Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/601 Surname: Walsh, Burns, Brogham, Murray ------------------------- Margaret O'Brien Jennings 1840-1913: Mrs. James Jennings Dead Was a Resident of Palo Alto Since 1880 Mrs. James Jennings, one of the old residents of this community, passed away Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.H. Walsh, of this city. Although she had not been physically strong for many years, she was not taken seriously ill until Thursday. She fully realized that the end was rapidly approaching and she made timely preparation for the final summons. The funeral will most likely be held tomorrow. Her son James and her daughter, Miss Lizzie, are coming from Springdale, Montana Margaret O'Brien was born in the county of Cork, Ireland, in 1840. She came to the U.S. with her parents when she was quite young. They located in the vicinity of Morris, IL. Later they lived at Braidwood, that state. Miss O'Brien was married to James Jennings at Morris, in 1880. In February, 1880, Mr. and Mrs. Jennings came to this county and settled on a farm in Great Oak township. Mr. Jennings died a number of years ago. Some time later Mrs. Jennings came to Emmetsburg and subsequently made her home beside her daughter, Mrs. W.H. Walsh. There are two sons and four daughters living. The sons are Patrick of this city and James of Springdale, Montana. The daughters are Mrs. W.H. Walsh and Mrs. John Burns of this locality, Miss Margaret Jennings, who has lived in the Twin Cities for some time, and Miss Lizzie, who resides with her brother at Springdale, Montana. William O'Brien, Sr., a brother, and Mrs. D. Brocham and Mrs. Murray, both sisters, reside in this locality. Mrs. Jennings was among the pioneer women of Great Oak township. Friends and neighbors knew her as an industrious, frugal woman, a kind, patient, devoted mother, and a most conscientious and useful member of society. In her declining years, her health failed and her husband died a number of years ago. Her sons, and her daughters showed her every attention, manifesting a high appreciation of all that she had done for them during their years of childhood. Though she has passed away, the memory of her many sacrifices for thm will often be tenderly recalled. The sympathy of all is extended to them in their sorrow.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/600 Surname: ------------------------- (husband of Mary O'Brien) Mr. Wm. Greehey Dead (June 2, 1893) He Breathed His Last Sunday Afternoon. Sunday evening scores of our citizens who had not heard of his illness were startled by the announcement that Mr. Wm. Greehey, of Great Oak, was dead. It seems that he had been sick about a week. But few knew of it. He had been steadily failing for some time and he feared that his life was fast drawing to a close. The funeral was held Monday morning. His remains rest in the Catholic cemetery. The deceased came to this county from Illinois about 24 years ago. In some respects he was among the most unfortunate of men. He was the father of a large family, but within fourteen years nine, including himself and wife, have passed away. Five of them died within a year or two. The great losses he met weighed heavily on his mind and for a long time his life was gloomy. He was about 64 years of age. A son and three daughters survive. The deceased was a plain, common, unpretentious man, but his life and character were such as to entitle him to the respect of all who knew him. Sincerity and integrity characterized him in all his dealings. His motives were good, his actions worthy, his life an open book. He was a man of unwavering friendship and he could always be depended upon to do what was right. He was a just, charitable, honorable man. The Democrat always knew him as a loyal friend and the writer sincerely regreted his death. (William and Mary had 4 sons and 7 daughters)

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/598 Surname: Keenan, Jennings, Sheehan, Brogham, Hand, Clate ------------------------- Catherine O'Brien (1841 - 1923) Mrs. Murray Passes On Aged Lady, Old TimeResident Dies at the Ripe Old Age of 80 Years. Nov. 11, 1923 Mrs. James Murray died at her home in Great Oak township at midnight on Thursday Nov. 8, after a prolonged illness. She had been confined to her bed since July 20th. Her son and her granddaughter, Miss Mary Keenan lived with her and cared for her. Funeral services were conducted at the Assumption Church at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Monsignor P.F. Farrelly officiating. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. Miss Catherine O'Brien was born in the county of Cork, Ireland Oct.1841. She came to America with her parents when she was five years of age. (1846) They lived in New York for a time and then moved to Morrison, IL. Here she grew to womanhood. She united in marriage with James Murray at Bloomington, IL, in the fall of 1857, when only 16 years of age. To this union seven children were born, three sons and four daughters. Two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Jennings and Mrs. Ed. Keenan preceded their mother in death. The other daughters Mrs. P.H. Hand and Mrs. P.J. Clate and the three sons, James of Armstrong, John and Ben Murray survive their parents. Mr. Murray died in 1875, on August 11th. Mr. and Mrs. Murray came to this county (Palo Alto) fifty-two years ago. They were among the early pioneers. Mrs. Murray was left with the care of the family when they were very young. She was diligent and never thought of shirking duty toward thm. She had an unfaltering faith and had confidence in her own ability. In the way she managed to provide for her children and raise them to manhood and womanhood, and besides this she adopted and raised three other children, Frank Murray, Mrs. R.F. Sheehan and Miss Mary Keenan. Deceased was a good Christian woman, doing her best at all times, being fair with others, honest, honorable and charitable. She lived to ripe old age and died, loved and honored by her family and friends. Besides her children, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. David Brogham and her three adopted children, and many grandchildren. To them all the Tribune extends sincere sympathy.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/594 Surname: O'Brien, Greehey, Jennings, Daley, Broughan, Murray ------------------------- John and Catherine O'Brien had 5 children: Mary O'Brien Greehey 1829-1881 Margaret O'Brien Jennings 1830-1913 William O'Brien (Ann Daley) 1835-1917 Johanna O'Brien Broughan 1841-1920 Catherine O'Brien Murray 1846-1923

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. 2nd 500 1441, Lorin E. Cardner...West Bend 117, Arthur M. Kirkman...Mallard 602, Clement J. Fitzpatrick...E'burg 290, Campagnolo Selveo...E'burg 75, Herbert S. Johnson...Cylinder 772, Carl J. Iverson...Ruthven 1456, John Fehr...West Bend 721, Dewain C. Berringer...Ruthven 1419, John M. Banwart...West Bend 786, Chester G. Lund...Ruthven 1476, Elgart S. Johnson...West Bend 280, Leo J Corley...Emmetsburg 1292, Robert J. Eisenbast...Graettinger 972, Peter G. Peterson...Graettinger 83, Clarence G Swenson...Cylinder 757, Emory B Henderson...Ruthven 966, Johnnie Nelson...Graettinger 865, Hans C. Baago...Ringsted 232, Thorger Saboe...Emmetsburg 379, Thos. F. Meade...Emmetsburg 542, Marion Franklin...Rodman 194, James F. O'Neill...Emmetsburg 874, John Finnestad...Fenton 552, Ambrose A Hoffman...Whittemore 1300, Gabriel M Gabrielson...Graettinger 298, Arthur R. Halstead...E'burg 675, Chas. J Higgins...Curlew ****, Andrew W. Franklin...Graettinger 1148, Norman F Clausen...Ruthven 1354, Morman Roteboro...Graettinger 342, George A Yackle...Emmetsburg 982, Olaf M Simonson...Ruthven 726,Paul Barringer...Ruthven 15, George A Coldren...Laurens 905, Clarence M Olson...Ringsted 953, Albert A Christianson...Ruthven 1531, Charlie O Williams...Rolfe 1288, Benjamin C Cary...Graettinger 452, Gustave Dietrich...Rodman 355 Isidoro Campagnolo...Emmetsburg 530, John Caukker...Rodman 509, Joseph L Minor...Ruthven 1114, Fred M Rouse...Curlew 1470, Darwin P Hughes...West Bend 645, Phil H Underwood...Cylinder 218, John N Brady...Emmetsburg 620, Benjamin A Munden...Cylinder 1334, Frank G Madigan...Graettinger 550, John P Hartman...Rodman 574, Adrain T Sweely...Rodman 31, Carl O Havern...Ayrshire 1432, Michael Beck...West Bend 951, Ernest E Spaulding...Terill 770, Lewis R Hawberg...Ruthven 582, Otto Iverson...Fenton 677, Thos. A Hamilton...E'burg 749, Fred Grange...Ruthven 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. 1st 500 258, Stewart A Saunders...E'burg 453, Frank W. Elbert...Whittemore 1436, Steve Scukker...West Bend 854, Elmer Wistdahl...Ruthven 1095, Eddie M Johnson...Curlew 1455, Fred *aler...West Bend 783, Henry Kassel, Ruthven 1117, Raymond Stafford...Mallard 237, James L Spencer...Ruthven 337, Clifford C. Tessler...E'burg 676, John D. Higgins...Curlew 275, Daniel R. Brassfield...E'burg 509, Harry F. Seeley ...Whittemore 1185, Hugh E. Maguire...Ruthven 664, John J. Mc****...Rodman 945, Anton J Hilton...Ruthven 596, Clarence J Frederick...Cylinder 26*, James R. Wetter...Emmetsburg 536, Elmer P. Elbert...Whittemore 1495, Edward W. Mayer...West Bend 548, Wm. F. G**bach...rodman 126, Frank A Mitchell...Rolfe 1237, Thos. Gierde...Cylinder 784, Wm. J. Lyons...Ruthven 756, Paul Groszkruger...Ruthven 197, Joe P. Grethen...Mallard 1369, Glen F. Shaffer...Graettinger 616, Peter J Mart...Cylinder 373, Michael J Korleski...E'burg 1266, Henry J Willingham...E'burg 775, Martin A Johnson...Ruthven 486, Julius Meling...Cylinder 692, Alfred C Nelson...Emmetsburg 600, Johne E. Fickbohn...Cylinder 819, Fritz E. Murbeck...Ruthven 1539, Fred L. Goddard...Emmetsburg 50*, Bert W. Seeley...Whittemore 109, James H. Murray...Emmetsburg 437, John B. Thomas...Emmetsburg 1324, Vincent E. Kelly...Graettinger 604, Clare E Gatrell...Emmetsburg 42, Floyd C. Mitchell...Ayrshire 1264, Samuel C Speer...Graettinger 1066, Joseph J Weinzetl...Mallard 924, Carl W Walz...Fenton 420, Elmer A Kristofferson...E'burg 1014, Vernie E. Lindgren...Rodman 1175, John J Livingston...Ayrshire 514, Louis H Wehrspann...Whittemore 423, Wm C.F. Schultz...Emmetsburg 1229, Silas S.Larson...Graettinger 10, Harry E. Cogdill...Laurens 1045, Dolliver E Gates...Curlew 1021, Ralph W Wood...Mallard 1231, Roy E Masters...Graettinger 487, Willis Mueller...Cylinder 1282, Herbert Christiansen...Graettinger 1323, Jorgen J Kalhord...Graettinger 797, Leonard M Miller...Ruthven 140, Caludie F. Ridenour...Mallard 1536, Joseph Weinzetl...West Bend 1236, Harry C Druis...Emmetsburg 432, Wm. E. Sherlock...Emmetsburg 18, Harry J Degnan...Curlew 652, Emmet Bradshaw...Emmetsburg 927, Willie Walz...Fenton 1484, Earl F Kelborn...West Bend 729, William H Davis, Ruthven 601, Bartholomew M Fitzpatrick...E'burg 1322, Clarence F. Knudtson...Graettinger 1146, Otto Cooklin...Ayrshire 1103, George W. Nesshoefer...Mallard 1395, William Lammers...Graettinger 606, Ronald A Gaard...Cylinder 182, Roy E. Johnston...Emmetsburg 513, Frank A Whitman...Whittemore 46, Wm. L. O'Brien...Ayrshire 1020, Louis A. Nitchols...Emmetsburg 1099, John Miller...Mallard 223, Wm. F. Coonan...Emmetsburg Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, June 6, 1911 NEWS OF TWENTY YEARS AGO A Few Items Taken From the Files of The Democrat of June 10, 1891 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. L. CONWAY Monday. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Matt Ryan June 6. DOWNS Brothers have just completed a fence around their 1,040 acre pasture in Nevada township. Rev. BOWEN, who was pastor of the Congregational church of this place for some time, will be ordained a minister of the Episcopal church at Ft. Dodge June 28. Rev. L.P. McDONALD took his final departure from Emmetsburg last Wednesday. Chas. FOX of Austin, Minn., has rented the Waverly hotel. He takes possession July 1. Rev. M. McNERNEY of Livermore was an Emmetsburg visitor Monday. L.J. MURPHY has named his hotel the Union House. M. GOSSMAN is building a new house for Peter REITHER in Call's addition. Thomas O'TOOLE and mother of Estherville spent the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. DEALY. Attorney Bert ROBERTS has rented an office at Jackson, Minn. He will practice at that place. At the annual meeting of the American Investment Company, held Wednesday, A.L. ORMSBY was elected president and T.R. CRAWFORD vice president. Frank CALKINS of Ruthven is a candidate for the republican nomination for state senator in this district. Thomas O'CONNOR has sold the northeast quarter of the block west of his residence to Mrs. Catharine O'TOOLE of Estherville. She will build on it and move to this place. Dr. CADY died at Senora, California, May 22. He practiced in this city for many years. Mrs. Edward McNALLY is very ill. Judge CARR will deliver the oration at West Bend July 4th. Mr. SULLIVAN will burn his first kiln of brick this week. Peter DORIS is home from Hot Springs, Arkansas. D. KELLY and J. THATCHER of West Bend are in Wisconsin visiting relatives. A Few Items Taken From the Files of The Democrat of June 17, 1891 Monday the thermometer registered 94 in the shade. Marriage licenses have been issued to the following parties: B. ELSENBAST and Verna KREBS of Graettinger, R.M. J. McFARLAND, Jr. and Julie M. SEAVER, L.D. YEABERG and Mary STREIT. There will be a racing matinee at the fair grounds Saturday afternoon, June 20. The republican county convention will be held in this city June 27. A son was born of Mr. and Mrs. J. MAHAN of Great Oak Wednesday. E.H. HUBBARD and daughter and James FREEMAN of Ruthven have gone to Montana where they will make their future home. There will be a ball at JOYCE's hall July 4. M.L. BROWN and J.J. WATSON attended the bankers' convention at Sioux City last week. The Reporter says that Miss Bessie LARSON of Ruthven will be a candidate for county superintendent next fall. Mr. BLAIR has let the contract for his new residence to P.R. WELLS for $1,300. Mr. GRIFFIN and daughter and Mrs. Richard WALSH of Red Wing, Minnesota, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edward McNALLY. Mr. and Mrs. David DESHIELDS and family will leave for Texas today where they will make their future home. Monday night the SHAW and KENT hardware store was burglarized. A number of razors, knives and other articles were taken. The cash drawer was also relieved of $2.50. Monday night the Walnut creamery was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. Mrs. Charles McNALLY of Rockwell is visiting Emmetsburg relatives. Thomas HUFF of High Lake was kicked in the head by a horse a few days ago and was seriously injured. A few days ago Mrs. A.J. ARMSTRONG fell into the cellar, breaking a couple of ribs and otherwise injuring herself. Mrs. McCLOSKEY of Primghar is visiting Mr. and Mrs. B.E. KELLY of this city. Mrs. P.C. NOLAN is home from Des Moines where she has been visiting relatives. Mr. FARRELL arrived from Ireland a few days ago to visit with his sons, who reside in Nevada township. P. JOYCE will build a store house at the rear of his brick store building. During Friday night's thunderstorm Edward RYAN and Joseph WALSH of Nevada township had several head of cattle killed. Mr. SAWYER, one of the old settlers of Silver Lake township, died a few days ago. 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/591 Surname: Gardner, Carney ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, March 7, 1923 MRS. ROBT. CARNEY DIES AT AGE OF 93 She Was a Resident of Palo Alto County for 58 Years Mrs. Robert Carney, Sr., of this city, whose serious condition was reported in last week's Democrat, died on Thursday morning. The previous Sunday morning she received a stroke of paralysis. She never rallied. Her advanced years and worn down physical condition were against her. The funeral was held Saturday forenoon. Services were conducted at the Assumption church, Rev. L.J. Savage celebrating the requiem high mass. At the close he paid a high tribute to the worth of Mrs. Carney as an exemplary, Christian lady, as a patient, dutiful mother and as a useful and helpful member of society. All who heard his remarks were more than satisfied that his estimate of her worth as a woman was not overdrawn. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were six of her grandsons, R.J., F.J., E.F., Hugh, Leo and Joseph Carney. Numerous relatives and old neighbors were in attendance. Mary Gardner was born at Ennistimon, county of Clare, Ireland, in December, 1829. Her age was 93. When she was sixteen years old she came to the United States and settled at Cherryfield, Maine. Later she came to Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In November, 1857, she was united in marriage to Robert Carney. Mr. and Mrs. Carney came to Palo Alto county in 1865. They settled on the farm which is now the property of Mrs. William Molloy. It is situated in Great Oak township. Later they moved onto their place south of the old William O'Brien homestead where they resided for many years. In 1900 they came to this city, building a home in the Fourth ward a short distance east of the Assumption church. Mr. Carney passed away in 1903. Mrs. Carney is survived by four sons and one daughter. The sons are John J., Robert, William and James P. All live in this vicinity except Robert, who resides at Algona. The only daughter, Miss Mary Carney, made her home with her mother. There are twenty-three grandchildren and four great grand-children. For 58 years Mrs. Carney labored patiently and tirelessly and made numerous and costly sacrifices for the members of her household and for others with whom she came in contact in her regular duties. She often gave wise counsel and timely assistance to those about her. She was unusually humble and quiet. She was charitably inclined towards all but she made no display of her anxiety to lead a helpful, useful life and to do what she could for the betterment of society. The lofty aims and the substantial assurances of her faith always encouraged her in every serious undertaking in which she engaged. She was greatly attached to the teachings of her church, always regarded them as strengthening and uplifting in her trials and found them a source of abiding comfort in her declining years. She generally enjoyed health and strength and she lived to a ripe old age. The influence of this mild, lovable, exemplary Christian mother is well reflected in the lives of the four sons and the daughter who survive her. How consoling it must have been to her before the end came to realize that those whom she had trained and directed in childhood and in youth had turned to enduring benefit in her good example and the kindly admonitions she had so often given them. The surviving members of the family have the profound sympahty of the many who knew Mrs. Carney and who justly honored her for her many redeeming virtues. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/pa95waln.txt 1895 Iowa State Census for Walnut Twp, Palo Alto Co, IA has been uploaded and can be seen at above URL. Cathy

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Sept 29, 1920 E.H. McNALLY, MERCHANDISE ------------ The E.H. McNally merchandise store has been in operation in Ayrshire for the past eight years and in that time has always stood for quality in merchandise and service to the people. And that this policy has brought results is best shown by the yearly increase in the business accomplished since the date of its beginning. The McNally store handles merchandise of all kinds, dry goods, ladies' and gents' furnishings, ready to wear goods,over-shoes, and rubbers, notions, staple and fancy groceries, canned goods, flour and feed, fruit, vegetables and produce, candy, cigars and tobacco, and specializes in Tip Top bread the Ball Brand rubber goods, Sunshine cookies and crackers, Bird brand of coffee, and the Del Monte brand of canned goods. "The Store that Sells," is an apt slogan adopted by Mr. McNally. He has lived up to it in every respect. The store has a floor space of 4,000 square feet, giving ample room for all demands. Mr. McNally has built up an exceptional business in his line, with every indication pointing toward a continued popularity with the trade. P.E. MALIA AND COMPANY ----------------- Wit ha stock of drugs comprising every commodity found in the up-to-date drug store, P.E. Malia and Company has given a most satisfactory service to the people of Ayrshire for the past 20 years. In this stock will be found drugs, druggists' sundries, rubber goods, toilet articles, cut glass, hand painted china, candies, cigars and tobacco. The prescription case is a feature and is given personal attention by Mr. Malia, the proprietor, who is a registered pharmacist. All prescriptions are filled with care and accuracy. It is the only drug store in Ayrshire and is giving satisfaction. JOHN McBRIDE HARDWARE ---------------- With an experience of 18 years in the hardware business, ten of which has been spent in Ayrshire, John McBride occupies a most enviable position with his trade and is supplying the wants and needs of the people with the most satisfactory results. Mr. McBride carries a most comprehensive line of shelf hardware, blacksmiths' and carpenters' tools, hog-oilers and hog-waterers, guns and ammunition, paints, oils and varnishes, and specializes on the Round Oak and Majesty ranges, the Rogers line of paints and varnishes and the Iowa Cord automobile tires and tubes. Also Mr. McBride operates a tin-shop where all kinds of repair work is done and where tin work of all kinds is done. Mr. McBride has lived in the Palo Alto county community for a number of years, has a large and influential list of acquaintances throughout the country. He is an ardent booster for Ayrshire and always lends his assistance to any enterprise tha has for its ultimate purpose a boost for the city. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

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Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/589 Surname: Shea, Egan, Martin ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, March 9, 1921 MRS. WILLIAM SHEA CALLED TO REWARD She Was One of the Pioneer Teachers of Palo Alto County Mrs. William Shea passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C.C. Egan, Monday evening after a rather brief illness, although she had been declining in health for several years. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Services will be conducted at the Assumption church. Rev. L.J. Savage will officiate. The burial will be in St. John's cemetery. Mary Ann Martin was born in the county of Dublin, Ireland, July 28, 1844. Her age was 76. When she was three years old her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Martin, came to the United States and located at New Jersey where they remained for three more years. In 1850 they moved west and settled in the vicinity of Shullsburgh, Wisconsin. It was in that locality that Miss Martin grew to womanhood. She received a good education and taught in her home community for several years. In 1871 Mr. and Mrs. Martin and their daughter came to Palo Alto county and settled on a farm in Great Oak township. Miss Martin taught school in this county a number of years. She was one of the pioneer workers in the school rooms of this section. She was capable, pleasing and successful and throughout her life her pupils were her fast friends. June 6, 1874, Miss Martin was united in marriage to William Shea. They lived in Nevada township for many years finally selling out and building a home in this city. Mr. Shea passed away a number of years ago. Mrs. Shea spent some time with her son Leo at Deer Lodge, Montana, but, her health failing, she returned to Emmetsburg and subsequently lived with her daughter, Mrs. C.C. Egan. She is survived by three sons and one daughter. The sons are attorney T.F. Shea of Billings, Montana, Joseph of the Twin Cities and Leo of Emmetsburg. The only daughter, Mrs. C.C. Egan of Great Oak township, is well known to our many local readers. A brother, J.S. Martin, resides in Emmetsburg and a brother, James Martin, and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Shea, live at Ayrshire. Mrs. Shea was a humble, amiable, warm hearted Christian woman. She was widely known for her cheery manner, her good nature, and her genuine, unaffected hospitality. She was always glad to speak well of her associates and neighbors and to be of substantial service to them when they needed her assistance. Her early experience in school work enabled her to take a special interest in many matters that were not of particular concern to some with whom she mingled. She was a practical, devoted member of her church. She always gave to religion the high place it should hold in the motives and the lives of a people. She was eager to make her home hapy and life agreeable to those about her. For fifty years she contributed liberally and willingly, by her sunny nature and her hopeful anticipations, to the elevating, strengthening social and Christian sentiment that has had such influence for good in the activities of the people of our community. All that is mortal of this worthy, honored Christian lady will soon be consigned to a quiet resting place in St. John's cemetery but her edifying example, her earnest admonitions and her kind, helpful deeds will long survive in the hearts of those who knew her well and who respected her for her womanly virtues. The sincere sympathy of all is extended to the three sons, the daughter, and the brothers and sister in their bereavement. 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/188 Surname: Shea, Martin, Quinn ------------------------- >From St. John's Cemetery Records which are known to contain some inaccuracies: page 2 SHEA Mary 1844-1921 Wm. (Father) 1839-1911 Mary Shea Dofee (?) 1826-1899 James 4-30-1895 age 69y Co. B, 39th Ill Infantry Laura A 1893-1978 (Wife of Leo) Leo (WWI) 1886-1964 Mrs. Wm. Died 2.5.1883 age 82y John Jos. 1883-1951 Page 7: SHEA John R 1884-1991 Mary A (Mother) 1853-1928 John June 28, 1831-Nov 26,1919 Sergt Co. E, IA Inf William J. 1881-1942 Josephine 1889-1956 Bridget M 1879-1958 Katherine A 1886-1963 Margaret C 1883-1969 Page 25 SHEA Bridget 1857-1949 Thomas 1842-1928 Frances V Sept. 9, 1916-Aug 4, 1923 Page 15 SHEA Robert (Father) Died Mar. 24, 1916 age 69y Katherine Quinn Sept. 15,1856-June 4, 1929 Also see obit I am about to post on Obit page for Mary Ann Martin (Mrs. William) Shea 1844-1921 Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa July 10, 1918 We understand that Dan and John DOYLE, sons of Mrs. O.P. DOYLE, of Minneapolis, are now in the U.S. Service. Oscar is in the medical corps. July 24, 1918 A dance was given in the J.D. HIGGINS barn one evening during the past week. About $40 was realized. The amount was turned over to the Great Oak branch of the Red Cross. July 31, 1918 Mrs. Peter COLLINS went to Rochester, Minnesota Tuesday to see her daughter, Mrs. Frank BURNS, who has been in the hospital at that place for several weeks. Miss Veronica McNALLY will leave tomorrow for Monticello, Iowa to continue her duties as stenographer in the Franklin Barne Equipment Company office at that place. Twin daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. JOYNT Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. JOYNT have now 2 pairs of twins in their family. Of course their many local friends will be glad to learn of the good news. News of Twenty Years Ago A Few Items Taken From the Files of the Democrat of June 30, 1898 Robert LAUGHLIN is home from Ruthven. He is now clerk in Hoffman Bros. clothing store. Cathy Joynt Labath

A couple more news tidbits from a Scott Co, IA newspaper that are not particular to a county, but interesting to note! Daily Times Davenport, Scott, Iowa Aug 21, 1890 FACTS AND FANCIES It is estimated that abut 34,000,000 people die every year, or nearly sixty a minute. It is estimated $25,000,000 is spent annually in this country alone for advertising. The average width of a path of destruction with tornadoes is said to be little more than 1,000 feet. It is estimated that the number of passengers carried by all the railroads in the world averages 6,500,000 a day. The center of population of the United States is now at Madison, Ind., near the junction of the 39th parallel and the 55th meridian. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE LATEST IN LETTERS NEVER use a postal card. The colloquial style is by far the most agreeable while a didactic method of expression is unpleasant and to be avoided. In fashionable stationery the faintest shade of pink is the latest, there being a water mark of Cupid with his suggestive bow and arrow. A MARRIED woman's letters always should be addressed in the name of her husband, as "Mrs. Romaine Brown", instead of "Mrs. Amelia Brown" BLACK ink is the rule, although some women, notably those with romantic proclivities, affect violet ink, which, it must be admitted, flows easier and is of a superior to the ebony fluid. The angular English style of handwriting, although neither legible nor symmetrical; is one in high favor, the flowing Italian and the cramped French chirography being quite out of date. GOOD Sense and good taste should govern one's correspondence as it should all other things, and a man or woman of fine breeding, education, and heart will not go very far astray in the inditing of polite epistles. WOMEN should know better often sign themselves "Mrs. So-and-So" or "Miss So-and-So", instead of using their Christian names. This is the some of vulgarity, but if, when writing to a stranger, it is necessary to state whether Miss or Mrs., place the prefix in parentheses as "(Mrs.) Amelia Brown"

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/588 Surname: Nolan, Conway, McEvoy, Mulroney, Crowley, Dunigan, Kirby, Coonan, Maher, Mahan, Laughlin, Neary ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Wednesday, May 25, 1904 The Passing of a Pioneer On Wednesday morning of last week our citizens were surprised to learn of the sudden death of Patrick Nolan. He had been over town and at work in his garden on Saturday, the day he was taken sick; and only a few had learned of his illness until the news of his death reached them. The funeral took place on Friday morning when a very large procession, including many of the old settlers of the county, followed the remains from the home of the deceased in the east part of town to the Catholic church where the last rites of the church were performed by Rev. M. J. Costello. The pall bearers were E. P. McEvoy, J. T. Mulroney, M. H. Crowley, James Dunigan, Thos. Kirby and M. F. Coonan. Mr. Nolan was born in Dunmore, Kilkenny county Ireland, in 1833. He came to America at the age of 21 and lived for one year at Brooklyn, New York. He then moved west and spent a year at Elgin, Illinois. That year he started for northwestern Iowa. In company with Thomas Maher, who took a homestead on what is now a part of the town site of Emmetsburg, he went by team from Elgin, Illinois to Iowa City, and from there they came to this place on foot. He was one of the small party of pioneers from Kane county, Ilinois, who came out in 1856. In the spring of that year a party of six consisting of Ed and Miles Mahan, James and John Nolan, Lot Laughlin, and John Neary reached here and settled along the river. Mr. Nolan and Mr. Maher came later the same year. In the spring of 1857 Mr. Nolan was married at Fort Dodge to Johanna Conway, a sister of Mrs. John Nolan, and for forty years he lived on the old farm on the east side of the river, a short distance north of the old town site. This homestead is one of the historic spots of the county - always known to the early settlers and to travelers for its open-hearted hospitalty. The old settlers and the young people of thirty years ago can tell of many a pleasant evening spent at the home of "Pat in the Bush". Of the three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Nolan, two died of diptheria - one boy and one girl. The surviving son, M. J. Nolan, lives in the comfortable home on the east side where his father died. Mr. Nolan was for many years one of the leading and most successful farmers in the county. He purchased and fed a large number of cattle and employed several laborers during the entire year. However, later he met with some business reverses and retired several years ago and came to this city to spend his remaining days. He was a frank, outspoken, open hearted old gentleman and was when he had ample means a generous contributer to all worthy public enterprises. He gave willingly a helping hand to many a needy pioneer and furnished him food and shelter beneath his humble roof when there was no Emmetsburg and when stopping places were few and far between. His name and his praiseworthy deeds will often be recalled by those who knew him as a friend, benefactor, and upright citizen.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/586 Surname: Nolan, Shea, Ayres, O'Connor, Burns, Fleming, Conway ------------------------- The Palo Alto Tribune, Wed., Oct. 28, 1925 MRS. M. J. NOLAN Mrs. M. J. Nolan died at her home in this city at ten o'clock Friday morning, Ocotber 23. She had been ill for about two years, suffering from a cancer and this it was that finally caused her death. She was confined to her bed constantly for three weeks before her death. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. George O'Brine at nine o'clock Monday morning at St. Thomas church. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. The pallbearers were Thos. O'Connor, Dan Burns, Charles Nolan, Mike Fleming, James Conway and Michael Fleming, Jr. Miss Johanna Shea was born a Waterloo, Wis., on June 16, 1858, being over 67 years of age at the time of her death. She came to Iowa with the family and located at Mason City. In 1873 they came to Palo Alto county and she has resided here constantly since that time. The family located in Highland township. On October 26, she united in marriage with Michael John Nolan. The lived on a farm in Emmetsburg township for many years and then came to this city and established their home, here they subsequently resided. They had no children but adopted and raised a little girl, who survives. It is Mrs. E. O. Ayres of Osgood. She also raised her brother, James' three children, Miss Phillis, J. W. and Roland Shea. Mrs. Shea was a woman of the finest qualities of mind and heart. Those who knew her well held her in the very highest esteem. She was gentle, kind, loving and ever ready to do her full part in any relation in life. She was an excellent housekeeper and kept her home clean, inviting and attractive. She lived and served well, during the time that was allotted to her. She is survived by her husband, her adopted daughter and four brothers. The brothers are Patrick Shea of Crandon, Wis., William and James Shea of Sioux City. The niece and two nephews she raised also survive her. To them all the Tribune extends sincere sympathy.