Iowa Old Press
Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
September 5, 1895
The long lost John Johnson who succeeded in swindling so many of
our merchants, bankers and farmers some three years ago has been
found. He was recognized last Thursday at Adrian, Minn., by J. B.
Hames. O. H. Montzheimer and W. W. Artherholt immediately went
there as representatives of a couple of the swindled banks to
secure such portion of the lost money as was possible. It was a
race between the attorneys to see which would get there first,
but the livery team was no match for a bicycle and Montzheimer
got there first getting security for his claim. On Friday Johnson
consented to return with the attorneys and he arrived here the
same evening, at which time he made arrangements with relatives
here to enable him to continue his farming in Minnesota until his
creditors should be paid in full. He is thoroughly penitent and
desirous of settling everything up and the general opinion seems
to be that he will do that if left alone. He is a hard worker,
and while in Minnesota has succeeded in making quite a good bit
of money, so as to be in a position to settle with his creditors.
Born - To Harold Lees and wife, on [?], August 27th, a son. Dr.
[?] attending. All doing well and [?] happy, especially papa
Lees. - Bradgate Harold
John Frederick Steen, aged 79 years and 11 months, passed on to
his reward last evening at 9:00 o'clock after an illness of a
year and a half. Deceased was the father of John, Theodore and
William Steen of this place, August C. Steen of Fonda and Mrs.
Henry Voss of Hartley, both well known here. Deceased was born at
Holstein, Germany, in the year 1815; was united in marriage in
1842 to Annie Wiese, who died two years ago at this place. Mr.
and Mrs. Steen landed in this country in 1876, settling at Tama
City. They moved here to live with their sons in 1880. Mr. Steen
was a member of the Lutheran church. The funeral will be
conducted at the home of John Steen tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock by Rev. Andrew Herron.
The thieves who broke into the store of Charlie Elliot at
Hawarden, brief mention of which was made in this paper last
week, have been captured. They proved to be four boys, Homer
Kinkead, Charles Scott, Thomas Connell and Dal Stevens. They have
confessed and told where the goods were concealed and most of it
was recovered. The lads are now in jail awaiting the action of
the grand jury. Charlie's Paullina friends are glad to know of
his good fortune in recovering the goods.
Miss Ellen Fife, of O'Brien county, is here to remain a month
with her relatives - the Philips, in Buckingham. She is a
daughter of David Fife, formerly of south Perry. - Traer Star
Clipper
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Sheldon Mail
Sheldon, O'Brien co. Iowa
September 12, 1895
J.H. Clark gave Grandpa Neff a buggy ride on Monday. It was Mr.
Neff's 83rd birthday.
Alderman Boyd dedicated Mayor Royce's new hotel bus, horses
harness and all, Tuesday by displaying the outfit on the street.
the outfit is an attractive one as good in fact, as can be scared
up in a town of this size anywhere.
Lottie Toothaker on Saturday, Sept. 7, her 12th birthday, gave a
party for 15 of her friends.
Mrs. E.B. Pearson is now ready to do all kinds of hair work to
order. Residence 2 blocks north of the post office.
The weather is scorching hot these days, for September, but as
the corn crop is safe we can swelter without a murmur.
The city authorities have put down two street crossings of paving
brick as an experiment; one between the First National Bank and
the office of the Empire Loan and Investment Co.; the other
between E.H. McElhose's photo gallery and James Wykoff's
residence. The bricks were made at Fort Dodge and seem to be a
superior article.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
September 12, 1895
Mike Hopp and Miss Maggie Ludiwisse were married at the Catholic
church here Tuesday, Rev. Anler officiating. May their
matrimonial canoe sail smoothly.
What promises to be a sensational suit was brought in district
court last Thursday by Mrs. Challin of Sheldon, against her
husband, Lewis Challin. She alleged in her petition that he had
subjected her to cruel and inhuman treatment and threatened to
take the children away from her. Judge Ladd issued an injunction
restraining him from molesting the children and also ordered
property of the defendant to the amount of $1000 attached to
secure her alimony and attorney fees. Later the litigants got
together, settled their differences and agreed to live together
again and the suit will be dismissed.
Marriage licenses the past week have been issued to J. F. Stone
and Clara Goodyear, Vernon Lee and Jane McKeegan, J. B. Blossom
and Jennifer R. Nunns, Oliver Halsted and Lydia Ramsey.
Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Marlon [?], of Highland township, on
October 7th, a son.
We clip the following item from the Crawford (Neb.) Gazette
of a recent [?], concerning the marriage of Virgil Daniels, a
former well known and respected Paullina boy: "On Wednesday,
August 28, 1895, a ceremony was performed at the home of Miss
Jeannie Johnston, at Bloomington, Neb., that made this young lady
and Virgie Daniels man and wife. Mrs. Daniels has lived in this
part of the county so long that there will [?] be need of an
introduction. He is a young man of whom all speak well, and who
commands the respect and [?] of everyone. The bride, too, is not
without friends in Crawford. The young lady is a sister of Mrs.
Rev. [?], and having visited at this place on more than one
occasion, she acquired many warm friends. The young couple
arrived here from Bloomington Monday morning, and for the time
being, will reside on the Hamstreet [?], south of town. Crawford
people in general join with the writer in extending all good
wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the newly-wed couple.
Sheriff Carter was in town yesterday morning with Mr. and Mrs.
Brad Peasley and daughter, on the way to Orange City where Judge
Oliver heard habeas corpus proceedings. Mr. Peasley was under
arrest for the crime of rape upon his own daughter who
accompanied the family. It is said the arrest was due to some
malice on the part of another daughter at Little Sioux, Iowa.
"Shady" Bailey, the Primghar lawyer, was with the party
and will see that no guilty man escapes - an exorbitant fee.
J. E. Masterson and daughter, of Fairbury, Illinois, arrived
Saturday on a visit to the former's sister, Mrs. H. H. Crow. They
departed Monday.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
September 19, 1895
Mr. and Mrs. John Eulberg are rejoicing over the arrival of a
bright baby girl, born last Thursday.
F. N. Beck, J. Eulberg, H. Schemmel, A. Neuroth, and M. Roeder
attended the funeral of Mrs. P. Schnee at Hospers Tuesday.
Mrs. Peter Schnee crossed the dark river of death to the brighter
place beyond at her home last Saturday night. A fond husband and
several small children are left to mourn the loss of a loving
wife and mother, the remains were laid to rest in the quiet
cemetery at Hospers Tuesday, followed by a long line of sorrowing
friends who extend their sympathy to the bereaved father and
motherless children. The unusually large funeral showed high
esteem in which she was held by the community.
The 16-months-old child of Mrs. Ingamel died yesterday morning at
the home of Chris Fife, in Dale township, of cholera infantum.
Mrs. Ingamel is a sister of Mrs. Chris Fife and was here from
Tama county on a visit to the former. The remains were taken to
Tama county yesterday afternoon for burial and were accompanied
by Chris Fife and the child's mother.
October Term of Court
W. A. Thompson sues D. M. Scott Thompson for a divorce
claiming that he married the defendant under the supposition that
she had secured a divorce from her first husband. Plaintiff now
finds out that no legal divorce was granted and asks to have the
marriage set aside as null and void.
Ida Walling sues Riley Walling for divorce on grounds of
desertion.
Mrs. Waterman returned Monday from Pocahontas county where she
was called to attend the funeral of her aged mother.
Born, Monday, September 16, to Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Williams, a
girl baby, weight 11 pounds.
T. F. Ward will return with his bride the last of next week. They
are spending their honeymoon in Yellowstone National Park.
Marriage licenses issued the first of the week
are as follows: Wm. Meyer and Salina Schlicht, Lewis Litzell and
Lottie Fritson, Albert Cooper and Emma Brown, J. D. Bower and
Ella Cummings.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
September 26, 1895
Miss Dora Smith, of Mechanicsville, Iowa, is the guest of her
uncle, A. P. Jacobs, and family.
Wilber and Addie Wasser of Cedar county, grandchildren of Mrs.
Kiser, arrived Tuesday on a visit.
Mrs. H. H. Crow was called to Rolfe Friday last, on account of
the sickness of her sister, Mrs. Guy Rich.
Miss Ben, of Leland, Illinois, arrived Tuesday on a visit to her
sister, Mrs. Frank Wells of this township.
Mrs. Baker, of Alma, Nebraska, arrived yesterday on a three
months' visit to her daughter, Mrs. George Raw.
Marriage licenses issued by the clerk of court since last
reported are: August Pommarke and Kate Cordas; Earl A. Cline and
Amy H. Greenfield.
[transcribed by A.N., August 2015]