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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
November 2, 1899
Marriage licenses have been issued to A. S. Taylor and Lena
Steinfeld; Alfred Knowlton and Velma Bethel.
The superintendent of the insane asylum at Clarinda writes that
Bart Shea is quiet, orderly and sleeps well. He is still troubled
with his delusions but they have hopes of his early recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cooley, now of Sutherland, are parents to a
daughter born on the 11th of October.
An error in reporting the wedding of Edwin McCracken to Miss Evah
Carfield last week made the date one day before the occurrence of
the happy event. It should have been reported Wednesday instead
of Tuesday.
Married
Jetter - Wessels - At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dick
Laue, Sunday, October 28, 1899, Miss Minnie Wessels of Primghar
to Mr. Fred Jetter of Paullina, Rev. Rall of Calumet officiating.
This event was one of the season's pleasantest events and was
witnessed by fifty invited guests and relatives of the
contracting parties. The bride has been living near Primghar for
some time, near which place the couple became acquainted several
months ago. She is a handsome lady of refined tastes and will be
a helpful companion for her good husband. Fred is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Peter Jetter of this place, and the couple expect to
make their home in Paullina soon. Many Paullina people witnessed
the ceremony and attended the wedding feast, and all praise the
manner of entertainment provided by Mr. and Mrs. Laue. The
presents were numerous and of a substantial kind.
Knowlton - Bethel - At the home of the bride's father, Wm.
Bethel, Sunday, October 28, 1899, Miss Velma Bethel of Paullina
to Mr. Alfred Knowlton of Magnolia, Minnesota. Rev. McCaffree of
the M. E. church officiating.
Thus are two old friends bound for life by the marriage vow.
Velma is the only sister of The Times editor, and was a faithful
assistant in this office for several years. She is possessed of a
kind and confiding disposition such as will always make a home
attractive and we trust that it will be always so. Her activity
in church and social circles will cause her to be sadly missed
here. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Knowlton, a prosperous
farmer of Nobles county, Minnesota, and is a hard-working and
industrious young man of good habits. They will reside at
Luverne, Minnesota, for a time. May their married life be one
continual period of happiness and prosperity.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
November 9, 1899
The marriage of Mr. Charles H. Claussen to Miss Lucy Horn occurs
this (Thursday) evening at the home of Mrs. E. S. Claussen in
Paullina, Rev. Nuoffer performing the marriage ceremony. These
popular young people seemed to have perpetrated a surprise upon
their acquaintances in this event. Only a few friends were
present. Miss Horn is the daughter of Mrs. Rev. Horn of
Germantown and a lady of pleasing address and attractive
personality. She is admired by all, and the fortunate groom has
made himself by this step an object of general congratulation. He
also holds the friendship of many in this vicinity and is a young
man of exemplary habits and business ability. By the uniting of
these young people so well fitted for life's journey they are
entitled to and will receive hearty good wishes of all. It is
expected that they will commence housekeeping in Paullina.
The sudden death of Joe Cousins, living a mile south of Paullina
occurred this (Friday) morning about five o'clock, and the
announcement was received with intense sorrow throughout the town
and surrounding country. Mr. Cousins' illness was short, dating
only two days previous, when a physician was called. Death was
caused by heart failure. A wife and two sons are left to mourn
the loss of a kind and affectionate father. Joseph Cousins was
born at Benton, Wisconsin, May 29, 1853, so that he was 46 years
of age at the last birthday. He lived there until 1876 when he
moved to Alden, Iowa, and worked for John Metcalf, now of this
place, until 1879, when he moved to Marcus, Iowa. He lived at
Marcus until 1892, when he came to this place, again going into
Mr. Metcalf's employ. He was married in 1882 to Eliza Dean, at
Benton, Wisconsin. The two sons are James and John, aged
respectively 16 and 10 years. Mr. Cousins was a many universally
liked. He was persevering in his daily work, attending strictly
to his duties, and was always willing to assist in any worthy
cause. His home and business life was always bright and happy and
his friendship was esteemed by all. The funeral will occur at the
home, next Sunday at 10 o'clock, and the remains will no doubt be
taken to Marcus for interment.
Died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fr. Pauling, Mother Warnecke
last Monday at an age of 73. The funeral takes place today.
Mrs. Wixcell of Marcus passed the first of the week with her
sister, Mrs. F. E. Paine.
Miss Druca Goodnough, sister of Mrs. J. R. McDonald, is here from
Chadron, Nebraska, on a visit to relatives.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
November 16, 1899
G. Hasert, who lost a part of his left hand in a threshing
machine some time ago, was at home from Sioux City last Sunday
being under treatment of a physician at that place. He had to
return to Sioux City again where he will have to stay for another
two weeks.
A marriage license has been issued to Frank Fumal and Grace
Allen.
Dr. Brown returned from LaPorte, Iowa, Wednesday morning where he
has been attending his father who is ill and not expected to
recover.
Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Reifsteck of Gaza, November 12, 1899, a
son. To Mr. and Mrs. Chris Miller, Monday, November 13, 1899, a
son.
The funeral of Joseph Cousins was held on Sunday morning at the
M. E. church, Rev. McCaffree preaching the funeral sermon. The
original plans for the funeral were changed after the
announcement was printed in the paper last week, and the remains
were laid to rest in Prairie View cemetery instead of being taken
to Marcus. The family has received many words of condolence since
his death last Friday morning and these evidences of sympathy
have no doubt served to lessen the grief that overshadows the
desolate home. Yesterday a number of farmers and some of the town
people went out to the place and finished picking the corn crop
on the farm and had it all cribbed before night.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
November 23, 1899
Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hodgdon, south of Paullina, on
Tuesday, November 21, 1899, a daughter.
A benefit supper will be given on Saturday evening at the home of
Theodore Hass for the benefit of that gentleman who is a sufferer
from consumption. He has recently taken treatment at Sioux City
and has been to considerable expense and his friends hope to
raise a nice amount on Saturday evening to assist him. Oysters
will be served, and all are invited to attend.
Claim Agent Yale of the Great Northern railway was here from St.
Paul yesterday to make settlement with Mrs. Julia Piper for the
accident which recently resulted in the loss of her husband on
that road. No settlement was reached with the administrator, but
it is though that it will all be settled soon.
In a short letter received recently from John N. Andresen, now in
the gold fields of Alaska, The Times takes the liberty of
extracting the following for the information of John's many
friends in this county:
Juneau, Alaska, Nov. 5, 1899
Editor Paullina Times, Paullina Iowa
Dear Sir: Find enclosed $1.50 in Post Office Money Order for a
year's subscription to your paper. Am well pleased with the
outlook of Alaska and truly believe there is a great future in
store for our vast district. However, I do not advise any of the
Paullina boys to cast their lot of life in Alaska for reasons
that are hard for me to explain in words. A poor man coming to
Alaska should be a miner and of strong constitution if he is not
blessed with that he should have plenty of ready coin. If at any
time you desire any information regarding this district and N. W.
territory I shall be pleased to give the same at your request.
Please forward several back copies of your paper.
Yours truly,
Jno. N. Andresen
Surgeons will today perform an operation upon Wm. Schultz, the
gentleman who has been very sick in the north addition for
several months. The local doctors will be assisted by a Sioux
City surgeon.
We are sorry to report the serious illness of Andrew Redford this
week. Mr. Redford was taken down suddenly about a week ago and
has been quite low ever since. We all trust that he may soon be
again with us and in good health.
W. W. Beebe returned on Monday from the east where he was called
to attend the funeral of his sister who passed away the week
before.
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Bethel and Mrs. I. C. Piper were at Orange
City Monday upon business connected with the settling up of the
estate of Mrs. Piper's husband, the late I. C. Piper, who was
killed in a railway accident on the Great Northern railway. Suit
will no doubt be brought against the company for damages
resulting from his death.
About 150 invitations have been issued for the Coleman-McCormack
wedding. The happy event will occur the day before Thanksgiving.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
November 30, 1899
The benefit supper at the home of Theo. Hass was well attended
and a good time is reported by those present Saturday evening.
Mrs. Piper has been able to make a satisfactory settlement with
the Great Northern Railway company on account of the accident
which resulted in the death of her husband, and she has received
the sum of $4,000 in the settlement.
At the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Peek occurred last
Tuesday the marriage of their cousin, Miss Lola Benson, only
daughter of Mr. C. E. Benson of Primghar to Mr. C. Ellis. Rev.
Parsons of Primghar performed the ceremony in the presence of a
large company of friends. The young couple left immediately for
Wisconsin. On their return they will take up their home on the
Bazely farm east of town to which they will carry the kindest
wishes of their host of friends. Mr. Ellis was lately employed in
the Sprague livery barn and is well liked in Paullina.
Webster City Daily Freeman-Tribune, 21st: Invitations
have been issued for the marriage of Miss Effie Rachel McKinley,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. McKinley, and Mr. John Martin
Kantor of Sheldon on Wednesday evening, November 29, 1899. The
ceremony will be performed at the bride's home in this city. Miss
McKinley is one of Webster City's fairest daughters and is
endeared to a large circle of acquaintances by her many excellent
qualities of mind and heart. She was reared in this city and her
future welfare will be watched with interest by her many friends.
Mr. John Martin Kantor is a regularly ordained minister of the
Christian church with a pastorate at Sheldon. He is a young man
of sterling worth and of much promise in his chosen profession.
The ceremony will be performed by Rev. W. A. Moore of the
Christian church.
Passed Away
Two Deaths Within the Past Week - Mr. A. Redford, A
Prominent Citizen, Passes Away After a Brief Illness - Death of
Wm. Schultz
The announcement of the sudden death of Mr. Redford Monday
morning at 6:00 o'clock was startling news to the citizens of
Paullina. Mr. Redford's illness was of short duration and very
few had learned of the dangerousness of his malady. His death was
caused by congestion of the brain caused by some ear difficulty
of long standing. He had been sick about two weeks and there
seemed to be little that could be done to relieve his suffering
or prolong his life. The funeral took place on Wednesday from the
Presbyterian church, Rev. Andrew Herron, his former pastor,
delivering a very touching sermon and a highly commendable
tribute to his memory. There were few people in Paullina and
vicinity so universally respected as was our departed friend. He
was one of the early residents of the community and lived for
many years in Dale township, where he removed with his parents in
1881, coming from his birthplace near Lilliesleaf, Scotland. They
were known far and wide as among the charitable and influential
early residents of the county. Their son, now gone to his reward,
as well as the other two children, were reared in the most devout
religious and moral atmosphere and were always respected and
admired for the depth of their reason and the amiableness of
their purposes in social and business affairs. Mr. Redford
inherited and acquired all the goodness of his parents and the
morality of his surroundings, and held the universal esteem of
all who came within the sphere of his influence. After the death
of his father, Wm. Redford, in 1890, the son removed with his
mother and sister to Paullina. Afterwards they lived for a short
time at Cherokee, and from there they went to the south to pass
the winter for the benefit of his mother's health which was found
to be failing. While on the way back to this county the mother
passed away at Chicago. This was in 1897. A sister, Jessie,
passed away previous to this, sometime during the year 1892. Now
all there is left of a true and loving family is the sister and
daughter, Jane, who had at all times been a most devoted and
attentive helpmeet to her brother and parents. The remains were
followed to the last resting place by a large concourse of
weeping friends who will miss Mr. Redford's genial presence for
many months to come.
The death of Mr. Wm. Schultz occurred at his home in the north
addition last Saturday evening, about forty-eight hours after
having submitted to an operation to save his life. He had been
sick for some time and at many times hope had been despaired of.
At other times prospects for his ultimate recovery seemed
brighter and his friends had often felt confident that he would
survive. Mr. Schultz was a German by birth and was a hard-working
man of small means and economical in his manner of living. His
friends knew him as an obliging individual and a firm friend. He
leaves a wife and three children to mourn his departure. He was
laid to rest at Prairie View cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
Nuoffer of Meriden preaching the sermon at the home. Deceased was
42 years of age. He lived several years in Crawford county, this
state, and some of his relatives are now residents of that
county.
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Mrs. Bert Hammond is here from Eagle Grove on a visit to her
mother, Mrs. Howard.
Miss Minnie Scott left Monday for Butte, Montana, on an extended
visit with her sister, Mrs. Fred Huston.
Mrs. H. C. Eichmeier has returned from a lengthy visit at
Hartley. She reports that her husband has been heard from since
she left here and that he is at Juneau, Alaska, and has steady
employment there. He has been quite sick since reaching the gold
fields and but recently left the hospital.
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