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Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/654 Surname: Shea, Martin ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, 19 Dec 1923 THOMAS SHEA DEAD BURIED SATURDAY Located in Nevada Township 57 Years Ago, Reached Ripe Age of 82 Thomas Shea, one of the old residents of our county, died at his home at Ayrshire at 12:30 Thursday morning. He was more or less of an invalid for a number of years. His last serious illness was of perhaps three weeks duration. The funeral was held Saturday. Services were conducted at teh Catholic church at Ayrshire, Rev. E.J. Smith, the pastor, officiating. He spoke feelingly and instructively of the life of the deceased and the obligation of his relatives and friends in remembering him in their prayers and offerings. The remains were brought to this city and interred in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were John Anglum, Thomas Fagan, Michael Daily, Thos. DeBolt, Peter Mulroney and Thos. Dawson. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. Thomas Shea was born near Waterford, in the county of Kilkenny, Ireland, in 1841. When he was ten years old his parents emigrated to the United States and located near Pittsburg, Pa. In 1866 they came to Palo Alto county. Mr. Shea was married in June 1879, to Miss Bridget Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Shea settled on a farm in Nevada township where they resided until 1892 when they moved to Ayrshire. The death of Mr. Shea is mourned by his wife and their nephew, J.J. Martin, who made his home with them from the age of two until he reached the years of manhood. Mr. Shea was a genial, friendly, warm hearted gentleman. He was devoted to his family and friends and he was exceptionally hospitable and generous. He led a worthy life and he passed away consoled by the conviction that eternal rewards crown the efforts of those who guard carefully every spiritual and temporal treasure entrusted to them. His death, aside from the sorrow it has brought to his loved ones, is sincerely regretted by Emmetsburg pioneers who entertained a very high regard for him. Widespread sympathy is offered to the surviving relatives. 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/653 Surname: Spies, Jackman, Hossack, Reeves, Boles, Sherman ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Friday, November 25, 1938 Jake A. Spies of Graettinger Died Suddenly Widely Known Northwest Iowa Banker and Land Owner. Was 79 Years of Age. Buried In Illinois. J. A. Spies, 79, a resident of Graettinger since 1884 and prominent northwest Iowa banker and land owner, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home at Graettinger, shortly after the supper hour Saturday. Mr. Spies had just completed his usual light evening meal and had seated himself in a rocking chair in the room. He was enjoying a short visit with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Hossack, and was also petting his favorite dog. Within a minute or two it was noticed that Mr. Spies had thrown his head back and appeared to be enjoying a joke. His daughter detected a strange look on his countenance. Becoming alarmed she came close to him and discovered that he appeared to be lifeless. Summoning a local physician immediately it was found that Mr. Spies was dead. His sons Adloph of Graettinger and Charles of Emmetsburg were also immediately summoned to the home but they arrived after his death. Mr. Spies became ill while on a vacation trip to Florida during April of last year. He returned to his home in Graettinger in a serious condition. He later visited Rochester, Minn., St. Louis, Mo. and Excelsior Springs, Mo., for the benefit of his health and had been greatly benefited. During the past several weeks he had been feeling as robust as usual. He was making it a practice of taking sufficient exercise daily. He and Mrs. Spies had planned to send the present winter months in California. At ten o'clock Monday morning short funeral services were held at the Spies home in Graettinger. Rev. J. J. Kelly, pastor of the Catholic church in Graettinger, following the Rosary, talked briefly about its origin. He also paid a high tribute to the Spies family record for Christian living and American citizenship. Following Father Kelly's remarks, Rev. Wm. G. Bohi, Methodist pastor, conducted the funeral service. The remains were then brought by car to Mr. Spies' old home at Marine, Ill., where at 3:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon they were interred in the Spies family lot in the Marine cemetery. Local pall bearers were Carl Spies, Jr., Fred Spies, Att'y Carl Spies Jr., Otto Spies, Kurt Spies, Richard Spies, Kenneth Reeves and Sam Boles. There were large numbers of old friends and neighbors who called at the home Sunday and Monday before the remains of Mr. Spies were taken to Illinois. Jacob A. Spies, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Spies, was born at Marine, Illinois, on March 14, 1859. He spent his youth in that locality and graduated from the Marine public schools. He later attended McKendree College at Lebanon, Ill., from which institution he graduated. Mr. Spies enrolled in the College of Law and was finally admitted to the state bar. His roomate through law school was the late Senator L. V. Sherman who later became such a brilliant figure in Illinois political circles. Messrs. Spies and Sherman had intended to engage as partners in the practice of law in Kansas, but Mr. Spies later contracted a severe case of malaria. He decided to visit Germany where he took mud bath treatments for the benefit of his health. It was during his stay in Germany that he met Miss Anna Spies, who was later to become his wife. Upon his return to the United States, Mr. Spies spent a short time in his home town of Marine. About that time his father purchased a number of quarter-sections upon which the towns of Mallard and Graettinger now stand. Mr. Spies, Jr. came out to Palo Alto county from Illinois in 1884 to look after his father's land interests. He remained here for two years. He returned to Marine in 1886 where in June 17 of that year he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Spies of Germany who had come over from her native land for a visit with her American relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Spies, immediately following their marriage, came to Graettinger where they have since made their home. Four sons and daughters were born to Mr.and Mrs. Spies. A daughter Agnes (Mrs. John Jackman) died in 1925. One daughter, Mrs. Wm. Hossack of Graettinger, survives, as do two sons - Adolph Spies of Graettinger, and Carl Spies of Emmetsburg. Mrs. Spies is also left to mourn the death of her husband. One sister, Mrs.Bertha Kolb, of Marine, Ill., remains of a large famiy of brothers and sisters. Mr. Spies built the first home in Graettinger. He and his family lived in it for five years. They later built a splendid home on the section of land adjoining Graettinger. This has been the homestead for many years. Mr. Spies organized the first grain elevators and lumber yards in Graettinger, Wallingford and Osgood. He later disposed of these interests. In 1904 Mr. Spies established the German-American Bank in Graettinger. He conducted this institution for twelve years, selling it to the First National Bank in 1916. In 1918, Mr. Spies and his family moved to St. Louis, Mo., where for a year Mr. Spies handled the affairs of a large dairy company. They returned to Palo Alto county shortly after the death of Mr. Spies' brother Louis Spies, in St. Louis. In June 1929, Mr. Spies organized the Iowa Trust & Savings Bank in Emmetsburg. He was president of the institution until his death. At one time Mr. Spies was director of the Globe National Fire Insurance Company. Mr. Spies was an extensive Iowa land owner. It is reported that he owned over forty choice Iowa quarter-sections of land. He also had lumber interests in the south and in the west. In addition to Mr. Spies' reputation as one of the most careful, shrewd and successful business men in Iowa, the Spies home at Graettinger was widely known for its genuine spirit of good fellowship and hospitality. Friends were always welcome in the Spies home. Mr. Spies was a gentleman of excellent character. He loved his home and he took a sincere, fatherly interest in his sons and daughters. He provided every opportunity for them to secure for themselves the best of educational preparation and following their entry into the serious business of life, he afforded each of them splendid business opportunities. Mr. Spies was a man who also respected his fellows for their true worth. Privately he often performed charitable acts about which the general public knew little. While Mr. Spies was not affiliated with any particular religious denomination he proved himself generous and substantial in his support of them. Mr. Spies' moral character was of the highest calibre. His influence for good was wide. Palo Alto county will long remember J. A. Spies as one of its leading citizens and as one who contributed much to the early and later development of this section of Iowa. His family will always remember him as a provident and kind father whose every interest centered in them. They have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends in his death.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, July 25, 1917 COUNTY'S 1543 PATRIOTS Names of Those Drawn Last Friday from Palo Alto County for Service in the U.S. Army The following is the unofficial list of the young men of Palo Alto county who on Friday were drawn for service in the U.S. army. The list is given in the order that they will be drawn. 10th 500 860, Clarence ARBOGAST...Fenton 934, Carl A CHRISTIANSEN...Graettinger 460, Alof J GOVIG...Cylinder 427, Louis J LAURSEN...Emmetsburg 666, Tom COAKLEY...Curlew 241, Alfred G MUIR...Emmetsburg 40, Chas S LONG...Ayrshire 1527, Nich SCHMALEN...West Bend 572, Paul E SAILSBURY...Rodman 100, Ray T FISHER...Mallard 1076, Fred R BISHOP...Mallard 1138, Carl C BRATMILLER...Ruthven 157, Anton M ANDERSON...E'burg 236, Harry P HUGHES...Emmetsburg 629, Warner E PATTEN...Cylinder 647, Robert S WRIGHT...Emmetsburg 864, George H BEHRENDS...Ringsted 1492, Orville MITCHELL...West Bend 29, Fred HUGLI...Curlew 918, Welmer P THOMSEN...Ringsted 1530, George A WHITE...West Bend 533, Matthew A ESSER...Rodman 1159, Ernest R EGGLESTON...Ayrshire 1528, Nicholas J TOMEY...West Bend 1370, Melford Q THOMPSON...Graettinger 1397, George MILLER...Emmetsburg 114, Joseph HOGAN...Mallard 151, Joseph J SCHUMACHER...Mallard 1336, Louis C MONTGOMERY...Graettinger 1487, Andrew LAUBENTHAL...West Bend 1359, Theodore J SUSS...Graettinger 61, Johnnie R TRIGGS...Curlew 603, Steve W FITZPATRICK...Emmetsburg 618, Leo A MURPHY...Emmetsburg 1483, Edward FAUL...West Bend 986, Glen R SIMONSON...Ruthven 1505, Clarence E PRIEBE...West Bend 209, Julius A SKOW...Emmetsburg 1110, Charles PROCHASKA...Curlew 777, John JACOBSON...Ruthven 33, Jonas M JOHNSON...Curlew 1480, Theodore KOEHRSEN..West Bend 32, Ernest L HOWARD... Curlew 954, Jorgen W KNUTSON...Graettinger 1533, Joseph C WEIDMINGER...West Bend 1071, Clarence N BRANSON...Mallard 1348, Nick PAPPAS...Graettinger 63, George A ARNOLD...Cylinder 994, Ray WATT...Ruthven 758, Alden W HENDERSON...Ruthven 1278, Arthur J BERGUM...Graettinger 362, Edward T ENY...E'burg 1170, Hugh E HAGAN...Ayrshire 816, James C NOLAN...Ruthven 371, Rbenard G KINNETZ...E'burg 529, Joseph P CSUKKER...Rodman 1499, Morey H ARIS...West Bend 64, Edwin B BENSON...Cylinder 382, Raymond L McCULLUM...E'burg 224, Charles J DOWNS...Emmetsburg 818, Carl B W NELSON...West Bend 1534, Earl F WISDOM...West Bend 762, Will HALLOWEIL...Ruthven 931, August P BAEDKE...Terril 1013, Ralph W LINDGREN...Rodman 1042, John G GRAFE...Curlew 449, John A CODY...Cylinder 1241, James E HULETT...E'burg 41, Dolor MARTIN...Curlew 48, Donald R PHILLIPS...Ayrshire 38, Joseph E KIBBIE...Ayrshire 742, Homer S EATON...Ruthven 640, Ono J THOMPSON...Cylinder Eleventh 500 127, Elmer O MELLON...Mallard 1086, Benjamin T FISH...Mallard 1481, John E KOLLASCH...West Bend 668, John EAGAN...E'burg 88, Magnus C ANDERSON...Mallard 1494, Andrew O McCULLOUGH...West Bend 1074, George E BISHOP...Mallard 1518, Charles G SCHMIDT...West Bend 743, Arnold E EYE...Ruthven 827, Paul A PETERSON...Ruthven 1242, Avery H HULETT...E'burg 1038, Claude H CASKEY...Curlew 1386, Joseph F DWYER...Emmetsburg 976, Lars RIERSON...Ruthven 473, Paul HIBERT..Cylinder 287, John H DRUMMY...Emmetsburg 586, George M WALKER...Rodman 260, Lisle C SCOTT...Emmetsburg 527, Walter BEHL...Whittemore 254, Gust PAPADAKAS...Emmetsburg 446, George L BOLTE...Cylinder 89, Edwin R BELL... West Bend 1197, Rasmus S PETERSON...Ruthven 932, Theodore CHRISTIANSEN...Ruthven 1204, Archie C SCHAFFER...Ayrshire 1377, Frank TRUNNEL...Graettinger 863, Richard H BOCHARDT...Fenton 358, Joseph E DENEEN...E'burg 451, Gustave DIETRICH...Rodman 745, Cline G ESTABROOK...Ruthven 573, Verne E SPENCER...Rodman 1137, Walter W BAXTER...Ayrshire 1106, Ralph V PEDEN...Mallard 308, Dell P MURPHY...E;burg 429, Ralph E PARNHAM...E'burg 1451, Frederick E DOUGLAS...West Bend 1383, James C S ANDERSON...E'burg 1459, Alonso A FIRKINS...Rolfe 1065, Charlie G PICKENS...Curlew 1225, Joseph B BRADLEY...Graettinger 394, Joseph G WILLIAMS...E'burg 1025, Leroy SPROUT...Rodman 417, Joseph A JOYCE...E'burg 354, Andrea COCCO...E'burg 445, Rudolph BLECKWENN...Cylinder 1497, Merton H McFARLAND...West Bend 217, Hiram G BLIGHTON...E'burg 259, Hallis H SOPER...E'burg 1295, Arthur FOBDE...Graettinger 1068, Anthony WEINZETEL...Curlew 1374, Oscar O THOMPSON...Graettinger 1268, Rolla E YOUNG...Graettinger 1450, Dale E DUBBS...West Bend 322, Patrick T O'BRIEN...E'burg 1120, Roy C STOKES...Curlew 1365, Ralph K SAPP...Graettinger 242, Ralph W MOSES...E'burg 1333, Leo P MIMBACH...Graettinger 702, John O VEDDER...E'burg 232, Andrew HOLM...Emmetsburg 597, Elmer J FREDERICK...Cylinder 694, Charles W RYAN...Emmetsburg 198, John P PETERSON...Emmetsburg 1421, Robert H BELL...West Bend 1318, Philip E JOHNSON...Graettinger 1018, Michael J MYERS...E'burg Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

I have uploaded to the Palo Alto Co, IA page the following 1895 Iowa State Census Records: http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/pa95curl.txt Town of Curlew, Rush Lake Township http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/pa95neva.txt Nevada Township http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/pa95mall.txt Town of Mallard, Rush Lake Township Cathy

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/651 Surname: Cullen, Jackman, Spies, Cole, Brennan, Freeman, McEvoy, Kliegl, Spencer ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, May 17, 1945 Mrs. Cullen, 44, Dies Suddenly, Many At Rites Mrs. Thomas J. Cullen, 44, prominent Emmetsburg resident and daughter of a widely known pioneer family, died unexpectedly at her home at the northwest edge of town Friday morning following a severe heart attack. Mrs. Cullen suffered an earlier attack Thursday evening at her home. A physician and a clergyman were summoned and she appeared to rally. On Friday morning, she seemed better but the second attack followed, resulting in death. Funeral services were held Monday morning at St. Thomas Catholic church, with the Rev. C. E. Farrelly officiating at the requiem high mass. Pall bearers were Charles Spies, Gene Cole, Lawrence Brennan, George Freeman, Basil McEvoy and George Kliegl. The church was filled to capacity, with even the vestibule and entry ways filled with people, some standing. Classmates of the Cullen children from both St. Ellen's and the High School attended, as did the Catholic Daughters of America and the Fortnightly clubs to which Mrs. Cullen belonged. Many Cylinder residents came, the Cullens having resided there for many years. Burial was in St. John's cemetery, with the Martin Funeral home in charge. Born in Emmetsburg, Mrs. Cullen was the former Lillian Jackman, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jackman. She graduated from the local High School where she was active in many school events and later attended Clarke College, Dubuque. She taught school for three years and was known as a successful, well-liked instructor. In 1923, she married Thomas Cullen, prominent Cylinder farmer, and for several years they resided near Cylinder where Mrs. Cullen was affiliated with the Women's Club and was very active in community affairs. When Mrs. Cullen's mother died in Emmetsburg, the Cullens moved to the Jackman farm where they have since made their home. There are four children; Pvt. Jack Cullen, who is serving overseas in France; Gene, Kitty and Irene, all Emmetsburg school students. Lillian Cullen possessed a most engaging and friendly personality. Her delightful sense of humor endeared her to her many friends and she was a highly intelligent, understanding person. She made an ideal mother, sharing her children's interests and problems, and she was rightfully proud of their outstanding musical talents. Like many mothers, she was much concerned over her son, Jack, serving overseas. A source of consolation to her family was the fact that she received a Mother's Day cablegram from him a day or so before she died, which made her very happy. Mrs. Cullen had not been in robust health for several years, but she carefully followed her physician's advice and never admitted to her friends that she felt ill, if she did. She did more than her share in club and church activities and was deeply religious. Her death is mourned by countless friends and her passing is a distinct loss to the community. To her husband and children, deepest sympathy is extended in the death of their devoted wife and mother. Surviving sisters and brothers, all of whom came here at her death, are Dr. Raymond Jackman of the Mayo hospital, Rochester, Minn., Dr. James Jackman, Erie, Pa., Mrs. Frank Spencer of Chicago aand Sister Mary Hilaire of Clinton.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/649 Surname: Sherlock, Brennan, Joynt, Jackman, Molloy, Eagan, Bird, Harvey ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, December 23, 1943 Rites Held For Mrs. Sherlock Brief Illness Fatal To Beloved Resident Of County The death of Mrs. Dan Sherlock, 88, of Emmetsburg occurred Monday morning at her home in the south part of town after a brief illness. Mrs. Sherlock had been in her usual good health and spirits until Sunday night when she was stricken with an apparent heart attack. Despite emergency treatment, her death followed within a few hours. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the Assumption Catholic church, with the Very Rev. William F. Mason, pastor, officiating at the requiem mass. Serving as pall bearers were six nephews, Joe Sherlock, Joe Joynt, John Brennan, Francis Jackman, Matt Brennan and Pat Molloy. Burial was in St. John's cemetery, with the Foy Funeral home in charge. Beloved Resident With the death of Mrs. Sherlock, Emmetsburg and Palo Alto county lose one of it's best-loved and most picturesque pioneer women. Ellen (Brennan) Sherlock was born in Ontario, Canada but came as a young woman to this locality, the daughter of widely known Palo Alto county early settlers. She was married to Dan Sherlock, a successful young farmer, and together they raised a family of 10 children, with two more children dying in infancy. Living on a farm near Ayshire, Mr. and Mrs. Sherlock were the kind of neighbors one reads about now in pioneer stories. Generous, always sharing what they had with less fortunate families, thrify and insistent that their children receive the best in educational and spiritual advantages, the Sherlocks sacrificed much for their large family. Mrs. Sherlock was a pleasant little lady, full of Irish wit, and she never lost her sparkle and good humor, even in her advanced age. She was known for her dancing ability and no celebration in the community was complete unless Mrs. Sherlock could be persuaded to dance an Irish jig for the gathering. As graceful as a sixteen-year-old, she would usually favor the crowd with a native Irish dance, and sometimes her brother, the late Martin Brennan of Emmetsburg, would join her in the dance, an event that was always looked forward to by appreciative friends. Mrs. Sherlock must have died the way she would have chosen, for one so active and eager to keep going. Only two weeks ago, she walked briskly into The Democrat office to congratulate the new editor on the paper. She graciously told how she enjoyed reading every word of it and had subscribed through many years. When it was suggested that she might continue to read it for years to come she smiled and said, "Well, it may not be too long; I'm 88 now, you know, but as long as I'm able, I'll be looking for it." Lived With Daughter Mr. Sherlock died a number of years ago, and in recent years Mrs. Sherlock had lived in town with her daughter. Surviving are seven children: Miss Margaret Sherlock and Mrs. W. F. Eagan of Emmetsburg, Dr. W. P. Sherlock of Chicago, T. J. Sherlock of Arcadia, Cal., Attorney Albert E. Sherlock of Denver, Col. and Mrs. E. L. Harvey of Ayrshire. Preceding her in death were two infant daughters and the following sons: James B. Sherlock, John H. Sherlock and Daniel E. Sherlock. The sincere sympathy of the community is offered the famaily in the loss of their mother.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wed., 25 Mar 1925 Miss Mary Knoer Receives the White Veil Last Thursday, March 19, forty-six young ladies who were postulants of Mr. Carmel at Dubuque, were received as novices and were given white veils. Among the number was Miss Mary Knoer of this place, who will hereafter be known as Sister Mary Margaret Agnes.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, July 25, 1917 COUNTY'S 1543 PATRIOTS Names of Those Drawn Last Friday from Palo Alto County for Service in the U.S. Army The following is the unofficial list of the young men of Palo Alto county who on Friday were drawn for service in the U.S. army. The list is given in the order that they will be drawn. 8th 500 1519, Clarence W. STEVENSON...West Bend 896, Edwin L. MORRIS...Cylinder 1093, Leopold MICKO...Mallard 624, Edward L. McEVOY...E'burg 507, Bert W. SEELEY...Whittemore 544, Francis T. FOLEY...Rodman 1021, Joseph L. NEARY...Emmetsburg 747, Ronald L. EATON...Ruthven 1269, John W. YABERG...Cylinder 1258, Oliver T. NOCK...Graettinger 929, Dave BARTON...Graettinger 1508, Bernie L. ROBERTS...West Bend 1194, Axel R. OLSON...Ayrshire 138, Henry REINDERS...Mallard 1199, Walter M. PRICE...Ayrshire 91, Ernest E. BROADWELL...Mallard 838, George L SNYDER...Ruthven 635, Arthur H. ST CLAIR...Cylinder 1416, Clifford E BARTLEY...West Bend 861, Harvey B ALDERSON...Fenton 633, Harry RESH...Emmetsburg 1326, John DeLAWYER...Graettinger 712, Maurice J. AYLWARD...Ruthven 17, Roy H COX...Ayrshire 802, Oscar G. McPHERSON...Ruthven 1255, Clarence B LUHMAN (or LUBMAN)...Graettinger. 691, Frank A NEEDHAM...E'burg 378, Charles W. MYERS...E'burg 1083, Horace R CARMICHAEL...Mallard 237, Harold R IRVINE...Emmetsburg 422, Norman F LAWHORN...E'burg 619, Philip P MURPHY...Emmetsburg 1058, Minor M SHELLER...Curlew 344, Marchion ANGELO...Emmetsburg 824, Emil V PETERSON...Ruthven 442, Eldwein ANDERSON...Cylinder 1213, Leon F VIRGIL...Ayrshire 202, Edward ROUX...Emmetsburg 164, Loring D BRERTON...E'burg 268, George C VEDDER...Emmetsburg 272, Emil M ANDERSON...Emmetsburg 1195, Hans PETERSON...Emmetsburg 1248, George W JAMES...Emmetsburg 1174, George E JOHNSON...Emmetsburg 964, Wiliam F. MORAN...Emmetsburg 866, Arthur M BERKLAND...Cylinder 593, Everett J. ECKHART...E'burg 407, Thomas J GANLEY...Emmetsburg 262, Charles W SOPER...Emmetsburg 8*6, Marious T. JUHL...Cylinder 1373, Bernard W TREGO...Graettinger 1465, Byron W. GROVE...West Bend 883, Joseph C JACOBSON...Cylinder 1161, William E FOUNTAIN...Emmetsburg 769, Louis C HANSON...Ruthven 1152, William R. CARNAHAN...Ruthven 776, Martinius JACOBSON...Ruthven 1380, Fred C. ZELINSKY...Graettinger 1293, Gerton A FRANKLIN...Graettinger 566, Charles O McCLELLAND...Rodman 581, John R WATSON...West Bend 311, John D MARTIN...Emmetsburg 1227, Fred A BROWN...Emmetsburg 124, Alfred LESLIE...Rolfe 9th 500 451, Joseph A KORLESKI...Cylinder 895, Morris S MITCHELL...Ringsted 744, Clarence W EATON...Ruthven 979, Arthur SIMONSON...Ruthven 582, Leon J WARDEN...Rodman 1409, Julius J SKOW...Emmetsburg 1367, William I STEVENS...Graettinger 829, Andrew PATTERSON...Ruthven 240, Bernard E KELLY...Emmetsburg 1028, John H STRATTEN...Mallard 499, Roy T PETERSON...Cylinder 1011, Ephriam JOHNSON...Mallard 690, Leo J CONLON...Emmetsburg 1105, Walter M O'CONNOR...Curlew 444, Ferdinand C BRUHN...Cylinder 636, John SPOLUM...Emmetsburg 735, Hugh F COIN...Ruthven 634, Andrew C J STEINER...Cylinder 1504, Alva C PEEBLES...West Bend 326, Peter E PEARSON...Emmetsburg 1453, Leo E DITCH...West Bend 447, Guy T BUTLER...Cylinder 76, Peter JOHNSON...Cylinder 1319, Anton E JOHNSON...Graettinger 672, Ernest L GILL...Emmetsburg 1363, Joseph SWIFT...Graettinger 949, Theodore W HERMANSON...Ruthven 1350, Nels A RUDE...Graettinger 393, William C THOMPSON...Emmetsburg 993, Herman D WARLAND...Graettinger 1306, Thomas J HESSION...Emmetsburg 1513, Edward J STRATTELMORE...West Bend 1048, Adolph E HUNZIKER...Curlew 1065, Joseph A WHITMER...Curlew 851, Robert A WILLIS...Ruthven 1181, Lenox BURNS...Ayrshire 1490, Martin LARSON...West Bend 1413, Joseph H WEBB...Emmetsburg 158, Eric ANDERSON...Emmetsburg 778, Will JONES...Ruthven 1 Charles W ALLEN...Laurens 187, Evert C KAHN...Emmetsburg 52, Robert RENTSCH...Curlew 105, John H GRIFFIN...West Bend 650, John BENSON...Emmetsburg 1420, Ross R BROWN...West Bend 836, Fred W SCHNELL...Ruthven 36, Robert A JOHNSON...Laurens 1387, Daniel J FITZPATRICK...Graettinger 1491, Jordan MIKES...West Bend 985, Martin SIMONSEN...Ruthven 352, Antonio CAMPAGNOLO...E'burg 418, Daniel R JOYNT...Emmetsburg 920, Ray A TREBILCOCK...Cylinder 426, Eugene R MURPHY...Emmetsburg 806, Chas. E McNETT...Ruthven 1176, Havre A JOHNSTON...Ayrshire 416, David W JOYNT...Emmetsburg 617, John L MYERS...Cylinder 526, Martin C BONESTETTER...West Bend 609, George M HARRISON...Cylinder 613, John D KERBER...Emmetsburg 316, John F NOLAN...Emmetsburg 274, Francis E BRENNAN...E'burg 948, Chas. HODGES...Terrill 1283, Alfred CAMERO...Graettinger 968, Nels C NELSON...Graettinger 1353, Walter M RANSCHMSYER...Graettinger 546, George GRANBACH...Rodman 1154, Clarence W. DYER...Ayrshire 766, John A HUGHES...Ruthven 734, Thos. M CLARE...Ruthven 1072, John T BISHOP...Mallard 511, Adolph C WEHRSPAUN...Whittemore 205, Arthur W SKOWBO...E'burg 913, John M STAVER...Fenton 342, John H WELSH...Emmetsburg 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/647 Surname: Joynt, Fehlhauer, Martin, Jensen, Burres, Molitor ------------------------- Mrs. M.W. JOYNT of West Bend has been quite ill since the beginning of March. Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, March 25, 1925 Mrs. M Joynt Passes Away West Bend Lady Remembered by Many of Our Citizens Who Knew Her Many of our citizens were pained on Monday to learn of the death of Mrs. M.W. Joynt at her house near West Bend. Her condition was quite serious for some time. The funeral was held this forenoon. Services were conducted at the Catholic church at that place. Father P.M. Dobberstein officiating. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The burial was in the parochial cemetery. The pall bearers were Michael Klepper, Joseph Schaller, U.G. Edgington, Harold Anderogg, John Mersch and Matt Schmalen. Margaret Fehlhauer, a daughter of the late John Fehlhauer was born at West Bend March 20, 1880. Her age was 45. She grew to womanhood in her home community her parents having been early settlers in that locality. She was united in marriage at West Bend on May 2, 1905 to Mr. M.M. Joynt. Mr. and Mrs. Joynt subsequently resided in the vicinity of West Bend most of the time. Mrs. Joynt is survived by her husband, two sons and two daughters. The sons are Carl and Leroy. The daughters are Lucille and Regina. The death of Mrs. Joynt is also mourned by her brother Andrew and her four sisters-Mrs. Wm. Martin of Algona, Mrs. Fred Jensen of Pocahontas, Mrs. Edward Burres of Aurora, Illinois, and Mrs. Peter Molitor of Chicago. Mrs. Joynt resided in Emmetsburg for a number of years and was well known to a large number of our citizens. She was a well disposed, thoughtful, sensible young lady. Those who employed her found her capable and most dependable. She impressed her associates with her sincerity and her zeal for the things that make people better and more helpful to those about them. Taking up the duties of womanhood and motherhood, she proved herself equal to every responsibility that was placed upon her. Her maternal influence was strong and it had lasting benefit on those of her household. Providence called her at a comparatively early age from teh scenes that were dear to her and from the labors that she was so anxious to perform. Her passing is widely and sincerely mourned. Mr. Joynt, one of our former citizens, and the members of his family have the profound sympathy of our many people. 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/646 Surname: McNally, Halleran, Degnan ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, 25 March 1925 J.J. McNally Dead Ayrshire Pioneer He Located in Silver Lake Township Forty-four Years Ago. John J McNally, one of the old residents of Silver Lake township, died at the home of his son Richard last Wednesday. He was ill nine days. He was a victim of pneumonia followed by heart trouble. The funeral was held on Saturday. Services were conducted at the Catholic church. Father Smith offering a requiem high mass. The burial was in the parochial cemetery west of Ayrshire. There was a large attendance of relatives and neighbors. The pall bearers were James Degnan, John Fagan, M.B. Kane, J.T. Maguire, B.L. Maguire and Dan O'Brien. Mr. McNally was born in Ireland on August 20, 1845. His age was 79. He came to the United States when eighteen years of age. He lived in Ohio for a number of years. He was married at Cleveland in 1871 to Miss Bridget Halleran. Mr. and Mrs. McNally came to our county 44 years ago and settled on a farm some distance from Ayrshire. Mrs. McNally died some time ago. Mr. McNally is survived by two sons and one daughter. The sons are Richard of Ayrshire and Will of Lehigh. The daughter is Mrs. J. Degnan. A third son Joe died ten years ago. Mr. McNally was one of the stalwart pioneers of Palo Alto county. He was an industrious, successful farmer, an upright citizen, a warm hearted neighbor and a kind husband and father. He led an exemplary life and was a watchfulc, provident home maker. He took an active interest in public affairs in general. >From early days he made it a point to attend the conventions of the republican party and was earnest in his desire to elevate the general standard of citizenship. He served in local official capacities for a number of years and he gave the public painstaking and creditable service. We knew Mr. McNally for almost forty years and we found him a substantial friend and a staunch supporter and well wisher. We learn with profound regret of his death. His sons and daughter have the sympathy of the people of Emmetsburg and vicinity in their sorrow. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/203 Surname: GROWT, GROAT ------------------------- My Charlotte Moore was a widow but her husbands name was Jesse. If you happen on any information on her please let me know. Her parents were Jesse and Elizabeth (Willis) Groat. I would like to know if the parents died in Palo Alto county. It would have been 1860-1870? Have you looked at any records during that time frame? Audrey Growt

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/645 Surname: Laughlin, Campion, Kane ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, April 12, 1916 Lot Laughlin Died Early Friday Morning Was Member of Irish Colony-Lived in County About Sixty Years Thursday night about 8 o'clock our citizens learned of the death of Patrick Mulroney, mention of which is made elsewhere in this issue of the Democrat. In the morning it was announced that Lot Laughlin, his next door neighbor and intimate personal friend for fifty-five years, had also passed away during the night. Their deaths occurred about eight hours apart. Wednesday Mr. Laughlin called to see Mr Mulroney, who was very ill, and speaking to a friend after the left the house, he remarked that he did not think his old neighbor would live very long. Mr. Laughlin arose as usual Thursday morning and ate a hearty breakfast. He was feeling quite strong. During the forenoon he was taken very ill and towards evening the members of the family became greatly alarmed about his condition. He passed away at four o'clock in the morning. The funeral was held Monday forenoon. Services were conducted at Assumption church, the Very Rev P.F. Farrelly officiating. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. There was a large attendance of neighbors and old friends from distant parts of the county. The pall bearers were J.J. Mahan, Charles Nolan, M.T. Washington, Edward Ryan, Thos. Kirby and J.P. Crowley. Lot Laughlin was born at Castle Warren, in the county of Kilkenny, Ireland, January 1, 1839. When he was nine years old his parents came to the United States. They located at Worcester, Mass. Four years later they came west and settled at Elgin, Ill., where they lived for four years. In 1856, in company with James and John Nolan, John Neary, Edward and Myles Mahan, Martin Laughlin, Thomas Laughlin and Patrick and Michael Jackman, practically all being men of families, started for Iowa. After crossing the Mississippi river by ferry they came to Iowa City and thence to Fort Dodge. During the summer they brought a surveyor to Palo Alto county to locate claims. They settled near the Des Moines river about one and one-half miles northwest of the present town of Emmetsburg. There was made the first settlement in our county with the exception of the Carter family near West Bend. Lot Laughlin's mother prepared the first meal of victuals in the new colony. During the season all secured land and built humble homes. Fort Dodge was the nearest market. The new comers had to buy all of their supplies and dispose of their products at that place. The Irish families never had any difficulties with the Indians. At the time of the Spirit Lake massacre the Emmetsburg colony was not molested. In 1862 Mr. Laughlin, in company with Joseph and Kern Mulroney, J.P. Crowley, P.R. Jackman and Fayette Carter of West Bend, joined the North Iowa brigade at Estherville-an organization formed by the state for the protection of the early settlers from the Indians who had massacred many people near New Ulm, Minn. Capt. Ingham of Algona, father of Harvey Ingham of the Des Moines Register & Leader, was in charge of the company. The territory from Chain Lake, some distance from Armstrong, west to Spirit Lake and southwest as far as Cherokee had to be guarded. There were U.S. soldiers at Spirit Lake, but the members of the North Iowa brigade had to protect the posts at Estherville, Chain Lake, Cherokee and other places The Estherville post was called Fort Defiance. Mr. Laughlin had an excellent picture of it in his home. The Emmetsburg soldiers served from August, 1862, until January, 1865. They were never obliged to come in contact with the red men. Mr. Laughlin was married in the old Catholic church northwest of this city November 27, 1874, to Miss Rose Campion, Rev. J.J. Smith performing the ceremony. Four sons and three daughters, besides the mother, survive. They are Martin of Graettinger, William of Emmetsburg, Lot of Taylor, Texas, and P.J. who is employed in the Denver National Bank of Denver, Colo. The daughters are Mrs. Wm. Kane and Misses Nellie and Rose of this city. Miss Nellie is assistant county superintendent and Miss Rose is a trained nurse. There was perhaps no citizen of this section of Iowa who was better known in pioneer days or who was more highly respected during hsi residence of sixty years in the county than was Mr. Laughlin. He was modest and quiet and was as gentle as a child. He esteemed it a privilege to perform an act of kindness. Though he had well defined purposes and was ever loyal to them, he avoided bitter disputes and was at all times on the best of terms with his neighbors and associates. For many years he was an employer of laborers. he invariably had the highest consideration for their rights and interests and many of them-people of nationalities and creeds-who are now old, substantial and prosperous farmers of our county, recall with pride his fairness and his true sense of justice in his dealings with them. Mr. Laughlin enjoyed, during his long and active career, the sincere regard of those who had occasion to honor him during pioneer days. An old neighbor, Peter Peterson, remarked on Monday, while in Emmetsburg, that a more upright, and deserving man than Mr. Laughlin never resided in our county. This is the sentiment of hundreds who knew him. He was hospitable to strangers and he would spare no reasonable effort to aid those who were in need of assistance or sympathy. His zeal for the welfare of members of his household was that of the thoughtful, provident, warm hearted parent. His four devoted, affectionate, upright sons and three loving, widely respected daughters will long remember, with enduring gratitude, all that the did for them that they might occupy positions of honor and trust in the busy world. The voice of religion never appealed to Mr. Laughlin in vain. He listened humbly and attentively to its wise counsels and he practiced obediently, conscientiously and reverently its necessary commandments and precepts. His modest professions as a Christian was backed by substantial and creditable deeds. He gave hearty support to his church, its various institutions and to other community undertakings that he deemed meritorious. His record in defense of his state and fellow pioneers, during the troublesome and trying days of 1862 to 1865, showed that he was willing to give his life, if need be, for the safety of others. The death of Mr. Laughlin will be generally and sincerely mourned. Mr. Laughlin and the sons and daughters have the profound sympathy of the people of our county and of other sections in their bereavement. 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/644 Surname: Kane, Bradley, Catern, Dower, Dahl ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, March 26, 1926 Little Corporal J.J. Kane Called Made Memorable Record at Vicksburg. In Service Four Years. Funeral to Be Held Tomorrrow at 9 O'clock John J Kane, who was very ill for a couple of weeks, died at his home in this city early Monday morning. The funeral will take place tomorrow. Services will be conducted at St. Thomas church. There will be a military funeral. Mr. Kane was born in the county of Roscommon, Ireland, on Christmas day, 1842. His age was 83. He was three years old when his parents came to the United States. They landed at New Orleans. His mother died at that place. His father and family located at Oconomowoc, Wisconsin in 1855. Mr. Kane grew to manhood in that locality. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in Company I, Seventeenth Wisconsin Infantry serving during the entire war. He fought in the battles of Corinth, Champion Hills, kenesaw Mountains, Atlanta, and Savannah. He made a memorable record in the siege of Vicksburg which lasted forty-seven days. He was known in his regiment as "Little Corporal Kane," as his height was only five feet, four inches. on May 19, 1863, during the Vicksburg siege, he was chosen to carry the colors. Several of his color guard companions were killed in the battle. "Little Corporal Kane" picked up his regimental flag and also an Irish flag belonging to the Irish members of his regiment and dashed forward openly and boldly defying the rebels. The flag of Wisconsin was also borne to the front. Many shots were fired but he never faltered and he was not injured. He was made a sergeant for his bravery. He was under General Sherman during the historic march to the sea and was promoted to the rank of second lieutenant. He attended the grand review at Washington in May, 1865. President Johnson and Generals Grant and Sherman were on the reviewing stand. Mr. Kane knew General Sheridan well and fought under him at Corinth in 1862. Sheridan was at that time only a captain. After this battle Sheridan was made a colonel. General Sheridan was only five feet, five inches tall. He was known as "Little Phil." At the close of the war, Mr. Kane returned to Wisconsin, where he was married at Mapleton, on April 17, 1871, to Sarah McNally. A short time later he came to Emmetsburg and located on a farm west of this city. Mrs. Kane arrived the following November. Mr. and Mrs. Kane went to Camp Crook, South Dakota, some years ago, remaining for a season or two. Later they returned to this community. They bought a home in this city in 1908. Mrs. Kane died in February 1924. Mr. Kane is survived by five sons and five daughters. The sons are John of Cando, North Dakota, Ed and Chas. of this place and Robert and Joseph of Bowman, South Dakota. The daughters are Mrs. E.J. Bradley of Graettinger, Mrs. Britt Catern of Camp Crook, South Dakota, Mrs. James Dower of Marengo, and Mrs. Emil Dahl of Rehm, North Dakota. A son, M.P., died at Clinton, Iowa, a few months ago and a daughter, Miss Katherine, passed away in 1919. In the death of Mr. Kane, a true defender of our country in one of its darkest hours and a sterling citizen has been called to his reward. He was a lover of his home and family. He was faithful as a husband, dutiful and provident as a father and warm hearted and staunch as a friend. He was invariably good natured and was among the most ardent of optimists. He ahd no time for the pessimist or the knocker. He was strictly attentive to his church obligations but he had due regard for the views and the rights of members of all creeds. In this respect, he was a typical American. He had good natural ability and with better opportunites earlier in life, he would most likely have distinguished himself in some professional line of activity. His long and honorable record as a soldier and as a citizen shows that our republic can, in time of need, look forward with confidence to prompt, cheerful and capable responses in every walk of life, whenever there are earnest appeals for service and devotion. The sorrowing relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the resident of our community and county in their deep sorrow. His G.A.R. comrades, only five of whom remain, doubtless feel a keen personal loss of companionship in the passing of Lieutenant Kane, better known as their genial, witty, diplomatic, "Little Corporal" who so bravely carried the colors forward in the face of deadly fire in the siege of Vicksburg, on May 19, 1863, less than two monts before the decisive battle of Gettysburg. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

Walnut Township 1900 Palo Alto Co, IA Census has been added as a link on the following page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/pacensus.htm Thanks go to Kathleen Puls for proofreading my transcription! Cathy

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, 3 May 1911 Clint SMITH spent Sunday at Sibley. John P. MAHAN was down from Graettinger Friday. Matt DONOVAN was home from Sanborn Saturday. Mrs. O'HALLORAN was over from Cylinder Saturday. J.J. WATSON was a passenger to Peoria Saturday. Henry SCHMIDT was a visitor from Graettinger Monday. Mrs. IRELAND and daughter left for Kansas City Saturday. Melvin SHAUGER spent Sunday with his father at Faribault. George TELFORD was home from Sioux City the first of the week. Mrs. Axel ENGER of Bode was an Emmetsburg visitor Saturday. Mrs. Peter JONES and little boy were passengers to Livermore Saturday. C.O. HARRISON went to Eagle Grove Monday to attend a shooting tournament. R.O. CLARK has resigned his position in the Royal Lumber Company's yard in this city. Will YOUNG visited his brother Andrew and family at Eagle Grove the last of the week. Wm. BAILEY was over from Sheldon Saturday evening for a brief visit with Emmetsburg friends. Miss Wilma RICHARDSON was over from Cylinder Saturday visiting her sister, Miss Pearle. Saturday while winding his clock, Owen McNULTY fell from the chair on which he was standing and fractured one or two of his ribs. He has since been a pretty sore man. He likes to meet his friends as usual,but he does not care to laugh heartily. Hugh LAWRENCE, Estherville's leading clothier, was an Emmetsburg visitor Monday. The writer knew him in Chickasaw county many years ago. We are glad to know that he has prospered at Estherville. Mr. Clyde COYLE and Miss Hazel SHONWEILER were married at Algona Saturday by the father of the groom, Judge COYLE. The bride is a Hartley young lady. Capt. J.M. BOWYER, superintendent of the U.S. naval academy, will resign.He is a brother of Mr. BOWYER, who insisted on serving as mayor of Algona after he was defeated. John, Phil and Joe O'CONNOR were down from Graettinger Monday shaking hands with numerous friends. Will and Robert McNALLY have purchased the lunch room that had been conducted by their father during the past year. S.D. BICKFORD was at Harlan, Iowa, Thursday on business. Some farmers had commenced planting in that section of the state. James DUNGAN, who has been very ill for some time, is not gaining in strength. His son and daughter who came from a distance to see him are still here. Friday Virgil CROW of Mason City was convicted of assault with intent to commit murder. He attempted to carve a man named LEONARD last Nov. Ovedia OLSON of Ottoson was in Emmetsburg Thursday. Frank KOCH spent Sunday with his parents at Whittemore. B.R. BURTON of Ruthven was a Ft. Dodge visitor Thursday. C.K. SHEPHERD of Ottosen did business in Emmetsburg one day last week. Mr. John P. KRAMER and Miss Anna KROGH were married at Ringsted Wednesday. W.J. KENNEDY of Ottosen was greeting Emmetsburg friends Tuesday of last week. Workingmen are not so scarce as they were a year ago. Farmers are not doing much tiling this spring. Rolfe has a number of cases of scarlet fever. Many of the children of that locality are also down with the measles. G.M. MILLER & Son of Ringsted have traded their stock of goods for the J.M. CLEMENSON stock of goods at Badger. Peter KOCKLER of Algona has been indicted for bootlegging. He skipped to Story City but was located and brought back. Bro. CLARK of the Pocahontas Democrat published a 15 column ditch notice last week. It is no wonder he rides around in an auto. Karl BUETTNER, the Spirit Lake horse thief, plead guilty last week and was fined $50 and costs. He was fortunate in escaping a penitentiary sentence. E.B. SOPER of Woonsocket, South Dakota, will break up considerable of this land southeast of Emmetsburg this spring. he will sow 200 acres of it to flax. John O'CONNOR who has charge of the signal station work on the local division of the Milwaukee system, left for Ireland last week to remain for three months. A.M. JOHNSON, Spirit Lake's pioneer and leading merchant, has gone ot Europe to spend the summer. Mrs. JOHNSON was killed in an auto wreck a year or two ago. Miss Mabel KERR of Seneca township, Kossuth county, dropped dead Tuesday evening of last week. She was outside assisting her brother to tie some horses when the sad affair occurred. Peter ELBERT and son of Whittemore spent Sunday with Emmetsburg friends. Mrs. M.E. CONLON of Dubuque visited relatives in this city the first of the week. Mr. Hans CHRISTENSEN and Miss Lena HANSEN were married at Ringsted Tuesday of last week. Dr. E.F. THOMAS was a passenger from the east Saturday morning. He was absent several days. The MOODY 80 acres of land on section 31, Ellington township, was sold a few days ago to J.B. JOLIFFE for $90 per acre. The new law affecting the tax on automobiles, of which measure Representative KULP is the author, will go into effect July 1. Alfred JAMES of Hardy was in Emmetsburg several days during the past week. He owns the ORMSBY farm in Vernon township. A quarter section of land belonging to J.H. CHARLTON, located between Havelock and Mallard was sold to John KLEIN a few days ago for $90 per acre. The ladies of the Congregational church will hold a market at Mr. GOWANS' store next Saturday. A liberal patronage is solicited. Sale will begin at 9 a.m. Messrs. GROFF, SANDS, HAHN, HEIDEMAN, Albert STEIL and several others were up from Mallard Monday. All seemed to have business before the board of supervisors. Guy BURNSIDE announces that Hotel Orleans will open next Friday for the fishing season. He is a genial accommodating landlord. He keeps a splendid hotel. We understand that Prof. WRIGHT of West Bend has been elected principal of the Buffalo Center schools. He has had charge of the West Bend schools for several years. Buffalo Center is about the size of West Bend. Mr. and Mrs. J.P. LAFFY of Wilmington, Delaware, wre the guests of Mr. and Mrs. HESSION of this place the last of the week. They were on their way home from Deadwood, South Dakota. Miss Lodema ANDREWS left for Aberdeen, South Dakota, Saturday morning to make her future home. Mrs. N.L. NORTON of Laurens was in Emmetsburg last week inspecting the local Pythian Sisters lodge. Mrs. J.C. PAULSON and Mr. GUSLAND were at Ruthven Saturday attending the funeral of Mr. BARGSTROM. Roy BARTLEMAN went to Estherville Saturday afternoon. He has music classes at that place and at Terril. Raymond ROGERS, a Rolfe young man, has been appointed director of Athletics in Drake university at Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Dan O'NEILL were at Ruthven Saturday attending the funeral of Mrs. O'NEILL's uncle, Lars BARGSTROM. Mr and Mrs. HERSON, who live southeast of Emmetsburg, were called to Rolfe Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mr. HERSON's grandfather. The old gentleman was over 80 years of age. It is claimed that the best way of preserving eggs is to electrocute them before placing them in storage. Just how the work is done we have not been informed, but it is doubtless a simple task. P.J. DUFFY and Frank WARNKE returned from Bantry, North Dakota, Friday evening. Mr. DUFFY sold Mr. WARNKE a quarter section farm in that locality. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm Palo Alto Co, IA Newspaper Abstracts http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/IA/PaloAlto/

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/643 Surname: Brennan, Sullivan, Ruddy ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, March 28, 1923 THE LATE MRS. FRANK SULLIVAN The Burial Was at Ruthven Friday Forenoon Mrs. Frank G. Sullivan passed away in the hospital at Estherville last Tuesday, March 20, from the efforts of child birth. An infant daughter preceded her in death four hours. The funeral was held Friday, at St. Patrick's church of that place, Rev. John Hartigan of Rockwell, Iowa, a cousin of Mr. Sullivan, officiating. Rev. C.P. Conway, pastor of the church, delivered an eloquent sermon. The burial was in St. Patrick's cemetery at Ruthven. The pall bearers were Frank and Joe Kenney, John Morrissey, Joe McDonald, Will Bagan and John Koster. Those from a distance to attend the funeral were Mrs. J.C. Brennan and family of Emmetsburg, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Brennan and family, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Brennan of Ruthven, Mr. E.J. Ruddy and family of Emmetsburg, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Sullivan and daughters of Emmetsburg township and Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Murphy and daughter of Clinton, Iowa. Neighbors and friends showered their home with beautiful floral offerings. Miss Mary Brennan was born in Highland township, three miles east of Ruthven, where she lived with her parents until the death of her father, John K. Brennan. She then moved to Ruthven with her mother, remaining at that place until the death of her mother in 1909. She lived for some time with her sister, Mrs. E.J. Ruddy at Ruthven. June 7, 1911 she was united in marriage at Ruthven to Frank G. Sullivan of Estherville. They made their home at Estherville. In March, 1912, Mrs. E.J. Ruddy, sister of Mrs. Sullivan, died, leaving a large family and Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan took Edward Ruddy, a baby of two years old, and subsequently gave him a mother's love and care. Mrs. Sullivan was a devout member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a conscientious member of Mystic Workers of the World, No. 898. She was closely devoted to her domestic duties and was a helpful worker in religious and community undertakings. She gave special care to the rearing of her sister's child and accorded him every advantage that kindness and charity could suggest. Palo Alto relatives and friends who esteemed her so highly as a young lady will learn with profound regret of her death and extend heart felt sympathy to Mr. Sullivan and the other sorrowing relatives. 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/642 Surname: Hester, O'Brien, Thompson, Reidy, Kelly, Nally, Lumery ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 16 Dec 1925 Michael Hester Called to Reward Spent 40 Years of His Useful Life in Palo Alto County Tuesday morning our many citizens were surprised to learn of the death of Michael Hester, which occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.M. Thompson of this city, during the night. He was ill for a short time. Gangrene of the feet, following an attack of diabetes, proved fatal. Few of his friends had learned of his serious condition. The funeral was held this forenoon. Services were conducted in St. Thomas church, the pastor, Father McNerney, officiating. A large number of old relatives and friends were in attendance. The burial was in the family lot in St. John's cemetery. Michael Hester was born in Louisburg, county of Mayo, Ireland, April 10, 1842. Hence he was completing his 83rd year. When a small boy his parents emigrated from Ireland to Canada where they remained for six years, later coming to the United States and settling in the vicinity of Fondulac, Wisconsin. When a young man Mr. Hester located in Butler County, this state. On November 7, 1873, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary O'Brien of Cedar Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Hester resided in the vicinity of Greene until 1885 when they came to this county. They bought a fine farm northwest of this city. They were frugal and thrifty and they became very prosperous. Several years ago they built a home in Emmetsburg, subsequently residing in our midst. Mrs. Hester died October 8, 1923, after which Mr. Hester made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Thompson, but spent several months with another daughter, Mrs. Reidy of Davenport. Mr. Hester's death is mourned by two sons, A.C. of this place and Leo A of Creston, Iowa. There are three daughters-Mrs. E.M. Thompson of this city, Mrs. J.K. Reidy of Davenport and Mrs. Martin Kelly of Jamestown, North Dakota. An only brother, P.J. Hester, resides at Sherwood, North Dakota. There are two sisters-Mrs. James Nally of Emmetsburg, and Mrs. Geo Lummery , of Hutchinson, Minnesota. Two brothers, John and Will, and a sister, Mrs. Edward Ryan, died in this locality a number of years ago. Mr. Hester was recognized among the thrifty, dependable, sterling Christian gentlemen of our county. He was a man of the best of habits. He was friendly and warm hearted and was highly and justly honored by the many who knew him. He met his obligations promptly and fully. It was a pleasure to do business with him. He had the happiness to see his sons and daughters grow up to useful and respected membership in social and business circles and Providence spared him to a ripe old age. He was a substantial, tasty home builder and at all tiems gave generous assistance to his church and to worthy home community movements. During his long residence in our county we knew him as a warm friend and an ardent well wisher. We learn with profound sorrow of his death. Our sympathy goes out to the surviving members of his good family in their bereavement. 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/641 Surname: Nolan, Shea, O'Connor, Burns, Fleming, Conway, Ayers ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Wednesday, October 28, 1925 Mrs. M. J. Nolan, A Pioneer, Dies She Came To Our Country In 1873. Was Widely Known. Mrs. M. J. Nolan, whose illness was mentioned some time ago in the Democrat, passed away at her home in this city last Friday evening. She had been ill for a couple of years, but her condition was not particularly serious until a short time ago. The death of her brother, Dennis Shea, weighed heavily on her mind and added to her worries in her declining hours. The funeral was held Monday forenoon. The services were conducted in St. Thomas church, Father O'Brien officiating. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends, particulary our pioneer citizens, who knew the family in early days. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were Thomas O'Connor, Daniel Burns, M. J. Fleming, Chas. Nolan, Michael Fleming and James Conway. Johanna Shea was born at Waterloo, Wisconsin in June 1858. Her age was 67. The family came to Mason City at an early date and to Emmetsburg in 1873. Miss Shea was married in this city on October 26, 1880 to M. J. Nolan. Mr. and Mrs. Nolan subsequently resided in this locality with the exception of a short time that they lived at Sioux City. Mrs. Nolan is survived by her husband and her step-daughter, Mrs. H. R. Ayers of Osgood. Her death is also mourned by Winfield, Roland and Phyllis Shea of Sioux City, who made their home with Mr. and Mrs. Nolan for a number of years when they were quite young. There are three brothers - Patrick Shea of Crandon, Wisconsin, and William and James Shea of Sioux City. Mrs. Nolan was a kind, benevolent Christian woman. Her good nature is well remembered by pioneer settlers who often visited at her home and were generous sharers in her warm hospitality to those who called. She was frugal and careful and was a considerate and successful home maker. Her real worth as a member of the community is best shown by the many sacrifices she made in the rearing of the two boys and two girls who were not her own children. She gave them loving care and attention and they grew up obedient and respected men and women. Through life they will have reason to bless her memory for all that she did to make them creditable members of society. Mrs. Nolan's death will be widely and sincerely mourned. Mr. Nolan and the young men and women who were so long members of her household have the true sympathy of hosts of friends in their bereavement.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/639 Surname: Jackman, Spies, O'Connor, Weinholzer, Kolb, Dempsey, Schaney, Dunigan, Kelly ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Wednesday, March 4, 1925 MRS. JOHN JACKMAN CALLED TO REWARD Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Spies of Graettinger. Ill a Long Time. (By John J. Sullivan) Graettinger, March 3 Mrs. John Jackman of this place passed away at nine o'clock Saturday morning following an illness of several years' duration. A year ago last fall she underwent a serious operation at the Mayo hospital at Rochester. She recovered from the effects of the ordeal and for a time felt considerably improved. Last spring her health again became poorly and she went to a sanitarium in Missouri for treatment returning a few months afterwards. Six months ago the Mayo specialists pronounced her condition very serious and told the members of the family she had but a few months to live. During these months she suffered intensely but she bore her trials and afflictions with true Christian fortitude. Two weeks ago she contracted pneumonia. This was the immediate cause of her death. The funeral was held Monday morniing at ten o'clock. Services were conducted at the Catholic church. A solemn requiem high mass was celebrated, Father Kelly officiated with Father McNerney of Emmetsburg as deacon, Father Smith of Ayshire as sub-deacon and Father Conway of Estherville as server. During the mass W. J. Dunigan of Emmetsburg sang a number of solos, with Mrs. Daniel Kelly of Emmetsburg as accompanist. The larger church was filled with hundreds of friends of the deceased who gathered to pay their last respects to one who, when living, always radiated sunshine and happiness, and who replaced many a thorn in the pathway of life with roses of good deeds. Father Kelly, who had known the deceased since she was a little child, spoke feelingly of her many virtues, of her beautiful character, of her piety and fidelity. He recounted the sufferings of Christ from Bethlehem to Calvary and told how eternal happiness is merited only by suffering and sacrifice. His funeral address was one that will long be remembered by the many who heard it. From the church the remains were taken to the parochial cemetry and laid to rest by the side of her husband whose tragic death occurred a little over three years ago. The pall bearers who bore the remains to their final resting place were V. L. O'Connor, M. Weinholzer, Fred Spies, Carl Spies, Leo Kolb, Dr. Dempsey, John Schaney and Emmet Jackman. Agnes Spies was born in Graettinger June 24, 1887. She grew to young womanhood in this city and graduated from the local high school. She subsequently spent two years attending college in Minneapolis and then went to Munich, Germany, for a two year course in music and home economics. On her return from abroad she remained at home until her marriage to Mr. John Jackman on June 29, 1916. Mr. Jackman met death in a crossing accident at Armstrong November 16, 1921. Mrs. Jackman never fully recovered from the effects of the sudden and tragic death of her husband. The deceased is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Spies of this city, and by one sister and two brothers. The sister is Miss Elisabeth and the brothers are Charles and Adolph. The death of Mrs. Agnes Jackman has left a feeling of loneliness in the community that is felt by all our people. For months it was realized she could not live and the hearts of all beat in sympathy for the patient sufferer making such a valiant fight for life. Mrs. Jackman had a very pleasant disposition and her pleasing ways, together with her kindness, thoughtfulness and consideration endeared her in the hearts of all. She was a loving, dutiful daughter, a kind, thoughful sister and a sincere, true friend. She was a pious and devout member of the Catholic church and dutifully observed its teachings. She had trust and faith in her Creator and during the closing months of her life frequently asked those who called to see her to remember her in their prayers. She was a lover of music and flowers and her beautiful casket was banked with costly floral decorations and scores of spiritual bouquets, the gifts of sorrowing relatives and friends. The sympathy of the entire communtiy is extended to the grief stricken parents and to the sorrowing sister and brothers in the sad loss they have been called upon to bear.