Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1912 Were Married Thursday Mr Edward Joseph HIGGINS and Miss Lillie PATTON Mr Edward Joseph HIGGINS and Miss Lillie PATTON, both of whom are well known to our many citizens, were united in marriage last Thursday morning in St. Xavier's church at La Grange, Illinois, Rev. Charles CASSIDY, cousin of the bride, officiating. Miss Josie PATTON was bridesmaid and Mr Hugh McLAUGHLIN of Rockwell, Iowa, was best man. The wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. W.D. FERGUSON. Only a few relatives and friends were in attendance. Mr and Mrs HIGGINS spent several days in sight seeing in Chicago and vicinity. They were expected in this city last evening. They will, we understand, soon commence housekeeping in a cottage a short distance north of Trinity church where they will, in a short time, be at home to their many friends. No young lady in northwest Iowa is better or more favorably known than the bride. She is serving her sixth year as county superintendent, and we doubt very much if there would have been a candidate against her, had she been willing to accept a nomination for another term. She grew to womanhood in this city and taught in the schools of Emmetsburg for several years before she was elected superintendent. Her ability and success as a teacher as as superintendent of the schools of our county are fully recognized by all who know her. Miss PATTON's pleasing personality, her tact, her true zeal for al lthat is elevating in the life of our community, and her sterling worth as a lady have endeared her to all who know her. All will, we are sure, be delighted to learn that she is to make her future home in Emmetsburg. Mr HIGGINS is one of the leading businessmen of our city, having conducted the HIGGINs pharmacy for several years. He is a scholar and a gentleman in the truest sense of the word. He enjoys a large patronage and has won the confidence and esteem of his business associates. We are glad to know that he is to remain in the upbuilding of our business and social life, and to perform cheerfully and creditably his pat in the progress of his community. The Democrat joins a wide circle of friends in extending hearty congratulations to Mr and Mrs HIGGINS. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm