Iowa Old Press
Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
July 1, 1897
The death of John Klink of Dale township occurred on Sunday last,
June 27, 1897, after an illness of nine days. The immediate cause
of his death was chronic disease of the kidneys. Deceased was one
of the most prominent farmers in this vicinity. He belonged to
that class of men so closely identified with the progress and
development of the county. Always honest and sincere in his
relations with business and social associates, he won and held
the respect of all, and the news of his death was received with
sad regret. John Klink was born at Schleswig, Germany, in 1842,
being 54 years and 10 months old at the time of his death. He
came to America in 1866, settling in Scott county, Iowa, where he
was married in 1869 to Miss Mary Hanson. They removed to Tama
county in 1871, living near Gladbrook until 1885, when they moved
to their present home in Dale. Seven sons were born to Mr. and
Mrs. Klink, two of which died while young, four the remaining
five being at the father's bedside during the last hours. They
were William, August, Albert, and Adolph. John, the other son, is
in Minnesota, and was unable to reach here in time to attend the
funeral which was held in the Presbyterian church on Tuesday at 2
o'clock. The funeral sermon was preached by the German Lutheran
minister of Calumet, deceased being a member of that church. A
very large number of neighbors and friends were at the service.
The remains were placed in Union cemetery. Paul Klink of Tama,
Iowa, and Peter Klink of South Dakota, brothers, were present.
Peter Kammerer and wife, also of Tama, and John Frahm and wife of
Minnesota, were among the other relatives present at the funeral.
Mrs. Klink and sons received many words of sympathy in their
great bereavement.
Mr. D. H. Adkins, Mrs. Pratt and Mrs. Dudley attended the funeral
of Mrs. Adkins' sister, Mrs. McKinney, at Cherokee county last
Sunday. Mrs. Adkins was unable to attend.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
July 2, 1897
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We learn that the report that reached us last week that the body
of Jno. W. Koelln, who was drowned near Everly, had been dug up
was entirely without foundation. There was no reason to suspect
foul play on the part of any one.
Messrs. A. J. Sieh, G. K. Schultz, Wm. Johannsen and Henry
Jurgensen on Tuesday attended the funeral of John Klink, near
Primghar. They report that there was a very large number of
people present, there being 95 teams in the procession.
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Charles Whitcomb of Cherokee county who has been doing so much
stealing for the past two or three years was captured last week
near Homer, Neb., Sheriff Wheeler of Cherokee deserves the credit
for the capture. He has traced Whitcomb through Missouri and
Arkansas and found that he was lately back in Cherokee county. He
sent out circulars through north-western Iowa and into South
Dakota and Nebraska with the result stated above. Whitcomb
already has two indictments hanging over him and will doubtless
soon have more. It is known that he robbed thirty-six farmers in
Cherokee county. His conviction seems sure.
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Obituary
Hannah E. Clark was born in Smithville, Chenango county, New
York, March 29, 1841. She was married to Oscar Gleason Dec. 21,
1860. She died Sunday, June 27, 1897. Her husband, five sons,
Frank, Ruben, Warren, Ray, Adna and two daughters, Mrs. Hirleman
and Mrs. Downend of Everly, survive her. Two sisters and two
brothers are also living. Two of these were present at the
funeral - Mrs. Sarah Streeter of Sanborn, and George Clark of
Peterson. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the M. E.
church, Rev. H. B. Green officiating.
Mrs. Gleason was ill for a long time, and doubtless death came as
a relief to her though it is hard for mourning friends to taken
this view. She was a member of the Baptist church, following in
this the example of her parents. Mrs. Gleason was of a retiring
disposition but was much respected by those who were acquainted
with her.
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Esquire Hitchings put in a long day's work Tuesday in the
examination of D. L. Story, accused of assault with a deadly
weapon with intent to commit murder. County Attorney Babcock and
Geo. F. Colcord represented the state and C. F. McCormack and R.
C. Herrick appeared for Story. No testimony was offered on the
part of the defense. Seven witnesses testified on the part of the
prosecution. They were George and Eldo Shierholz, Chas. Otto,
Thos. Miller, Mrs. Bertha Theissen, Mrs. Chas. Otto and John
Theissen. According to the testimony of George Shierholz he told
Story while the latter was tying his horse that he would better
not go to the house. Story said he guessed he would go to the
house and "chinwhack" the boys. Eldo Shierholz saw
Story first at the house. Had a few words with him about a
threshing account amounting to fifteen cents. Went to another
side of the house after telling Story he would better go home.
Chas. Otto told Story as soon s he saw him that he would better
"pike for home." Story said, "all right," but
didn't go. Thos. Miller had gone to sleep before Story came and
didn't see him until just before the trouble began in the
morning.
Three or four of the witnesses described the fist fight at the
potato patch about as the Courier gave it in the account of the
trouble. There was some difference in regard to how much
punishment was given to Story by Theissen. All of the witnesses
saw the shooting and agree that Story and Theissen were some
distance apart and that the latter was turned more or less away
from Story when the shot was fired. Nearly all heard Story dare
them to come farther and threaten to shoot all of them. Upon
being asked by the defense all denied that they saw any
pitch-fork or that they saw Clyde Triplett on the hill at his
place east of Otto's.
The theory of the defense seemed to be - judging from the
character of the questions - that practically all were pretty
drunk and joined in the attack on Story and that Theissen
attacked him with a pitch-fork. As to joining in the attack some
of those present at the fist fight asserted that Otto and George
Shierholz told them to stop fighting.
The evidence and arguments, by Babcock, Herrick and Colcord,
being finished, at about six o'clock a recess was taken until
7:30 when Justice Hitchings decided to bind Story over to the
grand jury on the charge of assault with intent to commit great
bodily injury. The amount of the bond was fixed at $200. Bonds
were readily obtained, signed by D. L. Story as principal, and by
J. T. Johnson, Myron Triplett and wife, Wm. Like and wife and
Mrs. A. K. Hardenbrook. Two others afterward offered to sign.
Andrew Knutson had charge of the short hand report of the
examination. He got Fred Nott to assist him in the afternoon.
This report goes to the grand jury at its next session.
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E. Pape and family took the Sunday evening train for Arkansas
where they will make their home in the future.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
July 8, 1897
Lost to Friends for Thirty Years
It is often remarked that "truth is stranger than
fiction" and then it is exemplified very frequently in our
midst as the following illustrates: Hugh McNaughton was born in
the Highlands of "Bonny Scotland" in the year 1834.
Removed to Canada when a very young man, and in 1861, his love of
freedom being greater than his love of the "Thistle" he
took the oath of allegiance to the Stars and Stripes, and he
continued to pay that vow until July 30, 1865, when he was
honorably discharged after more than four years of honorable hard
service.
Mr. McNaughton first enlisted in the 78th regiment (Company C)
New York Infantry Vo. Afterwards the 78th was consolidated with
the 102 N. Y. Inf. Vol. On the third day of the battle of
Gettysburg, a shell partially destroyed his hearing, since which
time he has become very deaf, as a result of his injury. After
returning from the field Mr. McNaughton visited with a sister for
three days and then "went west", and was lost to his
friends for thirty years and everyone had believed him dead, for
years and years, when a few months ago a letter came from him to
his sister, to the great joy of his friends, and when he
discovered that he had a host of friends and relatives residing
as far west as O'Brien county, Iowa, he resolved to pay them a
visit, is here now, enjoying "one continual round of
pleasure." Mr. McNaughton, during all these years has been
engaged in mining in California, Montana, Wyoming, Washing,
Idaho, British Columbia, Nevada, etc. and has made and lost what
to us what would be good sized fortunes, but being a man of nerve
and determination, he has overcome all his difficulties and today
is a splendid specimen of physical manhood (barring his hearing)
although he is nearly sixty-four years of age. His residence is
Boise City, and after completing his visit among friends and
relatives in Dale township, he returned to his mountain home to
enjoy the peace and quiet of his well earned competency. - David
Algyer in Primghar Bell
A. Crosbie, Sr., was in Benton county last week to attend the
funeral of Thos. Strand, Sr., who is an uncle of Mrs. Ole
Tjossem, and who has a host of friends and relatives in Dale
township. - Primghar Bell.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cannon are parents to a new boy, a
sixteen-to-oner. The young gentleman is already proud and
haughty, and bears the name of William Jennings Bryan Cannon.
This late addition to the silver army arrived on July 4th, last
Sunday, and is accepted by Mr. and Mrs. Cannon's Paullina friends
as the advance guard of that "wave of prosperity."
Sudden and shocking came the news of the death of D. C. Fife of
Dale township on the evening of July 2. Without complaining of
any serious ailment, he had gone forth in the morning to his
usual work on the farm. At a gate he fainted and never recovered
consciousness, and in spite of all medical assistance, expired
about eleven o'clock the same evening. He had not been well for
some time, but no one knew the end was so near. David C. Fife was
born in Tama county, Iowa, August 19, 1867. He came here with his
parents in 1884. Was married to Miss Ida Latham March 9, 1893.
Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. David Fife, residents of the
same township. His wife, six sisters and three brothers are the
other near relatives. The burial services were held Sunday
morning, the funeral sermon being preached after the interment,
at the M. E. church, the sermon being delivered by the pastor,
Rev. Hatheway. The sympathy of many friends has gone out to the
afflicted wife and other relatives.
Mrs. O. P. Black of Council Bluffs, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
S. A. Snyder.
Mrs. Lewis Larsen entertained her sister, Mrs. King, of Primghar
last Thursday.
Mrs. Azeltine of Rowen, Iowa, passed the Fourth with her parents,
Rev. and Mrs. Hatheway.
Mrs. George Rolf of Eagle Grove was at home with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. P. Schimmer, on July 4th.
Editor Taylor and wife or Traer, Iowa, [E. E. Taylor, editor of
the Traer Star-Clipper] were 4th of July guests of his
brother "Tip". Their nephew, Will Potterfield,
accompanied them for a few days of recreation. Mr. Taylor
departed for Minnesota Sunday and left the folks here for a few
days.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
July 9, 1897
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David Fife, a much respected citizen of Dale township, died last
Friday night after a short illness. He was a young man about 26
years of age, and an old resident of the county, having come here
over 15 years ago. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the
entire community.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
July 16, 1897
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Art Snook fell off his horse last Saturday night and broke his
collar bone in two places.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
July 23, 1897
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Mrs. G. W. Louthan on Saturday received the first installment of
her pension, including back pay from the day following Mr.
Louthan's death.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
July 30, 1897
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Wednesday's Sioux City Journal had a dispatch saying
that W. W. Davis of Pukwana and Miss Effie W. Bierce of Wakonda
were married at Vermilion the day before.
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