Iowa
Old Press
Inwood Herald
Inwood, Lyon co. IA
December 1, 1890
-Town and Country-
- O. NELSON and wife of Eden , were in town Sunday.
- Funder EVERSON is suffering from an attack of rheumatism.
- Mrs. James SLERGEN, of York, Neb., is visiting her sister, Mrs.
HICKS.
- Mrs. L. WASHBURN is able to be out again. We hope she will
continue to improve.
- D.E. MCMULLEN and family, of George are visiting at M.E.
MCMULLEN's east of town.
- H.E. BAKER Sr. is having very ill health at present. We would
wish him well and hearty.
- Miss Emma ANDERSON came up from Rock Valley Friday and returned
Sunday evening.
- E.J. SKEWIS took a run down to Canton last week. Better not
make any more bluffs Ed.
- Miss Mary MAK, of Orange city, came up Tuesday to spend
Thansgiving with her brother Sam.
- Miss Stella BRANDT, of Spencer, is visiting with her mother,
Mrs. G.J. ANDERSON, and a host of friends.
- Roy GREELY came up from Rock Valley Saturday morning to visit
with his many friends here.
- Miss Myrtle LYON returned from her visiting exhibition in Hull
and Rock Valley, Saturday morning.
- Wm. OATES occupied the pulpit in the M.E. church last Sunday
morning. Rev. JARVIS fulfilling an appointment at Beloit .
- We are told, that Geo. OLSON, of Canton , thinks himself the
greatest man on earth. Very well Geo., we are glad of it.
- In Darkest Africa is a book relating the thrilling adventures
and explorations of Stanly on the dark continent, published by
SCRIBNERS Sons, New York . Mrs. S.J. MAK, agent, Inwood, Iowa .
- WENIG & BARTHELL have a large gang at work on their new
building, which is going up very rapidly. This will be the
largest store building in town.
- Chas. CREGLOW was transacting business in town last week and
made the HERALD a pleasant call. Mr. CREGLOW is cashier of the
Doon Savings bank.
- L.E. LAKE is an experienced hand at dehorning cattle, and is
prepared to do you good work on short notice and at reasonable
prices. Call on, or address, L.E. LAKE , Inwood, Ia.
- Mr. Gilbert MADELEN, of Centennial, made a pleasant call
Tuesday. Mr. MADELEN is an intelligent young man, and will be
added to the HERALD’s list of correspondents.
- Wm. PEDALTY was doing the town, and vicinity last week. Mr. P
is an ex merchant of Beloit, and is now selling dry goods through
the country to pay the expenses of a sick child in the hospital
at Indianapolis .
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Some 200 people gathered at the depot Sunday to witness the
departure of Simon SEVERSON, Simon OLESON, Lars TOBIASON, Louis
WARNE, Mandius HEMMES, Ole BRUNDLAND, Gunder DUNDERSON, Sever
OLEOSON and Peter STOHL, for the “Fadreland.” The boys
go from here to St. Paul where they take the Soo Line for
Stavanger , Norway . This will be a big trip, as some of them
have
never crossed the ocean, being born and raised in America . We
wish them a safe and pleasant voyage.
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Inwood Herald
Inwood, Lyon County, Iowa
December 4, 1890
Dissolution Notices
Notice is hereby given that the firm of Henrickson &
Bellmore, of Inwood, Iowa, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. Said firm to continue by Bellmore & Harris, who will
assume all liabilities and collect all outstanding accounts.
Dated Inwood, Iowa, December 1st, 1890
John Henrickson
Washington Bellmore
Coats -- Beck
Married at Canton, on November 27, 1890, Mr. John T. Coats, of
Storm Lake, and Miss Lizzie C. Beck, Lyon county, were united in
the holy bonds of wedlock. Rev. Soule tied the knot. May
prosperity and happiness attend them through life.
Thompson -- Richardson
Married at the residence of the bride's parents, Dubuque, Ia.,
Thursday, Nov. 27, 1890, Wm. Thompson and Miss Jennie Richardson.
Mr. Thompson is a resident of Tacoma, Washington, and, we are
informed is a man of excellent qualities. Miss Richardson is a
niece of W.B. Liddell, and will, perhaps, be remembered by Inwood
people, as being a guest at the Liddell house last summer. To
this happy young couple the HERALD extends heartfelt wishes for
happiness.
-Beloit Items-
- Social hop at Mr. SHEIN'S Friday evening.
- D.J. CARPENTER shipped a carload of hogs Wednesday.
- Mrs. MONROE has been on the sick list of late.
- E.E. CARPENTER returned from the Indian agency last Friday.
- D.S. GUINTER occupied the pulpit in the M.E. church Sunday.
- D.J. CARPENTER shipped 15,000 bushels of grain from Beloit last
week.
- M.A. JOHNSON and wife departed for Madison, S.D. to visit with
relatives.
- John A. COATE and Lizzie BECK were married at Canton, Nov.
27th.
- Miss Stella CLAPP went to Inwood Sunday to visit with her
sister Mrs. EVERSON.
- D.J. CARPENTER received a stock of new goods last week. Mrs.
D.J. has charge of the Christmas goods.
- Enoch LYSNESS was down visiting the boys. Although he has moved
to the large city of Canton , he does not forget old
acquaintances.
- Author VAUGN of this place and Miss Ella HARRIS, of Fairview ,
S.D. , were married at the residence of the bride’s parents,
Mr. and Mrs. James HARRIS.
- G.B. SHERMAN and C. MAYNARD, were boring a well for P.A. HAND,
and got down 54 feet, when with a tremendous noise, water and
sand shot out 15 or 20 feet. In twelve hours time there were more
than 50 persons on the ground to see the well.
- Wm. PHILLIPS, while strolling through his grove espled a bee
tree, and as the day was warm, he thought it would be better to
wait until the cool of the day, but, on his return, found that
someone had tried to smoke the bees out. They had killed them and
spoiled the tree and honey.
-Town and Country-
- A.B. HEFTE will take the train Friday evening for Christina,
Norway.
- Banker PRITECHARD was doing business at the county seat the
first of the week.
- School No. 3 in Lyon twp. opened last Mon. with Miss Phene OATS
as instructor.
- J.P. NEGUS started for Chicago Monday afternoon with two
carloads of sheep.
- John HENDRICKSON went over to Canton Tuesday and purchased a
kit of blacksmith's tools.
- Leslie FOOT was in town Saturday and made his genial presence
felt among his many friends.
- D.J. HARRIS now owns a half interest in the blacksmith and
wagon shop, having purchased J. HENRICKSON'S interest.
- A dance is announced for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, in the new
hall. This is the largest hall in Lyon county, being 24X 100
feet.
- Tom CLOSE made a trip to Canton last Friday. Tom says there was
a great deal of sport on the streets at that place, but we failed
to learn of what nature.
I wish to say to customers that I will be ready to do
blacksmithing at my new shop, Saturday, Dec. 6. Come and see me.
John ERICKSON
Last week we forgot to note the fact, that Geo. NELSON began his
winter term of school, two miles south of town.
Mens all wool knit jackets of all sizes and prices, will be sold
at cost for the next two weeks. Only a few are left at WENIG
& BARTHELL'S
John BARTHELL loaded a car of hogs at Alvord, Monday night. John
did the whole business alone in three fourths of an hour. He is a
rustler and don't you forget it.
Miss Maggie GLASON took the Tuesday morning's train for Mason
City, where she will visit for a time, with her niece, and then
return to her home at Galena.
It is reported that Wm. PILLEP will to Eden next spring to enter
into partnership with F.W. LUCKENS. Call at the Inwood furniture
store and see if the report be correct.
Last week, B.B. ANDERSON paid to Chas SHERMAN, for several hogs,
which averaged 29 1/2 pounds each, $681.05. Who says Lyon county
is not a good hog growing country?
That terrible disease, diptheria, has again fastened its deadly
gangs within the home of John Lyons, north of town. People should
take the utmost precaution to keep this disease from spreading.
About 200 people took supper at the tables of the Ladies' Aid,
Thanksgiving evening. The program was an interesting feature of
the evening -- Miss MALLORY, of Canton, delivered a good
recitation. Receipts of the evening were about $40.
We are in receipt of a copy of the Sioux Centre Times.
This is a neat seven column folio, published by Leon CARR. The
HERALD bespeakes for the Times a pleasant and prosperous
journey through life.
Someone took the burr off of Herb RENSHAW'S buggy wheel
Thanksgiving night and, if he had not seen it in time would,
probably, have had a serious accident. A joke is all right, in
its place, but we consider this a
dastardly piece of work, which should be punished by law.
August STRUCKMAN boarded the east bound train Monday afternoon
for his old home at Strawberry Point, Iowa, where he will remain
during the winter. Gus. poined over a half dollar with this
injunction. "Send me the HERALD for three months."
The ANDERSON Bros., with the Mrs. W. MCLEAN, of Rock Valley, S.
BRANDE, of Spencer and Chas. LAMBKIN, went down to Canton Friday
to get their likenesses impressed upon a piece of pasteboard.
Bert informs us that the glass was cracked before they presented
themselves, hence, their reputation remains unimpeachable.
On Friday, December 12th, and on Friday of each week thereafter,
Dr. LEWIS, of Canton, will have his office at the LIDDELL house
in Inwood, and would be pleased to see all his friends in Inwood,
and vicinity, who may need his professional services. He will
also answer calls from the country, from his office in Inwood on
those days.
Will PRICHARD, of the Inwood Farmers Bank, spent Tuesday evening
in the valley. THE REGISTER is indebted to him for a right
pleasant and interesting visit. Mr. PRICHARD has all faith in
Inwood, and having been almost the first business man on the
ground, his opinions must carry much weight with them. He also
dwells with much apparent satisfaction on the substantial growth
the town has made during the year past.-- Rock Valley
Register.
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Inwood Herald
Inwood, Lyon County, Iowa
December 11, 1890
What they Say About Us
The first issue of the Inwood HERALD came to our table this week.
It is a neat little sheet, and full of news.-- Rock Rapids
Reporter.
Inwood's new paper, the HERALD, has made its appearance. It is a
bright and neway little sheet. May success attend the efforts of
the proprietors.-- Hull Index.
The Inwood HERALD, a spicy 5 column quarto made its bow to public
last week. May the fondest hopes of its publishers be realized is
the wish of The Independent -- Hawarden Independent.
The first number of Sam Mak's new paper, the Inwood HERALD, was
issued last week. It is well filled with comment, local news and
advertising, and is deserving the support of the people of Inwood
and vicinity-- Orange City Herald.
Inwood people are happy in the possession of what they have long
needed, a good paper, the Inwood HERALD; a five column quarto,
neat and full of news, published every Thursday, by Lyon &
Mak. A town never gets ahead as fast as it should till it has a
good paper. We look for the enterprise to do much for Inwood and
the surrounding country.-- Lyon County Press
The Inwood HERALD, published by Lyon & Mak, reached our X
table last week. Mak is an experienced "typo," and from
the appearance of initial number we should say that Sam has put
his skill into practice. The Leader extends the right of
fraternity and wishes the HERALD all manner of good luck
-Beloit Items-
- Holiver NELSON, of Calmer, Ia., one of the early settlers of
this county, and the one that located the mill site here, was in
town last week.
- D.J. CARPENTER made a business trip to Rock Rapids last week.
- Victor GARDNER left for Elk Point Thursday, to visit his
brother.
- A.J. RAYMONDAY was in town one day last week on business.
- Stella CHAPP after spending her vacation, returned home
Saturday to attend school again.
- V.P. LOWEL has been tearing down the old hotel barn and
removing it to F.A. KEEP'S farm.
- COFFIELD'S have been building an addition to their house.
- Mrs. TODE left for Egan Wednesday.
- Albert PAYNE, while lifting a hay rack on his wagon, sprained
his back, and has been kept in doors for a few days.
- We see that Frank STARR has been dealing in thoroughbred
cattle.
- If you want to see something pretty, just go to Mrs. Bell
CARPENTER'S store, and see her Xmas goods
- E.E. CARPENTER went to Calliope on business last week.
- The Orphaus Asylum at Beloit received an orphan from western
Dakota.
- There will be a social dance at E. FROST'S place next Tuesday
evening, Dec. 16. A cordial invitation is extended to all the
ladies, and to all gentlemen who bring ladies.
- Town and Country -
- Mrs. A.J. STEINHILBER is reported dangerously ill.
- Miss Mary MAK returned to Orange City, yesterday.
- Mrs. BRAITHWALTE returned from her eastern visit, Tuesday.
- A.N. HELDER and wife are happy in their possession of a baby.
- J.W. HAYES has erected an addition to his butcher shop, and
will handle poultry.
- Miss Rilla LIDDELL, from Galema, Ill., is visiting here with
relatives and friends.
- Another boarder arrived at the home of L. BRANDSTROM, Saturday
night--a girl baby.
- Jake LOFFSWALD, of Mitchel, S.D., who has been visiting with
his brother the past two weeks, returned home.
- J.P. NEGUS returned from Chicago Saturday night. Mr. NEGUS says
his sheep sold to good advantage.
- Pete KLOFSTED, of Doon, has been visiting with Mr. HANSON'S
people west of town, the past week.
- J.R. ELLIOT, the Sheldon tombstone man, was doing business in
town the first of the week. Mr. ELLIOT is a jolly good fellow and
sells a fine grade of stone.
- Mrs. Geo. WARFIELD started Tuesday morning for Mt. Morris, New
York, where she will visit with friends and relatives. Mr.
WARFIELD is now running a bachelor's hall.
- Mrs. G.J. ANDERSON took the east bound train, for Planewelle,
Michigan, Monday evening, where she will spend the winter. We
regret to lose such a pleasant and energetic woman even for the
winter. It is needless to say that she will be missed. The
HERALD, with its best wishes, goes with her.
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Inwood Herald
Inwood, Lyon co. IA
December 18, 1890
Beloit Items
- Auther VAUGN and wife left for Racine, Wis., the 16th.
- J. SEDGWICK is buying chickens.
- T.P. DEAN was up from Sioux City , Tuesday.
- Mr. ELLIOT, proprietor of the Sheldon Marble Works was in town
last week.
- Frank STAR Jr., has been on the sick list of late.
- Mr. SPENCER who has been railroading in South Dak., the past
summer, returned home Tuesday.
- T. RUDE is building a new barn.
- Miss E. TILLOTSEN who has been visiting friends in Beloit,
Wis., and Earlville, Iowa, returned home the 11th.
- M.A. JOHNSON returned from Widison, Dak., last week.
- Mrs. Annie LYSNES was renewing old acquaintances in Beloit the
first of the week.
- Henry BABCOCK left for Sioux City last Friday.
- Mr. COATS has moved in Mrs. MONROE'S house.
- D.J. CARPENTER will buy, sell or trade anything and everything.
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Inwood Herald
Inwood, Lyon co. IA
December 25, 1890
-Beloit Items-
- John ANDERSON left a fine organ at Mr. HENDERSON'S home the
first of the week.
- Mr. D. SULLIVAN returned home the 16th from Larchwood where he
has been visiting relatives.
- Mrs. E. CARPENTER went to Elden the 16th, returning the 19th.
- Miss Nellie KEEP was here from Huron renewing old
acquaintances.
- Rev. FIELD stopped off here while on his way to Wonsocket.
- Mr. and Mrs. HEWIT left for Walton, Canada, the 18th.
- Alfred PAYNE returned home from Hull Sunday.
- Frank HERMAN, who left here last March, returned home Sunday.
- D.J. CARPENTER has handled over $103,000 worth of grain since
the 12th of July, $21,000 for flax alone.
- There was a singing party at E. MAYNARD'S Friday evening.
- Mr. MONTGOMERY made a flying trip with the mail bag, starting
from the depot when the train whistled and returning in time to
get the mail on the train.
- Mrs. COATS has been quite sick of late.
- J.M. MONTGOMERY and J. SEDGWICK are still buying poultry.
- Mrs. PEDELTY while selling goods at Canton, left her horse
standing untied. The horse started for home but Dr. SMITH
happened to meet it and hitched to a post in front of Mr. SHORE'S
house. Some devilish boys coming along took the goods out and hid
them in a corn field. They were found two days later.
- Wm. PHILLIPS received a telegram from Portland , Oregon last
week, Wednesday, stating the death of his brother. He started the
following day for that place.
- D.J. CARPENTER made a business trip to the county capitol the
first of the week.
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