HAPPENINGS IN NEARBY TOWNS
Interesting News from Other Towns as Taken from Our Exchanges the Past Week.
Mrs. Singleton, 85 years old, and an
early settler of Palo Alto county, died last week at her home in Mallard.
Dr. James A. Coolidge, 67, said to be a relative of President
Coolidge, died at his home in Charles City last week.
Mrs. James Everhart, of Marcus, died one day last week during
an operation for the removal of her tonsils.
Mrs. Martha Pingrey, 85 years old, widow of A.A. Pingrey,
first county superintendent of Emmet county, died last week at her house in
Estherville.
Homer Munson, an Estherville boy, has been appointed by
President Coolidge to a position as instructor at the government aerial school
at Fort Riley, Kansas.
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SHOT CHILD THROUGH DOOR
The 4 months old child of Frank Faline, living near Roessle
in Clay county, was shot by the accidental discharge of a shotgun in the hands
of William Price, a son-in-law. The child may recover.
Price, who had been out hunting for rabbits, stopped outside
the door of the Faline home to unload his gun, a repeating shotgun, when a shell
in the weapon was discharged and the charge of shot went through the door and a
number struck the small child. Several shot penetrated the child's skull and
others entered the abdomen.
PUBLIC SALE DATES
Sanford M. Smith, Friday, January 14. 3/4 mile and 1 3/4
miles east of Ruthven.
E.T. Bowles, Thursday, January 20. 7 miles north of Ruthven.
Howard Eston, Thursday, February 10, 1 mile north and 2 miles
east of Ruthven.
GETS 7 YEARS FOR BAD CHECK.
Spencer Reporter - George Nandevender was given an
intermediate sentence of not to exceed seven years' imprisonment at Fort Madison
by Judge Davidson in district court here when Vandevender pled guilty of
obtaining property by false pretences. He gave a bad check as part payment on an
auto and ran off with the car.
PALO ALTO PIONEER DIES.
D.L. Randall, 89 years old, and one of the early pioneers of
Palo Alto county died at his home at Emmetsburg last Friday night and the
funeral was held there on Sunday.
Mr. Randall was a member of the G.A.R. and one of the four
surviving veterans in Emmetsburg.
Stealing Hogs in Cherokee County.
Donald Stratton and Alvin Jeness, living south of Cherokee,
have been arrested for stealing ten hogs from a farmer living near Washta. The
hogs were identified by the owner in the stock yards in Sioux City.
H. Van Weston of Armstrong, lost $600 in a fire that destroyed his home. The fire started from the explosion of a gasoline stove and the money, which was hidden in a cap, was burned as the family did not think about the money until it was too late.
Mrs. George Chaffee is reported ill this week.
There are a number of cases of scarlet fever near Hartley.
Five states - Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska and Ohio, ranking in the order named, now produce half the creamery butter of the United States.
R.E. Bucknell, secretary of the Clay county fair and secretary of the Spencer commercial club, has resigned his positions there to become secretary of the Cedar Rapids fair.
The house of the Claer farm, south of Silver Lake, was destroyed by fire one night last week. The family were away at the time, and when they returned the next day, they found that the house had burned during their absence. A family by the name of Kephart lives on the place.
Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Knapp leave on Sunday evening for Washington, D.C., where they will attend a reception on Thursday evening, Jan. 13, at the White House, given by President and Mrs. Coolidge. Mrs. Knapp is a distant relative of Mr. Coolidge, and handsome invitations for this social event came the first of the week. This is the first time that a citizen of Estherville has been entertained at the White House.-- Estherville Vindicator-Republican.
GAME WARDENS SUE FOR LIBEL.
Game Wardens Howe and Alexander have filed separate suits
against the Kossuth County Advance for $25,000 damages apiece. The suit is an
outgrowth of the church dinner at Good Hope last fall when the church people
served pheasants, which is contrary to law, and the Advance took the side of the
church people and condemned the game wardens. The publicity given them was of a
libelous nature so they claim.
ANOTHER VETERAN PASSES.
Josiah B. Jackson, 87 years old, and an early settler of Palo
Alto county, died at his home at Emmetsburg last week. Mr. Jackson was a veteran
of the civil war.
Two early settlers and veterans of the civil war, Josiah
Jackson and D.L. Randall, died at Emmetsburg last week. One was 87 years old and
the other 80 years.
The Maytag washing machine factory at Newton, Iowa, consumes 50 tons of aluminum every working day.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Jan 26, 1927
Won Military Recognition
Last week forty members of a regimental band at Fort Crook, Nebraska, where
Edward McNally is on duty, were in a contest. Ed plays a saxaphone. He was
awarded first honors for being the best dressed, the neatest and the finest
looking soldier in the bunch. He has reason to feel proud of he showing he
was able to make. He will return home in May. While he enjoys service in the
band, he would not care to continue army life. He reports that there was
some hard freezing in camp during the present month. One of the soldiers on
duty was accidentally killed at Omaha a short time ago. He was given a
military funeral.
Hans Laffrenson Dies in Washington
Ruthven, Iowa, Jan 25
(Special). The many old friends and neighbors of Hans Leffrenson, formerly
of this community, will regret very much to learn of his death which
occurred at Ellensburg, Washington, on December 21.
Paul Barringer shipped a car of hogs to Mason City Monday.
Oscar Rice has sold his cigar store at Clarion to A. Baldwin.
Simon Culligenrecently recovered from a spell of trying illness.
Attorney Edward Kelly was on the sick list a couple of days last week.
A. Scott Ormsby left last evening for Boston. He will be absent for several
days.
John Bough and Mrs. John Joyce went to Gilmore City yesterday to visit
relatives.
Howard Head left Tuesday for Isabel, South Dakota, for a visit of two weeks
with his father, L.W. Head.
Mrs. Patrick McNally and daughter, Miss Sarah, are guests at the home of
Mrs. Ben Doerning of near Mallard.
A marraige license was issued the last of the week to Mr. Arnold Klockow of
Aurelia and Miss Freda Hanson of Cylinder.
Mr and Mrs. R. Carlisle of Whittemore and Mrs. Jess Swanson of Chicago were
Monday guests of Mrs. J.S. Atkinson, Sr. mother of Mrs. Carlisle.
J.H. Jesse and Fern Jacobson of Davenport were visitors in Emmetsburg
Monday. They were on their way to Alvorn to attend the funeral of the
latter's father.
Mr and Mrs. Gene Sherlock returned to Bellaire, Michigan, Monday, after a
short visit with Mr. Sherlock's parents, Mr and Mrs. Patrick Sherlock of
this place.
Miss Irene Reagan, who is taking training for a nurse in St. Joseph's Mercy
hospital at Sioux City, returned to that place Tuesday after a visit with
her parents, Mr and Mrs John Reagan.
Mrs. J.S. Martin has been under the weather during the past few days but her
condition is not serious.
Mrs. Chas. Duhigg and her daughter, Miss Frances, have been on the sick list
during the past few days.
Mr and Mrs Peter Grethen took their son Ralph to Fort Dodge Monday to
undergo treatment in a hospital.
Among those who have been on the sick list during the past several days are
Mrs. F.L. Eaton, Mrs. J.S. Martin, Ed Ryan, three of Mr and Mrs Hamilton's
children, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Taylor and Ray Hilton.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
June 1, 1927
CLASS OF FOURTEEN GRADUATE
The regular high school commencement exercises were held in
the high school auditorium on Wednesday evening of last week and the program for
the occasion was as follows:
Invocation...Rev. Coleman.
Music...Girls' Glee Club.
Address...C.E. Miller
The graduates were: Lela Johnson, Lester Bickelhaupt, Rae
Prew, Bessie Olson, Marie Klein, Alden Hermanson, Mae Prew, Eva Parker, Leora
Hansen, Bernie Johnson, Alice Taylor, Clancy Toland, Helen Nelson, and Marie
Hughes.
Following the graduation the following honors were bestowed
upon the scholars winning places in school work:
Forensic league pins were awarded to Bernie Johnson, Marie
Hughes, Erwin Osterhus.
National Honor society emblems were awarded to Lela Johnson
and Helen Nelson.
Letters for scholarship were awarded to Pearl Iverson, Erwin
Osterhus, Lela Johnson, Marie Hughes.
Letters in music were awarded to Jane Dickinson, Harold
Dickinson, Erwin Osterhus, Rae Prew, Frances Gleason, Everett Roland, Franklyn
Hastings, Forrest Koeker, Paul Barnett and Mack Bruce.
Debate honors were awarded to Bernie Johnson, Erwin Osterhus,
Clancy Toland, Marie Hughes, Ardel Christianson and Rae Prew.
Declamatory honors: Rae Prew, Alice Taylor and Margaret
Brennan.
Boy's basketball honors: Bickelhaupt, Prew, Barnett,
Hansen and Watrons.
Track honors: Watrons, Prew, Bickelhaupt.
Girls' basketball: Thurley Cole, Mabel Myers, Helen
Kummerfieldt, Gladys Nelson, and Doris Wilcox.
Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Myers are the parents of a baby boy, born this Wednesday morning, June 1st.
Mr. and Mrs. Eber Flint of Argyle were week-end visitors at the home of her parents, Mr .and Mrs. Ed Myers.
DONALD AND HUGH LOGAN IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Donald and Hugh Logan, sons of Thos. Logan of this place, had
a very narrow escape late last evening about six miles east of Garner, while on
their way to deliver a large order of new furniture to a family at Swea City. A
lady, driving an auto, attempted to pass their truck and in going ahead of them,
she turned too quickly to the right and crowded their truck off the road and
into the ditch. We understand that the load of furniture was badly damaged but
that both Donald and Hugh were fortunate in escaping uninjured.
Miss Beulah Moore returned home from Calumet where she has been teaching school.
WE HAVE FOUR CIVIL WAR MEN.
Since publishing the names of the Civil war veterans who live
here in this vicinity, we have discovered that there are four veterans living
here instead of three as stated last week. The name of J.F. Brown was not given.
Mr. Brown served in the 21st Infantry, Company I, during the four years of the
war and was in several of the big battles.
ELK LAKE
- Congratulations are extended from the Elk Lake district to Mr. and Mrs.
Chester Tripp on the birth of a son, last Saturday, May 28. Mrs. Tripp was Miss
Ina Rhinehart before her marriages and lived in this district. They now have
three sons.
- Mrs. Will Bailey is ill in the hospital at Cedar Falls. An operation for tumor
was performed and she is getting along fine at this writing. Her sister, Mrs.
Dave Modisett, spent the weekend with her. Mrs. Ed Bailey, her mother-in-law,
went down to Cedar Falls to be with her during her illness. Mrs. Bailey,
formerly Miss Margaret Rossacker, is a former Elk Lake resident who has scores
of friends in this district who sincerely trust for her complete recovery.
- Miss Edith Nissen is helping with the housework and caring for the sick at the
Carl Nissen home. They called the new boy Wayne George. Mrs. William Nissen has
also been helping care for their new grandson. They are getting along fine.
- Mrs. Hadley Mills was a visitor at the Carl Nissen home Decoration day and
getting acquainted with her new nephew.
- Mr. and Mrs. Irven Anderson, who live near Silver Lake, were honored last
Sunday when a party was held at their home by relatives and friends, who went to
celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Anderson's first wedding anniversary. A delicious dinner
was served by the ladies, who planned the affair and a happy afternoon enjoyed
socially.
- Walter Dickinson has been ill for some time and on Monday he went to Des
Moines to consult specialists.
- Emil Pilquist, one of the pioneer settlers of this district, is ill at the
hospital at Spencer. He has had heart trouble for several years.
- A delightful dancing party was enjoyed last Saturday evening at the Merle Monk
home by several invited couples. The music was furnished by Dick Jackson, the
old-time fiddler and by the hostesses, Mrs. Merle Monk and daughter, Miss Leora,
at midnight.
NOTICE TO HORSE OWNERS.
I still have my black Percheron stallion, and will stand him
at my place, southeast of Ruthven, and have reduced fees to $10. J.E. Dannewitz.
WANT ADS
FOR SALE- Pure bred Duroc Jersey sow and six pigs. Elmer Goff.
BABY CHICKS- Let me book your orders for S.C. White Leghorns, the large white egg Barron strain. Cockerels used from 314 egg dames. Also hatching eggs. Mrs. Earl McNett. Phone Oak-11.
FOR SALE- Late potatoes. $1.50 per bushel. T.C. Williams.
FOR SALE- Early maturing Minnesota No. 13 seed corn. $3 per bushel. 3 1/2 miles north of Ayrshire. A.C. Chatfield.
FOR SALE- About 500 pure bred Barron-Fanered White Leghorn baby chicks June 12th. 8c each. Orders of 200 or over delivered to Ruthven. Mrs. Walter Smith, Route 5, Spencer, Iowa.
LOCAL NEWS
- Walter Dickinson left yesterday for Des Moines, where he will take treatment
at the Methodist hospital at that place.
- Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Treider of St. Paul arrived here last Saturday for a
visit with his mother, Mrs. Jesse Cory.
- Mrs. F.L. Mason reports that she received 217 live chickens from 224 eggs
which she set in her Klondyke incubator.
- Mrs. H.R. Boyd and Mrs. Duff Boyd of Curlew, and Ruth Gould and Mrs. Beatrice
Anderson attended a family reunion at Dickens on Monday.
- Graettinger Times: Vincent Boecher suffered a painful injury last Sunday
evening when he ran a pitchfork into his foot.
- Mrs. George Batie went to Ames last Thursday for a visit with her daughter,
Mrs. George Nolan. She returned last Friday.
- Perry Cedarholm has been ill with tonsilitis the past week. R.D. Foster of
Mason City is taking his place at the Standard Oil station at this place.
- Mrs. Gus Youngdale and daughter, Mary, of Pocahontas, are visiting here this
week at the home of Mrs. Youngdale's mother, Mrs. Maggie Iverson.
- Mr. and Mrs. Eshelman left on Monday afternoon for Red Cloud, Nebraska. Mr.
Eshelman expects to attend the State University at Lincoln, Nebraska this
summer.
- Mrs. Elwood Cruse and children of Terril visited here with her mother, Mrs.
Ole Peterson, last Monday.
- Misses Erma and Eleanor Ruthven, who have been attending the Hamilton Business
college at Mason City, are visiting at their home here.
- L. Van Vleek went to Des Moines last Thursday morning to meet his grandsons,
Bobby and William, who came from Oklahoma. They will spend the summer with Mrs.
and Mrs .Van Vleek.
- Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith went to Emmetsburg last Sunday and brought back their
son, A.l. who has been in the hospital there. He has recovered quite rapidly
from his recent operation.
- Dr. Dana, the Ruthven dentist, has opened a dental office at Ayrshire, where
he will remain on Tuesday and Thursday of each week. The remainder of the week
he will be at his office above the Ideal cafe in Ruthven.
- W.M. Hanna was quite badly injured last Monday while chopping wood.
- William Lukins of Spencer, visited here on Tuesday with his daughter, Mrs.
William Brennan.
- Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Simons and daughter, Margaret, of St. Paul, Minn., arrived
here last Saturday for a visit with his sister, Mrs. Lena Hughes, and with other
relatives.
- Mrs. L.R. Woodcock of Milford, Oregon and Mrs. H. Hough of Lansing, Michigan,
arrived here last week for a visit with their brother, C.J. Tripp.
- Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goddard and Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen attended a birthday
party at the Glen Hoobler home at Emmetsburg, the occasion being Mrs. Garret
Hoobler's birthday. A pleasant evening and a fine lunch were enjoyed by all.
- The birthdays of Wilmer Goff and Maxen Gadsby were celebrated at the Tom
Gadsby home at Dickens last Sunday. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. H.E.
Shartle, Mr .and Mrs. Wilmer Goff, Mr. and Mrs. Verle Goff and son, Marvin, Le
Grand Goff, and Mrs. and Mrs. D.A. Goff.
- Graettinger Times; Wm. Fisher, proprietor of the soft drink and ice cream
parlor at High Lake, came near losing his life Tuesday afternoon when the boat
from which he was fishing filled with water and sank. Mr. Fisher was heavily
dressed with a sheep lined coat and hip boots and was unable to swim until he
could get his boots off.
- Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Tripp of Dickens are the parents of a baby boy, born
last Saturday, May 28. The boy has been named Stanley Rhinehart.
- Mrs. Margaret Bailey underwent an operation at Cedar Falls on Tuesday for the
removal of a tumor. Mrs. D. L. Modisett and Detlif Rosacker went to Cedar Falls
last Sunday to see her, returning on Monday.
- August Cleslie received word of the death of his uncle, J. Rodeck at his home
in Chicago last Friday morning. Mr. Cleslie left for Chicago to attend the
funeral. Mr. Rodeck was known to many here and his son was in the meat market
business in Ruthven for several years.
- Milford Mail.- Ross Hancock and Clarence Tiff were caught Sunday by a game
warden night fishing in Little Spirit lake with a trot line with over 100 hooks.
They were taken before Justice Price at Spirit Lake and fined $100 each and
costs. On Monday night Fred Hansen and Alfred Anderson were arrested for seining
in Swan lake and were also taken before Justice Price and each fined $100.
- Ayrshire Chronicle.- Relatives of Paul Roland arranged a birthday gathering
for Mrs. Roland last Sunday, it being her thirty-third birthday. Both dinner and
supper were served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. George Roland and sons,
William Barton, Harold and Arnold of Ruthven, the Misses Rosewald and Littlejohn
of Terril, Mrs. Martha Wissinger of Ruthven and Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Piper of this
place. A very enjoyable day was spent and the hostess will long remember it.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
June 15, 1927
Linn Grove Boy Shot in Crow Hunt
Gilbert Raveling, 5 years of age, and the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Raveling north of Linn Grove, was accidentally shot while out hunting
crows with his brother, Sunday afternoon. It is believe he will recover although
surgeons deemed it best not to remove the bullet which lodged near the juglar
vein in the throat.-- Spencer News-Herald.
RUTHVEN BOY INJURED IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Lester Kumerfeldt was seriously injured in an auto accident
last Sunday morning while on his way to Ruthven from Everly. The accident
happened between Everly and Spencer when the car he was driving struck loose
gravel and turned turtle, pinning him under the machine.
Lester's brothers, Carl and John, who were with him, were not
injured.
Parties in a passing auto, picked the unconscious man up and
took him to the Spencer hospital, and it was found that two vertebrea were
broken. He also received a deep gash under the left eye. While his condition is
very painful, he is slowly recovering.
The top and windshield of the car were smashed and the car
was badly damaged.
MISS RENA WHITFORD MARRIED.
A quiet wedding took place at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Fred
Whitford at Peterson on Tuesday morning, June 14, 1927, when Miss Rena Whitford
and Andrew Hanson, both of Clay county, were united in marriage.
They were attended by Miss Lena Whitford and George Rosewall.
After the ceremony, Mrs. Fred Whitford and daughters, Thelma
and Grace, served a delicious three-course dinner.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Whitford, who
live near Ruthven. She is a graduate of the Lake Center high school, being a
member of the class of 1927. Mr. Hanson is the oldest son of Mr .and Mrs. A.
Hanson, who also live near Ruthven. He attended the Sweeny Auto and Tractor
school at Kansas City for some time.
Upon their arrival from Peterson, a wedding supper was served
at the home of the bride's mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Hanson will be at home to their many friends on
a farm northwest of Ruthven.
Nutrition Training Schools Completed.
Miss Church, nutrition specialist, completed the second year
of nutrition work with the fifth lesson on "Foods for Special
Occasions." All-day meetings were held during the past week at the homes of
Mrs. Wm. McConnell in Walnut township, Mrs. J.R. Cross in Rush Lake township,
Mrs. Joe Donahue in Emmetsburg township, Mrs. Elmer Nichols in Ellington
township, and Mrs. Will Sloniker in Vernon township.
Leaders from nearly every township in the county attended
these meetings and will give the information that they received to their friends
and neighbors at meetings held in their own townships and school districts.
GRADUATES FROM AMES
Miss Bernice McMillan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. McMilin
of this Ruthven, graduated from the home economics department of the Iowa State
College at Ames on Monday. She was the only Ames graduate from Palo Alto county
this year. Degrees and certificates were given to 459 students.
Lightning Prank at Nilsen Farm.
Lightning struck at the Ole Nilsen silo last Thursday, passed
through the barn and knocked over a cow that one of Mrs. Olaf Nilsen's boys was
milking. The cow fell over on the boy but did not injure him seriously. The
lightning came through the top of the silo and tore off a few strips from the
silo.
Linn Grove Boy Drowns on Sunday.
Henry Nibel, 11 years old, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Nibel, living northwest of Linn Grove, met death by drowning in the Little Sioux
river Sunday evening. Henry and his older brother had gone fishing.-- Spencer
News-Herald.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rustan and family, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Goff and family, Misses Doris Brown and Amy Willis and Alfred Wishman attended a reception for Mr .and Mrs. Holger Jensen at Emmetsburg on Monday of last week. Mr .and Mrs. Jensen had just returned from a wedding trip.
BOOTLEGGER TAKEN IN RAID.
A bootlegger by the name of George Vavra was caught near
Graettinger last week. Eight gallons of moonshine were found in his possession,
but it is thought that he threw out of his car several times that amount during
the time officers were chasing him. He was taken to Fort Dodge, given a hearing
and his bail bond was fixed at $2,500.
The officers were looking for other bootleggers and came upon
Vavra by mistake.
4-H CLUBS MET FRIDAY NIGHT
The boys' and girls' 4-H clubs of Highland townshop met at
the P.K. Iverson home last Friday, June 10.
The girls received information necessary to start them on
their health records. Geneva McKiney and Kathrine Currans will give a canning
demonstration at the next meeting, to be held at the home of Pearl Chatfield on
Friday, June 24.
Mrs. Nellie Rhinehart left Thursday for Polo, Illinois, where she was called by the serious illness of her mother.
Ayshire Man Had Still and Liquor.
Emmetsburg Democrat- Bill Kennedy was arrested at Ayrshire
last Saturday by state officer Wilson of Fort Dodge and brought to Emmetsburg on
the charge of making and selling intoxicating liquor. A quantity of five gallons
was found in his possession. He also had a small still. His bail bond was fixed
at $800.
LIGHTNING KILLS YOUTH NEAR RODMAN THURSDAY.
Cecil Poush, a 22-year-old boy, living on a farm near Rodman,
was instantly killed by lightning on Thursday morning of last week. The young
man was walking across a field at the time.
When members of his family reached his body they found his
clothing burning.
MISS NELLIE FASSETT MARRIED.
Miss Nellie Fassett and Mr. Ole Anderson, both of Spencer,
were married last Thursday, June 9. Miss Fassett is a former Ruthven girl,
having made her home here until about two years ago and is a graduate of the
local high school. She is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Fassett.
Several social events were given at Spencer in honor of the
bride, preceding the wedding.
Spencer News-Herald- Fred Flack, living north of Dickens, was in mayor's office for violating the state highways laws while coming down from the lakes the night before. It was alleged that he "loafed" along until some car attempted to pass him and then he would speed up and not let them pass.
EVERLY FARMER IS MISSING
DISAPPEARED ON MAY 14
Paul Carstensen, a farmer living four miles south of Everly,
has been missing since May 14, when he left Everly with a shipment of cattle and
hogs. Although his movements have been traced in four states, no word has been
received by members of his family of his whereabouts.
WEST LOST ISLAND
- A birthday party was given in honor of the birthdays of Mrs. W. E. Capener and
Mrs. P.J. Johnson on Wednesday evening of last week. Each was presented with a
camp chair as a remembrance of the occasion. Only the children and their
families were present.
ELK LAKE
- Mrs. Anna Mollison whose marriage occurred recently, was a guest of honor at a
linen and silver shower given by Mrs. O.B. Carpenter at her home in this
district last Thursday afternoon. During the course of the afternoon letters
were written to Mrs. Mollison by the 4-H club girls, of whom she was club leader
last year. She will read them on her trip to Washington and answer the letter
the day she reads it. One letter a day will be read and answered. Games and
contests were also part of the entertainment. Mrs. Mollison told the fortune of
each girl present and created a great amount of fun. Twenty were present at the
shower and Mrs. Mollison received many useful and beautiful gifts.
LOCAL NEWS
- Mrs. Squire of Rolfe, visited last week at the home of her brother, L.R.
Moore.
- Mrs. C.V. Hofstad spent the weekend visiting her sister, Mrs. H.B. Hofstad of
Spencer.
- Joseph Barnett and James Geelan came home last Friday from Dubuque where they
have been attending Columbia college.
- Mr. and Mrs. Clem Redden are the parents of a baby boy born on Wednesday of
last week, June 8. The boy has been named John Clem.
- Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Barringer are the parents of a baby boy, born last Friday,
June 10.
- Mrs. William Brennan, who has been seriously ill at a hospital in Emmetsburg,
is reported to be slowly recovering
- A 3-year-old son of Axel Anderson had his tonsils removed on Tuesday.
- Mrs. Fern Baker of Sioux City, is visiting at the home of her aunt, Mrs.
Arthur King.
- Max McMillin, who has attended school at Ames the past year, is home now and
will help with the farm work this summer.
- Bessie Gould Lasher of Fargo, North Dakota, is here visiting with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Allen and other relatives. Mrs. Lasher motored from Fargo.
- W.P. Hancock was badly injured one day last week when his auto ran into an
open culvert in the road. We understand that the accident happened near Gillett
Grove.
- Mrs. H.R. Boyd of Curlew, came Monday for a visit with her mother, Mrs.
Beatrice Anderson.
- Miriam Erickson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Erickson, had her tonsils
removed yesterday.
- James Aldrich and Arthur Bowles came home last week from Ames where they had
been attending Iowa State college.
- J.W. Doerr, who recently underwent an operation at Iowa City, is reported to
be getting along nicely. He returned to his home here this morning.
- J.R. Phoenix went to Spencer on Tuesday of this week to attend a G.A.R.
meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Hubbard of Spencer brought him home that evening.
- Mrs. Caroline Jensen, Mrs. George Osterson, Mrs. Joe Nolan, Mrs. Foster Reed
and Mrs. Nels Nelson attended the Rebecca convention at West Bend on Tuesday of
last week.
- Mrs. R.M. Johnson and children who have been visiting here left on Tuesday for
their new home at Des Moines. As Mr. Johnson has been assigned more territory,
the family decided to move to a more central location.
- Mrs. W.T. Barr and son of Ames, arrived here last Friday for a visit at the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitford, and other relatives. They
returned to their home last Sunday afternoon.
- Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hofstad entertained a company of friends at a 7 o'clock
dinner last Tuesday in honor of Walter Henderson, the occasion being his
birthday. The guests were: Dr. and Mrs. Molsberry, Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Wigdahl,
Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Wigdahl and W.P. Henderson. Miss Leah Junker assisted Mrs.
Hofstad. Roses were used to decorate the table and the dinner was much enjoyed
by all.
- Dr. and Mrs. Dana drove to Manson on Tuesday to attend the funeral of Dr.
Dana's uncle, who was killed in an automobile accident.
- Glen Hooblin and Henry Simonson of Emmetsburg, were arrested at Lost Island
lake one day last week with three small pike in their possession. They were
fined $5 and costs each.
- Mr. and Mrs. E.A. McMillin and daughter, Leca, autoed to Ames last Saturday to
be present at the commencement exercises of the Iowa State college on Monday, at
which time Miss Bernice McMillin graduated from the home economics division.
- Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Modisett and son, Eldon, Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Walters and
family of Storm Lake, Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Garberson and family of Spencer, Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis Snyder of Harris, Mrs. Louise Modisett and daughter, Miss Louise of
Detroit, Minn., enjoyed a family picnic at the state park last Sunday.
- Two Rockwell City fellows, Walter Kraft and N.E. Dudley, were arrested at Lost
Island lake one day last week for failing to observe the fish and game laws.
Dudley was fishing with three poles and Kraft had an undersized pike in his
possession. Both were fined $5 and costs by Justice of Peace Clem Redden. Kraft
did not catch the small pike which he had in his possession but it was
given to him by another fisherman. However, he paid his fine without telling who
gave him the fish.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
June 22, 1927
MRS. FRED CLARK PASSES AWAY
Mrs. Fred Clark, wife of the county agent, died suddenly
Monday night after an illness of only a few hours. She retired that night as
usual but at about 11 o'clock she called to her husband and told him that she
had a severe pain in her head. She soon became hysterical and was taken to the
hospital, but died without regaining consciousness.
GRADUATED AT CEDAR FALLS
Miss Linnea Linden has graduated from the Primary department
of the Iowa State Teachers college at Cedar Falls. She is a diligent student,
and has been engaged to teach the primary room of the local school for the
coming school year.
Gold Not Paying at Graettinger.
For some time there has been considerable speculation over
the presence of gold in the sand and gravel about Graettinger. In order to
determine the value of these gold-bearing stratas, a mining expert was secured
to investigate and analize [sic] the gold content, and it has been found that
the gold in that locality is not sufficient to warrant the efforts to extract
it.
THE LARGEST CREAM CHECKS.
The following patrons of the local creamery received cream
checks of over one hundred dollars for the month of May.
George E. Bigger...$407.63
Olof Nelson...285.92
Harold Holmgren...254.92
Oscar C. Nielson...247.37
Jake Zielstra...240.08
John Olson...232.70
Louis Nelson...227.97
Ed Rustan...213.32
George M. Prichard...195.37
George W. Sprick...189.76
A.E. Vanderhoff...169.19
Guy W. Prichard...165.39
Holmberg & Cleslie...164.74
W.F. Currans...163.72
Miller & Anderson...160.48
Gust. Thim...159.30
H.H. Tripp...159.01
John O. Sandvig...154.29
Henry Olson...149.01
Forrest Johnson...148.52
John Peglow...142.82
Peter Hermanson...134.65
Bert Aldrich...132.01
H.S. Eaton...131.55
Axel Anderson...128.28
Henry Joynt...127.36
Kjelberg & Nelson...120.44
Ole Nelson...117.12
Earl Wilcox...116.40
Ed Stephas...115.00
George Doyle...114.24
Frank Needham...110.53
Andrew Nelson...110.30
Andrew Hanson...105.93
Lester Sampson...105.01
M.T. Thompson...104.83
N. Geelan...104.32
Geelan & Sampson...101.63
These checks total $6,211.11
COMPLETES FORTY YEARS OF SERVICE IN LOCAL CHURCH
Next Sunday, Rev. L.O. Wigdahl, pastor of the local Lutheran
church, will complete forty years of service in this pastorate.
This is a record for long and faithful service in one
community that is seldom equalled by many in any public work, and we
congratulate Rev. Wigdahl and his congregation for their many years of loyalty
and co-operation for a common purpose.
The event will be appropriately observed at the Lutheran
church next Sunday by special services in honor of the occasion.
LITTLE GIRL DIES OF INJURIES.
Patricia Jacobson, the 2 1/2 year old daughter of John
Jacobson, died last Friday evening. The little girl was seriously injured some
time ago, and failed to recover.
EMMETSBURG
From the Democrat
- Father Leo McEvoy celebrated his first mass at St. Thomas church at
Emmetsburg, Sunday morning, at 11 o'clock.
- Patrick E. Carroll, who was quite ill for some time, died at an early hour
this morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Martini of this place. Mrs.
Martini is his sister.
- Our citizens will regret to learn that Mrs. Clark Bishop, the only daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Slegle [or Siegle], formerly of Emmetsburg, died Monday at
her home in Charles City.
- Monday forenoon, fire broke out in the Ed Gorman cottage just south of the P.L.
Godden home. It was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones. The local fire company
was promptly notified and within a few minutes had the blaze under control,
although it had badly damaged the house before they came.
Graettinger.
From the Times.
- Just as we go to press, we learn that H.B. Hetzler has resigned as cashier of
the First National bank of this city.
- Jorgen Larson of this city and Miss Esther Marie Petersen of South Walnut
township, were united in marriage at St. Paul's Lutheran church on Wednesday,
June 8th, at high noon.
- Floyd Archer arrived in Graettinger the first of the week for a visit with his
parents and with his many friends here. Floyd joined the navy about two years
ago and is home on furlough.
- J.A. Spies has purchased the Farmers & Merchants bank building in this
city. The sale, of course is subject to the approval of the court. The reported
consideration is $6,000.
- The gravel haulers have completed the surfacing of the Fallow road from the
creamery to the new state highway north of the M.L. Murphy place. Yesterday,
they completed graveling the mile stretch running north and south east of the
Graettinger creamery.
Ayrshire.
From the Chronicle.
- J.W. Hill, of Calgary, Canada, arrived here Monday for a visit with his
brother, L.A. Hill.
- Leo Burns is quite ill at the present writing. His many friends hope for a
complete recovery.
- Gerald T. Maguire of Fairmont, Minnesota, a former Ayrshire young man, was
married Tuesday, June 7, to Miss Ethel Sheppard of Monterey, Minnesota.
- The community was shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. O.D. Olinger, eldest
daughter of B.A. Mishler, formerly of this place, who passed away at Jackson,
Minn. on Wednesday of last week. The services were held here last Saturday
afternoon.
Earl Lyman, a 16-year-old boy, living near Cylinder, has been arrested for forging checks. He is in jail in Emmetsburg.
While hunting gophers near Gilmore City, Byron Rice was struck in the face with a shot when the gun was discharged while crawling through a fence.
Lars Jacobson of Spencer has been presented with the "Cross of Dannebrog' by the Danish government for service in the war between Denmark and Germany in 1864
197 RURAL SCHOOL PUPILS RECEIVE THEIR DIPLOMAS
Last Wednesday, one hundred ninety-seven eighth grade pupils
received diplomas at Emmetsburg. The graduation exercises were held at the Iowa
theatre. The names of the 8th grade graduates from this part of Palo Alto county
are:
Highland Township.
Vincent Brennan.
Kathryn Currans.
Loretta Currans.
Thomas Dolan.
Lois E. Goff
Everett M. Hansen.
George Hughes.
Mary P. Jacobson.
Edith M. Jacobson.
Geneva M. McKinney.
Robert J. Maguire.
Denzil Miller.
Mary E. Reed.
Geraldine Schuldt.
Selma W. Williamson.
Okalena Willard
Helmer Jesperson.
Lost Island Township.
Lyle C. Bonstad.
Stanley Best.
Irene Duffy.
Harley J. Hanson.
Julia J. Hampson.
Sylvia G. Hermanson.
Ida Hansen.
Melvin Johnson.
Helger Jensen.
Florence Krukaw.
Josie F. Nolan
Alyce C. Thoreson.
Goodwin Thoreson.
LOCAL NEWS
- Clayton Goddard is spending a week with his grandmother at Emmetsburg.
- Mrs. B.L. Maguire and daughters, Mary and Helen, visited with relatives at
Ayrshire last Saturday.
- Mrs. William Brennan, who has been seriously ill in the Emmetsburg hospital,
was brought to her home here yesterday. She is getting along nicely now.
- Miss Lela Johnson is taking the school census of the town this week.
- Mrs. Willard Reed was taken to a hospital in Des Moines on Monday.
- Mrs. Anna Hudnutt of Grinell, is here for an extended visit with her sister,
Mrs. L.A. Torkelson.
- Willard Hancock, who has been in a hospital at Spencer since his auto
accident, came home on Monday.
- Mrs. Foster Reed and Mrs. Orrie Olson left on Monday to attend the funeral of
an aunt at Heron Lake, last Sunday.
- Harold Vanderhoff has purchased a grain elevator of Magnus Nelson for his fine
new corn crib. The elevator will be installed inside the building.
- Editor Leighter of Ocheyedan, was in Ruthven last Friday. He was on his way to
Rolfe. Brother Leighter was formerly publisher of the Terril Tribune, which was
discontinued some months ago and the equipment moved to Ocheyedan.
- Fred Broadie and Frank Bernholtz have purchased new Ford sedans.
- Emil Pilquist, who is in the Spencer hospital, is reported to be improving.
- Miss Lois Foley came last Friday from North Dakota for a visit with her
grandmother, Mrs. D. Foley.
- Miss Helen Smith went to Terrace Park last Wednesday. She expects to work
there this summer.
- Miss Helen Thompson of Ayrshire visited here with her grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. B.L. Maguire a few days last week.
- Miss Mary Maguire, who has spent the last two weeks at her home here, left
last Saturday for Fort Dodge, where she is taking nurses' training at St.
Joseph's Mercy hospital at that place.
- Bertran Sandvig has accepted a position at the Anderson Drug store.
- John Carlson has purchased a new auto truck.
- Homer Eaton is driving a new car these days.
- The Study club met with Mrs. Art King last Friday.
- W.J. Willis purchased a new Ford sedan last week.
- Leora Monk furnished the music for the skating rink at the Grand View park
last Sunday afternoon.
- Mrs. Fay Roberts of Royal, visited with her sister, Mrs. Roy Broadie on
Saturday.
- Mrs. Ernest Spaulding, who underwent an operation at the Spencer hospital last
Wednesday, is getting along nicely.
- Jimmie Heffelfinger of Iowa Falls is spending two weeks here with his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Blunt.
- Mrs. Oldinger and son, John, of Lansing, Michigan, arrived in this city last
Saturday for a visit at the home of her uncle, C.J. Tripp.
- Miss Vivian Brown of Estherville, returned to her home last Saturday evening
after a two week's visit at the home of her uncle, E.J. Brown.
- Miss Mary Hastings, who is attending the State Teachers college at Cedar
Falls, spent the weekend at her home here.
- Merle Monk had quite a curiosity happen at his farm last Tuesday when a cow
gave birth to triplets; one of them only lived a short time, but the other two
are doing fine.
- Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Nissen, of Renville, Minnesota, are the proud parents of a
baby boy, born on May 14. He was named Melvin Robert. Mrs. Nissen was Maxine
Bales before her marriage and her father lives near Trumbull lake.
- Mrs. James Smith of Mitchell, South Dakota, is visiting at the home of her
sister, Mrs. J.H. Anderson.
- Mrs. Mary Nelson and sons, Ernest and Chester, and Ole Nelson, and Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis Nelson attended the funeral of Chris. Hanson at Dickens last Friday.
- Friends of Mrs. Andrew Stopher, a sister of Mrs. Earl McNett, will be sorry to
hear that she is very ill at her home in Hawarden.
- Mrs. Andy Ritchart of Armstrong is visiting here at the home of her parents,
Mr.and Mrs. George Osterson.
- Miss Agnes Mork went to Estherville Saturday evening where she joined her
sister, Miss Edla Mork and met their sister, Mrs. Carl Dahlbom and family of
Currie, Minnesota and together they went to Arnolds Park where they spent
Sunday.
- Mrs. G.W. McDonald returned last Friday evening from Kansas City, where she
attended the funeral of her nephew, Dr. Park McDonald, who was taken seriously
ill in Colorado while on his way to attend a convention in California, and died
shortly after being brought back to Kansas City.
- Mrs. S.A. Smith was hostess at a social gathering of relatives and friends at
her farm home on Tuesday of this week. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. S.M.
Berger of Milford, Dr. and Mrs. D.L. Bureger, Mrs. and Mrs. O.W. Goff, Mr. and
Mrs. W.E. Allen of Ruthven, and Mrs. Pearl Lasher of Fargo, North Dakota. Plates
were set for twelve people. New potatoes and peas and fresh strawberries and
cream were served, and enjoyed by all.
- Mr. and Mrs. Dan Emerson and grandchildren, June and Harold Dickenson,
returned from Des Moines on Tuesday evening, where they had been with Walter
Dickenson through his operation. He was operated upon on Monday morning for two
goiters and at last reports he was getting along as well as could be expected.
His many friends hope to see him home soon.
- Gay Garnett is driving a new Star car.
- Miss Beatrice Ruthven arrived on Monday from Detroit, Minn. where she has been
teaching school.
-Mrs. Willard Reed and daughter, Mary, and Vera Cole and Violet Rosewall were
Emmetsburg callers last Wednesday. Mary Willard received her eighth grade
diploma at the county graduation exercises. She intends to go to the Ruthven
high school next year.
ELK LAKE
- The Henry Clasing family enjoyed a visit last week with their nephew, Martin
Colman of Blue Island, Ill. He with two friends made the trip by auto to spend a
few days at Lake Okoboji and the lakes in this vicinity. They spent one night
camping and fishing on the banks of Elk Lake.
- Many people from the Elk Lake district attended the funeral services of Chris
Hanson of Dickens, last Friday afternoon. Some of the people whose names we got,
who attended the funeral from this district were: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reardon, Mr.
and Mrs. Sibley, Mr. and Mrs. Swen Olson and Mr. and Mrs. P.G. Hanson. Chris
Hanson was a Logan township farmer for many years. He was highly respected by
his many friends and was an industrious and thrifty man. He had been in failing
health for many years. When he quit farming he made his home in Dickens.
- This district has several eighth grade graduates this year. Miss Frances
Schade graduated from the Sacred Heart academy at Ayrshire and will enter the
high school work at the academy next fall. Miss Mary Reed will take up high
school studies in Ruthven. Dalles Stephas and her sister, Mildred, will attend
school at Ayrshire next fall. Miss Verona Vanderhoff is also an eighth grade
graduate and will probably take up high school work next fall or be mother's
helper on their 480 acre farm.
- Mrs. Hancock, who has been keeping house at the Marker home for some time,
expects to leave this week for Des Moines where she will visit her sister.
- Miss Lois Aldrich and her father, Clyde Aldrich, were visitors at the Dave
Marker home last Thursday evening. Miss Lois is on short vacation from her
duties as telephone operator in Des Moines.
WEST LOST ISLAND
- Mrs. Ernest Spaulding underwent an operation at the Spencer hospital last
Wednesday morning. She has not been so well since, but we hope that she will
soon be on the road to recovery. Miss Vera Nelson and Miss Bertha Hauge are
assisting at the Spaulding home in the absence of Mrs. Spaulding.
- Mrs. Bert Aldrich received an announcement from Mr .and Mrs. Roy Geeting last
week that a baby girl, named Emily Jane, arrived at their home on Tuesday, June
8th. The proud parents were for two years, teachers at the Lake Center school,
he was superintendent and she was the domestic science teacher. They now live in
Michigan where Mr. Geeting has a position in a summer school. We certainly wish
to congratulate the lucky couple.
- Mr. and Mrs. J. Potter and family took dinner at the Conrad Johnson home,
Wednesday noon. The day was especially joyous as the dinner was in honor of the
eldest daughter, Opal's birthday. She was sixteen years old and a very
delightful dinner was enjoyed by all.
- Charles Eldridge has been on the sick list this week.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, July 27, 1927
FOUR GENERATIONS
Go to Springfield, Minnesota to Enjoy Family Picnic
Four generations were represented at the family reunion held at Springfield,
Minnesota, Sunday, when several members of the Mrs. Mary T JOYCE family
autoed to that place where they were met by Mr. and Mrs. Richard AYLWARD and
family of DeGraff, that state, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BLOM of Butterfield. All
enjoyed a fine picnic dinner together. Perhaps 53 were present. Among those
from Emmetsburg and nearby who went to attend the gathering were Mrs. M.T.
JOYCE, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. JOYCE, Mr. and Mrs. M.W. BRENNAN, Mr. and Mrs. T.A.
HOBEN, Mr and Mrs. Chas KANE, Mr and Mrs. Joe JOYCE and all of their
families, Mr and Mrs. John BOUGH, Mrs. J.T. JOYNT, all of Emmetsburg, Mr.
and Mrs. T.F. MILLER, Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. MAGUIRE, Ringsted, Mr and
Mrs. B.J. FANDEL and family of Whittemore, Mrs. Henry BRASCH, Des Moines and
Miss Anna O'CONNOR, Chicago. They had a grand day of it.
The Late Thomas J Ryan Left Estate of $1,500,000
Built Our Packing House 38 Years Ago.
Daily Capacity, 600 Hogs, 50 Beeves. Ran But Two Years.
Dubuque, Jan. 14 - The will of Thos. J. Ryan, former
Dubuque man, who died recently in Washington, D.C., was filed in probate court
in New York City last month.
Provisions were made in the will for a life interest in the
fortune of several relatives, who have since died. The fortune aggregates about
$1,500,000. The death of the heirs is expected to make St. Clara's college,
Sinsinawa, Wis., the principal beneficiary.
Mr. Ryan was the son of the organizer of the Ryan Packing
company, now defunct. The packing company at one time was one of the largest
packing plants in the country, and one of Dubuque's principal industries.
The news that the Dominican Sisters college at Sinsinawa
will receive the bulk of the Ryan estate is not surprising to Dubuque people, as
the elder and younger Ryan were instrumental in the building of the college and
always maintained an interest in it.
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Mr. Ryan came to this city and made a proposition to our
citizens that he would build and operate a packing house providing our people
would raise a subscription of $20,000. The matter was thoroughly discussed by
our business men and others and his proposition was accepted providing the
amount could be raised. Strong and influential committees were organized and a
drive was made. Many of the solicitors visited the outside townships in the
county. Values were low at that time and a $50 subscription, which was really a
gift, meant considerable to the donors. In fact $20,000 some 38 to 39 years ago
was harder to secure than $200,000 would be at the present time. However, the
amount asked was finally raised. Mr. Ryan was not as willing to accept the
subscriptions for their face, but insisted on the notes being guaranteed by a
number of our more well-to-do citizens. It took considerable persuasion and tact
to carry out this part of the proposition but the signatures were finally
secured. Among those who signed the blanket note were two of our bankers,
several of our merchants, a few of our lawyers and real estate dealers and a
number of our farmers. In winding up the collections, there were, as usual, some
who were not able to make good and the guarantors had to put up the shortage.
The packing house, a well planned, finely equipped
structures, which was strictly modern, was built about 80 rods east of the
junction of the Rock Island and the Milwaukee railroads. The capacity was 600
hogs and 50 beeves per day. While the receipts did not always justify 100 per
cent operation, the plant was run very successfully for two or three years. At
times it gave employment to 90 of our working people and the meat shipments to
the Chicago and other markets were regular. The house had a wonderful cooling
room. There were two or three side tracks and steel carriers made it easy for
the employes to push the dressed hogs, suspended on racks, from the cooling room
into the refrigerator cars, which carried the pork to its destination. T.j.
Duffy, of this city, who, for 16 or 17 years, had experience in the Ryan packing
house of Dubuque, finally ???ing the foreman, was manager of the local plant.
Mr. Ryan opened a second packing house at St. Ansgar, which he bought, and Mr.
Duffy was ??? to St. Paul by Mr. Ryan where he conducted a distributing office
for the firm. He and Mrs. Duffy made their home at that place for a year,
leaving Emmetsburg in 1890. The St. Ansgar plant was not so large as the one in
this city.
After operating for a couple of years, Mr. Ryan
commenced speculating heavily on the board of trade in Chicago. He ran up
against the strong Cudahy firm in a big deal in short-ribs and in return he got
a mighty punch in the ribs. He sustained very heavy losses and had to close his
house. In the absence of the interstate commerce commission rules that now
govern rates, the railroads by discrimination in favor of certain cities and
packers were able to practically kill off the smaller packing companies. This,
with the burdensome losses sustained, made it impossible for Mr. Ryan to
continue the Emmetsburg plant, and in a few years it was torn down. The material
was sold. This was a great disappointment to our people, who had come across
generously to put the plant on its feet. Mr. Ryan continued his operations on
the board of trade in Chicago, finally deeming it best to turn his attention to
other matters. We have not learned much about his subsequent activities but we
are informed that he gained a new financial foothold and that he became
interested in railroad properties in the east. The filing of his will shows that
he was unusually successful. Mr. Duffy sustained a hard blow personally through
the failure of the Ryan plant in this city. He died a number of years ago. It is
surprising that Mr. Ryan did not try, in some way, to recompense Mrs. Duffy for
the heavy financial misfortune sustained by her husband when the plant closed.
This article will be surprising to many of our residents who
have settled in our county during the past 30 to thirty-five years. Perhaps 70
per cent of our people never knew that we had a fine packing plant 38 to 39
years ago. At the time it was built, Sioux City had gained a firm foothold in
the packing line and there was a house at Cedar Rapids, but there were none at
Sioux Falls or Mason City. The Hormels had started at Austin, Minnesota. Had it
not been for Mr. Ryan's costly speculations, the house our citizens gave $20,000
to build would have since been a wonderful help to our community. Mr. Ryan was
provably not over 28 to 30 years of age when he first came to Emmetsburg. He as
a single man. He had a great deal to learn but, judging from his will, he
evidently profited by his losses early in life.
The father, Wm. Ryan, who founded the Dubuque Packing plant,
had several sons and daughters. They were given the best of educational
opportunities in the colleges of Dubuque and Sinsinawa. Mr. Ryan left an estate
of perhaps $2,000,000, which was a very large amount 35 to 38 years ago. A
brother of Wm. Ryan had a plant at Galena, Illinois. One son of Wm. Ryan,
William Jr., did not care much for business. He wanted plenty of money but he
was not thrifty and did not keep it very long. Another son, Douglas, started out
for himself but his packing plant was not very successful. One of the daughters,
a highly educated young lady, became a member of a religious house in
Washington, D.C. She gave her share of the large estate to the order to which
she belongs. She was probably instrumental in having her brother, Thos. J., do
likewise. The reports do not state that he was ever married.
Jack Scott of Emmetsburg was in the employ of the St. Angsar
house and traveled for it for some time.
The writer contributed his share towards the Emmetsburg
packing house and is familiar with most of the facts as stated. However, in
order to refresh his memory he has called on Mrs. T.J. Duffy and also on Thos.
Carmody of Whittemore, who was in the employ of the company before he went to
Whittemore in 1892. Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Duffy lived in Dubuque before coming to
this city. Mr. Carmody says that Mr. Ryan seemed to some as a high-hatter but he
was generally conservative and careful in what he did. His blunder was in trying
to buck the board of trade. In doing so, he picked up with company that was too
fast for a man of his years. He finally showed good sense in turning his
attention to other matters.
First Was Won by Ardith Weigand
Miss Margaret Laughlin Was Second in the Dramatic Class
The first division of the preliminary Lakes Conference
Disciplinary contest was held at Spencer January 11.
In the oratorical class, Miss Ardith Weigand took first with
the selection "The Sword or the Cross." Spencer won second.
In the dramatic, Miss Gladys Larson of Spencer was first in
"Music Master", and Miss Margaret Laughlin of his city second with the
reading, "The Lost Word." Kittie Bower of Storm Lake took first in the
humorous with "Jimmie Studies Geography." Spencer was awarded second
and Miss Eunice Vedder of Emmetsburg, third.
Another preliminary lakes conference contest will be held at
Spirit Lake. Those awarded first and second will compete for honors in the final
contest.
Ruthven Man in Nicaragua.
Major R.E. Rowell is Taking Active Part Against Rebels.
Ruthven, A., Jan. 18.
(Special) According to press reports, Major R.E. Rowell, a former Ruthven boy,
is taking a prominent part in the military operations against the rebels in
Nicaragua.
H.H. Sample Sells Farm for $155 Per Acre.
The H.H. Sample farm of 161 acres this side of Laurens was
sold a few days ago to J.M. McNee for $155 per acre. Mr. Sample was for many
years one of the experienced, successful farmers of our county. He made a fair
sale considering present conditions.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, IOWA
March 28, 1928
NEARBY TOWNS
Louis Duffy of near Whittemore, fell off a hay stack and struck
the blade of a hay knife, inflicting a deep wound in his leg.
P.V. Nolan, a former newspaper publisher at Emmetsburg, died
last week at Monroe, Washington. He was 72 years of age.
A Plymouth county farmer is being sued for $20,000 for the
death of Arthur Mulligan, Bancroft youth, who was killed in an auto accident
near Algona some weeks ago.
FATAL ACCIDENT NEAR AYRSHIRE
Gustaf Anderson Shot in Tossing Loaded Shot Gun; Dies a few Hours Later.
Gustaf Anderson, who has been staying at the home of his
uncle, John Clausen, west of Ayrshire, died Sunday afternoon following the
accidental discharge of a shot gun. In company with a companion, Gus Thom, the
two were walking along the road near the Clausen home, when Anderson started to
do some stunts with the weapon and was tossing the loaded gun up in the air when
it discharged. The charge of shot struck him in the right wrist, almost tearing
away the hand, and then striking him in the abdomen. The injured man was taken
immediately to a hospital at Emmetsburg, but he died at about four o'clock that
afternoon.
Gustaf Anderson was about 21 years old and had made his home
with his uncle, west of Ayrshire, since he was seven years old.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
BARN BURNS NEAR AYRSHIRE
The barn on the farm where L. Reynolds lives, near Ayrshire,
was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin last Saturday evening. The family was
in town at the time and did not learn of their loss until they returned late
that evening.
Three horses, seven cows, some farm machinery, and hay, were
destroyed. Passing motorists released a number of calves from the burning
building, but they could not save the other stock.
REHM- FRANKSAIN WEDDING.
A quiet wedding took place Wednesday afternoon of this week
at the Methodist parsonage at Dickens, when John Rehm, Jr., and Miss Elsie
Franksain of Marathon, were united in marriage. The Rev. T. Joy Smith, who has
the Methodist charge in Dickens, read the single ring ceremony. The bridal
couple was attended by Harry and Olive Rehm, brother and sister of the groom.
The groom is the eldest son of Mr .and Mrs. John Rehm of
Ayrhsire. For the past two years he has operated a dray and transfer in Ayrshire.
We understand that they have established their home on the farm belonging to the
groom's father, west of town.-- Ayrshire Chronicle.
Brown Elected Mayor at Emmetsburg.
Emmetsburg by a vote of 629, against 2?4 votes for J.P. Hat,
his competitor. E.F. Kerwick and Roy Ryan were elected as councilmen at large.
There were no other contests in the election.
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Mrs. Arthur King went to Iowa City on Tuesday morning to visit Mr. King who
recently underwent a successful operation there. John King, who has been there
with his son, has returned to his home here.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, Iowa
June 21, 1928
Killed Two, Tried Suicide
Sunday night Clarence Peppels of Boone shot and
killed his estranged wife and her friend, Walter Forester, and then attempted
suicide. Mr. and Mrs. Pepples had separated. The husband asked for a
reconciliation, which was denied.
Gassed in Car, Dies
Monday morning Elmer C. Benson of Alta was found
dead in his garage. He was gassed by fumes escaping from his automobile. He was
54 years of age. He had driven into the country to see about some plumbing. When
his wife returned home at noon she found his lifeless body. Auto owners cannot
be too careful about danger of this kind.
Our Mallard Column
Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Steil attended the wedding of their
niece, Miss Anna Steil, at Emmetsburg Monday.
Miss Urah Weller, who is attending summer school at
Estherville, spent Sunday with her parents at this place.
Mrs. Yant, Mrs. A.C. Sands, Mrs. Kingdom and Mrs. Earl
Sands attended a D.A.R. picnic at Emmetsburg Thursday.
Mrs. Wm. Buhacker and daughter Pearl of San Francisco
spent the past week with Mallard relatives.
Miss Margaret Cagann of Hampton enjoyed Sunday with her
mother at this place.
Wm. Weller commenced his labors Monday as manager of
the elevator at Curlew. He will move his family to that place in a short time.
We wish him success.
Miss Madeline Lowe was operated on Sunday in the
Emmetsburg hospital for appendicitis.
The Mallard band boys will give a concert every
Wednesday evening. They have a fine band. Let there be a good turn out for
Wednesday's concert.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, Iowa
August 30, 1928
MALLARD
Mallard, Ia., August 29.
Elmer Helgason of Echo, Minnesota visited with Mallard
friends for several days during the week.
Fred Wagner, Harold Franks, Leonard Lowe and Ted Gehrt
of this place are working on a threshing crew near Aheran, North Dakota.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Voix were Twin Lakes visitors Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Schumacher and family and Mr. Verle Sabin of Ft. Dodge spent Sunday at the W.H. Sabin home here.
Misses Veronica and Isabel Weinholzer of Rochester, Minnesota are spending their vacation at home.
Mrs. R.E. Stoltz and baby are visiting Fort Dodge relatives this week.
Miss Genevieve Sands who has been attending school at Cedar Falls, is spending some time at her home in this place. Miss Sands will teach music in the Cylinder school during the coming year.
Mr. and Mrs. Sudermeyer and daughter Lucille, who had been in Iowa City for some time, returned home Sunday.
M.L. Carpic of Iowa City was a business visitor at this place Monday.
Mr. Briden Anderson of Chicago is visiting his mother, Mrs. Arvin Sands, of this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Knighten and daughter, Lois and Mrs. Elmer Hough and son spent several days in the Twin Cities.
Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Walton of Otto, Iowa, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Sands.
Plane Accident at Badger Sunday Afternoon.
Clarence Lund and Leonard Watland of Bader were in an
aeroplane Sunday when it dropped 1,000 feet and landed on a farm. Lund had one
of his eyes badly cut and Watland had a gash across the bridge of his nose. It
required several stitches to close the wounds. The pilot, C.G. Larn, of Chicago,
had only a few bruises. People should hesitate about taking air trips with
strange pilots.
Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, September 27, 1928
Mike Steil is Now A Millionaire
Says W. E. Jackman, Who Returned From Tulsa, Oklahoma, Saturday
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Oct 4, 1928
Conductor Smock Dies at Sanborn
Was in Charge of Train the Day Dan McNally Lost His Leg in Local Yard
Dan McNally calls our attention to the death of Conductor John M. Smock, for
many years on the local Milwaukee run,which occurred at Hartley a couple of
days ago. Mr. Smock was in charge of the train 26 years ago when Mr. McNally
had his leg cut off in the Emmetsburg yard. Hence Dan has a good reason to
remember him. He was ill only two days. He was 71 years of age. He spent 46
years of his life in the employ of the company. He lived at Mason City until
1920 when he moved to Sanborn. He was a capable, dependable conductor. The
burial was at Sanborn.
Graettinger Man Mourned by Widow,
Several Sons and a Daughter.
Graettinger, Ia., Oct. 3
John Wikert, for many years a resident of Graettinger and vicinity, passed
away very suddenly early Tuesday morning. He is survived by Mrs. Wikert, one
daughter and several sons. Local friends offer sincere sympathy to the
widow, daughter and son in their sorrow.
Had Three Sons and Son-in-law in World War.
Mr. John Zitterick of Graettinger was in town Saturday. Mr. and Mrs.
Zitterick located in Silver Lake township 45 years ago. Later they lived at
Riverdale. They were in this vicinity for a quite a long time, after which
they moved to Graettinger. Mr. Zitterick is dead. Mrs. Zitterick had three
sons and one son-in-law in the World war. Her son-in-law, George Spoo, was
killed in the railway yards at Estherville a few years ago. Mrs. Zitterick
takes a great interest in Emmetsburg affairs and is a weekly reader of the
Democrat. She is standing her years quite well. She lives in town.
Mrs. Wm. Whitford Passes.
For Some Time a Resident of Ruthven. Burial at Spencer. Interment at Volga.
Ruthven, Ia., Oct. 3
Mrs. Wm. Whitford, a resident of this community for many years, passed away
at the home of her son. Rev. Fred Whitford, of Peterson, Tuesday. The
funeral was held at Spencer on Wednesday and the burial was at Volga. The
many who knew and esteemed Mrs. Whitford will regret to learn of her passing
and offer sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Thurs., Jan 3, 1929
Short Items of Local Interest
Mr and Mrs Elmer Frink and two children left for Hastings, Nebraska,
Wednesday, to visit Mr. Frink's parents, Mr and Mrs. F.M. Frink.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. O'Connor and family of Colman, South Dakota, were guests
of Mr and Mrs. Thos. O'Connor and other relatives in this city during the
Christmas holidays.
Emmet Downs billed two cars of cattle to Chicago Saturday. He made his
shipment through the local association. He went to market with his cattle.
Mrs. Martin Knutson returned home from Sioux Falls the first of the week.
She spent a few days with her husband, who recently underwent an operation
in a hospital in that city.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Godden and family of Algona enjoyed Sunday afternoon with
relatives in this city. They came by car. They did not take a trip to
Crookston, Minnesota, this year. Mrs. Godden reports that her parents, who
live at that place, are feeling fine. Mr. Guerdet was not caught in any of
the Minnesota bank failures.
Saturday evening a nine and one half pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Zimmerman of this city. They now have a family of two sons and two
daughters.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Murray moved a few days ago into the residence vacated
by Mrs. T.Y Larson.
Ben Doerning of Mallard attended the funeral of Archie Johnson in this city
Friday.
Miss Dorothy Thayer, who teaches at Aplington, is enjoying a visit with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Thayer.
Mrs. T.Y. Larson left for Traer Saturday evening. From there she will go to
Detroit where Mr. Larson has been living for some time.
Miss Anna Nelson of Clinton spent a few days the first of the week with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Nelson of Great Oak township.
Mrs. Josie Goff and her daughter, Miss Mary, who were visiting the Democrat
family for several days, returned to Ruthven Tuesday evening. Miss Mary had
to be in school Wednesday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Joynt and little daughter of Algona came to Emmetsburg
Tuesday evening to meet relatives from Mallard, who brought Mrs. Joynt's
brother, Victor Reinders, to the depot. He went east with them on the Soo
Flyer. Mr. and Mrs. Joynt returned home a few days ago from Farley where
they were called by the serious illness of Mr. Joynt's sister, Mrs. Heisler.
She had passed the danger point when they left. Her sister, Miss Josephine,
who came from California to see her, will remain with her until she has
regained her strength.
Palo Alto Tribune, Thursday, Jan. 24, 1929:
Ruthven Youth Tries Suicide with Gun
Ted Rustin of Ruthven is in a serious condition in a hospital at Spencer as a result of an attempted suicide at Ruthven Sunday evening.
Rustin had been drinking during the day, and early in the evening he went to the C.F. Wishman pool hall where he was employed. Herman Riggs followed him in, and when he saw Rustin pick up a revolver he left the room, but a charge fired by Rustin entered his leg.
He was only a few feet from the building when he heard another charge, and going back found that Rustin had shot himself below the heart. Riggs is not seriously injured.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Thursday, Feb 14, 1929
WERE GREETING LOCAL FRIENDS
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Maroschek and Miss Emma Living West of Ayrshire
Last evening Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Maroschek and their daughter, Miss Emma, who
lives five miles west of Ayrshire, were in Emmetsburg. They were brief
callers at this office while in town. Miss Emma is completing her fourth
year in the Ayrshire Consolidated school. She drives her car to town and
back every day. She is a good student. Her brother Fred, who has been in the
S.U.I. hospital for some time, was operated on a few days ago. The attending
surgeon is quite confident that he will be greatly benefited. Mr. Maroschek
has been partially paralyzed. He is a splendid young man. Mr. and Mrs.
Maroschek have a fine farm home and are doing well but they would rather
make great sacrifices than to have their only son lose permanently his
strength.
Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, May 23, 1929
An Ideal Field For Plane Fleet
Jones & Jackman Eighty West of Golf Grounds Has Been Secured. As Good
as Mason City Field.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Sept 11, 1929
INTERESTING NEWS OF NEARBY TOWNS
A.J. Berens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Berens of
Bancroft, Monday of this week paid a record price for a membership on the
Chicago board of trade. A flash over the wires of the exchange stated that the
sale was made at $50,000 flat, but Mr. Berens wired to Bancroft friends that he
had made the purchase for $49,600.
WOMAN KILLED WHILE MOVING
Mrs. Ed Spence, who was moving with her family from Newton to
Hartford, South Dakota, was instantly killed at the Gridley crossing, east of
Estherville one day last week when the truck she was riding in was struck by the
south bound electric train on the North Western railway. Three others, who were
injured in the truck, escaped uninjured.
NOTICE
I have leased the Mikey Smith part of the lake. I will run
it in with mine the same as last fall. All must have permits before
entering the lake.
Geo. Schlosser.
- About forty relatives gathered at the Harry Mason home last Sunday and helped Mr. Mason celebrate his birthday. It was a surprise on him. The day was rainy, but parties came from six different towns. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mason and children of Nevada, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Harris and children, Roy and Ethel, and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Sidles of Estherville, Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Wood and children of Rodman, Mr .and Mrs. Lou Harris and children and Mr and Mrs. Frank Harris and son of Dunneell, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bradley of Emmetsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Monk and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Spaulding and children of Ruthven, and Rex Smith of Estherville. Mrs. Harry Mason with Florence Johnson assisting served the dinner.
- The Methodist Woman's Foreign Missionary
society met at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Schaal last Thursday afternoon and the
following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President...Mrs. E.A. McMillin.
Vice President...Mrs. E.A. Dewey.
Treasurer...Mrs. Johnson
Recording Secretary...Mrs. Schaal.
Corresponding sec'y...Mrs. T.M. Hanna.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Notice of the appointment of A.S. Morris, administrator of
the estate of John Rundel, deceased, with the will annexxed.
State of Iowa Palo Alto county, ss:
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly
appointed and qualified as the administrator of the Estate of John Rundel,
deceased, with the will annexed, late of Palo Alto county. All persons indebted
to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned; and
those having claims against said Estate will file them with the Clerk of the
District Court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance.
A.S. Morris,
Administrator of said Estate.
Dated, September 4, 1929.
Cornwall & Cornwall, attorneys, Spencer, Iowa.
(Published Sept. 11,18,25).
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a special execution
directed to me from the clerk of the District Court of Palo Alto county, Iowa,
in a cause in which the Emmetsburg Building and Loan Association is plaintiff,
and William T. McNally; Margaret McNally; Iowa Adjustment Company; Receiver of
the Farmers Trust and Savings Bank of Emmetsburg, Iowa; Crane Company; Ed
McNally; First National Bank of Emmetsburg; National Bank of Emmetsburg; N.W.
Irwin, receiver of the National Bank of Emmetsburg and Palo Alto county, Iowa,
are defendants, wherein decree of foreclosure was rendered in favor of said
plaintiff and against the said defendants except Iowa Adjustment Company; L.A.
Andrews, receiver of the Farmers Trust and Savings Bank of Emmetsburg, Iowa;
Crane Company; Ed McNally; First National Bank of Emmetsburg; National Bank of
Emmetsburg; N.W. Irwin, receiver of the National Bank of Emmetsburg, Iowa and
Palo Alto county, Iowa, and wherein judgment was rendered in favor of said
plaintiff and against William T. McNally and Margaret McNally, defendants, on
the 6th day of September, 1929, for the sum of $1,135.19 dollars, debt, and
costs taxed at $61.70 and accruing costs, I have levied upon the following real
estate as the property of said defendants, to-wit:
Lots 7 and 8 of Block 128 Corbin and Lawlers Plat of
Emmetsburg, Iowa, and will offer the same for sale to the highest bidder, for
cash in hand on the 7th day of October, A.D., 1929, in front of the door of the
Court House in Emmetsburg, Iowa, between the hours of 9:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00
o'clock p.m. of said day, sale to commence at the hour of 10:30 o'clock a.m. of
said day, or sufficient thereof to satisfy said debt with interest and costs.
Dated Emmetsburg, Iowa, September 7th, 1929.
R.L. Shea.
Sheriff of Palo Alto county, Iowa.
(Published Sept. 11 and 18).
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Notice of the Appointment of Minnie A. Phoenix, executrix of
the Estate of James R. Phoenix, deceased.
The State of Iowa, Palo Alto county, ss.
Notice is hereby given That the undersigned has been duly
appointed and qualified as Executrix of the Estate of James R. Phoenix, late of
Palo Alto county, deceased. All persons indebted to said Estate are required to
make immediate payment to the undersigned; and those having claims against said
Estate will file them with the Clerk of the District Court as provided by law,
duly authenticated, for allowance.
Minnie A. Phoenix,
Executrix of said Estate.
By A.J. Burt, her Attorney.
Dated August 30th, 1929.
(Published Sept. 4-11-18)
- A family reunion was held at the home of Mrs. Lena Hughes last Sunday. Plans were for holding the reunion at the Lost Island state park, but that had to be given up on account of the rainy weather. A dinner and supper were served and a very pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grange and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grange and family, Mr. and Mrs. Will Simon and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moan and family, Mrs. Moan and Mrs. Lena Hughes and family.
SPIRIT LAKE STILLER SOUGHT
Dickinson county officers, Tuesday, were searching for Norman
Huehn, who lives near Spirit Lake, following the finding of two stills on his
farm on Sunday night. The raid was characterized as the largest ever staged in
the county. Besides the stills, officers found then barrels of mash, 600 pounds
of sugar, and twelve gallon jugs of moonshine alcohol. Huehn escaped as the
officers stated the raid.-- Spencer News-Herald.
DELLANO MEEK MARRIED TO MISS LYLE ENDICOTT
Dellano Meek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hanley Meek of this city,
and Miss Lyle Endicott, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Endicott of
Dickens, were married at the Methodist parsonage at Emmetsburg last Sunday
morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. Sunderlin officiated and the double ring
ceremony was used.
Miss Angeline Berry of Dickens was the bridesmaid, and Oral
Bonstead of Graettinger was best man.
The bride wore a blue chiffon velvet gown and black velvet
slippers. The bridesmaid wore an oyster-white ensemble. The groom wore a suit of
oxford grey.
A breakfast was served to the bridal party and close
relatives at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs O.J. Endicott,
immediately after the ceremony. Then the newly weds left on a short wedding trip
to Sioux City.
Mr. and Mrs. Meek will make their home in this city where the
groom is associated with his father in operating a barber shop. Both have a host
of friends who wish them success and happiness.
The bride is one of the popular young ladies of the Lake
Center neighborhood, north of Dickens, and the groom is a dependable and
industrious young man who has been associated in business in this city for
several years.
AUXILIARY ELECTS OFFICERS
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall last
Tuesday evening. After the formal opening and the allowing of some bills, and
reports were given, the matter of selling Xmas cards came up for consideration
and it was decided to send Xmas cards this year, beginning in a week or two.
The election of officers for the new year, beginning in
October, resulted as follows:
President...Mrs. Art King
Vice president...Mrs. Art Simonson
Secretary...Mrs. J.M. Molsberry.
Treasurer...Mrs. Harry Nelson
Chaplin...Mrs. Jackson Stone.
A splendid lunch, consisting of home made ice cream, cake and
sandwiches, was served by Mrs. Ray Mason, Mrs. Ed Marxen and Mrs. Ben Stephas.
GIRL GETS $400 A MONTH JOB
Little Mildred McAllister, 6 year old daughter of Sherman
McAllister of Emmetsburg, has been attracting very favorable attention to her
exceptional ability as an acrobat for some time. She performed at the county
fair two afternoons and went to Graettinger on labor day. While there the
attention of a booking agent from Waterloo was attracted to her. The outcome was
that her father made a year's contract with him for Mildred's services at $400 a
month.-- Palo Alto Tribune.
ELK LAKE
- Bruce Parker celebrated his third birthday by inviting in a
few friends last Friday afternoon.
- Mr. and Mrs. George Peglow are the parents of a baby girl. She has been given
the name of Flora Jean.
- A large number from this vicinity attended the funeral of Amos Hanson at
Ruthven.
- Henry Clasing was surprised Sunday evening when about thirty relatives and
friends came for a social time. At a late hour, a fine lunch was served. The
occasion was Mr. Clasing's birthday. The guests departed, wishing him many happy
returns of the day.
-Harry Whitman is building a hen house on the John Klien farm.
- Mrs. Edith Nissen visited with her sister, Mrs. Frank Rottunda, near Terril,
last Saturday.
(Too late for last week).
- Word was received that Mr. and Mrs. O.B. Carpenter are the parents of a baby
boy born at the Spencer hospital on Saturday morning.
- Word was received that Carl Hanson's brother, Amos, was killed Sunday. He was
driving a spreader and the horses ran away and the spreader ran over his chest.
- Several from this vicinity attended the shower given on (formerly) Emma Wahgen.
- Martin Clasing spent Saturday with his cousin Bruce Parker.
- Little Fred Mohr, Jr., celebrated his 1st birthday by having several of his
little relatives and friends come to his home. Those present were Mrs. Ed
Bailey, Mrs. Sampson and daughter, Don, Miss Stena Smith, Mrs. C. Simington and
daughter, Benla, of Ruthven, Mrs. Art Lutz and Doris and Art Jr., Mrs. Earl
Croft and daughter Darlene Doris, Mrs. Enders, Mrs. Elmer O. Mohr and son, Dean
Orland, Mrs. Walter Mohr and son, Donovan, Mrs. D.O. Mohr, Marion, Leah Mae
Roland. He received some nice gifts.
- Gertrude Bowman spent a few days with her cousin, Pearl Stephas.
- Mr. and Mrs. John Rosacker and family accompanied Mr. and Mrs. D. Rosacker and
Mr .and Mrs. Elmer O. Mohr and son, Dean Orland, attended a family reunion at
Twin Lakes last Sunday. There were 45 present, also Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Maas and
sons, Thera Colfax and Mrs. and Mrs. John Picken and family of Terril.
LOCAL NEWS
- Mr. Miller accompanied by a friend came up from near Des Moines yesterday to
see his uncle, D.L. Burger.
- Miss Velma Johnson bought a new Ford sport roadster of Archer and Son last
week.
-Miss Marie Thoreson began teaching in District No. 1 of Lost Island township on
Monday of last week.
- Nick Geelan is building an up-to-date barn on his farm this fall. The barn
will be 32x66 feet and will have a wall of hollow blocks eight feet high.
-Miss Clara Rasmussen left last Sunday for Milford where she will teach history
in the high school at that place. The Milford schools opened on Monday.
- Haakon Thoreson has accepted a position recently as mathematics instructor in
the high school at Bellingham, Minnesota, and left last week to begin his work
there.
- Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tripp from Brickwell, Oklahoma, arrived here last Friday
for a visit at the home of his uncle, B.E. Blunt. They returned home on Monday.
- Mr. and Mrs. William H. Thomas of Red Cloud, Nebraska, are visiting here this
week at the homes of their daughters, Mrs .Whitaker and Mrs .Eshelman.
- Mrs. O.P. Doyle and Mrs. L.O. Doyle and children of Minneapolis, visited here
recently at the home of J.H. Currans.
- Mr. and Mrs. John Christiansen and daughter Mildred of Lakefield, Minnesota,
visited here on Monday of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Rasmussen.
Mrs. Christiansen is Mr. Rasmussen's sister.
- Alden Hermansen, who has been employed at the Berg & Brennan store, has
resigned his position there, and has gone to Texas, where he has been offered a
position with a tire company.
- Mr. and Mrs. Carl V. Hofstad entertained at a dinner at their home on Monday
evening in honor of the birthdays of Mrs. Spies and Mrs. Hofstad. The guests
present were: Dr. and Mrs. L.M. Hadley and children, Mr .and Mrs. O.F. Spies and
children.
- Mrs. Thomas Rierson and son, Thomas, Jr., returned Monday from a visit with
her sister, Mrs. O. Benson, at Morris, Minnesota. They left here last Friday
morning and report that it rained about all the time that they were at Morris.
They stated that the crops are fairly good around Morris.
- Mr. and Mrs. Grant Rice and family, Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Smith, Mr. and Mrs.
Peter Johnson and daughter, Mr .and Mrs. John Crookshank and Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Crookshank, went to Dolliver park, near Fort Dodge, last Sunday, where they met
with relatives from Delphos, Clare, Coggan and Des Moines and enjoyed a family
reunion and picnic.
- Cecil Paulson, the 14-year-old son of Mrs. M. Paulson, who lives in the north
part of town, disappeared from home about two weeks ago, and all efforts to
locate the boy have been in vain. The boy is described as being tall for his
age, of a light complexion, has blue eyes and walks with a slightly stooped
body. Anyone knowing of his whereabouts, are requested to notify his mother,
Mrs. M. Paulson.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, May 7, 1930
INTERESTING NEWS IN NEARBY TOWNS
- Robert Simonson, proprietor of a meat market at Graettinger,
was injured in an auto accident near Maple Hill. His new Nash sedan was badly
wrecked.
- Thieves raided the Charlie Osborn farm near Webb last week and made away with
his poultry. The farmer was away, attending a funeral at the time of the
robbery.
- James Evans, an Indian, was arrested at Algona last week for interfering with
women on the streets during the evenings. He was placed in jail and held until
the next county grand jury meets in September.
- Henry Ballow, resident of Hartley, committed suicide last week by hanging
himself from the banister of the stairway at the house where he was living and
setting the house on fire. Firemen broke into the house, after putting the fire
out, but Ballow was dead.
EMMETSBURG MEN HURT IN AUTOMOBILE WRECK
Harold Bradley and John Mugan of Emmetsburg, were quite badly
injured last Sunday night when their car ran off the road north of Mallard and
was wrecked at the roadside. Mugan, who was driving, claims that he was blinded
by the bright lights of an approaching car and could not see the road.
MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEES
The following committees have been named by the American
Legion for Memorial day this year:
General arrangement - Art Simonson, R.L. Logan and C.V.
Hofstead.
Speaker - L.M. Hadley.
Flower girls - Irene Logan, Hazel Molsberry, and May Mason.
Cars - J.H. Thatcher, W.J. Hughes, and John Osterhaus.
Hall decoration - C.G. Wigdahl, L.M. Anderson, Fred Clasing.
Officers of the day - Thos. Logan and J.H. Thatcher.
ELK LAKE
- John Pilquist purchased a new Ford of the local dealer last
Tuesday.
- Leonard Pilquist had the misfortune to get infection in his hand from a wire
injury.
- Mrs. H. Jensen of Mankato, Minn., visited with her cousins, Irvin Miller and
Mrs. Alfred Wichman, in this vicinity.
- Mr. and Mrs. Pete Miller and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wichman and son, Mr.
and Mrs. George Bigger and family, and Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Brown were Sunday
guests at the Irvin Miller house.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Notice of appointment of J.C. Nolan as administrator of the
Estate of James F. Nolan, deceased.
State of Iowa. Palo Alto County, ss:
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly
appointed and qualified as administrator of the Estate of James F. Nolan, late
of Palo Alto county, deceased. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested
to make immediate payment to the undersigned: and those having claims against
said Estate will file them with the Clerk of the District Court as provided by
law, duly authenticated for allowance.
J.C. Nolan,
Administrator of said Estate.
By A.J. Burt, His Attorney.
Dated April 29, 1930.
LOCAL NEWS
- Joe Foy of Emmetsburg visited his sister, Mrs. R. Goddard,
last week.
- Mrs. Martha Wissinger has been visiting with her grandsons, Harold and William
Roland, and families, this week.
- Emil Skarlved and Miss Dorothy Lawrence, both of the Cylinder neighborhood,
were married at the home of Rev. L.O. Wigdahl in this city last week.
- The children of Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Thomas are sick with the measles this week.
- Dr. Molsberry visited in Burlington last Sunday. Mrs. Molsberry is staying
there with her mother who has been quite ill.
- Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Axtell of Spencer, visited at the home of their daughter,
Mrs. R.P. Thomas, and family last Sunday.
- A family dinner was served at the home of Mrs. DeGoff last Sunday in honor of
the birthdays of her two grandchildren, Fern Olson and Margaret Reed. Fern was
16 years last Saturday and Margaret was 12 on Monday.
- Mrs. Earl Lindsey and daughter, Patsy, arrived here last week from Pittsburg,
Penn. for a visit at the home of her mother, Mrs. J. Hughes.
- Dr. and Mrs. W.H. Thomas and children of Des Moines, visited here several days
last week at the home of his brother, R.P. Thomas, and family.
- Mrs. Mary Thomas and Mrs. Nancy Campbell, mother and grandmother of R.P.
Thomas, who have been visiting here, left last Saturday for their homes at
Allerton.
- A photograph was received here this week from Kent, Ohio, showing Everett
Roland of this city, taking lessons in tree climbing in the top of an 80-foot
tree. He was among the uppermost branches of the big tree. Everett left recently
to take a course at the Davey Tree Institute at Kent.
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED GRAVEL JOINT DISTRICT
Clay County No. 135. Palo Alto County No. 107.
Notice is hereby given that there has been filed in the
office of the Auditor of Palo Alto County, Iowa, and in the office of the
auditor of Clay County, Iowa, a joint petition for the establishment of a
District for the surfacing with gravel the following described road, to-wit:
Commencing at the Northwest Corner of Section Thirty (30)
Township Ninety-five (95), Range Thirty-four (34) West of the 5th P.M. thence
running north on the County line seven miles (7) terminating near Northwest
corner of Section 19-86-34.
Said district to include the following described real estate:
Sub-Division
Sec. Twp Range Owner
NE NW Lot 3 D. & Pt.
W 1/2
NW
19 96
34
Lizzie McDonald & John A. Berg
Pt. W1/2
NW3/4
19 96
34
Andrew G. Johnson
Lot 4 SE SW; Pt W 1/2
SW
19 96
34
J.C. Jensen
NW1/4
30 96
34
Detlef Rosacker
SW1/4
30 96
34
W.J. Scherrebeck.
W
1/2
31 96
34
Wm Connor
E 1/2 E 1/2 NW
1/4
6 95
34
Henry Wichman
W1/2 E1/4 NW1/4;
W1/2
SW1/4
6 95
34
Mary A. Whitman
W1/2
NW
6 95
34
Henry Clasing
E1/2
SW1/4
6 95
34
C.A. Reely
NW 1/4 & N1/2 SW1/4 7 95
34
Edith, Ethel & Glen Kahley and Eva Kassel
S1/2
SW1/4
7 95
34
L.R. Moore
E1/2
NW1/4
18 95
34
L.R. Moore
W1/2 NW1/4;
W1/2
SW1/4
18 95
34
Henry H Flood
E1/2
SW1/4
18 95
34
D.H. Morris
Lots 2,3; N1/2 SW1/4 19 95
34
Cornell College
S1/2
SW1/4
19 95
34
Stockholders Investment Co.
E1/2
SE1/4
24 96
35
Bernie G. Johnson
W1/2
SE1/4
24 96
35
Merle M Monk
NE1/4
25 96
35
Thomas Clear Estate
SE1/4
25 96
35
Walter Dickinson
E1/2 NE1/4;
E1/2
SE1/4
36 96
35
Detlef Rosacker
W1/2
NE1/4
36 96
35
J.F. Monk
Lot 1 in NW
SE
36 96
35
J.W. Monk
NE1/4
1 95
35
Henry Clasing
N1/2
SE1/4
1 95
35
Mary A. Whitman
S1/2
SE1/4
1 95
35
John D. Klien
NE1/4
12 95
35
J.B. Schade, Jr.
E1/4
SE1/4
12 95
35
Geo. W. Culver
W1/2
SE1/4
12 95
35
John M. Schauppe
NE1/4
13 95
35
Ed Stephas
SE1/4
13 95 35
Hans Anderson
NE1/4
24 95 35
Wm Morischeck
SE1/4
24 95
35
W.A. Salton
Said petition will come up for hearing before the Boards of
Supervisors of Clay and Palo Alto Counties in the Court House, Spencer, Iowa, on
the 21st day of May, 1930, at 10 o'clock A.M. at which time and place all
persons interested therein may appear in the matter.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
May 28, 1930
LOCAL NEWS
- Mrs. Ed Myers visited with relatives at Clare a few days last
week.
- Rex Hubbard of Spirit Lake visited relatives in this city yesterday.
- Verna and Betty Carver had their tonsils removed at Spencer one day last week.
- Miss Beulah Moore, who has been teaching in Colorado, arrived home the
first of the week.
- Verle Goff is carrying the mail on rural route No. 2 while his father is
taking his vacation.
- Mrs. E.J. Brown visited at the home of her brother, W.A. Spaulding, at
Spencer last Saturday.
- T.M. Hanna left yesterday morning for a visit with relatives at Eagle Grove.
He expects to return home today.
- Mrs. Walter Henderson entertained the Priscilla club at her home yesterday
afternoon. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess.
- Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Goff and Mr. Goff's mother, Mrs. D.A. Goff of Dickens, left
last Saturday for a visit with relatives at Charles City and at other points in
eastern Iowa.
- Gus Feldman was taken to the Spencer hospital where he underwent an operation
on Monday morning. He is reported to be getting along as well as could be
expected.
- James Ruthven bought a new Hudson standard eight sedan of the local dealers,
E.L. Archer & Son, this week.
- Miss Gladys Sandvig is here from Pennsylvania for a visit with her mother. She
is employed as a nurse in Pennsylvania.
- Mrs. Addie Harris was called to a home near Emmetsburg yesterday to care for
Mrs. Fise, who was taken quite ill the first of the week.
- Seth Smith, who was injured in a fall on the ice last winter, was able to sit
up for the first time this week. He has been confined to his bed for about six
months.
- Paul Christiansen and Miss Doris Christiansen of Ute, visited at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Leland Torkelsen on Sunday of last week. Mrs. Torkelsen is their
sister.
- Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Stone entertained the following guests at their home last
Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Guy Prichard and son, Marvin, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. O'Neil and
family and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Capener and family.
- Rev. Poppenheimer preached at his church last Sunday evening for the first
time since last winter when he suffered an illness which affected his voice
temporarily. He hopes to soon be able to talk as well as ever.
- A very pleasant surprise party was given for Miss Leone Meek at her home last
Monday evening. Nine friends were present and a delicious lunch was served by
Mrs. Ella Meek, Mrs. D.C. Meek and Miss Anna Marie Nelson.
- The members of the Woman's club held their annual picnic at the state park
last Friday afternoon, and the following officers were elected for the coming
year: President, Mrs. P.G. Bowers; vice president, Mrs. Arthur Simonson;
secretary, Mrs. J.H. Berg. There were about thirty in attendance and a picnic
supper was served at 6:30 that evening.
- The Friendly Indians and their leader Rev. Poppenheimer, went on a hike
yesterday afternoon. The boys studied wild flowers and enjoyed a picnic lunch.
- The King Motor Co, the local Ford dealers, report the sales of the following
new Ford cars this week: Ted Patton of Graettinger, a coach; Theodore Olson of
Graettinger, a couple; Silas King of Dickens, a sedan; Marion Smith, a coach.
- A family reunion and picnic was held at the Lost Island state park last
Sunday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Gus Feldman and sons, Henry, Fred,
Lawrence, Mrs. and Mrs. Earl Feldman and son Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Feldman,
Mr. and Mrs. Wendell French and son, Dondee, of Algona, Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Trow,
W.P. Clark and family and Mrs. F.B. Boyd and son, Frankie.
- LeRoy Hughes won first place last week in an algebra contest, which included
the Algona and Sheridan districts. The contest was held on Wednesday afternoon
of last week. He will go to Iowa City next Monday to take part in the state
contest. James Brown, who won second place in the same subject, and Francis Rusk
of Dickens, who won first place in the geometry contest, will also go to Iowa
City.
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
For County Supervisor
I wish to announce that I am a candidate for nomination as
supervisor of District No. 5 of Palo Alto county, subject to the decision of the
republican voters at the June primary.
Fred E. Smith.
For County Supervisor
At the solicitation of friends, I hereby announce my
candidacy for county supervisor from the 5th district of Palo Alto county,
subject to the decision of the republican voters at the June primaries.
Omro Cottington.
For State Representative
I hereby announce my candidacy for State Representative from
Palo Alto county on the Republican ticket at the June primary.
Dwight G. McCarty.
For County Supervisor
I hereby announce that I am a candidate for nomination as
supervisor of District No. 5 of Palo Alto county, subject to the decision of the
republican voters at the June primary.
John Rehm
ELK LAKE
- Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wichman and daughter of Pender, Nebraska, were Friday
evening guests at the Carl and Alfred Wichman homes.
- Neighbors from this vicinity surprised Mrs. H. Wichman at her home at Spencer
last Sunday. The occasion was her birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Dick
Wichman and their daughter of Pender, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs. John Kohlwes and
family, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kohlwes and family of Whittemore, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Kohwles and family of Terril, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clasing, Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. Parker and son, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clasing and family, Mrs. Laura Hume, Mr.
and Mrs. Williamson and family, Mr .and Mrs. Carl Wichman and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Alfred Wichman and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schade and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Irvin Miller, Mr. and Mrs. E. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stephan and Mrs. Elmer O.
Mohr and Dean Orland.
- Mrs. Laura Hume who has been visiting with her son Glenn, at Des Moines,
returned to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Clasing.
- Mrs. Harold Prather and son, Mrs. Lyle Smith and daughter and Mrs. H. Eckley
spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Swen Johnson, in Des Moines.
- Misses Rosanna and Genevieve O'Connor have left for a visit with their aunt
near Pocahontas and will leave there for the home of their parents in Montana.
WEST LOST ISLAND
- Thirty-six relatives met at the G.M. Prichard home to help Mr. and Mrs.
Prichard celebrate their birthdays. A basket dinner was served at 1 o'clock.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Stone and family, Mr. and Mrs. W.E.
Capener, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Capener and
family, Miss Amelia Hansen, Jesse Capener, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Capener and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Prichard and son, Marvin, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Courtright and Mr.
and Mrs. Ed O'Neil and family.
LIST OF SOLDIERS BURIED HERE
The following is a list of the soldiers of the Civil war and
the World war who are buried in local cemeteries:
CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS -
W.H. Barlow
James Currans
Mrs. Calkins
James Davey
Francis Fitzgerald
D.W. Fiscus
John Gregg
Benjamin Hendrickson
James Hallowell
George M. Hamilton
Frank Howe
J. Hovey
John Van Kirk
Jerry Kelley
W.S. Lackor
Joseph Latham
William McNeary
Nels McNett
Joseph Moore
James K. Oliver
Silas Ryder
T.B. Stokes
George Stoneman
George Teel
Willard Thayer
D.F. Thayer
Silas Wilcox
Mr. Webber
C.M. Whitford
John H. Prichard
John Cruikshank
James McCullah
James Spaulding
James R. Phoenix
CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS
Gustave Bowles
Mr. Jacobson
WORLD WAR SOLDIERs
Fred Dodge
James Washington
Lee Washington
John J. Walsh
Elmer Wigdahl
Martin Larson.
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THE LARGEST CREAM CHECKS.
The following received cream checks of $100 or over for the
month of April:
Allen & Martin...$278.00
Geo. E. Bigger...239.17
Merle McGranahan...230.82
Olaf Nelson...239.90
John Sandvig...170.11
Roland Bros...162.75
Jake Zielstra...156.38
Cleslie & Erickson...156.38
John Olson...148.78
Gust Thim...141.56
Louis Nelson...140.44
Lester Sampson...131.14
Forrest Johnson...131.32
W.F. Currans...129.79
Nelson & Kjellberg...129.17
Axel Anderson...125.73
Hanson & Nelson...121.76
Orrie Olson...112.92
John Rosacker...109.45
H.H. Tripp...106.83
Leland Torkelsen...101.51
Oscar C. Neilson...101.26
CHAS. BRADY MARRIED TODAY TO JENNIE GLENN
Charles Brady of this city and Jennie Glenn of Toronto,
Canada, were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage in this city this
Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 by Rev. Poppenheimer.
Mr. and Mrs. Brady will make their house in the south part of
town, and they have a host of friends and acquaintances who wish them happiness.
The bride has visited in this vicinity on several occasions,
and her niece has appeared here in Chautauqua.
LISETOR-WESTCOTT WEDDING
Miss Georgianna Lisetor of Centerville, Iowa, who taught in
the Ruthven school during the last year, was united in marriage to Clifford E.
Westcott of Hale, Missouri. The wedding took place at the home of Rev. and Mrs.
R.L. Jones of Alton on Saturday, May 24th. They were attended by Miss Edna May
Jones and Frankling Hastings.
A three-course dinner was served after the ceremony. The
color scheme was blue and white.
The bride wore a powder-blue chiffon gown and the bridesmaid
gown was a duskee rose chiffon.
Mr. and Mrs. Westcott left on a wedding trip to South Dakota.
They will live near Hale, Mo.
Virgil Monsell of this city, was one of the out-of-town
guests.
MRS. HANNA IN NEW YORK CITY
The gold star mothers, among whom is Mrs. T.M. Hanna of this
city, arrived in New York on Monday of last week and were located in the very
luxurious quarters of the Roosevelt hotel, says a special communication to the
Free Press. A sight seeing trip was planned for Tuesday afternoon, May 29th, and
Herbert Soman's orchestra gave special concert for the gold star mothers in the
Palm room on Tuesday evening.
MRS. HANNA SAILS FOR FRANCE
Mrs. T.M. Hanna writes that she left the Roosevelt hotel in
New York on Wednesday morning of last week at 8 o'clock for Hoboken, New Jersey,
where she boarded the steamship George Washington, which will take the gold star
mothers to France to visit the graves of their sons.
Mrs. Hanna has a very fine room in about the middle of the
big steamship. It has running water, a wardrobe, a writing desk, and all modern
conveniences. She thought that the boat would leave Hoboken about Wednesday
noon.
Her niece, Mrs. Chas. F. Henry remained with her during her
stay in New York city.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Thursday, May 29, 1930
Present Sam Woods With Silver Baton
Monday evening the Emmetsburg band boys presented their director, Sam WOODS,
with a fine silver plated baton in appreciation of the fine record he has
made. It is needless to say that Mr. WOODS will long treasure the
rememberance.
Several Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses have been issued to Mr. Geo D WELLS and Miss Violet DROUN
of Rolfe; Mr. Arthur BLECKWENN of Cylinder, and Miss Esther WEDDING of
Rodman; Mr John E PLATTER of Estherville and Miss Martha NELSON of
Graettinger and Mr. C.W. BRADY of Ruthven and Miss Jennie GLENN of Toronto,
Canada.
Prisoner Undergoes Operation
Bruness KELLER, who some time ago was found guilty of bootlegging in Emmet
county and who had been serving time in the Emmetsburg jail, was taken to
Estherville Monday to undergo an operation for ulcers of the stomach. The
expense will be charged to Emmet county.
R.B. CARLSON
R.B. CARLSON left the last of the week for Des Moines where he will enter a
hospital. Arnold MAXWELL of Rodman, who has been working as an operator at
West Bend, will take Mr. CARLSON's place in the Rock Island depot at this
place during his absence.
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Mrs. T.W. BRANAGAN entertained the Tuesday Afternoon bridge club at her home
in this city. Games were played at four tables. A delicious luncheon was
served by the hostess.
Sunday morning a son was born to Mr and Mrs. J.F. MAGUIRE of this place.
Mrs. J.A. WINDERS of this place is enjoying a visit from her brother, D.R.
HAWKINS of Elmhurst, Illinois, who for 42 years was in the employ of the
Illinois Central railway company. He is 70 years of age. This is his first
visit to Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. M.R. BOUGHTON will go to Spencer the last of this week where
they will make their home. Mr. BOUGHTON has a position with the Clay County
Motor company of that place.
Mr. and Mrs. J.H. GODDEN went to Lake Okoboji the first of the week to open
their summer cottage.
Mr and Mr Rudy STERBA left on Tuesday for Spillville where they will visit
relatives for a few days.
John L. MARTIN returned from Milwaukee, Wis. the first of the week to spend
the summer months with local relatives. He is a student at Marquette
University.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs. W.P. JOYNT of Emmetsburg Township Sunday
night.
Mrs. Chas. THOMAN, Mr and Mrs. Clifford JOHNSON and Wm KNOER of Algona were
Sunday guests at the F.W. GILCHRIST home in this city.
Mrs. W.E. LOSEY went to Sioux City Monday to visit relatives. She will,
before returning, attend the memorial day exercises at Hull.
Robert DOOLEY, his niece, Miss Cecelia BRENNAN, and Miss Theresa HORGAN went
to Des Moines the first of the week. Mr. DOOLEY's daughter is a student in a
college in that city.
Mr. THIELE, of California is visiting his son, Dr. THIELE of this city. He
operated the Model Mills in Emmetsburg many years ago.
Thirteen neighboring priests attended a conference at Father MURTAGH's home
in this city Tuesday.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Sep 24, 1930
INTERESTING NEWS IN NEARBY TOWNS
Dooley Wagner, who lives north of Everly, was fined $400 and
costs and given
a sentence of one year in jail for illegal possession of liquor.
Jim Jennings, a barber who has been employed in a barber shop
at Hartley, is
in the county jail charged with attempting to steal an automobile.
Daniel H. Westergard, a pioneer of Graettinger, died from a
heart attack at
his home there last week. He was 63 [or 68] years of age and had lived in the
vicinity of Graettinger ever since 1880.
Clarence Eggink, a salesman living at Sheldon, was killed
near Sioux Center
when a new eight cylinder car he was driving ran off a grade and fell 150 feet
into the Sioux river. The car was demolished.
N. Framstead and A. Mackowitz of Sioux City, are on
trial in district court
at Forest City on a charge of carrying extra license plates and guns in their
automobiles. Both parties have served prison sentences on the charge of carrying
concealed weapons.
H.W. Kahley of Spencer, driving a Ford coupe and a Mr. Voss
of Dickens,
driving a Hudson sedan, collided at a corner three miles south of the Dickens
bridge Sunday afternoon. Mr. Kahley injured his right shoulder and arm, but the
two children who were riding with him were uninjured.-- Spencer Reporter.
W.H.M. Entertained Thursday Afternoon.
Mrs. D.G. Logan and Mrs. H.E. Barringer were joint hostesses
to the members
of the Womans' Home missionary society on Thursday of last week.
Mrs. Poppenheimer conducted an interesting and devotional
service, and Mrs.
Eshelman presided over the business session. The roll call was responded to by
each member giving the answer to the enigma in September missionary magazine,
which corresponded to her number.
Mrs. R.L. Logan as direct treasurer gave a report of a recent
district
executive meeting which had been held at the home of Mrs. Lease of Algona.
Previously the society had been divided into four groups, the
group leaders
being: Mrs. N.C. Bale, Mrs. Foster Reed, Mrs. H.E. Shartle, and Mrs. E.L.
Wagner. Also a system of points had been adopted as follows: Attendance at
meetings, 2 points; enigma at roll call, 1 point; looking up all enigmas, 5
points; reading the study book, 25 points; securing one new member, 25 points.
The two groups having the most points in May, must entertain
the losing
groups. There was much interest shown in the contest last Thursday and Mrs.
Bale's group led with the high score.
The afternoon closed with a pleasant social hour and a
luncheon was served
by the hostess.
Two Boys Fatally Burned in Spirit Lake Explosion.
Two 8-year-old Spirit Lake boys, Alvin Call and Francis
Dolan, were burned
to death when a plumber's furnace exploded and threw burning gasoline over them.
The boys were standing in the doorway of a home watching the
plumber at work
when the accident happened. The clothing of the boys caught fire at once and
both ran for their homes. The plumber overtook the Dolan boy and rolled him on
the ground to put out the fire, but the Call boy reached his home, crawled up
into a kitchen sink and turned on the water and he succeeded in putting out the
fire in his clothing without aid.
Both boys were so badly burned that they died several hours
later.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Palo Alto County, Iowa
19 March 1931
CURLEW
Curlew, Ia., March 18.
Supt E.B. FRITZ and family returned from Slater last Thursday evening.
Harold BRECHLER has rented rooms over the cafe and will move his family into
them.
Chas. MURPHY sprained one of his ankles quite badly last Friday. He is
obliged to go about on crutches.
Mr. and Mrs. WELLER and Mr. and Mrs. Bob FISHER were Spirit Lake and Ware
visitors Friday.
Mrs. V.R. WHITMER was an Emmetsburg visitor Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. HELVIG of Plover were local callers Friday evening. Their
daughter, Miss Nellis HELVIG, accompanied them home.
Mrs. Rueben BACKSTROM and children Dean and Arlene visited at the Lennie
ATKINSON home near Plover a few days during the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob KLECHNER, Mrs. D.A. FOSNOT, and Mrs. H.B. WARD were week
end visitors at Sioux Falls. Mrs. E.S. LYON, who had been visiting at the
F.J. GRIFFIN home in that city returned with them. Mesdames FOSNOT, Ed LYON,
and F.J. GRIFFIN are sisters. Mrs. WARD's sister, Mrs. BANKSON, also resides
in Sioux Falls.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed JOHNSON spent Tuesday at the home of their mother, Mrs. Ella
PATTERSON, of Emmetsburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence JOHNSON attended the show at Laurens Saturday evening.
Miss Ethel EASTON and her sister, Mrs. E.J. LeMAIRE, were Emmetsburg
shoppers Monday.
Miss Ruth CROSS was a week end visitor at ther home at this place.
Walter HOPKINS and Eula WILLEMAN spent Friday at the HOPKINS home at
Laurens.
Miss Zelma WILLIAMSON of Emmetsburg spent the week end with her friend, Miss
Helen BOYD.
Miss Margie STRATTON and girl friend of Ayrshire spent the last of the week
with local relatives.
A.W. PEARSON was a Paton caller over the week end. He has a brother residing
at that place.
Mrs. H.B. WARD and son Joel were Emmetsburg shoppers Monday.
Miss HANSON, Mr. HAMMOND and Don TURNER attended the basketball tournament
at Spirit Lake Saturday evening.
Mr. MARTIN of Laurens visited Saturday at the Don TURNER home at this place.
Mr. ROPER of Fort Dodge was a Curlew caller Monday.
Mr. SWANTON of Emmetsburg was looking after business matters in this
vicinity Saturday.
Emmetsburg Democrat, Wednesday, July 3, 1929
Margaret Jackman Goes to Europe
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Thursday, May 29, 1930
Present Sam Woods With Silver Baton
Monday evening the Emmetsburg band boys presented their director, Sam WOODS,
with a fine silver plated baton in appreciation of the fine record he has
made. It is needless to say that Mr. WOODS will ong treasure the
rememberance.
Several Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses have been issued to Mr. Geo D WELLS and Miss Violet DROUN
of Rolfe; Mr. Arthur BLECKWENN of Cylinder, and Miss Esther WEDDING of
Rodman; Mr John E PLATTER of Estherville and Miss Martha NELSON of
Graettinger and Mr. C.W. BRADY of Ruthven and Miss Jennie GLENN of Toronto,
Canada.
Prisoner Undergoes Operation
Bruness KELLER, who some time ago was found guilty of bootlegging in Emmet
county and who had been serving time in the Emmetsburg jail, was taken to
Estherville Monday to undergo an operation for ulcers of the stomach. The
expense will be charged to Emmet county.
R.B. CARLSON
R.B. CARLSON left the last of the week for Des Moines where he will enter a
hospital. Arnold MAXWELL of Rodman, who has been working as an operator at
West Bend, will take Mr. CARLSON's place in the Rock Island depot at this
place during his absence.
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Mrs. T.W. BRANAGAN entertained the Tuesday Afternoon bridge club at her home
in this city. Games were played at four tables. A delicious luncheon was
served by the hostess.
Sunday morning a son was born to Mr and Mrs. J.F. MAGUIRE of this place.
Mrs. J.A. WINDERS of this place is enjoying a visit from her brother, D.R.
HAWKINS of Elmhurst, Illinois, who for 42 years was in the employ of the
Illinois Central railway company. He is 70 years of age. This is his first
visit to Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. M.R. BOUGHTON will go to Spencer the last of this week where
they will make their home. Mr. BOUGHTON has a position with the Clay County
Motor company of that place.
Mr. and Mrs. J.H. GODDEN went to Lake Okoboji the first of the week to open
their summer cottage.
Mr and Mr Rudy STERBA left on Tuesday for Spillville where they will visit
relatives for a few days.
John L. MARTIN returned from Milwaukee, Wis. the first of the week to spend
the summer months with local relatives. He is a student at Marquette
University.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs. W.P. JOYNT of Emmetsburg Township Sunday
night.
Mrs. Chas. THOMAN, Mr and Mrs. Clifford JOHNSON and Wm KNOER of Algona were
Sunday guests at the F.W. GILCHRIST home in this city.
Mrs. W.E. LOSEY went to Sioux City Monday to visit relatives. She will,
before returning, attend the memorial day exercises at Hull.
Robert DOOLEY, his niece, Miss Cecelia BRENNAN, and Miss Theresa HORGAN went
to Des Moines the first of the week. Mr. DOOLEY's daughter is a student in a
college in that city.
Mr. THIELE, of California is visiting his son, Dr. THIELE of this city. He
operated the Model Mills in Emmetsburg many years ago.
Thirteen neighboring priests attended a conference at Father MURTAGH's home
in this city Tuesday.
Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Sep 24, 1930
INTERESTING NEWS IN NEARBY TOWNS
Dooley Wagner, who lives north of Everly, was fined
$400 and costs and given a sentence of one year in jail for illegal possession
of liquor.
Jim Jennings, a barber who has been employed in a barber shop
at Hartley, is in the county jail charged with attempting to steal an
automobile.
Daniel H. Westergard, a pioneer of Graettinger, died from a
heart attack at his home there last week. He was 63 [or 68] years of age and had
lived in the vicinity of Graettinger ever since 1880.
Clarence Eggink, a salesman living at Sheldon, was killed
near Sioux Center when a new eight cylinder car he was driving ran off a grade
and fell 150 feet into the Sioux river. The car was demolished.
N. Framstead and A. Mackowitz of Sioux City, are on
trial in district court at Forest City on a charge of carrying extra license
plates and guns in their automobiles. Both parties have served prison sentences
on the charge of carrying concealed weapons.
H.W. Kahley of Spencer, driving a Ford coupe and a Mr. Voss
of Dickens, driving a Hudson sedan, collided at a corner three miles south of
the Dickens bridge Sunday afternoon. Mr. Kahley injured his right shoulder and
arm, but the two children who were riding with him were uninjured.-- Spencer
Reporter.
W.H.M. Entertained Thursday Afternoon.
Mrs. D.G. Logan and Mrs. H.E. Barringer were joint hostesses
to the members of the Womans' Home missionary society on Thursday of last week.
Mrs. Poppenheimer conducted an interesting and devotional
service, and Mrs. Eshelman presided over the business session. The roll call was
responded to by each member giving the answer to the enigma in September
missionary magazine, which corresponded to her number.
Mrs. R.L. Logan as direct treasurer gave a report of a recent
district executive meeting which had been held at the home of Mrs. Lease of
Algona.
Previously the society had been divided into four groups, the
group leaders being: Mrs. N.C. Bale, Mrs. Foster Reed, Mrs. H.E. Shartle, and
Mrs. E.L. Wagner. Also a system of points had been adopted as follows:
Attendance at meetings, 2 points; enigma at roll call, 1 point; looking up all
enigmas, 5 points; reading the study book, 25 points; securing one new member,
25 points.
The two groups having the most points in May, must entertain
the losing groups. There was much interest shown in the contest last Thursday
and Mrs. Bale's group led with the high score.
The afternoon closed with a pleasant social hour and a
luncheon was served by the hostess.
Two Boys Fatally Burned in Spirit Lake Explosion.
Two 8-year-old Spirit Lake boys, Alvin Call and Francis
Dolan, were burned to death when a plumber's furnace exploded and threw burning
gasoline over them.
The boys were standing in the doorway of a home watching the
plumber at work when the accident happened. The clothing of the boys caught fire
at once and both ran for their homes. The plumber overtook the Dolan boy and
rolled him on the ground to put out the fire, but the Call boy reached his home,
crawled up into a kitchen sink and turned on the water and he succeeded in
putting out the fire in his clothing without aid.
Both boys were so badly burned that they died several hours
later.
Emmetsburg Democrat, July 19, 1934
Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, January 2, 1935
K. of C's Have Annual Breakfast
Eighty members of the local K. of C. Council met at the Kermoore Home at 9:30 Sunday morning and enjoyed a splendid breakfast after having attended mass and received holy communion at the Assumption church.
Following the meal a splendid program was enjoyed. Chas Duhigg ably served as toastmaster.
John Kelly rendered several piano solos, appropriate for the occasion.
M.F. Brennan surprised all by a splendid rendition of an Irish poem.
John Conway, accompanied on the violin by his brother James, gave a very snappy jig.
Rev. J.J. Hyland of Whittemore was the principal speaker and the highlight of the program. He is a young priest and has been away from Ireland only about three years. He is well posted on Irish history and spoke most interestingly about the conditions in Ireland during the life of St. Patrick, and also upon the present conditions there.
M.F. Brennan and sister, Mrs. Dan Sherlock gave a clever Irish jig. They were very entertaining and are remarkably sprightly for their ages.
W.T. Branagan rendered a number of Irish melodies on the piano. He also played the accompaniment for W.P. Kerwick who rendered a number of violin solos.
John Hammes, grand knight of the local K. of C. order, gave an instructive and interesting talk on the national mobilization for Catholic action.
Before closing, Father Hyland sang two solos, One, "The story of the Shamrock," he sang in both English and Celtic; the other was an Irish American melody. He sang without an accompaniment and is a remarkably fine singer.
The council, before adjourning completed their plans for the campaign of the local order.
INTERESTING NEWS IN NEARBY TOWNS
Brief Items of Interest Taken from Our Exchanges of the Past Week.
- Gwendolyn Peterson of Spencer won the Clay county spelling championship.
- Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Livingston of Spencer, celebrated their 63rd wedding
anniversary last Thursday.
- Thomas M. Kelley of Emmetsburg has been named assistant receiver for the
national banks at Everly, Milford, Emmetsburg, Graettinger and Ayrshire.
- Three Estherville youths, Marion Clark, Claud Warrington and Orville Skoge,
were sentenced to ten years in prison last week on charges of robbing stores.
- William Bean of Wall Lake was sentenced Monday to fifteen years in prison for
slaying Onner Meyers at that place last November during an argument. Myers was
armed with a pitchfork and Bean used a piece of gas pipe, but the former was
injured fatally.
ESTHERVILLE WOMAN BURNED
Mrs. M.R. Bender of Estherville was badly burned one day last
week while refilling a lighted gasoline stove and an explosion followed. Her
home was also damaged by the blaze.
DIES DAY BEFORE WEDDING
Miss Rose Rahm, 18, of Algona, died last Friday from taking
an overdose of medicine by mistake. She was to be married the next day. The
coroner has ordered an inquiry.
2 IOWA SLAYERS GRANTED STAY
Governor Grants 60-Day Stay of Execution; Were to Hang Friday.
Pat Griffin, former Graettinger resident and Elmer Brewer,
who were scheduled to hang at Fort Madison on Friday of this week for the
slaying of a deputy sheriff near Waterloo on December 16, 1932, were granted a
60-day stay of execution by Governor Herring yesterday.
An appeal to the U.S. supreme court will allege that the
condemned men were denied the privilege of due process by law through an unfair
and hasty trial.
CONTEST LEADERS MAKE 1935 PLANS
Meeting Held at Home of Miss Oliver This Wednesday Afternoon.
Plans for the improvement contest, sponsored by the Community
club are being made by the contest leaders who are meeting at the home of Miss
Edna Oliver this Wednesday afternoon. A new feature of the contest this year
will be a rural district leader.
This committee of district leaders, Miss Oliver, Mrs. F.
Goff, Mrs. Hastings, C.G. Myers and Mrs. E. Wilcox, who have charge of the
contest, favor several changes in the score cards as used last year to make them
apply more satisfactory to local conditions. There will also be a system of
grading individual scorings.
The committee decided to start the contest with last
September 15, giving those who have made improvements since then an opportunity
to gain points on their work. The contest will end on next September 15th.
Much interest in this contest was in evidence at today's
meeting of the committee, and it is anticipated that much will be accomplished
this year.
Complete details of the contest and a copy of the score card
will be published next week. There are no strings or charges connected with
entering this contest, more than being a resident of the community.
Emmetsburg Democrat, Thursday, October 17, 1935
Emmetsburg Democrat, Thurs., Dec. 24, 1935
Emmetsburg Democrat, August 6, 1936
M. F. Brennan Shows Proof of Citizenship
Tells Those Who Would Repeat Untrue Stories About Him That He Is Entitled
to Every American Right He Enjoys.
CAME HERE IN 1865
And His Father Awarded Final Papers in Old Paoli Courthouse. Interesting
Facts.
Emmetsburg Democrat, Thurs., Sept. 17, 1936
Joseph Jackman Tells Of An Interesting Trip Thru Western States
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spencer and Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins of Chicago, accompanied by Mrs. Spencer's father, Joseph Jackman, of this city, returned Friday evening from a 2965 mile automobile tour of the western states. They left Emmetsburg September 1st. Mrs. Spencer will be remembered as the former Margaret Jackman of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Spencer left for their homes in Chicago Saturday, where both Mr. and Mrs. Spencer are school teachers.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Thursday, Aug 26, 1937
Family Reunion
A reunon of the Joynt family was held in the home of Mr and Mrs Louis T
Laughlin in this city Sunday. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. Martin Joynt
and son John, Dr and Mrs. Robert Joynt, son Robert and daughters, Patricia
and Margaret, all of LeMars; Dr. Michael Joynt, Marcus; Dr. and Mrs. A.J.
Joynt and daughter Mary Helen of Waterloo; Mrs. L.E. Dawson and daughters,
Dorothy and Mary of Des Moines; Mr and Mrs Vincent Southworth and son James,
of Laurens; Mr and Mrs William Joynt, sons Leo and Michael and daughters,
Marie, Betty and Elsie; Mr and Mrs. Jos. Joynt, sons Earl, Frank,Louis,
Lloyd and Hugh, and daughters Ruth, Blanche, Vera, Venita and Evelyn, and Mr
and Mrs. Louis T. Laughlin, son Jack and daughter Mary Ann, all of this
place.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Thursday, Sept. 9, 1937
Family Reunion
A family reunion and picnic was held at Harrison Park, this city, Sunday
afternoon. The affair was arranged in honor of Sisters Mary Ambroe of
LaGrange, Ill. and Mary Josephine of Eureka, Ill., and Mary Josephine of
Eureka, Calif. Those present at the festivities were Father Leo Berger, Lake
City, Iowa; Mother Aloysius, La Grange, Ill.; Sister Mary Ambrose Joynt,
LaGrange, Ill; Sister Mary Josephine Joynt, Eureka, Calif., daughters of the
late Mr and Mrs Patrick Joynt; John Joynt, Mallard; Mr and Mrs Henry
Reinders and daughters Betty and Jean; Mallard; Mr and Mrs Melvin Burtness
and daughter Patricia, Santa Cruz, Calif.; Mr and Mrs Bob Engle and son
Thomas, Laurens; Mr and Mrs David Joynt, Emmetsburg; Robert Joynt, St.
Louis, Mo.; Mr and Mrs T.P. Joynt, Emmetsburg; Sister Mary Patrice, Eureka,
Calif.; Vincent, Eugene and Alice Joynt, Emmetsburg; Edwin and Paul Joynt,
Mason City; Mr and Mrs. Irvin Joynt, Mason City; Robert Kinsella and sons,
Norbert and Francis and daughters Mary and Jean, Emmetsburg; Richard
Kinsella, Langhorne, Pa., Joe Joynt, Spencer; Mrs Joe Heisler, and daughter
Mary Irene, Dyersville; Mr and Mrs C.A. Joynt and daughter Helen and son
Billy, Emmetsburg; Mr and Mrs A.W. Heisler and daughters, Dorothy, Frances
and Colette, Farley, Iowa; Nellie Kane, Jud Joynt, Paul Kane, Agnes and
Dorothy Kane, Emmetsburg; Mr and Mrs. Charles Slagle and daughters....[rest
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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg Palo Alto, Iowa
Friday, July 12, 1940
Family Reunion
A family reunion was held Sunday at the T.P. Joynt farm home near Clear
Lake. Among the relatives attending were Sister Josephine and Sister Patrice
of Eureka, Calif., Mr and Mrs Jos. Heisler and family of Dyersville, Mr and
Mrs. Gus Heisler and family of Farley, Mr and Mrs. Henry Reinders and family
and John Joynt of Mallard, Jos. Joynt of Spencer, Mr and Mrs. George Kliegl
and family of Cylinder, Mr and Mrs. Francis Slagle and family of Seneca,
Mrs. Ray Sherman and family of Minneapolis, and Mr and Mrs David Joynt,
Robert Kinsella and family, Richard Kinsella of Washington, D.C., Mr and
Mrs. R.F. McNally and family, Mrs. Nellie Kane and family and Mr and Mrs.
Chas. Joynt and family, all of Emmetsburg.
Sister Josephine, who is a sister of Chas. Joynt of this city, Sister
Patrice, who is a daughter of Mr and Mrs. T.P. Joynt, Mr and Mrs. Gus
Heisler and family spent a few days the first part of the week visiting at
the Chas. Joynt home in this city. The Heisler families left for their
respective homes Tuesday while Sister Josephine and Sister Patrice will
spend a month visiting relatives in the Emmetsburg and Clear Lake
vicinities.
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Friday Sept. 6, 1940
Joynt Family Reunion Sunday
The Annual family reunion was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Laughlin
in this city Sunday. Among those present were Dr and Mrs. M.J. Joynt of
LeMars; Dr and Mrs R.J. Joynt and family of LeMars; Dr and Mrs A.J. Joynt
and family of Waterloo; Dr. M.F. Joynt of Marcus; Mrs. L.E. Dawson and
family of Des Moines; Mrs Earl Mason and family of Des Moines; Mr and Mrs
Vincent Southworth, Laurens; John Satterly, Marcus; Ruth Joynt, LeMars; Mr
and Mrs Jos. Joynt and family, Emmetsburg; Mr and Mrs Will Joynt and family
of Emmetsburg and Mr and Mr Earl Joynt of Emmetsburg.
Palo Alto Reporter, December 12, 1950:
Worster Leases Cafe, Buys Farm
Gordon Worster announced today he has purchased a farm in northern Minnesota, where he and his family will move in a week or two and leased his cafe, the Rainbow, to Hilary Millea.
Worster, who operated a farm north of Emmetsburg after his discharge from the army, has wanted to get back in to farming ever since his Minnesota farm near Menahga, which is near park Rapids, consists of 260 acres and is well improved with a large barn and modern home.
It is a dairy farm in a dairy country, with crop land, meadows and pine and spruce timber.
Worster has been in the restaurant business here since 1947 when he opened the Rainbow in the attractive new building he erected on Grand avenue.
In appreciation for past patronage, Gordon will serve free coffee and doughnuts at the Rainbow from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday. The Milleas take over operation of the cafe Friday.
"We like Emmetsburg and regret leaving," Worster said, "but for a long time we've been wanting to return to farming in northern Minnesota and this is our opportunity."
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Thursday, March 23, 1944
McNally's Service to Country Spans 2 Wars
The service Ed McNally, popular and widely known Emmetsburg real estae man,
has rendered to his country has spanned two wars. This was noted recently
when Mr McNally received a Certificate of Appreciation signed by President
Roosevelt for his service on the Palo Alto Selective Service board of which
he is chairman.
At the close of the last World War, more than a quarter of a century ago, he
received a similar certificate signed by President Wilson for similar
services rendered.
It is about the only thanks a selective service board member gets for a very
difficult and thankless job, which draws no pay, but which renders a great
service to his country. Other members of the Palo Alto board who have served
since it was organized and began operation in 1941 also received the
citation.
The certificate Mr McNally received in the first World War was in the nature
of a commission. At that time the late W.I. Branagan was chairman of the
board and the late E.A. Morling, chief justice of the supreme court, was
secretary.
The certificate he received the other day which is also signed by Governor
Hickenlooper and General Grahl, says:
"In grateful recognition of uncompensated services patriotically rendered
his country in the administration of the Selective Service System."
Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Thursday, March 17, 1945
Ed M'Nally Resign as Board Head
Sees Serious Injury to Farming
Edward McNally, prominent Emmetsburg man, has resigned as chiarman of the
Palo Alto County Selective Service board after serving on the board since it
was founded in the pre-war days.
The chief reason Mr. McNally resigned is because he is out of sympathy with
the demand for farmers in the service when they are needed to produce food
on the farm.
His Reasons.
"I am resigning, for one reason, because too many men are being taken off
the farm," he said. I do not see the sense in urging all out farm
production
and then having orders come in demanding the very men who would make
increased farm production possible.
"I do not understand why the men in the factories should be protected from
military service at the expense of farmers who are responsible for feeding
the servicemen, the factory workers, and the rest of the world.
"While I was serving on the board, men called were not taken. I did not see
why we should call up men if they were not to be taken. So I resigned. When
I resigned, the headquarters cancelled the order for the men. This happened
more than once.
"If they do not intend to take the men, headquarters should not require us
to call them up and send them for examinations. This is a useless waste of
expense and of time for all concerned."
Mr. McNally has the unusual record of serving on the draft board of World
War I as well as with Selective Service in this war. He has been cited by
the government for his outstanding service in both.
Real Regret.
Widely known and highly respected, his services have been highly valued by
the community and it is with real regret his resignation becomes known.
He has long held a common sense view of Selective Service, feeling more is
lost than is gained by over-supplying the armed forces when essential work
goes begging at home.
Mayor Harold E Barringer, a member of the board, has been named chairman to
succeed Mr McNally. Other members of the board are Henry H. Willingham,
Jorgen Andersen, Graettinger; and Allen B Carter of West Bend.
The board members, and W.H.H. Steiner, board clerk, and Mrs. Steiner, who is
employed in the office have adopted the following resolution expressing
regret at Mr McNally's resignation.
Whereas, Our esteemed friend and fellow citizen, Edward McNally, has seen
fit to resign as chairman of the Palo Alto county Local Board, and
Whereas, He has for many years filled the office from which he now retires,
with great ability and satisfaction, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we hereby express to him that his resignation was
accepted with deep regret by the remainder of the Board and the clerical
assistants; and to extend to him our sincere thanks for his untiring labors
in behalf of our organization and of the public interest; and to let him
know that his judgment and understanding will be missed at all future
meetings.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions, properly engrossed, be presented
to him as a mark of our esteem.
1976
To Cite 24 Century Farms at Palo Alto County Fair
Century Farm certificates of recognition will be presented to twenty-four
farm families in Palo Alto County during a ceremony to be held Aug. 3 at 7
p.m. at the Palo Alto County Fair Grounds. The certificates will be
presented by Joseph Conlon of Ruthven who will represent the Iowa Department
of Agriculture.
To qualify for the Century Farm Designation, a farm must have been owned by
the same family for at least 100 years as of July 4, 1976, with the present
owner having been related to the original owner. The farm must also be
approximately 80 acres. About 5,000 farms in Iowa have qualified for
recognition in 1976.
The Century Farm recognition program is being sponsored by the Iowa
Department of Agriculture and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, and is
endorsed by the Iowa Bicentennial Commission. Iowans who have qualified for
recognition will receive a certificate from the Iowa Department of
Agriculture and a marker from the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.
Century Farms in Palo Alto County include: Myry ANDREASEN, Emmetsburg; Eddie
and Ruth BRENNAN, Emmetsburg; Rex BROWN, West Bend; James BURNS, Emmetsburg;
Benton CARTER, West Bend; James CONLON, Emmetsburg; Matt CONLON, Curlew;
Keyron CURRANS, Emmetsburg; Mrs. Anna DOYLE, Graettinger; John and Irene
FLANNEGAN, Emmetsburg; Mrs. A.L. HARVEY, Emmetsburg; Donald JACOBS, West
Bend; Russell JOHNSON, Cylinder; Leo JOYNT, Marie KLAFFKE, Betty PRESTON,
Elsie ATTEL and Mike JOYNT, Emmetsburg; Charles KRIEG, Mallard; Leroy LEUER,
Mallard; Norman and Jeanette NAMER, Curlew; Joseph NEARY, Emmetsburg; Donald
PETERSON, Graettinger; Harry SEELY, Whittemore; Merle SUSS, Ruthven;
Clarissa SWANSON, Emmetsburg; Elmer SWANSON, Ayrshire and Vernon WHITE,
Mallard.
The Benton Carter farm at West Bend has been in that family longer than any
other family farm in Palo Alto County. The Carter farm has been owned by the
same family since 1855.