Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/499 Surname: Jackman, Kliegl, Nolan ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, November 28, 1929 Patrick Jackman Dies in Oklahoma Lived at Tulsa. Was a Pioneer in This Vicinity. A Brother of W. E. Jackman. Patrick J. Jackman, who will be remembered as a pioneer in this locality, died at his home at Tulsa, Oklahoma, last Sunday. He was ill for a couple of years or more. The burial was in that city. Mr. Jackman was a son of the late Michael Jackman. He was born on the place now owned by his brother, W. E. Jackman, which was long the old family homestead. He was rounding out his 70th year. June 17, 1885, he was united in marriage to Miss Frances Kliegl. They became the parents of five sons and daughters. All, together with Mrs. Jackman, are living. They are Charles and Margaret of Grand Island, George of Plainfield, Illinois, and Miss Mary Jackman of Tulsa. Mr. and Mrs. Jackman resided along the west side of the lake northeast of this city for a number of years after their marriage. Later they moved to Armstrong. Mr. Jackman was engaged in business at that place for some time. Afger which he became a resident of Grand Island, Nebraska. Some time ago he moved to Tulsa where he subsequently made his home. Aside from his widow and the sons and daughters, the death of Mr. Jackman is mourned by his brother W. E. of Emmetsburg and three sisters _ Mrs. Josie Nolan, Miss Mary Jackman and Miss Agnes Jackman of California. Mr. Jackman was a successful, prosperous farmer and later, as a business man he showed ability and capable management. He won his way to the front financially and attained well deserved success in the populous, prosperous city of Tulsa. All who knew him will regret to learn of his death.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/498 Surname: Jackman, Martin, Nolan, O'Leary, Duhigg, Ryan, Kliegl, Hendricks, Ebert, O'Connell, Laughlin, Kirby, Kelly, Prochaska, Slattery, Schaeherer ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, July 17, 1930 Large Funeral Late Wm. Jackman Held Saturday Neighbors, Friends, From Far and Near Came to Attend. Burial in St. John's. The funeral of W. E. Jackman, whose death was mentioned in last week's Democrat, was held Saturday forenoon. Services were conducted in St. Thomas church, the pastor, Rev. M. McNerney, officiating in a requiem high mass. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were P. F. Nolan, Peter O'Leary, Chas. Duhigg, Bert Ryan, and Henry Kliegl. The funeral was one of the largest in the history of Emmetsburg. Relatives and friends from all parts of the county and several from distant places were in attendance. W. E. Jackman was born in a log cabin on his father's farm on the east side of Medium Lake, May 1, 1874. Hence his age was 56. He attended the local schools and grew to manhood in his home neighborhood. On January 18th, 1899, he was united in marriage to Miss Nellie F. Martin. Two sons and ten daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Jackman. Eleven are living. They are Cyril, Gertrude, Winifred, Corinne, Helen, Thos., Edna, Tene, Loretta, Paulina and Lenore. Miss Gertrude teaches at Cylinder, Miss Winifred in New Orleans and Miss Corinne at Perma, Montana. Miss Helen is a student in the State University at Iowa City. The other members of the the family are at home. Mr. Jackman's death is also mourned by three sisters - Mrs. Mary and Agnes Jackman and Mrs. Josie Nolan, all of Los Angeles. One of the strongest traits of Mr. Jackman was his dependability. He was at all times very outspoken, square, firm in his convictions and true to his friends. Those who did not agree with him always knew where to find him. He was never a trimmer when confronted with a situation requiring prompt, manly, responsible action. He was a heady farmer. He gave special attention to the raising of livestock and to the buying and shipping of cattle. He had a long experience in this line and he was a good judge of values. He did not believe in taking unnecessary chances. In business matters, he was prompt, careful, and conservative. He had one of the largest families in our county and he had also one of the best and most up-to-date homes. He was a devoted husband and he was generous to his boys and girls. He gave them the best of educational advantages. Several of his daughters became bright, clever, successful teachers in the schools of Iowa and other states. On several occasions, when in local schools, they won class and district honors. Mr. Jackman was loyal and generous to his church. He recognized the elevating influence, the real, the lasting power of spirituality in social and public affairs. He had a heart for the unfortunate. He was generous to those in distress. Mr. Jackman was at all times in Emmetsburg business affairs. His good will and support invariably carried influence. For more than 40 years he was a leading factor in our community's growth, development and progress. For quite a long time he suffered intensely from physical afflictions but he never lost confidence in the wisdom of the divine in permitting trying human afflictions. Mr. Jackman had the hardy cooperation in all of his undertakings of his patient, practical, self-sacrificing wife. She spared no effort to provide for his comfort and she bore up bravely, under her increased burdens, considering his severe trials and his physical misfortunes. The writer knew Mr. Jackman intimately during his long career in our community and admired him for his sturdiness, his faithfulness to his home and business trusts and his many sterling qualities as a citizen. General and profound sympathy is offered to Mrs. Jackman, her sons and her daughters and the other relatives in their sorrowing hours. The following named parties came from a distance Saturday to attend the funeral of the late W. E. Jackman: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hendricks, Sheldon; Mr. and Mrs. George Jackman and Francis Ebert, Grand Island, Nebraska; Frank Martin, Eagle Lake, Texas; Al and Mary O'Connell, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Ryan and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laughlin, Mason City; Tom Kirby, Vincent Kelly, Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Prochaska and Tom Prochaska, Clare; Mrs. Sadie Slattery, Lake Crystal, Minnesota; and Mr. and Mrs. Will Schaeherer, Wallingford.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 30 July 1912 GARY HAS HAD QUICK GROWTH Thomas McNally Tells Our Reporter About Steel Trust City Thomas McNally of Gary, Indiana, is visiting his brother, Myles McNally and other family relatives in this vicinity. He will remain for a few weeks. He was in Emmetsburg 32 years ago when the country was new. He was also here 16 years ago. He notices a wonderful improvement in the surrounding country since that time. Gary, he informs us, is a place of 35,000 to 40,000. It has had the most remarkable growth during its brief history of any city in the United States. It was platted six years ago. The biggest steel plant in the world, the property of the American Steel trust, is located at that place. Formerly the leading industry of the company was at Pittsburg. The change of location to Gary was made in order to save the expense of shipping iron ore from the Messaba range, north of Duluth, to Pittsburg. Besides, Gary being only 26 miles from the business section of Chicago, is more favorably situated than Pittsburg for making shipments to the various parts of the United States. The trust has a lake frontage of eight miles at Gary. It has its own harbor. Two hundred steel vessels are regularly employed in carrying iron ore and unfinished products from Duluth. The vessels are 700 feet long. Each has 32 hatches. The immense freighters can be turned in the Gary harbor without tugs. The steel plant employs 8,000 men. The American Bridge Company which requires 3,000 hands in operating, is also one of the leading manufacturing institutions of the place. The American Tin Plate company has a force of 3,000 men and the American Nut and Bolt company 1,200. Mr. McNally says that perhaps 20,000 of the city's 40,000 inhabitants are Poles, Italians and other foreigners. They are frugal and industrious but of course cling tenaciously to their native manners and customs. Some of them have of late started up in business for themselves. The city inspectors and others whose business it is to enforce the pure food laws have considerable difficulty in making this class of business men observe the state laws and city ordinances. Gary has eight steam railroads and five interurban electric lines. Hence it has favorable connections to important points in all directions. A person can go to Indianapolis or to Louisville, Kentucky, on interurban lines. Electricity is used in operating most of the great industries in the city. The principal business street of Gary is six miles long. It has very wide sidewalks. It is 100 feet in width from curb to curb. It is lit up with lamps 50 feet apart. The sight is one that elicits the admiration of all visitors to that place. Mr. McNally is 75 years of age but stands his years well. He is robust and quite active. He has lived at Gary for five years. His son owns a large restaurant at that place and serves from 300 to 500 people daily. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/496 Surname: Jackman, Murphy ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, Nov. 20, 1930 MRS. F. JACKMAN MOTHER OF SIX CALLED THURSDAY Our many citizens learned with painful suprise of the death of Mrs. Francis Jackman, which occurred at her home northwest of this city early Thursday morning. She had given birth to a child but the mother and the child both died. The funeral was held Saturday forenoon. Services were conducted in St. Thomas church, Rev. M. McNerney, assisted by Father Kelly of Graettinger, officiated in a requiem high mass. Father Kelly gave a very impressive sermon, paying a high, well deserved tribute to the worth of Mrs. Jackman as a loving, dutiful mother and as an exemplary Christian woman. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. There was an unusually large attendance of relatives and friends. A number came from a distance. Eva Murphy was born in Emmetsburg township July 22, 1894. Her age was 36. She grew to young womanhood in her home community. January 19, 1915, she was united in marriage to Francis Jackman. Mr. and Mrs. Jackman located on their farm several miles northwest of Emmetsburg where they subsequently resided. Mrs. Jackman's death is mourned by her beloved husband and six sons and daughters - Jean, Robert, Mary, Margaret, John and Richard. All are comparatively young. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Murphy, four brothers - Eugene, Earl, Maruice and Francis - also reside in this locality. Emmetsburg had no better, truer wife and mother than Mrs. Jackman. She was a member of one of Emmetsburg township's pioneer and most exemplary families. She grew up a dutiful, loving, obedient young lady. Her virtues were numerous. Her devotion to her parents, brothers and friends endeared her to them. She was fortunate in her social attachments and she became the wife of one of our community's highly deserving young men. Six sweet children blessed their happy home. Providence seemed to smile on all of her aims and efforts but there is sooner or later keen disappointment in every life and it often comes when the outlook is most promising. However, though her sarifice was supreme, she yielded willingly to God's will and she answered with humble submission the dreaded summons. General and heartfelt sympathy is offered to the sorrowing husband and the six motherless children, some of whom are too young to realize the irreparable loss they have sustained.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 28 June 1911 ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. CRANE, who had been visiting their daughter, Mrs. BROWNLEE of Mallard, returned to their home in Wisconsin Tuesday. Wednesday evening we enjoyed a delightful ride to Graettinger with Edward McNALLY in his dandy new auto. P.H. DONLON, W.J. BROWN and Clem McNALLY went with us on the trip. Mr. McNALLY first begun to use his auto six days before. He handled it like a veteran, making the trip each way in 40 minutes. The Graettinger people had a good time at their Woodman picnic. C.E. COHOON delivered an address and there were various amusements during the afternoon. Graettinger and Ringsted played an eighteen inning game of baseball. Graettinger won by a score of 4 to 3. Kane-McGowan Mr. Martin B. KANE and Miss Katherine McGOWAN were united in marriage at Sacred Heart church at Ayrshire Monday morning, Father CARROLL officiating. Miss Katherine HIGGINS was bridesmaid and Mr. Thomas FAGAN was best man. The wedding dinner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. HIGGINS in Great Oak township. Only a few relatives and friends were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. KANE left on the evening passenger for the lakes where they will spend several days. On their return they will commence housekeeping at their home in Ayrshire. The bride is a sister of Mrs. J.J. HIGGINS. She made her home at Dyersville, this state, until a few years ago. Of late she has been living with Mr. and Mrs. HIGGINS. She is a most estimable lady and will be an active and influential factor in the social and religious life of Ayrshire. Mr. KANE is widely known as one of the substantial and worthy citizens of that place. His many friends in this locality join with the Democrat in wishing him and his bride health and happiness. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Why work for others when with our proposition you can earn from six to ten dollars a day. The harvest is on for agenst (either sex) selling our invention. For particulars write, Geo. FINN Co., Sioux City, Iowa. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For Sale, Trade, or Rent. I will sell, trade, or rent my house and half block in the north part of Emmetsburg. Has fair improvements. I have good household furniture and would sell same with house. Will be willing to accept part cash and give time on balance in case of sale. I will be glad to consider any offer for a sale or trade. T.H. TAYLOR. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GIRLS WANTED.- HOFFMAN-HESSE Laundry, Emmetsburg. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 21 June 1911 Monday was very warm. The thermometer registered 96 in the shade in this city. It is predicted by some that automobiles will be cheaper next season than they are this year. George SAUNDERS is home from Cornell university and Ewart has also returned from the Chicago university. Thos. CONLON came down from Estherville on Sunday's Special to see the base ball game and to spend a couple of hours with his parents. A letter from H.B. CASSIDY of Wilbeaux, Montana, says that prospects for a bumper crop in eastern Montana are very encouraging. Mr. and Mrs. George B. ACERS of Portage, Wisconsin, are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.E.G. SAUNDERS. Mr. ACERS is a brother of Mrs. SAUNDERS. Mrs. Bernard BRADLEY,who had been visiting Emmetsburg and Cylinder relatives for several days, returned to Graettinger Monday. She is looking fairly well, but is not hearty. Mr. BESTELEHNER came over from Whittemore Wednesday in his auto to attend the game between Mason City and Emmetsburg. He brought a large delegation with him. The Whittemore people patronized the game very liberally. Mr. and Mrs. Matt KILROY were up from Mason City Sunday. Mr. KILROY returned in the evening but Mrs. KILROY remained for a couple of days to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. CONLON. J.P. SULLIVAN of Great Falls, Montana, visited at the T. SULLIVAN home at Graettinger last week. He was on his way home from Fort Dodge where he had been called to attend the funeral of his brother. Carl HELGEN, brother of H.M. HELGEN, of this place, graduated from St. Olaf's college at Northfield, Minnesota, last Wednesday. Many Emmetsburg friends extend hearty congratulations and wish him success through life. Charles DUHIGG and J.S. MARTIN were at Armstrong Friday. They report that J.F. O'NEILL has the finest corn that they saw on their trip. His crops are all good. he had evidently been working hard since he left Emmetsburg last March. The Whittemore Champion says that John McCORMICK of Rodman is 86 years of age and that on last Wednesday he indulged in a six mile walk. He was superintendent in this county 53 or 54 years. All the old settlers will be glad to learn he is still bright and vigorous. Miss Kate CROWLEY was a passenger to Ruthven Thursday morning. Mrs. Dr. POWERS visited her sister, Mrs. MIX, at Cedar Falls last week. Charles JACKMAN of Waterloo visited relatives in Emmetsburg last week. A.P. MEYERS arrived home from Sioux City a few days ago with a fine new auto. Mrs. Fred McCARTY left for the lakes today. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. and Fred went yesterday. P.S. BROWN will leave today on a business trip through Idago, Oregon and California. Henry KNEER is at Whittemore this week working on the construction of the water works system. Fred PREUS, who lost $1,800 at a wedding near Algona a short time ago has recovered that amount. Mr.and Mrs. Robert WILSON left for Sac county Wednesday to visit relatives. Mrs. WILSON formerly lived there. Mr. J.N. HANSON and Miss Sophia NIELSEN were married at Ringsted last Wednesday, Rev. BERG officiating. T.S. SULLIVAN who had been visiting his parents at Graettinger, returned to Minot, North Dakota Wednesday. L.E. FECKNER, the manger of the Farmers' store at Graettinger, was at Sioux City last week purchasing new goods. Banker FRYE of Rodman and Bankers CARMODY and CULLEN of Whittemore attended the state bankers' meeting at Mason City last week. D.G. McCARTY is at Buffalo, New York, attending the National convention of the Woodmen. He is one of the delegates from there. Mrs. Wm. COAKLEY and Mrs. CREED went to Des Moines Thursday to visit relatives and friends. Mr. COAKLEY accompanied them as far as Ruthven. Edward McNALLY bought a dandy Hupmobile auto last week for hte Brown Land and Loan company. He will find it very convenient in his business. Miss Josie GUERDET returned to Minneapolis Wednesday after a brief visit with her parents in Walnut township. She has a position as a stenographer in that city. Ed HALL has not forgotten about the pleasures of his youthful days. He came in from Vernon Sunday to see what was transpiring on the baseball diamond. The shooting tournament of the Emmetsburg Gun club will be held at the Middleton park next Friday afternoon. It promises to be very interesting. The membership is about 25. The Dispatch reports that Mr. and Mrs. Ole JUSTESON and Mrs. John LARSEN of Ringsted left Monday of last week for Denmark where they will spend some time with relatives. Miss Lena LARSEN, of the West Bend Journal, was an Emmetsburg visitor Saturday. Seh was accompanied by her friend, Miss Ida PETERSON, of Lake Mills, who has been visiting her. Miss NEVIN of New York is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Ellen CARMODY. The sign on the new Majestic theater is a dandy. Mr. CARPENTER painted it. W.J. YOUNG arrived home from La Porte City where he spent a month. Mr. and Mrs. M.L. BRADY weent to Sioux City yesterday to attend the Elk's convention. Mrs. J.M. MAHAN is enjoyning a visit from her sister, Mrs. McDONALD, who lives at St. Paul. Mrs. Thos. CARMODY and children of Whittemore visited Emmetsburg relatives Saturday. Adjourned meeting of the A.O.H. this evening. All members are requested to be present. Misses Jennie AGNEW and Crin HUGHES went to Minneapolis Monday to visit for a couple of days. W.G. MIDDLETON is at Ada, Minnesota, this week looking after his farm interests at that place. Joe and Will KERWICK are home from St. Joseph's college to remain during the summer vacation. Miss Edna DICKASON recently returned from Dubuque where she had been attending St. Vincent academy. Miss MEANS left for Kentland, Indiana, Monday evening to remain for some time visiting relatives. J.K. BENDA is having a big special sale this week. Read his double page ad published elsewhere in this issue. Father JUNGBLUT came up from Wesley Thursday to attend the St. Mary Academy commencement exercises. Miss Edna GUSLAND returned from Ruthven last week where she had been serving as a nurse in the Baldwin hospital. Miss BLEY, a daughter of Mrs. Paul BLEY of Rush Lake township, recently returned from Des Moines where she had been in the M.E. hospital for some time. We are having very dry warm weather. Small grain and meadows are suffering. We need rain badly. Corn is holding its own. The outlook is not encouraging. Colonel and Mrs. SMITH were over from Ayrshire last evening. Though small grain is looking bad, the Colonel is looking well. He favored us with a pleasant call. Mrs. Catherine CONLON recently returned from West Union where she had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. STEINER. She is again comfortably located in the fourth ward. Miss Grace CUMMINGS, of Des Moines who had been spending a week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John GALLEGER, went to the lakes Tuesday morning. She was accompanied by Miss Millie GALLEGER. 000525 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/494 Surname: Walsh, Jackman, Joynt, Brennan, Wells, Doty, Davenport, McEwan, Purser, Murphy ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, November 15, 1928 Margaret Walsh Called to Reward Was An Invalid for Eight Years. Resided at Austin, Minnesota for 25 Years. Miss Margaret Walsh, who was an invalid for perhaps eight years, passed away at her home in this city last Saturday morning. The funeral was held Monday forenoon. Services were conducted in the Assumption church. Very Rev. J. G. Murtagh celebrating a requiem high mass. He spoke with much feeling concerning her life, her sincere devotion to her church, her many acts of kindness and charity, and her pleasing and edifying example. The burial was in the family lot in St. John's cemetery. Many relatives and old friends and neighbors were in attendance. The pall bearers were Joe Joynt, M. W. Brennan, P. C. Jackman, Lawrence Brennan, Tom Wells and Joe Walsh. Miss Walsh was born in Ontario, Canada, December 26, 1852. Hence she was rounding out her 76th year. Her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Walsh, came to this county in 1871. For many years they lived in Great Oak township, but later became residents of Emmetsburg. Miss Walsh grew to womanhood in this locality. She lived at Austin, Minnesota, with her sisters Misses Agnes and Bridgie for 25 years. She suffered a severe injury about eight years ago and had to return to this city. She and her sister, Miss Bridgie, lived in their fine home on South Broadway. The latter, in long and trying needs, looked carefully after the comfort of her sister, and made many, many sacrifices to have her declining days as happy as possible. Miss Walsh is survived by two brothers and four sisters. The brothers are T. B. and W. H. The sisters are Mrs. W. A. Doty and Mis Bridgie of Emmetsburg, Miss Agnes of Austin and Mrs. A. M. Davenport of Humboldt. All were present at the funeral. Among the other relatives who attended the funeral were Thomas Wells of Mason City, Mrs. Kitty McEwan of Moline, Illinois, and Mrs. Howard Purser of Chicago. Other relatives in attendance were Miss Ruth Wells of Moline, Illinois, and Mrs. James Murphy, son and daughter, of Carroll, Iowa. Miss Walsh was one of the most worthy and highly esteemed Christian ladies of Palo Alto county. As a young lady, she was popular, energetic and in every way deserving. She was jolly and tactful and she made many friends. Those who mingled with her as companions during her girlhood days were her faithful friends to the last. She was, for a long time, in the employ of others and she gave them the most efficient and conscientious of service. She was a devoted daughter, an affectionate sister and a steadfast friend. Those who had dealings with her knew her only to praise her for her many virtues and for her promptness and her dependability. The writer had her as patron during the greater part of his business career in Emmetsburg and he always found her careful, obliging and reasonable. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the brothers, sisters and other relatives.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/491 Surname: Walsh, Kelly, Doty ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, August 16, 1928 T. B. Walsh Passes, Good Tradesman, Pioneer Fireman He Lived in Emmetsburg From Early Days. Funeral This Forenoon. Services in Assumption Church. Terence B. Walsh, whose serious condition as a result of a couple of surgical operations in a hospital in Iowa City, which was mentioned in last week's Democrat, died at that place early Monday morning. Mrs. Walsh and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kelly reached his bedside in ample time to converse with him at considerable length before he yielded to the inevitable. The remains were brought to this city Tuesday morning to await interment. The funeral was held this forenoon. Services were conducted in the Assumption church, the rector Very Rev. J. G. Murtagh officiating. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. Mr. Walsh was born at Toronto, Ontario, February 26, 1851. He was rounding out his 78th year. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Walsh, were among the early residents of our county. Mr. Walsh came to this community in 1873. He was married in the old town November 26, 1876, to Miss Alice Kelly. Mr. amd Mrs. Walsh celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage a year ago last November. In 1913 Miss Charlotte Walsh, a talented young lady, who made her home with them from early childhood, passed away. Joseph Kelly, a nephew, also knew Mr. and Mrs. Walsh as loving parents, from early boyhood. Mr. Walsh's death is mourned by his devoted wife, by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kelly, and by one brother and four sisters. The brother is W. H. of this city and the sisters are Misses Margaret and Bridget Walsh and Mrs. W. A. Doty of Emmetsburg and Miss Agnes of Austin, Minnesota. The writer knew Mr. Walsh intimately for many years as a neighbor, friend and fellow-citizen. He was friendly, courteous, obliging, warm hearted and loyal. He esteemed highly the good will of others and he was invariably ready to reciprocate when an opportunity was offered to him. He was a blacksmith by trade. He spent the best years of his long active life in the business. He gave his employers faithful, capable service. He was one of the charter members of the Emmetsburg Fire Department. He spent many a trying hour with others in efforts to save the property of our community and in doing his best to lessen the distress and inconveniences that often follow misfortunes of this kind. He never lost interest in the organization and he remained an honorary member until death called him. He loved children. He gave many of the vigorous years of his life in providing for the educational and other needs of an orphan girl and also a young man whose mother died when he was a child. For these evidences of Christian charity he won the admiration of all who knew him. For 55 years Mr. Walsh was a well known citizen on the streets of Emmetsburg. He had a wide acquaintance and he was always glad to meet and converse with those whom he met. He did well his part in the upbuilding of community cheerfulness, helpfulness and benevolence. His name and his many acts of kindness will be long remembered by the many who knew him. Our sincere sympathy is extended to Mrs. Walsh, his devoted and loving companion for more than half a century, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kelly and to the surviving brother and sisters in their hours of sorrow.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/488 Surname: Donahue, Murphy, Jackman, Joynt, Ryan, Burns, Donlon, Mulry, O'Brien, Fleming, Miller, Dooley, Walsh ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, December 20, 1928 Daniel Donahue Dies From Injury Burial on Monday. Burial in St. John's. Lived in County 44 Years. Sterling Citizen. Dan Donahue, who was so seriously injured in a fall form a wagon a week ago, passed away at his home Thursday. The funeral was held on Monday morning at 9:30 at St. Thomas church, the pastor, Father McNerney, officiating in a solemn requiem high mass. He was assisted by Father Kelly of Graettinger and Father Murtagh of Emmetsburg. The burial was in St. John's. The pall bearers, members of the K. C. council to which he belonged, were L. F. Ryan, James Burns, David Joynt, Jerry Murphy, P. H. Donlon, and Thos. Mulry. The honorary pall bearers were Tim O'Brien, M. Fleming, Henry Miller, Joe Joynt, Robert Dooley, and P. C. Jackman. Mr. Donahue was born at Frankfort, Illinois, March 4, 1862. His age was 66. He came to Palo Alto county in 1864. He was married November 7, 1892, to Miss Mary Murphy. Three children were born to this union. One died in infancy. Mrs. Donahue passed away February 12, 1912. Besides the two daughters, he leaves to mourn his death three brothers - Chris, Owen and James - and two sisters - Mrs. Dan Murphy and Miss Eva Donahue. A brother, John, died in 1915 and a sister, Mrs. Jas. Walsh, in 1926. Mr. Donahue was one of the best farmers in our county and one of our most exemplary and upright citizens. He was a man of few words but it was not necessary for him to make promises. He always made good in his undertakings and he enjoyed during his long career in this county, the highest respect of everyone who knew him or who had dealings with him. He had fine improvements on his farm and his home advantages were equal to those found in the better classes of residences in cities and towns. He was a faithful member of his church and he gave it generous support in its various needs and activities. He never sought worldly honors. He was satisfied to humbly do his part in public or neighborhood affairs and he did his duty without hope of worldly reward. He met with a very sad death but his life was such that he was far better prepared than the average person to meet the final summons. His worthy daughters and his brothers and his sisters and other relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of all in the sadness that has come to them.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/485 Surname: Crowley, Jackman, Nolan, Mulroney, Shea, McEvoy, White, Kirkwood, Carter, Laughlin, Ingham, O'Connell ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, December 20, 1928 J. P. Crowley Last Border Brigade Survivor Passes Came to County 1856. Resided Here 72 Years. Had a Long, Interesting Career. Early Thursday morning our citizens were painfully surprised to learn that J. P. Crowley who had not been able to be about for some time, had passed away during the night. The funeral was held Saturday forenoon. Services were conducted in the Assumption church, Very Rev. J. G. Murtagh officiating in a requiem high mass. He spoke at some length concerning Mr. Crowley's active association with the organization and early growth of our county, his loyalty and generosity to this church during his long and interesting career, his patriotic defense of the early settlers of this section of the state against the Indian uprising during the Civil War and his many redeeming qualities as a citizen. The burial was in the family lot in St. John's cemetery. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends, a number coming from Mallard, Whittemore, Graettinger, Humboldt, Algona and other places. The pall bearers were P. V. Nolan, Joseph Mulroney, P. C. Jackman, Frank Mulroney and Leo Shea of this commuinty and E. J. McEvoy of Algona. J. P. Crowley was born at Brandon, County Cork, Ireland, November 29, 1844. His age was 84. He came to the United States with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Crowley in 1846. They located in Walnut township, this county, in the fall of 1856. They lived on a farm northwest of the site of the original Irish colony. Mr. Crowley attended the first school taught in our county by James P. White and Mrs. P. C. Jackman. Many other young people of the community, who are now aged men and women were pupils. The school building was located on the Wm. Jackman farm west of the Des Moines river. Mr. Crowley, whose father aided in the organization of our county, joined the Northern Border Brigade, which was organized in 1862, by S. R. Ingham of Des Moines, under the direction of Governor Kirkwood. Other members from this county were Fayette Carter, P. R. Jackman, Lott Laughlin, Keiron Mulroney and Joseph Mulroney. They served under Captain W. H. Ingham, father of Harvey Ingham of the Daily Register. They were stationed at Ft. Defiance where Estherville now stands. They made trips regularly when necessary to points east and west. They guarded carefully the early settlers of this section of the state from the Indians, who were active and very troublesome in southern Minnesota. At that time there were less than 150 inhabitants in our county. Many of them were of course women and children. Mr. Crowley was united in marriage in the old church in this community May 3, 1875, to Miss Mary E. White. They subsequently made their home in this city. For a number of years they conducted a hotel north of the Milwaukee depot near the present location of the Simonsen oil station. Later Mr. Crowley followed other lines of activity until advancing years compelled him to retire. Mrs. Crowley passed away on March 27, 1922. Mr. Crowley's death is mourned by four daughters - Mrs. Peter Mulroney of Mallard and Misses Julia, Catherine and Sara, all of whom are well known to our many local citizens. Miss Sara has of late been teaching at Corning, Iowa, while Miss Catherine has been on the Emmetsburg public schools teaching force for many years. His death is also mourned by one sister - Mrs. Ellen O'Connell, of Redfield, South Dakota. Mr. Crowley was one of the few surviving gentlemen who located in our county 72 years ago. He went through all of the hardships that were experienced by the many men and women of his time and he contributed willingly, cheerfully and generously towards the development and upbuilding of northwest Iowa. In the dark days of 1862-65, when Palo Alto and neighboring counties required military protection from the dangers that threatened them, he offered heroically his services to the great state of which he was a citizen. He served as a soldier with distinction and with high honor. He is probably the last of the survivors of the historic Northern Border Brigade. Mr. Crowley, during his long and eventful life, met every requirement of uplifting society and of good citizenship. He was a provident homemaker, a faithful husband, a loving, considerate father and a most exemplary and dutiful member of the church to which he belonged. The high standing of his four daughters speak more for his worth as a member of society than can be penned in a few short sentences. Our citizens all learn with deep regret of Mr. Crowley's passing and their sympathy goes out to the sorrowing members of his good family.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 14 May 1913 Their Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Sunday the relatives of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. BERGER gave them a most agreeable surprise the occasion being the 25th anniversary of their marriage. The afternoon and evening were spent in social recreation and it is needless to say that many treasured memories were recalled. Mr. and Mrs. BERGER were the recipients of many fine articles of silverware and also an elegant dining room table. Among those who were present from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. M.B. KANE, Mr and Mrs. J.D. HIGGINS, Mr and Mrs. J.J. HIGGINS, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCORMICK of the Ayrshire parish and Mr. and Mrs. SLAGLE of Ruthven. The other guests were from the local parishes. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 7 May 1913 TOWN TOPICS OF A WEEK Hugh METZ was a Minneapolis visitor last week. John BIGLEY was down from Graettinger Monday. Miss Loretta MAHAN spent Sunday with relatives at Graettinger. Mrs. Frank KELLY was over from Cylinder Friday visiting friends. One of the BRUNDIDGE boys left for Moline, Illinois, Sunday evening. Misses Pearl and Cora RICHARDSON were Estherville visitors Monday. The Star orchestra went to Whittemore Friday evening to play for a dance. Miss Hazel LINDERMAN spent the last of the week with friends at Cedar Rapids. Fred VOORHEES and Ira ERICKSON were business visitors at Graettinger Monday. The American people are great banana eaters. The annual consumption is 60 per capita. George APPLEBY, Jr., went to Mason City Friday evening to visit friends for a couple of days. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred PARKS Monday. The Democrat extends congratulations. Mrs. T. SULLIVAN and little niece were down from Graettinger Monday visiting relatives and friends. Miss Rose LAUGHLIN came home from Davenport Saturday to attend the marriage of her sister, Miss Mary. Miss OLIVER, principal of the high school, went to Ruthven Friday evening for an over Sunday visit with relatives. Henry HELGEN was in Illinois the first of the week looking after business matters. He visited Galesburg and other points. Hereafter clairvoyants and fortune tellers will have to stay away from Wisconsin. A new state law penalizes fakirs of this class. Mr. nad Mrs. BLACKETEN returned to Estherville Monday afternoon. They had been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. MILLER. When one looks over the monthly bills on his desk he has reason to question the truth of the statement taht all men are honest. Dr. E.M. LYONS of Jackson, Minnesota, a veterinary surgeon, has opened an office at Spirit Lake. He recently graduated from a Chicago veterinary institution. Mrs. James CURRANS of Ruthven was an Emmetsburg visitor Thursday. She is one of the old residents of that locality. her sons and daughters all live in the vicinity of Ruthven. J.H. JEFFERS the well known architect, was quite badly injured a few days ago at Lake Mills while inspecting a building. he lost his balance and fell from the scaffolding. Mr. HERSOM of Mallard was an Emmetsburg visitor Monday. Mrs. Geo. OGERSBY left for Colfax Monday to remain for a short time. Dr. F.W. LOGAN of Spencer has located at Fenton. He is an Iowa University man. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. F.W. GILCHRIST Saturday. Their many friends congratulate. Mrs. DOWS, vice-president of the Ladies' auxiliary, will give an address at the M.E. church next Saturday morning. There will be a rummage sale next Saturday at Miss CARMODY's millinery rooms. Choice articles for sale at your own figures. John MENZIES went to Janesville, Wisconsin, Monday evening where he will remain for a few days looking after business interests. Mrs. FRAZEE and Mrs. ROBERTSON were over from Laurens Saturday. The former purchased a fine tomb stone from GODDEN & BALLARD's. Mr. and Mrs. A. SCHWINDT and daughter were up from Mallard yesterday. Mr. SCHWINDT informs us that he saw a few parties planting corn as he was coming to town. "Queen Elizabeth", a four reel moving picture film will be presented at the Crystal Theater Thursday afternoon and evening. This is the play in which Sarah BERNHARDT starred. An addition is being built to the rear of the ZAHRNDT & JOYNT hardware store. Tile blocks are used in the construction. A great deal of work has been done on the main building since the fire in February. Harry GODDEN was appointed postmaster at Hayward's Bay a couple of years ago and he would like to get rid of the position but the department seems reluctant to part with his services. He ought to take a civil service examination to see if it will not do the business. The members of the Emmetsburg school board are figuring on installing new toilet rooms in the basement of the high school building. The new rules of the state board of health will doubtless require a change from the dry closet system to the water system. The improvement will probably cost in the neighborhood of $500. Mrs. RUPP was a passenger to Ruthven Friday evening. James and Hugh MULRONEY were business visitors at Chicago the first of the week. Mrs. Clark ARMSTRONG came from Titonka yesterday to see her father who lost his home Sunday night. A few days ago while moving a large safe Dr. EASTMAN of Havelock had two of his fingers taken off. Dr. GALLOWAY of Estherville intends moving to Excelsior Springs in a short time. He will make his home at that place. Miss O'GRADY returned to Ayrshire Friday evening. She had been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.F. KERWICK. A.J. WOLFGANG has now one of the neatest drug stores to be found in this section of the state. It is needless to say he is very proud of it. Fred SPIES of Graettinger was an Emmetsburg visitor Friday. He was on his way home from Algona where he had been looking after business matters. The suffragettes have declared war on the British government. They are injuring their cause in this country as well as in England. Indiscreet leadership will ruin any movement. Mr. and Mrs. Gene KANE will move into the GODDEN residence just south of Dell MURPHY's next week. They will not secure possession of their farm south of town until next spring. The Ladies Guild will hold a tea at the home of Mrs. S. SCHIRMER, assisted by Mrs. WILHITE, on Wednesday afternoon, May 14th, beginning at three o'clock. All are cordially invited to come. Mrs. H.C. RICE and her daughter, Doctor Carrie RICE, returned to Wilton, New Hampshire, Thursday evening. They had been visiting for several weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. WATSON. Mrs. RICE is Mrs. WATSON's mother. Leo HASSARD, a small boy, had his nose broken and one of his eyes badly injured at Arnolds Park a few days ago. He was watching a ball game and was standing within a few feet of the batter. The ball struck him in the face with a terrible force. he has been in a very serious condition. A.L. SPROUT, who was up from Nevada township Saturday, is stongly in favor of the proposed electrification of the Rock Island line. He owns a fine farm near Rodman which he bought a short time ago. He says he does not understand how any farmer who lives close to the road can afford to oppose the proposed improvement even though a small tax is asked. WERE MARRIED TUESDAY. Mr. Wm. KANE of Walnut Township and Miss Mary LAUGHLIN of Emmetsburg. Mr. William KANE and Miss Mary LAUGHLIN were untied in marriage at Assumption church Tuesday morning, May 6, Very Rev. P.F. FARRELLY officiating. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Rose LAUGHLIN and the groom by his friend, Mr. John JACKMAN. Immediately after the marriage the contracting parties repaired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lot LAUGHLIN, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served. Only the immediate relatives were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. KANE left during the day for a wedding trip but they refused to tell our reporter of their contemplated destination. On their return home they will commence housekeeping on their fine farm in Walnut township. The bride is one of the most worthy young ladies in our county. She has resided in this vicinity since childhood and her acquaintances are her loyal friends. Her parents are among the old residents of our community. They gave her excellent advantages and she made good use of them. All are, we are sure, glad to know that she will remain in this vicinity. The groom is a prosperous, substantial, level headed young man. To know him is to respect him for his industry, his courtesy, and his integrity. The Democrat extends hearty congratulations to the newly wedded couple. GAME WARDEN NABBED THEM Joe GLEASON and Robert AYERS of Arnolds Park were arrested the first of the week for fishing with a gill net on East Okoboji. The trial was held before Justice PRICE Monday afternoon and in response to the threat that the defendants would never pay a fine were sentenced to fifteen days in the county jail. GLEASON later got cold feet and paid his fine of $15 and $7.90 costs.--Spirit Lake Beacon. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/174 Surname: ARCHER, HIGLEY, LESLIE, MILLARD ------------------------- Looking for info on Francis Marion (Frank) Archer and Mary Louise (Mamie) Higley who had Elle Maye (Nellie) ARcher on Dec. 6, 1890 in Ruthven, Palo Alto county. Frank Archer was born in Scott county Iowa in 1870 to George Archer and mary Jane Leslie, both of Scott county. Mary Louise Higley was born in Cedar Falls, Blackhawk county, Iowa in 1871 t Harlow Higley and Lettie Wass. Any information on above folks appreciated

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/173 Surname: Daily, O'Brien ------------------------- Looking for information on the death of Timothy Daily, killed in Humboldt. He seems to be buried in St. John's Cemetery in Emmetsburg, IA. Cemetery information says date of death is May 26, 1877. Probate records found in Humboldt for Nov. 1881 for him. He was raised by an aunt: Ann Daily O'Brien, and she was administrator for his estate. He was born in 1857, or thereabouts. How and why was he killed? He went to Iowa from IL in about 1873. The O'Briens lived on a farm in Great Oak, IA.

Thomas Egan was one of the earliest settlers to Palo Alto Co, IA. I just posted his obit at the obituary board. I also uploaded his decendant chart if you would like further info at http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/descendantsofthomasegan.htm I am not related. Perhaps you are? Descendants of Thomas Egan 1 Thomas Egan b: 07/17/1831 in King's Co, Ireland src: Obit d: 03/12/1913 in Great Oak Township, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Obit . +Johanna O'Neill b: Abt. 1831 in Ireland src: 1870 Census m: 07/06/1857 in St Paul, Minnesota src: Obit d: 10/1890 ........ 2 Thomas F Egan b: 05/1858 in Rich Valley, Minnesota src: 1870 Census d: 02/02/1901 in St Francis, Cheyenne, Kansas Burial: 02/04/1901 St Francis, Cheyenne, Kansas ............ +Margaret Hand b: 1858 in Iowa src: 1880 Palo Alto Co. Census m: 10/07/1885 in Palo Alto Co, Iowa src: Palo Alto County Marriage Records-Book 2 ........ 2 Anastasia M Egan b: Bet. 1859 - 1860 in Minnesota src: 1870 Census d: 10/20/1891 Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa ............ +James F Nolan b: 06/04/1854 in Kane County, Illinois m: 05/22/1882 in Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa d: 02/20/1930 Burial: St John's Cemetery, E'burg, Iowa ................... 3 Mary Nolan d: 09/21/1881 Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa ................... 3 Josie Nolan b: 1881 d: Aft. 1936 Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa ....................... +Howard Milton LeGrand Goff b: 05/05/1883 in Ruthven, Iowa m: 11/14/1905 d: 02/01/1930 in Dickens, Iowa ................... 3 Loretta Alice Nolan b: 08/01/1889 in Iowa d: 1941 Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa ................... 3 J Cornelius Nolan b: 1887 in Iowa d: 1946 Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa ........ 2 Mary Egan b: Bet. 1860 - 1861 in Minnesota src: 1895 Iowa Census-City of Emmetsburg Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa ............ +Michael Kerwick b: Abt. 1856 in Ireland src: 1895 Iowa Census-City of Emmetsburg m: 05/22/1882 in Ruthven, Palo Alto Co, Iowa src: Palo Alto County Marriage Records-Book 1 d: 1937 Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa ................... 3 Nellie Kerwick b: Bet. 1882 - 1883 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-City of Emmetsburg ....................... +Hugh McLaughlin m: 09/03/1913 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Newspaper ................... 3 Thomas F Kerwick b: Bet. 1884 - 1885 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-City of Emmetsburg d: 1970 Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa ................... 3 William P Kerwick b: 08/26/1890 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-City of Emmetsburg d: 02/13/1973 Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa ....................... +Agnes C Hand b: 11/10/1894 d: 11/21/1978 Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa ................... 3 Joseph Kerwick b: Bet. 1891 - 1892 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-City of Emmetsburg d: 1958 Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa ................... 3 Edna Kerwick b: 1894 in Palo Alto County, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-City of Emmetsburg ........ 2 John J Egan b: Bet. 1862 - 1863 in Minnesota d: 07/1891 in St Paul, Minnesota Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa ........ 2 Josephine Egan b: Bet. 1863 - 1864 in Minnesota src: 1895 Iowa Census-City of Emmetsburg ............ +Wm I Branigan b: Bet. 1863 - 1864 in Chickasaw Co, Iowa src: 1895 Iowa Census-City of Emmetsburg m: 09/12/1888 in Palo Alto Co, Iowa src: Palo Alto County Marriage Records-Book 2 ................... 3 William T Branigan ........ 2 Lawrence J Egan b: Bet. 1864 - 1865 in Minnesota ........ 2 Cornelius C Egan b: Bet. 1866 - 1867 in Minnesota d: 1941 Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa ............ +Rose J Shea m: 01/29/1901 ........ 2 William C Egan b: Bet. 1868 - 1869 in Minnesota ........ 2 James H Egan b: 1870 ........ 2 Michael I Egan b: 10/08/1872 in Palo Alto County,Iowa src: 1880 Palo Alto Co. Census d: 10/05/1904 in Pierce, Tacoma, Washington src: Obit of Emmetsburg Democrat, 12 Oct 1904 Burial: 10/06/1904 Pierce, Tacoma, Washington ........ 2 Patrick Egan b: Bet. 1875 - 1876 in Iowa src: 1880 Palo Alto Co. Census ............ +Mary J Clare b: Bet. 1868 - 1870 in Canada m: 04/21/1890 in Palo Alto Co, Iowa src: Newspaper

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/483 Surname: Egan, O'Neill, Nolan, Kerwick, Branagan ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 12 March 1913 Thomas Egan Burned to Death Perished in His Own Home in Great Oak Township Early Thursday Morning The citizens of our community were shocked Thursday morning to learn that Thomas Egan, one of the old and best known residents of our county, was burned to death in his home in Great Oak township about 1 o'clock in the morning. He lived alone. His house was situated about ten rods from another house on the place, which is occupied by his tenant., Wm. Hamilton. His son, C.C. Egan, lives about 80 rods to the west. Mrs. Hamilton says that she noticed a light in his house about 9:30 Wednesday evening an that he probably retired about that hour. The origin of the fire will, of course, never be known. It probably started in the chimney or from some wood that was in the room back of the kitchen stove. The blaze was first noticed by Mr. Hamilton who had been in Emmetsburg attending a meeting of the Woodmen, to which he belongs. As he was leaving town he noticed that the sky in the vicinity of his home was quite red. He hurried as fast as he could, thinking that perhaps his own house was on fire. When he reached the place he discovered that the front part of Mr. Egan's house was practically burned to the ground but that the flames had not completely consumed the rear of the building. He broke in the window, which was situated close to where Mr. Egan slept, but the fire was so hot that he could not do anything. In a few moments Dennis Carroll, Jr. and Joe Early of this city, who was visiting him, arrived and cut a hole through the side of the house close to where they knew he slept and, with a long pole, tried to locate the body but they could not do so. The fire was so hot that nothing could be done to check the flames until the building was entirely consumed. Several neighbors who arrived within an hour hauled as much water as was possible from the well some distance away and kept the corner of the building where his remains were supposed to be, partly wet down. At the space that had been occupied by the building was a mass of coals, the body could not be recovered until the flames died down. Judging from the position in which the remains were discovered he was aroused by the gas and smoke but probably became suffocated and fell forward to the floor. He was found in that position. The knob of the bed room door was in the ahes close to his right side. The remains were charred beyond recognition, although the body was not so badly burned. The feet and parts of the limbs were entirely consumed. The remains, after being prepared for burial , by Undertaker E.J. Foy, were brought to the home of his daughter Mrs. W.I. Branagan. The funeral was held on Saturday. It was very largely attended by old friends and neighbors. Services were conducted at Assumption church, Very Rev. P.F. Farrelly celebrating a solemn requiem mass. He was assisted by Fathers McNerney and Sweeney. The burial was in the family block in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were John S. Murray, James Burns, Peter O'Brien, M.F. Coonan, Edward Ryan and Edward McNally. Mr. Egan was born in King's county, Ireland, July 17, 1831. Hence he was on his 82nd year. he came to the United States at the age of 17. He spent a couple of years in Philadelphia, after which he came west. He worked at various places for a short time and finally located at St. Paul. He assisted in building the first small court house in that city about 185. He also aided in constructing the old stone cathedral which is soon to be replaced by the magnificent new structure now in the course of erection. Mr. Egan was married at St. Paul July 6, 1857, to Miss Johanna O'Neill, a first cousin of James O'Neill, the well known actor. Mrs. Egan died in October, 1890. Mr. and Mrs. Egan lived on a farm near St. Paul until 1869 when they became residents of Great Oak township, this county. Mr. Egan came to Palo Alto in 1867 and located and later moved his family. Eight sons and three daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Egan. Thoms F. and John J., who were engaged in the mercantile business in Emmetsburg thirty years ago, are dead. Mrs. James F. Nolan, another daughter, died at Ruthven in the fall of 1891. The surviving members of the family are Mrs. M.F. Kerwick and Mrs. W.I. Branagan of this city, C.C. Egan of Great Oak township, Lawrence J., of ElDorado, Kansas, William C of Woodward, Oklahoma, and James H. of St Francis, Kansas. Michael I died at Tacoma several years ago. The younges son, Patrick, is supposed to be in Central America. Mr. Egan was a typical Irishman and one of the most substantial and patriotic of American citizens. He was rugged, hearty, genial, happy, humorous, and generous hearted. He was large of stature and was powerful physically and intellectually. During pioneer days he wouldspend weeks assisting new comers of his neighborhood in putting up their humble homes and in preparing their fields, and he often did as much as two average men while at such work. He was never too tired to go to the homes of those who were sick or in distress to provide for their needs and to remain until morning if necessary. When neighbors were short of grain, hay, or other necessaries, he would do what he could to supply their needs and he would seldom charge market prices for any products sold to them. They might pay him when they could spare the money and they were never asked for any interest. He had ever an encouraging word for the disappointed or the despondent and he was too charitable to say an unkind word abut the morally unfortunate. He was thrifty, lived within his means and prospered. He had an abundance of the world's goods and he was generous to members of his family. Though 81 years of age, he was as healthy, as active and as intellectually vigorous as most men of 65. His daughters frequently urged him to come and live with them or buy a home close to them so they could give him the attention he needed in his advancing years, but he would always offer some plausible excuse and as smoothly as possible postpone consideration of the matter. Like many other old people, he did not wish to become subject to the care and the attention of his children until physical infirmity would compel him to submit. His sons and daughters do not remember that he was ever sick enough to require the attention of others. He was through life a studious reader and a close observer and few men were better posted on matters of general importance. He was a good judge of men and their motives. His opinions were well worthy of consideration and they were usually valuable to those who sought them. When the Civil war broke out in 1861, he enlisted in the Tenth Minnesota regiment but he was mustered out before he gave any active service. Mr. Egan gave much of his time and efforts to the organization of our county and to the upbuilding of its various enterprises. He organized his own school district and was its first director. In 1879 he was elected a member of the board of supervisors. He served continuously until 1891 when he refused to allow the use of his name for a renomination. He was chairman of the board for several years. The Court House was built during this time and he and Charles Gibbs, a neighboring supervisor, were the leading members in the defense of the county's interests during the long vexations, and expensive litigation involving the ownership of 60,000 acres of swamp land. They stood loyally by the people and they triumphed. Never have we heard so many people express their high apprectiation of the generosity, integrity, and general worth of a citizen as we have since the sad occurence of last Thursday morning. Even little children lament his loss. He was indeed a friend to many of them, for he treated them in a manner that was most pleasing to childish simplicity and expectancy. The writer, because of family relations, is reluctant about eulogizing the deceased but we feel justified in speaking of him in the language of the many who knew him intimately for many years and who have expressed so freely since his sad death their high regard for his many splendid personal traits. It is needless to say that the kindness, the sympathy, and the general appreciation of his worth by the citizens of our community is very consoling to the surviving members of the family. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

Posted on: Palo Alto Co. Ia Wills Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoWill/5 Surname: McNally, Murphy, Beaudry ------------------------- Will I Myles McNally of the city of Emmetsburg, in the county of Palo Alto, and sate of Iowa, being of sound disposing mind do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking any will or wills by me heretofore made. First:-I direct that all my just debts, expenses of my last illness, funeral expenses and expenses of this my last will and testament be first paid out of my estate. Second:-To my wife, Maria McNally, I will and devise the following real estate situated in the city of Emmetsburg, Iowa, to-wit:-Lots 12,13,14,15,16 & 17, of Block No. One Hundred and Thirteen (113) of Corbin & Lawler's Original Plat of Emmetsburg, Palo Alto county, Iowa. Third:- I also will, devise and bequeath unto my wife, Maria McNally one third of all of my other property either real or personal that I now own or that I may die seized or possessed of, and for her to do therewith as she may deem necessary, subject, however to the money set apart by me for Masses and for a monument as hereinafter made. Fourth:-I will and bequeath to the pastor of Assumption Church, Emmetsburg, Iowa, Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for Masses for my soul. Fifth:--I will and bequeath to the pastor of the Catholic Church of Ayrshire, Iowa, One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for Masses for my soul. Sixth:-I will and bequeath unto my executors hereinafter named the sum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) in trust for the puchase by them of a Gray Granite Monument to be erected over my grave. Seventh:-Subject to all of the bequests heretofore made, all the rest of my property that I now own whether the same be real or personal or to which I die seized or possessed of I will devise and bequeath unto my five children, to-wit: Mary Maher, formerly Mary McNally; Annie Murphy; formerly Annie McNally; W.T. McNally; Sarah McNally, and Rose Beaudry, formerly Rose McNally, share and share alike. Should any one of my aforesaid children die before this my last will and testament becomes operative, then, and in that case his or her share shall go to his or her surviving children, but if there are no children, then his or her share shall go to my surviving children, share and share alike. Eighth:-It is my express wish and desire that each of my five children have twenty-five Masses said for the repose of my soul. Ninth:-I hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Maria McNally and my brother, Edward McNally, of Emmetsburg, Iowa, executors of this my last will and testament, and I hereby exhonerate them from giving bond for the faithful performance of there duties as such. Tenth:- I hereby constitute and appoint Thos. O'Connor, as my attorney to probate this my last will and testament and to settle my estate. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and cause the within instrument to be executed this 12th day of June, 1916, at Emmetsburg, Iowa. [signed] Myles McNally Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

Posted on: Palo Alto Co. Ia Wills Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoWill/4 Surname: Joynt, Laughlin, Southworth, Dawson ------------------------- Last Will and Testament I, Bridget Joynt, being of sound and disposing mind and memory do hereby make, publish and declare this instrument to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking any other such instruments by me heretofore made. ITEM I I direct that first all my just debts and the expenses of my last illness and burial be paid. ITEM II I give, devise and bequeath my residence in Emmetsburg, Iowa, and all furnishings and equipment therein to my daughters Laura Joynt and Mildred Joynt to be theirs in equal undivided shares. ITEM III I give, devise and bequeath my farm lands, being a tract of land of approximately 72 acres, to my sons Joe Joynt and William Joynt, to be theirs in equal undivided shares. ITEM IV I give, devise and bequeath to my daughter Gertie the sum of $1,000. ITEM V I direct that my sons Joe and William Joynt shall each be given a credit of $1000.00 upon their respective obligations owing to me. ITEM VI I direct that the sum of $100.00 be expended as an offering for masses to be said for the repose of my soul and the soul of my husband, Michael Joynt. ITEM VII All the rest residue and remainder of my estate I give, devise and bequeath share and share alike to my daughters Laura and Mildred Joynt. ITEM VIII I nominate Martin Joynt as the executor of this my Last Will and Testament and request that he be required to furnish no bond. Witness my hand this 22nd day of May A.D., 1930. [signed] Bget Joint Witnesses: [signed] Edward D Kelly and Cecilia Leahy The foregoing instrument, consisting of one typewritten page, was, on the date thereof, to-wit: May 22, 1930, signed by the said Bridget Joynt in our presence and by her declared to be her Last Will and Testament to us, who, at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other did sign our names as witnesses thereto. [signed] Edward D Kelly and Cecilia Leahy Final Report #2026 In the Matter of the Estate of Bridget Joynt, Deceased Comes now Martin J. Joynt, Executor of the will and estate of Bridget Joynt, deceased and as his final report and accounting states the following: DIVISION I. That the decedent Bridget Joynt died testate in, and a resident of, the city of Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, State of Iowa on the 23rd day of May, 1930, leaving no spouse her surviving. That she was seized in fee simple at the time of her death of the following described real estate to-wit: The East Half (E 1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Twenty-two (22), Township Ninety-six (96), Range Thirty-three (33), containing about seventy-two (72) acres (being the real estate devised in Item three of her will to Joe Joynt and William Joynt). Lot Five (5) of Block Thirty-six (36) Corbin & Lawler's Plat of Emmetsburg, Iowa (being the residence mentioned in item two of said will). That the following is a list of beneficiaries under said will: Laura Laughlin (nee Joynt)...Daughter...Emmetsburg, Iowa Mildred Southworth (nee Joynt)...Daughter...Laurens, Iowa J.T. Joynt (named in will as Joe Joynt)...Son...Emmetsburg, Iowa D.W. Joynt (named in will as William Joynt)...Son...Emmetsburg, Iowa Gertrude Dawson (nee Joynt) (Named in will as "My daughter Gertie")...Des Moines, Iowa That all of the said beneficiaries are over the age of twenty-one years. That no legacy or devise remains a charge on any of the real estate of said decedent. DIVISION II. The undersigned further reports that all debts and administration expenses have been paid in full including Executor's fees and attorney's fees. That the bequests provided for in items four, five and six have been taken care of in full and that the residue and remainder of said estate has been distributed in accordance with the provisions of said will. That the notes and mortgages which were owing said decedent by J.T. Joynt and D.W. Joynt have been assigned and delivered to Laura Laughlin on request of Mildred Southworth. That there remains nothing further to be done in the premises. Wherefore, the undersigned prays that his final report may be accepted and approved. That said estate may be closed and that the undersigned Executor may be discharged and exonerated. Martin J. Joynt by [signed] Kelly & Kelly His Attorneys. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 8 April 1914 Mrs. M.W. JOYNT of West Bend has been quite ill since the beginning of March. 29 April 1914 News of Twenty Years Ago. >From the Democrat Files of April 25, 1894 Messrs. MUGAN and SHANNON have rented the building south of Emmetsburg hotel and are using it for a marble shop. Cathy Joynt Labath

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 25 Mar 1914 The news of Mowbridge, South Dakota of March 13 says: "Yesterday M.F. RYAN received a message from Washington informing him that the senate had confirmed his appointment as postmaster at Mowbridge. The appointment of Mr. RYAN comes as a well deserved recognition of his generous efforts of the democratic party and because he is qualified to attend to the duties connected to the office. While the News regrets the retirement of Judge VAWTER from the postition, there is no one in the democratic ranks we could sooner see have the job than that good old warrior- Matt F RYAN". Mr. RYAN is a brother of the Supt. Margaret RYAN and step son of Mrs. Matt RYAN of this city. He is well known to all of our citizens. Cathy Joynt Labath