Iowa Old Press
Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 5, 1899
It has been learned that the little [son?] of Mr. and Mrs. George
Dunn of Carroll, Iowa, died on Saturday of last week and was
buried on Sunday last. The Paullina friends of this family extend
heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones.
The farm dwelling of David Griggs, in Baker township, O'Brien
county, valued at about $1,500, was burnt to the ground Monday.
It is a total loss. A part of the contents was [?]. Amount of
insurance unknown. David Griggs is quite an old settler in this
county. The family seem to have met with their share of [?] and
misfortunes this past year. His son, Jerry Griggs, was killed an
accident last May, and on the day of the funeral his house and
all the buildings were demolished by a tornado. He lived two or
three miles from his father's place.
This evening at 8:30 o'clock occurred the marriage of Miss Clara
Belle Barney to Mr. William E. Bowers, at the home of the bride's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Barney, south of town. Rev. McCaffree
officiated, and only the relatives and a few intimate friends
were present. The bride is a charming young lady and her friends
are numbered by the score. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
John Bowers, well known people in this section. He is one of the
numberless good boys in this part of the county. The Times
hastens to congratulate and offer its best wishes along with the
many who will do likewise.
Grandpa Green, father of Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Hubert Sprague,
has returned from his Clay county visit.
S. A. Carter accompanied Ed Lindstrum to Sioux Falls Saturday
where the latter will take the Keeley cure for drunkenness.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 12, 1899
The celebrated and notorious Elizabeth Streeter was again in
evidence last week at Primghar. She is now after her husband,
whom she claims has been unfaithful to his marriage vows. She
alleges that he has been to Sioux City and wandered from the
straight and narrow path of virtue and mingled with the
wickedness around him. She wants a divorce and wants it quick and
has employed a firm of Sioux City lawyers to assist her. Her
business here was connected with the sheriff's office.
Mrs. G. H. Cook died at her home here last Friday morning and the
funeral was held from the Congregational church on Sunday. Mr.
Cook is seriously ill and was unable to attend the funeral. Mrs.
Paul Buell and husband of Mapleton were here attending the
funeral. Mrs. Buell is a daughter of Mrs. Cook.
The marriage of Harry S. Nye and Amy McCroskey is announced to
take place Wednesday of this week. They have the best wishes of a
host of friends. They will begin housekeeping in the house
immediately east of the Algyer home.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 19, 1899
Theodore Kelsey, who lived in Liberty township for many years,
but who moved to South Dakota two or three years ago, died at his
home on January 8th. He was brought back to this county for
burial which took place in the Sutherland cemetery. He was an old
soldier and a member of the G. A. R.
P. Brundage, who has been ill with lung fever so long, underwent
a surgical operation Tuesday. Gangrene had set in in his left
limb and Doctors Cram and Perley amputated the same just below
the knee. He is bearing up well under the shock and hopes are
entertained of his early recovery.
Wm. Herbst and family departed Thursday evening for their new
home in New York state.
John Metcalf attended the funeral of Judge Rothrock at Cedar
Rapids this week, and is now in Minnesota on business.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
January 26, 1899
Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ralfs, January 22, 1899, a daughter.
To Mr. and Mrs. John Schuknecht, January 22, 1899, a son.
Irving L. Holt of Chicago visited his sister, Mrs. S. A. Martin,
and his father Dr. Holt, here a couple of days this week. Mr.
Holt is connected with the Kimball Piano Co.
Marriage licenses have been issued to R. E. Waldo and Mary L.
Hedges; Edw. Bahde and Augusta Wittrock.
Sheriff Coleman went to Sanborn Tuesday and arrested W. L. Parson
and a woman who had been living with him as his wife. The warrant
was issued at the instigation of the wife of Parson who came here
from Des Moines for the purpose of commencing criminal
proceedings.
Sheriff Coleman brought W. L. Parsons and his paramour, Nellie
Stanford down from Sanborn Tuesday night. They waived examination
in two cases, one of lewdness and the other of adultery and bonds
of $500 were fixed in each case. In default of bonds they are in
jail. Mrs. Parsons, the wife of one of the defendants, is
prosecuting the case.
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