1879

 

January 2,1879 Pioneer

Died-Etta, aged 7 years and 3 months, with diphtheria, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nickles, of Silver Creek twp.

 

January 2,1879 Pioneer

Married-New Year’s Evening, in the parlor of Ball’s Hotel, by Rev. A.E. Smith, Mr. Chas. H. Myrick and Miss Elva L. Bangs, both of  Lake County, Illinois.
This was a very quiet wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, a few boarders and ourself were among the witnesses to the interesting ceremony.  The groom is a very fine young man, and has been a resident of this and Sac Counties for several years.  He owns a farm of 120 acres in Blaine twp., near Gaylord’s.  The bride is an accomplished young lady, her parents now residing at Odebolt, having recently moved here from Lake County, Illinois.

 

January 2,1879 Pioneer

We regret to learn of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Bunn’s daughter, Clara.  The afflicted parents have the sympathy of the entire community.

 

January 8,1879 Era

Caleb Cushing died at his home in Newburyport, Mass. last Thursday at age 79 years.

 

January 8,1879 Era

Mr. and Mrs. Jas Casner are happy over the advent of an addition to their family.  It is a boy and is already more than a week old.

 

January 8,1879 Era

Kissinger-Perason-At the parsonage in Cherokee, December 30,1878, by Rev. R.C. Glass, Thomas W. Kissinger and Hannah E. Pearson, she is from Cherokee and he is from Ida County.

 

January 8,1879 Era

We stated last week that Isaac Bunn’s children were much better, and so it seemed at the time, but the terrible disease was doing its work of death even while seeing to have loosened its hold and Monday afternoon, Mattie the oldest girl, succumbed to the power of the destroyer.  The stricken family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.
One week ago last Saturday Mr. Bunn’s people were compelled to bury their daughter Clara, and this week on Tuesday their oldest child, Mattie.
Few girls posses the redeeming qualities and womanly ways that were characteristic to Mattie.  She was a special favorite to all who knew her, especially in the Sunday school.  In this she had always taken a great interest, having been absent but two Sundays previous to her last sickness in five years.  Strange to say these two little girls were taken sick upon the same day and same hour.  They both came into the house together from play, when Mattie, the eldest says, “Ma, I’m sick” and threw herself on the bed, little Clara then says, “Ma, I’z sick too,” and crawling upon the bed laid down by the side of her sister.  The parents saw that is was diphtheria, and commence nursing them accordingly. Clara passed away in about six days, but Mattie lingered along for nearly three weeks.
During their sickness they were very patient and seemed to fully realize their situation, frequently telling their mother they were going to die.  A few days before Mattie died, she called her mother to her bedside and told her how she wanted to be buried.  Her request was she wanted to be buried in her red woolen dress that she had wore to Sunday school so much, and that her grave by the side of her sister Clara.  She also requested her father not to go to the expense of erecting a grave stone at her head, but enclose her and Clara’s grave in a neat little picket fence.

 

January 8,1879 Era

Married at the residence of the brides brother in Corwin twp. Ida County (A.L. Davis), January 5,1879, Mr. S.C. Nicholl and Miss Anna E. Davis, all of this county.
Immediately after the ceremony the bride and groom, together with the numerous friends and relatives, went to the residence of the brides father Ira W. Davis, where a splendid time was had. 
The young man who deserted the desolate ranks of batchlorhood and enlisted in the army of the benedicts, upon this occasion, is one of the sterling good worth, and the fair young bride will make  him a worthy helpmeet in all the varied, changing scenes of life.

 

January 8,1879 Era

Mr. and Mrs. Levi Bailey returned from their wedding trip on Saturday.

 

January 15,1879 Era

Married in Deloit at the residence of Rev. Darling, on the 11th day of January 1879, Mr. J.T. Shipley and Miss Lucia Snider, both of Ida Grove, Iowa.

 

January 16,1879 Pioneer

Died on January 14,1879, Homer, son of Levi Bailey, age 10.

  

January 23,1879 Pioneer

Died on January 19,1879, with diphtheria, Matta, aged five years, one month, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilkinson.

 

January 23,1879 Pioneer

Died January 17,1879, with diphtheria, Lawrence, aged 13 years, 9 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Pendergast of Silver Creek twp.
Lawrence was a good little boy, and was a very industrious pupil at school, and a special favorite among his playmates.  He had been sick but nine days.  The funeral services took place Saturday afternoon.

 

January 29,1879 Era

Married in Correctionville at the residence of the brides father, Morris Kellogg, on January 25,1879, Rev. Gardner officiating, Mr. Edgar A. Tibbetts of Ida Grove and Miss Luella Kellogg of Correctionville.
The groom is known by everybody in the county as one of our substantial businessmen and in this new departure of his, will have the hearty good wishes of all his friends.  The bride has been on e of Woodbury Counties best teachers and the ERA trusts that the engagements she has now made will be the most satisfactory and the school she has undertaken to teach the most orderly and appreciative, the compensation the most liberal in all that goes to make up the sum of human happiness, of any she has heretofore undertaken.

  

January 29,1879 Era  (Manchester Press)

Last Wednesday January 8th, a pleasant time was enjoyed at the residence of Thos. Robinson, at Silver Creek, it being the occasion of the marriage of John D. Moles and Miss Ella Robinson.  About 100 guests were present, including some distant localities.
Rev. S. Knickerbocker of Manchester performed the ceremony.
The father of the bride presented her husband with a deed to 160 acres of land in Ida County, this state, where they expect to removed some time in February.
Mr. Moles has many warm friends in Linn County and as they go from these parts they will carry the best wishes of the community.

 

January 29,1879 Era (Mt. Hope News)

Mr. A.N.King and Miss Mary McBride were married on Tuesday last at Mr. Hope, by A.B. Holmes esq.  The happy couple have gone to Clayton County visiting relatives and will be gone nearly a month.  Mr. King has a good farm in this twp. that he has been fitting up for the occasion and will on their return set up housekeeping.

  

January 30,1879 Pioneer (Battle Creek news)

Johnnie, a son of Mr. and Mrs Jefferson Coon, was buried in the cemetery north of town on Friday. 

 

January 30,1879 Pioneer

Died-at Battle Creek on January 26,1879, Horace, oldest son of M.G. Aldrich, of congestion of the liver, he was 16 years, 4 months, and 5 days.
Our esteemed fellow townsman, MG. Aldrich, together with his wife and the younger members of his family have been called to walk through the waters of affliction.   The destroying angel entered their dwelling and left his impress on Horace, their first born son.  A few days ago he was taken with an attack of bilious fever, but was getting along nicely and no danger whatever was apprehended until early Sunday morning, when he grew rapidly worse, and before the day had ended Horace had closed his eyes to earth.
As soon as the sad news soon as the sad news was known, sympathizing friends went to comfort the bereaved parents and to perform the last sad rites.  Monday afternooon his remains were taken to the cemetery north of town, followed by a large number of people.  Rev. H.P. Dudley preached the funeral service.

 

February 5,1879 Era

Married at Snachwine, Iowa on January 15 at the residence of the bride’s father, Rev. Wayman of Tiskwilia, George H. Freeman of Silver Creek, Ida County and Miss Anna, daughter of Mr. Samuel H. Condit of Snachwine.
The wedding was attended by a large company of guests.  Mr. Wayman, the clergyman, was particularly happy in the discharge of his official functions, while the congratulations, the wedding breakfast and the conviviality contributed to an enjoyable occasion.

 

February 6,1879 Pioneer

F. O’Brien, section foreman at this place is the happiest man in Ida County.  Its a boy and weighs just ten pounds.

 

February 6,1879 Pioneer

Earl, a little over three years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wright, died last night with diptheria.

 

February 12,1879 Era

Frank Wright’s daughter that was mentioned last week as having the diphtheria, died on Thursday morning.  At present writing, Frank, Mrs. Wright and their remaining child are all down with the dreaded disease.   Mr. and Mrs. Wright are not dangerously sick, but little Earl, (the children were twins) is in a critical condition.

 

February 13,1879 Pioneer

Died in Grant twp. Monona County, Januaray 29,1879, Mrs. Nancy Joselyn Hewitt, with of Mr. C.L. Hewitt.
Mrs. Hewitt was born February 1818 at Climington, VT.  She was the mother of ten children, all of whom are stilll alive to mourn her loss.  Of her fourteen grandchildren, three have passed to the other world before her. 
Mrs. Hewitt is the mother to Mrs. F.D. Cleveland, Mrs. Chas. Edgar and L.S. Hewitt, all of this place.

 

February 19,1879 Era

Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Getman are the happy parents of the arrival of a new baby.  We are not sure whether it is a girl or a boy, but either is a good thing to have in the family.

 

February 19,1879 Era

Frank Wright and wife mourn the loss of their other child.  Little Earl, went to join his twin brother, last Wednesday afternoon.  The stricken parents have the sympathy of all their friends. He was a few months over three years old.

 

February 20,1879 Pioneer

J.W. Smith, a girl, G.E. Walleston, a boy, in Galva twp.

 

February 20,1879 Pioneer

Died February 19,1879, with typhoid fever, Mr. F.R. Higgins, aged 23 years.
It is with great sadness, indeed that we chronicle the demise of this young man who has so suddenly and unexpectedly been stricken from our midst while just in the bloom of his life.   Mr. Higgins was engaged in teaching the winter school in R. Wilkinson’s district, and had been unwell for a couple of weeks, but did not give up his duties and take to bed until last Wednesday, one week before his death.
The doctors were summoned and did all in their power to restore him to health again, but to no avail.  He seemed to grow worse every hour from the time he gave up until death grasped him, he went without a struggle.   He died at the residence of his uncle, Mr. J.C. Higgins, at this place.  Mr. William Higgins and Mrs. Chris Hansen, his brother and sister, were present to help care for him most of the time.
He was born in Scott County, this state, where he resided until he came to this county about three years ago.  His occupation since then has been that of school teaching, which was performed faithfully and with pleasure to himself.  Fred was a good boy and respected by all who knew him.  he will be missed in the school room, in society and most of all by relatives dear, especially his mother and father, who were telegraphed for, but did not arrive to see their son alive.   The corpse was taken back to Scott County for burial.

 

 

February 26,1879 Era

Mrs. A.H. Klopp died last week, Wednesday.  Some months ago she was attacked with diphtheria, in a malignant form, but was thought to be getting better after a few days.  But she suffered a relapse and from that time grew gradually worse until the time of her death.  The afflicted husband has the sympathy of friends and acquaintances.
The deceased was born in St. Lawrence County, New York, and had been a resident of this county about six years, and is a daughter of Mrs. Francis Winslow of this county.
The remains were interred in the Ida Grove Cemetery.

February 27,1879 Pioneer

Little Dolly, oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. John Holcomb, died Monday afternoon of diphtheria.  She ws sick only a few days, but the few days were days of intense suffering.  She was a bright, intelligent child and greatly beloved by all who knew her.

 

March 5,1879 Era

Mr. and Mrs. Jas Getman mourn the loss of their infant child.

 

March 5,1879 Era

William Wilkinson lost another child with diphtheria.  His oldest boy, about eight years old, died last Thursday.

 

March 5,1879 Era

Married at the ME Parsonage on Wednesday, March 5,1879, Rev. C.B. Winter officiating, Miss  Ella Palmer of Odebolt and Mr. Carl C. Watson of Wall Lake.

 

March 6,1879 Pioneer

A very quiet wedding took place in the suburbs of our town on the 25th day of February.  Mr. William Vankirk and Mrs. Susan Maxfield were married, assisted byr Rev. C.B. Winter.  They will make their home upon one of Calvin Bailey’s farms.

 

March 12,1879 Era

A three year old child of Andy Dussell’s died last week of diphtheria and two more children are very sick with the same disease.

 

March 12,1879 Era

Wheareas, it has pleased Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to take from among us our beloved brother Fred. R. Higgins.

 

March 13,1879 Pioneer

A little girl at Henry Dickson’s last night.

 

March 13,1879 Pioneer

A lttle daughter of B.D. Battin died last night with diphtheria, aged about 6 years.

  

March 12,1879 Era

Died-March 7,1879, in Blaine twp. Delia, wife of James Getman, aged 24 years.
Death, whose demands must ever be answered, has called for another victim.  Only a few days ago, Mr. and Mrs. Getman were called upon to bury forever from human sight their infant child, and now the wife and mother is sleeping the long sleep that knows no awakening, while the husband and father is left with four small children, who are  never more to know a mother’s love and care, to drain the bitter cup of sorrow to the dregs.  Mr. Getman with his family, moved to this vicinity from Homestead County, Minnesota about four years ago, to this  which place he will return with his motherless children.
Mrs. Davis, the mother of Mrs. Getman, was telegraphed for when her daughter became ill, but did not reach here until after her death.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C.B. Winier, and held at her late residence on Sunday afternoon.  The body was buried at the cemetery at this place, and was followed to its narrow home by a large procession of sympathizing neighbors and friends.

 

March 20,1879 Pioneer

 The family of C.P. Frendenol of Battle twp. rejoice over the arrival of an eight pound girl.

 

March 20,1879 Pioneer

Since our last issue the following deaths are reported;

March 14, the wife of Mr. Coon Stefner, aged 28, with dumb palsy, resided in Galva twp.

March 16, the wife of Mr. Wm. Thompson, aged 35, with child birth, resided in Logan twp.

March    , a six year old child of Andy Dussel, with diphtheria, Silver Creek twp.

March 13, Jennie Rollow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Rollow of Battle Creek, age 2 years, 2 months, 17 days.

March    , a four year old child of Mr. Degerzelle, with diphtheria, Galva twp.

March 12, Rosa, aged 7 years, with diphetheria, daughter of Mr. A. Matteson.

 

March 20,1879 Pioneer

Tally one more for the population of Battle Creek, a girl at Phillip Young’s . Average weight.

 

March 26,1879 Era

Died;

Sly-On March 21,1879, of diphtheria, Nettie, oldest child of Lyman and Katherine Sly, aged 8 years, 10 months.

Sly-On March 24,1879, of diphtheria, Mary Margaret, youngest and only child of Lyman and Katherine Sly, aged 4 years, 3 months.

Campbell-On Friday, March 21,1879, of diphtheria, Beryl, eldest child of Romeo Campbell, aged 5 years and 1 month.

Campbell-On Tuesday, March 25,1879, Bee, youngest child of Romeo Campbell, aged 3 years and 4 months.

  

March 27,1879 Pioneer

A 12 1/4 pound girl at T.J. Jeans in Hayes twp.

 

April 2,1879 Era and Pioneer

Died on Monday, Fritz Roth’s oldest boy. He was taken suddenly ill by vomiting blood and bleeding in the nose and mouth.  Dr. Seeber was summoned and after making examinations pronounced it conjection of the brain, but what caused it was a mystery.  The boy grew worse very rapidly and on Monday evening he became unconscious and died shortly after Tuesday morning, after the death had been made known, the fact came to light that the boy fell upon his face very heavily just at dusk Sunday evening while outdoors playing, which is now supposed to be the cause of his death.  Johnnie was eight years, four months odl and very fond of his studies at school.

 

April 2,1879 Era

A sister of J.C. Love died of pneumonia, Sunday. She was about 35 years old, unmarried and lived with her brother. Her name was Miss Ebbie Love of Blaine twp.

 

 April 3,1879 Pioneer

A 11 pound boy at Ed. McVikors of Hayes twp.  This is a rich community of babies.

 

April 3,1879 Pioneer

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Young were compelled to admit the unwelcome visitor to their dwelling Tuesday afternoon, and when  he departed their oldest child was lost to earth.  D eath is reaping a rich harvest among the young ones this year.

April 10,1879 Pioneer Douglas twp.

The little starngers have made their appearances, a little girl at John Bunn’s and a boy at Orville Streeter’s, both of average weight.

 

April 17,1879 Pioneer

Married at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Henry Durst, at 9;30 last evening.  W.E. Roberts, J.P. officiating, Mr. Wilson Jones and Miss Barbara Durst, both of Battle Creek.

 

April 24,1879 Pioneer

April 21,1879, Zona, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.D. Battin, with scarlet fever, age three, died.

 

April 25,1879 Era

Mr. and Mrs. John Mintnich mourn the loss of their baby girl.  The little one died of diphtheria, Thursday, last week.

 

April 25,1879 Era

George H. Mass was taken with the scarlet fever Friday night and died about noon on Sunday.  His brothers, living at Cherokee, and one in Crawford county, were sent for and came on Monday morning and took charge of the body, taking it to Jackson County, their former home, for burial.   George was a quiet, steady young man and his sudden and unexpected death brings sorrow to many friends.

 

April 25,1879 Era

Married at Edward Station, Peoria County, Illinois, on the 15th of April 1879, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. Geo. D. Weisensee of Ida County, and Miss Mary A. McDermott, of Edward Station, Ill.
The happy couple reached  this place last Saturday and at once proceeded to their home in Griggs twp.

 

April 25,1879 Era

Married on the evening of April 23,1879, at the residence of Rev. A.E. Smith, at Ida Grove, Mr. H.R. Woodall of Battle Creek and Miss O.A. Talander of Sweedsburg, Iowa.

 

May 2,1879 Era

B.D. Battin lost his youngest child with scarlet fever on the 25th.   Fritz Roths lost his little boy, aged three years on the 27th with the same disease.  On the 26th, an infant son of Mr. Schnavely’s died of congestion of the lungs.

 

May 2,1879 Era

Married in Middletown, PA, on March 27,1879, at the residence of the bride’s parents.  Rev. Finkbinder officiated the marriage of John Horst of Ida County and Miss Barbara Decard of Middletown, PA.
Harry came with the PA excursion party last week, but his wife will remain in the home nest.

 

May 9,1879 Era

Married at the  Maple Valley House in Ida Grove on May 7,1879, O. Waterman esq. officiating, Chas.W.Orr and Miss Hulda Smith of Correctionville.

 

May 9,1879 Era

Mr. and Mrs. B.D. Battin have again been called upon to walk beneath the cloud of sorrow.  Their daughter Delia, aged about nine  years, died Saturday morning of scarlet fever.  This is the fourth child from a family of six children, that have fallen victim to this dreaded disease.   (Pioneer Record says name was Adelia)

 

May 23,1879 Era

The funeral of  Mrs. Rollins, last Friday was an indication of the respect and esteem in which she was held.  Almost the entire population of the town, besides many from the surrounding country and from Odebolt gathered at the church to perform the last sad rites of Christian burial.  At two o’clock the solemn bell announced that the hour had arrived and the friends preceded by the pall bearers, left the house and proceeded to the church where Rev. C.B. Winter delivered the funeral message, being assisted in the service by Rev. H. Bailey.
Afterward the procession went to the house, where the body remained, and for those to look upon the body one last time, and then it was placed in a hearse and conveyed to the cemetery, the pallbearers walking on either side.

 

May 23,1879 Era

Died on Sunday, May 18,1879, Mamie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Miller, aged 8 years and 8 months.
The terrible scourge, diphtheria, has claimed another victim.  For several days she was thought to be on the way to recovery, but on Thursday night of last week she seemed to be much better and hope again entered the hearts of the sorrowing parents, but the treacherous disease had marked this winsome child for its prey and Sunday her pure spirit took its flight to the better land.
On Monday at 1 o’clock the funeral took place at the house, there were no regular funeral services, then they proceeded to the cemetery.

 

May 22,1879 Pioneer

Married this morning at 11 o’clock, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr.  J.W. Reed and Miss Mary Ellen, daughter of  R. Wilkinson, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating.
The happy couple will take their departure this afternoon on the train, and like sensible people, will confine their tour to two or three days visit at the grooms parents in Harrison County.

 

May 16,1879 Era

A ten pound girl at Geo. W. Farriers on Saturday.

 

May 16,1879 Era

Died on Thursday morning May 15,1879, at 17 minutes before 3 o’clock, Mary Elizabeth Ely, wife of Chas. W. Rollins, aged 38 years.
The deceased was born in Pittsfield, Mass. In 1864 she came to Iowa and engaged as preceptress in the Seminary at Lyons.  In 1865 she was accepted the same position in Cornell College, at Mt. Vernon, where she remained until 1870.  She married August 22,1870 at her old home in Pittsfield to C.W. Rollins, since which time Iowa has been her home.
Mrs. Rollins was a woman of culture, her intellectual faculties being in high order.  She was a member of the Methodist Church and was a Christian, neighbor and friend, wife and mother.
A happy home is now broken, a husband and two children have lost the affectionate administrations of a wife and mother, and who shall measure their loss?
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock today at the M.E. Church.  They youngest child will find a home with the parents of Mr. Rollins, and Roy, will live with a sister of the deceased in Illinois at the request of the mother.

 

May 15,1879 Pioneer

Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Wilson, of Logan twp, mourn the loss of two children to scarlet fever.

 

May 15,1879 Pioneer

The census taker will please count three more for Maple twp., one at J.S. Adduddle’s, one at Peter Taylor’s and one at C.H. Havens-the last two are boys, but we have not been informed as to the other.

 

May 22,1879 Pioneer

Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Schiller on May 17, a boy.

 

May 30,1879 Era

 A new boy in the family of Jas. Brown of Battle. Ten pounds.

 

May 30,1879 Era

Married on May 28,1879 at the residence of J.P.. Wilson, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating. Mr. J. H. Stough and Miss Mollie Jewell.

 

May 30,1879 Era

Died on the morning of the 24th, day of May 1879, in Chicago, Henry Durst, age 48 years and 8 months.

In the death of Mr. Durst, Ida County loses one of its best and most useful citizens.  he has long been a sufferer from the disease which terminated in his death, he being in Chicago for medical treatment when the grim messenger summoned him.  The deceased was born in Dornhouse, Canton Glarus, Switzerland in 1830, but came to this country many years ago and has lived in this county since the spring of 1872, coming with his brother Melcher.  Possessing more than average business ability he succeeded in building up a fine reputation  for honesty and reliability that was a source of pride to him and satisfaction to his friends.  He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss.
The funeral occurred on Monday at 3 o’clock, Rev. E. Dudley preaching the discourse.

 

June 6,1879 Era

Married on June 4th at the residence of A.E. Smith, officiating clergyman, Mr. Henry Krebs and Miss Dettie D. Douglas, all of Ida Grove, Iowa.

 

June 13,1879 Era

 A boy at R.L. Gaylords last Friday.  Dr. Condron, who was in attendance reports mother and child doing well.

 

June 13,1879 Era

A pair of twins-a boy and girl-at Morris Wait’s yesterday.   Dr. Walker the attending physician, says they are the finest pair of babies in the state.

 

June 13,1879 Era

On Tuesday evening as per previously announced, the ladies of Ida Grove provided a strawberry and ice cream festival for the benefit of the wearers of the Blue Ribbon.  The largest crowd that ever assembled in the hall gathered at an early hour in the evening, all seemingly bent on enjoying to the fullest extent the pleasures of the occasion.  Music by the band, table delicacies, speeches by some of our citizens, conversation and laughter, all combined to make the occasion one of joy and gladness.
Of all the hundreds there, none seemed to enjoy the evening more than Mr. and Mrs. Bemar Murray. During the evening Ben, as he was called, remarked to several of his friends that he was enjoying himself as he had not before since he was a boy.   After proper attention had been paid to the strawberries, ice cream, lemonade ect.. the tables were removed and those who wanted to could dance.  Among the first to take the floor were Mr. and Mrs. Bemar Murray.  The music struck up, the dancers, with smiles upon their lips and laughter in their eyes were reading the intricate mazes of the quadrille, when, as falls a thunderbolt, shocking and startling everyone, came the death messenger with his awful summons.  The dancers were in the ace of “swinging their partners” when Ben. suddenly fell backwards to the floor.  Dr. Miller was present and had the prostrate man and took him to the window and made every effort to revive him, but his efforts were in vain.  The endeavors to resuscitate the patient were continued for a considerable length to time, but already the disembodied spirit had taken its departure.  Death, had claimed another victim.
The company that had gathered in such gladness of heart returned to their homes with much sadness in their hearts, and some accompanied the body to its late home to prepare for burial and to weep with and comfort the widow.
The supposed cause of death was an overdose of hydrate of chloral, a drug he had been in the habit of taking to quiet his nerves.  About 7 o’clock that evening he purchased at Walker and Scotts Drug Store 120 grains of the drug, as he had often done before, enough for 12 doses, and after he was dead the bottle was found very nearly empty.  The supposition is that he was laboring under considerable excitement and took the overdose without realizing what the consequences would be.
The funeral occurred on Wednesday, with the Tribe of Jonathan, of which Ben was a  member, taking charge of the ceremonies, the members wearing the badge of the order. A long procession of teams followed the remains to the cemetery, thus expressing the sympathy of the community to the stricken wife, who is left desolate among strangers.

 

June 20,1879 Era

Died-Isaac Smith, son of F. Smith, on June 19,1879, aged 11 years.

 

June 27,1879 Era

 Baby at A.D. Creighton, the usual weight.  Al is happy.

  

 

June 27,1879 Era and Pioneer

A little daughter of Chas Brockman died the first of the week.   Aged about two and a half years. Their oldest daughter was taken sick some time ago, with scarlet fever in its most malignant form and never was strong, the disease proved too much, and last Tuesday she died.  Was five and a half years old and buried in Ida Grove Cemetery. (Era says 2 1/2 years old and Pioneer says five and a half)

 

June 26,1879 Pioneer

Death has again darkened the door of Finley Smith, and Isaac the oldest boy, a lad of ten years went with the unwelcome visitor.

 

July 4,1879 ERA

Married on June 29th at the residence of the bride’s father, Geo. M Halliday, Rev. C.B. Winter officiating, Miss Almira E. Halliday and James E. Thorn all of this county.

 

July 3,1879 Pioneer

Mr. and Mrs. Finley Smith have been called to mourn the loss of another child, Jesse, about eight years old, by scarlet fever and another child, a son of 6 years with scarlet fever.

 

July 3,1879 Pioneer

Married by J.P. Lester, esq., at his residence in Galva on June 28,1879, Mr. Louis C. Coder and Miss Margaret Walrath, both of Aurelia, Iowa.

 

July 17,1879 Pioneer

Died July 11,Charley, aged 11 years with scarlet fever, son of Mr. and Mrs. CN Clark of Ida Grove.

Died July 11,Ida F., aged one year, 10 months, 7 days, summer complaint, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.J Rundlett in Logan twp.

Died July 12, Mary, aaged 5 years, 16 days, dipehtheria, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Porter in Hayes twp.

Died July 12, Willie, aged 5 months, cholera infantum, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Knight, Ida Grove.

 

July 18,1879 Era

Died on Friday, July 11,1879, of scarlet fever, Charles Max, son of C.N. and Mary J. Clark, aged 11 years, 1 month, 24 days.

Died on July 11th in Logan twp. of summer complaint, Ida F., daughter of Mary E. Rundlett, aged 1 year, 10 months, 7 days.

Died on Saturday July 12,1879 of summer complaint, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Knight.

Died on July 13,1879, Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Porter, aged 5 years.

 

 July 25,1879 Era

Mr.and Mrs. H.A. Moorehead’s son will be just one year old, one year from night before last.  The  mother and child are doing fine.

 

July 25,1879 Era

Married on Friday, July 18,1879 by Rev. C.B. Winter at the M.E. Parsonage, Mr. Richard Lynn, of Silver Creek and Miss Mary Taylor, of Port Ewen, New York.

 

July 25,1879 Era

Mr. John Harris, father of our well known citizen, Jonas Harris, died last Sunday  afternoon and was buried on Monday afternoon at Mt. Hope Cemetery.  Mr. Harris came to Ida County some time during the last spring and although a new man in the county had endeared himself to all with whom he became acquainted and more especially with those with whom he had any business relations. he had seem nearly the allotted three score years and ten, yet seemed in good health until a short time before his death.  he was followed to his final resting place by one of the largest processions ever seen this part of the valley.  He leaves, besides his children in New York, a wife, son and daughter in this county, who have the sympathy of the entire community.  Services were conducted by Rev. Dudley of the M.E. Church.

 

July 31,1879 Pioneer

Born to Mrs.Hiram Ostrander, a girl of usual weight.

 

August 1,1879 Era

Married at the residence of Mr. Weisensee in Ida Grove, on July 29,1879, Mr. R. B. Scott of Denison and Miss Minnie Hitchcock of Ida Grove.

 

August 1,1879 Era (Battle Creek  News)

Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Welch of Crawford County, Sunday a fine girl.   Reported by the kindness of Dr. Gore.

 

August 7,1879 Pioneer

Ashley Logan, aged 3 years, 6 months, son of William H. and Hattie S. Logan, died August 3,1879, with Scarlet fever.

 

August 7,1879 Pioneer

On Monday, July 28th, 1879, Roy, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ellis, age 2 died.
Roy had been taken to Cascade, where his death occurred, for the purpose of receiving medical aid, and thinking a change of atmosphere might improve his health.   His parents have the sympathy of this community in their sore affliction.

 

August 8,1879 Era

Mr. and Mrs. S.V. Carr are rejoicing in the possession of a son and heir.   They will celebrate the last of July each year as the birthday of their first born.

August 14,1879 Pioneer

On the 6th that grim virtue death entered the  home of Mr. Geo. W. Ranney, and called forth their youngest child, a sweet little girl of fifteen months.  The funeral took place on the 7th.  This is the second one they have lost since they came here, and their loss falls heavily upon them.

 

August 14,1879 Pioneer

A boy at Tom Streeter’s is what makes that smile on Tom’s face.

 

August 22,1879 Era

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harvey, on Monday morning, a daughter, Dr. Gore as usual was in attendance.

 

August 21,1879 Pioneer

A new girl at the home of Samuel Warnock, Sunday evening, so says Dr. Graeser, and the beaming coutenance of Samuel confirms the doctor’s report.

 

August 29,1879 Era

Mr. Levi Hitchcock, father of Lush and Charley died last Friday at the advanced age of 75 years.  The old gentleman has been quite feeble for several months and his death was not unexpected by his friends.
He died August 22,1879 in Ida Grove.  Cause of death was old age, for the past four or five months he has been   unable to be around during which time he has been a constant sufferer.
He was born in New York State in 1803, moved to Wisconsin in 1861 and to Iowa in 1876.  He leaves a wife in good health in her 64th year.  His children have all grown to men and women and several of his grandchildren have become heads of families.   All of his sons, three in number, served three years each in the Rebellion, and were all present to witness the last funeral rites of their father.
He was a man of quiet and steady habits and has been a kind and loving husband  and parent, and the sympathy of the community is extended to the family.

  

August 29,1879 Era

 A ten months old child of Wm. Wilkinson’s died Tuesday.  The little one was first attacked with cholera infantum, but had so far recovered as to be considered entirely out of danger, but on Tuesday  morning it was taken with congestion of the brain and lived but a few hours.

 

August 28,1879 Pioneer

Mrs. J.W. Smith of Galva twp. lost  his  youngest daughter, Jessie Bell, aged 7 months, with cholera infantum, last week.

  

September 4,1879 Pioneer

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Taylor has been saddened by the death of Eddie, their oldest boy, a sprightly, pleasant lad of eight years.

 

September 5,1879 Era

Died on Sunday, August 31,1879, in Logan twp. Laura, wife of E.F. Babcock, aged 49 years, 6 months, 9 days.

The deceased was born in Rochester, NY on February 22,1830.  She was married twice before being united with the husband who now mourns her loss.  About twenty four years ago she  united with the Advent Church, since which time she has been an exemplary and consistent Christian.  On the 28th of December 1863 she was married to E.F. Babcock and soon after they moved to Illinois where they lived until the spring of 1875, when they became residents of this county.  In all her relations as neighbor, friend, wife and mother, she has been ever faithful and it may be truthfully said of her “the world is better, for her having lived in it.”   A husband and three children, besides a grown up daughter by her first husband, are left to mourn the loss.
The funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. C.B. Winter, a large number of friends and neighbors gathering to pay their respects.

 

September 11,1879 Pioneer

A fine boy at Chas. Tillison’s and an equally fine girl at R. H. Campbell’s, are reported by Dr. Graesers.

 

September 18,1879 Pioneer

Died on September 12,1879, Elizabeth, wife of Mr. John  Gurtner, aged 29 years, 7 months, 6 days, in Battle twp., Ida County.
Again we are called on to chronicle the death of one of our number.   The deceased was a very estimable lady and was respected and loved by all her neighbors and friends.  Her kind and womanly ways and real Christianity made her a person of worth in the community.  She was a member of the Evangelical church and died in firm faith of her Lord and Savior.  During her dying hours she was perfectly happy and free from pain.   A few hours before her death she called her husband and neighbors to her bedside and told them she was going to leave them and sang the beautiful hymn “A Charge to Keep I Have.”  Her remains were buried in the Ida Grove Cemetery Saturday, the funeral conducted by Rev. H.P. Dudley.  A bereaved husband and babe of only two weeks are left to feel the loss of the wife and mother.

 

September 19,1879 Era

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wright rejoice in the possession of a brand new baby girl of standard weight.

  

September 19,1879 Era

Married in Sterling, Illinois on September 10,1879, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Rev. Fife officiating, Eugene F. Rundlett of Ida County, Iowa and Miss Sallie Shaffer of Sterling, Ill.
At last Eugene has forsaken the lonely ways of bachelorhood and become what he is so well fitted for, the head of the family.

 

October 2,1879 Pioneer

Marriage licenses issued during the month of September were;

James B. Wilson and Amelia B. Nolan, Thomas B. Ferguson and Elizabeth Jane Kephart, John James and Lucretia Bird, Isaac Richards and Lucy Bird, Simeon W. Brewer and L. C. Kyle.

 

October 2,1879 Pioneer

A young man by the name of Ostrander, a brother of C.W. Ostrander of Battle twp., died with typhoid fever at the residence of John Stowell, in the edge of Woodbury County, last Saturday night.  He had been herding cattle all summer for the neighborhood and was a very quiet and industrious boy and a general favorite in the community.

 

October 3,1879 Era

Mr. and Mrs. John Gleason of Silver Creek, are happy over the advent of a pair of twins.  The boy weighs seven pounds and the girl eight. 

 

October 3,1879 Era

Married at Silver Creek on September 28,1879 at the residence of James H. Burrows, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating, Mr. Simeon W. Brewer of Chicago and Miss Levina C. Kyle of Silver Creek.
Miss Kyle has been one of our most popular and efficient teachers and The Era trusts that the school she has now engaged will return her sure and liberal wages, consisting of conjugal felicity, and all the joys and satisfaction of a happy home.

 

October 3,1879 Era

Died in Silver Creek on the 27th day of September 1879 at 3;20 p.m. Hannah, wife of J. Ream, aged 48 years, 8 months and 22 days.

Hannah Ream was born on January 5,1l831, in Stark County, Ohio.  She united with the M.E. Church on the 20th day of February 1854 under the labors of Rev. J.M. Thoburn (now a missionary in India) and ever since that time has been a consistent Christian and for the past nine years has been an invalid bearing her suffering with remarkable Christian patience and fortitude and during her last illness, frequently alluded to her willingness and readiness to depart and be with Jesus.  Having now lay it down and take up her crown.  She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her loss.  But they are conscious that if they live as she has set them example they will at last be united in the glory lands.

  

October 10,1879 Era

Married at the residence of the bride’s parents on Tuesday, October 7,1879, by Rev. L.H. Woodworth of Shenandoah, Mr. Frank E. Moorehead and Miss Jennie Jacob, both of Ida Grove, Iowa.
The bridegroom is the son of Judge Moorehead, on e of the old settlers of the county and has spent nearly his whole life, except when away pursuing the studies necessary to fit him for his profession, the law, and therefore known by all the old residents of the county, and can county them all as among his friends.  The bride is a daughter of Hon. A.M. Jacob, and is one of the county’s fairest and most amiable daughters.
The ceremony was witnessed by a large number of friends and acquaintances, whose  presence added to the mirth and joy of the occasion. 

 

October 17,1879 Era

Died-Mrs. C.C. Parsons, of diphtheria last week Tuesday and was buried at this place on Friday.  She was sick but four days.

 

October 24,1879 Era

L.T. Babcock and Miss Elizabeth Price were married on Wednesday October 22, at the residence of the bride’s mother in Blaine.  It has been said that every man has his price, which may or may not be true, but L.T. certainly has his and it is a good one.

 

October 24,1879 Era (Battle Creek news)

Died on Sunday morning, October 19,1879, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Roberts.  The funeral was from the residence of the parents Sunday afternoon with Rev. Dudley officiating.

 

October 31,1879 Era

Charley Hitchcock was setting up the cigars yesterday on account of that new girl baby.

 

November 7,1879 Era

Married in Cumberlain Valley, PA, near Carlisle, on the 28th day of October 1879, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Rev. Charles Albert officiating, Mr. W.E. Churchill of Battle Creek, Iowa  and Miss Allis Spotts of Cumberland Valley, PA.
The bridegroom is one of Battle Creeks most enterprising and successful merchants, widely known and universally respected in this county.  The bride is a sister of Mr. John Spotts of this county, the past year, and thus formed the acquanitance that promises so much of joy in the future.

 

November 14,1879 Era

Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Macomber’s youngest girl will be one year old the 11th of Novmeber next.

 

November 14,1879 Era

Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Gaertner are rejoicing in the possession of a new girl baby.  The little lady commenced boarding at their house Monday, bright and early.

November 20,1879 Pioneer
We are sorry to learn that Mr. S.C. Allison of Correctionville has lost three children with diphtheria during the last two weeks.

 

November 21,1879 Era

Mr. and Mrs. L. Hitchcock won’t call that baby “Julia” because its a boy.  It commenced to grow old last Monday and started out on the journey of life weighing 12 pounds.

 

November 21,1879 Era

Married on Thursday, November 20,1879 at the residence of the brides parents in Blaine twp. , Rev. C.B. Winter officiating, Mr. Marvin G. Brown and Miss Mary Jones, both of this county.
This is a consumption long expected and is according to the eternal fitness of things.  Neither of the parties to this important contract need any introduction through the ERA, as they have both resided here for several years and are generally known, and respected fro the many sterling qualities.

 

November 28,1879 Era

Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Chaffee are the happy parents of a bouncing boy.   Those cigars were excellent J.W.

 

November 28,1879 Era

Married November 26,1879 at the residence of A.E. Smith, officiating clergyman, Mr. W.C. McGee and Miss Fannie Musser, both of Ida Grove.

 

November 27,1879 Pioneer

The family of Mr. Kellogg are happy over the arrival of a brand new baby boy of usual weight; Joseph Keen wars a smiling countenance because of a little girl who is stopping at their house; and Barney McCabe also rejoices over the advent of a young daughter.

 

November 27,1879 Pioneer

Married on Thursday November 20,1879, by Rev. C.B. Winter, at the residence of the bride’s father in Blaine twp., Mr. Marvin G. Brown and Miss Mary Jones all of Ida County.

 

December 12,1879 Era and Pioneer

Death entered the home of Andrew Preston, Saturday, and claimed the wife and mother.  Mrs. Preston, much esteemed by her friends and neighbors, for her many womanly qualities, and her death brings sadness to the many homes in Maple twp.  A husband and one child mourn the loss of the most precious earthly blessing, a devoted wife and mother.
She was a sister of Ellison P. Smith, Mrs. C.C. Brown and Mrs. James Millard, all of this place.  The funeral took place on Sunday last.

  

December 12,1879 Era

Married on Sunday, December 7,1870 by Rev. C.B. Winter, at the residence of the brides sister, Mrs. J.W. Ward in Silver Creek twp, Mr. Charles E. Woodworth and Miss Florence Gilling, all of Ida County.
Charley is now fixed as almost any young man would want to be.  A splendid farm, well stocked and with first class improvements upon it, a good character and plenty of cash, an amiable and worthy helpmeet, make up a pretty good invoice to start out upon the active duties of life with, and all these can Charley call his own, and we know of no one among our acquaintances who is, on the score of merit, nor justly entitled to them, than this newly made benedict.

 

December 11,1879 Pioneer

Mrs. Mary George, wife of Robert George, formerly of this city and now of Seneca, Kansas, died there on Friday last week of consumption.  The deceased as well as her husband, wsa well known in this city and many friends here will learn of her death with sincere regret.  During her residence here she was a devout and active member of the Baptist Church.  The funeral occurred at Seneca, Kansas on Saturday afternoon last.

 

December 19,1879 Era

Died at the residence of R.T. Shearer, in Ida Grove on Tuesday December 16,1879, Minnie Orr, aged 22 years.
The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Shearer. She has been an invalid for several years, for some months past being almost entirely helpless, and death comes to her rather as a friend than otherwise.

 

December 19,1879 Era

Died on Monday December 15,1879, of diphtheria, Lula Belle, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnston, aged 3 years, 3 months.
This terrible scourge is again doing its work.  The aid of the skilled physician, the tenderest care, the warm sympathy and assistance of friends, in too many instances all pass for nothing while the grim messenger hovers over our loved ones.  The afflicted parents have the fullest sympathy of the community, but alas, this will not restore the laughing, winsome child.

 

December 19,1879 Era

Married by Rev. C.B. Winter at the M.E. Church, on Sunday December 14,1879, Mr. John Burns and Miss Susan Williams, all of Ida Grove.
We had noticed for some time that John was attending closely to business and this explains the matters. Well, John, The Era offers its congratulations and wishes you and yours long, happy and prosperous lives.

 

December 25,1879 Pioneer

A girl at Tan Wood’s and also at John Kuykendoll’s, both of usual weight and size.

  

December 26,1879 Era

Married on Saturday, December 20,1879, at Ball’s Hotel, Ida Grove, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating, Mr. Daniel Dubes of Cherokee County and Miss Fannie Corkhill, of Ida