Iowa
Old Press
THE FREMONT COUNTY SUN
Sidney, Fremont co. Iowa
May 14, 1908
Mrs. Reeves Called Home
The SUN chronicles the death of Mrs. Reeves, beloved wife and
companion of Col. B. Reeves, her death occurring at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Frank Davis, at Hamburg, Iowa, Friday evening
at 11 o'clock
p.m. May 8th 1908. Mrs. Reeves had for two years or more been a
sufferer from organic heart disease, which was the casue of her
demise after a last sickness of about two months duration. Col.
Reeves had recently purchased a fine home in Hamburg in which
himself and wife had planned to remove to and were moving there
when she was taken so badly sick that she was taken to the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Davis. Col. Reeves and wife have been
residents of the county for over 40 years and were among the
early pioneers, witnessing the growth and development from a wild
unsettled state, and have hosts of friends who feel with deep
sorrow the loss of Mrs. Reeves. All who knew mother Reeves speak
of her as a friend 'indeed' to any friends or sufferer in need,
and who always gave largely of her strength and love to her loved
ones. The stricken husband, three daughters, Mrs. Davis of
Hamburg, Mrs. Borchers and Mrs. Birkby of Nebraska City,
Nebraska, two sons, T. B. and B. P. residing near Hamburg,
survive to mourn the loss of a beloved wife and loving mother,
also two sisters, Mrs. Givens and Mrs. Payne, old residents of
the county mourn the loss of a beloved sister, who with many
life-time friends hope again to be reunited in love, in that
better land where there is no more death or partings, but where
there is life everlasting and perfect peace and rest. The funeral
services were held at the Davis residence in Hamburg on Monday,
May 11, after which interment was made in the Hamburg cemetery.
Many old time friends from Sidney desired to attend the funeral,
but were prevented by the storm.
FARRAGUT:
--The work on Farragut's new brick hotel is moving along nicely
--Mrs. Eugene Ripley of Fort Morgan, Colorado, is the sister of
Miss Wilma Higgins of Walnut township
--Mrs. N. B.Shultz's daughter Mrs. Jessie Clark lives at Walter,
Oklahoma
[transcribed by W.F., May & July 2006]
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THE FREMONT COUNTY SUN
Sidney, Fremont co. Iowa
May 21, 1908
Roy Sitton, one of Whipple's bridgemen, met with a very painful
accident last Monday. While engaged in unloading piling a large
heavy one became dislodged and rolling down and caught Roy's hand
crushing one finger pretty badly and splintering the bone.
Mr. Marshall was buried in Sidney a short time ago. Two of his
infant children from Tarkio will be buried next to him
Elmer Thatcher's 35th birthday was May 17, 1908.
[transcribed by W.F., May & July 2006]
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THE FREMONT COUNTY SUN
Sidney, Fremont co. Iowa
May 28, 1908
Mrs. Carrie Mitchell died at Sedalia, Mo., at the home of her
daughter, Mrs.May Evans, on Wednesday, May 20, 1908, aged 70
years. Funeral services were held at Sedalia, and interment at
Indianola, Nebraska. Mrs. Mitchell will be remembered by the
older Sidney people, as this was her home before her marriage.
She was formerly Miss Carrie VanEaton.
TAKE A HAND, by Rev. Geo. C. Hicks, LL.D
When the hosts of right shall flag,
And her soldiers, heartless, lag--
.........TAKE A HAND.
Throw yourself into the fray.
Chase the ranks of wrong away.
Cheer your comrades, win the day--
.........TAKE A HAND.
When you see your kind oppressed.
Swear their wrongs shall be redressed--
.........TAKE A HAND.
Drag to light the despot's wrongs,
Strike dismay into his throngs.
Shout for justice, sing her songs--
........TAKE A HAND.
When triumphant seems the wrong,
And its haughty champions strong,
.........TAKE A HAND.
Know that truth shall always win.
Virtue ever conquer sin.
Lost no fight where God hath been--
..........TAKE A HAND.
Stand for every righteous cause:
Stand forGod--defend His laws--
...........TAKE A STAND.
Keep your warrior's armor bright,
Keep your soul with truth alight,
Let no foe your soul affright--
............TAKE A STAND.
Tho the world may smile or frown,
Thop it wish you no renown--
............TAKE A STAND.
Tho you're mocked by scornful foes--
Only God your motive knows.
Time your triumph shall disclose--
.............TAKE A STAND.
Howard - Godwin
John Howard and Tabitha Godwin, both of Sidney, were united in
marriage on Thursday May 21, 1908, at the M. E. Parsonage by Rev.
W. H. Shipman. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Seymour
Howard. The bride is the second daughter of James Godwin, of
Sidney, the engineer on the Sidney-Hastings branch, of the C. B.
& Q. Road. The newly married couple expect to live on a farm
east of town.
[transcribed by W.F., May 2006]