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Emmetsburg Democrat; Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, IA; Wednesday,
March 4, 1885
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
-- J. G. Gallaghar of West Bend starts tomorrow for Howard, Miner
county Dakota. John likes this county pretty well and may return
in the spring.
-- Dan Donovan and William Coonan start today for Oklahoma IT. We
hope the young men may amass a fortune and return in the near
future to Emmetsburg where they will be gladly welcomed back.
-- Monday the 23d, ult., W. J. Moses made an assignment of his
stock of boots and shoes to Thos. Moncrief who is now in charge
of the store. The liabilities will reach the neighborhood of
about $2000 while the assets are $1614. The asignee informs us
that he thinks by judicious management of the stock enough will
be realized therefrom to pay all up in full.
-- Sheriff Whelan of Emmet county passed through Emmetsburg on
last Thursday with Mrs. Anderson of that county whom he was
taking to the insane asylum at Independence. Mrs. Anderson is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Davinson of this place and was adjudged
insane about two weeks ago. The physicians at the asylum seemed
to be of the opinion that her insanity will be of a short
duration.
WEST BEND
J. G. Gallaghar is conceded to be the fastest runner we have in
West Bend. John came down from Emmetsburg today, and Wm Willie
had him arrested for selling intoxicating liquors. Dan Kelly
(constable) had the warrant, John got wind of it, he went to
Johnson's and hired Lute to hitch up immediately to take him to
the Burg. He had caught sight of John and made for him, how John
ran was surprising. Dan gave up and came back to town for a pony.
He just started from the barn after Dan had been gone five
minutes; they both reached Jack about the same time. Dan said
"No use Johny we've got you this time." John said,
"I guess there is no use. I may as well give up." Dan
said he looked very wistful at the team and cutter. He gave bonds
$250 to appear in ten days.
Emmetsburg Democrat; Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, IA; Wednesday,
March 11, 1885
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
-- John T. Loughlin has greatly improved the looks of his
hardware store on the inside and now his entire stock presents a
finer appearance then heretofore
-- P. S. VanGordon, the genial landlord of the St. James, at
Emmetsburg, was in town on Thursday last. We know whereof we
speak when we say that Van and his wife know how to make their
guests feel at home. -- Clay County Times
-- We are glad to hear that James Sammin is meeting with good
success in the boot and shoe line. Mr. Sammin is a good workman
and people should literally patronize him.
-- T. McDonnell has sold the building now occupied by Cady &
Shea as a drug store and the lot on which the same is situated,
to John Steil.
-- Ruthven is getting to be quite a notorious town. Last Thursday
one, O. McNett of this place filed information before Squire
Prouty charging Alexander Ruthven with assault and battery. The
justice at once issued a warrant for Ruthven's arrest and he was
brought before his honor for examination on last Friday. A change
of venue was at once taken to Squire Moncrief, but on account of
the recent illness of that gentleman, the case was continued
until the 18th of this month.
-- We noticed by the Estherville Herald that our old friend, E.
J. Woods was elected mayor of that handsome little town, at its
last municipal election.
-- the language of letter seals is the latest. A seal of pink wax
means congratulations, one of black, condolence; of blue, love;
of purple, friendship; of red, business, and an invitation to a
wedding or other festivity is sealed with white wax.
-- Sheriff Nolan returned on last Thursday evening from Buchanan
county with the young German named Martin Busse whom he had
arrested there on a charge of seduction. The complaint was made
by a German girl in this city name Paulina Primas whose parents
reside in Germany. Last Friday was the day set for the
examination of the young man and desiring someone to interpret
for him, the examination was postponed until Saturday. When the
hour had arrived when the young girl was to relate her pitiful
story, it was discovered that the young man had made the proposal
of marriage to the young girl and finally accepted by her. The
marriage ceremony was performed by Squire Prouty on Saturday and
thus two hearts were made one. This ends another chapter in the
old old story.
MARRIED
In Emmetsburg, Iowa, Saturday, March 7, 1885, T. J. Prouty JP,
Martin Busse and Paulina Primas.
Emmetsburg Democrat; Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, IA; Wednesday,
March 18, 1885
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
-- Charles Schnuckel is erecting a fine little dwelling house on
his block in the south part of town. This is the first building
started in Emmetsburg this spring.
-- Robert Brown of West Bend has sold his farm to J. W. Dixon of
Buchanan county receiving $20 per acre therefore. Robert informs
us that he will move to Nebraska about the first of April.
-- D. P. Roberts and wife were visiting their daughter, Mrs. E.
J. Woods of Estherville last week.
-- Thomas J. Duffy, proprietor of the City Meat Market, went to
Dubuque last Wednesday with two carloads of fine hogs.
--Deloy Stetzel, a brakeman on the B.C. R. & N. road while in
the act of coupling cars at Dows, Saturday evening, was knocked
down and run over by the cars, cutting off both his legs close to
the body. He lived till Sunday morning about seven o'clock when
he died. Mr. Stetzel was a young man of good habits. He spent a
good deal of his time in Estherville last fall and winter,
boarding most of the time at P. Miller's Hotel. He had many
friends here, and his sad taking away is regretted by all. --
Estherville Herald
-- B.E. Kelly went to West Bend on last Thursday to defend John
Gallaghar who was charged with selling intoxicating liquors. The
attorney on the part of the state not being present at the
required time, the case was dismissed and the costs taxed to the
state.
-- On Monday morning of last week Nelson Forest committed suicide
at his residence in Silver Lake township, by placing a revolver
to his head and firing, the ball entering behind the right ear.
Mr. Forest had been of unsound mind for some time past which
probably was the cause of this rash act. He leaves a wife and one
child.
-- On last Tuesday evening complaint was made before Squire
Moncrief by Truman Wilson who resides about 5 miles west of
Emmetsburg, charging his wife, Mrs. Jennie Wilson with having
threatened to take his life with a large butcher knife. The
justice on the following day issued a warrant for the arrest of
Mrs. Wilson, which was placed in the hands of Sheriff Nolan for
service. The sheriff made the arrest and brought the accused
before his honor for examination. Time was allowed to enable her
to procure counsel and the case was called up for trial shortly
after dinner. Harrison and Jenswold appeared for the state and
Mrs. Wilson was represented by P. O. Cassidy and the plea of not
guilty was interposed. At this stage of the proceedings a motion
for a change of venue was made and granted by the court. As soon
as it was ascertained that a change of venue was taken and that
the case would be sent to the next nearest justice, it was
dismissed on the part of the state and the costs except the
witness fees on the part of the prosecution, where taxed to the
county.
MARRIED
In Ruthven, Palo Alto County, Iowa, on March 11, 1885 by Reverend
S. Snyder, Mr. Lozen Wright and Miss Susie May Johnson.
In Ruthven, Palo Alto county, Iowa, on February 18, 1885 by
Reverend S. Snyder, Mr. Frank Wright and Miss Joanna J. Johnson.
DIED
At the residence of P. H. Stedman, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, on Friday
morning, March 13, 1885, of congestion of the lungs, George P.
infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Noll, aged 4 month and 9 days.
BORN
To Mr. and Mrs. William Fenn of Fern Valley township, on March
13, a son.
Emmetsburg Democrat; Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, IA;Wednesday,
March 25, 1885
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
-- Lewis Stulhmer has bought an interest in the flouring mill of
George M. Inman. New machinery will be added in a couple of weeks
and the new firm will try to give the farmers and others of this
vicinity first-class work in every respect.
-- W.O. Mulroney, son of Ed. Mulroney of Emmett county, left on
last Monday for Honey Lake Valley, Lassen county, California,
where he will permanently reside. Honey Lake Valley is said to be
one of the finest valleys of California and the climate in that
section cannot be surpassed.
-- Dan Donovan and W. H. Coonan who left Emmetsburg a short time
ago are now engaged in a flour and feed business at Chamberlain
Dak.
-- W. E. Stuhr, who has been engaged in the grain and coal
business at this place for some length of time, has moved to
Davenport with his family.
-- W. C. Nolan and J. H. Millea will start for Nebraska sometime
during the week. They intend locating in Sioux county.
-- M. Hester arrived here with his family from Greene, Butler
County, last Tuesday and will at once take possession of his
farm, bought last fall. Mr. Hester has been an old subscriber to
the Democrat and on his arrival here renewed his subscription for
another year. We gladly wish him success in his new location.
DIED
In West Bend, on March 16, 1885, of lung fever, the infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bagley, aged about four months.
BORN
In West Bend Township on March 16, 1885, to Mr. and Mrs. W. V.
Ditch, a son. All concerning doing well
School Report
Report of subdivision No. 4 Silver Lake township, for term ending
March 18, 1885. Number of pupils enrolled 29. Average daily
attendance 26.8. Attendance and punctuality in percentage.
Names, Attendance, Punctuality
John Fagan, 98, 95
Winnie Kerchner, 100, 100
Daisy Kerchner, 100, 97
Bridget Fagan, 96, 90
Ella Fagan, 99,94
John Kerchner, 100, 98
Willie McNally, 97,99
Oma Kerchner, 100, 100
John Fagan, 99, 80
Joseph McNally, 98,90
Joseph Maloney, 99,80
Dave Fagan, 100, 85
George Kerchner, 100, 100
Jessie Scoular, 100,100
Lizzie Scoular, 100, 100
Willie Scoular, 100, 100
Martha Wise, 98,90
Mary J. Clair, 99, 93
Mary J. Maloney, 98,96
John Wise, 96,92
Dick McNally, 96,95
Michael Fitzpatrick, 95,95
John Fitzpatrick, 90,93
Ella Sawyer, 98,100
Lillie Steensen, 85,99
Ernie Steensen, 85, 98
Willie Fitzpatrick, 80,90
Tina Scoular, 45, 100
Our visitors for the term were Miss Brown, P. Fagan, Mr. and Mrs.
Kerchner, Frank Brown, P. Clair, Mr. Owens, Mrs. Scoular and Mr.
McNally.
Teresa Owens,
Teacher.
[transcribed by C.J.L., April 2007]