Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/636 Surname: Jackman, Hines, Prochaska ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Wednesday, January 2, 1924 A SISTER OF PATRICK JACKMAN Mrs. Mary Hines Passes Away at Clare at Age of 92 Mrs. Mary Hines, a sister of Patrick Jackman, Sr., of this city, passed away early Saturday morning at her home in the Lizard parish near Clare, Webster county. She was ill for several weeks. She was 92 years of age and lived in the Lizard neighborhood since 1856. This was two years after Mr. Jackman located in this county. Mrs. Hines is survived by two sons and one daughter. The sons are Charles of Thompson, Iowa and William, who is at home. The only daughter, Mrs. Joseph Prochaska, resides at Clare. Five children died within a year some 47 years ago. Mr. Hines passed away in 1917. The funeral was held on Monday. Services were conducted at the Catholic church at Lizard. The burial was in the parochial cemetery. Mrs. Hines who was one of the real pioneers of northwest Iowa, was a most exemplary Christian lady and was widely and highly respected. She never lived in this county. Her three brothers - Michael, Patrick and William Jackman - were among the first settlers in Palo Alto. All were born in the county of Kilkenny, Ireland. When they came to the United States, Patrick was only ten years old. His present age is 86. He was the youngest of the family and is the only surviving member. Mrs. Hines came to see him about twenty years ago. Mr. Jackman is at present enjoying fairly good health. He has the sympathy of our many citizens in his sorrow.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/634 Surname: Laughlin, Kane, Ryan ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, March 9, 1927 The Funeral of Will Laughlin Large Attendance. Member of One of the Best Pioneer Families of County. The funeral of Wm. Laughlin, who was killed Tuesday evening of last week, a complete report of which appeared in the Democrat, was held last Saturday. Services were conducted in the Assumption church to which the family belonged for 55 years or more. A requiem high mass was celebrated by the pastor, Very Rev. J.G. Murtagh. He spoke with much feeling concerning the tragedy. While he deplored the unprovoked murder, he hoped that bitterness would not be aroused or resentment shown towards the relatives of the young man who had committed the deed. He advised his people to stand at all times for peace and law and order and to leave the adjustment of criminal affairs to our courts and public authorities. His sentiments were given the earnest approval of all who had heard him. Several of the relatives of Blake McMacken were present. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. There was an unusually large attendance of relatives and friends. Graettinger was largely represented as the old Laughlin home is not far from that place. The pall bearers were Joseph Mulroney, Alex Cullen, T.F. Rutledge, Bert Ryan, James Burns and John Nolan. William Laughlin, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lott Laughlin, was born in Walnut township, January 5, 1879. His age was 48. He was educated in the school of his home neighborhood. While his opportunities in this respect were fairly limited, he was known as an exceptionally brilliant mathematician. Several of his teachers commented on his success in this particular after learning of the sad tragedy. Attaining the years of manhood, he subsequently spent his life in Emmetsburg and vicinity. He once conducted a meat market and he bought live stock for many years, making his home with his parents, and, after they died, with his sister, Mrs. William Kane. He served on the city council for several terms. His death is mourned by three brothers and three sisters. The brothers are Martin, well known at Graettinger, Lott, who is engaged in business at Shreveport, Louisiana, and P.J., who has a good position in the Denver National Bank. The sisters are Mrs. W.T. Kane of Emmetsburg, Mrs. M.F. Ryan of Mobridge, South Dakota, and Miss Rose Laughlin, who is supervisor of the C.M. & St. P. hospital at Mobridge. All were present at the obsequies. Mr. Laughlin was a quiet, unpretentious, clean living gentleman and he enjoyed the good will and the warm esteem of all who knew him. The members of the family were among the most respected and honored in the history of our county. Will's grandmother, Mrs. Martin Laughlin, cooked the first meal that was served for the members of the old Irish colony, which located north west of this city in 1856. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lott Laughlin, were as conscientious, upright, honorable people as any in Iowa. Will would be the last man in our county to participate in a dispute of any kind or to become aggravated. In this respect he was very much like his father. He would never trespass on the rights of others nor cast nay refelction on a fellow citizen. He was very kind to little children and especially to the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kane with whom he made his home. He met a very sad death. Those who knew him from early childhood do not think for a moment that he did anything to provoke the awful crime that was committed. The sorrowing survivers have the heartfelt sympathy of our many citizens in their bereavement. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, March 9, 1927 Not Much Doing in District Court The grand jury has for several days been considering the charges against Blake McMacken for the murder of Will Boblit and Will Laughlin Tuesday night of last week. Those who are serving on the jury are C.J. Miller, P.H. Johnson, D.E. Cross, R.T. Peterson, B.J. Berkland, M.L. Murphy and H.L. Head. 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/633 Surname: Joyce, Kane, Brennan, Hoben, Joynt, Aylward ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Thursday, June 21, 1928 Mrs. Chas. Kane Dies of Injuries Burial Today Mrs. Chas. R. Kane, whose serious injury in an auto collision at the Crippen corner was published in the Democrat two weeks ago, died at her home in Emmetsburg township Monday evening. For several days her condition was not considered particularly serious but the first of the week she took a change for the worse and death finally relieved her from her sufferings. The funeral was held this forenoon. Services were conducted in St. Thomas church to which she belonged, Very Rev J.G. Murtagh officiating in a requiem high mass. There was an unusually large attendance of relatives and friends. Many came from distant and neighboring places to be present at the obsequies. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were Douglas Brennan, Leo Joyce, Edward Joyce, Harold Bradley, Joe Donahue, and Len Sherlock. Clara Ellen Joyce, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joyce, who were pioneers in this county, was born in Emmetsburg township November 12, 1888. She attended the local schools and subsequently made her home with her mother, her father having passed away when she was quite small. She was united in marriage to Charles R Kane, February 7, 1912. She leaves her fond husband, two sons and three daughters. They are Marie, 15; John, 13; Paul, 9; Agnes, 7; and Dorothy 3. Mrs. Kane's death is also mourned by her mother, Mrs. M.T. Joyce and nine brothers and sisters-John, James, Thomas, Edward and Joe, Mrs. M.W. Brennan, Mrs. T.A. Hoben and Mrs. Joe Joynt, all of this county and Mrs. Aylward of De Graff, Minnesota. All were present at the funeral. The death of Mrs. Kane is very distressing to her devoted husband, family and friends. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss a small family of boys and girls at ages when they most need a mother's solicitous, loving care and watchful attention. She had, at her age, everything for which to make the greatest of personal sacrifices. She grew up a community favorite and she was from early childhood endeared to the many who mingled with her and prized her many virtues. She was a sensible, pratical helpmeet and a capable, zealous head of a happy household. She was known as an honored, useful member of a pioneer neighborhood. However, when death comes the brightest of hopes are shattered and the fondest of ties broken. They can never be restored. No one can fathom the mysterious ways of the Omnipotent. The passing of Mrs. Kane is widely and sincerely mourned by all who know her. The surviving members of the family have the profound sympathy of all in the days of sadness that has come to them. 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/201 Surname: Fitzpatrick ------------------------- Looking for information on William Fitzpatrick: Iowa: Green County His wife Ella Reagan Son William Patrick Born October 1892 Daughter Mary Had a ranch and then a restraunt Migrated to Canada in 1903

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/200 Surname: Chapman, Greedy ------------------------- I'm looking for ANY information about my great grandfather George Washington Chapman Jr. (b approx 1852). He lived in the Emmetsburg area about 1905 and was married to a Mary Greedy of Fremont County Iowa. Their son Raymond Earl Chapman would have been with them at the time. George disappeared from the Emmetsburg area (and from my family history) about 1905.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/632 Surname: Batie, Caine, DeLancey, Gift, Gray, McNary, Nolan ------------------------- >From the Ruthven Free Press December 5 1907.                               Obituary       Catherine Lyle was born February 14, 1818, in Pittsburg, Penn., was converted in early youth and united with the M. E. church of which she has been a consistent and faithful member through a long and useful life.   She was married to Adam H. Gift, July 23, 1839, to which union were born eleven children, seven of whom are living; J. W. Gift, in Peoria, Ill, T. H. Gift, in Portage Laprairie, Canada, Mrs. J. A. Gray, in Red Oak, Iowa, Mrs. J. McNary and Mrs. G. W. Batie, in Ruthven; Mrs. J. DeLancey and Mrs. A. J. Cain, in Winthrope, Washington.       The deceased moved from Pennsylvania to Maquoketa, Iowa, in the year 1857. Her husband died at Prairieburg, Iowa in 1881. The deceased has lived in Ruthven twenty four years. An example of piety in whose life the christian graces were observed in a marked degree, until December 1st when her spirit plumed its wings for the better land, and her heavenly reward. The funeral was conducted on Tuesday morning i the home of J. McNary by the pastor of the M. E. church and the remains were laid to rest in the Ruthven cemetery.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/630 Surname: Nestor, Donahue, Murphy, Mulry, Knoll ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Thursday, May 31, 1928 Dr. Rob J Nestor of Waterloo Dead Passed Away in Sanitarium at Battle Creek, Michigan. Interment at Waterloo Saturday Tuesday evening Mrs. James Donahue of Emmetsburg township received the sad news that her brother, Dr. R.J. Nestor of Waterloo, had passed away in a sanitarium at Battle Creek, Michigan. She knew that he had not been feeling well for some time but had no idea that his condition was so serious. She will leave for Waterloo tomorrow to attend the funeral, which will be held in one of the Catholic churches of that city. Dr. Nestor spent his boyhood and early manhood years in this community. His people were pioneers. He attended the local schools and when he grew to manhood he taught for a few years. He was capable, energetic and successful. Later he entered a medical college and finished with high hopes. He practiced at Hudson, this state, for a number of years, after which he located in Waterloo. He enjoyed a fine patronage and he became prosperous. He was married at Waterloo in 1901. We have not learned the name of Mrs. Nestor before marriage. Some time later Dr. and Mrs. Nestor took a trip to Europe where the Doctor spent a year or two specializing in the high class medical institutions of Vienna, Austria, and Heidelberg, Germany. Hence he had the best of opportunities to win his way to the front in his profession. He is survived by his beloved wife, two brothers and three sisters. The brothers are Lawrence Murphy of Bonesteel, S.D., and Joseph Nestor, who lives in Oklahoma. The sisters are Mrs. T.J. Mulry of Chicago, Mrs. James Donahue of this community and Mrs. C.S. Knoll of Alberta, Minnesota. The writer knew Dr. Nestor for more than 42 years and had occasion to entertain the highest respect for him. He was a polished, modest gentleman and he had a pleasing personality. He was upright and courteous and he retained through life the friendship of those whose good will he gained in earlier years. We learn with profound sorrow of his passing and we offer heartfelt sympathy 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/629 Surname: Currans, Brennan ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wed., Jan 19, 1927 One Child Dead Second Very Ill Spinal Meningitis Afflicts the Family of Mrs. Alice Currans at Home of M.F. Brennan Monday evening Martin Thomas, the second son of Mrs. Alice Currans of this city, died of spinal meningitis. He became ill Sunday shortly before the noon hour. His only brother, Donald, aged 11, is at present very low with the same ailment and his chances for recovery are not at all encouraging. The family are quarantined at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.F. Brennan where they live. Last evening Martin T. was buried in St. John's cemetery. The funeral was held under the state board of health regulations. While many drove to the cemetery they could not visit the home or view the body. The attending nurse, Miss Agnes Kinsella, has charge of Donald. Conditions are, of course, very unpleasant for Mrs. Currans and Mr. and Mrs. Brennan, as their many relatives and friends are powerless to show them the usual attention under such sad circumstances. Dr. Robert Powers, the attending physician, has some hope that Donald may recover, but it is impossible to predict the outcome. Martin T. was nine years old August 21. He attended St. Mary's Academy all last week and was down town Saturday evening. His brother Donald was about as usual. He became ill Sunday afternoon. Martin was a bright, lively, plucky little fellow and his mother and grandparents always found him obedient, kind and truly sympathetic. He was good natured and jolly and willing to do his part in school and when playing with his companions. His death is a very severe blow to his mother and to his grandparents, who were greatly attached to him. They have the sympathy of the people of our county in their trying affliction. It is sincerely hoped that Donald, a very promising boy, may recover his health and strength and survive to be a comfort to his mother and grandparents. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Descendants of Alice Rose Brennan 1 Alice Rose Brennan b: 11/1888 in Emmetsburg, Iowa src: 1900 Census-Palo Alto Co. / . +Thomas Patrick Currans b: Abt. 1885 in Ruthven,Iowa m: Abt. 06/03/1914 in Emmetsburg,Iowa / ........ 2 Donald Currans b: Bet. 1915 - 1916 / ............ +Mildred Hetland / ........ 2 Martin Thomas Currans b: 08/21/1917 in Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Palo Alto Co. Birth Records-Book 2 d: 01/17/1927 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Obit Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

Kathy, Do you happen to have the lists for around Armistice Day? My father was waiting for the train when the war ended. He was Verne Whitmer of Curlew. Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@worldnet.att.net> To: <IAPALOAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 8:47 PM Subject: [IAPALOAL] Emmetsburg Democrat; Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, IA; July 25, 1917 > Emmetsburg Democrat > Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa > Wednesday, July 25, 1917 > > COUNTY'S 1543 PATRIOTS

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, August 24, 1910 A Few Items from the Democrat of Wednesday, August 20, 1890 -Will KIRBY of Tipton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B.E. KELLY. -Miss McCLUSKY of Dubuque is visiting the Misses KELLY of this city. -There are quite a number of cases of measles at Curlew. -Station Agent NEWTON of Whittemore has gone to Nebraska to remain permanently. -Peter JONES Sr. went to Montrose, Dakota, last week to visit relatives. -Over $600 has been subscribed for the building of the Baptist church at Whittemore. -Edward CORLEY of Highland township reports that hogs in his neighborhood are dying of cholera. -M.F. COONAN has traded his trotter, Flora Lee, for 80 acres of land. -J.P. KIRBY made a business trip to Sioux Falls last week. -Base ball game tomorrow for $300 per side between Emmetsburg and Forest City. -M. GOSSMAN will build a new residence for Mr. FRY of Nevada township. -Mrs. HOAGLAND went to Oelwein Tuesday to visit relatives. -Attorney GIBBS and his mother of Dubuque are visiting relatives in Vernon township. -Hay promises to be very scarce in this county during the coming fall and winter. -While out shooting the other day, James FITZGERALD accidentaly shot Mrs. Matt RYAN in the arm. However, the injury is not a serious one. -Ed BRIGGS is visiting relatives at Clinton and Nevada. -Mrs. M.E. MAHAN was quite ill last week. -Mrs. GLEASON of New Hampton is visiting relatives in Lost Island township. -Charles McNALLY and family of Mason City are visiting relatives in this vicinity. -The population of Algona is 2069. -A son of Mr. WORDEN living east of Cylinder was thrown from a horse a few days ago and had an arm broken. -The Scottish American land company has disposed of all its holdings in Osceola, Emmet and Palo Alto counties. The sale consists of 19,000 acres. -Adam DOMEK has just completed a new barn. -J.H. TOOLE has built a new residence. -Oats are selling for 30 cents per bushel and hogs for $3.45 per hundred. -C.J. MEKISH moved into his new residence last week. -Prof PEASLEY delivered a sermon at the M.E. church Sunday morning. -McGARRY Brothers have rented the McDonnell building and will use it for tailoring purposes. -C.J. McKITRICK of Kimball, Dakota, has moved to this city and will buy grain for Hunting & Co. -The city water system is now ready for use. -James DUNIGAN has just built a large barn -There is a new boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.P. BRAGG, a daughter at the home of Mr .and Mrs. J.P. RYAN, and a daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.J. WILSON. -Mrs. John D WHALEN of Ft. Dodge is visiting her sister, Mrs. NALLY. -Harry McCULLOUGH was at Des Moines last week attending the grand lodge Knights of Pythias. -Miss FOLGER will teach in the primary department of the Emmetsburg public schools. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

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. 7th 500 1254, William F. LUHMAN...Graettinger 169, Edmund D CLARK...Emmetsburg 436, James F TOWERS...E'burg 1477, Bror H JOHNSON...West Bend 596, Everett G ANDREWS...E'burg 999, Theodore THORSTON...Graettinger 1304, Magnus HANSON...Graettinger 1107, Harman R ROUSH...Mallard 1270, Grover G YOUNG...Graettinger 862, Oliver R BLIGHTON...Cylinder 1406, S C RASSMUSSEN...E'burg 257, Ted N REA...Emmetsburg 1109, Wm P PURDY...Curdsville, Ky 155, Markell R WAGNER...Mallard 284, Arthur COBURN...Emmetsburg 122, Elmer REESE...Mallard 807, G W MONSELL...Ruthven 867, O B BERKLAND...Cylinder 930, Henry C J BAEDKE...Graettinger 185, W W KNIGHT...Emmetsburg 1398, John MILLER...Emmetsburg 265, Charles J SEYMOUR...E'burg 285, Herman H DANSTROM...E'burg 1313, Louis G JODAHL...Graettinger 1119, Walker M SHEA...Curlew 1051, Cyrus V KING...Curlew 560, Herman L MASHA (or MASHS)...Whittemore 303, Charles A JOYNT...Emmetsburg 563, Frank M McKINNION...Rodman 211, Elmer M WELLS...Emmetsburg 1435, Leon E COLWELL...West Bend 1163, James C GILCHRIST...Ayrshire 146, Willis A SPEER...Mallard 843, Harry TAYLOR...Ruthven 1376, Torrea THOMPSON...Graettinger 1379, Harry E WIKART...Graettinger 1008, Frank H FENN...Rodman 229, Ora C GLENN...Emmetsburg 410, Clarence GARRETT...Emmetsburg 299, Axel L HEGATROM...E'burg 1075, Caryl C BROWNLEE...Mallard 1189, Otto F MAIDEN...Ruthven 750, Ole GARO...Ruthven 58, Earl S SHAW...Ayrshire 1443, Robert E DITCH...West Bend 150, Earl J STAFFORD...Mallard 19, Andrew ELKERS...Ayrshire 400, Fred DARRAH...Emmetsburg 1320, Andrew J KRONHOLM...Graettinger 115, Roy A JOLLIFFE...Mallard 832, Edward SAMMUST...Ruthven 1180, Clarence LOOMIS...Ayrshire 206, John F STEWART...Emmetsburg 228, Lloyd W FROST...Emmetsburg 1489, Adam LAUBENTHAL...West Bend 136, Fred A REINDERS...Mallard 872, George E DARLING...Cylinder 430, Bert RYAN...Emmetsburg 328, Lawrence D POTTER...Emmetsburg 965, Joseph NYBORG...Ruthven 96, Hugh CARNEY...Rolfe Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/198 Surname: ------------------------- I am looking for the death dates and place of burial of Charles Clark Sykes and his wife Eva/Evan Celestia (Thomas)Sykes thought to be buried at Emmetsburg or if not, somewhere in Palo Alto County, Iowa. Thanks in advance for any help. Helen Whannel

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/628 Surname: Nicholson, Nally, Coates, Anderson ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, March 21, 1926 Mrs. Nally Dies An Old Resident She Located in Emmetsburg in Pioneer Days. Funeral Held Monday Forenoon. Mrs. P.J. Nally, who was quite seriously ill for some time, passed away at her home in this city last week Saturday morning. Every effort was made to relieve her but without success. The funeral was held Monday forenoon. Services were conducted in the Assumption church, Very Rev. J.G. Murtagh officiating. Mrs. Catherine Coates of Sioux City, a vocalist of marked ability, sung the offertory and the appropriate selection, "Face to Face". This was at the request of Mrs. Nally, a cousin of Mrs. Coates. The interment was in St. John's cemetery. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The pall bearers were T.J. Brennan of Ruthven, Frank Brady, W.H.J. Steiner, J.W. Neary, Lou Phillips and David Joynt. Jane Nicholson was born at Pottsville, Pa., April 17, 1868. She was nearing the close of her 58th year. Many years ago her people came west and located at Fort Dodge.Later they came to Emmetsburg. Miss Nicholson was united in marriage in this city on August 15, 1888 to P.J. Nally. The subsequently made their home in this city. Mrs. Nally is survived by her husband, two sons and two daughters. The sons are R.J. [Raymond J] of Chicago and W.H. [William Harold] of New York. One daughter, Mrs. M.T. Anderson [Mary], resides at Fremont, Nebraska. The other daughter, Miss Veronica, is at home. Those who came from a distance to be present were Catherine Whalen of Clinton, Mr and Mrs. A.D. Fischer and Mrs. Catherine Coates of Sioux City, Mrs. T.J. Brennan and Miss Mae Brown of Ruthven and Frank, E.J. and Margaret Hagan of Ayrshire. Mrs. Nally was a Christian lady of true worth. She was a woman of high ideals and she strove earnestly and consistently to put them into effect in her daily life. She was a most helpful, sympathetic wife, an affectionate mother and a substantial church and community worker. Her aim was to give her sons and her daughters good educational opportunities that they might take their places with credit in social, business and other affairs and grow up an honor to their parents and to society in general. They did not disappoint her in her longings and are highly esteemed by all who know them. Mrs. Nally was a member of a very worthy pioneer family and for thirty-seven years she resided in our community. Her aims, her efforts were always for a better Emmetsburg. The influence of her exemplary career will long continue to encourage those who knew her and who mingled with her. The good husband and the sorrowing sons and daughters have the sincere sympathy of a wide circle of friends. 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/627 Surname: Nally, Nicholson, Anderson, Collins ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Thursday, May 3, 1928 P.J. Nally Passes Burial Tuesday Colony of 1856. Lived in Community for 40 Years. Was Recently Paralyzed. P.J. Nally, whose condition was mentioned in the last issue of the Democrat, died at his home in this city last Saturday night. He suffered a stroke of paralysis Wednesday, another the following day and a third Saturday. He never regained consciousness. The funeral was held Tuesday morning. Services were conducted in the Assumption church, the rector, Rev. J.G. Murtagh officiating. Father Murtagh spoke at some length of man's helplessness in many ways. From early childhood until death he is constantly in need of God's guidance and assistance. He is taught his religious duties by the aid of divine revelation and the teachings of Christ who made the supreme sacrifice on the cross that all might attain eternal salvation. The good pastor found Mr. Nally strongly attached to his faith and eager to comply with his religious obligations. The burial was in the family lot in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were Wm. H.J. Steiner, John J. Steil, W.I. Brannagan, Joe Mulroney, W.T. McNally and David Joynt. A large number of old friends were in attendance. Patrick Joseph Nally, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Nally, was born in the county of Galway, Ireland, March 17, 1866. His age was 62. When he was 16 he came to the United States. He was in the employ of M.F. Kerwick as a tradesman for many years. Some time ago he engaged in business for himself. He was married in this city August 14, 1888 to Miss Jane Nicholson. Two sons and two daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Nally. All survive. They are Mrs. M.T. Anderson of Fremont, Nebraska, W.H. of New York City, R.J. of Chicago and Miss Veronica, who has been living at Omaha. Mrs. Nally passed away in this city two years ago. Mr. Nally's death is also mourned by one sister-Mrs. P.J. Collins of Emmetsburg, and by three brothers-James and Thomas of Emmetsburg and Ed of Kansas City. The writer knew Mr. Nally for more than 40 years and always found him genial, ready, friendly and off handed. He kept well posted on general affairs. He was a capable worker and he had long and exacting experience as a tradesman. He was a loving father and his zeal for the welfare of his sons and his daughters was warmly reciprocated by them. They grew useful and honorable members of society and all are taking successfully and with honor their places in business and social affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Nally both passed away at a comparatively early age in life. It must have been comforting to them as death called them from their earthly scenes to realize that those whom they were leaving were so well prepared to push onward in life's journey without their guidance or assistance. They have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their sorrow. 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/626 Surname: Joynt, Donovan, Slagle, Heisler, Kinsella, Kane ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Thursday, Jan 19, 1928 Ray Joynt Killed Leading a Horse Thrown Backward Base of His Skull Hit Hard Ground. Never Regained Consciousness. Funeral Today. Ray Joynt, who lived a few miles west of Emmetsburg, was so seriously injured Tuesday afternoon while bringing home a couple of horses from the Hugh Mackey sale, that he died a couple of hours later. he and Mrs. Joynt and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Donahue drove to the Mackey home and, in returning home, the gentlemen were leading the horses. They had not been full broken. On reaching Union grade, Ray decided that he would ride his horse. He tried to mount the animal but was thrown onto his hunkers. He had the rope in his hand. The horse lunged backwards and Mr. Joynt was thrown onto his back, the base of his skull hitting a hard chunk of ground. Mr. Donahue, who was ahead with the other horse, picked him up and found that his condition was serious. In a few moments, Earl Brown and John Allen happened along in an auto and brought the suffering man to Dr. Cretzmeyer's office. Upon examination the Doctor requested that he be taken to his home at once. He examined him hastily but did not consider him in a particularly serious condition. Later he was summoned, but, on reaching the Joynt home, learned that Ray was dead. The funeral was held this forenoon. Services were conducted in St. Thomas church. Father McNerney officiating in a solemn requiem high mass. He was assisted by Father Murtagh and Father Kelly. There was a large attendance of relatives and neighbors. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were Len Sherlock, Joe Donahue, Andrew Grace, Chas. Kane, John Bough and Verne Ball. Raymond D Joynt, the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Joynt, was born in Emmetsburg township February 11, 1892. He was within a few days of 36 years of age. He attended the local schools and grew to manhood in his home community. He was married at minneapolis January 12, 1914, to Miss Nellie Donovan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Donovan. Mr. and Mrs. Joynt subsequently made their home on their fine farm west of Emmetsburg. Mr. Joynt's death is mourned by Mrs. Joynt and three sons-Richard, 10, Dan, 9, and Gerald, 8. There are five brothers and seven sisters. The brothers are John and Joe of Spencer, Charles of Algona, and David and Thomas of Emmetsburg. The sisters are Mrs. Chas. Slagle of Cylinder, Mrs. Joe Heisler and Mrs. Gus Heisler of Farley, Mrs. Robert Kinsella of Emmetsburg, Sisters Mary Joseph and Mary Thomas of Chicago and Sister Mary Ambrose of Los Angeles. A sister, Miss Winnie [Kane], died a number of years ago. Mr. Joynt was the youngest of the family of 14 sons and daughters. Their true worthiness as members of society was recognized in the various communities in which they resided. Ray was a quiet, modest, frugal, industrious, dependable young man. He was a princely Christian gentleman. He built a fine home for his wife and loved ones and he heartily enjoyed it with them. Providence had given them health and strength. They were in comfortable circumstances and their future was more than hopeful. Neighbors respected and honored them and confided in them. Mr. Joynt's unusually sad taking off is hard indeed on Mrs. Joynt's and their three bright, hearty boys as well as to the large family of brothers and sisters, now grown up men and women. General and profound sympathy goes out to them in the gloomy hours that have come to them. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

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. 6th 500 500, Monroe E MONK...Ruthven 1447, Christian J DORWELLER...West Bend 1049, Floy F HATCH...Curlew 1442, Joseph A DEMER...West Bend 715, Lawrence A ANDERSON...Ruthven 961, Jaus KNUDSON...Graettinger 539, George L FANDEL...Rodman 249, Guy F BERRAY...Emmetsburg 562, Steven K McTIGUE...Rodman 1407, D T SPOTT...Emmetsburg 501, R C POWELL...Whittemore 102, H B GREEN...Plover 1411, George WEBB...Emmetsburg 875, Charlie GAPPA...Fenton 714, Arthur ADAMS...Ruthven 1528, John TOMY...West Bend 86, John SMITH...Cylinder 1024, Earl ROSA...Emmetsburg 1291, Otto EBSCH...Graettinger 871, James CHRISTENSEN...Ringsted 1341, Ward H NOBLE...Graettinger 1232, John W CAMPBELL...Graettinger 1043, Charlie R GREEN...Curlew 71, Ed GOEDERS...Emmetsburg 1520, Peter SCHMALEN...West Bend 1156, Jessie DYER...Emmetsburg 1393, Albert KNUDALIEN...Graettinger 555, Patrick KNOER...Rodman 978, Homer SMITH...Terril 1260, Charles A PRINGLE...Emmetsburg 5*6, Mat SLATTERY...Cylinder 13*1, Jen JENSEN...Emmetsburg 1272, Clarence AXELTON...Graettinger 1525, George SADLER...West Bend 877, John F J GAPPA...Fenton 435, Melton H TOWERS...Emmetsburg 6*1, Ora O LOUNSBERRY...E'burg 713, Nels ANDERSON...Ruthven 1478, Gidvert S JOHNSON...West Bend 935, Ross CLAYTON...Terril 1121, H William SWIGERT...Laurens 1150, Fred CLASING...Emmetsburg 459, James W CHURCH...Cylinder 1*90...Carl B E JENSEN...Emmetsburg 113, Fred HOUGH...Mallard 1472, Frederick HOSKINS...West Bend 725, Arthur E BERG...Ruthven 1004, Thomas COBURN...Emmetsburg 1521, Edward D SCHMIDT...Ames, Ia 156, Clifford G WENING...Mallard 1024, Wieland J BRECHLER...Curlew 808, David L MODISETT...Ruthven 780, Selim W KOOKER...Ruthven 1183, Gerhard I LARSON...Ayrshire 267, Norman G THOMPSON...E'burg 567, Joseph L McTIGUE...Rodman 1218, Warren F WOOD...Ayrshire 421, George H KIRLEY...Emmetsburg 940, William C DUHN...Graettinger 1232, John W CAMPBELL...Graettinger Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

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. 5th 500 1205, Elmer B SWANSON...Ruthven 1510, George L RICE...West Bend 1091, James H HORSEMAN...Mallard 470, Jasper HENG...Cylinder 212, Irving B MARTINI...Emmetsburg 1507, Clifford M POWELL...West Bend 1294, Charles CHRISTIANSEN...Graettinger 90, Ottis O BUTLER...Rolfe 191, Elmer J MASTERSON...Emmetsburg 477, John M JACOBSON...Cylinder 1187, Michael MURRAY...Curlew 1179, Harry J LARSON...Ayrshire 753, Delvert A GATES...Ruthven 856, Geo. F WASHINGTON...Ruthven 165, Bernet B COWAN...Emmetsburg 1023, Edward F RUSHERFORD...Rodman 424, Homer M McALLISTER...E'burg 840, Harry M STOVER...Ruthven 1511, Henry E ST JOHN...West Bend 1188, George M McDONNELL...Ayrshire 657, Frank A BARBER...Emmetsburg 175, S.C. FITZGERALD...Paxton, Ill. 300, Vincent HAND...Emmetsburg 278, Frank E CORBIN...Emmetsburg 1021, Joseph L NEARY...Emmetsburg 1240, Jess J GRIFFIN...Graettinger 524, M.G. BONESTETTER...West Bend 911, Louis SEVERTSON...Cylinder 1172, Floyd S. HILL...Ayrshire 532, Frank DeKOTCH...Whittemore 1517, Matthew P SERENEZE...West Bend 1139, Louis BRENSHIRE...Ayrshire 1214, Edward H WEGELE...Ayrshire 326, William J SCHLICHT...Emmetsburg 212, Clare C WILSON...Emmetsburg 1257, Arthur W RICHARDSON...Greattinger 49, Vern M PARKS...Ayrshire 8, Martin BREKKE...Ayrshire 1160, Oscar L ELKINS...Ayrshire 1192, Henry V NELSON...Ruthven 305, Charles L JONES...Emmetsburg 1143, Glenn B COOKINHAM...Ayrshire 557, Henry MUELLER...Rodman 1433, Harold W CHRISMAN...West Bend 622, John B McEVOY...Emmetsburg 585, Harry J WALKER...Rodman 1464, Adolph GARZA...West Bend 1257, Ernest McCLELLAND...Emmetsburg 1077, Edward CLARK...Mallard 781, Simon V KLINE...Ruthven 1415, Blas ALAYA...West Bend 1035, Emil BLEY...Curlew 958, Knud C KNUDSON...Graettinger 323, Thos J O'BRIEN...Emmetsburg 1343, Frank L O'CONNOR...Graettinger 1429, John J CLENNON...West Bend 857, John W WENDT...Ruthven 1401, Morris A MENG...Emmetsburg 1303, Louis GRAETTINGER...Graettinger 963, Charlie MORAN...Emmetsburg 438, Martin VANDERVELDE...E'burg 878, Otto HANSEN...Cylinder 1059, Vere SCOTT...Curlew 441, Cecil F ANDERSON...Cylinder 850, Elmer B IVERSON...Fenton 357, Frederick G CHRISTIANSEN...E'burg 22, Francis F CORBETT...Ayrshire 1173, Felix H HAGAN...Ruthven 331, Thos J RYAN...Emmetsburg 110*, Leonard PROCHASKA...Curlew 492, William MADSEN...Cylinder 1201, Burtice H HOUSE (or ROUSE)...Ruthven 565, Dennis E McTIGUE...Rodman 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/625 Surname: Carmody, Boland, Neville ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, July 20, 1921 MRS. THOS. CARMODY DIES AT AGE OF 91 She Came to Palo Alto in 1882. Funeral Was Held Thursday. Last week we made brief mention of the death of Mrs. Ellen Carmody which occurred at her home in Chicago on Monday at 9:55 p.m. She was very ill for twelve weeks. The remains reached Emmetsburg early Wednesday morning and were taken to the home of her son, James Carmody. The funeral was held Thursday forenoon. Services were conducted at the Assumption church. Monsignor P.F. Farrelly celebrating a requiem high mass. Many old neighbors and friends were in attendance. The burial was in the family lot in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were M.F. Brennan, E.J. Higgins, J.T. Maguire, John O'Brien, Frank Hand and W.I. Branagan. Ellen Boland was born in the parish of Capamore, county of Limerick, Ireland, March 28, 1830. Her age was 91. She was educated in the Tower Hill National school. She came to the United States in April 1850. June 28, 1852, she was united in marriage at Lyons, New York to Thomas Carmody. Mr. and Mrs. Carmody came to Great Oak township, Palo Alto County in 1882. Mr. Carmody died June 2, 1896. Mrs. Carmody moved to Emmetsburg in 1898. She and her daughter, Miss Nellie, lived in a home in the Third ward. In 1916, they moved to Chicago where they subsequently resided. Mrs. Carmody is survived by two sons and two daughters. They are James Carmody of this city, Mrs. Nellie Neville of St. Louis, Missouri, Miss Nellie Carmody and Thomas Carmody, who is a cashier of the Whittemore State bank. All were present at the funeral. Mrs. Carmody had twenty grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Carmody was a woman of deep earnestness and she took an active interest in all matters that she had the privilege and the time to consider. Her career of almost a century was marked by faithful, tireless, conscientious devotion to what she believed to be right and by the strict observance of the precepts of her holy church. Her sympathies, like most of the women of her race, were with the afflicted and downtrodden. She knew well the sad history of the land of her birth and she was anxious to learn of the success of the movement for independence before she would be called upon to answer the final summons. This privilege, however,was denied her. She was a solicitous, provident mother and her zeal for the welfare of the members of her household was equalled only by her tireless efforts to give them the best opportunities that her means could afford. She was warm hearted, friendly and neighborly and she enjoyed through life the good will and the sympathy in her various undertakings of those who were close to her socially and in general community affairs. While she had the loyal, the heartfelt affection of her two sons and daughters, circumstances were such that her youngest daughter, Miss Nellie, was required to give special attention, in her declining years, to her physical and other home comforts. No daughter ever gave more unselfishly years of patient devotion to the many needs of an aged parent, and none will, we are sure, treasure fondly the memory of a sacrifice more nobly or more unselfishly performed. The surviving members of the family, whom we have during our long residence in Emmetsburg counted among our warm personal friends, have our sincere sympathy in the sorrow that has come to them. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

I have added the following marriages to Palo Alto Co, IA pages: http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/marriage.htm Charles Higgins and Gladys M Donahue - 1923 Charles A Joynt and Mary Reinders - 1923 Thomas Miller and Mary Vivian Brennan - 1923 Paul Charles Kerber and Mildred Irene McNally - 1925 James F Brennan and Fleeta Brennan - 1926 Basil McEvoy and Emma Torgeson - 1926 Thomas A Gavigan and Mercedes Donahue - 1926 Joseph L Joynt and Mary Maher - 1929 Francis Harold Joynt and Pauline Smith - 1929 Louis T Laughlin and Laura Ellen Joynt - 1931 Robert Engels and Berniece Joynt -1935 Irvin Joynt and Helen Dahlhauser - 1937 Cathy Joynt Labath Researching Joynt, McNally, Brennan and other allied lines!

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/624 Surname: Hoben, Golden, Brasch ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Feb 24, 1926 Late Mrs. Golden Who Died Feb 16 She Spent Her Girlhood Years in Highland Township, This County. In our last issue we made brief mention of the death of Mrs. Michael Golden, which occurred in Valley Junction on February 16. The funeral was held at that place. Services were conducted at Sacred Heart church, high mass being celebrated by Father Gleason, the pastor. The burial was in the parochial cemetery. Those who attended from this county were M.C. Hoben and son Stephen, Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Hoben and son, Patrick Edward and Stephen Vaughn. Sarah Hoben was born at Boone, Iowa, March 1, 1872. In March her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Hoben, moved to Highland township, this county, where they subsequently made their home. Miss Hoben was united in marriage to Michael Golden of Joliet, Illinois, on January 10, 1906. The ceremony was performed at the Sacred Heart church at Ayrshire. Mr. and Mrs. Golden soon after commenced housekeeping at Valley Junction where they subsequently made their home. Mrs. Golden is survived by her husband and one daughter- Mary Frances, eight years of age. Her death is also mourned by her sister, Mrs. Henry Brasch of Deadwood, South Dakota and by two brothers-M.C. and T.A. Hoben of Highland township. Mrs. Golden was a pleasant, cheery warm hearted Christian lady. She had a winsome personality and she was a favorite in the community in which she lived. She spent her girlhood days at her home in Highland township, this county, and she formed many early personal attachments that were strong during life. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and a loyal, helpful friend. Mr. Golden, the little daughter, and the sorrowing brothers and sisters have, in their bereavement, the sincere sympathy of numerous friends in Palo Alto as well as in Valley Junction. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>