Iowa Old Press
The Palo Alto Pilot
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto co. Iowa
Friday, January 6, 1881
Pencil Dashes
--Pierce Shortall is on the sick list this week.
--Rather quiet in town since New Year’s day.
--The board of supervisors had a four days’ session this
week.
--Several of our leading families received New Year’s
callers last Monday.
--Dr. E.Thomas has been performing dental work in Estherville
this week.
--If you want a good drink of nice cool water, just step into
Geo. H. Carr’s
office.
--This is the swearing off week. Some of the boys have
improved it to good
advantage.
--The triangle bell on the fire engine house succumbed to the
heavy blows of
the stalwart firemen and broke in two.
--W.H. Kirby will soon commence the erection of a dwelling house
for
Swissinger Brothers in Ellington Township.
--The passenger trains on the Burlington road are running on
regular
time—arriving here at 3 p.m., and leaving at 4 a.m.
--C.D. Pettibone and J.J. Wilson, two of Algona’s prominent
citizens, passed
the first day of the New Year in Emmetsburg.
--Thos. Coonan has disposed of his saloon in Spirit Lake and is
now in
Emmetsburg. He says that he will not again engage in
business of that
description.
--Mr. John Millea, living west of the river, was taken suddenly
ill
Wednesday evening, and was considered to be in a dangerous
condition for a
time. He is now recovering.
--It is to be hoped that the temperance association recently
formed in
Emmetsburg will prove a success as it will, in such an event,
prove a
lasting benefit to its members.
--The lottery, which took place a few days since for the benefit
of the land
league, resulted in Jerry Crowley drawing the saddle and Wm.
Grace the
blankets. The sum of $45.00 was raised.
--T. McDonnell has a number of choppers at work in his timber lot
and they
are getting out wood at a rapid rate. Mr. McDonnell has a
large number of
cords piled upon his premises in town.
--Mr. and Mrs. Munch, parents of Henry Munch of Whittemore, and
of Mrs.
Adrian, of this place, are visiting with the latter at
present. The old
people are in their 82nd year, but are enjoying good health.
--D.P. Roberts and J.T. Loughlin are handling coal for the
Burlington
Company. It is the What Cheer coal and is said to be the best
coal in the
state. Price $4.50 per ton. Hard coal $13.50 at the
Burlington depot.
-Chas. Gibbs was chosen chairman of the board of supervisors at
the recent
session. Mr. Gibbs has had years of experience as member of the
board and as
presiding officer, and of course will give the very best
satisfaction.
Stedman Bros. continue to receive new goods in the harness line.
Their aim
being to keep a stock sufficient to meet the demands of their
patrons. They
are good workmen and deserve the large patronage they are
receiving.
--Robert Shea, president of the Palo Alto County Agricultural
Society, will
depart next Monday for Des Moines to be in attendance at the
meeting of the
state association, of which the presidents of the various county
societies
are members.
--During the absence of the writer, at any time until further
notice, Mr.
P.O. Cassidy is authorized to transact the business of the Pilot
office, to
give receipt for subscriptions, etc. The superintendent’s
office will also
be attended to by him.
--Parties desiring to pay their subscriptions to the Pilot should
settle
with the proprietor himself. No other person is at present
authorized to
receive subscriptions and receipt for the same. The unsettled
accounts of
the late firm of Pike & Perkins will soon be placed in the
hands of an
attorney for collection.
--Taylor Bros. presented our readers with a new advertisement
last week.
They employ a number of first class workmen, and are prepared to
manufacture
and repair wagons, buggies and plows, and to repair all kinds of
farm
machinery. Horseshoeing is given special attention, and entire
satisfaction
is guaranteed.
--H.P. Moffett calls the attention of the public through a new
advertisement, to the large stock of drugs, medicines, books,
fancy goods,
etc. which he has now on hand at Wolfgang’s old stand. Mr.
Moffett is a
druggist of twenty years’ experience and in compounding
medicines and
filling physicians’ prescriptions, has no superior in
northwestern Iowa.
--Circuit Court will convene the 8th of February.
--Robt.Shea and W.H.H. Booth were appointed a committee to
purchase supplies
for the county offices for the ensuing year.
--John Eaton is now a resident of the town. He moved into his new
house
south of Patrick Loughlin’s residence the first of the week.
--The Mercury , of Swan Lake, has information that orders have
been issued
for the completion of the Milwaukee branch to Estherville as soon
as
possible.
--The proceeds of the raffle and monthly dues of the Redpath
land-league
amounted to $50 which has been forwarded to the cause. Owen
McNulty,
Treasurer.
--G.C. Jamieson and A.M. Andrews, of Grundy county, the former a
stock
dealer and the latter late editor of the Reinbeck Times, made a
pleasant
call at these quarters today. Mr. Jamieson contemplates
purchasing stock at
the Burlington depot.
--A ripple of excitement was created in the Catholic Church last
Sunday by a
section of the floor giving way. It was New Year’s day
and the building was
more than usually crowded. Many of the ladies were somewhat
frightened, but
no injury was sustained except to the building.
--The old firm of McDonnell & Coonan has been dissolved. T.
McDonnell
succeeds to the business and proposes to keep in stock a full
line of
hardware. Danl. Coonan will collect all book accounts, which he
desires
settled as soon as possible. We trust Mr. Coonan will
engage in business in
Emmetsburg.
--The dance at the Commercial house Monday evening was largely
attended,
there being seventy-six couples in attendance. A good oyster
super was
served at the proper hour. The Emmetsburg string band
furnished music,
which was pronounced excellent in every respect. The affair
was a financial
success to Mr. Able.
--The Burlington depot building is now enclosed and will be ready
for
occupancy by the end of the following week. The building
will be a fine
structure when completed. The regular accommodation train reaches
Emmetsburg
at 8:00 p.m. and leaves at an early hour in the morning. At
present but one
passenger coach is attached to the freight.
The town of Spirit Lake, which has quietly reclined for the last
half
century, on the beautiful green banks of the lovely little lake
who name it
bears, with nothing to disturb its serene quietness save the
occasional hoot
of the night own, the hoarse bark of the prairie wolf, the weird
cry of the
coyote, or the merry laugh of the pleasure seeker, and which used
to resound
with acclamations of holy horror on hearing the reports of little
rows in
such wicked towns as Spencer and Algona, is now experiencing what
it is to
be a railroad town. On the 26th, they had a disgraceful
saloon row up
there, which broke the dull monotony of the closing year, in
which revolvers
were freely used. No one was hurt, however.
Dr. Davies removed a cancerous tumor from the mouth of a Mr.
Buskirk of
Algona on Tuesday. The operation was one requiring great care and
skill, in
consequence of the almost inaccessible location of the tumor and
its
relation to important blood vessels and nerves. The tumor is of
the variety
known as spithelial, and occurs more frequently on the lower lip
than
elsewhere. Mr. Buskirk’s attention was first attracted to it
some four or
five months ago by the peculiar pain characteristic of cancer.
Shortly after
he noticed the appearance of a small lump from which the pain
seemed to
radiate. Its rapid growth was the source of such anxiety as to
induce him to
seek relief in an operation for its removal. The doctor is very
hopeful that
it will not reappear, as it was so promptly dealt with.
Mr. James Grace of Emmetsburg township died very suddenly on
Wednesday of
heart disease. He had been affected for some time, but it was not
supposed
that he was so near death’s door. At the time of his death
he was assisting
Thos. Loughlin in butchering a hog, and it is believed that the
exertion at
the time was the immediate cause. After working awhile, he said,
“I feel
tired, I believe I will rest,” and sat down. In five minutes
he was dead.
Justice Moncrief was summoned who acted as coroner, and Dr. Ellis
was called
in to make an examination. The justice made the following return:
State of
Iowa, Palo Alto county, ss: On the 3rd day of January 1882, Thos.
Moncrief,
justice of the peace, was called on to act as coroner to hold an
inquest on
the body of James Grace, lying dead at Thos.
Loughlin’s, west of Emmetsburg
in said county. After viewing the body an examination of
said body by Dr.
G.M. Ellis, it was the opinion of said Dr. Ellis and Thos.
Moncrief, acting
as coroner, that deceased came to his death by visitation of
providence,
caused by heart disease. Thos. Moncrief, Justice of the Peace,
acting as
Coroner.
Taken Up: --Two spotted pigs about 5 months old on the 1st of
January 1882,
by the undersigned. Owner can have the same by proving property
and paying
costs. – Martin Coonan.
Notice – All parties owning the undersigned for services on
note or book
account are hereby notified to call and pay up within the next 60
days if
they desire to save costs. Wm. Hayes, Veterinary Surgeon,
Emmetsburg, Jan.
5, 1882.
I will retail cigars at my factory as follows: Four, eight and
fifteen cents
apiece. S. LaBar. Emmetsburg, Iowa.
Pay Up: Notice is hereby given that the Co-partnership
heretofore existing
between the firm of McDonnell & Coonan is this day dissolved
by mutual
consent. The business will be carried on by T. McDonnell. The
book accounts
are to be settled with Dan Coonan. T.McDonnell. Dan Coonan.
Emmetsburg,
Dec. 21, 1882
To Teachers. All persons applying for a certificate to teach
should bear in
mind that section 1769, school laws of 1880 requires “the
payment in all
cases, of one dollar from every applicant for a
certificate.” This money
goes to the institute fund, and must be paid before certificates
can be
issues. Henry A. Pike, County Superintendent.
To the Public. After the 1st day of January, 1882, I hereby give
notice that
no goods shall leave my store without the case being paid for
them. This is
intended to mean everyone, and none should be offended if they
are refused.
Do no ask for credit because I find it impossible to do a credit
business.
John T. Laughlin. Emmetsburg, Dec. 29, 1882
Administrator’s Notice. Public notice I hereby given that
the undersigned
has been appointed and commissioned by the circuit court of Palo
Alto
county, in the state of Iowa, administrator of the estate of
Christina
Lynch, deceased; and all persons having claims against said
estate are
hereby notified to file them with the clerk of said court,
clearly stated
and duly sworn to, and within legal time, preparatory to their
being allowed
or proved; and persons owing said estate are requested to make
immediate
payment to the undersigned and avoid costs. Dated at
Emmetsburg, Iowa, this
15th day of December 1881. B.E.Kelly, Atty for Estate.
Patrick Lynch,
Administrator.
I will trade a yearling colt for a good work horse and pay the
difference in
cash. J.W. Brennan.
Beautiful window curtains cheap at W. G. Henry’s.
Fresh and salt fish at E. Jordan’s meat market.
Highest market priced paid in cash for poulty, hides and tallow
at E. Jordan’s
butcher shop.
Suffer no more but go and get one of Jones’ Ventilated
Trusses or
Supporters, which are kept by W.G. Henry.
Lace, leather and belting at Stedman Bros.
Parties desiring loans at low rates and on small commissions on
improved
real state, can obtain the same by applying at one to B.E. Kelly.
Aid for Ireland:
Collected by Thos. Moncrief, and sent to Patraick Ford,
editor and
proprietor of the Irish World, N.Y., $38.50, on last Monday,
which was
contributed as follows:
Rev. J.J. Smith $10; Pat Nolan and John Hand each $5.00; Michael
Kirby $3;
Matthew Derig, James Cassidy, Thos. Kirby, Pat Malloy, M. Patton,
Frank
Jones, John McCoy, J.G. Crowder, John Quigley, Wm. Maguire, Pat
Jackman, Joe
Mulroney, M. Jackman, James Nolan, A. Friend – all $1.00
each and Pat
Mulroney 50 cents. Total $38.50. The above
amount is to be transmitted by
Patrick Ford to the treasurer of the Irish National Land League
in Paris to
aid in the present struggle with landlordism. Thos.
Moncrief.
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