Iowa
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Osage News
Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa
September 11, 1884
ORCHARD.
The past week has been the hottest of the season. It has pushed
the corn along with rapid strides and has got it nearly out of
the reach of Jack Frost. The wheat is not turning out quite as
well as expected. There is smut in most of it marketed here,
although some lots are perfectly free from it. Oats are of good
weight, but in some instances did not yield more that 20 bushels
per acre, others yielded 40 and 50. Potatoes are rotting some,
but we cannot tell yet to what extent. Pasturage has shortened up
some but the right smart of a shower last night will liven it up
again.
Wm. Flint and wife returned last Friday from their hunting and
fishing excursion in Minnesota. They report a first rate time.
George H. Worseldine, our Nasby, spent his vacation of a week in
the vicinity of Minneapolis, returning last Sunday evening. He
heard most of Ben Butler's speech at that place, but was not
converted.
Our school commences next Monday, the 15th, the school board
having elected F. W. Lee principal.
Mrs. Adams, aunt of Mrs. Morse, and family have come to Iowa to
stay. They were here about a year ago on a visit, and liking this
country so well, went home, sold out, and came back, expecting to
make this state their home.
Death has again entered the circle of our acquaintance, and taken
Clare R. only daughter of James W. and Rose M. Naden, aged 2
years 8 months. She was a bright, winsome child, almost idolized
by her parents. She was taken with colera infantum one week ago
Saturday, in spite of medical skill she gradually grew worse and
passed over the dark river about 5 o'clock Sunday evening. The
parents have the sympathy of this entire community. But only
those who have passed through the same affliction can feel the
deepest sympathy. We, too, will miss our little neighbor, the
patter of those little feet as she came up the path, the touch of
the tiny hand she gave us in our greeting. But she is now with
the great Master who said, "Suffer little children to come
unto me, for such is the kingdom of Heaven. The funeral takes
place to-day, from the residence of her parents. Sept. 9, 1884.
MARRIED.
AGEN - GALLAGHER- August 27, 1884 at St. Joseph's Cathedral,
Buffalo, New York, by Rev. Dr. Quighley, Miss Kittie E. Gallagher
of East Java, New York, and Mr. John B. Agen of Osage, Iowa. Miss
Kittie is a lady of genial disposition and bright intellect, one
of our most successful county teachers. Her pleasant ways made
her a favorite with all, and we sincerely hope in her new life
and home,, they will have no clouds but all sunshine and will be
truly happy.-Warsaw N.Y. Times. Mr. Agen and his beautiful bride
arrived at Osage last Thursday evening, and were met at the depot
by a large party of friends to welcome them to their new home. In
the evening the sixth reg't band assembled and gave the happy
couple a delightful serenade.
HOLMES-KIRBY- At Newburg, Iowa, September 4, 1884, By Rev. E.
Weigner, Mr. Styles N. Holmes and Miss Kate Kirby.
HAIGHT-RICH- September 8, 1884, by Rev. Cyrus Cooke, Ms. Jacob
Haight and Miss Catherine Rich.
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Osage News
Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa
September 18, 1884
MARRIED.
OSWIN-HENDRICKSON.- At the residence of the bride's mother, at
Osage, Iowa, Tuesday, September 16, 1884, by Rev. S. W. Ingham,
Mr. Edwin Oswin of Sioux City, Iowa, and Mrs. Jennie Henderickson
of this city. Many relatives of the bride and groom were present
at this happy event. The newly wedded couple immediately after
the ceremony took the cars for Chicago on a wedding tour. They
except to return to Osage to reside in about ten days. They
received a bountiful supply of wedding presents, and good wishes
from all.
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Osage News
Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa
September 25, 1884
MITCHELL.
Mr. Frank Ford returned from Minnesota on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. StJohn, of Otranto Station, have become
residents of Mitchell.
Miss Marie Skrivin is visiting at G. W. E. Hill's.
Mrs. Oran Faville of Waverly, called on friends here recently.
Ethel Grace, daughter of George and Mary Roberts, died very
suddenly of cholera infantum, September 18. Two physicians were
in attendance, and loving frieds did all in their power for the
little sufferer. Ethel was a sweet lovable child. She was two
years old in June. The family has the sympathy of many friends,
and may the thought that their darling is safe in the "upper
fold" cheer them in this dark hour.
ST. ANSGAR.
Mr. A. Loban has moved into the Charlie Martin house.
Misses Lizzie and Tillie Rossiter have settled in the rooms
lately occupied by Mr. Loban. They purchased this place last
summer of Mr. Halverson, and now are engaged in the business of
taking photographs. They are throughly qualiied and will
doubtless succeed in their venture.
The Rev. Claus L. Clausen, the pioneer of Mitchell county, is
spending a few days in St. Ansgar. Mr. Clausen is everywhere
recognized as one of the most prominent ministers in the Lutheran
church of America, and has always been found on the side of right
and progress.
School has commenced with Mr. Potter from the State Normal
school, as principal, Miss Tillie Rossiter primary, and Miss
Altha Grettenburg in the intermediate.
People here now are contented to wait a little while before
hearing from Mr. Fuller. Those twins. Who would go
electioneering? Those twins are worth more than two terms of
congress.
Osmon Button was here one day last week in the interests of the
county central committee. What he wants is harmony. So let it be.
Charlie Martinson, with his bride, has commenced housekeeping in
the front rooms of Mr. William's house, opposite the M.E. church.
George McGhan's threshing engine went through a bridge last week,
somewhat damaging machine and bridge.
Mr. Weller will have a man here Saturday to tell the people of
their troubles.
Will Rose has come back to run McCarthy's mill.
The lumber is on the ground for a skating rink on Main Street
near the printing office.
Mr. Rogers had a hog killed last Saturday. It appeared that
someone intended to steal it as it was evidently struck with an
ax. The same evening there was a load of youngmen who had been to
Lyle, making a great distrubance of the streets.
Chris Jensen is building a new house.
Mrs Mamie Santer nee McCarthy is home visiting her mother.
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