Iowa Old Press

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, April 6, 1921

Schaney-Higgins
This morning, at an early hour, Mr. Leo Schaney and Miss Loretta Higgins of
this city were united in marriage at the Assumption church, Monsignor P.F.
Farrelly officiating. The groom was attended by his friend, Mr. Matthew
Kane, and the bride by her sister, Miss Mary Higgins. Only a few intimate
relatives and friends were present at the nuptial mass. On repairing to the
home of the bride's father, Mr. J.J. Higgins, of this city, the bride and
groom and a few invited guests enjoyed a sumptuous wedding dinner. Mr. and
Mrs. Schaney left during the day on a wedding trip. On their return they
will live on the farm of P.C. Jackman, grandfather of Mr. Schaney.
The bride grew to womanhood in the vicinity of Ayrshire. In 1918 the family
moved to Emmetsburg. A couple of years ago she took a course in the Domestic
Science department of the Iowa State College at Ames. She was for some time
employed in the millinery department of the Geyerman Garment store. Her
pleasing personality and her disposition, which is always happy and
cheerful, have made her a favorite with the young people among whom she has
mingled.
The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schaney, so well and
favorably known to our many local readers. He is energetic, industrious and
wide awake and has proven himself exceptionally capable in the lines in
which he has applied himself. He is a hustler and will doubtless prove
himself a successful farmer. We need not say that a wide circle of relatives
and well wishers unite with the Democrat in offering hearty congratulations
to Mr. and Mrs. Schaney.

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Mrs. C.J. Berger Undergoes an Operation
Monday Mrs. C.J. Berger of this city, who was quite ill for some time,
underwent a surgical operation for an ulcer on one of her kidneys. Dr.
O'Keefe, one of the hospital specialists at Sioux City, assisted by Dr.
Hennessey and Brerton, performed the operation. Mrs. Berger's condition is
still considered quite serious and her relatives and friends have reason to
feel worried regarding her chances for recovery. Dr. O'Keefe came from Sioux
City to Fonda over the Illinois Central where Carl Berger met him by car and
brought him to Emmetsburg. He is the surgeon who operated on Miss Kirby some
time ago.
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T.B. Walsh Has Mishap
Tuesday while scuffling with a friend, T.B. Walsh fell and injured one of
his legs quite badly. The limb annoyed him some last year. His neighbors and
friends hope to see him about again soon.

Fogarty-Neary
     Yesterday Mr. William Fogarty of West Bend township and Miss Lorena
Neary of this city were united in marriage at the Assumption church at 7
a.m. Monsignor Farrelly performed the ceremony. The bride was attended by
her sister, Miss Delphine Neary, and the groom by his brother, Mr. Vern
Fogarty. Only a few relatives and friends were in attendance. Soon after the
marriage the members of the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.C. Neary, where a sumptuous wedding meal was
enjoyed. During the day Mr. and Mrs. Fogarty left for Des Moines on a
wedding trip. They will visit friends at Grand Junction and other places
before returning home. They will reside on the groom's farm north of Rodman.
     No young lady in Emmetsburg stands higher in our community than the
bride. Her parents are widely and most favorably known. They are old
residents of this vicinity. She attended school at St. Mary's Academy and
after completing her studies she accepted a position in the mercantile
establishment of J.H. Knoblauch. She was tactful, deserving and popular with
the patrons of the sotre and it is needless to say that her services were
highly appreciated by all who met her as well as by her employer.
     The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fogarty, who have lived in
the vicinity of West Bend for many years. He is a young man of industry and
promise and will no doubt soon win his way to the front among the
successful, prospective farmers of our county. We join a large number of
well wishers in extending hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Fogarty.

WERE MARRIED AT WATERLOO
Mr. William Edgar Morling of Emmetsburg and Miss Helen Clare Roche of Cedar
Rapids.

     The Democrat is surprised to learn that Mr. William Edgar Morling and
Miss Helen Clare Roche of Cedar Rapids were united in marriage at the M.E.
parsonage at Waterloo on Friday evening, March 25, Dr. E.J. Lockwood, the
officiating pastor. The ring ceremony was used. Only a few intimate friends
and relatives were in attendance.
     The bride and groom are well and most favorably known to a large number
of our readers in this county. The bride taught in the public schools of
Emmetsburg for a couple of years and two years later was employed in the
schools of Grundy Center, where she had charge of the domestic science
department. She is a daughter of Mrs. Lois E. Roche of Cedar Rapids. She
took her course in Coe College at that place. She was held in very high
regard by our many citizens while she was in Emmetsburg and all will, we are
sure, be pleased to learn that she has become the wife of one of our most
worthy young men.
     The groom has lived in Emmetsburg since boyhood. He is the oldest son
of Attorney E.A. Morling. After finishing his course in our local schools he
attended Morningside College at Sioux City and was later a student at
Cornell College. He is a young man of high purpose, industry and ability and
he has a pleasing personality. To know him is to respect him for his
sincerity and candor. He has for some time been employed in his father's
office and is deservedly popular among the business and professional people
of our community. Mr. and Mrs. Morling will, of course, make their future
home in this city. The Democrat joins a host of well wishers in extending
congratulations.

MARRIED AT SPENCER MONDAY
Mr. Ralph Rhinehart and Miss Marion Lee, Both of Ruthven

     J.A. Berg of Ruthven, who was in Emmetsburg yesterday, informed our
reporter that his salesman, Mr. Ralph Rinehart and Miss Marion Lee went to
Spencer Monday where htey were united in marriage. The bride is a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. O.S. Lee of that place. She is said to be a very deserving
young lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Rinehart. He has been in
the employ of Berg & Brennan for a couple of years and is a capable,
upright, tactful young man. Mrs. and Mrs. Rinehart will of course make their
future home in Ruthven. Their many friends throughout the county wish them
health and happiness.

DID NOT WANT FORTUNES TOLD
Mrs. E.B. Soper Jr. Has Amusing Experience Made Up as a Gypsy

     Last Friday an April Fool party was given at one of the homes in this
city. The ladies who were in attendance were requested to dress suitably for
the occasion and we understand that orders were obeyed. Mrs. E.B. Soper, Jr.
was attired as a gypsy fortune teller. At the close of the party she came up
town and called on C.W. Beck, Mr. Greengo of the Northern Iowa Gas &
Electric Co., Justice Stuehmer, Mr. Soper, her husband and several other
local business men. Her make up was so good that they did not know her and
she was very persistant about telling their fortunes. She denies that she
was ordered out of any of the places she visited but she has an interesting
story to tell about how she was treated. All know how welcome the average
gypsy's fortune teller is when she enters any of the stores or offices of
our community.

DOES NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION
Supt. Florence Underwood Will Go West at Close of Term in September

     Contrary to general expectations, Miss Underwood was not a candidate
for re-election as county superintendent at a meeting held yesterday. Hence
the presidents of the city,town and rural district boards of the county who
met did not take any definite action in the matter. Miss Underwood intends
going west at the close of her term in September. Hers services as a officer
have been more than satisfactory and the public in general had no idea that
she intended retiring. At yesterday's meeting Ralph Smith, Mrs. W.S.
Schroeder and Dr. Keeney were re-elected as members of the county board of
education and a committee was appointed to meet with the county supervisors
to discuss the salary question and consider applications for superintendent.

MILFORD SAND & GRAVEL CO.
Has Capital of $200,000. Begin Work on April 15

     The Milford Sand & Grave company will commence business on April 15.
Its capital stock is $200,000. A large tract of land was bought some time
ago and a fine electrically equipped plant for washing and screening sand
for gravel and building and construction purposes was installed. The present
equipment has a capacity of forty cars daily. The board of directors
consists of L.L. Bingham of Estherville, F.D. Pearce of Mason City, J.H.
Yelp of Bancroft, Fred Spies of Graettinger, W.G. McGowan of Mason City,
George F. Sokol of Sibley and Floyd Goodrich of Humboldt. They are all
practical men, have had years of experience and are well prepared to manage
the ocmpany profitably.

NEW LAW FIRM FORMED
Attorneys Dan Kelly and L.W. Reed Have Formed a Partnership

     Attorney L.W. Reed, who recently served his connections with the firm
of McCarty & McCarty, has formed a partnership with Dan Kelly. The firm will
be known as Kelly & Reed. Mr. Kelly is one of the high class, experienced
lawyers of thsi section of the state and Mr. Reed is a graduate of the law
department of Drake University of Des Moines. He was in the service during
the world war and soon after the signing of the armistice he entered the
office of McCarty & McCarty. He is a bright, capable gentleman, is a
promising attorney, and has a very pleasing personality. His many friends
are more than confident taht he will more than make good as a partner of Mr.
Kelly. The Democrat wishes the new firm success.

BRITISH PROPAGANDA IN ARMY
Frank P. Boies Knew It Was Used Against Irish Before He Left France

     Frank P. Boies of Leon, Iowa, has mailed us a very fine address on the
Irish question in pamphlet form which was delivered at the Irish National
League meeting held at Des Moines on September 27, 1886. The date was
thirty-five years ago. Chas. Stewart Parnell was at that time the leader of
the Irish parliamentary party. The struggle was then for home rule. Mr.
Boies knew the address would be appreciated by the writer and he is
doubtless convinced that the right of the people of Ireland for the right of
self-government has been continued for a long time. Mr. Boies met in France,
while overseas, many of the youn men from Ireland who were serving in the
British army and he was convinced that British propaganda circulated on
continental Europe at that time to the effect that the Irish were not doing
their part in aiding the allies was anything but reliable. He told the
editor of the Demcrat about the matter when he was home visiting after his
return from France. Mr. Boies was employed in this office a number of years
ago. He is at present operating a linotype for the Leon Journal.

CHEAP GUNS AND REVOLVERS
For Those Who Will Guard Banks and Other Property

     Des Moines, April 5- Iowa bankers will learn to shoot!
     The Iowa Bankers' Association has completed arrangements with the war
department so that guns and ammunition for use by vigilantes can be
purchased at actual cost.
     Sheriffs in Iowa who have formed vigilance committees to rid the state
of yeggs, murderers, automobile thieves, and other criminals should list
their vigilantes; take their orders for guns and ammunition, then
communicate with the Iowa Bankers' Association in Des Moines.
     Revolvers such as those used in the army can be purchased for the
vigilantes from $5.50 to $8.00 each; and rifles at $5.00 and $6.00 each.
However, vigilantes must join the National Rifle Association, which calls
for a membership fee of $2.00 a year. This is necessary in order to keep
record of the rifles.

AUTOMOBILES ARE SCARCE
Ford District Dealers Can Not Fill Orders for Thirty Days

     Ft. Dodge, Ia., April 6- Curtailed auto manufacture and difficulty in
delivery has made a shortage of cars in Fort Dodge unequalled in the history
of the Fort Dodge auto industry. At the monthy meeting of the Fort Dodge
Auto Dealers' Association a roll call of autos among the fifteen dealers was
answered by 202 cars. In ordinary times this would be sufficient for ten
days' business.
     The Swaney Motor Company is completely out of Fords and has sales ahead
for thirty days. The entire district is cleaned out of Fords, the dealers
reported although a carload is expected here tomorrow which will ease the
local situation.

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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, 13 Apr 1921

DEATH COMES AT RIPE OLD AGE OF 93
Patrick Hoben Who Settled in Highland Township in 1882

Saturday evening at 10:20 Patrick Hoben, one of the oldest citizens of our
county, passed away at the home of his son, Austin Hoben, in Highland
township with whom he lived for many years. He was more or less crippled
with rheumatism for nearly forty years but he did not become seriously ill
until last Thursday. Having attained the age of 93, advancing years kept
steadily undermining his health and strength and he was finally forced to
yield to the inevitable. The funeral was held yesterday. Services were
conducted in the Catholic church at Ruthven, Father Conley celebrating the
requiem mass. The burial was in the family lot in the parochial cemetery at
that place. A large number of old neighbors and friends were in attendance.
Several from this city were present. The pall bearers were M.J. Donahue,
John Burns, Michael Daily, C.C. Egan, John Bough, and John Joyce.
Mr. Hoben was born at Eriff, near West Port, county of Mayo, Ireland in
January, 1828. His age was 93. He was married in his native country to
Winnie Hearrity in 1860. Mr. and Mrs. Hoben came to the United States in
1861 and located in Clinton county, this state. In 1868 they became
residents of Boone county and in 1882 settled on a farm in Highland township
this county. Their son Michael still resides on the place. Mr. Hoben is
survived by two sons and two daughters. The sons are Michael and Austin of
Highland township and the daughters are Mrs. Michael Golden of Valley
Junction and Mrs. Henry Brash of Deadwood, South Dakota. Mrs. Hoben died in
January 1913.
Like millions of the men and women of his race, Mr. Hoben left sorely
depressed Erin which always had a warm place in his heart's affections, and
came to our great republic, the land of the free and the home of the brave,
to enjoy the privileges, the opportunities and the material comforts that
were denied him in the country of his birth. He was economical and thrifty
and he provided carefully and successfully for the needs of his wife and
family. He led a good life, was esteemed by his neighbors and friends,
discharged conscientiously and faithfully his duties as a citizen and upheld
with patriotic ferver the honor of his state and country. He was warm
hearted, friendly and hospitable, and his associates of pioneer days always
took an earnest interest in his health, his happiness and his welfare. He
learned early in life his duties to religion and he always sought divine
assistance when temptations and severe trials came to him. He lived to a
ripe old age. His death will be widely and sincerely mourned. The sons and
daughters have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.

NEIBAUER-BRENNAN
A Marriage at the Assumption Church Last Monday Morning.

Monday morning Mr. Michael Niebauer and Miss Anna V. Brennan, both well
known to our numerous local readers, were united in marriage at the
Assumption church, Monsignor P.F. Farrelly celebrating a nuptial mass and
performing the ceremony. The bride was attended by her cousin, Mrs. R.J.
Dooley, and the groom by Mr. Dooley. A number of relatives and friends were
in attendance. During the forenoon and admirably prepared wedding feast was
enjoyed by the members of the bridal party and their intimate friends.
During the day Mr. and Mrs. Niebauer drove to Algona where they took the
evening train for Milwaukee. They will visit the family of the brother of
the bride and will spend a few days in sightseeing at other places. On their
return to Emmetsburg they will commence housekeeping in Mrs. Thomas Curran's
residence, Mrs. Currans having moved to the home of her parents.
The bride, who is widely known and universally esteemed, is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. M.F. Brennan. She needs no introduction to the readers of the
Democrat. Her entire life was spent in our community and her worthiness and
high standing are recognized by all who know her. Emmetsburg people, without
exception, have a very warm regard for her and are delighted to know that
she is to remain in our little city.
The groom came to Emmetsburg from Osakis, Minnesota, a couple of years ago.
He has for some time been associated in the automobile business with Mr.
H.P. Hughes. He is a gentleman of high character and has a personality that
has won him popularity among our citizens. Those who know him intimately
have only profound respect for him and gladly unite with the Democrat in
wishing him and his truly deserving bride health and happiness.

MRS. BERGER DEAD
FUNERAL TUESDAY
Her Death Followed Surgical Operation Five Days Before

    Last week we reported the serious condition of Mrs. Charles J. Berger of this city who, on Monday, was required to undergo a severe surgical operation. She was ill perhaps two months. For a couple of days after the operation she seemed to hold her own but the last of the week she declined in strength and the members of the family realized that her chances for recovery were steadily waning. The end came Sunday morning. The funeral was held yesterday. Services were conducted at the Assumption church, Monsignor P.F. Farrelly celebrating a solemn requiem mass. He was assisted by Fathers McNerney and Savage of this city and Father Underberg of West Bend. At the close of the services, Monsignor Farrelly spoke at some length, paying a high tribute to the worth of Mrs. Berger as a Christian lady and her usefulness as a member of her church, her community and the several societies to which she belonged. There was an exceptionally large attendance of relatives and sympathizing friends. Many were present from neighboring towns. The active pall bearers were P.H. Donlon, Ed McNally, M.F. Kerwick, J.P. Carney, John McDonald, and Charles Nolan. The honorary pall bearers were Chas. Duhigg, P.F. McMahon, J.D. McCarty, John Moncrief and John Maguire.
    Ellen Higgins, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Higgins [Note: Mrs. Higgins was Bridget Joynt], of this place, was born at Dyersville, Iowa, September 22, 1865. Her age was 55. She grew to womanhood in that locality, May 2, 1888, she was united in marriage in the Catholic church at that place to Charles Berger. In 1892 Mr. and Mrs. Berger came to Emmetsburg, Mr. Berger engaging in the mercantile business. They subsequently made their home in this city. Mrs. Berger is survived by her husband, two sons, Carl and Leo, and two brothers and two sisters. The brothers are J.J. and J.D. Higgins. The sisters are Mrs. Frank McCormick and Mrs. M.J. Kelsh. All are well known to our many residents.
    The death of Mrs. Berger removes from our community one of is most exemplary, conscientious, dutiful Christian wives and mothers. Perhaps no other lady in our city was better acquainted throughout the county and we are sure than none stood higher in the esteem of those who knew her. Her pleasing personality, her happy disposition, her friendly manner, and her unaffected sincerity endeared her to all. She was a considerate, helpful wife, a loving, tender mother, a loyal friend and a noble woman. She always gave warm, generous support to her church, the various social and religious organizations to which she belonged and to the community in which she spent so many active and useful years and which was at all times benefited by her womanly discretion, her piety, her zeal, and her most edifying example. Mr. and Mrs. Berger only a few months ago moved into their fine new home and they were justly proud of it but how short was the time Mrs. Berger was permitted to enjoy it. We may all plan carefully and anxiously for the future but Providence calls us in his own good time and we must answer the summons and be ready and willing to leave behind the joys and the treasures that are perhaps the culmination of years of ardent anticipation and patient labor. All who knew Mrs. Berger will learn with profound regret of her death at a comparatively early age and offer sincere sympathy to Mr Berger, the two sons, the two brothers, the two sisters and other relatives in their bereavement.

ROCK ISLAND CAR WRECKS BUILDING
Spies Cement Plant Office at Graettinger Demolished.
Two Men in Ruins.
    Yesterday while doing some switching on a side track at Graettinger, the south-bound Rock Island freight demolished the office building of the Spies Cement plant. The engine was backing up rapidly, and the rear car jumped over the high bank at the end of the track hitting the building. It was 16x16 feet, was one story high and was built of cement blocks. Scarcely a block was left standing. Wendle Anderson of Graettinger and Martin B Hostetter of Blue Earth, Minnesota, were in the office when the accident occurred and they were buried beneath the ruins. The only surprise is that they came out alive. Mr. Hostetter had his leg and shoulder injured but we understand his condition is not serious. We have not learned who is responsible for the accident but the engineer and one of the brakemen will doubtless be asked to make explanations. The railroad company will, of course, be required to repair the damage. We are indebted to Brother John J Sullivan of the Times for this interesting item of news.

PRIEST'S HOUSE BURNED SUNDAY
Mallard Catholics Sustained Heavy Loss Last Sunday Morning.
    Sunday morning the Catholic parsonage at Mallard was destroyed by fire. It was a large, substantial building of perhaps nine or ten rooms and was strictly modern. It was probably worth $6,000 or $7,000. The origin of the fire is unknown. The blaze broke out in the second storyand had gained considerable headway before it was discovered. All of the furniture was removed except one bed room suite which could not be taken out. Father Neppel had a large number of books stored in the attic and he succeeded in saving most of them.
    The fire occurred shortly after early mass. Father Neppel was working on his car intending to take a trip to West Bend in the afternoon to attend the laying of the cornerstone of the new church at that place. Someone who happened to pass shouted to him that his home was on fire. Members of his family, who came from Carroll county to visit him, were in the house at the time but they did not know anything about the fire until the alarm was given from the outside. The building was, we understand, fairly well insured but the loss, which is the case with most fires, will doubtless be heavy. The Mallard Catholics have for some time been planning on putting up a new church but they did not intend building a parsonage. Father Neppel and his people have the sympathy of their numerous friends in the great loss they have sustained.

TO LIVE IN LOST ISLAND.
Mr. Hamiland J. Sandvig and Miss Nora C Westergard Married Yesterday.
    Yesterday Mr. Hamiland J Sandvig and Miss Nora C Westergard of Graettinger were united in marriage  at the Norwegian Lutheran church at Graettinger, Rev. Hansen officiating. Soon after the marriage the contracting parties repaired to the home of  the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Westergard, where a sumptuous wedding dinner was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Sandvig will, we understand, make their home on the Sandvig homestead in Lost Island township.
    The bride is the accomplished daughter of Mr. Westergard, our esteemed county supervisor. She has a host of warm friends who esteem her highly and they have only sincere good wishes for her future happiness. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sandvig, who were pioneers in Lost Island township. He is said to be a thrifty farmer, and a substantial citizen. A host of devoted friends extend hearty good wishes to the newly wedded couple.

MARRIED AT GRAETTINGER.
Mr. Peter Duus and Miss Clara Anderson.
    Last Wednesday Mr. Peter Duus of Lost Island township and Miss Clara Anderson of Graettinger were united in marriage at the Norwegian Lutheran church at Graettinger, Rev. Sande performing the ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Mabel Anderson, and the groom by Mr. Oscar Anderson, brother of the bride. Misses Dorothy and Lorene Anderson of Ayrshire were flower girls. The ceremony was quite elaborate and witnessed by perhaps thirty of the immediate relatives...[rest of article cut off].

Came to Do Shopping.
    Misses Rose Ayberg, Cora Christopherson, Clara Larson and Agnes and Julia Anderson of Graettinger were in Emmetsburg last evening. Some one hinted that they came to rice a couple who were married at that place during the day but they denied that they came on any such mission. The bride and groom had driven to Rodman where they took the evening train for Ft. Dodge. The young ladies doubtless came to do some shopping.

To Move to Spencer.
    A number of neighbors and friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. V.A. Sodergren of this city the first of the week. It was in the nature of a farewell party. They intend leaving the latter part of the week for Spencer where Mr. Sodergren will engage in the plumbing and heating business.

LEWIS A WINNER TOO MUCH FOR EARL.
Took First Fall in 1:35 and Second in Seven Minutes.
    In the great wrestling match at Des Moines last night, Strangler Lewis won the first fall by a headlock in one hour and thirty-five minutes and the second in seven minutes and thirty seconds. The result was a great disappointment to the many friends of Caddock. Lewis is, of course, a large, powerful man. He weighs 230 pounds while Caddock, while very clever, does not weigh over 190. Caddock is, for his size, perhaps the best wrestler in the world today but he could not win against superior strength.

May Star in Penn Relay.
    Lester Belding, the well known athlete of Mason City, who is captain of the S.U.I. track team, has been entered in the quarter mile hurdle race in the Penn Relay carnival at Philadelphia, which will be held April 30. Should he win, he will be pitted against such stars as Thompson of Dartmouth, who has the world's record. He holds the Olympic championship. Belding was captain of the Mason City High school team in 1918.

---Vernon Sharp of Rolfe is one of the six students who will represent the State University of Iowa in the intercollegiate debate against the Nebraska team.

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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Thursday, April 20, 1921

LAMMERS-LE DUC
On Saturday April 16th at the Catholic parsonage in Graettinger occurred the
marriage of Mr. William LAMMERS and Miss Agnes LE DUC. Father KELLY
performed the ceremony which made them man and wife.
The groom is a prosperous young farmer of the Graettinger vicinity and is
well known and as well liked and respected by all in that community. He is
industrious and energetic and will do his share toward making the home.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. LE DUC and is one of the
popular young ladies of the Graettinger community. She has made many warm
friends in the community all of whom admire her for true womanliness and
kindly spirit. She is in every way fitted to preside over the home with
dignity.
The young couple will make their home on a farm near Graettinger. To them
the Reporter extends its best wishes for a long and prosperous married life.

ARE READY TO SHOOT BANDITS
Seventeen Courageous Locak Marksmen Are Prepared for Duty

It would be well for strangers and local parties who are criminally inclined
not to try to pull off any robbery in Emmetsburg. The city authorities have
bought a number of the latest and most serviceable deadly weapons and have
distributed them among the following named gentlemen who know how to use
them with telling effect: J.W. JACKSON, W.B. YOUNG, M.F. BRENNAN, Daniel
BURNS, Walter G. MIDDLEON, Robert LAUGHLIN, Harty HUGHES, John F. NOLAN,
Robert MULRONEY, George E SAUNDERS, Earl BROWN, Fred McCARTY, P.E. JONES,
C.A. TAYLOR, H.P. JOHNSTON, Henry AGNEW and D.H. GLENN. The gentlemen named
will be ready at any time on the call of the day marshal or the night
marshal to respond to an emergency alarm and will be prepared to do
effective work. There are dozens of phones in our business and residence
districts that are at the service of our marshals at any hour during the
night and as our telephone lines are underground in the business section,
they cannot be cut by outlaws. Those who are bent on making trouble are
hereby notified to let Emmetsburg alone. It would be advisable for the other
towns of the county to form similar organizations and to call on Emmetsburg
should they be confronted with a threatening situation.

TEACHERS CHOSEN AT AYRSHIRE
Supt FIFIELD, Principal, Marjorie BOSELY and Misses Gertrude and Margaret
KANE Elected

At a meeting of the Ayrshire school board hald a short time ago,
Superintendant FIFIELD was unanimously reelected. Miss Marjorie BOSELY was
chosen principal again, Miss  Gertrude KANE is the eighth grade teacher and
Miss Margaret KANE, her sister, takes charge of the seventh grade. The
Misses KANE are daughters of Mr and Mrs James KANE, who live northwest of
this city. Their many local friends will be pleased to learn of their
re-election. Miss Gretrude has taught at Ayrshire for two years and Miss
Margaret for a year. A number of the other teachers are yet to be chosen.
The Ayrshire people hope to have their fine new consolidated building
completed this year. This will be a great benefit to the district.

They Riced Danny MACK
The Graettinger young ladies, who came to Emmetsburg Tuesday afternoon of
last week to rice a couple, met with disappointment but they claim they
showered  the contents of their sacks on Danny MACK's head on their way home
to Graettinger. Mr. MACK is the genial brakeman on the Rock Island and is
still single. They should be able to do more than rice him.

Miss Kathleen McMAHON of Livermore spent the latter part of the week with
her mother, Mrs. Robert McMAHON of this place.

Is a Wisconsin Pioneer
James DOYLE, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, who came to attend the funeral of
Miss BOUGH, is one of the pioneers of the central west. His father located
near Springfield, Illinois, in 1815. Mr DOYLE has several records in his
possession that were dated from 1850 to 1851. He can give a very interesting
account of pioneer experiences in northwestern Illinois and southwestern
Wisconsin. Mrs. DOYLE, who accompanied him on the trip, will remain a couple
of weeks to visit her sister, Mrs. Peter BOUGH. Mr. DOYLE returned home
Sunday evening. Mrs. DOYLE taught in the vicinity of Galena over fifty years
ago.

Surprised Mrs. C.P. PATTERSON
Last Wednesday a number of the neighbors and friends of Mrs. C.P. PATTERSON
of this city gave her a pleasant surprise, the occasion being her
sixty-third birthday. After spending a couple of hours in social recreation,
a two course luncheon was served. Among the out of town guests were Mrs.
Joel TAYLOR of Algona, Mrs. Earl SCHMUTZ and baby Kenneth of Curlew. Baby
Kenneth is the great grandson of Mrs. Joel TAYLOR.

Leases Electric Ball Park
George GODDEN of thsi city has leased the baseball ground on electric park
on the south shore of Lost Island lake. He will arrange to have high class
games during the season. He hopes the people of Emmetsburg will give
substantial encouragement in his undertaking. A strong local team will
doubtless be organized. Mr. GODDEN is a lover of wholesome amusement and
will do his best to satisfy the desires of the fans of Palo Alto and
neighboring counties.

Market Reports
Hens 25c, ducks 23c, springs 23c, geese 12c, stags 18c, eggs 20c, butter
40c, corn 35c, oats 24c, hogs $7.50.

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Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, Iowa
21 Apr 1921

CELEBRATE THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING
Sunday is a Big Day in the Lives of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. KANE.
MANY FRIENDS IN ATTENDANCE

It is not often nor every couple that are given the privilege of celebrating
the fiftieth Anniversary of their wedding but on Sunday this delightful
experience was given to Mr. and Mrs. John J. KANE of this city. The family
and the bride and groom of fifty years ago had been looking forward to the
occasion with joyful anticipation. The former by reason of the interesting
and pleasureable occasion that it was to afford their parents and the latter
for the reason that they were going to have so many of their children and
children's children around them to share with them the unusual day. The
groom of fifty years before arose early that morning and we doubt if he was
more delighted fifty years before than he was on this occasion. It is
needless to say that the bride of fifty years before was also alive to what
the day was to bring to herself and husband of fifty years. Then they had
only themselves to think of and the happiness of the years that were to
come. Now they were surrounded by the culmination of a full and complete
married life in that they had the happy family of  children around them that
had come to crown their years with honor and delight. Other couples have
gathered more of earthly goods in fifty years of traveling along the pathway
of life than Mr. and Mrs. KANE but we doubt if any couple have gotten out of
their accumulations of earthly things so much real joy as Mr. and Mrs. KANE
have gotten out of the family that years of married life have brought them.
After all there are many blessings in life more real, more tangible, more
enduring and more satisfying than mere worldly goods and in the latter the
fifty years of life together has brought Mr. and Mrs. KANE their full share,
hence the joyousness and the real satisfaction of the occassion.
Sunday fully one hundred relatives and close friends of the couple gathered
at their home and celebrated the occassion. The children and grandchildren
from afar had been gathering all of the latter part of the week and the day
awoke with a bright clear sunshine in the sky and happiness and joyousness
in the home of the bride and groom. The morning hours flew swiftly away in a
family reunion and recounting the many things that the years had brought to
them. The house was decorated in white and gold emblematic of the first
wedding day and the one then being celebrated. Then came the splendid three
course dinner which added to the pleasure of the occasion. On the table
where bride and groom sat were two dolls, one of gold and one of white. The
floral decorations of the table were roses and daisies. The afternoon was
spent in games and social recreation. Miss Helen DUHIGG rendered some choice
selections on the violin and M.B. KANE of Ayrshire played many of the airs
that were common in the early pioneer days in which Mr. and Mrs. KANE were
participants. The day was an exceedingly joyous one and along toward evening
the guests took their departure but leaving behind them as a memento of the
occasion and of their good will $105 in gold and other tokens of their good
will.
Mr. and Mrs. KANE were married at Mapleton, Wisconsin on April 19th, 1871.
Shortly after their marriage Mr. KANE came to this county and settled on his
farm west of Emmetsburg and began to make the home that he was to bring his
bride to in the fall. Here they lived and toiled until thirteen years ago
when they moved to this city and have since made their home here among the
Emmetsburg people.
To them on the old homestead came six sons and five daughters. The sons are
M.P. KANE of Clinton, John of Cando, North Dakota, Ed who resides in this
city, Charles of Emmetsburg township and Robert and Joseph of Bowman, North
Dakota. The daughters are Mrs. E.J. BRADLEY of Osgood, Mrs. Britt CATERN of
Camp Crook, South Dakota, Mrs. James DOWER of Marengo and Mrs. Emil DAHL of
Rehm, North Dakota. The other daughter, Miss Katherine KANE was a nurse in
the government service during the war and died a couple of years ago.
MR. KANE is a veteran of the civil war. At the outbreak of the rebellion he
was residing in Wisconsin and he tried to enlist in one of the first
regiments raised in that state but could not get in. He returned home and
went to work and in the early part of 1862 he enlisted in the seventeenth
Wisconsin infantry and served with distinction throughout the rest of the
war. He was for 47 days in the seige of Vicksburg and was present when that
fortress surrendered to General Grant. He won distinction for gallantry
during the seige, being corporal and designated to carry the flag on a
charge that was made on the rebel works. This was on May 19th, 1863 and just
after Grant had begun the investment of the city. It seems that the color
bearer was shot down and as he fell Corporal KANE picked up the flag and
carried forward in the charge. For his gallantry on this occasion he was
promoted to the rank of sergeant. He was with Sherman.......[missing
section] his regiment. He was made Lieutenant for gallantry on this march
and was mustered out of service as such. Mr. KANE has always retained his
love for the flag and his patriotism during all of the years of peace since
the war to the present time has never flagged. In season and out of season
Lieutenant KANE has stood for what America stood for and it mattered not
what others may have thought he stood firm for his country. Somehow those
who have dared something for their country seem to love it with a greater
fervor and more lofty patriotism than though they had never made any
sacrifice for her.
Sunday was certainly a felicitious day for Lieutentant and Mrs. KANE
[Nee:Sarah McNALLY] and the one wish for all of the Emmetsburg people is
that they will be enabled to spend more anniversary days in their journey
through life to that other country where parting is no more.
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Numbered among those who came from a distance to attend the Golden Wedding
anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. KANE were Mr. and Mrs. James DOWER of
Marengo, Iowa, Mrs. CATERN of Camp Crook, South Dakota; Mrs. DAHL of Rehm,
North Dakota; C.J. McNALLY and Mrs. and Mrs. Fred FARLEY of Austin,
Minnesota; Mrs. T.J. MULRY of Chicago and M.B. KANE of Ayrshire.

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Iowa Old Press
Palo Alto County