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1882

January 7,1882 Era

A new boy presented itself at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. James last week, and was so well satisfied with his reception that he concluded to stay.

January 12,1882 Pioneer

Diphtheria is present in the county, John Morrison of Blaine twp. has lost two children to the disease recently.

January 12,1882 Pioneer

Married January 11,1882 at the residence of Rev. A.E. Smith, Mr. John L. Kemp and Miss Sadie E. Goin, both of Battle Creek.

January 14,1882 Era

Mr. George Hagle, who moved here from VanBuren county but a short time ago, lost a child, Thursday from croup.

January 14,1882 Era

Mr. and Mrs. Rob. Baxter are happy, no wonder, that new boy kicks the beam at 13 pounds. As the 10th of January of each year comes around he will be ready to receive birthday presents.

January 14,1882 Era

Again the angel of death, unrelentlessly plucking a victim from a worthy family, has left the household in mourning. Phoeba, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Waugh, died last Monday. She was a bright winsome girl, generally beloved, and the sympathy of neighbors and friends are extended to the family.

January 14,1882 Era

John W. Wilson, who has been in the employ of Messrs. Smith and Gilbert during the past year, was married at Deer River, NY, December 28th to Miss Maggie Leselie. The groom, who is a brother of Mrs. H.T. Mallory, and bride are expected to arrive here this week, and we are glad to learn, will make Ida Grove their future home.

January 14,1882 Era (Vail Observer)

Mr. Joseph Shearer, of Ida Grove and Miss Synthia Kelly were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, last Tuesday, at the residence of Father Lenihan. The groom was received into Catholic Church before the ceremony. He is a relative of R.T. Shearer, representative from this district, and is a young man of sterling qualities. The bride is a sister of Mrs. P. Casey, and well known to the people of Vail and vicinity. Mr. J. Kelly, a brother of the brides was groomsman and Miss Kate Hill acted as bridesmaid.

January 21,1882 Era

We are late with this item, but nevertheless we will not permit that new boy who has graced the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Jensen for the last two weeks past, to be entirely slighted.

January 21,1882 Era

Married at the residence of Henry Howard, Ida County, January 15,1882, by Elder G.T. Kimmel, Mr. Thomas Freeney of Odebolt and Miss Mary A. Slagle.

January 21,1882 Era

Married in Newton, Kansas on the 4th day of July 1881, Rev. Cornell officiating, Mr. Samuel D. Chapman of Ida Grove and Miss Rettie Mallerner, of Newton.

The groom is well and favorable known in this community and the reason that this notice has not appeared before is that Sam stole a march on his friends here, they knowing nothing about this important event until recently. The bride arrived here a couple of weeks ago and the happy pair are now taking in the joys of the honeymoon.

January 21,1882 Era

Married at the residence of the bride’s mother in Des Moines, on Wednesday January 17,1882, Rev. E.K. Young officiating, Mr. Nathan P. Boothe of this county and Miss Ada N. Brandt of Des Moines.

Mr. and Mrs. Boothe will spend the winter in the east, visiting old time friends and relatives of the groom, but twill remain in the spring to make their home in Ida County.

January 21,1882 Era

In the death of Hon. George P. Sewall, which occurred at his home in Oldtown about 4 o’clock Friday morning, another prominent citizen of the last generation has passed away. Mr. Sewall had reached the age of 70 years and 8 months but had been in feeble condition for the past year. On Wednesday of last week he had a shock of paralysis that afflicted his left side and he continued to sink until his death. Mr. Sewall was born in Bath, April 24,1811. He studied law in the same office with Governor Samuel Cony who afterwards married Mr. Sewall’s sister and formed a law partnership with him in Oldtown. He was a man of prominence in public and political life for many years. He served repeatedly in the State Legislature and was Speaker of the House in 1851 and in 1852.

January 26,1882 Pioneer (From Marion Pilot)

Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in this city, Wednesday the 18th, by Rev. Dr. Collins, Mr. Warren S. Booth and Miss Lillie F. Mershon.
Mr. Booth has for several years been employed in Ammerman Bros. Marble Works, this city, and he is thinking of going into business for himself in Ida Grove.

January 28,1882 Era

Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Battle Creek on January 26,1882 by Rev. A.E. Smith, Mr. James Warnock and Miss Rettie Spotts of Battle Creek, Iowa.

January 28,1882 Era

Married at the residence of A.E. Smith, officiating clergyman, Eugene V. Wilcox and Mary E. Bailey both of Blaine twp. on Jan. 26,1882.

January 28,1882 Era

Married at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.R. Buffinton of Grant twp. Rev. H. Brown officiating, Mr. L.H. Redus and Miss Adda Buffington.
A large number of friends and neighbors gathered to witness this interesting event and enjoy the festivities of the occasion. The supper was a rich promise of future good living for the fortunate groom, the fair bride necessarily having learned some excellent lessons in the culinary art from a mother who can prepare such a feast.

January 28,1882 Era

Married at Ida Grove on January 21,1882 at the residence of the bride’s uncle, Mr. Chas Brockman, H.A. Miller esq. officiating. Mr. Thies Boie and Miss Augusta Brockman, both of this city.

January 28,1882 Era

Married in Ida Grove on January 25,1882 by H.A. Miller, at the Farmer’s Home, Mr. Hans Huss and Miss Lena Jacobson all of this place. (Pioneer paper says her name is Lena Jacob)

January 28,1882 Era

Died on November 6,1881, of diphtheria, Minnie Morrison, aged 12 years, 7 months, 5 days.

Died on December 10,1881, John Morrison, aged about 21 years, arm amputated.

Died on January 13,1882, Stuart Morrison, aged 14 years, 9 months, 27 days of diphtheria.

Died January 21,1882, of diphtheria, Thomas Morrison, aged 9 years, 9 months, 28 days.

The above is a part of the family record of Mr. and Mrs. David Morrison, of Blaine twp. Ida County. It covers but a little more than two months time, and yet what a world of anguish is crowded into that few weeks. Between the lines of the record can be read the account of days full of anxiety and nights full of sleepless sorrow. Of eating, corroding feat that overshadows and drives away all hope, Of death bed scenes where the friends who have been walking in the valley of the shadow of death are again made to cry out in agony of spirit. Of the new made graves that hide from mortal sight the loved forms that will be missed so much. Of blighted hopes and of hearts almost broken.
We know how vain are words of condolences and yet were it possible the ERA would take from every heart its dread and from every grave its fear. Our friends grow into our hearts and lives and become a part of our very being, and if the skeleton hand of death can tear us asunder forever, than is he indeed and in truth a very monster. We do not believe it; we cannot believe it! There is something more than life than the few years of alternate joy and sorrow we spend here. There is, there must be, another and better life, where we are to know and be known of those we learn to love so well.

February 4,1882 Era

Marriage licenses issued by the Ida County Clerk during January

Thos Freeney and Mary A. Slagle

John L. Lemp and Sadie E. Goin

Joseph Stone and Elizabeth Francis

Nicholas Wagoner and Amelia Phole

Hans Huss and Lena Jacobs

L.H. Redus and Adda Buffington

James Warnock and Rettie M. Spotts

Eugene B. Wilcox and Mary C. Bailey

A.T. Stein and E.J. Puolson

Thies Boe and Augusta Brockman

Henry Meyer and Sophia Reeder

February 11,1882 Era

Last Wednesday the many friends of D. M. Goodell, at this place, were saddened to learn of his death at Mr. Vernon, on Tuesday, the 7th. Mr. Goodell came to this place about three years ago and went into the office of C.W. Rollins to pursue his law studies having previously been admitted to the bar. He afterwards purchased of Dr. Walker a parnership in the city Drug Store, and a little less than two years ago, wedded almost estimable lady, bringing her here to their new home. Mr. Goodell’s health was never too good, and he became impaired last fall to the extent that he was compelled to give up his business. He then went to Mr. Vernon where his parents reside, being accompanied by Mrs. Goodell, who has tenderly watched at that sorrowful bedside throughout his long sickness. The disease was pronounced quick consumption, but it was hoped that by perfect rest and good care he might at least partially regain his health. Poor deluded hope, fated to be crushed soon! About two weeks ago he suffered a severe relapse, at which time his life was despaired of, but again he rallied and hope revived. Severer pain was experienced at the chest, which the physicians described as pleurisy. But it now appears that an abscess had all the time been forming upon his left lung. Last Sunday the abscess broke and it was known that he could not possible recover. Tuesday night a telegram came stating that poor Deloss had breathed his last.
He was about 28 years of age, just in the prime of life. He was a man honorable in all the relations of life, generous and kind, a good citizen, an affectionate husband and true friend. It is a sad blow to his young wife, bereaved of her nearest companion so soon after they had pledged their vows. In this her dark hour of grief she has the sincere sympathy of our entire people, who knew and esteemed her for her true womanliness.

February 11,1882 Era

Married on February 8,1882 at the residence of A.E. Smith, officiating clergyman, Mr. George Warnock and Miss Alice Warren both of Battle Creek, Iowa.

February 11,1882 Era

Married at the parsonage of the Church of God on February 8,1882, by Elder G.T. Kimmel, Mr. Francis N. Smith and Miss Jennie L. Gilmore both of Harrison County.

February 11,1882 Era

Married in Delhi, on January 31,1882, John Buck of Ida County and Miss Sarah Duart of Delaware County, J.W. Clift officiating.
It seems that the Era was not amiss in its surmises when John went back to the old home. Well, we know of no young man in all the county who more richly deserves a good wife.

February 18,1882 Era

A fine boy took up his residence with Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Williams on Wednesday. Mr. W. wears his honors very gracefully, and calls for Winslow’s soothing syrup with dignity and firmness.

February 18,1882 Era

On Wednesday afternoon Christian Hintz, who came from Germany last spring and settled in the German Settlement north of town, left home taking with him all his clothes, month, watch, etc. The next evening his lifeless body was found hanging, stark and cold in a small shanty on the farm of H.C. Will. Hintz had evidently got tired of the trials and tribulations of this life and had taken a short cut to that bourne from whence no traveler returns. The only cause known for the rash act was somewhat inharmonious family relations, but as it is the general opinion that he was most to lame for this, it would hardly seem possible that he would take this method of settling family differences. It was found that he had built a fire and burned his extra clothing, cash (about $50.00) and watch, evidently not being disposed to let anybody else profit by his death. Yesterday the Coroner was notified and the usual legal proceedings were done. Hintz leaves a wife and three children in destitute circumstances.

February 25,1882 Era

Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Ida Grove on Thursday February 16,1882, by Rev. C. A. MCManis, Mr. Geo. Strickland to Miss Julia Davis.
The above happy affair, which occurred on Thursday evening of last week was attended by a large number of friends from abroad and this place.. Many handsome presents were made, which will be appreciated.
Friday morning Mr. and Mrs. Strickland made their departure for Cedar Rapids and other points, on a visit of a few weeks with relatives of the bride and groom. (Pioneer says her name is Zilia Davis)

February 25,1882 Era

Mr. E.P. Smith of Maple, was in town Thursday and noticing his complacent and happy look we subjected him to a series of cross questions that elicited the fact that on Monday the 20th, his wife presented him with a twelve pound boy.

March 4,1882 Era

Died at her home in this city, on Tuesday, February 28th, of chronic bronchitis, Mrs. Allie H., wife of E.A. King, in the 28th year of life.
Mrs. Allie King was born in Ohio on May 8,1854, her parents soon afterward removing to this state. She was baptized into the Presbyterian Church when fifteen years old, and has ever been not only a professed by and earnest, consistent Christian. In September 1878 she married Mr. E.A. King at Jefferson, where her parents then resided. Mr. King brought his bride to this place, where their married life was of the very happiest nature. Her womanly accomplishments and true worth soon won for Mrs. King the esteem of our entire people, and the affection of many warm hearted friends, by whom her loss is deeply mourned. For a long time past she had been in delicate health, and hope has alternated with fear, while everything that love could suggest and human power carry out has been done to promote her recovery, but to the divine decree we must all bow alike in humble submission.
The lonely husband is left with one child, a little boy about nine months old to care for. Years hence, when that innocent babe shall know and understand the great loss it cannot now realize, with what a sense of sorrow will it our entire people are excited in behalf of the relatives who mourn the loss of a devoted wife, an affectionate daughter and true friend.
The body was taken to Jefferson on Thursday for interment in the family burial place. A sister of the deceased, Miss Dick, came from Jefferson, and accompanied the return party upon their sad journey the following day.

March 4,1882 Era

Died in Ida Grove on Wednesday morning, March 1,1882, Geo. W. Diltz, aged 29 years.
The deceased came to this place from Cedar County about two years ago. In poor health for many years, his strength has been gradually failing, but no one thought George to be in immediate danger, having been confined to the house but a few days and bedfast at all. The night before his death he was with his family at the supper table, but the treacherous destroyer, consumption, was steadily doing its work and when the morning sun was gilding the hilltops and painting in gorgeous colors the eastern horizon, the freed spirit of the long suffering and patient George, was reveling in the glorious light of the Eternal Day.
The funeral was held at 1 p.m. on Thursday.

March 4,1882 Era

Died at her home in Blaine twp on February 25,1882, Elnora, daughter of Martha P. and the late Morris P. Conrad, aged 10 months, two weeks and three days.

March 4,1882 Era

Mrs. Geo. B. Hathaway presented her husband with a blooming daughter last Saturday night. George is a happy man, and that proud, fatherly look well becomes him.

March 11,1882 Era

Died at his home near Postville, Iowa on the 1st day of March, 1882, in the 70th year of life, Mortimer Delville Clark.
The deceased was the father of C.N. Clark and Mrs. Frank Barnes of this place.

March 11,1882 Era

Died at the residence of her daughter Mrs. D. Lemonier on Tuesday March 7,1882, in the 75th year of her age, Mrs. S.D. Chamberlain.
The funeral was held on Thursday at 1 o’clock Rev. Henry Brown of the Methodist Church officiating. Grandma Chamberlain as she was affectionately known, will be missed by a large circle of friends who sincerely mourn with the bereaved family.

March 11,1882 Era

Married at the residence of the bride’s parents on Wednesday evening February 15,1882, by Rev. T.S. Johnson, Mr. Geo. W. Mattoon of Douglas twp. and Miss Mamie E. Holt, daughter of Mr. John Holt of Beaver Dam, WI.
The happy groom is an enterprising farmer in western Iowa and was born in the town of Beaver’s Dam, where he spent his early life and won a rightful place among the best young men in the community. The fair bride is a great favorite at home and among her numerous friends. A large company assembled at the wedding and manifested their interest in the newly married couple by the kindest congratulations and pleasant tokens of regard.

March 16,1882 Pioneer

Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Wright lost their infant daughter last Sunday morning of whooping cough. The little girl had been sick about three weeks, but it was thought that she was rapidly growing better, until Sunday morning when she passed to that greater place without struggle. The other child, a little girl of about two years old, is ill with the same disease, but at last account was doing quite well.

March 16,1882 Pioneer

The birth reporter announces a bouncing big girl at the residence of Mr. Henry Wigant, in Logan twp.

March 18,1882 Era

Married on March 12,1882, in Ida Grove, by Rev. Henry Brown, Mr. J.W. Hansen and Miss Maggie Brodersen.

March 25,1882 Era

Died at her home in Logan twp. on Sunday March 19, Sarah, wife of Wm Hecht, in the 27th year of life.
The death of Mrs. Hecht was very sudden. She had been complaining a few days but her condition was not considered alarming. Friday night a doctor was called, who promised to visit her again Monday, saying she would recover without any difficulty. But Sunday morning the spirit took its flight to that eternal home where sorrows never enter. In his affliction the husband has the sympathy of neighbors and friends. There are no children living, the little ones who come to gladden their home had gone before, to welcome the mother to that better world.

March 25,1882 Era

Died in Ida Grove on March 20,1882, William Harry, only child of S.V. and H.M. Carr, aged 2 years, 7 months, 20 days.
It is with sorrow we chronicle William Death. Little Harry was the pride and joy of his fond parents, a remarkably bright and promising child, and his loss falls with crushing weight upon the bleeding hearts of the bereaved.
The body was taken to Wisconsin for burial, J.M. Craig, Mrs. Carr’s brother, going with it, the stricken mother being so prostrated by the grief as to be unable to travel.

March 25,1882 Era

Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Boone on Saturday evening the 18th, Lorenzo F. Chapin and Miss Lulie Caswell, Rev. Armstrong of the Methodist Church officiating.
Mrs. Chapin has been quite seriously ill for several weeks, and although much better at present her convalescence is rather slow. She is still at the home of her parents in Boone.

March 30,1882 Pioneer

A sad death occurred in the family of S. Nicolls, a farmer living near Battle Creek, some time since. His wife died, leaving six children, one only a few weeks old. This is indeed a heavy loss to a worthy man.

April 1,1882 Era

Married at the residence of S.A. Daniels, Red Elephant, Colorado, on Saturday evening March 25,1882, Rev. White officiating, Mr. Evan H. Wills and Miss Mary Olson.

April 15,1882 Era

Died April 11,1882, Mrs.. Caroline Rankin, aged 59 years, of paralysis of the heart.
Mrs. Rankin we learn has been afflicted with troubles of the heart for a long time, which of late have been very severe. But death, even when watched for, comes with sudden cruel force and we pen this announcement with a sincere sympathy for the friends and relatives who sorrow over the departure of a loved one.
Mrs. Rankin has been for many years an earnest, zealous Christian, as she has ever been a kind neighbor and friend. Having been widowed during the late war, he took upon herself cares that would have overwhelmed one less brave hearted. In 1876 she came to this place with her children Mrs. Geo. T. William’s and Ham Rankin. Her energies have been enlisted in many kind charities, and among them our people will remember how, about two years ago she furnished a poor victim of drink means to engage in a reputable business, hoping thus to reclaim him. Now she has been called to received the reward that surely awaits her from Him who ever judgeth aright.
Mrs. Geo. J. Willits, daughter of the deceased, accompanied by her husband, came from Marion on Tuesday. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church on Wednesday at 2;30, Rev. Smith preached the sermon. Many friend followed the remains to their final resting place.
She was born in Allegahney County, PA and was married in 1839 to Mr. M.H. Rankin at Zanesville, Ohio, soon after which they moved to Jones County, Iowa. When the war broke out here husband went in the defenst of his county and after serving three years contracted a disease which caused his death, leaving his wife with a large family of children. She run the farm herself and sent her children to school, and managed the business affairs very successfully. Death finally visited the family again, took away several of her children, including the eldest son. In the course of a few years she sold the farm, placed each childs share out at interest and put a great part of her share in the bank of Toogood and Elliott, which failed in later years, causing her heavy loss. In 1874 she went to Marion, linn County, at age 52 and served as an apprentice in a photograph gallery, and purchased it and did business for several years. In 1876 she closed out and came to ida Grove, where she re-established herself in the same business, starting the first photograph gallery in Ida County.
She leaves three children; Mrs. Ora N. Wilitts, age 27; Mrs. Geo. T. Williams, age 23; and Isaac H. Rankin age 20; all who were here to witness the last sad rites of the seputure.

April 27,1882 Pioneer

Married at the M.E. parsonage of Ida Grove on April 20,1882, by Rev. Henry Brown, Merritt E. Ingman and Mary Pinkney, both of this place.
The above marriage was a complete surprise to some of the intimate friends of both parties.

May 4,1882 Pioneer

A ten pound girl at the residence of W.E. Acker causes Warren to smile a pleasant smile.

May 4,1882 Pioneer

Mr. Wm Smith and Miss Ida Gowen were married by Rev. A.E. Smith at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday, April 30,1882.
The groom is a young man of sterling qualities, and has been working for the Ida Grove Mills for the past few years. The bride is a stranger to us, but an estimable lady.

May 4,1882 Pioneer

Married at the bride’s parents home April 25th, Rev. Father Norton officiating, Mr. harry Shirk and Miss Alice O’Meara.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. Wm O’Meara of Hayes twp. and the groom is a steady farmer who owns a farm near to the old home of his chosen partner. He is a fine young man and his partner an accomplished young lady.

May 11,1882 Pioneer

Married by Rev. C.A. McManis of the Baptist Church, at the minister’s residence in Ida Grove on Thursday May 4, Mr. Nathaniel F. Taylor of Battle Creek and Mrs. Elizabeth McSparren of Correctionville.

May 13,1882 Era

Again we are called upon to perform a sad duty, that is that on Tuesday last our people were pained to learn the death of Mrs. Dr. Collett, who peacefully passed away at 11 o’clock that morning. For five long years she had been a victim of that terrible disease, consumption, and for the past 6 or 8 months has been so low as to require constant attention day and night. During all her sickness Dr. Collett was a most devoted, tender husband and lavished every possible care upon the sufferer who so patiently awaited the Savior’s call. Releasement from pain came Tuesday morning and the near and dear ones who watched around the death bed, saw her pass away as she had lived with a pure, strong faith, so simple, so sublime.
Mrs. Prudence Collett was born near Madison, Ind. and at the time of her heath was 45 years old. Dr. Collett moved to this place about two years ago, and all who knew his estimable wife esteemed her pure Christian character, and winning disposition. She was noble, womanly woman, and we can pay no higher tribute to the memory of the departed. Mrs. Collett leaves no children, but an adopted son, little Earnest, has lost a care as gentle and affectionate as any mothers could have been.
Wednesday morning Dr. Collett, Miss Flora McCravey and Mrs. R.J. Pierce started for Atlantic where the remains were taken for interment in the family burial place.

May 13,1882 Era

Died at the home of her parents in Logan twp. Wednesday evening at 9;45 p.m. with meningitis of the brain, Lottie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Butt, aged 5 years, 15 days.
Little Lottie had been ill for some two weeks, and although all that love could suggest was done to stray the work of the death angel, no human power could avert its call Lottie was a bright, winsome child, and her loss is a severe affliction to the family. Funeral services will be held at the M.E. Church tomorrow at half-past ten.

May 18,1882 Pioneer

Died May 12,1882, with membranous croup, Leny Orville, aged three years, only child of Mr. and Mrs T. S. Snell.
Leny had been ill with this disease for about ten days. On Friday the attending physician gave him up to the angel of death, with only one more remedy, treacheotomy, which operation was performed about noon of the same, and the little sufferer lingered until about 11;10 that night. He died on his third birthday and was dressed for burial by Mrs. J.C. Higgins, the same lady who dressed him the first time. The same physician attending his death also attended his birth. This is a severe blow to Mr. and Mrs. Snell, who has been in deep mourning for several years, having lost another child about four years ago, and then about two years ago her father, Mr. J.L. Morey was cruelly cut death by a reaper sickle. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community.

May 18,l882 Pioneer

Died May 13,1882, of consumption at her home in Galva twp. Martha Adelia, daughter of W.C. and Mary Christopher, aged 19 years, 7 days.
Martha was kind and amiable and she was loved by all who knew her. She suffered much during her illness but bore it patiently. She lived a consistent life and died in the triumph of a christian faith.

May 27,1882 Era

We could tell you this week all about Frank Burns marriage, but we won’t, as we would have to guess at all the particulars, as a subject to be interviewed, Frank is an utter failure.

May 27,1882 Era

Died at her home in Battle Creek Thursday, May 18,1882, of brain fever, Mary Ellen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stapleton.

May 27,1882 Era

Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Garfield twp., on May 23,1882, Wm Jones and Miss Nellie Johnson. Rev. F.W. Luce officiated.
We are pleased to chronicle so happy a consummation of Mr. Jones frequent trips to Battle Creek, and would extend to the happy couple our sincerest editorial congratulations. William was a shining light in the ranks of batcherlordom, but we cannot construe him for becoming a deserter. The popularity of the groom is attested by the fact that he is our present county auditor and a pains taking, efficient official he has proved. Few young men are held as high in the esteem of their associates and none deserve to be happier blest in venturing upon the matrimonial sea.

May 27,1882 Era

Married at the Methodist Parsonage May 25,1882, Thomas Grace and Miss Olive Reed. Rev. Henry Brown officiating.
The groom is known to our people as an industrious young man of exemplary character. The bride is a sister of Mrs. J.B. Hawk, and a young lady of true womanly qualities.
Both posses the respect and esteem of a large number of friends, and if fortune deals as kindly with them as all will hope it may, their future will be a happy one.

May 27,1882 Era

Married, Frederick Myers and Ella Lundgren, at the Methodist parsonage, May 20,1882, Rev. Henry Brown officiating.
Miss Lundgren is the young lady who was accidentally shot last winter. We wish the young couple much happiness and prosperity.

May 27,1882 Era

While eating dinner at John Boye’s last Monday, John McLoy, an old gentleman 80 years of age, suddenly dropped dead, without a moments notice to prepare himself or his friends for the great change. He was immediately conveyed to the residence of his daughters, Mrs. J.H. Hyatt, who lives upon the opposite side of the street, and Mr. Hyatt was summoned from his work. Physicians pronounce the immediate cause of his death to have been a disease of the brain, superinduced, perhaps by drink. The old gentleman had been in feeble health for a number of years, during which time he has made home with his daughter. It is a sad affair, and the family, which is a most worthy one, will receive the sympathy of our people. The funeral services were held at the house on Tuesday.

June 10,1882 Era

Melvin Moffitt of Correctionville, died at his home last Saturday at 12 o’clock. His death is said to have been simply a result of old age and a gradual wearing out of the vitality’s, Mr. Moffitt having reached the age of 83 years. He is the father of Mrs. J.A. Frey.

June 10,1882 Era

A little son of Bro. Johnson, of the Cherokee Free Press, met with a painful death last Monday. He was but three or four years old, the little fellow was accustomed to playing about the depot and climbing on the cars. The engineer of the train saw him just before the accident and called out to him to go away or he would be killed, before the train had gone a rod somebody shouted “A child is under the cars!” and when picked up was found to have had both knees amputated just below the knees. He died the next morning.

June 17,1882 Era

Died at the residence of Dr. Warren in Boyer twp, Sac County, on the 31st day of May, 1882, of paralysis of the heart, Mathias Murray, aged 17 years.
The deceased was a brother of Michael Murray, of Galva twp. this county. He was taken sick only three days before his death and was not thought to be in any danger until within an hour or so before he passed over to the great beyond.

July 1,1882 Era

Married on June 22,1882 at the residence of the bride’s parents in Cedar County, Rev. Samuel Musselman officiating, Mr. J. W. Lewis of Ida County and Miss Cora A. Bolton.
It seems the suspicions were well founded. Well, there are few men in Ida County who more richly deserved to enjoy matrimonial felicity than does the groom Straight forward and energetic, industrious and frugal, he has built for himself a comfortable home, where the ERA trust he may spend many years of a happy life.

July 8,1882 Era

Married at the residence of A.E. Smith the officiating clergyman, at Ida Grove on Wednesday July 5,1882, Mr. Gustavus Mensinger and Miss Ernestine Condron, both of Danbury.

July 8,1882 Pioneer

Married June 6,1882, in Ida Grove, Mr. John Christoffer and Miss Maria D.E. Rieckmann, Rev. Westpahl officiated.
Both the above named parties are well and favorably known in Ida County. The groom is one of our enterprising and industrious farmers.

July 8,1882 Era

Married at the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Geo. Pew in Lemars, Monday July 3,1882, Mr. Chas W. Rollins and Fannie Burrows.
The groom is well known and highly esteemed here, where his home has been for a number of years. he is a prominent member of the Ida County Bar, and has won for himself an enviable position in his profession. The bride was a guest in the family of Mr. Jurgensen for several months last winter, when our people learned to esteem her for her womanly accomplishments.
Mr. and Mrs. Rollins will spend several weeks visiting Lake Albert Lea, Minneapolis, and St. Paul and they will return via the Mississippi Rive and Dubuque, where they will spend a few days.

July 8,1882 Era

Married at the residence of the bride’s brother, Jas. Fair in Silver Creek twp. Monday July 3, Mr. John Lundy of Des Moines and Miss Mary J. Fair, Rev. Henry Brown officiating.
The groom is in the lumber merchant business in Des Moines, and one of the capital city’s prominent young men. The bride is a niece of Senator Fair of Nevada.
The newly wedded pair started for their home in Des Moines on Wednesday morning, whiter the best wishes of many friends follow them.

June 15,1882 Pioneer (Spirit Lake paper)

Died in Spirit Lake on June 10th, of diphtheria, Percy, aged about one year and nine months, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton S. Fletcher.
The father left his child in blooming health last Thursday, and will return today to find him cold in death. It is peculiarly distressing affliction and we know that every heart in the community goes out in sympathy to the bereaved circle this morning.

June 29,1882 Pioneer

Married June 22,1882, Mr. John W. Lewis of Ida County and Miss Cornelia A. Bolten of Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa by Rev. S. Muselemen officiating.

June 29,l882 Pioneer

A little girl at I.S. Dodds, one at T.W. Kissinger’s and a little boy at S.C. Allison’s, are the recent arrivals in Douglas twp.

July 6,1882 Pioneer

Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Marcia E. Spees and Mr. Olin L. Fowler, which will take place at Belone, Kansas on the 11th of this month. Miss Spees is a lady who taught the first term of school in the Lone Star School house, this county.

July 6,1882 Pioneer

C.W. Rollins and Mrs. Fannie Weeks were married in Lemars on Monday night, July 3,1882. The bride and groom are now on their honeymoon enjoying the cool zephyrs that surround the Minnesota Lakes, Albert Lea, Minnesota. They will return to this place about the last half of next week. C.W. Rollins is fron this place.

July 13,1882 Pioneer

A fine boy was reported at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T.S. Snell last Saturday.

July 15,1882 Era

A babe was born to Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Amen Thursday evening, but the innocent little life passed away the following morning. We sincerely regret to learn that Mrs. Amen’s condition is extremely critical. Yesterday morning she was not expected to live and was suffering severe convulsions. many warm friends of the family will pray that death may not again enter this household.

July 15,1882 Era

Married at the family mansion “Bluff Dale” at Battle Creek, June 29th by Rev. Smith B. Goodenow, Mr. John Whitefield Condit and Miss Carolena Goodenow, youngest daughter of the officiating clergyman.
It was the regular Presbyterian sociable at Bluff Dale. The senior host remarked that at such gatherings it was common to have charades, or other exercises. At this time we would have a slight change of the program and would introduce a tableau. Thereupon the groom and bride appeared, to the entire surprise of the company and the marriage ceremony proceed. Then followed the cake, lemonade, music and other socialites. All seemed to enjoy the occasion and it was agreed that the tableau of Adam and Eve was a success.

July 27,1882 Pioneer

Mr. and Mrs. Collins of Silver Creek lost a five year old daughter last Sunday with fever.

July 27,1882 Pioneer

Married-James Waddicor and Jessie O. Horton, both of Wall Lake, at the M.E. parsonage, July 20,1882, Rev. H. Brown officiating.

July 291882 Era

Died in Logan twp. July 23, of congestion of the brain, Ray Gilmore child of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Gilmore, aged three months and twenty-one days.
Ray was happy and healthy and his parents were totally surprised when their child got sick and died. On July 23 he was suddenly taken sick and before Dr. Miller who was summoned for arrived he was dead. It was a terrible shock to the parents.

July 29,1882 Era

Died in Blaine twp. July 25,1882, of diphtheria, Mary A. Morrison, aged 17 years, and 22 days.
A few months since we published the obituary notices of two sons and a daughter of Mr. Morrison, and the account of a sad accident to another son, it seems as though this worthy family is unjustly and severely visited by affliction. Who can offer comfort when the e sorrowing parents have in so short a time been called to witness so many of their loved ones who now lay in the grave?
Mary was a bright, sunny disposition girl who had many warm friends. At the last hour of her life she bade her parents good-bye, saying she was willing and ready to go.

July 29,1882 Era

Married at the M.E. parsonage in Ida Grove July 26,1882, Rev. H. Brown officiating, Mr. Jas. Maddicor and Miss Jessie O. Horton, both of Wall Lake, Iowa.

August 3,1882 Pioneer

Mr. Joshua McHenry, uncle of Mrs. J.T. Walker, of this city, died last week in New York State, where he had gone in the hope of recovering his health. In her childhood, Mrs. Walker had lived with him, and was as much attached to him in his declining years as though he were her father. He was kind to a fault, and was highly respected by all who knew him.

August 5,1882 Era

M.D. Koker has been a happy father since Sunday last. In the language of the Indian brave, “She boy again”.

August 5,1882 Era

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Battin of this city, a girl baby. All happy and doing well.

August 12,1882 Era

Died at her home in this city on Saturday August 12th, Mrs. Nancy Barber, aged 61 years, 3 months.
Mrs. Barber was born at Bedford, NH May 13,1821. She has been a resident of this place for quite a long time, and was universally esteemed as a lady of consistent Christian character, generous impulses and warm friendship for those with whom she was intimately acquainted. For some time before her death she had been in poor health, and from her relatives and friends received every care that affection could prompt.
The funeral services were held at the residence Sunday afternoon, Rev. Brown making appropriate remarks. Mrs. Gilchrist and Mr. ChH. Barber will receive the warm sympathy of many friends in their greatest loses.

August 12,1882 Era

Died at the family residence in this city Friday August 18,1882 at 2 o’clock a.m. John H. Moorehead, aged 73 years, 10 months, 27 days.
The deceased Judge Moorehead as he was known to every resident of this county was born at Zanesville, Ohio, September 8,1808. It was here at the old family home that his boyhood was passed and the thorough practical education obtained that has marked his success in life. Upon reaching mature years he engaged in business at Zanesville, where he remained until coming to Iowa. In 1814 he was joined in holy wedlock to Miss Martha C.F. Good, at her home in Charleston, W. VA. Their marital relations have ever been of the happiest nature, and through nearly a half century they have journeyed and labored together. In 1851 Mr. Moorehead came to this state and located near Iowa City, engaged in farm pursuits. After a five years residence there he removed to this county and founded the home where the family preceded him here as actual settlers, and they arrived by a few days in advance of Judge Moorehead. At that time where stands our beautiful city of today, was a wild unbroken prairie. The home of Judge Moorehead was always open to the benighted traveler, and its liberal hospitality became known near and far. A full biography of Judge Moorehead from the time of his settlement here, down to within a few years since, would be a most complete history of Ida County. He was elected the first county judge, and held other important offices including the office of county treasurer, and for many years he was one of the most widely known and influential men in Northwestern Iowa. A man of strong character and remarkable firmness of purpose, he possessed in an unusual degree qualities necessary to enable him to overcome the obstacles and stand up under the privations of pioneer life. Twice driven from his home by marauding Indians, he returned undismayed, his hopeful and courageous spirit pointing to a future for this county that was full of promise, Judge Moorehead lived to see the fruitation of his hopes, he saw Ida County changed from a vast prairie wilderness to a very garden in productivenesss. he saw the church, the school house and the home of plenty take the place of the Indian wigwam, and realized that none other than himself had contributed to the grand result. A man of strong traits of character and marked individuality, he was somewhat chary in his selection of friends, but when once chosen they were friends for life. Open hearted and generous, he was ever the friend of the struggling poor, and scores of men can look back to the early days of Ida County and recall instances of Judge Moorehead’s helpful generosity.
Nearly four years ago at the holiday season of 1878-79, the deceased was visiting his daughter, Mrs. L.H. Woodworth, then residing at Shenandoah, this state. While there he was suddenly rendered helpless by a stroke of apoplexy which completely paralyzed him. For several days he was unable to move a muscle, but at the end of three weeks he had sufficiently recovered to undertake the journey, though not without assistance. Previous to this time the judge had been in perfect health, and this sudden prostration of his faculties was a terrible blow both to himself and his family. He never fully recovered from the apoplectic stroke, but has gradually failed until his death. He was at time able to walk a very little and occasionally went out riding, when it was necessary to convey him to and from the house to the carriage. During this time the Judge has received the most constant care from his family. Every attention that could help to make the hours drag less wearisome to the invalid was lavished upon him, and all that love could do was done, but that he could ever fully recover the family hardly dare hope.
About ten days ago the Judge began to fail rapidly, and last Monday he became unconscious, since then he has remained critical in that condition, oblivious to everyone and thing, without speaking.
His vitality grew weaker, until Friday morning at two o’clock, when the feeble spark of life went out, and the watcher saw him pass away.
Rev. Brown conducted the services at the house at 1;30 p.m.

August 17,1882 Pioneer

Married at the residence of the bride’s mother in Ida Grove on August 13,1882, Mr. Miron Erven Cronk and Miss Carrie Cammilla Holt, Rev. Henry Brown officiated.

August 24,1882 Pioneer

The little 17 months old daughter of A.B. McAhan died last night of cholera infantum. The funeral occurs today.

September 2,1882 Era and Pioneer

Died at his home in Douglas twp. Friday, August 25,1882, James Bunn, aged 67 years, 7 months, 16 days.
The deceased was born in Berkhamstead, England in 1815. He served seven years apprenticeship at blacksmithing and thoroughly mastered the trade, according to the good old English custom. In 1850 Mr. Bunn moved to Ohio and six years later moved to Dubuque County, this state. In 1870 he came to this county and settled on the same farm where he passed his last hours. His decease was due to a natural wearing out of vital force. He failed quite rapidly during the last few days of his illness, and quietly passed away at 4 p.m. Friday. His aged wife survives him, but is seriously ill at the time. Five sons and one daughter, all mourn the loss of a kind father, and in their affliction will receive the sympathy of many neighbors and friends.
The funeral was conducted in the neighborhood school house, where he had often attended church services, and the remains were brought to the Ida Grove Cemetery for interment, being attended by a large congregation of friends and relatives.

September 9,1882 Era

Matrimonial Market

It seems an infallible rule that when business is dull, there is a corresponding slack in the matrimonial market, or it may be the warm weather, some other cause, at any rate the clerk has issued but five licenses to wed since August 1st. We take from this record the following names of the couples who have braved the seeming inauspicious circumstances;

Henry Bertram and Lucina Walter

John Scheuer and Etta Webb

Wm H. Robinson and Mary Entinger

Henry Henrickson and Matilda Bossey

Wm H.S. Bowers and Fannie Buckland

Mr. Bunn informed us that since the custom of recording births and deaths was established in July 1880, there have been 301 births and 80 deaths reported in Ida County. This item would be incomplete without another fact obtained from Justice Miller, viz; during his official career he has tied the nuptial knot for over sixty couples, and may add, with entire satisfaction in each instance.

September 16,1882 Era

E.A. a brother of H.T. Mallory of this place, died at his home in Holland Patent, New York on Sunday the 10th of September, 1882, after a constant confinement to his bed of three years. Deceased suffered painfully from rheumatism, his death being immediately caused by quick consumption. At the time of his death he was 30 years of age, just in the prime of life.

September 23,1882 Era

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Dunn is boarding a young lady of tender age who arrived on the 11th. They call her daughter and are happy.

September 23,1882 Era

We omitted last week to mention the cause of Wm. Schomber’s smile because we knew it not. it was a boy, and he will be voting just 21 years from the 7th.

September 23,1882 Era

O.J. Blodgett reported at this office on Monday with a supply of apples and cigars, and informed us that it was a boy, and weighed ten pounds.

September 23,1882 Era

Married at the residence of Rev. Young, the officiating clergyman, in Des Moines on Sunday evening September 17,1882, Mr. David Todd of this place and Miss A.G. Duke of Brechin, Scotland. (Pioneer says her name is Anna G. Duke)
Our “Bonnie” Davis has gone the way of the world. Since he visited native Scotland some time ago, Davie has been blind to the charms of our Ida Belles, and it now transpires that his heart was over the sea. The groom is one of our best young men. By close attention to business he has built for himself a neat and comfortable home and at the same time won the respect and confidence of our people, who will wish for himself and his bride a future rich in life’s choicest blessings.
The happy couple arrived here Monday evening and immediately took possession of their new home, which had been prepared for their reception.

September 23,1882 Era

Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Marshalltown, Wednesday evening September 20,1882, Mr. P.M. Miller and Miss Lillie Oviatt.
The groom is just such a young man as deserves to draw a matrimonial prize, industrious, steady,, and progressive, he is one of our most prominent young farmers. In the bride he had won a lady in every respect calculated to make the union a happy one.
Mr. Miller and his young wife returned Thursday, immediately taking possession of their home in Silver Creek twp. R.B. Miller attended his brother’s wedding from this place.

September 23,1882 Era (Mt. Hope News)

Mr. and Mrs. Keith suffered a sad loss Monday last, in the death of their youngest child. They have the sympathy of neighbors and friends.

September 30,1882 Era

Married at the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. Henry Brown, September 24,1882, Mr. John Hawkins and Miss Lewtishie Johnson, both of Battle Creek.

September 30,1882 Era

Married at Iowa City on Wednesday, September 20,1882, Edward C. Finkbine of Odebolt and Miss Addie B. Hoyt of Tama City.
The groom is well known manager of the Green Bay Lumber Yard on this road, and is a young man of fine business ability. His friends at this place will hope that his matrimonial venture may prove a happy one.

October 12,1882 Pioneer

Married at the residence of the bride’s parents, Arcola, Iowa, October 11,1882, Mr. Frank E. Cheever and Miss May B. Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron A. Davis.

October 12,1882 Pioneer

Died, Emma, aged twelve years, five weeks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbronson of Grant twp.
Emma died after a severe illness of five weeks, during which time she could not lie down, but had to be rocked in her chair, day and night. Death though always solemn and touching, was particularly so in this caus. The morning she died, she assumed unusual brightness, talked to her parents, and requested her sisters to sing to her the hymns “Jesus Loves Me”, and “The Beautiful Land” after which her spirit soon passed to that Beautiful Land.?
The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of all.

October 12,1882 Pioneer

Died on October 3,1882, Ada M., youngest daughter of John and Emma Sales, aged one year, eight months and six days.
We lay our darling baby to rest in the Saviour’s bosom. Amen.

October 14,1882 Era

Married in Ida Grove on Friday October 13,1882, at the residence of Rev. A.E. Smith, Henry Bremer and Dora Michaelsen, both of Battle twp. Ida County.

October 14,1882 Era

Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Ida Grove on Wednesday, October 11, by Rev. A.E. Smith, Emmet E. Dietrich of Douglas, Michigan and Kate H. Dewey of Ida Grove.
Miss Dewey has a large cirlce of acquaintances and friends here who will wish for the newly wedded pair a prosperous, happy life. The bride has taught school in this village and near here and is esteemed by all who know her. Mr. Dietrick is highly spoken of and though a stranger we believe he is worthy of her hand and heart.
The marriage took place at the home of the bride’s parents, where quite a company had assembled to attend the Presbyterian sociable, and although the program was somewhat out of the general order it was appreciated none the how.

October 14,1882 Era

Miss Bertha E. Barker, formerly a teacher in our city schools, was married to a Mr. Hungerford of Kansas, last week. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride’s parents, in Monona County. The groom is a brother of the Hungerford boys of this county, and a gentleman who well deserves the matrimonial prize he has drawn. The bride has a host of warm friends here and their best wishes will follow the happy couple to their new home.

October 14,1882 Era

The mother of Mrs. Ben Mahen, residing at the home of her daughter on the Soldier, died Tuesday, her burial taking place the following day. The deceased was 84 years old and departed this life after a short illness.

October 14,1882 Era and Pioneer

The announcement of the death of Mrs. J.T. Kiggins, which occurred Monday, at the home of her uncle in the eastern part of the state, was received at this place the first of the week. Mrs. Kiggins had been a victim of consumption for several years. Her death seemed imminent at several times during her illness, but of late she had been somewhat better. Friday, Mr. Kiggins received a letter from his wife saying that she would start home in a few days but later in the day the letter was followed by a telegram with the sad intelligence that the patient had suddenly grown worse, and could live but a short time. Mr. Kiggins started out Saturday morning.
She came to Ida County with her husband and little boys in 1878, but has been confined to her bed with consumption for the past year or two. About three months ago she was finally able to be up and about the house, and as Mr. Kiggens had made arrangements to go to practice law at Correctionville, it was decided that Mrs. Kiggens and her three boys go to her aunt’s house and remain there until she was able to move to Correctionville.
She went and was improving so fast that she had written to Mr. Kiggens to fix up their home and that she would join him soon. Mr. Kiggens did just that and he was feeling in the best of spirits about it, when the awful telegram came. The husband, whose grief is beyond consolation, and the three boys, have the sympathy of all.
Everybody who knew her will mourn her departure. He little boys are ages 5, 8 and 10 years of age, and were loved by their mother and they were always willing to help her when she was sick. They are to be pitied and pitied by all.
The deceased was well known here where she had many friends who will mourn her death. (Pioneer says name as Kiggens and occurred at Mable Rock, Iowa)

October 14,1882 Era

Miss Carrie Wrisley, who had been employed at Brown and Martin’s restaurant for some time past was stricken down with a severe attack of typhoid fever some two weeks age. Wednesday morning she passed peacefully from earth and at 3 o’clock in the afternoon of the same day was interred in the cemetery. Her parents who resided in Marion County, Iowa were apprised of her illness, but no word was received until the day of the funeral, when an uncle of the deceased arrived here. Such indifference to a daughter’s fate seems too heartless to credit. (Pioneer lists her name as Miss Carrie Rissey, age 20 years)

October 14,1882 Era

The death of Emma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbronson of Grant twp., occurred last week. Emma was twelve years old, and we understand had been a sufferer for a long time.

October 21,1882 Era

Miss Bertha E. Bailey, formerly a teacher in this county, was recently married to a well to do farmer in Nebraska. We did not learn the gentleman’s name, but are informed that one of his brothers is in the state legislature and another occupies the office of district attorney.

October 19,1882 Pioneer

Mr. Wm P. Postlewait and Miss Julia E. Bruce, two of Galva’s highly respected young people were married by Esq. Miller, in Ida Grove on Tuesday, October 17,1882. They took the next train for Avoca, the home of the young man’s parents, where they will make their future home.

October 26,1882 Pioneer

Died in Battle Creek, Thursday evening, October 12,1882, of typhoid fever, Mrs. Adnie M. Ruggles. Funeral at the family residence on Friday at one o’clock, Rev. F.W. Luce officiating.
The deceased leaves one child, a boy two years of age. The father, Mr. A. Ruggles, is at present in Garwin, Tama County, where he has taken his little boy to live with Mr. and Mrs. John Golwitzer, parents of the deceased. We truly sympathize with Mr. Ruggles and his little boy, in their great loss of a loving wife and kind and affectionate mother.

October 28,1882 Era

Married at the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev.A.E. Smith on October 25,1882, Thomas L. Mitchell and Miss Mollie Th (?) both of Douglas twp. Ida County.

November 2,1882 Pioneer

A big boy put in an appearance at the residence of Ruben Stone on October 26.

November 2,1882 Pioneer

Last Friday about half past five in the afternoon the report was circulated upon our streets that Clyde Kissinger a little son of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Kissinger was in a dying condition. As he was known by most everybody in town and had not been ill long, the news was a surprise to all. The report proved to be true and his little soul went to heaven just as the sun was setting. Membraneous croup was the cruel agent that did the work. He was at school on Wednesday, the day b efore, and then not real well, nothing serious was apprehended. Thursday he took worse, feeling somewhat better at times. he walked about the house only a few hours before his death. Death came very sudden and the doctor could do nothing for him. He had been under the doctor’s care for several days. Earnest Clyde was an unusually bright little boy for his age, and though only five years and five months of age, could read and spell quite well in the first reader, and was always a welcome visitor at the home of his playmates, who second to his parents will miss him.
The funeral took place at the house last Sunday afternoon by Rev. A.E. Smith, after which the remains were taken to the cemetery for burial, followed by a large concourse of friends and family.

November 2,1882 Pioneer

Married at Ida Grove on Sunday, October 22, Mr. Lincoln Robinson of Defiance to Miss Alice Coone of Correctionville, Iowa, C.A. McManis officiated.

November 4,1882 Era

On Tuesday, Squire Miller performed the marriage of Samson Engebriesen and Annie Anderson of Griggs twp.

November 4,1882 Era

Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Kissinger have the sympathy of the entire community in their sudden bereavement in the loss of their little son, Ernest. He died last Saturday of membrane croup, after about a 24 hour illness.

November 4,1882 Era

We wondered much for a week past what made Charley Durr wear such a happy important look, but on inquiry we learned that the cause was a six and one half pound boy. Charley thinks it is pretty small now, but it has plenty of room to grow in this county.

November 4,1882 Era

Frank Darger falls in line with a bouncing baby girl. Good for Frank!

November 11,1882 Era

Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Maple twp. Thursday November 9,1882, Mr. John Preston and Miss Maggie Todd.

The groom is among the most successful of Ida County’s young farmers. By his energy and industry he has become the owner of a beautiful home and farm, and surrounded himself with convenience and comforts that any man might envy. He has chosen a bride of true womanly character, who is in every sense calculated to make him a worthy helpmate.

November 23,1882 Pioneer

Married at the residence of the bride’s father, November 16,1882, Mr. Jonh G. Riddle and Miss Dora Baker, Rev. L.H. Woodworth officating.
Quite a number of invited guests, only including relatives or intimate friends, were present to witness the ceremony or partake of the festivities usually upon such occasions. The ceremony was performed at 8;30 after which a rich and very palatable supper was served, follwed by games and social conversations until a late hour. The bride and groom were dressed neat, but not gaudy, and all passed off as harmonious and pleasant as a dish of oysters. The next day at 2;30 a reception was given the bride and groom, their relatives and a few others, at the home of the Riddles, on their farm in Blaine twp.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Riddle, the owner of the farm, together with the parents, sister and brothers, made everyone feel at home and all who attended this occasion will look back upon it with pleasant recollections.

November 25,1882 Era

The sudden death of Jerome King, a well known young man of this place, caused his many friends and acquaintances a great deal of sorrow and surprise, mingled with sorrow and regret on his death last Saturday forenoon. For some time he has been engaged with his brother Erwin, of the firm King and Mathews at Ida Grove, who brought him home last Thursday on account of his illness, although his case was not considered as serious in the least. He grew worse and died Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, the physician pronouncing the malady as blood poisoning.
He was a young man of many excellent qualities, a school teacher of considerable prominence in both this and Carroll Counties, and made friends were ever he went. His age was about 23 years.. The funeral services were held at the Baptist Church on Monday afternoon with Rev. H.G. Rice officiating. (Jefferson Bee Newspaper)

November 9,1882 Pioneer

Died at his home in Weeping Water, Nebraska, on October 27,1882 at 4 p.m. of typhoid malarial fever, Mr. Frederick J. Spees aged 28 years, six months.
The deceased is a step-brother of the writer hereof, and is quite well known by many of the older citizens in Ida Grove, he having taught school in the Wilkinson district during thewinter of 1875. The circumstances surrounding this death are very distressing, indeed, as he leaves a wife and a bright three year old daughter to mourn the death.
Fred was born in Oberlin, Ohio, and his mother died when he was only three days old, but a kind aunt took the little fellow and nursed him with all the tenderness of a fond mother, until he was able to walk, when he again went to dwell with his father, who moved to Fremont County, Iowa and was there married a second time, thus affording the little one a good and permanent home. At quite an early age Fred commenced to attending Tabor College and paid his expenses by working during vacation and graduating in mathematics in 1876, and was married in 1877 to Miss Adda Barber. In 1879 he purchased a 12 0 acre farm one and one half miles south of Weeping Water, and by hard work and economy on the part of himself and his wife, he had the land nearly all paid for with good substantial buildings and fences, and was just beginning to see comfortable circumstances when the cruel angel of death called from above. He was a very hard working young man and had always lived a consistent Christian life and wa a memeber of the Congregational Church.

November 25,1882 Era

Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Scott rejoice over the advent of a fine girl baby which took up its abode with them on Monday.

Novemer 30,1882 Pioneer

Married, Andrew Preston and Miss Anna J. Ferguson, both of Battle Creek on November 23,1882 at 6;30 p.m. in that city. A large number of invited guests were present to witness the interesting ceremony. Both parties were elegantly dressed, and especially the bride, who presented a beautiful appearance. The high standing occupied by both parties in society renders the affair one of considerable note. Mr. Preston is the senior of the Preston brothers who have so long been useful citizens in that portion of the county, and is eminently worthy of the prize he has so honorably won. The bride is an accomplished young lady, and possesses all the finer qualities of a true lady. She is highly educated and exceedingly modest in her pretensions.

December 2,1882 Era

On Monday occurred the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Weldon of this city, and it being known to some of our citizens it was determined to get up a little surprise party for them. Accordingly invitations were sent out quietly for a gather of the forces at Mr. R. Johnston on Monday evening. In the afternoon of that day Mr. and Mrs. Weldon were invited to take tea with Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Clark, and it was there that the company which had assembled at Mr. Johnston’s to the number of one hundred or more, swooped down upon the venerable couple to congratulate them. The affair was most enjoyable to all present.

December 2,1882 Era

Married at the M.E. parsonage in Battle Creek on Thursday November 30,1882, by Rev. F.W. Luce, Mr. W.V. Cooper and Miss Anna Pendergast. (Pioneer says his name is Mr. W.V. Hoover)

December 10,1882 Era

Married on the 30th of November, 1882, in the parlors of the Commercial House at Odebolt, Iowa by Rev. W.O. Thompson, Mr. Alexander McCallum of Ida Grove and Miss Sadie A. Heath of Boston, Pennsylvania. (Pioneer lists name as McCullum)

December 14,1882 Pioneer

A very large girl baby is a recent arrival in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Strickland.

December 23,1882 Era

A wee girl came to gladden the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Hubbard on Wednesday. May the sunshine of her presence be vouchsafed t the happy parents for many long years.

December 23,1882 Era

Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Ida Grove on December 17,1882, by Rev. L.H. Woodworth, E.C. Grinelle of Hampton, Iowa and Miss Linnie A. High of this city. (Pioneer says his name is E.C. Grenelle)
The bride is quite known in the society circles of our place, having resided here nearly a year. During her residence here she has not only been an honored member of society, but has rendered valued assistance to the choir of the M.E. Church. The groom is a real estate agent in Hampton, conducting an extensive business.
The happy couple started for their new home in Hamton on Monday morning.

December 23,1882 Pioneer

A fine little boy arrived at Steve Moller’s home last Sunday. Steve is elated, and claims it is above average weight.

December 23,1882 Pioneer

Mrs. John Knox, of Battle twp. died on the 5th of typhoid fever. She was 22 years of age, and left three children, the youngest being four months old. The remains were taken to Benton County for interment.

December 28,1882 Pioneer

A little girl has shed some rays of sunlight in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Hubbard, since Wednesday of last week. Geo. measures something over six feet now.

December 28,1882 Pioneer

Married December 25,1882, J.R. Cripe and Miss Edith H. Iserel of Battle Creek, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating.

December 28,1882 Pioneer

Married December 25,1882, at the residence of the bride’s parents Mr. Geo. Hecht and Miss Alda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Hyatt, Rev. L.H. Woodworth officiating.