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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, June 2, 1920

ST. ELLEN ACADEMY CLOSES
Eight Finish Eighth Grade. The Awarding of Honors.

     A very successful year in St. Ellen's academy was brought to a close
last week. Thursday enjoyable exercises were held in the church hall. The
small children gave an interesting play and later the boys appeared in a
creditable production. The girls of the academy followed in a number that
was greatly enjoyed by the parents and friends of the pupils who were
present. We have heard only words of praise for the entire program. Sunday
evening diplomas for the completion of the eighth grade were awarded to
Gordon Pratt, Gregson Pratt, James Duhigg, James White, Winifred Jackman,
Katherine Ganley, Agnes McElroy, Phyllis Shea, Cassie Laughlin, and Guida
Kane. The prize for the best examination in Irish history was won by James
Duhigg and the Christian doctrine prize by Phyllis Shea. John Laughlin was
given the prize for application and Eileen Fitzpatrick for perfect
attendance. Father Lynch of Ayrshire delivered an interesting address in
which he complimented the members of the class on the creditable showing
they had made. He urged the boys and girls to persevere in their zeal for
the acquisition of knowledge and their love of things spiritual. He
complimented highly the good Sisters and Father McNerny for all that they
had done to promote Christian education and hoped the people of the parish
would support them earnestly in their efforts. The total enrollment for the
year was in the neighborhood of 120.

MARRIED AT POCAHONTAS
Mr. Peter Mart of Emmetsburg and Miss Margaret Neu of Pocahontas

     Mr. Peter Mart of Freedom township, this county, and Miss Margaret Neu
of Pocahontas were united in marriage at the Sacred Heart church at
Pocahontas Tuesday morning, June 1, the pastor Father Wagner, officiating.
Miss Agnes Neu was bridesmaid and Mr. Stephen Fitzpatrick of this place was
best man. Soon after the performance of the ceremony the members of the
bridal party and a few invited friends repaired to the home of the bride's
parents where a sumptuous wedding feast was enjoyed. Mr and Mrs Mart left
during the day for Des Moines to spend a short time sight seeing. On their
return they will commence housekeeping on the Mart farm east of this city.
     The bride grew to womanhood at Pocahontas. Her parents are among the
respected residents of that place. A few years ago she went to Rochester,
Minn., where she held a position in the Kaler hotel, the largest and finest
at that place. Those who know her speak very highly of her.
     The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs Michael Mart. Mr and Mrs Mart were
pioneers in Freedom township. Mr. Mart is a careful, frugal level headed,
energetic young man and the people of our community esteem him highly. All
who know him, we are sure, will be delighted to learn of the step he has
taken and unite with the Democrat in wishing him and his bride health and
happiness.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, June 9, 1920

RECALLS INTERESTING TRIAL
Sheriff John M PINKERTON Helped Convict Emmetsburg Robbers in 1878

Monday, while convening with J.C. BENNETT, our reporter learned that John M.
PINKERTON, Algona's pioneer sheriff, who died at Hot Springs, South Dakota,
a few days ago, took an important part in the arrest and conviction of Hiram
and Will MILLERKE and John TRELOAR, who robbed the Milwaukee company in this
city in 1878. The railroad was just built into the town and an old building
on the present location of the Frost hotel was used for temporary quarters
for freight and baggage. Miss Fannie ESTMAN, as sister of Mrs. E.S. ORMSBY,
lost a valuable trunk. It was afterwards located by Mr. PINKERTON at some
point along the shore of Medium Lake. J.E. KING was sheriff at the time but
Mr. PINKERTON, it seems, succeeded in locating the offenders. They were
placed in jail at Algona. One cold night William MILLERKE excaped and sought
shelter in the home of John E. MARTIN of Fern Valley township, father of
J.B. MARTIN, who published the West Bend Journal for many years. Mr. MARTIN
knew MILLERKE and guarded him with an old army musket until morning when the
sheriff was notified of his presence. It turned out after that the gun was
not loaded. The evidence against the prisoner was not quite so strong as the
prosecuting attorney would like to have it. One day Lewis Nelson FERO, a
Milwaukee detective, quietly dropped into Algona and Sheriff PINKERTON had a
rough and tumble encounter with him, accusing him of being a notorious silk
robber from St. Louis. This of course was only a pretense but in the
encounter FERO's coat was torn from his back and Mr. PINKERTON's clothes
were also in shreads. During the coming two or three weeks the MILLERKES and
TRELOAR undertook to convince FERO that they were of equal rank with him
robbers and became quite confidential. In this way FERO secured sufficient
evidence against them to convict them. During the trial the officials of the
Milwaukee company were afraid the jury might not stick with the prisoners
and a special train was run from Algona with an officer who was ready to
arrest them under another indictment secured in Kossuth county. However, the
jury found them guilty.
W.G. HENRY met Mr. PINKERTON while at Hot Springs and J.J. KANE of this city
also knew him while at that place several months ago. It is claimed that
PINKERTON, in early days, followed gold mining in Colorado with two other
gentlemen. One of them, who afterwards became a millionaire, as a
manufacturer of sleeping cars, was accused by Mr. PINKERTON of stealing a
large amount of gold that was buried under the tent. At all events PINKERTON
drove him out of camp and he did not return.

Giles-Bahl
Mr. Vance C. GILES of Rodman and Miss Mabel R. BAHL of Emmetsburg were
united in marriage Tuesday of last week. Justice STUEHRNER officiating. The
bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles BALD of this city. She grew to
womanhood in this locality and was a member of the high school class of
1920. She has many devoted friends in this locality. The groom is a son of
Mr and Mrs Henry GILES of Rodman. He is said to be a very worthy young man.
After a short wedding trip Mr and Mrs. GILES will make their future home at
Rodman. We extend hearty congratulations.

Married at Algona Monday.
Mr Roy JOHNSTON and Miss Grace WOLFGANG
Monday afternoon, with lips sealed and with eyes watchful lest some one
might suspect what was to take place, Mr. Roy JOHNSON and Miss Grace
WOLFGANG, both well known to hundreds of our local readers, stepped into the
fine Buick of A.J. WOLFGANG, father of Miss WOLFGANG, and quickly drove to
Algona. Later a telegram was received stating that they were married at that
place. The union, which has for some time been anticipated, is, we need not
say, highly pleasing to their parents and other relatives. Mr and Mrs
JOHNSON [different spelling] left for Fort Dodge and Des Moines soon after
they were pronounced husband and wife where they will spend a few days
sightseeing and visiting friends. They will, we understand, soon return to
this city to receive the hearty congratulations of all.
Miss WOLFGANG is a general favorite among the people of Emmetsburg. The
members of the Democratic family have known her intimately since early
childhood and admire her very much for her sincerity, affability, frankness,
kindness, and cheerfullness. She is an only daughter as well as an only
child and she has had the best of advantages. We need not say that her
worthy parents are justly proud of her. Hundreds will learn with pleasure of
her marriage.
The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs H.P. JOHNSTON of this city. He is a young
man of ability, ambition, energy and determination. He finished his studies
in our local schools and entered Des Moines college. He was in the service
during the late war and received a commission as a second lieutenant. He has
made a national reputation as an athlete. A few days ago he broke the
Missouri Valley Conference track meet record by making a half mile in ;55
2-5. The time is the best reported in the United States this year.
The Democrat sincerely hopes Mr and Mrs JOHNSTON will decide to make their
future home in Emmetsburg where they have so many warm and devoted friends.
We extend hearty congratulations and wish them health and happiness.

Married on Wednesday
Mr. Glenn H. LOOKIE of Emmetsburg and Miss Frances SWANSON of Whittemore
were married in Emmetsburg last Wednesday, Rev. J.E. BRERETON, pastor of the
Congregational church, performing the ceremony. The happy couple were
attended by Mr and Mrs. D SWANSON, Mr. SWANSON being a brother of the bride.
The bride is one of the popular young ladies of Whittemore and has many
friends in this locality who esteem her highly. The groom has for some time
been employed in the J.I. HOBSON's jewelry store. His is apparently a worthy
young man. The Democrat wishes the happy young couple health and happiness.

Miss BRERTON a Bride.
Was United in Marriage Wednesday to Mr. Harold D HALL of Iowa Falls
Last Wednesday at 12:30 a.m., Mr. Harold D. HALL of Iowa Falls and Miss
Winifred BRERETON, were united in marriage in the home of the bride's
parents in this city. The ceremony was quite impressive and was performed by
the bride's father. After the rendering of the vocal solo, "Beloved, it is
Morn," the bridal party descended the stairway, Mrs. L. BRERETON playing
Lohengrin's wedding march. The bride and groom, preceded by Rev. J.E.
BRERETON and Master Jimmie BRERETON, took their position beneath the
beautiful arch from which was suspended a large bell in flowers. The ring
ceremony was used, Master Jimmie BRERETON, the three year old nephew of the
bride, carrying a ring in the heart of a large pink rose.
The bride was gowned in white net over satin. She wore a veil and carried a
beautiful showere boquet....[rest of article not obtained]

TOM SCOTT DEAD COMMITS SUICIDE
Body Found in Evergreen Cemetery. He Drank Carbolic Acid.

    Thomas Scott, who lived in the county house for several years, committed suicide last Sunday afternoon by drinking carbolic acid. The bottle containing some of the deadly fluid was found about twenty feet from where he was lying in the Evergreen cemetery. His lips, mouth, and throat were badly burned. The remains were uncovered early Monday morning by Melvin Church. They were taken to Mr. Foy's undertaking establishment where they were prepared for burial. The funeral will be held today. The remains will be laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery. The pall bearers chosen were William Young, Gray Gowans, James Hamilton, J.S. Gibson, David Wait and John Scott.
    Mr. Scott was a native of Scotland. He resided in this county for perhaps thirty years. He worked for a number of farmers but, as he was growing old, and having but little money, he went to the county house to live. He has a brother, a clergyman, who resides near Edinburgh, Scotland. The only close relative is a cousin, Margaret Marchland, of Toulon, Illinois. Mr. Scott was perhaps sixty-five years of age. He was single.
    The deceased was a warm hearted old gentleman. He was well acquainted with all of our business people and frequently called upon them to chat and discuss matters of general interest. On several occasions he intimated to a few with whom he talked that he might commit suicide. We understand that Sunday afternoon he made some statement to this effect. Mr. Scott frequently called at the Democrat office for Spencer, Sheldon and other county exchanges. He was always good natured, though often despondent. We learn with sorrow of his death.

Home from Texas.
    The Misses Anna and Vera Rutledge arrived home from Houston, Texas, last Sunday morning. Both have good positions in the public schools of that city. They inform us that the season is very warm along the Gulf of Mexico. The dock workers at Galveston have been on a strike for some time and conditions at that place are very unsatisfactory. As a result, many foreign vessels are landing at Houston and are cutting out Galveston. The shipments made by water from Houston have of late had a remarkable growth. The Misses Rutledge will spend their summer vacation in this city.

HE HAD A COMMON AILMENT.
Is Now in Hands of a Trainer Who Will Make Him Keep Regular Hours.
(Daily Register)
    Roy Johnson, the Des Moines college crack halfmiler who set a new Missouri Valley record for the distance at Ames last Saturday, will not compete in the "Big Ten" meet at Ann Arbor this coming week end, according to an announcement made by Coach Harris Bell of the Tigers. Johnson will rest up until the Olympics tryout at Chicago that latter part of the month. The local distance star was not in the best of shape last Saturday when he traveled the distance in record breaking time. Johnson was taken sick after the race and is not feeling too good at present, according to Coach Bell.
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Will Rest and Recuperate.
    Miss Anna Donovan is arranging for a trip to Rochester, Minn., to take treatment from Drs. Mayo. Later she intends spending some time at Hot Springs, Arkansas. During her absence the press work on the Tribune will be done by the Reporter. Miss Mary McKay will take the place of Miss Donovan.

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