Iowa Old Press

Mills County Tribune
Glenwood, Mills County, Iowa
March 2, 1916

BROWN-BONNEY

Harry Brown and his right hand man, Fred Lookabill, both of Hastings, dropped quietly and unostentatiously on Monday into Glenwood. They went direct to the clerk’s office, and they bore a brief note from the father of Harry. It was a passport for the satisfaction of the clerk, and the coveted papers were secures. They charged the deputy clerk not to let Graham see Book 10 until after Monday, for the boys would find it out in the paper, and there would be a fierce serenading. The papers authorized Harry Brown and Miss Annise Bonney to be united in wedlock. The ceremony was performed the same (Monday) evening at the M.E. parsonage in Hastings, and that same evening the happy couple left on No. 9 for a day’s visit at Omaha. They returned Tuesday evening and went to the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Brown, northeast of town. And that same night, they were serenaded good and proper. The newly wedded are well known young people of Hastings and vicinity. They will live on a farm.

COLGAN-MCDONALD

Edward Colgan of Pacific City, and Miss Mary McDonald of Omaha were united in marriage in St. John’s Catholic Church of Omaha on Thursday, February 24. They visited with the bride’s parents at Omaha until Sunday evening, and then came to Pacific Junction. They are at present with the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Colgan. The young people will live on the farm lately vacated by A.F. Lynch. The friends of Ed are congratulating him on the outcome of his auspicious visit at Omaha. They tell that Ed hinted, before going, that he was going to the auto show to buy a car. He changed his mind and took a wife instead. Congratulations.

DEATHS

Mrs. W.C. Swarts

The death angel has invaded one of the best homes in Mills County, and took as his toll, the physical life of Mrs. W.C. Swarts of Silver City. Mrs. Swarts died at the Presbyterian Hospital in Omaha on Wednesday morning, March 1, where she had been taking treatment. Her care in the hospital was under the direct supervision of her daughter, Dr. Mabel Swarts. Every skill had been exercised to prolong the beautiful, well spent life. Mrs. Swarts had tried for two winters the benefits of a warmer climate, but this year decided to remain near her devoted and beloved family. About a year ago, her son-in-law, Thos. McMahon, was killed in a railroad wreck near Strahan. His widow and children have become a part of the Swarts household since then. The husband, W.C. Swarts, was at the bedside when his wife passed away. Surely, we know of very few persons, who, under the afflictions that have come to them, bears with a wiser philosphy those burdens than does Mr. Swarts. If the saying is true about whom the Lord loves, then is W.C. Swarts a prime favorite. Four sons and two daughters mourn one of the best of mothers, and a devoted husband takes up the work of life for the children who mourn with him. The funeral will be held on Friday, March 3, at 2 p.m. from the M.E. Church in Silver City. Burial will be at Silver City.

Iowa Old Press
Mills County