Iowa Old Press

The Osceola Democrat
Osceola, Clarke Co. Iowa
August 6, 1908

Senator ALLISON Dead. This Eminent Statesman and Great Iowan Passes Away at His Home in Dubuque.
Dubuque, Ia. Aug. 4: United States Senator William B. ALLISON died of heart failure at 1:45 this afternoon. William Boyd ALLISON, republican, of Dubuque, was born at Perry, Ohio, on March 2, 1829; was educated at the Western Reserve College, Ohio; studied law and practiced in Ohio until he removed to Iowa in 1857; served on the staff of the governor of Iowa and aided in organizing volunteers at the begining of the war for the suppression of the rebellion; was elected a respresentative in the 38th, 39th, 40th and 41st congresses, and was elected to the United States senate, to succeed James HARIAN, republican, for the term beginning March 4, 1873, and was re-elected in 1878, 1884, 1890 and 1902. His term of services would have expired March 3, 1909.

Death of Major KELLOGG.
Des Moines, Aug., 3: Major R.D. KELLOGG, who offered in the Iowa legislature the famous resolution pledging Iowa's faith, credit and resources in men and money to the maintenance of the national honor in the civil war, died last night at his home in this city after a prolonged illness. His faithful wife was at his bedside, and a number of friends. One of his children, Mrs. William CARTER, is traveling in Italy. The other, Mrs. L.L. KERBS, is with her husband in the Philippines. On acount of their unavoidable absence and inability to come home the funeral will be held on Tuesday and the body of Major KELLOGG will be taken for interment at once to the old home Garden Grove, in southern Iowa. Major KELLOGG came to Des Moines in 1891 and except for a few years spent in the south, has lived here ever since. The family home was at Twenty sixth street and University avenue, where last evening at 7:30 o'clock he passed away. A few years ago he suffered a partial stroke of paralysis and from this attack he never quite recovered. Racine D. KELLOGG was born in Fayetteville, Onondaga Co. N.Y. March 9, 1828, a son of Peary and Lucy M. (NORTHRUP) KELLOGG. His paternal grandparents were both KELLOGG's, being descendants of different branches of the family that settled in Massachusetts and Connecticut. He received a good education having attended the academy in his native village, Fayetteville, N.Y. When 21 years of age he went to Erie county, O., where he spent four years in farming and teaching. In 1854 he crossed the Mississippi river and located at Garden Grove, Decatur county, Ia. Nov. 2, 1864, he married Miss Elizabeth A. BURNS, a daughter of Hon. John D. BURNS of Garden Grove. Five children were born to them, two of whom are living -- Alice and Flossie. The former is the wife of Rev. William CARTER of New York City and is now abroad. The latter is the wife of Dr. L.L. KREBS, who is stationed with the United States troops at Camp Dlton, Mindanao, Philippine Islands. In 1895 Major KELLOGG and his wife joined the Presbyterian church and in it he remained a faithful and influential member to the very day of his death. He had been one of the elders for years. Coming to Des Moines he and Mrs. KELLOGG affiliated with the Westminster Presbyterian church and in it Major KELLOGG officiated as an elder continuously until his demise.

County Ticket Filled.
The Democratic central committee met at the office of Chairman TALLMAN last Saturday and proceeded to name candidates for the county offices:
-For clerk of courts, J.M. DUNCAN; he has lived his life time in Clarke county and is well known. He is capable, honest and faithful and if elected will make a splendid officer.
-For auditor, J.H. LEWIS, he is the son of Scott LEWIS and a grandson of the late Uncle John LEWIS whom everybody knew and who was one of the first settlers of the county.
-For county superintendent, W.J. LAWSON, he is principal of the schools at Woodburn.
-Board of Supervisors, Mordecia HILL, of Jackson twp.
-Board of Supervisors, Matthew McCANN, of Knox twp.
-For representative, F.J. EMARY
-For treasurer, Frank P. BARNHILL
-For sheriff, Frank McAULEY
-For County Attorney, W.B. TALLMAN
-For coroner, Dr. H.L. HOLLENBECK

Announcement.
To the voters of Clarke County. By request of my many friends I announce myself as an independant candidate for Sheriff of Clarke county.
J.M. CLEVENGER.

Baby Rams Scissors in Eye.
Denison, Ia., July 30 -- The little three year old Mildren ROMANS, daughter of Rosco ROMANS and grandchild of Lewis ROMANS, met with a mishap. She was playing with scissors and rann the point into one of her eyes. The sufferer was brought to town and it is hoped the sight of the eye can be saved.

Local News.
-James L. TRENT last week bought through T.N. KEERAN the two residences of Mrs. Anna HULBERT in South Osceola lying immediately south of the residence of T.A. TRENT Esq., and at the corner of Main and Grant streets. The property is regarded as among the best in Osceola. The price is understood to be near $3000.
-Miss Mona KLECKNER the assistant organist at the Christian church will have charge of the music during Miss KEMPS vacation.
-Mr. Ray LOCKWOOD, who will be remembered as an Osceola boy, who attended our schools and has also been attending at Ames, has been promoted to the office of Chief Engineer on government work in Northwestern, Montana.
-Mr. George SIEGEL at his yards south of Osceola has just completed two kilns of brick which he is now burning.

Real Estate Transfers for week ending Aug. 5:
-Viola M. WHITE to Homer MONGAR, lot 4 blk 13, West Osceola, $250.
-William COON to Francina COON, lot 6 blk 8, West Osceola, $1.
-John S. SLEAD to Henry and Nora BIERCE, fr tr sec 13, Madison, $1000.

EVANS Obituary.
R. EVANS died at his home in west Osceola Tuesday August 4th, 1908 at a few minutes after 6 o'clock p.m. of paralysis. Mr. EVANS had been in fair health for sometime up to the Monday previous to his death when he was suddenly taken very sick and died the following day. Mr. EVANS was eighty years of age July first. He was born in Greenfield, Indiana and had made his home in Osceola for forty years. Mrs. M.C. CRISTY of Des Moines, a daughter of Mr. EVANS arrived in Osceola Tuesday on the afternoon train and was present at the time of his death. Mr. CRISTY was unable to come on account of serious illness, he having been a sufferer from paralysis for sometime. Burial will take place in Des Moines but the date has not been set at this time as the relatives are waiting for news from or the arival of Mr. EVANS son W.E. EVANS whose home is in Des Moines but is traveling at present in the Dakotas. Claude EVANS is in Smelter, Nevada and will probably be unable to be present.

Proof of Will. [abstracted from full text]
-You are hereby notified that on the 18th day of July, 1908 ... opened and publicly read, an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Louisa WILKINSON, deceased, late of Clarke Co. Iowa.
-You are hereby notified that on the 21st day of July, 1908 ... opened and publicly read, an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Jane OVERTON, deceased, late of Clarke Co. Iowa.

Original Notices. [abstracted from full text]
-Charles H. FARMER, plaintiff vs William K. WEAR, Ellen D. SMITH, Judson J. SMITH & Aleta SMITH his wife, Hattie GEARHART & S.D. GEARHART her husband, C.D. SMITH & Lucy SMITH his wife, John MILER and John W. MILER .... you are notified of a petition of the plaintiff ... alleging that the plaintiff is the owner of [legal description of land in Sec 11, twp 72N, Range 25W]... and has occupied said land for more than 20 years & paid taxes [etc] ... plaintiff alleges that William K. WEAR is the same person as W.K. WARE and that he conveyed all of his interest in said land to William CORBIT on Nov.18, 1864 ... and that John MILER is the same person as John MILLER and he conveyed all of his interest in said land to Elijah HART on Dec. 18, 1856 ... and that the deft. John W. MILER is the same person as J.W. MILER and he conveyed all of his interest in said land on March 7, 1864 to Daniel MILER ...that the deed of James W. BICKFORD to the deft. David M. SMITH of Jan. 2, 1882, Book 3 pg. 286, did not if fact convey any interest to SMITH ... Plaintiff alleges that the defendants have no right or interest in said lands...

-J.W. MILLER, plaintiff vs Volentine BOLY & Mrs. Volentine BOLY, his wife ...a petition claiming the plaintiff is the owner of [legal description of land in Sec 21, twp 72N, Range 26W] and plaintiff has occupied the same for more than 53 years ...that Volentine BOLY received patent from the US in 1852 and sold the same to Robert CROOKS on credit before Nov. 20, 1854, but said grantee failed to record the deed and [then]conveyed said land to Isaac FOUCH ... Petition asks the court to establish the title to the Plaintiff...

Notice of Final Report. [abstracted from full text]
To the creditors of I.N. WOODS, deceased, Clarke County ... H. OHLERT, assignee, has filed a final report and asks to be discharged from further duty ...

Marriages.
-Mr. George B. LEWIS and Miss Minnie CAMPBELL, were married at he home of the brides sister, Mrs. O.M. PENNOCK in Osceola, Tuesday, August the fourth at noon, Rev. O.M. PENNOCK, officiating. Both the bride and groom are residents of Des Moines and returned to that city Tuesday afternoon, where they will make their home.

Marriage Licences:
-G.B. LEWIS, aged 26 & Minie F. CAMPBELL, aged 27
-Harman GRACY,aged 25 & Emma STEMEN, aged 21.

Personal & Social.
-Miss Etta CLINE is visiting friends at Grand River.
-Emmet OEHLERT visited his parents at Woodburn Saturday.
-Mr. John BURD transacted business in Murray Saturday.
-Lyle HICKS, lfet Friday for Omaha, for a visit with friends.
-Judge TOWNER was an Osceola visitor Monday, on his way to Corydon. Mr. W.M. HYLAND, accompanied him.
-Mrs. Pearl JEFFREY, visited friends in Creston the latter part of last week.
-Mr. Joe STANLEY of Charliton was an Osceola visitor the early part of this week.
-Miss Rossie STARR who has been visiting in Des Moines returned home Monday.
-Mr. Elmer LITTELL, of Des Moines was in Osceola the early part of the week.
-Mr. Clyde WILSON and wife expect to remove in about two weeks to Phoenix, Arizona.
-Basil BARNHILL, left Sunday night for Colorado and New Mexico for a months outing.
-Miss Pearl JOHNSON returned Monday from Cedar Rapids where she had been visiting for sometime.
-Miss Maude ABBOT of Afton, visited in Osceola with her cousin, Miss Grace WIRICK.
-Mr. Owen ADKINS visited relatives in Ottumwa the latter part of the week, returning to Osceola Sunday.
-Mr. and Mrs. John SANFORD returned from a pleasant trip in Colorado and Wyoming.
-Miss Pansy ROBERTSON of Promise City arrived in Osceola and expects to remain until after chautauqua the guest of her sister, Mrs. BEAL.
-Dr. W.F. GIGARAY returned to Hiteman after visiting with his wife, parents and other relatives Sunday.
-Mr. Len WHITE arrived in Osceola from Sigourney, for a visit with relatives & friends.
-Miss Margaret FOWLER left for Hampton where she will spend several weeks visiting her sister Mrs. Dr. St. CLAIR.
-Mr. Lige DANIELS and wife have returned from South Dakota whree they visited in Aberdeen and Watertown. He has a farm in that section of the country and says the crops are in fine shape.
-Misses Norma and Grace WILSON of Centerville, stopped in Osceola Monday on their way home from Des Moines.
-Miss Vada FELGER, left for Freeman Colorado, where she will visit for several weeks after which she will fill a position as teacher in the schools at that place.
-Mr. Chas McNICHOLS of Ottumwa was visiting with his parents and friends in Osceola.
-Mr. Harvey McNICHOLS, returned to Ft. Dodge via Des Moines, after spending several days with his parents in Osceola.
-Mr. George KYTE arrived in Osceola from Kansas City. He was stricken with the heat a few days previous to his coming home and is here for a rest, advised by his doctor.
-Miss Ela KEMP and Elsie ELDER, went to Leon where they will visit for sometime, with Miss KEMPS parents.
-Miss Bertha DEITZ, who has been making a short visit with her sister Mrs. J.N. BALLOU at Osceola, returned to her home in Creston.
-Ralph WATKINS of Osceola, who recently suffered a broken arm in an automobile accident, visited friends in Creston yesterday.
-Mr. Kyle FRENCH, of Afton, was visiting Osceola friends several days this week.
-Mr. and Mrs. Virgil DANIELS of Murray are Osceola visitors.
-Mr. Charles WOODBURN has returned from Cincinatti, Ia.
-Mrs. Abe. C. FORNEY and daughter Miss Maude of Des Moines left Osceola Monday for Denver where they will visit relatives.
-Station agent LEGGITT from Blockton was visiting with old friends in Osceola this week.
-Mr. and Mrs. Ralph SIGLER and Mr. and Mrs. James HURST, from Leon, visited with Mr. and Mrs. John LEDGERWOOD at the farm near Lacelle Sunday last.
-Rev. F.P. SIGLER, wife and little daughter of California arrived in Osceola last Sunday. Mrs. SIGLER will remain a few weeks while Mr. SIGLER will go on to Indiana.
-Mr. Claire HARDING of New Virginia was in Osceola. He left Tuesday for North Dakota.
-Miss Carrie BEVANS has been detained at her home for several days by a serious illness showing symptoms of typhoid fever.
-Miss Rose KERNS visited in Nevada, Iowa Saturday.
-Miss Ella MONGAR is visiting Dorval ROYCE near Murray.
-Mr. Roy HARRISON was a Nevada, Ia visitor Saturday.
-Mrs. F.B. JEFFERS returned to her home at Sargent, Nebraska, after visiting inOsceola with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John MOORE and family.
-Mrs. Samantha JOHNSON has returned from Cedar Rapids. She made a trip into Minnesota and spent several days in Des Moines, arriving in Osceola Friday.
-Russel LEWIS, returned to Des Moines after spending a few weeks with friends in Osceola.
-Mrs. Clarence FOLTZ left today for Kearney, Nebraska, where she will spend a few days attending to the packing of their household goods, preparatory to removing to Osceola to locate permanently.
-Mrs. George LANDERA and little daughter of Centervile are visiting Mrs. LANDER's parents James VANDALL and wife.
-Mr. and Mrs. John HARKEN and son Carl, of Richland, Ia are visiting their bother W.D. HARKEN and family.
-Mrs. Clell COLLIER and daughters have returned from an extensive tour of Colorado and the west.
-Mr. Warren HART left Monday for Europe. He will visit points in England, France and Belguim where he will purchase a shipment of fine horses.
-Mrs. W.D. BURD and daughter Verna and son Robert of Vincinnes, Ind. are guests of Mrs. Margaret BURD.
-Miss Emma VANDALL of Los Angeles, Cal., is in the city visiting her mother and brothers.
-Mr. Louis B. SPERRY is back in Osceola after spending sometime at Excelsior Springs, Missouri where he has been taking treatment for rheumatism. He is much improved in health although not yet entirely well.
-Mr. Arthur LOCHRIE, returned from a several weeks trip through the west.
-Russell LEWIS and Gerald DOUTHETT returned from Grand River where they spent several days attending the Reunion.
-Mr. Charles SPRUITT of Jacksonville, Ilinois spent Tuesday in Osceola with hs grandfather Mr. S.R. BABB and other relatives. Mr. SPRUITT is on his way to the coast, and from there he will go to the Phillipine Islands where he has a position teaching.
-Miss Bessie MONGAR of Lucas arrived in Osceola to visit.
-Mr. Harry SMITH arrived from Omaha, where he has been settling some claims for the Curt of Honor.
-Miss Anna FOUCHE who has been teaching at the University Chicago, has returned to Osceola. She expects to leave the early part of September for Salt Lake City where she will fill a position teaching in the University.
-Miss Willa ANDREWS left for Greenfield where she will spend 2 weeks visiting relatives and friends.
-Miss Lena BOYCE returned to her home at Garden Grove, after visiting for a week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Claude SHAW.
-Mr. and Mrs. H.C. MILLIGAN visited over Sunday in Des Moines.
-Mrs. Ellison EVINGHAM returned to her home at Glenwood after spending a week visiting Mrs. Frank GIGRAY.
-Ira GREGG, of Oklahoma, is dangerously sick at his home and on Tuesday a telegram was received for his mother, Mrs. Nancy GREGG, to come at once if she desired to see him alive. Mrs. GREGG is in Indiana, and the dispatch was forwarded to her.
-Guy SMITH of Des Moines arrived in osceola for a few days visit with his father H.A. SMITH.
-Mr. Theodore BRUBAKER of Des Moines arrived for a visit of several days.
-Miss Pearl ROBERTSON went to Kansas City where she expects to spend her vacation visitng with friends.
-Mr. Earnest WOODBURN left for Cumberland, iowa for a stay of a week or 10 days.
-The Misses Blanche and Fannie PAINTER are expected to return to Osceola from Wyoming this Wednesday.
-No hunting will be allowed on my premises. Violators will be prosecuted. My farm in in Washington twp adjoining Madison county. J.J. ISENBERGER.

COUNTY LETTERS.

Jay.
-The basket meeting was largely attended at Bethel Sunday, there were 7 members baptized. Rev. Anyd DORRELL was assisted by Rev. GORDON and Rev. Chas HOLLINGSWORTH of Milo and Rev. REED of Cool.
-Mrs. Ona WEAKLEND spent Sunday & Monday with her mother who is quite sick.
-Mrs. C.C. and Mrs. J.A. MARQUIS and their sisters the Mrs. Nan KERR and Mrs. Sarah DIX went for a visit with their sister Mrs. Luch BARBER near New Virginia.
-Mis Catherine RICHIE was taken suddently sick Sunday at the creek during the baptizing, she was in serious condition and it was some time before she could be roused and able to be taken home. A doctor caled and pronounced it congestion of the brain. She was better Monday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Henry RUBLE and daughter Miss Cora of Indianola have been here the past 2 weeks visiting their sons and brothers Freeman, Lawrence, Perry and Harry.
-Mrs. EICHUER is still in a dangerous condition and Anna is not getting along as she should.

Weldon.
-Miss Kitty DAVIS went to Osceola on the early morning train Monday.
-Mr. John LANDIS of Springfield, Ill., will make an extended visit near Weldon at the homes of his brothers Robert and Jerry LANDIS.
-Mrs. Mary McFARLAND left Monday for Osceola where she will spend the week attending chautauqua and visiting her daughter Mrs. T.N. KEERAN.
-Mrs. Fred CRICHFIELD returned from the west last week. She reports Fred as doing a good business but she did not like that part of the country. She is staying in the CRITCHFIELD store at Lacelle. Mrs. M.A. CRITCHFIELD who has been staying in the store since the close of her school will attend chautauqua this week.
-Mr. and Mrs. Charles DEFREW returned home Friday from Clarksville, Ia., where they had been to attend the funeral of the former's mother, Mrs. C.P. DEFREW.
-Harry WOODBURY is building an addition to his house.
-Merle TILLOTSON left Sunday for a visit at Lancaster, Mo.
-David McCANT of Lorimor, has been in Weldon the past week called by the serious illness of his daughter, Mrs. Dr. JAMISON who is reported not any better at this writing.
-A new 20 horse power threshing machine was unloaded from the train here thursday for J.Z. McALLSTER. He will thresh grain here for a few weeks then go to Mitchell, S. Dakota for a season of the same kind of work.
-Prof. J.A. McINTOSH and family returned to their home in Weldon Friday after visiting relatives since the close of school.
-A field of 37 acres of wheat grown on the Robert LANDIS farm 3 miles west of Weldon has lately been threshed and yielded 24 bushels to the acre.
-Rev. G.E. MITCHELL preched in Osceola Sunday and visited his brothers Dr and M.O. MITCHELL and their families.
-Rev. Ralph MITCHELL and family of Yorktown, Ia., arrived in this city for a visit with the former's parents.
-Mr. and Mrs. Harry McALISTER are packing their household goods preparatory to moving to Red Oak. Mr. HALL cashier of the Weldon bank we understand will occupy their property. He will either rent or buy it.
-Artur PEARCY and daughter left for Kirksville, Mo., Monday where the little girl will probably take osteopathic treatment for an affection of the hip joint that threatens to [leave] her a cripple.
-Mr. and Mrs. R.D. CHAPMAN spent a day last week at Truro.
-Miss Annette HASKINS of Osceola was the guest of Miss Emma WARREN of this city a few days last week.
-T.L. McVAY and his sister Mrs. Almeda GIBSON of near LeRoy who has been visiting him several days spent sunday in the Quaker neighborhood east of town at the home of Robert MOYER and daughter.

Washington.
-Mr. and Mrs. Pearl SIGLER of Los Angeles visited at A.M. and Angeline KELLEY's.
-Mr. Fred HOLDEN and wife of Osceola with Mrs. COOLEY and little daughter spent Sunday at Mrs. Mary TELLERS.
-Mrs. S.J. RAY has been enjoying a visit from her sister and young son of Des Moines.
-Miss Blanch MILLER of Indianola is [spending] her summer vacation with her uncle Chas DODD.
-Miss Bessie HAGEN has returned from Peru where she has been staying a while with her aunt Mrs. CLIFTON.
-Mr. and Mrs. Jno GOODRICH visited over sunday with Asa TURNER's.
-Mr. HAGEN and sons anticipate a fishing excursion next week.
-J. JONES called Dr. McGEE of Osceola to attend a sick horse.
-Perry LOWE visited his friend Perry COOPER Sunday.
-Rev. GEORGE and wife are taking a 10 days vacation. Mr. LOWER of New Virginia will fill the appointment at Washington the 16th.

Madison.
-Ethel DIXON is helping Mrs. Alva SIMMERMAN during Alva's sickness.
-Mrs. WICK returned to her home in Murray Friday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Henry FRANK are the proud parents of a baby boy, but the babe is sick at this writing.
-Mr. John DONER sold 100 head of hogs last week.
-Clara KIRK will teach No. 3 this year.
-Born to Mr. and Mrs. Felix SIMMERMAN a baby girl Sunday.
-Mr. H.H. RIGGS and wife spent Saturday evening and Sunday with Will PHILLIPS near Lorimor.
-Mrs. Ed WETZEL is staying with her mother Mrs. NEIDT.
-Wedding bells rang for Mr. Ed GUTHERIE and bride last Tuesday.

Murray.
-O.E. GARRETT returned from Excelsior Springs last Thursday. He visited over Sunday with his mother Mrs. A.P. WATTS at Osceola.
-M.I. SOLL and family and Will AGANS and family are camping on Grand River this week.
-Dist. superintendent MILLER held quarterly conference at this place Monday.
-Peter BUTLER had the misfortune to fall from a load of lumber last Monday. He was seriously hurt. It was a narrow escape from being killed.
-F.E. BISHOP was in Osceola Sunday.
-Mr. and Mrs. N.C. HOFFMAN and Mrs. Mayme HASTY and Veda HASTY left here for Kansas City. They will visit there for a short time and then to Colorado.
-J.W. STIFFLER and wife left for the west Wednesday. Mrs. STIFFLER goes on account of her health.
-Frank WHITEHEAD and wife are proud over the advent of a son born to them Monday.
-Ralph MARTINDALE and family spent Friday at Thayer lake.
-Tuesday morning during a thunder shower lightning struck 4 horses belonging to Henry JACOBE, living 8 miles north of this place. It killed 2 of them and injured 2.

Hopeville.
-Mr. George SIMMONS has just had the pleasure of a visit with a brother and sister from Illinois.
-Mr. and Mrs. Joe GRIPP and Mrs. Alice LAFFERTY went to Afton Saturday to see Miss Mammie COLTRAIN who is quite sick.
-Roy SHIELDS took Rev. Van NOYS place at the Christian church last Sunday.
-Mrs. PARKER and granddaughter Miss Jennie WOODS are visiting Mrs. PARKERS daughter in northern Iowa.
-Mr. Steve SELSOR has had a large cement cave made and a lot of cement walks put around his home.
-Miss Alma [LRUM?] returned from Red Oak where she has been with her uncle since last fall.
-Mr. John GERMAN of Mt. Ayr visited her last week. [note: exactly who he visited wasn't given!]
-Miss Kate SHIELDS has a badly inflamed foot caused by her shoe hurting it.
-Dr. St.CLARE of Osceola was called here last week to see Mr. Roscoe JOHNSON's boy who is paralyzed.
-M.L. ASHLEY is visiting his son Earnest at Des Moines.
-Mr. Paul CASTOR went to Kellerton last week to attend the Reunion there.
-Mr. ROBERTS little boy aged 12 is very sick with inflamatory rheumatism.
-Mrs. Edna SMITH came back from Excelsior Springs Missouri to get her little boy as his father wanted to see him.
-Mr. and Mrs. James TYGART of Weldon have been spending a few days here helping T.E. HUFF and L.B. ASHLEY while their threshing was being done.

Hebron.
-Mr. John LANDIS of Springfield, Ill, arrived Friday and is the guest of his brothers Jerry and Robert LANDIS.
-Mrs. Alice BRANNON and daughter Ethel of Des Moines arrived last Monday for a few weeks visit with relatives in this vicinity.
-Mrs. G.A. CRIST was a pleasant caller at the RITTER home Sunday afternoon.
-Mr. and Mrs. Charles BRANNON spent Sunday at the home of Mr. HARDLEY.
-Mr. GNIL and Billie WILLIAMS left Monday for Dakota where they will stay a month.
-Mrs. G.A. CRIST is attending chautuaqua in Osceola this week being the guest of her son L.E. CRIST.
-Miss Nina MITCHELL visited her friend Pearl LECOCQ Sunday.
-Miss Hattie MITCHELL spent last Sunday with Miss Lulo CRIST.
-Mr. Everett HALL visited at the home of Mr. Newt WILLIAMS.
-Mr. Will RITTER and family and Mr. Fred WALLACE and wife were entertained by R.M. LANDIS and family Sunday.
-Miss Lulo CRIST, Mrs. STUART and Mr. T.B. JAMISON have been among the sick in our vicinity last week.
-Mr. James MITCHELL and family visited his brother Arthur last Thursday who has been suffering with fever the past two weeks.
-Mr. Ruben LECOCQ spent Sunday with the WILLIAMS boys north of Hebron.

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The Osceola Democrat
Osceola, Clarke Co. Iowa
August 13, 1908

Obituaries.

-Died in Osceola at the residence of A.B. ALEXANDER, August 6th, 1908, after an illness of a week caused by paralysis, Mary Myers LINGLE at the ripe age of 84 years, 3 months and 27 days. The deceased was born in Davis Co. North Carolina in 1824, in the year 1827 she came with her parents to Indiana, here she continued to reside and at the early period of 14 years of her life became a worthy member of the Lutheran church continuing a true and faithful follower of the Saviour till the time of rest came as above stated. Was united in marriage to Jacob LINGLE in 1843. To them as parents six children were born, one son and five daughters. Mrs. Sarah C. WARTHEN, W.A. LINGLE, Mary E. (who died in 1869), Mrs. Louise A. ALEXANDER, Mrs. Lettia E. TALBOTT and Mrs. Nettie D. OLIPHANT. The family came to Clarke, Co., Iowa, in 1853 and became identified with the pioneer settlers of this county and with them suffering many hardships and privations incident to the early settlers life. By industry and economy the deceased and husband secured a competency of the comforts of life. The funeral was held at the home of A.B. ALEXANDER Sunday Aug 9th. Services being held by the writer. Many of the old time friends being present after which the remains were laid to rest in Maple Hill cemetery.
by F. EDWARDS.

-Daniel SANDERS died at Merna, Nebraska, August 9th, 1908, of tuberculosis. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Riley SANDERS, and was aged 22 years, 1 month and 16 days. The body was brought to Osceola, on No. 12 Tuesday and removed to the home of his mother in the northeast part of the city. His mother was with him when he died and his sister, Mrs. James GRAVES, hurried to him on being informed of this last serious illness but could not reach him in time to see him alive. Dan had been in failing health for years and bravely battled against the disease, traveling in the west and always cheerful and pleasant, in spite of his ills....The funeral will be held at the James GRAVES home Thursday afternoon ... burial at Maple Hill cemetery.
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Marriages.

-Mr. Hugh A. WATSON and Miss Flora THOMPSON were married Tuesday evening August the eleventh at o'clock at the home of the brides mother in east Oseola. Only members of the famiy were present. An elegant supper was served after the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. O.M. PENNOCK of the Christian church. The groom is a resident of Dayton, Wyoming where the newly wedded couple will go to make their home, leaving Osceola Saturday. We join with the many friends in wishing Mr and Mrs. WATSON much happiness.

-Des Moines Register and Leader: One of the pretty summer weddings took place last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. LEWIS on twenty-seventh street, when their daughter Edna became the bride of Mr. Fred L. MITCHELL. Only the intimate friends and near relatives were present to witness the ceremony, and they were received by the bride's parents and the bride and groom ... Among the guests were Mrs. FULTON of Geneva, Neb., and Mrs. W.F. GIGRAY of Osceola.
[note: extracted from full text, there was a nice description of the wedding gown & decorations in this article]

Real Estate Transfers, for week ending Aug 12th:
-Runion EVANS to Claud EVANS, lot 3 blk 8 west, Osceola, $500.
-J.B. CLINE to Hosia WILEY, lot 119, 120, 137 & 138 Siglers add to Woodburn, $800.
-Clara B. MUNSELL tO J.M. FOWLER, part lot 23, Woodburn, $300.
-Sarah CRAWFORD to J.M. FOWLER, part 23, Woodburn, $50.
-E.E. MYER to Maria J. ATKINS, part lot 6, blk 17, Osceola, $1200.
-R.P. MOORE to Matilda NEWMAN, W. 1/3 lot 4 & 5, Sears add to Soceola, $140.
-Pearl L. YATES to Wm. H. POUND, fr tr sec 24, Knox, $50.
-C.W. YATES to Pearl YATES, fr tr sec 24, Knox, $265.
-L. CORBIN et al to H.B. GARDNER, 40 acres, sec 24 Doyle, $1800.
-Clara C. ALBOUGH to R.A. SIGLER, 160 acres sec 20 & 80 acres sec 30, Knox, $1.

Marriage Licenses:
-Ernest C. CONRAD, aged 24 & Lena E. COPPOCK, aged 22.
-L.A. WATSON, aged 35 & Flora THOMPSON, aged 25.
-Ed. R. DUNAWAY, aged 22 & Ora GLENN, aged 17.

Local News.
-Clarke County Old Settlers Association will meet in the park Saturday the 15th. By order president, W.O. PARRISH, attest, B. REITZEL, secty.
-E.A. ATKINS, Esq., has purchased the cottage of Mrs. W.L. MYER adjoining Dr. ROSS' home.
-W.H. ADKINS has secured a pension of $12.00 per month the same to date from June 20, 1908 for Nancy L. KYTE widow of the late Francis M. KYTE. Also a pension of $2.00 per month for her daughter Helen until she attains the age of 16 years.
-Mr. R.P. SWAN will go from osceola as a delegate to the Farmers National Congress to be held at Madison, Wisconsin Sept. 24, 1908. He was appointed and commissioned by Governor CUMMINS.
-Osceola can boast a family which has a living representive in four different generations, Mrs. Lydia DOSS the g-grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth JACKSON the grandmother, Mrs. Queen SMITH the mother and Helen Irene SMITH the plumpest prettiest little daughter in seven states.
-Horace McLEAN, of the Osceola Produce Co. lost a valuable horse this week which died from lock jaw.
-Ralph SIGLER, of Leon, son-in-law of John LEDGERWOOD, of Lacelle, has purchased the farm known as the Jere REAGAN farm in Knox twp.
-Mrs. Mary THOMAS will host the W.C.T.U. Thursday.
-The funeral services of R. EVANS were conducted at the home, Thursday last by Rev. ROGERS. The body was taken to Des Moines Friday for burial under the supervision of the Masonic order.
-Elmer BARNARD is just completing a handsome residence on his farm two miles southeast of Osceola. It will be one of the handsomest and most sightly structures of he county. The work was done by John PASCHAL, builder and contractor of Osceola.
-Jesse RARICK's fine touring car did a splendid business transferring people between the city and the show grounds last week. Hundreds of people availed themselves of the opportunity of an automobile ride during the time and the car was kept whirling. No accident of any kind marred the week.
-Mr. Charles CAMPBELL is the new night baggageman at the depot.
-Mrs. Nancy SHERROW has received the sad intelligence of the death of her niece Miss Adda LANGLEY who has been a teacher in the Boulder Colorado high school for some years. She died on Aug 3rd while undergoing an operation for tumor. The remains were taken back to the old home at Swazee, Indiana accompanied by her two sisters.

Personal & Social.
-Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred PERRY, August 8th, a daughter.
-Mr. R.A. WILDER, formerly of Osceola, but now of Boone, was in Osceola visiting old freinds.
-Mrs. George BURNGARDNER went to Des Moines, called there by the serious illness of her daughter Mrs. Georgia NELSON.
-Master Willie MILNER of Omaha arrived in Osceola Sunday for a visit with his sister Miss Fairy MILNER.
-The Misses Helen and Fannie BLAIR returned to Van Wert after spending several days with friends in Osceola.
-Mr. Stanley WALBURN of Colfax, son of Rev. A.A. WALBURN former pastor of the Osceola M.E. church, is visiting friends in Osceola.
-Mr. and Mrs. C.A. NORTHRUP of Garden Grove visited several days the latter part of last week in Osceola with Mr. and Mrs. Claude SHAW.
-Dr Will GIGRAY returned to Hiteman after visiting in Osceola with his wife and other friends and relatives.
-Miss Florence FRIEDMAN of Clarinda returned home after visiting with Miss Florence GOLDSMITH. Also visiting was Miss Katharine HOLDERNESS of Creston.
-Mr. and Mrs. Fred MILLER of Clarence, Missouri spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Osceola.
-Miss Anna JAMES of Osceola visited with her aunt and uncle Robert YOUNG and family in Creston.
-Mr. Marvin S. WICK, of Osceola, was a Creston visitor and appeared with Mrs. PLUMMER in a flute accompaniment at the Chautauqua.
-Miss Maud BOEHME returned to her home at Audubon, after visiting for about a month in Osceola at the home of her brother, Mr. O.E. BOEHME.
-Mrs. Ed HALL, from Omaha, Nebraska, visited this week with Mrs. Asa TALBOT and family. She is on her way home from a visit at Burlington.
-Mr. Pearl TERHUNE, of Ft. Worth, Texas, is visiting relatives in Osceola and Clarke county this week. He was formerly a Clarke co. boy, but is engaged in railroading in Texas.
-Mr. Carl McCLAIN arrived for a visit of several weeks with his parents. Carl's home is in Rock Island, Illinois but he is in the employ of the Deere Mansur Co., whose immense works are located at Moline.
-Captain W.J. HAMILTON, wife and son Henry, started Tuesday for a visit to the Pacific coast where they will stay until about November 1st. They will visit their son at Greer, Idaho, and a sister of Captain HAMILTON's at Redlands, California.
-Miss Florence INGHRAM, left for Fairbury, Nebraska where she will visit Miss Ada WHITMORE, after which she will visit her sister Mrs. Clyde LEWIS at Harlan. She will be gone about 3 weeks.
-Mr. Clinton SAYRE of Phoenix, Arizona made a short visit to his grandparents E.A. ATKINS and wife last week.
-Mr. W.J. WILDMAN has gone to Des Moines to visit friends and will then go to Springfield, Ohio. Mrs. WILDMAN will visit her parents a few weeks longer.
-Mr. and Mrs. W.F. WALKER, of Tabor were visitng friends in Osceola. They operate a hotel at that place and left their son Will in charge during their absence. Mrs. Mary ANDERSON and daughters Grace and Ruby returned home to Villisca after a few days visit with Mrs. Art COBURN and Mrs. Alta HUNT of Osceola.
-John LEDGERWOOD, Esq., the representative of this district on the State Fair Board of Directors, is in Des Moines on the business of the Fair. He has charge of the machinery department.
-Dr. W.O. PARRISH, of Osceola has returned to his home after having made a visit with his son in Creston.
-Mr. Harry MYERS of Weldon was an Osceola visitor.
-Mr. John MORGAN of Chariton was an Osceola visitor.
-Miss Fern PRYOR of Leon was visiting in Osceola.
-Miss Effie HART was a Des Moines passenger Monday.
-Mr. and Mrs. W.N. TEMPLE were Creston visitors Sunday.
-Dr. Enos MITCHELL was in Weldon on professional business.
-Miss Florence ABBOT of Afton visited in Osceola.
-Mr. Frank E. WILDER of Creston was in Osceola.
-Mr. Joe STANLEY of Clariton was in Osceola.
-Cap't. A. McKEEVER left Monday for Sheridan, Wyoming.
-Mr. Robert PERCIFIELD of Chariton visited in Osceola.
-Miss Mary COPPOCK of Woodburn visited Osceola.
-Mr. C.H. CHAVIE was a Van Wert visitor this week.
-Mrs. Nellie HALL of Sheritan, Wyoming is visiting in Osceola with friends.
-Mr. J.N. COPPOCK of Woodburn had business in Osceola.
-Mr. Guy MOWERY of Murray visited in Osceola.
-Miss Georgia OLIPHANT of Bethany, Missouri is visiting.
-Mr. J.S. BANKER and son, Joe were passengers for Murray Monday.
-Miss Millie HIGBY went to Kansas City for a few days visit with friends.
-Ms Orb. F. SMITH and two children of Ottumwa have been visiting in Osceola with friends.
-Mr. Juilus SCHULTE of Oak Park, Illinois is the guest of Miss Florence GOLDSMITH.
-Miss Eve HILLIS of Creston visited with Osceola friends enroute to Chicago.
-Mr. Herbert WICK of Murray was visiting and attending Chautauqua in Osceola Saturday.
-Mrs. BRENEMAN of near Weldon, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. LUTHER, in Osceola.
-Mrs. S.A. LOWE, who has been visiting her niece Mrs. L.W. LONDON went to Woodburn Monday.
-The Misses Blanche and Fannie PAINTER returned from an extended visit in Basin, Wyoming.
-Dr. GREENO of Chariton was a visitor in Osceola.
-Mrs. FLUKE and daughter Miss June, arrived in Osceola for a visit with relatives.
-Mrs. U.H. LOWE returned home to Weldon after visiting in Osceola with her niece Mrs. L.W. LONDON.
-Mr. I.D. CORNETT left Tuesday for Fontanelle for a months stay.
-Mr. Sam MUNGER is spending a few days in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
-Mr. Herman FOGLESONG of Murray was a visitor in Osceola.
-Mrs. Dr. Will GIRGRAY was a passenger for Des Moines.
-Miss Jessie COONS of Des Moines is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Blair REITZEL.
-Mrs. Lizzie DIETRICH, of Leon visited friends in Osceola enroute to Omaha.
-Mr. J.A. BRYANT of Jamison Lewis & Co. was a passenger for Des Moines Monday morning.
-Mrs. John LEDGERWOOD of Lacelle visited friends and attended Chautauqua in Leon last week.
-Miss Marjorie BATES of Elmhurst, Illinois is visiting Miss Florence GOLDSMITH.
-W.J. LAWSON, democratic candidate of county superintendent from Woodburn was in Osceola Tuesday.
-Messrs. Carl McCLAIN and Lloyd JENKS went to Leon for a few days visit. They expect to spend a day at Davis City during the reunion.
-Mr. Lewis WAUGH and family and Mr. Bert POWELL and family of Jay were guests of Mrs. M.J. POWELL.
-Miss Helen LEACH of Chariton and Miss Edna DeLONG went to Creston where they will spend a few days with relatives.
-Mr. Arthur PERSELS left for Moberly and Perry, Missouri where he will make a weeks visit.
-Mr. Harry ATEN returned from a short stay in Garden Grove.
-Master Wendell HARPER returned to his home at Des Mones, after spending a nomth with relatives in Osceola.
-Master Glenn COBURN of Osceola is in the country this week spending a few days with his aunt Mrs. F.R. HEDRICK.
-County clerk W.H. HARLAN is this week attending the Iowa Clerk's convention at Waterloo.
-Mrs. C.C. SCOTT of Murray is a visitor at the home of Sheriff KEERNA in Osceola.
-Miss Calla HECKATHORNE, of Arispe has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. J.W. BUTCHER, for the past week.
-Miss Ruth LAWRENCE returned to Whiting after visiting some time in Osceola with relatives and friends. She will teach in the Whiting schools the coming term.
-Mrs. Susie WONNER of Hutchinson, Kansas and 2 children are visiting at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. KARR.

COUNTY LETTERS.

Hopeville.
-Miss Lethia SMITH of Des Moines visited Mr. V.O. SMITH's.
-Mr. and Mrs. Bert CHEW visited in leon last week.
-Miss Oella THOMPSON of Des Moines is visiting here.
-Mrs. Dora BONE is visiting her parents at Ames.
-Mr. Marion SPRAY has a sister visiting with him.
-Mr. and Mrs. Oscar CASTOR had the misfortune to loose a new born infant last week.
-Mrs. V.O. SMITH is on the sick list.
-Verne McCUMBER son of Jesse McCUMBER a former resident here, is now visiting here with his uncle Jom MORGAN.
-Dr. CARR reports a 10 pound boy born on the 8th to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer COLWELL.

Weldon.
-Mrs. Joseph WORDEN is seriously ill.
-Mr. and Mrs. Elliott WLLS and the latter's sister Mrs. Mart BOGGS of Tonganoxie, Kansas spent sunday in Weldon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John BARGER.
-T.L. McVAY left Monday for New Virginia to join his brother Len McVAY and together they will start for Wessington S. Dakota to visit another brother who has been in the West many years.
-Mr. and Mrs. Edward CHENOWITH, of Illinois, were here two weeks visiting the latters parents Rev. G.E. MITCHELL and wife.
-Mrs. C.E. BODLEY left for Hume, Ill to visit her father.
-Dr. MITCHELL of Osceola and his son Dr. C.H. MITCHELL of New Virginia, Dr. EIKER of Leon and Dr. TALLMAN of Van Wert were in Weldon on professional business last week.
-J.L. DEITRICK of Osceola was in the city making repairs on a grain elevator for a Grain Co.
-Johnny WALLACE writes to Weldon that his race horse won a substantial prize at the first race.
-Miss Camillia THOMPSON was operated upon for appendicitis last week.
-Mrs. SHELTON of Osceola is nursing the sick in the EDWARDS home 4 miles southeast of Weldon.
-Miss Mary ABERCROMBLE has resigned her position as assistant in the postoffice.
-Miss Ella STANDISH, of Plainville, Kansas, is now visiting in Weldon. She teaches in Plainville.
-Mrs. Dr. JAMISON is still very sick.
-Miss Kate COFFEY came down from Des Moines and will spend a week with home folks. Her employment is with the Remington Typewriter Co.
-Charles ROBINSON a former resident and educator of southern Clarke county is visiting friends in Weldon.
-Mrs. E.A. LOCKWOOD and children and Mrs. Carl KLINE and children spent the full Chautauqua week in Osceola. Both Mr. LOCKWOOD and Mr. KLINE drove up sunday and spent the day on the Chautauqua grounds and then made the journey home with their families by moonlight.
-Mr. and Mrs. J.W. EDDY we understand contemplate leaving the farm and moving to Osceola.

Jay.
-Bert WOODS and family visited in Woodburn.
-Andy WELCH and wife visited the county seat Saturday.
-Mr. John RHODES in Lucas county lost four head of cattle in a well.
-Lawrence RUBLE and wife visited with relatives near Lacoma.
-Word recieved from Mr. MOON and his daughter Geno, reports her as being no better. They expect to return home the last of the week.
-Mrs. Gillette WEAKLEND was visited by her sister, Mrs. Grant PRICE.
-Letha, the 9 year old daughter of Mrs. Henry WELCH is staying with Mr. and Mrs. C.W. WELCH.
-Eva and Russell SMITH visited with their grandparents in Woodburn. Master Richard WEAKLEND came home with them for a few days stay.
-Mrs. Sarah DIX has returned to Kansas after visiting relatives.
-Miss Belva HARRISON is staying in Osceola.
-Grandma POTERFIELD was taken very suddenly sick last Friday night. She was reported better now.
-Mrs. Stella ROE is staying at Warner KEARNEY's while he and his wife and baby are visiting his mother and brother in Missouri.
-George ANDERSON and Mart MARKERS Sundayed at Austin DAVIDSON's and Bert WOODS at Warren SMITH's.
-George ANDERSON's little boy Teddie age about 4 years was taken very suddenly sick Monday afternoon. He is reported better.
-A pleasant surprise was planned on Mr. Hal ARNOLD last Sunday it being his 27th birthday. Relatives and friends numbering 15 were present: Mr. and Mrs. C.W. WELCH, Marion COOK, Mrs Henry WELCH and 2 children, Mr. and Mrs. Joe POUSH and two children and Mr. and Mrs. Chas DAVIS.
-Mr. and mrs. S.N. MARQUIS are spending this week with Mr. and Ms. James WELCH in Chariton and Mrs. Josie CLINE and children in Lucas.

Madison.
-Mrs. Ethel FOSTER and sister Lila DONNER spent a few days with their father John DONNER.
-Frank KIRK and sister Clara were Des Moines callers.
-Mary SPICK will teach No. 2, fall and No. 4, winter & spring.
-Misses Christena and Cena PETERSON attended Chautauqua at Osceola.
-Virgil DIXON and wife have moved to Murray to live.
-Mrs. B. KEYS is suffering again.
-B. KIRK and wife and little son spent Sunday with BRANTS in Union county.
-The ice cream supper at John MYERS was well attended.
-E.F. CAMP is now going with Carn's threshing machine near Murray.
-Messrs. Will and Harvey CAMP spent Saturday & Sunday south of Murray in their old neighborhood.

Murray.
-Dr. Hugh DELAHOYDE has moved his Dental Parlors into the rooms over SMITH's new building.
-A.H. SELLS was a Creston visitor Monday.
-Mrs. C.C. SCOTT and daughter Flossie went to Osceola.
-F.S. SMITH with his family, drove to Osceola last week.
-W.J. WATERS returned to this place from Excelsior Springs, Missouri. He was there for a month for his health, which is greatly improved.
-Wilson M. CLARK returned from Excelsior Springs Tuesday.
-J.W. STIFFLER and wife and Maggie PARKER left for the west Saturday.
-Miss Minnie POWERS attended Chautauqua at Osceola.

Lacelle.
-Mrs. Clate HARLESS had a team run away with her last week and break her collar bone. The runaway was caused by a defective neck yoke.
-Grandma SHIELDS was visiting in this vicinity this week.
-John LEDGERWOOD is getting ready to go and assume his duties at the State Fair the coming week.
-Jim MAY, his sister and niece, Mrs. Al BARICK were Osceola visitors this past week.
-James LINDER has gone to Kansas to visit his daughter.
-Jim MAY and John DICKMAN are cleaning up our cemetery.
-The hum of the threshing machine is heard in the land. JONES & WADSWORTH, DAVIS & REYNOLDS, GAZART & BARR and REED & Son are all threshing in this locality.
-Charley SHERROW is on the sick list, as is James MAY. MAY had 5 teeth extracted. Grandma SIEPHAS is no better.
-Mrs. LEDGERWOOD is spending her vacation in Leon this week and will go to State Fair with her husband.
-Charley SHERROW spent a couple of days in Osceola.
-Orr LINDER had 39 1/2 bushels per acre of oats.
-The new house on the STIVERS farm is nearing completion.
-Mrs. E.S. SMITH went to Leon Monday & Mrs. LEDGERWOOD returned from Leon the same day.
-The Lacelle store sold Ed PERRY 100 fence posts.
-Charley O'NEAL has taken in a partner in business. It's now O'NEAL & Son.

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