Iowa Old Press

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Aug 15, 1923

MRS. SIMON LYNCH CALLED TO REWARD
Lived At Aberdeen. The Burial in Emmetsburg Last Saturday.

     Mrs. S.H. Lynch, well known to our many readers, died at her home at
Aberdeen, South Dakota, last Wednesday evening after a lingering illness of
more than a year. The remains were brought to this city Friday morning and
were taken to the home of her father, Edward Kelly. The funeral was held
Saturday forenoon. Services were conducted at St. Thomas church. Father
O'Malley celebrating a requiem high mass. The burial was in St. John's
cemetery. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The pall
bearers were J.S. Martin, E.J. Higgins, Joseph Mulroney, P.C. Jackman, James
Gowans and Thomas O'Connor.
     Gertrude Kelly was born at Shullsburg, Wisconsin, March 9, 1866. Her
age was 57. When she was a mere child her parents came to this country,
locating on a farm in Great Oak township. Later they moved to Emmetsburg
where they subsequently made their home. Miss Kelly attended our local
schools and later taught in our county for many years. November 29, 1894,
she was united in marriage to Simon H. Lynch. Soon after their marriage Mr.
Lynch was appointed the C.M. & St. P. station agent at Milford. He was later
at Garner and finally received the appointment in this city. About 22 years
ago he was transferred to Aberdeen, South Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Lynch
subsequently made their home at that place. Mrs. Lynch is survived by her
husband, two sons, Simon and Edward, and one daughter, Miss Gertrude. Her
death is also mourned by her father, Edward Kelly, her two brothers, Daniel
and J.H. and two sisters, Misses Celia and Jeanie Kelly of this place. All
were present at the funeral.
     The greater part of the life of Mrs. Lynch was spent in Emmetsburg and
vicinity. Her early career, during which she was widely known as a bright,
intelligent, tactful young lady had an influence for the very best on the
lives of our young people. She was sensible, practical, and far seeing and
the value of her opinions and her sentiments in social and community affairs
was always given well....[rest missing]

THE INTERMENT OF DENNIS MURRAY
The Remains Brought to Emmetsburg. The Burial Saturday Forenoon.

     Last week we made brief mention of the death of D.L. Murray, nephew of
Thomas Murray of this city, who was killed by a passing train three miles
north of Council Bluffs. He was on a passenger train and was going to Sioux
City. The exact circumstances surrounding the tragedy will perhaps never be
definitely known. Mr. Murray was killed instantly by a south bound freight.
The accident occurred at eleven o'clock Monday night. The watch he carried
stopped at that hour. The remains were brought to this city Friday morning.
The funeral was held Saturday forenoon. Services were conducted at St.
Thomas Church, Monsignor P.F. Farrelly celebrating a requiem high mass.
     At the close Monsignor Farrelly spoke briefly but instructively and
seriously on the importance of being reasonably well prepared spiritually
for a sudden summons. No one has for a moment a lease of life. No matter how
rugged a person may be no matter how careful he may guard against accident,
he may be striken down at any moment. Though all are prone to eveil, God,
who is all merciful, does not require anythign unreasonable of those who
have not given much time in preparation to answer for the opportunities and
graces bestowed upon them. A moment's sincere sorrow, when all opportunity
for reflection is gone, will be priceless in merit. His remarks evidently
impressed seriously all who were present. The burial was in the family lot,
in St. John's cemetery. Many relatives and friends were in attendance. The
pall bearers were J.W. Neary, Leo Mulroney, C.F. Waldron, J.P. Hand, Phil
Bough and Myrle Kerwick.
     Mr. Murray came to this city with his father when he was three years
old. His mother died when he was a mere child. Several years later he went
to Albany, New York, to live with relatives. Six or seven year ago he
returned to Iowa and located at Council Bluffs. He occasionally visited his
uncle in this city. He was married at Omaha, Nebraska, March 2, 1921, to
Miss Laura Nelson, who survives him. His death is also mourned by one
brother, Thomas, and an only sister, Mrs. Margaret Ostrum of Sioux City.
There are a number of other relatives. Those who came from a distance to
attend the funeral were his beloved wife, his brother Thomas, his sister,
Mrs. Ostrum and her son of Sioux City; Mrs. Mayme Johnson of Sioux City; his
brother-in-law from Sioux City, whose name has not been secured; and Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph McNamara of Council Bluffs. Mr. Murray was 37 years of age. He
followed railroad switching at Omaha and also at Sioux City. The was, of
course, always more or less hazardous.

TAKES NEEDLE FROM STOMACH
Arnold Hanson of Rolfe Has Strange Experience
(Rolfe Arrow)

     Saturday afternoon, Arnold, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Hansen [note
surname spelled differently than headline], aged two and one-half years,
complained of something sticking him in the side. When no offending article
could be found in his clothing his mother remembered that in the morning she
had given him a needle and thread with which to string buttons and he had
supposedly lost the needle. He continued to complain about being pricked and
was taken to a local physician and it was discovered that he had fallen on
the needle, running it into his side. A needle often travels rapidly in the
flesh, so no time was lost in getting the child to the hospital at Fort
Dodge and here na X-ray picture revealed that the needle had arrived in the
child's stomach, which made an operation necessary. An incision similar in
size to that made for an appendicitis operation, was made and the needle
removed. At last reports the child was getting along nicely.

REPORTED MUGAN DROWNING
He was Stunned by Striking a Raft But Soon Came to Surface

     Monday afternoon considerable excitement was caused in town by the
announcement that John, the third son of Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Mugan, was
drowning in the Middleton sand pit west of town. The fire department gae the
alarm and in a few moments the fire truck was at the pit, but Mugan was out
of the water and was dressing himself. He had, however, a very close call.
He and Lawrence Ruhle were swimming, and in diving, Mugan struck a board in
a raft which had sunk to the bottom and was stunned. He did not come up
quickly and his companion hurried to a telephone to give the alarm. Later
Mugan regained consciousness and came to the surface. Our citizens are glad
there was no tragedy. In a few moments, he was feeling all right again.


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