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From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <>
Subject: !! Emmetsburg Democrat; Palo Alto Co, IA; Apr 13, 1921
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 11:53:00 -0500


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cathy Joynt Labath
Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project
http://www.celticcousins.net/paloalto/index.htm
Iowa Old Press
http://www.IowaOldPress.com/


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