Iowa Old Press
Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 6, 1898
Primghar Democrat: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bart Shea, near
Gaza, last Sunday, a son. Our correspondent was only two weeks
previous in his announcement of this happy event. He will
probably treat when again we meet.
News reaches our midst of the marriage of James Benner to Miss
Lulu Hamstreet of O'Neill, Nebraska, on December 22.
We learn that the marriage of Miss Ida Richardson to John Ward
occurred at Cherokee on December 22. The young lady is favorably
known to Paullina people. Mr. Ward is a brakeman on the
North-Western line.
Mrs. Thos. Scott informed a Times man this week that she had not
yet learned of any united effort on the part of friends to object
to the will of the late Dr. Doughty, on behalf of herself. The
article in last week's Times, she thought, might have been based
upon unfounded rumor. The lady said that, so far as she was
concerned in the matter, no such thought or intentions had ever
entered her mind.
Born - To Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson, on New Year's Eve, December
31, 1897, a daughter.
Mr. Tracy, father of Mrs. Wm. Cain, came up from Sac county to
spend the first few days of the new year.
John Bertemas, son-in-law of Jno. Schwebach, while attempting to
shoot a chicken for dinner, Wednesday forenoon of last week, with
an old musket, the gun exploded and tore his thumb off nearly to
the wrist. He went to Granville and Dr. Vosburg amputated the
thumb and dressed the wound.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 13, 1898
The Sutherland Courier reports a shocking accident at
that place on January 5th. Bruce Gaskell, a twelve-year old boy,
while trying to catch a horse, was kicked by the animal and
killed. The skull was found to be fractured, and the boy never
gained consciousness after the accident.
Clarence McCrew, at one time employed at the barber shop of C. A.
Watts, was married near Sioux Rapids on December 22d, to Miss
Cora Crout.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Roseland on Tuesday,
January 11th.
The marriage of Thomas Doling of Liberty township to Miss Belle
Hicks of Sutherland occurred at Primghar last Sunday. Mr. Doling
is a son of J. C. Doling, one of Liberty's well known citizens.
The bride is a daughter of James Hicks of Sutherland, teaches one
of the schools in Liberty, and is a young lady who stands well
with all her acquaintances.
Mr. John Elliot, of Peotone, Illinois, is here on a visit to his
cousin, John Cowan, Jr.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ebel, January 5th, a daughter.
Chas. Bobzin and wife were visiting at Granville Tuesday with
Mrs. Bobzin's father, T. B. Seeley.
Mrs. Sam Clark is at Odebolt, attending the wedding of a sister.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 14, 1898
p 4
Melvin Matson has commenced suit in district court against his
wife Martha Matson for a divorce.
p 5 col 1
Among the members of the Starbuck party that will soon start from
Cherokee for the Klondike region are Dr. J. C. Bonham of Ottumwa
who formerly lived here and Mel Boyd of Sanborn, at one time
editor of the Sanborn Sun. Many of our people will remember that
Mr. Boyd was accidentally shot on the fair grounds ere in
September 1893.
p 5 col 2
Card of Thanks
We take this means, friends and neighbors, to thank you for your
help and kindness shown us during our sudden bereavement.
F. M. Gaskill and Family
Thomas Doling and Miss Belle Hicks drove to Primghar Sunday
forenoon and were married by Rev. Stephenson of the Christian
church. Mr. Doling is a young farmer living west of Calumet and
Miss Hicks is well known as a resident of Sutherland.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 20, 1898
The Marriage of A. Crosbie Sr.
The following account of the marriage of A. Crosbie, Sr., of this
township, is taken from the West Branch, Cedar County, Times
of January 13th. The Times extends the usual
congratulations:
The marriage of Archibald Crosbie and Elizabeth T. Coffee was
accomplished according to the disciplinary form of the Society of
Friends, yesterday, January 12, 1909, at 10 o'clock a.m., the
regular hour of worship in the Friends meeting house in this
city. There was a large number present to witness the happy
event, though many were prevented from coming on account of the
incessant rain. After a session of quiet meditation the meeting
was addressed by James Hawley, Margaret A. Tomlinson and Rachel
Taber Hirst, exhorting all to be mindful of the high and holy
purpose of our creation, our duty toward God and our fellow men.
Then the bride and groom arose, each in turn repeating the solemn
obligation of holy wedlock, and after signing their names to the
contract, which was handed to the clerk, and read to the
assembly, then signed by many of their friends as witnesses, the
meeting concluded.
The bride is a highly esteemed lady and a citizen of this
community from girlhood. She is a cousin of Resin, Ezra and John
Thompson. The groom lived in this neighborhood several years ago,
but of late his home has been in O'Brien county. He is a minister
of high standing and well known in church circles. The many
friends of the bride and groom extend congratulations, wishing
them a happy life as they descend the slope together that leads
down into the valley of old age.
Born - to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hodgdon, Sunday,
January 16, 1898, a son; to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henderson, Monday,
January 17, 1898, a son.
In the shooting contest Friday there were only a few entries and
these were made up from the town marksmen. The score was better
than average. John Tjossem held the highest individual score.
Ed. West, a resident of Paullina in the town's younger days, is
located on the route to the Klondike gold fields at Skagway. He
was living in California when the news of the great discoveries
first reached this country. He reached Skagway some time
afterward and has since sent for his family. Ed. is a brother of
Mrs. L. Wollenberg of this place and is known to many who still
reside here.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 21, 1898
p 5 col 4
Mrs. Shea spent several days last week at the bedside of her
mother, Mrs. Cassady, near Archer. Mrs. Cassady died Saturday and
was buried Monday.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 27, 1898
Germantown Notes
-Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Max. Frohreip, January 18th, a daughter;
to Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Breitbarth, January 21st, a daughter.
Marriage
The marriage of Lizzie M. Henderson to James Bell, both of this
place, occurred at Primghar on January 19th. The bride is the
daughter of Mrs. George Henderson and is a young lady of
excellent character. Mr. Bell is not so well known here, but his
associates bear witness to his good qualities.
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The following item is taken from a recent issue of the Council
Bluffs Nonpareil and refers to "Cad" Graham, quite
well known here, being a nephew of Mrs. S. A. Snyder: "At
the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Black, Harrison street, on
Thursday evening, January 13, Rev. Alexander Litherland performed
the ceremony that joined in the bonds of matrimony Mr. C. H.
Graham and Miss Fannie Spiker. The guests were limited to
relatives and a few intimate friends, but the house rang with
merriment, especially during the refreshment hour. The newly
married couple had provided a pleasant home completely furnished
for their occupancy and here, after the guests had departed, they
were called upon by a number of Mr. Graham's co-workers in the
Nonpareil press rooms."
The death of Mr. J. C. White, the aged father of Mrs. J. V.
Adkins, occurred at his home in Metcalf's addition at an early
hour Tuesday evening. Mr. White had been an invalid for some
time, but his dangerous condition was not surmised except by
those who were near to him. Deceased did not enjoy a wide
acquaintance in the town, but has lived here several years. His
early life was spent in the Christian ministry, and he was always
a devoted and consistent member of the church. The funeral is
being held at the home this afternoon, Rev. Herron delivering the
discourse. We will endeavor to give a more extended mention of
his life and deeds in next week's paper.
Miss Julia McClary, who recently left his country bound for
Africa to become a missionary, is writing a series of interesting
descriptive letters to the Primghar Bell.
Sheriff Coleman took Mrs. Stewart King to the insane asylum at
Independence last Saturday evening. The case is a sad one on
account of the reduced circumstances of the family and the large
number of children. Five children have been placed in the
temporary care of friends and relatives and it is hoped that the
mother will soon recover sufficiently to resume charge of her
family.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 28, 1898
p 4
Sheriff Coleman took Mrs. Stewart King to the insane asylum at
Independence last Saturday evening. The case is a sad one on
account of the reduced circumstances of the family and the large
number of children. The five children have been placed in the
temporary care of friends and relatives and it is hoped that the
mother will soon recover sufficiently to resume charge of her
family.
p 5 col 3
Diphtheria is Past
Sunday afternoon the six year old child of Mr. and Mrs.
Stabelfeldt died of diphtheria. The child was buried the next
morning. A younger child was taken with the disease about January
1st, and soon after the older one was stricken. The younger one
soon recovered. It seems undoubtable that the disease was
contracted while the family were on a visit in December to the
DeNoyer family east of town. The disease seems to have clung to
the DeNoyers, or the house they live in, ever since last spring
or summer.
The Stabelfeldts were under strict quarantine from the first and
are still kept isolated. There have been many wild reports and
rumors concerning this and also to the effect that others in town
were afflicted with the dread disease, but our investigation
warrants the statements given above. There have been but these
two cases in town, both in the same family; one of these patients
has recovered, the other died, and there is believed to be no
danger of any further cases. The authorities acted promptly and
carefully in the matter and there is no cause for alarm.
p 5 col 4
Cherokee Times: A sad accident occurred in Silver
township yesterday. A feed-greeder was at work on the farm of
Josh McCanet. A knuckle suddenly burst, striking one Steve Van
Sicle on the temple and on the jaw. The jaw was broken. His
cousin, Henry Van Sicle was visiting at the house and a few
minutes after the accident, went down to the grinder to see how
it was working. A rod slipped out of the knuckle, striking him on
the forehead crushing his skull. The physician says that Henry
Van Sicle cannot live and that the wounds of Steve will probably
be fatal.
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