Palo Alto Reporter

Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa

Oct 5, 1894

 

The matrimonial market is looking up these days. The bans of Miss Anna Hester and James Nally were called in the Catholic church Sunday. We also have been told that Cupid has other captives that will appear before Hymen’s altar ere long.

 

Oct 19, 1894

Terrence McDonnell Dead
     On Saturday afternoon, the sad intelligence was announced that Terrence McDonnell was dead. He had been ailing for several months, but like most men of stirring, active nature did not relinquish his business cares until he was forced to do so by order of his physician. He was confined to his bed about two weeks, and passed quietly away on Saturday, October 13 at 1:00 p.m.
     The deceased was born in Mayo county, Ireland, January 29, 1846 and when but a lad of 15 left his native land and came to the united States to make his future home. In 1871 he came to this county and at once became identified with it interests. He was a shrewd business manager and accumulated considerable wealth his property interests being roughly estimated at $40,000. He was also interested in the political affairs of the county and was twice chosen to fill the responsible position of sheriff of the county.
     The funeral services took place from the Catholic church on Tuesday at 10 o’clock, a.m. The service was conducted by Father Costello who pronounced the solemn service that consigned all that was mortal of Terrence McDonnell to the grave.