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August 25,1887 ERA Newspaper

Married-Tuesday, August 16,1887 at the residence of the brides sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Rogers of Battle Creek, Rev. A.C. Keeler officiating, Mr. H. McQuillen of Galva and Miss Cornelia Chapin of this place.
Mr. McQuillen is one of Ida Counties live and intelligent young farmer, owning a farm with a residence that is all furnished and ready for housekeeping. Miss Chapin is a sister of Mrs. Joseph Rogers and A.G. Chapin of this place and is an intelligent and handsome young school marm who has taught a number of schools in various parts of this county and has always given the bes of satisfaction.

August 25,1887 ERA

Last Saturday afternoon during a severe thunderstorm, F.R. Moorehead's house on his farm N.E. of town was struck by lightining and burned to the ground with everything contained in it, except a cookstove and some kitchen furniture.  Lightning struck the main part of the building with immediate fire taking place so that nothing in that part could be saved. The house was valued at about $1,200. and was insured for $750.00.  George Schade and family were living in the home at the time but were not hurt. 
Mr. Schades household goods were insured for enough so that with what was saved he will not be out much.  He lost $60.00 cash which was in a pocket of his trousers which hung in the bedroom, which Mrs. Schade knew nothing about, but even if she had, it was not probable that it could have been saved

September 1,1887 ERA

A Bouncing, handsome, 8 pound lady arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Bleakly on Sunday at 12 o'clock.

September 1,1887 ERA

Last Friday evening, James Johnson, father of Mrs. Neil Hansen, departed this life at the residence of his daughter on 2nd Street.  The old gentleman had been a great sufferer for years and a few months ago, after the death of his aged wife, he came to Ida Grove to pass his remaining days with his daughter, Belle.
His acquantanceship in this communitiy was not great and while he was a constant sufferer, and death to him, instead of being a cruel monster, was an angel of mercy, coming to him and releasing him of his spirit from bondage of earthly trials and sufferings, incident to old age and bearing it up to the realms of infinite bliss, where there is rest, sweet rest for all weary and aged, and afflicted pilgrims to the heavenly city.
Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Hansen last Saturday evening at 7:30, conducted by Rev. C.E. Cline with the remains in charge of Miss Cassie Johnson of Battle Creek, another daughter of the deceased, were they were taken to Marengo, Iowa for burial, the former home of the deceased. He will be laid to rest beside his companion who preceded him to the heavenly home.
James Johnson, son of James and Jane Johnson, was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky on May 16,1814 and died at the age of 73 years, 3 months and 10 days.  He immigrated with his parents to Jackson County, Indiana, where he was married to Jerusha Brannon in 1838.  At this place he moved to Iowa City, Iowa, where he has lived ever since, except about 5 years in Tama County.
Four children were born to them during their residence in Iowa.  He was in early life an active working member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His health began to fail about 12 years ago from rheumatism.  Two years ago he had a stroke of paralysis, since which time his health has rapidly broken, until two weeks ago when he was confined to his bed and gradually passed away.


September 8,1887 ERA

MARRIAGE LICENSES:
August 27 to Samuel Jacobs, 25, to Tobitha Banta, 19
August 31 to Chas. F. Stortz, 23, to Mary A. Kitchen, 19
August 31 to Henry Kirkpatrick, 22, to Lorena E. Baird, 19
September 3 to Frank Izer, 24, and Nellie Emma Weller, 18
September 3 to M.H. Parsons, 22, to Anna Steward, 16

September 15,1887 ERA

Mr. Jas Spaulding, who came here last winter has been living with his son in the old Stumbaugh house north of the depot, was found dead in bed Sunday morning last.  He went to bed in apparently good health at 10:00 o'clock Saturday night and when his son went to call him at 6:30 the next morning he was dead.  A post mortem examination was made by Dr. Eckmann who pronounced the cause of death, heart disease.  His son claims he has never been bothered by the disease to his knowledge.
The deceased was 63 years old and leaves three children, Lee and Lena Spaulding of this place and Chas. Spaulding who lives in Clinton County. 
Funeral services took place Monday afternoon and the remains interred in a cemetery east of Holstein.

 

September 29,1887 ERA

F.A. Lusk is exceedingly happy this week and it is probable that his customers will find him disposed to offere extra good bargains.  Mrs. Lusk presented him with a bouncing baby boy on Tuesday night.


September 29,1887 ERA

Marriage Licenses Issued this week
September 13  W.B. Barham, 23, to Hannah Bernson, 19
September 15  Chas. J. Evert, 21, to Addie Stowell, 19
September 21  R.H. Kingston, 22, to Mary L. Boyer, 21

September 29,1887 ERA

P.F. Gallagher and Miss Mae Baird were married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Hansen last Sunday morning by Rev. C.E. Cline.  Both parties are well known in the area.
The groom has for a number of years been connected with the commercial Livery Stable as its proprietor and the bride since January has been the efficient assistand Postmaster at this place.


October 6,1887 ERA
Dr. Moorehead reports the census report increase as follows;  Michael King of Logan, a girl; J.T. Payne of Hayes Township, a boy; Hugh Nicoll of Ida Grove, a boy.

October 13,1887 ERA

While at the Corn Palace last week we learned through a friend, who had seen Mrs. Richard Johnson, formerly of this place, that Mr. Johnson had been sick for a year and had died and was buried four weeks before that time, last Friday. (Corn Palace was at Sioux City)


October 20,1887 ERA

Marriage Licenses Issued This Week
October 13  Martin Mathison, 21, to Henrietta Wehrman, 21
October 15  John Coon, 22 to Anna Ellithorpe, 17
October 18  William Douglas Cameron, 25, to Annie F. Simpson, 19
October 18  J.A. Willey, 20 to Dora Sacquety, 20
October 19  John M. Collenbaugh, 26 to Eliza J. Spurrell, 19
October 19  John W. Forbes, 24 to May Belle Smith, 17
October 19  J.H. Fetrow, 21, to Ida I. Shoop, 17


October 20,1887 ERA

Married-October 20,1887 at the residence of Rev. A.E. Smith, Mr. William Cameron to Miss Annie F. Simpson, both of Ida Grove.

Married October 20,1887 at the residence of the bride's parents in Galva, Rev. A.E. Smith officiating, John W. Forbes to Miss May Belle Smith, both of Galva.

 

November 3,1887 ERA

William C. Moorehead's heart was made glad last Thursday by the advent of a son and heir at his home.


November 3,1887 ERA

Charles Obrecht, of Blaine, is the second man in Ida County this week that we have heard of who has the proud distinction of being the father of twins. His wife presented him two girls last Monday night.

November 3,1887 ERA

Marriage Licenses this week
October 26  Edwin G. Bowman, 28, to Carrie R. Pierce, 21
October 31  M.D. Markham, 25, to Catherine R. Thompson, 21

November 10,1887 ERA

On November 5th at the residence of F.F. Kiner in Ida Grove, Mrs. William Ross was married to Miss Susan Musser, both of Ida County. Elder A.C. Garner officiated the ceremony.

November 10,1887 ERA

Mrs. Pattee has been adjusted insane by the insane commissioners.  Trouble is the caus of her misfortune and it is reported her malady was intensified by the action of a plot of hoodlums on Halloween nigh in frightning her out of her house.

November 10,1887 ERA

Marriage Licenses This Week
November 3  Chas. R. Knoll, 21, to Annie Larson, 19
November 5  Matthew Petersen, 27 to Clara J. Hare, 27
November 5  William G. Ross, 24, to Susan M. Musser, 18
November 19  J.D. Riddle, 35, to Cora Wilcox, 23

November 17, 1887 ERA

Married on November 10, 1887, Jas. G. Wheeler, 32 to Nellie E. Stoughton, 19 of Maple Township.


November 24,1887 ERA

Marriage Licenses
November 17  John Peters, 27 to Maggie Pewe, 25
November 17  Thomas DeWitt Monk, 29, to Lillie May Monk, 18 (certified by Thos. D. Monk, father of the bride)
November 21  Ira Conger, 25 to Sadie E. Crowley, 18

November 24,1887 ERA

G.B. Gilbert's father, quite an old gentleman, died last Thursday at his son's residence in Silver Creek Township and was buried on Friday.

November 24,1887 ERA

Died-Just before going to press (Wednesday), we receive the sad news that Mrs. W.C. Moorehead died last night after a short illness.  Funeral services will be tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock on the Moorehead homestead.

December 1,1887 ERA

Marriage Licenses

November 23   Marion Ellithorpe, 48 to Louisa Funk, 47
November 23  Andrew E. Bagley, 29 to Anna E. Ostrander, 22
November 26  Henry Conrate, 28 to Sophia Willet, 20
November 28  Andrew Bassen, 42 to ingeburg Bahnson, 43

December 1,1887 ERA

Mrs. W.C. Moorehead's brief mention of whose sudden death was made last week, was 25 years old and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bassett.  At about ten years of age she came to this place with her parents from Jefferson, to which place they had moved from Zanesville, Ohio.
She married W.C. Moorehead about four years ago. Four weeks before her death she had given birth to a son, her first. She was getting along fine and was up and about the house until a few days before her death, when she was suddenly taken with acute peritonitis and inspite of all that could be done, she died Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock.
Funeral services were held from the house at 2 o'clock and was conducted by Rev. Peter Fox of the Episcopal Chruch and was assisted by Rev. L.H. Woodworth of Forth Dodge. The remains were laid in the cemetery on the hill.
We understand Mr. Mooreheads mother will go to live with him and that Mrs. N. Hubbard has been engaged as housekeeper and to take care of the young son, who is thus sadly bereft of his mother.


December 15,1887 ERA

Marriage Licenses

December 12   John Beltz, 26, to Mary Alberta Higgins, 19
December 14  Chas. Patchen, 24, to Jessie M. Patterson, 16

December 15,1887 ERA

A Swede named Carlson was arrested and brought to town Tuesday for attempting to steal a horse in Hayes Township last Sunday.  He was discharged as a case was not proven against him.   He claimed that the horse was loose and was bothering his team so that he could not manage them, so he caught it and tied it behind his buggy.


December 22,1887 ERA

Marriage Licenses

December 14   Henry Witt, 22, to Maria Simensen, 25
December 15  Frank Waack, 21 to Christina Tiedge, 18
December 17  John F. Schmidt, 23 to Agnes Brechwald, 20
December 17  Oscar Hunt, 24 to Mary Burton, 21
December 19  Arthur Powell, 24 to Alma McBride, 22

December 22,1887 ERA

Married-at the residence of the bride's parents in Ida Grove, December 18, John B. Belz and Miss Mary A Higgins. They were married by J.H. Besore, at his office in Ida Grove. 

Married-at the office of J.H. Besore in Ida Grove on December 14th, Charles Patchen to Miss Jessie M. Patterson, both of Danbury.

December 29,1887 ERA

D.H. Snoke, Judge Macomber's Court Reporter, went to the eastern part of the state to stay during the holidays. He is to be married today at Muscatine. HIs brother Frank left via Des Moines at which latter place he will visit friends.

December 29,1887 ERA

Married-December 26, 1887 at 7 o'clock by Rev. C.E. Cline at the resident of the brides father, Thompson Hagler, Mrs. John Schroeppel of Armour, South Dakota to Miss Ella Hagler of Ida G rove.   The wedding was reported to us by Rev. Cline who also said that it was one of the most pleasant and enjoyable affairs he has attended in some time.  The young couple will visit friend and relatives in Galva and then go to Dakota where Mr. Schroeppel is engaged in farming.

Married-John F. Schmidt and Agnes Brechwald were married last Thursday and took the afternoon train for the east.

December 29,1887 ERA

Marriage Licenses

December 21 Nels Peter Petersen,38 to Anna Smith, 23
December 22,  Alonzo Bryant, 21 to Katie Dowling, 17
December 22  N.C. Crowley, 24 to Mary E. Cree, 20
December 24  John Schroeppel, to Clara Ella Hager, 20
December 28  Wm J. Cizek, 27 to Sophia Okers, 22
December 28  Walter A. Ferguson, 31 to Hattie W. Davies, 28
December 28  G.W. Barnes, 27 to Mary M. Rupert, 25