Iowa Old Press
Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co., Iowa
July 1, 1904
p 4
A marriage license has been issued to John C. Hoff and Mabel M.
Tennant.
p 5 col 2
Fong Long, the laundryman who has been here since last fall,
packed up his belongings Tuesday and shipped them to Ackley. Fong
says he has a good job at Panora, Iowa. He is a good workman and
has given good satisfaction while here. Not only this but he is
progressive and has adopted American ways to a great extent.
p 5 col 3
The editor of the Ocheyedan Press, A. T. Underhill, died
at his home in Ocheyedan on June 23, 1904. The cause of his death
was apoplexy. Mr. Underhill and Mr. W. H. Bloom were neighbors
and friends in Reinbeck a number of years ago, and at one time
considered the question of forming a partnership in the newspaper
business.
p 5 col 4
Death of Mrs. Henry D. Ahrens
Mrs. Dora Ahrens, wife of Henry D. Ahrens of Center township died
at her home Thursday morning, June 30th, at six o'clock, after an
illness of only three days. The cause of her death was paralysis.
Mrs. Ahrens was born in Holstein, Germany, December 3, 1851, and
came to America when fifteen years old. Abut twenty years ago she
came with her husband to O'Brien county, where they have since
resided. At one time the family lived near Sutherland, moving to
their present home several years ago.
A husband and nine children, three sons and six daughters, are
left to mourn a wife and mother. The names of the children are as
follows: Mrs. Henry Vogt, Mrs. Henry Kummerfeldt, Mrs. Wm. Wede,
Mrs. John Ehrens of Calumet, Mrs. Henry Albert of Hartley, Ed.
and Henry Ahrens and a young son and daughter at home. Deceased
was a sister of Mrs. J. H. Wiese. The funeral is to be held today
at one o'clock at Hartley and the burial will take place there.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co., Iowa
July 8, 1904
p 5 col 3
Mrs. Chas. Farquharson, who has been suffering from the effects
of a cancer for a long time, is reported as being very low and
her death is expected at any time.
p 5 col 4
Mrs. Will Short returned last Friday from Shullsburg, Wis., where
she went to attend the funeral of her mother.
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Sutherland Courier
Sutherland, O'Brien co., Iowa
July 15, 1904
p 5 col 2
Oscar Severeide came to this place from Story City last week
Thursday and has been visiting his brother Lew. Mr. Severeide
recently returned from the Philippine Islands.
p 5 col 5
Two Mid-Summer Weddings
Mitchell - Tillitt
On Wednesday, July 13, 1904, at the Lewis hotel in Cherokee, S.
Leroy Mitchell and Miss Bessie M. Tillitt, both of Sutherland,
were united in marriage, Rev. L. A. Blue of that place
officiating. Both of these young people are well known in
Sutherland. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Tillitt
and has grown up in this town. The groom is a tinner in the
employ of J. O. Hakeman and is an industrious and worthy young
man. The young couple returned at once to Sutherland where they
will reside. They have the best wishes of many friends.
Clifton - Denoyer
Alf. Clifton and Miss Minnie Denoyer were married at Primghar on
Tuesday, July 12th. The Courier reporter has been unable to learn
the particulars. The contracting parties are well and favorably
known in Sutherland and they have the best wishes of the
community. They will reside in the residence which the groom owns
in the south part of town.
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Sheldon Mail
Sheldon, O'Brien co. Iowa
Thursday, July 28, 1904
In the early hours of Wednesday the sixteen ladies including the
membership of the S. C. D.'s embarked for Lake Okoboji to enjoy
the hospitality of Fred Frisbee and family until Thursday evening
in the elegant summer villa, Chetolah. At Arnold's Park the boat
of Willis Frisbee conveyed the ladies across the lake and those
who heretofore were timid on the water wished the ride longer.
The broad piazza with its numberless easy rockers, large
hammocks, magazines and journals, proved a restful place indeed.
At dinner, spread for 18, with Frank Frisbee at the head of the
table the guests were served with the finest of fish, fresh
vegetables, fruits and pastry. Mrs. Frisbee's Sheldon friends
remembered her with flowers for decorations. The cottage is roomy
and handsome in its every detail. At 3 o'clock Dr. Cravens, a
retired army surgeon and a most genial neighbor, extended the
courtesy of a trip around the lakes in his gasoline launch, The
Margaret. The Sheldon guests were accompanied by Dr. Cravens and
wife, Mrs. Booth of Spirit Lake and Mr. and Mrs. Webb of Sioux
City. Clean carpets with easy seats, the party enjoyed a few
hours ride over the smooth waters. Many lodges were passed among
them the pretty retreat of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Stickney, formerly
our citizens. For today there was bathing planned, a ride to
Manhattan, the Inn, Dr. Longshores home, and Kamp Kilkare, the
summer resort of Frank Plumb and family, and other Sheldonites
who are fortunate in being able to be away from town.
[transcribed by L.Z., July 2007; transcriber note - This
article was found between the pages of an old 1905 copy of the
University of Minnesota Yearbook by an avid researcher named Don.
The year book belonged to W. (Willis) H. Frisbee. "Thanks,
Don, for sharing your find.]