Iowa Old Press

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
4 Sept 1912

M.A. MUGAN is preparing a very neat panel for Father SMITH's monument in St.
John's cemetery. It will be of U.S. standard bronze. It will be fourteen
inches square. A chalice will appear in the center of a circle of laurel
wreath. The chalice and the tips of the wreath will be polished. The balance
of the wreath will be of antique finish. It will contain the name, place and
date of birth of the deceased, the date of his ordination and the date of
his death.

Were Married Thursday
Mr Edward Joseph HIGGINS and Miss Lillie PATTON

Mr Edward Joseph HIGGINS and Miss Lillie PATTON, both of whom are well known
to our many citizens, were united in marriage last Thursday morning in St.
Xavier's church at La Grange, Illinois, Rev. Charles CASSIDY, cousin of the
bride, officiating. Miss Josie PATTON was bridesmaid and Mr Hugh McLAUGHLIN
of Rockwell, Iowa, was best man. The wedding dinner was served at the home
of the bride's sister, Mrs. W.D. FERGUSON. Only a few relatives and friends
were in attendance. Mr and Mrs HIGGINS spent several days in sight seeing in
Chicago and vicinity. They were expected in this city last evening. They
will, we understand, soon commence housekeeping in a cottage a short
distance north of Trinity church where they will, in a short time, be at
home to their many friends. No young lady in northwest Iowa is better or
more favorably known than the bride. She is serving her sixth year as county
superintendent, and we doubt very much if there would have been a candidate
against her, had she been willing to accept a nomination for another term.
She grew to womanhood in this city and taught in the schools of Emmetsburg
for several years before she was elected superintendent. Her ability and
success as a teacher as as superintendent of the schools of our county are
fully recognized by all who know her. Miss PATTON's pleasing personality,
her tact, her true zeal for al lthat is elevating in the life of our
community, and her sterling worth as a lady have endeared her to all who
know her. All will, we are sure, be delighted to learn that she is to make
her future home in Emmetsburg. Mr HIGGINS is one of the leading businessmen
of our city, having conducted the HIGGINs pharmacy for several years. He is
a scholar and a gentleman in the truest sense of the word. He enjoys a large
patronage and has won the confidence and esteem of his business associates.
We are glad to know that he is to remain in  the upbuilding of our business
and social life, and to perform cheerfully and creditably his pat in the
progress of his community. The Democrat joins a wide circle of friends in
extending hearty congratulations to Mr and Mrs HIGGINS.

Dr. WRIGHT has moved his office and is now located at the R.F. MINER livery
barn.

Miss Nellie KEENAN of Ruthven spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in this
city.

Mr. MONSELL of Ruthven was looking after business interests in Emmetsburg
Friday.

Mesdames E.B. MERRIMAN and E.M. THOMPSON attended the State Fair at Des
Moines last week.

Mrs. Albert JENNET and Mrs. Frank ESSER went to the Twin Cities Monday to
attend the Minnesota fair.

Miss Etta BIGLEY, who is a trained nurse at Cedar Rapids, is spending a
month with her parents at Graettinger.

Mrs. J.J. BROWN left for Portland, Oregon, Monday. She will spend soem time
visiting her father, C.T. ALLEN and her brother, J.F. ALLEN.

Patrick MURRAY and Mrs. DUNCAN who had been visiting for some time at the
home of their aunt, Mrs. M.T. McEVOY, near Osgood, returned to Chicago
Thursday evening.

Miss Nora AKOLT, who had been visiting her uncles, John FITZPATRICK and John
REAGAN, left for Churcan Monday. From there she will return to her home at
Denver.

Joe, Harold and Vincent WHITE were Emmetsburg visitors the last of the week.
Joe has been working in the Advance office at Algona and is home for a brief
vacation.

W.J. TYSON reports the sale of a monument to Mr and Mrs. MARLOW of the Lone
Rock. They will place it over the remains of their little boy whose
mysterious death occurred early in May.

Market Reports: Eggs 17c, butter 24c, potatoes 50c, turkeys 10c, springs
12c, old hens 9c, old roosters 4c, ducks 8c, geese 6c, corn 60 to 65c, wheat
78 to 80c, oats 24 and 1-2c, barley 40-45c, rye 56c, flax $1.50, hogs $7.25
to $7.50.

Beginning October 1 rural mail carriers will receive $1,100 per year and
postal clerks will each receive $100 additional per year. Provision for
these increases in salary was made by the last congress.

Paul SCHANEY has the foundation about ready for his new home in Joyce's
addition to Emmetsburg. He will put up a good set of buildings. He has
rented his farm and will move into his new home about Dec. 1.

Monday a son was born to Mr and Mrs. G.D. SLONIKER, who live some distance
northeast of this city. Their many friends extend congratulations. Mr and
Mrs SLONIKER moved to this county from South Dakota some time ago.

A gang of workmen recently painted the outside of the Rock Island depot at
Graettinger. The Times says that they would not clean the interior on that
visit, as it would be too much of a shock to the town. The Rock Island
people are very careless about their depots.

The other day the Iowa Bankers' association sent Sheriff CULLEN a draft for
$100 in recognition of his cool headedness and bravery in capturing tow of
the Cylinder bank robbers. It is needless to say that  Mr. CULLEN is very
grateful to the organization, especially for the high compliments paid to
him. This is worth more than the money.

Peter WALDRON of Ayrshire was the guest of his brother Charles of this place
Monday evening.

Dr. McGRUDER, Harry GOLDEN, Herbert PAULSEN and P.C. JACKMAN spent Monday at
Graettinger.

Court will be in session in Emmetsburg October 7. Judge BAILIE will preside.

Robert LAUGHLIN has been at Titonka for several days. He and Clark ARMSTRONG
are having their annual hunt.

The Arrow says that J.E. SCHUG has sold his farm south of Rolfe to the
Carroll agency for $140 per acre.

Mrs. ZAHRNDT recently enjoyed a visit from her mother who lives at State
Center.

E.J. NOLAN of Des Moines was an Emmetsburg visitor several days during the
past week.

Misses Carrie and Jennie GREEN recently visited at the home of Mr and Mrs
Charles GREEN who live at Rolfe.

Albert PETERSON will leave for Iowa City next week to take a couse in
dentistry in the State University of Iowa.

Mr and Mrs H.J. PFIFFNER were passengers to Des Moines Sunday evening. Mr.
PFIFFNER is a delegate to the K.of P. grand lodge.

Miss Mary DUNIGAN left for Ames Thursday to attend the Iowa State college.
She will take a course in domestic science.

Mr and Mrs. W.W. FROST and two sons and Mrs. FROST's sister left for the
Twin Cities Monday morning to take in the Minnesota state fair.

Matt DONOVAN went to Spencer Tuesday morning. He will work for a short time
as operator for the Milwaukee company at that place.

Father HALPIN of Algona was the guest of Father McNERNEY Monday. Both went
to Graettinger during the afternoon and spent the evening with Father KELLY.

Dr. Rowland HANSON, who delivered one of the addresses at the Emmetsburg
Chautauqua will be one of the candidates for governor at the Bull Moose
convention at Des Moines today.

Peter ANDRE was up from Mallard Tuesday. He was accompanied by M. WAGNER.
Mr. ANDRE bought an 80 acre farm on section one in Vernon township in July.
He paid $81 per acre for it. He will move onto it next March.

Very Rev. P.F. FARRELLY spent last week with his three brothers and sisters
who reside at Denison. One of his brothers, Rev. M. FARRELLY, is pastor of
the church at that place. Forty houses are in the course of erection at
Denison this year. Father FARRELLY says that corn is farther advanced in
Crawford county than in this locality. The crop is exceptionally good.

George GRACE has been home visiting his parents for several days. He has for
some time served as extra postal clerk from Tama to Hawarden and later had
charge of the route from Wall Lake to Missouri Valley. He will go to Dubuque
in a short time to accept a run from that place. He likes the work and is
making commendable progress.

G.A. HADWELL, who is in the employ of A. Scott ORMSBY, left for San
Francisco Monday.

A few days ago Alexander GROVES of Webster City sold 334 head of steers in
Chicago for $5,100.

Amy PUGENET has been appointed one of the deputy game wardens of this
section of the state.

We understand that Mike CULLEN has secured a good position on the police
force in St. Paul.

Mrs. Minnie RITTS and son Freeman returned to their home at Lucas, South
Dakota Monday morning.

Miss Mildred DALY went to Cedar Falls Monday to resume her studies in the
Iowa Teacher's College.

Mr. and Mrs. Carlos COMBS of Humboldt celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of
their marriage on August 26.

Mr and Mrs. W.H. MORLING were among the Emmetsburgers who attended the Iowa
State fair last week.

Mrs. M. CULLEN returned to St. Paul Monday. She had been visiting relatives
in this vicinity for several days.

R.M.J. McFARLAND, George JACOBS, and Henry DUNN of West Bend were greeting
Emmetsburg friends Thursday.

Miss Laura AGNEW left for Buffalo Center Friday. She will teach in the
schools of that place during the coming year.

Mr. and Mrs. J.F. KELLY enjoyed a visit during the past week from Mr and
Mrs. H.B. PATTON and son of Hartley.

Ray McNALLY and a party of his friends came up from Garner in an auto
Wednesday evening to attend the carnival.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis PAULSON of Depew arrived home from Norway last week. They
had, of course, a most enjoyable trip.

Mrs. Dr. O'TOOLER returned to her home at Vienna, South Dakota, Monday
morning after a brief visit with relatives in this city.

Mrs. R.E. KIDDER and daughter Evelyn arrived home from Iowa City last week.
They also visited at Marshalltown while away.

Mrs. SEAQUIST and daughter, Miss Ruth, returned to Marion Wednesday. They
had been guests at the home of Capt. and Mrs. E.B. SOPER for several days.

Mrs. CAMDEN, Sr., and one of her sons returned to Freedom, Indiana,
Thursday. She had been here attending the funeral of her son, the late Elmer
CAMDEN.

Major and Mrs. S.W. SMITH left for Los Angeles, California, last evening to
attend the national encampment of the G.A.R. and the W.R.C. Both are
delegates from the state organizations.

It is safe to say that half of the threshing is yet to be done in this
county. Quite a number, however, have stacked their grain. This is the way
to take care of oats, barley and wheat.

A.E. HARRISON left for Bowbells, North Dakota, yesterday morning to look
after the threshing of the crop on his quarter section farm near that place.
He will doubtless return to Emmetsburg with his pockets full of $20 bills.

Mrs. Mary E BECK and her sister, Mrs. STOUT, were passengers to Cedar Rapids
Thursday. The latter had been visiting here for a couple of months. Mrs.
BECK will spend some time with her niece, Mrs. Art JEFFRIES, of Cedar
Rapids.

Dr. McLEAN and Leo DONOVAN are at the Twin Cities this week attending the
big fair.

George W DOWNS left yesterday for Des Moines to attend the grand lodge of
the K. of P.

P.F. CONLON and W.H. CROWLEY were business visitors at Pipestone, Minnesota,
last week.

Mrs. FOURNIER returned from Illinois Saturday. She had been visiting in that
state for some time.

Martin COONAN returned to St. Paul Monday. He had been visiting local
relatives for several days.

John McNALLY of Silver Lake was among the Palo Alto visitors to the Iowa
State fair last week.

Max ZIEHLKE, who had been living at Minden, Iowa for some time, has moved to
Harlan, this state.

Mesdames W.H. COONAN and John MONCRIEF attended the Labor day celebration at
Graettinger Monday.

T.A. CLARK, assistant dairy commissioner, was in Emmetsburg Monday. He left
Algona this evening.

Lewis LARSON, the Western Union operator, went to St. Paul Saturday evening
to attend the Minnesota State fair.

Miss Lottie WALSH went to West Bend Saturday. She will teach in the schools
of that place during the coming year.

Mr and Mrs. John GALLEGER were over Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and
Mrs. SCHUMACHER, who live near Mallard.

Miss Josie CLENNON of West Bend arrived home from Illinois Wednesday. She
spent several weeks with relatives in that state.

Mr. JOHNSON, the Fairbanks-Morse gasoline engine man, was over from Spencer
Monday morning repairing the Democrat's engine.

Miss MOORE, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. George FREEMAN for some
time, returned to her home at Coffeville, Kansas, Friday.

The Ayrshire Chronicle says that Joseph KIBBIE recently refused $150 per
acre for his farm. It is finely improved and is well located.

George and Fred MILLERKE went to Fort Dodge Saturday. In company with
Vincent KANE they will go from Fort Dodge to the Twin Cities to attend the
State fair.

Miss Alice BRENNAN arrived home from Osakis, Minnesota, the last of the
week. She spent her vacation with her sister, Mrs. Harry HUGHES, of this
city for some time.

Mrs. ENGLER and daughter were over from Whittemore Monday. The latter left
for Cedar Falls during the morning where she will attend the Iowa State
Teacher's college.

Miss Bridgie MARTIN is having her vacation this week. She has gone to
Ayrshire to visit her brothers for a day or two. From there she will go to
Fort Dodge and later to Sioux City.

Herman Oransky of Estherville writes us that the report that was circulated
to Emmetsburg a short time ago stating that he intended opening a sotre at
this place was without foundation.

The Ladies' Guild of Trinity church will hold their monthly tea at the home
of Mrs. A.T. HORTON, assisted by Mrs. DICK-PEDDIE, Wednesday afternoon,
September 11. The business meeting will be held at three o'clock.
Refreshments will be served at four o'clock. All are invited.

Mr and Mrs. W.B. YOUNG arrived home from Rock River, Wyoming, Thursday. Mr.
YOUNG invested in some land in that vicinity. Prices average from $50 to $75
per acre. The land is irrigated. Mr and Mrs. YOUNG also spent some time at
Laramie, Wyoming and Denver, Colorado. Mrs. YOUNG has relatives at Denver.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, 11 Sep 1912

H.H. SANDVIG was down from Graettinger Monday. He reports that there is not
much shock threshing to be done in his locality.

Miss Eileen McBRIDE arrived home from St. Louis the last of the week. She
spent some time visiting an aunt who lives in that city.

E.J. MITCHELL was down from Graettinger Saturday afternoon attending the
adjourned meeting of the Democrat county convention.

Frank SULLIVAN, son of Mr and Mrs. T. SULLIVAN, of Graettinger, was quite
badly injured at Hunter, North Dakota, a few days ago. He will be laid up
for several weeks. He is in the employ of the Great Northern Railway
company.

Miss Josie McEVOY arrived home the last of the week after an absence of a
month. While away she visited relatives at Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, and
Muscatine. She enjoyed her trip very much.

Lowell KELLER, son of Mr and Mrs A.H. KELLER of Weiser, Idaho, is visiting
relatives and friends in this city. He will leave for Iowa City this week to
take a course in the State University of Iowa.

The Rock Island people are we understand, painting their depot at this
place. They ought to tear the old shack down and replace it with a building
that would be suitable for a town the size of Emmetsburg. The waiting room
is a disgrace to the company.

Emmetsburg will send a large delegation of students to Iowa City tomorrow
and Friday. Among the number are Ernie STILLMAN, Clifford MAYNE, Earl
GODDEN, Lloyd WHITE, Robert POWERS, Bert FROST, Joy CROSE, John PFIFFNER,
Alice RANDALL, Will KERWICK, Will COONAN, and Alfred PETERSON. All will
attend the State University of Iowa.

The Chronicle says that Mr and Mrs Henry FINNEGAN of Cincinnati are guests
at the Joseph FINNEGAN and Wm EGAN home near Ayrshire.

Dr. McGRUDER was an over Sunday visitor at Britt. He goes to that place and
to Mason City two or three times a week. Conditions must be coming serious.

Mr. UNDERWOOD of Illinois has rented the J M KELLY farm near Ayrshire for
the coming year. The Chronicle says that he lived in that locality a few
years ago.

Joseph SEARS of Watertown, South Dakota, who had been visiting his sister,
Mrs. J.K. MARTIN of this city, returned home the last of the week. He has
been engaged in business at that place for several years.

Miss Lucille LAMBE accompanied her mother, Mrs. J.B. LAMBE, came down from
Graettinger Sunday evening. Miss LAMBE left Emmetsburg Monday morning for
Dubuque to enter Mt St. Joseph's College.

Of late Wm D DONOVAN has had five of his teams hired out. He furnished
drivers and has been receiving $5 per day for each man and team. When a
teamster can secure such wages he should not complain about hard times.

Glen and Wade EGAN and Wm T BRANAGAN left for Dubuque yesterday to begin for
the coming year their studies in St. Joseph's college. They were accompanied
by Mrs. BRANAGAN who will spend a few days with relatives in that city.

Wade EGAN arrived home from Sioux Falls last Wednesday. He spent a couple of
months working in that city. Two fine hotels are in course of erection at
that place. One will be six stories in height and the other eight stories.
Both will be finely equipped.

We understand that Miss Theresa FITZGERALD entered Mt Caramel September 8 to
become a Sister of Charity. She is a most estimable young lady and is an
accomplished musician. The organization will, we are sure, prize her for her
true worth as well as for her ability.

H. Leslie WILDEY has built an addition to his store at Graettinger. The new
part is the same size as the old one. Hence he has twice the room to display
his large stock of goods. He is, as usual, offering promising bargains. He
is an attentive business man and is a hustler.

Miss Winifred BRERTON went to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, a short time ago. From
there she will go to Grinnell to take up her studies at Iowa college. Miss
Kathleen, daughter of Mr and Mrs W.J. O'BRIEN, of Whittemore, has gone to
Dubuque to begin a course in Mt. St Joseph's college.

Mrs. Anna SHIELDS and Misses Teresa and Mary JOYCE of Harper's Ferry, Iowa,
are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Edward JOYCE of Emmetsburg township and other
local relatives.

Edward SWANTON has the new set of buildings on his small farm northeast of
this city nearly completed. John McDONALD has the contract. Mr. SWANTON
recently bought the place from Mart and Will COONAN.

Mrs. Frank ILLINGWORTH and her daughter, Miss Gertrude, arrived home from
Chicago the last of the week. We are pleased to report that Miss
ILLINGWORTH, who was in a hospital at that place for some time, is able to
be about again.

A dance was given at the home of Mr and Mrs J.P. CLAER of Emmetsburg
township Friday evening. There was a large attendance and it is needless to
say that all present had an enjoyable time. The JOYNT orchestra furnished
music for the occasion.

Miss Gertrude JOYNT, who has been ill for some time, arrived home from Des
Moines a few evenings ago and will spend a few weeks with her parents in
Emmetsburg township. She was accompanied by her brother, Dr. JOYNT, who has
a position in Mercy hospital at Des Moines. Miss JOYNT has been taking a
course for a trained nurse.

A sociable will be given at the home of Mr and Mrs John O'BRIEN of Great Oak
township next Friday evening for the benefit of Assumption parish. It will
be in charge of Mesdames John O'BRIEN, J.J. HAND, T.J. MILLER, and Wm
MOLLOY. Preparations are being made for a most enjoyable time. Refreshments
will be served during the evening. All are invited. It is hoped that the
sociable will be as largely attended as possible.

Editor COOKINHAM and John T MAGUIRE were over from Ayrshire Saturday
afternoon. Mr MAGUIRE attended the county convention and gave the delegates
quite an interesting account of the big doings in Baltimore in June. We are
under the impression that Bro. COOKINHAM would have something to say about
the Bull Mooses while in town, but he seemed to be very reticent on the
subject. Like many of the other progressives of our county, he hardly knows
where he belongs.

The dailies report that from four to five thousand horses have died in
Kansas and Nebraska during the past few weeks from some strange disease.
There have not been any loses in Iowa.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, Iowa
18 Sep 1912

Thomas Walsh Dead
He Served as County Recorder for Eight Years

Thomas Walsh, one of the pioneers of our county, died at the home of his
brother, Joseph Walsh, in this city last Wednesday. His death was the result
of an injury received a few days ago while engaged in putting up hay. He was
on top of the rick and the stacker, in dumping, struck him, throwing him to
the ground. He was apparently injured pretty badly. He was taken to the home
of his brother and a physician was summoned. Dr. Powers, who attended him,
found one rib broken but did not consider his condition serious. He was able
to walk about the house for two or three days. Wednesday his limbs became
paralyzed and he lived but a short time.
The funeral was held Friday forenoon. Services were conducted at Assumption
church, Very Rev. P.F. Farrelly officiating. The burial was in St. John's
cemetery. The pall bearers were P. Joynt, Henry Seile, Thomas Kirby, Joseph
Mulroney, Charles Nolan, and P.C. Neary.
Mr. Walsh was a native of the county of Kilkenny, Ireland. He came to the
United States in 1866 and settled on a farm in Nevada township. He was
married to Miss Maria Nolan in 1868. Two sons and one daughter were born to
them. One son, John M. Walsh, lives at Livingston, Montana. The other son,
Thomas, and the daughter, Bridie, left Emmetsburg a number of years ago.
Their local relatives do not know where they reside. Mrs. Walsh died a
number of years ago. The only brother, Joseph, lives in this city. An only
sister is a member of a religious order in New York. She spent some time in
France and Portugal but left the latter named country when the new
government drove out all religious communities. Mr. Walsh was about 70 years
of age.
Mr. Walsh served as county recorder from 1879 to 1887. He was nominated for
a fifth term but was defeated by a small majority. He was bright and capable
and he was one of the most obliging officers who ever served our county. He
was observing and tactful and he was a good student of human nature. When he
could not speak well of a man, he was very careful not to say anything that
would injure him. He would give his last dollar to help a friend. He met
with some reverses in life and after the death of his wife made his home
with relatives. Though misfortune marked his declining years, those who knew
him in early days and who had dealings with him as an officer will long
cherish recollections of his kindness, his civility and his friendship.


Mrs. S.W. Tressler
Tribute to Aged Lady Whose Death Was Reported in Last Week's Democrat
Mrs. S.W. Tressler died at her home in this city Saturday after a lingering
illness of several months at the age of 78 years and 1 months. Death was
caused by heart trouble and old age.
Mrs. Tressler was born May 3, 1834, at Hilsdale, Michigan, where she grew to
womanhood. She was married to S.W. Tressler in 1849.
The daughters are Mrs. Brown of Curlew, and Mrs. Flynn of California. The
sons, Will and John, reside in Montana.
The funeral was held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon from the residence.
Mrs. Tressler came to Palo Alto County with her husband some 42 years ago
and have since made their home in this vicinity. Mrs. Tressler was a frugal,
dutiful, considerate wife and one of the most solicitous and conscientious
of mothers She was the mother of four children, all of whom are living-two
sons and two daughters.
To their comfort and welfare was given the unselfish devotion of her earnest
and motherly heart. She bore her physical trials with a sense of christian
fortitude that was as surprising as it was edifying. Belief finally came in
a death that was all the ardent Christian soul could desire. Her husband and
children have the sympathy of of our citizens in the death of one whose life
was so long and so useful and whose many worthy deeds they will doubtless
fondly treasure.-Mallard Independent

Marriage at Osgood
Mr. Arthur Olds and Miss Etta Mae Giddings

Mr. Arthur Olds and Miss Etta Mae Giddings were united in marriage Tuesday
at two o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H.
Giddings of Osgood, Rev. J. Brerton, pastor of the Congregational church of
that place, performing the ceremony. Only a few relatives and friends were
in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Olds left last evening for points in Illinois
where they will visit for some time with relatives of the groom. During the
early part of winter they will commence housekeeping on the Paul Schaney
farm in Walnut township. Mr. Olds having rented the place some time ago.
The bride is one of our county's accomplished, prepossessing young ladies.
She attended the Emmetsburg public schools for several years and was a
diligent successful student. She has since taught in the schools of our
county for some time and she has attained a creditable rank in her chosen
calling. She is esteemed for her many social qualities as well as for her
ability as a teacher and her usefulness in the community in which she has
resided since childhood. The groom has lived with his parents on the C.S.
Wells farm near Osgood for some time. His industry and worth are recognized
to those who know him intimately. He will, no doubt, eventually win his way
to success. The Democrat extends hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Olds
and trusts that their joy and comforts may increase with the coming years.


TOWN TOPICS OF A WEEK

The Mallard independent reports that Bert DRAPER and John GRAFF have gone to
Rock Creek, Wyoming to look over the real estate transactions.

Dan BURNS went to Sioux City Monday morning to see Governor Wilson and
attend the Interstate Fair. From there he will go to points in Nebraska to
visit relatives.

Mr. EVERETT of Kansas City was a guest last evening at the home of Mr and
Mrs A.J. WOLFGANG of this place. Fred ALLUM has a room at the home of Mr and
Mrs EVERETT.

Mrs. Dr. O'BRIEN arrived home from Pueblo, Colorado a few days ago. We
understand that the trip benefitted her. Miss Mary stopped at Laporte, Iowa
to spend a short time with relatives.

The ladies of the Congregational church will be glad to take orders to tie
comforters for 60 cents each. Those desiring such work done will please
telephone Mrs. Geo BAKER, phone 169.

The Ladies' Guild will serve a hot supper at the Episcopal rectory on
Wednesday evening, September 25, beginning at five thirty o'clock. Price
twenty-five cents. All are invited.

Miss Minnie GREEN of Ruthven was an Emmetsburg visitor the last of the week.
She came to attend the funeral of Mrs John RASHFORD, whom she knew at Rock
Island, Illinois, a number of years ago.

Mrs. LEAVITT of Waterloo, one of the leading W.T.C.U. workers of Iowa, was
the guest of Emmetsburg memboers of the order over Sunday. She spoke in some
of the local churches during the day and evening.

Joe ANTEL writes to Emmetsburg parties from Pennsylvania that he is through
with the west as it has no longer any attraction for him. The west is all
right. What a pity that Joe is not capable of appreciating the real worth of
most of its people.

Mrs. Charles H GIDDINGS and Mrs. Lucie B ROBINS
Mr. Charles H GIDDINGS of Osgood and Mrs. Lucia B ROBINS of Kansas City were
married at Estherville last Thursday. They arrived at Osgood Friday morning
and are comfortably situated in their neat home at that place. The marriage
of Mr GIDDINGS is quite a surprise to our many citizens, few of whom knew
that he had been contemplating any action of this kind. The bride is, we
understand, a most worthy lady. She will, no doubt, be gladly welcomed to
Osgood where Mr. GIDDINGS has spent so many years, where he has done
business for nearly a quarter of a century, and where he has a host of
friends. The Democrat extends hearty congratulations to Mr and Mr GIDDINGS
and wishes them happiness and prosperity.

Mr. HAWK Missing
Mr. HAWK, who moved his family to this city about a month ago and engaged in
the auto business with A.M. FISH, drove out of town about two weeks ago and
has not been heard of since. Search has been instituted for him by relatives
but so far he has not been located. His wife and three children are very
much worried over his disappearance. Financially, they are not in very
comfortable circumstances. Mr. and Mrs. HAWK lived at Rossie, Clay County
before coming to Emmetsburg. Mr. HAWK handled the Jackson car while at that
place.

W.C.T.U. Ladies Convene at Spencer
Mrs. Geo B McCARTY and some of the other Emmetsburg members went to Spencer
Thursday to attend the annual session of the Nineteenth Iowa district of the
W.C.T.U. The gathering was a successful one. Next year the convention will
be held at Rolfe. The following are the names of the newly elected officers:
Mrs. L.A. CLARK, Storm Lake district president; Mrs. Mary MARTIN, Spencer,
district vice-president; Mrs. Amy WOODRUFF, Sulphur Springs, district
secretary; Mrs. Rachel PHOENIX, Ruthven, district treasurer.

W.B. CRANDALL sells at $125 per Acre

Monday Mr and Mrs W.B. CRANDALL were in from Independence township. Last
Wednesday they sold their quarter section farm to Ross SHARP of Joliet,
Illinois, for $125 per acre. Mr. CRANDALL bought the place ten years ago for
$53 per acre. He worried some about the treatment during the wet years. He
and Mrs CRANDALL moved here from Avon, Illinois, last March and lived on the
farm this year. They put in three cars of tile and made some other
improvements. They have made up their minds to return to Avon. They have
ample means and do not intend following farming. They feel elated over the
nice sum which they realized from their investment.

Miss Nellie CARMODY went to Chicago Wednesday to purchase millinery goods.

TOWN TOPICS OF A WEEK
Dr. A.A. THEILE has rented J.K. BENDA's residence.

Earl ROACH has been home for several days visiting his parents

M.W. JOYNT came up from West Bend last Saturday to spend Sunday with his
family.

F.A. KENYON, brother of Senator KENYON, was indicted at Sioux City Friday
for forgery.

Edward McNALLY has bought a fine new R.C.H. car for use in his land
business. He will dispose of his other car.

Patrick MURRAY of Chicago was in Emmetsburg Saturday attending the funeral
of his sister, Mrs. John RASHFORD.

Mr and Mrs John G JENSWOLD of Independence township recently returned from
Mount Horeb, Wisconsin where they had been visiting relatives.

Earl STOUT went to Cedar Rapids to attend Coe college, Leslie MINGER to Iowa
City to attend the State University, Max MEYER to Valpraiso, Indiana, to
take up pharmacy and Miss Iva EMERSON to Cedar Falls to attend Teacher's
College- West Bend Journal

Ike DREW threshed 38 acres of flax a short time ago and it yielded 480
bushels. He sold it for $816. It bought him about $21.50 per acre. He has 62
acres more to cut.

W.R. WEISE and T.E. WADE of Rock Valley were in Emmetsburg Monday. They are
figuring on putting in an electric light plant in connection with the
Persons tile factory.

While in the northern part of Clay county, Minnesota, last week, Richard
McCABE invested in a quarter section farm at $35 per acre. James SLATER was
instrumental in making the deal.

Chas. DUHIGG informs us that he sold a quarter section farm in Stevens
county, Minnesota, last week for $45 per acre. He invested in another farm
near Swea City. He has great confidence in Iowa soil.

Miss Gertrude CONWAY, sister of Father CONWAY, has been elected to teach
music in the public schools of Jackson, Nebraska. She recently graduated
from St. Clara's Academy of Sinsinawa, Wisconsin.

A few days ago A.M. FISH sold a Hupmobile to Chas. FORDYCE.

Lucile JOYNT has gone to West Bend to spend a few days with her grandmother
and other relatives.

It is claimed there is a general scarcity of hard coal. It would be
advisable to have bins filled early.

A few nights ago Geo ROUSE, who lives near Ayrshire, had a number of cattle
killed by an M & St. L. train.

John and Henry SCHULTZ of Cedar Rapids were guests the last of the week at
the home of their sister, Mrs. FREY, of Emmetsburg township.

A few days ago Judge COYLE went to Storm Lake, Judge BAILIE's town, and
naturalized sixteen of his neighbors. This was a very patriotic deed.

Mrs. BIGGS, who tunes pianos, has rented living rooms in this city and will
make her headquarters in Emmetsburg during the coming months.

A few nights ago lightning struck a straw stack on Dr. POWERS' farm in
Vernon township. It took hard effort to save from destruction the buildings
on that place.

W.I. BRANAGAN went to Sioux City Monday evening to hear Woodrow WILSON. As
the meeting was the first in Iowa since his nomination, the members of the
state committee felt that they should be present.

Michael WAGNER was up from Mallard Monday. He recently bought a fine team of
three-year-old horses from John CLEMENS for $350. He has since been offered
$400 for them. He sold the team to Mr. CLEMENS two years ago for $225.

Mr. JOYNT objects to a comparison of Crippen with Clarion so far as hotel
advantages are concerned. Perhaps he had occasion some time to stop at
Clarion over night. If so, we do not blame him for registering his protest.
Visitors to Clarion ought to bring tents with them.

"A Bachelors Honeymoon" at the Iowa tomorrow morning.

Nels SIMONSON and daughter, Miss Mabel, went to Chicago Sunday evening.

Harry GODDEN is at Fayette this week setting up a large monument.

John CLEMENS, we understand, will sell out and move to St. Paul during the
fall.

Miss Dot GAYLORD went to Mt. Vernon Tuesday night where she will attend
school.

We understand that Mr. SAUNDERS has bought a fine new traction engine for
his large gang plow.

Mrs. M. JOYNT enjoyed a visit from her sister, Mrs. Peter MOLIDOR, of West
Bend during the last week.

Miss Bernice BROWN, of Parker, South Dakota, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. W.J.
McCARTY of this city.

Marriage licenses have been issued to Mr. Frank M. FITZGERALD and Miss Mayme
McNARY; Mr. George SCHREIER and Miss Theresa DOPEL.



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