Iowa Old Press
- The Merrie Bell Opera Company played in Music Hall Saturday evening to a
large audience. This company is away above the average traveling companies
working towns the size of Emmetsburg and gave entire satisfaction. The singing
was spoken of very highly.
-Marshall McNally was the recipient of a nice present last week in the shape of
a cane. It came as a present from Jack Conlon, who is confined at Anamosa, and
was Jack's own handiwork. It was made of leather rings formed around a steele
rod. It required considerable time and work to make it and was a neat piece of
workmanship.
-A bad railroad accident occurred on the Milwaukee road near Fostoria, north of
Spencer last Saturday. A bridge about sixteen feet in length burned out and a
freight train ran into it and was hurled into the ditch. The engineer and
fireman both jumped but each sustained some injury. Roadmaster Woods, of Mason
City, was on the engine and also jumped but was caught by wreckage of the engine
and was crushed to death. Several cars were piled up in bad shape and it took
several flat cars to haul the wreckage away. The death of Mr. Woods is deeply
lamented as he was a popular official and had a host of friends.
-Miss Lena Gusland has purchased the residence property of C.C. Gusland on North
Union street. The property is a good one as it comprises 1 1/2 lots on the
corner close to the business center of the city.
- Sam Halsey and family now occupy their new home in the Second ward north of
the high school building. It is a cozy place and will make them a comfortable
home.
-J.H. Hinkley's cloak sale Thursday and Friday of last week was a very
successful one. In all he succeeded in disposing of over sixty garments. This
made a pretty good two days sale.
-Rev. Walker and family left last Tuesday evening for their new home at Morning
Side. They took with them the best wishes of the people of Emmetsburg for their
future welfare.
-James Gowans had a very successful cloak sale Tuesday. The weather was a little
against the sale, but notwithstanding, he succeeded in selling quite a number of
garments.
-James Dooley has sold his farm south of town to C.H. Mix. The farm comprises
236 acres and he brought the neat little sum of $8,025.00. Palo Alto real estate
commands a good price on the market.
-During the fair week B. Towle's little boy was thrown from a horse and his left
arm broken, the bone near the elbow being badly shattered. It is getting along
nicely but it will be a long time before it will be strong enough to use.
-Chas. Bleckwenn has also put up a fine new residence which will make him a
commodious and comfortable home. These improvements are all in the northeastern
part of the township and they comprise only a part of those made during the past
summer.
- Leroy Grout received a letter from Lieutenant Shulck, of Company C, First
Mississippi regiment, in which he expresses the deepest regret at the death of
Lieutenant Grout. The Mississippi boys were firm friends of the Iowa boys.
-Miss Ella Hough left last Friday for Miles City, Mont. where she has secured a
position in the schools of that city. Miss Hough has many friends who sincerely
regret to have her leave, and all wish for her success.--Ruthven Appeal.
-The clerks and teachers of Spencer tendered the Clay county soldier boys a
reception on last Monday evening. They also invited Company K to participate in
it. Accordingly seventeen from this city and five from Ruthven went over on the
evening train. They were met at the depot by the Spencer band and escorted to a
hall where an elaborate and delicious supper was served. At eight o'clock all
assembled in the Opera Hall where the reception took place. The hall was
profusely and tastily decorated. The stairway was arched over with flags and
bunting, while the walls were almost hidden by decorations of the same colors.
Even the electric light was utilized for the same purpose and sent forth its
rays from globes of red, white and blue. The stage had been gotten up to
represent a camping ground and in the center stood a tent among a mass of
oleanders and other potted shrubbery and plants. On the south wall was the motto
"Remember the Maine," and directly opposite on the north wall were the
words, "Company K." Across the northwest corner (on a background of
white) wrought in red, white and blue letters was the inscription, "The
Soldiers of 1898." This was made brilliant by numerous red, white and blue
lights. The whole made a brilliant appearance and presented a pleasing aspect to
all beholders. The address of welcome was made by the mayor of the city, who was
followed by the pastors of he Methodist and Congregational churches. Everybody
in Spencer seemed to be present and all were served with refreshments. It was
certainly an elaborate and brilliant affair and the soldier boys who were
present will always cherish a kindly remembrance of ones who gave the reception
and of the cordial welcome the good people of Spencer gave them.
Court Proceedings.
Court convened Monday with Judge F.H. Helsell presiding. The
first two days were taken up in arguing motions and in attending to probate
matters. Considerable business of this nature was disposed of.
Wednesday the case of Dr. Lacy vs. Kossuth County came up for
trial and at this writing is still engaging the attention of the court. The case
grew out of Kossuth county refusing to pay Lacy a bill for doctoring a family
that was too poor to pay the bill themselves. The county contends that the bill
was an exorbitant one. The case was tried in this county a couple of years ago
and Lacy got a verdict. it was carried to the supreme court and was sent back to
the district court for a new trial.
Personal Mention
-Mrs. Page, of Spirit Lake, spent Sunday in this city with her sister, Mrs. J.P.
Crose.
-M.L. Brown left Wednesday morning for Des Moines to attend the Seni Om Sed
doing in that city.
-Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Small returned Tuesday from a few days' visit with friends
and relatives at Sioux Rapids.
-Miss Lena Ash returned Wednesday morning from a six weeks' stay with relatives
and friends in Central Illinois.
-Mrs. Bert Kingsley of Nebraska is spending a few days visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J.S. Scott, of this city.
-Mrs. Robert Henderson, of Goodland, Indiana, arrived here Wednesday morning to
spend a month with her sons, R.P. and F.G. Henderson, of North Freedom.
-A Mr. Jones and Briggs of Central Illinois, arrived Wednesday morning and are
spending a short time at the Ash home, northeast of town. Mr. Briggs is a nephew
of Mrs. Ash.
-Miss Minnie Nelson, of Depew, left Monday for Des Moines where she expects to
get a position as a stenographer. Her many Palo Alto friends wish her success in
her new home.
-Mrs. Shaw, mother of J.J. Shaw, of the this city, and daughter, Miss Lizzie
Shaw, of West Union, arrived the latter part of last week and will spend a
couple of weeks visiting in this city.
-Mrs. S.J. Penny, accompanied by children, of Vernon, left Tuesday morning for
Ponce, Neb. to visit her parents. She stopped over a day or two in Sioux City to
visit a sister who resides there.
Brown-Donovan
Mr. James Brown and Miss Lizzie Donovan, both of Ayrshire,
were united in marriage at the Catholic church in Ayrshire on last Monday
morning at 9:00 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Carroll and
took place in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. The bride
was attended by her cousin, Miss Anna Rutledge, and Daniel Donovan was
groomsman. After the ceremony a large number of guests gathered at the home of
the bride's parents where an elegant wedding feast was served. The
marriage festivities lasted all day and even the night was made merry in honor
of the occasion. Many useful and beautiful presents were given the happy couple
by their numerous friends and well wishers. The young couple are among the best
known and most popular of people of Ayrshire and vicinity and all united in
extending to them their best wishes for their future happiness and prosperity.
They will make their home in Ayrshire.
OBITUARY
Miss Clara Dealey, sister of Mr. Frank Dealy, died at the
home of her brother, Tuesday, September 27th, 1898, at 6:30 o'clock.
The deceased had been an invalid for many years, but during
her entire illness she bore the pain of bodily infirmities with a christian
fortitude, trusting that sooner or later she would enter that heavenly land
where sickness and pain are known no more.
Miss Dealey was born in Fairfield, Me., in August, 1858, and
had passed her fortieth year but a few weeks before her decease. She resided in
her native state until five years ago last spring when she came to Palo Alto
county, and has since made her home with her brother in this city. Being an
invalid she was of necessity compelled to pass the greater share of her time
indoors, yet such was her patience and fortitude, all with whom she came in
contact learned to love her. Her remains were laid to rest in the Catholic
cemetery in this city, Thursday. The last sad obsequies being conducted by Rev.
J.J. Smith.
Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Friday, October 14, 1898
- Postmaster Berg, of Graettinger, has resigned and the latest reports are
that it will not be necessary to import a man to succeed him, as there are a
half-dozen applicants for the place.
-Come and hear William Hawley Smith, Friday evening and get fifty cents worth of
fun, and fifty cents worth of instruction all for twenty-five cents. This is a
rare opportunity to hear one of America's greatest lecturers for half price.
-Sunday a party consisting of the Misses Janet Ketchen, Sarah Seaton, Jessie
Scott and Lena Gusland, drove to the home of Miss Ketchen, in Jack Creek
township, Emmet county, and spent the day. An enjoyable trip was reported.
-Mr. and Mrs. John Kreig, of Ellington township, are mourning the death of their
daughter Alma, who died on Monday, aged about ten years. The remains were buried
in the Catholic cemetery at Mallard on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Kreig have our
recent sympathy in their bereavement.
-Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Henderson, who reside in the vicinity of Blairgourie, are
rejoicing over the advent into the home circle of a bright baby girl. The little
one came to their home Saturday, and is their first born. In consequence the
proud parents are receiving the congratulations of numerous friends.
-Graettinger seems to have been very prosperous during the past year. Twelve new
substantial residences have been erected this summer and a large brick block,
forty by fifty feet, is in process of erection. The merchants report that trade
for the past year has been the best for many years and the outlook for an
increase of trade is very bright as crops are moving at a rapid rate.
-The residence of R.O. Bacon, in the Second ward, was entered by burglars, some
time during Sunday night, who secured about $8 in cash. The night was a good one
for such purposes, for the noise of the pelting rain covered any other noise
that might have been made. The money was taken from Mr. Bacon's trousers which
were on a chair near his bed. The back door was left unlocked and the burglars
entered through it.
-Company K left on Tuesday for Des Moines, to report at Camp McKinley for
mustering out. It is expected that it will take until the latter part of the
month to make out the pay roll, check it up, and take the physical examination.
Every man will be examined or else waive all claims against the government, for
injuries received in the service. To do all of this requires considerable work,
and red tape, and it is not expected that the boys will get home before the
first of November.
-The good people of Ruthven tendered a reception to the members of Company K,
last Friday evening. Unfortunately for the Emmetsburg members of the company,
they did not learn of the reception, or that they had been invited to attend,
until too late to get there. We are, however informed that a splendid time was
had by all those in attendance. The reception, refreshments and everything
pertaining to the affair were all that could be expected. The people of Ruthven
never do anything by halves, and the boys only regret that they did not learn of
the affair in time to attend.
- The Graettinger Times, of last week, contains a lengthy write-up of the
marriage of Mr. Gustave Olsen and Miss Bessie Christopher which took place in
Graettinger on Wednesday evening, October 5, 1898. We have not the honor of the
groom's acquaintance, but understand that he is a worthy young man and has the
respect of many friends. The bride is the daughter of A. Christopher who lives
just across the boundary of Vernon township in Emmet county and who is well
known to all of the old settlers of Emmetsburg and northern Palo Alto. She is a
young lady of estimable qualities and all who know her loved her for her true
womanly ways. She was amiable and generous and always stood ready to do acts of
love with whom she came in contact. She was an ardent Good Templar and always
exercised true charity toward all mankind. The REPORTER trusts that the future
of Mr. and Mrs. Olsen will be a happy and prosperous one.
- Robt. Shea is making improvements in his residence.
-Born, Friday, October 7, to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Steil, a daughter.
- J.C. Baker started on Wednesday for a business trip to Des Moines and one of
recreation to the exposition at Omaha.
-Died at the home of his grandparents, in Rush Lake township, the little son of
Mr. and Mrs. George Warrell-aged seven months.
-Geo. Herley and C.A. Smith have rented the new A.O.H. building and will jointly
occupy it with their stocks of drugs and jewelry.
- Dr. Craig reports a bran new boy at John McGuire's. It arrived September 30th.
All parties concerned are doing nicely.--Ayrshire Chronicle.
-The Ladies' Guild of Trinity church will give a tea at the residence of Mr. Wm.
Moses on Wednesday, October 19, at 3 p.m.. All are invited.
-A bad fire is reported at Estherville on Wednesday night. The Lincoln house and
several buildings on the south side of the square are reported as destroyed.
-B.J. Bradley, of Vernon, was thrown from a horse, on Friday evening and
received a very severe injury to one of his ankles. Dr. O'Brien says that it is
likely to cripple him for some time.
- C.S. Duncan and Leslie Duncan left Tuesday morning for Omaha, where they will
take the Exposition. The great attraction, however, is the fact that President
McKinley is to be there Wednesday.
- Editor Gruell and Wood, of the Estherville Vindicator, Carpenter, of the
Democrat, and eight or ten other citizens of Estherville, were in attendance at
a Republican rally in this city Saturday.
- We are in receipt of the Clay City Chronicle, published at Clay City, Ky. Mr.
C.D. Hammond, the publisher, was formerly a resident of this county, and is a
nephew of D.L. Daley, of this city. Mr. Hammond's many friends here will be glad
to hear of his whereabouts, and his present avocation.
- Frank Taylor is assisting in the Kreiger restaurant during Mr. Kreiger's
absence with Company K.
Married.
The marriage of Jno. S. Cullen and Biddie Mulroney took place
at the Catholic church at five o'clock Monday morning. The words which made them
man and wife were pronounced by Rev. P.A.R. Tierney. The bride who is from Palo
Alto county, south of Emmetsburg, is highly spoken of by her acquaintances and
we have no doubt will be an excellent life companion. The groom is the junior
member of the firm, Cullen Bros., and has been in business here in various lines
for several years and has a large circle of friends who join the Champion in
wishing him and his bride a happy life.-- Whittemore Champion.
Twenty-Five Years Wedded.
On last Tuesday evening occurred the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Will Robbins. They were invited to spend the
evening at C.F. Bliven's and were much surprised to find quite a company of
their most intimate friends.
They were presented with a beautiful oak rocking chair, Col.
Ormsby making the presentation speech. An original poem was read by Mrs. L.C.
Bliven, after which refreshments were served in the dining room, the entire
company being seated around the table. Toasts were given by Dr. Jackson. T.
Lane, Mrs. Watson, A.L. Ormsby, Mr. Tyson, Mrs. E.S. Ormsby and others.
A very enjoyable evening was spent and one long to be
remembered by the participants.
A Sad Death.
One of the saddest deaths we have been called on to chronicle
in connection with the late war is the death of E.C. Peo, which occurred at
Lexington, Kentucky, about ten days ago. He was a member of the Iowa Signal
Corps, and was killed by being dragged under a train of cars while performing an
act of courtesy to a lady. He was at one time operator of the H.C.R. & N.
depot at Emmetsburg and later he was station agent at Wallingford. Several years
ago he was married to a daughter of Mrs. A.B. Carter, who, with a little
five-year-old boy, is left to mourn his death. He was the youngest brother of
Mrs. W.H. Parkin, of this place, and all have the sympathy of their many friends
here. To be killed in battle, or even to be taken with sickness and die in the
hospital, are the fortunes of war, but to be stricken down in perfect health, by
an accident in nowise connected with doings of arms makes it more hard for the
loved ones to bear. Yet he died while in his country's service and was as much a
patriot as if he had fallen at Santiago.-- West Bend Journal.
A Serious Accident.
Saturday evening L. Steuhmer met with an accident that cost
him a broken leg. Along toward evening he and Charles McCormick thought they
would drive out in the country five or six miles, to get a wild goose, as they
were preparing to go up into Minnesota for a hunt. They had arrived at their
destination, got the goose, and were returning home. It was getting dark and
when near Mr. Harrison's place, about three miles east of town, they came across
some movers camped alongside of the road. The horse saw them first and stopped
short and wheeled around upsetting the buggy, and throwing the occupants out.
Fortunately Mr. McCormick escaped without serious injury, though badly bruised
and shaken up. Mr. Steuhmer was not so lucky, and feeling a peculiar sensation
in his leg, he said to Mr. McCormick that a wire had wrapped around it, thinking
that he had been thrown into a wire fence. He felt for the wire and found that
his leg was broken just above the ankle.
Mr. McCormick had to walk to Mr. John Miller's, about a mile
from the scene of the accident, before he could find help to bring Mr. Steuhmer
to town. It was after nine o'clock when they got to town, and Dr. Powers called
to set the broken limb. The break was a bad one, as both bones of the leg were
broken, and the broken ones protruded through the flesh. The injury is a very
painful one, and as yet Mr. Steuhmer has found but little rest or sleep.
The horse ran only a short distance when he became entangled
in the harness, and was thrown down where he lay until released.
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Wanted, For Sale, Etc.
Twenty yearling heifers for sale. Time given if desired. W.W. FROST.
Lost.
Two checks, one for $20 drawn by John Dooley to W.H. Vaughn,
on Farmers Savings' Bank, the other for $18 drawn by P. Eaton to George Peddie
on Palo Alto County Bank. The public is cautioned against accepting or using
those checks.
W.H. VAUGHN.
Corn Huskers Wanted.
Good Corn. Good Pay.
P.C. Duer, Vernon Township.
Auction Sale.
Tom Lane will sell at public auction October 20th, 1898, on
the old Alexander farm, on the north half of section 33-95-33, two miles north
of Curlew, some eight or ten head of horses and colts, and about one hundred
head of cattle, consisting of about sixty head of cows and heifers, five or six
head of young Short Horn Bulls, the balance being yearlings and calves, both
steers and heifers. More than one-half of the above are pure bred Short Horn
cattle, and can be recorded. The pedigrees, however, have not been kept up. Some
fifteen head are registered. Come and buy these cattle at your own price. This
is one of the best opportunities you will have to get such stock as the cattle
are thin and will not fetch anything like what they are worth. Sale to commence
at one o'clock. Terms of sale one year's time on approved notes, on all sums
over $10. Under $10, cash. T. LANE.
MELVIN FISK, Auctioneer.
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