Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, September 13, 1916 William Murphy Married In Omaha Mr. and Mrs. William Murphy of Omaha arrived in Emmetsburg a few days ago and have since been visiting relatives in this vicinity. They were married at Omaha, Tuesday, September 5. The maiden name of the bride was Miss Agnes McNeill. Mr. Murphy is a son of P.J. Murphy who resided in this county many years. He is an exemplary, high minded young man. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy will leave for Amery, Wisconsin in a few days to live on a farm which Mr. Murphy bought a short time ago. Mrs. Murphy's parents will also move to Amery. The Democrat extends hearty good wishes to the happy couple and hopes they will find health and happiness in their Wisconsin home. Cathy Joynt Labath

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa June 2, 1915 NEWS OF TWENTY YEARS AGO A Few Lines From the Files of the Democrat of June 5, 1895 Thursday night Marshall John McNally and a number of our citizens rounded up twenty-seven drunken tramps who were threatening the safety of our community and landed them in jail. They were a dirty bunch. Cathy Joynt Labath

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, April 21, 1915 Chris Claer Has Close Call Thursday Chris Claer was nearly drowned in the Des Moines river while driving to town with some eggs and other products. His horse became frightened and jumping aside from the road, ran into the river. It was very deep and the horse had to swim. Mr. Claer had sufficient presence of mind to stand up in the buggy but the water almost reached his shoulders. Some parties who were passing swam in and rescued him. He had a very close call. His horse was also saved. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Miss Catherine Collins arrived home from Algona Tuesday evening. She recently underwent an operation for appendicitis. We are glad to note that she is rapidly improving. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, 11 May 1921 BODY OF BOY STILL MISSING Details of Drowning of M.F. Brennan's Little Grandson M.F. Brennan and his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Currans, arrived home from Milwaukee Sunday evening where they were called two weeks ago by a telegram announcing the drowning of Mr. Brennan's grandson. For ten days several hundred friends and neighbors labored diligently to find the body of the missing child but without success. The river was dragged, several divers searched the bottom of the channel and a dam of sacks filled with sand was thrown across the river. Members of the life saving service of the city were in constant attendance but they could not find any trace of the body. We need not say that Mr. Brennan, our efficient city marshal, was one of the hardest and most persevering workers in the long but fruitless search. On the day of the drowning the oldest brother, who is about six years old, was let out from school half an hour early and on his return home, he and his younger brother who was something over four, together with a companion, went to Silver Creek, about a mile away to play. As they were walking along a high bank, loose dirt gave way and the older brother fell into the water. The younger child, Lawrence, grabbed him by the hand and he succeeded in catching some grass or shrubbery and landed on the bank in safety, but in the struggle, the younger brother lost his balance and tumbled in. A neighboring lady witnessed the scene but, instead of notifying the police station, as is generally done on such occasions, she walked nearly a mile to the home of the boy's mother, Mrs. M.J. Brennan, and notified her of the sad affair. Silver Creek is not very deep but there was a cloudburst a day or two before and the water raised rapidly and the current was swift. A short distance from the scene Silver Creek empties into the Menomonee river. Four miles farther down the river reaches Lake Michigan. A reward has been offered for the recovery of the body. This will cause many to watch closely for it, should it rise to the surface of the water. The Sunday before Mr. Brennan's grandson was drowned a man sank in the Wisconsin river. The body came up last Friday. Two men were drowned in a lake some distance from Milwaukee on April 10. The bodies came up to the surface on May 1. Hence it is likely that the remains of the missing child may be recovered. When the weather is cold parties who are drowned do not come to the surface so soon as they do during warm weather. It is claimed that the water in Lake Superior is so cold that parties that are drowned never come to the top. We need not say that Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Brennan are heartbroken over the sad affair. Lawrence was a stout, hardy, lovely child and was a favorite among his little companions. The afflicted parents have the sincere sympathy of a wide circle of Palo Alto relatives and friends, all of whom will be anxious to learn of the recovery of the missing child. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/547 Surname: McNally ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 15 Oct 1915 Mr. and Mrs. W.P. McNally mourn the loss of their baby daughter, Catherine, who died Monday evening of cholera infantum. She was about six months old. The funeral will be held today. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery. This is quite a severe loss to Mr. and Mrs. McNally. They have the sympathy of a large number of warm friends in the sorrow that has come to their home. 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/546 Surname: Brennan, Hamilton, Selle, Molloy, Conlon ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, 5 Mar 1919 SISTER MARY EMALITE DEAD She Was a Daughter of the Late Mr. and Mrs. James Brennan of Great Oak Township Sister Mary Emalite, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Brennan of Great Oak township, passed away yesterday at Mt. Carmel, Dubuque; after an illness of several months duration. She was taken with the influenza some time during the fall and she continued to decline. Her attending physician, in due time, realized that nothing could be done to help her. The funeral services will be conducted at Mt. Carmel. The burial will be in the beautiful cemetery on the grounds close by. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Selle, Mrs. William Molloy and T.H. Brennan left for Dubuque Tuesday evening to be present at the obsequies. Bridget Brennan was born in Great Oak township August 31, 1884. She attended the local schools and grew to womanhood in her home community. She prepared herself for school work and for a number of years taught in our county. She was successful and soon gained an enviable reputation in her chosen line. In September, 1906, she entered the order of the Sisters of Charity of the B.V.M. as a novice and some years later took her final vows. She taught for some time in an academy in Kansas and was in the Sacred Heart school at Fort Dodge for six or seven years. From Fort Dodge she was transferred to a convent at Rapid City, South Dakota. It was there that she lost her health. Sister Mary Emalite is survived by five sisters and one brother, her parents having died quite a number of years ago. The sisters are Mesdames William Hamilton, Henry Selle and William Molloy of this place, Mrs. John Conlon of Leola, South Dakota, and Miss Nellie Brennan, who is living in Dubuque. The only brother is T.H. Brennan, who lives south of this city. Sister Mary Emalite, as a young lady, was ambitious, earnest, industrious and discreet. She won well deserved recognition among the honored young women of our county. At a comparatively early age she felt that she should give her life in promoting the interests of Christian education and she responded willingly to the promptings of her heart. The preparation was exacting and it was difficult for one of her years and her opportunities to abandon the pleasures and hte companions of her early womanhood for the life of a religious, but God called her to his service and she could not refuse to answer the summons. How well she performed the laborious, trying duties of her station in life is known only to those who were her pupils, to their watchful, zealous parents and to her associates in the order of which she was for many years a member. We pay high tribute to those who give generously of their energy, time and means towards charitable purposes and to others who make special contributions for the good of their community, state and nation but we seldom hear of the great sacrifices of thousands like Sister Mary Emalite who give every day, every hour of their time in academies, hospitals, asylums and similar institutions that others may be physically, intellectually and spiritually benefited. 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/545 Surname: Meehan, Lowery, Murray, O'Brien, Burke, Martin, Nolan, Sherlock, Donahue, Burns, Coonan ------------------------- THE LATE PATRICK MEEHAN Feb. 28, 1917 He Lived to the Ripe Old Age of 83 - Funeral Was Held on Thursday. Last week we reported briefly the death of Patrick Meehan, which occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Murray, on February 20. He had been ill for three months or longer. His attending physician pronounced his ailment leakage of the heart. At times he rallied but there was no permanent improvement in his condition. The funeral was held Thursday. Services were conducted at Assumption church,Very Rev. P.F. Farrelly celebrating a requiem high mass. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. Many old friends and neighbors were in attendance. The pall bearers were J.S. Martin, Charles Nolan, Daniel Sherlock, Daniel Donahue, Thos. Burns, and M.F. Coonan. Mr. Meehan was born in the county of Sligo, Ireland, August 15, 1833. He was, at the time of his death, in his 84th year. When he was eighteen months old his parents moved to McHenry county, IL. He was married at Woodstock, that state, on February 5, 1856, to Mary Lowery. Ten sons and daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Meehan. Five of their children died in early childhood.(smallpox) Mrs. Meehan passed away October 13, 1901. The surviving members of the family are Mrs. W.J. O'Brien of Osage, Iowa, Mrs. James Burke of Mankato, Minnesota, Mrs. James Murray of Emmetsburg. John, whose wherabouts are unknown, and Hugh of Bancroft. An adopted daughter, Miss Blanche Meehan, lives at Sand Conlee, Montana. All were present at the funeral except John and Miss Blanche. Mr. Meehan was a cheerful, warm hearted old gentleman. The writer had an opportunity of knowing him quite intimately when he came to Emmetsburg over thirty years ago and we always prized his friendship and his good will. He was at all times glad to extend a helping hand when he could be of assistance to one whom he esteemed and he aimed to speak favorably rather than disparagely of those he knew. He was an obliging neighbor and he was a devoted husband and an affectionate father. He had an abiding faith in God's anxiety to bestow generously his blessings on those who love him and seek his aid and he was a prompt and faithful member of the church to which he belonged. he lived to a rather advanced age and he was favored with health and strength to enjoy the physical, mental and spiritual pleasures that in which so many of his race and his time were participators. The Democrat joins with a wide circle of friends in extending sincere sympathy to surviving sons, daughters and other relatives.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/543 Surname: Hoben, Hearrity, Golden, Brash ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, 13 Apr 1921 DEATH COMES AT RIPE OLD AGE OF 93 Patrick Hoben Who Settled in Highland Township in 1882 Saturday evening at 10:20 Patrick Hoben, one of the oldest citizens of our county, passed away at the home of his son, Austin Hoben, in Highland township with whom he lived for many years. He was more or less crippled with rheumatism for nearly forty years but he did not become seriously ill until last Thursday. Having attained the age of 93, advancing years kept steadily undermining his health and strength and he was finally forced to yield to the inevitable. The funeral was held yesterday. Services were conducted in the Catholic church at Ruthven, Father Conley celebrating the requiem mass. The burial was in the family lot in the parochial cemetery at that place. A large number of old neighbors and friends were in attendance. Several from this city were present. The pall bearers were M.J. Donahue, John Burns, Michael Daily, C.C. Egan, John Bough, and John Joyce. Mr. Hoben was born at Eriff, near West Port, county of Mayo, Ireland in January, 1828. His age was 93. He was married in his native country to Winnie Hearrity in 1860. Mr. and Mrs. Hoben came to the United States in 1861 and located in Clinton county, this state. In 1868 they became residents of Boone county and in 1882 settled on a farm in Highland township this county. Their son Michael still resides on the place. Mr. Hoben is survived by two sons and two daughters. The sons are Michael and Austin of Highland township and the daughters are Mrs. Michael Golden of Valley Junction and Mrs. Henry Brash of Deadwood, South Dakota. Mrs. Hoben died in January 1913. Like millions of the men and women of his race, Mr. Hoben left sorely depressed Erin which always had a warm place in his heart's affections, and came to our great republic, the land of the free and the home of the brave, to enjoy the privileges, the opportunities and the material comforts that were denied him in the country of his birth. He was economical and thrifty and he provided carefully and successfully for the needs of his wife and family. He led a good life, was esteemed by his neighbors and friends, discharged conscientiously and faithfully his duties as a citizen and upheld with patriotic ferver the honor of his state and country. He was warm hearted, friendly and hospitable, and his associates of pioneer days always took an earnest interest in his health, his happiness and his welfare. He learned early in life his duties to religion and he always sought divine assistance when temptations and severe trials came to him. He lived to a ripe old age. His death will be widely and sincerely mourned. The sons and daughters have the sympathy of all 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/542 Surname: Conlon, Dailey, Molloy, Turk, Hoben, Hand, Mehan, Eagan ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, OCtober 17, 1953 Mother of Three Dies Suddenly Mrs. Charles Conlon Succumbed Suddenly Following Her Attendance at Funeral of Graettinger Relative. Mrs. Charles Conlon of Great Oak township passed away in the Palo Alto county hospital in this city Tuesday morning at 1:15 o'clock. Mrs. Conlon, with her husband and other members of her family, attended the funeral of Ben Petersen at Graettinger Sunday afternoon. During the services Mrs. Conlon became ill and was immediately brought to the Emmetsburg hospital. Following an operation she passed away. The funeral will be held this (Thursday) morning at 9:30 o'clock. Services will be conducted in Sacred Heart Catholic church at Ayshire, the pastor, Rev. W. F. Mason officiating. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery south of Emmetsburg. The pall bearers wil be Clarence Molloy, Pat Molloy, John Turk, Earl Hoben, James Hand and Joe Mehan. Florence Gertrude Dailey was born at Montreal, Canada, November 7, 1903. Hence she was 31 years old at the time of her passing. She came to Palo Alto county with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dailey, in 1908. She attended the local schools and was for some time employed in several Emmetsburg business houses. She was united in marriage to Charles Conlon in this city April 2, 1929. Surviving are her husband, three children, Mary Catherine, five; Gerald, three and Joan twenty months, her mother, Mrs. John Dailey, and two sisters, Mrs. Keyron Eagan and Miss Julia Dailey all of Emmetsburg. A brother John was killed in an auto accident in 1930. Friends everywhere will be sorry to learn of the untimely death of Mrs. Conlon. She was possessed of a happy disposition and she had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. She was a splendid Christian mother and a loving and dutiful wife. The sincere sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved husband, the children and the other relatives in their bereavement.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/540 Surname: Cullen, Conlon, Muroney, Miller, Donahue, McGovern ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, December 6, 1934 Phil Cullen Philip Cullen, one of the well known residents of Whittemore, passed away at his home at that place early Sunday morning, the result of a severe attack of bronchitis. He had been ill for only a week. Funeral services were held at St. Michael's church at Whittemore Tuesday. The pastor, Rev. Wm. Veit, officated at a requiem high mass. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery north of town. There was a large attendance. The pall bearers were M. K Cullen of Mason City, Peter Mulroney of Emmetsburg, Thomas Miller of Royal, Thomas Cullen of Cylinder, Wm. Donahue of Fenton and John Mulroney of Mallard, all nephews of the deceased. Philip Cullen, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Cullen, was born in Clayton county at Elkader, July 1, 1857, at which place he lived until he was twelve years old when he with his parents, brothers and sisters, moved in a covered wagon to Palo Alto county, settling on a farm five miles east of Emmetsburg. They lived in a sod house for about six months while he helped his father haul lumber from their first house. The deceased moved to Kossuth county in 1893. After retiring from farming, Mr. Cullen was engaged in the furniture business in Whittemore for a number of years. Mr. Cullen was united in marriage to Catherine Conlon, May 12, 1890, in Emmetsburg, the late Rev. J. J. Smith, pastor of the Assumption church, officiating. Surviving are his widow, three brothers, John of Whittemore, James of Emmetsburg and Alexander of Pontiac, Michigan, and three sisters, Mrs. John Mulroney of Mallard, Mrs. Joe Mulroney of Emmetsburg and Mrs. T. V. McGovern of Clear Lake. Two brothers, Thomas and Terrance, and one sister, Mrs. William Donahue, preceded him in death. The passing of Phil Cullen is generally regreted by the people of this vicinity as well as by the many at Whittemore who knew him so well and who admired his many fine qualities as a man and as a a true friend. He was genial and generous, and hospitable to a remarkable degree. He was broad and tolerant in his views. He accorded to all men the privileges he asked for himself. He was honorable in his business dealings with his fellow men. No worthy community or religious enterprise failed to receive his encouraging and substantial support. In pioneer days the Cullen homestead east of this city was a haven of rest and many a weary traveler enjoyed its hospitality. That the descendants of those well known pioneers have carried on the tradition of geniality and true hospitality is widely known and accepted. The Democrat joins with many friends of the family in offering sincere sympathy to the widow and others who survive.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/538 Surname: Brennan, Breene, Currans, Callahan, Branagan, Brady, Burns, Phillips, Steil, Laughlin, Mulroney, Hughes, Neibauer ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, December 6, 1934 Mrs. Martin. F. Brennan Mrs. Martin F. Brennan, pioneer Emmetsburg lady, died at her home on South Broadway last Wednesday noon after an illness which kept her bedfast for the past twenty-eight months. At the time of her passing, Mrs. Brennan was nearing her eighty-third year. The end was expected several weeks ago but her remarkable vitality carried her through until Wednesday when her weakened condtion could no longer enable her to continue the battle for life. Before her passing she had the comfort the last of the week of visiting with her son and daughters who rushed from distant states to her bedside. The funeral was held Friday morning. Services were conducted in the Assumption church where a solemn requiem mass was celebrated by the pastor, Very Rev. J. T. Finnegan. He was assisted by Rev. M. McNerney of Emmetsburg, deacon, and Rev. Leo Berger of Sioux City, sub-deacon. Altar boys were Donald Currans, Michael Callahan, William and Thomas Branagan. During the service the Assummption choir rendered the music of the mass, after the close of which the beautiful solo, "Nearer My God to Thee" was sung by Thomas Brady. Before the remains were taken from the church, Very Rev. Finnegan paid a touching tribute to the sterling character of the deceased. He called especial attention to Mrs. Brennan's faithfulness to true ideals during life and he recalled that her steadfastness to true principles remained with her to the end. The eloquent pastor was at his best. Interment was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were Dan Burns, Lou Phillips, John Steil, Lou Laughlin, Robert Mulroney an W. T. Branagan. Anne Veronica Brennan was born in Alyene, County Tipperary, Ireland, May 2, 1852. She was the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Breene. When she was at an early age her family emigrated from Ireland to America, finally locating at Lodi, Wisconsin. Here she spent her youth. Because she refused to attend public school under the unfair provisions of the Wisconsin Bennett law she was sent by her parents to Milwaukee where she completed her education in the St. Mary's Academy of that city. Later the Breene family moved from Lodi to Laval, Wisconsin. During her young womanhood she had occasion to visit friends in Iowa. It was while in this vicinity on a visit that she met M. F. Brennan of this place. They were married at Delony, Wisconsin, on November 9, 1876. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Brennan came to Palo Alto county where they settled on a farm in Great Oak township. About thirty years ago they moved to Emmetsburg and took up their residence in the present home on South Broadway. Mr. Brennan served as marshal of our city for twenty years, retiring a couple of years ago. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Brennan. A son John passed away at San Francisco eight years ago. The others are Attorney M. J. Brennan of Milwaukee, Attorney James F. Brennan of San Francisco, Mrs. Wm. Hughes of Havre, Montana, Mrs. Alice Currans and Mrs. Mike Neibauer of Emmetsburg. They, besides her worthy husband, are left to mourn her loss. On November 9, 1926, Mr. and Mrs. Brennan had the happiness to celebrate the observance of their golden wedding anniversary. At that time all of their children were present to contribute enjoyment to the occasion. A host of local friends and relatives called upon them during the day to offer best wishes. Mrs. Brennan was one of the really fine Christian women of Emmetsburg. Outstanding among her many noble, womanly qualities were, as her good pastor stated so well, her loyalty and her faithfulness to the end. The richest possible inheritance she could hand down to her exemplary chidren is the memory of a clean, honorable life of self sacrifice that the purposes of her creator might be better served and that those dependent upon her might go forth to become God-fearing and respected men and women. She was possessed of deep religious convictions and her actions were guided by a genuine understanding of the duties and the obligations of Christian motherhood. She was energetic and she was kind and generous to those in need. Those who knew her were her friends. She was ever solicitous for the best welfare of those near and dear to her. In death she leaves a memory that will ever be revered not only by the immediate members of her family but also by the many residents of Emmetsburg who knew her and loved her. The Democrat joins with many friends in offering sincere sympathy to Mr. Brennan and the worthy sons and daughters in their bereavement.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/536 Surname: Walsh, Brennan, Joynt, Conlon, O'Brien, Foy, Murray, Doty, Davenport ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, April 16, 1936 Bridget Walsh Passes Sunday Well Known Daughter of a Pioneer Family Succumbs After Illness of Some Duration. Miss Bridget Walsh, 67, native of Boone county, Iowa, passed away at the Mrs. W. A. Doty home in this city at midnight Easter Sunday evening. While she had been suffering from arthritis during the past seven years she had been seemingly in fairly good health during the past several months. Saturday, however, she took a turn for the worse and she passed away peacefully Sunday evening. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Funeral services were conducted in St. Thomas' church in Emmetsburg, the pastor, Rev. M. McNerney, officiating. Burial was in St. John's cemetery south of this city. The pallbearers were David Joynt, M. W. Brennan, Thomas Conlon, Peter O'Brien, Eddie Foy and John Murray. Bridget Walsh was born in Boone county, Iowa, January 16, 1869. Hence at the time of her passing she was slightly over 67 years of age. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Walsh. The family moved to this locality at an early date. After having reached young womanhood Miss Walsh went to Austin, Minnesota, where she served for nearly twenty years as head cook in the Fox hotel. About seven years ago she returned to this city where she made her home with her sisters. During part of the time she was incapacitated with an arthritic condition which forced her to remain indoors during part of the time. However, she was generally able to be up and around and to be helpful to her sisters in the daily household tasks. Miss Walsh is survived by three sisters and one brother. The sisters are Mrs. W. A. Doty, Mrs. Mary Davenport of this city, and Miss Agnes Walsh of Austin, Minnesota. The brother is William Walsh of this place. Miss Walsh was a lady of refinement and true Christian principles. She was kind and generous in her dealing with others and she was a staunch supporter of her church in all its local activities. Much of her life was spent in giving service to othr members of her immediate family. No sacrifice was too great that she might give comfort and solace to those in distress. The community has suffered a genuine loss in the death of this good woman. The Democrat joins with many frineds in extending sincere sympathy to those who are bereaved by her death.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/182 Surname: McLaughlin ------------------------- I don't think our McLaughlins are the same. Mine died in Minneapolis. He married Ann Paige Mackin who lived on a farm near Emmitsburg. Good luck in your search.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/181 Surname: Shull, Killam ------------------------- It's not the same John Shull, but could be somehow related, I guess. My John Shull was 44 in 1906, farming in or near Emmetsburg. I think his father was James B. Shull who lived in Davis Co.,IA and died in the Civil War. I think his mother was Roxana Killam.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, April 9, 1919 RETURNS FROM FRANCE WAS IN SIGNAL CORPS Charles Joynt Was In Telegraph Construction Work Overseas Charles Joynt who arrived home from overseas on Thursday, will take his old position as operator in the Milwaukee depot. He went across early last spring. He was in the signal corps and spent the summer and fall months constructing telegraph lines through France. The Americans found it necessary to build lines of their own in order to haul their trains promptly. The lines extend from Breit to Tours, Bordeaux, Marseilles and other important places. They will now be taken over by the French government. The French have good railway tracks but they are not strong enough for the heavier American cars. Their locomotives are large but their cars do not carry over ten tons while American cars will bear several times this weight. Mr. Joynt found the French people quite hospitable but he soon became tired of trying to make them understand English. He spent considerable of the winter 100 miles south of Paris. In January he had a furlough and took a trip into the Pyrenees mountains, which are close to Spain. American soldiers were not allowed to cross the border into Spanish territory. Mr. Joynt spent a day or two at the resort where Harry Thaw attracted so much attention but he assures us that he did not try to put on any of Thaw's airs. The winter south of Paris was very mild. Farmers did not gather their vegetables and grass remained green. There were one or two light falls of snow but the beautiful remained only a day or two. Mr. Joynt had more freedom than was allowed the ordinary soldier. He was permitted to go about in the various places he visited and he had good opportunities of studying the customs of the people. He often attended services in the French churches. He liked their music and found the interior of their edifices beautiful. French priests, like Americans and those in other European countries celebrate mass in Latin but their accent is different. They seem to be earnest, eloquent preachers but of course he could not understand them. Although he had no experience with cooties, Mr. Joynt was required to take all that was coming to him in two delousing machines in France and one in New York. He says this is an experience that the American soldier really enjoys. Those wishing to learn particulars should consult him. Of course he is glad to be back. He feels well paid for his experience abroad.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, August 7, 1918 WRITES FROM TOURS, FRANCE Charles Joynt Is at Place Where Charles Mortel Defeated the Saracens in 732 in One of the Decisive Battles of the World. Tours, France June 26, 1918 Dear Sister: How are all the folks at home? I am fine and dandy. I suppose you were surprised when you found that I had started across. Did you receive the card I mailed notifying you of the safe arrival of our ship? We had good weather and a mild sea. I was not a bit sea sick. This country is much different from the United States. It keeps one busy looking around. The country is beautiful. We do not see large farms like those in the United States. The land is divided into patches of perhaps an acre and every inch of the patch is put to use. The weather here is very fine. I hope it will continue so. Do you know where Will Reinders was sent? We are still all together but I think we shall soon be sent to different places. I have not seen a frame building since I came to France. The houses and other buildings here are of stone and cement stucco. The wagons and buggies have only two wheels. They are drawn by one horse. I wrote you a letter while on the boat. I hope you received it. Please tell my friends to write to me. A word from the U.S.A. goes good over here. I shall close now. Hoping to hear from you soon. I remain, Your loving brother, Charles A Joynt Second D.N. Co. F. S.C. via New York Care Chief Signal Officer. A.E.F. Tours is one of the historic cities of France. It contains many manufacturing establishments and a beautiful cathedral. It is the capital of Indret-Loire, department of France. It was the site of Charles Mortel's defeat of the Saracens on October 10, 732. It was the seat of the French government when Paris was besieged in 1870.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, 10 Jan 1917 A MARRIAGE ON TUESDAY Miss Alice Kane Becomes Bride of Mr. Emil Dahl of Rhame, North Dakota Mr. Emil Dahl of Rhame, North Dakota, and Miss Alice Kane of this city were married Tuesday morning in St. Thomas church, Rev. M McNerney officiating. Miss Vera McNally acted as bridesmaid while Mr. Ed Kane was bridesgroom. After the marriage ceremony a delicious five course wedding breakfast, served by Mr. Wright, was enjoyed at the home of the bride's parents in this city. The happy couple left for Minneapolis in the afternoon to spend some time sight seeing before they go to their new home at Rhame, North Dakota. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kane, who are widely and favorably known. She was educated in our local schools. After finishing her studies she commenced a course for a trained nurse and in due time graduated from Mercy hospital at Davenport with high honors. For several years she has followed her profession. She is winsome and tactful and ranks among the worthy and accomplished young ladies of our county. She will be found admirably qualified for the many social duties which community life at Rhame may require of her. The people of Emmetsburg, who are greatly attached to her, regret very much to lose her. The groom is in business in Rhame, North Dakota. He is a very promising young man and stands well in his home community. He impressed most favorably our citizens who met him. The Democrat congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Emil Dahl and hopes that the future has many blessings in store for them. FREDERICKS-McNALLY A Marriage at the Assumption Church Monday Morning. On Monday morning occurred the marriage of Miss Alice McNally to Mr. Elmer Fredericks. The ceremony took place in the Assumption church, Very Rev. P.F. Farrelly officiating. Miss Emma Fredericks was bridesmaid, while Mr. Robert McNally was best man. Immediately after the ceremony, a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents. Soon after Mr. and Mrs. Fredericks left for Minneapolis. They will visit at several points in Minnesota before returning to Emmetsburg. They will make their home on the Fredericks farm east of town. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McNally, well-known among our citizens. She was educated at St. Mary's Academy and for some time was employed in the Emmetsburg Telephone exchange. She performed her duties with credit to herself and the company. No young lady stands higher in the community. The groom is a son of Mr. W.S. Fredericks, who has resided in Freedom township for many years. He is a bright, capable young man and richly deserves the young lady he has chosen as his bride. The Democrat unites with the many friends of the young couple in wishing them success and happiness during the years to come. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath

I'm looking for info on Pearl Pratt, listed in the 1900 census for Palo Alto Co., IA, Fairfield Township. He was born June 1873 in Yellow Medicine Co., MN. His wife of 2 years was Molly S. born Sept. 1874 in IA. They were married about 1898. I am particularly interested in Pearl's life between 1890 and 1898. During that time he was supposed to have been married to my grandmother, Mary Antoinette Tolstedt. Any info would be appreciated. Marion Rice

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/180 Surname: SHULL, TUSH, WILLIAMS ------------------------- We have a John SHULL, born about 1864 in Illinois. Son of John SHULL, Sr. and his wife, Caroline WILLIAMS. John SHULL, Sr. died in Civil War 16 February 1864 at Lynnville, Tennessee. Caroline remarried to George TUSH and they had 5 more children. They moved to Linn Co, Kansas between 1880 and 1900. Could this be your John SHULL?

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, October 13, 1920 MARRIED IN MINNEAPOLIS Mr. Michael Collins of Emmetsburg and Miss Helen Nelson of Eau Claire, Wisconsin Mr. Michael Collins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Collins, of this place, and Miss Helen Nelson of Eau Claire, Wis., were married in St. Stephen's church at Minneapolis Monday morning, Oct. 11, at 9 o'clock. Miss Agnes Collins, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid and Mr. James Collins, brother of the groom, was best man. The bride was employed as stenographer for some time in the Donaldson department store at Minneapolis. The groom grew to manhood in this locality. He engaged in the railroad business a number of years ago. He was faithful and diligent and soon succeeded in winning the confidence of the officers of the company. Some time ago he was appointed agent at Melvin, Osceola county. Mr. and Mrs. Collins left soon after their marriage to Eau Claire to visit relatives of the bride. From there they will go to Denver, Colorado, to remain for a short time. They will make their future home at Melvin. The Democrat is pleased to learn of their marriage and extends hearty good wishes. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath