Iowa
Old Press
The Register
Elkader, Clayton co. Iowa
Thursday evening, January 19, 1905
Local News
If you want good coal, order of Jos. Lamm.
Bring your laundry to Jos. Lamm.
Best flour, graham, corn meal, rye and buck wheat flour for sale
at Jos. Lamm's.
Sig Soll, of Elkport, was a caller Monday.
Chas. Waterman, of Elkport, called on us this afternoon.
Mrs. Peter Debes, of Osborne, made our office a visit Tuesday
afternoon.
Senator John Everall, of Farmersburg, was an Elkader visitor
yesterday.
Assessor F.H. Soll is about his work of assessment and taking the
census.
Attorney W.A. Preston went to Dubuque Monday to attend the
Federal court.
J. Strube and Garfield Theise, of East Elkport, were county seat
visitors yesterday.
Jos. Auer and son of Garnavillo, were in the city on business
yesterday and made us a call.
Miss Martha Mentzel returned yesterday after a six months visit
with relatives in Nebraska.
Chas. Klahr, of Medervile, was a visitor in town Tuesday and came
in to see how we were doing.
Leroy D. Smith returned Monday from Ames, where he had been
taking the short course in stock and corn judging.
Attorney Chas. H. Burton and wife, of St. Louis, Mo., are
expected here today for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. V.T. Price.
Henry Luehsen, Jr., undertaker and embalmer, first class hearse
and delivery wagon in attendance - Garnavillo, Ia. Standard
telephone No. 18.
Fred Scheer, Geo. Bente and wife, Ed Russell, wife and daughter
Ruby, M. Cook and Vina Uecker, of Elkader, went to Littleport
last Thursday evening and heartily enjoyed the social of the
M.B.A. lodge.
The two year old daughter of Dr. W.K. Seelye, the oculist,
narrowly escaped being burned to death as a result of playing
with a match she found. The match ignited and the babe's clothes
took fire. Mrs. Seelye, who was in an adjoining room saw the
child's plight and smothered the flames with a rug. The little
one escaped with light burns. - Dubuque Times.
George Lenth commenced his ice harvest the first of the week.
Mrs. Henry Clift returned home Saturday from her visit at
Chicago.
Edgar Borrett of East Elkport was among our visitors on Monday
last.
Chas. Piehl and Christ Wentz Jr. of Littleport favored us with a
call Tuesday.
Henry Gossman of Read brought in 36 hogs yesterday and sold them
to Jos. Lamm.
Otto Germar came over from Volga City Monday and is now at work
as deputy auditor.
Miss Hattie Smith has returned from a visit with her brother Fred
and family at Edgewood.
C.W. Walser bought the Will Roach place, near Schoch's shop. The
consideration was $1200.
Peter White, the deputy clerk, has rented the A.C. Hagensick
house above the school house and moved in today.
F.M. Miles has rented the old A.J. Nading farm near Littleport
and will move to the same in the near future.
Mrs. J.W. Cain went to Lansing yesterday where she will assist
towards organizing a ladies court of Foresters. - Waukon
Democrat.
Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Koehn entertained a jolly party of young people
Sunday evening in honor of Fred H. Koehn. All had a splendid
time, so they report.
Mrs. Frank Hofer and the boy, and Mrs. Otto Hartman, went to
Wheelerwood, Ia., Monday, to care for their sister, Mrs. Wm.
Alitz, who has been quite sick. A letter received yesterday says
Mrs. Alitz is better.
The Congregatonal Sunday school has elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: Supt. - Rev. G.W. Baxter, Asst.
Supt. - G.H. Fletcher; Sec. and Treas. - Lina Stemmer; Organist -
Ruth Corlett; Asst. Organist - Anna Stemmer.
Fred Bayless returned to his work at State Center, Ia., today
after a visit with home folks.
John F. Steen's daughter Alvina is seriously ill from blood
poisonings resulting from a sliver in her finger.
H.H. Barnard went to Chicago Monday for a visit with his family.
His son is a student in the medical department of the Chicago
University.
The sum of [looks like $1,904] was paid to Clerk Ray Webb, being
the judgement rendered against the American Insurance Co., in
favor of James McLaughlin of McGregor. The case was before the
Supreme Court of Iowa.
The Gesang Verein has been resurected and reorganized with twenty
one members, including Mayor Schulte, Otto Germar, J.G.
Hagensick, Ray Webb, Ed Klotzbach, Dr. Jeffers, R.F. Schmidt,
J.M. Jensen, Wm. Witt, Anton Kramer, Henry Koehn and others whose
names we did not get. They have employed Aug. Nehls as teacher
and had their first meeting in the annex of the Opera House
Tuesday evening. - Democrat.
Hon. Silas Garber, who had twice served as governor of Nebraska,
died on the 12th, at his home in Red Cloud, Neb. Mr. Garber was
among the pioneer residents of this county and was the captain of
Co. D, 27th Iowa. He was an uncle of Mrs. James E. Corett of this
place. The funeral was held on Sunday last.
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Bayless entertained a number of young people
Monday evenig in honor of Misses Beulah Bissell, Margaret Hamlin
and Fred N. Bayless. Those in attendance were requested to appear
in "color" and it was a regular Darktown crowd.
H.C. Bishop had a fire at his residence this morning. Mr. Bishop
had built the kitchen fire and then went to see to the furnace.
While he was in the cellar some clothes in the kitchen go on fire
and made quite a blaze. The neighbors assisted in putting out the
flames, but not until a number of clothes were destroyed and the
kitchen walls somewhat damaged. The loss was covered by
insurance.
Henry Reinow, father of Mrs. J.M. Morse and Prof. Robt. Reinow,
of this place, died Monday morning Jan. 16th after a short
illness with pneumonia. He was about 73 years old. He leaves two
sons and three daughters to mourn his demise. We extend our
sympathy to the bereaved family. The funeral was held Tuesday,
Mr. Rienow being laid away beside the remains of his wife who
preceeded him in death a few years ago.
Mrs. P.J. Mahr has been on the sick list the past week.
Mrs. Wm. Needham returned to her home at Dubuque yesterday.
Mrs. James Hyde, who has been on the sick list, is reported
improving.
Father Raedler and F.J. Putz of Garnavillo were Elkader visitors
Wednesday.
John Roggmann came back Tuesday from his visit at Garnavillo and
is again at work.
Mrs. Ed Russell is at Cylinder, Ia., visiting her son Jesse and
wife and the new grandchild.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perry at St. Olaf this
morning. Ed Gifford is Grandpa again.
John Stoops and his outfit were delayed until yesterday, when
they left for their work at Vicksburg, Miss.
Our Garnavillo correspondent notes the death Tuesday morning of
Richard Meehan Sr., one of the prominent farmers of Clayton
township.
From a Sioux City paper of the 11th, we glean that a marriage
license had been issued to Irving G. Cook of Elkader and Emily
Newmeyer, of Sioux City.
Cassutt & Gerdes, the Elkader well drillers, last week
completed a great well for John Meenan in Read twp. The well is
270 feet deep to the St. Peter sandstone, and the water comes up
205 feet. This is the fifth well that Mr. Meenan has had drilled
upon his place, and it remained for Cassutt & Gerdes to make
a complete success. Gerd is much pleased with his sucess.
At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. R. Carpenter, at
Fayette, Friday morning, Jan. 18th, 1905, occurred the death of
W.A. Whitney, in the 83rd year of his age. Mr. Whitney was at one
time a resident of Elkader and was a man highly respected by all
who knew him. He is survived by his wife, two sons and three
daughters and a number of grand children. The funeral was held
Sunday at Fayette, the interment being at West Union.
The sad news was received here Saturday of the death that day at
her home at Hanover, Ill., of Mrs. Mary Westfall, a daughter of
Chas. Schecker. Her sister, Mrs. Aug. Nehls has been with her the
past week or more, and Mr. Schecker left Monday to attend the
funeral. Mrs. Westfall leaves a husband and two daughters, her
father, a sister and two brothers, and a step brother, C.
Schnepf, of East Elkport. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved
family.
On Sunday morning about one o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reinecke
discovered that their house was full of smoke and on
investigation found that the chimney was burning out and reports
come to us that it was quite a fire. They telephoned to Marshal
Munger, who responded to the call, and Dr. Patterson came also to
assist in case of danger, but luckily the building did not take
fire, although it was a close call. Had the roof been dry, or had
it occurred when there was no snow, the result would undoubtedly
have been different as the buring cinders came out of the chimney
and rolled down in every direction. It is perhaps safe practice
to have your chimneys cleaned at least once a year. - Democrat.
Obituary - John O'Leary
The son of John P. and Sarah O'Leary, was born in Monona
Township August 1st, 1878, and died at Milford, Iowa, January
6th, 1905, at the age of 26 years, 5 months and 9 days.
Brought up in this township, he early imbibed a religious turn of
mind, and early in his youth became a member of St. Patrick's
church with which he has been a dutiful, consistent and earnest
member.
He acquired a land holding near Milford, Iowa, and since 1898 has
worked his farm, a brother and sister, Mrs. Mullen, being with
him in the enterprise. He was a hard worker, a good man, admired
by friends and neighbors.
He is survived by the parents, six brothers and two sisters, who
deeply mourn his taking away, the parents, five brothers and one
sister residing in Monona, a sister and brother at Milford, Iowa.
The remains arrived at the home Saturday night, and the funeral
was held on Monday at St. Patrick's Church, the pastor, Father
Hogan and Father O'Donnell, of McGregor, officiating. -
Monona Leader
Obituary - Charles Yearous SR
Charles Yearous, Sr., was born in Baden, Germany, Jan.
28th, 1832, and died in Highland, Jan. 7th, 1905. His mother died
when he was three months old, and when he was three years of age
his father emigrated and settled in Ohio where Charles was
raised.
On April 1st, 1851, he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine
Peters. Three years later he moved to Iowa and entered a farm in
Highland township, where he has since resided until the last year
of his life when he made his home with his son, William Yearous,
and from whose home, on the 9th of January, his remains were
taken to the Illyria church for divine services and then laid to
rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Yearous was converted in the old log school house when twenty
six years of age and joined the United Brethren church. Later he
united with the Evangelical church and has remained a faithful
and active member. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Yearous was a
hospitable one, in which ministers especially, found a ready
welcome.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.V. Hummel, by whom
he was held in highest esteem and came from Worth county to
perform the last sad rites, taking for his text a clause from the
14th verse of the 4th chapter of James. "For what is your
life." Rev. Hummell visited the departed a few weeks before
his death, and in conversation with him made inquiries as to his
spiritual welfare. He looked up brightly and replied, "It is
well with my soul." During his sickness, which was a very
tedious one, he was very patient and accepted with gratitude all
service rendered him. A short time before his death, one caring
for him offered some nourishment. Looking towards her, he said,
"I will soon feed on Heavenly manna." He retained his
faculties clearly until th elast. When the end was drawing near,
he desired to see all his family. They were sent for and all
present save two sons, Jerome and Aaron, who, on account of
distance were unable to reach him in time. He had a kind word for
each and desired them to meet him in Heaven, the passed
peacefully away, trusting in Him who doeth all things well.
Charles Yearous was the father of ten children, one daughter and
nine sons, eight of whom are living, one having died in infancy.
His wife and eight children were present at the funeral. One
sister, forty one grandchildren and four great grandchildren
survive him.
Mr Yearous was an accommodating neighbor, and during his illness
was visited by friends from far and near, which shows the regard
in which he was held.
"When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll,
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
My sins, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought,
My sins - not in part, but the whole,
Is nailed to His cross, and I bear them no more,
Praise the Lord - It is well with my soul.
Though Satan doth buffet, though trials doth come,
This blessed assurance doth control
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate
And hath spoken. Peace to my soul."
Answers Last Roll Call
At about two o'clock on Sunday morning, January 8th,
1905, occurred the death of one of our oldest settlers, George W.
Wooldridge, at the home of his son, S.B. Wooldridge just east of
town.
A year ago last fall the deceased went to Los Angeles,
California, where he spent the winter, returning home the
following season broken down in health and has constantly been
failing ever since, dying in hope and faith in the saving merits
of Jesus on the date stated above, cirrhosis of the liver being
the cause of his death.
George W. Woldridge was born in Alton, Pennsylvania, September
20th, 1844. He with his parents moved to Wisconsin in 1851 and
the following year, 1852, to Guttenberg, Iowa, and in the same
year to Elk township, Clayton county, which has since been his
home.
When Uncle Sam called for loyal union men to defend our country's
flag at the outbreak of the Rebellion, George Wooldridge was one
who immediately offered his services, and giving up home and
loved ones, enlisted on October 15th, 1861, in Co. F, 12th Iowa
Infantry. He was taken prisoner at Shiloh in 1862 and held as
such for ninety four days when he was paroled, after which he
served to the end of the war. Those of his conrades who knew him
best say that he was a true soldier in every sense of the term
and always ready to do his duty no matter what the outcome might
be. He was given an honorable discharge January 26th, 1866, his
length of service being four years, four months and two days, a
record broken by few.
On October 20th, 1866, he was married to Naomi A. Smith, to which
union were born nine children, the wife dying May 26th, 1881.
July 31st, 1893, he was again united in marriage, this time to
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Nightwine, who died November 3, 1897.
Three sons and three daughters remain to mourn the death of a
loving father.
The funeral was held yesterday forenoon at eleven o'clock at the
Congregational church, and although a severe snow storm was
sweeping over the land, yet it was fairly well attended. Rev.
Hubbell conducted the ceremony, after which the remains were
interred in the Edgewood cemetery, there to await the reveille
when the dead in Christ shall rise again and ascend to His throne
on high. - Edgewood Journal
[transcription note: both Wooldridge and Woldridge were used in the obit, being typed as printed in the newspaper - transcribed by S.F., June 2017]