Iowa Old Press

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, August 7, 1918

WRITES FROM TOURS, FRANCE
Charles Joynt Is at Place Where Charles Mortel Defeated the Saracens in 732
in One of the Decisive Battles of the World.

Tours, France
June 26, 1918

Dear Sister:
How are all the folks at home? I am fine and dandy. I suppose you were
surprised when you found that I had started across. Did you receive the card
I mailed notifying you of the safe arrival of our ship? We had good weather
and a mild sea. I was not a bit sea sick.
This country is much different from the United States. It keeps one busy
looking around. The country is beautiful. We do not see large farms like
those in the United States. The land is divided into patches of perhaps an
acre and every inch of the patch is put to use.
The weather here is very fine. I hope it will continue so.
Do you know where Will Reinders was sent? We are still all together but I
think we shall soon be sent to different places.
I have not seen a frame building since I came to France. The houses and
other buildings here are of stone and cement stucco. The wagons and buggies
have only two wheels. They are drawn by one horse.
I wrote you a letter while on the boat. I hope you received it. Please tell
my friends to write to me. A word from the U.S.A. goes good over here.
I shall close now. Hoping to hear from you soon. I remain,
Your loving brother,
Charles A Joynt
Second D.N. Co. F.
S.C. via New York
Care Chief Signal Officer.
A.E.F.

Tours is one of the historic cities of France. It contains many
manufacturing establishments and a beautiful cathedral. It is the capital of
Indret-Loire, department of France. It was the site of Charles Mortel's
defeat of the Saracens on October 10, 732. It was the seat of the French
government when Paris was besieged in 1870.

Mrs. Mary Vedder wa a passenger to Minneapolis Thursday to visit her
brother, O.O. Williams, and family.

Miss Ida Johansen arrived home from Mankato, Minnesota, Wednesday. She was
visiting relatives at that place.

Miss Jean Huber of Cedar Falls arrived in Emmetsburg Thursday for a short
visit with her uncle, W.D. McKercher and family.

Grant Arbo returned to Watertown, South Dakota, the first of last week. He
spent the summer with his uncle, Guy Haag, of this city.

Mrs. Ed Boyle and son of Blackfoot, Idaho, were guests at the James Flood
home in this city several days during the past week. Mrs. Boyle and Mrs.
Flood are cousins.

Miss Opal Stedman of Fort Dodge, who was visiting her grandparents, Mr and
Mrs. P.H. Stedman, of this city, was a passenger to Arnolds Park Thursday
for a visit at the Charles Stedman home.

Mrs. Shadbolt, Mrs. B.E. Kelly, Mrs. A.J. Wolfgang, Mrs. F.G. McMahon, Mrs.
M.L. Brown and Miss Margaret Mulroney autoed to Laurens Wednesday to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Brock, mother of Mrs. Cohoon.

Mrs. Kate Dunkelberger of Rock Rapids arrived in Emmetsburg the last of the
week to visit her brother, William Early, who left for Syracuse, New York,
Thursday. She will remain for a few days to visit her mother.

Mr and Mrs. Edward Aylward were passengers to Sioux City Saturday. They will
make their future home at that place.

Harold L. Wright of Fort Dodge died of wounds in France a short time ago.
The sad news was announced in Friday's daily.

Mr and Mrs Leland Potts, who were visiting Mr and Mr Charles Potts and
family, returned to Sioux City Friday.

John Brown was a passenger to Des Moines Saturday. He went to see his wife
who has been quite ill at that place for some time.

Mrs. Crose went to Story City Saturday for a visit with her son, Joy. She
will go to Chicago from that place to buy her fall millinery.

Rudolph Miller returned from the lakes Friday. He spent a few days with
friends at that place. He left in the evening for Camp Dodge.

Mrs. H.C. Shadbolt and daughter Mrs. W.G. Middleton and children autoed to
the lakes Thursday. They will remain for a few days outing.

Miss Florence Burdin, who is bookkeeper at the Emmetsburg Seed House, is
taking a week's vacation. She is enjoying it with her parents at
Graettinger.

G.C. Carlson has rented a cottage at Lost Island Park for a week.
Accompanied by his family and sister, Miss Grace Gustafson, and Mrs.
Carlson's mother, Mrs. Freidreck, he autoed to that place Saturday to remain
for a week.

Mrs. Daniel Sherlock and son Thos. arrived home from Denver, Colorado,
Friday morning. They went to that place to attend the marriage of John
Sherlock, which took place on Wednesday. They were accompanied home by Miss
Marie, who is a nurse at Fort Bliss, Texas. She returned to Fort Bliss
Monday.

Dr. and Mrs. J.C. Murphy and children and Miss Marcella Foy autoed to Cedar
Rapids Thursday to visit relatives for a short time. Dr. and Mrs. Murphy and
baby will go from there to Chicago. The Doctor will attend the dentists'
convention which is to be held at that place the latter part of this week.
They will be absent for perhaps two weeks.

Irvine Martini of Camp Dodge spent Sunday with his parents, Mr and Mr Joseph
Martini, in this city. He returned in the evening.

The J.D. Weir garage at Huntington, a short distance north of Estherville,
was damaged by fire a few days ago. Several cars were burned.

Chicago visitors are not allowed to bring liquor home with them. In Chicago,
the same as in southern Minnesota, all tipplers have to do their drinking at
the bars.

James Brown, of Twin, South Dakota, who was called to Spencer to attend the
funeral of his brother, John Brown, was the guest of friends in this city
Saturday evening.

Mr and Mrs C.H. Smith and children moved to Winterset Saturday. Mr. Smith
has accepted a position as superintendent of the electric plant and water
works plant at that place.

Miss Regina Murray returned to Sioux City Monday after a couple weeks' visit
with her parents, Mr and Mrs James Murray of this city. She is employed as a
stenographer in the American Insurance office at that place. Her sister,
Miss Marie, accompanied her.

'Twill Make a Man of You
     Tom J. Coonan send the Democrat the following from France for
publication.

When you ride a thousand "kilos" on a French troop train,
And then a hundred farther through the mud and drizzling rain;
When your pack feels like a load of bricks, your feet and back are sore,
And you haven't drawn a nickel's pay for ninety days or more,
And you haven't got a centime left to buy a fresh cigar-
You're kind of out of luck, Feller- I'll say you are!

When you hit the hay at midnight, as tired as you can be,
Just to rise again at daybreak at the sound of reveille;
When you drill from eary morning till the sun going down,
The get assigned to K.P. when you crave to pass a town,
And you spend your leisure moments scrubbing kettle, pan and pot,
It's not the kind of life you hoped for- I'll say it's not!

But you're playing a position in the world's greatest game of ball,
And you wouldn't miss this chance to see the biggest game of all.
So when they call strikes on you, grit your teeth and show some steam,
And remember that you're signed up with the pennant-winning team,
And that all the knocks you're getting- army chow, fatigue and drill-
Will make a man out of you, Feller- I'll say it will!

--James A. Duffy, A.S.


TWO OF OUR BOYS KILLED IN FRANCE
Rollyn E. Leonard and Ted Rea Perish that Democracy May Survive.

     Friday our citizens were pained to learn that Rollyn E. Leonard, son of
Mr and Mrs. J.E. Leonard of this city, was killed in action in France. The
telegram did not state particulars. Details may perhaps never be known, as
he was in the intelligence department of the service and was probably alone
when he was killed. Monday Mrs. Ted Rea of this city received word that her
husband was also killed on the same date. Particulars were likewise lacking.
They may of course be learned later.
     Mr. Leonard was in his second year in High school in Emmetsburg when
war was declared. He enlisted at Mason City in April, 1917. He was in the
intelligence department of the Headquarters Company of the 168th Infantry,
which was a part of the Rainbow division. The division was, on June 25,
stationed about ten miles southwest of Rheims. It took a very active part in
the terrific battles that have been fought since July 15. The Germans were
driven from Chateau Thierry and the district east of that place along the
Marne across the historic river and north to the banks of the Aisne. Dozens
of hand to hand conflicts followed in rapid succession during the three
weeks of the fearful fighting. Richard Beebe of this city is a member of the
Headquarters company. He wrote to his father during the latter part of June,
that he was stationed a short distance southwest of Rheims. He and Mr.
Leonard and Richard McEvoy of this county wre in the same division but a
report recently reached Emmetsburg to the effect that Mr. McEvoy has been
transferred to Italy. Mr. Leonard was rounding out his twenty-first year.
His birthday was August 21. His death is a sad blow to his parents. His
mother was at Glidden when the news of the death of her son reached
Emmetsburg. Soon after the telegram came Mayor and Mrs. W.E.G. Saunders
drove Mr. Leonard by auto to Glidden to break the unwelcome news to the
sorrowing mother. They reached Glidden shortly before midnight. It was very
thoughtful and generous on the part of Mr and Mrs Saunders to render this
act of kindness to Mr and Mrs. Leonard.

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     Mr. Rea enlisted December 9, 1917. He was stationed for some time at
Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, later at Camp Grant, Illinois, and
subsequently at Camp Hancock, Georgia, and Camp Merrritt, New Jersey. He
sailed for France three months ago. He as married in Emmetsburg May 8, 1917,
to Miss Louise Fries. He was employed in the Ford auto garage in this city
before enlisting. He was twenty-three years of age. A few hours after the
telegram announcing hsi seath was received a letter came from him. It was
dated June 25. He had just returned from the trenches. He did not say
anything about returning to duty. He was a member of Company M of the
Seventh Division, which, we understand, contained a large number of the
members of the regular army. Hence he was with experienced, plucky
fighters....[do not have rest of article]


Home from Camp Jackson
     Gene O'Brien arrived home from Camp Jackson, South Carolina, Monday
evening. He will remain for a week or ten days. Camp Jackson is twice as
large as Camp Dodge. It is located near Columbia, the state capital.
Columbia is a place of perhaps 30,000 but southern cities do not compare
commercially with northern places of the same population. Mr. O'Brien says
there is a great deal of white sand at Camp Jackson. Many New York soldiers
are quartered at that place. Something over 100 German prisoners are kept at
work in a wooded district close by. The are clearing away stumps. Mrs.
O'Brien says they are stout, husky fellows....[do not have rest of article.]

Off For Syracuse, New York
     Thursday evening a large number of our citizens assembled at the Rock
Island depot to say farewell to William Early and Clem McNally of this city
and Walter M. Rauschmayer of Graettinger, who were leaving for Syracuse, New
York, to join the colors. They are not yet informed concerning the kind of
service they will be required to perform. We understand their train was
wrecked this side of Chicago but none of them were injured. They are
patriotic and highly esteemed young men and will serve their country
faithfully. The Democrat wishes them health and safety under the protecting
folds of Old Glory and hopes for their early return.

Receives Eight Fordsons
     A few days ago Mr. Burnette received a shipment of eight Fordson
motors. They are to be sold at cost to farmers for $787.50 and freight. The
Fordson will carry two fourteen-inch plows or an eight-foot binder. It has a
speed of one and one-half horse power to six and three-fourths horse power
while working and can ravel fifteen miles per hour if necessary. The regular
selling price of the Fordson will be $925. Among the purchasers are Mr.
Bradley, Mr. Christiansen, Mr. Stiger, Arthur Baker, W. E. Jackman and
Charles Duhigg. The Fordson is all iron or steel and is a twelve horse power
motor.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, Aug 21, 1918

     Alphonse Lawless is taking his vacation. He left Monday evening for
Clear Lake to spend a short time with friends.
     Ray Martin, who is employed at the auditor's office, is enjoying a
vacation. he left for Clear Lake Monday evening to spend several days with
friends.
     Miss Bridgie Martin of Spencer, who spent several days visiting friends
at Minneapolis, arrived home Saturday to enjoy the balance of her vacation
with her parents in this city.
     Prof. Harry O'Neill returned to Rhodes, Iowa, Monday. He was visiting
his mother, Mrs. E.M. O'Neill, of this city for several days.
     P.J. Walsh is enjoying a fifteen day vacation. He left for Des Moines
Monday to visit friends. Harold Downs will have charge of his mail route
during his absence.
     Miss Laura Illingsworth was a passenger to Estherville Monday. She has
a slight operation performed in the hospital at that place. Miss Pearl
Richardson accompanied her.
     Miss Elsie Gibson returned to Iowa City the first of the week. She took
an examination while there for a Red Cross nurse and was successful. We have
not learned when she is to report for duty.
     Michael Joynt has been able to move about for some time but he is still
lacking strength. He looks well but says that he has not the stamina of
years ago. He was in a very serious condition during the early spring
months.
     Mr. and Mrs. Sid Higley and daughter, Miss Mary, returned to Mason City
Tuesday. They were visiting relatives in this city.
     Mrs. Thomas Conlon of Great Oak township was the gust of her sister,
Mrs. Fred Hepp of Wallingford several days during the past week.
     P.T. Osborn was a passenger to Iowa City Tuesday to visit friends for a
few days. From there he will go to Wyma, Iowa, to see his daughter, Mrs.
Robert Rae.
     Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Freeman and daughter autoed to Arnold's Park Tuesday.
They will spend some time with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stedman.
     Mrs. Mary Callaghan and son Vincent and daughter Frances were
passengers to Masonville, Iowa, Tuesday for a weeks' visit with Mr. and Mrs.
Martin Culligan, parents of Mrs. Callaghan.
     The Ringling circus had a serious time at Denison a few days ago. One
hundred men connected with the show were held at Des Moines because they did
not have their registration papers with them. Only one performance was given
and it was not up to standard.
     Mr. and Mrs. Peter Daly arrived home from Waterloo Tuesday evening of
last week. They went by auto to that place to visit Mrs. James Pender and
family and to meet their daughter, Miss Genevieve, who was on her way home
from Chicago. She took the summer course in the Chicago University. Miss
Mildred, who was visiting at Waterloo, also accompanied her parents home.
     Oscar Doyle, who came from St. Paul to look after the renting of his
mother's farm northwest of this city, returned home the last of the week. He
reports that his brothers, Dan and John are now sergeants in the army. He is
in the medical department of the State University of Minnesota but has not
yet completed his course. He will most likely be pressed into service before
the close of the war.
     P. Fleming came from Waterloo Monday evening to visit his brother, M.J.
Fleming, and his sister, Miss Bridgie Fleming, before returning to Tucson,
Arizona, where he has resided for a year.
     T.F. Kerwick visited his sister, Mrs. Hugh McLaughlin, of Rockwell
during the early part of the week.
     Sergeant Michael J. Murphy, who lived near Webster City and enlisted,
was killed in action in France July 19.
     A.C. Streator of Estherville has accepted a position as chief clerk in
the Rock Island office at Elvena, Oklahoma.
     Miss Nellie Millea arrived home from Fort Dodge Monday. She was
visiting her sister, Mrs. John Vedder, of that place for some time.
     Miss Eileen Brennan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brennan, was very
ill the last of the week but we understand she is some better.
     A few days ago Chris Conlon received word that his son had just started
across. His son Ray has been in France for six weeks. Hence Mr. Conlon will
be greatly interested in the outcome of the war.
     Mrs. P.F. Littleton was a passenger to Aberdeen, South Dakota, Tuesday
evening to see her son, Matt, who is in St. Luke's Hospital of that place.
He recently underwent a surgical operation. He is getting along as well as
could be expected.
     Michael Brennan of Des Moines arrived in Emmetsburg Monday to see his
mother, Mrs. John Brennan, and other Emmetsburg relatives. He left in the
evening for Mason City to meet his wife, who was visiting at the Captain
J.E. William's home.
     P.F. McMahon and Dan Burns arrived home from Sioux City last evening.
Miss McMahon is, we are pleased to report, past danger. After her operation,
Dr. Keefe did not thing she could live an hour. For a couple of days her
condition was very serious.




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