THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD.
April 28, 1921
Mrs. Elizabeth Gingles
Mrs. Elizabeth Gingles was born near Quebec, Canada, March 8,
1839 and died at Onawa, Iowa, Thursday, April 21, 1921. She had
been in failing health for several years though her recent
illness was brief. When a girl of fifteen her parents left the
Dominion and were located in Ilinois. August 30, 1860, near
Camden, Illinois, she and William Thomas Gingles were united in
marriage. They left Illinois in the fall of 1876 and settled on a
farm east of Randolph. This was their home until 1918, when for a
short period she and her son James moved to Shenandoah, but the
same year transferred their residence to Onawa so the mother
might be near her two physician sons. Five children were blessed
by her motherhood all of whom are living but Jasper. The four who
mourn her death are James Gingles of Onawa, Ransom Gingles of
Imogene, Dr. William Gingles, Castana, Iowa, and Dr. Rush Gingles
of Onawa. Mrs. Gingles maiden name was Johnson (sic, JOHNSTON?)
and she was one of family of ten children. Two brothers, John H.
and William C. of Randolph and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Dickman of
Rock Island, Illinois and Mrs. Joseph Allely of Randolph are
still living. Mrs. Gingles leaves six grandchildren. Her husband
preceded her in death some years ago.
She was a life long member of the Methodist Episcopal church. She
will ever be remembered as a devout Christian mother. Her ready
wit, her keen sense of humor, her gracious hospitality made her a
delightful person to meet. During her forty-two years of
residence on the farm home she brought cheer and comfort and
blessing to many a family in need. She was a kind ministering
angel in the time of sickness and distress. How greatly beloved
she was by her sons. James, the youngest, always continued at
home with his mother and gave her his constant care. Her friends
were legion. The many floral offerings gave evidence of the
esteem in which she was held. Funeral services were held in the
Methodist church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by
Rev. Peter Jacobs. A brief service had been held at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Allely just preceding the church service.
Music by the quartet consisted of old familiar hymns. Interment
in the Randolph cemetery where the ritualistic service of the
church was used. Friends from Tabor, Malvern, Strahan, Imogene,
Sidney and Farragut were in attendance. Among those present from
a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Will Gingles and son, Don, and Mrs.
and Mrs. J. T. Cutter of Castana, Dr. and Mrs. Rush Gingles and
family, James Gingles, Miss Mildred Folson, Miss F. A. Wensel of
Onawa; Earl Gingles of Griswold, Iowa, Mrs. Maria Johnston, Mrs.
George Thompson, Mrs. Spencer Brooks, and Miss Ruby Johnston of
Omaha; Will Dickman and Mrs. Charles Walker of Rock Island,
Illinois, and Mrs. Philo Jamison and family of Bradyville, Iowa.
Farragut News
A quiet wedding took place Wednesday afternoon April 20, at five
o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pierce, when their
daughter, Miss Lillian B., was united in marriage to Howard O.
Phipps. Rev. Wm. G. Harding, pastor of the Methodist church, read
the impressive ring ceremony. Following congratulations a three
course dinner was served by the bride's sisters, Miss Blanche
Pierce and Mrs. Loren Livingston. The guests were the immediate
families: Mrs. and Mrs. A. S. Phipps and sons, Farney, and Oren
and families, Mrs. and Mrs Samuel Pierce and family and Rev. and
Mrs. Wm. G. Harding and baby daughter, Marion. The bride and
groom took the evening train from Shenandoah for Leon, where they
visited a few days with relatives of the groom, returning home
the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Phipps were born and rasied
in this vicinity and are splendid young people. Mrs. Phipps was
graduated from the Farragut high school in the class of 1920. She
has been clerking at the Landers store for some time. Mr. Phipps
attended the Nebraska State Normal at Peru, Nebraska, last year.
He is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs John Phipps, who were well known
in this section of the county, he having lived to be 106 years
old. He passed away two years ago. They will make their home for
the present with Mr. Phipps parents two miles east of town. Mr.
and Mrs. A.S. Phipps plan to move to town a little later and the
son and his bride, will remain on the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Phipps
are popular young people and have a host of friends who extend
congratulations and best wishes.
Mr. H. J. Hamann and Miss Bertha Whisler surprised their friends
by quietly getting married Thursday evening at the home of the
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Whisler at 8 o'clock. Rev. H. D.
Herr, pastor of the Congregational church read the impressive
marriage ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Whisler were the only members of
the families present. Mr. and Mrs. Hamann immediately departed by
auto on their honeymoon but their friends have been unable to
determine their destination. Mrs. Hamann is the third child and
only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Whisler. She has spent the
greater part of her life in this vicinity. She is accomplished in
many arts and well prepared to fill her part in the home. Mr.
Hamann is well known and has many friends throughout the county.
On their return they will be at home to their friends at their
home in the east part of town. Mr. and Mrs. Hamann have a host of
friends who extend congratualtions.
CELEBRATE THEIR GOLD WEDDING
Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Chaney of Farragut celebrated their fiftieth
wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 23, but the real
celebration occurred on Sunday when the children, grandchildren
and other relatives could spend the day with them. Mr. and Mrs.
S. R. Fouts of Riverton, brother of Mrs. Chaney, who stood up
with them when they were married, were also present. Those
present to enjoy the fiftieth anniversary feast were Mr. and Mrs.
E. C. Coy and children Mary, Florence and Clay; Mr. and Mrs. E.
Kleckner and son William; Mr. and Mrs. Thurston Cummings; Mr. and
Mrs. J. B. Vansant and children, Dale and Erma; Messrs. Festus
and G. W. Fouts; Mrs. Alice Johnson and daughter, Miss Blanche;
Mrs. Sarah Chaney; Mr. and Mrs. H. Chaney and son Logan, all of
Riverton; Mrs. Maude Johnson and daughter Marjory of Shenandoah;
Mr. and Mrs. Clay Byars of Sidney and Mrs. Estalla Eskew of Des
Moines. Mrs. Flo Spangler of Nebraska, the only one of their
children not present, sent a beautiful and delicious cake
decorated with fifty white roses with gold centers. They were
showered with gifts from relatives and friends, receiving
forty-five dollars in money, part of which was in gold, beautiful
boquets from the Eastern Star Chapter, M. E. Aid Society and one
from their grandchildren. A fiftieth wedding anniversary is a
very rare occasion, few couples being permitted the privilege to
live so long in each others company, and when such has been
consummated it is an event in any community and it is hoped that
this couple may be permeitted to spend many more happy years
together.