Iowa Old Press

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg,Palo Alto Co, Iowa
6 Sep 1911

Miss Minerva HAAG, who had been visiting Mrs. Walter G. MIDDLETON, returned
to Chicago Monday.

Thursday evening a number of young people enjoyed a pleasant time at the
home of Mrs. GOSSMAN. All report a delightful time.

Frank DOMEK will ship his household goods and livestock from Cylinder today
to Kalispel, Montana. All wish him success in his new home.

Mrs. J.H. KNOBLAUCH and Miss Grace McCORMICK arrived home from Chicago
Monday. Mrs. McCORMICK will go from Chicago to Pasadena, California.

Chris KNUDTSEN, who lives on the Wm. MUIR farm in Fairfield township, went
to western Canada last week to see about purchasing some land.

Mr. and Mrs. A. STONE and daughters will soon move to Duluth. They have
rented their home to Albert JENNETT. T.J. CLASON will move into the
residence to be vacated by Mr. JENNETT.

C.E. COHOON was at Ada, Minnesota, last week. He owns a fine half section of
land in that locality, but it is not under cultivation. His only regret is
that it was not broken up and sown to flax this year.

Miss STAMBACH of Ayrshire recently visited friends at Rock Rapids. She came
to Emmetsburg Monday and spent the day at the Mr. and Mrs. John McNALLY
home. In the evening she left for Mason City to accept a position in a
millinery store.

Editor J.H. LIGHTER came up from Rolfe yesterday. He had business with the
board of supervisors. He tells us that he will raise 500 bushels of potatoes
this year. We hope he met Emmetsburg's agricultural editor, Mr. MAYNE, while
he was in town.

Mrs. W.I. BRANAGAN spent Friday and Saturday at Colman, South Dakota. She
was accompanied home by Miss Ruth EGAN, who had been visiting Mr. and Mrs.
E.A. BRANAGAN for a couple of months. Corn is pretty fair near Colman but
small grain is not very good. People are farily well satisfied with their
crops considering the dry season they have had.

Father McNERNEY arrived home from his Eastern trip Wednesday. He was
accompanied by his niece, Miss Cecilia QUINN. He visited Philadelphia,
Atlantic City, New York and other points. He thinks that Atlantic City is
the most successful summer resort in the world. Though a place of only
40,000, as many as 400,000 often visit it. There are accommodations for all
at prices that vary according to the service desired. The city is only four
feet above the ocean level. The bathing beach is sandy and extends for a
distance of twelve miles. Father McNERNEY says that Atlantic City is one of
the most orderly places that he ever visited.

A little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. KEENAN is quite ill with diphtheria at the
house of Mrs. MURRAY, who lives in the Third ward.

Miss Ruth REILLY returned home from Mitchell, South Dakota, Saturday
evening. She had been visiting relatives in that city for several days.

The Farmer BURNS base ball team defeated the K.C. team at Ft. Dodge Saturday
by a score of 3 to 0. The Ft. Dodgers must be pretty slow.

Mrs. Julia FOY was a Wesley visitor Thursday. She was surprised to find teh
interior of Father JUNGBLUT's church so artistically decorated.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob WINEGARDEN went to Pocahontas Wednesday to visit
relatives. Mr. WINEGARDEN has returned home. Mrs. WINEGARDEN will remain for
some time.

Monday afternoon a partition in the J.A. DUFFY residence caught fire, but no
damage was done. The fire company was called out. Mr. and Mrs. DUFFY were
absent at Graettinger at the time.

Mrs. Monroe JOHNSON was at Spencer Saturday visiting her mother. She reports
that Dr. J.C. COLLISTER, who was seriously injured in an auto accident a
short time ago, is able to attend to his patients again.

John McCORMICK came up from Rodman Friday evening and spent the night with
J.P. CROWLEY. He intended going to Estherville Saturday but finally decided
he would not take the trip alone.

Sister Mary Placentia, well known to many of our readers, who has been in
the Sacred Heart Academy at Ft. Dodge for some time, will have charge of the
conservatory of music in the Visitation Academy in East Des Moines during
the coming year.

Mr. and Mrs. J.J. MARTIN came over from Ayrshire Sunday to attend the
funeral of Wm. SHEA. Mrs. MARTIN recently consulted Drs. MAYO of Rochester,
Minnesota, but they told her that it would be necessary for her to undergo
an operation. However, she will take treatment from them.

Attorney Thomas F. SHEA arrived from Deer Lodge, Montana, Saturday evening
to attend the funeral of his father. He reports times good in Montana. The
west seems to agree with him. A new girl arrived at his home two days before
he left. Hence he found it difficult to get away. He will start for home
today.

E.J. McEVOY, who was at Colfax last week, reports that he met quite a number
of Palo Alto people there. Among those whom he remembers are Phillip
O'CONNOR and two daughters, Mrs. John MAHAN, Mrs. Edward THOMPSON, and Mrs.
Clara THOMPSON, all of Graettinger, Mr. SPAULDING and Mr. KELLY of Ruthven,
and Mr. and Mrs. Archie JOHNSON of Curlew.

Joseph MARTINI is at the Twin Cities this week.

A.A. BRIGGS is taking in the Minnesota fair this week.

Jay McDONALD of Marshalltown is visiting local friends.

Mrs. Frank MEAD went to Sanborn Thursday to visit friends.

Michael DAILY and John BURNS are attending the Minnesota fair.

Roy BARTLEMAN visited his parents north of Estherville over Sunday.

Father SWEENEY of Sheldon has been appointed assistant pastor at Boone.

Oscar CROWLEY went to Chicago Saturday to see the big wrestling match.

Fred SPIES of Graettinger was looking after some business matters in this
City yesterfay.

T.J. MILLER left for the Twin Cities last evening to enjoy the Minnesota
fair for a few days.

John WAGNER of Fairfield township left for the Twin Cities Thursday to take
in the Minnesota fair.

Dennis and Phil KIRBY left for Minneapolis last evening. From there Dennis
will return to Aberdeen.

Mr. and Miss CANAHAN, who live north of Emmetsburg, are attending the
Minnesota fair this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry HUGHES returned from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Saturday. They
had been spending some time with relatives at that place.

Wednesday evening a number of young ladies attended a party at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. W.H. WALSH. All enjoyed the gathering very much.

Mr. BOODY of Iowa Falls, a brother of the Dr. BOODY of West Bend, was the
guest of Dr. VAN GORDEN of this place Friday. Mr .BOODY and C.R. VAN GORDEN
are both traveling solicitors for the same firm.

Wm. WARD and son Morgan took an auto trip to Arnolds Park Friday to see Mrs.
C.J. MIKESH, who has been very ill at that place. Last week physicians from
Cedar Rapids and Sioux City were called to her bedside.

Abandoned His Property.
J.E. HENG, who lived on the S.L. IVERSON farm near Osgood, left all his
grain, machinery and live stock on the farm and moved to Eagle Grove about
ten days ago. He had considerable means when he came here two years ago but
he paid high prices for all that he bought and as he had a light crop this
year, he could not sell his personal property and come out even. hence his
reason for leaving the place. He seemed an honest fellow. Mr. IVERSON will
sell the property at public auction next Wednesday.

Recalled Pioneer Days
Lot LAUGHLIN and J.P. CROWLEY Attended Ft. Defiance Exercises.

Lot LAUGHLIN and J.P. CROWLEY were at Estherville Friday attending the
unveiling of the Ft. Defiance monument. There was a large attendance. The
exercises were of patriotic and pleasing character. Harvey INGHAM, editor of
the Register and Leader, delivered a very interesting address on the battles
among the Indians for supremacy in northern Iowa and the subsequent struggle
between the Indians and the white settlers. His father, Capt. W.H. INGHAM,
of Algona, who is now 84 years of age, was present and delivered an address
on Saturday. Captain INGHAM was in command of the Border Brigade in 1862 and
1863. There were 45 men under him and they idolized him. Most of them were
from this and neighboring counties. There were six from Palo Alto: Lot
LAUGHLIN, J.P. CROWLEY, P.R. JACKMAN, Joseph MULRONEY, Kern MULRONEY and
Fayette CARTER. Only the first named three are living. Their work was to
protect the frontier settlements from the Indians, the New Ulm massacre
having occurred about that time. Posts were established every few miles from
St. Paul to Sioux City. The Iowa posts were supported by the state. Each man
who owned a horse drew $28.50 per month. Messrs. LAUGHLIN, CROWLEY, and
JACKMAN often tell about interesting incidents that occurred while they were
on duty. Only ten or twelve of the 45 who served were present at Friday's
exercises. Most of the others are dead. The older and better developed the
country becomes the more interesting is the history of the frontier
experiences.


Submitted by: C.J.L.

The Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto co. Iowa
September 6, 1911

Mrs. Margaret Kane Dead. - Passed Away Rather Unexpectedly Early Thursday
Morning
Thursday morning our citizens were pained to learn of the rather sudden
death of Mrs. Margaret Kane, at the home of her sons, William and Eugene
Kane of Walnut Township.  Wednesday afternoon her son, J.E. Kane and his
wife, returned from Des Moines where they had visited relatives and she went
to their home to spend a few hours with them.  She was apparently in the
best of cheer and returned to her own home during the evening.  She retired
as usual.  Some time later her sons were aroused by her cries. They found
her suffering from a severe pain in the region of the heart. Dr. Van Gorden
was summoned. He remained with her for some time and when he came away she
seemed entirely relieved.  She retired again. An hour or so later they heard
her scream again and going to her room, found her suffering more intense
pain than before. Her rather sudden taking off was a great shock to the
entire neighborhood.

The funeral was held Friday afternoon.  Father Kelly held brief services at
the house, after which the remains were brought to this city and from here
were taken to Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, for internment. There was a large
procession. The local pall bearers were D. Millea, M. Crowley, J.K. Benda,
S.J. Guerdet, Joseph Jackman, and Mr. Joynt.  Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Kane, Mr.
and Mrs. Eugene Kane and Wm. Kane accompanied the remains to Wisconsin.
There was a high mass in the church at that place. The burial was in St.
Jerome’s cemetery, where the body of the husband and father rests.

Margaret McCauley was born in Ireland in 1838. Hence she was 73 years of
age. Fifty years ago she came to the United States and located at Ashpen,
Jefferson County, Wisconsin.  She was married at that place in the fall of
1861 to Michael Kane. They made their home in that county, living most of
the time near Oconomowoc. Mr. Kane died 23 years ago. Fourteen years ago
Mrs. Kane and her three younger sons came to this county and bought a farm
northwest of this city, subsequently residing on it. There are four sons and
two daughters living.  The sons are J.E., William and Eugene of this place
and Henry of Oconomowoc. One daughter, Mrs. Henry Busker, lives at
Oconomowoc and another daughter, Miss Julia Kane, in Chicago. There are also
four stepsons.

Mrs. Kane was one of the typical old Irish ladies who are becoming so few in
number in this country. They were numerous years ago, but one by one they
are answering the summons that none escape. She was among the pioneers of
Wisconsin, giving to the community that knew her for many years the benefit
of high purpose, earnest endeavor and willing, eager sacrifice. She loved
dearly her home, served faithfully her God, and assisted cheerfully her
neighbors and friends whenever they needed a helping hand or an encouraging
word. She did all that she could to make life pleasant for those about her,
always realizing that hope and good cheer and humor were far more
serviceable in life’s many trying struggles than worrying or other
depressing apprehensions.  She was happy, joyous, expectant to the last, and
when she had lain down her earthly burdens, all who knew her felt that she
had borne them with a spirit of Christian willingness and fortitude that had
well merited human admiration and divine reward. To the surviving members of
the family, several of whom are among our most worthy citizens, the sympathy
of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances is extended in these, their
hours of profound sorrow.

Jas.  Dunigan Passes – The Funeral Will be Held This Morning
James Dunigan, one of the best-known citizens of our county, died at his
farm home north of Emmetsburg early Monday morning. He had not been in good
health for three or four years, though few were aware of his condition. Last
January, he and Mrs. Dunigan went to Idaho, intending to go to California to
spend the winter, but after consulting several specialists, he decided that
his ailment was such that he should give it prompt and careful attention.
From Idaho he went to Excelsior Springs and later to Rochester, Minnesota,
where Drs. May informed him that very little could be done for him. He
returned home badly discouraged. During the spring and summer he failed
gradually, and during the past few weeks his life seemed suspended in a
balance. He had made careful preparation for inevitable, and when the moment
for final separation came, he yielded his soul cheerfully into the hands of
his Creator.

The funeral will be held this morning at 10 o’clock. There will be a solemn
high mass at St. Thomas church. The Knights of Columbus, of which
organization he was a charter member, will attend in a body. The burial will
be in St. John’s Cemetery.

Mr. Dunigan was born at Lewisville, St. Lawrence County, New York, January
11, 1851.  Hence he was 60 years of age. He came to Palo Alto County in
1879. He bought a small farm north of this city. He worked the place for
three summers, spending his winters in his old home in New York. He was
married at Lewisville, that state, February 15, 1882 to Miss Mary A. Keegan,
who, with one son and three daughters, survives him.  The son is Captain
W.J. Dunigan, well known to our many citizens. The daughters are Mrs. Joseph
P. Joyce and Misses Nora and Mary Dunigan. Two of Mr. Dunigan’s sisters
reside in New York.

The name of Mr. Dunigan is inseparably linked with the progress and
development of our community. He located in our midst a few years after the
founding of the new town of Emmetsburg, and he was an active factor in every
general movement of importance that has during the past 32 years been
associated with its growth and welfare. He was industrious and economical
and he prospered. He had taste and enterprise as well as ample means, after
his first few years’ struggles as a pioneer, and he was a builder and an
improver.  He had one of the best farm homes in the county. It was also one
of the most hospitable. The people of Emmetsburg, in large numbers,
frequently visited the Dunigan home, and there was always a glad and a truly
democratic welcome for them, for Mr. and Mrs. Dunigan never limited their
attitude towards their friends with stiff formalities. He was for many years
a director of the First National bank, and also of the Farmers Savings bank.
He had served for several years as vice-president of the First National
bank.  He was president of the Emmetsburg Opera House company and also of
the Emmetsburg Creamery association. He was one of the trustees of St.
Thomas church, and he was active and influential in religious and other
organizations. It can be safely said that no other man did more for the
upbuilding of the institutions of Emmetsburg and Palo Alto county. He was a
judicious planner, an intelligent helper, a wise counselor, and a
substantial encourager.  He gave good example, and he manifested an anxiety
to have others do likewise. He gave to his home affairs every attention that
is ordinarily prompted by paternal zeal, and his solicitude was fully
reciprocated by those who were the objects of his loving solicitation. His
entire life was filled with ennobling aspirations and with deeds that were
worthy of those of the sterling businessman and Christian gentleman. It
seems that his career has been cut short, but how many could have done more
during four score years and ten than he did during the limited number of
years that were allowed to him to labor and to merit? The people of our
community and county share with those who were nearest to him in the loss of
one who could not well be spared and who possessed recognized capacity for
usefulness for many additional years. General and profound sympathy is
extended to Mrs. Dunigan, the son and daughters in their deep sorrow.

Wm. Shea is Dead – Passed Away at His Home in This City Last Thursday
Thursday afternoon William Shea passed away at his home in this city after
an illness of some duration. He had not been well for several months, though
his own relatives did not realize that his condition was serious. Five or
six days before he passed away, a change for the worse set in, after which
time it was apparent that the end would soon come.  He was conscious to the
last and gave special attention to all his spiritual and temporal affairs
before the final summons came.

The funeral was held Sunday. Services were conducted at the Assumption
church. Very Rev. J.J. Smith officiating. The interment as in St. John’s
cemetery. The pall bearers were Thos. Kirby, M.F. Brennan, Joseph Mulroney,
John McNamara, C.J. Berger, and W.I. Branagan. There was a large processing.
Many came from Ruthven and Ayrshire to be present at the last obsequies.

Mr. Shea was born in the county of Kilkenny, Ireland, May 12, 1839. He was
in his 73rd year. He came to the United States with his parents when he was
twelve years of age. The family lived in Pennsylvania for some time and
later became residents of Ohio. Mr. Shea followed mining for some time. In
the spring of 1866 he came to Palo Alto County. The old family homestead is
now the property of Thos. J. Miller of Great Oak Township. June 7, 1874, he
was married to Miss Mary Martin, sister of John S. Martin of this city. Mr.
and Mrs. Shea made their home on a farm in Nevada Township until 1902 when
they became residents of Emmetsburg, after which date they lived in this
city. The deceased is survived by his wife, four sons and one daughter. The
sons are Attorney Thomas F. Shea of Deer Lodge, Montana, and Joseph and Leo
of this city. The whereabouts of one son, William, is unknown. The daughter
is Mrs. C. C. Egan of Great Oak Township. One brother—John—lives in Nevada
Township and another brother—Thomas—at Ayrshire.

Mr. Shea held front rank among the most deserving men of our county.
Neighbors who knew him intimately for 45 years and who had the best of
opportunities to know his shortcomings as well as his redeeming qualities
have only words of praise for hi as a father, husband and citizen. He was a
man of humble pretentions. Success never caused him to change his democratic
ways. He was as plan and unassuming during the closing years of his long and
successful career, as he was when a pioneer of limited circumstances. He had
only contempt for those who were continually seeking honor.  True merit
always appealed to him as being worthy of recognition. He had the courage of
his convictions. He was sell-wiled, determined and outspoken. He had a
wholesome regard for the opinions of others, but he was very seldom
influenced by them. His views on local and general affairs always counted
with those who had occasion to meet him in business or community affairs. He
was a man of most exemplary habits. He had learned early in life to place
the highest value on sobriety and purity in thought, word and act, and the
older he grew, the more devoted he was, to the ideals which he had learned
to love in manhood’s prime. Our community has been greatly benefited by his
industry, his lofty motives, his Christian zeal and generosity and his
unflinching, manly devotion to duty. Those who mourn the loss of the
respected and beloved father are fortunate in having shared, to a degree
that is comforting in their hours of sorrow, the fruits of his exemplary and
ennobling career. The sympathy of all is extended to them in their
bereavement.

Marriages

Baker--Lygum
Mr. Jesse Allen Baker, a professor of Chemistry of Indianola, Iowa, and Miss
Anna Christine Peterson Lygum were united in marriage at the home of the
bride’s parents at West Bend Friday, September 1. Rev. Alvin J. Tritt,
pastor of the M.E. church of that place performed the ceremony. The newly
wedded couple will make their future home at Indianola. The Democrat extends
congratulations.

Belknap—Wells
Mr. Jesse Belknap and Miss Evelyn Wells were united in marriage at the home
of the bride’s mother at Ayrshire Wednesday, August 30. Rev. Joseph P.
Wilson, the M.E. pastor, officiating. The groom is a farmer from Corona,
South Dakota. The Democrat wishes Mr. and Mrs. Belknap health and happiness.

-W.A. Kennedy of the printers’ supply firm of T.E. Kennedy & Co. of
Cincinnati, Ohio, is visiting his aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Glennon. His
mother and his sister, Miss Alice Kennedy, who had been here visiting,
returned home last week.

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