Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/516 Surname: Kane, McNally ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, August 29, 1917 VINCENT KANE KILLED Had Both Legs Taken Off by Train on Monday at Ulmer, Iowa The Democrat regrets to learn of the sad death of Vincent Kane, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.B. [Martin] Kane of Ayrshire which occurred at Ulmer, Iowa, Monday noon. The funeral will take place at Fort Dodge tomorrow. Myles McNally of this city left for Fort Dodge this morning to be present at the obsequies. Mr. Kane was a nephew of Mrs. McNally [Maria Kane]. The following account of the sad accident appeared in yesterday's Daily Messenger of Fort Dodge: G.V. Kane, 914 South Eleventh street, who fell beneath an Illinois Central freight train at Ulmer yesterday noon died at the hospital at Dennison at 7:15 last night. Both legs were cut off below the knees. Kane, who is a brakeman at train 91 out of Fort Dodge, was riding in the engine cab as his train pulled into Ulmer, forty-three miles west of Fort Dodge, at 11:50 a.m. yesterday. As the train reached the depot kane attempted to jump to the station platform but slipped and fell between the platform and the train, his legs projecting over the rail. He was rushed to Denison where medical aid was unavailing. Kane leaves a wife and two year old child. The body was brought to Fort Dodge this afternoon 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/515 Surname: Keating, Joynt, O'Brien, Bartlett ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, October 10, 1917 WALTER KEATING DEAD Had Been Ill for Several Years-Funeral Held Tuesday Walter Keating died at his home in this city last Sunday after an illness of several years duration. The funeral was held Tuesday forenoon. Services were conducted at the Assumption church. There was a solemn requiem high mass with Very Rev. P.F. Farrelly as celebrant. He was assisted by Fathers McNerney and Velt. There was a large attendance from this and surrounding communities. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were J.J. and J.D. Higgins, James P. Jones, P.J. Nally, David Joynt and Joseph Joynt. Mr. Keating was born at Ballymacord [Note: probably Ballymacward] in the county of Galway, Ireland, in April 1847. Hence he was in his seventy-first year. He came to America in April 1865. He spent some time at Marblehead, Massachusetts. In 1866 he came to Dubuque county, Iowa. In 1870 he located at Delaware county, this state. On November 25, 1875, he was married at Dyersville, this state to Catherine Joynt. Mr. and Mrs. Keating lived on a farm near Earlville until 1896 when they bought the Peter Jones homestead in Great Oak township. Seven years later they became residents of this city, subsequently residing in their comfortable home in the Fourth ward. Mr. Keating is survived by his wife, one son, John D. of Chicago and two daughters, Miss Nellie Keating and Mrs. W.T. O'Brien, both of this community. Three brothers-Patrick, John, and Timothy- are still living in Ireland. One sister, Mrs. W.A. Bartlett, resides at St. Paul. Mr. Keating was a quiet, modest Christian gentleman. He never sought attention. He attended closely to his own private affairs but he was invariably ready to do a neighborly act of kindness and to extend a strong influence on the lives of those in need. He was a conscientious man. He was careful and conservative and he took pride in meeting his obligations. His personal conduct was always above criticism. He appreciated goodness in others and his influence was exerted to encourage thrifty, useful high class citizenship. He was a devoted member of his church and he lived up to its obligations. He never for a moment underestimated its influences on the lives of those who made a conscientious effort to observe its teachings. The passing of Mr. Keating will be sincerely mourned not only by his wife, son, and two daughters, but by the large number who knew him and respected him as a man and a neighbor. General and sincere sympathy is extended to the surviving members of his excellent family. 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/177 Surname: McLaughlin, Monk ------------------------- I am interested in your Thomas McLaughlin. I have a Thomas and Ann McLaughlin who moved from Ohio to Clayton couny, Iowa then to Emmetsburg by 1870. Thomas died there before 1880. Their chn: Mary, Harriett, Eliza, Henry, Emmeline, Ellen, Thomas, Marion, Sarah, Nancy, Lydia, Lucy Thomas was born in 1858. Could he be your Thomas? He was not living with his mother in the 1880 census. I am desc from Ellen b. 1857, she married John Monk You can see what I have on my webpage at http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/librarylawn/soffefl any info that you could provide would be great Christine

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/514 Surname: O'Brien, Kenyon, Schwaab ------------------------- MASON CITY GLOBE GAZETTE - 8-18-1981 Harold F. O'Brien MASON CITY - Word has been received of the death of Harold F. O'Brien, formerly of 819 N. Madison, Mason City. Mr. O'Brien was born Feb. 26, 1894, in Emmetsburg to William and Catherine O'Brien. Mr. O'Brien, a retired Mason City postal employee, died Thursday (Aug. 14, 1981) in San Diego, Calif., where funeral services were held Monday. Survivors include one son, Gene, Santa Barbara, Calif., two daughters, Mrs. William (Doris) Kenyon, Del Mar, Calif., and Mrs. R.J. (Connie) Schwaab, Elm Grove, Wis., one sister, Mrs. Charles J. Casey, Mason City, and 10 grandchildren.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/512 Surname: O'Brien, Meehan, Lattimer, Casey, Burke, Hall ------------------------- MASON CITY GLOBE GAZETTE - May 1947 Mrs. O'Brien, 82, Succumbs Funeral Rites to Be on Tuesday Morning Mrs. William J.(Katie) O'Brien, Sr., died at her home, 247 5th S.E., at 10 p.m. Saturday, following an illness. She had been a resident of Mason City for the past 18 years. Mrs. O'Brien was born Nov. 15, 1864, at St. Charles, IL. (daughter of Patrick and Mary Lowery Meehan). She was married to William J. O'Brien at Emmetsburg, where she had taught school, April 19, 1893. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic church and the Tabernacle Society. Surviving are her husband, 2 sons, Harold F. O'Brien and William J. O'Brien, Jr., and 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles J. Casey, and Mrs. W.D. Lattimer, all of Mason City, and a brother, Hugh J. Meehan, Latrobe, PA, and 2 sisters, Mrs. Ellen Burke, Latrobe, PA, and Mrs. C.S. Hall, Portland, OR, and 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. The body will lie in state at the home until the time of services. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic church, with Father P.J. Behan, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery. The Rosary will be said Monday at 8 p.m. at the home. The Meyer funeral home in charge.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/509 Surname: O'Brien, Meehan, Lattimer, Casey, Mensch, Kenyon, Livedalen, Smith ------------------------- MASON CITY GLOBE GAZETTE W.J. O'Brien, 95, Dies in Nursing Home 1958 W.J. O'Brien (Sr.), 95, died Monday at a Rockwell nursing home. He had lived there eight years and previously had lived in the Mason City community 35 years. Mr. O'Brien was born April 15, 1863, in Illinois, son of William J. and Ann (Daly) O'Brien. He was a retired merchant of Emmetsburg and Whittemore and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Mason City. Surviving are two sons, Harold F. and William J. O'Brien, and two daughters, Mrs. W.D. (Kathleen) Lattimer and Mrs. Charles (Helen) Casey, all of Mason City; a brother, Peter O'Brien, Emmetsburg, 15 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and one son. Requiem high Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Father John O'Connor will be celebrant. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. W.J.O'Brien Service Held 1958 Requiem high Mass was celebrated for W.J. O'Brien Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Father John O'Connor was celebrant. Father Raymond S. Bohrer gave the sermon. Altar boys were Mark Lansing, crucifer, and Jerry Juhlin, thuriter. St. Joseph's High School Choir sang the Mass. Mary Kay Dunn was organist. Pallbearers were grandsons, Neal Casey, Jack Mensch, William Kenyon, Howard Livedalen, Robert E. Casey and Bill Smith. Father O'Connor gave the absolution at the grave. The Patterson-James Funeral Chapel was in charge.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/175 Surname: Crippen ------------------------- Looking for any reference to the place called Crippen mentioned in the Emmetsburg Democrat in 1892. OR was this a person?. Link: The Crippen-Crippin Connection URL: <http://www.crippen.org.uk>

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/508 Surname: Mugan, Pendergast, Jackman, Frambach, Nolan, Jensen, Rassmussen, Schuller, Foy, Tobin, Hickey, Saunders ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, October 22, 1931 Mrs. Mugan Burial Friday Mrs. Mugan Was Youngest Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Pendergast, Who Were Among First Settlers of County. The funeral of Mrs. M. A. Mugan, mention of whose passing Wednesday was made in the last issue of the Democrat, was held Friday forenoon. Services were conducted in St. Thomas church, the pastor, Rev. M. McNerney, officiating. The interment was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were Joe Jackman, Frank Frambach, Chas. Nolan, Hans Jensen, P.C. Jackman and Jens Rassmussen. Bridget Pendergast was born Sept. 10, 1875. She was 56 years old. She was united in marriage in this city in 1903 to Mr. M. A. Mugan. Besides her husband, she leaves one daughter, Mrs. A. W. Schuller of Mallard, and three sons - William, John and George of this place. There are three sisters - Mrs. James Foy of Emmetsburg, and Mrs. M. Jackman of Waterloo. Mrs. Mugan was a lady of a very pleasing personality and she grew up a favorite among her companions and friends. She was always disposed to look on the bright, cheerful side of life. After their marriage, she and Mr. Mugan continued to make their home in Emmetsburg. They gave their sons and their daughter good opportunities. Mrs. Schuller is an accomplished musician. She taught music for a number of years and she was a very successful member of orchestras. Mrs. Mugan's long and trying illness was, of course, a great burden to her but her Christian fortitude sustained her when her physical condition at times seemed almost hopeless. Mr. Mugan was patient, provident and painstaking and looked zealously after her many needs and those of the household with a sense of care and anxiety that was admirable. Only three members of the family of her parents remain. Their names are listed above. It will be remembered that Mr. and Mrs. John Pendergast, parents of Mrs. Mugan, located in our county in the spring of 1858. In the fall, the first county election was held. Mr. Pendergast and the late T. H. Tobin wre the first justices of the peace who were chosen. In 1861 Mr. Pendergast was named county clerk. Later he was succeeded by Jas. Hickey. Mr. and Mrs. Pendergast made their humble home on the west shore of Medium Lake on which the W. E. G. Saunders residence property now stands. They were fine old people and were honored by all who knew them. They had a large family of sons and daughters, but, as stated before, only three remain. Mrs. Mugan was the youngest member of the large household. Hence her death is of more than passing interest to old settlers. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends goes out to the sorrowing husband, the sons, daughter and the surviving sisters in their bereavement.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/506 Surname: Crook, Clare, Hill, Murphy, Kaska ------------------------- Rose A. Crook dies Wednesday,September 29, 1982, services Friday. Mrs Lowell R. (Rose A.) Crook of 426 S. 5th Ave. W., a resident of Newton,Iowa since 1928, died Wednesday evening at the Embassy Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father William Kaska ,pastor of the church ,will conduct the services. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the Wallace Funeral Home. Survivors are five sons, Clifford of California and Cal,Kenneth,Bernard and Jim,all of Newton ; a daughter Myrna Hill of Newton ; 16 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lowell in 1943, two children in infancy and 13 brothers and sisters. Mrs Crook,a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, had worked at the Maytag Co., had owned and operated " Mom's Place" for a number of years and had been a teacher in Emmet County for several years. The daughter of Christopher S. and Rose Ann Murphy Clare, she was born in rural Palo Alto County. She was married in Emmetsburg.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/503 Surname: Nolan, Shea, Jackman, Donahue, Conway, Conlon, Higgins, Fleming ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, January 24, 1935 Michael Nolan Michael Nolan, son of one of the pioneer settlers of Palo Alto county and one of the well known men of Emmetsburg, died early Saturday morning at the poor farm a short distance south of this city. Mr. Nolan became seriously ill with a heart attack Christmas eve from which he never fully recovered. He was able to be up and about at times, but he gradually became worse until death took him. Mr. Nolan had been living in the institution during the past couple of years. The funeral was held from Assumption church Wednesday morning. A low requiem mass was celebrated by the pastor, Very Rev. J. T. Finnegan, after which the remains were brought to St. John's cemetery for interment. The pall bearers were Michael Flemming, Michael Donahue, Michael Conway, Thos. Higgins, Thos. Jackman and Thos. Conlon. Michael Nolan, only child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick (Paddy in the Bush) Nolan, was born in a log cabin on what is now known as the Charles Nolan farm a short distance north of this city in January, 1863. Hence he was 72 years of age at the time of his passing. Later the family moved onto what is now known as the Martin Vandervelde place a short distance northwest of Emmetsburg. Here Michael spent his youth and young manhood. He was married perhaps thirty five years ago to Josephine Shea. They had no children of their own, but Mr. and Mrs. Nolan raised a niece of Mrs. Nolan. She lived with them until her marriage to E. R. Ayres of Hills, Iowa. Mr. Ayers was the former Rock Island station agent at Osgood. For many years Mr. Nolan and his father traded extensively in livestock and they became quite prosperous. After the father's death, Michael continued in the business and made a success of it. During the later years of his life Mr. Nolan purchased a residence on West Main street where he and Mrs. Nolan resided until her death perhaps ten or fifteen years ago. During the last few years Mr. Nolan suffered from the adversity of the times and his means was reduced to almost nothing. Those who had dealings with Michael Nolan trusted him and liked him. He was genial and friendly and he had many friends throughout Palo Alto county. He would go out of his way to do favors for his friends and he was generous to those in distress. Even through adversity he was cheerful to the last. There are many who will learn with sorrow of his death.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/502 Surname: Dungan, Woods, Jones, Downs, Higgins, Steil ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg,Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, 17 May 1911 FUNERAL HELD THURSDAY James Dungan Was One of the Pioneers of Our County Last week brief mention was made of the death of James Dungan, who passed away at this home in this city Monday night at 11:25. The funeral took place Thursday forenoon. There was a large procession. Services were held in Assumption church. There was a solemn requiem mass. Very Rev. J.J. Smith was celebrant. He was assisted by Father Marks of this city and Father Kelly of Graettinger. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were Thomas Kirby, Thomas O'Connor, Edward Keenan, P.J. Wagner, Joseph Mulroney, and Henry Selle. Mr. Dungan was born in the parish of Dunboin in the County of East Meath, Ireland, October 12, 1828. He came to America in 1848 and settled in Niagra county, New York, where he lived for four years. In 1852 he moved to Allamakee county, Iowa, locating on a farm. He was married at Wexford, that county, in 1857, to Miss Mary Woods. In 1881 Mr. and Mrs. Dungan sold their farm in Allamakee county and came to Palo Alto. They settled on a farm in Great Oak township. In 1880 they moved to Emmetsburg, subsequently residing in their fine home in the Fourth ward. Ten sons and daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Dungan. Two-John and Lizzie-died at early ages. The survivors are Mrs. Dungan, Mrs. W.T. Jones of Oakes, North Dakota, Mrs. Geo. W. Downs and Mrs. Thomas Higgins of Emmetsburg, Mrs. M.F. Steil of Wagoner, Oklahoma, and Julia, Katie, Nellie and James of this city. All were in attendance at the funeral. Mr. Dungan was one of the rugged, fearless, achieving pioneers of our county. He did his own thinking, laid his own plans, and carried out his purposes regardless of what others might think or say about him. He had a strong personality and he had positive convictions on all matters of local or general importance. God gave him a keen, sensitive conscience and he made constant use of it to direct him in the trying and exacting affairs of life. He was a hard worker, a prudent provider, a thoughtful, far-seeing, upright citizen, an affectionate husband and father and a most exemplary and useful member of society. He lived to a ripe old age and he passed away conscious that he had profited by the splendid opportunities that were his for four score years and more and that he had used wisely and with scrupulous consideration the many temporal and other blessings that Providence had bestowed upon him. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends, many of them the acquaintances of 30 years, is extended to the surviving members of the family. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/pa95high.txt I just uploaded the 1895 Iowa State Census for Highland Township. Cathy

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 17 Feb 1915 Hugh MAGUIRE of Ayrshire was in Emmetsburg Saturday. He came to take the civil service examination. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. MAGUIRE. James FROMBACH, Clifford PHELPS, Alfred MEANS and John YOUNG took in the basket ball game at Algona Monday night. Mrs. J.B. GUNDERT of Tolstoi, South Dakota, is visiting her mother, Mrs. P.V. NOLAN. An Auxiliary tea will be given by Mrs. Edith SMITH Wednesday, February 24, beginning at three o'clock. All are cordially invited. Leo BUTTIMORE of West Bend attended the Fireman's dance in this city Friday evening. He remained over Sunday to visit relatives. Miss Mary COLLINS and Marie DICKENSON of Spencer, both of whom are registered nurses, were the guests of Miss Agnes JOYNT over Sunday. Miss Emily MAAKESTAD of Livermore, who visited the last of the week at the Martine MORRISSEY home in this city, spent Saturday with relatives in Graettinger. Leo CORLEY and Matthew DONOVAN went to Ayrshire Sunday evening to be present at the marriage of Mr. CORLEY's sister, Miss Catherine, which took place in that city yesterday. George GRAETTINGER and T.J. BREKKE of Graettinger were in Emmetsburg Monday. Mr. GRAETTINGER informs us that his brother Joseph is enjoying a very fine patronage at Salem, Oregon. He owns a meat market. Very Rev. P.F. FARRELLY informs us that Father SWEENEY of Spirit Lake will deliver the sermon at the Assumption church March 17. The members of the parish will be glad of an opportunity of hearing him on an occasion of this kind. Miss Florence MORRISSEY came from Livermore Friday evening for an over-Sunday visit with her parents in this city. She was accompanied by her friend, Miss Emily MAAKESTAD. Misses MORRISSEY and MAAKESTAD both teach at the Livermore high school. Quite a number of rural schools were closed temporarily during the severe blizzards of the past three weeks. Miss Rose CARMODY, who is teaching at Osgood, was quite ill several days during the past week and was unable to leave home. J.H. MUNCH of Whittemore, well known to many of our citizens, was pronounced insane a few days ago and was taken to the hospital at Cherokee. Mr. and Mrs. John BUTLER of Whittemore were in Emmetsburg Wednesday attending the marriage of their son, Guy Timothy BUTLER to Miss Katherine WOLLNER. Chas. D. PRICE informs us that Prof. HERRICK of Ames, who is a specialist on the care of orchards, will visit Emmetsburg early in the spring to give a spraying demonstration. The total receipts of the sociable at the home of Mrs. O.P. DOVIE, on Tuesday evening of last week were $42.50. All who were in attendance report a most delightful time. E.C. HINSHAW, the state game and fish warden, will leave for New York the last of this month to attend a meeting of the American Game Protective and Propagative association. Mrs. J.J. HAND arrived home from Algona Monday morning where she had been confined in a hospital for some time. She was accompanied by Mrs. W.J. O'BRIEN of Whittemore. James AINSLIE has been in the country during the past week choring for his brother-in-law, John DREW, who has been so badly crippled up with rheumatism that he could not leave his bed. Misses Jean GODDEN and Frankie MORRIS gave a party to a number of their friends Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. GODDEN. There were many in attendance and all report an enjoyable time. W.E. CROWDER of Laurens was in Emmetsburg Tuesday and Wednesday to see his mother, brother and other relatives before his departure for his new home at Burns, Oregon. We understand he left for that place on Monday. The first of the week Mrs. Joe NOLAN took possession of the postoffice at Ruthven. She is a capable, energetic and courteous lady and will doubtless give the patrons of the office high class service. The Democrat wishes her success in the discharge of the duties of her position. The home of Dr. SCHOOLEY of Terril is quarantined for scarlet fever. One of his children is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. MILLER have been enjoying a visit from Mrs. MILLER's cousin, Ernest SIEGELE, of North Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. DUHIGG drove to Ayrshire Saturday and attended the funeral of J.K. STEENSON, which was held on Sunday. Mr. SLONIKER, who had been living on Mrs. O.P. DOYLE's farm, left for Minnesota yesterday. His family will remain for a few days longer. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson STEENSON of Whitewater, Wisconsin, came to Ayrshire to attend the funeral of J.K. STEENSON. Messrs. STEENSON are brothers. Will KERWICK left for Des Moines the first of the week. He will attend the State Hardware Dealers' convention. He intends visiting Iowa City and Cedar Rapids before returning home. Saturday morning while coming to the postoffice from the court house, George B. McCARTY fell on the slippery sidewalk and cut quite a good gash in his face close to the temple. However, he was able to be about as usual during the day. Robert KINSELLA arrived home from LeMars Saturday morning where he underwent an operation for some abdominal ailment. He spent several days in the hospital. Dr. J.M. FETTES, assisted by Dr. Michael JOYNT, performed the operation. Mr. KINSELLA is feeling quite hearty again and will soon be able to be about as usual. He regards Dr. FETTES as a high class surgeon. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 17 Feb 1915 The School Contests The school contests brought many from a distance, despite the bad weather. They were good. The winners are as follows: SPELLING CONTEST GIRLS 1st. Hanna CODY, Freedom township, gold watch. 2nd. Margaret JACKMAN, Walnut township, $2.50 in cash. BOYS 1st. Merril WARDELL, Vernon township, gold watch. 2nd. Peter HANSEN, Highland township, $2.50 in cash. PENMANSHIP GIRLS 1st. Ethel WOOD, Nevada township, $1.00 in cash. 2nd. Lena DRANEZ, Cylinder, 50 cts. in cash. BOYS 1st. Theodore CODY, Freedom township, $1.00 in cash. 2nd. William McCONNELL, Walnut township, 50 cents in cash. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Surprised Mr. and Mrs. John O'Brien One evening the first of the week about sixty-five of the friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. John O'BRIEN of Great Oak township dropped in on them and gave them a most delightful surprise in the form of a farewell party before their departure for their new home in Emmetsburg. They have lived in their present neighborhood for about thirty years. The evening was spent in card playing and dancing. In the old time steps Marshall BRENNAN of Emmetsburg proved him the star of the evening. The music was furnished by Messrs. Frank HAND and James HAMILTON. Peter DAILY and M.F. BRENNAN won the penants in the card game with Wm. WALSH and Peter O'BRIEN as close competitors. Later in the evening Peter O'BRIEN and M.F. BRENNAN contested for honors in the jig dancing, the former winning by a slight margin. All who were present report that, despite the stormy night, one of the best times of the season was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. O'BRIEN are pronounced very hospitable entertainers. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ John ADAMS Badly Burned. We regret to learn that John ADAMS, brother of Mrs. John GALLEGER, of this place, was badly burned on his ranch in southwestern North Dakota a few days ago. A gasoline engine had frozen up and he was thawing it out when a gasoline tank which he held in one of his hands exploded. Some one who was close to him threw him into a water tank and saved his life. Parts of his body are, however, badly burned. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ County Attorney COON of Estherville Assaulted. Just as we go to press we learn that County Attorney COON was attacked by Howard STONE and was severely injured. The flesh was torn loose from the nasal bone and his face was considerably bruised. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/501 Surname: Murphy, Ryan ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, 17 May 1911 Wm. Murphy Dead Passed Away At His Home in Nevada Township Saturday Wm. Murphy, who had been very ill for a long time, died at his home in Nevada township Saturday. The funeral was held Monday. Services were conducted at Assumption church. Very Rev. J.J. Smith officiated. There was a large procession. The burial was in St. John's Cemetery. We have not been able to learn complete particulars but we understand that Mr. Murphy was born in Ireland April 10, 1843. hence he was 68 years of age. He was married at Rock Island in 1866 to Miss Julia Ryan. They came to this county about forty years ago. They located on a farm in Nevada township and they subsequently resided on it. Mr. Murphy received a sun stroke about two years ago. He never fully recovered. Mr. Murphy was a pioneer in this locality. Though not one of the first settlers, he came at a date sufficiently early to witness the trials and the experiences that were known only in fronteir settlements. He secured a substantial foothold soon after his arrival. He was frugal and he was tireless in his industry. Hence he prospered as the country grew in population and wealth. He was modest. He was a man of most exemplary habits. Vice, even in its mildest forms, never appealed to him. Though unpretentious, he was at all times consistent in his professions. He lead a most exemplary life. He leaves to mourn his loss as a loving husband and father, a devoted wife, one son-Daniel and one daughter, Miss Mary. All have the sympathy of our many citizens in their sorrow. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Additional Info: Descendants of William Murphy 1 William Murphy b: 04/10/1843 in Ireland d: 05/13/1911 in Nevada Township, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Obit Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa/ . +Julia Ryan b: Abt. 1843 in Wisconsin src: 1880 Palo Alto Co. Census m: 06/24/1867 in Rock Island, Illinois src: Illinois Marriage Index 1763-1900 d: 1919 Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa/ ........ 2 Daniel Ryan b: Bet. 1868 - 1869 in Illinois d: 1929 Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa/ ........ 2 Mary Ryan b: Bet. 1871 - 1872 in Iowa Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 19 June 1912 BANK ROBBERS SENTENCED Judge COYLE Gives Them Ten Years Each in Penitentiary The two bank robbers who gave their names as Frank COLLINS and Jimmie GLEASON, appeared before Justice DUFFY Wednesday forenoon. They waived examination although they were willing to plead guilty. They were informed by County Attorney BURT that it would be best for them to make their plea before Judge COYLE, as court was in session at that time. In the evening they were arraigned in court under the new statute which allows criminals to plead guilty and be sentenced for offenses without being indicted by the grand jury. The Judge asked them if either of them desired the services of an attorney as all who are charged with a crime are entitled to this privilege. They told him that they did not care for a lawyer. He then asked them if they wished to make any plea to the charge against them for the robbery of the Cylinder Savings bank. GLEASON, the younger of the two, replied that they both wished to plead guilty. Judge COYLE next asked them if they wished to make any reference to the motives that prompted them in the commission of the crime. GLEASON said that they did not care to make any explanations and gave his honor to understand that they were prepared to take their medicine, as they would not have any pull on the outside to assist them. Judge COYLE then enquired if they wished to make any reference to their past record as such information might, in the future, be of service to them, should they ask the board of parole to take up their cases. GLEASON stated that their records were against them. He thanked the Judge for his kindness and interest in them, but gave him to understand that the realized it was hopeless for them to offer anything in extenuation of their actions in committing the offense with which they were charged. The Judge finally pronounced sentence on them imposing a penalty of then years each at hard labor in the Ft. Madison penitentiary. The prisoners were apparently the coolest men in the court room. Both are undoubtedly hardened criminals. They were taken to Ft. Madison Friday evening by Sheriff CULLEN, assisted by W.H. CROWLEY and James AYLWARD. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 12 June 1912 CYLINDER SAVINGS BANK ROBBED Safe Blowers Secure About $1,000 in Friday Night's Robbery. Use Seven Charges of Nitro-Glycerine. ----------------------------------- ALEX CULLEN CAPTURES TWO --------------------------------- Sheriff and Deputy Clearly Outwitted Two of the Robbers and Land Them Safely in County Jail Quite a sensation was caused in this county Saturday morning by the news that the Cylinder Savings bank had been robbed by safe blowers, who secured about $1,000 in cash and had made good their escape. Sheriff CULLEN was called by 'phone about 2 o'clock Saturday morning. In company with Deputy McNALLY, Dan. HICKEY and Glenn BROWN they immediately started for Cylinder, by auto, making the trip in a little over ten minutes. After turning on the road south leading into the town they shut off the lights on the auto. They were informed by citizens that the robbers were still in the bank. Sheriff CULLEN placed a guard in the rear of the building and he started through the front window. However, no trace of them could be found. No one saw them enter the bank or leave it. The sheriff and his party traveled through the country for several hours but could not find any clew [sic] as to the whereabouts of the safe blowers. Entrance to the bank was made through a window in the rear of the building. Seven charges of nitro-glycerine were used before the money could be secured. The safe and the front of the building was blown to pieces. Charles McCARTY, one of the citizens of Cylinder, sat in a room in the hotel, about 30 or 40 feet from where the safe blowers were at work. He saw two men working on the safe and one man standing guard in front. It is his opinion that there were four men in the gang. One may have been watching the rear entrance. Mr. McCARTY was too frightened to make any attempt to scare the thieves away. We are informed he had a loaded 44 revolver close at hand. The seven explosions aroused all the citizens of the town, but no effort was made to stop the men at work in the bank. Saturday Sheriff CULLEN spent most of the day in the timber along the Des Moines river in the south part of the county, but no trace of the thieves could be found. Sunday afternoon a telephone call was received here that two suspicious looking men had stopped at the farm home of Peter HEARRITY and had asked for something to eat. Sheriff CULLEN and Deputy McNALLY immediately went out there. After leaving the HEARRITY home the men were seen going west on a cross road. The sheriff took a hay road leading across a field and got in ahead of the two men. The latter did not see the auto until it came over a hill close to them. Mr. CULLEN jumped out of the auto and covered the men with two revolvers, ordering them to throw up their hands. They were a little slow abut doing it and the sheriff shot close to the head of the older one of the two. He immediately dropped to the ground as if wounded. The younger man surrendered. The man on the ground put up one hand, but kept the other on the ground. Mr. CULLEN ordered him to put up both hands or to suffer the consequences. He finally yielded. When he stood up it was seen that the hand that rested on the ground was clasping an ugly looking revolver. They were immediately searched and taken to the county jail. They had about $326 in silver, gold and paper money with them. They admitted robbing the bank. They said that the night of the robbery they saw the sheriff and his party turning off the lights on the auto some distance to the north of Cylinder. They also said that the sheriff was within a mile of them Saturday. They were hiding in the timber near the Geo. CROOK farm. When night fell the two men that were captured started west, the other two going south. It appears that they had some kind of a quarrel over the division of the money. The men that started west got lost on the prairie and when morning came they were practically at the same place from where they started. They were hungry and stopped at the HEARRITY home and asked for something to eat, offering to pay for it. One man gave his name as Jim GLEASON. He is five feet, nine inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. The name of the other is Frank COLLINS. He is six feet tall and weighs 190 pounds. He is about 47 years of age. He has a slight scar on the right cheek and one hand is partly crippled. GLEASON is about 21 years old. A detective from the BURNS agency is here working on the case but he was not with the sheriff when the two robbers were captured. So far no trace of the other two members of the gang can be found. They may, however, be apprehended in a day or two. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 4 Sept 1912 M.A. MUGAN is preparing a very neat panel for Father SMITH's monument in St. John's cemetery. It will be of U.S. standard bronze. It will be fourteen inches square. A chalice will appear in the center of a circle of laurel wreath. The chalice and the tips of the wreath will be polished. The balance of the wreath will be of antique finish. It will contain the name, place and date of birth of the deceased, the date of his ordination and the date of his death. Cathy Joynt Labath

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 28 Aug 1912 Mrs. COLLIPRIEST of Ruthven visited her daughter, Mrs. Addison WELLS several days during the past week. Geo. HENDERSON nad wife of Independence township recently visited his uncle, J.A. HENDERSON of this vicinity. We understand that Mr. E.J. HIGGINS and Miss Lillie PATTON are to be married at LeGrange, Illinois, tomorrow. John McNAMARA of Ayrshire and Grant NELSON of this city are visiting relatives in Jack Creek township, Emmet county. Miss Pearl TAYLOR arrived home from Mason City Tuesday morning where she had been visiting her sister, Mrs. Dr. STARR, for a few days. Frank ILLINGWORTH informs us that the Catholic people of Ladysmith, Wisconsin are building a $30,000 school building instead of a $6,000 one as was stated in last week's Democrat. M.L. BRADY informs us that he bought a quarter section farm near Madison, South Dakota yesterday and a couple of hours later sold it by wire at an advance of $5 per acre. Land in that locality seems to be moving rapidly. Wednesday night a few pairs of shoes, a number of neckties, and a small amount in cash were taken from C.J. BERGER's store. A window pane at the rear end of the south side of the building was taken out and the window was raised. In this way the burglars gained an entrance to the building. So far the offender has not been located. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. BAKER and their son Herbert arrived home from Miller's Bay last evening. They had been spending a couple of months in their beautiful cottage at that place. Their location is an ideal one. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. McCARTY have a fine cottage on an adjoining lot. Miller's Bay is one of the beauty spots on the lakes of the picturesque West Okoboji. Mayor BICKFORD has notified all property owners in Emmetsburg to cut the weeds on their premises. He should enforce promptly his order. People in general are entirely too careless about this matter. They should have more taste than to allow ugly looking weeds to grow high enough to peep into their windows. Do not spare the careless, Mr. Mayor. Get rid of the weeds and do so without further delay. They should have been cut six weeks ago. Thos. EGAN is home from Ada, S.D. He recently proved up on his farm near that place. Mr. and Mrs. E.H. DICKEY are attending the state fair at Des Moines this week. Mr. and Mrs. David STARR went to Des Moines Saturday to attend the State Fair. Raymond BECK was down from Estherville Monday evening. He went to Livermore Tuesday morning. Miss CAMERON recently enjoyed a visit from her sister from Denver. The latter returned home Monday. Ray SWEENEY of Sheldon has for several days been the guest of his brother, Father SWEENEY, of this place. Mrs. Anna ROWAN was a passenger to Garfield, Utah, Sunday evening. She had been visiting relatives in this vicinity. P.O'MALIA of Ayrshire was greeting Emmetsburg friends Wednesday afternoon. It is needless to say that he took in the ball game before returning home. Mrs. Wallace SIMPSON of Whittemore visited her father, George C. SEELEY in this city several days last week. He has been quite ill for some time. Mrs. Eugene HARRISON of the Cylinder neighborhood came to Emmetsburg Saturday and left over the Rock Island for Ellsworth, Iowa to visit her sister, Mr. SATTER. James STRATTON was up from Curlew yesterday. He reports that there was not so much rain south of Curlew during August as there was in this locality although there was an abundance of growing crops. Mr. and Mrs. P.O. REFSELL attended a family reunion Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James REFSELL of Emmet county. There were about 200 in attendance. It is needless to say that the affair proved an enjoyable one. The members of the A.O.H. and L.A. of the A.O.H. who attended the state conventions of the organizations at Cedar Rapids last week report large successful gatherings and a general good time. They were royally entertained by the Cedar Rapids people. P.H. DONLON was re-elected state secretary of the A.O.H., a position which he has filled with credit to himself and to the organization for a number of years. The next biennial convention will be held at Des Moines. Mr. A. RUTLEDGE arrived home Saturday evening from Renville, Minnesota, where she had been spending a short time with a sister. Crops are fine in that locality and farmers are correspondingly happy. Mrs. RUTLEDGE also visited other Minnesota points while away. She returned home by way of Pipestone. She visited the Indian school grounds while there. She was very much pleased with the appearance of the town and the surrounding country. Mrs. J.J. DOOLEY enjoyed a visit the last of the week from her parents, Mr. and Mrs. KENNEDY, who live in Algona. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/500 Surname: Felhauer, Schaller, Jensen, Collinson, Burns, Koeller, Joynt, Molitor ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 20 March 1912 HE LIVED TO A RIPE OLD AGE John C. Felhauer, One of the Pioneers of West Bend Township John C. Felhauer, whose death was briefly mentioned in last week's Democrat, passed away at his home at West Bend Thursday, March 7, at 6 p.m. He had been ailing for only a short time. The funeral was held Tuesday, March 12. Father Dullard of Whittemore celebrated a requiem high mass. He was assisted by Fathers Jungblut and Dobberstein. Father Jungblut preached a very impressive sermon. The pall bearers were six sons of veterans-Franklin Minger, Wm. Andregg, George Gardner, Wm. White, James McGinly, and Harry Dorweiler. Interment was in the parochial cemetery. The members of the G.A.R. wre present at the sad exercises. As the remains were being taken from the church, Mrs. Joseph Clennon sang, "Face to Face." Mr. Felhauer was born in Prussia, Germany, January 15, 1832. Hence he was 80 years of age at the time of his death. At the age of 18 he entered the military service of his native country, spending six years in the army. In 1856 he came to the United States, residing in Illinois for a short time and later going to Denver, Colorado. In 1861 he enlisted as a volunteer in the Civil war, serving until the close. Just before the end of the war he lost the sight of his right eye, caused by the cold and dampness. In 1868 he came to Iowa, settling on a homestead just south of the present town of West Bend. He was united in marriage to Barbara Schaller at Dyersville, Iowa, November 16, 1869. To this union eight children were born, two sons and six daughters. All are living. They are Jacob and Andrew of Marquis, Canada, and Mesdames Fred Jensen of Pocahontas Center, C.M. Collinson of Algona, E.H. Burns of Chicago, John Koeller of Marquis, Canada, M.W. Joynt of Emmetsburg and Peter Molitor of West Bend. All were in attendance at the funeral. Mr. Fehlhauer had a long and interesting career. At an early age he entered the services of his native country, spending six years in defense of its honors and its prestige. When war threatened the unity and the welfare of the land of his adoption he volunteered his services to battle for its flag and to preserve its free institutions. He remained in the field until peace was restored. What greater sacrifice could any native citizen have made? To whom should higher honors have been shown by those whose highly prized national interests he sought to preserve? Assuming the duties of husband and father, he was frugal, industrious, and painstaking. He not only gave to those depending upon him their ordinary needs but he made early and ample provisions for rainy weather. He proved himself useful as a private citizen as he had been valiant and dutiful as a soldier. He lead an upright life. He was genial and obliging as a neighbor. He supported willingly the religious and other organizations to which he belonged and he shared with his fellow men and ardent interest in the general welfare of the community that esteemed him a member. The writer knew Mr. Fehlhauer intimately for many years, enjoyed his friendship and confidence, and prized his loyal support. It is with genuine sorrow that we learn of his death. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances is extended to Mrs. Fehlhauer and the serveral sons and daughters in their bereavement. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>