Iowa Old Press
Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
August 2, 1900
It is reported here today that Bert Pratt, a young man of
Sutherland, committed suicide yesterday using a revolver for the
purpose.
Mrs. Fowles and daughter Hattie, of Colfax, Iowa, are visiting at
the home of the former's daughter, Mrs. W. A. Johnson.
John Raak was at Orange City yesterday where he was called by the
sickness of relatives. Mr. Raak received word this morning that
his brother passed away at 1:00 o'clock this morning. John leaves
this evening to attend the funeral.
J. M. Logan, brother-in-law of C. C. Cannon, arrived yesterday
from Knoxville, Tennessee, on a visit. Mrs. Logan, Mr. Cannon's
sister, has been here for some time. Messrs. Cannon, Logan,
Bachman and Dudley are at Storm Lake today to hear the joint
debate between Congressmen Dolliver and Champ Clark.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
August 9, 1900
Sheriff Coleman and Deputy Morgan took the insane man, Joe
Merisco, to the state hospital at Independence Monday night.
Mrs. Cora E. Holly of Sheldon, who went to the state hospital at
Clarinda last April has been discharged as cured.
Thomas Malcomb of Omega township has brought suit for divorce
against his wife. He has also sued L. E. Wilson for $5,000
damages for alienating his wife's affections. He claims to have
letters from Wilson to his wife showing undue intimacy but Wilson
denies writing the letters or any knowledge of the charges. P. R.
Bailey appears for the plaintiff and Milt H. Allen for the
defendant.
The suicide at Sutherland last Wednesday was not as rumored here
at first. E. A. Eaker, a tree agent whose home was at Vinton,
Iowa, was the victim instead of the man named Pratt, as was
reported. The victim had been here for several days previous to
the tragedy. He was addicted to drinking and it was supposed that
he was crazed by liquor at the time of the shooting. He fired a
shot at his brother who was endeavoring to get him back to the
hotel at the time. Thinking that he had shot his brother, he
turned the revolver upon himself with fatal results. Eaker had
taken the Keeley cure at one time.
Our old friend, Ed Hastings, now of Primghar, sprung a surprise
on his Paullina friends on July 29th by taking unto himself a
life partner. Concerning the affair the Primghar Bell last week
had the following: "Ed Hastings and Blanche Eaton were
married at the home of the bride's parents in Hartley last Sunday
afternoon, Rev. McBurney officiating, and are now keeping house
in Primghar. The groom is in the employ of Crosbie & Battie ,
and is a young man of sterling worth and character, with a
prosperous future before him. The bride has for a number of years
been one of O'Brien county's most talented teachers, and is in
every way a lady Ed may well be proud to call wife. The Bell
wishes them much happiness."
The barber shop of Theo. Fisch at Granville was recently blown up
by dynamite. This event is looked upon by all as the result of
the trouble between the Fisch family and some of the citizens of
the place who have been trying to rid the town of the Fisches.
Some of the Granville people appear to believe that the work of
blowing up the shop was done by some one of the Fisch family to
gain sympathy. Things are getting desperate enough, to say the
least.
Death of Miss Mabel Boyd
After a lingering, wasting illness of some months, Miss
Mabel Boyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Boyd, of Paullina
passed to her heavenly home at Spencer, Iowa, last Wednesday
morning at 4:00 o'clock.
The best of medical skill and devoted care of her parents who
have nursed Mabel day and night for many weeks only served to
prolong her life and give comfort during the close of the young
but useful life. It has only been a question of time for months
when should occur the snapping of the strands which held her
spirit in its tenement of clay, and those nearest and dearest
were alive to the stern truth some time ago. During her long
illness she was most patient and forebearing and was not heard to
complain. The frequent visits of friends nerved and cheered her
always, and there was never a word from her lips to indicate any
dread of meeting her Master.
The funeral will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 o'clock,
being in charge of Wild Rose Lodge No. 249, Daughters of Rebekah,
of which deceased was a member. The services will be held at the
M. E. church, the pastor Rev. McCaffree will deliver the sermon.
The interment will take place at Prairie View cemetery.
Mabel Boyd was born in Clinton county, Iowa, August 24, 1879.
Died August 8, 1900, aged 20 years, 11 months and 16 days. She
came to O'Brien county with her parents in September, 1888, and
has spent all the time since in this county, excepting only a few
months while teaching in Clay county. She attended the Paullina
schools for several years, graduating therefrom in June, 1896.
Since that time she was employed as teacher for three years in
the schools of O'Brien and Clay counties, being compelled by her
last illness to discontinue teaching last spring. Mabel united
with the M. E. church of Paullina several years ago. She was a
consistent member and worker also in the Rebekah order and the
Good Templar lodge of this place.
Golden Wedding Anniversary
An event of rare interest was observed at the beautiful
home of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Johnson in Dale township last
Thursday, August 2d. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were married at
Galesburg, Illinois, August 2, 1850. A few years afterward they
moved to Minnesota near New Ulm and settled upon a farm where
life opened before them with bright prospects, but the had to
flee for safety at the time of the Indian massacre, leaving
everything behind them, glad to get away with their lives. This
was in the year 1862. They returned to the old home in Illinois
and from there to this county fourteen years ago, settling in
Dale township where they have one of the finest farms in the
county.
The children and immediate friends of this worthy couple arranged
for them a splendid observance of this occasion. A large tent was
pitched on the lawn near the house where the tables were spread
with as bountiful a dinner as has been witnessed in this country
in many a day. Also ice cream and cake was served in the
afternoon. The cakes were especially beautiful, being decorated
with candy figures "1850-1900."
Under the trees in front of the house seats were arranged where
the following program took place: Vocal and instrumental music
rendered by the following persons, John Nystedt, P. O. Johnson,
Selma Videll, Selma Martinson and Mrs. A. Rasmus. And addresses
by Dr. A. J. Beebe of Greeley, Iowa, and Rev. F. J. McCaffree of
Paullina and the presentation of the many beautiful and useful
presents brought to commemorate the golden wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have seven children living, all present
except one daughter who lives in Kansas. There are forty-three
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, nearly all present
to gladden this event. An only brother of Mrs. Johnson who lives
in Washington was unable to be present on account of sickness in
the family, but they sent their pictures instead. A sister of Mr.
Johnson with her husband, R. B. Rowland and son, Albert Anderson,
of Dawson county, Nebraska, were present. Also, Mrs. Mary
Peterson, an old time friend, from Nebraska, and friends from
near Meriden and Larrabee, to the number of 112, were present
with their hearty congratulations and best wishes. This couple
enjoys the confidence and esteem of a large circle of friends who
in a royal way helped them to celebrate this rare event, and
departed in the early evening to their homes leaving their
benedictions and expressed desires that this happy couple might
be spared for many years.
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Mr. and Mrs. Hans Linder were at Sutherland to attend the funeral
of the two-year old child of Ferdinand Hilbert, a half brother,
Sunday. The little one died under peculiar circumstances. The
child had been eating peanuts and became choked upon them. A
physician was called and the child relieved and it was thought
was out of danger. While at the table on Friday the baby called
for water and upon drinking it became choked and soon expired. It
is a very sad blow to the parents.
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Sheldon Mail
Sheldon, O'Brien co. Iowa
Tuesday, August 14, 1900
MRS ROBERT POTTER DEAD.
Passed Away Sunday After a Long and Severe Illness.
Mrs. Robert Potter, of whose illness Mail readers have
been informed from time to time during the many months of its
duration, died Sunday, the 12th inst., at the home of her son,
James Potter, in Carroll township, which was for many years the
home of the family. The old lady was ill for a long time in town.
Then she seemd to get better and she and her husband moved back
onto the old farm. Of late she became worse and failed steadily
until death came to her relief.
Sarah Daw was born in Brenchley Parrish, County of Kent, England,
May 29*, 1829. At the age of 21 she was married to Robert Potter,
who now lives to mourn her loss, and with whom she walked, a
faithful and devoted wife, for nearly fifty years. They came to
America in 1857 [Robert's obit says 1856], settling in Kane
county, Illinois, and from there they moved to Iowa in 1868
[Robert's obit says 1869], settling on their homestead in
Plymouth county, near LeMars, where they remained nine years,
moving to their present home in O'Brien county in 1877 [Robert's
obit says 1876].
To Robert and Sarah Potter were born eight children, five of whom
now live to mourn the loss of mother. A short funeral service of
song and prayer, Rev. Tainter of Archer in charge, occurred at
the house at 11 on Monday. At 1 o'clock a formal service,
conducted by Pastor H. G. Campbell and Rev. Tainter at the M. E.
Church was held in town and was largely attended by neighbors
from the country and by friends of the family in town.
The remains were taken to Seney, Plymouth county, for interment
beside the graves of two children, a son and a daughter, who died
in their youth many years ago. Former neighbors and friends, a
goodly number, met the sorrowing relatives and the remains at the
depot in Seney and accompanied them to the cemetery where a brief
final service was held. The Mail extends to the bereaved ones its
sympathy. They mourn the decease of a faithful wife and mother
and the community has lost a good woman.
[*Transcriber Note--Sarah's headstone and death record age
calculation put her day of birth at May 28, 1829 - transcribed by
V.R., January 2006]
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
August 23, 1900
The fifteen months old son of Pete Manderville had the index
finger of his right hand taken off Monday. He caught it in the
cogs of the clothes wringer while playing at his home. Dr. Bushby
amputated the crushed finger.
The following letter was received from Robert Rankin, son of Mrs.
H. Traver and brother of Thomas and Charles Rankin.
Copperton, Wyo., Aug. 12, 1900
Dear Folks at Home - I am still mining and prospecting. I am in
Wyoming and am having good luck this fall. I am expecting some
claims pretty soon. I have a good job at present and am getting
$3 a day and costs $1 a day for board. May be in this locality
until about the middle of November but I can't say for sure.
Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Henry Arfman, August 20,
1900, a daughter.
Death
The death of Father Schulz occurred at his home in
Paullina on Monday morning at an early hour. He was unable to
withstand the results of an operation which was performed last
week to prolong his life. On account of his pleasant relationship
with all with whom he came in contact, his death is mourned by
many. He has not been in health for several years, and was seldom
seen upon the streets.
Frederick Schulz was born February 8, 1824, and died August 19,
1900. He was born at Mecklenburg Lubz, Schwerin, Germany. He came
to this county in 1848, going to Chicago. In 1854 he was married.
His second marriage occurred in 1878 and his wife survives him.
M. Schulz moved to O'Brien county in 1881, settling upon a farm
in Caledonia township, where he remained until 1889, when he came
to Paullina to pass the remainder of his life in quiet. He was
the father of eight children, five of which are living. They are
William, Fred and Henry and Mr. L. Hellmann of this county and
Mrs. Moelman of Chicago, the latter and husband being present at
the funeral.
Mrs. Nancy McCracken went to Minnesota Monday, having been
notified of the illness of her sister, Mrs. James Johnson, near
Chandler. Mrs. J. has been failing for some time.
Mr. F. W. Olen of Dale township received notice Tuesday evening
of the death of his mother and left the same evening for her home
at Minneapolis to attend the funeral.
J. A. Warner started on Saturday for his visit to Susquehanna
county, Pennsylvania, where he and Mrs. Warner will remain for
some time on a visit to friends among the familiar scenes of
Jeb's childhood days.
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Paullina Times
Paullina, O'Brien co. Iowa
August 30, 1900
Local Masons are expecting to go to Cherokee Thursday to attend
the funeral services of J. O'Donnell, an old resident of that
place and prominent member of the Masonic fraternity.
Anna Adams has applied to Judge Gaynor for an order to sell
property that was attached in her divorce suit against her
husband, Chas. Adams; she alleges that the property is perishable
and is too expensive to keep till court time. The judge has set
the hearing to be held at Cherokee Friday.
Born - To Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McCauley of this township, August
26, 1900, twins. One of the little ones survived only a short
time.
[transcribed by A.N., September 2015]