Iowa Old Press
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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