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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 7, 1897

Mr. A. Augustison and Miss Emma Kalstrom of Dale township were married in Primghar, December 30.

Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Young are parents to a new son that came to them on the last day of 1896, last Thursday.

Mrs. C. C. Moffit of Baker township is dangerously ill, and physicians have been in constant attendance the past two days.

Mrs. F. E. Paine was advised by telegram yesterday of the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Everhardt, of Marcus. Mrs. Paine left in the evening to attend the funeral.

New reaches The Times that Wm. Orthmann and Miss Alvena Horstman, two well known and highly respected young people of this vicinity, were united in marriage at Reinbeck, Iowa, on Thursday evening, December 31. The young couple arrived here Monday evening of this week.

Married - at the residence of the bride's mother, on the evening of December 31, Mr. William F. Scott and Miss Janet Cowan. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. Herron in the presence of a large number of the intimate friends of the family. After supper had been served and a short time spent in social intercourse with the company assembled, the young people left for the farm on which they are to make their home, amid much merry making and many an earnest wish for their prosperity and happiness. The rest of the company remained to watch the old year out and to bid each other "A Happy New Year."

A Bad Blizzard - The Storm King Makes Another Visit to This Section After an Absence of Nine Years
In some respects the storm of Sunday and Monday last was as bad as any within the memory of the present generation. The furious wind of those storms which played havoc with this country in the early 70's and 80's was fully as strong. However snow was not so plentiful and the thermometer's descent was not to the frigid point.

The storm in fact began Saturday night, increasing in fury till Monday morning when it gradually subsided, and by Tuesday morning nothing was left as evidence of the old Boreas' pranks save tremendous drifts that covered fences, sidewalks, and small outbuildings to a depth of many inches. Some of the freight trains were abandoned as early as Saturday night, although the Northwestern Line kept its plows at work enough to enable the passenger trains to run nearly on schedule time. All trains on the C. & N. W. west of Hawarden were abandoned Monday morning. The engineers had little trouble in keeping the track clear and traffic on this line did not suffer to any great extent. Very few efforts at highway travel were made during the storm. Liveryman Sprague faced the storm to the county seat on Monday. On Tuesday however, one of his men failed in an attempt to reach Germantown on horseback where he had been sent with a death message. The stage also failed to make its usual trip to Germantown. Dr. Dudley was called to the home of C. C. Moffit on Tuesday and succeeded in reaching his destination on horseback. The storm left the roads in bad condition for travel and this fact left business in the town at a standstill until yesterday when the tracks were opened up for some distance.

The fatal storm of January 12, 1888, was a topic of general conversation about the stores and fireplaces. The horrible details of that storm were brought vividly to the minds of those who lived here in the early day. In that fearful storm O'Brien county contributed as her share of the victims ten persons and Ernest Lustfeld came near to making the number eleven. He was lost in the storm all night, bringing up at 3:00 o'clock in the morning at Tip Taylor's place two miles form the Frothingham farm where Ernest had attempted to go from barn to house. He carries the marks of badly frozen limbs yet and shivers at the mention of a blizzard.

But the storm of this week was not to be compared with that of January 1888. No deaths to humanity are reported and stock did not suffer. Shelter is abundant now, compared with then, and destruction to animal life is reduced to an insignificant thing.

Long before noon on Tuesday the walks in town had been cleared and the light business in town since has given the merchants and others an abundance of time to discuss the horrors of winter as they used to be.

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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 8, 1897

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Spencer Reporter - George Kruse died at the residence of his mother on West 3rd street last evening a little after 11 o'clock. He was operated on for abscess of the liver several weeks ago and the wound healed nicely; but tuberculosis of the lungs in bad form caused his death.

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A telegram received on Wednesday from a brother of Jno. Spicer and Mrs. T. H. Short informed them that his wife is dead. Mrs. Short left for Illinois that evening via the Illinois Central railroad.

Jas. Parks received a telegram Wednesday morning stating that his father is very low and cannot live much longer. He is at Watertown, S. D., for which place his son started on the forenoon train the same day.

Obituary
John Powell was born Oct. 13, 1823, in Nottinghamshire, England, and died Dec. 31, 1896, in Sutherland, Iowa. He removed from England to Canada when he was twelve years old. In July 1849 he married Cynthia Christina Emmons. In 1855 they removed to Sandwich, Ill. Here Mr. Powell was in the employ of the C. B. & Q. railroad for six years. In 1861 the family went to Shabbona, Ill., where Mr. Powell again went to farming. The family came to Sutherland in 1893. Mrs. Powell and four children survive him. The children are Theodore and Martha who live here, Mrs. Leyson of Eagle Grove and Mrs. Hoetling of Spokane, Wash.

Mr. Powell's health has been poor for more than twenty years. Three years ago, soon after coming to Sutherland, he suffered from an attack of grippe which left him with much weaker vitality, and he has since then been gradually growing feebler and has been confined to the house much of the time. Naturally of an active temperament he enjoyed life and took great pleasure in the few times of late when he could walk on the streets and see and talk with the people.

He was an earnest, upright man, industrious, honest, and charitable in his judgment of others. Though he will now be missed from his accustomed place, his memory will still be cherished and we hope to meet again in our Father's home in heaven.

Card of Thanks
We desire to thank our many friends who so kindly assisted us in rendering the last offices of affection to our dear husband and father. As you have given of your time and thought and sympathy for others may these be given back in full measure to you in any time of need.
Mrs. John Powell and Children

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Rev. Green and wife have received the particulars concerning the death of Ernest Stark last week at Thomson, Ill. Ernest and a playmate were shooting at a target with a 22-calibre rifle. Ernest went to the target to fix it in some way and the gun which the other boy was holding was accidentally discharged, the bullet striking Ernest in the back of the head, penetrating the brain. He lived about thirty minutes.

Another Wedding
Tuesday evening at eight o'clock Fred Davis and Miss Dora Squiers were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Squiers. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. B. Gilbert, Fred's brother-in-law, who with his wife and brother George came up from Sioux City the evening before. Besides these there were present only the families of the contracting parties. The young people will being housekeeping as soon as Fred finishes the house he lately moved across the railroad. The groom is well known as an honest, industrious, young man of good habits, and is very popular. The bride is as well liked by her friends as Fred is by his. The good wishes of the Courier may not add to their happiness but are freely offered.

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Lake Park News - At the Bennett ranch, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 23, 1896, Mr. S. W. Breffle was married to Miss Effie Alexander. Rev. J. E. Clearwater officiating, J. F. Bridge master of ceremonies. The groom has been a resident of this community for a number of years, and for true manhood there is not a citizen in our community who possesses it in a larger degree than he. Every person his friend and not an enemy, tells the history of his life among us. The bride is the daughter of Hartley Alexander, of Larrabee, Iowa, who resided in O'Brien county for a number of years and is well and favorably known by the residents of that vicinity. The News extends the heartiest of congratulations.

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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 14, 1897

The Times failed to learn of the Christmas boy that arrived as a gift to Mr. and Mrs. Will Simm, near town.

The funeral services of Mrs. Cram, wife of Dr. F. W. Cram, who died at Sheldon Tuesday, will take place at the residence tomorrow. The medical fraternity of Sheldon has sent out invitations to the physicians of the county to attend the services.

The Cherokee county grand jury last week adjourned without returning an indictment against Rev. Benedict, the Larrabee minister who shot Harry Mewhirter last November. This even probably closes the last chapter in the history of a one-sided affair.

The Grim Reaper - Lillian A., Wife of C. C. Moffit of Baker Township, Obeys the Summons
The death of Lillian A. Moffit, wife of C. C. Moffit, on Friday of last week came as a severe shock to her friends. She was known to be frail, but none had expected death so soon. Her last sickness was of brief duration. She seemed too young to die; her life was just begun. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, January 27, 1871, and died January 8, 1897. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Judd, very estimable people of Baker township, and upon whom, as well as the sorrowing husband, the loss is surely a burden hard to bear. A little daughter four years of age who hardly realizes now her loss will miss a mother's care. C. C. Moffit and Lillian Judd were united in marriage in March, 1890, and their married life has been peaceful and happy, for to her home was everything as it was here that her gentleness, geniality and true kindliness was shown in the greater degree.

The funeral services were in charge of Rev. Andrew Herron, pastor of the Presbyterian church here, and were held on Monday at 1:30 o'clock. The large concourse of friends who thronged the church and the beautiful floral tributes at the casket attested the deep sorrow manifest.

John T. Moffit of Tipton, Iowa, in company with his brother Ed. of Mechanicsville, Iowa, arrived Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. C. C. Moffit. The former returned to his home Tuesday, the latter remaining to accompany his mother home next week.
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Elbert Boyer has been transferred from the insane asylum at Independence to the Illinois state institution at Elgin.

Marriage licenses have been issued to Geo. H. Gardner and Beulah L. Hain; Otto Albert and Inez Sloan.

Father Castledine who died last week was buried Sunday morning from the Congregational church. Rev. E. G. Keith preached the funeral sermon.

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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 15, 1897

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Marriage licenses have been issued to Geo. H. Gardner and Beulah L. Hain; Otto Albert and Inez Sloan.

Albert Boyer has been transferred from the insane asylum at Independence to the Illinois state institution at Elgin.

Father Castledine who died last week was buried Sunday morning from the Congregational church. Rev. E. G. Keith preached the funeral sermon.

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D. J. Hawley received a telegram Saturday stating that his mother had died that day at West Branch, Cedar county. He left on the evening train for that place.

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The Cherokee county grand jury decided last week by a vote of five to one not to indict Rev. Benedict for the shooting of Harry McWhirter.

Thursday afternoon of last week Mrs. W. H. Baker received a telegram announcing the sudden death of her father near Durand, Winnebago county, Ill. She and one of her brothers, Albert Yale, left that evening over the Central to attend the funeral. Another brother, Jos. Yale, did not hear of the news in time to go with the others and we have not heard whether he went later. Mr. Yale was 78 years old but had not been ailing especially. He was out of doors in the evening, when suddenly Mrs. Yale heard him fall. She went out and found him suffering terribly in the region of the heart. She helped him in and he lay down. Suddenly he rose from the bed but immediately fell dead on the floor.

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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 21, 1897

Lew Wilson returned from Sioux Falls where he has been taking the Keeley treatment, last Monday. He is thoroughly cured and speaks in high praises of the treatment.

Primghar people have evinced a Christian-like spirit in their efforts to redeem Lew Wilson from the "drunk" habit. Wilson is well known over the country as an excessive drinker, always carrying with him a comfortable jag. The Primghar people are paying his expenses at the Keeley Institute, Sioux Falls, and it is hoped he will return home fully shed of his former desires.

Mayor and Mrs. LaRue are the parents of a son who arrived on Tuesday, January 19th.

Mr. and Mrs. David Fife of Dale township returned Tuesday from Emmetsburg, Iowa, where they were called by telegram on Tuesday of last week by the sickness of James Fife, an older brother of Mr. Fife. Death followed before they reached the bedside, and on Friday the funeral was held. Deceased was a prominent farmer near Emmetsburg, and his death came as a sudden blow to relatives. A sister, Mrs. Bicket of Tama county, was the only other near relative from a distance that was able to be present at the last sad rites.

John F. W. Steen has been here the past two weeks to settle up the estate of his father who died over a year ago. He has had considerable difficulty in getting things in shape on account of the inactivity of the life insurance company, but matters are now in a fair way to be brought to an end, as the money lies in the bank and will be paid over to the children as soon as they have signed the papers so that the courts may release John as executor of the estate. John informs us he is pleased with his new location in Emmet county.

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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 22, 1897

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Dr. B. S. Louthan went to Sheldon Friday to attend the funeral of Dr. Cram's wife.

Mrs. Jas. Parks, Sr., was not strong enough to attempt the journey from Watertown to Sutherland to attend her husband's funeral.

L. J. Price received a letter from Spencer last Thursday evening that contained the news that Mrs. George Kruse's little daughter died Wednesday night. There is much sorrow expressed here at this second affliction that has fallen upon Mrs. Kruse.

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Fred Hulser went to Illinois Saturday night. It is no secret that he will bring a bride with him on his return next week.

D. W. Young and wife left Tuesday night for Chicago where Mr. Young expects to take treatment from Drs. Ives and David. His friends earnestly hope that his health may be restored. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Young expect to go to Marcus to live.

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A Card of Thanks
A word to my friends who have so generously come forward with means to help me to Chicago for medical treatment. I should like to live long to thank you for the kindly feeling displayed to help a poor man to apparently the last source of relief. If I should fail to get back, to thank you in person, you will please accept this card as an acknowledgement of my gratitude.
D. W. Young

A Long Life Ended
James Parks, Sr., was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, on the 4th of March 1809. Here he grew up to manhood and married Cristian Eley in the year 1830, their period of married life being 67 years. There were born to them thirteen children, seven girls and six boys. Two girls and one boy died in infancy during Mr. and Mrs. Parks's early married life. The oldest of the family, Mrs. McKahan, died two months ago. There still survive him the wife, five sons, and four daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Parks united with the Christian church, of which they have been members 65 years. After their marriage they moved to Knox County, Ohio, where they made their home until the year 1849 when they moved to Wisconsin, settling in Green county, near Monroe. Here they resided until 1876 when they moved to Montezuma, Iowa, where they had their abode until 1893 when they were brought to Sutherland by their second son, James Parks, Jr., who has cared for them until three months ago when they went to stay during the winter with their youngest daughter, Mrs. Janette Johnson, who lives in Watertown, South Dakota. He died of old age Jan. 14, 1897, his age being 87 years, 10 months and 10 days. His remains were brought to Sutherland where his funeral was held in the Christian church on last Sunday, Jan. 17th. Elder Moore, the pastor, officiating. He read for his lesson the 23rd psalm, and for his text Romans, chap. VIII, verse 2. No services were held at the M. D. church, and Rev. Green took part in the funeral services, opening with prayer.

Notwithstanding the unusually rough weather the house was filled with sympathizing friends. Owing to the distance on the part of some and sickness of others there were none of the family present except James Parks and wife, his two sons and their wives.

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Hulser - West
Since writing the item about Fred Hulser going to Chicago we have received a letter from that city telling us of the marriage of F. D. Hulser and Miss Mary E. West at the Methodist parsonage, No. 630 S. California Avenue, Chicago, on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1897. Fred Hulser whose home is south of town has lived in this part of the country so long that he needs no introduction from us. Miss West has been a resident of Chicago and is a sister of Mrs. J. G. Hayes. She has been visiting in this vicinity for a number of months and has made many warm friends who will welcome her on her return. We are pleased to announce this item of news and many of our readers will be pleased to hear of it for "all the world loves a lover." Mr. and Mrs. Hulser will visit at Joliet, Ill., we are informed, before returning to Iowa.

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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 28, 1897

Mr. and Mrs. John Fiddelke rejoice over the birth of a baby boy, January 22.

Mrs. Charles Hoppe is still very sick, and it is said that there is very little hope for her recovery. Dr. P. Vosburg, of Granville, is the attending physician.

A ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Henderson, of Highland township, died last Monday. The funeral was held yesterday at the Friend's church in that township.

The will of the late Fred G. Frothingham has been probated in this county and shows that quite a good share of the large estate will be left in this county. The report of J. V. Adkins and J. Morris Meredith, the executors, shows that the estate is worth in the neighborhood of $100,000. Of this sum $50,000 is held in trust, the interest on the same to go for the support of sisters of deceased during their life, and after their death the interest is to go to the Newsboy's Reading Room Association of Boston, Mass., the principal sum of $50,000 being kept intact for the benefit of the said newsboys' reading room. $1750 is given to brothers and an eastern friend of the deceased, and $2,000 for a town library in Paullina. Of this sum $1,500 is intended as an endowment, the interest alone to be used, and $500 is immediately available for the purchase of books. The bequest is conditional on the donation of a lot for the library by the town of Paullina within six months of the probate of the will. All the remainder of the estate, including the finely furnished home and lots of Mr. Frothingham in Paullina, together with the household goods, buggies, harness, billiard tables, etc., is given to the fast friend of Mr. Frothingham, Mr. Ernest Lustfeld, of Paullina.

H. C. Eichmeier departed last week for Sioux City, having temporarily broken up housekeeping. Mrs. Eichmeier is visiting her brother in the eastern part of the state. Herman will try Sioux City life for a time, having been persuaded to go there by the director of the Fourth Regiment Band, one of the best military bands in the west. Steady employment has been promised. After a trial, Herman will go elsewhere if not satisfied and look for a good location where he can work at the carpenter trade and be among musicians. He is an adept in either business and will make a good success of it from the start. During his ten years' residence in Paullina he has gained a lasting friendship that has endeared him to all, and it is with regret that they part with so good a citizen.

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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 29, 1897

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Mrs. C.R. West is in Des Moines this week attending a Woman's Suffrage convention.

Mr. A. V. Conaway expects to move to Sanborn in the spring where he has secured a position in the mill there.

The will of the late Fred G. Frothingham has been probated in this county and shows that quite a good share of the large estate will be left in this county. The report of J. V. Adkins and J. Morris Meredith the executors shows that the estate is worth in the neighborhood of $100,000. Of this sum $50,000 is held in trust, the interest on the same is to go for the support of sisters of deceased during their life and after their death the interest is to go to the Newsboys' Reading Room Association of Boston, Mass., the principal sum of $50,000 being kept intact for the benefit of the said newsboys reading room. $1,750 is given to brothers and an eastern friend of the deceased, and $2,000 for a town library in Paullina. Of this sum $1,500 is intended as an endowment, the interest alone to be used and $500 is immediately available for the purchase for books. The bequest is conditional on the donation of a lot for the library by the town of Paullina within six months of the probate of the will. All the remainder of the estate including the fine furnished home and lots of Mr. Frothingham in Paullina, together with the household goods, buggies, harness, billiard tables, etc., is given to the fast friend of Mr. Frothingham, Mr. E. Lustfeld of Paullina.

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Mesdames Roma W. Woods and Flora B. Louthan left Monday for Des Moines to attend the national convention of the National Suffrage Association.

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A letter was received from D.W. Young last Thursday saying that the specialists he went to consult in Chicago had informed him that a case is impossible. They found evidences of a cancerous growth that makes the cure hopeless. This is sad news for Mr. and Mrs. Young's many friends who had hoped that recovery was possible. Mr. and Mrs. Young were, when he wrote, visiting friends in Earlville, near Chicago.

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William Mealman arrived home Monday night after a two weeks' stay in Marshall county. Mr. Mealman was there to assist in settling up the estate of his father's recently deceased.

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