Iowa Old Press
Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
June 6, 1895
The funeral of her grandfather called Mrs. O. H. Montzheimer to
Webster City the first of the week.
Ed Guenther and wife rejoice over the arrival of a baby boy at
their home last week.
Born - to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ross on Friday, May
31st, a son.
Died.
The death of Wm. Harker, of Sanborn, occurred at West Baden
Springs, Indiana on Saturday, May 23 [note, day of week and date
do not correspond]. Mr. Harker was one of O'Brien county's most
prominent business men and an influential character. Fourteen
years ago he helped to organize the first banking institution in
Sanborn and called it the O'Brien county bank. About the same
time he and his partner, J. L. Green, platted what is known as
Harker & Green's addition to Paullina. They also built
several business buildings in Paullina which are still here.
Later, we believe, all the property of the firm here was bought
by Wm. Harker. Considerable property here still rests in his
name. His passing hence robs Sanborn of a leading citizen and a
firm friend. It is estimated that he was the wealthiest man in
Sanborn and his estate is valued at about $150.000. The cause of
death was heart failure. He was buried last Sunday in accordance
with the Masonic custom. Masons from all surrounding towns were
in attendance. Those from this place were J. V. Adkins, Stephen
Harris and John Metcalf.
Guy W. Rich and Miss May Masterson Married
Tuesday, June 11th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. H.
Crow occurred one of the most pleasant social events in the
annals of the village, the marriage of Miss May Masterson to Guy
W. Rich of Rolfe. The house was beautifully decorated with
flowers in honor of the occasion and the delightful odor of
carnations and roses were everywhere met. High noon was the hour
set for the ceremony. The strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march,
skillfully executed by Miss Idella Herron, announced the approach
of the bridal party who entered the parlor unattended and took
their places in the bay window under a magnificent horseshoe of
roses and carnations, where the Rev. A. Herron, using the
impressive ritual of the Presbyterian church, joined their lives.
The bride looked her very best in a tasteful costume of crystal
silk. She carried an exquisite bouquet of bride's roses and wore
no other ornaments. The groom wore the conventional black suit
and never looked more gallant or happy. Between fifty and sixty
guests, the intimate friends of the contracting parties witnessed
the ceremony and united in the heartiest congratulations
immediately afterwards.
An elegant dinner was served, consisting of all the good things
of the season. Each one seemed to enter into the spirit of the
occasion and everything went "merry as a marriage
bell." The high esteem in which the young people are held
was shown in the large number of useful and elegant presents
given them.
Miss Masterson was a primary teacher here three years and has a
warmer place in the hearts of the parents and children than any
one who has ever been here. The happy couple left on the 5
o'clock trains for parts in the east and will be at home to their
friends after July 1st, in Rolfe, Ia., where we learn from a
Rolfe paper that Guy has an elegant home in course of erection.
The guests present from out of town were Mrs. Will Metcalf, of
Los Angeles, California, and the Misses Johnson, of Sanborn.
Mrs. N. E. Jacobs is at Marshalltown where she went to attend the
funeral of her mother.
Mrs. W. C. Metcalf, formerly Miss Mavis Pratt, of Los Angeles,
California, arrived Tuesday morning on a visit to her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Pratt.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
June 13, 1895
Attorney C. S. Macomber of Ida Grove was here last Thursday in
the interest of Mrs. Harker in the matter of the estate of
William Harker late of Sanborn. The will was produced and read,
and July 5 was the day set for its probate. At that time Judge
Ladd will hold an adjourned term of court to probate the will.
Elizabeth Harker the widow, gets the homestead and $40,000 in
cash. A nephew, Jas. J. Harker, is to receive $5,000. $3,000 is
to be put into a tomb or vault for the reception of the bodies of
the deceased and his wife. David Palen, E. T. Parker and Geo. H.
Peck are appointed trustees to superintend and have charge of an
opera house to be built by them out of the funds of the estate
and to the cost not to exceed $10,000. Specific directions are
given as to the size, material to be used, etc., etc. The balance
of the estate is to be equally divided between his brothers and
sisters. The executors are Elizabeth Harker, J. R. Brady, J. H.
Daly and C. A. Babcock.
Announcement of the marriage of Dan W. Barnes to Ollie M. Bird at
Liberty Center, Iowa, on June 12th has been received at this
office. Dan was at one time manager of the Commercial [hotel?] of
this place and his many friends will join The Times in
hearty congratulations.
Following is a synopsis of the concluding business of District
Court: Marietta Hurd vs. Jno. B. Hurd, decree of divorce granted
and household goods are divided between litigants. A decree of
divorce was granted to Julia C. Boyd against her husband E. A.
Boyd.
A little child of Mr. Baker died this morning and will be buried
this afternoon. It was three weeks old.
Chas. Kloster came up from Sioux City Friday and accompanied his
niece, Linnie Proctor, to Sioux City where she will spend the
summer vacation.
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Sheldon Mail
Sheldon, O'Brien co. Iowa
June 13, 1895
Frank Nelson and Miss Julia Anderson were married a few days ago.
Frank is one of the reliable and efficient employees of the
Prairie Queen Mills. We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Nelson wishing
them a long and happy married life.
J.J. Hartenbower is mingling with Sheldon friends again for a
season. Jerry has bought the old Iselin farm north of town. It is
one of the few whole section farms remaining in this region.
The old settlers picnic at Boyden last Saturday attracted a
goodly number of Sheldon people. D.A.W. Perkins and Milt Allen
were among the speakers on the occasion.
Mayor Royce, of the committee on railroad transportation to the
celebration at Sheldon July 4th, says the committee have already
assurances of excursion rates for 200 miles on the three
railroads.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
June 20, 1895
Gone to Her Reward
Mrs. L. Grady passed from this life at seven o'clock
Sunday afternoon at St. Joseph's hospital in Sioux City, at the
age of 46 years, where she had gone for medical aid. A husband,
five sons and four daughters are bereft of a loving wife and
mother's care. The large number of mourners who followed the
corpse to the Catholic cemetery here Wednesday shows the general
esteem in which she was held.
Married
Wm. Schemmel and Miss Annie Rahe were united in the
bonds of wedlock Tuesday morning by Rev. Anler. Both bride and
groom are highly esteemed young people and are too well known to
need comment. In the afternoon and evening many invited friends
enjoyed themselves with refreshments, dancing, etc., in H.
Schemmel's grove east of town. The many and costly presents
showed the esteem in which the young couple is held. May their
life be one of peace.
J. R. Culp and Miss Georgia Hastie were married at Somerset,
Iowa, yesterday at noon. They will return this evening. Both
contracting parties are people of wide acquaintance here and
enjoy the confidence and respect of a large circle of friends.
Mr. Culp is numbered among our best citizens and [?] and the
bride was last year a successful teacher here. Success, we [?]y,
with many others.
Died
Washington Alexander, well known to all the older
settlers of O'Brien county, died this morning at his home in
Sutherland.
Fred Schlitzmier, of Sheldon, has been in jail for several days
on sentence from Justice Court. Monday he was before the insane
commissioners. They postponed action until Commissioner Peck
could go to Sheldon and take further testimony. It is likely that
Schlitzmier will be sent to Independence.
Mrs. David Fife left Monday evening for Monroe, Iowa, in response
to a telegram announcing sickness in the family of her daughter,
Mrs. J. W. Smith.
Miss Tib Carper, sister of Mrs. J. A. Warner and a former
Paullina girl, is visiting here with friends. She has been
teaching school near Anamosa, Iowa.
On motion County Auditor was instructed to send the three Hudson
children, now in Home for Indigent children, to their mother at
Elmira, New York.
On motion County Auditor was instructed to take necessary steps
for sending Rodemaker child to Home for Indigent children.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
June 27, 1895
We failed to mention births in the families of A. B. Noe of this
place on the 13th [may be 18th] and Al Hulce, south of town, on
the 20th.
Two sweet girls arrived Sunday to be counted by the next census
enumerator. One of them will make her home with Mr. and Mrs.
Wells Sutherland, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCroskey have
consented to adopt the other.
A large delegation of our citizens including delegations from the
masonic society attended the funeral of Uncle Wash. Alexander at
Sutherland Saturday. The old gentleman was well known here and
had many friends among our citizens.
Marriage licenses were issued last week to R. D. McMillan and
Clara Henry; James Storing and Sasie Waeckerly; Grant Arnold and
Maud White.
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