Iowa
Old Press
THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD
Sidney, Fremont co. Iowa
August 2, 1900
Died at Imogene, last week, Mrs. Edward Printy,
at the advanced age of 75 years. She leaves a husband, five sons,
one daughter and many grandchildren to mourn her loss. Three sons
preceded her to the better land. Of her sons now living. P.
Printy is an engineer at Dubuque; M. Printy is in business at
Imogene; J. A. Printy, M. D., is a physician in Chicago; E. J.
Printy and Chas. Printy also live in Chicago; Mrs. John Laughlin,
her daughter, lives in Monroe township. Grandman Printy had
resided in Fremont county twenty-four years and was dearly
beloved by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. During
the last nine years she was a devout Catholic, a faithful wife, a
self-sacrificing mother and a indulgent grandmother. She will be
sadly missed, but the loneliness of her aged husband is pathetic.
Her remains were interred in the Imogene cemetery. The funeral
was the most largely attended of any ever held in Imogene. Mr.
Edward Printy, the husband, is one of the best known and most
highly respected citizens in the county, and hosts of friends
sympathize with him in this, the great affliction of life.
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Henry Roberts, living on Fillmore street, received intelligence
last week of the serious illness of his mother who resided near
Payne Junction. He started Sunday to visit her and had the
consolation of being at her bedside and holding her hands when
her spirit took its flight. She had been a sufferer from
consumption for many years.
Mrs. Jennie, wife of Charles Roberts, was born Oct. 14, 1831, and
died July 29, 1900, aged 69 years 9 months, 14 days. She was the
mother of thirteen children, eight of whom are living, five sons
and three daughters, all of whom were at her bedside at the time
of her departure. In early life she united with the Baptist
church and has been a faithful christian since. The funeral
services held in Mt. Olive church were conducted by Rev. Ramey.
Her remains were interred in the Grand View cemetery.
Old Settler Dead
James Harvey Wilson was born in Athens County, Ohio, June 1, 1833
and died July 27, 1900, aged 67 years, 1 month, 26 days. In 1853
he removed with his parents to Iowa, locating about four miles
north of Sidney. In 1860, he was married to Susanna Martin. Nine
children came to gladden the home, all of which, with the
exception of one who died in infancy, still live. About thrity
years ago Mr. Wilson moved to the farm one and one half miles
east of Nishna, near Farragut, which was his abode until death
removed him to the home above. At the age of 15 he was converted
and joined the M. E. church, of which he was a consistent,
exemplary member until death. He loved the church, and its
services, because he loved his Master and Lord. Ever ready to do
anything he could, every pastor soon learned to depend upon him.
He had been an invalid for a number of years, yet in the midst of
much pain he was a most patient sufferer. A faithful husband, a
kind father, a loving brother and a true friend, his loved ones
will cherish the most tender memories until the "Roll is
called up younder" and all are there. A brother, Joseph W.
Wilson, lives in Sidney; a sister, Susanna Morris, lives at
Lakeport, Cal. The funeral services were held in the Nishna M. E.
church, conducted by the paster, Rev. W. N. Graves, who spoke
from the text 2 Tim. 4:6. The remains were interred in the Sidney
cemetery to await the final summons. The family of the departed
are assured of the sympathy of the entire community, yet they do
not mourn as they who have no hope, but as they who are sad
because for a brief season they must be separated from a loved
one, and rejoice in the hope of a re-union which will never be
broken.
Biographical
J. C. Ferritor was born in Schuyler county, Mo. in 1874. He moved
with his parents to Nodaway county, Mo., where he grew to
manhood. His education was received in the common schools, the
Stanberry Normal school and the St. Louis University, graduating
from the latter. He studied practical telegraphy and secured a
position with the O. & St. L. R. R., for which line he has
been continuously employed, three years at Shenandoah and three
years at Imogene where he now resides. He is considered by the R.
R. Co. one of their most trustworthy and competent employees. He
has never been anthing politically but a democrat. He cast his
first vote for W. J. Bryan in 1896. Mr. Ferritor has the
confidence, esteem and best wishes of his townmen. He is seeking
the nomination for recorder.
Biographical
L. S. McCracken, who is a candidate for recorder subject to the
action of the convention, is a son of J. L. McCraken and was born
in Washington township, Fremont county, 1877. His education was
received from the public schools. He graduated from the Hamburg
high school and has taught in country districts for two years.
Mr. McCracken is a thorough Iowa young man, loving Fremont county
as much as anyone can care for the place of his birth, and has
the esteem of his fellow citizens and their confidence in his
ability is complete.
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The FREMONT COUNTY HERALD
Sidney, Fremont co. Iowa
August 3, 1900
S. B. Crosser's new house is near the school....
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THE FREMONT COUNTY SUN
Sidney, Fremont co. Iowa
August 9, 1900
Riverton News
Mrs. H. F. Chandler died August 2, 1900. Mrs. Chandler was born
in Ohio, October 10, 1856 and came to Fremont county in 1870 with
her parents. She was married to Mr. Chandler in 1878 and to this
union were born five children, three of whom are living. She was
a member of the Methodist church since her
childhood. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Graves on August 3d
at the Madison church and the body was laid to rest in the Mt.
Zion cemetery.
Obituary
Died at the home of his parents in Sidney, Iowa, Friday, August
8, 1900., William Jordan, aged 22 years.
The subject of this brief sketch was born in Sidney and was the
son of Nathaniel Jordan. The young man died from the effect of
wounds received June 8th in this town. The death of this young
man was untimely and we are all sad to think that it so occurred.
The bereaved parents and brothers and sisters have the sincere
sympathy of all in this their sore affliction. The funeral
services were conducted by Revs. Dickinson, Hoff and Riches. The
burial taking place last Saturday.
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The Fremont Herald
Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa
August 9, 1900
Obituary Record
William Appleton Jordan was born in Sidney, Fremont county, Iowa,
June 9, 1878, and died at his father's home Friday, August 3,
1900 at 4 o'clock p.m. The funeral service was conducted by Rev.
E. M. Hoff, paster
of the M. E. church, on Saturday, August 4, at 2 p.m,. Ever since
Will received the fatal wound on the night of June 8th his
relatives and friends hoped against hope that he might recover,
but their hopes were not realized. Exactly eight weeks, lacking
about 6 hours, after the reception of the wound, the spirit of
the young man took its flight. Those nearest to him say he died
in the hope of a blessed immortality. The bereaved have the
sympathy of the entire community.
Obituary Record
Simon Torpy died at his home west of Randolph, in Green township,
last Friday, August 3, of congestion of the brain. The funeral
services in the church at Imogene, Sunday morning, were conducted
by Rev. Father
Dexecker. He was buried in the Imogene cemetery amid the solemn
ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Torpy was born in
Bombay, Franklin county, N. Y. September 13, 1863 and was 32
years 10 months and 20 days old at the time of his death. He will
be missed and mourned by a large circle of friends
Obituary Record
Elizabeth Caroline Thomas was born in Indiana, September 11,
1848. She was married to George Wagner September 12, 1867.
Immediately after marriage the young couple moved to Iowa,
settling on the farm
in Prairie township, Fremont county, which remained their home
until death separated them. Friday, August 3, Mr. Wagner went to
the house and missing his wife began a search for her, finding
her at 11 a.m. in the orchard near the hen house whither she had
gone, evidently, to make some repairs as she had a hammer in one
hand and some nails in the other when found. She had been
afflicted with what simulated epilepsy, having had three attacks
during the past year. It is supposed that she was attached by a
fourth stroke at the time of her demise.
The funeral was held at the Nishna Valley M. E. church, the
pastor, Rev. Graves, conducting the services. The remains were
returned to the home and interred in a private cemetery on the
farm. Four children had already been bruied there. Three other
children, two sons, one of whom is married, and a married
daughter, together with the husband mourn the loss of the
departed mother and wife.
Mrs. Wagner was known far and wide and was universally beloved.
The sympathies of the community are with the bereaved family.
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-- William Turville, from Birmingham, England, brother of Mrs. E.
T. Simons, came into Sidney last Saturday from Kansas City. He
was in this country two years ago and came back again several
weeks ago. He has been in California and several of the western
states and he thinks a great deal of this country. He starts on
his homeward journey the 25th of this month.
-- W.M. Hardy, who drives the hack and carries the mail on the
free delivery route between Sidney and Tabor, week before last
handled 670 pieces of mail. One hundred and seventy persons along
the route receive mail. There are 52 mail boxes, about one-third
being regulation boxes, the remainder homemade.
-- Our genial friend, ex-host of the Crozier House, G. T. Hatten,
is better situated than some of his friends are, in that he has
birthday presents to purchase only once a year, for Mrs. Hatten's
birthday anniversary and that of their son, Merle, come at the
same time, August 7th. In celebration of this, about thirty-five
of Merle's young friends gathered at the Hatten home and spent
such an evening Tuesday night as will be remembered for a long
time. It was the 14th anniversary of Merle's birthday.
Refreshments, ice cream, cake etc., were served; the young people
engaged in such innocent games and pastimes as cause time to fly
rapidly away. A fine magic lantern was operated to the intense
delight of all. In fact all had such a good time that, boy like,
each wished that Merle might have a birthday every week.
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THE FREMONT COUNTY SUN
Sidney, Fremont co. Iowa
August 16, 1900
Farragut News
Joe E. Coleman is building a house on his lots in southeast
Farragut. Lew Meyers is doing the work.
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THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD
Sidney, Fremont co. Iowa
August 23, 1900
Thurman News
John Greenwood was born 1824 at Dry Doddington, Lincolnshire,
England, where he observed the coronation of Queen Victoria, and
died at his home three miles northeast of town, Thursday, August
16th, and was buried in the Thurman cemetery Saturday, August
18th, being attended by one of the largest funeral processions
ever witnessed in Fremont county. His first marriage was at Dry
Doddington in 1849 to Susan Withers. They left the "mother
country" and arrived in America the following spring, first
settling in Nelsonville, Athens county, Ohio, where they lived
until 1865 when they removed to Winterset, Madison county, Iowa.
In January, 1868, Mrs. Greenwood died and was buried in the
Winterset cemetery, leaving a family of nine children, the
youngest being a babe of two years. In the fall of 1870 he was
united in marriage to Mrs. Alice A Gipson when they at once
started for Fremont county where they had decided to locate. They
selected Plum Hollow (the former name of Thurman) as their home,
and spent three years in the little village after which time they
moved to the home mentioned above. To the second union two
children were born, making eleven children, all of which are
living but one, a daughter who died in 1882 and by whose side the
father was laid. Five sons and one daughter were present at his
death. A son at Winterset, Iowa, one at New Market, Iowa, one at
Walla Walla, Washington, and a daughter at Goldfield, Colorado,
were unable to be present. The Herald extends sympathy to the
wife and children of the deceased.
Randolph News
-A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wolf Sunday morning....
- Quite a number attended the Patriots of American Encampment at
Riverton this week.
- Mrs. Josephine Gilchrist and Mrs. J. E. Fodge attended the
funeral of Mrs. James Gee, at Imogene, Monday....
- J. E. Walker is preparing to build a fine residence on his farm
east of Randolph. The material is now on the ground.....
- Sunday, at the M. E. church will be held a union service known
as The Old Folks Meeting.
Thurman News
- Mrs. Felix Shannon and children returned to their home in
Sidney, Tuesday, after several days visit with her sister, Mrs.
E. L. Warner....
- Mrs. Ella (?) McCluskey has sold her property in town to Neely
Surface and will go this fall with her father, W. F. Smith, to
Arkansas. We understand Mr. Smith has sold his farm south of town
also......
- B. M. Baldwin is hauling lumber to begin his new barn in the
north part of town. He intends using the brick from the old
Alexander house for foundation purposes and for erecting a
commodious and comfortable dwelling house.
Bartlett News
- Died, August 18th, Earnest Long, aged three years, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Long....
- J. K. Potter's new house, east of town, will be ready for
occupancy about September 1st....
- W. S. Liggett, of Sidney, was transacting business in this
place Friday.
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THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD
Sidney, Fremont co. Iowa
August 30, 1900
- J. M. Cumminags has purchased the William Wilson property on
Clay street, to be occupied by his mother-in-law, Mrs.
Jennings....
- Mr. and Mrs. John Seward left Friday morning for thier home in
Fulton county, Iowa. They have been spending the summer with
their daughter, Mrs. I. P. Dixon......
- Joseph H. Evermayer and Miss Loleta Lay Swiggart were married
in the Hamburg Baptist church on Aug. 22, Rev. A. E. Simons
officiating. The bride's parents are Dr. and Mrs. Swiggart. The
young people will make their home in Marshalltown.
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