Iowa Old Press

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
6 Nov 1912

Miss Nettie SUNDERMEYER and Miss Clare HAUGHSTEIN were Emmetsburg visitors
one day last week. Miss SUNDERMEYER is a guest at the HAUGHENSTEIN home.

Hugh MEADE was home from Lansing Saturday and Sunday. He reports times quite
brisk in eastern Iowa. He has a position in a marble factory at Lansing.

Coal is becoming scare in many of the local markets and prices are steadily
advancing. Dealers in various places find it difficult to secure cars for
making shipments.

T. H. CALVY of White Lake, South Dakota, was the guest of his cousin, Mrs.
Lillie PATTON HIGGINS of this place Sunday. He was on his way to Chicago to
visit relatives.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. George WILLIAMS of Cedar Rapids Sunday.
They have named her Dorothy Lavonne. Their many Emmetsburg friends extend
congratulations.

The Journal of West Bend reports the sale by J.L. REID of a Maxwell auto to
Thomas VANDICAR and a Reo five passenger machine, with electric light
equipments, to George HUGHES of Cylinder.

Miss Madalene COONAN gave a halloween party  Wednesday evening in honor of a
large number of her many young friends. Teh affair was one that will be
happily remembered by all who were in attendance.

Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John GALLEGER quietly observed the 25th anniversary of
their marriage. A number of their relatives and friends called on them and
the day was pleasantly spent. The Democrat hopes they will have the pleasure
of celebrating the 50th anniversary of their marriage.

Mrs. Will HUGHES and children of Osakis, Minnesota, have been visiting for
some time at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.F. BRENNAN and family.
Mr. HUGHES recently movedto Havre, Montana where he has secured a homestead.
He will be employed by a railway bridging gany on the Great Northern road
until such time as it is necessary for him to begin work on his homestead.
Mrs. HUGHES and children will remain in Emmetsburg for some time.

George GRACE was home last week. He has been making runs as postal clerk
from Dubuque to Algona and also from Galesburg, Illinois to Fort Dodge. He
likes the work and hopes in a short time to secure a position on one of the
local lines.

P.J. LAUGHLIN left for Davenport Friday evening to spend a day with his
sister, Miss Rose, who is taking a course for a trained nurse in Mercy
Hospital at that place. From Davenport he went to Chicago to visit friends,
after which he will return to Denver.

The Free Press says that S.O. SANDVIG is suffering from a broken arm as a
result of a runaway which occurred a week ago Sunday evening. In attempting
to turn out for an auto, his horse stepped too close to the edge of the
frade and the buggy tipped over. Hence the accident.

A few days ago Mr. HOLBROOK, the M. & St. L. agent at Gilmore, resigned. He
will engage in farming. There was no one present to take his place when he
quit but we understand that some gentleman who used to be at Ayrshire will
temporarily succeed him.

The Democrat is pleased to learn that George LONG, who was recently operated
on for cancer at Rochester, Minnesota, is steadily improving and will soon
be able to be about again. He and his brother have published the Manson
Journal for many years. He stands high in his profession and enjoys the good
will of his fellow publishers.

Hog cholera recently broke out in the vicinity of Webster City. The state
veterinary surgeon recommends vaccination with cholera serum in order to
check the spread of the contagion. He estimates the losses in Iowa this year
to date will aggregate $12,000,000. As hogs are very valuable this fall it
would be well for farmers to give timely suggestion. Animals that are
vaccinated in time will not die of the disease.

Mrs. and Mrs. Donald FRANKLIN of Ayrshire were the guests of their son,
County Recorder FRANKLIN, of this city Saturday. Mr. FRANKLIN, accompanied
them home and remained until Sunday evening.

Hon. A.M. DEYOE, state superintendent in company with Rev. HOLMES of Algona,
made an auto tour of the county last Friday. He was out in the interests of
his candidacy for re-election.

J.W. SMITH of Vernon was in Emmetsburg Monday soliciting aid to go to Iowa
City to have his only eye treated. His left eye has been blind for some time
and he is losing the sight of the other member. He found many willing to
assist him.

Yesterday's Des Moines Register and Leader contained a fine cut of Mr. and
Mrs. THATCHER of West Bend who recently celebrated the fiftieth anniversary
of their marriage. They deserve well the recognition which the press of our
county and the state have given them.

Seth SMITH is, we understand, building a fine residence on his farm in Lost
Island township. It will be one of the most substantial and well equipped in
that part of the county. Mr. and Mrs. SMITH are excellent people. They well
deserve the comforts they propose to enjoy.

Mrs. M.E. JOYCE entertained a number of ladies Wednesday afternoon in honor
of Mrs. Sarah E. McDONNELL who has been visiting friends and relatives in
this city for some time. Delicious refreshments were served and a very
pleasant afternoon is reported by those who were in attendance.

Miss Winnie WILMERS has been chosen supervisor of music and drawing in the
West Bend schools as successor to Miss Lottie WALSH, who has been forced to
take a vacation on account of the condition of her health. Miss WILMERS is
quite an accomplished musician. The Democrat wishes her success in her new
line of work.

George B. McCLELLAND, son of the noted general Geo. B. McCLELLAND, made a
bull moose speech at Spirit Lake Thursday evening. He served as the
democratic mayor of New York City a few years ago. His election, it will be
remembered, was contested by Wm. Randolph HEARST. A great many disappointed
office seekers are seeking political shelter in the new party.

The many local friends of Ray McNALLY were pleased to meet him on our
streets Saturday and Monday. A few days ago while at Garner we visited the
drug store of which he is manager. He has a fine large room and a most
complete stock. One does not have to be in Garner very long to learn that he
is decidedly popular among the business men of that place and that he enjoys
their confidence. He is a promising young business man.

Sim R. STEADMAN of Ft. Dodge was in Emmetsburg last evening and was among
the many who were interested in the local election news.

The Levi Dean Music Company reports a sale of 14 pianos during the past few
days. The manager is highly pleased with his business in Emmetsburg.

Miss Lottie WALSH who has been teaching in West Bend schools has been
advised by her physician to take a vacation. She has decided to do so.

P.J. WAGNER and his sister, Mrs. A.P. MEYERS, were called to Ellington
township Sunday by the serious illness and death of their brother, Louis
WAGNER.

The Assumption league ladies served oysters in the jury room last evening to
those who were in the Court House waiting for the election returns. They
were liberally patronized.

Mrs. KEEGAN of Chicago has been visiting her sister, Mrs. John MONCRIEF, for
two or three weeks. She will return home in a few days. Mrs. MONCRIEF's
health has not been very good for some time.

Ross MOSES, Chris SCHROEDER, Wm. YOUNG and Alexander YOUNG came down from
Lake Park Monday evening. They have been seining in the lakes in that
locality. They have been compensated fairly well for their time and efforts.

James Francis O'DONNELL at the K.C. hall next Sunday evening. Mr. O'DONNELL
is exceptionally clever as an interpreter of character. He is deserving of a
splendid house and shall be given one. Admission 15 and 25 cents. All are
invited.

Chas. AUSTIN recently came up from Shell Rock by auto and visited his
brother, Wm. AUSTIN, of this place. He was accompanied by his wife, his son
George and the latter's wife. They spent a day or two in Emmetsburg. They
are among the well-to-do people of Shell Rock.

Jess SPROUT came down from Rothsay, Minnesota, Sunday morning. He will spend
two or three weeks with his parents and many local friends. He reports Mr.
MOSNESS quite hearty but suffering from some rheumatism. As usual, he was
very much interested in the presidential campaign.

John P. WAGNER was down from Graettinger yesterday. He went from here to
Ellington township to attend the funeral of his brother, Louis WAGNER, which
will be held today. Mr.WAGNER was postmaster of Mallard about twenty years
ago. He has, since last May, been conducting a pool hall at Graettinger. He
followed carpentering for a number of years.


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