Iowa Old Press
Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
April 2, 1896
Mrs. Putnam gave a party last Friday evening in honor of her
brother John Lemel and a large number of young folks were
present.
Marriage licenses have been issued to Anton Miller and Mary
Nelson; Wm. Simons and Mary Graney; Robert Miller and Nellie
Bysom.
The funeral of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Artherholt
was held last Friday. The mother is still quite ill, but hopes
are entertained of her recovery.
The marriage of Fred Wolf, one of the editors of the Bell and
Miss Ethel Sanford, was performed in the presence of a few
relatives last Thursday evening.
Action for divorce has been commenced in district court by Eva
Libby against her husband W. T. Libby. He is charged with
drunkenness, cruel and inhuman treatment.
Sheriff Carter took "Aunt Katie" to the insane asylum
last Saturday night. She is an inoffensive old lady who has been
working in various families and hotels here for the past eight or
more years, but has occasional fits of insanity. In these times
no one wants to run the risk of having her around, so she has to
be sent to the asylum at a great expense. If the county
supervisors would make arrangements to keep this class of
patients at the poor farm it would be a great economy. Many of
them could earn their board in the work that they could do.
Little Gracie, the 11-year-old daughter of W. E. Benner, of Baker
township, died Sunday evening, March 29th, of appendicitis,
having been sick only since last Wednesday. An operation was
performed Sunday morning in the hope of saving the child's life,
but it was unsuccessful. The funeral was held at ten o'clock on
Tuesday morning at the Philby church, the services being
conducted by Rev. Troutman. The remains, accompanied by many
friends of the family, were taken to Sheldon for burial.
Mrs. Rose L. Cook died this morning. Funeral services will be
held in the M. E. church Saturday at 1 o'clock. A fuller mention
will be made next week.
W. H. Elder went to Beaman yesterday to attend the funeral of a
brother-in-law.
Mrs. Wood who has been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. John
Manley, the past week returned to her home at New Richland,
Minnesota, last Thursday.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
April 9, 1896
County Seat Items
Edward Large and Miss Nellie Stark were married here last
Saturday by Rev. R. C. Courtney. They drove up from Sutherland
early in the morning and after getting Pomp McCormack to swear to
their "qualifications" procured a license. Shortly
after the ceremony was performed a telegram was received from
Rev. H. B. Green of Sutherland, informing the clerk that the
young lady was under age and asking the withholding of the
license. But love had the laugh on its side that time, and the
ceremony was already legally performed. The practice of freely
signing to an affidavit in these cases where the parities are
practically unknown, is to be greatly condemned however, and if
the grand jury would look into these matters and punish the
guilty parties, it would serve as a lesson that is needed.
Miss Edna O. Mead of Sanborn was adjudged insane Tuesday, and the
sheriff will take her to Independence this week.
The clerk issued a marriage license Tuesday to Claude M. Gates
and Elzina Palmitier.
Mr. Ed. Large and Miss Nellie Stark, both of Sutherland, were
united in marriage at Primghar last Saturday. We extend the usual
congratulations hoping their voyage through life may prove
pleasant and happy.
Thomas Faust, C. H. Fields and Chris. Ashbash took in the dance
at Paullina Monday night.
Albert Litka, while arranging his seeder, caught his fingers in
the gearing mashing two of them so they will have to be
amputated.
Henry Litka while out hunting accidentally discharged his gun,
shooting himself through the ankle. We hope it will not prove a
serious case.
Word came this week of the death of Albert Bruer on last Friday
at [Po?]mona, California, where he had recently gone to live with
his grandparents. Albert will be remembered as the bright little
boy who made his home with J. P. Bruer here a few years ago.
Advices state that his death was caused by shooting, but nothing
further can be stated. He was about 14 years of age.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hoke, near town, suffered the loss of their
little daughter Hazel on Monday April 6th, death being caused by
typhoid pneumonia. The age is given as about 3 years and four
months. The funeral occurred at the home yesterday, the ceremony
being in charge of a Cherokee county minister, and the last rites
performed at Union cemetery. The parents are greatly grieved at
their irreparable loss.
Miss Tillie Andresen left last Friday for Des Moines where her
presence was required at the bedside of her sister Mrs. Moynihan,
formerly Maggie Andresen of this place.
The nuptials of Mr. John Strahmann and Miss Rosa Lange were
celebrated at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles W. Lange, in Caledonia township on last Sunday, April 5,
1896, after the sacred tie was solemnized by Rev. Horn at the
German church in presence of a large audience. This young couple
are well known and respected throughout the community. The best
wishes of their friends go with them on their matrimonial voyage.
They will make their home on a farm in Caledonia township.
The marriage of A. J. Braig of this place to Miss Josie
Manderscheid of Cottonville, Iowa, occurred at the latter place
on Tuesday of this week. Mr. Braig is the agreeable young man who
has had charge of the mechanical work in the Cowan harness shop
for some months past. The bride is a stranger to our people. The
couple arrived here yesterday morning and will begin married life
by moving soon into the house recently vacated by John Gardner in
the north addition. Paullina people will extend to them a hearty
welcome.
Obituary
Rose L. Holdridge was born in Jackson county, Iowa, March 3,
1875. She came with her parents to Paullina eleven years ago,
where she was converted and united with the M. E. church at 11
years of age. Her marriage to Robert L. Cook occurred on March
18, 1891. The family moved to western Kansas in the spring of
1893, but returned to Paullina last September. Sister Cook was in
a feeble state of health at the time of her return here, and
gradually failed until the morning of April 2, 1896, when the
messenger of Death called her home. She died in the triumph of
living faith in Christ at the age of 21 years and 30 days. She
leaves a husband and two children, and large circle of relatives
and friends. Funeral services were held in the M. E. church April
4th at 1 o'clock after which the body was laid to rest in Union
cemetery.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
April 16, 1896
The following notice of the death of a character well known here
is taken from the Chicago Record of the 11th:
"Lovindia H. Brigham, aged 45 years, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John S. Burgess, died at her brother's, Charles H. Burgess,
residence 450 Chestnut St., Englewood, Ill. Funeral today at 2
p.m."
The death of Mr. John Boller occurred yesterday at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Jurgen Rohwer, in Liberty township, at the age
of 83 years, 4 months and 15 days. Deceased came to this country
from Illinois three years ago to make his home with Mr. and Mrs.
Rohwer. His wife died just before he removed to that state. The
funeral will be held tomorrow and the remains given to the final
resting place in Union cemetery.
Martha Mone of Story county arrived this morning on a visit to
her cousins, Chris and Andrew Meltvedt.
Obituary
Hazel Hoke, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hoke, died
Monday afternoon, after a brief illness, of typhoid pneumonia.
She was born December 11, 1892, and died April 6, 1896, at the
age of three years, three months and twenty-five days. She was a
very bright child and will be missed by her parents. But as our
dear Savior said, "Suffer little children to come unto
me," she has obeyed His call. Obsequies were conducted by
Rev. Neil at the home on Wednesday morning, after which the
remains were conveyed to the Paullina cemetery, where they were
laid to rest.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
April 23, 1896
W. S. Hitchings left Tuesday evening for Sioux City with his
little boy in order to consult a specialist and have the child
examined. The little one has been troubled with some seemingly
incurable ailment for the past seven years.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
April 30, 1896
A marriage license was issued last Saturday to David Yeager and
Lucy Mercer.
There are now thirteen insane patients in the state insane asylum
who were sent there by O'Brien county. They cost the county at
the rate of $14 per month per patient, or a total of $182 each
month.
Quite a number from here attended the Hoppe-Mier wedding at
Germantown Sunday. They all report a pleasant time.
Last Monday everybody was wondering what was the matter with J.
A. Wonderlich, for he seemed to be the happiest man in town. They
were later informed that a bouncing baby boy had arrived at his
home Saturday evening and Al was having a little time over the
event.
The tolling of the bell at the M. E. church at an early hour last
Sunday morning announced the sad, but not unexpected death of
Mrs. E. J. Elliot, whose departure had been hourly expected for
some days. The funeral services were conducted in the M. E.
church Monday afternoon and the building was filed to its utmost
capacity with friends of the deceased, who had done all that
could be done to alleviate her suffering. All was done that
loving hearts and willing hands could do, but of no avail. She
passed away Sunday morning at an early hour, surrounded by the
entire family who have the sympathy of the community in the hour
of sorrow and affliction.
Miss Lucia Hitchings, accompanied by Mrs. C. E. Achorn, leaves
today with her little brother Ray for Kirkville, Missouri for
treatment by a specialist at that place. It is hoped the little
fellow will return much improved.
We understand a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dagger who are in
Buena Vista county last week.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Laue in Dale township on
Saturday, April 25th.
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