Iowa Old Press
Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
February 2, 1899
Mrs. Andresen and family were made glad on Monday upon receipt of
a letter from her son John Andresen, who formerly resided
northwest of Paullina. The letter was written from Ft. Wrangel,
Alaska, where he is now located. John joined the pilgrims to the
gold region a year ago, and he seems to have gone through all the
hardships of the Klondiker, and will remain in the Klondike
country until next season at least.
Born - January 28, 1899, to Mr. and Mrs. James Leavy, a daughter.
To Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ullman, February 1, 1899, a daughter.
The marriage of David M. Bell to Mrs. Nancy Mewhirter occurred on
Monday evening, January 30, 1899, at the M. E. parsonage, Rev.
McCaffree performing the ceremony. This event was a surprise to
even the nearest friends of the contracting parties who are well
known and among the respected young people of the town. They will
reside here and for the present are making their home with Mrs.
Henderson, mother of the bride. The Times extends best
wishes.
The funeral of Mr. Lustfeld, father of Ernest Lustfeld of
Paullina, occurs this afternoon in Caledonia township. Deceased
was one of the pioneers of that township and was respected by all
as an honest, faithful citizen. Owing to Times being printed at
the time of the funeral we were unable to obtain data for proper
obituary mention but will endeavor to do so next week.
Marriage licenses were issued the first of the week to David M.
Bell and Mrs. Nancy Mewhirter; Geo. C. White and Lizzie Pro.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
February 9, 1899
Marriage license has been issued to Elias B. Nelson and Cora M.
Steele.
The little daughter of H. E. Wolf had her hands frozen at the
school house Tuesday morning. He had been out during school hours
and returning to the school house was unable to open the door and
before she was discovered her hands were severely frozen.
The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Heopner [possibly
Hoeper, Hoeppner, Hoepner] died last Saturday morning and was
buried at Primghar Sunday, and another is quite poorly at this
writing.
We learn that one of the Holk children, a mile and a half
northwest of town, was frozen about the hands yesterday while
returning home from the school in town. The extent of the injury
is not known at this time.
Besides the loss of their little child, the family of O. S. West
has been affected by serious sickness in its midst, and other
members are low with severe attacks of disease brought on by the
severe and sudden change of temperature.
The weather for the last two weeks has been the coldest for many
years, for so long a time. Not a day has passed during the time
when the thermometer has not been as low as 38 degrees below
zero, and has registered as low as 42 degrees.
Mrs. Jacob Johannsen has been very low the past week and has
required the closest attention of physician and nurses. It is
thought today that there are signs of improvement. Mr. and Mrs.
Rogers, of Sutherland, have been assisting at the home of their
uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Johannsen.
Soren Anderson of Baker township will hold a public auction on
March 10th and dispose of all his personal property, after which
he will start for his old home in Denmark to remain for the
benefit of his health which has been failing him for some time.
He will probably remain away for a year or more. His place will
be rented by Henry Nelson of that township.
The marriage of Miss Lillie Koolbeck to Dr. French occurred at
Hospers on Tuesday of this week. The bride is well known here and
was a resident of our town until recently. She is known as an
excellent young lady and will prove a worthy life companion. Dr.
French has been a practicing physician at Hospers for several
years. They departed immediately after the ceremony for Utah
where they will make their home.
Deck Elliot of Sutherland was surprised upon being called to the
telephone the other day to find himself talking with his brother
Thomas, a Sanboro [?], whom he had not seen for about eighteen
years and whom he considered dead. Thomas was supposed to have
been killed in a battle with the Indians about sixteen years ago,
while serving in the United States army in the west. - Sheldon
Mail
Death
Frieda Margartha Johannsen, oldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Jacob Johannsen, died on last Saturday, February 4th, after
a brief illness, from the effects of complications resulting from
the grip. Age, 11 years, 1 month and 20 days. This child was born
December 15, 1888, and was a bright and winsome girl whose
absence from the household will be sadly felt by parents and
children alike. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Herron on
Monday at the Presbyterian church.
Death
Frederick Lustfeld was born in the province of Hanover, Germany,
in December, 1821, and died at his home in Caledonia township,
January 30, 1899, aged 78 years. Deceased was married in 1853 to
Sophia Lustfeld, and came to America in August, 1882, locating
upon the place where he died, on section 9, Caledonia township.
Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Lustfeld, four of which
are living, namely, Henry, Fred, and Ernest, and Mrs. John
Fiddelke, all residing in this county, two first named living
[unreadable]. The funeral occurred last Thursday from the
[unreadable] Germantown of which deceased was an active member,
the services being in charge of its pastor, Rev. Horn. The
remains were placed in the cemetery of that place.
Mr. Lustfeld was associated with the business and social
enterprises of this progressive township, and enjoyed the
confidence and respect of his neighbors and associates. In his
death the neighborhood has lost one of its pioneers whose life in
the locality was well spent in adding wealth and beauty to its
homes and influence and character to its institutions.
Death
The six-months old child of Mr. and Mrs. O. S. West died this
morning at 7:00 o'clock of lung fever. The baby had been very low
for some time, but it was thought until the last few hours it
would survive. The funeral will occur at the M. E. church
tomorrow (Friday) at 2:00 o'clock.
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Mrs. Wells Sutherland attended the wedding of her sister, Miss
Koolbeck, at Hospers last Wednesday and is now visiting her
parents at the same place.
Report comes from Cherokee of a rich strike in Klondike by John
Waters and M. D. Warner of that place who invaded that country at
about the same time the Paullina boys made the trip. Mr. Waters
was financially assisted by Paullina parties who are interested
in the outcome of his venture. He was in the employ of John
Metcalf of this place several years ago, before Mr. Metcalf came
to Paullina and is said to be a very persevering and energetic
man, and, although having reached the age of fifty years or more
is still as vigorous as in his younger days. According to the Cherokee
Democrat Mr. Waters has written encouraging letters to his
family at Cherokee, and we copy from that paper a recent item
regarding his good fortune: "The families of John Waters and
M. E. Warner, two of Cherokee's argonauts in the Klondike
country, have lately received letters from the men folks which
brought the intelligence that they had struck some good luck. The
letters were written Nov. 8 and reached Cherokee Jan. 17. The men
are located 65 miles from Circle City where they secured four
claims that give promise of being valuable. Mr. Waters said that
he had sold one claim for $12,000. All of them were showing good
paying dirt. He says he will not come home this year. The weather
there is no more severe than it is here. The coldest they have
had was 35 below zero. This is good news to Cherokee people. We
all hope they will make a good strike."
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
February 16, 1899
D. H. Adkins has decided upon a home at Corning, California. He
is expected to return home this week and begin preparations for
the departure.
Died - At the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Benson, Primghar,
on February 7th, Mrs. Polly A. Hatch, at the advanced age of
ninety years, lacking two months. With her death there passes
form her large circle of acquaintances a most remarkable
character. Retaining her memory and other faculties almost
unimpaired until the end, her experiences running back to the
beginning of a century were an unfailing source of entertainment
to her friends.
Her father served in the war of 1812 as a regular soldier and it
is believed that as a lad in his teens he took an indirect part
as teamster in the Revolutionary war. This being the case the old
lady was a "real daughter of the Revolution" of whom
there are now a very few surviving in the United States.
Her maiden name was Polly Welton. She was born in Connecticut and
moved westward to Ohio, Wisconsin and finally to Iowa.
Of her eight children five survive her, two of whom are Mrs.
Benson and Mr. E. W. Hatch of Primghar. Of her grandchildren,
Mrs. Peak, Mrs. Jno. Brown, and Mrs. Ward live in Dale township.
Her funeral took place at the home of her son, Rev. Parsons
officiating, and her grandsons, by her special request, acted as
pall bearers.
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Rolf Wolken went to Marshall county last Wednesday to attend the
wedding of his sister.
A marriage license was issued Monday to Gustav Meier and Mary
Scade.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
February 23, 1899
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Larrabee on Sunday,
February 19, 1899.
"Mr. and Mrs. Moses Adams announce the marriage of their
daughter Harriet E. to Cassius C. Moffit, which occurred at noon
on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1899, Paullina Iowa." The foregoing
surprise came this week to some of the friends of C. C. Moffit in
this vicinity. It is plain to us now that such pleasant
occurrences are in order when such mischievous fellows as Cass
"go to stay a few days with the old folks." In spite of
the fact that our old friend threw us entirely off the track on a
good item when he left Paullina, we are willing to forgive, and,
in concert with his large circle of acquaintances, extend
congratulations and good wishes for the future.
At the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Neilson in Baker
township occurred the marriage of their daughter Oline to Mr.
Mathias Jensen, on Wednesday Feb. 22, the Rev. Andrew Herron
officiating. In the fatherland (Denmark) it is the beautiful
custom to float the national colors on all occasions of wedding
festivity. This custom has been brought to the New World and was
especially appropriate yesterday it being Washington's birthday.
At the intersection of the roadway and the public highway
"Old Glory" floated in the breeze, while near the
doorway the Danish flag and the Stars and Stripes waved a cordial
welcome to the coming guests who numbered nearly one hundred
including the children who were made welcome. The wedding feast
was abundant and substantial. The gifts were numerous and wisely
selected. The congratulations to the bride and groom were most
sincere. The occasion was joyous. One long to be remembered by
those participating in it.
C. R. West and wife were in Paullina Sunday to attend the funeral
of Mr. Hakes.
Recorder Rerick and wife, accompanied by their son Ross came down
from the county seat to attend the funeral of W. J. Hakes on
Sunday.
Gone From Earth
W. J. Hakes, Mrs. Joseph Henderson and James Fraser,
Jr., Suddenly Join the Silent Majority
William J. Hakes
Wm J. Hakes departed this life at his home in Paullina,
Friday evening, February 17, 1899, at 10 o'clock, was born in
Westmoreland, Oneida county, New York, November 21, 1852. A few
years afterward he went with his parents to Jefferson county, New
York, where he remained until 1892. He was married to Emily A.
Packer March 19, 1874, who with three children survive him. The
last seven years of his life have been spent in Paullina, where
his qualities of head and heart have commended him to the respect
of his fellow townsmen and neighbors who elected him to positions
of trust and importance.
The worthy bestowal of this trust was evinced in the faithful and
successful discharge of duty, which as president of the school
board and assessor of the Incorporated Town of Paullina called
forth the energies of his last days.
His calling in life was that of carpenter and in company with his
partner, Mr. Hilker, his skill as a workman is seen in many parts
of the country and town, and his services were in constant
demand.
Mr. Hakes united with the M. E. church in early life and remained
a faithful and consistent member until called to his reward. At
the time of his death he was a class leader and trustee in the
Paullina church; also treasurer of the Sabbath school and Epworth
League. In each of these positions he was a painstaking and
competent official.
He leaves to mourn their loss a wife and two children, who will
continue to reside in Paullina, and his son Albert W., who is
pastor of the M. E. church at Seney, Iowa. The only other
relatives are his aged father, living in New York, and two
cousins, Mrs. H. Rockwell and Mr. D. J. Peckham, living in
Highland township.
His sickness, while of short duration, was intense in suffering,
but consoled with the triumphs of the Christian faith. To his
family and those ministering to him he spoke words radiant with
hope and to others he sent special messages.
The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. F. J.
McCaffree assisted by Rev. A. Herron, pastor of the Presbyterian
church, at the M. E. church Sunday afternoon and were largely
attended. The remains were laid to rest in Union cemetery.
Mrs. Joseph Henderson
The death of the above personage at her home in Highland
township last Monday proved a severe [unreadable] to her
immediate friend and those who were related to this [unreadable]
lady. She was a brief sufferer from the malady that has taken
three of our people within a space of a week. She left a family
of six small children and a husband in failing health; the family
has been plunged into grief most bitter. The departed in life was
kind, affectionate, and industrious, and as a neighbor and true
friend was respected and admired by all for her many noble
qualities of heart and mind.
Anna P. Clayton was born in the state of Pennsylvania, October 9,
1858. She removed to Canada at an early age. She was married to
Joseph Henderson Feb. 17, 1887, with whom she removed to her
O'Brien county home in the spring of 1891. Died Feb. 20, 1899;
age, 40 years, 4 months and 11 days. Deceased was a member of the
Society of Friends, commonly called Quakers, who live east of
town. The funeral occurred Wednesday of this week at the Friends
church and the remains were laid to rest in the burying ground of
that denomination.
James Fraser, Jr.
The subject of this sketch passed away on February 21,
1899, at this home four miles east of Paullina, after a short
illness. His attendants saw signs of improvement on the previous
day but these were soon followed by a sudden change for the worse
and the end came early in the afternoon of Tuesday last.
James Fraser, Jr., was born at Dolphesten, Jedburg, Scotland,
September 22, 1849. He came with his parents to this country in
the spring of 1867, removing with them to O'Brien county and
settled upon a homestead in Highland township. With the exception
of a short residence in Larrabee, Cherokee county, Iowa, he has
been a resident of this county since 1870. He was for some time
engaged in the grain and stock buying business in Paullina, and
was also engaged in the same business at Primghar. He was twice
married and was the father of four children, all living. Others
near of kin are his wife and mother; four brothers, Donald, John,
William and Charles, and three sisters, Mrs. R. Dodge, Mrs. C. A.
Watts and Mrs. M. C. Fairweather.
The funeral was conducted today from the home and the M. E.
church in Primghar and the remains placed in the cemetery at the
latter place.
A distinguishing characteristic of Mr. Fraser's life was his
indomitable energy in all undertakings. The writer remembers him
as a young man without education and teaching school in this
county, keeping ahead of his work in the school room out of
school hours. He was possessed of a bright intellect, and this
with his great energy always brought him forward to public notice
in all important public matters, and gave him a notable prestige
in his personal business affairs.
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