Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 23 Aug 1911 Teacher's Institute A List of Those Who Are in Attendance. The Teacher's Institute convened Monday morning in the High School building and will be in session during the week. Owing to the fact that a great number of the teachers and prospective teachers attended school in different places during the summer, the number enrolled, which is 130 at the close of the first day, is not so large as it was last year. Supt. E.C. MEREDITH of Boone is in charge of the work in Geography and History. His efforts indicate careful preparation. What he says and does counts. Supt. McCORMICK has Arithmetic, Didactics, School Management, and Music. His work is equal to any ever presented, along the lines mentioned in any institute. Miss Josephine PATTON has charge of the classes in English. Her methods and her zeal will prove very helpful to the teachers. Prof. Arthur McMURRAY of Ames has an hour each morning during which he gives lectures and practical documents on "How to Teach Reading in the Public School." His work is of a very practical nature and the teacher, following his line of instruction will certainly bring an inspiration into the school room that will have a marked effect on Reading in our schools. A feature of Mr. MacMURRAY's [transcriber note: surname spelled differently in article] work is his recital each afternoon on the leading authors. Supt. Lillie PATTON is giving close attention to the exercises in general and feels well pleased with the results tha have been thus far achieved. The following are the names of those in attendance: Eleanor CARMICHAEL, Genevieve CARNEY, Mary MEYERS, Genevieve DONAHUE, Ray CARMICHAEL, Alice E CARNEY, Catherine MULRONEY, Marie SHERLOCK, Elizabethe O'ROURKE, Edna I DICKISON, Mayme RYAN, Alice O'BRIEN, Belle SHEA, Nellie FORD, Eda E MERKIN, Olive HAYMAN, Helan A BLAIR, Edith McGUNEGILL, Ethel KAHLEY, Anna PETERSON, Edith KAHLEY, Alberta BOUGH, Laura ILLINGSWORTH, Nellie BRENNAN, Gracia VOHS, Etta J. O'NEILL, Sylvia M. RAGEDON, Nellie GALLEGAR, Mrs. Frances HARRIS, Mabel HUGHES, Emma HENNINGSEN, Eva Mae BOUGH, Charlotte SALVEN, Lily HILTON, Lida LeCLAIR, Sara LYNCH, Anna I. ANDERSON, E Norman NORLAND, Irene HOOVER, Nellie MILLER, Anna MOREY, Ella DONAHUE, Grace BLUNT, Elizabeth WIGEN, Nellie SAMMIN, Blanche DOWNS, Anna DONAHUE, Lizzie WHITE, Julia MURPHY, Adah HOVEY, Rosella DONAHUE, May NEEDHAM, Gertrude DONAHUE, Cassie SHEA, Ella BERGUM (or BERGUN), Lucina HAND, Gunda GARO, Hanna HENNINGSEN, Florence MORISSEY, Addie HOWARD, Bertha GARO, Maude CHURCH, Margaret YOUNG, Jennie AGNEW, Rose MEYERS, Annie BOHLS, Josephine MORISSEY, Nellie F. CROWLEY, Mary WALSH, Jane HIGGINS, Elizabeth McNALLY, Pearl JOHNSON, Mabel WAGNER, Bessie KANE, Lilian O'NEILL, Annie MAGUIRE, P.J. WALSH, may HANIFAN, Eva RANDALL, Josephine WALSH, Mary A QUIGLEY, Bessie WHITE, Ethel GAYLORD, Ethel KIBBY, Essie WHIRRY, Martina McNARY, Della DENEEN, Margie APPLEBY, Ethel HAHN, Etta Mae GIDDINGS, Mary WALDRON, Katherine WARREN, Margaret McCORMICK, Lilian ZEIDLER, Nellie SAMMIN, Sydney HOWARD, Sophia SCHULLER, Alice MAGUIRE, Eva C. MURPHY, Nellie EASTON, Dottie SMITH, Margaret REDMOND, Mary V. SULLIVAN, Theresa M'TGOMERY [Note: MONTGOMERY], Dorothy MEYERS, Ruth MITCHEL, Maude WILTMAN, Katie V. SHERLOCK, Nelle GALLEGER, Earl FISK, M.J. CULLIGAN, Marry HIGGINS, H.J. O'NEILL, Theo. HERMANSEN, Cora NYBORG, Leslie SEVDY, Maude DEGMAN, Dell MINGER, Mary O'BRIEN, Jennie REED, Marguerite HAGENS, Elva BIRKLAND, Mildred MAHAN, Emma Mae DODGE, Nelle MARTIN, Theresa CARRIGAN, Josephine SHERLOCK, Christine MURPHY, Venita BROWN. 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/478 Surname: Murphy, Donahue, Neary, Brechan, Eaton, Clare, Burns ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 17 Sep 1913 DEATH OF AN EXCELLENT MAN P.J. MURPHY Died Last Week of Blood Poisoning Last Thursday, on our return home from Kansas, we learned with genuine regret of the death of P.J. MURPHY, which occurred on Monday, September 8. Mention was made of his serious illness in the last issue of the Democrat. For several years he had suffered more or less from a sore leg. He underwent an operation at Iowa City several years ago and he secured some relief. However, during the past summer his ailment commenced to annoy him again and the pain became so intense that he could not rest. Another operation was performed and, in a short time, he was able to be about as usual. He said he never felt better, although the wound had not completely closed. During the early part of September the weather became warm and blood poisoning set in. In a short time it was evident to the attending surgeon and to the members of the household that very little could be done for him. The absent members of the family were summoned and they reached his bedside before he passed away. The funeral was held Wednesday forenoon. There was a large attendance of old friends and neighbors. The members of the A.O.H., to which he had belonged for many years, attended in a body. Services were held at Assumption church, Very Rev. P.F. FARRELLY officiating. The burial was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers, most of whom were members of the A.O.H., were J.P. CARNEY, Charles NOLAN, John FITZPATRICK, Peter O'BRIEN, Frank A. DUFFY and M.M. MAHER. Mr. MURPHY was born at Fort Dodge, Iowa, October 24, 1859. Hence he was rounding out his 54th year. When he was twelve years of age his parents moved to this county and settled on a farm a short distance southwest of Emmetsburg. There he grew to manhood. In November, 1884, he was married to Miss Jane DONAHUE. To this union three children were born, two of whom survive. Mrs. MURPHY died on December 24, 1889. May 4, 1898, Mr. MURPHY was married to Miss Mary NEARY. She and one son, W.A., of Omaha, Nebraska, and the only daughter, Mrs. BRECHAN, of Kimball, South Dakota, survive him. There are four brothers and three sisters. The brothers are L.J. of Sioux City, Daniel and Edward of Emmetsburg and M.L. of Graettinger. The sisters are Mrs. Catherine EATON, Mrs. Chris CLARE and Mrs. Thomas BURNS of this locality. All were present at his bedside before he passed away and remained to attend the funeral. Mr. MURPHY was one of the most conservative, deserving men in Palo Alto county. He was humble, frugal and far seeing. His personal integrity was high. He would not stoop to any act that was unbecoming to a Christian gentleman. He lived within his means. Though many of the closing years of his life were embittered by physical misfortune, he year by year made financial headway and he met his financial obligations as promptly as those of health, strength and much larger means. He was fond, proud of his home and he gave the members of his household the best of educational, social, and religious opportunities. He did promptly, cheerfully and manfully his part as a citizen. He was sympathetic and neighborly and he enjoyed the good will of those who mingled with him in social and business affairs. His death, at a comparatively early age has brought profound sorrow to his household and has occasioned general and genuine regret. The sympathy of all is extended to the relatives and friends in their bereavement. Link: Palo Alto Co, Iowa USGenWeb 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/477 Surname: Murphy, Joynt, McNally, Donahue, Taylor, Wallinger ------------------------- Larry Murphy, a former resident of Emmetsburg and Palo Alto county, died Saturday in his home at Bonesteel, S. D., after an illness of three weeks. The remains were brought to the Dick McNally home in Emmetsburg Monday where on Tuesday the funeral was held. Catholic services were conducted in the Assumption church Tuesday morning. The pastor, Very Rev. W. F. Mason, officiated. Interment was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were David Joynt, William Joynt, Joseph Joynt, Thomas Joynt, Edward Donahue and Jay Donahue. Lawrence Edward Murphy was born in Emmetsburg February 8, 1871. He was 67 years of age at the time of his passing. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murphy. The deceased spent his youth in this locality. He was united in marriage in November, 1887, to Miss Annie McNally. Six children wre born to Mr. and Mrs. Murphy. One child, Claudia, passed away many years ago. The daughters who survive are Mrs. R. J. Taylor, Rapid City, S.D.; Mrs. Lester Wallinger, Salt Lake City, Utah; and Miss Jean Murphy, Bonesteel, S. D. The sons are Gerald and William Murphy, both of Milwaukee, Wis. Mrs. Murphy also survives her husband. Mr. Murphy was widely known in this locality where the family lived until 1917 at which time they moved to Bonesteel. The deceased was considered a splendid citizen, a good provider for his family and was esteemed highly for his worth as a Christian and a citizen. Local friends of the family offer sincere sympathy to those who mourn his death.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 13 July 1910 GRAETTINGER Elmer MYHRE was up from Emmetsburg Sunday. D.C. TIPP has been here the past week looking after some business matters. Sheriff CULLEN was here Thursday on official business. H.N. OSHER has gone to Colfax to take treatment for rheumatism. Miss Margaret GUERDET was a passenger to Emmetsburg Saturday evening. Miss Kathryn SULLIVAN visited her friend in Estherville the last of the week. Miss Hazel BEAMIS who was visiting her friend Miss Lydia OSCHER, returned to her home at Estherville. V.L. O'CONNOR, Eugene FOSTER, and Francis SULLIVAN were over Sunday visitors at Ruthven. Miss Addie HOWARD entertained a few of her friends Sunday in honor of Rose MILLER. An enjoyable time was reported by all. Miss Carrie MITCHELL has been employed as a teacher in the grammar grade of the Whittemore public school. Mrs. MITCHELL has gone to Ft. Dodge to visit her mother who is very sick. Miss COAKLEY went to Spirit Lake Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John BOSOLD are the proud parents of a baby boy. J.L. HOLLAND purchased two new autos. He sold one to Mr. BONDHUS. Dr. WALKER, J.E. WILLIAMS, and W.J. McCARTY were here last Friday afternoon. P.J. PAULSON and family attended a picnic in the country Sunday. J.L. HALL and John S. BONDHUS are each sporting a new automobile. Dr. Walker, J.E.WILLIAMS and W.J. McCARTY were here last Friday afternoon. P.J. PAULSON and family attended a picnic in the country Sunday. J.L. HALL and John S. BONDHUS are each sporting a new automobile. CYLINDER. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. CULLEN and son Vincent went to Rochester, Minnesota, to have Vincent treated by the Drs. MAYO. Mrs. P.F. LITTLETON and Lauretta were Emmetsburg visitors Saturday. F.H. O'HALLORAN was at Emmetsburg Monday. E.P. McEVOY was over from Emmetsburg Saturday. Gus GORDEN returned from his Wisconsin trip Thursday. W.E.G. SAUNDERS was a business caller here Friday. Mrs. Peter DALEY and Mrs. F. DEMOUTH drove over from Emmetsburg Thursday. Mrs. Theo. DEMOUTH and daughter, Miss Mabel, left Friday evening for Chicago, where they will spend a month with relatives. Mrs. E.W. REID and Mrs. A. JONES were Emmetsburg visitors Monday afternoon. RURAL SCHOOL GRADUATES. The following are the names and postoffice addresses of those who have graduated from the rural schools of our county during the past few weeks: Helen MAGUIRE... Curlew Pearl BACH...Curlew Maynard COTTINGTON...Curlew Raymond SAMPLE...Curlew Fayette GROSS... Curlew Maude E. SMITH... Ruthven Florence SANDVIG... Ruthven Victor WALKER... Rodman Anna SPILLES...Rodman Patrick KNOER...Whittemore Selma JACOBSON... Cylinder Vinnie M. ROBERTS...Rolfe Vera HILL...Curlew Nellie FENN...Rodman Verna SPROUT...Rodman Myrtle HAUENSTEIN...Rodman Margaret WALDRON...Ayrshire Arthur HENNINGSEN...Emmetsburg Lillie KEMP...Marathon Goldie KEMP...Marathon Bessie MILLEA...Emmetsburg Josephine BRENNAN...Emmetsburg Violette BRENNAN...Emmetsburg Margaret KANE...Emmetsburg Bernadetta SCHANEY...Emmetsburg Celia GUERDET...Emmetsburg Laura HUNNELL...Curlew Lena BENSON...Cylinder Maude FREDERICKSON...Emmetsburg Wilbur TILTON...Emmetsburg Erma BROADWELL... Emmetsburg Mabel BOWERS...Fenton Rosa VOTTLER...Fenton Gertrude RINDY...Ringsted Mabel HANSEN...Ringsted Irene RINDY...Ringsted Corneile BERRY...Emmetsburg Eva LODES...Mallard Lawrence HAHN...Mallard Sadie FORTNEY... Mallard Gertrude HAHN...Mallard Alma STAFFORD...Mallard Orlan BROWNLEE...Mallard Earl SANDS...Mallard Pearl HAHN...Mallard Guy CARMICHAEL...Mallard Mae O'CONNOR...Graettinger Josephine HANIFAN...Emmetsburg 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/475 Surname: Foy, Pendergast, Mugan, Lowery ------------------------- Palo Alto Co., Emmetsburg, IA 12-02-00 Just came across this obit. today. Marcella Lowery Foy was my father, George Mugan's, aunt. He always referred to her as "Aunt Madge". She would have been his mother's(Bridget Pendergast Mugan) half-sister. Aunt Madge's mother(Bridget Gary Lowery Pendergast) was first married to Thomas Lowery, and later to John Pendergast. I believe there were 3 children born to the Lowerys(Marcella Foy, Mollie Conway & Patrick Lowery). There were a number of Pendergast children, of whom my grandmother, Bridget Pendergast Mugan was one.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/474 Surname: ------------------------- Palo Alto Co., Emmetsburg, IA 12-02-00 Just came across this obit. The deceased, Patrick J. Lowery, was always referred to as "Patsy" Lowery by my father. Evidently, that was the family nickname for him, as he died in 1901, my father George Mugan, wasn't born 'til 1909. "Patsy" would've been my dad's uncle, the half-brother of his mother, Bridget Pendergast Mugan. Patsy is buried in St. John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, in the family plot. It is an old marble, obelisk-type stone, that age & weather have made nearly illegible.

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 13 July 1910 The A.O.H. Picnic Sunday Members Had One of the Most Enjoyable Outings in the History of the Order. The A.O.H. picnic, which was private, was held in the W.E. JACKMAN grove Sunday, the members having attended early mass in the local churches. There was about 400 present at the noon hour, including the members, the auxiliary members and their families, and all sat down on the green sward beneath the shady burr oak trees for a feast of good things. They had well filled baskets and the society furnished free of charge an abuncance of ice cream, lemonade, cigars for the gentlemen, and candies for the ladies and children. After dinner, there was a short speaking and musical program. Mr. T.M. SCANLAN, state treasurer of the order, was present and spoke briefly but interestingly and earnestly. The Emmetsburg concert band played a number of selections, and the representatives of the Chicago Gaelic Dancing league, Messrs. Wm. HAGERTY, John RYAN, and Michael GRAHAM favored the audience with a few Irish reels, jigs and hornpipes. M.F. BRENNAN, James KANE, Mrs. P. LEAHY, and Mrs.M. JOYNT also danced an Irish reel. A game of ball followed, the town members of the order defeating the country members by a score of 5 to 4. There were also a number of other events that were good. Chas. GRACE won the 100 yard foot race, John E. BRENNAN was second. Myrle KERWICK was first in the boy's race and James FOY second. Lewine HAND won the little girls' race. Celia BURKE was second. The relay race was won by Tom NOLAN, Thos. JOYCE, Will JOYNT, and Chas. MAGUIRE. Chas. GRACE won the high jump. J.S. DENEEN was second. In addition to the other sports a ball game lent much towards entertaining the crowd. In an exciting and hotly contested game, the visiting nine from the country met defeat at the hands of the fast town aggregation. Two errors and a well placed hit in the ninth, netting the town club two runs, decided the game by a 5 to 6 victory. Both pitchers showed good form, MILLER for the town boys, allowing only three hits, while GRACE for the country nine was touched up for six, but succeeded in keeping them scattered. The feature of the game was a phenomenal catch by BRENNAN playing in the left field garden, who, after a long run, succeeded in raking in GOSSMAN's drive. A rally in the ninth was checked by a neat double on the part of the town team. Pitchers MILLER and GRACE secured ten strikeouts apiece. Two errors were made by the town boys, but these occurred at an inopportune time, while the errors of the country team proved costly. The game was characterized by fast, close playing throughout. The fans were pleased with the exhibition. During the afternoon scores enjoyed launching, row beating, and sailing on Medium lake, the picnic grounds bordering on the east shore.... 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 24 Aug 1910 Off For Iowa City Fifty-Three Emmetsburgers Go to A.O.H. State Convention. Yesterday the members of the A.O.H. of this city and the L.A.of the A.O.H. left for Iowa City to attend the state convention and state reunion of both organizations. They had their own special car. They took their drum corps and and six members of the Gaelic jig dancing club. The dancers are Myrtle KERWICK, Misses Jean and Mary KELLY, Ruth EGAN, Veran and Mildred McNALLY. All are little folks. They dance exeptionally well. There were 53 in the party. They attended a big meeting of the order at Cedar Rapids last night and had a grand time. The following are the names of those who went: M.F. KERWICK, Myles McNALLY, P.V. NOLAN, M.J. CONWAY, M.M. MAHER, M.F. BRENNAN, J.C. BRENNAN, Patrick JOYNT, Joe T. JOYNT, D.W. JOYNT, Chas. GRACE, Andrew GRACE, H.J. O'NEILL, B.M. FITZPATRICK, T.J. DUFFY, L.F. RYAN, M.DWYER, W.A. MURPHY, John E. BRENNAN, John O'BRIEN, E.M. CLENNON, W. NOLAN, Joe NEARY, Phil BOUGH, Myrle KERWICK, Karl EGAN, P.H. DONLON, Chas. HIGGINS, John HIGGINS, Chris CONLON, Ray JOYNT, Jas. NALLY, Owen GOLDEN, Joe MAHON, Jas. P. CARNEY, Ben MURRAY, P.F. HAND, and Richard McEVOY, Misses Jean KELLY, Mary KELLY, Vera McNALLY, Mildred McNALLY, Ruth EGAN, Kate CROWLEY, Julia CROWLEY, Kate DUFFY, and Mary LAUGHLIN; Mesdames Sarah McDONALD, J.D. McCARTY, D. KELLY and D. RUTLEDGE. Home From Plummer, Idaho. Geo. B. McCARTY, Cahs. SIEGLE, and S.W. DICKASON arrived home from Idaho Friday. They came over the Canadian Pacific. They had a grand trip. Teh season has been dry in northern Idaho and in southern Canada. They stopped at various points in Alberta and Saskatchewan on their way home. Mr. McCARTY bought 21 lots at Plummer, Idaho and P.S. BROWN 24 lots. Mr. SIEGEL and Mr.DICKASON did not make any purchases. Plummer will doubtless be a county seat when the new county is organized on the reservation strip. It promises to be a good town. It has two roads and will most likely secure two more. Ray McCARTY has a valuable quarter section of timber land adjoining the town. An Old Soldier Passes Away. A Mr SCOTT who for the past few years has lived on the old BROWN place at the head of Medium lake died Saturday. He had been ill for some time. The remains were taken to Otho, Webster county, last evening for burial. He was 75 years old and was a veteran of the civil war. He had been married twice. One son and daughter and his second wife survive him. The Democrat did not know him, but those who knew him during the few years he lived in Palo Alto county, speak very highly of him. The surviving relatives have the sympathy of all in their sorrow. Just a Reminder. We wish to remind Rev. C.W. BARBER that he did not have to ask for police protection in Emmetsburg or Carroll- two towns he has misrepresented in most of the speeches he has made in Iowa-but he had to ask for such protection in his home city of Des Moines, the capital of our state, the place where he is best known and where he should be most beloved as a pastor and as a citizen. Further comment is not necessary. Never Thought of Uncle George. H.J. THOMPSON of Whittemore was in Emmetsburg Friday morning. He had been at Cedar Rapids and was returning home. He had his suitcase with him but he resented the suggestion that he might be bringing some of Mr. SHIRMER's pop to George BOYLE for a Sunday party. He says that George feels that a man of 64 ought to have something older and better than pop. A Suggestion About Our Schools. The Democrat thinks taht a department for teaching stenography, typewriting and book keeping should be added to our Emmetsburg High School course. It would accommodate a great many boys and girls and parents as well. Our schools should be more practical. The should supply as far as possible the local demand. 21 Head of Cattle Killed. Tuesday night of last week 21 head of cattle were killed by lightning in Thomas KIRBY's pasture in Nevada township. Nine belonged to Thomas KIRBY, Jr., seven to James BURNS, and five to Mr. STUDOR, who lives near Mallard. Mr. BURNS had some insurance, but the other gentlemen had none. The total loss is estimated between $600 and $700. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 19 March 1913 St. Patrick's Day Fittingly Observed. High Mass at Assumption Church, Ladies Serve Meas and "Handy Andy" Rendered at The Iowa in the Afternoon and Evening. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather the St. Patrick's day exercises, which were held in this city on Saturday instead of Monday, were fairly well attended and they were very creditable. At ten o'clock a number of the Ancient Order of Hibernias walked to Assumption church where they attended high mass. At the close Very Rev. P.F. FARRELLY preached one of the most instructive and scholarly St. Patrick's day sermons ever heard in this part of Iowa. In his opinion, St. Patrick should be ranked with the greatest of Christ's apostles. No one in the history of Christianity had done more to spread the light of faith and no one had labored with more lasting benefits to religion and to humanity. The name of Ireland's greatest saint is revered throughout the civilized world. He was a close relative of St. Martin of Tours, one of the pious and learned men of the fourth century. At the age of 16 he was sold as a slave. He spend six years in captivity, during which time he herded sheep in Ireland. While in servitude he learned much about the beliefs and the customs of the pagan Druids and he also became familiar with the Celtic language. He finally escaped from Ireland. He spent several years in the school of the celebrated Germain and he also studied for some time in the institution of southern France. Palladius visited Ireland before St. Patrick, but his mission was not successful. Finally Patrick was consecrated a bishop and Pope Celestine commissioned him to convert Ireland to christianity. He spent 60 years in the island, often undergoing great hardship, but in most cases he was kindly received and his conversions were suprisingly numerous. He built churches and schools and encouraged Christian progress in all parts of the country. He had great faith in the power of prayer. He often prayed one hundred times each night and as often during the day. God bestowed special spiritual blessings on him and granted him the power to perform miracles. St. Patrick prayed and fasted for forty days on Croagh Patrick and fervently asked God to give to the Irish people the grace to persevere in their devotion t otheir religion. During his life he conscecrated 850 bishops. Two hundred years later Ireland became known throughout western Europe as the "Land of Saints and Scholars". The successful efforts of the Irish missionaries in assisting in the conversion of parts of Germany, France and northern Italy are now acknowledged by all impartial students of continental history. Father FARRELLY referred briefly to the centuries of persecution which the Irish people had undergone because of their loyalty to their religion and he appealed to his listeners to cherish fondly their faith which had been preserved for them amid such trials and sacrifices. It is needless to day that the sermon made a profound impression on all who heard it. At noon and in the evening elegant meals were served in the basement of St. Thomas church by the Assumption ladies. Teh ladies were liberally patronized considering the day and they had an abundance of choice victuals for all who called. They also conducted a bazaar during the afternoon. The net receipts were $166 for the dinner and $80 for the bazaar. "Handy Andy" at The Iowa. In the afternoon the Irish comedy, "Handy Andy," was presented at The Iowa by home talent. There was a large house during the afternoon and in the evening every seat was taken. T.J. COONAN played the character of "Squire Egan." His appearance and his voice made him a favorite with the audience. He was as good as a professional. C.J. McNALLY as "Mr Murphy", W.P. KERWICK as "Mr. Furlong," and Jas. W. NEARY as "Edward O'Connor" more than sustained the characters they impersonated. Better selections could not have been made for the cast. "Dick Dawson" found a realistic representation in P.J. WALSH and M. MILLER, as "Squire O'Grady," made things warm enough for "Mr. Furlong" to suit the most critical audience. Carl BERGER's part was not difficult, but he did exceedingly well. As "Oonah Rooney" Miss Mary O'BRIEN proved herself the winsome, happy, cheerful Irish girl it became her to represent, while Miss Vera RUTLEDGE appeared in the difficult, pathetic part of "Mad Nance." He interpretation of her lines were decidedly realistic As "Fanny Dawson", Miss Julia DRUMMY did all that the exacting impersonation required. She proved herself a sweet, talented singer, rendering most creditably "There in Only One Ireland" and responding to a hearty encore with " When I Dream of Old Erin." Miss Rose CARMODY sang "Isle of Dreams" and "The Days of the Kerry Dance." She has real ability as a vocalist. Both selections were highly pleasing to the large audience. The Gaelic visitors, Michael GRAHAM and John RYAN of Chicago, showed the cleverness and the skill of their race in dancing reels, jigs, honrpipes, the "Blackbird," "Humors of Bandon," and "Connaughtman's Rambles". There are perhaps no better dancers in the United States. They are young gentlemen and they make friends whenever they come to Emmetsburg. They added much to the pleasing and entertaining features of the evening's exercises. The writer has never seen better work on the stage by amateurs. They have reason to feel proud of their efforts. The afternoon receipts were $78 and the evening's $267, making a total of $345. 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Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 24 March 1915 St.Patrick's Day in Emmetsburg Solemn High Mass and Sermon at Assumption Church and Other Exercises. Wednesday was a big day in Emmetsburg. The sun was bright and warm and everyone felt happy. Bright sprigs of green were numerous. The members of the A.O.H. attended solemn high mass at Assumption church in a body at ten a.m. Father SWEENEY was celebrant and was assisted by Fathers FARRELLY and ANTHOFER. At the close Father SWEENEY preached a scholarly and very instructive sermon on the labors and achievements of St. Patrick. The dinner served by the Assumption ladies was largely attended. There was an abundance of good victuals for all who called. The net receipts were $230 and the bazaar netted $250. The young ladies who sold shamrocks turned in $148. They deserved great praise for their zeal and their efforts. The Iowa was filled during the afternoon and evening. Fully 500 could not secure admission tickets. The total receipts were $497.90. The excellent play, "Innisfall," was most creditably presented. The members of the cast knew their lines exeptionally well and they were apparently right at home on the stage. T.J. COONAN, the comedian, was, as usual, decidedly popular with the audience. His vocal selections from Chauncy Olcott's best numbers solocited round after round of hearty applause. "Me Little Dudeen" made a great hit as was also the Irish lullaby. Miss Ethel DOYLE as the leading lady, impersonated her character admirably, and she sang a couple of solos that pleased all. W.P. KERWICK made a typical hero and C.J. McNALLY, a cool-headed, black-hearted villian. P.H. DONLAN took the character of the old Irish gentleman adn did it full justice. P.J. WALSH missed his calling. He should go to Ireland and insist on a position on the national board of education. Miss Irene McGUIRE has an excellent conception of the character of the happy, witty, Irish girl and Miss Marion WALSH enteredreadily and naturally into the spirit of Mrs. Ford., the shamefully mistreated woman. Michael MILLER, as "Con o the Bogs," was one of the best actors of the evening. Karl BERGER, as the policeman, did not have a difficult part but he handled it like a veteran. We congratulate the entire cast on the creditable presentation of he production and the members of the A.O.H. and the ladies on the financial success that crowned their efforts. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 18 March 1914 St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Emmetsburg. One of the Largest and Most Successful in the History of the Community. The St. Patrick's day exercises held in this city yesterday were as usual, largely attended. Many were in from the surrounding country and scores came from neighboring towns. The day was rather squally, but not particularly unpleasant. A large number of Hibernians were out. They attended high mass in a body at St. Thomas church at 10 o'clock. Father McNERNEY was celebrant. Very Rev. P.F. FARRELLY preached the sermon. Though he had been an invalid for htree weeks, many who heard him considered him at his best. The review of hte achievements of St. Patrick, his high rank among the great bishops and missionaries of the church, his frequent and fervent appeals to God for light, wisdom and strength to carry out his life's work, his prayer's for the preservation of the faith of the Irish people and the loyalty of the sons and daughters of the Emeral Isle and their descendants to the teachings of their great apostle, despite the many persecutions to which they had for centuries been subjected-what a masterly effort. The speakers' inspiring, patriotic, and heartfelt utterances made a profound impression on the large number present, for the church was filled with worshippers. He made no effort to display any power of oratory. It was not necessary for him to do so. He was full of his subject and he spoke readily and earnestly from the depths of his heart. The discourse was indeed a treat to all who had the good fortune to be present. The dinner served in the basement of St. Thomas church by the Assumption ladies was generously patronized and there was plenty of choice victuals for all. The total receipts were $227.25. The play, Shaun Rue," which was given at The Iowa during the afternoon and evening, was the best that has been rendered by amateurs in Emmetsburg for years. The cast of characters was exceptionally strong and all interpreted their characters readily and naturally. They were as familiar as professionals with their lines. T.J. COONAN, as "Larry Donovan," was very popular with the audience. He had a very strong part and he was as much at home before the large audience as if he had been before the footlights for years. In his disguise as "Shaun Rue" he kept the hundreds present in uproarious laughter. his song, "A Handful of Earth From the Land of My Birth," at his mother's grave was very pathetic. His other vocal selection, "If They'd Only Move Old Ireland Over Here," was very catchy and he changed a number of verses of it in making a number of local hits. Mr. COONAN has indeed special ability as an Irish comedian and would prove a favorite with any audience. His many friends have reason to feel proud of his efforts last evening. P.J. WALSH, as "Maurice Donovan," the old man was right at home in his part. He always does well. Eugene O'BRIEN as "Gerald Kavanaugh," made an ideal hero and lover. His voice was good and his appearance on the stage was strongly in his favor. W.P. KERWICK took the character of "Patrick Kavanaugh". He had an excellent make up and his articulation and conception of his part made him a very strong member of the cast. He had big words to spare and then some. Leo J. McMAHON as "Peter Callagan," handled his character faultlessly. It is difficult for a young man to represent an old gentleman. It must be conceded that he did his part admirably. C.J. McNALLY was the villain and he proved himself an artist. The average professional could not have done better. His stage appearance made him a favorite with the audience despite the devilish part assigned him. James FAY impresonated "Tim," the half starved boy. A better selection could not have been made. All who were present complimented him highly for the creditable manner in which he acquitted himself. He also represented the minor character of "Teddy Phatts." M. MILLER took two parts- "Wm. Summerfield" and "Waddy, the Lawyer." He always does justice to his character and he handled both parts successfully on Tuesday evening. He has a good voice and his make up added to the effectiveness of impersonations. Miss Mildred DAILY had the character of "Dora Kavanaugh", Larry's sweetheart. It was difficult and somewhat exacting, but she was more than equal to its requirements. She well deserved the generous praise that was given her for her efforts. miss Vera RUTLEDGE, as "Kate Donovan," Larry's sister, was exceptionally good. At times she was truly dramatic. She has special ability for work of this kind. She was one of the strong members of the cast. Mr. and Mrs. E.J. HIGGINS had charge of the rehearsals. They worked hard for several weeks and they have reason to feel proud of the result of their efforts. The members of the A.O.H. feel deeply indebted to them for their sacrifices of time and labor in making the day's exercises so creditable. The attendance was the largest in the history of the organization. Every seat was taken in the afternoon and fully 100 could not secure seats in the evening. The day will often be recalled as a memorable one in the history of Palo Alto Hibernianism. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 24 June 1914 Happenings. Miss Josephine STEIL was a Whittemore visitor Wednesday. Dennis MARTIN of Ayrshire autoed to Emmetsburg Friday evening. P.J. McCARTY of Graettinger spent Friday in Emmetsburg. He made the trip by auto. A.E. HARRISON was at Terril a few days ago looking after his business interests in that section. Miss Mary KINSELLA came over from Whittemore Wednesday for a visit with her sister and brother. Mr. and Mrs. Martin KNUTSON were at Ruthven Tuesday of last week attending the funeral of a relative. Last week was quite cool for the latter part of June. There was snow in Colorado and other western states. Andrew YOUNG was up from Eagle Grove last week visiting his parents. He is an engineer on the Northwestern road. Father CARROLL of Ayrshire attended the St. Mary's Academy exercises at the Iowa Tuesday evening of last week. Miss Mildred POWERS, who teaches in the Salt Lake City schools, is home to remain during the summer vacation. Walter JOHNSON of Curlew was in Emmetsburg a couple of days last week visiting his brother, D.A. JOHNSON, of this city. Mrs. James CALHOUN and two-children of Plover are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan VEDDER, who live north of town. The Lutherans of Lotts Creek neighborhood will hold a "schulfest" next Sunday. This is an annual custom with them. Mrs. E.J. SCOTT arrived home from Frederick South Dakota last week. She had been there for some time visiting one of her sisters. We notice that Mr. and Mrs. McKITRICK, formerly of this place, now of Spencer, are spending the summer at Wenatchee, Washington. We notice by the Whittemore Champion that John S. CULLEN has been serving as United States juror at Fort Dodge during the past ten days. Dave DONOVAN has gone to Sheldon wehre he has secured a position in a barber shop. He is a very deserving young man and will be missed by our many citizens. We notice that Superintendent and Mrs. BLACKMAR of Ottumwa are spending their vacation at Heron Lake, Minnesota. Mr. BLACKMAR owns some land at that place. WEGENER Bros. of Fairfield township shipped another train of live stock to Chicago a week ago Sunday morning. They usually send several trains each year. Miss C.M. JOHNSON spent Saturday at Ruthven. Mrs. CHURCH of Emmetsburg township was a passenger to Ruthven Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. CRETZMEYER of this city were over Sunday guests of Dr. and Mrs. CRETZMEYER of Algona. Mrs. John R. JOYNT of this place and Mrs. SLAGLE of Ruthven went to Sioux City Saturday morning to visit friends. Miss Margaret EAGAN recently returned from Humboldt. She attended the Humboldt college during the past session. Her friend Miss Bertha CLOE came with her to visit her for a short time. Miss Mary McGUIRE, who recently returned from Denver, Colorado, attended the St. Mary Academy exercises at the Iowa Tuesday evening of last week. She and her sister, Miss Ruth, left the last of the week for Slayton, Minnesota, where their parents reside. We understand that Miss Mary intends teaching school during the coming year. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Money to loan on first or second mortgage. F.L. DORRIS. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ White Plymouth Rock Eggs for hatching purposes. Price. 75 cents for 15, or $4 per hundred.- Mrs. P.F. CONLON. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cement Work. I am prepared to do foundation, cistern, and other cement work.-James P. JONES. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you want to sell your farm, if you want to buy a farm, call on or write WATSON & HELGEN Land Co., Emmetsburg, Iowa. Office in McCORMICK Bank room. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 24 June 1914 Happenings. Mrs. A.E. BIGELOW of Estherville recently visited her daughter, Mrs. J.C. ALLEN, of Emmetsburg. The Sentinel says that a moving picture theatre at Iowa Falls recently bought a mirror that weighs a ton. It cost $500. The Chronicle says that Miss Alice O'BRIEN of Ayrshire has gone to Mitchell, South Dakota, to visit relatives and attend school. The Chronicle says that Miss Kathleen O'GRADY of Ayrshire returned from Des Moines a few days ago. She was a student at St. Joseph Academy during the past year. The Ayrshire base ball team will play in Emmetsburg next Sunday. We presume Brother COOKINHAM will be on hand to shout for his team. He is a jolly sport and a mighty good loser. A short time ago the Ancient Order of Hibernians presented Very Rev. P. F. FARRELLY with a large, beautiful mirror for the mantle in his library. It is needless to say that he appreciates this gift highly. J.B. DYER, son of Mr.and Mrs. G.M. DYER, graduated from the law department of the State University of Iowa last week. He has not decided where he will locate for the practice of his profession. We notice by the Estherville papers that Mrs. J.P. KIRBY has been at Colfax, Iowa, for some time. She was very ill during the spring but is, we are pleased to note, gaining in health and strength. Wednesday we enjoyed a call from Mayor PENN of Graettinger. He reports that the town is enjoying a good business, is growing steadily and that he finds comparatively little difficulty requiring the attention of the mayor. Brother ALTHOUSE of the Ackley World has installed an excellent paper and book rolder. He is an up-to-date newspaper man and publishes a very creditable paper. The World is among our favorite exchanges. Congratulations, Bro. ALTHOUSE. We are pleased to learn that Mrs. E.L. WALKER, who underwent a surgical operation in the Mayo hospital at Rochester, Minnesota, last week, is getting along nicely. Mr. WALKER accompanied her on the trip. She will not be able to return home for some time. Miss Elizabeth McNALLY, who has been attending the Estherville Business college during the past year, reports that her room mate, Miss Clara GOEDERS, of Algona, was left $15,000 in cash a few days ago by one of her uncles who died in Wisconsin. Miss McNALLY and Miss GOEDERS will both graduate from the college during the present month. Miss Gladys HASTINGS is attending the summer school at Ames. Mr. and Mrs. D.G. McCARTY were Humboldt visitors Friday evening. Edward COLLINS of Fort Dodge was an Emmetsburg visitor Friday evening. C.W. MONSELL and Wm. HAYDON of Ruthven were Emmetsburg visitors Friday. Teachers examinations will be conducted today and tomorrow by superintendent Margaret RYAN. E.H. SOPER was at Mount Vernon last week taking in the commencement exercises of Cornell College. Miss Mary DUNIGAN is home from Cedar Falls. She has been attending the Iowa State Teachers college. Miss Genevieve DAILY arrived home last week from Cedar Falls. She has been attending the Iowa State Teachers colldge. Keith GOWANS recently returned from Vermillion, South Dakota. He was a student at the South Dakota State University during the past year. Miss Esther WALDRON has gone to Cedar Falls to take the summer course at the Iowa State Teachers College. She graduated from St. Marys Academy a year ago. Charles JENSEN and Rev. A.R. CUTHBERT were down from Graettinger Friday advertising the Chautaqua to be held at that place. Mr. JENSEN was a pleasant caller at this office while in town. M.J. CONWAY went to Garner Saturday. He will visit his brother at that place and also his brother at Goodell. From there he will go to Conway, Iowa, to spend a short time with his brother, Will. Mrs. ESPELAND, wh was injured in an auto wreck a month or two ago, is still at the St. James hotel. he will not be able to be about for some time. Mrs. ESPLAND [Transcriber note: surname spelled differently] is very ill and is in a serious condition. Those unfortunate people have the sympathy of our many citizens. During the past week T.F. McGOVERN purchased the 280 acres of land laying just west of the old WALLACE section south of town. The land is unimproved and was owned by Duncan McGREGOR of Madison, Wisconsin. Mr. McGOVERN paid an even $100 per acre for the tract.-Whittemore Champion. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph KIBBY and one of their daughters of Booth township came to Emmetsburg Tuesday evening of last week in their fine new auto to attend the commencement exercises of St. Mary's Academy. Miss Florence took part in the operetta which was rendered. She returned home with them at the close of the exercises. A week ago, Mr. and Mrs. MOSHER of Walnut, Iowa, were Emmetsburg visitors. They were on their way home from Tuttle Lake, Emmet County, where, in the company with six or seven other friends, they had been enjoying camp life for a week or ten days. The were going home by auto. Mr. MOSHER informs us that he and his father have sold their bank at Walnut to local parties. Mr. and Mrs. MOSHER are thinking seriously of locating at Cedar Rapids. Mr. MOSHER and his associates in business own a great deal of real estate in northwest Iowa. They think they can quite readily keep in touch with it from Cedar Rapids. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto County, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 26 June 1913 FOUR AWARDED DIPLOMAS Commencement Exercises of St. Mary's Academy Very Creditable. The St. Mary Academy commencement exercises held at the Iowa Tuesday evening of last week brought out a large audience, and they were of such a pleasing and elevating character that all who were in attendance returned to their home with only words of praise for the general excellence of the program and those who participated in it. The selections, "Better Be Good," by the minims; "Beautiful Roses with Tableaux," by the intermediate grades; "The Old Minstrel," by the High School girls; and the "Cymbal Drill," by the seventh grade girls, would, from a spectacular standpoint, have won applause from the most critical audiences. The opening march and chorus and the various instrumental selections were very creditable. The three part song, "My Mother," would merit favorable mention on any musical program. The scene, "A Conspiracy in Court" and the two scenes from "King Richard III" and the readings from Shakespeare by Misses Edna KERWICK and Mary McNALLY showed the high character of the literature to which the members of the class had been giving attention and the careful training that had been given them both in elecutionary and dramatic art. The piano selection "Erl-King," from Schubert-Liszt, by Miss Edna KERWICK, sustained well her reputation as a pianist. At the close of the exercises graduating honors were conferred on Misses Edna KERWICK, Mary McNALLY, Veronica NALLY and Esther WALDRON. Miss Edna KERWICK was awarded a diploma for completing her course in music. Diplomas for completing the eighth grade were awarded to Carl BERGER, Robert CARNEY, George FLOOD, Basil McEVOY, John NORRIS, Joseph O'BRIEN, Cecilia AGNEW, Mabel DALY, Laura JOYNT, Genevieve JOYNT, Florence KELLY, Teresa KELLY, Florence KIBBIE, Mary McCABE, Marie MURRAY, Irene McMAHON, Eileen MURPHY, Catherine McEVOY, Bernadette O'BRIEN and Georgina STEIL. The gold medal donated by the Ancient Order of Hibernians for proficiency in Christian doctrine was awarded to Margaret WALDRON. The gold medal for application and deportment in the high school, donated by the Knights of Columbus was awarded to Mary McNALLY. The gold medal donated by the Knights of Columbus for application and deportment in the grades was awarded to Mary KNOER. The $250 scholarship given by the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Iowa for the best examination in Irish history was awarded to Catherine McEVOY. This is good in any Catholic academy or college in Iowa. At the close Father HUNT of Spencer addressed the class briefly on the subject of Christian education. He congratulated Father FARRELLY, the Sisters, and the Catholic people of Emmetsburg on the great zeal they had show for the spiritual welfare of the children of the community and the success that had crowned their efforts. Oweing to the lateness of the hour, he did not speak very long but his remarks were to the point. He has a pleasing personality and an excellent voice. The people of Emmetsburg will, we are sure, be anxious to hear him on some other occasion. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 11 Feb 1914 HAPPENINGS. Senator GORE of Oklahoma, the blind gentleman who delivered a lecture at the Emmetsburg chautauqua two or three years ago, is now the defendant in a $50,000 damage case at Oklahoma City. The complaining witness is Mrs. Minnie BOND, who alleges that the Senator attempted to assault her in a hotel at Washington last March. She asks for $50,000. The case has been on trial during the past ten days and so far the evidence is not very strong against Mr. GORE. He is probably the victim of a blackmailer. Mrs. BOND's husband was a candidate for a political appointment and the Senator did not recommend him. Several of her leading witnesses were also aspirants for political honors but were not very successful. A E HARRISON was an Emmetsburg visitor last week. Col. BAIN delivered a lecture at Ruthven last evening. He spoke under the auspices of the local lecture course. Miss Agnes JOYNT, who is a trained nurse, was called to Swea City a few days ago to take charge of a critical case. J.P. JENNINGS had quite a successful sale Saturday afternoon. Prices were fair. Father J.P. BARON of Boone will leave in a short time for Europe. He will take a trip to the Holy Land before returning. The buttermakers of Iowa are holding a convention at Fort Dodge today. They will remain in session until Friday. There will doubtless be a very large attendance. Frank BRENNAN has bought M.F. KERWICK's quarter block just north of CONWAY Bros.' place. He will build on it during the summer. His mother's property will join it on the west. Seventeen persons were frozen to death in New York city Friday and Saturday. Over $1,000,000 worth of property was destroyed. Losses in many of the large cities of the east were large. L.P. ANDERSON of Spencer was called to Ft. Dodge to take charge of the butter that was entered for scoring at the State Buttermaker's convention. There are a large number of entries. Mrs. O.P. DOYLE has bought Dr. T.A. O'BRIEN's residence. We understand the Doctor intends building a new house on the lot south of it. Mrs. DOYLE and family will move to Emmetsburg in a short time. A few days ago Dr. E.L. WATSON of Bode was a victim of ptomaine poisoning, but he was able to be about again a couple of days later. He is the gentleman who was badly injured in an auto wreck at Ft. Dodge a couple of years ago. J.K. MARTIN intends moving to Texas soon to remain for a couple of years. He owns 640 acres of land west of Houston. He will prepare it for the growing of rice. He intends selling after improving it. In this issue of the Democrat he advertises his residence for sale. Geo. A. BURT, wh was in Emmetsburg a couple of weeks ago looking after the marketing of his crops writes us from Henry, Illinois taht he found considerable snow on his return home. He had to pick up his shovel and get busy. He publishes the Republican at that place. T.D. TRICKEL, who came to Emmetsburg from Illinois a few years ago, takes several newspapers, among them a couple from his home state. Mrs. TRICKEL tells our reporter taht hte Democrat is the favorite among them when they reach her household. She has only words of praise for our excellent news service. It is needless to say we appreciate such compliments. Sunday evening Father NUGENT of Des Moines delivered a lecture at Ft. Dodge on "The Home, the School, teh Church, the Hope of the State." The subject is an old one but it is one of the most important of our time. People who give sufficient attention to the work of the home, the church, and the school will not find much necessary for discussing sex hygiene and similar questions. A.K. C. Class will be initiated at Algona next Sunday. J.J. JACOBSEN of Mason City is a candidate for the socialist nomination for governor. H.P. JOHNSTON left for Boone yesterday to attend the marriage of one of his nieces. Miss Theresa DORRIS, who had been visiting her mother and brother, returned to Spencer Monday morning. The M.E. ladies of Algona are buying a new bell for their church. It will weigh 500 pounds and will cost $728. Miss Lillian DEMPSEY of Marcus arrived in Emmetsburg Thursday to visit her sister, Mrs. Dell MURPHY for a short time. Robert HENDERSON, who lives northeast of Emmetsburg, is planning on putting up a new residence during the coming summer. We understand that H.E. HAUSCHEN of Emmetsburg township will enlarge and improve his house during the coming season. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O'BRIEN, Jr., of Great Oak township last Thursday. The Democrat extends congratulations. Father COSTELLO was up from Livermore Friday evening. He appears to be unusually hearty and his voice is strong and clear. He says he never felt better. He is greatly encouraged. Mrs. Henry HUGHES, who had been visiting her sons and daughter in this city for a couple of weeks, left for Charles City Friday to visit Mr. and Mrs. E.M. HUGHES. From there she will return to her home at Amery, Wisconsin. Rev. John BOWEN, who was for serveral years state chaplain of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and who will be remembered by many of the local members, died at Mercy Hospital, Dubuque last week. He was for several years pastor at Delmar, Iowa. C.V. FINDLAY of Fort Dodge has filed nomination papers for congressman on the progressive ticket. His action has aroused the friends of Judge QUARTON of Algona, who has for some time has his eye on the nomination. It is more than likely that Mr. QUARTON will yet enter the field. At the farmers elevator state convention held at Waterloo last week a resolution was adopted asking to have binding twine made in the penitentiaries of our state. Minnesota and South Dakota have for several years had laws providing for this and they seem to give general satisfaction. Fred WOLF of the Primghar Bell was in Emmetsburg Thursday. He is still with the Redpath people. He has become quite fleshy. During the winter months he sells lecture and chautaqua courses and during the summer season he conducts chautaquas. He has been very successful in this line. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MARRIAGE AT WEST BEND LAST WEDNESDAY. Miss Frances FOGARTY Becomes the Bride of Joseph MONTAGUE. At the Catholic church in West Bend on Wednesday morning of this week occurred the marriage of Miss Frances FOGARTY to Mr. Joseph MONTAGUE. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father DOBBERSTEIN in the presence of a large congregation. Miss Beatrice DUFFY was bridesmaid and Edward MONTAGUE best man. Mr. and Mrs. MONTAGUE will, we understand, make their home on one of the HALSEY farms between here and West Bend, the groom being employed as a foreman. The bride in this instance, is one of the well known and popular young women of this section, and eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel FOGARTY, and takes to her new home the kind wishes of many friends and for a happy and prosperous life. - Whittmore Champion. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Have Dissolved Partnership. Wm. BERKLER and John SCOTT have dissolved partnership in the garage business. Mr. BERKLER is putting in a line of farm machinery in the building and solicits the general patronage of the public. Mr. SCOTT will keep one or two of the autos and will do a livery business. Mr. BERKLER is still doing drainage work. He has a contract in Kossuth county and also one south of Ayrshire. He employs nineteen men. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Were Inspecting Their Line. Friday and Saturday C.W. HUNTINGTON, vice president, and E.E. KERWIN, the new general superintendent, passed over the local division of the M. & St. L road on a tour of inspection. They intend making a number of changes during the coming year but they are not yet prepared to announce their plans. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm

Posted on: PaloAlto County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAlto/172 Surname: Barringer ------------------------- Irene (Amanda) Barringer was the youngest daughter of Peter Barringer and Amanda Ward (not Mary's, Peter's second wife). I don't know if or when her marriage to Frank Ennis ended in divorce. I have Irene and Frank going to N.Dakota in 1908. I have Frank dying in Taylor's Fall, MN in 1927 and Irene dying in San Diego, CA in 1936. Irene is my g-aunt. Jan

Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 25 Dec 1912 Mr. and Mrs. Carl LAGE of Anchor, Illinois, are holiday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John KERBER of this place. Mrs. Thos. KONGSTNEN and daughter are home from Sioux Rapids whre they were for a short time the guests of friends. The Fort Dodge papers report that Geo. SCHLOSSER of Lost Island township was a business visitor at that place a few days ago. Mrs. and Mrs. Dell MURPHY left for Marcus last evening to spend Christmas with relatives. They will also visit at Cherokee and neighboring points before returning home. A few days ago Sam. J. OLSON sold at public auction his 95 acre farm four miles from Forest City for $150.35 per. The democratic victory has not injured the price of real estate. Wm. NICHOLS and family arrived in this city from Argenta, Illinois, the first of the week. He moved onto the John J. STEIL farm yesterday. He will work the place during the coming year. Walter KOCH, who has been attending a business college at Cedar Rapids for several weeks, was a guest at the home of his brother, Frank KOCH, Friday and Saturday. He returned to his home in Whittemore Sunday. John FAGAN, Albert RENO, K.J. McELROY, Edward NOLAN, and Mr. O'BRIEN of Ayrshire attending the K.C. initiatory exercises at Fort Dodge a week ago Sunday. J.J. DOOLEY, of this city, also took in the interesting gathering. Mr. and Mrs. OSCHNER, parents of Mrs. Martin AUSLAND, have been guests at the AUSLAND home during the past ten days. The yare on their way home from Chicago whre Mr. OSCHNER has been taking surgical treatment. They will remain until after New Year's. They reside at Chamberlain, South Dakota. People who own their own razors will be interested in the statement of a magazine that what is known as cuttlefish paper makes an ideal material for the rapid honing of razors, surgical instruments, etc. This paper is made for use by dentists for polishing gold fillings and is coated with an abrasive substance of remarkably fine grain. During the past two years military companies have been mustered out at Clinton, Independence, Maquoketa, Knoxville, Des Moines, Mason City and Sioux City and new companies have been organized in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Fort Dodge, and reorganization in Des Moines, Clinton, Sioux City and Knoxville. A band and a field hospital corps has been organized in Des Moines. The following item will be of interest to Odd Fellows: "Mr. and Mrs. W.E. ELBERT of Woodbine, are now connected with the Odd Fellows Home, which is located at Mason City. Mr. ELBERT is superintendent of the entire farm operations and succeeds the late A.A. CROSLEY. Mrs. ELBERT oversees the Old Folks Home while Mrs. J.W. DEWIS, who has been with the home ever since it was established, retains general supervision of both of the buildings." John J. STEIL moved his family to Emmetsburg Monday. They are again comfortably located in their neat home. P.J. MURPHY left for Academy, South Dakota, Friday evening to spend the holidays with his daughter, Mrs. BRECHEN. Matt GAPPA is expecting his brother-in-law, Henry Bross, of Kossuth county today to spend Christmas with him. Mrs. Joseph KNIGHT, who had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Monroe JOHNSON, left for two or three weeks recently to Spencer. W.H. PARKS left for Leland, Illinois, Saturday to spend the holidays with relatives and old friends. He formerly resided in that locality. Miss Anna RUTLEDGE arrived home from Milwaukee Saturday morning to remain for a couple of weeks. She is teaching in an institution in that city. The rural mail carriers are required to make their trips as usual today. This is a little severe on them. However, they can all be home for their Christmas suppers. Editor SCOTT of the Argus is a candidate for postmaster of Melvin, Osceola county. He was at one time foreman in the Tribune office in this city. He publishes a spicy democratic paper. Miss Katie MAGUIRE was home from Marshalltown over Sunday. She returned Monday. In a few days she will accept a position in the office of Mr. GALLOWAY of Waterloo. Miss Bessie MILLEA, who has been attending the Presentation academy at Dubuque since September, came home Friday evening to spend her Christmas vacation with her parents. Timothy MAGUIRE, brother of Mrs. John O'BRIEN, recently moved to this city from some point in Missouri. He is living on his property west of Mrs. CARMODY's home. He bought the place some time ago. After January 1 the government will send out 60,000,000 packages of seed. They will weigh 600 tons. Our congressmen will soon be sending them out to their political supporters for Christmas presents. Mrs. and Mrs. T.A. BALDWIN are preparing to move to Texas early in January. The will locate at Victoria, Elcampo, or Houston. Vicoria is said to be the richest town in the United States for its size. John GIBSON was at Ruthven Monday setting up an eight h.p. engine for the Farmers' Elevator Company of that place. He sold it a few weeks ago. During the past two years he has put out a large number of engines in that county. Esedore GAPPA of Fairfield township will have a sale Tuesday, January 7. He will return to St.Louis county, Minnesota, where he owns land. He lived there for ten years. He also owns land in Florida. His sale ad will appear in next week's Democrat. The Ft. Dodge telephone company is putting in a central energy system similar to Emmetsburg's. An automatic ringer is used. When the operator places the plug in the number asked for, the phone on the number starts ringing and continues until there is a response. The operator can not listen to the conversation. County Recorder Cory FRANKLIN is at Ayrshire today eating Christmas turkey with his parents. Mrs .and Mrs. Wm. MAHONEY left for Duncombe Monday to spend Christmas with relatives. Mrs .and Mrs. W.H. MORLING and family went to Dolliver yesterday to spend Christmas with relatives. Miss Josie DEALY arrived from Perry the last of the week to spend the holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. THATCHER of West Bend have gone ot Juna, Idaho, whre they intend to spend the winter. Wm. BRAGG arrived home from Chicago yesterday. He will doubtless remain during the holiday season. Misses Nettie and Nellie SAMMIN are at Rockwell City visiting their brother, Will SAMMIN and family. Percy and John WARNKE are home from Calmar for Christmas. They are employed with a bridge gang at that place. Miss KENNEDY, one of the public school teachers, is at Armstorng to remain until the close of the holiday season. A joint installation of officers of Henry DILLON post and the W.R.C. will be held some evening early in January. Miss Margaret RYAN went to Peoria, Illinois, Saturday to visit Dr. and Mrs. HESSION and Mrs. McDONNELL during the holidays. Gus WEIDESKIND left for Raymond, Illinois, Monday evening. He intends remaining until the spring work begins in this county. Patrick ROGERS is able to go around again after his recent illness. He is not however, as hearty as he was a short time ago. Misses Rose MILLER and Florence UNDERWOOD, who are students at Cornell college, are home for the holiday season. Sylvester HAND arrived home from Atchison, Kansas, the last of the week. His is a student at a Catholic college of that place. Thomas GALLEGER of this city has secured a position with the Rock Island company as an operator in the depot at Larchwood, this state. Mrs. DUNKELBARGER returned to Rock Rapids Monday evening. She had been visiting her mother, Mrs. John EARLY, for a few days. Fred DUBERT, won first honors in the oratorial contest at Laurens a few evenings ago and Francis GILCHRIST won in the dramatic class. A Mr. SEYMOUR who had been working in this vicinity for the past season left for Olney, Illinois, Friday evening to remain during the holidays. W. THOMPSON started for Portland, Oregon, Wednesday. If he likes the country he may remain for quite a while. He will visit with his niece, Mrs. John HUGHES. A few days ago T.A. BALDWIN sold a quarter section of farm near Walker, Linn county, for $65 in cash per acre. It is not choice land and there are no improvements on the place. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas HAMILTON, Jr., will spend today with relatives at Ruthven. Miss Jennie AGNEW is home from Buffalo Center for Christmas. She is teaching in the schools of that place. Mr. and Mrs. C.E. TAYLOR and Miss Pearl went to Mason City last evening to spend Chrismas with Dr. and Mrs. STARR. J.H. REFSELL, Robert MIDDLETON and Misses Pearl TAYLOR and Winnifred BRERTON are home from Iowa college for the holidays. Olai MONSEN, who has been living on the KEATING farm in Great Oak, will move to Redwood county, Minnesota in February. He recently bought a quarter section farm in that locality. He paid $62 per acre for it. He had a sale a short time ago. 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/473 Surname: Triggs, Nickelson ------------------------- Last Rites for Mrs. L. Triggs Wednesday P. M. Services in Church Conducted By Rev. Buckwalter Funeral services for Mrs. Lucinda Triggs were held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, October 28, conducted by the pastor the Rev. C. R. Buckwalter. With Mrs. N. J. Bixler at the organ Mrs. Grant Johnson and Mrs. Art Mickalek sang "Nearer My God to Thee," "Rock of Ages" and "Abide With Me." Mrs. Verne Perrin was in charge of flowers. Serving as pallbearers were Wesley Lehnus, George Lehnus, Edgar Cornell, J. C. Brogotti, Conrad Majorowicz and L. P. Peterson. Burial was in Clinton-Garfield cemetery. [Burial was actually in Silver Lake Cemetery, the obituary is incorrect.] Lucinda Alice Nickelson, daughter of John and Sarah Nickelson, was born in Lucas county, Iowa, September 16, 1864. After spending her childhood there she was married to Abijah Triggs on May 27, 1883. After some years they moved to a farm near Ayrshire, Iowa, later living near Laurens and Mallard [all in Palo Alto County]. After her husband's death in 1908, Mrs. Triggs farmed with the help of her children until 1930 when she moved to Rolfe where she lived until her death October 25, 1942, aged 78 years, 1 month and 9 days. She was a member of the Methodist church since the age of 12 and was active until her health prevented. She was the mother of 11 children, five boys and six girls, nine of whom survive her. They are: Mrs. Sarah McDonnell of Ayrshire; George of Gillett Grove; Mrs. Ethyl Virgil of Albert City; Willie, John, James and Mrs. Margaret Bishop, all of Laurens; Mrs. Ella Bishop of Havelock; Mrs. Jennie Bishop of Rolfe. Two children, Charley and a baby girl, died in infancy. There are also 27 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Two sisters and two brother also survive her: Addie Burrells of New Virginia, Iowa; Hattie Chiles of Norwalk, Iowa; Billie Nickelson of Des Moines, Iowa, and Richard Nickelson of Lacons, Iowa.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/472 Surname: Triggs ------------------------- BIGE TRIGGS DEAD After a long spell of sickness and suffering Bige Triggs was called to his home beyond on Friday noon October 9, 1908. Deceased was born in Lucas Co. in February 1856. He moved to this county [Palo Alto County] in 1889 and has resided here since. He leaves to mourn his loss besides four brothers and two sisters, nine children, four boys and five girls, all of whom are at home. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon, Rev. C. M. Taylor officiating. The interment was made in Silver Lake Cemetery. The pall bearers were Messrs. McDonald, Steenson, Nolan, Witmer, Treat, and Kessel. Deceased was well known to every one in this community and was respected by all. He was an exemplary citizen and lived a life governed by his interpretation of the Golden Rule. He was a member in good standing of the M. E. church and was a beneficiary member of the Homesteaders. His sickness dates back to early spring when he was stricken with paralysis. Since that time he had been unable to work and all knew that his time on earth was short at the best. His suffering during the last two weeks was intense and death cam as a relief to the wounded body. Again did the awful fiat, "Dust Thou Art and to Dust Thou shall return," go forth, and who shall say but what it is glorious transition of the mortal to the immortal the step over the chasm of sorrow and tears into the blissful abode from whence no traveler returns. The Chronicle extends its sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends.

Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/471 Surname: McCormick, Higgins ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 29 Jan 1913 Mrs. John McCormick Dead Funeral Services held at Assumption Church Last Sunday Mrs. John McCormick, Sr., passed away last Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.D. Higgins, of Great Oak township where she had been stopping since July. She had suffered a great deal from rheumatism for four years. Three months ago she became afflicted with gangrene of he foot. She was given all the care and medical assistance that medical care could provide, but her years and her physical condition were against her. After days and weeks of patient suffering, death finally came to relieve her. The funeral was held Sunday. Services were conducted at Assumption church immediately after high mass, Very Rev. P.F. Farrelly paying a high tribute to her worth as a Christian lady. The interment was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were Henry Selle, Daniel O'Brien, J.K. Martin, J.J. Higgins, T.H. Conlon and Edward Warren. Ellen Gannon was born in the county of Roscommon, Ireland in 1838. She came to the United States in 1850, landing in New York. She was married to John McCormick at Cannandagus, that state, November 3, 1862. Mr. and Mrs. McCormick came to Blackhawk county, Iowa, October 20, 1866. They lived on a farm. In 1887 they became residents of Nevada township, this county. They owned a fine farm home, which subsequently became the property of their son, J.J. McCormick. They moved to Emmetsburg in 1899 to spend the remaining years of their lives in retirement. Mr. McCormick died April 3, 1908. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. McCormick. Only two sons and one daughter are living. The sons are Frank and John J., both well known to our readers. The daughter is Mrs. J.D. Higgins of Great Oak township. After the death of her husband Mrs. McCormick's health was rather poor. She spent considerable of her time with her sons and daughter, in whose welfare she always took a great interest. Our community knew and revered Mrs. McCormick as one of its most exemplary, conscientious and dutiful mothers. To give to her husband, her sons, and her daughters the love, attention and assistance that the anxious, solicitious Christian heart can suggest; to perform humbly, thoughtfully and helpfully the many obligations that the orderly, law-loving neighborhood most needs; to render to her God the obedience and devotion that confidence in the wisdom of his law inspires-these were the well directed, earnest aims of her long and active career. She was mild and pleasing of manner and she was gentle and as confiding as a child. The members of her happy household had only the most affectionate regard for her and the public entertained for her the enduring respect which only years of association, amid exacting trials, can develop and foster. A change of location did not change the attitude of the public esteem in which she was held. The people of Emmetsburg found her the same unpretentious, exemplary, charitably disposed woman that she was while she was a resident of Nevada township and of Blackhawk county. Financial success did not make her indifferent ragarding the interests or the opportunities of others or heedless of the seriousness of her religious obligations. She kept constantly in mind the duties which the possession of means and superior advantages imposes. She suffered much from physical afflictions during the closing years of her life but she looked upon the ills of the flesh so often incident to old age as trials which the many of the most favored of God's followers must undergo before passing into the possession of the unending joys in store for those who love him and serve him while on earth. General and sincere sympathy is extended to the surviving sons and daughter in their sorrow. Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>