Iowa Old Press

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, Mar 5, 1913

Happenings

Mr. W.E. Stoebe and Miss Lena Weisbrod of the Fenton neighborhood were
married last Thursday.

The Democrat regrets to learn that Dr. Beatty of Mallard has been quite ill.
He is, we are glad to report, improving.

Mr. Sullivan, who resided in the vicinity of Mallard, recently died at
Foley, Minnesota. He was the father of Mrs. A.H. Steil of Mallard.

Anton Berkeland of Fenton is home from Highland Park, having finished a
course in engineering at that institution. We glean from the Fenton
Reporter.

The West Bend Journal reports that John Wickman recently sold his farm near
Bancroft and has rented a place near Rodman. He is moving onto it this week.

Mrs. J.A. Mormon recently enjoyed a visit from her father, Mr. Hawk, who
lives in Wisconsin. He left a short time ago for Charles Mix county, South
Dakota.

E.J. Scott has rented the P.C. Neary store building. It will make him a fine
room. The location is choice. Mr. Reihsen will soon move out of the
building.

Charles Albee, who lives six miles north of Sumner, was in Emmetsburg
Thursday evening. he was on his way to West Bend where he resided a number
of years ago. He says that real estate values are about the same in Bremer
county as they are in this locality.

P.E.C. Lally of Denison, wlll known to many of our local citizens, was taken
to Rochester, Minnesota, a few days ago where he will undergo an operation.
It is claimed that he has cancer of the intestines. He is said to be very
much discouraged.

W.H. Coakley moved on to his father's farm in Great Oak township last week.

P.H. Donlon was at Graettinger Wednesday to see his brother Peter, who was
on the sick list for several days.

William Conlon and his partner, Mr. Olson, have sold their store at Terril
to C.J. Applequist of Dunnel, Minnesota. Mr. Conlon is postmaster at that
place.

H.S. Mosher of Walnut, Iowa, was in Emmetsburg several days during the past
week looking after real estate interests. He returned home Wednesday
evening.

Nels Simonson was at Bode the last of the week conducting Mr. Beebe's sale
of clothing at that place. He is very capable for this line of work. He had
good success at Bode.

Clarence Hayes of Nevada township bought two fine Shorthorns at the Shaffer
sale held at Estherville a short time ago. Mr. Hayes is a very successful
cattle breeder and spend considerable money in keeping up his herd.

John Spilles was up from Fern Valley township Tuesday evening of last week.
He is one of the prosperous farmers of our county. He owns 240 acres of
choice, well improved land and the best part of it is he does not owe a cent
on it.

Edward McNally reports that he has handled 132 abstracts since January 1.
Some of them, of course, were for parties who wished to make loans, but most
of them were for transfers of real estate. Other officers have doubtless
done a large business. This has been a good year for the abstracter.

H.R. Hanson has moved onto the O.H. Rindy farm in Independence township. The
owner of the place does not live in this county.

John Scott has rented the Daily building east of the McCarty & Reichard
harness building for a garage. He was unable to secure a large building.
Emmetsburg needs a nice large auto garage. Who will build it?

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O'Connor arrived home from Quincy, Illinois, Wednesday
morning. They brought with them Mrs. Timpe's only child. Mrs. Timpe will
remain at Quincy for a short time to look after business matters, after
which she will come to Emmetsburg to spend a few months with her parents.
Mr. O'Connor reports that he did not see any snow at Quincy or for some
distance this side of it.

Mrs. Martha P. Reese and her mother, Mrs. Dora L. Haugstuen, of Graettinger,
were in Emmetsburg Saturday. Mrs. Haugstuen will sell her home at that place
at public auction March 15. She will soon accompany Mrs. Reese to her home
at Los Angeles, California. The latter has lived at that place for several
years. She likes the climate. Mrs. Haugstuen has been suffering from
rheumatism and she hopes the change will benefit her. Mrs. Reese reports
that residence lots adjacent to her home in Los Angeles, which could be had
for $35 six years ago, are now bringing $2,000.

Ed Schmidt came down from Graettinger Saturday to remain for a few days. He
has been under Dr. O'Brien's care for some time. He is, we are pleased to
report, getting along nicely. His father, Peter P. Schmidt, left for Amery,
Wisconsin, Friday evening. He bought a farm at that place during the fall.
Mrs.Schmidt and the children will leave for their new home this week. Mr.
and Mrs. Schmidt lived in this city for some time but later moved to
Graettinger. They are among the most deserving and respected people of our
county and all who know them will, we are sure, regret to learn that they
have gone to Wisconsin to reside. The Democrat hopes they will prosper in
that state and enjoy their new surroundings.

We are glad to report that Mrs. W. B FREEMAN who has been very ill for
several weeks is improving.

Miss Kathryn SULLIVAN of Graettinger visited Emmetsburg relatives and
friends the last of the week.

John HERBERGER will succeed John GRAETTINGER as manager of the St. John
Grain company at Graettinger.

Miss Margaret WESTPHAL of Graettinger went to Mason City Monday evening to
visit his sister, Mrs. Lena EVERS.

Mrs. John BOWMAN who lives between Whittemore and West Bend, is building a
fine new residence. She put up a large barn last season.

Dr. SMYLIE of Algona, Rev. C.B. MITCHELL of Goldfield, and Rev. WORDLE of
Cylinder were guests of Rev. Herbert CLEGG Wednesday.

Mr and Mrs. M. JOYNT are visiting their son Dr. JOYNT of LeMars. They will
also spend a few days with their other son, Dr. JOYNT of Marcus.

Mr and Mrs Charles MEYERS of Remsen, Iowa, came to Emmetsburg the first of
the week to visit the former's mother, who was quite ill.

Preston FAHNESTOCK of Graettinger left for Chicago Saturday evening to see
his wife, who underwent a surgical operation in a hospital at that place.

Mr and Mrs. M. AYLWARD intend moving next week into the residence in the
southeast part of town which they purchased from L.E. MURPHY last fall.

R.H. GIFFORD is enjoying a visit from his daughter, Mrs. John McBRIDE of
Pilot Mound, Iowa. She is on her way to Wolsey, South Dakota, where she will
make her future home.

Barney O'NEILL, the noted Idaho banker, who was sent to the penitentiary a
few years ago for defrauding the patrons of the institution, was a resident
of Sibley a few years ago.

Marshal BRENNAN requests that parties who know of street lights being out
report same to him. Quite often a light will be out in some part of town and
it is difficult for him to locate it promptly.

E.K. HILL recently moved from Dayton, Illinois, to this city. James
COLLISON, Wm. BUCKLEY and Wm. WAGNER of Dayton assisted him in moving and
are visiting for a short time at his home.

E.J. FOY informs us that there was not a single death in Emmetsburg or
within ten miles of it during the month of February. This is the best
showing that has been made in this community in ten years.

Mr. and Mrs. J.J. HIGGINS of Great Oak township arrived home from Rochester,
Minnesota, Saturday evening. Mrs. HIGGINS, who underwent a surgical
operation at that place some time ago, is we are pleased to note, getting
along nicely.

Mr and Mrs John SULLIVAN and family of Belmond moved to this city last week
and are comfortably situated in the old Charles FLYNN residence in the
Fourth ward. They have located in our midst in order that their children may
have an opportunity to attend St. Mary's.

D.W. MUGAN of Jefferson, Greene county, arrived in this city Friday evening
for a few days's visit with his brother, M.A. MUGAN, and other relatives in
this vicinity. Mr. MUGAN recently built a very fine home at Jefferson. He
has been the democratic chairman of Greene county for many

W.H. WALSH was a passenger to Britt Monday morning.

J.B. MARTIN of West Bend was in Emmetsburg Thursday.

Attorney E.A. MORLING attended court at Algona Monday.

Father CARROLL of Ayrshire spent Wednesday at Fort Dodge.

Attorney A.J. BURT spent Monday at Algona attending court.

George CUNNINGHAM of West Bend is moving to Swift Current, Canada.

Ray McNALLY was up from Garner Saturday evening and spent Sunday at home.

Joseph SMITH of Great Oak township has of late been quite ill, but is much
better.

Miss Anna JOYNT left for Sioux City Monday where she will remain for three
months.

Sam SKOW of Emmetsburg township bought a Ford auto of John SCOTT a few days
ago.

A.B. CARTER was looking after business interests at West Bend several days
during the past week.

The postoffice statistics show that the American people pay $2.60 per capita
every year for postage.

The ceiling of the A.J. WOLFGANG store room will be raised two feet and the
store will be otherwise improved.

Madam SCHUMANN-HEINK will give a concert at Fort Dodge this evening. Tickets
are on sale for $1, $1.50 and $2.00

The Chronicle says that Mr. and Mrs. P.E. MALIA of Ayrshire were at Ft.
Dodge Thursday attending the auto show.

Mr and Mrs Ludwig ANDERSON of the Ringsted neighborhood have gone to
Denmark. They will be absent until September.

The Ayrshire Chronicle reports that E.E. WILSON has bought a farm near
Calgary, Alberta and will move to that place this month.

Miss Loretta McNALLY was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.N. PHILLIPS
of West Bend several days during the past week.

Miss Ruth MAGUIRE of Ayrshire was able to return to St. Mary's Academy
Monday after an absence of nine weeks. She was ill part of the time.

Earl SCHMITT of Whittemore, who was shot and badly injured late in the fall,
died a few days ago. He had submitted to three operations.

J.S. ROBINSON came up from West Bend Saturday evening to try the Emmesburg
brand of March weather. He pronounced it the real thing.

H.H. COOK came up from Des Moines Saturday evening and remained over Sunday
with his family. He looks as though the politicians have not been misusing
him.

Miss Agnes MAGUIRE of Ayrshire was an Emmetsburg visitor Sunday. She will
leave for Cedar Rapids Friday to take a course in one of the business
colleges at that place.

Attorney Mack GROVES, J.W. MORSE and C.W. CRIM of Estherville came to
Emmetsburg Sunday evening and tookthe east bound passenger train to Algona
Monday morning to attend court.

L.T. JACKSON was a passenger to Algona Monday morning.

T.J. McCAFFREY of West Bend was in Emmetsburg Friday evening.

How hard is it for a man to remember what his wife tells him to bring home.

Bro. FINNEL of the Algona Courier was an Emmetsburg visitor Sunday evening.

Fred AUSTIN has rented the W.J.O'BRIEN residence near James MURRAY's.

Miss Alice McGOVERN of Whittemore spent Sunday with Emmetburg relatives and
friends.

Miss Margaret EAGAN of Ayrshire spent Sunday with her brother, , Wm. F.
EAGAN of this city.

We had our coldest January in many years in 1912, our warmest in 1891, our
wettest in 1890, our driest in 1889.

W.W. FROST is putting up a fine barn on his farm near Cylinder. It is 30x50
feet. J.J. McDONALD has the contract.

Mrs and Mrs. Wm McNALLY have moved from the P.V. NOLAN residence into the
John HUGHES' residence west of James MURRAY's.

L.T. JACKSON of Toulon, Illinois, was an Emmetsburg visitor the last of the
week. He has large real estate interests in this locality.

Ira D. STONE, one of the old residents of West Bend township, passed away
last Thursday. He has been quite ill for some time.

John DENINGER of West Bend was an Emmetsburg visitor Sunday afternoon. He is
the Rock Island section foreman at that place.

Mrs. Harry CAMPBELL of Charles City is a guest at the home of Major and Mrs.
S.W. SMITH of this place. She is a sister-in-law of C.E. CAMPBELL.

M.GEELAN was over from Ruthven yesterday. He is a man who never has to be
dunned for an account. If all men were as prompt as he is, collectors would
have to retire from business. His is standing his years well.

J.J. McDONALD has the contract for building a fine new residence on the
Henry HORNER farm near Cylinder. The place was formerly owned by Alex
PEDDIE. The old home was burned down during the winter. The new residence
will be 28x30 feet with 18 foot posts.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
12 March 1913

Thomas Egan Burned to Death
Perished in His Own Home in Great Oak Township Early Thursday Morning

The citizens of our community were shocked Thursday morning to learn that
Thomas Egan, one of the old and best known residents of our county, was
burned to death in his home in Great Oak township about 1 o'clock in the
morning. He lived alone. His house was situated about ten rods from another
house on the place, which is occupied by his tenant., Wm. Hamilton. His son,
C.C. Egan, lives about 80 rods to the west. Mrs. Hamilton says that she
noticed a light in his house about 9:30 Wednesday evening an that he
probably retired about that hour. The origin of the fire will, of course,
never be known. It probably started in the chimney or from some wood that
was in the room back of the kitchen stove. The blaze was first noticed by
Mr. Hamilton who had been in Emmetsburg attending a meeting of the Woodmen,
to which he belongs. As he was leaving town he noticed that the sky in the
vicinity of his home was quite red. He hurried as fast as he could, thinking
that perhaps his own house was on fire. When he reached the place he
discovered that the front part of Mr. Egan's house was practically burned to
the ground but that the flames had not completely consumed the rear of the
building. He broke in the window, which was situated close to where Mr. Egan
slept, but the fire was so hot that he could not do anything. In a few
moments Dennis Carroll, Jr. and Joe Early of this city, who was visiting
him, arrived and cut a hole through the side of the house close to where
they knew he slept and, with a long pole, tried to locate the body but they
could not do so. The fire was so hot that nothing could be done to check the
flames until the building was entirely consumed. Several neighbors who
arrived within an hour hauled as much water as was possible from the well
some distance away and kept the corner of the building where his remains
were supposed to be, partly wet down. At the space that had been occupied by
the building was a mass of coals, the body could not be recovered until the
flames died down. Judging from the position in which the remains were
discovered he was aroused by the gas and smoke but probably became
suffocated and fell forward to the floor. He was found in that position. The
knob of the bed room door was in the ahes close to his right side. The
remains were charred beyond recognition, although the body was not so badly
burned. The feet and parts of the limbs were entirely consumed.

The remains, after being prepared for burial , by Undertaker E.J. Foy, were
brought to the home of his daughter Mrs. W.I. Branagan.

The funeral was held on Saturday. It was very largely attended by old
friends and neighbors. Services were conducted at Assumption church, Very
Rev. P.F. Farrelly celebrating a solemn requiem mass. He was assisted by
Fathers McNerney and Sweeney. The burial was in the family block in St.
John's cemetery. The pall bearers were John S. Murray, James Burns, Peter
O'Brien, M.F. Coonan, Edward Ryan and Edward McNally.

Mr. Egan was born in King's county, Ireland, July 17, 1831. Hence he was on
his 82nd year. he came to the United States at the age of 17. He spent a
couple of years in Philadelphia, after which he came west. He worked at
various places for a short time and finally located at St. Paul. He assisted
in building the first small court house in that city about 185. He also
aided in constructing the old stone cathedral which is soon to be replaced
by the magnificent new structure now in the course of erection. Mr. Egan was
married at St. Paul July 6, 1857, to Miss Johanna O'Neill, a first cousin of
James O'Neill, the well known actor. Mrs. Egan died in October, 1890. Mr.
and Mrs. Egan lived on a farm near St. Paul until 1869 when they became
residents of Great Oak township, this county. Mr. Egan came to Palo Alto in
1867 and located and later moved his family. Eight sons and three daughters
were born to Mr. and Mrs. Egan. Thoms F. and John J., who were engaged in
the mercantile business in Emmetsburg thirty years ago, are dead. Mrs. James
F. Nolan, another daughter, died at Ruthven in the fall of 1891. The
surviving members of the family are Mrs. M.F. Kerwick and Mrs. W.I. Branagan
of this city, C.C. Egan of Great Oak township, Lawrence J., of ElDorado,
Kansas, William C of Woodward, Oklahoma, and James H. of St Francis, Kansas.
Michael I died at Tacoma several years ago. The younges son, Patrick, is
supposed to be in Central America.

Mr. Egan was a typical Irishman and one of the most substantial and
patriotic of American citizens. He was rugged, hearty, genial, happy,
humorous, and generous hearted. He was large of stature and was powerful
physically and intellectually. During pioneer days he wouldspend weeks
assisting new comers of hs neighborhood in putting up their humble homes and
in preparing their fields, and he often did as much as two average men while
at such work. he was never too tired to go to the homes of those who were
sick or in distress to provide for their needs and to remain until morning
if necessary. When neighbors were short of grain, hay, or other necessaries,
he would do what he could to supply their needs and he would seldom charge
market prices for any products sold to them. They might pay him when they
could spare the money and they were never asked for any interest. He had
ever an encouraging word for the disappointed or the despondent and he was
too charitable to say an unkind word abut the morally unfortunate. He was
thrifty, lived within his means and prospered. He had an abundance of the
world's goods and he was generous to members of his family. Though 81 years
of age, he was as healthy, as active and as intellectually vigorous as most
men of 65. His daughters frequently urged him to come and live with them or
buy a home close to them so they could give him the attention he needed in
his advancing years, but he would always offer some plausible excuse and as
smoothly as possible postpone consideration of the matter. Like many other
old people, he did not wish to become subject to the care and the attention
of his children until physical infirmity would compel him to submit. His
sons and daughters do not remember that he was ever sick enough to require
the attention of others. He was through life a studious reader and a close
observer and few men were better posted on matters of general importance. He
was a good judge of men and their motives. His opinions were well worthy of
consideration and they were usually valuable to those who sought them. When
the Civil war broke out in 1861, he enlisted in the Tenth Minnesota regiment
but he was mustered out before he gave any active service. Mr. Egan gave
much of his time and efforts to the organization of our county and to the
upbuilding of its various enterprises.  He organized his own school district
and was its first director. In 1879 he was elected a member of the board of
supervisors. He served continuously until 1891 when he refused to allow the
use of his name for a renomination. He was chairman of the board for several
years. The Court House was built during this time and he and Charles Gibbs,
a neighboring supervisor, were the leading members in the defense of the
county's interests during the long vexations, and expensive litigation
involving the ownership of 60,000 acres of swamp land. They stood loyally by
the people and they triumphed. Never have we heard so many people express
their high apprectiation of the generosity, integrity, and general worth of
a citizen as we have since the sad occurence of last Thursday morning. Even
little children lament his loss. He was indeed a friend to many of them, for
he treated them in a manner that was most pleasing to childish simplicity
and expectancy.

The writer, because of family relations, is reluctant about eulogizing the
deceased but we feel justified in speaking of him in the language of the
many who knew him intimately for many years and who have expressed so freely
since his sad death their high regard for his many splendid personal traits.
It is needless to say that the kindness, the sympathy, and the general
appreciation of his worth by the citizens of our community is very consoling
to the surviving members of the family.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
19 March 1913

St. Patrick's Day Fittingly Observed.
High Mass at Assumption Church, Ladies Serve Meals and "Handy Andy" Rendered
at The Iowa in the Afternoon and Evening.

Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather the St. Patrick's day
exercises, which were held in this city on Saturday instead of Monday, were
fairly well attended and they were very creditable. At ten o'clock a number
of the Ancient Order of Hibernians walked to Assumption church where they
attended high mass. At the close Very Rev. P.F. FARRELLY preached one of the
most instructive and scholarly St. Patrick's day sermons ever heard in this
part of Iowa. In his opinion, St. Patrick should be ranked with the greatest
of Christ's apostles. No one in the history of Christianity had done more to
spread the light of faith and no one had labored with more lasting benefits
to religion and to humanity. The name of Ireland's greatest saint is revered
throughout the civilized world. He was a close relative of St. Martin of
Tours, one of the pious and learned men of the fourth century. At the age of
16 he was sold as a slave. He spend six years in captivity, during which
time he herded sheep in Ireland. While in servitude he learned much about
the beliefs and the customs of the pagan Druids and he also became familiar
with the Celtic language. He finally escaped from Ireland. He spent several
years in the school of the celebrated Germain and he also studied for some
time in the institution of southern France. Palladius visited Ireland before
St. Patrick, but his mission was not successful. Finally Patrick was
consecrated a bishop and Pope Celestine commissioned him to convert Ireland
to christianity. He spent 60 years in the island, often undergoing great
hardship, but in most cases he was kindly received and his conversions were
surprisingly numerous. He built churches and schools and encouraged Christian
progress in all parts of the country. He had great faith in the power of
prayer. He often prayed one hundred times each night and as often during the
day. God bestowed special spiritual blessings on him and granted him the
power to perform miracles. St. Patrick prayed and fasted for forty days on
Croagh Patrick and fervently asked God to give to the Irish people the grace
to persevere in their devotion to their religion. During his life he
consecrated 850 bishops. Two hundred years later Ireland became known
throughout western Europe as the "Land of Saints and Scholars". The
successful efforts of the Irish missionaries in assisting in the conversion
of parts of Germany, France and northern Italy are now acknowledged by all
impartial students of continental history. Father FARRELLY referred briefly
to the centuries of persecution which the Irish people had undergone because
of their loyalty to their religion and he appealed to his listeners to
cherish fondly their faith which had been preserved for them amid such
trials and sacrifices. It is needless to day that the sermon made a profound
impression on all who heard it.
At noon and in the evening elegant meals were served in the basement of St.
Thomas church by the Assumption ladies. The ladies were liberally patronized
considering the day and they had an abundance of choice victuals for all who
called. They also conducted a bazaar during the afternoon. The net receipts
were $166 for the dinner and $80 for the bazaar.

"Handy Andy" at The Iowa.
In the afternoon the Irish comedy, "Handy Andy," was presented at The Iowa
by home talent. There was a large house during the afternoon and in the
evening every seat was taken. T.J. COONAN played the character of "Squire
Egan." His appearance and his voice made him a favorite with the audience.
He was as good as a professional. C.J. McNALLY as "Mr Murphy", W.P. KERWICK
as "Mr. Furlong," and Jas. W. NEARY as "Edward O'Connor" more than sustained
the characters they impersonated. Better selections could not have been made
for the cast. "Dick Dawson" found a realistic representation in P.J. WALSH
and M. MILLER, as "Squire O'Grady," made things warm enough for "Mr.
Furlong" to suit the most critical audience. Carl BERGER's part was not
difficult, but he did exceedingly well. As "Oonah Rooney" Miss Mary O'BRIEN
proved herself the winsome, happy, cheerful Irish girl it became her to
represent, while Miss Vera RUTLEDGE appeared in the difficult, pathetic part
of "Mad Nance." He interpretation of her lines were decidedly realistic As
"Fanny Dawson", Miss Julia DRUMMY did all that the exacting impersonation
required. She proved herself a sweet, talented singer, rendering most
creditably "There in Only One Ireland" and responding to a hearty encore
with " When I Dream of Old Erin." Miss Rose CARMODY sang "Isle of Dreams"
and "The Days of the Kerry Dance." She has real ability as a vocalist. Both
selections were highly pleasing to the large  audience.
The Gaelic visitors, Michael GRAHAM and John RYAN of Chicago, showed the
cleverness and the skill of their race in dancing reels, jigs, honrpipes,
the "Blackbird," "Humors of Bandon," and "Connaughtman's Rambles". There are
perhaps no better dancers in the United States. They are young gentlemen and
they make friends whenever they come to Emmetsburg. They added much to the
pleasing and entertaining features of the evening's exercises. The writer
has never seen better work on the stage by amateurs. They have reason to
feel proud of their efforts. The afternoon receipts were $78 and the
evening's $267, making a total of $345.


O.L. BECK Promoted.
O.L. BECK, who was the Rock Island agent at this place for a number of
years, has been promoted from traveling auditor to a position in the
auditor's office at the headquarters in Chicago. He will move his family to
that city. He is a brother of Curt and Art BECK of this city. He is a very
capable railroad man. His many Emmetsburg friends will be pleased to learn
of his success.

ADDITIONAL LOCALS
Mrs. C.R. VANGORDEN spent Sunday at Des Moines.

B PRATT was a passenger to Grinnell Monday evening.

P.E. JONES was a business visitor at the Twin Cities the first of the week.

Supt. Margaret RYAN was at Ayrshire the last of the week visiting schools.

W.E.G. Saunders and son George were passengers to Des Moines Monday evening.

Miss Claudie LAUGHLIN will leave for Cedar Falls today to take a short
course in the Iowa State Teachers' College.

Miss Mildred DALY will leave for Cedar Falls today to resume her studies at
the Iowa State Teachers' College. She was home for a short vacation.

Arthur ANDERSON went to Jewell Junction Monday morning to attend the funeral
of his aunt, Mrs. STOCKDALE, who was killed in the wreck on the Union
Pacific near Gothenberg, Nebraska on Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph WOLLNER and family and one of Mr .WOLLNER's nieces left
for Portland, Oregon, Monday where they will make their future home. They
lived in this locality for many years, during which time they made many warm
friends. They are upright and most deserving people and will soon be
recognized for their worth in any community in which they decide to locate.
The best wishes of all our citizens will accompany them to their new home.

PATRICK DUGAN DEAD
Passed Away Early Tuesday Morning of This Week

Tuesday morning our citizens were pained to learn of the death of Mr.
Patrick Dugan of Great Oak township. it seems that he had been ailing more
or less for several years with appendicitis, though he was usually able to
be about at his work and was apparently strong and hearty. During the past
few days, however, he was a very sick man, though his relatives could
scarcely believe taht death was so close at hand. He passed away Tuesday
morning at seven o'clock. The funeral will probably be held tomorrow. Mr.
Dugan was a member of the Catholic parish at Ayrshire. Hence the services
will most likely be held in Sacred Heart church at that place.
Mr. Dugan came to this county perhaps 26 years ago. He was born in Illinois
in 1869. He and his father lived on a farm in Great Oak township until a few
years ago when the old gentleman died. Mr Dugan was married November 27,
1909 to Miss Nellie McNamara, of the Ayrshire neighborhood. He is survived
by his wife and two children, a boy and a girl. The youngest is a mere
infant. Mr. Dugan was one of the most industrious upright and respected
citizens of our county. He was a man of exemplary habits, was an obliging
friend and neighbor, and he was frank, sincere, and unassuming. He was
thrifty and economical and he became prosperous. His death in manhood's
prime is sad indeed and is a severe blow to his young wife and little
children. The writer knew Mr. Dugan intimately, has a very high regard for
him, and it is with sincere regret that we chronicle his death.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
26 March 1913

A.B. CARTER has moved into the J.C. BENNETT residence a short distance from
the home of H.H. COOK.

J.B. SMITH, a real estate dealer of Lake City, was looking after business
interests in Emmetsburg Monday evening.

Dr. BOWES of Livermore was an Emmetsburg visitor Saturday evening. He came
to buy a piece of land but it did not suit him.

The Burt Monitor claims there are 35 cases of small pox at Algona, but the
local newspapers do not appear to know anything about them.

A new boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph MULRONEY of this city
last Wednesday. Their many friends extend congratulations.

B.W. DEVINE, who spent Sunday with his brother-in-law, Anton KAJEWSKI, of
Fairfield township, returned home Monday evening.

By January 1 there will be one automobile in use in the United States for
every 75 people. Machines will soon have to come down in price.

The W.A. of Trinity church will meet at the home of Mrs. ILLINGWORTH Friday
afternoon, March 28, at three o'clock. All are cordially invited.

A new boy recently arrived at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Dennis CARROLL, Jr.,
of Emmetsburg township. Their many friends are pleased to learn of the good
news.

James WASHINGTON of Ruthven was in Emmetsburg Monday. He recently returned
from Omaha where he had been attending a business college for several
months.

Edward and Herbert TAYLOR arrived from Lena, Wisconsin, a few days ago to
work on the Boyd section farm southwest of this place. Mr. HOLDER has charge
of the place.

Wednesday we enjoyed a call from Jens MADSEN who recently came from Illinois
and moved onto the Frank SPRAGUE farm near Cylinder. Mr. SPRAGUE lives at
Joliet, Illinois.

We notice again that W.J. O'BRIEN has again been elected president of the
school board at Whittemore. Emmetsburg gentlemen are very prominent and
influential in the business and official affairs of our sister town.

Quite a number of the Knights of Columbus had arranged to go to Ruthven
Monday morning to attend the funeral of John DAILY but they had to abandon
their trip on account of  the lateness of the morning train from the east.

About fifty of our citizens went to Spencer Friday evening to attrend the
district oratorial contest. They were, of course, greatly interested in the
success of Miss Mary ARMSTRONG and it is needless to say that they were
disappointed when she was not even given second place by the judges.

J.S. ROBINSON of West Bend was looking after real estate interests in
Emmetsburg Monday.

Samuel WATSON, one of the pioneer residents of Storm Lake, died a few days
ago at the age of 90.

Peter JENSEN, son of J.C. JENSEN of Lost Island township, died few days ago
of pneumonia. He was 23 years of age.

Do not forget Miss Nellie A. DUGAN's public sale Thursday, April 3. See her
ad in this week's Democrat.

We notice by the Rolfe papers that Anthony FINN is planning on returning to
that place. He has been living in Gilmore for some time.

Mrs. KELLY, mother of Mrs. T.B. WALSH and Mrs. T.J. McGOEY, who was very ill
at Ayrshire for some time, is able to be about again.

Miss Mabel SIMONSON arrived home from Evanston, Illinois, last Saturday
where she had been attending school. She will remain for some time.

Marshal BRENNAN says that when a newly married man commences running around
at night it is not long before he exceeds the speed limit.

Mrs. THOMPSON, wife of Tony THOMPSON, the wrestler, has been very ill in the
hospital at Milford for some time. She is, however, improving.

John DORWEILER has completed a new barn on his farm east of West Bend. His
old barn was destroyed by fire some time ago. We glean from the Journal.

Philip BOUGH of this city will hold a public sale of horses and mules at the
Rock Island livery barn next Saturday.

The Mail says that Rev. Father SWEENEY of this city visited his parents at
Sheldon last week. He was on his way to Sioux City to attned the Holy week
exercises.

Mrs. H.C. SHADBOLT recently returned from New Mexico where she had been
spending some time. She is, it is needless to say, glad to be back in
Emmetsburg again.

James J. REGAN, national president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, who
delivered an address in Emmetsburg a couple of years ago, is now editor of
the Irish Standard of Minneapolis.

Miss Louis MONTGOMERY, daughter of P. MONTGOMERY, of Graettinger, returned
to Cedar Falls Sunday evening. She had been spending her Easter vacation at
home. She is a student at the Iowa State Teachers' college.

The ladies of the second ward will hold a market at the drug store of M.L.
BRADY next Saturday afternoon. The proceeds will go towards paying for the
water works improvement in the local cemeteries.

Mrs. and Mrs. J.J. NEWMAN who came to Emmetsburg a week ago to attend the
funeral of P. DUGAN, returned to Spring Valley, Illinois, last evening. Mrs.
NEWMAN is a sister of Mr. DUGAN and the only surviving member of the family.
Mr. NEWMAN is the Northwestern station agent, and yard master at Spring
Valley, a place of 8,000. He has been engaged in railroading since 1879. He
has been at Spring Valley for twenty years.

Mrs. Elmer STEIL returned from West Bend Monday. She had been spending
Easter with her parents at that place.

Miss Edna GUSLAND has been at Dickens for some time taking care of Mack
BRUCE, who has been very will with pneumonia.

Miss Claus NEVE of Gilmore, Pocahontas county, sold 2,120 dozen eggs during
the past year. She received $339.09 for them.

Joseph, son of Patrick BANNON, who lives near Hoprig, had one of his legs
broken a few days ago while unloading a gasoline engine.

Miss Nora KNUDTSON, who has been attending a school at Northfield,
Minnesota, returned to Ruthven a few days ago to visit relatives.

Harry GODDEN was looking after some business matters at Mason City last
week. He now has charge of his father's business at Estherville.

East-bound travelers on the Milwaukee road say the snow is very deep in the
region of the Black Hills. In some places there are drifts 40 feet high.

Mrs. P.J. NALLY spent Thursday and Friday at Mallard. While there she was a
guest of Mr. and Mrs. CARMICHAEL. Her daughter Miss Mayme NALLY, teaches in
the Mallard schools.

In our account of the death of Patrick DUGAN last week the date of his birth
should have been August 12, 1868. he was born at Braidwood, Illinois, The
other dates and facts are substantially reported.

P.J. NALLY informs us that his father died in Ireland February 27. His
mother died just two weeks before. He and his sister, Mrs. P.J. COLLINS of
this city, have the sympathy of our many citizens in their bereavement.

Mrs. and Mrs. M.W. JOYNT of West Bend spent Sunday with relatives and
friends in this city.

Mrs. and Mrs. John ELLIS spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. BROWN of
Estherville.

Mrs. GRIZELLE, a sister of Mrs. W.E. LOSEY, returned to Rock Rapids Friday.
She had been visiting this city for a short time.

Mrs. and Mrs. W.E.G. SAUNDERS was called to Toronto, Canada Friday by the
illness of one of their sons who is atending school at that place.

Ed KANE and Ed BOUGH left for Bullock, South Dakota, last evening. They will
go by way of Aberdeen and Bowman, North Dakota. Both own homesteads near
Bullock.

J.G. SPRINGSTEEN, of Arnolds Park, who committed rape on the person of Ora
LONGHARD some time ago, has been convicted and sent to the penitentiary. The
girl was only fourteen years of age.

G.L. TREMAIN has retired as president of the People's Bank of Humboldt. He
was a pioneer in the business. He is succeeded by F.A. AYERS.  W.W. STEARNS,
who has been cashier, also retires.

Mrs. and Mrs. Mike BURNS of Sanborn have just returned from California where
they spent the winter. Mr. BURNS is one of the oldest conductors on the
Milwaukee line. He runs west from Sanborn.

Iowa Old Press
Palo Alto County