Nashua Reporter
Nashua, Chickasaw co. Iowa
April 20, 1916

Tragedy at New Hampton.
Deputy sheriff Herzog Fatally Wounded by Safe Blower Who then Kills Himself.
New Hampton was the scene of a tragedy last Friday which resulted in the death of Deputy Sheriff Frank Herzog, who was shot through the abdomen while trying to arrest a robber who blew the safe of the Northwestern Lumber yard early that morning. After shooting the deputy the robber when brought to bay ended his own career with a bullet through his brain. Mr. Herzog lingered until Saturday night when he passed away. The following version of the affair we take from the dispatches sent out to the daily papers.
New Hampton last Saturday:
Word reached town at noon that a suspicious looking character was sleeping in the woods and Herzog and Harry Kezar, son of the sheriff went after him. Herzog found him sitting by a tree, reading a newspaper, and as Herzog approached the robber rose and covered him with a gun. Then the robber walked backwards slowly. When forty feet distance he dodged behind a tree, fired and ran. The bullet entered Herzog's hip and lodged in the abdomen. Herzog, too badly hurt to give chase, walked half a mile to the road and found young Kezar who drove to his house and telephoned to Sheriff Kezar. Young Kezar then went to another house, borrowed a rifle, started out and found a tramp coming down the track. He held him until the sheriff arrived, but he was not the right man. A posse of citizens, armed with rifles and shot guns, hurried to the scene. The robber shot at Art Wesp, who was unarmed, and Wesp jumped back of a house. Then Wesp escaped to his auto, raced to town and gave the alarm. More men went out. Bloodhounds were used, and the robber was located just at the edge of town in a pasture. He was surrounded by the citizens. He then crouched under a bridge and opened fire. He almost hit one of the crowd. As the men closed in on him, he saw that escape was impossible and turned the gun on his own head, dying instantly. He used a thirth-eight Winchester, and had two cartriges left. He was a large, well built man of about forty years and was later identified as F.C. Jones of Terre Haut, Ind. The county has been scoured and ten hoboes have been placed in jail as possible accomplices. The yegg robbed a garage and a carpenter shop to get the tools for the safe robbery. The outer doors of the safe were unlocked, and he blew off the inner doors and took away the steel drawer. There was only ten dollars in change and the company's notes and stocks in the safe. Mr. Herzog was one of the most highly respected citizens of New Hampton, of a genial and friendly disposition, and liked by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and two small children.

Raise Purse For Widow and Orphans.
Supervisor Smith tells us of a mass meeting held at New Hampton Tuesday evening at which the good hearted people of that city raised a purse of $1675 for the widow and orphans of Deputy Sheriff Herzog who died from a bullet wound inflicted while in the performance of his duty. The family was left in close circumstances and this liberal contribution from the good people will be a God send to them. This is a pretty darn good old world after all.

Centenarian Dead.
Michael Ryan Answers Final Summons. Would Have Been 100 Years Old May 4, Next.
Michael Ryan, the oldest resident of Nashua, passed away early Thursday morning. Twenty-two days more of life would have enabled hiim to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of his birth, on which occasion the community had planned to surprise the venerable old gentleman with a delegation. Mr. Ryan was born in Limerick, Ireland, on May 4th, 1816, and came to this country in 1847. For some ten years he was engaged in railroading and aided in laying the first line into Chicago (1853). He lived at Aurora, Ill., until 1863, and then settled at Deerfield, Iowa. His marriage with Miss Hannora Mahoney was blessed with seven children, of whom five died in infancy, and one reached the age of twenty-one. The only surviving daughter is Mrs. D.J. Shields of this city, with whom he made his home. His health was excellent until two months ago he was confined to bed, general weakness finally resulting in his death. To the last, however, he retained perfect consciousness and presence of mind. The funeral services were held at St. Michael's church Friday morning at 9 a.m. Rev. P.J. Puetz, of Ionia, celebrated the Requiem Mass, while Rev. B.A. Erdland conducted the choir and later gave a very elegant and touching sermon. He mentioned that Mr. Ryan's life was spent between two periods of warfare, namely the Napolenonic conquests and the present European conflict; that his cradle stood on the ruins of Europe, while his grave is in a peaceful country, and that he gloried in the pride of pacific heroism. His everyday life was sweetened by the poetry of home in which his grandchildren were his faithful and beloved companions. As a christian he excelled in the practice of charity, wishing well to everyone. He experienced the quickening power of christianity til his soul winged its flight towards eternity. After the sermon Miss Mamie Eckes sang "The Love of Jesus Changeth Not," whereupon the earthly remains were taken to St. Cecelia for burial in the family plot. St. Michael's church was filled with friends of the family of all denominations, paying their last tribute to the beloved old gentleman. Among the out of town relatives and friends were: Mr. J. Ryan, from Rosemond, Minn.; Mr. M. Kane, of Elma, Iowa; Mr. T. Mahoney, of Alta Vista, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Shields, Mr. and Mrs. T.A. McCusker, of Fairbank, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. C. Shields, of Waseca, Minn.; Mrs. Mary Kane and Doris Burke, of Elma, Iowa; Mr. J. McCrane, of New Hampton; Miss Mary O'Donnell, of Charles City, Iowa; Mrs. T. Kramer and Mr. P. Coneley of Ionia.

In Memory of Michael Ryan.
Dearest Grandpa, thou hast left us,
In this dreary world below,
All the joys you have in Heaven
in this world we do not know.

Oh, the days are sad and lonely
Since, dear Grandpa, thou hast gone.
And our lives are full of sorrow,
Since you left our loving home.

Now are hearts are torn and bleeding
When we think ty voice we hear
In the dark and midnight hour,
"Dearest children, are your here?"

Yes, dear Grandpa, we will follow,
In the footsteps thou hast trod,
Leading to our home in Heaven,
There we hope to meet our God.

'Tis so sad to do without thee,
In this dreary world to roam,
But we'll work until our Savior
Calls his loving children home.

Oh, how sweet will be the meeting
When our dreary life is o'er,
There to meet our dearest Grandpa
In that world which we adore.

Card Of Thanks.
We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors who showed so much kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of father also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Shields and family.

Council Proceedings. April 17, 1916.
Council met in regular session. Present Mayor Scott and Councilmen Cagley, Kepple, Fritcher, Lundt and Woebrie. Minutes of last regular meeting were read and approved. The following bills were presented:
C.L. Johnson, salary treas. ........... $10.00
L.H. Goodale, salary health phy..... $25.00
W.H. Scott, board of health ........... $ 2.00
C..F. Kepple, board of health ....... $ 2.00
Wm. Lundt, board of health .......... $ 2.00
J.H. Woebrie, board of health ...... $ 2.00
G.E. Ellison, board of health ........ $ 2.00
F.E. Fritcher, board of health ....... $ 2.00
R.L Cagisy, board of health ......... $ 2.00
A.M. Troutner, rent dump grd. ...... $20.00
Wm. Rubenhagen, grainry ............ $11.83
W.F. Harrison, work on street ...... $26.70
Cecil Shufelt, work on street ........ $ 3.25
C.W. Smith, work with team ......... $10.00
Ed. Crotty, work with team ........... $18.00
Bills being approved by the finance committee were allowed...
[other business followed]
Moved and seconded that the annual report of C.L. Johnson as City Treasurer for the year ending March 31, 1916, be accepted and his bondsman released, carried.
F.E. Fritcher, Clerk Protem.
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There will be a meeting of the Nashua High School Alumni Association Wednesday evening, April 26, at the home of Mrs. D.B. Grawe.

The party who took the minnow can from the ice house is known and can save himself trouble by putting the can back where he found it.

Harry Kezar has purchased the Lang Shoe Shining Parlor in the Felder Pool Hall front and now has possession of the same. We hope Harry will meet with the best of success. -- New Hampton Tribune.

J.W. Pierce & Sons' have purchassed Mr. Waller's egg business at Plainfield and took possession Tuesday. C.L. Pierce will take charge of the Plainfield branch going down this morning.

F.C. Buckman has sold his restaurant and bakery to John Steele, of Postville, possession to be given May 1st, when Mr. Steele will move his family here and occupy the rooms over the restaurant, now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Buckman. Mr. Buckman has not yet decided where he will locate or what he will do.

Little Girl Dies.
The body of Rozelle, the 10-year-old daughter of Mrs. Fern Harlan (formerly Fern Byam) of Chicago was brought here Tuesday for interment. The little girl was sick only a few days, an attack of measles developing into pneumonia. The remains were accompanied by Mrs. Harlan, Mrs. Mame Gould and Mrs. Krnger, of Chicago, and Win Byam, of Greene, sisters and brother of Mrs. Harlan. Rev. Geo. W. Gelvin conducted the service at the grave.

Ionia Couple Wedded.
Thursday afternoon, April 13, 1916, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Crooks in Dayton township occurred the marriage of their daughter Clara to Mr. Ross Castor, Rev. O.S. Grinnell, officiating. It was a quiet home wedding, only the near relatives of the bride and groom being present. After the marriage ceremony a bounteous wedding supper was enjoyed by all present. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Castor of Dayton township. The young cuple will go to housekeeping at once on the Rod Parish farm southeast of town. The best wishes as they start out on life's journey together. -- Ionia Correspondent.

News of Former Nashua Boy.
Miss Kate Johnson brought to our office one day last week a sillouette cutout portrait of Dr. House which was sent her by Mrs. House, known to Nashua people as Helen Householder. The portrait is unique and of particular interest because the work was done by L. Baron Scottford, a son of Rev. Scottford, at one time pastor of the Congregational church in Nashua. The following extracts from the letter to Miss JOhnson will be read with interest:
Dear Aunt Kate: This is a photo made to order especially for you by one of my old friends. His father used to be pastor of the Congregational church in Nashua, the Rev. Scottford. The photo was made at the California fair. We just met him in the paper exhibit in his booth. Sister Mary was in his studio when she was in Europe four or five years ago. He was marred in London. His mother was in San Diego where she was connected with womens work at the fair and his father was in Chicago. The picture is a silhouette cutout of my husband Chas. T. House M.D. by L. Baron Scottford himself. With kindest regards to all friends, from your friend. Helen House, Hastings, Okla.

Resolutions by Nashua Chapter 248.
Whereas, Our Heavenly Father has called to her eternal rest our sister, Emma A. Shattuck. Therefore be it
Resolved, That we the members of the Nashua Chapter of the Eastern Star No. 248 do sympathize with the family in their bereavement and be it
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of our chapter and a copy be given the family and the press for publication.
Mrs. Jessie Forbes, Mrs Emma Bauder, F.E. Fritcher.