Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
July 15, 1914

MRS. JAMES DUNGAN DEAD
Had Lived in Palo Alto County Since 1881

Last Wednesday after noon Mrs. James Dungan passed away at her home in this
city after a rather brief illness. Last December she was taken ill but, as
her condition was not at all serious, the members of the family were in no
way alarmed. It seems however, that she never fully recovered from the
ailment. She was confined to her bed only six days before her death. The
best of medical aid was secured but, owing to her advanced years, very
little could be done to revive her. The funeral was held Saturday forenoon.
The services were conducted at Assumption church. A solemn requiem mass was
celebrated by Rev. P.P. Farrelly assisted by Rev. John Gruenewold of
Wagoner, Oklahoma, and Rev. M. Farrelly of Denison, Iowa. The burial was in
the family lot in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were Thos. Kirby,
P.J. Wagner, Jos. Mulroney, W.I. Branagan, Thos. O'Connor and Edward Keenan
of Ruthven. There were many old friends and neighbors in attendance.

The maiden name of Mrs. Dungan was Mary Woods. She was born in the county of
Monaghan, Ireland, January 6, 1839. She came to the United States when quite
young. She was married to James Dungan in 1867. Soon after they located on a
farm in Allamakee county, Iowa. In 1881 Mr. and Mrs. Dungan moved to Palo
Alto county and settled on a farm in Great Oak township. In 1890 they built
a home in this city, subsequently residing here. They were the parents of
ten children. Seven of them are living. They are Mrs. W.P. Jones of Oakes,
North Dakota, Mrs. Thos. Higgins of this city, Mrs. M.F. Steil of Wagoner,
Oklahoma, Miss Nellie Dungan of Emmetsburg and James Dungan of Los Angeles,
California. Another daughter, Mrs. George W Downs, died a year or two ago.
All the living members were present except Mrs. William P. Jones. Mr. Dungan
died May 8, 1911.

Mrs. Dungan was long recognized among the worthy wives and mothers of our
county. She made her household the abiding place of Christian faith and
humility and she succeeded in bringing up her son and daughters intelligent,
thrifty and dutiful members of the community. Mrs. Dungan attached far more
importance to deeds than she did to professions. Her example was pleasing
and elevating and it had an edifying effect on the motives and the actions
of those who knew her and mingled with her in social and other affairs. She
was a thoughtful, kind and obliging neighbor. Her charity was practical. She
did not stoop to frivolous things. From childhood to old age she was a
humble, pious, devoted member of the Catholic church, to which she belonged,
and she was ever ready to do her share in contributing towards its various
needs. She lived to a ripe old age and she passed to her eternal reward
consoled by the knowledge that her career had been one of obedience to God's
commands and of usefulness to society in general. The sympathy of our many
citizens is extended to the sons and several daughters.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa
22 July 1914

William STEINER and his mother-in-law, Mrs. CONLON, of Mallard, were
Emmetsburg visitors Friday afternoon. Mr. STEINER reports that there was
some rain southwest of Mallard Thursday morning and that a large barn near
Plover was destroyed by lightning. He did not learn the name of the owner.

The new directory just published at Fort Dodge claims a population of 22,110
for that place. The last census gave it as 15,543. While the claims for the
directory may be somewhat exaggerated, Fort Dodge has probably a population
of from 18,000 to 20,000. It is one of the up-to-date and promising little
cities in the state.

Rev. John EARL and family of Des Moines were guests at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. H.P. JOHNSTON of this place Friday evening. They came by auto. They
were on their way to Minneapolis. Mr. EARL will, during the coming week,
deliver addresses at Chautauquas at one or two points in Minnesota. he is
president of the Des Moines College.

Miss Anna BRERETON, who had been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ellen CARMODY, for
several weeks, went to Ayrshire Friday and from there took the train for Des
Moines where she will spend a short time before returning to her home at
Keokuk. She was accompanied to Ayrshire by Mrs. CARMODY, who spent a couple
of days with old neighbors at that place.

John McNALLY recently visited Sioux Falls. He went to meet his son Will, who
was with the Sells-Floete circus. The big show had an immense audience at
Sioux Falls. From there it went to the Twin Cities, next to Grand Forks and
then into Canada. It will be at Marshalltown and Waterloo in August. While
at Sioux Falls, Mr. McNALLY met Mr. MARTIN, the chief of police, whom he
knew in Wisconsin over forty years ago. John BOX, formerly of this place, is
now employed in the Boston cafe near the Cataract hotel. he was enquiring
about his old friend in Emmetsburg.

A collision of two locomotives will be one of the attractions at the Mason
City fair. An exhibition of this kind was given at Des Moines a few years
ago.

Mr. and Mrs. W.W. FROST and Mr. and Mrs. M.L. RANDALL and families have been
camping during the past ten days on Mr. FROST's farm in Lost Island
township.

Guy BURNSIDE, who conducts Hotel Orleans at the south end of Spirit Lake,
has employed Miss Frances ROSS to instruct young people and others in the
new kinds of dances.

The Democrat is pleased to note that Brother C.J. MITCHEL of the Storm Lake
Pilot, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis, is able to
attend to his newspaper again.

Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. W.E.G. SAUNDERS, Ewart and Miss Vena and Mrs. Frank
ILLINGSWORTH and Francis ILLINGSWORTH autoed to Fonda where they visited
relatives during the day.

E.P. BARRINGER and Rev. L.O. WIGDAHL of Ruthven were in Emmetsburg Thursday.
They were on their way home from the republican state convention which ws
held at Des Moines Wednesday.

Miss Mae GILBERT, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. GILBERT, formerly of this place,
was married in California a few days ago to Charles LOOK. Mr and Mrs. LOOK
will make their future home at Seattle, Washington.

Brother COOKINGHAM of the Ayrshire Chronicle is not making such a good
record as a base ball manager as he did last year. He has a strong team, but
he has already been defeated by Emmetsburg, Laurens, and at Pocahontas. You
may want to ginger up, Cook, and get busy.

George HARRISON, who recently attended the home coming exercises at Juneau,
Wisconsin, reports a most delightful time. The attendance was very large
although Juneau is a place of only 1000 people. Mr. Harrison was accompanied
by Albert HARRISON. The latter went from that place to Oconomowoc to visit
friends before returning home. Juneau has eleven saloons, but Mr. HARRISON
says he was never in a more orderly town. When a young man he resided at
Juneau.

Mrs. S.D. HILL, who had been visiting relatives in Emmetsburg and in the
vicinity of Cylinder returned to her home at Brooks, Montana, last week. She
was accompanied as far as Minneapolis by her sister, Miss Pearl RICHARDSON.

Walter ERICKSON intends going to Winthrop, Minnesota, this week to visit his
parents. He was there July Fourth but remained only a day. Winthrop is on
the M. & S.L. line about half way between Estherville and the Twin Cities.

The Ayrshire Chronicle reports that George EDWARDS has sold twenty-two Ford
autos this year. It is claimed that the Algona district agent, who has
charge of three counties, ordered 1100 machines this year and that he had
already disposed of most of them.

S.J. GUERDET sends us one of the finest bunches of green flax that we have
seen for years. It was sown in the Red River Valley June 1. A man will not
starve in a country that can raise such flax in so short a time. We
understand that Mr. and Mrs. Guerdet are highly pleased with their new home.

Mayor BICKFORD and his little son arrived home from Milwaukee Wednesday
morning. Mr. BICKFORD reports that a most unfortunate explosion occurred in
the water works tunnel a few days before he reached that city. Twenty-one
men had their hands and faces very badly burned. They were brought to the
hospital in which Mr. BICKFORD's little son stayed. All will recover. Under
the liability insurance laws of Wisconsin, the city must pay their hospital
bills and sixty-five pre cent of their daily wages. Mr. BICKFORD says that a
short time ago 300 saloons were put out of business in Milwaukee but that
there are 2200 left. Hence there will not be any drought.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, July 22, 1914

HAPPENINGS
The FROST and RANDALL families, who are camping at Lost Island, were home
Sunday. They returned to their camp Monday morning.

Mrs. W.S. WILSON, who was postmaster at Okoboji for twenty-five years, has
resigned. She is succeeded by Mrs. Frank ELSTON.

Lou LAUGHLIN, who had been visiting his mother and other relatives in this
city for a couple of weeks, returned to Canada Tuesday of last week.

Mr and Mrs. CONSIGNEY left for St. Paul Saturday morning. From there they
intend going to Chicago. Later they will return to California.

Friday Joe HANSON, who lives near Ruthven, threshed his wheat and barley.
Nine acres of wheat yielded 175 bushels and his barley averaged 35 bushels
per acre.

J.J. DOOLEY, of Algona was in Emmetsburg Saturday. His wife and family
recently returned from Pocahontas county where they had been visiting
relatives. Mr. DOOLEY spent his vacation at Shakopee, Minnesota.

The Free Press says that Elmer WIGDAHL will attend the Iowa State college at
Ames next fall.

Miss Kate SCOTT wnet to Spirit Lake Tuesday evening of last week to visit
her sister, Mrs. Ray NORVILLE.

James PENDER, who had been visiting local friends and relatives in this
locality for some time, returned to Waterloo Saturday.

Mr. Henry SANDVIG and Miss Matilda LAFFERNZEN, formerly of Ruthven, were
married at Dodson, Montana, July 7. We glean from the Free Press.

Keith McDONALD, who now lives in the neighborhood of Graettinger, has been
visiting during the past week at the William FULLER home in Armstrong.

Mr and Mrs Percy GODDEN left for the lakes Friday to remain for some time.
Mr. GODDEN has been on the sick list during the past week or ten days.

Mrs. E.E. BICKFORD of Cretopa, Kansas, is visiting Mr and Mrs. S.D. BICKFORD
of this place. Mrs. BICKFORD lived in Great Oak township a number of years
ago.

We notice that Tom J. WHITE of the Whittemore Champion has invested in an
auto. He has had the fever for two or three years. He deserves the best that
the town affords. He will doubtless enjoy his new machine.

Patrick DUFFY of Great Oak township arrived home from Harpers Ferry Thursday
morning. He was called to that place by the illness of his daughter, Mrs.
MOONEY. We are pleased to report that she is some better.

Miss Alice NEILSON, the well known American singer, whose records are
familiar to all owners of Victorolas, will be the attraction at Fort Dodge
Chautauqua, August 23. She ranks high among the vocal artists of our day.

The Ringsted Dispatch reports a new boy at the home of Mr and Mrs. Fred
MASTERS, who live near Hoprig.

Mr and Mrs T.J. HUGHES recently enjoyed a visit from their son, Attorney
Charles HUGHES, who is now practicing law at Belle Plaine.

John MONCRIEF, Jr., recently resigned as deputy sheriff. He is giving
exclusive attention to writing life insurance and selling safes.

Francis ALBRO, of Estherville, son of Frank ALBRO, formerly of Ayrshire,
will play with the Dunbar orchestra during the Chautauqua season.

Mr. REIDY and his two sisters, the Misses REIDY, of Chicago, attended the
K.C. dance at this place Friday evening. They had been guests at the
McGOVERN home at Whittemore for some time.

Miss Anna KORLESKI of the Emmetsburg telephone force, is having a vacation
of three weeks. After spending a couple of days with her parents near
Cylinder, she will go to Brandon, Wisconsin, to see her sister who lives at
that place. Later she will visit friends at Princeton, Illinois, and she
will spend a short time with relatives in Chicago before returning home.

Thos. JENSEN will not be able to attend the democratic state convention to
be held at Council Bluffs tomorrow. He is the local agent for the Bovee
Furnace Company of Waterloo and when he had arranged to go to Council
Bluffs, he was asked by D.E. McCARTY of High Lake township to install a fine
furnace in his home. Mr. JENSEN is one of the most enthusiastic democrats in
our country and he takes special pleasure in attending state conventions.

Miss Margaret JOHNSTON of Boone county is visiting her aunt, Mrs. H.P.
JOHNSTON, of this place.

Miss Charlotte GILL, who had been visiting Mr and Mrs B.F. SCHROEDER,
returned to her home at Dubuque the first of the week.

Mrs. CHURCH lost a brown crocheted hand-bag a few days ago between this city
and the Patrick JOYNT farm in Emmetsburg township. The finder please leave
at the Emmetsburg exchange.

Ed ARNETT has made a great change in the appearance of his farm in Walnut
township. His new house and barn are very neat. They add 100 per cent to the
appearance of the place. Mr. ARNETT is up to date in his ideas.

J.H. KNOBLAUCH and C.J. BERGER visited Nashua last week. From there Mr.
KNOBLAUCH went to Cedar Rapids and Mr. BERGER to Elkader. They made the trip
to learn about the ability and standing of several gentlemen, who are
applicants for the superintendancy of the Emmetsburg schools.

J.F. DEALY has engaged in the real estate business. He will give special
attention to Minnesota lands. Many of the leading real estate men are
directing their attention to Minnesota this year. The state has developed
wonderfully during the past ten years and lands are advancing rapidly in
value.

Father COSTELLO of Livermore, who went to eastern Canada, a short time ago,
left Montreal early in July and landed in Liverpool July 9. A card from him
states that among the passengers was the captain of the ill fated Empress of
Ireland. Many of the other survivors were on board. Several of them were
penniless. One man had his arm broken. Father COSTELLO, will, we understand,
spend several weeks in Europe.

W.C. SUNDERMEYER, formerly of this place, now editor of the Rake Register,
is the progressive nominee for recorder of Winnebago county. Mr. SUNDERMEYER
was never very much of a politician. However he is a gentleman of activity
and ambition and he is likely to make his competitor go some. He is a very
deserving gentleman and will, if elected, make a first class officer. The
Democrat wishes him success.

Mrs. John JOYNT, Sr. has been quite ill during the past week.

Mrs. P.F. LITTLETON of Cylinder was an Emmetsburg visitor Saturday.

T.J. WHITE and family were over from Whittemore Friday evening in their new
auto.

Mrs and Mrs. ZELLER of Sheldon celebrated their sixtieth anniversary of
their marriage last Wednesday.

Dr. C.B. MURRAY and Miss Sallie NOELL, formerly of Spirit Lake, were married
at the Visalia, California, July 6.

Mrs. Margaret GLEASON of St. Paul is visiting her sister, Miss DONLON, of
Ruthven. She is accompanied by her daughter, Miss Eulalia.

Fathers FARRELLY and SWEENEY, Mrs. MAGUIRE and Miss MAGUIRE, Father
FARRELLY's sister and niece, and Miss CURTIS autoed to Lost Island lake last
Sunday.

Maurice ALYWARD came from Green River, Wyoming, Thursday to see his mother.
He is a fireman on the Union Pacific road. His run is between Green River
and Cheyenne.

The Chicago butter and egg board has been enjoined by Judge LADIS from
publishing quotations on butter, eggs and other products. It is claimed that
he board arbitrarily fixes prices.

Friday the Rock Island company and seven other lines were fined $30,000, on
115 different accounts for not feeding and watering live stock every
twenty-four hours while in transit. Judge LANDIS handed down the decision.

Clifford MAYNE met with a painful accident last Friday. He was feeding the
job press at his father's office and he had some of his fingers badly
nipped. However, no bones were broken. All printers know how to sympathize
with people who have misfortunes of this kind.

Friday James F. GRIFFITH shipped his two bull tractors to Sheldon. He bought
them to Emmetsburg in June intending to break up his quarter section of land
near the Burns bridge and sow it to flax, but the overflow of the Des Moines
river prevented him from doing so.

Dan McNALLY was a Ruthven visitor Saturday.

Mr and Mrs. Dan KELLY and family spent Sunday afternoon at Lost Island lake.


Mrs. C.J. BERGER, who had been at Rochester, Minnesota for a couple of
weeks, returned home Saturday.

Mrs. George WILLIAMS, who had been visiting at the STEDMAN home, returned to
her home at Cedar Rapids Friday.

We understand that Mr. GOFF, who lives near Dickens, refused $200 per acre
for his 90 acre farm a few days ago.

Joseph and Melvin HAND returned from Dubuque Saturday. They had been
visiting relatives in that city for some time.

Miss Bernadette SHANEY returned from Waterloo Saturday morning where she had
been visiting for a couple of weeks.

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