Iowa Old Press
Sheldon Mail
Sheldon, O'Brien co. Iowa
August 14, 1903
Reuben W. owned by F.C. Steel of this place, took second money in
the 2.27 trotting race at Fonda last Saturday.
C.H. Winterble and wife of Primghar spent a few days this week
with Dr. and Mrs. F.W. Cram.
George Sprague, Ed Vander Brink, Frank Lynch and Judge Weber went
to Orange City Monday morning to be present at the hearing of
Dick Gronwald of Matlock.
Earl W. Brown went to Aberdeen, S.D. Thursday noon to look after
his ranch there.
Robert McFarland of Oakdale, Pa., arrived here Wednesday morning
for an extended visit at the Messer and McCandless homes.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co., Iowa
August 21, 1903
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Mrs. Peter Dek of Platte, S.D., came Saturday to attend the
funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. Dement.
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Mrs., Barnett died Wednesday afternoon about five o'clock. She
had been feeling better than usual, and Mr. Barnett was just
about to start for town, when without warning she died. Although
no hope was had that she could live long it was thought that the
end might be several weeks off. The funeral was held this
afternoon at two o'clock, from the Methodist church.
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Resolutions of Sympathy
Whereas: Our Heavenly Father in His infinite wisdom has called
home George M. Long, the beloved son of our sister, Rachel A.
Long; and
Whereas: We, who have known him from his boyhood days, know him
to be a man of sterling worth, whose business relations and
transactions were such that his character was spotless; and
Whereas: His devotion to his mother is shown by his words
"Did anyone ever have so good a mother?" which should
be a consolation to her; and
Whereas: His father was a veteran of the civil war, having served
in Company K of the 11th Iowa Infantry, and having spent nine
months in Andersonville prison; therefore be it:
Resolved - That we, the members of W. R. C., No. 105, extend our
heartfelt sympathy to our sister in sorrow, praying that God will
comfort her as He only can, for the Psalmist says "Yes,
though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil, for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they
comfort me."
Resolved - That these resolutions be placed on the minutes, a
copy sent to our bereaved sister, and that they be published in
the Sutherland Courier.
Ann Short, Flora Nott, Amy VanHorn, Com.
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Obituary
Louisa McVey was born in Xenia, Ohio, June 22, 1839. She, with
her parents, came to Iowa when she was fifteen years of age. Six
sisters and two brothers survive her. She was married to Samuel
G. Dement, Sept. 7, 1857, at Montezuma, Iowa. Five children were
born to them. Two daughters reside in Cherokee county, one in
O'Brien, and a son in Cass county, the youngest having died when
but five years of age. The family moved to Cass county in 1888,
and lived there until six years ago. Since that time they have
lived with their children, Mrs. Dement not being able to keep
house.
She united with the M. E. church in 1859, at Forest Home, Iowa,
remaining a faithful member until the time of her death which
occurred Thursday, August 13, 1903, at the home of her oldest
daughter, Mrs. John Bruner, who lives in Cherokee county, Iowa.
She has been a great sufferer for ten years. The suffering at the
last was short, lasting about ten minutes, the immediate cause
her death being heart trouble.
The funeral services were held from the M. E. church in
Sutherland, Sunday, August 16, 1903. Rev. Whitfield conducted the
services. George Flinders played the organ, rendering first the
Dead March in Saul, and for the closing, Angels Ever Bright and
Fair. The grandeur and beauty of these classics was fully
manifest under the masterly touch of Mr. Flinders.
The sisters and brothers of Mrs. Dement were unable to attend on
account of poor health. Six grandsons acted as pall bearers. She
was laid to rest in the Waterman cemetery. On account of a
delayed telegram her son, Thomas Dement, of Cass county, did not
arrive until Sunday night.
Card of Thanks
We take this opportunity to extend heartfelt thanks to all who so
kindly assisted us in our recent sad bereavement.
Samuel G. Dement and Family
A telegram was sent last week Thursday night soon after Mrs.
Dement's death, telling her son Thomas who lives in Cass county
that she was dead. The telegram reached his town early Friday
morning. The agent there put it in the post-office and Mr. Dement
got it Saturday afternoon when called for his mail. He rushed
home and with his family got ready and started for Sutherland
Saturday evening. They got to Eagle Grove Sunday morning but
there was no train west until nearly night. They then took a
freight and arrived here after ten o'clock at night and went at
once to the home of Pearl Bruner. Mr. Dement's first question was
"Is mother buried yet?" She had been buried that
afternoon. Dr. Dement says he has known the agent at his town for
many years and as Mr. Dement's farm is only two and a half miles
from town he considers that the agent was almost criminally
heartless in not sending the message out to him. This agent seems
to have been one of the sort who seem to think that humanity has
no claim on them whatever. It is possible that he was within the
strict rule of his company, but if he had any of the instincts of
humanity it would seem that he would take a little trouble to
help a man to get to the funeral of a mother.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co., Iowa
August 28, 1903
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John McCartney has brought suit in the District Court to
establish his title to SE ¼ section 3 in Carroll township. He
alleges that he conveyed it to his second wife in 1889 to secure
an indebtedness of $300 and she retained title and has willed it
to her children by a former marriage, subject to his one-third
dower interest. His wife died last July and he is now trying to
recover the property from the heirs. He also asks his title to
some Hartley property that was also in his wife's name be held
for his interest.
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Obituary
Clara Meyer was born in Webster county, Iowa, April 7, 1868, and
died August 19, 1903, at her home near Sutherland. She was the
fourth in the family of ten children, all of whom are living
except a brother who died at the age of nine years. She was
bereft of her father about twelve years ago. She was married to
Elmer Barnett March 12, 1889, at Clare, Iowa, at the old
homestead. A young son is left to miss a mother's love, but is a
comfort to the broken father.
Mrs. Barnett has long been a helpful worker in the Hyland church.
She was an efficient officer in the society work where she
displayed Christian traits of character worthy of emulation. She
was unselfish and ever mindful of the comfort of others. During
her illness she was patiently appreciative of her neighbors and
friends who were with her constantly.
It was a great comfort to her to have her mother, her two sisters
and her brother with her in her illness. In her death we have
lost a loved friend, a helpful neighbor, a useful worker in the
church, an affectionate sister and a devoted wife and mother. All
the brothers and sisters attended the funeral.
Card of Thanks
Through the grief and comes from the loss of our loved one comes
a ray of light from the kindness of friends and neighbors. We
wish to thank them for the many kindly deeds and for the
beautiful flowers they so freely contributed.
E. M. Barnett
Mrs. C. Meyer and Family
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