Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/569 Surname: Sherlock, Eagan, Harvey, Bird ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Thurs., January 14, 1937 Jas. Sherlock Suddenly Dies In West Prominent Realtor, Son of Mrs. Dan Sherlock of Emmetsburg, Succumbs on Operating Table at Great Falls,Montana. DIED WEDNESDAY Was Well Known Throughout Montana, Remains To Be Brought to Emmetsburg. As the Democrat goes on the press we learn that James B. Sherlock, 59, son of Mrs. Dan Sherlock of Emmetsburg, died suddenly Wednesday noon while undergoing a surgical operation at Great Falls, Montana, his home. No details have been furnished the members of the family in this city other than that Mr. Sherlock's remains will be shipped to Emmetsburg for interment. They will probably arrive Friday or Saturday. The news of Mr. Sherlock's sudden death comes as a severe shock to his aged mother and other relatives in this city. James was born and received his eduaction in this community. At one time he studied for the Catholic priesthood and progressed rapidly towards that goal, but he finally changed his mind in the matter and entered into the business world. He located at Great Falls, Montana, a number of years ago where he proved himself very successful in the insurance, real estate and landscaping business. He was, we believe, united in marriage at Great Falls. The Sherlocks have no family. Mrs. Sherlock is recognized as one of the most prominent musicians in Montana. Besides his wife, Mr. Sherlock leaves to mourn his loss his aged mother, Mrs. Dan Sherlock of Emmetsburg, four sisters - Mrs. W. F. Eagan, Mrs. Delon Harvey and Miss Margaret Sherlock, of this city and Mrs. Marie E. Bird of San Diego, California, and three brothers - Dr. W. P. Sherlock of Des Moines, Atty. Albert E. Sherlock of Denver, Colorado, and Thomas Sherlock of Los Angeles, California. James Sherlock was one of the intelligent and brilliant youn men who left Emmetsburg at an earlier day to seek success in a distant state. He was alert and progressive and soon won his way into prominence. He was widely and favorably known throughout Montana, where he enjoyed remarkable success. His many Emmetsburg friends will regret to learn of his sudden and untimely death and will unite with the Democrat in extending sincere sympathy to those who are bereaved by his passing.