Iowa Old Press

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
3 Sep 1913

The Waverly Hotel Has New Landlord
Mr. and Mrs. McCLURE and Mr. and Mrs. HARRIS have gone to St. Paul where
they will remain for some time. They have not yet made any arrangements for
the future but they will doubtless engage in the hotel business at some
other place. S. BARCO, the new landlord of the Waverly hotel, arrived in
Emmetsburg a few days ago and is already in possession. He conducted the
Ballard hotel at Fairmount for some time.
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A Blaze Monday Night.
Mondya night about 10:15 the barn on E.J. McEVOY's lot a short distance
south of Joe MULRONEY's was destroyed by fire. Herman ESSER, who lives in
the house, lost a fine $400 team of horses together with the harness and
some hay and grain. He does not know how the blaze started. The building was
in flames when he awoke. John McCORMICK, who had just returned from
Graettinger, gave the alarm but the building was almost destroyed before the
fire company could reach it. We understand Mr. McEVOY had the barn insured
but we have not learned the amount of the policy. Mr. ESSER had $300
insurance on his team. The losers have the sympathy of our citizens in their
misfortune.
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RUTHVEN
Mrs. Frank FITZGERALD arrived in this city Thursday from Hannibal, Missouri
for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McNARY.

Jas. F. NOLAN returned Friday night from a visit at Des Moines.

Jerry KELLY and wife left Monday morning for N. Dakota where they will visit
for some time.

Legrand GOFF was a visitor at Dickens on Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Duer DELANEY of Winthrope, Washington, arrived in this city
during the past week for a visit with old friends and relatives in this
city.

Frank SULLIVAN and wife of Estherville spent Sunday in this city visiting at
the T.J. BRENNAN home.

Mrs. Mary RUPP returned on Sunday to Emmetsburg after a visit in this city
with her mother, Mrs. LEE.
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CYLINDER
Ralph BUTLER and wife attended the dance at Whittemore Friday evening.

Roy PETERSON has purchased a Ford runabout.

Wm. LITTLETON and Mrs. P.F. LITTLETON were Greattinger visitors Labor Day.

Geo. HUGHES and wife left in their auto for Annadale, Minnesota, Friday
morning. They will also go to Dakota before returning. Mrs. Frank JONES
accompanied them to Annadale.

Clarence DEMOUTH and Fred STREIT were Graettinger visitors Monday evening.

School will open Monday September 8. Miss GRANZO of Algona and Miss MARTIN
of Emmetsburg will have charge of the school this year.

Mrs. Theo. DEMOUTH, Mrs. A.A. JONES and Mrs. A.H. GARD autoed to West Bend
Saturday and visited friends.

Ralph BUTLER and wife took an auto trip to Dolliver Sunday.
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Terry SHIELDS was over from Ayrshire Thursday.

J.J. WATSON was a passenger to Peoria Sunday evening.

Herman MARKS was in Chicago this week taking in the sites.

Mrs. J.D. HIGGINS of Ayrshire is visiting Ms. J.J. McCORMICK of this place.

Miss Marie WOODS of St. Paul is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joseph MULRONEY.

Mrs. Mary CUMMINGS of Iowa Falls is visiting her sister, Mrs. O.O. WILLIAMS
of this city.

Mesdames KRIEG and BARRETT of Mallard were guests of Miss Margaret MULRONEY
a few days ago.

Miss Nell LAUGHLIN will not return to Lemburg, Canada, this fall where she
has been teaching. She will take a year's rest.

Mrs. Wm. DONAHUE of Independence township visited Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
MULRONEY of this place several days during the past week.

Mr. Hugh McLAUGHLIN, Jr., and Miss Nell M. KERWICK are to be married this
morning at St. Thomas church. Particulars will be given next week.

Dr. THOMAS is sight seeing at the Minnesota fair this week. He will go to
North Dakota before returning to see about the threshing of the crop on his
big Dakota farm.

Michael DOOLEY of Fort Worth, Texas, arrived in Emmetsburg Monday to visit
her mother and other relatives for some time. His wife and family came
several weeks ago.

J.F. NOLAN and son Cornelius and Mrs. Anna NOLAN and son Bernard were
Emmetsburg visitors Monday. They went from here to Graettinger to attend the
Labor day celebration.

Wm. TIPP of Toronto, Canada, is visiting his uncle D.C. TIPP of Graettinger.
He will also spend some time wieht the WOLFGANG and ALLUM families of this
place, he being a nephew of Mrs. ALLUM.

George H. BAKER informs us that the took in the K.P. doings at Denver in
August. He was absent twelve or fourteen days. He had a most delightful
trip. He took several side trips from Denver including the famous Cripple
Creek route. He thinks Denver is a beautiful city, but he found Kansas City
a more stirring and wide awake place. Crops in western Nebraska and western
Kansas are as dry as they usually are in this locality in November. The only
green spots to be seen are the alfalfa fields.

H.G. OELFKE is at the Twin Cities this week seeing the wonders of the big
Minnesota fair.

Wm. PENDER returned to Dubuque Tuesday evening. Mrs. PENDER and the children
will remain for some time.

E. MORTLAND started for the Minnesota fair yesterday with 13 of his fine
Shetland ponies. He will have them on exhibition during the week. After the
fair he will drive to Mason City and then to Algona. He intends
participating in county fairs at both places. Mr. MORTLAND raises a large
number of fine Shetland ponies and finds a ready market for his little
horses.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry GMELIN came up from Mason City Sunday and spent the day
with local relatives.

The San Francisco people will own their own street railway system. Will
they, when completed, allow the Japs to ride on it.

Earl BROWN arrived home from California last week. He reports a pleasant
trip, although the weather was very warm. However, he does not think the
people of California suffered much more from the heat than people did in
other parts of the country. Real estate is rather quiet on the coast this
summer on account of the unsatisfactory condition of the money market

Will Enter Mt. Carmel
Miss Mary WALSH, daughter of Mr and Mrs William WALSH, will leave in a few
days to enter Mt Carmel to begin her novitiate for a Sister of Charity. She
will visit relatives at Mason City and Austin before reaching there.
A farewell party was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs
Joseph MULRONEY for her before departure. Miss WALSH graduated from St.
Mary's Academy a few years ago and she has also been teaching. She is a
cultured and most deserving young lady. Her many local friends wish her
success in her chosen field.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
10 September 1913

G.M. Dyer has sold his large farm near Gillette Grove, Clay county, to
Rockwell City parties for $115 per acre.

Mrs. Wm. Muir has rented a residence at Mason City and will, we understand,
make her future home at that place.

Mrs. E.D. Smith of the Ayrshire neighborhood is home from Canada where she
had been visiting relatives for some time.

Major Smith went to Mason City Monday evening with his son Donald. The
latter will attend school at that place this year.

Mr and Mrs. M.E. Conlon arrived from Dubuque Sunday evening for a visit with
Mr. Conlon's parents and other local relatives.

Mrs. M.M. Horton returned to her home at Bode, Iowa, Sunday evening. After a
week's visit with Miss C.M. Johnson at the Studio.

Wilmer Goff of the Ruthven neighborhood was among the citizens of our county
who took in the big fair at the Twin Cities last week.

Several young people spent an enjoyable evening at the home of John C.
Miller Friday evening. Delicious refreshments were served.

Mrs. Peter Hoelzner went to Whittemore Monday evening. Mrs. W.S. Carlisle is
dead at the home of Mrs. Hoelzner's sister at that place.

The Ayrshire Chronicle says that Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Kassel and Mr. and Mrs.
George Wigen were Twin City visitors last week. They were enjoying the big
fair.

Carroll Bragg is home from Moscow, Russia, visiting his parents, and
numerous local friends. He has fully recovered from his recent illness. He
travels in Russia and Siberia for the International Harvester company.

Z.F. Dickinson was down from Osgood Monday. He left during the evening for
Mason City to visit his son Albert and to attend the Cerro Gordo county
fair. He says he is kept pretty busy at Osgood making out money order and
postoffice reports, express freight and ticket reports, besides attending to
other duties.

T.S. Sullivan was able to leave the hospital at Minneapolis a short time ago
where he had been confined for four weeks. He was in a dangerous condition
for some time, suffering with hemmorage of the stomach. He resumed his
duties as dispatcher for the Great Northern company last week. He has been
transfered from Minot to Breckenridge, Minnesota.

The Free Press reports that the public schools of Ruthven opened on Monday
of last week with the following corps of teachers. T.D. Kirkpatrick,
Superintendent; Miss Oliver and Miss Johnson of Claremont, South Dakota,
assistants; Miss White of Cedar Falls, seventh and eighth grades; Miss Hough
of Sioux City, fifth and sixth grades; Miss Sammin of Emmetsburg, third and
fourth grades; Miss Crosby of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, second primary and
Miss Graff of Central City, first primary.

Russell Sharp fell from a horse a few days ago and broke on of his arms. The
injury is quite painful.

Thos. Armstrong of Rush Lake, was at Rolfe last week trying to rent a house.
He should come to Emmetsburg.

William and H.C. McArtor, Spencer's alleged blackmailers, were taken to the
penitentiary at Fort Madison last week.

Ira Resh recently brought a load of potatoes from Emmet county to Emmetsburg
and sold them for 90 cents per bushel.

Rev. and Mrs. L.O. Wigdahl of Ruthven recently enjoyed a visit from their
son Rev. Oliver Wigdahl of Detroit, Minnesota.

Phil Kirby arrived home from Wisconsin last week. He left the first of the
week for Huron, South Dakota, where Don Artbo took part in a race Monday.

The Independent says that W. Reinders and Joseph Namer are home from
Milwaukee. Mr. Reinders had been taking a course in telegraphy at that
place.

Joseph McGarahan and his daughter, Miss Mayme, who came to attend the
McLaughlin-Kerwick marriage, returned to their home in LaPorte City, Iowa,
the last of the week.

Secretary Carter of the County Mutual informs us that lightning burned some
hay stacks in Booth township early Wednesday morning. They were insured by
the company.

The Times says that Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Larson of Graettinger have been
spending some time at Luck, Wisconsin. They went to that place from the Twin
Cities after the close of the big fair.

J.J. McEvoy of Fort Dodge, brother of Miss Josie McEvoy, of this place,
accidentally broke one of his wrists a few days ago at Goodell, this state.
He travels for the International Harvester Company.

Mrs. J.H. Knoblauch and children left for Pasadena, California, last
Wednesday where they will spend the winter with Mrs. Knoblauch's mother,
Mrs. McCormick. They were in California in last winter and fell in love with
the climate.

J.K. Voorhees came up from Cedar Rapids the last of the week to visit his
brother, Fred Voorhees, of this place. He was accompanied home by his
mother, Mrs. Margaret Garder, of Pella, Iowa, who had been visiting in
Emmetsburg for some time.

Franklin Minger, formerly of West Bend, has traded his 120 acre farm near
Powell, Wyoming, for some land near Pineville, Missouri. Iowa farmers do
not, as a rule, like to live in Missouri, although a number of our Palo Alto
citizens have gone to that state and have prospered.

Trinity college, the Catholic institution which was founded at Sioux City
about a year ago, was dedicated Tuesday of last week by Archbishop Keane of
Dubuque, assisted by Bishop Garrigan. It will be conducted by the Franciscan
fathers. It starts out with an attendance of about 100.

John Neary of Fort Dodge was in Emmetsburg the last of the week. He reports
that spring chickens are selling at that place for 35 cents per pound. A man
needs a pretty good income to enjoy such delicacies very often.

Miss Bridget Walsh, who had been visiting her brothers and sisters in this
vicinity for two weeks, returned to Austin, Minnesota, Saturday morning. Two
of her sisters, Misses Margaret and Agnes, live at that place. Austin is
still quite a thrifty place.

One day last week while the Yankee Robinson circus was showing at Albia,
Iowa, a tornado struck the large tent and blew it down. One person was
killed and eight badly injured. In the report of the accident nothing was
said about Yankee Robinson's famous air ship. We presume it was too stormy
for an ascension that day.

A letter from J.M. Walsh of Tampico, Montana, says: " I see by the Democrat
that the name of some of the people in old Iowa had roasting ears the 8th of
August. I had them the first day of August. I wish you would let the people
know through your paper what old Montana can do. We are always glad to get
the Democrat and hear the news from home."

Mrs. Stookey of Kirksville, Missouri, arrived in Emmetsburg Saturday morning
for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Drummy. The season has been
very dry and warm in that locality. Crops are light and business in general
is correspondingly quiet. Kirksville is a prosperous place. The Missouri
state normal school is located there. It is also the seat of a large school
of osteopathy. Mr. Stookey is engaged in the drug business and is enjoying a
very satisfactory business.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry R. Murphy of Galva, Illinois, arrived a few days ago to
visit Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Carlson, who live some distance southeast of this
city. They may decide to locate in this vicinity. They are greatly taken up
with the splendid crops in this county. Mrs. Carlson says she would not care
to return to Illinois to live. She thinks Palo Alto land, which is worth
from $100 to $125 per acre, is fully as productive as Illinois land, which
is worth twice this amount, and that our lands are bound to increase in
value.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
17 Sep 1913

DEATH OF AN EXCELLENT MAN
P.J. MURPHY Died Last Week of Blood Poisoning

Last Thursday, on our return home from Kansas, we learned with genuine
regret of the death of P.J. MURPHY, which occurred on Monday, September 8.
Mention was made of his serious illness in the last issue of the Democrat.
For several years he had suffered more or less from a sore leg. He underwent
an operation at Iowa City several years ago and he secured some relief.
However, during the past summer his ailment commenced to annoy him again and
the pain became so intense that he could not rest. Another operation was
performed and, in a short time, he was able to be about as usual. He said he
never felt better, although the wound had not completely closed. During the
early part of September the weather became warm and blood poisoning set in.
In a short time it was evident to the attending surgeon and to the members
of the household that very little could be done for him. The absent members
of the family were summoned and they reached his bedside before he passed
away.
The funeral was held Wednesday forenoon. There was a large attendance of old
friends and neighbors. The members of the A.O.H., to which he had belonged
for many years, attended in a body. Services were held at Assumption church,
Very Rev. P.F. FARRELLY officiating. The burial was in St. John's cemetery.
The pall bearers, most of whom were members of the A.O.H., were J.P. CARNEY,
Charles NOLAN, John FITZPATRICK, Peter O'BRIEN, Frank A. DUFFY and M.M.
MAHER.
Mr. MURPHY was born at Fort Dodge, Iowa, October 24, 1859. Hence he was
rounding out his 54th year. When he was twelve years of age his parents
moved to this county and settled on a farm a short distance southwest of
Emmetsburg. There he grew to manhood. In November, 1884, he was married to
Miss Jane DONAHUE. To this union three children were born, two of whom
survive.  Mrs. MURPHY died on December 24, 1889. May 4, 1898, Mr. MURPHY was
married to Miss Mary NEARY. She and one son, W.A., of Omaha, Nebraska, and
the only daughter, Mrs. BRECHAN, of Kimball, South Dakota, survive him.
There are four brothers and three sisters. The brothers are L.J. of Sioux
City, Daniel and Edward of Emmetsburg and M.L. of Graettinger. The sisters
are Mrs. Catherine EATON, Mrs. Chris CLARE and Mrs. Thomas BURNS of this
locality. All were present at his bedside before he passed away and remained
to attend the funeral.
Mr. MURPHY was one of the most conservative, deserving men in Palo Alto
county. He was humble, frugal and far seeing. His personal integrity was
high. He would not stoop to any act that was unbecoming to a Christian
gentleman. He lived within his means. Though many of the closing years of
his life were embittered by physical misfortune, he year by year made
financial headway and he met his financial obligations as promptly as those
of health, strength and much larger means. He was fond, proud of his home
and he gave the members of his household the best of educational, social,
and religious opportunities. He did promptly, cheerfully and manfully his
part as a citizen. He was sympathetic and neighborly and he enjoyed the good
will of those who mingled with him in social and business affairs. His
death, at a comparatively early age has brought profound sorrow to his
household and has occasioned general and genuine regret. The sympathy of all
is extended to the relatives and friends in their bereavement.

Submitted by C.J.L.

The Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto co. Iowa
September 24, 1913

MARRIED AT BOISE, IDAHO
Mr. Alva Harold Bush, Formerly of Emmetsburg.
One of the prettiest of the late summer weddings was that of Miss Maymie
Alma Harmon when she became the bride of Alva Harold Bush at the First
Congregational church, Wednesday night, September 3, 1913, Rev. Arthur J.
Sullens, officiating, in the presence of about 300 guests, and a large
number of relatives and intimate friends. The pulpit was beautifully
decorated with baskets of pink and white asters, white roses and white
hydrangeas. Placed in front of the pulpit with an artistic arch of feathery
asparagus fern, suspended from the center of which was a wedding bell
fashioned of white asters and ferns. The choir rail was covered with the
asparagus fern fastened with bridal wreaths and bowknots of white tulle and
the pews were ribboned off with bowknots of the tulle caught up with white
asters.

To the strains of the Bridal Chorus from "Lohengrin," softly played on the
pipe organ by Miss Grace Sensenig, the groom and his best man, Harold
Harmon, brother of the bride, preceded by Rev. Sullens, approached from the
right of the church and waited under the arch for the bride who came down
the left aisle. Dainty little Miss LaMoyne Howell, carrying the ring in a
basket of smilax, led the way, followed by Miss Edna Jackson, the honored
maid, and then came the charming bride on the arm of her father, who gave
her away. The bride's gown of ivory white satin charmeuse and real lace was
enveloped in her bridal veil of tulle which, falling to the hem of her
dress, was caught to her hair with cap effect and wreathed with smilax and
tiny white rosebuds. She carried a sheaf of bride's roses. The honored
maid's gown was of yellow crepe meteor with an over-blouse of shadow lace.
She wore a cap of gold net and carried a bouquet of Marshal Niel roses. The
little ring bearer wore a white hand embroidered frock with yellow ribbons
and her curls were caught back with a big yellow satin bow. The bride's
mother wore pearl gray voile over lavender with lavender silk trimming and
the groom's mother was gowned in changeable green and purple messaline with
touches of green and gold. During the invocation Mrs. W. D. McReynolds sang
beautifully "O Perfect Love." The ushers
were Forrest Welch, Russell Ashe, Hugh Parks and Stanley Curtis. After the
ceremony a reception was held at the Harmon residence on East Jefferson
Street. Mr. and Mrs. Bush left Thursday for a trip through Yellowstone Park,
and on their return will be at home at Twenty-second and Brumback Streets.
Both the young, people have lived in Boise for a number of years and have
been prominent members of the Congregational church. Mr. Bush is the son of
A. L, Bush of the Capital Lumber Company and at present holds
a responsible position- with that company.—Boise, Idaho, Daily Statesman.

MARRIED AT AYRSHIRE
Mr. David Latt of Mallard and Miss Bessie Kane of Ayrshire.
The wedding of Mr. Dave Latt of Mallard, and Miss Bessie Kane of this
place took place at eight o'clock Tuesday morning at Sacred Heart church
with the Rev. Father Carroll officiating. Only the near relatives and a few
of their intimate friends were present. The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Vernie, of Fort Dodge, while Charles, a brother of the bride,
was best man. The bride was very prettily attired in a dress made of blue,
bedford cord. The bridesmaid wore a beautiful tan retina suit.  After the
church services were over, the wedding party assembled at the home of M. B.
Kane, father of the bride, where a bounteous wedding dinner was partaken of.
The newly weds departed in the afternoon for Greenville and from there they
will go to the Twin Cities to spend their honeymoon.
The bride is the second eldest daughter of our most respected citizen, M. B.
Kane. She was born and has grown to womanhood in this community.
After finishing the course provided by the local schools she attended St.
Mary's academy in Emmetsburg and. prepared herself for teaching. For nearly
six years now she devoted herself to that profession and in it she has been
eminently successful. She is a bright and winsome young lady and is admired
by all who know her. She will be a helpmate indeed to the man who has been
successful in winning her for his wife.

The groom is a stranger to the writer but we hear only words of praise for
him. He is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Latt of Mallard. After
finishing school he became a telegraph operator and is now following that
profession. At present he is working for the Milwaukee railroad and has
charge of the station at Greenville. He is honest and trustworthy and is
sure to rise in his work.— Ayrshire Chronicle.

Death of a Kennedy – Father of Mrs. Dooley - Was a Resident of Kossuth
County Since I88O.
Mrs. J. .J. Dooley was called to Algona a few days ago to attend the funeral
of her father, John A. Kennedy, who was an old resident of Kossuth County.
Mrs. J. M. Glasier, formerly of Cylinder, was also one of his daughters.
Speaking of his death, the Upper Des Moines Republican says:
"Mr. Kennedy was born in Carrolltown. Cambri County, Pennsylvania,
January 10, 1838. He moved with his parents to Decorah, Iowa, in 1855. Ten
years later in 1865, he was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Nimsgron
at the Lycurgus Catholic church in Allamakee county. "With his happy bride,
he returned to Decorah, and one year later moved to Lansing, Iowa, where he
engaged in the live stock business until 1880 when they moved to Kossuth
county, which has since been their home. Eight children blessed this union,
all of whom are living except J. A., who died in infancy, and Henry
J., who died in 1890.  Mr. Kennedy has always been an honest, upright
citizen, a kind parent and a good neighbor. His long residence in this
county
has made for him a host of friends who will miss his society and his genial
smile. He leaves to mourn, his devoted wife, his daughters, Elizabeth A.
Fleming of Mason City, Mrs. Mayme L. McLaughlin of St. Paul, Mrs. Theresa
Dooley of Fonda, Mrs. Emelda Dooley of Emmetsburg and Mrs. Anna Glasier of
St. James, Minnesota. Besides his sons, Sylvester J. of St. Cloud,
Minnesota; Charles T. and William A. of Mitchell, South Dakota, all of who
were present at the funeral, except Mrs. Glasier. The services were held at
the Algona Catholic church Monday morning at 10 o'clock, Solemn Requiem High
Mass being served by Father Halpin, assisted by Father Schemmel of Bancroft
and Father Erdman of St Benedict, after which the remains were laid in their
resting place in the Catholic cemetery, and another good man has passed to
his reward."

Honored Their  Retiring Pastor.
The Congregationalists of Sibley held a reception in their church Monday
evening in honor of their retiring pastor, Rev. F.E. Henry, formerly of
Emmetsburg, who is to leave in a few days for his new home at Plainwood,
Montana.  Mr. Henry has filed on a choice homestead close to that place, and
he will become pastor of the local church. He makes the change on account of
the condition of his health. The Democrat hopes he will become hearty,
strong, persuasive and eloquent in his Montana home.

NEWS OF TWENTY YEARS AGO
A Few Items Taken From the Files of The Democrat of September 20, 1893

--The Iowa Juvenile band will play at the Mitchell, South Dakota, corn
palace October 3.
-- Thursday evening Elmer B. Johnson of Freedom Township was shot and
perhaps fatally injured by Charles Preston, a young man who works for Mr.
Dickason near Rodman. He is in a very serious condition.
--Frank A. Herron, a stranger, was thrown under the wheels of the westbound
Milwaukee passenger train Friday evening and bad his right leg taken off.
His home is at Mound
City, Missouri.
--Mr. N. C. Flanagan and Miss Mary Doyle were married at Ruthven this
morning.
--Last Wednesday the barn of Mr. Richie, who lives in the northeast part of
town, was destroyed by fire.
--The Epworth League of the M. E. church will hold a farewell service for
Rev. F. H. Sanderson next Thursday evening.
--Mr. Snow has resigned as treasurer of the Ayshire creamery.  J. J. McEvoy
has been appointed to succeed him.
--Peter Reither has purchased H. Eckert's interest in the meat market on
Main Street.
--Eugene Flannery of Graettinger has gone to Dubuque where he will remain
during the winter.
--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCumber of Ayrshire
September 18.
--Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wolfgang arrived in Graettinger Tuesday morning.
They will begin housekeeping in their neat cottage on Prospect Hill.
--Judge Carr is holding court at Humboldt this week.
--Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O'Connell of Redfield, South Dakota, are visiting
Emmetshurg friends.
--Miss Clara Peddie has returned to Davenport to continue her studies at St.
Catherine's hall.
--Jordan became lame while in a race at LeMars a few days ago and was
distanced. He will be laid up for the remainder of the season.
--Commissioner John Eaton has been doing some good work on Main Street
during the past week.
--S. H. Lynch has returned to his old position in the Milwaukee depot.
--George Baker and Hiram Allen attended the World's fair at Chicago
last week.
--Mr. Helmke of Fern Valley Township has sold his farm to Edward Burke of
Streator, Illinois
--Mr. Frank Dorweiler and Miss Lena Bonstetter were married at the Catholic
church at "West Bend September 4.
--Tim Collins of Bridgewater, South Dakota, was in Emmetsburg Saturday
evening.
--Mrs. Dr. O'Brien arrived in Emmetsburg from Ackley last Friday.
--One hundred thousand people established homes in the Cherokee strip in
Oklahoma last Saturday. A great many were injured in the scramble.
--K. A. Ersland says he made $300 by advertising his auction sale
thoroughly. It pays to advertise.
--Maggie N. took first money in her race at LeMars last week.
--K. A. Eisland has moved to Petersburg, Nebraska.
--O. O. Williams went to Chicago Tuesday to attend the Worlds' fair.
--Joseph A. Smith has been appointed postmaster at Spirit Lake.
--Mr. and Mrs. Agnew of Clay County have become residents of Emmetsburg.

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