Iowa Old Press
Lockridge Times; Lockridge, Jefferson Co, IA; August 2, 1928:
IN A LINE OR TWO
- A new cement sidewalk has been built in front of the Marshall Sharpe
home.
- Miss Edna Zihlman visited part of last week with her sister, Mrs. Ira Jacobs
at Mt. Pleasant.
- The E.W. Norton family is planning to move from the west part of town to the
Nancy Linderson place.
- Herbert Smithburg cut his leg on a piece of glass last Sunday and the doctor
had to take several stitches to close the wound.
- Earl Black and family of Fairfield were Sunday visitors at the parental home.
Also, their daughter, Mrs. J.C. Adams, and family of Olds were here for the day.
- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fehring and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Krieg, who have been visiting
at the Wm. Achenbach Sr. home several days have departed for their home in Fort
Wayne, Ind. Mrs. Eugene Krieg is a sister of Miss Hermina Detterer.
- Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Zihlman and family entertained the following at dinner
Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kellerhals of Burlington, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Swailes
and baby Shirley Ann of Monmouth, Ill., Blanche Swanson, Irma Zillman and Grant
Vorhies.
- Miss Marcella Mouck of Everton, Wash., is a visitor at the home of her brother
Jess Helfenstine. She has returned from a trip to the Atlantic coast and will go
from here to the family reunion in Missouri the latter part of this month.
Although in the eighties she travels alone.
OBITUARY
Miss Nancy Carolina Linderson, who died at her brother's home
in Clear Lake, Wis., July 17, was born at Upland, Jefferson County, Iowa, April
11, 1873; she was baptized May 12, 1873, and confirmed May 28, 1890. She was a
member of the Lutheran church, Upland, until May 12, 1912, at which time she,
together with her parents, transferred membership to the Trinity Lutheran,
Lockridge. Most of her time was spent at home with her parents, helping and
caring for them until death. Miss Linderson's health had been failing during
several years, and the first part of June she went to Clear Lake, Wis. in hopes
of improving her health; but her last summons came on July 17. She had reached
the age of 55 years, 3 months and 6 days.
The deceased was well acquainted with suffering, which she
bore with Christian fortitude. She loved the Word of God and and was a faithful
use of the same; she took an active part in the activities of her church. Miss
Linderson was of a quiet unassuming disposition.
She leaves to mourn her departure two brothers and one
sister, namely, R.A. Linderson, Lockridge, Iowa, Edward Linderson, Clear Lake,
Wis., and Mrs. C.A. Johnson, Tokio, Japan and other relatives and many friends.
The funeral services were held July 20, 1:30 p.m. at the R.A.
Linderson residence, Lockridge, and 2 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran church,
Lockridge. Rev. Anton Linder preached the funeral sermon in the church, using
Heb. 13:14 as text. Three funeral hymns were sung by a mixed quartet in the
church. Committal services were held in the Lockridge Cemetery.
CORRESPONDENCE
ROUND PRAIRIE
- Mr. and Mrs. Emery Crane and children were entertained Sunday at the D.S.
Barton home.
- Mr. J.T. Cline of Mt. Pleasant presented the Ladies Aid with a five dollar
check for the painting of the Baptist church, which has been completed by Robert
Ingersoll of Lockridge.
- Mr. and Mrs. Ray Myers of New Hampton visited at the home of their sister,
Mrs. Grace Elliott, Wednesday morning.
- Mrs. Antha [Smith] Metcalf entertained the Ladies Aid Society at her home
Wednesday afternoon, and a good number was present. Mrs. Sarah Nau and daughter,
Mrs. Mae OConer, Mrs. Lizzie Baldwin, Mrs. Minta [Smith] Lawrence and Mrs. Joce
Garrison were visitors. After the business meeting refreshments were served
consisting of ice cream, cake and cookies. The next meeting will be at the home
of Mrs. Paul Litton.
- Mrs. Minta [Smith] Lawrence of Mt. Pleasant is visiting at the home of her
son, Gordon and other relatives.
- Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Coe enjoyed a visit from his father and mother and a
brother, Homer Coe and family of St. Louis, Mo., Sunday.
- F.C. McElwee expects to start his threshing machine Thursday if weather
permits.
- Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Litton and W.H. Barton and daughter Ruth of Mt. Pleasant,
motored to Memphis, Mo. Sunday and spent the day at the Maud Davis home.
- The Smith family held their reunion at the Frank Metcalf home Sunday and a
good crowd was present. Among the relatives from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Garrison of Missouri. Mr. Garrison returned to his home Tuesday, but
Mrs. [Catherine Smith] Garrison remained for a short visit with relatives.
- Mrs. A.L. Emerson received word Tuesday evening that his sister, Mrs. Eda
Merckins of Fairfield, had a stroke and was very low.
- Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cline and daughter attended the wedding, Sunday, of the
latter's sister, Miss Lucetta Crew and Mr. Ralph Morris of Tulsa, Oklahoma. They
left Monday for Oklahoma.
PLEASANT HILL
- Mrs. Thomas Caldwell spent several days in Rome at the home of her sister Mrs.
R.J. Messer who is ill.
- Mrs. Gus Peterson entertained a company of relatives at her home Sunday. Among
them were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Peterson and daughter Joanne of Hillsboro, Carl
Peterson of Galesburg and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murphy.
- Emil Johnson of Moline spent Saturday night at the home of his brother, Ed.
and Victor Johnson, also at the home of his sister, Mrs. Joe Nelson.
NEW SWEDEN
- Miss Arlena Mae Smith spent a few days last week with her brother, Mr and Mrs.
Warner Smith in Fairfield.
- Mrs. Frank Engwall is spending a few days this week with her daughter Mr. and
Mrs. Alex Allerdice.
- Miss Marie Quick spent the past week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Saboski
where she had been employed.
- Mr. and Mrs. Alex Allerdice are the proud parents of an eight and one-half
pound son, born Saturday, July 21, which will be known as James Clifford.
Lockridge Times; Lockridge, Jefferson Co, IA; August 9, 1928:
MRS. PECK WAS GIVEN DINNER
Mr. and Mrs. George Wendling, of Lockridge very pleasantly
entertained at a twelve o'clock dinner Sunday in honor of the recent marriage of
their daughter Mabel, to Clement Peck of Moline. A delicious three course dinner
was served, covers being laid for twelve guests at one large table.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Clement Peck of Moline, Mr.
and Mrs. Otto Wendling of Mt. Pleasant, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Peck and daughter
Irene of Pleasant Plain, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Peck of Brighton and Mr. and Mrs.
Ambrose Peck and daughter Delores of Fairfield.
BARTON REUNION
The annual family reunion of the descendents of Eli, Azur and
Thomas Barton was held Sunday in Saunders Grove, Mt. Pleasant, one week earlier
than usual in honor of Mrs. Maud McNichols of Huron, South Dakota.
At the noon hour a very bounteous dinner was served cafeteria
style after which the afternoon was spent in a social way.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Andy White, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Will White and Richard, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Moxley,
Earl and Robert, all of Stockport; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Watts, Raymond, Ralph and
Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Barton, Lois and Margery, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Watts,
Virginia and Mariam, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Barton, Emmett and Walter, Mr. and Mrs.
Lynn Barton and Walter, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Barton of Salem, Dr. and Mrs. H.E.
Tyner and Frank, Mr .and Mrs. F.R. Parks and Darrell of New London; Mr. and Mrs.
W.C. Barton, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Barton and Patricia Lee of Burlington; Sadie and
Frances Barton, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Fenton, Edwin and Donna Jean of Mt. Pleasant;
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. White and Donald of Newton, Iowa; Mrs. Maud McNichols, Dale,
Freeman and Dwayne of Huron, South Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Frame and Clarence,
Misses Mary and Susan Frame, Evertt Crane and Delmar Barton of Round Prairie.
It was very much regretted that Mrs. Lydia J. Barton
was unable to be present.
IN A LINE OR TWO
- Mr. and Mrs. Lee Coger and daughter are taking a week's vacation trip visiting
in Illinois. During his absence Leo Messer of Rome is section boss.
- A special feature of the band concert next Wednesday night will be singing by
a male quartet from Fairfield composed of two Howell brothers and the Messrs.
Bates and Chesney Smith.
- Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pence, Samuel Pence, Mr. and Mrs. C.N. Mickey and children
and Mrs. C.E. Walker and children were in Burlington Sunday attending a family
reunion.
- Mrs. Chas. Clapp and Mrs. Cora Anderson of the Fairfield chapter of Daughters
of Union Veterans, were here Wednesday and took George Craff for a visit with
Gus Smithburg. They bought a birthday cake for Mr. Smithburg, as their custom of
remembering each Civil War veteran.
NEW SWEDEN
- Richard Walgren spent a few days last week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Trabert in Lockridge.
- Everett Smithburg had his tonsils removed at the Jefferson county hospital
last Saturday.
- Miss Alta Faye of New York City is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Homer Burnett.
IN A LINE OR TWO
- Born, Tuesday morning, a 9-lb. son to Mr. and Mrs. Alva Stephenson.
- Mrs. Andy Hammer of Donnellson is here for a visit at the parental Murphy
home.
- Mrs. Wyse Peterson and children of Burlington are visiting at the parental
Norton home.
- Leland Linn was the lowest bidder for janitor work for the Lockridge school
next year.
- Mrs. Ralph Hickenbottom and children of Biggsville, Ill., are visiting at the
J.M. Hickenbottoms.
- Mr. and Mrs. Matt Hickenbottom and children of Morning Sun spent Sunday at the
J.M. Hickenbottom home.
- Mr. and Mrs. Theron C. Cochran, former residents south of Lockridge, are the
parents of a daughter born last Thursday.
- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Archibald and daughters of Cambridge, Nebr., are visiting
at the parental J.C. Helfenstine home.
- Dr. and Mrs. George D. Tallman of Van Wert, Iowa, spent Sunday at the home of
his nephew, E.E. Tallman and family.
- Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Freeman of Wheeling, Mo., are here for a short visit at
the George Switzer home. Mrs. Freeman is George's sister.
CORRESPONDENCE
ROUND PRAIRIE
- Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Litton and Mr. and Mrs. Elery Litton and son spent Sunday
at the Harry Thompson home.
- Wright Church has purchased a new Chevrolet sedan car.
- The Crane family held their annual reunion at the Ralph Crane home Sunday.
Quite a number attended and a bountiful dinner was served.
- George Smith and family, Mrs. Frank Metcalf, and Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Litton
attended the reunion of the Rose family at Ottumwa Park Sunday. Everett McElwee
drove the car for his uncle as he wasn't able to drive in such a long trip.
- Mrs. N.O. Elliott is in Winfield keeping house for her son Lonnie while his
wife is visiting her parents in West Virginia.
- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tull of Rome spent Sunday at the Wright Church home and
called at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lena Heckenberg in the afternoon.
- Mrs. Thos. Litton received word of a new girl which arrived at the Theron
Cochran home.
- Mr. and Mrs. Ray Church and family were helping thresh at the home of his
brother Wright last Friday afternoon.
NEW SWEDEN
- Mrs. Walter Carlson went to Iowa City last Thursday for medical treatment.
PLEASANT HILL
- Carl Peterson of Galesburg spent the week-end here with relatives.
- Albert Peterson is making preparations to move his family and household goods
to Fairfield where he recently purchased property. A farewell party was given
them Saturday evening by the neighbors.
- Miss Arlene Rivey spent a few days in New London at the home of her uncle and
aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Denney.
FOUR FIRSTS
Mrs. Gertrude McGuire must have some good chickens. Last year she took a
number of firsts and seconds at the Henry County Fair, and again this year
carries off the honors in her particular breed of fowl, which is Golden Laced
Wyandotte. Her awards this year were:
First on young pen.
First on old pen.
First on pullet.
First on cockerel.
Second on old hen.
SMITH FAMILY REUNION.
The Smith-Rose family reunion was held in Ottumwa last
Sunday at Wildwood park. Fifty three were present and a very enjoyable day was
spent together, including dinner at noon. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
C. Smith and sons Orril and Cecil, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Smith and children Edith,
Rachel and Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Litton, Mrs. Frank Metcalf, Mr and Mrs.
Frank Smith, Mrs. Frank Ruby and children Esther, Wilda and Margaret of
Stockport, Mr and Mrs. Ralph J. Kessel and daughter Ruth of Fairfield.
Submitted by C.J.L, Jan 2006
[Chas C. "Charlie" Smith was my great grandfather and Mr and Mrs. Ralph Kessel were my grandparents. The Rose connection with the Smiths is my ggg grandmother Mary Rose White whose daughter Rachel White married Marcus Smith]