Iowa
Old Press
Monroe Mirror
Monroe, Jasper co. Iowa
Thursday, January 7, 1897
Married
Rev. Wilson Mills drove to the home of Mrs. Mary Owens
in the Warren Grove neighborhood on New Years' eve, where he
united in marriage Mr. James Keables and Miss Jennie Owens. the
ceremony was witnessed only by immediate friends of the family.
The Reverend had a dismal ride of it, but we have no doubt the
parties made it interesting for him - in a pecuniary sense. The
worthy young people were given a reception and dinner at the home
of the groom Friday.
Born With the Century
At the present time it is seldom one finds a person so
closely in touch with the beginning of the present century as old
lady Hendershot, mother of Dr. J.T. Hendershot and Mrs. John
Hiskey. The was 90 years of age yesterday, and in commemoration
of that event the good doctor and his wife entertained a few
friends at dinner.
Old lady Hendershot has been making her home for a good many
years with Dr. Hendershot, where she is being most kindly cared
for. She is enjoying fair health, and for her great age is quite
active and spry. She enjoyed the occasion very much. Both old and
young extend congratulations to the worthy old lady.
Union Installation
At Grand Army Hall on Saturday evening there was a joint
installation of officers of both the Post and Relief Corps. Past
Commander J.W. Honnold installed the officers of the Post, the
names of which have been previously published.
Mrs. Dr. Shrader, Past President installed the following officers
of the W.R.C. in a happy manner:
President - Mrs. Margeret Hinson
Senior Vice - Mrs. Callie Shrader
Junior Vice - Mrs. Nancy J. Shaw
Treasurer - Mrs. Ida Ible
Secretary - Miss Mame Townsend
Conductor - Mrs. Etta Orcutt
Asst. Con. - Miss Alice Wilks
Guard - Mrs. Lola Orcutt
Asst. Guard - Miss Mary Lyons
Mrs. Effie Snodgrass was elected organist, and presided at the
organ while Post and Corps participate in a grand march.
Among the Neighbors - Interesting Facts from the County
Seat and Elsewhere
A few cases of diptheria are reported at Lynville.
Miss Katie Wright of Newton, has been appointed Court Reporter by
Judge Ryan.
Newton had a small sensation, all of its own on Monday of last
week. Warren Thomas was held up that night and relieved of $1.20
The Sully bank was broken into and the vault blown open Tuesday.
About $26 in pennies, a $10 bill, a revolver and a watch were
taken. They were frightened away before having time to get
through the safe. Three men were connected with the affair. The
robbery was committed about 3:30 in the morning. The safe was
blown three times without success. The first report was heard by
Frank Sherman, who gave the alarm, but before assistance arrived
they made their escape. The safe was not damaged. Local talent it
is thought to be, and all efforts to capture them has proven
useless at this writing. - Newton Democrat
F.E. Broman, a young Swede of about 35 years of age, attempted
suicide at Newton Monday by making an ugly cut in the right side
of his neck with a pocket knife. He labored under the delusion
that some one was going to kill him. He will recover.
Otley Oracles
Minnie Karr went to Des Moines New Years Day.
Ethel Hendershop and Mrs. S.A. Walker went to Pella Saturday.
Mable Hendershot spent New Years in Monroe.
Lottie Dykstra, of Pella, spent holidays at her uncles, Mr.
Vanderploeg.
Carrie Cox, of Pella, visited friends in Otley during vacation.
Phil Porter and Frank Scott went to Monroe Monday.
Walter Fenemaw's house was burned Friday, a greater portion of
the household goods were saved and part of the clothing.
J.B. Vreizlaar fell on the ice Monday morning and was unconscious
for about two hours, as he fell on the back of his head.
Mr. Honeycutt has been on the sick list.
Married at Otley, Jan. 6th, 1897, at the residence of Hon. I.B.
Hendershop, Mr. Charles Gamble, of Knoxville, and Miss Ethel
Hendershot, Rev. Wilson Mills of Monroe officiating. The wedding
was a quiet affair, the couple taking the 3 p.m. train for Des
Moines, and from there to Chicago. Here's congratulations.
[transcribed by S.F., June 2018]