Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 13 Apr 1910 We understand that Bro. JOHNSON of the Free Press is a candidate for postmaster of Ruthven. He was a supporter of Mr. WOODS two years ago. Market Reports- Hogs $9.25, oats 32 1/2, corn 38 to 42, spring chickens 11, old hens 11, old roosters 6, turkeys 10, ducks 10, geese 7, butter 30, eggs 19, potatoes 50. The interstate commerce commission has fixed the price of a Pullman sleeping car berth at $2 for riding twelve hours. The charge is $1.50 for upper berth. Wm. COAKELY will build a large barn on his farm this year. He is living on his farm but his nephews have it rented. He will imporve his premises in other ways. Dr. HENNESSY reports that a daughter was born to Mr.and Mrs. Ross FRIES Saturday. Is it any wonder that Ross has been stepping about quickly for several days? Miss Mayme and Frank SULLIVAN of Graettinger went to Mason City Friday morning to receive treatment from Dr. MURPHY. They were accompanied by their mother, Mrs. T. SULLIVAN. A few days ago John D. McCARTY sold his quarter section fram in South Dakota for $7,200. He bought it eight years ago for $1,800. This is the way to make money. Congratulations, John. Miss Anna DONOVAN has been so ill during the past ten days that she has decided to take a rest for a few weeks and recuperate. The Democrat hopes she may soon be able to be about again. Geo SAUNDERS, who has been home since Easter visiting his parents, will return to Cornell college at Ithaca, New York, tomorrow. He likes the institution. In athletics, rowing and track work are given special attention. The total attendance is about 5,000. In this issue T.F. RUTLEDGE announces himself as a candidate for clerk of the district court. There is no man in the county who is better qualified for his position than Mr. RUTLEDGE. He will prove an exceptional strong candidate as developments during the campaign will clearly show. Sisters M. Octavia and M. Prisca are guests at St. Mary's Academy. The former is directress and visitor of all the schools maintained by the order including those in California, Montana, and other western states. She visits each of the missions every two years. She was busy in the Emmetsburg school Monday and Tuesday by examining its pupils. She will leave for other points today. James GOWANS reports that he wrapped up more goods Saturday than on any other day since he has lived in Emmetsburg and he has been in business 25 years. His special sale began Saturday. It will continue for ten days. R.E. JONES of Fargo, North Dakota is visiting his parents in this city. He has resigned his position with the firm that he has represented for many years. He will locate at Stanley where he has considerable property. He reports the season far advanced in North Dakota. Bro. HINCHON of the Courier has addressed several gatherings at Algona on the Panama canal subject since coming home. He is an exceptionally intelligent gentleman and understands the subject thoroughly. He really ought to take the lecture platform, but he is entirely too modest to think of doing so. C.J. BERGER and Master Carl were called to Dyersville Thursday evening by the death of Mr. BERGER's mother. She was quite advanced in years and had been ill most of the winter. Her husband died during the past year. Our esteemed fellow townsman has the sympathy of his many friends and patrons in his sorrow. Attorney W.A. O'DONNELL of Napoleon, North Dakota, formerly of Ruthven, visited Emmetsburg friends yesterday. He has done well since going to North Dakota eight years ago. He has the best law and abstracting business in the county in which he lives and he owns several good farms. He is a splendid fellow. We are pleased to learn of his good fortune. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath