Palo Alto Co, 1908

Palo Alto County Directories
PATRON'S REFERENCE DIRECTORY - 1908
EXPLANATION.- The date following a name indicates the length of time the party has been a resident in the county.
The abbreviations are as follows:
S. for Section; T. for Township; P.O. forPost-office address.
When no Section Number or Township is given, it will be understood
that the party resides within the limits of the village or city named,
and, in such cases, the post-office address is the same as the place of
residence, unless otherwise stated.

Adams, Mrs. L. Farmer, S. 16, T. Vernon, P.O. Hoprig. 1897
Ainsley, John, Farmer, S. 32, T. Rush Lake, P.O. Laurens. 1906.
Andersen, John, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 15, T. Lost Island, P.O. Graettinger 1899.
Anderson, A.C., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 15, T. Lost Island, P.O. Ruthven, 1888. Mr. Anderson is Township Clerk and
     Secretary of the School Board.
Anderson, Gust. Farmer, S. 15, T. Rush Lake, P.O. Curlew. 1907. Mr. Anderson was born in Iowa in 1876 and is married
    to Emma Runneburg.
Anderson, J.H., Drugs, Ruthven.
Anderson, N.C. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 31, T. Walnut, P.O. Emmetsburg, 1867.
Anliker, W.E., Farmer, S. 24, T. West Bend, P.O. West Bend, 1881. Mr. Anliker was born in Iowa in 1861 and is married
    to Amelia Freiden.
Archer, L.L., Implements, Grain and Coal, Ruthven.
Baker, Geo. H., Mutual Insurance, Emmetsburg.
Balgeman, L.W., Grain and Coal, West Bend.
Bank of Rodman, General Banking, C.J. Frye, Cashier, Rodman.
Banwart, J.J., Merchandise and Farming, S. 33, T. Fern Valley, P.O. Rodman. 1897. Mr. Banwart was born in Iowa in
    1856 and is married to R. Luchinger.
Barber, F.G., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 5, T. Great Oak, P.O. Emmetsburg. 1872.
Baxter, R.B., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 8, T. Silver Lake, P.O. Ruthven. 1884.
Bell, Chas., Farmer, S. 22, T. Great Oak, P.O. Emmetsburg, 1891.
Bell, J.H., Farmer, S. 6, T. West Bend, P.O. Rodman, 1892. Mr. Bell was born in Ohio in 1832 and is married to Mary
    Ligner.
Benke, A.C., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 32, T. Silver Lake, P.O. Ayrshire. 1906.
Berdin, C.H., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 3, T. Lost Island, P.O. Graettinger. 1891.
Beschorner, Fred, Farmer, S. 21, T. Vernon, P.O. Emmetsburg.
Bickford & Wells, Real Estate and Insurance, Emmetsburg.
Birkeland, Ole, Farmer, S. 20, T. Independence, P.O. Cylinder. 1892.
Bisenius, Joseph, Farmer, S. 36, T. Fern Valley, P.O. West Bend. 1903. Mr. Bisenius was born in Germany in 1830 and is
    married to Dora Clapper.
Black, J. & Co., General Merchandise, Emmetsburg.
Blunt-Yocum Co., Implements and Coal, Emmetsburg.
Backstrom, Alof. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 30, T. Rush Lake, P.O. Curlew, 1894.
Booth, E. S., Farmer, S. 19, T. Fern Valley, P.O. Rodman, 1900, Mr. Booth was born in Iowa in 1877 and is married to
    Vera Elkins.
Brattmiller, F.W., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 17, T. Silver Lake, P.O. Ruthven, 1884.
Brown, M.C., Farmer, S. 15, T. Fern Valley, P.O. Rodman, 1874. Mr. Brown was born in Germany in 1856 and is married
    to Mary Powers. He has served as Township Trustee.
Burns, Daniel, Farmer, S. 2, T. Freedom, P.O. Emmetsburg.
Buscherfeld, H., Farmer, S. 3, T. Fern Valley, P.O. Whittemore. 1885. Mr. Buscherfeld was born in Germany in 1851 and is
    married to Kattie Halcus.
Cameron, D.W., Fire Insurance and Real Estate, Graettinger. 1897.
Carlon, J.E., Grain Dealer, Cylinder. 1904.
Carroll, Rev. L.J., Clergyman, Ayrshire. 1888
Casanova, John, Farmer, S.23, T. Great Oak, P.O. Emmetsburg,. 1906.
Chaffe, George B.F., Real Estate, Ruthven.
Christanson, L.C., Farmer, S. 32, T. Walnut, P.O. Emmetsburg. 1869.
Christenson, A.C., Stock Buyer, Ruthven.
Christenson, Hans, Farmer, S. 9, T. Independence, P.O. Ringstead. 1902. Mr. Christenson was born in Denmark in 1870
     and is married.
Christenson, Ole J., Farmer. S. 28., T. Lost Island, P.O. Ruthven. 1878.
Christianson, Chas., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 21, T. Lost Island. 1875. Mr. Christianson is Superintendent of Roads and
     School Director for the 5th District.
Christopher, R.E., Veterinarian. Emmetsburg.
Citizens Savings Bank, General Banking, P.O. Grady, Cashier, Ayrshire. 1882.
Claer & Debolt, Real Estate and Insurance, Ayrshire, 1873-1881. Lands bought and sold; careful attention given to
     exchanging of Land and Merchandise.
Clark-Vought Drug Co., Drugs and Paints, Ruthven.
Clark, C.H., Farmer, S. 6, T. Highland, P.O. Ruthven.
Clesle, August, Stockraiser, Ruthven.
Cody, Ed., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 12, T. Freedom, P.O. Cylinder. 1894.
Cody, Jacob, Farmer, S. 4, T. Fairfield, P.O. Cylinder, 1905. Mr. Cody was born in Norway in 1873.
Cody, Peter, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 11, T. Fairfield, P.O. Cylinder, 1892.
Cody, P.J., Farmer, S. 9, T. Fairfield, P.O. Cylinder. 1892. Mr. Cody was born in Norway in 1856 and is married to Carrie
     Cody.
Compton, O.M., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 18, T. Rush Lake, P.O. Curlew, 1901.
Consigny, George J. Junior, retired, Emmetsburg.
Cook, W.C., Farmer, S. 29, T. Rush Lake, P.O. Curlew. 1892. Mr. Cook was born in 1850 and is married to Minnie
    Burton.
Cookinham, C.H., Publisher, Ayrshire. 1895.
Crisman, F.M., Livery and Sale Stables, West Bend. 1881. Mr. Crisman was born in Pennsylvania in 1849 and is married to
      Addie Eckerman. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace.
Crone, E.C., Farmer., S. 3, T. Independence. P.O. Ringstead. 1896. Mr. Crone was born in Iowa in 1872, and is married to
     Mary Clark and has served as School Director for three terms.
Crook, W.A., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 24, T. Nevada, P.O. Rodman. 1868.
Crowley, M.H., Farmer, S. 35, T. Walnut, P.O. Emmetsburg. 1856.
Cylinder Savings Bank, F.L. Harrison, Cashier, General Banking, Cylinder.
Dahlberg, A.M., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 34, T. Booth, P.O. Laurens, 1892.
Davidson, Ray, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 19, T. Rush Lake, P.O. Curlew. 1904.
Davidson & Burt, Attorneys, Emmetsburg.
Degnan, Jas., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 1, T. Booth, P.O. Curlew. 1888.
Dewitt, P.J., Farmer, S. 8, T. West Bend, P.O. West Bend. 1864. Mr. Dewitt was born in Wisconsin in 1862 and is married
     to Mary Bowen. He has served as Township Trustee and School Director.
Dexheimer, J., Farmer. S 18, T. Walnut, P.O. Graettinger. 1889.
Dickinson, Z.F., Farmer and Postmaster, S. 23., T. Walnut, P.O. Osgood. 1878. Mr. Dickinson is also Station Agent.
Dickison, A., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 24, T. Freedom, P.O. Cylinder. 1888.
Dobberstein, Rev. P.M., Catholic Priest, West Bend.
Doll, John E., Farmer, S. 15, T. Fern Valley, P.O. Rodman, 1901. Mr. Doll was born in Illinois in 1871 and is married to
     Annie Loebig.
Donovan, Anna, Editor and Manager of the Palo Alto Tribune, Emmetsburg.
Dorweiler, Jos., General Merchandise, West Bend.
Downs, Geo. W., Farmer, S. 25, T. Great Oak, P.O. Emmetsburg, 1878.
Driscoll, Michael, Farmer, S. 10, T. Freedom, P.O. Emmetsburg.
Drybread & Laughlin, Clothing, Emmetsburg.
Duffy, T.J., Real Estate, Emmetsburg. Mr. Duffy is Mayor of Emmetsburg.
Edmonson, D.J. & Co., Meat Market, Ruthven.
Edwards, Geo., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 30, T. Great Oak, P.O. Curlew. 1890
Eklund, Gust A., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 17, T. Rush Lake, P.O. Curlew. 1895
Emmetsburg Coal & Supply Co., E. Taylor, Manager, Emmetsburg.
Emmetsburg National Bank, M.L. Brown, President; Geo. E. Pearsall, Vice President; W.J. Brown, Cashier; P.S. Brown,
      Assistant Cashier, Emmetsburg.
Engler, Philip, FArmer, S. 23, T. Fairfield, P.O. Whittemore. 1883. Mr. Engler was born in Germany in 1844.
Erikson, Paul E., Farmer, S. 8, T. Fern Valley, P.O. Rodman, 1878. Mr. Erikson was born in Norway in 1862 and is
     married to Engar Thompson. He has served as School Director.
Esser, M., Farmer. S. 24, T. Fairfield, P.O. Whittemore, 1892. Mr. Esser was born in Wisconsin in 1865 and is married to
     Nellie Best.
Fagan, John, Real Estate, Ayrshire. 1870
Farmers' Savings Bank, General Banking, D.R. Johnson, Cashier, Emmetsburg.
Farmers' Savings Bank, General Banking, J.S. Odland, Cashier, Ruthven.
Fisk, T.V., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 28, T. Booth, P.O. Curlew. 1907.
Fisk, V.W., General Banking, Curlew. 1888. Mr. Fisk was born in Illinois in 1891 and is married to Bernice Avery.
First National Bank, General Banking, M. Kelly, Cashier, Ayrshire.
First National Bank, General Banking, E.B. Soper, President, Emmetsburg.
First National Bank, General Banking, M.L. Brown, President; G.Baldwin, Vice President; J.H. Thatcher, Cashier; A.B.
      Brown, Assistant Cashier; Ruthven.
Fitzpatrick, J.P., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 1, T. Booth, P.O. Curlew. 1882.
Fogarty, D.H., Farmer, S. 25, T. Fern Valley, P.O. West Bend. 1890. Mr. Fogarty was born in Canada in 1860 and is
     Married to Ella Duffy. He as served as School Director.
Ford, Geo. E., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 20, T. Rush Lake, P.O. Curlew. 1875.
Fordyce, F.H., Drainage Engineer, Emmetsburg.
Frye, C.J., General Banking. Rodman. 1891. Mr. Frye was born in Illinois in 1870 and is married to Sadie Fenn.
Gappa, Frank, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 20, T. Rush Lake, P.O. Curlew, 1875. Mr. Gappa was born in Germany in 1855
     and is married.
Gates, O.J., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 8, T. Rush Lake, P.O. Curlew, 1890
Gehrt, George M., Hotel Mallard. 1907. Mr. Gehrt was born in Illinois in 1882 and is married.
Gibson, Arthur S., Representative of W.E.G. Saunders, Emmetsburg.
Godden & Ballard, Marble & Granite Works, Emmetsburg.
Gohr, Howard. Dairyman, S. 29, T. Independence, P.O. Cylinder. 1888. Mr. Gohr was born in Iowa in 1887 and makes
     Butter a specialty in his dairy.
Goldtrap, W.M., Farmer, S. 21, T. West Bend, P.O. West Bend. 1872. Mr. Goldtrap was born in 1872 and is a native of
     Iowa.
Graettinger, Geo. M., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 7, T. Walnut, P.O. Graettinger, 1880.
Grange, S.S., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 29, T. Highland, P.O. Ruthven, 1882.
Gravlund, A.H., Farmer. S. 25, T. Walnut, P.O. Osgood. 1900.
Greupel, H.F., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 29, T. Ellington, P.O. Mallard, 1890.
Griffin, G.H., Farmer, S. 18, T. West Bend, P.O. West Bend. 1887. Mr. Griffin was born in Illinois in 1854 and is married to
     Emma Powers.
Gross, A.J., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 8, T. Rush Lake, P.O. Curlew, 1872.
Guerdett, S.J. & Co., Livery Stable, Graettinger.
Haag, Wm., Livery Stable, Emmetsburg.
Hamilton, Fred., Farmer, S. 12, T. Independence, P.O. Fenton. 1907. Mr. Hamilton was born in Illinois in 1885 and is
     married to Lula Alderson.
Hantelmann, Charlie. Farmer, S. 34, T. Independence. P.O. Cylinder. 1907. Mr. Hantelmann was born in Iowa in 1876 and
    is married to Katie Vattler.
Harrison, H.G., Hardware Implements, etc., Graettinger. 1871.
Hauenstein, P.G., Farmer S. 28, T. Fairfield, P.O. Cylinder, 1897. Mr. Hauenstein was born in Iowa in 1863 and is married
     to Emma Loewenberg.
Hayes, J.A., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 23, T. Emmetsburg, P.O. Emmetsburg. 1901.
Helgen, H.M., Real Estate, Emmetsburg.
Hermanson, Albert, Peter and Theodore, Farmers, S. 34, T. Lost Island, P.O. Ruthven.
Hermanson, Andrew M, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 33, T. Lost Island, P.O. Ruthven, 1884.
Hickey, P.J., Farmer, S. 20, T. Vernon, P.O. Emmetsburg, 1876.
Higgins, M.P., Livery Stable, Ruthven.
Hinton, S.J., Farmer, S. 28, T. West Bend, P.O. West Bend. 1904. Mr. Hinton is a native of Iowa and was born in 1872.
Hough, C.B., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 30, T. Silver Lake, P.O. Ayrshire, 1904.
Howard, Sidney S., Grain Dealer, Cylinder, 1904. Mr. Howard was born in Illinois in 1884 and has served as City
     Treasurer.
Humphrey, Hudson, Farmer, S. 36, T. Independence, P.O. Fenton. 1900. Mr. Humphrey is a native of the Empire state and
     was born in 1843.
Iverson, K., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 3, T. Lost Island, P.O. Graettinger, 1895. Mr. Iverson is serving as County Supr.
Jackman, Jos., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 33, T. Walnut, P.O. Emmetsburg. 1869
Jackman, P.C., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 11, T. Walnut, P.O. Graettinger. 1873.
Jacobson, Isaac, Farmer, S. 10, T. Fairfield, P.O. Cylinder, 1888. Mr. Jacobson was born in Norway in 1848 and is married
     to H. Hanson.
Jacobson, Nels, Farmer, S. 23, T. Independence, P.O. Cylinder, 1890. Mr. Jacobson was born in Norway in 1849 and is
     married to Martha Hanson. [Note: should be Benson per Donna Wagner, June 26, 2005]. He has served as School
     Director.
Jeffries, A.W. Land and Loan Office, Ruthven.
Jensen, Chris., Hardware and General Merchandise, Postmaster, Graettinger. 1888.
Jensvold, J.G., Auctioneer and Farmer, S. 8, T. Independence, P.O. Ringstead [Ringsted]. 1890. Mr. Jensvold was born in
      Wisconsin in 1868 and is married to Corena Burg.
Jereminson, James Barber, Cylinder. Mr. Jereminson is a native of Iowa and was born in 1883.
Johnson, A.L., Farmer, S. 31, T. Independence, P.O. Cylinder. 1875. Mr. Johnson was born in Iowa in 1875 and is married
     to Julia Hanson.
Johnson, D.D., & Sons, Farmers and Stockraisers, S. 19, T .Rush Lake, P.O. Curlew. 1882
Johnson, Hans, Farmer and Stockraisers, S. 15, T. Highland, P.O. Curlew. 1893.
Johnson, John A., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 20, T. Rush Lake, P.O. Curlew. 1893.
Johnson, Knut, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 15, T. Lost Island, P.O. Graettinger, 1901.
Johnson, L.L., Editor of the Free Press and Appeal, Ruthven.
Johnston, M.E., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 23, T. Freedom, P.O. Cylinder. 1907.
Johnson, W.W. Lumber Co., Lumber and Coal, L.O. Eaton, Manager, West Bend.
Joyce, J.W., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 8, T. Emmetsburg, P.O. Emmetsburg, 1878.
Kahley, F.G., Manager of the J.A. Smith Lumber and Coal Co., Ayrshire. 1893.
Kajewski, Antone, Farmer, S. 16, T. Fairfield, P.O. Cylinder. 1881. Mr. Kajewski was born in Germany in 1862 and is
     Married to Rosa Divine.
Kane, M.B., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 24, T. Silver Lake, P.O. Ayrshire. 1890.
Kassel, Fred A., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 35, T. Silver Lake, P.O. Ayrshire. 1885.
Keane, Jno., S. 32, T. Walnut, P.O. Graettinger, 1868.
Keepers, A.R., The Rock Island Livery Sale and Feed Barn. Telephone 357. Emmetsburg, 1883.
Kelley, J., Farmer, S. 8, T. Highland, P.O. Ruthven, 1871. Mr. Kelley is married to Mary Kelley.
Kilburn, F.A., Farmer, S. 29, T. West Bend, P.O. Rolfe, 1880. Mr. Kilburn was born in Iowa in 1863 and is married to
     Anna Ostrom. He has been School Director for two years.
Kirtz, John, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 18, T. Ellington, P.O. Mallard. 1888.
Knoblauch, J.H., Dry Goods, Emmetsburg.
Knudsen, Chris, Farmer, S. 11, T. Lost Island, P.O. Graettinger. 1885.
Knudtson, Peder, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 4, T. Lost Island, P.O. Graettinger. 1891.
Knudtson, Ole, Farmer, S. 18, T. Walnut, P.O. Graettinger. 1889.
Knutson, Ole O., Farmer, S. 7, T. Fairfield, P.O. Cylinder. 1880. Mr. Knutson was born in Norway in 1879 and is married
     to Ellen Milling.
Koehn, George, Farmer, S. 10, T. Fern Valley, P.O. Rodman. 1899. Mr. Koehn is a native of Alabama and was born in
     1880.
Koon, C.H., Veterinary Surgeon, Emmetsburg.
Kulk, D.E., Dentist and Real Estate, West Bend.
Kuyper, A.E., Dealer in Farm Implements, Machinery, Wagons and Buggies, West Bend. 1907. Mr. Kuyper was born in
     Iowa in 1879 and is married to Eva M. Smith.
Larsen, C.C., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 33, T. Walnut. P.O. Emmetsburg, 1882. Mr. Larsen is Superintendent of roads.
Larsen, M.C., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 26, T. Lost Island, P.O. Ruthven, 1876.
Larson, Ed. E., Farmer, S. 29, T. Independence, P.O. Cylinder. 1904. Mr. Larson was born in Norway in 1862 and is
     married to Bertha Cody.
Lawman, Thomas, Farmer. S. 26, T. Fern Valley, P.O. Rodman. 1899. Mr. Lawman was born in Canada in 1866 and is
    married. He has served as School Director.
Lee, Jacob, Farmer. S. 32, T. Fairfield. P.O. Cylinder. 1901. Mr. Lee was born in Norway in 1863 and is married.
Linderman, W.L., Abstracts, Emmetsburg.
Loehrke, Frank, Farmer. S 23, T. West Bend. P.O. West Bend. 1902. Mr. Loehrke was born in Germany in 1861 and
    is married.
Masha, Julius, FArmer. S 13, T. Fern Valley. P.O. Whittemore. 1886. Mr. Masha was born in Germany in 1839 and is
    married to Juliana Malscher.
McCarthy & McCarthy, Attorneys and Dealers in Real Estate, Emmetsburg.
McDonnel, Ed., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 33, T. Silver Lake, P.O. Ayrshire, 1878.
McElroy, K.J., Poultry and Eggs Dealer, Ayrshire, 1895.
McFarland, C.L. Real Estate and Insurance Office, Emmetsburg.
McFarland & Con, Department Store and General Merchandise, West Bend.
McGunegill, M., Farmer, S. 27, T. Fern Valley, P.O. Rodman. 1900. Mr. McGunegill was born in Indiana in 1871 and is
    married to Carrie Pool.
McNally, J.J., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 36, T. Silver Lake, P.O. Ayrshire, 1883.
McNamara, James, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 25, T. Silver Lake, P.O. Curlew. 1881.
Madsen, Mads, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 11, T. Lost Island, P.O. Graettinger. 1891
Mahan, J.J., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 27, T. Walnut, P.O. Graettinger, 1856.
Maguire, J.T., General Merchandise, Ayrshire, 1887.
Mart, John, Farmer S. 14, T. Freedom, P.O. Cylinder.
Martin, J.B., Postmaster and Publisher, West Bend.
Martini, Jos., County Supervisor, Emmetsburg, 1881. Mr. Martini is Supervisor of Emmetsburg-Freedom-Great Oak and
    Nevada Townships.
Martini, Nick, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 12, T. Freedom, P.O. Cylinder. 1881.
Mayne & Darland, Publishers of the Palo Alto Reporter, Emmetsburg.
Meek, S., Retired Farmer, S. 32, T. Silver Lake, P.O. Ayrshire, 1885.
Millarke, Hiram, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 34, T. Walnut, P.O. Emmetsburg. 1886.
Miller, Ed., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 34, T. Walnut, P.O. Ruthven, 1899.
Moran, C.F., Undertaker and Furniture Dealer, Emmetsburg.
Moran, J.P., Farmer, S. 36, T. Lost Island, P.O. Emmetsburg, 1869.
Morling, E.A., Lawyer, Emmetsburg.
Mulroney, F.F., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 36, T. Nevada, P.O. West Bend. 1878.
Musser & Rule, Dentists, Hampton.
Naae, Th. T., Physician and Surgeon, Graettinger, 1900.
North Western Tile & Clay Products Co. The Brick and Tile Factory. Emmetsburg.
Nelson, E., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 28, T. Highland, P.O. Ruthven, 1882.
New, Theodore, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 31, T. Ellington, P.O. Mallard. 1902
Norman, Bertie A., Ditch Contractor, Ayrshire. 1888.
Norris, O.J., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 10, T. Lost Island, P.O. Graettinger. 1872.
Nyborg, Isaac, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 21, T. Lost Island, P.O. Ruthven. 1895.
Nyborg, C., Farmer, S. 22, T. Lost Island, P.O. Ruthven. 1895.
Nyborg, Jacob. Farmer, S. 22, T. Lost Island, P.O. Ruthven.

O'Brien, D.J. Drainage Engineer and Farmer, S. 32, T. Independence, P.O. Cylinder. 1907. Mr. O'Brien was born in Illinois
     in 1875 and is married to Mary T. Whalen.
Oneson, Onie, Farmer, S. 16, T. Fairfield. P.O. Cylinder, 1892. Mr. Oneson was born in Illinois in 1864 and has served four
     terms as School Director.
Ormsby, A. Scott, Real Estate Dealer, Emmetsburg, 1873.
Osterhus, J.E., Blacksmith. Ruthven.
Ostworld, Fred, Farmer, S. 25, T. Fairfield, P.O. Whittemore. 1881. Mr. Ostwold was born in Germany in 1874 and is
     married.
Palo Alto County, Emmetsburg, County Officers: Sim R. Stedman, Auditor; E.M. Carney, Clerk; E.G. Kelly, Treasurer; H.
      Pearle Richardson, Recorder; J.E. Willliams, Attorney; Wm. Coakley, Sheriff; Lillie Patton, Superintendent; J.L. Van
      Gordon, Coroner; Leroy Grout, Surveyor. Board of Supervisors: H. Emrich, Chariman, Ayrshire; Knut Iverson,
      Graettinger; C.H. Bleckwenn, Cylinder; Joseph Martini, Emmetsburg; Wm. Reardon, West Bend.
Patton, Lillie, County Superintendent, Emmetsburg.
Paulsen, P.J., Undertaker and Furniture Dealer, Graettinger.
Paulsen, Lewis, Farmer, S. 5, T. Fairfield, P.O. Cylinder, 1907. Mr. Paulsen was born in Norway in 1871 and is married to
     Martha Johnson.
Peddie, Alex, Land and Loan Office, Emmetsburg.
Peterson, Andrew, Farmer, S. 24, T. Lost Island, P.O. Graettinger. 1883
Peterson, P.J. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 8, T. Booth, P.O. Ayrshire, 1885.
Peterson, S.J., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 10, T. Lost Island, P.O. Graettinger, 1898.
Phillips, John N, Farmer and Breeder of Registered Short Horn Cattle, S. 13, T. Emmetsburg, P.O. Emmetsburg, 1884.
Phoenix, Minnie A, Postmistress, Ruthven.
Pratt, Wm. J, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 10, T. Emmetsburg, P.O. Emmetsburg, 1895.
Quam, S.J. Farmer, S. 17, T. Fairfield, P.O. Cylinder, 1888. Mr. Quam was born in Norway in 1854 and is married. He has
     served two terms as County Supervisor.

Reinders, Wm. P, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 16, T. Ellington, P.O. Mallard. 1884.
Resh, J.M., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 36, T. Walnut, P.O. Osgood, 1904. Mr. Resh is President of the School Board and
     Secretary of Creamery Company.
Richardson, Pearle, County Recorder, Emmetsburg.
Rierson, A., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 10, T. Lost Island, P.O. Graettinger. 1872.
Rogerson, James, Farmer, S. 28, T. Independence, P.O. Cylinder. 1882. Mr. Rogerson was born in Scotland in 1828.
Ruthven, Alex, Mayor, Ruthven.
Ryder, F.E., Farmer, S. 2, T. Highland, P.O. Ruthven, 1871.
Salven, S., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 26, T. Freedom, P.O. Cylinder, 1891.
Sanders, Henry, Farmer, S. 31, T. Great Oak, P.O. Curlew, 1861.
Sandvig, S.E., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 21, T. Lost Island, P.O. Ruthven. 1899.
Saunders, William E.G., Retired Farmer, P.O. Emmetsburg.
Schlosser, J. Hotel. Ruthven.
Schmidt, W.A., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 28, T. Silver Lake, P.O. Ayrshire. 1899.
Shadbolt, H.C., Lumber and Coal Dealer. Emmtsburg.
Shaffer, D.F., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 2, T. Silver Lake, P.O. Ayrshire, 1900.
Sheplee, Arthur, Farmer, S. 21, T. Fern Valley. P.O. Rodman. 1901. Mr. Schleplee is a native of Iowa and was born in
    1886.
Skow, Julius J., Farmer, S. 30, T. Walnut, P.O. Emmetsburg, 1889.
Skow, Nels, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 19, T. Emmetsburg. P.O. Emmetsburg. 1891.
Smith, A.M., Ruthven. 1881.
Smith, J.E., Farmer and Stockraiser. S.5, T. Ellington, P.O. Mallard. 1902.
Smith, R.E., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 16, T. Lost Island, P.O. Ruthven. 1881.
Smith, R.J., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 8, T. Booth, P.O. Ayrshire. 1906.
Smith, S.A., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 16, T. Lost Island, P.O. Ruthven. 1881.
Soper & Soper, Bankers, Emmetsburg.
Spaulding, James, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 28, T. Lost Island, P.O. Ruthven, 1881.
Spilles, John, Farmer, S. 9, T. Fern Valley, P.O. Whittemore. 1894. Mr. Spilles is a native of Germany and was born in
    1860. He is married to Gertrude Frambach and has served as School Director.
Starr & Richardson, Livery Stables. Emmetsburg.
Stedman, Sim. R., County Auditor. Emmetsburg.
Stuehmer, Lewis. Real Estate and Insurance. Emmetsburg.
Stone, Wm. W., Farmer and Photographer, S. 24, T. West Bend. P.O. West Bend. 1905. Mr. Stone was born in Iowa in
    1878 and is married to Angela B. Mantz.
Suss, J.A., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 24, T. Lost Island. P.O. Graettinger. 1878. Mr. Suss is Treasurer of the County
    Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Sweely, Harry, Farmer, S. 20, T. Fern Valley, P.O. Rodman. 1897. Mr. Sweeley was born in Pennsylvania in 1862 and is
    married to Louisa Hupp. He has served in the office of School Director.

Theile & Oelfke, Milling, Emmetsburg.
Thompson, M.N., Blacksmith and Wagonmaker, Ayrshire. 1901.
Thompson, William, Jr., Farmer, S. 9, T. Freedom, P.O. Emmetsburg. Mr. Thompson is serving as Township Clerk.
Thompson, W.R., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 15, T. Nevada, P.O. Rodman, 1875.
Trow, W.H., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 16, T. Rush Lake, P.O. Curlew, 1901.
Union State Bank, General Banking. J.M. Border, Cashier, West Bend.
Vohs, C.M., Farmer, S. 8, T. West Bend, P.O. Rodman. 1906. Mr. Vohs was born in Germany in 1863 and is married to
    Nina Wiley.
Wagner, Wm., Stockraiser, Emmetsburg.
Washington, M.F., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 22, T. Highland, P.O. Ruthven, 1876.
Walsh, Joseph, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 8, T. Nevada, P.O. Emmetsburg.
Westergard, H.D., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 29, T. Walnut, P.O. Emmetsburg, 1860. Mr. Westergard is a Township
    Trustee.
West Bend Savings Bank, General Banking, L.A. Martin, Cashier, West Bend.
Wigdahl, Rev. L.O. Lutheran Pastor, Ruthven.
Wilcox, W.H., Jr., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 8, T. Rush Lake, P.O. Curlew, 1888.
Williams, J.E., Lawyer and County Attorney, Emmetsburg.
Wilson, E.E., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 4, T. Silver Lake, P.O. Ruthven, 1898.
Wirtz, Allen, Farmer. S. 34, T. Fern Valley, P.O. Rodman. 1895. Mr. Wirtz was born in Ohio in 1874 and is married to
    Louisa Frieden.
Wirtz, Sherman, Farmer, S. 28, T. Fern Valley, P.O. Rodman, 1895. Mr. Wirtz was born in Ohio in 1880 and is married to
    Julia Reardon.
Winctl, M., Farmer, S. 9, T. West Bend, P.O. West Bend, 1898. Mr. Winctl was born in Hungary in 1870 and is married to
    Frances Heburt.
Woodcock, L.B., Farmer , S. 8, T. Highland, P.O. Ruthven.
Wooley, Mrs. M.A., Farmer S. 6, T. Great Oak, P.O. Emmetsburg, 1872.
Wright, N.J., Farmer and Breeder of Shorthorn cattle. S. 5, T. Fairfield, P.O. Cylinder. 1878. Mr. Wright was born in New
    York in 1875 and is married to Josephine Pitson [Note: should be Peterson per Donna Wagner, June 26, 2005]. He
     has served in the office as County Supervisor.

Zinnel, Louis. Farmer, S. 24, T. West Bend. P.O. West Bend. 1905. Mr. Zinnel was born in Germany in 1876 and is
    married to Ella Gingerich.

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