Iowa Old Press

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
17 Feb 1915

Hugh MAGUIRE of Ayrshire was in Emmetsburg Saturday. He came to take the
civil service examination. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. MAGUIRE.

James FROMBACH, Clifford PHELPS, Alfred MEANS and John YOUNG took in the
basket ball game at Algona Monday night.

Mrs. J.B. GUNDERT of Tolstoi, South Dakota, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
P.V. NOLAN.

An Auxiliary tea will be given by Mrs. Edith SMITH Wednesday, February 24,
beginning at three o'clock. All are cordially invited.

Leo BUTTIMORE of West Bend attended the Fireman's dance in this city Friday
evening. He remained over Sunday to visit relatives.

Miss Mary COLLINS and Marie DICKENSON of Spencer, both of whom are
registered nurses, were the guests of Miss Agnes JOYNT over Sunday.

Miss Emily MAAKESTAD of Livermore, who visited the last of the week at the
Martine MORRISSEY home in this city, spent Saturday with relatives in
Graettinger.

Leo CORLEY and Matthew DONOVAN went to Ayrshire Sunday evening to be present
at the marriage of Mr. CORLEY's sister, Miss Catherine, which took place in
that city yesterday.

George GRAETTINGER and T.J. BREKKE of Graettinger were in Emmetsburg Monday.
Mr. GRAETTINGER informs us that his brother Joseph is enjoying a very fine
patronage at Salem, Oregon. He owns a meat market.

Very Rev. P.F. FARRELLY informs us that Father SWEENEY  of Spirit Lake will
deliver the sermon at the Assumption church March 17. The members of the
parish will be glad of an opportunity of hearing him on an occasion of this
kind.

Miss Florence MORRISSEY came from Livermore Friday evening for an
over-Sunday visit with her parents in this city. She was accompanied by her
friend, Miss Emily MAAKESTAD. Misses MORRISSEY and MAAKESTAD both teach at
the Livermore high school.

Quite a number of rural schools were closed temporarily during the severe
blizzards of the past three weeks.

Miss Rose CARMODY, who is teaching at Osgood, was quite ill several days
during the past week and was unable to leave home.

J.H. MUNCH of Whittemore, well known to many of our citizens, was pronounced
insane a few days ago and was taken to the hospital at Cherokee.

Mr. and Mrs. John BUTLER of Whittemore were in Emmetsburg Wednesday
attending the marriage of their son, Guy Timothy BUTLER to Miss Katherine
WOLLNER.

Chas. D. PRICE informs us that Prof. HERRICK of Ames, who is a specialist on
the care of orchards, will visit Emmetsburg early in the spring to give a
spraying demonstration.

The total receipts of the sociable at the home of Mrs. O.P. DOVIE, on
Tuesday evening of last week were $42.50. All who were in attendance report
a most delightful time.

E.C. HINSHAW, the state game and fish warden, will leave for New York the
last of this month to attend a meeting of the American Game Protective and
Propagative association.

Mrs. J.J. HAND arrived home from Algona Monday morning where she had been
confined in a hospital for some time. She was accompanied by Mrs. W.J.
O'BRIEN of Whittemore.

James AINSLIE has been in the country during the past week choring for his
brother-in-law, John DREW, who has been so badly crippled up with rheumatism
that he could not leave his bed.

Misses Jean GODDEN and Frankie MORRIS gave a party to a number of their
friends Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. GODDEN. There were
many in attendance and all report an enjoyable time.

W.E. CROWDER of Laurens was in Emmetsburg Tuesday and Wednesday to see his
mother, brother and other relatives before his departure for his new home at
Burns, Oregon. We understand he left for that place on Monday.

The first of the week Mrs. Joe NOLAN took possession of the postoffice at
Ruthven. She is a capable, energetic and courteous lady and will doubtless
give the patrons of the office high class service. The Democrat wishes her
success in the discharge of the duties of her position.

The home of Dr. SCHOOLEY of Terril is quarantined for scarlet fever. One of
his children is very ill.

Mr. and Mrs. J.C. MILLER have been enjoying a visit from Mrs. MILLER's
cousin, Ernest SIEGELE, of North Dakota.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. DUHIGG drove to Ayrshire Saturday and attended the
funeral of J.K. STEENSON, which was held on Sunday.

Mr. SLONIKER, who had been living on Mrs. O.P. DOYLE's farm, left for
Minnesota yesterday. His family will remain for a few days longer.

Mr. and Mrs. Nelson STEENSON of Whitewater, Wisconsin, came to Ayrshire to
attend the funeral of J.K. STEENSON. Messrs. STEENSON are brothers.

Will KERWICK left for Des Moines the first of the week. He will attend the
State Hardware Dealers' convention. He intends visiting Iowa City and Cedar
Rapids before returning home.

Saturday morning while coming to the postoffice from the court house, George
B. McCARTY fell on the slippery sidewalk and cut quite a good gash in his
face close to the temple. However, he was able to be about as usual during
the day.

Robert KINSELLA arrived home from LeMars Saturday morning where he underwent
an operation for some abdominal ailment. He spent several days in the
hospital. Dr. J.M. FETTES, assisted by Dr. Michael JOYNT, performed the
operation. Mr. KINSELLA is feeling quite hearty again and will soon be able
to be about as usual. He regards Dr. FETTES as a high class surgeon.


The School Contests
The school contests brought many from a distance, despite the bad weather.
They were good. The winners are as follows:

SPELLING CONTEST
GIRLS

1st. Hanna CODY, Freedom township, gold watch.
2nd. Margaret JACKMAN, Walnut township, $2.50 in cash.

BOYS

1st. Merril WARDELL, Vernon township, gold watch.
2nd. Peter HANSEN, Highland township, $2.50 in cash.

PENMANSHIP
GIRLS

1st. Ethel WOOD, Nevada township, $1.00 in cash.
2nd. Lena DRANEZ, Cylinder, 50 cts. in cash.

BOYS

1st. Theodore CODY, Freedom township, $1.00 in cash.
2nd. William McCONNELL, Walnut township, 50 cents in cash.

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Surprised Mr. and Mrs. John O'Brien

One evening the first of the week about sixty-five of the friends and
neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. John O'BRIEN of Great Oak township dropped in on
them and gave them a most delightful surprise in the form of a farewell
party before their departure for their new home in Emmetsburg. They have
lived in their present neighborhood for about thirty years. The evening was
spent in card playing and dancing. In the old time steps Marshall BRENNAN of
Emmetsburg proved him the star of the evening. The music was furnished by
Messrs. Frank HAND and James HAMILTON. Peter DAILY and M.F. BRENNAN won the
penants in the card game with Wm. WALSH and Peter O'BRIEN as close
competitors. Later in the evening Peter O'BRIEN and M.F. BRENNAN contested
for honors in the jig dancing, the former winning by a slight margin. All
who were present report that, despite the stormy night, one of the best
times of the season was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. O'BRIEN are pronounced very
hospitable entertainers.
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John ADAMS Badly Burned.

We regret to learn that John ADAMS, brother of Mrs. John GALLEGER, of this
place, was badly burned on his ranch in southwestern North Dakota a few days
ago. A gasoline engine had frozen up and he was thawing it out when a
gasoline tank which he held in one of his hands exploded. Some one who was
close to him threw him into a water tank and saved his life. Parts of his
body are, however, badly burned.
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County Attorney COON of Estherville Assaulted.

Just as we go to press we learn that County Attorney COON was attacked by
Howard STONE and was severely injured. The flesh was torn loose from the
nasal bone and his face was considerably bruised.

LOCAL NEWS

Gus Ruehle of Perry is visiting his brother, Wm. Ruehle, and family of this
place.

The family of Mr and Mrs Frank Fordyce are quarantined for scarlet fever.
One of the children is very ill.

Mr and Mrs John Drummy are enjoying a visit from their daughter, Mrs. Frank
Stookey of Kirksville, Missouri.

A new boy is reported at the home of Mr. and Mrs Charles Pringle. Their many
friends are pleased to hear of the good news.

Miss Margaret Dunn of Sioux City has been visiting Patrick Joynt and family
during the past ten days. She formerly resided in this city.

John Moncrief, Jr. has been appointed deputy recorder. He is obliging and
capable and should prove an efficient and courteous officer.

John Finn left Saturday morning for LeMars where he will do some
construction work for the elevator firm for which he has been working for
several years.

The Democrat regrets to learn that Mrs. J.B. Guerdet is dangerously ill at
her home at Brookings, South Dakota. Her many friends hope to learn of her
early recovery.

J.P. Conway was down from Emmet county Friday.

Dr. Bridgeman of Pocahontas died in a hospital at Des Moines last Wednesday
from the result of an operation.

Mr and Mrs John McNamara were Twin City visitors last week. Mr. McNamara has
relatives living in that city.

We regret to learn that Joy Crose, who is attending the State University of
Iowa has been quite ill during the past week.

Miss Katherine Hayes of Whittemore was in Emmetsburg Wednesday attending the
marriage of Mr. Butler and Miss Wollner.

The Free Press reports that Mr. T.E. Hanna of Ruthven was married February 2
to Miss Florence Forbes of Cedarville, Ohio.

Miss Blanche Beam, who taught in the Laurens schools for some time, was
married at Eddyville, Iowa, a few days ago to Mr. Lawrence Clifford.

W.E. Crowder, who moved from Emmetsburg to Laurens twenty years ago, broke
up housekeeping last week and will leave in a few days for Oregon where he
owns a large ranch. He is a son of Mrs. J.G. Crowder of this place.

Frank Wing has sold the European Hotel at Estherville to W.E. Turner.

Chris Kinseth has bought of Enger Bros. a quarter section farm near Bode for
$250 per acre.

Miss Minnie Alma Fritz, who was employed in the Estherville Democrat office,
died a few days ago.

Father Kirby, formerly of Spencer, is quite ill at Washington, D.C. He
intends going south with his brother, Dr. Wm. Kirby, but he had to abandon
his trip.

The doctors of Laurens have organized and hereafter will not wait on those
who are rated as dead beats. They should give such people big doses of poor
pills. This would fix them.

Dan O'Brien was called to Streator, Illinois, last week to attend the
funeral of an uncle.

A new son is reported at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Kane of Emmetsburg
township. Their friends extend congratulations.

Misses Pearl Namer and Josephine Schuller, who had been visiting relatives
at Madelia, Minnesota, arrived home Thursday evening. They report that there
is not so much snow in southern Minnesota as in this section.

Karl Egan arrived home from St. Mary's, Kansas Wednesday. He recently
received a slight stroke of facial paralysis and had to give up his studies.
Physicians who have examined him claim he will soon recover from the effects
of his affliction.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, Feb 24, 1915

Mary and Thomas Donlon, son and daughter of Mrs. Peter Donlon, of
Graettinger visited their uncle, Postmaster Donlon, of this city, last
Friday.

Tuesday of last week Mrs and Mrs August White of West Bend quietly
celebrated their fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. They came to this
county in 1871.

Mr and Mrs John O'Brien have moved into their residence in the Third Ward.
Their numerous well wishers in this city are glad to have them residents in
Emmetsburg again.

The Democrat is pleased to learn that a new girl arrived last Wednesday at
the home of Mr and Mrs John J. Sullivan of Hardwick, Minnesota. The Democrat
extends congratulations.

Father Stork of Ruthven was a pleasant visitor Wednesday. He is having a
mission in his church this week. A Jesuit Father is conducting it.

Patrick Weir and his son Patrick of Whittemore were Emmetsburg visitors
Wednesday. Mr. Weir, Sr., is beoming quite advanced in years but he stands
his age exceptionally well. He is a fine old gentleman.

Brother S.J. Backus of the Algona Upper Des Moines Republican mourns the
death of his aged father, who passed away at his home in Clayton county a
few days ago.

L.J. Egan writes from Eldordo, Kansas, to his brother, C.C. Egan of this
place, that a large number of cattle recently had to be slaughtered in his
home community on account of the foot and mouth disease. Hogs and poultry in
the affected district will also be killed.

Mr and Mrs Hans Westergard of Graettinger were Emmetsburg visitors Saturday.
They were on their way to Ruthven to spend a few days  with Mrs.
Westergard's mother, Mrs. Thoreson, and other relatives. Mr. Westergard has
been living a retired life during the past year and seems to enjoy it.

Miss Gertie Joynt, who is a registered nurse, writes home to her parents, Mr
and Mrs Michael Joynt, that she has charge of a very critical case at
Mitchelville, this state. A man and his daughter were badly burned by the
explosion of a gasoline stove. The daughter died and the father has been in
a perilous condition. Since the accident he has been in the care of two
nurses.

J.M. Johnson enjoyed a visit last week from his brother-in-law, Andrew
Erickson, of Bode.

Mrs. Clifford Marquis spent Wednesday with her aunt, Mrs. T.J. Hughes, of
Ruthven.

Miss Kate Scott was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ray Norville, of Spirit
Lake, several days last week.

Mrs. John Allen arrived home from Estherville last week where she had been
visiting her mother , Mrs. Bigelow.

Frank Morris returned from Oelwien Wednesday. He is well pleased with the
business outlook at that place.

Mrs. Jeremiahiasen, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. C.C. Gusland,
recently returned to her home at Rock Rapids.

Mrs. M.H. Crowley, Mrs. Joe Jackman and Miss Julia Crowley were Chicago
visitors last week. All have relatives living in that city.

Mr and Mrs Jens Freis recently enjoyed a visit from Mr and Mrs M.W. Sanders
of Spencer. Mesdames Sanders and Freis are sisters.

Mrs. R.H. Stratemeyer and little daughter spent several days during the past
week with Mr and Mrs Hoskins of West Bend. Mesdames Stratemeyer and Hoskins
are sisters.

Dr. Harold Brereton left for Chicago a few days ago. He will spend some time
as an intern in the Cook County Hospital. He visited his brother at Cherokee
a few days before going.

Mrs. Joe Yanke of Cylinder spent Wednesday in this city. Soon after reaching
town she learned that her sister, Mrs. Joe Schumacher, of Britt, had lost
her little son. She had not learned the cause of his death.

Mrs. Ludington was the guest of her niece, Mrs. D.L. Woodward, of Humboldt,
last week.

A new girl is reported at the home of Mr and Mrs August Dietrich of the
Rodman neighborhood.

Saturday morning Will Ayres, a wll known clothing dealer of Garner, dropped
dead in his place of business.

A.L. Danielson of Rodman has secured a position as postal railway clerk on
some line in southeastern Iowa.

Mrs. W.J. McCarty went to Sioux City Friday to consult the specialist who
operated on her last summer.

A.E. Gray of Emmetsburg township informs us that he has of late been
shipping baled straw to Reinbeck. He receives $6 per ton for it on the
track.

We understand that J.L. McClure, formerly of the Waverly hotel, is now
landlord of the Fortner hotel at Waverly. He is on of the best hotel men in
Iowa.

Mr and Mrs Geo. Bosold of Graettinger moved onto the Eugene Kane property
just south of this city last week. We are glad to have such excellent people
locate in Emmetsburg.

Miss Margaret Dunn, who had been visiting the P. Joynt family and other
local relatives for some time, went ot Ruthven Saturday. From there she will
return to her home in Sioux City.

The members of the family of Bro. Lighter of the Terril Tribune have for
some time been quarantined for scarlet fever, but despite his many
inconveniences the editor, managed to get out a newsy paper.

Glenn Brown has rented one of the Berger residences in the Fourth ward. He
will move to this city in a short time. His many local friends will be
pleased to have him back in the community again.

We understand the Niels Jensen, one of the old and respected farmers of
Emmetsburg township, is to move to Graettinger this spring where he and his
family will make their future home. One of his sons has rented the place.
The many old friends of Mr and Mrs Jensen will miss them.

We are pleased to learn that J.P. Moran of Lost Island township, who has
been very ill for some time, is better. He has been suffering from blood
poisoning. At first it was thought that one of his legs would have to be
amputated but the attending physician thought it will not be necessary to
take off the limb.

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