Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wed., May 14, 1924 Trying P.J. CLAER Case Judge COYLE, who was under the weather for several weeks, is at present holding court at Spencer. Several important cases are up for his consideration. Among them is the criminal action against Fred WAGGONER, who at the point of a revolver, compelled P.J. CLAER to write him out a $2,400 check last fall. George HEALD is assisting the county attorney in prosecuting and Wilson CORNWALL is defending Mr. WAGGONER. Another important suit is that of C.F. CONRAD against S.W. and Anna F. SCOTHORN. He is asking the foreclosure of a $50,000 mortgage on a half section farm. He claims that since the deal was made he paid $3,600 in taxes on the property. Sugar Beet Force Arriving The last of the week fifteen Russians arrived to work in the local sugar beet fields. Seven more families will come this week. A family has been stationed on the Ora GREEN farm and one at Mr. WENGER's. Two families went to Ringsted. There have also been arrivals at Cylinder and Rodman. A large number of fields of sugar beets will be planted in Palo Alto this year. The industry is one to be encouraged. Edward McDONALD Dead We regret to learn that Edward McDONALD, one of the fine old gentlemen of Silver Lake township, died a few days ago but we have not learned particulars. We hope to be able to secure them for next week. Our City Marshal is 71. A few evenings ago Mr. and Mrs. M.F. BRENNAN were surprised by a number of their friends, the occasion being Mr. BRENNAN's 71st birthday. Cards were enjoyed for a few hours after which a delicious luncheon was served. There are no more hospitable people in Emmetsburg than Mr. and Mrs. BRENNAN. All who were present will remember with pleasure the evening's gathering. He Plants Corn Early W.E. JACKMAN had 90 acres of corn in the ground before the late cold spell. He generally plants early and he very seldom has to replant. However, he thinks that corn put in about May 20, is as a rule, as good as any that is raised. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm