Iowa Old Press

Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, November 21, 1917

DAN SHERLOCK DEAD
    Dan Sherlock, an old and respected citizen of Palo Alto county, died at his home in Emmetsburg Saturday morning at five o'clock. Mr. Sherlock was known the county over and was honored and respected by all. He leaves to mourn his loss, besides his wife, eight children, three daughters and five sons. Three of the boys are in the service of Uncle Sam, and Miss Marie is a Red Cross Nurse in the American Army. The funeral was held Monday from Assumption church and the remains laid to rest in St. John's cemetery.

J.H. Gammon Dead
    J.H. Gammon of Graettinger, who injured himself while pumping up a tire on his care some time ago, died on Monday of last week. The accident happened near this city. Dr. Baldwin was called and prepared him for the journey to his home and Dr. Hession took charge of the case there. The cause of death is given as heart failure brought on by intense pain.

Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Olsen were pleasantly surprised on Sunday afternoon Nov. 11th, when some of their friends and relatives came to remind them of their fifth wedding anniversary. They were presented with a beautiful clock to remind them of the day. A delicious luncheon was served about 5:30 o'clock, shortly after which the company departed, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Olsen many returns of the day.

LOCAL AND PERSONAL 

- Mrs. A.C. Christianson returned from Sanborn Monday after spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Anderson.
-Miss Joy Emery returned Sunday evening after a three weeks' visit at Marshalltown where she underwent an operation for catarrh of the ear.
- Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Currans and children visited over Sunday with relatives in Emmetsburg. They also attended the Sherlock funeral there on Monday.
-The last shipment of Fords received by J.E. Osterhus was distributed among the following parties: Harry Mason, Otto Johnson, Will Hallowell, W.E. Capener and Joe Reitzel.
- Mrs. H.S. Fassett and daughter Esther returned Saturday from Andia, Ind., where they had been visiting the past three weeks at the home of the former's mother, Mrs. D.R. Finely.
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mason and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bradley and daughter Florence were visitors at the Ed Harris home near Estherville Sunday. Mrs. Harris is a sister of Mr. Mason and Mrs. Bradley.
- Mrs. John Dooley, who has been visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy Hagedon, left Friday for a visit at the home of her son, Leo, in Ft. Dodge.
- Mr. and Mrs. B. Rhinehart arrived Friday for a visit at the home of his sister, Mrs. A.F. Holder.
- Miss Mildred Dewey went to Spencer Saturday for a visit at the home of her uncle, M.B. Dewey.
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Submitted by: C.J.L., Jan 2006