Iowa Old Press
Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
November 3, 1898
Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Chas. [Gerringer?],
October 29, 1898, a daughter.
Mrs. Eichmeier tells The Times she was much surprised
upon reading the item in this paper last week in which the rumor
of her husband's departure was mentioned. She is certain
something has happened to Mr. Eichmeier, and that he has not
abandoned her as the gossips would have it. We hope Mr. Eichmeier
will return and make it warm for the gossips.
The sudden and mysterious death of John Patchin at Ocheydan,
Iowa, on Saturday night was the general topic of conversation
here the past few days. Mr. Patchin was well known in Paullina
and the farming community surrounding this place. His home was
near Mitchellville, Iowa, and he has been running a threshing
machine here every fall for the past several years. This fact and
for the further reason that he was a brother-in-law of D. H. and
John Adkins, no doubt helped to extend his general acquaintance
in this community, and the particulars of his sudden death will
be of general interest. As the circumstances are related by
Messrs. Adkins who went to Ocheydan Sunday in response to a
telegram announcing the death of their relative, Mr. Patchin
retired sometime between the hours of ten and twelve o'clock
Saturday evening, stopping at the hotel in Ocheydan. He had
attended a republican speech the same evening, but instead of
going to his private rooms had decided to stop at the hotel. He
had not been sick, and it was developed at the coroner's inquest
that he gave no evidence by act or manner of anything unusual
just prior or at any time before retiring. He was found by the
hotel employee at noon on Sunday, dead in his room, with his
overcoat still on. He had not gone to bed; but was found upon a
chair, face downward, and from the appearance of the room and his
position it is thought he closed and locked the door and in
turning around had broken the key, part of it remaining in the
door, and had fell forward upon the chair and expired without a
struggle. The coroner found no cause of death. The remains were
taken home for burial and we understand the funeral was held
yesterday, and attended by Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Adkins and D. H.
Adkins. Mr. Patchin had operated his machine near Ocheydan for
two or three years past. We learn his oldest son was with him
this year, but was in the country at the time of the sad
occurrence. Deceased leaves a wife and seven children. As known
by people here deceased was an exemplary citizen and honest and
intelligent man, with no uncommon habits. His agreeable
disposition and pleasant ways made firm friends always. His death
caused universal sorrow among his acquaintances and friends here.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
November 4, 1898
p 5 col 1
Fred O'Brien has enlisted in the regular army and is now
stationed at Huntsville, Alabama. He is in Troop E of the 7th
Cavalry.
p 5 col 2
Alex Farquhar marketed a hog Thursday that weighed just 700
pounds.
Frank Greve's four months old boy died Wednesday near Gaza and
was buried Thursday.
Henry Steele came from South Dakota Monday to attend his sister's
wedding. He expects to go back to Dakota next Monday.
Four gasoline street lamps were put in position Wednesday by the
town authorities. One was placed at Woodbury's corner, one at the
corner by the State Bank, another on the corner by the former D.
Hockert store and the fourth on the south side of Second street
in front of L. Schwerdtfeger's shoe shop. The lamps are of the
pattern used largely in cities and are the best that could be
had. They cost $5 each at Cleveland, Ohio.
p 5 col 3
Benj. Bidwell is getting worse. The gangrene has affected his
entire right foot and there are symptoms of its going higher.
Scott - Steele
Wednesday afternoon Rev. W. H. Montgomery pronounced the words
that united in wedlock Walter S. Scott and Miss Sylvia May
Steele. A large number of guests were present, nearly all being
relatives of the contracting parties. A large number of beautiful
and valuable presents were presented. The bride and groom left on
the evening train for Jefferson county where they will visit
until about Christmas. They will go to housekeeping in Mr. Silas
Steele's house west of the old homestead.
Nothing we could say would add to the esteem that people in this
vicinity have for these young folks. They are well known to
everybody and will receive the good wishes of all.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
November 10, 1898
The death of John H. Patchen at Ocheydan on Sunday of last week
and the mystery surrounding it were very correctly reported in
The Times last week and correspond exactly with the later reports
and the newspaper account as published in the Ocheydan paper. The
relatives of this place have all returned from the home at
Mitchellville, Iowa, where the remains were laid to rest. They
say there is no explanation of the mystery to be made, further
than that already given out, and the cause of death cannot be
imagined by anyone.
Henry Bonesconsker of Carroll township was before the insane
commission Monday, but after taking testimony and making an
examination the charge was dismissed and he has returned to his
farm.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
November 11, 1898
p 5 col 2
J. H. Reager started Wednesday for Peru, Iowa, where both his
parents are seriously ill. They both seem to be near death from
old age.
Henry Rogers and Miss Vecia St. John were married at Cherokee
Tuesday. Miss St. John has been employed by a number of families
in Sutherland and is a young lady who has many friends who will
hope for her happiness. The groom is perhaps equally well known.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
November 18, 1898
p 4
At the October term of court Hieke Henstra [may be Hiemstra]
obtained a divorce from her husband Biense Henstra and the same
day the decree was entered a new lover, Geo. Quan, secured a
license to wed her and the ceremony was performed. She has now
tired of her matrimonial alliance for the second time and
Attorney Algyer of Paullina has commenced action in her name to
secure a divorce from her husband on the grounds of cruel and
inhuman treatment.
Art Snook is picking corn this week for Mr. Carter near Primghar.
Sam Tillinghast of Clay county dehorned cattle for Milo Bicknell
last week.
p 5 col 2
J. H. Reager returned yesterday from his trip to the home of his
parents. His father died on Saturday and was buried Sunday. His
mother is still dangerously low with little chance for recovery.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co. Iowa
November 25, 1898
p 4
A marriage license was issued Monday to Walter Moranda,
authorizing his marriage to Minnie Butler.
Hagen Johnson has filed a suit for divorce from his wife in the
District Court on the grounds of adultery.
Martha Thompson has sued her husband, Thomas Thompson, for a
divorce on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment, and asks
the custody of the daughter of the parties.
George Ogan, administrator of the estate of Ira C. Ogan,
deceased, has brought suit in District Court against the C. M.
& St. P. Ry for $15,000 damages. The deceased was killed at
Madrid, Iowa, while he was a brakeman in the employ of the
railway and the plaintiff alleges negligence on the part of the
railway company. Ogan lived at Sanborn prior to his death.
p 5 col 3
Horace E. Fields and Miss Abby Streeter were married yesterday at
Aurelia, Rev. H. B. Green officiating. They went to Cherokee
Wednesday to obtain the marriage license, and went from there to
Aurelia and visited at Rev. Green's until Thursday. They expect
to visit a few days there and then will return to Sutherland.
These young people are well known here and many friends will wish
them abundant prosperity. "Hod" has been in the dray
business for some time here and is well liked for his manliness
and accommodating spirit. He has a good business and one that he
is likely to continue to do well at. His wife is better known in
the country southeast of town than here. She will make a true
helpmeet for him. They will go to housekeeping in the east part
of town.
p 5 col 4
A Sioux County Murder
Wednesday, Nov. 16th, Mrs. Alice A. Blood shot her husband. They
lived near Hull, in Sioux County. The shooting occurred between
6:30 and 7 o'clock in the morning. Mrs. Blood fired two shots
into the back of his head as he sat at the table, eating his
breakfast. She used a .38 caliber revolver belonging to their
son.
The Hull Index says in substance that Mr. Blood had for
years and years made life a perfect hell on earth for his wife
and that she was probably driven nearly or quite insane by his
treatment.
There are four children in the family, the oldest, Oscar, having
been in the 52d regiment at Chickamauga during the past summer.
None of them were in the room when the first short was fired.
Nellie, one of the daughters, came into the room just in time to
see her mother fire the second shot. Mrs. Blood admitted that she
did the shooting and said that it was not in self-defense, so the
coroner's jury did not inquire much further into the matter. Mrs.
Blood was held to await the action of the grand jury, and will,
in all probability, be indicted, but it is doubtful if she
receives any severe punishment as the sympathy of the entire
community seems to be with her.
The Index says of the murdered man, "Absolutely
nothing good could be said of him." And the paper gives
enough that is bad to convince anyone that its opinion is
probably the correct one.
p 5 col 5
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Buell arrived here Wednesday, being called by
the death of Mrs. Buell.
Mrs. Geo. P. Buell of this place passed from this life to the
great beyond on Tuesday afternoon at her home. She has been a
great sufferer from heart trouble for the past two years and
death has at last relieved her from all pain. A loving husband
and one son are left to mourn the loss of a wife and mother. The
remains were taken to Lyons, Iowa, on Wednesday evening for
burial. Mrs. Buell was born at Buffalo, N. Y., December 11, 1855,
and at the time of her death was nearly forty-three years old.
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