Iowa Old Press

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, January 14, 1925

Charles Spies Married
     The Graettinger Times reports that Mr. Charles Spies of that place was united in marriage at St. Louis Saturday to Miss Isabella Slavan of that place. Adolph Spies, brother of Charles, was best man. Mr. and Mrs Spies will make their future home at Graettinger. A wide circle of Emmetsburg friends are pleased to learn the good news and offer hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Spies.

Raymond Larson a Benedict
He is a Son of Thomas Larson, formerly of Graettinger

     Mr. Raymond J. Larson and Miss Leona Schoedl were united in marriage at St. Paul's Catholic church at Comfrey, Minnesota, Saturday morning, December 27th. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.J. Kastigar, pastor of the church, in the presence of relatives and friends. Following the nuptial ceremony the contracting parties repaired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr and Mrs Wenzel Schoedl where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served. The newly wedded couple will make their home at Manka, Minnesota, where the groom holds a position with the Hubbard Milling Company.--Graettinger Times.
     Mr. Larsen is a son of Thomas Larson, formerly of Graettinger and West Bend. He was in the navy for a number of years. He has a good position at Mankato. The bride is a member of one of Comfrey's best families and is said to be a very fine young lady. Emmetsburg friends offer hearty good wishes.

They Will Locate Near Park Rapids, Minnesota
     Howland Brothers, who live west of this city, will have a big sale on Thursday, January 22. Their ad appears in this week's Democrat. During the past year they bought considerable land some distance from Park Rapids, Minnesota. They secured it at a very low price. Farmers in that locality raise a great deal of clover. There are a number of fine lakes close to Park Rapids and Buffalo Center. Messrs. Howland will move to Minnesota in March.

Small Blaze This Morning
     Early this morning fire damaged slightly the rooms of the former Lexington house in the northwest part of town. It is occupied by Mr.and Mrs. C.I. Bixler. The firemen were on hand promptly. They put out the blaze with their chemical equipment.

Went to California. Is Married.
     Mrs. W.R. Moore, who was in from Fairfield township Saturday informs us that her nephew Vernon J. Straw, who went to Sacramento, California a year or two ago, was married last spring. He grew to manhood in this locality, making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Moore. He likes the Pacific coast. He says that he must have the Democrat, as it publishes all the Palo Alto news.

To Keep Air Holes in Lake Open
     The state fish and game warden, Mr. Bower, was in town Saturday and made arrangements with the Community club to keep the lake open for the rest of the winter. Men are now employed to do this. One hundred holes have been made in the ice in order to give the fish air. These will be given regular attention.

MRS. MARY CULLIGAN DIED ON MONDAY
The Remains Were Taken to Masonville for Burial

     Mrs. Martin Culligan, who was very ill for several weeks at the house of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Callahan of this city, passed away on Monday morning at 5:40. Her condition for several days was hopeless. The best of care and medical attention were given her but owing to her advanced years she did not gain in strength. Funeral services were held at the Assumption church this morning at 8:00 o'clock, Very Rev. J.G. Murtagh, the rector, celebrating the requiem mass. Many local friends and relatives were in attendance. The remains were taken to Masonville, Delaware county during the day for interment. Services were also held in the Catholic church at that place this morning, the pastor, Father Lonergan, officiating. The burial was in the parochial cemetery.
     Mary Kane was born in the county of Clare, Ireland, January 6, 1845. Her age was 77. When she was five years old her parents came to the United States. Some time later they located at Dubuque this state. She grew to womanhood in that city. November 15, 1870, she was united in marriage to Martin Culligan. Five years later Mr. and Mrs. Culligan moved to Littleport, Clayton county, where they resided for many years. Twenty years ago they located at Masonville. Mr. Culligan died in October, 1918. With the exception of her temporary absence in visiting members of her family, Mrs. Culligan subsequently made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Callahan of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Culligan were the parents of twelve sons and daughters. Six sons and one daughter are living. The sons are Michael, who resides in the state of Washington, John of Huron, South Dakota, James of Waterloo, Jud of Manchester, this state and Simon and Frank of Emmetsburg. The only daughter is Mrs. Callahan.
     Mrs. Culligan was one of the worthy Christian ladies of Iowa. She came to Dubuque when a small girl. She gave over 70 of the active, useful years of her long career to the building up of our great state. She was a helpful, devoted wife, a provident, affectionate mother and a kind, benevolent, sympathetic neighbor. She raised a large family of sons and daughters, a number of whom survive to cherish her memory and exemplify, in their daily lives, her many redeeming qualities. Though not long a resident of Emmetsburg, she was fairly well known to a number of our citizens. Those who had occasion to meet her learned to prize her virtues as a woman and to appreciate her worthy purpose. The sympathy of all is extended to the sons and daughters and to the other relatives.

A.M. SMITH PASSES
REACHED AGE OF 90
He Spent Forty-four Years in the Vicinity of Ruthven.
(Ruthven Correspondence)

     Last Thursday A.M. Smith, one of the oldest gentlemen in our county, passed away at the home of his son, Ralph Smith, with whom he made his home for some time. His death resulted from pneumonia. Because of his advanced years, he could not resist the severity of the attack. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon. Services were conducted at the First Methodist church. Rev. Whiteside of Des Moines officiating. Numerous relatives and friends were in attendance. The burial was in Crown cemetery. The pall bearers were Ole Norris, Christian Norris, Wm. Capner, Guy Courtright, and Harold Barringer.
     Mr. Smith was a native of England. He was born November 30, 1833. His age was 91. He came to the United States, the land of opportunity, when he was a young man and settled in northeastern Iowa. He was married in Chickasaw county to Miss Martha Tisdale. Mr. and Mrs. Smith lived in the vicinity of Fredricksburg for many years. In 1880 they came to Ruthven, buying a farm north of that place. They were thrifty, frugal and painstaking and they prospered. Mrs. Smith died eight years ago. Mr. Smith is survived by four sons and four daughters. The sons are Grant of Mason City and James, Seth and Ralph of Ruthven. The daughters are Mrs. Wm. Hovey of Oklahoma, Mrs. Wm Klein of Dickens and Mrs. John Hanson and Mrs. J.E. Johndahl of Ruthven.
     Mrs. Smith was a gentleman of true integrity, courage and candor. He held well defined views on local and general issues and he was definite and fearless in expressing them. He stood for law, order and good citizenship. He was  provident home maker, a faithful husband, a loving father and a helpful neighbor. Our community prized his manhood and his loyalty to the highest and best interests of the our country. We offer heartfelt sympathy to the several worthy sons and daughters in their bereavement.

Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, January 14, 1925   
    
LEGION AUXILIARY MEETS
 The regular monthly business meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held Tuesday evening, Jan. 6th in the Lutheran church parlors. About fifteen members were present.
    It was decided at this meeting to accept the invitation of the Legion and hold our meetings in the Legion rooms above the Waldron Hall.
    During the month of January the Auxiliary will put on a 100 percent membership drive. To each unit getting dues from all 1924 members a prize will be awarded by the State Executive Board. The expenses of one member will be paid to the State Convention at Dubuque.
    The following officers were elected and installed for the year:
    President...Mrs. Florence Drennen
    Vice-Pres. Mrs. Dorothy Henderson.
    2nd. Vice-Pres..Mrs. Louise Hayden
    Secretary...Mrs. Louise Wigdahl
    Treasurer..Mrs. Gertie Nelson.
    Sargeant at Arms..Mrs. Leta Swaim
    Chaplain...Mrs. Esther Mock.
    After the business meeting refreshments were served by Mesdames Hadley, Swaim and Johnson.

ANOTHER PIONEER PASSES ON.
    Another of the pioneers of this vicinity was called to his final reward on Thursday, January 8th, when Mr. A.M. Smith of Lost Island township answered the final summons. He passed away at the home of his son, Ralph, following an illness of two weeks' duration. Funeral services were held from the Free Methodist church in Ruthven on Saturday, January 10, and the remains laid to rest in Crown Hill cemetery. Rev. J.W. Whiteside, Free Methodist minister of Des Moines conducted the services and preached the sermon.
    Amazeah Smith was born in England November 30, 1832. As a boy Mr. Smith learned the tailors trade at which he worked until the spring of 1875 when he began farming. In the spring of 1880 he moved to Section 18? Lost Island township, Palo Alto County, where he farmed until March 18??, when he sold out and moved near Ruthven on a small acreage and remained there until his wife's death in July 22, 1916.
    There were four sons: Seth A., Ralph E., James J., Grant W., and four daughters: Sophrona J. Hovey, Sarah M. Hanson, Cora J. Jondahl and Alice M. Kline, all but the latter live near Ruthven. He leaves twenty-five grand children and thirteen great-grandchildren besides two sisters, Mrs. P. Thorp, Fayette, Iowa, and Mrs. Keziah Dunbars of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
    Mr. Smith had identified himself with the Free Methodist church since 1890 of which he was a faithful and highly esteemed member.
    Mr. Smith was very quiet and unassuming, a man of much integrity to his God, and his fellowmen, his example in every ????? of life was an excellent one and worthy of the consideration of all who knew him. He had the respect and confidence of his relatives and friends. Few men make the preparation for death as did Mr. Smith. He chose his funeral text, scripture lesson, and wrote his obituary, besides choosing four of his six pallbearers.
     The Free Press joins the large circle of friends in extending sincere sympathy to the surviving relatives.

ELECT OFFICERS.
    Wednesday evening, Jan. 7, the following officers were installed in the Rebekah Lodge:
Francis McNett.....Noble Grand.
Sofa Osterson.....Vice Grand
Luella Hughes.....Sect.
Lucile Masters.....Treasurer.
    The appointative officers were: Beatrice Anderson, Warden; Leora ?uraven, Conductor; Callie Doerr, Chaplain; Ruth Jackson, R.S. to Noble Grand; Fay Myers, L.S. to Noble Grand; Carrie Jensen, R.S. to Vice Grand; Mary Roland, L.S. to Vice Grand; Dora Wagner, Inside Guardian; Ma?e Ruthven, Outside Guardian.
    After installation the D.D. President, officers and members were guests of the Noble Grand at the Ideal Cafe where a two course luncheon was served.

BOARD PROCEEDINGS
STATE OF IOWA, PALO ALTO COUNTY; ss.
    Tuesday, December 9, 1924, Board of Supervisors room in the Court House, Emmetsburg, Iowa.
    Board met pursuant to adjournment of December 2, 1924, members all present except John Rehm, L.J. Mulroney, presiding.
    Final estimate of Brereton & Bauck, prospect No. 386 for $1510.51 was approved.
    H.M. Schuller, checking gravel, project No. 386.....$18.10
    Fred Halstead, checking gravel project No. 386.....5.00
    Contract with M. & St. L.R.R. Co.for Borrow Pit Section B. Primary Road No. 17 was approved as per copy on file.
    Assessment commission reports on secondary road districts No. 19,20,21 and 22 were approved as per copy on file.
    Clerk's report of fees for quarter ending September 30, 1924, also report of unclaimed fees for past six months, were approved as per copy on file.
    Service contract on Burroughs Machine No. 806 200 was approved as per copy on file. Rate $39.10
    On motion John McFadden was appointed as steward of County Farm for the year 1925 at a salary of $1100 per year.
    Contract with T.R. Martin as county Engineer for the year 1925 at a salary of $3000.00 per year and $4.60 per day for use of car, was approved as per copy on file.
    On motion Guy R. Campbell was appointed as Drainage Engineer for the year 1925.
    On motion Board adjourned to December 23, 1924.
    Board met pursuant to adjournment of Dec. 9, 1924, members all present, L.J. Mulroney presiding.
    Bond of Ultesvang Bros covering contract of gravel was on motion approved as per copy on file.
    Official bonds of R.P. Henderson, Leland Turkelson, Joe Mehan, assessors, and T.R. Martin, engineer and John Burns, Twp Clerk, were approved and ordered filed.
    Primary Road Maintenance vouchers for November 1924, was approved in the sum of $1120.00.
    The following claims against the Primary Road Fund were on motion approved:
    M. & St. L. RR. Co. borrow pit project No. 219.....$152.48
    Dan Kelly, gravel furnished.....1160.78
    August Cleslie gravel furnished.....1014.52
    On motion resolution of levy on gravel Districts Nos. 19,20,21 and 22 was passed and approved as per copy on file.
    Resolution of establishment and vacation of a part of Road No. 296 was passed and approved as per copy on file.
    On motion Board adjourned to December 30, 1924.
    Board met pursuant to the adjournment of December 23, 1924, members all present, L.J. Mulroney presiding.
    Permanent School Fund Report was on motion approved as per copy on file.
    The following official bonds were approved and ordered files as provided by law:
    W.T. Krieger, Auditor.....$10,000
    R.L. Shea, Sheriff.....10.000
    R.A. Hilton, Deputy Sheriff.....5,000
    Lela R. Vaughan, Deputy Recorder.....5,000
    G.L. Carmichael Co, attorney.....5,000
    L.W. Frost, Deputy Clerk.....5,000
    P.J. McCarty, Justice of Peace.....500
    J.J. Knoer, assessor.....1,000
    Louis Montgomery, assessor.....500
    Franklin Minger, constable.....???
    J.M. Resh, Justice of Peace.....???
    H.J. Pfiner, Justice of Peace.....800
    On motion Estimate No. 1, Ammendment A. Project No. 109 was approved in the sum of $884.80
    On motion the following claims on the different funds as hereinafter stated were allowed and the Auditor instructed to issue warrants in payment of same.
    COUNTY FUND
    No. Ia. Gas & Electric Co., light and supplies Court House.....$36.04
    John McNally, shoveling snow Court House Square.....3.20
    Mike Neibauer, work.....7.00
    L.H. Mayne, stamps Supt. and Recorder.....20.00
    L.J. Mulroney, comm. session and mileage.....148.20
    John McNally, shoveling snow Court House.....5.00
    Hal D. Shoemaker, Court Reporter.....75.95
    John McNally, shovelling snow Court House.....3.20
    Mrs. N.W. Sabin, board of health.....4.00
    Trial Jury, services.....50.00
    M.C. Grier, court reporter balance due.....286.30
    L.H. Mayne, P.M., stamps treas. and Clerk.....50.00
    L.H. Weisenberger, balance due court reporter.....50.25
    Mrs. Robert Wilson, witness G.J.....2.10
    R.L. Shea, board and care prisoners.....24.10
    Western Union Telegraph Co, telegrams.....1.00
    P.V. Nolan, assm't comm.....6.00
    Trustees Ellington Twp. services.....30.00
    Laurel Book Co, school books.....11.03
    J.C. Winston Co, school books.....65.42
    The Macmillan Co, school Hammond & Stephens Co. book supplies Supt.....46.61
    Harold Salisburg, bounty on wolves.....10.00
    Dr. J.W. McCrery, Perkins case.....10.00
    Irving J. Foy, pub Board proceedings.....115.61
    E.C. Barnes, wolf bounty.....10.00
    Charles Scribner's Sons, school books.....128.79
    H.R. O'Brady, prem on Treas. bond.....570.00
    Rand McNally Co, school books.....27.20
    L.H. Mayne, P.M. stamps Treasurer.....10.00
    John Rehm, comm. session and mileage.....95.40
    Jos. Dorweiler, comm session and mileage.....130.69
    William Krieger, Jr. work Auditor's office.....18.40
    Perkins Bros. Co, supplies Court House.....1.00
    United Chemical Co, supplies Court House.....1.35
    G.W. Kling, repairs for Treas.....1.75
    Mayne & Vedders, pub board proceedings.....48.50
    A.J. Burt, Insurance.....24.40
    Dr. P.O. Nelson, examination fee on patient....5.00
    Klipto Loose-Leaf Co supplies Recorded.....52.75
    Boone Blank Book Co, supplies.....187.47
    W.T. Krieger, Auditor, freight express, etc. paid.....10.92
    Frank Loerke, ???? road project No. 19.....6.00
    S.P. Boles, repair work Court House.....9.70
    Charles E. Merrill & Co. school books.....8.51
    R.R. Yates, supplies Court House.....32.00
    Houghton Millan Co, books.....10.00
    W.B. Freeman, supplies Jail .....???
    Jos. Dorweiler, telephone calls paid.....2.40
    F.W. Gilchrist, plumbing Court House and Jail.....19.00
    Trustees Vernon Twp, meeting.....48.00
    Trustees Booth Twp, meetings.....24.00

POOR FUND
    F.W. Gilchrist, repair work to County Farm.....87.40
    F.W. Gilchrist, plumbing County Farm.....224.04
    B.L. Belfield, care of Emma Johnson children....15.00
    Joseph Turner, coal for Bevard family.....13.90
    Mrs. Anna Casey, house rent Mrs. Hayes, Dec.....12.50
    Harry Pfiffner, supplies poor.....11.93
    Malia & Murray, supplies Grubb family.....10.21
     Ed McNally, supplies Grubb family.....10.21
    Mrs. A.G. Adams, house rent Mrs. Price.....13.00
    Chas. Luhman, 1st quarter blind pension 1925.....37.50
    M.F. Kerwick, supplies Co Farm.....10.60
    Chas. J. Berger, supplies Brodigan, Nov.....14.92
    Mrs. Geo. Bley, house rent Mrs. Gommels, Dec.....10.00
    Spahn & Rose Libr Co, coal for poor.....66.?3
     Dr. F.X. Cretxmeyer med attention poor 1923 & 1924.....376.00
    Palo Alto Hospital Assoc. Iver Larson expense.....45.29
    Palo Alto Hospital Assoc. Earl Moore case.....76.00
    Dr. H.L. Brereton, med attention poor.....13.00
    Berg & Brennan, supplies Mr. Winn.....10.64
    Melvin Church, digging grave.....8.00
    Drs. Beatty & Keeney, med attention Earl Moore.....182.00
    Dr. H.L. Brereton, med attention Earl Moore.....100.00
    Frank Frambach, milk for Hayes family.....6.00
    W.B. Freeman, supplies Dilly Smith.....16.81
    E'burg Independent School District, school books Stephenson family.....8.45
    Kraft-Beebe Co, supplies County home.....5.95
    A.D. Bleckwenn, pig for County Farm.....25.00
    Dr. Th. T. Nune, med attention Webb family.....5.95

ROAD FUND
    Jas. McCoy, drayage.....4.00
    C.R.I. & P. RR Co, freight on posts.....2.59
    P.J. Bough, erecting snow fence.....21.00
    Fred Parks, erecting snow fence, etc.....21.00
    Sinclair Refining Co, gas for truck.....5.39
    Jos. Dorweiler, freight pd......58
    J.A. Suss, freight pd.....??
    Ft. Dodge Culvert & Steele Co, steel posts, 49.70
    J.W. Sharp, dragging.....9.00
    R.F. McNally, shoveling snow.....2.00
    Beckman & Schroeder, knife for mower.....3.90
    G.W. Wright, work.....28.28
    C.J. Olicer, supplies for erecting snow fence.....3.00
    Marvin Wright, labor on snow fence.....2.50
    Fred Parks, erecting snow fence.....12.50
    Community Service Sta Co, oil and gas, 8.38
    Russel Grader Mfg Co, patrol grader.....187.00
    Laura Lettie Krey, wire fence for gravel pit.....2.50
    Royal Lumber Co, supplies.....2.95
    Floyd Cornell, shoveling snow.....2.95
    C. Theo Knutson, shoveling snow.....2.10
    John M. Anglum, shoveling snow.....2.10
    John H. Rehm, Jr, shoveling snow, etc.....6.90
    Ayrshire Hdw Co, supplies, 4.63
    Harry Rehm, work.....12.00
    Clarence Martin, work.....2.10
    H.J. Anglum, work, 1.20
    Mayne & Vedder, pub notices.....101.10
    Community Service Sta oil and gas truck.....1.00
    Erickson Hardware, supplies.....2.45
    Mallard Lumber Co, supplies.....3.00
    Hartman & Peterson, grading.....151.48
    Mike Dailey, work.....
    C.F. King, dragging.....9.00
    Chris Thompson, dragging.....12.40
    J.W. Ault, final est grading, .....301.72

BRIDGE FUND
    Mike Neibauer, gravel for bridge.....4.90
    Mike Neibauer, work.....36.00
    Graettinger Tile Works, culvert pipe.....18.00
    August Cleslie, gravel for bridge.....31.00

SUPERVISORS BILLS
    J.A. ???? comm session and mileage.....63.20

SOLDIERS RELIEF FUND.
    Melvin Church, digging grave for Geo. Hedrick.....?.00
    Mr. Foy, funeral expenses Geo. Hedrick.....61.00

DRAINAGE FUND.
    A.J. Baurt, attorney on Drainage Districts.....373.82
    G.E. Kn???, repairing tile DD 23.....70.20

DOMESTIC ANIMAL CLAIMS
    William O'Connor cow and sheep killed by dogs.....60.00
    W.E.G. Saunders, sheep killed by dogs......16.20
    James F. Burns, sow killed by dogs.....18.00
    Wm Gogarty, geese killed by dogs.....4.03
    Frank Frambach, turkey killed by dogs.....4.05
    Guy Banks, 1 yearling steer killed by dogs.....20.23
    Thomas Coburn, lambs killed by dogs.....27.00
    R.W. Heise, lamb killed by dogs.....59.50
    P.M. Coburn, 1 brood sow killed by dogs.....14.18
    H.E. Barringer, ewes killed by dogs.....27.00
    Joe Schneider, sheep killed by dogs.....7.20
    Geo. Bell, lamb killed by dogs.....8.00
    Cyril Murphy, sheep killed by dogs.....10.80
    August A. Warnke, chickens killed by dogs.....8.00
    Jas. Gowans, chickens killed by dogs.....4.32
    John Gason, lamb killed by dogs.....8.10
    J.M. Robinson, sheep killed by dogs.....40.50
    Joe Flynn, sow killed by dogs.....22.05
    James E. Kane, calf weighing by dogs.....16.20
    Ed Washington, ewes killed by dogs.....9.00
    Garret Hoobler, sheep killed by dogs.....9.00
    Fred Hough, 1 brood sow killed by dogs.....16.75
    D.J. Greene, hog killed by dogs.....10.80
    I.E. Drew, chickens killed by dogs.....76.22
    Lewis Philips, hogs killed by dogs.....39.06
    John Anglum, hog killed by dogs.....7.88
    M.J. Kelsh, heifer killed by dogs.....27.00
    C.W. McCullough, ewe killed by dogs.....7.20
    Leroy Lener, hog killed by dogs.....12.60
    On motion board ajourned sine die.
    W.T. Krieger, County Auditor
    R. ? Martin, Deputy.
   

LOCAL AND PERSONAL

-Mr. Bert Snyder, who recently purchased the Roland Dray Line, has moved his family to Ruthven and has taken over the business.
- Mr. Joe Jackson left Friday for Minneapolis where he will enter a school to take a course in telegraphy. He will be absent several months.
- Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Johnson and family left last week for Tourin, Iowa where they will make their future home.
- Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kock and family who have resided in Davenport the past two years have returned to this vicinity and will make their home on a farm near Terril.
- Edward Lind, who until just recently has been actively engaged in the retail grocery business at St. Paul has accepted a position in the working staff at the Citizens Savings Bank in Ayrshire.
- Mrs. E.H. Rhinehart went to Dickens Saturday. She went from there to Primghar, in company with Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Tripp and children, for an over-Sunday visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ned Rooney. She returned home Monday.
- Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Doerr have attained the distinction of "grandma" and "grandpa" through the arrival of a baby boy, at the home of their son, Mr. Wm. Doerr of Sibley on Monday. "Grandma" Doerr, of course, left immediately for Sibley to take charge of the young man.

LAKE CENTER ITEMS
    The F.B.C.C. met at the home of Mrs. Fitzgerald, Sr., with Mrs. George Fitzgerald as assistant hostess. After the business meeting a debate on the following subject was given: "Resolved that we are influenced more by home training than by hereditary." The affirmative speakers were Mrs. Ed Bowles and Mrs. Jack Stone; negative were Mrs. Louis Capener and Mrs. Ed O'Neil. There were fourteen members and quite a number of visitors present. Refreshments were served at the close of the afternoon by the hostesses.
    Miss Helen Wohlenberg spent the week end at the Henry Halt home in Terril.
    Mrs. G.M. Pritchard went to Iowa City Saturday to submit to an operation.
    Fred Eckley, Mrs. Will Capener, Lester Sampson and Mrs. Bert Aldrich each won one dollar on the corn contest in Ruthven.
    Andrew Hanson has been sick this past week.
    Birdie, Hulbert and Juanita Bales have been ill this week.
    The Victory Club met with Mrs. O.D. Marsh Thursday afternoon. After the business meeting a discussion on curing summer meat was participated in by the club. An entertainment was then given by the radio. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter, Grace. Ten members were present, Mrs. Chris Strube was the only visitor.
    Mr and Mrs. Bert Aldrich and family attended the Old Fiddlers Contest in Spencer Saturday evening.
    James Aldrich was excused Friday afternoon from school so he could play a violin solo in Ruthven for the annual Shipping Association meeting. He was accompanied by Mrs. Ed O'Neil.
    Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Geeting spent Sunday afternoon at the Cris Iverson home near Marathon. Mr. Iverson was found dead in his car near Newell Thursday.

Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, January 21, 1925 
   
KILLED IN MINNESOTA
    Henry Rouse, son of Ben Rouse, who lives west of Mallard, was killed when a gravel pit caved in on him near Olivia, Minn. He leaves a widow and three children. Burial was made in Curlew where the young man lived before he left Palo Alto county three years ago. The deceased is a nephew of Mr. N.W. Rouse of this city.

SIEBREL GETS SENTENCE
    Mr. Siebrel, the gentleman living between Graettinger and Ringsted, who last summer sold liquor which was responsible for the death of one young man and bad scares to several others, was convicted last week in district court of manslaughter and bootlegging. He was given a fine of $1,000 and eight years in the reformatory at Anamosa on the manslaughter charge. Mr. Hedrick of Graettinger was found guilty on two charges, bootlegging and maintaining a gambling house, and two other Graettinger parties pled guilty to the charge of selling intoxicating liquors.

JULIUS THATCHER DEAD
    Mr. Julius Thatcher, pioneer resident of West Bend, Iowa, passed away at his home in that city at twelve o'clock noon on Sunday, January 18 at the age of eighty four years, seven months and ?-three days. Though the deceased had not been in the best of health for some time, ???? illness was comparatively brief, as he was quite well until Thursday, January 15th. Mr. Thatcher had formed a number of friendships and had a large circle of acquaintances in Ruthven due to his numerous visits at the home of his son, J.H. Thatcher. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church in West Bend at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, being conducted by Rev. Leinbach. Following the services at the church the Masonic Lodge took charge, conducting [sentence ends here]
    Julius Thatcher was born on May 20 [or 30?] 1840? at Freeport, Ill. where he lived with his parents until a young man, the family then moving to Wisconsin. On October 30, 18?? he was united in marriage to Mary M. Hamblin?, at Plymouth, Wis. In 18?? they moved to Iowa, locating at Clear Lake. For the next two years Mr. Thatcher engaged in railroad contract work. He contracted the hauling of stone, ties, gravel, etc, having contracts at McGregor, Britt, Garner, and other places. This was when, what is now known as the I.D. division of the C.M. & St. P. first started to build west of Mason City, and the deceased had the distinction of hauling the first load of ties into Algona for the C.M. & St. P. Co in August, 1871. Mr. Thatcher came to Palo Alto County and took a homestead one-half mile north of West Bend. His family grew up on the farm and he continued to reside there until the fall of 1908 when he purchased a home in West Bend, where he resided until the time of his death. Mrs. Thatcher passed away on June 13, 1917.
    The deceased has been a member of good standing at the Masonic Lodge for the past thirty-three years. He was also a member of the G.A.R. having volunteered for service in 1861. He served in Company F of the Sixteenth Wisconsin Infantry. He was wounded twice during the battle of Shilo, and after his last period in the hospital was declared unfit for further service and was honorably discharged. He was a refined gentleman of high moral standards, a lover of home and family, and a respected and helpful citizen for the community in which he resided.
    He is survived by six children: Mrs. Ella A. Clarke, of West Bend, Iowa; Mr. J.H. Thatcher of Ruthven, Iowa; Mrs. Etheylin P. Gregg, of Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. Edith Wagner of Cam [sentence ends]
    Mr. Charles B. Thatcher of West Bend. Two daughters preceded him in death.
    The writer joins the many friends of this esteemed family in extending sincere sympathy.

EASTERN STAR INSTALLATION
    The following officers of the Ruthven chapter O.E.S. were installed at the last meeting. Mrs. Fannie Hastings acting as installing officer and Mrs. Jane Anderson as marshall:
    Worthy Matron.....Hazel S. Logan
    Worthy Patron...Richard L. Logan
    Associate Matron...Florence Drennen
    Secretary...Edna Oliver
    Treasurer...James Ruthven
    Conductress...Leora Ruthven
    Associate Conductress...Dorothy Henderson
    Chaplain...Hilda Gaard
    Marshall...Jesse Barringer
    Organist...Inez Cornwall
    Adah...Jane Anderson
    Ruth...Fannine Hastings
    Esther...Marion Gorman
    Martha...Ora Hymer
    Electa...Edith Caldwell
    Warder...Elsie King
    Sentinal...J. F. Hastings

LOCAL AND PERSONAL

- Mr. and Mrs. Ross Williams are rejoicing over the birth of a baby boy on Wednesday, January 14th.
- Miss Hertha Madsen went to Spirit Lake Sunday where she will visit her brother, David, for a short time.
- Harry Thatcher, Jr. came home from Iowa City Monday to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Mr. J.Thatcher of West Bend.
- Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Wilson of Garner were in this city Tuesday visiting at the home of her father, Mr. C.J. Tripp.
- Mr. and Mrs. Byron Lathrop and daughter Vivian drove up from Plover Monday for a short visit at the home of her mother, Mr. E.B. Rhinehart.
- Mr. H.K. Drennen went to Des Moines Tuesday evening called there by a message announcing the illness of his father, Mr. J.O. Drennen.
- Mrs. W.H. Mantbe of Salt Lake City, Utah, arrived here Monday for a short visit at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Geo. Battle. She will also visit other relatives here.
- Mr. and Mrs. N.W. Rouse and Mrs. J. Zielstra went to Curlew Monday to attend the funeral of Mr. Rouse's nephew, who was recently killed in an accident in Minnesota.
- Ted Rustan returned the last of the week from Spencer where he had been visiting for a week at the home of his brother, Clarence, who farms in that vicinity.
- Mr. George Slagle of Cylinder was in Ruthven Friday visiting friends and relatives. He plans on leaving for Washington, D.C. to visit his brother, Raphael.
- Mr. David Madsen of Spirit Lake visited at the home of his father, Mr. O. Madsen near this city Saturday. He has reopened his repair shop at Spirit Lake which was recently destroyed by fire.
- Mr. and Mrs. Rue Hubbard of Ft. Dodge visited here several days last week at the home of his mother, Mrs. E.G. Cope. They went to Emmetsburg Sunday for a visit at the H. Hubbard home.
- Dr. W.T. Hemphill has installed a new Retter X-ray in his dental office in this city. It will soon be in operation and he will then be prepared to take care of all kinds of work in this line. Dr. Hemphill has established a strong practice and its rapid expansion made the X-ray necessary.

LAKE CENTER ITEMS
    The semester examinations were given thruout the school. Those in the junior and senior high school that were exempt from all examinations were Martha Pritchard, Lyle Endicott, Irene Lawrence, Grace Marsh, Genevieve Barry, Neva Madsen, Carolyn Tourgee, and Edna Kumba. Those exempt in all but one were: Irene Perry, Arthur Bowles, Robert Loomer, Rena Wonford, Angeline Barry, Verda Miller, Regina Kumba, and Verla Thompson. In order to be exempt from examinations those people had to make an average of 90 in their subjects and an average of 90 in deportment.
    Those granted permission to carry one extra subject were Arthur Bowles, Irene Perry, Grace Marsh, Chester Kumba, Robert Barns, Martha Pritchard, Robert Loomer, Irene Lawrence, Lyle Endicott and Edna Kumba.
    The second year English class turned fifteen dollars and twenty-five cents during the first semester with news notes. Part of the money is being used for magazines for this amount, along with the money earned during the second semester will be turned over to the athletic fund. All news items from the community will be appreciated.
    Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Barry entertained a number of friends at their home Monday night. Euchre was the game chosen for the evening. Refreshments were served by Angeline and Genevieve Barry, Carolyn Tourgee, and Lyle Endicott. About 40 were present.
    The Ralph Cook family have just moved from Davenport to his farm recently farmed by Ernest Spaulding.
    Erville Dotson is seriously ill with pneumonia. His condition is made more serious by just being vaccinated. Mildred, Leon and Everett have been absent on account of vaccination.
    The following pupils were not absent during the third six weeks period. Primary room, Irene Mason, Lester Zielstra, third and fourth grade, Aaron Endicott, Onalee Mitts, Orville Miller, Annetta Gillespie, Gertrude Loomer, Robert Powell, Alma Cushman, Mable Hansen; fifth and sixth grades: Erma Zielstra, Fern Olson, Junior Aldrich; junior high school: Gladys Perry, Vivian Powell, Olive and Marie Zielstra; Senior high school: Martha Pritchard, Jesse Marsh, and Edan Kumba.
    Miss Katherine Will spent the week end at the home of her sister, Mrs. Winifred Blum.
    Mrs. J.G. Zielstra went to Curlew Monday to attend the funeral of her cousin, Henry Rouse.
   

Submitted by C.J.L.