Iowa
Old Press
Adams County Union-Republican
Corning, Adams co. Iowa
November 15, 1900
DIED.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Bullock, Thursday, November 8,
their daughter, Glennie, aged 4 years, of scarlet fever. The
Funeral services were conducted privately at the home by Rev. Mr.
Driver and interment made in Nodaway cemetery.
DIED.
At the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Berry, in Lincoln
township near Hayes Saturday, November 10, 1900, Miss Cora Berry
of diphtheria, aged 16 years. The funeral services were
postponed, on account of the nature of the disease, only a short
service at the home Sunday. Interment at Lincoln Center cemetery.
GOOD FIRE FIGHTING.
The Corning Hose Teams Do Splendid Work Friday and Prevent A Big
Conflagration.
The town of Corning is fortunate in having a splendid lot of
volunteer firemen. To their efficiency Friday evening is due the
fact that a considerable portion of the town was not laid in
ashes at that time. The boys always justify the confidence which
our people feel in them and if there is any chance to put out a
fire or to prevent it from spreading they are sure to do their
work well.
The fire Friday evening originated in Linnıs livery stable, a
block west of the First National Bank. It was discovered about 8
oıclock and evidently started at the north end of the barn. Its
spread was so rapid, however, that the whole building was soon in
flames. Hose companies Nos. 1 and 2 were soon on the ground and
had their lines laid and began a plucky fight to prevent the fire
spreading. The wind was from the west and it was impossible to
save Piper & Okeyıs implement warehouse. The fight was made
to save Millerıs big barn across the alley, as its destruction
would have meant that of the whole row of wooden buildings to the
east and north. Chapmanıs barn to the west was also taken care
of. No. 3 put in an appearance at an opportune time and the fire
was soon under control. Both the buildings were old and dry and
burned fiercely and the work of the companies was all the more
creditable on this account. Fortunately there was plenty of
water, thanks to Superintendent Bell.
The buildings destroyed were owned by E. A. Scholz, whose loss is
in the neighborhood of $1,000 with no insurance. All the horses
in Linnıs barn were saved as were the buggies, harness, etc.
Linnıs loss will be about $100. Piper & Okey suffered less
than $100 damage. The fire was not a bad one except in the
possibilities had the fire fighters been less efficient.
L. C. Miller did the generous thing by the hose teams, when he
presented $25 to Chief Boham for the boys. Joe Feazell also gave
them $5 and Lloyd Chapman gave $20. Their generosity is
commendable and is appreciated not only by the firemen but by the
citizens.
CARD OF THANKS.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends who so
nobly assisted us in saving our property from the fire and
especially do we thank the fire companies. ~Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd
Chapman
MARRIED.
Mr. Harry Senff and Miss Flo Madison were married at the brideıs
home, south of Corning, at 1 p.m., Sunday. It was a beautiful and
quiet wedding, only the immediate relatives being present. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. I. H. Fuller in an impressive way,
but it was very short. After the ceremony, all did justice to a
well-filled table, presided over by Miss Frances Madison, the
sister of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Senff will have rooms in the
Okey building for the winter. These young people grew up together
and have now united their fortunes for life. That they may have
much joy, and long and useful lives is the wish of many friends.
The marriage of W. S. Hefling and Miss Malinda Bristow, both well
known residents of Corning, occurred November 3, at the home of
the brideıs sister at Vermillion, S.D. The marriage was a
surprise to many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Hefling are now settled
down to housekeeping and their friends extend hearty
congratulations.
[transcribed by L.Z., August 2010]