Iowa
Old Press
Daily State Press
Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa
October 8, 1894
James Galvin.
Died at his home in Graham township, Johnson county, Iowa, on
Saturday, Sept. 29th, 1894, James Galvin, age 77 years. Mr.
Galvin was one of the oldest settlers of this township, coming
here when the county was almost a wilderness and working early
and late to make for himself and family a home to be his comfort
in his declining years. He was an honest man in the full sense
and was highly respected by all who knew him. The funeral
occurred on Monday, Oct. 1st. and was attended by a very large
concourse of people. The remains were taken to the Catholic
churchy in Nolan settlement where Rev. Father Mahoney offered up
the sacrifice for the repose of his soul. The Rev. Father
delivered a very fine eulogy on the life of Mr. Galvin and in his
discourse he told of the promptitude and liberality, of the
deceased when last summer the Rev. Father was soliciting funds
for the erection of the new church now nearing completion but
which it was not God's will to let him live to see finished,
after the last sad rites had been performed all that remained of
Mr. James Galvin was lowered in a grave in the family lot in the
grave at Nolan settlement, here to rest till the judgment day. He
leaves a wife and four daughters and one son and a host of
friends to mourn his demise. To his wife and family we offer our
heartfelt sympathy in their affliction. May his soul rest in
peace.
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Daily State Press
Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa
October 10, 1894
Married.
Mr. Alois Kessler living west of the city, and Miss Ella Ryan of
Nolan Settlement, were married this morning at 10 o'clock at
Father Mahoney's church north of Morse. The following people from
Iowa City will attend the wedding this evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Hunt and family, Mr. Frank Donohue and wife, Mr. J.A. Donovan and
wife, Mrs. F. McInnery and Miss Bea. McGuan.
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Daily State Press
Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa
October 15, 1894
New Bell.
The fine large new bell for the new Catholic church which is
under course of erection in Nolan Settlement was taken out from
Morse on Wednesday, Mr. S.H. Hemsteds team drew it out and it was
no small load as it weighs almost 2500 lbs. It will be placed in
the tower the coming week.
Married at the church in Nolan Settlement on
Wednesday Oct. 10th, 1894, Mr. Alois Kessler of the parish of
Cosgrove, Iowa, to Miss Helen Ryan of the Nolan Settlement
parish, Rev. Father Mahoney officiating. There was one of the
largest wedding feasts served to attending guests at the home of
the bride's parents. After the ceremony the happy couple were
made recipients of many and costly presents. There were crowds of
people from Iowa City, Cosgrove, West Liberty, Cedar Bluffs and
other places that came to wish the new married people good luck
on their voyage down the stream of life. On Thursday Mr. and Mrs.
Kessler went on their wedding trip to Dubuque, where one of the
brides sisters is a member of the order of Sisters of Charity.
May they have every good luck is our wish to the happy couple.
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Daily State Press
Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa
October 20, 1894
Death
Miss Lizzie Brennan, daughter of Jas. Brennan, of the Nolan
Settlement, died after a short illness. She was most estimable
young lady and her early departure is sadly regretted by her many
friends. The funeral will be from the Catholic church in the
Nolan Settlement at 1 p.m. Sunday.
[submitted by C.J.L., Nov. 2003]