Iowa Old Press

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, 5 Mar 1919

SISTER MARY EMALITE DEAD
She Was a Daughter of the Late Mr. and Mrs. James Brennan of Great Oak
Township

     Sister Mary Emalite, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Brennan of
Great Oak township, passed away yesterday at Mt. Carmel, Dubuque; after an
illness of several months duration. She was taken with the influenza some
time during the fall and she continued to decline. Her attending physician,
in due time, realized that nothing could be done to help her. The funeral
services will be conducted at Mt. Carmel. The burial will be in the
beautiful cemetery on the grounds close by. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Selle, Mrs.
William Molloy and T.H. Brennan left for Dubuque Tuesday evening to be
present at the obsequies.
     Bridget Brennan was born in Great Oak township August 31, 1884. She attended
the local schools and grew to womanhood in her home community. She prepared
herself for school work and for a number of years taught in our county. She
was successful and soon gained an enviable reputation in her chosen line. In
September, 1906, she entered the order of the Sisters of Charity of the
B.V.M. as a novice and some years later took her final vows. She taught for
some time in an academy in Kansas and was in the Sacred Heart school at Fort
Dodge for six or seven years. From Fort Dodge she was transferred to a
convent at Rapid City, South Dakota. It was there that she lost her health.
Sister Mary Emalite is survived by five sisters and one brother, her parents
having died quite a number of years ago. The sisters are Mesdames William
Hamilton, Henry Selle and William Molloy of this place, Mrs. John Conlon of
Leola, South Dakota, and Miss Nellie Brennan, who is living in Dubuque. The
only brother is T.H. Brennan, who lives south of this city.
      Sister Mary Emalite, as a young lady, was ambitious, earnest, industrious
and discreet. She won well deserved recognition among the honored young
women of our county. At a comparatively early age she felt that she should
give her life in promoting the interests of Christian education and she
responded willingly to the promptings of her heart. The preparation was
exacting and it was difficult for one of her years and her opportunities to
abandon the pleasures and hte companions of her early womanhood for the life
of a religious, but God called her to his service and she could not refuse
to answer the summons. How well she performed the laborious, trying duties
of her station in life is known only to those who were her pupils, to their
watchful, zealous parents and to her associates in the order of which she
was for many years a member. We pay high tribute to those who give
generously of their energy, time and means towards charitable purposes and
to others who make special contributions for the good of their community,
state and nation but we seldom hear of the great sacrifices of thousands
like Sister Mary Emalite who give every day, every hour of their time in
academies, hospitals, asylums and similar institutions that others may be
physically, intellectually and spiritually benefited.

Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, March 26, 1919

NEWS OF OUR SOLDIERS
Interesting items concerning local soldiers.

     Sgt. Charles Walters received his discharge and arrived in this city from Camp Dodge Saturday evening. He is hale and hearty and looks none the worse for having served eighteen months in the army. He will go to Fort Dodge some time this week, where his old position awaits him, but he will not take up his duties until about April 1st.
     Mrs. Slagel received word the first of the week that her brother Charles had been granted his discharge and had arrived at  his home in Emmetsburg. Charles has been a member of the Signal Corps for the past year and has had some great experiences in the front lines and up above them in observation balloons. The Signal Corps played no small part in this war and their duties were something even more hazardous than those of the men who went over the top. [Note: Mrs. Slagel/Slagle's brother referred to here was Charles Alfred Joynt].
     Wesley Hunt, who lived in Ruthven some years ago, stopped off here Monday for a few hours visit with old friends. He had just recently been discharged from the army and was on his way to his home at Spencer. He saw several months of active service in France as a member of the ?st division artillery corps.
     Mrs. M.J. Burton received a telegram from her son Will, the last of the week, stating that he had that day arrived in Camp Mills from overseas, and expected to be in Camp Dodge in about ten days. Will was in the Tank Corps and took part in practically all of the big offensive moves that took place in the last six months of the war. We venture to say that he is glad to be back in the U.S.A.
     Otto Madsen is in this city attending the funeral of his mother. He was called to her bedside at Nevada but failed to arrive there in time to see her alive. He is in the U.S. Cavalry, a member of the Troop H, stationed at Ft. Bliss, Texas.
     Mrs. Mary Barlow received a letter from her grandson, Gwynne Richards the first of the week. Gwynne is still stationed at Indianapolis but expects to be moved soon. He has no idea as to when he will be discharged but is quite anxious to return to a civilian life.
     A letter from Art King to his mother states that he has recently returned to his company from a furlough which he spent visiting interesting parts of Italy. He expects another furlough shortly and is planning on a trip to England.
     It is rumored that a large number of troops of the 30th division has landed in New York. There are several Ruthven boys in this division and if the rumor is well founded we will probably see them in Ruthven in a few weeks. They are Oscar Newgard, R.L. Logan and Cleve Cain.

RUTHVEN BAKERY OPENS
     A new bakery has been opened in the building four doors  north of the Hastings store. The new bakery will bake every day and will always have fresh stock of everything carried by an up-to-date bakery. The proprietor, R.W. Ayers is a baker of many years experience and we feel sure that he will give good service.

WERE MARRIED WEDNESDAY
     At the Methodist parsonage in Spencer, on Wednesday, March 19, occurred the marriage of Miss Lena Whitford and Mr. Wm. Hildreth, both of Terril. The young couple were accompanied by a brother and sister of Miss Whitford. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Whitford, who formerly lived a few miles north of Ruthven. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hildreth of Terril. The young couple will make their home on a farm near Terril.

MRS. O. MADSEN DEAD
Passed Away at Hospital in Nevada.
     We regret to report the death of Mrs. O. Madsen which occurred at the sanitarium in Nevada, Iowa, on Friday, March 21, 1919, at seven o'clock p.m. The remains were brought to her home near Ruthven on Sunday, March 23, and funeral services were held on Tuesday at one o'clock from the house and at two o'clock from the Seventh Day Adventist church.
     Miss Aurora Lindholm was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, on March 9, 1868. She grew to young womanhood here and in February, 1891, was united in marriage to Mr. O. Madsen. To this union five children were born.
     Hertha, David, Otto, Hilda and Lydia. They came to America with their family in 1909, and came directly to Ruthven where they have lived ever since. All of the children have remained at home with the exception of Otto, who joined the U.S. army about two years ago, serving in the cavalry. Mrs. Madsen was a faithful member of the Adventist church, a true friend and a kind and helping neighbor. She will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends.

Wm. Doerr came up from Des Moines Friday evening and returned Monday morning. He has finished his pharmacy course at Highland Park College and has passed the state board. He has accepted a position in the Highland Park Drug Store.

Personal Paragraphs

- Mrs. Walter Palmer left Monday for Britt after a visit in this city at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ole Olson.
- George Kiley returned Tuesday to his home at Sioux City after an extended visit near this city at the home of his sister, Mrs. C. Parker.
- Mrs. Isaac Nyborg went to Cylinder Friday for a visit at the home of her sister, Mrs. Bert Salven. She returned home Monday.
- Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith returned Friday to their home in Spencer after a visit at the home of Earl's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Smith.
- Mrs. A.C. Christianson went to Dickens Wednesday for a few days visit with her sister, Mrs. G.W. Caldwell.
- Adolph Lesser returned Saturday from Fennimore, Wisconsin, where he had been attending the funeral of his father.
- Miss Ruth Bugh returned to her home at Cherokee Friday after a ten day visit here at the home of her sister, Mrs. H.J. Bauer.

LOST ISLAND NOTES
- Mr. and Mrs. Halver Rierson have moved up to Carl Knutson's to make their home with them.
- A new baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rierson on Friday. All doing nicely.

Submitted by: C.J.L., Sep 2007

The Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto co., Iowa
March 12, 1919

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
The appointment of John Burke as Administrator of the Estate of William
Burke, Deceased.
State of Iowa, Palo Alto county, ss:
Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned has been duly appointed and
qualified as administrator of the estate of William Burke, late of Palo Alto
county, deceased.  All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment to the undersigned; and those having claims against said
estate will file them with the Clerk of the District Court, as provided by
law, duly authenticated for allowance.
John Burke, Administrator for said estate. Dated February 6, 1919 by
Davidson & Burt
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTATOR
State of Iowa, Palo Alto County, ss:
Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned has been duly appointed and
qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Mary Johnson, late of Palo Alto
County, deceased.  All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make
immediate payment to the undersigned; and those having claims against said
Estate will file them with the Clerk of the District Court, as provided by
law. Duly authenticated for allowance.
JOHN H. DALE, Administrator of said Estate, dated February 25, 1919
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-Fred Parks of Emmetsburg was a business visitor in this city Tuesday.
-M.L. Brown, of Emmetsburg, was a business visitor in this city between
trains Tuesday.
-Alex Anderson, Magnus Nelson, Frank Johnson and Otto Pierson went to
Minneapolis Monday for a few days visit.
-The parties who borrowed the granite kettles from the basement kitchen in
the M.E. Church are asked to return them at once.
-Spring is about here and with it will come wind and electrical storms.
Protect yourself against loss by insuring your property in the Palo Alto
County Mutual Ins. Company represented by Paul Groszkruger at the Farmers
Savings Bank.
-Frank Ryder, who has been in Rochester for some time taking treatment for
diabetes, is reported to be in serious condition. He underwent an operation
last Friday.  His daughter, Mrs. Emery Goff, received a message Monday
calling her to Rochester, as his condition was unimproved.  Mrs. Goff went
to Rochester Monday evening.
-FOR SALE: Black mare, two years old and one two-year old black colt.
Inquire of Gerald Aldrich.
-FOR RENT: Two lower rooms in Kennedy brick building. Inquire of Mrs.
Kennedy.
-FOR SALE: Early Kershon seed oats No. 105. Phone R.F. Broadie.
-FOR SALE:  Some second-hand lumber suitable for building purposes. Inquire
of F.M. Fitzgerald
-FOR SALE: A dozen choice white Plymouth Rock roosters. $2.00 apiece. O.S.
Lee
-NOTICE: All patrons to O.S. Lee MUST set their milk bottles out daily and
regularly. We cannot deliver the milk to you without the bottles. This means
everyone. O.S. Lee
-FOR SALE:  Silver King seed corn. Phone 140-5. Pete Wilson
-FOR SALE:  Records for your machine.  Call in and hear them.  Monselle
Restaurant.
-L.R. Gartland, Optician. Spencer, Iowa. Most modern equipment for eye
testing. No dangerous drugs used. Lenses ground same day. Satisfaction
GUARANTEED.
-Painting and Decorating, Paper hanging a specialty. E. L. Eldridge,
Ruthven, IA. Phone K 10.
-L.L. Lindsey, D.V.M Graduate Veterinarian, Graettinger, Iowa. Phone No. 69.
Calls answered day or night.
-Lowest prices, easiest forms. Call on Ines Cornwall.  Phone No. 51.
-Wanted – A position as housekeeper in family of one or two. One preferred.
No boozers need apply. Care of this office.
-FOR SALE: Iowa 108 seed oats, made 70 bushel to the acre here for us last
year. 65 cents per bushel. Phone 130-24. F.H. Garnett, Ruthven, Iowa
-Big Masquerade – Old Time Dance at Redden Hall  Monday, March 17, 1919.
Good Music and a Good Time.  Everybody come.
-BALDWIN & HUSTON, Physicians & Surgeon, Ruthven, Iowa. All calls promptly
attended to.
G. Baldwin, Surgeon G.M. & St. P. and M. and St. L. Rwys.  H.M. Huston,
Assistant.
-DRAYING – All kinds of draying and hauling done. Work left in my care will
receive prompt attention. Albert Hermansen. Phone 175.
-SKELTON & WESTON, Barber Shop.  Expert work and excellent treatment. For a
nice clean shave or a neat haircut, call and see us.
-RUTHVEN DRAY LINE – G.W. Osterson, Prop. Baggage, Dray and Transfer Line.
Prompt and Efficient Service Guaranteed.
-If you want to buy, sell or exchange farm or town property or the best
insurance for the least money, see George Chaffee, Phone 663. P.L.M.
-Before selling your cattle or hogs, get our prices.  The Stock Exchange.
Horan & Co. Phone No. 192. Ruthven, Iowa
-One dollar a pound for pork.  We are not in the livestock business, but
will pay the above price for any litters of pigs, black or white, red or
spotted, farrowed in March or April that will not thrive better in a house
equipped with Sunshine Roof Windows than without them.  Will pay for
themselves the first year by giving the pigs a good start. Easily installed
in old or new roofs.  Now is the time to put them on.  How many can you use?
F.A. Christianson. Mgr. of Royal Lumber Co., Residence Phone 129-9.  Office
Phone 19.
-Spahn & Rose Lumber Company, P.F. Mortensen, Ruthven Mgr.  One Piece or a
Carload.

transcribed by Volunteer   March 19, 2009