Iowa Old Press
Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
February 3, 1898
Born - Tom Mr. and Mrs. John Hill, Sunday,
January 29, 1898, a son.
A telegram from Hammond, Indiana, last Thursday announced to
relatives here that Herman Papke, formerly of Paullina, was
dying. His sister, Mrs. Holk, and brother, Charles Papke, left
immediately for Hammond. Herman was employed in some machine
shops there and was doing night work in one of the boiler rooms,
but whether he was the victim of accident or had been sick is not
yet known and nothing further than what the telegram contained
has been learned.
Obituary
John C. White was born at Spencer, Tioga county, New York on
February 29, 1824; died January 25, 1898, in Paullina, Iowa. He
was united in marriage on August 31, 1852, at La Porte, Indiana,
to Mary A. Brown. He was united with the Methodist church at an
early age, afterwards identifying himself with the Church of
Christ. The age of twenty-one found him actively at work as a
minister of the gospel, which he followed as a calling until
failing health compelled him to resign ten years ago. He came to
Iowa with his family in 1856, preaching in various places in the
eastern portion of the state, among the charges being Iowa City,
Mt. Ayr, Mt. Pleasant, Prairie City, Adel, etc. When Mr. White's
health failed he and his wife moved to Paullina to be near their
daughter, Mrs. J. V. Adkins, she being their only living child,
the other, a son, having died some years since.
In health, Mr. White was naturally of a jovial, social
disposition, but Paullina people never recognized in him any such
qualities. He made few acquaintances after coming here' was
seldom seen in public places or upon the street, and there are
many of the town's people who cannot now recall to memory the
face of Mr. White. There was something strange in the fact that
one whose life had been given for the good of his fellow man
should in the last days appear to lose all concern of earthly
things; but who knew the thoughts of this good man! Though his
tongue was silent he still treasured in his mind those principles
of justice and equality so often dwelt upon in the pulpit. He
died as he had lived, a noble christian.
Died, at the home of his parents, on Sunday,
January 29th, Emil Bobzin, son of Charles Bobzin. The boy was in
good health up to about ten or twelve days before his death. An
operation failed to save the boy's life. He was about 18 years of
age. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Germantown on
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. M. Bilderbeck of Hampton, Iowa, a relative of Mrs. J. C.
White, attended the funeral of Mr. White here last week. Mrs.
White accompanied the lady home.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
February 10, 1898
Mr. and Mrs. Montzheimer went to Webster City Tuesday night where
they attended the wedding of Mrs. Montzheimer's sister. The happy
event took place Wednesday evening.
The clerk issued marriage licenses last week to W. M. Olhausen
and Mattie E. Hill; Theo. Baumann and Emma Warnke.
We copy the following from the Traer Star Clipper, found
in the Gladbrook items: "Gladbrook, Feb. 2 - Married on
February 1st, at the residence of C. Arp in Gladbrook by the
mayor, Julius Steffen and Miss Alvena Block. These young people
are highly respected, and the good wishes of hosts of friends are
with them in their married relation."
Herman Papke, who was recently injured at Hammond, Indiana, may
recover. Both of his arms were broken, one of them in several
places, and it took some time to get him from among the wheels of
the shops where he had in some strange manner been drawn while
oiling the machinery. Herman's friends here hope that the worst
reports may yet prove unfounded.
The marriage of Miss Emma Warnke to Mr. Theo. Bauman occurred on
Sunday afternoon at the residence of Wm. Strampe, Rev. Nuoffer
performing the quiet ceremony. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Warnke, of this township, and Mr. Bauman has been in
the employ of Mr. Warnke on the farm for some time. Both parties
are prominent young people of the township and their friends will
join The Times in wishing the young couple a large portion of
this world's prosperity. They will reside on the Stroman place in
Caledonia.
Born - to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cooley, on Friday,
February 4, 1898, a son.
On Friday of last week Will Spence, the young man who recently
assisted in conducting the last shooting contest at this place,
lost his left arm by the accidental discharge of a shotgun which
he was taking from the wagon. The accident occurred at his home
north of Sutherland and seems to have been due to carelessly
handling a gun with the muzzle in the wrong direction.
The Times was pleased this week to receive a remittance
and a few words of encouragement from Mrs. D. Collins, (Miss
Jennie Schneider) who is living at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We
extract the following lines from the lady's letter: "You
will find enclosed $5.00 to be paid on my subscription for your
valuable paper, The Times. I have taken great pleasure in reading
it from week to week, as it is seldom I have a letter direct from
there. I notice that you have but little Klondike excitement in
your town. This place is full of it, as this is the last
outfitting point on the Edmonton route, we are expecting people
through here by the thousand this spring; then we expect to make
our fortune and go back home."
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
February 11, 1898
p 4
The clerk issued marriage licenses last week to W. M. Olhausen
and Mattie E. Hill; Theo. Baumann and Emma Warnke.
Mr. and Mrs. Montzheimer went to Webster City Tuesday night were
they will attend the wedding of Mrs. Montzheimer's sister. The
happy event took place Wednesday evening.
The report of the receiver in the Elizabeth Streeter matter has
been filed with Clerk Martin and it is expected to get a
settlement of all these cases at the coming March term of court.
The receiver's report shows some $580 on hand and the sheriff has
some $800 in his hands to be distributed among the creditors.
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The Starbuck company, consisting of thirty-seven people, left St.
Paul last Sunday morning for [Klondike] Alaska.
J. H. Frush, formerly a resident of Sutherland, died Wednesday at
the Soldier's Home at Marshalltown. Mrs. Frush received a
telegram to that effect and left for Marshalltown on the evening
train. We have not learned where the funeral will be held.
Card of Thanks
Not being able to see and thank personally the kind friends who
helped us by their sympathy and in other ways during the illness
and death of our little boy Willie, we take this way of assuring
them of our appreciation and thanks.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stabelfeldt
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Sam Wilson has the Klondike fever.
Married - At the home of the bride's mother near
Waterman Siding, Feb. 9th, Mr. Wm. Olehausen and Miss Mattie E.
Hill, Rev. A. M. Leichliter officiating.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
February 17, 1898
The records in the clerk's office at the court house testify to
the power of cupid on Valentine's day. Marriage licenses were
issued Monday to Peter Muhs and Bertha Leth; Geo. Wells and Hilda
H. Hedin; Martin Geister and Annie Jurgens.
Wm. Schultz, who lives in the Papke house in Metcalf's addition,
is reported dangerously sick with heart trouble and cannot
recover.
John Ralfs this week received information as to the whereabouts
of two brothers for whom he had been inquiring a long time. Will
Ralfs is at Hot Springs for his health which has been poorly for
some time. Herman the other brother, John traced to Alaska. John
has had no word from him for eighteen years. A letter from
parties in Oregon informed John of his brother's removal to the
gold fields last fall.
From Far Off Alaska
A Letter from "Captain" Ed West at Skaguay,
Alaska - Fine Scenery and Excellent Climate - Wages from $5 to $8
per day for Mechanics
Mrs. L. Wollenberg was made glad by the receipt of a letter from
her brother Ed who is now at Skaguay, Alaska. Ed was a resident
of Paullina when the editor was a small boy, but he is remembered
by many of the older residents of this place. He left Seattle at
the first news of the great gold discovery in Alaska on August
4th. By permission we extract the following information for the
edification of those who are nursing an attack of Klondike fever.
"You will notice by the heading of this letter that I am on
the way to the Klondike, and have been since the 4th of last
August, and still believe we'll get there in the early spring. We
did not get very far into the interior, although we worked hard
for two months, when cold weather set in and our mules gave out,
so we built cabins and went into winter quarters. I left the
cabin on December 20th and came down to the coast and have been
in Skaguay ever since and have been working at the trade
(carpenter). We work by the hour and make $5 to $8 per day,
working about four days per week - depends on the weather. There
is from two to five feet of snow now between here and the summit;
beyond that there from five to fifteen feet, but there are so
many coming in and others moving on that the White Pass by the
way of Skaguay has a well broken trail to the lakes, where most
of them will wait till the lakes break up in May and go down on
open water. Oh! What a rush there'll be. Is there much excitement
there? If you could see some of the sacks of nuggets that come
through here, you could help but get the fever. Some people had
it very badly, but recovered somewhat for about seven out of
every ten who started last fall went back home. There are about
five thousand coming between this point and Dyea, and they are
coming in now at the rate of a thousand a week, and the reports
are to the effect that this will be trebled within the next three
weeks. I am working and waiting. I expect that Maud (Mrs. West)
will start with the children and her mother about the sixth of
February to meet me here. I am sorry I didn't bring them with me
last fall; we could have lots of money ahead now, for I learned
soon after we began to move over the trail that a good woman
would be worth two men such as some who were in may party. My
cabin is 35 miles over the summit and my outfit is in it. This is
a good place for an energetic family to make money on the trail -
that's what we expect to do - so that we can have money as well
as provisions when we get through. There is quite a boom in real
estate here at present. I have a lot and am building a cottage so
as to avoid hotel expenses which are very high here. Well, I
think you will now have quite a chase when you come on a visit,
but it would be a splendid trip. There is no other trip on the
face of the globe that can beat this for natural scenery. We
won't leave here before the first of April - perhaps later. We
don't expect to be in more than one winter at the most. The
climate here is very healthful The coldest weather was 28 degrees
below. That was over at the cabin. I met a Mr. Berry, from
Sheldon, Iowa. He has a cabin near mine. I had a good talk with
him. He left Sheldon in 1890, and was well acquainted all over
O'Brien county. You had better address all your letters thus:
Captain E. M. West Skaguay Alaska, for I am known for 150 miles
down the river by that address."
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
February 18, 1898
p 1
Married, Monday, February 14, 1989, Miss Anna
Johannsen and Asmus Rodgers. We are in hopes they will have a
happy and prosperous life.
p 4
Marriage licenses were issued Monday to Peter Muhs and Bertha
Leth; Geo. Wells and Hilda H. Hedin; Martin Geister and Anna
Jurgens.
Elizabeth Dausch as administrator of the estate of John Hors has
brought suit in the District Court against the Bank of Paullina
for the sum of $1,935 due on a certificate of deposit issued to
deceased. The bank is willing to pay the money to whomever is
entitled to receive it but an administrator of the estate has
been appointed in Illinois and the foreign administrator holds
the certificate and is also wanting the money. The matter will
resolve itself into a contest between the two administrators as
to who is entitled to the money
p 5 col 1
Frankie Dodge of Paullina is talking of going to the Klondike.
p 5 col 2
Will Adams returned to Havelock Wednesday after attending his
brother's wedding here.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hanson's little boy died Saturday morning and
was buried in the Sutherland cemetery.
p 5 col 3
A. E. Hayes learned Tuesday of the death of a niece, Mrs. Dr.
Oliver of Indianapolis. Mrs. Oliver before her marriage was Miss
Edith Rowe and was considered on of the most beautiful women of
Cincinnati.
Miss Anna Johannsen and Asmus Rogders went to Cherokee Monday and
were married. The marriage was a surprise to all, or nearly all,
their friends and relatives. The couple are staying in Calumet at
present.
Warren Armstrong got back Tuesday from Fort Riley, Kansas, where
he has been serving in a cavalry regiment. His three years term
of service expired Saturday. He thinks he will enlist again
before long as army life suits him very well.
Adams - Pickering
Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock Lincoln Adams of Florence
Station, Ill., and Miss Bettie Pickering of Sutherland pledged
their faith to each other so long as they both shall live. The
marriage took place at the home of the bride's parents, in the
presence of a number of relatives and invited guests. A wedding
dinner was served and at about six o'clock the happy couple left
for Calumet to take the evening train for Illinois.
Mr. Adams owns the southeast quarter of section six, just north
of town, and though now living on his father's farm may yet
decide to make his home here. There is no reason to believe but
that the married life of these young people will be as happy and
prosperous as their best friends wish.
p 5 col 4
One of those rare events in human experience - a golden wedding
anniversary - was celebrated last Thursday evening, February
10th. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Short were married on Feb. 10, 1848, and
their three sons, William, Thomas and Joseph, and their daughter,
Mrs. Wm. Fairley, arranged to celebrate the event, and at an
early hour Thursday evening about fifty friends gathered at the
hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Short, four miles north of
town.
The early part of the evening was passed in pleasant conversation
and then the company sat down to a supper that was completely
suitable to the occasion. The lamps and many of the dishes were
appropriately trimmed and garlanded with the color of the evening
- gold. The plenitude and variety of the eatables and the
perfection of the cookery left nothing to be desires. After
fairly sampling the food prepared by the daughters and
granddaughters of the guests of honor it was no longer a wonder
that Mr. and Mrs. Short should have lived fifty years after they
were married. They couldn't afford to do otherwise.
After the supper the honored couple were presented a handsome
bedroom suit from their children, a set consisting of a fine wash
bowl and pitcher, etc., from a number of the guests and a gold
ornamented water pitcher and glasses from others. One of the
grandchildren gave them a toy coffee mill and two tiny cups and
saucers. A silver pickle caster was also among the gifts.
Hearty congratulations followed and the remainder of the evening
until past midnight was passed in conversation, signing and
playing games. The guests on leaving wished many more happy
anniversaries to Mr. and Mrs. Short, and from the apparent health
and heartiness of the couple there is reason to believe they may
yet enjoy many years of life.
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Hicks - Haye
Wednesday at half past two o'clock at the home of the bride's
parents in Grant township, Rev. H. B. Greene pronounced the words
that bound together for life E. G. Hicks and Miss Birdie Haye. It
was a quiet wedding only John Peck and wife being present besides
the family. Dean, as he is commonly called, is well known to all
Sutherland people as a steady, hard-working young man. Miss Haye
is also well known and has many friends who wish her happiness.
The young people will soon begin housekeeping on the northwest
quarter of section 10 of Liberty township, which the groom has
rented.
In Memoriam
John Henry Frush was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio, Feb. 1, 1836. He
came to Jefferson Co., Iowa, with his parents in 1853, and
enlisted in Co., K., 7th Iowa Infantry, July 24, 1861. He served
three years and six months, and then offered his services as a
veteran but was rejected by the examining board because of
physical disabilities incurred during his former service. Jan.
29, 1867, he was married to Mrs. Elizabeth J. Beard, daughter of
Ira C. Steele. Six children were born to them, five daughters and
one son, who with his wife survive him.
The last three months of his life were spent at the Soldiers'
Hospital at Marshalltown, where he went for medical treatment.
He was a pioneer settler of Boone Co., Iowa, living there for
nine years after his marriage. He then came to O'Brien Co., and
lived near Sutherland until 1883, moving then to Fairfield.
He was a faithful, loving husband and father, always ready to
sacrifice for the welfare of his family and friends. At the
funeral, which was held here on Friday last, the pall bearers
were members of the G. A. R. Post here. A military salute was
fired over his grave and he was left to await the last reveille.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
February 24, 1898
We glean from an item in the Sioux City Journal of
Tuesday that Bert Griggs and John Schneider of Baker township
will depart for the gold fields of Alaska on March 7th, with the
Sioux City company. Mr. Griggs has been employed as meat
inspector at Sioux City for the past five years. Mr. Schneider is
well known in this portion of the county.
We understand Will Glazier is contemplating a visit to the
Klondike this spring. He will make a portion, and perhaps all, of
the trip with Tjossem and Sutherland who leave next week.
The remains of Mrs. Adkins, mother of C. E. Adkins, were removed
from the old Primghar cemetery this week and placed in the Union
cemetery. This old cemetery of the county seat was plotted by
Warren Walker in the early history of the county, but in many
cases he failed to issue deeds to the lots which were bought, and
now the burying ground may be turned into a pasture, and those
with friends interred there must remove them to other quarters.
The opinion is expressed that Walker will be held to account for
his part in the affair.
A topic of general conversation about town this week was the
wrecking of two trains and killing of two young men well known
here, Thursday evening of last week. Two double-headed freight
trains ran into each other at Hubbard, Iowa on the Northwestern
road. The east bound train was at a standstill. Fireman W. E.
Osborne was crowded against the boiler and burned to death.
Engineer Lewis Hollander suffered the same fate and lived but a
few minutes after being taken from the wreck. Brakeman Cross was
severely injured but will live. A signal light mistaken for a
switch light was the cause.
As will be seen elsewhere in this issue The Times has
secured the services of John Tjossem, who leaves on March 1st for
the Klondike gold fields, to furnish this paper with a serious of
articles describing the long and tedious journey and also
articles concerning the land of gold. He will have the
companionship during the trip and also while prospecting of Wells
Sutherland, who this week resigned his position with Metcalf
& Cannon to try his luck among the great army of Klondikers.
They will go with a party of twenty-five from Cherokee as far as
Seattle. There they will be joined by a cousin of Mr. Tjossem and
together the three will watch their opportunity to get from
Seattle to Skagway where thousands of people will commence the
arduous task of reaching the gold fields by way of the Chilcoot
[sic] pass and down the Yukon river to some point near Dawson.
Mr. Tjossem's cousin is said to be a typical westerner and
accustomed to "roughing it" and his services and
experience will be a valuable help to the boys, who are still
young and in the prime of healthy manhood.
The Times has equipped Mr. Tjossem for the trip in order
that its readers might be able to learn the facts concerning the
great and absorbing topic during the year 1898. Mr. Tjossem's
natural ability as a writer with his keen observation will make
his articles of great interest. Maps of the country, showing the
route taken will be printed with each article, and the exact
location of the travelers may be seen at a glance. The first
letter will be published some time next month and will describe
the trip to Seattle with a detailed write-up of the sights at
Seattle which is at present in a condition of excitement and
turmoil on account of being filled with prospectors from every
walk of life.
[transcriber's note: this same page of the Paullina Times
has an "ad" at the far right, titled "Klondike
News, The Paullina Times Will Send to the Gold Regions a
Representative whose Mission Will be to Describe His Journey for
the Times Readers". There is more text, in addition
to a sketch of John Tjossem in profile]
Uncle Dave Fanning is lying at the point of death at the home of
Hugo Ewoldt.
Peter Steele and wife, of Plymouth county, came last Friday to
make a two weeks' visit with their many relatives in this
locality. Mrs. Steel is a sister of Mrs. Armond and Mrs. Fish.
Mr. Fred Wendt, the aged father of Wm. Wendt and Mrs. Eggert, in
Caledonia township, died at the home of Mr. Eggert yesterday
evening, February 23. Deceased was born in Mecklenburg, Germany,
about 75 years ago. He and his wife came to America in 1881 and
have lived with their children, Mrs. Wendt having preceded him to
the eternal home a number of years ago. He was in good health
generally but last week contracted a cold, and was severely ill
for a few days with the result of death. The remains will be
interred in the cemetery at Germantown.
The following births are reported: February 12th, son, to Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Traver; February 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. C. Meltvedt,
daughter; February 21st, daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Meyer;
February 23, daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Chris. Awe.
S. E. Carmichael is still very low and not expected to live much
longer.
George Lampert has closed out his business interest here and
expects to leave for Missouri the last of the week, there to make
his permanent home.
The last will and testament of Ellenora Reynolds has been filed
with the clerk of court for probate. All her estate is left to
her two children, Nettie May Leininger and Etta H. Reynolds.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
February 25, 1898
p 4
S. E. Carmichael is still very low and is not expected to live
much longer.
Capt. Tifft still continues low and is gradually getting weaker
and weaker.
The last will and testament of Ellenora Reynolds has been filed
with the Clerk of the Court for probate. All her estate is left
to her two children, Nettie May Leininger and Etta H. Reynolds.
p 5 col 1
Memorial services will be held at the Methodist church next
Sunday morning in memory of Miss Frances Willard.
p 5 col 2
Mrs. L. D. Cobb's mother is very ill, and there is but little
hope of her recovery.
D. H. Lemburg of Highland township received word yesterday that
his mother had died, and he and Mrs. Lemburg left for Gladbrook
last evening.
Still Another Wedding
Emil Jungjohan and Miss Alvena Dau went to Squire Warden's office
Tuesday forenoon and were married. In the afternoon and evening a
large number of invited guests made merry at the home of the
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dau, in Highland township. The
young people will live on the northeast quarter of the section
upon which Mr. Dau resides, the groom having rented the farm of
Mr. John Riechers.
p 5 col 3
Fred Clarksean returned yesterday from Lockwood, Missouri, where
he has been spending the winter with his brother Elmer. He says
Elmer is doing fairly well there. Peter Paulsen is not doing so
well and intends to move to another part of the state this
spring, and will offer his farm for sale. Fred says that some
early potatoes have been planted and that plowing has been kept
up most of the winter.
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A Frightful Railroad Accident
Last Friday morning Sutherland people were shocked to hear that
an accident had occurred on the Northwestern railroad at Hubbard,
resulting in the death of Engineer Lewis Hollander and Fireman
Will E. Osborne, and the probable fatal injury of a brakeman.
The report proved to be correct. Two freight trains had met in a
"head end" collision. Both trains were running as
"double headers". Both had orders to meet at Hubbard.
Accounts differ as to exactly how the collision happened. Once
account is that the west bound train, instead of running in on
the side track, was going past the station with the intention of
backing in. Another account is that one of the engines was taking
water at the tank, east of the depot when the east bound train
struck the other. At any rate the east bound train struck the
other while both were on the main track. The men on the west
bound train saw the danger and got off in time. The engineer and
fireman of the first engine of the other train jumped before the
collision and escaped.
But the men on the second engine could not see the danger ahead
and were caught in the wreck. The engineer was not killed
outright but was pinioned in such a way that he was so badly
scalded by the escaping steam that he lived only a few hours.
Osborne was crushed out of all semblance of a human being. It is
said that portions of his lungs were forced out of his mouth, and
when he was picked up his head dropped from his body. The head
brakeman, W. Cross, was badly hurt but it is now thought he will
recover.
There is a serious question as to who is at fault. One newspaper
report has it that the train going east was running at the rate
of thirty miles an hour. Another report is that the rate was
about ten miles an hour when the collision occurred.
The train could not have been under control, that is sure. Going
east there is a down grade for some distance before reaching
Hubbard, followed by an up grade into the town. One rumor has it
that the head engineer saw the station light, which was turned,
showing red, and he thought it was the switch light with the
switch turned to run his train in on the side track; that he had,
some distance back, put on the brakes and slowed down, and then
had whistled off brakes and put on steam. Naturally the railroad
men are not inclined to talk and the train men do not tell much
of what they know or suspect, so it is likely the general public
will never know the details nor exactly how the blame should be
laid, but there is one thing sure - had there been no double
header trains there would have been no loss of life in this case.
This accident comes home very forcibly to Sutherland people
because Will Osborne with his parents and brothers and sisters
formerly lived here and were well known to most of our people. It
is hard to realize that the young, vigorous man whom all knew is
but a crushed and shapeless mass.
A report is current that on the Wednesday before the accident
Will handed his wife a life insurance policy for $1,500, with the
remark that she would better take care of it for she might need
it some day.
Will's father, mother and brother went through here Saturday
evening on their way to Eagle Grove. They came from Ocheyedan via
Sibley and Alton. Jim returned Monday and Mr. and Mrs. Osborne
Tuesday. They did not get to Eagle Grove until after the burial.
p 5 col 5
Wm. Merrill goes to Des Moines this Thursday to get an artificial
limb to replace the one he lost in Mexico. We are glad to see him
succeed as it must be very hard to get around on one leg.
Married - February 22d, 1898, at the home of the
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dau, Mr. Emil Jungjohan and
Miss Alvena Dau. About noon their German friends began to gather
from far and near to witness the consummation of this long
expected and happy event. Many costly and useful presents were
left as a token of the high esteem in which these young people
are held. We join their many friends in wishing them a prosperous
and happy life.
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