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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, IA
6 Jan 1915

Mrs. E.F. Murphy Dead
Passed Away Suddenly of Heart Failure Wednesday Morning

Last Wednesday our citizens were pained to learn of the unexpected death of
Mrs. E.F. Murphy at her home in Walnut township. She gave birth to a child
during the morning and died of heart failure some time later. The child also
died. Mrs. Murphy's sudden taking off was a sad surprise to her relatives
and friends. The remains were brought to Emmetsburg Thursday evening and
were taken to the home of her mother, Mrs. John Joynt. The funeral took
place New Years day. Services were conducted at the Assumption church, Very
Rev. P.F. Farrelly celebrating a requiem high mass. The burial was in St.
John's Cemetery. There was a very large attendance of relatives, friends,
and old neighbors.
Mary Joynt was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Joynt and was born May 2,
1875. May 20, 1891 she was united in marriage to E.F. Murphy. Mr. and Mrs.
Murphy made their home on a farm southwest of this city for several years
and later were residents of Emmetsburg. Some time ago they moved to Walnut
township. Thirteen sons and daughters were born to them. Five are
living-four daughters and one son. The oldest daughter is nineteen years of
age. Mrs. Murphy is also survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. John
Joynt, one brother, M.W. Joynt of West Bend, and one sister, Mrs. Michael
Hoben, who lives near Ayrshire.
The death of Mrs. Murphy is a great loss to her devoted husband and her
young family. She was a far seeing, sensible, zealous mother and a loving,
helpful companion of her worthy husband. She made great personal sacrifices
to give her children the mental and spiritual training which she felt would
best prepare them to earn a livlihood and enable them to resist successfully
the world's temptations. Her neighbors often had an opportunity to praise
her for her readiness and willingness to aid them when assistance was needed
and for the deep interest she at all times manifested in the welfare of
those about her. Her aged mother, to whom she was ardently attached, has for
several weeks been too ill to leave her home. She feels heart broken over
the death of her beloved daughter and realizes fully the trials the father
will undergo in the care of the children without the guiding hand of the
thoughtful and ever watchful mother.
Mr. Murphy and the five children, Mrs. Joynt and the other relatives have
the heart felt sympathy of all in the great sorrow that has come to them.

Thos. and Phil Cullen were called to Chicago a few days ago to attend the
funeral of a relative, a Mr. Keegan.

Mrs. C. Goodwin of Shell Rock, Butler County, Iowa, spent Christmas at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Austin of Emmetsburg.

L.W. Gunn, who lives a mile southeast of Cylinder, will have a sale January
19. He intends engaging in road work. His ad will appear in next week's
Democrat.

G.L. Temain of Humboldt, aged 80, fell on a sidewalk Saturday and injured
himself very badly. He was for 30 years president of the People's Savings
bank. He recently retired.

Mr. Krieger, Mr. Hanley's horse buyer, picked up 20 steeds in Emmetsburg
Wednesday. The highest price paid was $165. He says he is coming back to
Emmetsburg in about a month.

Judge Oliver of the Sheldon district has retired after 20 years of service.
He was one of the witnesses in the celebrated J.O. Burns case, which was
tried in Emmetsburg several years ago.

Carl Christensen and O.C. Peterson of Graettinger were in Emmetsburg
Wednesday. Both stepped into this office and ordered the Democrat for the
coming year. Mr. Peterson is marshal of Graettinger.

Saturday Joseph Jackman sold 45 hogs that averaged 272 pounds each for
$825.52, and he has 45 left. All are of his own raising. Mr. Jackman is a
steady, economical farmer and he is rapidly making his way to the front.

Mrs. J.F. O'Neill and son Norbert of Armstrong and Miss Conlon of Columbus,
Wisconsin, who is a guest of the family, spent several days during the past
week with Emmetsburg relatives. Miss Conlon is an aunt of Mrs. O'Neill.

There will be a basket sociable in the school house south of P.C. Neary's
next Friday evening. All are requested to come and bring well filled
baskets. A general invitation is extended to the public. Miss Nellie Neary
is a teacher.

Misses Elizabeth McNally and Edna Galleger enjoyed a visit from Miss Grace
Swartz of Estherville during the past week. The Misses Swartz, Galleger and
McNally were room mates last winter while attending the business college at
that place.

Mr. Charles Schurg of West Bend and Miss Freda Elsie Stanger of Sheldon were
married at West Bend, Thursday, December 31, Rev. Samuel Leinback, pastor of
the Presbyterian church, officiating.

Miss Katherine Mulroney returned to Iowa City Sunday evening. She is
attending the State University of Iowa.

Mrs. Fairbanks, who has been visiting her nephew, H.E. Johnson, returned to
her home at Cedar Falls Thursday.

Miss Edna Kerwick, who spent the holidays with her parents in this city,
returned to St. Mary-of-the-Woods college Monday.

Clinton Gaylord returned to Ames Monday. He spent the holidays at his home
in this city. He attends the Iowa State college.

Mrs. C.G. Worley of Rowley came to Emmetsburg Thursday to attned the funeral
of her cousin, Mrs. E.F. Murphy. Mr. Worley is the railway agent at that
place.

The Assumption church choir gave a surprise party Friday evening in honor of
Miss Burnette McNally who left for Cedar Rapids Sunday to attend the Cedar
Rapids Business college.

Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Bicknell of Humboldt celebrated their golden
wedding. They came to Humboldt in 1862. Mr. Bicknell is very widely known as
a political writer.

Mrs. Frank Donovan was an over Sunday visitor with relatives in Emmetsburg.
She was on her way to Ayrshire after spending the holidays with her parents,
Mr and Mrs J.T. McGuire, of Slayton, Minnesota.

A party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.E. hand one evening the
first of the week in honor of their son, Sylvester, who left for Atchison,
Kansas, Monday to take up his regular college work. A large number of young
people were in attendance and all report a most delightful time.

James O'Connell, son of Mr and Mrs John O'Connell, of Lemburg, Saskatchewan,
arrived in Emmetsburg yesterday to visit relatives and friends. He reports
that financial conditions are very satisfactory in his locality but that in
the Swift Current neighborhood times are pretty hard.

Michael Aylward is reported very ill.

Mrs. M.T. McEvoy has been very ill for some time.

W.H. Walsh is building an auto garage for P. Jennings.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, Jan 13, 1915

A Pleasant Surprise
Occasion 25th Anniversary of the Marriage of Mr and Mrs John HAND

Thursday evening, January 7, Mr and Mrs John HAND, who live near Ayrshire
were happily surprised by their many friends, the occasion being the
twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage, which took place in Allamakee
county. Mr and Mrs HAND received an invitation after supper to visit one of
the neighbors. They were about to leave when a large number dropped in to
see them. There were about forty-five couples in attendance during the
evening. A few hours were spent at cards and in dancing Irish reels, jigs
and hornpipes. HAMILTON Bros. Orchestra furnished the music. At eleven
o'clock supper was served by the ladies who bought an abundance of choice
eatables. The wedding cake was decorated with large artificial strawberries
and twenty-five lighted candles of various shades and colors were tastily
arranged on the table in front of Mr and Mrs HAND. On behalf of the donors,
John J HAND presented the bride and groom with two large rocking chairs. Mrs
HAND responed with a few well chosen words, saying that she could not find
the language to express the kindness and generosity of their neighbors.
At the close John J HAND rendered a few choice songs, after which the large
gathering dispersed, all wishing  Mr and Mrs HAND health and happiness. It
is needless to say that the many in attendance enjoyed the occasion.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, Jan 13, 1915

Mrs. John Mahan of Graettinger attended the funeral of Mrs. M.T. McEvoy in
this city Tuesday.

Wm. McNamara, Frank Conlon and James Mahan left for Fort Dodge Saturday to
attend Tobin College.

Mrs. B.L. McGuire of the Ayrshire neighborhood spent several days last week
with relatives in this city.

Mrs and Mrs. Robert Carney were up from Ellington yesterday attending the
marriage of their son Hugh.

E.J. McEvoy came over from Algona Monday evening to attend the funeral of
his sister-in-law, Mrs. M.T. McEvoy.

Miss Mary O'Brien has given up her school. She has decided to remain at home
for the winter, as her mother's health is very poor.

Mrs. M. Jackman and her daughter, Miss Clara, were passengers to Waterloo
Tuesday. They had been in Emmetsburg for some time.

Glenn Brown was over from Ruthven yesterday. He was accompanied by hsi
father of Parker, South Dakota, who has been visiting him.

Mrs. Dell Murphy and little son returned from Marcus Friday evening, where
they had been spending some time with Mrs. Murphy's parents.

Miss Brigie Martin came home from Spencer Saturday and spent Sunday with her
parents in this city. She commenced work at that place a week ago Monday.

Miss Beth Bragg, who spent the holidays at her home in this city, returned
to Chicago Sunday evening to resume her studies in the conservatory of music
in that city.

Mr. Winders of the new meat market firm of Winders & Alm has traded his
restaurant business at Ellsworth, Minnesota, for a half section of Dakota
land. He will move to Emmetsburg this week.

C.W. Foster is able to be about again after an illness of ten days. He has
an ad in this week's issue of the Democrat calling attentin to the Raleigh
medicines, which he will sell during the coming season.

Richard McEvoy came over from Ayrshire yesterday to attend the funeral of
Mrs. M.T. McEvoy. He made his home with Mr. and Mrs. McEvoy when he was a
small boy and he has never forgotten their kindness to him.

Miss Margaret Flood was offered a position in the Fort Dodge public schools
a few days ago at a higher salary than she is receiving in Emmetsburg, but,
after considering the proposition, she has decided to remain in our public
schools.

Editor T.J. White recently moved his postoffice into a new building at
Whittemore and this week he is busy moving his printing outfit. Aside from
this, he has a big rush of work. Thsi is a very busy season of the year to
attend to extra duties.

James Biggins of Livermore was in Emmetsburg Tuesday. He came to attend the
funeral of Mrs. McEvoy.

Stephen O'Brien of Chicago was in Emmetsburg the first of the week attending
the funeral of Mrs. M.T. McEvoy.

Rev. and Mrs. Babin, who have been the guests of local relatives for a
couple of weeks, returned to Marshalltown Wednesday.

Robbers were quite active in this vicinity last week. The homes of Drs.
Powers and Mr. Irvine were among those entered.

W.E. Jackman, Ike Drew, Harry Ferguson, and Kriby Bros. made shipments of
cattle to Sioux City Sunday. In all they had six cars.

Glen C. Taylor, a son of E.E. Taylor of the Traer Star Clipper, ahs
succeeded C.H. Spurbeck as cashier of the Spirit Lake National Bank.

F.L. Dorris was a Kimball, South Dakota visitor Saturday and Sunday. He
reports that there is not much snow in that state. Money is pretty scarce.

Mrs. T. Sullivan and son Joseph of Graettinger were in Emmetsburg Tuesday.
The latter, who was severely burned Christmas night, has fully recovered.

There will be a box social in the Sherlock school house District No. 3,
Emmetsburg township, Friday evening, January 15. Nellie Millea is the
teacher.

Edward, son of Mr and Mrs B. Farrell, went to St. Paul a few days ago where
he will attend school until June. He will live with his uncle, Edward
Farrell.

Edward McNally was at Tama, Iowa, last week, visiting his son, Ray, who is
engaged in the drug business at that place. He reports that Ray is enjoying
an excellent patronage.

P.J. McCarty of Graettinger has sold the John Jackson farm four miles west
of Graettinger to Abijah Craven of Illingford for $112.50 per acre. Mr.
Craven will move on to it March 1.

T.H. Jones of the well known mercantile firm of Jones & Son of Spencer, died
in Des Moines a few days ago. he underwent an operation in a hospital and
did not recover from the effects of it.

Miss Nellie Keating arrived home from Chicago Wednesday. She was called to
that place to see her brother, who was very ill. He spent two months in a
hospital but is able to be about again.

Hoobler & Alderman have opened a plumbing establishment in the Joe J Steil
building on South Broadway. They solicit the patronage of the public.

To the Public
My little daughter, Lucile Hoelzner, being a candidate for the principal
prize and also the special prizes in the piano contest at Higgins' Pharmacy,
I would appreciate anything my friends in Emmetsburg can do to assist her in
winning. Kindly remember her by securing tickets when making purchases and
either cast them for her or give them to her so that she can deposit them.
Truly yours,
Peter Hoelzner.

The Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, IA
27 Jan 1915

He Was A Cousin of the Emmetsburg Joyces
Col. John A Joyce of Washington, D.C., Patriot, Soldier, Poet

Saturday M.I. EISDNESS sent P.H. DONLON several clippings from the daily
papers of Washington, D.C., giving an extended account of the death of Col.
John A. JOYCE a cousin of Mrs. E.J. HIGGINS of this place, and the late
Patrick JOYCE. Col. JOYCE was known as the Washington poet. He is the author
of the following lines which have become famous the world over:
"Laugh and the world laughs with you,
Weep, and you weep alone."
Ellis Wheeler WILCOX claimed the authorship of the poem, but Col. JOYCE
showed beyond all question of doubt that he first wrote it. Among the books
published by him are "Checkered Life", "Jewels of Memory", "Peculiar Poems",
"Brick Bats and Boquets", "Oliver Goldsmith", "Edgar Allen Poe", "Beautiful
Washington", "Personal Recollections of Shakespeare,", "Truth", and "Robert
Buros". He also left many unpublished manuscripts.
Col. JOYCE was born at Straugh, Ireland, July 4, 1812. He was a son of
Michael and Catherine JOYCE. He came to America at an early age and was
reared in Kentucky. He studied several years for the priesthood but finally
took up law, which he followed until the civil war broke out. He joined the
northern forces while all of the other members of his family united up with
the confederates. He was discharged in 1861 on account of wounds received in
battle. After the war he located at Washington. He was offered a commission
in the regular army but he declined it. He entered the internal revenue
service and was stationed at St. Louis. Some time later he moved to
Washington where for fifty years he made his home. Before his death he was
employed in the treasury department. Several years ago he erected his own
tombstone in Oak Hill cemetery and a short time ago placed upon it a bust of
himself.

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Harry RESH Afflicted
The Graettinger Times says that Mr. and Mrs. Harry RESH arrived Monday
evening from Columbus Junction. Since going there Mr. RESH has had a great
deal of trouble with one of his legs and has been to Des Moines to consult
specialists in regard to it. Some time last fall he injured that member in
some way but as it did not give him much trouble, did not think much about
it. When he began to work in the electric light plant at Columbus Junction
the injury became infected and he has been suffering from blood poisoning
ever since. He expects to go to Des Moines in a few days to be treated.

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Dr. J.C. MURPHY of This Place and Miss Clara JACKMAN of Waterloo

Dr. J.C. MURPHY of this city and Miss Clara JACKMAN were united in marriage at the Sacred Heart church at Waterloo Tuesday morning. Father LENNIHAN, the
pastor, officiating. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Mary
JACKMAN, and the groom by his brother, Mr. John MURPHY. The wedding dinner
was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael JACKMAN,
who were residents of Emmetsburg a number of years ago. Dr. and Mrs. MURPHY
will come to Emmetsburg at once and will soon be at home to their many
friends in the Jackman residence in the Fourth Ward.
The bride lived in Emmetsburg when a small girl. Her parents moved to
Waterloo a number of years ago. She attended school and grew to womanhood in
that city. She is handsome and accomplished and will, we are sure, be
esteemed by our many citizens who knew her as a child and also by our newer
residents. The groom's parents reside at Cedar Falls. He graduated from the
dental department of the State University at Iowa last June. He practiced
for a couple of months at Cedar Falls, after which he decided to locate in
Emmetsburg. He has enjoyed a most satisfactory patronage since coming to our
city and his future from a professional stand point is very promising. The
Democrat extends hearty congratulations to Dr. and Mrs. MURPHY and is glad
to know that they are to become permanent residents of our community.

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