Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Feb 21, 1916 Miss Josephine DEALY arrived home from Evanston, Illinois, the last of the week, having completed her course in music and drawing in the Northwestern University. John McMAHON and his cousin Miss Irene McMAHON, arrived home from Ackley Monday evening where they were visiting for several days. They made the trip in Mr. McMAHON's auto. Mr and Mrs. W.J. O'BRIEN of Bancroft were visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs James MURRAY Saturday. They came by auto. Both were glad to attend the teacher's reunion. Miss Vida FURHAM of Fort Dodge had a collar bone broken a few nights ago while out riding in an auto. In passing another car, the auto over turned on a narrow road near Algona. John FORDYCE informs us that he recently sold a Chevrolet car to John BOUGH and a Reo to John MALLOY. The Democrat was in error in reporting a week or so ago that Mr MALLOY had invested in a Buick. John FORDYCE informs us that he finds it very difficult to have his offers for cars filled. There is a great demand for them. Those who are figuring on buying such autos should, he says, hand in their names as early as possible. Saturday Miss Rose DONAHUE of Ayrshire underwent a surgical operation at the hand of Dr. O'BRIEN for the removal of a tumor on the left shoulder, the growth of which was rapid and painful. By its early removal no further trouble will result. Pope Benedict has knighted Dr. J.B. MURPHY, the noted Chicago surgeon. The conferring of the honor makes him a member of the order of Gregory the Great. Doctor MURPHY is a brother of Rev. D. MURPHY, who was assistant pastor of the Assumption church about twenty-five years ago. The Democrat is pleased to learn that Joe HESSION, son of Mr and Mrs. Dr. HESSION of Graettinger, has been promoted from his present position in one of the leading railroad offices of Cedar Falls to a much better place at an office in Davenport. he has followed railroading for several years. James BURNS recently painted his fine new barn. He has named his place the "Riverside Stock Farm." He is one of our most industrious, frugal and up-to-date farmers. We hope that more of the public-spirited farmers of this locality will imitate his example and give their places suitable names. A few days ago John JOYNT Sr was injured while working for the Milwaukee company in the eastern part of the state. he and his men were employed on the branch lines that were badly damaged by the heavy May rains. His condition is, however, not serious. The Democrat hopes he will soon be able to be about as usual. Among the interesting visitors at the teachers' meeting Saturday was John D HIGGINS of Perry, Iowa. Thirty-six years ago he taught in the same building at Braidwood, Illinois, with P.H. DONLON. He is an expert mathematician and had an interesting interview with W.J. BOWDEN, our local expert. He enjoyed his visit to Emmetsburg. Miss Margaret FLOOD arrived home from Sanborn Wednesday, where she was visiting her sister, Mrs. LONG. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm