Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, 31 Dec 1913 Had An Enjoyable Family Reunion Chirstmas day there was a most enjoyable family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Michael JOYNT of Emmetsburg township. Among the members who came from a distance were Dr. and Mrs. Martin JOYNT and daughter of Jesup, Dr. Robert JOYNT of Lemars, Dr and Mrs. Michael JOYNT of Marcus, Dr. Bert JOYNT, who recently returned from Des Moines, and Miss Gertie JOYNT, who is taking a course for a professional nurse in Mercy Hospital at Des Moines. All of the local members of the family were in attendance. This is the first occasion in eight years that Mr and Mrs JOYNT have had all of their sons and daughters at home at the same time. It is needless to say taht the day was one of the most enjoyable of their lives and that it will often be recalled with pleasure. A family reunion was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry AGNEW on Christmas day. In addition to members of the family those present were Mr and Mrs E.M. HUGHES and little daughter of Charles City, Mr and Mrs. GALAGAN of Buffalo Center, Mr and Mrs Harry HUGHES and son of Emmetsburg, Miss Carena HUGHES and Messrs. Bert, Howard, John and Ed HUGHES, all of this place. The gathering was a most enjoyable one and the many invited guests returned to their homes with feelings of gratitude towards Mr and Mrs AGNEW. The case of Ole WILLIAMSON against his seven-year-old daughter for the recovery of 80 acres of land which he deeded her in 1912 has been decided by Judge LEE in favor of the daughter. Attorney C.C. COYLE of Humboldt appeared in the case for Mr. WILLIAMSON and Attorney Thomas O'CONNOR for the daughter. Judge LEE took the matter under advisement for a short time and has finally given his decision. The land is valued at $150 per acre. We understand that Mr. OWEN, the gentleman who was brought back to Emmetsburg from Oklahoma a short time ago, charged with defrauding Mr. OELFKE, was indicted during the past term of court. He is at present out on bail. His trial will not take place until the March term of court. Mr and Mrs Maltby PARRISH of Charles City were Christmas guests at the home of Mrs. PARRISH's parents, Mr and Mrs. Thomas YOUNG. Will Take Trip to Oregon Knut IVERSON was down from Lost Island township yesterday. He is figuring on taking a trip to Davenport, Oregon, to visit for a short time with his son Ed, who was married a couple of months ago. The son owns 1,200 acres of land in that locality. The Democrat hopes that Mr. IVERSON will have a pleasant trip. Bancroft Man Has Feet Taken Off Christmas day Raymond WILHEM of Bancroft had both of his feet taken off by a passing freight train. He was loading a car with baled hay and attemped to jump into a car while it was in motion. He missed his footing and fell beneath it. It is thought he will recover. F.G. BARBER Meets With Accident Saturday afternoon while loading some grain at the Rock Island elevator, Frank BARBER fell into the grain pit, injuring himself quite badly. He ws brought home soon after the accident and it was discovered by Dr MORTON and Dr. POWERS both of whom were called to attend him, that several of his ribs were broken and that he was injured internally. We understand he is some better. We hope to learn of his early recovery. Mr. YAEGER of Whittemore was in Emmetsburg yesterday. Albert LUKE was down from North Vernon last evening. Miss Bridgie MARTIN went to Ayrshire to visit friends for a few days. C.A. ROUSE, Carl WIGEN, and Levi DEIHL of Curlew were visiting in Emmetsburg yesterday. The many local friends of Mr and Mrs Chester BRAGG of Chicago will be pleased to learn that a daughter was born to them on Monday of last week. L.H. ARMSTRONG, who is hopelessly ill, requests the Democrat to thank the many friends who were so kind as to remember him in a substantial manner on Christmas morning. Thoughtfulness and assistance under such circumstances are, as a rule fully appreciated. The Democrat is in receipt of a can of Italian prunes sent us from Boise, Idaho, by our former townsman, W.H. INNIS. They are delicious. We presume Mr INNIS is interested in fruit growing. We are informed that he has prospered since locating at Boise. The Democrat is very grateful to him for this kind Christmas remembrance.