B. and Harlan SOPER are home from Cornell college for the holidays. Miss Clara PEDDIE arrived home from Davenport a few days ago. Miss Verne ROBBINS is home from Davenport for the holidays. Miss Edith BURT arrived home from Cedar Rapids a few days ago to remain until after New Year's. She is attending school at that place. Charles MUELLER is at Faribault, Minnesota, spending the week with relatives. Charles POTTS came home from Iowa Falls a few days ago to spend the holidays with Emmetsburg relatives. Mr. MANNING of Allamakee county is visiting his sister, Mrs. P. DUFFY, of Great Oak. Jake SKIELS will work the GILBERTSON farm near Graettinger next year. John RYAN has been spending the past two weeks with his uncle at Marion, South Dakota. Art CROUCH is home from Lyons to remain during the holidays. Mr. Carl PROUTY and Miss Emma DOUGHERTY were married at Hampton December 14. Mrs. LANNAN of St. Paul is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J.M. MAHAN. Mrs. N.L. COTTON of Whittemore died a few days ago. Charles R MEYERS of Denison has bought the Mason City Express Republican. Mrs. Martin WINTERS of North Washington is visiting her sister, Mrs. Nicholas ADAMS. Michael BOLAND of Ackley succeeds Dennis FLYNN as section foreman on the Milwaukee road. Mr. DOCHER, a man who represented himself as a priest at LeMars a short time ago, has been sent to the penitentiary for three years for obtaining money under false pretenses. A boy is reported at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John HICKEY. Dr. KENEFICK has established a Keeley institute at Algona. Frank McCORMICK is home from LaPorte visiting his parents. Curtis ARMSTRONG is home from school visiting his parents. Mr. MOLLISON has just completed a large barn on his farm in Emmet county. Mr. John HANSON and Miss Sine NIELSON were married in this city December 23. Mr. Rufus WAGGONER and Miss Clara DREW were married in this city December 24. Mr. and Mrs. J.P. KIRBY of Estherville spent Christmas with relatives of this city. J.L. MARTIN was up from Mallard Christmas day visiting relatives. Dr. R.C. MOLLISON has opened an office in this city. After January 15 the firm of SMITH & BENDA will be known as SMITH, BENDA & Co. M.F. KERWICK has presented his little daughter Nellie with a new piano. Our friend, Patrick KEENAN, remembered us Christmas day by sending a draft for his subscription for the coming year. he is now located at Albert Lea, Minnesota. Miss Maggie McEVOY of Bloomington, Wisconsin, was the guest of E.P. McEVOY and family Christmas. The silver in a dollar is now worth 64.49 cents. Last evening George HOYT received a telegram announcing the death of his mother at Jackson, South Dakota. The directors of the new creamery at Crippen are Archie BRYCE, J.B. FIFE, John BRENNAN, Michael JOYNT, Patrick JOYNT, Daniel MURPHY and John KING. Business will soon be commenced. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm Palo Alto Co, IA News Coordinator (Contribute your news articles pre 1923 today!!) http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Jan 1, 1913 MALLARD (County Correspondence) Miss Mayme LAWHEAD is spending her vacation in Wisconsin with her parents. Frank MULRONEY of Canada arrived here Saturday. He will spend a couple of months at his old home before returning. The people of Mallard were pained Sunday to hear of the death of Mrs. Geo. DOWNS. John and Mr. and Mrs. F. DOW of Waterloo are visiting at the parental home here. Mr. and Mrs. LITEL of Superior are spending their vacation at the Archie JOHNSON home. John JOHNSON and family spent Christmas at John RUPPERT's. Mrs. JACKSON spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Charles KREIG. Mrs. Charles STAFFORD has been on the sick list for the past few days. Miss Elizabeth MUELLER spent Christmas at her home in Plover. Mrs. DROWN and daughter of Curlew were in Mallard Monday. Peter MULRONEY and family went to Emmetsburg Sunday. Mr. PAUL of Minnesota is visiting the LODES families of this place. Earl HAHN was a Rolfe visitor Monday. Mr. and Mrs. GHERT visited their children in the country Monday. Mrs. ANSINGER spent Christmas with her daughters in the country. CURLEW. Walter FERGUSON and friend came up from Valley Junction to spend Christmas. Ernie BRECKLER was an Ayrshire visitor the last of the week. Mrs. MAHONEY and sons were Ayrshire visitors Tuesday evening. Lew TROW and Jack BRECKLER were Rolfe visitors Sunday. Winnie TRESSLER, who is taking osteopath treatment at Boone, is improving. Her spine is affected. Mrs. Geo. TRESSLER came home from Boone Thursday evening. Dr. BEATTY was a caller at the WHITMER home Friday. Mr. McCREARY is seriously ill. A ten and one-half pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. MATTHIESEN December 26. J. CULLEN shipped hogs Saturday. A farewell party was given in honor of Mrs. Will McBRIDE Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. WHITMER. Mrs. Ora MORGAN is visiting her father here. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John CULLEN, December 30th. The people of Curlew were shocked Sunday to hear of the death of Mrs. Geo DOWNS of pneumonia. CYLINDER. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. HUGHES, Mrs. R. M. BUTLER, and Mrs. A.H. GARD autoed to Emmetsburg Saturday afternoon. Dwight JONES returned to Luverne, North Dakota, Saturday, after spending Christmas with his mother here. Alex JOHNSON was an Emmetsburg visitor Monday. Francis CULLEN and Gus TROY attended the play at Emmetsburg Thursday evening. Mrs. John WAGNER of Graettinger was an over Sunday visitor at the Joe KLEIGLE home near Fairville. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm Palo Alto Co, IA News Coordinator (Contribute your news articles pre 1923 today!!) http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10647 Surname: Ryan, Hester, Maguire, McCoy, Brennan, Neibaauer, Jackman, Steil, Joynt, Martini ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, May 15, 1941 Death Calls Last Civil War Soldier Edward Ryan, 95, Died in Emmetsburg on Saturday. Funeral Was Held Monday. Story of His Life. Edward Ryan, 95, the last of the Civil War veterans of Palo Alto county, died at his home in this city Saturday morning. He had been failing rapidly in health during the past year and a half. Mr. Ryan was also one of the Palo Alto county's pioneer citizens. The funeral was held Monday morning. A requiem high Mass was celebrated in the Assumption church at 9 o'clock with the pastor, Very Rev. W. F. Mason, officiating. Following the services Father Mason delivered an impressive sermon in which he recalled important events and tendencies during the past 100 years, most of which Mr. Ryan witnessed. He spoke highly of the hardiness, the courage and the many sacrifices made by pioneer men and women to build such a country as ours and he regretted that many of their highest ideals have since been sacrified in order to establish questionable values and codes of conduct. Interment was in St. John's cemetery, with the Foy Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. The pall bearers were M. W. Brennan, Mike Neibauer, P. C. Jackman, J. J. Steil, Dave Joynt and Nick Martini. Edward Ryan was born in the county of Tipperary, Ireland, 95 years ago. When he was a child his parents and family emigrated to America, locating near Portage, Wis. Some time later Mr. Ryan Sr. died, leaving behind Mrs. Ryan and a family of small children. The father's brother, who came to the United States at a much earlier date, owned a cotton plantation near Atlanta, Georgia. He was a wealthy gentelman and had 400 slaves. When he learned of his brother's death he came to Portage and requested of Edward's mother to allow him to take seven-year-old Ed back south with him. The permission was granted. Ed attended school near Alanta and was like a member of the uncle's family. After President Lincoln's proclamation giving freedom to the southern slaves was announced and the war continued the confederacy became very short of soldiers and conscripted thousands of boys. Edward was forced to enter into the Third Georgian Cavalry at the age of 14. The regiment was commanded by Col. Stephens and the company by Capt. Smith. Edward was in the service two years. During General Sherman's march to the sea all kinds of property and food products were ruthlessly destroyed as a necessary war measure. No food was left for the southern soldiers. Mr. Ryan later reported that food became so scarce that the cavalry of which he was a member was often times forced to live on basswood tree buds and other wild growth. They were almost famished. For four months Mr. Ryan was on duty as guard at the notoious Libby prison in which thousands of northern soldiers captured in the battle of Bull Run were kept. Food was scarce and conditions horrible. One day while assisting with the feeding of the prisoners Mr. Ryan recognized his own brother, John Ryan, of Portage, Wis., a Union soldier, who had been captured. John was so emaciated by his imprisonment that Ed hardly knew him. Eventually the two brothers got together and Ed succeeded in procuring a mule, gave the animal to his brother who finaly escaped through the lines. Ed and three other members of the cavalry subsequently made their escape from the lost cause and walked to New Orleans. From that place they made their way by steamboat to St. Louis and later to Omaha. Mr. Ryan then worked for the Union Pacific railroad that was at the time being built across the state of Nebraska and westward. He had many harrowing experiences while in this employment. He was later employed by the Wells Fargo company in conducting mule and cattle trains across the plains. There were many encounters with Indians and there was much trouble. Finally Mr. Ryan came to Charles City, Iowa, in 1869, and took a trip the following year to the town of Emmetsburg. He was in the employ of the late Patrick Nolan near Riverdale, for about a year. Mr. Ryan was united in marriage to Bridget Hester at Coalwater, Butler county, Iowa, in October, 1872. They settled on a farm six miles northwest of Emmetsburg in 1879. Here they remained until 1900 when they established their residence in Emmetsburg. Mrs. Ryan passed away in June, 1911. Mr. Ryan has since resided in the same home where his daughter, Miss Anna Ryan, tenderly cared for him. The deceased is survived by three sons, Wm. Ryan of San Francisco, Cal., Thomas Ryan, Chicago, Ill., and Edward Ryan, Emmetsburg. There are also two daughters, Miss Anna Ryan of this city, and Mrs. Charles Maguire of Chicago. A daughter, Mrs. Charles McCoy, died in August, 1925, while a son, John, passed away at Salt Lake City, Utah, March 30, 1939.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10644 Surname: Nolan, Ryan, Washington, Abel, O'Connor, Jackman, Beselin, Neary, Cananaugh, Sherif, Schwind, McEvoy, McCoy, O'Maley, Mason, Veit, Mallinger, Balgenorth, Hurley, O'Brine, Callaghan, Schissel, McNerney ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thurs., July 10, 1941 Rev. James Nolan Funeral services for Rev. James Martin Nolan, pastor of the St. Mary's Catholic church at Butte, Mont., and former Ruthven and Emmetsburg resident, were held in this city at the Assumption church Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Celebrant of the solemn requiem high Mass was Rev. Sherif of Burlington, Iowa, Rev. Schwind of Watertown, Wis., was deacon; Rev. Leo McEvoy of Marcus, sub-deacon; Rev. Leo McCoy of Ayrshire, master of ceremonies, and Rev. O'Maley of Polson, Mont., delivered the sermon. Very Rev. Wm. F. Mason, pastor of Assumption chruch in this city was in charge of services at the cemetery. Other priests present were Rev. Wm. Veit, Whittemore; Rev Mallinger, Algona; Rev. Balgenorth, Milford; Rev. Hurley, Graettinger; Rev. O'Brine, Ruthven; Rev. Callaghan, Colfax, Iowa; Rev. J. G. Schissel, and Rev. M. McNerney, Emmetsburg. Pall bearers were Bert Ryan, Cornelius Nolan, W. C. Washington, John Washington, Ed Washington and Thos. C. Nolan. Interment was in the Nolan family lot in S. John's cemetery south of this city. The J. J. Martin and Son Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements. Father Nolan, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Nolan, was born at Ruthven, Iowa, on March 12, 1884. He lived in the Ruthven vicinity during his early boyhood, and was the first altar boy to the late Rev. Carroll at Ruthven. The Nolan family later moved to Montana where Father Nolan received his schooling. Father Nolan attended St. Thomas College at St. Paul, Minn. During his enrollment in that institution he won a scholarship for the highest marks received in Christian Doctrine, and was sent to Rome, Italy, where he finished his theological course. He was ordained into the Catholic priesthood at Rome in 1911. He then returned to the United States and said his first Mass at the Sacred Heart church at Ruthven. Father Nolan was assinged to a parish in the Helena, Mont. diocese. He served as pastor of several Catholic churches in that diocese, and about thirteen years ago was named pastor of the St. Mary's Catholic church at Butte, Mont. Father Nolan passd away Monday morning, June 20. He was 87 years of age. Rev. Nolan is survived by two sisters and brothers. They are Mrs. Harry Abel, Mrs. Martin O'Connor, Ray Nolan and Vincent Nolan, all of Seattle, Wash. His death is also mourned by several cousins and other relatives and friends in Palo Alto county. Among those from out-of-town who were present at the funeral services, were his brother, Vincent O'Connor of Seattle, Wash.; a cousin, Sister Mary Elizabeth of Leavenworth, Kans.; Sister Ann Thomas of Leavenworth, Kans.; Mrs. Wm. Jackman and two daughters of Hawkeye, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Beselin of Omaha, Nebr.; W. C. Washington, Omaha, Nebr.; Mrs. Ray Neary, Omaha, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Ryan, Chicago, Ill. and Mrs. Cavanaugh of Milwaukee, Wis.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10642 Surname: Laughlin, Jackman, Hand, Ryan, Morrissey, Kane ------------------------- Emmetsburg Thursday Reporter, December 3, 1942 Laughlin Funeral Rites Here Monday Funeral services were held on Monday morning in the Assumption church here for Patrick Laughlin, former Emmetsburg resident, who died Nov. 24 at Denver, Colo. The Very Rev. Wm. Mason officiated and the pallbearers were Francis Jackman, Joe Laughlin, Joseph Hand, Wm. Ryan, Bert Ryan and James Morrissey. Burial was in St. John's cemetery, with the Foy Funeral home in charge. The deceased was born in Emmetsburg Oct.1, 1887, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lott Laughlin, prominent pioneer residents of this community. He was in the banking business at Denver several years before illness forced his retirement. Surviving are five brothers and sisters, Lott Laughlin of Shrevesport, La., Martin Laughlin of Ruthven, Mrs. William Kane of Emmetsburg and Mrs. M. F. Ryan and Miss Rose Laughlin, both of Milwaukee. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Laughlin of Denver and Miss Rose Laughlin of Milwaukee, Wis., accompanied the body to Boone, Ia., where it was met by the Foy Funeral coach.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, July 24, 1918 Mrs. H. WEGENER and daughter of Fairfield township were the guests of friends in this city Wednesday. C.D. PRICE returned to Rockwell City Thursday. He was looking after real estate interests in this locality. Mr. and Mrs. Louis LIPPOLD and children of Graettinger were the guests of friends in this city Thursday. Miss Regina MURRAY arrived home from Sioux City Thursday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James MURRAY. J.P. JENNINGS injured one of his fingers badly Wednesday while excavating for the new W.I. BRANAGAN building. Miss Helen KEMPER returned to Sheldon Thursday after a pleasant visit with Mr.and Mrs. Jesse CHURCH of this place. James MAGUIRE of Spencer has been a recruiting officer at Dubuque for several months. He will probably spend the fall at Spencer. Mrs. Thomas O'CONNOR arrived home from Colman, South Dakota, Wednesday. She was visiting at the home of her sons, Charles and Leo. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. BROWN of Ruthven Wednesday, July 17. This is welcome news to many Palo Alto friends. George HILL and sister, Miss Alice, of Webster City, spent several days the past week at the Mr. and Mrs. Jake SWIGERT home near this city. J.M. DOWNEY, who was superintendent of the Ayrshire schools for some time, is now on duty in a K.C. war camp office at Camp Forrest, Georgia. Misses Dorothy McMAHON and Katherine JACKMAN were passengers to Fort Dodge Thursday. While there they were the guests at the Patrick NUGENT home. Mrs. John McCORMICK and son Vincent, Mrs. W.C. RYAN, Miss Margaret CARNEY of this city and John McCOY of Cedar Falls spent several days during the past week at the lakes. Patrick ROGERS was the guest of Mr. and Mrs Tim SULLIVAN of Graettinger several days during the past week. He is still at the Soldiers Home. He was in Emmetsburg Friday. A few days ago a car driven by Frank STEINER and his brother Will was struck by another auto on the streets of Des Moines and was damaged some. The occupants escaped without injury. John O'NEILL and his friend, Mr. GIBBON, of Armstrong, were in Emmetsburg Friday evening. They came down by auto. They were accompanied by Mr. GIBBON's mother and sister. Mr. GIBBON left for Camp Pike Monday. Miss Madeline COYNE of Fort Dodge was the guest of relatives in this city several days during the past week. Rev. CUTHBERT and family returned to Titonka Friday after a brief visit at the J.E. SCHOOLEY home in this city. Louis NUTZMAN of Austin, Minnesota, arrived in this city the latter part of the week for a visit with relatives and friends. John McNUTT, A.J. WOLFGANG and daughter, Miss Grace, autoed to Fremont, Minnesota, Sunday where they enjoyed the day. Miss Agnes TELFORD arrived from Mason City Saturday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George TELFORD of this city. Mrs. P.J. DEVLIN and daughter of Cedar Rapids were guests at the John McNAMARA home in this city several days during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. W.P. REINDERS and Mr. and Mrs. J.P. RUPPERT of Ellington township recently drove to Camp Dodge to spend the day with relatives. Mrs. John CAHILL and children returned from Minneapolis several days ago. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. BALDWIN of that city while absent. People are now allowed to use beef on all days of the week and the order limiting the number of ice cream cones that can be used has been suspended. Mr. and Mrs. I.N. NOBLE and daughter, Miss Ollie, of Graettinger, were in this city Friday. They came to meet Miss Pearl who is attending summer school at Spencer. Misses Mayme and Katherine SULLIVAN of Graettinger and Miss Josephine WALSH of Algona were passengers to Des Moines Thursday to visit relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs. Edgar STILLMAN and family, accompanied by Mrs. A.A. WELLS of Dolliver, spent several days during the past week visiting relatives and friends in this city. J.F. KELLY has been appointed station agent of the Milwaukee company at Cylinder. He commenced his duties Monday. He will move his family to that place within a short time. V.L. O'CONNOR of Graettinger attended the democratic state convention at Des Moines Thursday. From there he went to Colfax to spend a couple of days with one of his sisters. Everett KAHN arrived in Emmetsburg from Ames Sunday. He was the guest of his mother while there. He has enlisted in the corps of auto mechanics and is taking a short course at Ames. Emmett PETERSON returned to Stratford Saturday after a pleasant visit at the C.G. CARLSON home in this city. He will leave the first of the week with a contingent for some camp in Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. James JENNINGS of Paulina, who were visiting local relatives during the past week, returned home Saturday. Mr. JENNINGS will leave with the next contingent for some camp in Georgia. John McNAMARA was a passenger to Montezuma, Iowa, last Wednesday. He owns a large tract of land in that locality. He is figuring on selling it when he can find a buyer who is willing to pay him his price. Mr. and Mrs. I.J. FOY and son Howard of Ruthven were guests of relatives in this city Sunday. George DIETZ of Fort Dodge was the guest of relatives in this city several days during the past week. Joseph SYKES was a passenger to Webster City Saturday evening for a visit with his brother Clarence. Mr and Mrs. Peter DALY and daughter, Miss Mildred and Miss Vera RUTLEDGE were lake visitors Sunday. Miss Florence QUILTY arrived in this city from Minneapolis Saturday for a visit at the John McNAMARA home. Mr and Mrs. Daniel BURNS were passengers to Dell Rapids Saturday. They have relatives in that vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas KELLY and baby autoed to Emmetsburg from Whittemore Sunday for a visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer ELLIS were callers to Osage Wednesday by the death of Mr. Edwin SCANNAN, father of Mrs. ELLIS. Frank CULLIGAN of Camp Dodge arrived in Emmetsburg Sunday for a short visit with his wife and other relatives. Miss Katherine FLAHERTY of Milford enjoyed a short visit at the C.W. FOSTER home in this city the latter part of the week. Miss Mabel SIMONSON arrived home from Gukeen, Minnesota, Saturday where she had been visiting relatives for a week. Dennis KIRBY returned to Aberdeen, South Dakota, Saturday. He came to visit his parents, Mr and Mrs. Thomas KIRBY of this place. Mr and Mrs. Ben GRADY and Mr. and Mrs. Leo DONOVAN autoed to Pocahontas Sunday. They enjoyed the day at the Roy DONOVAN home. Mrs. Cora WYATT and children and Miss Emma FREDERICK came from Spencer Friday. They enjoyed the day at the William FREDERICK home. S.G. PLACE returned to Ottawa, Illinois, Saturday after a delightful visit with his son, L.F. PLACE and family who reside northeast of this city. Miss Gladys VEDDER, who has been attending the teachers' summer school at Spencer, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. I VEDDER, of this city. H.W. BEEBE was a passenger to Waterloo Sunday. Mrs. BEEBE was there for a couple of weeks visiting relatives. She accompanied him home Monday. Dr. Robert NESTOR, Dr. and Mrs. Bert JOYNT of Waterloo and Dr. Martin JOYNT of LeMars were guests at the Michael JOYNT home in this city over Sunday. Wednesday we met Jack BOX at Livermore. He is employed in the Aaronson hotel at that place. He is hearty and is carrying more flesh that when he lived in Emmetsburg. Dr. Morris SPOLUM of Watertown, South Dakota, visited several days during the past week with his mother of this place. He also came to see his brother who left Monday morning for Camp Pike, Arkansas. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Had Family Reunion Sunday Mrs. Joseph CLENNON and children of West Bend, Mr and Mrs Peter GRETHEN and children of Mallard and Mr and Mrs. Peter MART and family of Gukeen, Minnesota, arrived in Emmetsburg Saturday to attend the family reunion given at the Patrick McNALLY home in honor of Robert, who left Monday for Camp Pike, Arkansas, to report for duty. There were ten children and twenty grandchildren present. It was the first time in six years that all of the members of the family were together. It is needless to say that the reunion will often be recalled by the many who were in attendance. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm Palo Co, IA News Coordinator http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/IA/PaloAlto/

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10641 Surname: Murphy, Neary, Fogarty ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Friday, March 14, 1941 Local Pioneer Woman Died Mrs. Patrick Murphy Passed Away Wednesday at the Age of 87. Mrs. Patrick Murphy, one of the real pioneers of Palo Alto county, a resident of the vicinity southeast of Emmetsburg for eighty-five years died at the Gene Murphy farm home southeast of this city Wednesday evening. Mrs. Murphy's death was caused, of course, by old age and its complications. The funeral will be held Saturday. Services will be conducted in the Assumption church at 9:30 a.m. with the pastor, Very Rev. W. F. Mason, officiating. Interment will be in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers chose are Joe, Wm.. and John Neary, Francis and Gene Murphy and Wm. Fogarty. The Foy Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. Little is known of the early life of the deceased other than that she was born in Illinois 87 years ago. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Neary. When she was 2 years of age the family moved to Palo Alto county, settling on the well known Neary farm southeast of Emmetsburg, at present occupied by the Jos. Neary family. When she was a young woman she was united in marriage to Patrick Murphy. They had no children. Mr. Murphy died in 1913. A step son, Wm. Murphy, resides at Hastings, Mich. The deceased is survived by numerous nephews and nieces. There are no brothers or sisters living. Mrs. Murphy was one of the fine old Christian women of Palo Alto county. She was of a deep religious nature, was sincere and generous in support of all her church activities. She was also a kind and helpful neighbor who enjoyed the good will and the friendship of all who knew her. She lived to a ripe old age and leaves behind her the record of a life well lived.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10640 Surname: Jackman, Kirby, Schany, Kane, Laughlin ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, October 15, 1942 Former Emmetsburg Woman Will Be Buried in Emmetsburg Saturday. Mrs. Thomas Kirby, well known former resident of Emmetsburg and a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Jackman of Walnut township, county pioneers, died at her home at Sioux City at 6:00 o'clock Wednesday morning. Mrs. Kirby had been failing in health during the past year. Special religious services will be held in a Catholic church at Sioux City Friday morning. Following the services, to be officiated by Rev. Father Flannagan, the remains will be brought in the J. J. Martin & Son funeral car to Emmetsburg where they will rest in the Paul Schany home. The funeral will be held in Emmetsburg Saturday morning. Services, with Very Rev. W. F. Mason officiating, will be held in the Assumption church at 9:00 o'clock. Interment will be in St. John's cemetery. As the Demcorat goes to press, the names of the pall beares have not been announced. Mrs. Kirby was widely and favorably known in Emmetsburg. She and her husband made their home in this city for many years and for about six years after their marriage. They moved to Sioux City about 26 years ago. Anna Jackman was born on the Patrick Jackman homestead in Walnut township fifty-eight years ago. She was reared in her home community. She received her education in St. Mary's Academy in this city. Following her graduation, she made her home with her parents where she was active and helpful. Miss Jackman was united in marriage to Thomas Kirby of this place thirty-one years ago, bringing close together two of the pioneer families of Palo Alto county. One son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kirby, but he passed away in infancy. Mr. an Mrs. Kirby resided in Emmetsburg for about six years following their marriage. They then moved to Sioux City where Mr. Kirby entered the livestock commmission business. Mr. Kirby is today president of the Lee Livestock Commission company at Sioux City and is considered one of the eminently successful business men of Iowa. Mrs. Kirby is survived by her husband and by the following brothers and sisters: Patrick C. and Francis Jackman of this city; Mrs. Paul Shcany and Mrs. Gene Kane, both of Emmetsburg; Mrs. Robert Laughlin, Mason City; and Miss Alice Jackman,who resides in Wisconsin. News of Mrs. Kirby's death will be sorrowfully received by many friends in this community. She was known and respected as a generous woman, a staunch member of the Catholic church and as one who was kind and sympathetic to those in distress. She was a woman of whom all her firends and acquaintances were proud. The bereaved husband and the sorrowing brothers and sisters have the sympathy of the community.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10638 Surname: Sherlock, Eagan, Hartnett, Harvey, Joyce, Burke ------------------------- Emmetsburg Thursday Reporter, May 20, 1943 James Sherlock Dies Saturday James E. Sherlock, well known resident of Ayrshire, died at his home there Saturday. Funeral services were held Monday forenoon in Sacred Heart church at Ayrshire, with the Rev. Leo McCoy officiating. The pallbearers, all nehews, were W. F. Eagan, George Hartnett, A. L. Harvey, John Joyce, Len Sherlock and W. P. Sherlock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery at Ayrshire. The J. J. Martin and Son Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. The deceased was born at Lucan, Ontario, Canada, Jan. 12, 1859, and was 84 years old at the time of death. He was unmarried. Three brothers, Dan, Patrick and John Sherlock, and two sisters, Mary Sherlock and Sarah Ann Burke, preceded him in death. Survivors include 19 nieces and newphews and 35 grand nieces and nephews. Mr. Sherlock left Canada Dec. 8, 1869, and went to Fort Dodge, Ia. He came to Palo Alto county in 1871 and settled on a farm two and on-half miles northeast of Ayrshire. The homestead dwelling was used as a stage coach post office for several years. He attended the University of Iowa two years and taught school in Palo Alto county nine years. In 1925, he retired and moved ot the town of Ayrshire. In the death of Mr. Sherlock, this county loses another of its pioneers - brave souls, who lived usefully and unselfishly in accepting early-day privations to develop this area into its present luxuriant expanses.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10636 Surname: Donahue, Murphy ------------------------- Emmetsburg Thursday Reporter, May 13, 1943 Owen Donahue of Emmetsburg died Friday in the local hospital after a prolonged illness. Funeral services were held Monday morning in the Assumption church here, with the Very Rev. Wm. Mason officiating at a requiem mass. Pallbearers were Francis Murphy, Gene Murphy, Maurice Murphy, Jay Donahue, Joe Donahue and Edward Donahue. Burial was in St. John's cemetrey here. The Foy Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. The deceased was born in Illinois May 5, 1869, and was 74 years old at the time of death. He came to the Emmetsburg locality 59 years ago and lived here until death. Mr. Donahue was unmarried. Surviving are two sisters, Eva Donahue, and Mrs. Dan Murphy, and two brothers, James and Chris Donahue, all of Emmetsburg. They have the sympathy of numerous friends in the loss of their brother.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10634 Surname: Eaton, Smith, Ryan, Carroll, Burns, Donahue, Murphy, Clare ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Friday, February 3, 1939 Thomas Eaton Sr. Thos. Eaton, Sr., 88, pioneer resident of Palo Alto county, died at the home of his son, Thomas Eaton Jr., in this city early Sunday morning. Mr. Eaton, due to his advanced years, had been failing in health for some time. Services were conducted in the Assumption church Tuesday morning. A requiem high Mass was celebrate by Father Wm. Molloy. Interment was in St. John's cemetery. The pall-bearers were Bert Ryan, Denis Carroll, James Burns Sr., Chris Donahue, Dan Murphy and J. P. Clare. The Foy Funeral Home was in charge. Thos. Eaton was born at Prarie duChien, Wis. in 1851, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. Eaton. He spent his youth in that locality. In 1868, with his parents, he came to Palo Alto county where the family purchased a farm home five miles west of Emmetsburg. They remained on the farm for a number of years, later locating in Emmetsburg. Mr. Eaton was united in marriage in the Assumption church in this city on January 14, 1896, to Miss Margaret Smith, a native of Ireland and a niece of the late Very Rev. J. J. Smith of this city. They continued to reside on the farm until ten years ago when they retired and moved to Emmetsburg. Mr. Eaton leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, a son and a daughter. The son is Thos. Eaton Jr., of Emmetsubrg and the daughter is Miss Anna Eaton of Sioux City. Mrs. Eaton is confined in a Sioux City hospital and was unable to attend the funeral services here Tuesday. Thomas Eaton was one of the modest, unassuming fine old gentlemen of this community. He was honorable in his business dealings, a true and fine friend in time of need and a man of his word. Mr. Eaton was a sincere and faithful member of the church to which he gave his allegianece. He was a man of excellent character and was so recognized. He labored hard and long to give his family the best advantages that his means could afford. Mr. Eaton enjoyed the good will and the esteem of many friends, all of whom will regret to learn of his death.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10633 Surname: Murphy, Lowery, Dunn, Donahue, Clare, Joynt, Norman, Schoen, Burns, Eaton ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Friday, April 14, 1939 L. J. Murphy Called Sunday Aged Resident Passed Away at Age of 84. Funeral Was Held Tuesday Morning. Lawrence J. Murphy, 84, died at the home of his nieces, Alice and Bessie Donahue, a short distance west of Emmetsburg Sunday. Old age and complications were the cause of his death. Mr. Murphy had been making his home in this city during most of the past ten years. All of his immediate family preceded him in death. The funeral was held in Emmetsburg Tuesday morning. A requiem mass was celebrated in St. Thomas church by Rev. Kevane. Interment was in St. John's cemetery with the Martin Funeral home of Emmetsburg in charge of arrangements. Pall bearers were nephews of the deceased - Francis and Emmet Murphy, Ed Clare, David Joynt, Gregory Norman and Jos. Donahue. Lawrence J. Murphy, son of the late Dan and Elizabeth Lowery Murphy, was born at Elgin, Illinois, on August 14, 1854. He was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Dunn in 1884. The ceremony was performed in the Assumption church in Emmeysburg by the late Rev. J. J. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy conducted a hotel in this city for a number of years occupying the building now in charge of John Thacker. About thirty-nine years ago they moved to Sioux City. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Murphy. One son died in infancy. The other sons and daughters, all of whom preceded their father in death, were L. J. Murphy, Daniel and John Murphy and a daughter, Mrs. Matt Schoen. Mrs. Murphy also passed away in Sioux City. About ten years ago Mr. Murphy came to Emmetsburg and had since made his home with his nieces west of Emmetsburg. The deceased is survived by three brothers - Dan Murphy of Emmetsburg, Ed Murphy, Estherville, and Matt Murphy, Graettinger. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Chris Clare and Mrs. Thos. Burns of Emmetsburg. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. They were Mrs. John Eaton and Mrs. Dan Donahue and P.J. Murphy.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10632 Surname: ------------------------- Emmetsburg Deomcrat, Friday, April 14, 1939 Mrs. William Donahue Died Saturday In Hospital at Oakdale, Funeral Was Held in Emmetsburg Monday. A Young Woman. Mrs. Wm. Donahue Jr., 37, a resident of the Fenton neighborhood, died in a hospital at Oakdale, Saturday, April 8. Mrs. Donahue had been failing in health for some time. Funeral services were held in the Assumption Catholic church in Emmetsburg Monday morning. A requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Theophane at which many relatives and friends were present. Burial was in the St. John's cemetery south of this city. The pall bearers were Peter and Joe Mulroney, Edmund and Leo Domek, Everett Dryer and Clarence Wagner. The Foy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Donahue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Domek, was born at Fairville, this county, on March 3, 1902. She was 37 years of age at the time of her passing. During her youth she attended the Whittemore schools. She was united in marriage to Wm. Donahue on September 3, 1929. To ths union two daughters were born. A daughter, Catherine, preceded her mother in death. Mrs. Donahue is survived by her husband and one daughter, Maxine. Mrs. Donahue will be remembered as the former Esther Domek. She was widely known and favorably known in the northeast part of our county until ill health forced her to retire from active work. She took an energetic and leading part in her home community. She was numbered among the outstanding Christian women of Palo Alto county. Her death is a severe blow to Mr. Donahue and to her daughter as well as to many other close relatives and friends.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, April 15, 1914 NEWS OF TWENTY YEARS AGO A Few Items Taken From the Files of the Democrat of April 4, 1894 Monday Charles DUNCOMBE was appointed postmaster of Fort Dodge. Mrs. O.D. RANK of Rodman recently recovered from a long and severe attack of typhoid fever. Mr and Mrs. Wm. DEAN left for Dubuque last night where they will make their future home. M.F. KERWICK is remodelin the interior of his residence Wm. KANE of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, is visiting his brother, J.J. KANE of this place. L.H. MAYNE made his bow to the readers of the Reporter last week. He promises to give them a good republican doctrine. A marriage license has been issued to Frank L EATON and Anna TONER, to John HOLLANDER and Lucy M ADAMS and to Wm WILLARD and Minnie COWELL. GRAHAM Brothers have completed their new residence on their farm northeast of Emmetsburg. J.L. MARTIN has sold his lumber yard at Mallard and will return to Emmetsburg. Mr. Charles STURGIS and Miss Nellie SULLIVAN were married at Assumption church Monday morning. Matt WHITE was renewing acquaintances in Emmetsburg the first of the week. L.H. MAYNE has moved into the NICHOLAS residence in the northeast part of town. L.J. MULLEN is hauling lumber for a new barn on his farm in Nevada township. Dr AVERITT of Mallard will move to the south part of the state. M.A. MUGAN of Jefferson will open a marble factory in Emmetsburg. Mr. J.K. BENDA and Miss Mary KOELIK (or KOSLIK) were married at the Jesuit church in Chicago yesterday. Herman EKERT has retired from the firm of Eckert & Spies at Graettinger. Mr. TIPP of Canada is visiting his niece, Mrs. A.J. WOLFGANG, of Graettinger A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. T. SULLIVAN of Osgood a few days ago. Monday Mrs. James ANGLUM, who lives four miles north of Ayrshire, was thrown into a well by a horse. The animal fell in on top of her, pinning her to the ice. The horse broke his neck in the fall and died after some struggling. Mrs. ANGLUM was sitting on the ice with her feet in the water and the horse on top of her. She remained in that position for six hours. Seh was rescued by her husband when he returned home in the evening. She is in a serious condition but will probably recover. At the meeting of the city council held Monday evening, John McNALLY was elected marshal, D.W. BURLINGAME, clerk and Patrick O'BRIEN street commissioner. A Few Items Taken From the Files of The Democrat of April 11, 1894 Word received from St. Francis, Kansas states that I.M. EGAN has been admitted to the bar at that state. Fred HOWARD will leave for New Mexico in a short time for the benefit of his health. Yesterday Mr. B.S. KINGSLEY and Miss Mattie SCOTT were married in this city, Rev. H.M. CASE officiating. A.J. WOLFGANG has been very ill at his home in Graettinger during the past ten days. A week ago one of T.W. MARTIN's sons accidentally shot himself. His condition is not serious. A son was born to Mr.and Mrs. Joseph MARTINI Monday. Postmaster RANDOLPH of Estherville has bought the outfit that was used in the Iowa building at the World's fair in Chicago. Mr. SAUNDERS shipped three cars of cattle to Chicago last week. He has 300 head more ready for market. F.W. WHITE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter WHITE of Great Oak township, died Thursday. W.C. KING will leave for St. Paul next week to accept a position in a wholesale house. John BRENNAN of Walnut township informs us that there are 99 first cousins in the Brennan families of this county. Mr. Thomas BRAND and Miss Mary HOWE were married at Iowa Falls a few days ago. The bride is a niece of Patrick HOWE of Estherville. T.J. WHITE and J.J. REARDON have bought the Emmetsburg Conservative. C.R. CONWAY is now buttermaker in the Garfield creamery north of West Bend. J.A. ANTHONY has sold his farm north of Ruthven to an Illinois gentleman. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. T.J. MILLER of Great Oak township Thursday. Miss Bessie WARD, who was in Emmetsburg last summer, has opened a kindergarten school at Estherville. John BALLAN of Fort Dodge is under arrest charged with the murder of a gambler named TIFFANY. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Nov 11, 1914 LOCAL NEWS Miss Alice GREEHY was the guest of Estherville friends Friday. Miss Nellie MARTIN attended the play in The Iowa last evening. An excellent cut of Mrs. Lloyd REFSELL will appear in Sunday's Register and Leader. She is a very prepossessing lady. H.J. McCHESNEY, who was elected treaurer of Kossuth county last week, was engineer in the cement plant at Armstrong a few years ago. An automobile train will tour Webster county this week to gather contributios for Belgian sufferers. Palo Alto county should contribute generously to this worthy purpose. We have plenty. Let us help the needy. Wedensday evening, while coming home from Graettinger, P.H. DOLAN met Senator FUNK of Spirit Lake. He had just returned from the west where he spent the summer. He was on his way to Des Moines. He was feeling quite rugged again. The Humboldt Electric Light company has had considerable difficulty in transmitting current to towns situated at a distance from its plant. The manager has decided to put on larger insulators. There are 6,000 of them. The insulators originally used were not heavy enough and during rain storms the current would escape to the ground. Miss Olive NOBLE of Graettinger was in Emmetsburg Wednesday. E.B. HIGLEY & Co. are now shipping hundreds of thousands of eggs to England. Mrs. D. RUTLEDGE visited Ayrshire relatives several days during the past week. There was a social hop at the K.P. hall Friday evening. Those who were present report a good time. Mayor Tom WHITE was over from Whittemore yesterday. He reports Kossuth quiet since the election. E.H. SKINNER arrived from Montana a few days ago and will spend the winter at the home of W.H. GAYLORD. Mrs. SKINNER came some time ago. David JOYNT recently bought the T.W. HARRISON block south of the city park. He intends building on it during the coming year. The location is a good one. Mr. and Mrs. Joe BAILEY recently enjoyed a visit from Miss Ella BURNS of Britt. Miss BURNS was employed in the Reporter office of this place a number of years ago. John MAHER, formerly of Livermore, was in Emmetsburg yesterday. Of late years he has resided in Canada. He has made a barrel of money buying and selling real estate. Albert FIFE is building a residence on his farm four miles west of this city. Fred PAULSON arrived home from British Columbia last Friday after an absence of three years. We understand he also spent some time in Alberta while away. Miss Alice GUSLAND was at Des Moines last week. While there she underwent an operation for some nose and throat ailment. We are pleased to report that she is getting along nicely. Thursday the Higgins Pharmacy gave a $3 premium to James FAY for having made the biggest showing in the increase of business in the piano contest from October 21 to November 4. John YOUNG recently returned to Savanna, Ill. to look after his business interests at that place. The Democrat hopes that the next time he comes home on a visit he will be more fortunate. Mr. and Mrs. P.O. BROWN of Jefferson, Iowa, visited Mr. and Mrs. J.W. McCARTY of this place the first of the week. They made the trip by auto in four hours. Mr. BROWN is a brother of Mrs. McCARTY. People who have no visible means of support and who will not work are generally suspicioned by police officers when crimes are committed, but there are, nevertheless, some loafers who would not harm any one. E.M. THOMPSON, the newly elected clerk of the district court, was down from Graettinger yesterday. He has not yet secured a residence. It is needless to say that Mr. THOMPSON feels elated over his election. Postmaster and Mrs. E.J. MITCHELL of Graettinger autoed to Emmetsburg yesterday. Mr. MITCHELL thinks that Maurice CONNOLLY should feel proud that he polled 500 more votes in Iowa than Woodrow Wilson did two years ago, despite the bitter fight that was made against him. Some of our citizens mowed their lawns last week. Mr. BOWDEN was a passenger to Ruthven Saturday. Miss Bridgie MARTIN came over from Algona last evening. August WORTH was a passenger to Minneapolis Saturday. Miss Alice GREEHEY was at Estherville the last of the week. Father MURTAGH of Estherville was the guest of local priests Tuesday. Father KELLY of Graettinger was in Emmetsburg yesterday. He came in his auto. Charles JOYNT is having his vacation. He went to Seattle Monday evening. Miss Mable HUGHES of Ruthven was an Emmetsburg visitor Friday and Saturday. Father SWEENEY and Father MEYERS of Milford were guests of Father FARRELLY Tuesday evening. T.J. HUGHES of Ruthven was in Emmetsburg Monday. He left Monday evening for Des Moines. Thos. GALLEGER of Ellsworth, Minnesota, is spending his vacation with his parents in this city. Wm. MUIR, who had been visiting local relatives in this city, returned to Minneapolis Saturday. Miss Agnes KOCH of Whittemore spent the last week with her brother, Frank Koch of this place. Miss Nellie DONOVAN, who had been visiting local relatives for some time, went to Estherville Monday for a few days' visit at the Edward DONOVAN home. >From there she will return to her home in Minneapolis. James and Miss Addie PRITCHER of Buffalo Center were guests at the home of Dr. and Mrs. T.A. O'BRIEN of this city over Sunday. Misses Mary McNALLY and Veronica HIGGINS went to Spirit Lake Monday evening. They sang a requiem high mass for Father SWEENEY yesterday. Charles J TOBIN, a Milwaukee brakeman, was killed at Canton, South Dakota, Monday evening. He fell under a car. One of his legs was taken off. Misses Girlie and Nellie DONOVAN and Misses Agnes and Lottie and Ray and Chas. JOYNT made an auto trip to Estherville Sunday and spent the day at the Ed DONOVAN home. Miss Alice KANE, who is here from Davenport visiting her parents, went to Camp Crook, South Dakota Monday to see her sister, Mrs. Britt CATRON, who had been on the sick list. Commissioner Dan BURNS must be credited with having done a great deal of excellent work on our streets during summer. All will have to agree that he made his efforts count. The officers and members of St. John's Cemetery association tell our reporter they are very proud of the condition of the cemetery. The sexton, J.J. CARNEY, is tasty and industrious. Evidence of a long summer's toil and care is apparent to all. There will be a necktie sociable at the Fife school house next Friday evening. All are invited. Miss Alice CARNEY is the teacher. Miss Leah CAMERON received word the last of the week that her sister, Miss Bertha CAMERON, was elected superintendant of schools in San Miguel county, Colorado, Tuesday of last week. She has been teaching at Telluride for three or four years. Curt BECK has bought the George FREEMAN residence in the First ward. It will make Mr. and Mrs. BECK a neat, convenient home. The consideration was $1850. Mr. and Mrs. FREEMAN are moving to Cylinder. Mr . FREEMAN, as was stated in last week's Democrat, is to be the new cashier of the bank at that place. The Cylinder people will find Mr. and Mrs. FREEMAN splendid people. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto County, 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/10630 Surname: Toole, O'Toole, Dealy, Berry ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Oct 16, 1912 MRS. CATHERINE O'TOOLE Her Death Occurred at the Home of Her Daughter, Mrs. J.F. Dealy, Friday Evening. Last week brief mention was made of the serious illness of Mrs. Catherine O'Toole. She had been about as usual and though advanced in years, was apparently quite rugged. Monday evening of last week she was stricken with paralysis while about to sit down to the supper table. She never regained consciousness. She lingered until Friday evening when she passed away. The funeral was held Monday morning. Services were conducted at St. Thomas church, Father McNerney saying a requiem high mass. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were T.J. Duffy, M.F. Kerwick, Thomas O'Connor, J.P. Crowley, M Hester, and E.J. Higgins. Catherine Toole was born in Louisburg, in the county of Mayo, Ireland, November 1, 1826. She came to America at about the age of 17 and a year later was married in Pennsylvania to Patrick O'Toole. Mr. and Mrs. O'Toole were residents of Allamakee county, this state, for some time. Mr. O'Toole died a number of years ago. Mrs. O'Toole spent the greater part of the past forty years in Humboldt and Palo Alto counties. During the past eleven years she lived with her daughter, Mrs. J.F. Dealy, of this city and her son, Dr. C.S. O'Toole, of Vienna, South Dakota. She arrived in this city from Vienna a couple of months ago to spend the winter with Mrs. Dealy. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. O'Toole. Six are living. They are Thomas, James and Mrs. S. Berry of North Dakota, Edward F O'Toole of Isabel, South Dakota, and Mrs. Dealy of this place. Mrs. O'Toole enjoyed the privilege of a long, well spent, active, and useful career. She participated for nearly 90 years in the activities and in many of the achievements of the greatest centuries in the world's history. She was one of the pioneer women who toiled zealously and patiently for three score years and ten to make this, the land of her adoption, the abiding place of the advantages, comforts, and other blessings enjoyed by the present generation. Though humble and quiet, she did her part cheerfully and heroically in the great work that has been accomplished. Providence was kind and generous to her in many ways, bestowing upon her the blessings of health and strength, though her declining years brought some of the physical afflictions that the most favored are, at times, called upon to bear. Mrs. O'Toole was pleasant and humorous and she was usually disposed to look upon the bright side of affairs. She was loyal in her friendship. She would cling tenaciously to those in whom she had learned to place confidence. She was a woman of strong religious faith and she was a practical member of the church to which she belonged. What a source of satisfaction and consolation this is to the average mother in her most annoying and trying hours. The death of Mrs. O'Toole will be generally and sincerly mourned by the many who knew her and who had learned to esteem her for her high motives and her praiseworthy deeds. The sympathy of all is extended to the loss of her who was to them the kindest, the most loving and most dutiful, the best of mothers. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10629 Surname: Kane, Laughlin, Ausbrook, Mangel ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Friday, April 28, 1939 Will Kane Dies Of Heart Attack Late Sunday Evening, Funeral Was Held Wednesday. Was 66 Years of Age. Wm. Kane, 66, well known Emmetsburg resident, died at his home in this city Sunday evening following an illness of some time. Mr. Kane suffered a paralytic stroke a few weeks ago from which he never recovered. About a year ago Mr. Kane was also stricken with a slight attack of paralysis, but he soon revived and was able to be up and around. The funeral was held in Emmetsburg Wednesday. Funeral services were conducted in the Assumption Catholic church at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning, the pastor Very Rev. W. F. Mason, officiating. There was a large attendance. The remains were interred in St. John's cemetery south of this city. The pall bearers were James Kane, Michael Kane, Dude Kane, Gene Kane and Wm. Mangel, all nephews of the deceased. The Foy Funeral Home of Emmetsburg was in charge of funeral arrangements. Wm. Kane was born at Oconomowoc, Wis., on July 2,1872. He was nearing his 67th birthday at the time of his passing. Mr. Kane spent his youth in Wisconsin. About forty years ago, Mr. Kane came to Palo Alto county where he settled on a farm in Walnut township. Mr. Kane was united in marriage to Miss Mary Laughlin of this city on May 6, 1913. They retired from farming about twenty-three years ago and moved into their well known home on South Palmer street. One daughter, Mary Margaret Kane, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kane. She, besides Mrs. Kane, are left to mourn his passing. Mr. Kane is also survived by a brother, Henry Kane, and a sister, Mrs. John Ausbrook, both of Oconomowoc, Wis. Wm. Kane was one of the highly respected citizens of this community. He was honorable in his dealings with his fellows. He was always of a cheerful disposition, being forward-looking and progressive. He enjoyed the sociability and friendship of this communituy. Mr. Kane, in addition to his ability as a farmer and as a representative citizen of this city, was also a musician of marked talent. He was declared on several occasions to be the finest old time violin players in our county. Because of this talent he was often in demand as an entertainer at social gatherings. The deceased was a staunch member of his church and was active in the support of its principles and teachings. He proved himself a provident husband and an exemplary father. His passing will be genuinely regretted by a large circle of friends, all of whom will unite with the Democrat in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved wife and daughter.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10627 Surname: Brennan, Murphy, McCullough ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Friday, October 25, 1940 Death Takes Mrs. Brennan Wednesday Funeral to Be Held on Saturday Morning Assumption Church. Daughter Born Oct. Eighth. Mrs. Lawrence D. Brennan, widely known young matron of this place, died in the Emmetsburg hospital during the supper hour Wednseday evening. Mrs. Brennan, through a caesarean operation, gave birth to a daughter, Mary Helen, on Tuesday, October 8. Since the birth of the daughter serious complcations had set in. Every known medical aid was employed to restore her to her usual good health, but her condition gradually became worse and she passed peacefully away at the time above mentioned. The little daughter is thriving as nicely as can be expected. Funeral services for Mrs. Brennan will be held Saturday morning. At 9:30 o'clock a solemn requiem High Mass will be celebrated in the Assumption church, the pastor, Very Rev. W. F. Mason, officiating. He will be assisted by Rev. M. McNerney as deacon and Rev. Thomas Lawless, sub-deacon. Rev. J. G. Schissel, assistant at Assumption church, will be master of ceremonies. Interment will be at St. John's cemetery. The names of the pall bearers have not as yet been announced. It is expected that the Daughters of America and other organizations will be present in a body. The Foy Funeral Home of Emmetsburg will be in charge of arrangements. Mary Loretta Murphy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Murphy, was born in Illinois in 1907. She was 33 years of age at the time of her passing. She was one of a family of eight children. The family came to Iowa in 1914. Miss Murphy spent her chidhood on the Murphy farm a short distance west of Emmetsburg. She graduated at St. Ellen's Academy in 1924. She then matriculated in the Emmetsburg high school, graduating with the class of 1928. She then entered St. Joseph's Mercy hospital training school for nurses at Mason City. She completed her training in 1931 and served as a private nurse in Mason City for about a year. She then returned to Emmetsburg and accepted a position as general duty nurse in the Emmetsburg hospital. For some time she was acting superintendent of the institution. On August 10, 1938, Miss Murphy was united in marriage to Lawrence D. Brennan, well known chairman of the Palo Alto County Soil Conservation committee. After their marriage they began housekeeping in the lovely new home erected by the groom on his farm seven miles south of Emmetsburg. Mary Helen is the first and only child of the couple. Mrs. Brennan is survived by her sorrowing spouse, the little daughter, Mary Helen, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Murphy of the Ruthven neighborhood, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Hollis McCullough, Garner; Mrs. Emmet Murphy, Graettinger; Mrs. Francis Murphy, Emmetsburg; Gertrude, Elizabeth, Philip, George and James, at home.