Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 6 Nov 1912 Mrs. and Mrs. Donald FRANKLIN of Ayrshire were the guests of their son, County Recorder FRANKLIN, of this city Saturday. Mr. FRANKLIN, accompanied them home and remained until Sunday evening. Hon. A.M. DEYOE, state superintendent in company with Rev. HOLMES of Algona, made an auto tour of the county last Friday. He was out in the interests of his candidacy for re-election. J.W. SMITH of Vernon was in Emmetsburg Monday soliciting aid to go to Iowa City to have his only eye treated. His left eye has been blind for some time and he is losing the sight of the other member. He found many willing to assist him. Yesterday's Des Moines Register and Leader contained a fine cut of Mr. and Mrs. THATCHER of West Bend who recently celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. They deserve well the recognition which the press of our county and the state have given them. Seth SMITH is, we understand, building a fine residence on his farm in Lost Island township. It will be one of the most substantial and well equipped in that part of the county. Mr. and Mrs. SMITH are excellent people. They well deserve the comforts they propose to enjoy. Mrs. M.E. JOYCE entertained a number of ladies Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Sarah E. McDONNELL who has been visiting friends and relatives in this city for some time. Delicious refreshments were served and a very pleasant afternoon is reported by those who were in attendance. Miss Winnie WILMERS has been chosen supervisor of music and drawing in the West Bend schools as successor to Miss Lottie WALSH, who has been forced to take a vacation on account of the condition of her health. Miss WILMERS is quite an accomplished musician. The Democrat wishes her success in her new line of work. George B. McCLELLAND, son of the noted general Geo. B. McCLELLAND, made a bull moose speech at Spirit Lake Thursday evening. He served as the democratic mayor of New York City a few years ago. His election, it will be remembered, was contested by Wm. Randolph HEARST. A great many disappointed office seekers are seeking political shelter in the new party. The many local friends of Ray McNALLY were pleased to meet him on our streets Saturday and Monday. A few days ago while at Garner we visited the drug store of which he is manager. He has a fine large room and a most complete stock. One does not have to be in Garner very long to learn that he is decidedly popular among the business men of that place and that he enjoys their confidence. He is a promising young business man. Sim R. STEADMAN of Ft. Dodge was in Emmetsburg last evening and was among the many who were interested in the local election news. The Levi Dean Music Company reports a sale of 14 pianos during the past few days. The manager is highly pleased with his business in Emmetsburg. Miss Lottie WALSH who has been teaching in West Bend schools has been advised by her physician to take a vacation. She has decided to do so. P.J. WAGNER and his sister, Mrs. A.P. MEYERS, were called to Ellington township Sunday by the serious illness and death of their brother, Louis WAGNER. The Assumption league ladies served oysters in the jury room last evening to those who were in the Court House waiting for the election returns. They were liberally patronized. Mrs. KEEGAN of Chicago has been visiting her sister, Mrs. John MONCRIEF, for two or three weeks. She will return home in a few days. Mrs. MONCRIEF's health has not been very good for some time. Ross MOSES, Chris SCHROEDER, Wm. YOUNG and Alexander YOUNG came down from Lake Park Monday evening. They have been seining in the lakes in that locality. They have been compensated fairly well for their time and efforts. James Francis O'DONNELL at the K.C. hall next Sunday evening. Mr. O'DONNELL is exceptionally clever as an interpreter of character. He is deserving of a splendid house and shall be given one. Admission 15 and 25 cents. All are invited. Chas. AUSTIN recently came up from Shell Rock by auto and visited his brother, Wm. AUSTIN, of this place. He was accompanied by his wife, his son George and the latter's wife. They spent a day or two in Emmetsburg. They are among the well-to-do people of Shell Rock. Jess SPROUT came down from Rothsay, Minnesota, Sunday morning. He will spend two or three weeks with his parents and many local friends. He reports Mr. MOSNESS quite hearty but suffering from some rheumatism. As usual, he was very much interested in the presidential campaign. John P. WAGNER was down from Graettinger yesterday. He went from here to Ellington township to attend the funeral of his brother, Louis WAGNER, which will be held today. Mr.WAGNER was postmaster of Mallard about twenty years ago. He has, since last May, been conducting a pool hall at Graettinger. He followed carpentering for a number of years. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm