Iowa Old Press

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, May 5, 1915

Ed Nolan Receives Good Appointment
Last evening Mrs. Alex CULLEN received word that her brother, Ed NOLAN, had
been appointed inspector of weights and measures for the north half of Iowa.
He has for some time been in the employ of the state association of grain
dealers. This is good news to his many Emmetsburg friends.

Mrs. Van Horn of Clear Lake Is Innocent
Mrs. VAN HORN of Clear Lake was acquitted last week of the charge of
murdering her husband. The crime was committed last November. The judge who
presided declared that the evidence against her was not worthy of judicial
consideration.

Banqueted by Jefferson Citizens
Last Thursday evening H.W. BEEBE, Walter G MIDDLETON, D.A. JOHNSON and
Edward McNALLY, representing the Emmetsburg Building and Loan Association,
autoed to Jefferson, Iowa, in Mr. Middleton's car. They told the people of
that place what our building and loan association had done for Emmetsburg.
They were given a big banquet and report most hospitable treatment by the
citizens of that place. It is needless to say that they enjoyed the trip.
Jefferson is one of the promising little cities of northwest Iowa. It is the
county seat of Greene county and has nearly 3,000 people.

Sunday School Convention
The annual convention of he District Sunday School association composed of
the townships of Emmetsburg, Freedom and Nevada, will be held in the M.E.
church next Sunday evening at eight o'clock. The following subjects will be
discussed:
"How We Got Our Bible," Ralph KING.
"The Influence of the Bible on the World's Life," E.A. MORLING.
"The Application of the Gospel to Social Problems," D.G. McCARTY
There will be special music by the choir. A special invitation is given to
all to attend.

Marriage at Ruthven
Mr. S.T. BRUYN of Cedar Rapids and Miss Mabel ROOT were married at the M.E.
church at Ruthven last Wednesday, Rev. W.O. TOMPKINS officiating. The bride
is a graduate of the Vinton Business college. The groom is the ticket agent
of the Rock Island company at Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. BRUYN will make
their future home at Cedar Rapids.

Dr. Joynt's Fine Dental Outfit
Dr. THEILE tells the Democrat's reporter that Dr. Robert JOYNT of LeMars has
the finest equipped dental office in northern Iowa. Mr. DONLON, who recently
visited LeMars, called on Mr. JOYNT while there and says that he certainly
has a beautiful outfit. We are pleased to note that he enjoys a large and
profitable practice.

Several Real Estate Transfers
The following real estate transfers have taken place during the past few
days:
Ellen V. O'CONNELL to J.D. McCARTY, lot 18, block 51, Corbin & Lawler's
plat, Emmetsburg, $850.

E.S. and C.S. GEORGE to Louis FOX lots 1,2 and 3, block 3, George's addition
to Graettinger, $275.

E.S. and C.S. GEORGE to John S. LARSON, lots 4,5 and 6, block 1, George's
addition to Graettinger, $300.

Chas HIBBARD to John MONCRIEF, lots 5 and 6, block 18, Call's addition to
Emmetsburg, $175.

H.L. JENSEN to John O. KASA, lots 1,2,3,10,11 and 12, block 1, Spies'
addition to Graettinger, $3,565.

Union State Bank, West Bend, to John DORWELLER, lot 8, block 8, and lots 2
and 3, block 11, West Bend, $2,250.

Margaret NICHOLSON to W.D., Matthew E and Mary R. DONOVAN, lots 1,2,3 and 4,
block 130, Corbin & Lawler addition to Emmetsburg, $1,400.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, May 19, 1915

LOCAL NEWS
Monday a marriage license was issued to Bernie L. ROBERTS and Matilda PERTL
of West Bend.

Mrs. Ted HOSKINS of West Bend visited her sister, Mrs. STRATEMEYER, of this
place the first of the week.

Mr and Mrs Nicholas MART of Fairmont, Minnesota, autoed to Emmetsburg Friday
and spent the day with their many local relatives.

Mrs. SHADBOLT and Mrs. Walter MIDDLETON and little daughter Wanell went to
Estherville by train Monday evening and came home by auto.

John SULLIVAN of Hardwick informs us that the streets of Luverne, Minnesota,
while not paved, are swept every night. They are well graveled and are hard.

Lyle KAUFMAN of Chicago was the guest of Herman MARKS last week. He lived in
Emmetsburg when a small boy. His father conducted the Hub clothing store.

Miss Minnie SWEIKHARDT of Morristown, New Jersey, arrived in this city last
Thursday and will spend a month visiting her friends, Mr and Mrs. R.H.
FULLER.

Attorney Chas E. REYNOLDS of Carroll was in Emmetsburg Monday. He was
looking after a new case in court. He came from Milford where he attended
the K.C. doings on Sunday.

Misses Elizabeth McNALLY and Gail EGAN spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday at
Cedar Rapids. Miss McNALLY's sister, Miss Mary, is attending the Cedar
Rapids business college.

We notice that Dr. T.F. DUHIGG of Des Moines, a brother of Chas. DUHIGG of
Emmetsburg, was elected treasurer of the state medical association at the
meeting held at Waterloo the last of the week.

Mrs. E.B. SOPER Sr., Mrs. J.N. BRISBOLS, Mrs. H.W. BEEBE, Mrs. W.E.G.
SAUNDERS and Mrs. CORYof Spencer left for Iowa City Tuesday morning to
attend a convention of the Federation of Women's Clubs.

C.P. JENSEN, who bought the old Thos. JENSEN farm in Emmetsburg township
some time ago, will enlarge his barn during the summer. He has a very neat
place and proposes to keep up the appearance of it.

Frank DORRIS and little son were at Worthington, Minn. Thursday.

Mrs. F.L. DORRIS was quite ill the first of the week.

A.G. BRILEY writes us to send his Democrat to Richland Center, Wisconsin.

Leslie JOHNSON of Cedar Rapids is visiting his brother, H.J. JOHNSON of this
place.

Miss Loretta FLEMING was visiting old friends and acquaintances at Ruthven
Saturday.

Supervisor FLEMING was at Ayrshire Monday attending the funeral of Mrs.
Patrick GEELAN.

Eugene MULRONEY left Tuesday morning for Cedar Rapids to attend to some
business matters.

Arnold O BRUNNER, assistant postmaster at Clear Lake, was visiting
Emmetsburg friends Saturday.

Mr and Mrs Frank ESSER of Whittemore spent the first of the week at the
Albert JENNETT home.

Rev. L. CARROLL of Ayrshire and Rev. M. McNERNEY of this place were
passengers to Graettinger Monday evening.

Buyers tell us that the British government at the present time is buying
about 800 horses per week in this state.

Very Rev. P.F. FARRELLY left for Spirit Lake Monday evening for a visit with
Rev. C.P. SWEENEY of that place.

Mrs. BOGGS, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. C.C. QUINN, returned to
her home at Fort Dodge Monday morning.

A tramp attempted to rob the home of Dr. F.J. BROWN of Sheldon Saturday
night but he was caught and place in jail.

J.B. SHERLOCK arrived home from Kansas City Saturday morning. While there he
attended the initiation of a large K.C. class.

H.M. WILSON came from Spencer last week to assist his son, C.C., who is now
very busy. Eight people are now employed in the Motor Inn.

Sunday twin daughters were born to Mr and Mrs. Roy BROWN of Estherville.
Mrs. BROWN is a daughter of Mr and Mrs J.E. ELLIS of this place.

Last Thursday the M. & St. L. road hauled a car of strawberries to Fort
Dodge. All will be used at that place. Fort Dodge is becoming quite a city.

Mrs. AUKERMA, who had been visiting her sister, Mrs. M. THOMPSON, during the
past month, returned to her home in Denver, Colorado, Monday.

Sheriff CULLEN and County Attorney BURT were at West Bend Monday. They
attended the hearing at that place concerning the accidental death of Mr.
PERTL's little daughter.

Knut IVERSON left last week for Wisconsin where he will spend time with
relatives.

Mr and Mrs SCHAEFFER of Eagle Grove, are visiting their son, Mr. SCHAEFFER,
and family of this place.

H.E. HAUSCHEN of Emmetsburg township has bought a fine five passenger
Maxwell automobile

Dr. A.R. THIELE was at Spencer Sunday. he and a number of friends hold
regular study meetings at that place.

H. CHRISSMAN of Carroll was in Emmetsburg Monday. He had a case in court. He
formerly resided at West Bend.

Ewart and Stuart SAUNDERS arrived home from Stanford University the last of
the week. Both are students at that institution.

A number of local players have made a tennis court on W.B. YOUNG's lawn and
another one has been made in the City Park.

Superintendant Margaret RYAN has been at Cedar Falls since Friday witnessing
the demonstration for rural teachers at the Iowa State college.

Mrs. M.C. GRIER was at Clarinda last week attending the state convention of
the P.E.O. A special train was run from Des Moines to that place.

The fine poarch that J.J. McDONALD has added to his residence has made a
great change for the better in its appearance. He has modernized his home in
several ways.

John R. JOYNT left for Britt Monday morning. He has five or six carpenters
employed at that place. He is head bridge carpenter on the local division of
the Milwaukee road.

Miss Beth STEENSON of Murphysboro, Illinois, is the new operator in the
Western Union telegraph office. Mr. DONOVAN, who has had charge of it for a
long time, is enjoying a vacation.

A few days ago Mrs. W.H. PARKS received the sad news of the death of her
brother, Mr. BEARDSLEY, at Yankton, South Dakota. About a year ago he was
stricken with paralysis. He never recovered from the effects of it.

Friday four ladies who were performing on a sort of trapeze in the Gollmar
Bros. circus fell to the ground. A couple of them were injured, although not
seriously. They had a rather close call.

Judge BAILEY of Storm Lake was in Emmetsburg Tuesday and Wednesday of last
week. He was subpoenaed as a witness in the Patrick DOYLE will case. His
many old friends in this locality were glad to meet him.

M.W. JOYNT of West Bend was in Emmetsburg Monday evening visiting his
mother.

Miss Helen WHITE of Whittemore spent the last of the week with relatives in
this place.

Miss Pearl TAYLOR was an over Sunday visitor with her sister, Mrs. Dr.
STARR, of Mason City.

Monday a marriage license was issued to Bernie L. ROBERTS and Matilda PERTL
of West Bend.

Mrs. Joh KOCH of Whittemore was the guest of her son, Frank KOCH, of this
place last Friday.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, May 26, 1915

Is Our M.A. Mugan's Brother

Last Friday's Chicago papers contained the announcement of the appointment
of Mr. Dan Mugan as postmaster at Jefferson, to succeed Hon. John Stevenson,
the present worthy officer, who, through the fortunes of politics, now will
surrender his position to a democrat. Mr. Mugan is being overwhelmed with
congratulations by his many friends hereabouts. He will make a competent
official. He has stood for democracy, and proudly upheld her banner, while
many fell about him from the onslaught of republican hosts. Yes, there have
been times in the past when a search for local democracy was like looking
for a needle in a haystack-but Dan was the aforesaid needle, you bet! When
you found him, way back there in the days of 1904-'08, you found nearly all
that was left of the party of Jefferson in Jefferson.
Mr. Mugan is making his arrangements to receive the official portfolio, and
will take possession of the office as soon as all preliminaries are
complete. He will, as postmaster, have plenty of both. Bees and bees to
handle, and, doubtless, like all his predecessors, will occasionally get a
"sting" from bees, if never from The Bee. He has The Bee's hearty
felicitations upon his appointment, and we wish him both satisfaction and
success as the local Nasby.

NEWS OF TWENTY YEARS AGO
A Few Lines Taken From The Files of The Democrat of May 29, 1915

R.H. CASE has been elected principal of the West Bend schools.

Mr and Mrs. Henry HUGHES of Sioux Rapids are visiting local relatives.

A new girl is reported at the home of Mr and Mrs. D.C. JOHNSON of Mallard.

F.G. SCOTT goes to Arnolds Park this week to clerk in the hotel at that
place.

Peter BARCLAY of Rodman had one of his arms amputated Sunday below the
elbow.

Mr Robert J. BAIRD and Miss Hattie E. STEBBINS were married at Curlew last
Thursday

J.H. GODDEN is filling the block west of the marble factory grounds and will
soon build three or four residences on it.

Last week C.H. BLECKWENN sold seventy hogs that averaged three hundred
pounds each. He is a very successful farmer.

As we go to press, we learn that Prof. HINKLEY has been elected
superintendant of our schools. His wife is to be the assistant.

Sister Mary Romana of Des Moines visited her father, Mr URIELL, of
Independence township last week. One of her sisters, who is at home, has
been very ill.

A few days ago the Catholic church at Waverly was struck by lightning while
Father McCAULLEY, formerly of this place, was saying mass. He was slightly
shocked.

Prof. RUNDLE of the Ruthven schools stepped in to the band room at that
place a few nights ago and knocked down a young man who was keeping company
with his best girl. Attorneys Dan KELLY and E.A. MORLING went to Ruthven
Monday to adjust legally the difficulty. The professor was fined $10 and
costs. He is a pugnacious lover.

Miss D.L. RUSSEL, a British lady who had been stopping at the St. James
skipped out Friday morning without paying her bill. She was caught at
Dubuque and brought back. She settled and walked to Cylinder Friday morning.
She hired Mr. HUGHES of that place to take her to Whittemore but refused to
pay him when they reached there.

May 22, 1895
Elmer E. JOHNSON died in Chicago a week ago Saturday.

A new boy is reported at the home of Mr and Mr C.J. HAHN of Mallard.

The movement to build a telephone line through this section promises to be a
success.
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NEAR BY NEWS

Estherville Home Burned
Early Sunday morning the Bert BALDWIN residence on Fifth street was
discovered on fire by neighbors. Before the alarm was turned in the rear
part of the house was falling in. The firemen made a splendid run but the
fire had gained such a headway that hte building could not be saved.--
Vindicator and Republican

Verdict for $3000 for Slander
The biggest verdict ever given in a slander case in Wright county was
awarded G.M. MANNING in his suit against B.V. MEADE, when plaintiff was
given $3000. The largest amount previous to this verdict, we are told, was
$375. Both parties live near Goldfield and are neighbors. MEADE was accused
of taking corn belonging to MANNING. It is expected that the case will be
appealed.--Clarion Clippings.

E.P. BARRINGER Home from California
E.P. BARRINGER retrned from his California trip last Thursday. His
experiences at the great Panama-Pacific exposition were very interesting as
he not only visited at San Francisco, but through Southern California,
meeting many Iowa people and returning through the southern part of Texas
and viewing some of the scenery of the Mexican war on the border of Mexico.
His journey to California took him through Montana where he made a pleasant
visit with his brother at Inverness.--Ruthven Free Press.

House Mover Badly Injured
Mr. I.A. MURPHY of Sioux City, the house mover who moved this county's
present court house building to make way for the new structure, was very
seriously injured last week when in Sioux City. Mr. MURPHY was driving in a
wagon to some work he was doing there and the wagon in which he was riding
was struck by a street car. Mr. MURPHY was thrown under the car, with the
result that his right leg was so badly crushed that it was necessary to
amputate it and it seems that he also received severe internal injuries. He
was unconscious for a long time and it was feared that the accident would
result fatally, but latest reports indicate that he will recover.--Sheldon
Mail.

An Important Life Insurance Case.
An interesting suit involving the payment of a $2,000 life insurance policy
was tried at Clarion last week. The plaintiff was Mrs. Nellie HIGHLAND of
Goldfield andthe defendant the Iowa Life Insurance Company. Mr. HIGHLAND,
who carried the policy in the comapny named, failed to pay one of his
assessments and gave a not for ninety days. When the note was due it was not
paid and was sent to a local bank for collection. In the meantime Mr.
HIGHLAND died. The company refused to pay the face of the policy and Mrs.
HIGHLAND sued. The judge before whom the case was tried has taken the matter
under advisement and will give his decision in a short time. It is quite
likely that the comapny will have to pay the bill. The note was good for ten
years and it was taken in settlement of the assessment. If the estate was
held for the payment of the note, the company should be held to put up the
amount named in the policy.

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