Iowa
Old Press
Inwood newspaper
Inwood, Lyon Co. Iowa
March ?, 1893
Obituary.
Peter Sherman died at his home two miles north of Inwood,
Thursday, March 23, 1893, aged 67 years, 10 months, 27 days.
Deceased was born in Burnks Co. Pa. May 2, 1825. In 1865 he
removed to Iriquoy Co. Illinois, where he resided till 1874, when
with his family, he removed to Mills Co., and in 1888 removed to
Lyon County Iowa. Mr. Sherman united with the German Reform
Church in his 21st year. In 1890 he united with the
Presbyterian church at this place and was a member of same till
death. Early in the winter he began complaining of a soreness in
his foot, but at that time it was thought to be nothing
serious. The malady grew worse, however, and the alarming
symptoms of gangrene were noticed. He lay for weeks in a
precarious condition. The time came finally for an
amputation of the foot, and the operation was successfully
performed. But the poison still remained in his system,
causing what physical strength there was left to rapidly
weaken. Peace came at last; he was asleep in death, and his
spirit wafted to the heavenly shore. The remains were interred in
the Inwood cemetery.
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Inwood Herald
Inwood, Lyon County, Iowa
March 3, 1893
Siek — Serk
Married at Canton , Tuesday, February 28, 1893 , Rev. Wilson
officiating, Miss Lizzie Siek and Henry Serk. The couple so
happily united are both residents of Settlers township, Sioux
county, and their many friends are evidence of the high esteem in
which they are held. A reception was given them at the home, of
Mrs. Serk’s sister, Mrs. Kreber, Tuesday evening. The HERALD
wishes to extend its congratulations.
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Inwood Herald
Inwood, Lyon County, Iowa
March 10, 1893
Tourgee — Albertson
Married at the home of Andrew Albertson, Wednesday, March 8, 1893
, Rev. H.R. Green officiating, Miss Eva Tourgee to Henry
Albertson. The above event was witnessed by about forty invited
guests, relatives, and friends of the participating parties. The
bride is a sister to Mrs. Andrew Albertson and is recently from
Fayette , Wis. The groom is the son of Eliza Albertson, is a
young man of ability, with a bright future before him. He entered
the ministry some over a year ago and has met with much success
in his ministerial duties. The HERALD congratulates them with the
wish that their bowl of happiness may always be full to
overflowing; that the wave of adversity may sweep clear of their
walk in life’s pathway. Many handsome presents were
presented them as a mark of the esteem in which they were held by
the guests. Among the presents were a handsome silver set,
presented by the bride’s brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Smith, of Wisconsin, who were present, and an elegant set
of china dishes which were presented by Mrs. Andrew Albertson.
The editor is the recipient of some of the wedding cake which is
very nice, and for which Mr. and Mrs. Albertson have our thanks.
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Inwood Herald
Inwood, Lyon County, Iowa
March 24, 1893
The Teachers’ Meeting a Success
The Inwood Teachers’ Meeting was called to order by Supt.
McMullen at 3 p.m. , March 18, 1893 . Motion carried that Laura
Wheat act as secretary and send a report of the meeting to the
HERALD for publication. Discipline in our Schools, by Miss Della
Pingry, was followed by a lengthy discussion by the Misses
Winegar, Oates, Pingry, Wheat, and Messrs. Roberts and McMullen.
The general opinion seemed to be to govern by mild measurers, but
be firm and require obedience. Teachers and patrons should
co-operate, and the school board uphold the teachers in all that
is right. Miss Lou Washburn’s Paper—“Should the
Superintendent Renew Certificates?” was short but to the
point. A lively discussion followed, by the Misses Wheat, Pingry,
Oates, Walrath, Washburn, Winegar, and Messrs, McMullen and
Roberts. Many different views of the subject were presented if
some didn’t think we could have discussed it with more
freedom had the superintendent not been present. The discussion
closed by the superintendent stating the law that was passed in
1892, that superintendents have no right to renew or endorse
certificates, and if they do, the teachers have to take the risk
of not being able to draw their salary. The Superintendent ably
presented the subject, “Fads in our Schools”. It was
discussed by the Misses Pingry, Oates, Winegar, and Messrs.,
Roberts and McMullen. All agreed that the common branches must
not be neglected for music and Dehsart; and the teacher must not
be expected to teach too many things in school and take the place
of father and mother to the pupils. The question “Shall we
Omit the Metric System in Teaching Mathematics”, was
discussed by the Misses Pingry, Winegar, and Supt. It was deemed
best to spend a very short time on the subject, perhaps one or
two recitations. Summary of meeting by S.E. Roberts was good. It
was decided to hold an examination at Inwood, April 8th,
beginning at 9 a.m. All teachers in this part of the county who
desire to take the examination this spring are requested to be
present. There were ten teachers, and eight visitors present. The
meeting was a decided success and we hope to have more like it.
Motion carried to adjourn. Secretary
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Inwood Herald
Inwood, Lyon County, Iowa
March 31, 1893
Erickson -- Bahnson
Married at the residence of B. Bahnson, in Centennial, Thursday,
March 23, 1893, Rev Wolthauson officiating, Miss Tomene Erickson
and Monroe Bahnson.
Abrahamson -- Egge
Married in Centennial, Saturday, March 25, 1893, Rev. O.A. Berge
officiating, Miss Rachel Abrahamson and O. N. Egge. May
prosperity and happiness brighten the pathways of each and all of
the contracting parties in their new state. The HERALD extends
congratulations to each.
Jacobson -- Davidson
Married at the Lutheran Church in Inwood, Wednesday, March 29,
1893, Rev. O. A. Berge officiating, Miss Eliza Jacobson and O.
Davidson, both of Inwood.
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