Rock Rapids Review
Lyon County, Iowa
March 1, 1900

RASMUSSON, THEODORE - SOPHIA ENDERSON
A Quiet Ceremony

Yesterday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Enderson in this city at four o'clock occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Sophia, to Theodore Rasmusson of Steen, Minnesota. Rev. Williams spoke the words that united them for life. Miss Tena Enderson, sister of the bride, and Julious Rasmussen, brother of the groom assisted in making the ceremony impressive and solemn. The bride and her attendants were rich and elegantly gowned, while the gentlemen wore the usual conventional dress suits. Miss Enderson has grown to womanhood here among a large number of acquaintances. She is modest and unassuming in disposition and lovable in character. The groom has been agent at Steen for a long time and has the friendship and esteem of his associates. They left on the evening train for Chicago and New Orleans and will be at home to their new friends in Steen about April 1st. The Review with their friends join in congratulations.

Petit Jurors.
Following are the Petit Jurors for the April term of Court, which convenes on the 8th:

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Rock Rapids Review
Lyon County, Iowa
March 8, 1900

MOON, ELLEN
VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA

Mrs. Ellen Moon Dies After a Five Days' Illness in California. Was on a Visit to Her Daughter—Taught the First School in Lyon County

Mrs. Ellen Moon, who was on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Abbie Daniell, at Pasadena, California was attacked with pneumonia and after an illness of five days, died last Monday afternoon. A letter received from her by her brother R.N. Pelle a few days ago stated that she was in excellent health and that she would start for home in a few days. On Friday last a telegram was received announcing her serious illness, and her daughter Mrs. Geo. Gillman and husband, and her son Robert Moon left that day in hopes of seeing their mother alive once more, but in this they wore disappointed as they did not reach their destination until Tuesday morning. Mrs. Ellen Moon was born in county Kilkenny, Ireland, on the 6th day of February, 1831, moved to Illinois in the year 1854 and resided with her brother R.N. Pelle for about four years, when she was married to C.H. Moon, about 42 years ago. They moved to this county in 1870, and were the first family to make a homestead entry and settle in Lyon County. The first school opened was presided over by the deceased. Five children survive to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother. They are: Henry and Robert Moon, Mrs. Rose Gillman; Mrs. Amy Patrick, Wakefield, Nebraska; Mrs. Abbie Daniell of Pasadena, California. Her brothers Robert and William Pelle reside in this city. A telegram received yesterday afternoon conveyed the intelligence that the remains would be bought here for burial which is expected to arrive here on next Sunday. No arrangements have been made for the funeral.

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Rock Rapids Review
Lyon County, Iowa
March 15, 1900

ALEXANDER, JOHN T.
Golden Wedding Celebration
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Alexander celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage at their home in the west end Wednesday evening. About 70 guests were present and participated in the festivities. A sumptuous dinner was spread to which all did ample justice. The house was beautifully decorated, the colors being white, green and gold and was done under the supervision of their daughter Della A., who also did the honors in receiving, assisted by Misses Addie Penman and Leora Macdonald. The tables were presided over by Misses Edna Roseborough and Myrtle Rosenborough. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander were the recipients of many beautiful and costly presents among which were silver and gold lined tea sets, berry spoons, gold lined silver vase, cut glass berry dishes and a gold mounted clock. The out of town guests were: Mr. Lewis, brother of Mrs. Alexandria, and wife of Cherokee, Iowa, and Mrs. Laughton, a sister of Dubuque, Iowa. Mr. Alexander is past 72 years of age and Mrs. Alexander is past 66. They are both hale and hearty and bid fair to celebrate many more anniversaries of their marriage. They were married near Belvidere, in Boone County, Illinois, March 14, 1850, and have two children living, Miss Della A., who is at home with her parents and Chas. V. who resides in Grant County, South Dakota. It was near the midnight hour before the reception closed and the many guests after congratulating the bride and groom of 50 years ago, and wishing them many more years of happiness, departed for their respective homes.

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Rock Rapids Review
Lyon County, Iowa
March 22, 1900

An Honorable Man Passes Away.
Rucellus R. Horr, whose demise was not unexpected, after an acute illness of short duration, died at his home in this city at the age of 63. He was born in Denmark, Lewis County, New York, on April 25, 1837, and in 1855 moved to Butler County, of this state, where he has resided for forty years. During his residence there he was engaged in farming and was successful in the pursuits of life and accumulated a competency for old age. He was married to Miss Allen Townsend of Iowa Falls, in 1863, and five children were born to them. In 1878 his wife died after a long illness and left to care for his little children. The deceased was married to Mrs. Louisa Huey a year later and four daughters blessed their union, three of them are now living. The deceased moved to Rock Rapids in 1895 and his declining years were spent in comparative ease, surrounded by a happy and contented family. All through life he was regarded as an exceptional safe and reliable man, a man to be trusted and confided in, and he was never known to betray a trust. He was a conscientious Christian and lived an exemplary life. The funeral was held at the M.E. Church, Monday at 2 o’clock, Rev. Wasser, conducting the services and a large number of sorrowing friends followed the remains to its last resting-place in the Rock Rapids cemetery.

Iowa Old Press
Lyon County