Iowa Old Press

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
13 Apr 1910

We understand that Bro. JOHNSON of the Free Press is a candidate for
postmaster of Ruthven. He was a supporter of Mr. WOODS two years ago.

Market Reports- Hogs $9.25, oats 32 1/2, corn 38 to 42, spring chickens 11,
old hens 11, old roosters 6, turkeys 10, ducks 10, geese 7, butter 30, eggs
19, potatoes 50.

The interstate commerce commission has fixed the price of a Pullman sleeping
car berth at $2 for riding twelve hours. The charge is $1.50 for upper
berth.

Wm. COAKELY will build a large barn on his farm this year. He is living on
his farm but his nephews have it rented. He will improve his premises in
other ways.

Dr. HENNESSY reports that a daughter was born to Mr.and Mrs. Ross FRIES
Saturday. Is it any wonder that Ross has been stepping about quickly for
several days?

Miss Mayme and Frank SULLIVAN of Graettinger went to Mason City Friday
morning to receive treatment from Dr. MURPHY. They were accompanied by their
mother, Mrs. T. SULLIVAN.

A few days ago John D. McCARTY sold his quarter section farm in South Dakota
for $7,200. He bought it eight years ago for $1,800. This is the way to make
money. Congratulations, John.

Miss Anna DONOVAN has been so ill during the past ten days that she has
decided to take a rest for a few weeks and recuperate. The Democrat hopes
she may soon be able to be about again.

Geo SAUNDERS, who has been home since Easter visiting his parents, will
return to Cornell college at Ithaca, New York, tomorrow. He likes the
institution. In athletics, rowing and track work are given special
attention. The total attendance is about 5,000.

In this issue T.F. RUTLEDGE announces himself as a candidate for clerk of
the district court. There is no man in the county who is better qualified
for his position than Mr. RUTLEDGE. He will prove an exceptional strong
candidate as developments during the campaign will clearly show.

Sisters M. Octavia and M. Prisca are guests at St. Mary's Academy. The
former is directress and visitor of all the schools maintained by the order
including those in California, Montana, and other western states. She visits
each of the missions every two years. She was busy in the Emmetsburg school
Monday and Tuesday by examining its pupils. She will leave for other points
today.

James GOWANS reports that he wrapped up more goods Saturday than on any
other day since he has lived in Emmetsburg and he has been in business 25
years. His special sale began Saturday. It will continue for ten days.

R.E. JONES of Fargo, North Dakota is visiting his parents in this city. He
has resigned his position with the firm that he has represented for many
years. He will locate at Stanley where he has considerable property. He
reports the season far advanced in North Dakota.

Bro. HINCHON of the Courier has addressed several gatherings at Algona on
the Panama canal subject since coming home. He is an exceptionally
intelligent gentleman and understands the subject thoroughly. He really
ought to take the lecture platform, but he is entirely too modest to think
of doing so.

C.J. BERGER and Master Carl were called to Dyersville Thursday evening by
the death of Mr. BERGER's mother. She was quite advanced in years and had
been ill most of the winter. Her husband died during the past year. Our
esteemed fellow townsman has the sympathy of his many friends and patrons in
his sorrow.

Attorney W.A. O'DONNELL of Napoleon, North Dakota, formerly of Ruthven,
visited Emmetsburg friends yesterday. He has done well since going to North
Dakota eight years ago. He has the best law and abstracting business in the
county in which he lives and he owns several good farms. He is a splendid
fellow. We are pleased to learn of his good fortune.

John NOLAN returned from the southwest the first of last week. He had been
in a number of Texas and Oklahoma towns during the past three months. He
does not like that country. He saw all the Emmetsburgers at Waureka,
Oklahoma, and reports them doing well. He says that at Port Arthur, Texas, a
short time ago a large whale was captured. It is 92 feet long. It weighs 100
tons. It came in too close when the tide was high and when the water went
out the mammoth whale was captured. It is 92 feet long. It weighs 100 tons.
It came in too close when the tide was high and when the water went out the
mammoth whale was left stranded on the shore. A traction engine was used in
dragging it away from the water. Excursions were run for several hundred
miles to Port Arthur to allow people to get a glimpse of the captive. J.K.
MARTIN who is in that vicinity, went down to take a look at it. We can
assure our readers taht Mr. MARTIN will come home with a fish story that
will make our local fish boasters feel ashamed of themselves.

W.J. TYSON is suffering from a lame back. He injured it a few days ago while
shipping A. Scott ORMSBY's household goods to California.

Mrs. T.J. MILLER and Mrs. F.E. HAND were Whittemore visitors Monday. Their
sister, Mrs. Phil CULLEN underwent a difficult operation.

Capt. J.G. HUTCHINSON who spoke in Emmetsburg, when he ran against Horace
BOIES for governor of Iowa, died a few days ago at Ottumwa.

Miss Mary CROWLEY came over from Ruthven Saturday and filled Mr. DONLON's
place in the Emmetsburg National bank. He was absent at Des Moines.

Mrs. O.P. DOYLE has placed an order with W.J. TYSON for a fine $750 family
monument. It will not be erected until fall. It wil be one of the best in
Emmetsburg.

The daughters of Mr. and Mrs. P. JOYNT, who had been here visiting them,
returned to LaGrange, Illinois, Thursday. They are Sisters in an academy at
that place.

The Ladies' Aid society of the M.E. church will serve a tea at the home of
Mrs. HICKS Wednesday afternoon., April 18. At supper time a 15c meal will be
served. All are invited to either or both.

A few days ago Michael DWYER had a couple of his fingers badly crushed
beneath a care in the tile factory. He was fortunate in not having his hand
taken off. He will be forced to give up work for some time.

Mr. and Mrs. John CAVANAUGH of Fairmont, North Dakota, are visiting Mr. and
Mrs. J.J. DENEEN. They were recently married and are on their wedding trip.
Mr. CAVANAUGH is a brother of Mesdames DENEEN and QUINN.

N.H. FALB will leave for West Union the last of the week to accept a
position in the Argo office. He has been in our employ since October and we
have found him a very faithful and willing worker. We wish him success in
the Argo office.

Dr. J.W. KINE of Fort Dodge will lecture in our city April 29, on
tuberculosis. Dr. KINE is state lecturer to physicians, but he has kindly
consented to give his illustrated lecture free under the auspices of the
Friday club. All our people should turn out and hear him.

M.C. LARSEN of Graettinger was an Emmetsburg visitor Monday. His
announcement for county supervisor appears elsewhere in this issue. He is an
old resident of our county and a most exemplary citizen in every way. He
would, if elected, make a capable and conscientious supervisor.

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