Iowa
Old Press
The Red Oak Sun
Red Oak, Montgomery Co., Iowa
December 1,1893
~ Just now, before you buy your Christmas gifts, see Hinchman.
~ Holiday Goods in fine assortment at Platt's drug store. See the
pony.
~ Trapnell & Co. sell fresh and salt meats. Their telephone
number is 90.
Death of John H. Murray.
John H. Murray, for 36 years an esteemed and respected resident
of this county, died at the home of his daughter, in Frankfort
township, on Monday morning, Nov. 27. He was in his 71st year,
and had been feeble and for several years, but his last illness,
which was la grippe, was a short one. Mr. Murray was
born in Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. 11, 1823, and when about 10 years
of age moved with his parents to Illinois, five years later
moving to Jefferson county, this state. He was married in
Jefferson county, Sept. 10, 1848, to Miss Margaret Merner, and
four children were born to them, three daughters and one son. In
1857 Mr. Murray moved to this county, being one of the earliest
settlers. When 15 years of age he united with the M. E. church,
and through life he was an earnest and consistent Christian man.
His kind deeds and noble qualities endeared him to a large circle
of friends. Mr. Murray had three brothers living in California
and a sister living in Red Oak. The funeral services were held at
Frankfort M. E. church on Wednesday afternoon and were very
largely attended. Rev. J. G. Bourne, assisted by Rev. J. D.
Graham, conducted the services. The pall bearers were W. W.
Merritt, A. S. Iddings, John Gilchrist, Levi Barnett, O. N. Boyer
and Jas. Roach. W. W. Merritt in speaking of Mr. Murray to The
Sun the day after the funeral said: "Mr. Murray in all
the varied relations of life, in business dealings, in society,
in his party, in the church of his choice, as neighbor and
friend, husband and father, was an excellent type of Christian
manhood, and in the years to come his memory and the influence of
his life will be as a monument of God's noblest work, 'an honest
man.' He was never known to swerve from what he thought to be
right. Unostentatious and unassuming, he was a man of deep
convictions and decided views on all matters pertaining to the
welfare of society. The little Methodist church in Frankfort is a
witness of his interest and sacrifice for the cause he loved. He
was always kindly and helpful and in cases of sickness or
affliction was ever thoughtful and solicitous in relief or
sympathy.
~ Parties wanting fresh, Northern Seed Oats for the spring
sowing, leave your orders with me please, at the elevator. E. W.
Stevens.
~ Dolls, toys, games, toilet sets, albums, purses and many other
holiday goods at Platt's drug store. Prices just as low as
elsewhere, the Shetland pony thrown in.
~Of the school houses in the county 104 are supplied with flags.
The 113 school houses in the county are valued at $142,470.00.
Red Oak has five, valued at $55,000.00; Villisca two, valued at
$20,500.00; Stanton one, valued at $11,000.00; Elliott one,
valued at $4,000.00; Milford one, valued at $2,500.00. The value
of school buildings in the five cities and towns of the county is
$98,000.00, which is about twice as much as all the other school
houses in the county. Grant Center has the larget and best conty
school house in the county, it being values at $900.00. The
school house in Pittsburg district, Grant township, is valued at
$800.00, and the school house in Fairview district, West
township, is an $800.00 one also. The value of the average
country school house is about $500.00. There are 103 country
schools, and 41 rooms in the graded schools in the county. In all
there were 267 teachers employed last year, 229 of whom were
ladies, 38 gentlemen. The total amount paid to teachers in the
county last year was $47,115.00. There are 5537 young people of
school age (between the ages of 5 and 21) in the county, 4698 of
whom are enrolled in the schools. Of the 2143 volumes in school
libraries Red Oak has 1500, Villisca 350, Eilliott 150. There are
3003 trees in thrifty condition on school house sites. Grant
township leads, with 687; and Garfield is next, with 580.
~ Plush goods at Boellert's away down.
RED OAK'S THANKSGIVING DAY.
Thanksgiving day, 1893, was a cold and bleak one in point of
weather here, but in most of the homes of Red Oak the keen north
wind and the flying particles of frozen moisture did not
interfere with comfort and good cheer. This comfort and good
cheer was enjoyed with added zest in the numerous cases where as
part of the preparation for it the poor and needy had been
remembered. There was a good attendance at the union services,
held in the Baptist church. The sermon, by Rev. J. D. Graham, of
the United Presbyterian church, was a good one, and there was
special and superior music by the Baptist choir. The committee
for relief of the poor of the city reported, through their
treasurer, A. McConnell, an expenditure of $76.85 for the year,
which was somewhat in excess of the fund. The committee were re
elected. The collection, besides $75.25 presented by the ladies
of the Christian church as the proceeds of a dinner and supper
given at the Armory last Saturday, amounted to $43.45, making a
total of $118.70, Two entertainments, for relief of the poor,
were given at the opera house, under the auspices of the city, a
matinee by Paul Alexander Johnstone, the mind reader, which was
not largely patronized, although an interesting entertainment,
and a music and recitative entertainment in the evening by Ella
June Meade Cake and L. B. Cake, of Clarinda, which was enjoyed by
quite a large number of patrons.
OBITUARY
Died.--Nov. 20, 1893, near Stennett, from typhoid fever, Edgar,
son of Mr. and mrs. Charles Stennett, aged 23 years and 8 months.
The deceased was unmarried. He had always lived with his parents,
near Stennett, where he was well known as a kind and worthy young
man. Many times it was said after his death, "Edgar had no
enemies in the world." A short time before his death he
asked that I be sent for. Being in the vicinity, I hastened to
his side. He wished to tell me, he said, of his willingness to
obey Christ and of his hope and trust in Him. A few hours later
he fell asleep as a merry child at the close of day. The family
of which he was a beloved member are left to mourn for one they
all dearly loved. A large congregation of friends gathered at the
Union church at Stennett to listen to words of comfort spoken by
the writer and to look once more on the face of the beloved dead.
H. G. McCullooh.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
[Filed for week ending Nov. 29]
Nov. 21, 1893 - Harriet Zuber to Harriet McCreary lot 19
McNaughton's addition Villisca...........$1200.00
Nov. 20, 1893 - Harriet McCreary to Harriet Zuber lots 453 and
454 Villisca ..$500.00
Nov. 21, 1893 - W. R. Cumming to Emma J. Gillmore s1/2 SE an S SW
1 71-35 $4350.00
Nov. 23, 1893 - J. M. H-wland to Chas Farlin, N1/2 NE SW 2-71-36
...$600.00
April 13, 1893 - Ollie Nance et al to George Oyster lot 5
Redmon's add Villisca. $125.00
Oct. 27, 1893 - C. N. Preston to George Oyster lot 305 Villisca
.. $700.00
Mar. 6, 1893 - Wm Dunn, by exr., to Robert J. Dunn N1/2 SW
26-72-38 ..$2166.00
WANTS, FOR SALE, LOST, FOUND, ETC.
Under this head five cents per line each week.
PUBLIC SALE- Dec. 13 four miles south west of Red Oak, 10 head of
horses 14 head of cattle and 42 head of hogs, hay, grain, straw,
implements, etc. Katie O'Brien. Jos. Buck, auctioneer.
PRINTING - of all kinds a specialty at the SUN office.
TO RENT - 2.0 acres, or less, of fresh land 3 ½ miles southwest
of Red Oak. Enquire on the premises. H. H. Herron
O. S. KEILLY, M. D. Office- North side square, over G. W.
Johnston's hardware store.
W. H. AXLINE, M. D. Has located permanently in Red Oak, occupying
the office over the North Side drug store. Residence on Reed st.,
six blocks east of square.
F. S. SCHADEL, D.D.S, Successor to H. W. Shriver, DENTAL - ROOMS
Over Hinchman's Drug Store.
CHESTER C. EPPS, Piano and Organ Tuner. Musical Instruments
polished and repaired. Satisfaction guaranteed. Send orders
through post office (Box 280) or leave word with any music
dealer. C. C. EPPS, Red Oak, Iowa
L. A. SCHWIN, Scientific Optician! Office over Smith's hardware
store, Red Oak, Ia. Eyes Tested Free of Charge.
RED OAK NATIONAL BANK: Capital..$100,000.00
Surplus Fund .. $20,000.00
Its directors and stockholders represent property several times
its Capital Stock, and are personally liable. Does business on
conservative principals. Justice Clark, President.
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The Red Oak Sun
Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa
Friday, December 8, 1893
JUST 15 DAYS MORE!
Boot - Shoe - Sale!
The Best Goods are Going Rapidly.
Buckle Overshoes, Only $1.
Ladies' Fleece Lined Storm Rubbers, only 45c.
Ladies' Best Quality Plain Rubbers ..35c
Ladies' New Stock Buckle Overshoes ..25c
Ladies Best Quality Felt Boots ..90c
CALF BUTTON SHOES, Only 95c
Men's $2 Fine Shoes, Only $1
Men's $2.50 Nest Dress Shoes...$1.50
Men's $2.50 Nest Heavy Shoes..$1.50
Men's $3.00 Fine Dress Shoes..$2.00
Men's $4.00 Fine Dress Shoes..$2.50
SCHOOL SHOES, ONLY 95c
Infants' Button Shoes, 25c
Children's $1.50 warranted School Shoes.$0.95
Misses' $1.75 Warranted School Shoes..$1.15
Children's $1.50 Dongola Dress Shoes..$1.00
Misses' $1.75 Dongola Dress Shoes.$1.15
Children's Patent Tip Spring-Heel Shoes..$.45
Regular Boys' School Shoes .$1.15
TELLING OF AUSTIN SMITH - Biographical Sketch of
an Old Resident Near Milford Who Died Nov. 29.
Milford, Dec. 5.-Austin H. Smith, who died at the home of his son
in Noble township, Cass County, on Wednesday of last week was a
well known and long time resident of this vicinity and was
universally esteemed for his kindliness and his high sense of
honor. Mr. Smith died from consumption. He had been ill health
for the past two or three years, but was confined to his bed but
a short time. The closing hours of his life were without pain,
and he was conscious up to the time of his death. He had been a
resident of this vicinity 22 years.
Mr. Smith was in his 71st year. He was a native of Ohio, being
born in Greene county, March 28, 1828. When he was but a small
child his parents moved to Galena, Ill. In the spring of 1834 his
parents settled in Dubuque, this state, then a part of the
territory of Wisconsin. Mr. Smith was married there Jan. 26,
1847, to Maryetta Estabrook. Whose death accrued three years ago.
In 1852 Mr. Smith crossed the plains to California on a pack
horse and was on the road 74 days. He engaged in mining in
different parts of that state for some two years, when he
returned to Iowa. In 1860 he went Pike's Peak, engaging in mining
in Colorado, but only remained a short time, returning to Dubuque
county, this state. In 1871 he moved to this vicinity, purchasing
a 250-acre farm in the adjoining township of Noble in Cass
county, and resided in this vicinity until his death.
To Mr. and Mrs. Smith 11 children were born, eight of whom are
now living.
Personally Mr. Smith was a most companionable and kindly man,
true in his friendships, a willing and cheerful helper in every
time of need. In all his business dealings he was honorable and
just. He never intentionally wronged any person a penny's worth.
He has gone to the grave mourned by all who knew him.
Mr. Smith was a bright and enthusiastic member of the Masonic
fraternity. He joined Cascade lodge, No. 127, A. F. & A. M.,
in Dubuque county in 1864. After moving to this locality he was
an active factor in the organization of Centennial lodge, No.
273, at Milford, and was one of its charter members. It was his
boast that he had attended every meeting at the Masonic grand
lodge of Iowa since 1870. Many of the most happy hours of his
life were passed in the lodge room, and he never missed a meeting
if he could possibly be present without disregarding duty to
himself or some one depending on him.
The community has lost one of its best citizens and the Masonic
fraternity a most devoted and never tiring worker in the death of
Mr. Smith. He lies at rest beside his wife at Milford cemetery,
where he was laid by loving hands of brother Masons. The funeral
was held last Saturday. Rev. C. E. Maine preached the funeral
discourse.
GUESSING GUESTS - How a lot of People at a Party
in Clarinda Puzzled Each Other.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Chamberlain gave a party at their handsome home
in Clarinda one evening last week at which, in accordance with
request on the invitations, each of the 60 guests wore something
in indicate the name of a book. From the full list of the guests
present, the books they represented and how the representation
was made printed by the Journal in its report of the
party the following is taken, several of the persons named known
in Red Oak.
SOME OF THE PUZZLERS.
~H. R. Spry, "Three Men in a Boat" indicated by a card
on which was a picture of a boat with three men in it.
~Mrs. H. R. Spry, "Helen's Babies," represented by
wearing two dolls.
~C. A. Lisle, editor of the Herald, "On the
Frontier," shown by the picture of a mule with the insect on
one of its ears.
~Mrs. C. A. Lisle, "Under the Lilacs," represented by
wearing a tiny ax on her head, she thus being under the Lisle-ax.
~Congressman W. P. Hepburn, "Coke on Littleton,"
indicated by wearing a piece of coke to which was attached a card
marked "1900 lbs."
~Rev. E. W. McDade, pastor of the M. E. church, "The
Complete Angler," illustrated by wearing a photo of
ex-Senator Tait Clark, who is a noted fisherman.
~Mrs. T. E. Clark, "Eight Little Cousins," represented
by wearing a photo of seven cousins, she being the eighth.
~Representative Chas. Linderman, "Crabbe's Synonyms,"
showing the shell of a crab with the words, "slip, slide,
glide."
~Mrs. Charles Linderman, "Pickwick Papers," represented
by toothpicks, a piece of wick and pieces of papers.
~Mrs. T. E. Powers, "Sweet Bells Out of Tune," bells
suspended on ribbon, the bells stuffed with cotton.
~Mrs. C. B. Shoemaker, "American Notes," two blank
notes, with American flag attached.
~C. W. Beam, "The One Thing Needful," indicated by
money.
~Herman Russell, "A Women's Reason," represented by
wearing a lady's card with the word, "Because" thereon.
~Mrs. Herman Russell, "The Light That Failed,"
represented by a charred match.
~Lawyer J. R. Good, "Greenleaf on Evidence," indicated
by wearing a green leaf.
~G. L. Gillespie, "Peck's Bad Boy," represented by
wearing a card on which were illustrations of two peck measures,
representing himself as a bad boy.
~Wm. Butler, "Sutier's Atlas," represented by wearing a
miniature globe.
~Mrs. J. N. Miller, "Reflections on a Married Man,"
shown by wearing two small mirrors.
~F. W. Parish, "Black Beauty," represented by a picture
of an African princess.
~J. E. Phillips, "Button's Inn," indicated by wearing a
string of buttons underneath his coat lapel.
~G. W. Richardson, "Hard Cash," represented by a
Mexican dollar.
~D. C. Chamberlin, "Our Mutual Friend," represented by
wearing a photo of his daughter-in-law, the hostess of the
evening.
The guessing of the guests as to what books were meant in the
various instances made such merriment for all. Clarinda, by the
way, is quite a town for social life.
LIST OF WARRANTS ISSUED
The following is the list of warrants issued by the city clerk of
Red Oak Junction, Iowa for the month of November 1893:
H. F. Locke, salary as city marshal and street commissioner
..$50.00
D. D. Jeffers, Salary as assistant marshal .........$40.00
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