Iowa Old Press

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, October 13, 1920

MARRIED IN MINNEAPOLIS
Mr. Michael Collins of Emmetsburg and Miss Helen Nelson of Eau Claire,
Wisconsin

Mr. Michael Collins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Collins, of this place, and
Miss Helen Nelson of Eau Claire, Wis., were married in St. Stephen's church
at Minneapolis Monday morning, Oct. 11, at 9 o'clock. Miss Agnes Collins,
sister of the groom, was bridesmaid and Mr. James Collins, brother of the
groom, was best man. The bride was employed as stenographer for some time in
the Donaldson department store at Minneapolis. The groom grew to manhood in
this locality. He engaged in the railroad business a number of years ago. He
was faithful and diligent and soon succeeded in winning the confidence of
the officers of the company. Some time ago he was appointed agent at Melvin,
Osceola county. Mr. and Mrs. Collins left soon after their marriage to Eau
Claire to visit relatives of the bride. From there they will go to Denver,
Colorado, to remain for a short time. They will make their future home at
Melvin. The Democrat is pleased to learn of their marriage and extends
hearty good wishes.

JOHN McCORMICK DIES SUDDENLY
Ate His Dinner, Went to Room and Expired an Hour Later

Monday afternoon shortly after 2 o'clock the news was quickly circulated
that John J McCormick, one of the best known citizens of our community, had
passed away rather unexpectedly at his home a short distance south of the
Assumption church. Although his health was for several years not the best,
he was able to give ordinary attention to his usual duties. Sunday afternoon
he and Mrs. McCormick and their son Vincent were out auto riding and they
enjoyed like hundreds of our other citizens, the bright, warm, pleasant
autumn afternoon. Monday forenoon he was able to be about but was not
feeling well. He ate a late breakfast and read the morning paper. After
dinner he asked Mrs. McCormick if he could not assist her to wipe the dishes
but she said she could do the work herself in a few moments. Later he stated
that he was rather tired and stepped up stairs and laid down. In a short
time Mrs. McCormick went to his room to see if he needed anything and was
startled to find him dying. Medical and other assistance was quickly
summoned but he passed away a short time later. The funeral will be held
tomorrow. Services will be conducted at the Assumption church, Very Rev.
P.F. Farrelly will officiate. The burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.
John McCormick was born at LaPorte, Iowa, January 23, 1870. He grew to
manhood in that locality. In the spring of 1887, his parents moved to this
county and settled on a farm southeast of Emmetsburg. On January 23, 1901,
Mr. McCormick was united in marriage to Miss Josephine McNulty, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Owen McNulty, of this place. Mr. McCormick is survived by his
wife, his son, Vincent McCormick, his brother Frank McCormick, and his
sister, Mrs. J.D. Higgins, all of this place.
Mr. McCormick is survived by his wife, his son, Vincent McCormick, his
brother, Frank McCormick, and his sister, Mrs. J.D. Higgins, all of this
place.
We knew Mr. McCormick intimately during the past thirty-three years and we
had many well founded reasons for regarding him among the most upright,
public spirited, deserving gentlemen of Palo Alto county. As a farmer, he
was industrious, economical, prudent, thrifty and successful. He was ever
willing to do what was reasonable. He never shirked a duty that was expected
of him by those who were placed in charge of church, school or other matters
associated with community affairs. During the world war he was one of the
first and one of the most generous to respond to the appeals of the Red
Cross, the purchase of Liberty bonds and the various other needs of the
trying period through which our people passed. The load at times became
burdensome but Mr. McCormick always felt it his duty to do as much for the
cause of his country as the boys in the service were doing in camp and on
the field of battle. A man who never fails to come up to expectations on
such occasions is not soon forgotten by those whose duty it is to lead
movements in making appeals. Mr. McCormick's motives were high, his speech
clean, his conduct invariably above reproach, his heart always right. He was
kind, patient, benevolent. He was tasty and enterprising. He made a
comfortable home for his wife and son and he gave them every necessary
attention that his means could provide. He had scarcely passed manhood's
prime when the author of life called him. He had made good use of his
talents and, though hard to leave his cozy, happy home and his dear loved
ones, he was prepared and willing to go. We recall no death that has
occurred for several years that we personally regret more than we do the
taking off of Mr. McCormick. We always found him a man among men and a warm,
loyal friend. Mrs. McCormick, her dutiful son, the loving brother and sister
and the other relatives whose heads are bowed in sorrow, have the sincere
sympathy of the people of Emmetsburg and Palo Alto county in their
bereavement.

HE WAS CRUSHED BY LOADED WAGON
Yesterday Carlie, son of Selmer JOHNSON who lives on the W.W. FROST farm in
Nevada township, was killed two miles east of Curlew. A wagon loaded with
oats ran over his head. He lived only a few moments after the sad accident.
He was ten years old. He was walking alongside of the moving wagon and fell
beneath the wheels. His brother was with him when the sad affair occurred.
He was taken to the home of Mr. HOGAN before he died. Dr. HENNESSEY, the
coroner, was summoned and he learned that the facts were as stated. This is
a very sad blow to Mr. and Mrs. JOHNSON.

P.J. Clausen Sells Out
P.J. CLAUSEN informs us that he has sold his ice cream and bottling factory
in this city to Roy ATKINSON. He has for several years been one of the most
successful business men of our community. He has not yet announced any
definite plans for the future. We shall be very sorry to lose Mr. and Mrs.
CLAUSEN. Mr. ATKINSON is an energetic, deserving young man and will no doubt
succeed in his new venture. We wish him success.

Grobmire Threw Halberg
Bro. SULLIVAN, who was down from Graettinger last evening informs us that
Fred GROBMIRE threw John HALBERG of Algona Monday night. First fall was won
in nineteen minutes and second in fourteen. HALBERG weighs over 200 pounds.
GROBMIRE will wrestle RUSSELL of Sioux Falls at Spencer tomorrow evening for
a bet of $700.

Rev. Clegg to Storm Lake
Our many citizens are pleased to learn that Rev. Herbert CLEGG has been
appointed pastor of the M.E. Church at Storm Lake. He is capable, zealous
and modest and will soon win the good will of the people of that community.

He Injured His Arm
Lewis LOGUE was down from Hoprig last Friday. He is carrying his arm in a
sling. He injured it badly some time ago while descending a ladder at a
grain elevator at Graettinger. He is now living on a fine farm near
Ringstead.

By Auto to Florida
William WARD and his son, Morgan, who left by auto for Florida a couple of
weeks ago, wrote home from Nashville, Tennessee. They had reached that place
without any difficulty and found it a promising, prosperous city.

Our Graettinger Letter
Dr. and Mrs. HESSION attended the picnic given by the members of the medical
association at Lost Island lake last Wednesday.

Adolf PETERS and family were over from Terril Saturday.

Mrs. MYHRE came down from Estherville Wednesday for a brief visit with her
son, Martin MYHRE.

L.E. RICHARDSON returned Saturday from western Minnesota where he had been
looking after real estate interests.

A GOOD STORY WELL TOLD
Was Given in the Congregational Church by Rev. W.H. Kent

The announcement of the telling of the story, "Tacky Jim" by the author,
Rev. W.H. KENT, at the Congregational church last Friday night, drew a good
audience and proved an event of real pleasure to all who were present. A
prelude to the reading was given consisting of two musical numbers, a piano
duet by Miss Catherine HELEN and Mrs. James GOWANS  and a vocal solo by Mrs.
Earl BEEBE. Mrs. BEEBE was accompanied by Mrs. Loring D BRERTON. In each
instance these splendid musicians responded to hearty encores. The story,
"Tacky Jim" has a finely conceived plot. The characters are so thoroughly
human, and some of them so unique as to be intensely interesting. Mr. KENT
explained before his reading that the characters in the main were taken from
real life, as he had seen them in a former parish.
Ther is a strong vein of good, clean humor running through the story,
serving as fine seasoning to the moral appeal which is the soul of it. And,
in the telling of the story, the author was quite natural, which is saying
that he was artful. He held strict attention from start to finish. Fully
one-half of the people in his audience were children between ten and
fourteen years of age. These and the adults, not one more than the others,
paid undivided attention. Afterwards, many were heard to ask whether Mr.
KENT had another story, and if so they hoped he would come again.

Buys Home in Des Moines
The Des Moines Daily News of last Wednesday announced that P.O'GRADY of
Ayrshire had purchased a $20,000 home on the west side in Des Moines. We
have not learned how soon Mr. O'GRADY intends moving into it. Few were aware
that he contemplated leaving Ayrshire in which he has lived for thirty-five
years or more. He has become very prosperous and is one of the most public
spirited gentlemen of our county.

Are Charged With Misconduct
Yesterday Ed BAURER and Edwin STEENBURG, both charged with forgery, and W.
READE, accused of stealing, were taken from the Emmetsburg jail to Spencer
for a hearing before the grand jury. They were brought here from Clay county
some time ago.

Used 15 Gallons on 300 Mile Trip
Leo SHEA spent the first of the week at Austin and Lyle, Minnesota. He owns
land in that locality. He made the round trip by auto, going a distance of
300 miles and used only fifteen gallons of gasoline. He has a Ford coupe.

Poisoned by Canned Salmon
Monday T.J. CURRANS and his little son Thomas became dangerously ill.
Relatives became very much alarmed but they are alright again. They think
they were poisoned by eating canned salmon. The would not care for another
experience of this kind.

He Should Be Retained.
A few days ago M.F. BRENNAN tendered his resignation as city marshal but so
far it has not been accepted. He asked for an advance in wages, as he was
receiving only $85 per month. The council did not comply with his request
and he felt that he could not continue in the position any longer for the
amount named as being expenses are very high. Mr. BRENNAN is one of the most
conscientious, trustworthy marshals in our state. We sincerely hope some
agreement may be reached whereby our community may be assured of his
services for a few years longer. A plucky, level headed marshal is one of
the important officers of a community.

DR. McTIGUE TO EMMETSBURG
Buys Mr. Drigg's Home, Mr. Driggs to Try Farming

Thursday of last week a deal was made whereby L.D. DRIGGS became the owner
of the farm owned by Dr. F.B. McTIGUE and the latter took in exchange the
new home recently completed by Mr. DRIGGS in the east part of this city. The
farm is the one formerly owned by J.M. THOMPSON and is located a mile and a
quarter southeast of Cylinder. Perhaps there is not a better improved place
in that locality than this one, as the buildings are all large and modern
and the farm is well fenced and well tiled. It has also one of the best
orchards in the county. Mr. and Mrs. DRIGGS were born and raised on the farm
and as a result, not amateurs at farming. They will move to their new home
November 1 and Dr. and Mrs. McTIGUE will also move to this city at that
time. After December 1, Dr. McTIGUE will open offices in Emmetsburg where he
will practice osteopathy. He has had a good practice during the four years
he has been on the farm near Cylinder, as as a result he has decided to move
to our city and devote all his time to his profession.

Ear Has 26 Rows
MATTHIESON Brothers, who live between Ayrshire and Curlew, raised some very
fine Silver King corn this year. A few days ago they showed us an ear
containing 1,200 kernels. It had twenty-six rows and weighed one pound, six
ounces. It is a wonderful specimen of corn. Messrs. MATTHIESON are very
successful farmers.

Local Items
R.P. McTIGUE of Farley, Iowa, accompanied by Robert ALLEN of that place,
arrived in Emmetsburg the last of the week to visit Mr. and Mrs. Dennis
McTIGUE. They will enjoy a trip to Estherville and Litchfield, Minnesota,
while absent. They intend doing considerable hunting before they return to
Farley. Robert McTIGUE is a brother of Dennis McTIGUE. He lived in Sac
county for many years. He was well acquainted with J.J. HIGGINS of this
place before moving from Dubuque to Sac county 46 years ago.

Among those who came from a distance Thursday to attend the tea at the home
of Mrs. BRANAGAN were Mrs. T.F. McGOVERN and Mrs. FARRELL of Whittemore,
Mrs. T. CULLEN, Miss CULLEN and Mrs. FREEMAN of Cylinder and Mesdames
HEIDEMAN, JOHNSON, DAWSON, MULRONEY, KRIEG and McKENZIE, Mr. and Mrs. John
SCHULLER and Miss Mary REINDERS of Mallard.

Dr.D.T. GRADY, who has a government position in the Twin Cities, enjoyed
Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.G. GRADY of this place. He had
business a short distance north of Mason City and he ran over to Emmetsburg
before returning.

Fell and Broke His Nose
Last Friday, while playing football with St. Mary's academy team at
Pocahontas, Leo JENNINGS fell and broke his nose. The injury was a severe
one. It will be some time before the wound will heal. He has the sympathy of
his many friends.




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